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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

In a new tweet published by Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter account, the company has confirmed plans to create a YouTube affiliate program. Nintendo intends to split advertising proceeds with video creators sometime in the future. We don’t have many details at this time, though we’ll be sure to keep you updated on additional developments.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Nintendo has shared new details about “Super Smash Bros. Smash-Fest @ Best Buy”. For those unaware, the company is teaming up with Best Buy for a special Smash Bros.-related event during E3 week.

Over 100 stores will host Super Smash Bros. Smash-Fest @ Best Buy on June 11 from 4 to 9 PM and June 14 from 12 to 5 PM local time. At the retailer, fans will be able to get their hands on the same four-player demo version of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U that people will get to play at E3 2014.

You can find a full listing of participating locations here.

The first 70 attendees who pre-order Super Smash Bros. for Wii U or 3DS will receive a rare collectible Super Smash Bros. gold coin (while supplies last). Additionally, consumers will be provided with a $5 My Best Buy Rewards Zone certificate when they both pre-order and pick up their game when it’s available.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Individual formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
–		1			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	PS4	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
–		2			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	XB ONE	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
1		3			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
–		4			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	XB360	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
–		5			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	PC	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
2		6			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
3		7			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		8			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	PS3	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
4		9			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		10			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		11			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		12			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
26		13			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
8		14			TITANFALL	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
7		15			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
19		16			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
15		17			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
11		18			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
13		19			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
18		20			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
23		21			TERRARIA	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
25		22			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
12		23			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
9		24			KIRBY: TRIPLE DELUXE	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
16		25			GRAN TURISMO 6	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
20		26			LEGO THE HOBBIT	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
22		27			SKATE 3	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
32		28			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
29		29			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		30			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		31			FIFA 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
30		32			BATTLEFIELD 4	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
28		33			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS4	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
21		34			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	PS4	KONAMI	KONAMI
37		35			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	PC	SEGA	SEGA
17		36			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
40		37			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
14		38			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
31		39			POKEMON X	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		40			DEAD RISING 3	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT

All formats

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
–		1			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	MACHINEGAMES	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
3		2			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
1		3			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
2		4			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		5			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		6			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4		7			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
7		8			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	BEENOX	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
9		9			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
8		10			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
11		11			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
12		12			LEGO THE HOBBIT	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
13		13			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
17		14			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15		15			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI
10		16			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
33		17			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
14		18			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	SUCKER PUNCH	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
25		19			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	TURN 10 STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
18		20			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
24		21			TERRARIA	RE-LOGIC	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
21		22			SKATE 3	EA BLACK BOX	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
16		23			KIRBY: TRIPLE DELUXE	HAL LABORATORY INC	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
20		24			BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS	WB GAMES MONTREAL	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
22		25			GRAN TURISMO 6	POLYPHONY DIGITAL	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
29		26			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
30		27			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
32		28			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	SPORTS INTERACTIVE	SEGA	SEGA
27		29			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
31		30			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
26		31			NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS	GHOST GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
28		32			DISNEY INFINITY	AVALANCHE SOFTWARE	DISNEY INFINITY	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
23		33			TRIALS FUSION	RED LYNX	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		34			F1 2013: COMPLETE EDITION	CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS
–		35			SAINTS ROW IV	DEEP SILVER VOLITION	DEEP SILVER	KOCH MEDIA
–		36			LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA	TRAVELLER’S TALES	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
37		37			SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE	VICARIOUS VISIONS	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
–		38			DARK SOULS II	FROM SOFTWARE	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
34		39			CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	TREYARCH	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
39		40			POKEMON X	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO

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

Today’s showcased item is the rocket belt from Pilotwings and features a cameo from the Streetpass Quest II boss! Sakurai had this to say:

The rocket belt from Pilotwings lets you fly upward by jumping. This is a really useful item for characters that have weaker recoveries. By the way, is that cape fireproof?

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

3DS

Coaster Creator 3D – €7.25 (£6.00)
Me & My Furry Patients 3D – €29.99 (£24.99)
Castle Clout – €4.00 (£3.59)
Blue Exorcist Manga Vol. 3 (not available in the UK) – €4.49

3DS Virtual Console

The Mysterious Mursame – €4.99 (£4.49)
Mario Golf – €4.99 (£4.49)

Wii U

Mario Kart 8 – €59.99/£49.99 (from May 30th)
** Special offer – For those who have downloaded Super Mario Kart, the price is €52.00 (£44.50) until June 30^th
Gravity Badgers – €4.99 (£4.99)

Wii U Virtual Console

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap – €6.99 (£6.29)

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Price Reductions

Wii U
Batman Arkham City: Armoured Edition – €14.99/£12.49 (Ends June 5)
Batman: Arkham Origins – €14.99/£12.49 (Ends June 5)
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes – €12.49/£9.99 (Ends June 5)
Injustice: Gods Among Us – €14.99/£12.49 (Ends June 5)
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara – €8.99/£7.19 (Ends June 8)
Resident Evil Revelations – €29.99/£23.99 (Ends June 8)

