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September 23, 2012

Tokyo Game Show 2012 Sees Attendance of Over 220,000

by Danny Bivens - 3:18 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Inside-Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/09/23/6000...

Tons of people pile in for games, cosplay and swag.

The 2012 Tokyo Game Show saw high numbers of attendance this year, with 223,753 attending the event during its duration from September 20 to September 23. 

Saturday, the first public day for the show, saw a record 94,989 people attend the show. Here is a break down of attendance over the four... Read more...

Dragon Quest X Wii U Details Emerge From Tokyo Game Show 2012 WiiUWii

by Tyler Ohlew - 3:13 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: IGN, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd...

DQX will be playable on the GamePad, save data can transfer over from Wii.

Square-Enix revealed new information about the Wii U's upcoming Dragon Quest X, including that the title will be playable on the GamePad.

During a demonstration of the title at this year's Tokyo Game Show, Square-Enix provided a rundown of what to expect from DQX on its transition from Wii to Wii... Read more...

NWR Community Night - September 25, 2012

by J.P. Corbran - 2:12 pm EDT
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Come play with us this Tuesday night.

Nintendo World Report Community Night returns this Tuesday, September 25, starting at 10 p.m. Eastern/7 Pacific/2 a.m. UTC. We're keeping with the idea of the players choosing the games, so if you've got something you want to play feel free to suggest it in the TalkBack below or in the chat during... Read more...

Tokyo Game Show 2012 Trailer Round-Up 3DSWiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 7:51 am EDT
Total comments: 2

Brush up on what was shown at TGS.

With Tokyo Game Show 2012 coming to a close, we've rounded up all the trailers into one convenient spot. 

Below, you'll find the latest trailers for Fantasy Life, Inazuma Eleven 1,2,3, Inazuma Eleven Go 2, Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, Senran Kagura Burst, Monster Hunter 4, EX Troopers, and Injustice: Gods Among Us.

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Turtle Beach Wii U Official Headsets Announced

by Patrick Barnett and James Charlton - 4:09 am EDT
Total comments: 13 Source: Press Release

UPDATED! What about wireless versions?

UPDATE: After revisiting the booth at TGS, I asked the rep about the possibility of wireless headsets in the future. He said they were working on them, but they wanted to have at least something for Wii U users at launch, hence only wired sets for now. (JC)

The Ear Force NLa and Ear Force N11 Turtle Beach Wii U headsets have been officially revealed at the 2012 Tokyo Game Show.

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September 22, 2012

EX Troopers Will Recieve Demo Before Release in Japan 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 4:19 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: (4gamer)

Try Capcom's Lost Planet spin-off for free in the near future!

During the presentation of EX Troopers at Tokyo Game Show 2012, Capcom announced that there will be a free demo for both the PS3 and 3DS versions of the game. This was reported by the Japanese outlet 4gamer, who was at the presentation in question. The demo in question should hit before the game's November 22nd release date, though no further specific details were given.

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Meet Gabrielle Douglas at the Nintendo World Store 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 10:36 am EDT
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The Olympic gold medalist is a Mario fan, too!

Nintendo has launched an endorsement partnership with 16 year old gymnast Gabrielle Douglas, 2012 Olympic gold medal winner. Gabby "The Flying Squirrel" Douglas will be participating in Nintendo's new "Play As You Are" campaign designed to show women and girls that you don't have to be a gamer to enjoy the 3DS.

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GameStop Offering Wii U Wait List to PowerUp Rewards Members WiiU

by Carmine Red - 10:31 am EDT
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No guarantees, but members in both the free and paid tiers of GameStops' customer loyalty program can sign up to get notified when the retailer has a Wii U for them to purchase after launch.

GameStop's newly revealed Wii U Wait List program may give holiday shoppers another option in their quest to pursue Nintendo's new console before the end of the year. The newly announced service is open only to members of GameStop's PowerUp Rewards™ customer loyalty program, but thankfully it appears... Read more...

September 21, 2012

Wii U Chat and Other Online Features Listed on Official Packaging WiiU

by Tom Malina - 11:06 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo Nation.net, http://www.nintendo-nation.net/wii-u-chat-eshop-ap...

A closer look at the Wii U box shows online details and confirms a chat application.

A reconfirmation of communication software, the return of Mii sharing and more has been outed by the Wii U packaging.

Little-discussed Wii U features are detailed on the packaging, which was revealed last week. The "Connect" list is just barely legible when zoomed in.

One reveal is Wii U Chat,... Read more...

September 20, 2012

Second Patch for New Love Plus Now Available in Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 11:34 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Inside-Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/09/19/5983...

The second patch for the game finally arrives for 3DS owners. 

The second patch for New Love Plus for the Nintendo 3DS is now available to gamers in Japan. 

