Missiles are launched towards the Orbital Gate! The force field shields the machinery for a while, and the missiles eventually get shot down by team Star Fox. Overall, this stage feels like a ride. It’s pretty hectic, so hold on tight!
The Arwings are passing through the gate! And the fighters hop on for a free ride!!

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Kamiya again comments on Bayonetta 2’s initially troubled fate and how Nintendo saved the game

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 89 Comments

Last week on Twitter, Platinum Games’ Hideki Kamiya commented further on the development of Bayonetta 2. As has been said before, the game was in a very troubled state before Nintendo stepped in.

Kamiya noted in his tweets that Bayonetta 2’s problems came about when it was initially with SEGA. Something happened when the project was in the works there, and development halted. The game was pitched to various publishers, though it seems that most declined picking up Bayonetta 2. However, Nintendo agreed to step in and development was only then able to proceed.

Head past the break for a full translation of Kamiya’s tweets. They’re quite interesting, even if some of the tidbits had been shared previously!

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Sakurai on why Smash Bros. 3DS doesn’t support the Circle Pad Pro

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 33 Comments

Super Smash Bros. for 3DS will make use of the New 3DS’ c-stick. However, there is no support for the Circle Pad Pro, which works with regular 3DS systems.

Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai explained why this is so in his latest bi-weekly Famitsu column. He noted:

“Supporting the CCP requires the use of some of the CPU’s processing load. From the information received during the development of Kid Icarus: Uprising, this is a quite large load at around 5%. Kid Icarus: Uprising and Smash both use the maximum capability of the device, so we had to abandon the idea of CCP support. With the New 3DS, we were able to support the C-Stick as the processing power is increased and it is not a peripheral device.”

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Wii U update version 5.2.0 out now – folders and more

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 47 Comments

Just a few minutes ago, Nintendo released the newest firmware update for Wii U. The system’s software is now at version 5.2.0.

Included in today’s update is the addition of folders. Changes have also been made to the Wii U Menu and Quick Start Menu.

Here’s a full rundown of the new firmware:

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Koei Tecmo Europe Twitter says Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden is a Japan-only release

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 51 Comments

Since Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden’s original announcement, fans have been wondering if the game would leave Japan. While we still don’t have an official answer, Koei Tecmo’s European Twitter account has weighed in. A message posted just a short while ago states that Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden appears to be a Japan-only title.

The full message is as follows:

And regarding #WeWantFatalFrame requests, as far as we know this title is JP release only. Back to the office tomorrow FYI. #KTfamily
— KOEI TECMO EUROPE (@koeitecmoeurope) September 29, 2014

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UK software sales (Week ending 9/27) – Wii U/3DS

Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

The latest Wii /3DS specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Hyrule Warriors – Nintendo

2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo

3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo

4. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Disney Interactive Studios

5. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo

6. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo

7. Sonic: Lost World – Nintendo

8. The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker HD – Nintendo

9. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo

10. FIFA 13 – Electronic Arts

3DS

1. Fantasy Life – Nintendo

2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

3. FIFA 15 – Electronic Arts

4. Theatrythym Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – Square Enix

5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo

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UK software sales (week ending 9/27)

Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

All Formats

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Nintendo Download screenshots (10/02/14, Europe)

Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Thanks NintenDaan!

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Nintendo Download (10/2/14, Europe)

Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

This week’s Nintendo Downloads for Europe are as follows:

3DS

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – €44.99 / £39.99 / CHF57.90

3DS VC

Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight (NES) – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF7.00

Wii U

99Seconds – €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF3.50

Wii U VC

Street Fighter Alpha 2 (SNES) – €7.99 / £5.49 / CHF11.20

Special Offers

Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai – €5.99 / £5.25 / CHF7.75 until23/10/14. Regular price is €8.99 / £7.66 / CHF11.08
Tappingo – €1.99 / £1.69 / CHF2.69 until16/10/14. Regular price is €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 4.00