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Monday8th Dec 2014
News Nintendo Reportedly States That No First Wave amiibo Are Discontinued, More Stock is Coming
No need to panic according to Nintendo of America's David Young
Since the first wave of amiibo figures were released, rumours have been rife about the opening series' discontinuation after intense and ongoing demand prompted a number of video game stores across territories to go out of stock or bump up prices, and also spread the news that three...
Sunday7th Dec 2014
Video Teens Test Their Skills On Super Smash Bros. For Wii U
The Fine Bros are at it again
Over the past few years, Nintendo has been making leaps and bounds to recapture the hearts of older gamers. Through titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD and the returning of older and rarer titles to the eShop such as Earthbound, Nintendo may be trying to strike a chord with the hardcore audience who may...
Saturday6th Dec 2014
Rumour Villager, Marth & Wii Fit Trainer amiibo Discontinued
Prices start to skyrocket
Earlier this week we reported that intense demand for amiibo had prompted UK retailer GAME to hike its prices, increasing the going rate by over 20% from £11.99 to £14.99 in the UK. The situation of limited amiibo stock and increasing prices is getting worse in multiple territories, however, and rumours of discontinued...
News Nintendo Wins Four At The Game Awards 2014, While Shovel Knight Scoops Best Indie Prize
A good night for the big N
The Game Awards may not boast the most innovative name, but the first ever ceremony for the new annual event went down relatively well in Las Vegas; our live blog was a happier place than during the VGX broadcast last year. It perhaps veered too far back to bland PR speech occasionally, but there were also a number of nice...
Friday5th Dec 2014
Video Here's Another Awesome Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Japanese TV Commercial
Smashing
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has already been keeping gamers busy in the West, but it is all set to arrive in Japan on 6th December; the 3DS version sold in terrific numbers in the country, and Nintendo will hope to see that momentum shift to the home console entry. When the 3DS version was being marketed in Japan, meanwhile, it had some...
News Amazon UK Is Cancelling GameCube Adapter Orders Due To Lack Of Stock
"Our supplier has informed us that this item is no longer available"
Amazon UK is cancelling orders for the Wii U GameCube Adapter due to a reported lack of stock. We've had multiple reports of this happening to buyers in the UK, with our own Anthony Dickens receiving the exact same notification from the online retailer. The email reads as...
Thursday4th Dec 2014
News Masahiro Sakurai Admits That Super Smash Bros. for Wii U May Be His Last in the Series
Expects the franchise to continue
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is one of the biggest releases of the year, while the 3DS version has also proven to be a critical and commercial success following its October release. Masahiro Sakurai, the driving-force of the series that oversees the projects down to the finest details, has often spoken of the great...
Wednesday3rd Dec 2014
Weirdness Legless Peach amiibo Now Up For Sale
Literally legless
Since amiibo hit stores we've had the opportunity to interact with some of our Nintendo heroes, even if the final retail figures aren't quite as fancy as the demo units revealed at E3. In the vast majority of cases each model is of reasonable quality, but odd defects can happen — one lucky fan discovered a dual-wielding Samus and...
Tuesday2nd Dec 2014
News StreetPass UK Announces Nationwide Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Think you're the UK's best Smash player? Prove it
StreetPass groups in the UK are joining forces in order to find the nation's best Super Smash Bros. player. Qualifying events are already taking place and will continue throughout December and early January, with the grand final slated to take place later in January. As has been the case with other...
News Super Smash Bros. Players Encounter Wii U Error Code Problem
Can make both the game and system unplayable
Update 2: Nintendo UK has issued us with the same statement, below, albeit with the UK customer service number; if you encounter the issue you should visit your region's Nintendo site and find your local details. A small percentage of consumers playing Wii U may experience error codes (160-0103 and...
Monday1st Dec 2014
Video UK Smash Bros. Melee Champ Charles Kimmelman Dispenses Some Vital Tips
Advice from a winner
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U hit stores in the UK last week, and to mark the occasion Nintendo UK has released a video which features protips from Charles "Fuzzyness" Kimmelman, who happens to be the UK Super Smash Bros. Melee champion. While Kimmelman states at the start of the video guide — which focuses on the
News Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Enjoy Biggest UK Pokémon Launch Ever
...but Smash Bros. Wii U fails to trouble the top 10
The combined releases of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire have achieved the biggest launch for a Pokémon title in the UK, ever. The GBA remakes bested the sales of Pokémon X & Y by 17 percent, according to Chart-Track. That performance was good enough to see t
Saturday29th Nov 2014
News This Lovely White Super Smash Bros. GameCube Controller Is Up For Pre-Order From Japan
Importing is the answer
Earlier today we bemoaned the price hikes and lacking stock of the GameCube Adapter for Wii U, which doesn't appear to be improving after over a week in North America and at launch in Europe. That's a pity, especially if it means some of those with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U can't enjoy the game with their controller of...
Amazon UK delaying order to 19th December suggests more stock is coming
Following the launch of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, it quickly emerged that many were finding it hard to buy the Wii U's GameCube Controller Adapter, with stock selling out rapidly. The later suggestion from EB Games that
Friday28th Nov 2014
Video Here's How amiibo Works With Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors And Smash Bros. Wii U
Where does he get all those wonderful toys
Nintendo's take on the "toys to life" concept — known as amiibo — is finally here, and like so many Nintendo fans over the world we've been having some fun with these amazing little figures. For those who haven't had a chance to see what these awesome mounds of plastic can do, let us educate you with...
