Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 325,892 / NEW
2. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories – 82,048 / NEW
3. [3DS] Youkai Watch 36,868 / 1,020,877
4. [PSV] Cho Megami Shinko Noire: Gekishin Black Heart – 26,015 / NEW
5. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Aoki Samurai no Chousen – 27,406 / 63,062
6. [3DS] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Aoki Samurai no Chousen – 12,265 / 29,028
7. [PS4] inFamous: Second Son – 8,622 / 43,423
8. [PS3] IdolMaster: One For All – 6,910 / 102,793
9. [PS3] Arcana Heart 3: Love Max – 6,273 / NEW
10. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour – 6,064 / 383,989
11. [PSP] Heart no Kuni no Alice Wonderful Twin World – 5,920 / NEW
12. [PSV] Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou – 5,648 / NEW
13. [3DS] Mario Golf: World Tour – 5,388 / 98,666
14. [PSV] Moero Chronicle – 5,160 / 47,609
15. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,960 / 4,073,915
16. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Aoki Samurai no Chousen – 4,552 / 11,798
17. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 4,406 / 2,326,944
18. [PSV] To Love -Ru: Darkness Battle Ecstasy – 3,963 / 26,289
19. [PSV] Amnesia World – 3,898 / 12,548
20. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 3,858 / 592,422

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 30 Comments

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

Wii U – 19,312
3DS LL – 18,776
Vita – 12,859
PS3 – 6,922
PS4 – 6,508
3DS – 4,957
PSP – 1,421
Vita TV – 1,098
Xbox 360 – 225

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

3DS LL – 18,374
Vita – 14,070
Wii U – 9,024
PS3 – 7,565
PS4 – 7,543
3DS – 4,850
PSP – 1,479
Vita TV – 1,142
Xbox 360 – 202

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Much like Japan, Nintendo has announced plans to bring out a retail version of Wii Sports Club in Europe featuring all five sports. This will launch on July 11, Nintendo has confirmed.

Additionally, the final two sports from Wii Sports Club – baseball and boxing – are due out individually on June 27.

Here’s an overview of both new sports:

In Baseball, the use of the Wii Remote Plus controller enables novice hitters and expert sluggers alike greater control and precision when going for that all-important home run. In the field, pitching is performed by holding the GamePad upright, with the action taking place in first-person view. Different types of pitch can be selected to attempt to bamboozle the batsman, but it’s down to you to adjust the power and aim of your throw. If the opponent does manage to return your pitch, try to keep the centre of the GamePad aimed at the ball, as a catching opportunity may even come your way…

With Boxing, bobbing and weaving your way to victory is now more fun and challenging than ever before, with players able to use one Wii Remote Plus controller in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, don’t forget to hone your technique by taking on Skill Shaper challenges such as Speed Bag, which requires players to keep an eye on an overhead display and pull off the right punches in the order instructed, or Pro Puncher, where players must use speed and accuracy to smash targets that appear in front of them.

Those who download Wii Sports Club for the launches of baseball and boxing on June 27 will receive a 48-hour free trial to play any of the five sports. This trial will be available to all, including Wii U owners who previously sampled a free trial of Wii Sports Club. After the trial period is complete, players can purchase a Day Pass on the eShop for £1.79 for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both boxing and baseball for £8.99.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments

Looking at a new item today, Sakurai explains the new Boomerang item as recently seen in Mario Kart 8:

Here’s a new item that we’ve thrown in–the boomerang. As you’d guess, it’ll fly back into your hands after you throw it, and if you keep catching it, its attack power grows with each throw! However, opponents can nab the boomerang out of the air, so it might be an easier item to use in Smash Run.

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

Here’s a bit of an unexpected surprise: Brain Age on Wii U. We’re hearing that the DS title is out now on the Japanese eShop. Best of all, it’s free!

Brain Age is the first DS game to be made available on the Virtual Console.

We’ll have more soon.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments

Natsume has revealed the first of its three Nintendo-related announcements for E3 2014. As announced by the publisher today, Natsume is bringing Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley to the 3DS later this year. Physical and digital versions are both planned.

Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley features a 3D setting and customization options that provide players with more freedom with their fields.

Today’s news means we’re technically receiving two Harvest Moon games in 2014. XSEED is localizing Harvest Moon: Connect to a New Land under the name “Story of Seasons” while Natsume is releasing Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley.

Source: Natsume PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call will launch in North America on September 16 and Europe on September 19, Square Enix announced today.

Additionally, the company has confirmed two special releases for the 3DS game. A collector’s edition and limited edition will both be made available.

The Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Collector’s Edition includes a branded 3DS system Collector’s Pouch, a robust 20-track ‘The Best of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call’ Music CD, ‘Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – Remix Selections’ Music CD (five-tracks), and five premium CollectaCards from the game.

Consumers can pre-order the collector’s edition for $69.99 through the Square Enix Online Store. Only 5,000 copies will be produced.

Those who pre-order the standard version Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call will receive an upgrade to a limited edition version of the title, featuring the ‘Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – Remix Selections’ Music CD.

Source: Square Enix PR

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

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nintendo goes “Live @ E3” next week with four big events that deliver real-time fun directly to fans. Get ready to enjoy the year’s biggest video game convention live from anywhere in the world.

On June 10, Nintendo will air the Nintendo Digital Event at 9 a.m. PT via http://e3.nintendo.com. Fans will enjoy breaking news about great gaming experiences on the way for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in 2014 and beyond.

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

Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

Some stages have been shrunk down and made into trophies, like this one of Tortimer Island for the 3DS version. I wish I could have a figurine like this in real life.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in NE News Bulletin | 2 Comments

Another Nintendo Everything News Bulletin in the books! I was pretty exhausted while putting this together, so I hope you’ll forgive me if I don’t sound overly enthusiastic. That’s what happens around E3 time!

View the video below:

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