Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Nintendo has shipped 10.5 million amiibo figures worldwide, president Satoru Iwata has confirmed. Iwata shared the news during today’s fiscal year financial results briefing.

66 percent of amiibo sales stem from the U.S. and Canada. Europe is next with 20 percent, followed by Japan at 11 percent and Australia at 3 percent.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

Nintendo made a major announcement in conjunction with the release of its most recent fiscal results today. For those that missed out on the news, the company revealed a new partnership with Universal Parks & Resorts for the first theme park attractions based on Nintendo’s various properties. Nintendo is remaining coy on specific details for the time being, but president Satoru Iwata shared a few words at a press conference held in Japan earlier today.

He said:

There have been many requests to build a theme park with Nintendo characters. (Realizing that) requires assistance and know-how, so there were discussions with Universal in order to find a good partner.

Iwata also stated: “We want to create an opportunity where [a theme park visitor] wants to try playing the game.”

Japanese outlet Asahi, who passed along Iwata’s quotes, also obtained a comment from Nintendo’s PR manager. He said: “It’s possible we’ll create attractions together in Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 17 Comments

While announcing Nintendo’s latest financial results, president Satoru Iwata shared a brief update regarding the company’s mobile development plans.

Sankei reports that the producer of Mario Kart has been appointed to be in charge of mobile game development. “It should help you understand the level of commitment from Nintendo”, Iwata said.

A name isn’t specifically mentioned, but we assume the article is referring to Hideki Konno, who has been producing Mario Kart games since the DS entry. Konno was also the producer on Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 7, and Mario Kart 8.

Sankei also mentions that today’s news shows how Nintendo intends to tackle mobile games with the same developers they use for console games.

Nintendo announced in March that it was teaming up with DeNA to create gaming apps for smartphone devices. The two sides are also working together a new membership service for Nintendo.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

Capcom has confirmed the complete release schedule of Mega Man titles due out this month as part of Mega May 2015.

Mega Man & Bass is out now on the North American Wii U eShop. Mega Man Battle Network 3 is arriving next week, followed by Mega Man Zero 3 on May 21. Mega Man Battle Network 4 closes things out on May 28.

Pricing for all of these Mega Man games are set at $7.99 each.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

High Strangeness – $9.99

Wii U Virtual Console

Metal Marines – $7.99
Mega Man & Bass – $7.99

Wii U DLC

Zen Pinball 2

Wii U Demo

– Splatoon Global Testfire – Get a taste of Turf War! To celebrate the upcoming launch of the Splatoon game on May 29, we’re offering an early chance to get your feet wet (with ink) in the Splatoon Global Testfire! Download the free demo, jump online and fight it out in fast and furious four-on-four Turf War battles. This global event will only be active during a few short time periods between May 8 and May 9. Don’t miss this early chance to get inked!

Event times: (You can only play during these times, which are designed to accommodate people around the world.)
? Friday, May 8, 8-9 p.m. PT
? Saturday, May 9, 4-5 a.m. PT
? Saturday, May 9, Noon-1 p.m. PT

In addition, to help fans start playing as soon as possible, we’re offering a new buying option that lets you pre-load the game before it launches. Here’s how it works: Starting today, if you pre-purchase the game in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U, it will pre-load the game to your system so you’ll be able to play after a small game update when it launches on May 29. Be one of the first to play!

– Trine Enchanted Edition

3DS Retail

Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – $39.99

3DS Pre-load

Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – To help fans start playing as soon as possible, starting today, we’re offering a new buying option that lets you pre-load the game before it launches. Here’s how it works: If you pre-purchase the game in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS, it will pre-load the game. That means you’ll be able to play after a small game update when it launches! As an added bonus, those who purchase the game in the Nintendo eShop between now and 11:59 p.m. PT on May 31 will receive a free Immortal Dragon Relic Present Code! The relic will be available when the game launches. In the meantime, don’t forget to download the free special demo that is now available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. You can try out the Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition game before it launches on May 22.

3DS Download

Bloo Kid 2 – $3.99
Johnny Dynamite – $4.99

3DS Demo

The Legend of Dark Witch

eShop Sales

Wii U and 3DS

– SteamWorld Dig on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is up to 55 percent off (reduced to $4.49 each) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 21.
– Angry Birds Star Wars on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is 50 percent off until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 11.

Wii U

– Trine Series Fan Discount – Trine Enchanted Edition and Trine 2: Director’s Cut are each up to 50 percent off until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28. As a bonus, if you own either game, you’ll receive an additional 20 percent off of the other game during the sale period.
– Puddle is 75 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.
– Dolphin Up is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.
– GravBlocks+ is 49 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.50) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 17.

3DS

– Brunch Panic, Kami and Sweet Memories – Blackjack from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
– Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is 20 percent off (reduced from $49.99 to $39.99) from 9 a.m. PT on May 11 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25.
– Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.
– Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX is 37 percent off (reduced from $8 to $4.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 9 until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 9.

Price Reductions

Wii U

– Hello Kitty Kruisers is reduced to $9.99 (from $19.95) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 8.

3DS

– Balloon Pop Remix, Johnny Hotshot, Johnny Impossible and Johnny Kung Fu are reduced to $2.99 (from $4.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 5.
– Samurai Sword Destiny and Zombie Slayer Diox are reduced to $2.99 (from $5.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 5.
– Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest is reduced to $19.99 (from $29.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 5.
– Scarygirl Illustration Kit is reduced to $2.99 (from $5.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 7.
– Tangram Attack is reduced to $1.49 (from $2.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 7.

Activities

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. “Watt’s Up?” Tournament – See how your Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with their friends and around the world. The new “Watt’s Up?” tournament runs from May 8 to May 10. Opt in via the SpotPass feature for notifications on future tournaments, and click here for more information about multiplayer tournaments. Good luck, agents!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 39 Comments

The Splatoon news just keeps on rolling in! First, we now know that the game can be pre-purchased on the Wii U eShop. And according to the just-released demo, Splatoon will have some sort of product placement/advertising.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo announced a new Splatoon 3DS theme during the Splatoon Direct held just a short while ago. It will be available for purchase starting on May 28 for 200 yen.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Missed today’s Splatoon Direct? No worries! We’ve posted the full presentation below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Nintendo just sent out a press release recapping today’s Splatoon Direct. If you missed any of the juicy details, be sure to read it below.

Nintendo is hosting free demo events of Splatoon for all Wii U owners, and people who purchase the game will receive a squid-boatload of free post-launch content. Nintendo announced these and other details during a Nintendo Direct video focused on the Splatoon game, which launches May 29 exclusively for the Wii U console. To watch the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.

Splatoon represents Nintendo’s take on the action shooter genre. Characters called Inklings can transform into squids as they attempt to cover the play area with their team’s colorful ink and splat opponents. Today’s Nintendo Direct detailed many of the weapons, stages, gear, modes and other features available in the game. New announcements from the Nintendo Direct included:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments

Nintendo is partnering with GameStop for a special Splatoon offer. Those who pre-order or purchase the game at the retailer will be able to obtain Splatoon-based costumes for the new Smash Bros. games.

As was announced during today’s Splatoon Direct:

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