Category Archives: Wii
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 15:38 BST
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D tops in Japan
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D topped the Media Create charts in Japan with 104,569 units moved, and ultimately helped provide 3DS with a much needed surge after disappointed hardware sales over the last couple of weeks. Sales of 3DS LL hit 29,533 units over the prior week’s 27,172 units, while 3DS sales saw the biggest jump out of the two offerings. The system moved 17,602 compared to 12,700 the prior week.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 17:49 BST
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes E3 trailer released, game coming to PS4 and XOne
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes has an E3 trailer below, showing TT Games’ brick-smashing adventure featuring Captain America, Human Torch, Wolverine, Thor and other super heroes. Players will chase down Cosmic Bricks as they travel across LEGO Manhattan and visit key locations from the Marvel Universe, such as Stark Tower, Asteroid M, a Hydra base and the X-Mansion. Gameplay is a mix of open-world and linear levels, and looks like loads of fun. You can pick the game up this fall on releases on 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Vita, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360 as well as PS4 and Xbox One.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 16:45 BST
Disney Infinity E3 trailer and shots show various characters
Disney Infinity has a new trailer for E3 and some screenshots of the characters you can purchase for the game. Below there are renders of Lone Ranger, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Monsters University characters and a look at the starter pack again. Enjoy. Disney Infinity is due in August on 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 15:07 BST
Tomodachi Collection: New Life still on top in Japan
Tomodachi Collection: New Life continued its reign on the Media Create charts in Japan for the June 3-9 period, bringing it’s life-to-date sales to the 1,090,875 mark since its April 18 release. The only new title to grace the top 20 was Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition, and it debuted at 11. Hardware sale continued to decline. Charts are below.
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 18:14 BST
Nintendo Direct E3: Super Mario 3D out in December
Nintendo held an E3-centric Nintendo Direct presentation today where the firm announced the new Smash Bros, showed off the new 3D Mario, and revealed a new look for Bayonetta.
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 21:00 BST
Skylanders: Swap Force limited edition toy being handed out at E3
Activision is handing out a rare, limited edition Skylanders Swarp Force toy at E3. It’s called Color Shift Hot Dog and will be handed out to people who stop by the firm’s Skylanders area when E3 opens tomorrow. The figurine is a metallic version of the other Hot Dog figures available. You can get a look at the fella over on Kotaku and through an unboxing video posted by FamilyGamerTV. Skylanders Swap Force will arrive in North America and Australia on October 16 and in Europe on October 18 for 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U, and Xbox 360. Screenshots for the game are below.
Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 13:51 BST
Disney Infinity video shows Zurg getting hit with a frying pan
Disney Infinity has a new trailer available showing the many, many things you can do in the game. Such as hitting Zurg with a frying pan. Watch it below. Disney Infinity is due in August on 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 13:28 BST
Nintendo downloads Europe: Animal Crossing & Sega Game Gear classics lead the week
Nintendo has published its weekly list of new games hitting the Wii U and 3DS digital eShop. Animal Crossing: New Leaf and a string of old-school Sega Game Gear classics lead this week’s offering.
Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 19:56 BST
Skylanders Swap Force coming to PS4, Xbox One, current-gen versions dated
Skylanders Swap Force will be released on next-gen systems when it launches in the fall, Activision has announced.
Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 16:06 BST
Nintendo issues friendly reminder for Nintendo Direct E3, Reggie says hi
Nintendo has issued a friendly reminder for its Nintendo Direct E3 session on June 11, and it has also released a video of NoA president Reggie Fils-Aime “welcoming” folks to E3. The sessions takes place at 7.00am PT/10.00am ET/3.00pm UK.
Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 17:32 BST
Disney Infinity shots and a trailer show off the Lone Ranger playset
Disney Infinity shots and a trailer – all posted below – have been released showing off the rather awesome Lone Ranger playset. Enjoy. Disney Infinity is due in August on 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 17:13 BST
EA E3 line-up confirms the premiere of Battlefield 4 multiplayer
EA has confirmed its E3 line-up for next week, stating it will be showing a first look at UFC, FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA LIVE, the latest from Need for Speed Rivals and the world premiere of Battlefield 4 multiplayer – and other surprises.
Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 14:02 BST
Smash Bros. Wii U trailer to be shown during Nintendo Direct E3
Nintendo has promised it will show the new Smash Bros. Wii U game during its E3 Nintendo Direct session June 11. This is according to game director Masahiro Sakurai, who said previously he hopes both the Wii U and 3DS versions would be shown off, per ONM. The Direct session will be one hour long, and starts at 7.00am PST/10.00am EST/3.00pm UK. The firm will keep the feed on its E3 website live as a Pokemon X & Y round table will also be held on the same day. Other games confirmed for the show include 3D Mario game, Mario Kart and other Wii U titles.
Wed, Jun 05, 2013 | 14:30 BST
Tomodachi Collection: New Life back on top of Media Create charts
After being knocked off the top of the Media Create charts for two weeks straight, Tomodachi Collection: New Life is back on top with 59,104 units sold. Life-to-date, the 3DS title has moved 1,044,088 units since its April 18 release. All hardware was down for the period, with 3DS LL showing the largest drop – 28,807units over last week’s 40,651 units. The smallest drop came from 3DS which was only down 3DS two units over the prior week.
Full hardware and software charts are below.
Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 11:01 BST
Disney’s Planes trailer shows high-flying Wii U gameplay
Disney’s Planes has received a new trailer. Based on the same world as Pixar’s film Cars, the game sees crop-dusting plane Dusty and his mates pulling off aerial stunts a-plenty.
Sat, Jun 01, 2013 | 20:06 BST
Nintendo launches its website for E3 2013
Nintendo has opened up a website for its E3 coverage. This is where the firm will host its hour long Nintendo Direct on June 11 at 7.00am PST/10.00am EST. Once the presentation is over, the feed will will be kept live as the firm shows games trailers, interviews, and more E3 festivities. A Pokemon X & Y round table will also be held on the same day. Games already confirmed for the show include the new Smash Bros., 3D Mario game, Mario Kart and other Wii U titles.
Wed, May 29, 2013 | 15:29 BST
Shin Megami Tensei 4 debut helps 3DS sales surge at Japanese retail
Shin Megami Tensei 4 was released in Japan on May 23, and the Atlus title landed at number one of the software chart, moving 188,562 in three days. The RPG helped lagging 3DS sales surge over the prior week as well, with the system moving 40,651 units compared to 24,123 units last week.
Wed, May 29, 2013 | 13:59 BST
Nintendo lists over 100 Best Buy stores participating in E3 demos
Nintendo has sent over a list of the Best Buy locations in which those not attending E3 can visit, and play the games the firm is bringing to the event.
Tue, May 28, 2013 | 21:19 BST
Disney Infinity video is full of Toy Box racing
Disney Infinity as an adorable new video available showing off Toy Box racing. With the game’s Starter Pack, you can build your own tracks and race your own way with custom vehicles, mounts, and props from various Disney properties using Toy Box Mode. You can race on foot, by vehicle, on horseback, you name it. Check it out below. Disney Infinity is due in August on 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Tue, May 28, 2013 | 17:13 BST
Zumba Fitness World Party announced for Xbox One, hits 360, Wii, Wii U in October
Majesco has announced Zumba Fitness World Party will be released on Xbox One later this year.


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