May 2015 NPD: Wii U, Puzzle & Dragons, and Devil Survivor 2 sales
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Thanks to the latest leaks from creamsugar – a person who is known for having access to NPD data – we now know how many Wii U consoles were sold in the U.S. during the month of May. Between May 1 and May 30, Nintendo moved roughly 42,500 units. That’s essentially the same amount as Wii U’s performance in April, when the console’s sales came in at 43,000 units.
We also have data for a pair of 3DS titles. First, Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition sold under 32,000 copies in the U.S. last month. Meanwhile, Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker’s sales came in at under 23,000 units.
YouTube Live at E3 – “Nintendo Power Half-Hour” on Monday (demos, interviews, NWC updates)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
YouTube is going all out on E3 this year. Throughout the entire show, the site will be streaming tons of game demos, interviews, and more.
On Monday, YouTube’s programming will have a segment on Nintendo. There are plans for “a half-hour of new live game demos, interviews and updates Sunday night’s Nintendo World Championships.”
This will take place at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT / 7:30 PM in the UK / 8:30 PM in Europe.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Nintendo World Championships 2015 – trophy revealed, why NES Remix, secret games and guests, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
An interview from Game Informer provides new insight into the Nintendo World Championships 2015. The site was able to speak with Nintendo Treehouse’s Erik Peterson, producer of the event, about a number of topics. Peterson revealed the tournament’s trophy, and spoke about things like games Nintendo is keeping secret for now, which seems to apply to some guests as well.
Continue on below for a number of comments from Peterson. Be sure to give Game Informer’s article a look here, too.
Ryu, Roy leaked for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 181 Comments
Update 2: Here’s a complete rundown of everything leaked today:
– Ryu Classic/All-Star cleared video
– Roy Classic/All-Star cleared video
– Ryu full-render
– Roy full-render
– Roy and Ryu alt. costumes
– Lucas, Ryu, Roy stock icons
– Announcer, Kirby hats, Ryu, Roy, JPN Ryu sound files
– Lucas All-Star clear image #1
– Lucas All-Star clear image #2
– Ryu All-Star clear image #1
– Ryu All-Star clear image #2
– Roy All-Star clear image #1
– Roy All-Star clear image #2
– Lucas, Roy, Ryu Kirby hats
– Lucas special moves
– Ryu special moves
- Neutral-B: Hadouken
- Up-B: Shoryuken
- Side-B: Tatsumaki
- Down-B: Focus Attack
– Roy special moves
- Neutral-B: Flare Blade
- Up-B: Blazer
- [Side-B: Double Edge Dance](?)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHYcvyWWgAAi1Y0.png)
- Down-B: Counter
– Lucas Classic trophy
– Lucas All-Star trophy
– Lucas alt. trophy
– Ryu Classic trophy
– Ryu All-Star trophy
– Ryu alt. trophy
– Roy Classic trophy
– Roy All-Star trophy
– Roy alt. trophy
– Ken trophy
– Inkling trophy
– Dreamland 64 Wii U
– Heihachi from Tekken and Akira & Jacky from Virtua Fighter Mii Brawler costumes
– Zero from Mega Man X Mii Swordsman costume
– MegaMan.EXE and Isabelle from Animal Crossing: New Leaf Mii Gunner costumes
– Ryu franchise icon
– Ryu’s stage from Street Fighter II
– NEW MUSIC!
Update: The leaks aren’t done. We’re hearing about the following Mii Fighter outfits as well:
Brawler – Akira (Virtua Fighter)
Brawler – Jacky (Virtua Fighter)
Brawler – Heihachi (Tekken)
Gunner – Isabelle
Gunner – MegaMan.EXE
Swordfighter – Zero
Also added Ryu and Roy’s color variations to the gallery below.
It’s official: Ryu and Roy are coming to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS.
While the characters themselves aren’t a surprise thanks to data that previously outed their existence, confirmations of both certainly are. Clips for the two characters leaked out in the early morning about an hour or two ago. Take a look at both below.