Thursday27th Nov 2014
Weirdness The Dual Wielding Samus amiibo is Commanding Bids of Nearly $1000 on eBay
Double whammy
Some of you may recall that just recently we reported on a dual wielding Samus amiibo that showed off a rather humorous factory error. Though having arm cannons on both hands would make basic activities a chore for Samus, she sure would be more deadly. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, the owner who nabbed this unique amiibo has taken to eBay...
Wednesday26th Nov 2014
News Nintendo Might Not Be Making More GameCube Controller Adapters at the Moment
According to EB Games Canada, at least
If you've been able to pick up a GameCube Controller Adapter for your Wii U Smash enjoyment, you might just be a lucky quick adopter. The accessory is sold out in a number of places in North America, and a quick check online of stores such as Best Buy and GameStop are turning up nothing but Iinternet...
Weirdness A Fox amiibo Placed Rather Well in a Tournament, Crushing Mere Mortals
Smashing like a fox...
We've little doubt that a number of gamers in North America are already mastering the intricacies of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, while plenty are surely training up their favourite amiibo to accompany them. Of course, those that consider themselves to be serious players will question just how good the amiibo can get. Based...
Tuesday25th Nov 2014
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Sells Nearly 500,000 Copies on Launch Weekend, Sets US Record
Nintendo promises "a few more surprises" for its fans
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has now been out for a good few days in North America — European gamers don't have long to wait — and has, unsurprisingly, gone down rather well. Critically acclaimed and praised by most that have jumped right in, the brawler has had quite an impact. Nintendo of...
Monday24th Nov 2014
Weirdness Super Smash Bros. amiibo Modifications and Game Glitches Emerge
The anomalies have already begun...
With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U being out in North America for a number of days already, it's inevitable that fans will encounter their own unique experiences with the game and its accompaniments. For example, one lucky fan managed to grab hold of a factory-error amiibo, with Samus Aran having two arm canons...
Nintendo Download 27th November (Europe)
Smash Bros., Pokémon, Thomas Was Alone, Hyrule Warriors DLC and much more
Another week begins, but the European Nintendo Download Update should have some exciting titles to cheer anyone up, with two of the year's biggest retail titles arriving on both Wii U and 3DS. Beyond those big contenders we have some enticing download options, so let's get to...
Sunday23rd Nov 2014
Video Two Smash Bros. Instructional Videos to Get You Brawling with the Best of Them
One's perhaps more advanced than the other
Did You Know Gaming and Nintendo have both released some instructional videos for the Super Smash Bros. series. Did You Know Gaming focuses on the advanced techniques from the earlier games such as wave dashing and directional influence, but Nintendo has taken a much more basic approach. It's the first part...
News Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter Sold Out Already in Most US Stores
eBay prices skyrocket
Nintendo were right to release the GameCube Controller Adapter for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, as it appears the popularity of the peripheral was far greater than many stockists of the device were anticipating, leaving it out of stock already in most US stores. Many Smash Bros. veterans swear by the GameCube controller as...
Saturday22nd Nov 2014
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and amiibo Gameplay
They have a Mario graphic on their phones...
With the release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in North America, it's no surprise that weekly video series Nintendo Minute is taking the opportunity to show off the game and the accompanying amiibo range. After some four-player matches regular hosts Kit & Krysta — with guests Mike and Adam —...
Friday21st Nov 2014
Video GameStop Shows How It Faked 'Karissa the Destroyer' at Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Event
Cue silly music and excessive high-fiving
Earlier this month shaky-cam footage emerged of a 10-year-old gamer thrashing the competition at Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, duly being given the nickname 'Karissa the Destroyer'. It all took place at a supposedly random GameStop preview event for the game. It did seem fishy, however, prompting us to...
Expresses confidence for the Holiday season
Reggie Fils-Aime, the President and COO of Nintendo of America, has been rather busy in the past week doing the rounds with the US media, primarily mainstream consumer and business outlets. With the absolutely vital Black Friday and Holiday seasons around the corner, it's an important time as the company...
Don't forget your free Shiny Beldum in ORAS
If you're in North America this is a rather exciting day — delay the hype by seven days in Europe — as two monstrous first-party titles arrive alongside the amiibo range. If you're a fan of retail downloads chances are you're already playing these games, while a trip to stores or eagerly awaiting the...
Thursday20th Nov 2014
News Lucario amiibo Confirmed as a Toys "R" Us Exclusive in US
Who'll give Rosalina & Luma a home?
After the Amazon amiibo listings in the US pointed to some figures in 'wave 3' — due in February 2015 — being retailer exclusives in the country, details have slowly emerged of where they'll end up. Shulk will pitch up at GameStop and Meta Knight will swoop into Best Buy; now another figure has found a home...
News Mewtwo Club Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Distribution Details Confirm Paid DLC Plan
Free if you buy both games, otherwise prepare to pay
It's been common knowledge for some time that those who purchase Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS and register them on Club Nintendo will be eligible to receive a two-disc soundtrack as a special treat. It was also announced that free Mewtwo DLC will come in Spring 2015, a
Nintendo Download 20th November (North America)
Smash Bros., Pokémon ORAS, Watch Dogs, GBA DK, Battleminer and much more
It's time for the Nintendo Download update, North American gamers, and this week's update brings massive releases on Wii U and 3DS. Beyond the big-name retail titles we have some new download-only titles, a host of other retail downloads both old and new, retro GBA DK and a...