The patch, which was made available on September 19, fixes and improves various issues with the game such as improving the SpotPass functionality, ToDo event and resumption, operability of the album and schedule input screens as well as general improvements making the game run faster and be easier to use.

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Wii U Playable at Tokyo Game Show 2012 WiiU

by Danny Bivens - 11:34 pm EDT
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Third-party titles for Wii U make surprise appearances at the show.

Namco Bandai and Tecmo Koei both have playable Wii U demos at this year’s Tokyo Game Show.

Namco Bandai is demoing both Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Tank! Tank! Tank!. Koei Tecmo is showing off Musō Orochi 2 Hyper (Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper in the West) and Sangokushi 12 (Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12). 

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Nintendo Download - September 20, 2012 Wii3DSDS

by Patrick Barnett and Tyler Ohlew - 12:54 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Press Release

The long awaited La-Mulana has finally arrived.

This week's Nintendo Downloads brings us the release of the long time coming La-Mulana, as well as a title each for the 3DS eShop and DSiWare service.

WiiWare Games:

La-Mulana - 1000 Wii PointsThis game may have had a rocky past, but it has finally made its way to North America, courtesy of EnjoyUp... Read more...

Game & Wario Will Become High Score Focused WiiUWii

by Carmine Red - 12:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct_wiiu_pre...

Also, the E3 2011 demos Shield Pose and Measure Up have apparently found a home in the mini-game collection.

Nintendo's upcoming Wii U title Game & Wario will challenge players to achieve high scores in its mini-games instead of challenging players with a rapid succession of short, fast microgames like previous franchise entries. This slight shift in the WarioWare formula came to light during the second... Read more...

Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update Available 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 7:02 am EDT
Total comments: 17 Source: http://3dbrew.org/wiki/Home_Menu, http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/3ds/en_na...

If it hasn't been made clear yet, Nintendo hates flash cards.

Nintendo released a system update for the 3DS yesterday, one which brings further security against flash cards, and updates both the Nintendo Zone hotspot list and DSiWare firmware. 

The update brings the system firmware to version 4.4.0-10U. Officially, the update includes "further improvements... Read more...

PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit Now Redeemable as Club Nintendo Reward WiiDS

by Justin Berube - 4:57 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Club Nintendo), http://club.nintendo.com/

The game replaces Super Smash Bros.

Club Nintendo members can now purchase the WiiWare title PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit for 150 coins. PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit replaces Super Smash Bros. as a reward and will be redeemable until September 30, 2012.

Club members that prefer a more portable reward have until Sept. 23, 2012 to claim the DSiWare software Art Academy: First Semester for 150 coins.

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Nintendo 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro Design Revealed 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 3:13 am EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/accessories...

The 3DS XL just got bigger.

Nintendo has updated their Japanese website with a new image of what the Nintendo 3DS XL's Circle Pad Pro will look like on the new system.

The device, just like the original Circle Pad Pro for the launch version of the 3DS, will add a second Circle Pad to the handheld to allow for additional control schemes in games that require extra precision.

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September 19, 2012

Nintendo Land Will Not Feature Simultaneous Online Multiplayer WiiU

by Patrick Barnett - 7:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 41 Source: 1UP, http://www.1up.com/news/bill-trinen-interview-esho...

You won't be blasting Metroids with your friends across the country.

Nintendo Land will not feature any kind of online multiplayer play, according to Bill Trinen during an interview with 1UP.

"It's not going to be played over the network," Trinen said when asked if the game would feature online play.

This doesn't necessarily mean there will not be online interactions, just no playing with friends who are not in the room. 

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Wii U GamePad's Wireless Range Discussed WiiU

by Patrick Barnett - 7:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: 1UP, http://www.1up.com/news/bill-trinen-interview-esho...

It can be taken away from the system a good distance, but not overly far.

The Wii U GamePad has the best performance when within approximately 24 feet of the system, according to Bill Trinen in an interview with 1UP.

"They had a very precise number at one point. In meters it's like eight meters. In feet it's about 24 feet. That's for best performance," Trinen said when asked whether there was a limit to the controller's range.

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Silver, White Colored Nintendo Handhelds Don't Sell Well in North America GBADS3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 9:19 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: IGN, http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/18/why-we-didn...

This is why we didn't get a white or silver 3DS XL.

White and silver colored Nintendo handhelds don't generally sell well in North America, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.

Japan and Europe both got lighter colored systems at the 3DS XL's launch. North America, however, was left to choose from either red or blue. 

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Australian Developer Nnooo Working on Wii U Game WiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 7:38 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: http://aussie-gamer.com/news/exclusive-nnooo-makin...

While the game is in the very early stages, we could be playing it in the not too distant future.

Australian developer Nnooo has revealed that they are currently planning and already have an early game concept for the Wii U. This information comes from an aussie-gamer interview.

Creative Director Nic Watt stated that the team hopes to start prototyping within the next month or so and that he wants the turn-around to be quite fast.

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