Unfortunately for Nintendo, the leaks don’t stop at characters. We have a first look at Ryu’s stage, as well as an Inkling Girl trophy. Supposedly, Dreamland 64 is coming to both versions of Smash Bros., and new music tracks include Rhythm Heaven’s Blue Birds and Monkey Watch.
The source of the leak apparently stems from an early patch that went live in Japan. All of this content may possibly be available for download starting tomorrow!
Thanks to Timz117 and dimweat for the tip.
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Boss Revenge mode heading to Bloodstained as Kickstarter surpasses $5.5 million
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
As Kickstarter campaigns wind down, donations typically tend to slow down a bit. With Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, however, it’s been quite the opposite.
There’s only two or so hours remaining before the Bloodstained Kickstarter campaign ends. Even so, the game has been quickly clearing stretch goals over the past couple of days, and the (true) final one has now been reached.
Bloodstained has now generated $5.5 million on Kickstarter when combined with PayPal funds. That means the game will include a special Boss Revenge mode. This will feature the following:
– Control several different bosses
– Utilize their special attacks to wreak havok
– Explore a new BOSS REVENGE area
– Turn the tables and defeat “Hero” Bosses in your pursuit of humanity’s destruction
The Kickstarter for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night can be found here.
Bloodstained new final stretch goal is now boss revenge mode
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Well, so much for the roguelike dungeon being Bloodstained’s final Kickstarter stretch goal! With just six hours remaining, the team has added in one final target. If funds reach $5.5 million, Bloodstained will be receiving a boss revenge mode.
There’s six hours remaining before Bloodstained’s Kickstarter expires. We’ll know pretty soon if the campaign manages to reach this one final stretch goal.
CPSIA documents suggest additional production runs for various amiibo in the U.S.
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Previously-released amiibo could be seeing a sizable restock in the United States, if CPSIA documents are anything to go by. These documents indicate that various amiibo will be seeing one month of additional production. That goes for amiibo like the Villager, Rosalina, Lucario, Captain Falcon, and more.
Bloodstained clears final Kickstarter stretch goal, getting roguelike dungeon mode
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Update: We’ve been tricked! There’s a new final stretch goal: boss revenge mode. Details here.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s Kickstarter has hit $5 million (combined with PayPal funds). The final stretch goal has been cleared, and the game will be receiving a roguelike dungeon mode.
As a reminder, here’s what fans can expect from the feature:
In this mode you’ll face a new castle every time, braving its treacherous (and massive) halls for loot, glory, and the simple, satisfying feeling of going where no Miriam has gone before. Once you’ve explored its passages and defeated its boss, you’ll get a code that will enable you to share your randomly generated dungeon with a friend.
Nine hours remain in the Bloodstained Kickstarter campaign. If you’d like to donate before it ends, head on over here.
Thanks to Maxime for the tip.
May 2015 NPD: amiibo leads in interactive gaming toy sales
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
In the U.S., amiibo led the way in dollar sales out of all interactive gaming toy offerings during the month of May. It’s the first time since the figures launched that this feat was accomplished.
Thanks to amiibo’s strong performance, interactive gaming toy sales as a whole rose 73 percent in the U.S. last month.
NPD Group’s Liam Callahan said:
“May 2015 was a positive month for video game accessory sales, with dollar sales up 20 per cent. The top 5 accessory types: Interactive Gaming Toys; point cards; gamepads; headsets/headphones; and power supplies, all experienced year-over-year growth. Interactive gaming toy sales experienced stellar growth of 73 per cent in May 2015 as Nintendo’s amiibo accessories led dollar sales for the first time since launch.”
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night prequel mini-game coming to 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
It was only yesterday that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night cleared its prequel mini-game stretch goal on Kickstarter. With $4.5 million having been raised, Inti Creates is being tasked with creating this smaller title for a few platforms, including Wii U.
We can now say that this same mini-game will be on 3DS as well. Combined with PayPal donations, the Bloodstained Kickstarter has surpassed $4.75 million. That amount was needed in order to bring the prequel mini-game to portables.
Bloodstained’s Kickstarter has one final stretch goal to hit before the campaign ends. If funds reach $5 million, the game will feature a rogue-like dungeon mode.
You can check out Bloodstained on Kickstarter here. 13 hours remain before the campaign ends.
