Various deals at Amazon, GameStop – Xenoblade Chronicles X for $22 and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Amazon and GameStop both have a new notable deals running at the moment. Highlights include Xenoblade Chronicles X for $22, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse on 3DS for under $18, and deals on the Pokemon Monopoly sets.
We’ve rounded up a few notable deals at both retailers below.
Amazon
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – $17.40 (was $30)
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – $20.76 (was $30)
Monopoly: Pokemon Kanto Edition – $24.39 (was $45)
Monopoly: Pokemon Johto Edition – $36 (was $45)
GameStop
Pokken Pro Pad Pikachu Controller – $11 (was $15)
Xenoblade Chronicles X – $22 (was $30)
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – $24 (was $30)
Mario-branded Wii Remote controllers – $30 each (were $40 each)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – $35 (was $40)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild director on the game’s reaction, timeline placement, approach to Ganon, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 38 Comments
Game Rant was recently able to interview Zelda: Breath of the Wild director Hidemaro Fujibayashi. Fujibayashi weighed in on the game’s early reaction, timeline placement, motion control puzzles, inspiration for the Divine Beasts, early concepts, and why Ganon doesn’t speak.
You can read up on these excerpts from the interview below. For the full discussion, head on over here.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild dev on recording the game’s sound effects
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 6 Comments
Nintendo posted a new blog today about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the game’s Japanese website. Mitsuhiro Hikino explains how the various sounds were created like Link’s footsteps and the noise that’s made when equipment clanks.
Hikino worked with SoundRacer in a studio that specializes in sound effects. In all, more than 10,000 sounds were recorded.
Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance planned for early next week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has two periods of Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance for next week. While it’s taking place, certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. may be affected.
The current schedule is as follows:
– 9 PM PT (June 5) – 3 AM PT (June 6)
– 12 AM ET (June 6) – 6 AM ET (June 6)
– 5 AM in the UK (June 6) – 11 AM in the UK (June 6)
– 6 AM in Europe (June 6) – 12 PM in Europe (June 6)
– 6:45 PM PT (June 7) – 8 PM PT (June 7)
– 9:45 PM ET (June 7) – 11 PM ET (June 7)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (June 8) – 4 AM in the UK (June 8)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (June 8) – 5 AM in Europe (June 8)
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Media Create software sales (5/22/17 – 5/28/17) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
02./01. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
03./00. [NSW] Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
04./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross
05./00. [PS4] Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2
06./03. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
07./04. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X
08./06. [PS4] NieR: Automata
09./12. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
10./07. [3DS] Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia #
11./18. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Climax
12./14. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
13./15. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars
14./17. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
15./00. [PSV] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 with Power-Up Kit
16./13. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
17./16. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
18./10. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
19./22. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
20./20. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
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Zelda director Hidemaro Fujibayashi would like to further explore design ideas used in Breath of the Wild
Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in Switch, Wii U | 11 Comments
In a recent interview with Gamerant, Hidemaro Fujibayashi commented that he would like to further explore the game design that was used to create The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As the director of said game, he would likely be in a position to do such a thing in future installments. His full answer to the question of whether open-world design will be the new standard for the Zelda series going forward, is as follows:
We can’t really say much at the moment but there are lots of things in this current game design we still want to explore. If, as a result of that exploration, we feel positive we can provide our audience with new experiences it’s possible this design could become the standard.”
While Breath of the Wild is a huge phenomena, it would still be quite a departure for the series to stray away from the design philosophy it’s adhered to so closely since Ocarina of Time. Only time will tell what the future holds for the Legend of Zelda now.
Capcom Publisher Sale live on the North American Wii U and 3DS eShops
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Capcom is hosting a big sale on the North American Wii U and 3DS eShops. Various games across the two stores have been discounted by up to 75 percent off. Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney, and Resident Evil are among the franchises included.
Here’s the full rundown of discounts:
LEGO Dimensions adds Teen Titans Go!, The Powerpuff Girls, Beetlejuice packs in September
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
Several new packs are coming to LEGO Dimensions. Warner Bros. announced today that new content based on Teen Titans Go!, The Powerpuff Girls, and Beetlejuice arrive in September. Those who purchase either Teen Titans Go! expansion pack will receive access to “an exclusive, original animated episode to discover how the vibrant team of teenage Super Heroes stumbled upon the LEGO Dimensions multiverse and embarked on hilarious, heroic adventures with new friends.”
We have the full rundown of each of the new LEGO Dimensions packs below. First screenshots are also included in the gallery.
Media Create sales (5/22/17 – 5/28/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 38 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 27,146
New 3DS LL – 14,610
PS4 – 13,972
PS4 Pro – 5,030
Vita – 4,092
2DS – 2,667
New 3DS – 1,018
PS3 – 258
Wii U – 177
Xbox One – 121
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 26,114
New 3DS LL – 13,922
PS4 – 12,325
PS4 Pro – 4,989
Vita – 4,088
2DS – 2,732
New 3DS – 1,406
PS3 – 327
Wii U – 184
Xbox One – 103
And here are the software charts:
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Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 6 Comments
Switch, Wii U, and 3DS will be undergoing more maintenance tonight. Certain network services such as online play and rankings may be affected for a little over an hour.
The schedule is as follows:
– 6:45 PM PT (May 31) – 8 PM PT (May 31)
– 9:45 PM ET (May 31) – 11 PM ET (May 31)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (June 1) – 4 AM in the UK (June 1)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (June 1) – 5 AM in Europe (June 1)
