3DS update version 9.5.0-22 out now
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 17 Comments
A new 3DS firmware update is now available for download. By grabbing the latest firmware, your system will be brought up to version 9.5.0-22.
It appears that today’s update is on the simpler side of things, as it’s mostly about stability. Nintendo says of the firmware: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”. That’s it!
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Update: Confirmed – Target apparently not restocking Rosalina amiibo, won’t have some wave 3 figures in store
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 14 Comments
Update (2/2) Destructoid appears to have confirmed this news. Check out the following:
A Target employee has confirmed the authenticity of this document, an internal newsletter called “The Vibe in Electronics.” They state that running out of stock and not getting more shipments for a Target exclusive item is common. They also cement the fact that Sheik may be rare as there haven’t been many shipments coming in at all, but Toon Link is in fact common.
If you’re living in the U.S. and have interest in the Rosalina amiibo, you may want to try finding product sooner rather than later. An internal memo from Target indicates that the figure will not be restocked. As many of you know, Target is the only retailer selling the Rosalina amiibo in the United States.
There are some other interesting points from the memo as well. For instance, Target will apparently not stock the Mega Man, Sonic, King Dedede, and Ike amiibo in store. Consumers will instead be directed to order from the retailer’s website.
UK software sales (week ending 1/31)
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
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UK software sales (week ending 1/31) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s UK software Wii U/3DS specific software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
6. Hyrule Warriors – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – Nintendo
8. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
9. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Avalanche Software
10. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft
3DS
1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – 1st Playable
9. Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay – 1st Playable
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
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Nintendo Download (Europe, 2/5/15)
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo downloads are as follows:
Wii U
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – €16.99/£15.99 (€8.49/£7.99 if you already downloaded the Nintendo 3DS version with the same NNID)
Alphadia Genesis – €14.99/£11.99
Frenchy Bird – €1.99/£1.79
Wii U VC
Mega Man Zero 2 (GBA) – €6.99/£6.29
Wii U Special Offers
Darts Up – €1.49/£1.34 (Ends February 26)
Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut – €8.99/£7.49 (€7.49/£6.49 if you own another Curve Digital game on Wii U. Promotion ends February 19.)
Stealth Inc. 2: A Game of Clone – €9.99/£9.49 (€8.99/£7.99 if you own another Curve Digital game on Wii U. Promotion ends February 19.)
The Swapper – €10.99/£8.99 (€9.49/£7.49 if you own another Curve Digital game on Wii U. Promotion ends February 19.)
Thomas Was Alone – €5.99/£4.99 (€4.99/£4.49 if you own another Curve Digital game on Wii U. Promotion ends February 19.)
3DS
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – €16.99/£15.99 (€8.49/£7.99 if you buy the Wii U version with the same NNID)
Best of Board Games – Mahjong – €9.99/£8.99
Best of Arcade Games – Brick Breaker – €9.99/£8.99
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo – Free
3DS Themes
NES Sword-swinging Link (from February 6) – €1.99/£1.79
NES Samus Aran (from February 6) – €1.99/£1.79
3DS Special Offers
Football Up Online – €2.99/£2.69 (Ends February 26)
Darts Up 3D – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends February 26)
Football Up 3D – €1.99/£1.57 (Ends February 26)
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GungHo talks Puzzle & Dragons: Mario Bros. Edition – development, gameplay bits, no DLC, more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Very recently, Japanese website Dengeki Online interviewed a couple of folks from GungHo Online Entertainment. The website sat down with Daisuke Yamamoto and Kazuki Morishita for a chat about Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.
The origins of Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition go way back to the release of Puzzle & Dragons Z, GungHo’s first attempt at bringing the popular series to the 3DS. Morishita was asked by Dengeki about his thoughts about the game at the time of its release.
Sakurai considered having all fighters unlocked in Smash Bros. Wii U
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 30 Comments
Masahiro Sakurai published a new “Smash Bros. Diaries” entry in the latest issue of Game Informer. In one question, Sakurai is asked if he considered allowing the fighter unlocks in the 3DS version to transfer over to the Wii U version.
Sakurai starts out by giving a simple “no”, but then elaborates further. He mentions that unlocking characters in these new games are easier than in previous titles, and he understands that players look forward to the “Challenger Approaching!” segments.
One noteworthy comment shared by Sakurai is that, at one point, he “considered just opening up all the fighters from the start on the Wii U”. However, unlocks were left in for the fans who enjoy the “Challenge Approaching!” aspects.
View Sakurai’s full comments below.
Xenoblade Chronicles X director on loading time, party size, online, music
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 28 Comments
Famitsu has a major feature on Xenoblade Chronicles X in this week’s issue. In addition to a new preview, the magazine shared an interview with director Tetsuya Takahashi.
One of the things Famitsu brings up is how Takahashi called the original Xenoblade “an orthodox RPG”, even though the field was huge and there were a number of different challenges. Takahashi says in response that the story of the original Xenoblade Chronicles “was one big thread so I think it was a linear game.” But in Xenoblade Chronicles X, “the story progresses in various directions as you finish quests which you get from different places.”
Famitsu next brings up the topic of loading. Takahashi confirms that players will be able to cross the huge world from one end to another without having to load data… for the most part anyway.
Kadokawa Games president suggests Rodea: The Sky Soldier will be released overseas
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 13 Comments
Rodea: The Sky Soldier was one of the games covered by Famitsu in a November issue. Looking through it again, something about the article caught our eye.
Famitsu’s article contains a chat with Yoshimi Yasuda, the president of Kadokawa Games. The magazine points out how the different versions of Rodea will finally be released after a long development period. To this, Yasuda says:
It took some time to deliver [Rodea] to everyone, but the Nintendo 3DS, Wii U and Wii versions were rebooted. I think that we can share some sort of notification of a overseas release in the near future, so overseas users please look forward to it.
Yasuda’s words certainly suggest that a localization announcement for Rodea is on the way. That’s extremely encouraging news!
[Interview] The Return of IronFall Invasion! VD-Dev on New 3DS, campaign, multiplayer, and more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Interviews, New Nintendo 3DS | 37 Comments
We’ve been keeping close track of IronFall Invasion since its reveal last year. The game finally resurfaced during this month’s Nintendo Direct, and VD-Dev confirmed that its debut 3DS eShop project will be launching soon.
Since IronFall Invasion is just on the horizon, we thought we’d catch up with the studio’s Fernando Velez one final time. Velez shed more light on the game’s campaign, multiplayer, and much more.
Check out our full interview below!
