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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 49 Comments

If the latest rumors are to be believed, Shovel Knight will be coming to Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS as a DLC character.

Nintendo Life heard the apparent news from “multiple sources within the video game retail sector”. However, Shovel Knight’s inclusion in the games has of course not been confirmed (or denied) at this time.

The announcement about Shovel Knight being added to Super Smash Bros. could be made within the next month or two. Development is said to be going well, and the character – who would be getting its own amiibo – may release sooner rather than later.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

New 3DS LL – 19,960
PS4 – 14,495
Vita – 11,605
Wii U – 11,302
New 3DS – 5,967
PS3 – 2,549
3DS – 1,557
3DS LL – 795
Vita TV – 554
Xbox One – 160

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

New 3DS LL – 30,105
PS4 – 18,503
Vita – 17,400
Wii U – 16,567
New 3DS – 8,326
PS3 – 3,448
3DS – 2,752
3DS LL – 1,065
Vita TV – 672
Xbox One – 195

And here are the software charts:

1. [3DS] Super Robot Wars BX – 98,366 / NEW
2. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 65,904 / 910,071
3. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 48,592 / 1,351,934
4. [WIU] Splatoon – 23,874 / 584,268
5. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best PLus – 12,083 / 432,276
6. [PSV] Reine Des Fleurs – 11,191 / NEW
7. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 8,073 / 300,001
8. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 6,113 / 1,104,610
9. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 4,837 / 4,030,853
10. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates – 4,154 / 409,189
11. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 3,750 / 2,686,525
12. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World – 3,340 / 63,930
13. [PSV] Taiko No Tatsujin V Version – 3,173 / 87,913
14. [3DS] Cho Tousouchuu Atsumare Saikyou no Tousousya Tachi – 3,078 / 41,507
15. [PSV] Luminous Arc Infinity – 2,716 / 24,980
16. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Best Price) – 2,570 / 9,535
17. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 2,501 / 2,274,753
18. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 Sumeragi – 2,364 / 84,566
19. [3DS] The Great Ace Attorney – 2,283 / 186,616
20. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 2,227 / 668,555

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Just a Chat, Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

Nintendo announced a whole bunch of news on Monday, including release dates, the Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo, and more. Daan and I talked about it all on the latest episode of Just a Chat, which you can listen to below. I was a bit exhausted while we were recording, but that’s okay!

Stuff:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Yacht Club Games published a new trailer for Shovel Knight’s free DLC expansion, Plague of Shadows. You can view it below.

In other news, Yacht Club Games confirmed that Plague of Shadows wrapped up development earlier this week. Fans can expect a release date “very, very soon”.

“We’re happy to share that, as of August 5th, Plague of Shadows has completed development! Now the game is in the “submission phase” where we coordinate with everyone to make sure it arrives on your system without a hitch. This can be a mystifying step, since we need to coordinate with a lot of teams beyond just our own. Once we hear word back, we’ll be able to share a true final release date. But expect it very, very soon! In the meantime, get ready for updates in the near future detailing the new campaign!”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Nintendo has announced its plans for PAX Prime 2015, which will be taking place later this week.

First, regarding playable titles, fans will be able to get their hands on the following:

– Star Fox Zero
– Super Mario Maker
– The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
– Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
– Splatoon (which will include both the recently announced August update and TRANSFORMERS Splatfest content on Aug. 29)
– Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
– Skylanders SuperChargers Racing for Nintendo 3DS (with guest stars Bowser and Donkey Kong)

The following indie titles will also be playable at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel:

– Action Henk (Curve Digital)
– FAST Racing Neo (Shin’en)
– Freedom Planet (Galaxy Trail)
– Hive Jump (Graphite Lab)
– Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty (Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc. / Just Add Water (Developments) Ltd. / Nephilim Games)
– Runbow (13AM Games)
– Shantae Half-Genie Hero (WayForward)
– Typoman (Headup Games / Brainseed Factory)
– Year Walk (Simogo / Dakko Dakko)
– Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (Renegade Kid)
– SteamWorld Heist (Image & Form)
– The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Nicalis, Inc.)
– Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (Yacht Club Games)

A panel for Xenoblade Chronicles X will be held on August 29 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PT in Wyvern Theater. This will be led by representatives from the Nintendo Treehouse, and attendees will be able to see concept art, learn the inspiration behind the game, watch new gameplay and participate in a Q&A session.

