A month full of 3DS news, a major Wii U delay, and the start of The Year of Luigi.
Staff Thoughts
Tom Malina, UK Correspondent -
In the context of the whole of 2013, February holds special significance for ushering in the Year of Luigi, a celebration of Mario's brother that continued throughout the year across several games. As the 3DS began to truly hit its stride this month, it was cool to see Nintendo get behind Luigi on such a massive level.
The good 3DS news also helped distract from the scarcity of February releases for Wii U, in what was only month three of the world's longest launch window. In particular, the delay of the hotly-anticipated former exclusive Rayman Legends was a major blow, regardless of the quality of the final title. Oh, Rayman - if only you'd been February's centrepiece, how things might have been different.
Justin Baker, Reviews Editor -
The Year of Luigi! Ahh, it was nice to be so hopeful back in February that Nintendo would spend some time honoring our favorite green-clad plumber. Of course, back then we didn’t know it would mostly just amount to an expansion pack and some Club Nintendo Swag.
At the time I was most excited to see that New Leaf would be coming stateside on June 9. I had been pining for the game (and rightfully so) since the very first screens popped up in my news feed. I had received a Wii U just two months prior, but I was spending all my time counting the days until I could dig back into Animal Crossing on my 3DS.
Justin Berube, Features Editor -
I was having a wonderful Skype conversation with Daan Koopman back in February. We eventually started to discuss how much we were looking forward to Rayman Legends in only a few short weeks. Well, not even five minutes into that conversation I noticed a news frenzy everywhere. Twitter, news feeds, etc. Yes, it was during that conversation we learned about the delay and new multiplatform direction of Ubisoft's hotly anticipated platformer.
So, I'm sorry everyone. Sorry Daan and I jinxed the whole thing. I'm glad we finally got the game, but I have to admit my anticipation was certainly kicked down a few notches as a result of this massive delay. A delay that we will probably be discussing for years.
Features
Personable Pawns: A Defense of Permadeath - Fire Emblem: Awakening lets you turn off permadeath. Here's why you shouldn't.
Nintendo Needs to Stop Caring About What Other People Think - Why Nintendo has third party relations all wrong.
Nintendo 3DS: Embarrassment of Riches - The 3DS is filled with awesomeness. Also, a hopeful Wii U thought for once.
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D: An Unnecessary Remake - A remake of a three-year-old game? Fine, go bananas!
Call from EU: How Fire Emblem: Awakening Became a Favorite - Looking back at ten months with one of the best Nintendo 3DS games!
Reviews
Brain Age: Concentration Training (3DS)
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Wii U)
Events
News
Meloetta Pokémon Distribution Event Coming to North America - This mythical Pokémon will only be available for a limited time.
Mario Kart Coming Back to the Arcade - With help from Namco Bandai.
Rayman Legends Delayed to September - Not only is he missing limbs, but Rayman is missing a release date!
Pokémon Rumble U Coming to Wii U - Get ready to rumble in this new download-only title.
Pokémon TV App Now Available - Pokemon TV: coming to a small screen near you.
Donkey Kong Country Returns Coming to 3DS - The latest Donkey Kong side scroller is being upgraded to stereoscopic 3D for 3DS.
Mario Golf: World Tour Announced for 3DS - Mario Golf is finally back.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Coming to North America June 9 - Get ready to be gouged by Tom Nook!
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Revealed - Mario & Luigi's fourth adventure is coming this summer.
Luigi-Themed DLC Adds Over 80 Stages to New Super Mario Bros. U - A whole new platforming adventure starring the younger plumber himself.
Nintendo Reveals Several New 3DS eShop Titles - A new Mario and Donkey Kong, a Dillon's Rolling Western sequel, and more!
News 3DS A New Evolution of Eevee Announced for Pokémon X and Y - Some people get chocolates on Valentine's Day. Us? We get new Pokémon.
Exclusive Rayman Legends Online Challenge Mode Coming to Wii U for Free - The full game was supposed to come out next week, but instead a Wii U-exclusive mode will come out in April.
Nintendo Grants JAKKS Pacific Consumer Product Rights - Merchandising, merchandising - that is where the real money from games are made.
Wii Mini Officially Confirmed for European Release - Also, new titles in the Nintendo Selects line-up.
