Super Mario Maker revs up with free new content created by Mercedes-Benz
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
Nintendo and Mercedes-Benz have teamed up once again. Following their collaboration for Mario Kart 8, Mercedes-Benz has now made an Event Course – arriving today – that comes with a costume showing Mario in the driver’s seat. Players can download the Mercedes-Benz Jump’n’Drive course at no extra cost.
Head past the break to read up on today’s full announcement.
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Sakurai hosting final Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS presentation next week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 31 Comments
During the November Nintendo Direct, it was announced that a Smash Bros. presentation would be held sometime this month. Nintendo has now shared a date for the broadcast. You’ll be able to watch the presentation on December 15 at the following times:
– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe
Masahiro Sakurai will be in charge of the proceedings. He’ll talk about Cloud, but we should be hearing about the Fighter Ballot as well.
Catch the final presentation dedicated to #SmashBros for #3DS & #WiiU on 12/15 at 2 p.m. PT. https://t.co/B7wm5JXiwL pic.twitter.com/mNvpAUsObg
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 9, 2015
Mr Sakurai will detail Cloud & more in the final #SmashBros for #WiiU & #3DS presentation! ? https://t.co/IglQCvIuFg pic.twitter.com/Ez3KkjAgYD
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 9, 2015
Media Create sales (11/30 – 12/6)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 44 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 76,779
PS4 – 35,782
Wii U – 32,604
Vita – 21,860
New 3DS – 17,202
3DS – 7,915
PS3 – 1,916
3DS LL – 1,113
Vita TV – 646
Xbox One – 289
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 105,629
PS4 – 26,598
Wii U – 20,256
New 3DS – 18,052
Vita – 14,765
3DS – 6,095
PS3 – 1,643
3DS LL – 1,247
Vita TV – 625
Xbox One – 591
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Monster Hunter X – 332,478 / 1,820,845
2. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – 49,266 / NEW
3. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 38,434 / 1,798,622
4. [WIU] Splatoon – 35,256 / 861,197
5. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 32,155 / 442,588
6. [PS4] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters – 20,455 / NEW
7. [3DS] Disney Magical World 2 – 13,906 / 130,980
8. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 11,734 / 1,147,540
9. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 11,179 / 424,367
10. [PS4] Call of Dut: Black Ops III – 11,092 / 231,500
11. [PS4] Star Wars Battlefront – 9,487 / 151,736
12. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi Omise Hajimerun Desu – 7,654 / 29,447
13. [WIU] Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version – 7,060 / NEW
14. [3DS] Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage! – 6,298 / 31,217
15. [PSV] Himouto! Umaru-chan Himouto Ikusei Keikaku – 6,063 / NEW
16. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus – 5,743 / 509,822
17. [3DS} Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – 5,305 / 110,757
18. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble World – 5,229 / 21,479
19. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – 5,107 / 269,781
20. [PS4] Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition – 4,630 / NEW
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales, top
Aonuma and Koei Tecmo on Linkle’s origins, fan influence, personality
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 26 Comments
IGN has more on Linkle, one of the new roster additions to Hyrule Warriors Legends, from Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and Koei Tecmo producer Yosuke Hayashi. The two spoke with the site about Linkle’s origins, how the response from fans motivated the team to reconsider her, and the character’s personality. Head past the break for Aonuma and Hayashi’s comments.
Aonuma says Linkle will be kept in mind for future Zelda games
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 110 Comments
Linkle is making her debut in Hyrule Warriors Legends. However, it’s possible that we’ll see the character in future Zelda games.
Speaking with IGN, series producer Eiji Aonuma said: “I’m sure we will keep her in mind when thinking about future titles.”
Aonuma also said that he was able to share input about Linkle during the development of Hyrule Warriors Legends:
“I had a chance to give feedback on Linkle during development, but the satisfying action of using a crossbow, which we developed for the spinoff title Link’s Crossbow Training, was implemented this time completely by Koei Tecmo. It may feel a little different from other titles in the franchise, but she doesn’t feel out of place at all in the world of the Zelda games.”
Hyrule Warriors Legends has a “My Fairy system”, Great Sea map in Adventure Mode
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments
Famitsu has published a brief article about Hyrule Warriors Legends for its magazine coverage this week. In it, we learn about two new elements in the game.
First up, Hyrule Warriors Legends will have a “My Fairy” system. Famitsu doesn’t go in-depth about this, but indicates that it’ll be used to help players. Also confirmed is a new Great Sea map in Adventure Mode.
Expect more details about both of these items when Famitsu releases tomorrow.
Minecraft: Wii U Edition confirmed, out on December 17
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 103 Comments
Minecraft: Wii U Edition is official, and it’s coming out very soon. Nintendo and Mojang have announced that the game will be available through the Wii U eShop starting on December 17 for $29.99.
