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January 2014 NPD: Lifetime sales for Pokemon, Mario, Zelda; Wii U software sales up 26%,

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 2 Comments

This month’s NPD report reveals updated lifetime sales figures for a trio of Nintendo titles in the US.

First up, Pokemon X/Y has sold more than 3.25 million copies since launch. Over 125,000 units were moved in January.

We’re also hearing that Super Mario 3D World’s lifetime sales have climbed to 655,000 copies while The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds sits at 715,000 units.

Game Informer also reports, “3DS and Wii U software sales were up 6 percent and 26 percent when normalized for a four-week month.”

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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark leaked by Amazon

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Listings on Amazon UK have leaked “Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark”, the next video game based on the classic franchise.

Sadly, Amazon doesn’t provide much in the way of details. The retailer does, however, offer up the following tidbit:

The next installment in the incredible Transformers gaming franchise, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is an exciting action game that is perfect for veteran fans and newcomers.

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark will also feature some adventure aspects as well as “adrenaline-packed gameplay”.

Amazon’s listings indicate that Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark will be available for Wii U, 3DS, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.

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Image: Steel Diver: Sub Wars’ Star Fox connection

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

Not surprising given who made it, but I guess Steel Diver is set in the Star Fox universe? pic.twitter.com/LacscVpxIr
— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) February 14, 2014

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Japan’s complete GBA Wii U VC lineup for April

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U eShop | 13 Comments

April 3

– Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World
– Wario Ware Inc.
– Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
– Golden Sun
– F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
– Advance Wars 1 + 2

April 30

– Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
– The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap
– Mario Tennis Advance
– Wario Land 4
– Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
– Metroid Fusion

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