PAX-sponsored tournaments and fan gatherings are planned as well, featuring games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

PAX Prime 2015 will take place between August 28 and August 31.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. It’s now confirmed that VS. Excitebike’s release will be the Famicom version. The game includes the track editor, additional tracks/music and two-player multiplayer.

Nintendo is teasing the arrival of VS. Excitebike in North America – though we’re still not entirely sure what it is.

VS. Excitebike came out for arcades and the Famicom many, many years ago. Both releases were enhanced versions of the original Excitebike. However, it remains to be seen if the new release of Vs. Excitebike is based on what launched over three decades ago, or if it’s something new entirely.

Nintendo wrote the following on Twitter a short while ago:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Just like in North America, Nintendo has announced a number of release dates for Europe. Here’s the full roundup:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward is coming to Europe, Nintendo announced today. The title will be available starting on November 20.

For those who are unaware, this is the third entry in the Style Savvy/Girls Mode series. Nintendo has yet to announce the game for the west at this time.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 46 Comments

Today, Nintendo has sent out a new announcement which reveals a bunch of release dates for upcoming titles and more.

In terms of non-release date news, here’s what Nintendo shared:

– Super Mario Maker bundle at Walmart, which includes the game, Idea Book and the 30th Anniversary Mario Modern Color amiibo for $299.96
– Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U getting a combo pack
– Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water: eShop trial will be available like in Europe
– Mega Yarn Yoshi announced for $39.99, gives a “Double Yoshi” and ability to save a player’s favorite Yoshi pattern to the amiibo in Yoshi’s Woolly World

And here are the new release dates:

– Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U combo pack on October 16
– Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water on October 22
– Star Fox Zero on November 20
– Devil’s Third on December 11
– Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon on November 20
– Mega Yarn Yoshi out on November 15
– The 3-pack of Mii Fighters amiibo are due out on November 1 for $34.99
– The Mewtwo amiibo is launching on November
– The Falco amiibo is out on November 20

Head past the break for today’s announcement in full.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

Devil’s Third – €59.99 / £49.99 / CHF 77.90

Wii U Download

Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut – €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20 until 14/09/2015. Regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Disney Infinity 3.0: Play without limits – €19.99 / £16.49 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €29.99 / £24.99

Life of Pixel – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Stone Shire – €4.99 / £4.20 / CHF 7.00 until 26/09/2015. Regular price €7.99 / £7.00 / CHF 11.00

Wii U DLC

Devil’s Third: 1 Golden Egg – €0.49 / £0.49 / CHF 0.70

Devil’s Third: 10 Golden Eggs – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60

Devil’s Third: 25 Golden Eggs – €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80

Devil’s Third: 50 Golden Eggs – €12.99 / £11.69 / CHF 18.20

Devil’s Third: 100 Golden Eggs – €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF 28.00

3DS Retail

SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 44.90

3DS DLC

SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson: Additional Character MURASAME – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00

eShop Sales

Wii U

Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Turtle Tale – €1.99 / £1.65 / CHF 2.80 until 17/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 4.20

3DS

Turtle Tale – €1.99 / £1.65 / CHF 2.80 until 17/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 4.20

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – €14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90

VAN HELSING SNIPER ZX100 – €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 4.10 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €6.66 / £6.66 / CHF 9.20

Fantasy Pirates – €1.99 / £1.99 / CHF 2.10 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €4.50 / £4.50 / CHF 4.60

Football Up 3D – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.36 / CHF 3.60

Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons – €1.99 / £1.69 / CHF 2.49 until 10/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 3.59

Mystery Case Files Ravenhearst – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Mystery Case Files Dire Grove – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Mystery Case Files Return to Ravenhearst – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Hidden Expedition Titanic – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

4 Elements – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €12.00 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Jewel Quest 4 Heritage – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Jewel Quest The Sapphire Dragon – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Jewel Quest Mysteries 3 – The Seventh Gate – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Luxor – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Secret Mysteries in London – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Azada – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Source: Nintendo PR

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