On Wii U, Minecraft will offer off-TV play. Additionally, it’ll come bundled with the following add-on packs: Battle & Beasts Skin Pack, Battle & Beasts 2 Skin Pack, Natural Texture Pack, City Texture Pack, Fantasy Texture Pack, and Festive Mash-up Pack. Nintendo has also teased that the company is collaborating with Mojang “on new content for Nintendo fans to be released at a future date.”
These add-on packs will be available separately at launch next week:
1. Festive Skin Pack
2. The Simpsons Skin Pack
3. Doctor Who Skins Volume 1
4. Doctor Who Skins Volume 2
5. Star Wars Classic Skin Pack
6. Star Wars Rebels Skin Pack
7. Star Wars Prequel Skin Pack
8. Mass Effect Mash-up Pack
9. Skyrim Mash-up Pack
10. Plastic Texture Pack
11. Candy Texture Pack
12. Cartoon Texture Pack
13. Steampunk Texture Pack
14. Pattern Texture Pack
15. Greek Mythology Mash-up Pack
16. Halloween 2015 Mash-up Pack
Minecraft: Wii U Edition was initially outed through a rating on PEGI. However, this is the first time that we’re hearing about it in any official capacity.
Head past the break to read up on today’s full announcement.
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Nintendo Download (12/10/15, Europe): FAST Racing NEO, SteamWorld Heist and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
FAST Racing NEO – €14.99/£10.99
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures – €9.99/£8.99
Dinox – €4.99/£4.49
Voxel Maker – €4.49/£3.49
Wii U Virtual Console
Game & Watch Gallery Advance (GBA) – €6.99/£6.29
Polarium Advance (GBA) – €6.99/£6.29
3DS Download
SteamWorld Heist – €16.99/£11.99 (Ends December 31, normally €19.99/£14.99)
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures – €9.99/£8.99
Terraria – €19.99/£16.99
Petit Novel series – Harvest December – €11.99/£9.19
Rytmik Ultimate (Cinemax) – €17.99/£15.99 (€9.99/£8.99 if you own The Keep on the same Nintendo 3DS)
The Magic Hammer – €4.99/£4.49
3DS Themes
Le Qpiz superoine nella notte! – €0.99
Pedalate Qpiz! – €0.99
Le Qpiz e la neve: bel lancio Liebe! – €0.99
Happy Holidays with Mario & Luigi – €1.99/£1.79
eShop Sales
Wii U
Citizens of Earth- €4.99/£4.00 (Ends December 24, normally € 11.99/£9.99)
Life of Pixel – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends January 9, normally €9.99/£8.99)
Rock’N’Racing Off Road – €2.99/£2.69 (Ends January 7, normally €5.99/£5.39)
ZaciSa: Defense of the Crayon Dimensions! – €0.99/£0.79 (Ends January 7, normally €2.99/£2.29)
3DS
Citizens of Earth – €4.99/£4.00 (Ends December 24, normally € 11.99/£9.99)
Adventure Bar Story – €3.99/£3.19 (Ends December 31, normally €4.99/£3.99)
Brunch Panic – €2.99/£2.49 (Ends December 31, normally €3.99/£3.39)
KAMI – €1.99/£1.59 (Ends December 31, normally €2.99/£2.39)
Shin Megami Tensei IV – €9.99/£7.40 (Ends December 24, normally €19.99/£17.99)
Sweet Memories Blackjack – €2.99/£2.39 (Ends December 31, normally €3.99/£3.19)
Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX – €4.99 / £4.49 (Ends January 9, normally €7.00/£6.30)
Source: Nintendo PR
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – December 2015
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 24 Comments
Let’s Talk #32: What are you playing? – December 2015
It’s the first weekend of a new month. Specifically, December has now rolled on in! So we want to know: what are you playing? Tell us in the comments below!
As for me, I’ve been a bit quiet with gaming as of late. I did start up Fantasy Life, but I’m just a few hours in. I like what I’ve played thus far though!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Have you tried out Nintendo Badge Arcade?
Kimishima – career overview, how he helped Wii shortages, feels “responsible for every single gamer”
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 46 Comments
TIME recently published an interview with Tatsumi Kimishima, the new president of Nintendo. Topics covered during the discussion included the NX, mobile, Wii U, how long he’ll be around, and more.
There was actually another piece about Kimishima accompanying the interview that went under the radar. The other TIME article went in-depth with history, covering his early career and leading up to the time when he joined Nintendo. There are also interesting quotes (including some from Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime) about how he helped out when Wii was facing shortages and the responsibility he feels towards gamers.
We’ve summarized TIME’s article below. I’d highly advise taking a look at the full article here as well.
