Iwata says Nintendo didn’t expect the amiibo scalper situation to happen
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
Ever since the first wave of amiibo released, some consumers have been forced to deal figures that have received little stock, creating the scalper situation. amiibo like Marth and Villager have generated large prices on auction sites such as eBay.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata commented on this ever-so-briefly today, noting that some amiibo have been selling out in North America, Europe, and Australia. The company did not expect figures to end up going for high prices on auction sites (thus resulting in scalpers).
Nintendo preparing one run limited edition amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 30 Comments
If you weren’t already concerned about the stock situation surrounding amiibo, perhaps that will change soon. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirmed during today’s financial results briefing that the company is preparing one run limited edition amiibo. Additional information was not shared.
Hyrule Warriors DLC Ganon Pack coming to Japan on February 26
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
New Hyrule Warriors DLC is coming to Japan next week. On February 26, players will be able to purchase the Ganon Pack.
The DLC features a Boss Challenge mode, where you defeat the game’s big bosses for high scores. It’s possible to obtain costumes for Lana, Link, and Zelda as rewards.
Additionally, there’s a Ganon Play Mode. Players take on the role of Ganon and earn high scores by destroying the battlefield. There are costumes for Ganondorf and Cia as rewards.
Pricing for the DLC is set at 500 yen. It’s included free for those who bought the “all-in-one” pack.
More: DLC, Hyrule Warriors, Japan, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja, top
Iwata says limited edition New 3DS hardware almost sold out in North America and Europe
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 5 Comments
We have a small update on New 3DS sales from Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. Thanks to information provided during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, limited edition hardware experienced high pre-orders in North America and Europe. Many stores closed reservations prior to launch, and Iwata says that they pretty much sold out upon release.
amiibo sales breakdown – majority of sales in the U.S. and Canada
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata shared more on amiibo sales during the company’s latest financial results briefing.
According to Iwata, 63 percent of amiibo sales are from the U.S. and Canada. Europe is next with 23 percent, followed by Japan with 11 percent, and Australia with 3 percent.
Europe and Japan have sold out 70-79 percent of amiibo stock. In Australia, this figure is over 90 percent.
Nintendo planning NES and SNES trials for amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Nintendo will be doing something a bit different with amiibo later this year. During its latest financial results briefing, the company revealed plans to incorporate NES and SNES titles with the figures.
amiibo owners will be able to scan amiibo, which will then allow them to experience “famous scenes” of different NES and SNES games on Wii U. There are play time limits, however – similar to what’s offered in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Nintendo compares this to being able to switch out carts on a real console rapid fire.
Note that scene selections will be rotated, and you won’t be able to play an entire game for free. The functionality will be introduced in the first half of this year.
[Giveaway] Cosmophony
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates, Wii U eShop | 50 Comments
Winners are in! For North America: Ben and peter. Our European winners are Fran Mora and David Rebulà Sánchez. Codes will be sent off tomorrow. Thanks for participating, and thanks to Max Criden for working with us on the giveaway!
It’s time for another giveaway! We have a total of four Cosmophony codes to hand out to you guys – two for North America, and two for Europe.
You can enter in the comments section below by telling us about your favorite rhythm or rail shooter game, or a combination of both. Just make sure to specify which region you’re entering for. We may give more consideration to entries that put effort into their submissions.
Check back on Sunday night for an update on the winners!
UK software sales (Week ending 2/14)
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual Formats:
All Formats:
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Nintendo Download (Europe, 2/19/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U
Kirby’s Adventure Wii – €19.99/£17.99
Puzzle Monkeys – €2.99/£2.99
Wii U VC
Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance (GBA) – €6.99/£6.29
Super Ghouls’N Ghosts (GBA) – €6.99/£6.29
Citizens of Earth (Demo) – Free
Wii U Special offers
Angry Birds Star Wars – €29.99/£24.99 (Ends March 5)
Angry Birds Trilogy – €19.99/£14.99 (Ends March 5)
Batman Arkham City: Armoured Edition – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
Batman: Arkham Origins – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Deluxe Edition – €14.99/£10.99 (Ends March 4)
GAME PARTY CHAMPIONS – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
Injustice: Gods Among Us – €29.99/£19.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – €29.99/£19.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO BATMAN 2: DC Super Heroes – €29.99/£19.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO Batman 3: BEYOND GOTHAM – €44.99/£34.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO The Hobbit – €29.99/£19.99 (Ends March 4)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge – €24.99/£24.99 (Ends March 5)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – €29.99/£24.99 (Ends March 5)
The Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Edition – €24.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
The LEGO Movie Videogame – €29.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
TRANSFORMERS PRIME The Game – €24.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark – €29.99/£24.99 (Ends March 5)
3DS
Citizens of Earth Demo – Free
Flap Flap – €7.99/£7.19
Luv Me Buddies Wonderland – €24.90/£19.90
Chat-A-Lot – €3.99/£3.59
Best of Arcade Games – Bubble Buster – €9.99/£8.99
Best of Board Games – Solitaire – €9.99/£8.99
DLC
Swivel BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Kainé / Salvation FMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Echoes of the SpiralFMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Frog’s Theme BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Misgestalt BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Vamo’ alla flamenco BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Song of the Ancients/Devola FMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Megalomania BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
The Ultimate Confrontation BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
The Conflict BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
Nemesis BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
The Dawn Warriors BMS Song Data (Square Enix, Add-on Content for Theatrhythm FF:CC) – €0.99/£0.89
3DS Special offers
Angry Birds Star Wars – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
Angry Birds Trilogy – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO Batman 3: BEYOND GOTHAM – €34.99/£24.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO Legends of CHIMA: Laval’s Journey – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids – €29.99/£19.99 (Ends March 4)
LEGO The Hobbit – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
Moshi Monsters Moshlings Theme Park – €19.99/£12.99 (Ends March 5)
Shin Megami Tensei IV – €12.99/£11.69 (Ends February 26)
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – €14.99/£13.49 (Ends February 26)
Snow Moto Racing 3D – €3.99/£3.59 (Ends February 26)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge (Activision) – €25.99/£24.99 (Ends March 5)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
The Amazing Spider-Man – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
The LEGO55 Movie Videogame – €19.99/£15.99 (Ends March 4)
TOYS VS MONSTERS – €2.99/£2.99 (Ends March 12)
TRANSFORMERS PRIME The Game – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark – €25.99/£19.99 (Ends March 5)
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Kirby and the Rainbow Curse devs on the art style, choosing Waddle Dee for multiplayer, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
This month’s issue of Nintendo Dream has an interview with the developers behind Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. The Japanese magazine asked plenty of questions, which brought about several interesting answers.
Nintendo Dream starts off by noting how Rainbow Curse is the first Kirby title for Wii U. Given that, the publication was interested to know why the game follows the system of Canvas Curse and isn’t a traditional entry.
That elicited the following response:
When we saw the Wii U GamePad for the first time, we thought it could be interesting to use the different roles of the GamePad and TV in multiplayer. From there on, we came up with an idea of using the Wii Remote to control Waddle Dee and the GamePad to draw footholds. And the system of Kirby Canvas Curse fit that, so we used it. The result, after applying everyone’s voice, was a very lively game.
