Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Thus far, we’ve seen Bravely Default and Bravely Second. There’s no question that the series will continue, and producer Tomoya Asano is already thinking about a third entry.

Speaking with Famitsu this week, Asano said:

“I don’t know what to say about that at this time [with Bravely Second releasing soon] but I already have some ideas for Bravely Third in my head. If Bravely Second sells well, I plan on presenting plans for it right away. Thank you for your continued support.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 22 Comments

Update 2: Pre-orders now open.

Update: European bundle announced.

A new Wii U bundle featuring Splatoon is coming to Best Buy, Nintendo has revealed.

The package, known as the “Wii U Special Edition Splatoon Deluxe Set”, contains the console, a digital code for Splatoon, and a pre-installed copy of Nintendo Land. Pricing is set at $299.99.

Best Buy will offer the Splatoon bundle both in-store and online. The package launches right alongside the game itself on May 29.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments

Nintendo will be restocking three amiibo in Japan next month. According to a tweet posted on the company’s Japanese Twitter account, Villager, Captain Falcon, and Little Mac will be available once again in early May. Hopefully we’ll soon begin seeing some amiibo restocks in the west as well!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Mario Kart 8 Pack 2: Animal Crossing DLC – €8.00/£7.00

Wii U Virtual Console

Mario Kart: Super Circuit – €6.99/£6.29

Street Gangs – €4.99/£3.49

eShop Sales

Wii U

Kirby Weeks: Part One (4/23 – 4/30)

Kirby’s Adventure Wii – €14.99/£13.49 (regular price €19.99/£17.99)

Kirby’s Dream Land 3 – €3.99/£2.74 (regular price €7.99/£5.49)

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land – €3.49/£3.14 (regular price €6.99/£6.29)

Fans of the Kirby series can also look forward to a 10% fan discount on Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush from the game’s release on 8th May 2015 until 14th May 2015. If a title from the Kirby series for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS has been downloaded before, Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush can be purchased on Nintendo eShop for just €35.99 / £31.49 / CHF46.70 instead of the regular price of €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF51.90.**

**One game from the Kirby series must have previously been downloaded from Nintendo eShop before the purchase of Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush. Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush must be purchased from Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U console or with the same Nintendo Network ID linked to the Nintendo 3DS system that the Kirby title was downloaded to.

Tetrobot & Co. – €2.99/£2.19 (Ends April 30, regular price €9.99/£7.49)

Puzzle Monkeys – €1.99/£1.99 (Ends May 14, regular price €2.99/£2.99)

3DS

Kirby Weeks: Part One (4/23 – 4/30)

Kirby Fighters Deluxe – €4.89/£4.39 (regular price €6.99/£6.29)

Kirby’s Dream Land – €1.99/£1.79 (regular price €7.99/£5.49)

Kirby’s Dream Land 2 – €1.99/£1.79 (regular price €7.99/£5.49)

Fans of the Kirby series can also look forward to a 10% fan discount on Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush from the game’s release on 8th May 2015 until 14th May 2015. If a title from the Kirby series for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS has been downloaded before, Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush can be purchased on Nintendo eShop for just €35.99 / £31.49 instead of the regular price of €39.99 / £34.99.**

**One game from the Kirby series must have previously been downloaded from Nintendo eShop before the purchase of Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush. Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush must be purchased from Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U console or with the same Nintendo Network ID linked to the Nintendo 3DS system that the Kirby title was downloaded to.

Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D Download Version – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends May 7, regular price €9.99/£8.99)

KORG DSN-12 – €14.99/£12.49 (Ends May 7, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

KORG M01D – €12.49/£9.99 (Ends May 7, regular price €24.99/£19.99)

Football Up 3D – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends May 21, regular price €2.99/£2.36)

Murder on the Titanic – €5.99/£4.49 (Ends May 7, regular price €7.99/£5.99)

Secret Agent Files: Miami – €5.99/£4.49 (Ends May 7, regular price €7.99/£6.99)

Source: Nintendo PR

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

A new 3DS update is now available for download. Users can grab the latest firmware, version 9.7.0-25, by visiting the system settings.

There are no interesting features in today’s update, sadly! Of today’s upgrade, Nintendo simply says:

Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

As always, you’ll need today’s update before you can access the eShop.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

All Formats

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U/3DS specific charts are as follows:

Wii U

1. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo

2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo

3. Super Smash Bros.

4. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo

5. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo

6. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo

7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

8. FIFA 13 – EA Sports

9. Mario & Sonic: Sochi Winter Games 2014 – Nintendo

10. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Avalanche Software

3DS

1. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom

2. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo

3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo

4. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo

5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

6. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

7. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo

8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

9. Xenoblade Chronicles – Nintendo

10. Pokemon Y – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Just a Chat, Wii U | 0 comments

There was lots of Nintendo news this week, including the announcements of Monster Hunter Stories and Project X Zone 2. Brian and Daan talk about both of these games, along with the new Mario Kart 8 DLC tracks, Smash Bros., and more!

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

Update 2: Latest winners announced! Congratulations to NintendCoo, TheOfficialBert, and thecerealwizard.

Update: Our winner is in! Congratulations to 1upGoomba.

The Mewtwo festivities aren’t over though! Thanks to Dingledots and an anonymous giver, we have three more codes (2 3DS, 1 Wii U) to hand out. Enter the Wii U giveaway here, and the 3DS giveaway here.

Reader mrsujano was kind enough to give us a Mewtwo DLC code for Smash Bros. Wii U. That means it’s time for a new giveaway!

Entering is very simple, though you’ll need a Twitter account. We’ll choose a random winner based on those who are following us on Twitter and re-tweet this post. It will be a quick giveaway, as we’re choosing a winner tomorrow.

Good luck!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 97 Comments

Let’s Talk #4: The future of 3D Mario games

3D Mario platformers have done quite a bit since Super Mario 64 launched for the N64 back in 1996. We’ve seen Mario leap into paintings, explore a tropical island, and even travel through space. Super Mario 3D World, the series’ latest entry, also allowed for four-player multiplayer for the first time in a 3D Mario game.

So what’s next? Where do new 3D Mario games go from here? That’s the topic for this week’s Let’s Talk!

If I’m being completely honest, I’d want to see Super Mario Galaxy 3 above anything else. I absolutely adored the Galaxy games on Wii, and would be very interested to see what Nintendo could do with the idea on another console.

That’s not to say I’m against other possibilities! Actually, I’d also be open to another game like Super Mario 64. I feel like a lot of people would love to see a sequel to that game, or something that follows a similar sort of path.

The one thing I absolutely don’t want is another game like Super Mario 3D World. I did like Super Mario 3D Land on 3DS (a lot!), and thought World was pretty good. But now I’d like for Nintendo to move on from that overall type of game.

And now it’s your turn! Where do you want to see 3D Mario platformers go from here? Do you have any ideas for new titles? Sound off in the comments section, and be sure to check out some of your highlights from last week’s topic below!

Last week’s topic: Which Wii games do you want to see on New 3DS?

IndigoRift

If Kirby’s Return to Dreamland happened, I might consider purchasing it. Otherwise, if the Wii game isn’t something that’s hard to find, I really don’t care to see any ports. They need to catch up on N64 and GCN first.

mofi

Something that allows for short intensive bursts gameplay wise. I don´t know maybe Galaxy, MadWorld, Muramasa or something like that

Hexodious

If they make a port of Pandora’s Tower and The Last Story, then i’ll buy the New 3DS in a heartbeat.

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