3DS
Resident Evil Revelations – €17.99/£14.99 (Ends June 8)
Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D – €5.99/£5.39 (Ends June 8)
Super Street Fighter IV 3D – €11.99/£10.79 (Ends June 8)
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate – €9.99/£8.74 (Ends June 5)
Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends June 19)
Funfair Party Games – €6.99/£6.99 (Ends June 12)
Gardenscapes – €5.99/£5.99 (Ends June 12)
3D MahJongg – €3.99/£3.29 (Ends June 12)
Secret Agent Files: Miami – €6.99/£5.79 (Ends June 12)
SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends June 19)
10-in-1: Arcade Collection – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends June 19)
Rage of the Gladiator – €3.49/£3.09 (Ends June 19)
PIX3D – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends June 19)
Angry Bunnies – €4.85/£4.49 (End July 31)
Bubble Pop World – €3.74/£3.35 (End July 31)
Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey – €3.74/£3.35 (End July 31)

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 3 Comments

Today’s screenshot shares an interesting little tidbit about one of the mainstay Super Smash Bros. assets – the revival platforms. Sakurai explains the upgrade:

Here’s a look at the revival platforms. The color of the bottom mechanism changes from yellow to red to warn you how much time you have left before you drop into the fray.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in DS, Features, Wii | 3 Comments

On May 20^th, GameSpy ceased all maintenance for multiplayer services that they previously hosted, marking the end of online support for Wii and DS titles and the end of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (WFC) era. Since its launch in November 2005, the little blue circle on the boxes of our beloved franchises have signified the ability to participate in matchmaking online and experience Nintendo’s first real take at online gaming. From Friend Codes to Nintendo branded Wi-Fi dongles, let’s take a look back at some of the best WFC had to offer in all its WEP encrypted, Wii Speak glory.

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

Fit Music for Wii U arrived on the North American Wii U eShop this Thursday. Unfortunately, it’s not very good.

Oxygen Media might be making things worse for themselves by astroturfing on Miiverse. At this point, many believe that the company is promoting Fit Music for Wii U in a secretive way and trying to marketing the game virally.

Check out the above comment for example. That comes from Mario Spiniello… who just so happens to be “a multimedia specialist” for Oxygen Media. There are sadly plenty of similar comments like this, most of which come from Italy – where the company is based.

I can’t see this ending well!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments

Even more Hyrule Warriors details and developer comments have come out of this week’s Famitsu. Once again, the information comes from producers Hisashi Koinuma and Yosuke Hayashi as well as Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma.

Here’s the latest information from the magazine:

Koinuma on whether we’ll see a similar selection of wide-ranging characters…

“Out of all the playable characters [in Hyrule Warriors], there are some surprising characters that made us say ‘why did you pick this one?!’” added Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma.

– Koinuma said Aonuma didn’t have any requests for certain characters to be included
– Tecmo Koei took care of most of this
– He also joked that Hyrule Warriors has so many characters, that his own staff would get mad at him if he were to ask them to do something similar
– Hayashia said characters can change their weapons and have a completely different fighting style
– Weapon enhancements and character growth systems included
– The Fire Rod-type item seen in the trailer isn’t from the Zelda series
– If a rod like that existed in The Legend of Zelda, we wouldn’t be able to use it in the same way
– Weapons and other important in Hyrule Warriors are acquired through treasure chests
– Hayashi also said that the iconic treasure chest opening animation has been prepared for all of the playable characters

“This is actually a very valuable scene [in The Legend of Zelda]. And this also applies to Hyrule Warriors.” – Aonuma

– According to Hayashi, The Legend of Zelda games have very high-quality boss fights, and if Tecmo Koei were to try emulating something similar, they wouldn’t stand a chance
– Bosses will instead have a Warriors touch by having instances where you’ll face a bunch of smaller enemies to charge up your meter, then unleash a special attack on the boss
– There will also be more Zelda-like features, such as strategically using items that can be found around stages to take on the boss

Message for the fans…

Koinuma: “We plan on having Hyrule Warriors’ first playable demo at E3 this year. With E3 being the opener, we’ll be releasing more and more new information afterwards, so please look forward to it!”

Hayashi: “After watching the trailer that will be shown at E3, it would make us happy to know that you guys will get a better idea of what we’re trying to do. We’ll sequentially reveal the other playable characters, so don’t miss it!”

Aonuma: “I believe it’s safe to say that this title was born as one of the answers from thinking of a new The Legend of Zelda game. By all means, we’d love to have as many people possible enjoy this game.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 6 Comments

During the latest episode of IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast, former GameSpy Technology general manager Todd Northcutt revealed some interesting behind the scenes tidbits about the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. As many of you know, the big N partnered with GameSpy back in the day for Wii and DS titles incorporating online play.

Here’s a summary of what was shared:

– Not getting a copy of Monster Hunter from Capcom and having the game go live in Japan and kill server capacity while not having anyone that spoke Japanese on staff

– Not being able to patch games so Smash on Wii was broken and Gamespy had to fix it all server side

– Meeting with 2 separate Nintendo teams at once and having them go off for 10 mins arguing against each other cause one side wanted one friend code per user/system and messaging and invites and such and the other didn’t all in Japanese while Gamespy Tech sat there seeing it unfold

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