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Pokémon Conquest Could Get a Sequel

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:56:47 PDT

We could be seeing more Pokémon teaming up with warlords in the future.

Pokémon Conquest could get a sequel provided that "there's enough demand and enthusiasm from the fans", says The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara in an interview with Inside-Games.

According to the interview with the executive, he wouldn't "rule out the possibility of seeing a sequel."

Pokémon Conquest is a strategy mashup of the Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambition franchises released on DS in 2012.

Two Kirby Games Hit the Wii U eShop Across European Markets This Week

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:52:31 PDT

Both Kirby games will receive a discount if the user has bought Kirby's Adventure for the service.

As a part of the Wii U eShop update this week, Europe, Australia and New Zealand will be seeing the Super Nintendo games Kirby's Dream Course and Kirby Super Star.

Both of these games will receive a 30% discount if the user has previously bought the NES game Kirby's Adventure. This offer will continue until May 30.

These games will be the U.S. versions of the titles, meaning they will run at full speed and will take up the entire 4:3 frame of the image.

Wii U Basic Set Discounted at Target

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:37 PDT

Stay on target. Stay on target.

Retailer Target has discounted the Wii U Basic Set to $239.99, a 20% discount off its normal price of $299.99.

The Wii U Basic Set is white, comes with 8GB of internal storage, and does not include a copy of Nintendo Land.

While the Deluxe unit is still being sold at its original price of $349.99, a bundle with a copy of New Super Mario Bros U is on sale for $390, a savings of $20.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Wii U Release Listed by Multiple Outlets

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:13 PDT

One of this year's biggest third party games could be arriving on a GamePad near you.

Call of Duty: Ghosts has been listed as coming to the Wii U on November 5 by Polygon and GameTrailers.

Though not officially confirmed by Activision, last year's Call of Duty title, Black Ops 2, was released on the Wii U.

Call of Duty: Ghosts is being developed Infinity Ward and follows a small group of elite soldiers, called Ghosts, after a large scale attack cripples the United States in the near future.

EA: We Are Building Titles for Wii U

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:57:51 PDT

EA is not neglecting Nintendo's console after all.

Electronic Arts has confirmed that it does actually have Wii U games in development, correcting earlier statements that the publisher was not supporting the system.

At the recent Stifel Nicolaus Internet, Media and Communications conference, Blake Jorgensen, the chief financial officer of EA, said that the publishing giant would, in fact, be bringing new software to Wii U in the future, "but not anywhere near as many as [they] are for PS or Xbox".

It is unknown at this time exactly what these games are, though it was previously confirmed that neither FIFA 14 nor Madden 25 will be released on Nintendo platforms.

Level-5 3DS Mega Sale Hits the eShop Next Week in Japan

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:28:38 PDT

Level-5 offering half off on over fifteen titles for a limited time!

Level-5 is not only bringing eight of their retail titles to the 3DS eShop next week in Japan, they are also discounting all of their titles that are available on the eShop. Starting at 10 a.m. on May 29 and running until June 11 at 11:59 p.m., gamers can get half off of the following titles:

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies - 2,750 yen (from 5,500 yen, 909 MB)
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask - 1,500 yen (from 3,000 yen, 825 MB)
Fantasy Life - 2,900 yen (from 5,800 yen, 802 MB)
Inazuma Eleven 1,2,3: Endō Mamoru Densetsu - 2,900 yen (from 5,800 yen, 1.83 GB)
Inazuma Eleven Go: Shine - 2,900 yen (from 5,800 yen, 1.56 GB)
Inazuma Eleven Go: Dark - 2,900 yen (from 5,800 yen, 1.56 GB)
Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono no Stone Neppu - 2,750 yen (from 5,500 yen, 2.46 GB)
Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono no Stone Raimei - 2,750 yen (from 5,500 yen, 2.46 GB)
Girls’ RPG: Cinderella Life - 2,490 yen (from 4,980 yen, 360 MB)
Time Travelers - 2,990 yen (from 5,980 yen, 1.81 GB)
Danbōru Senki Boost (Little Battlers eXperience Baku Boost) - 2,200 yen (from 4,400 yen, 1.61 GB)
Liberation Maiden - 400 yen (from 800 yen, 197 MB)
Rental Bukiya de Omasse - 400 yen (from 800 yen, 123 MB)
Crimson Shroud - 400 yen (from 800 yen, 245 MB)
Aero Porter - 400 yen (from 800 yen, 31 MB)
Kaiju ga Deru Kinyōbi (Attack of the Friday Monsters) - 400 yen (from 800 yen, 179 MB)
Mushikera Sensha (Bugs vs. Tanks) - 400 yen (from 800 yen, 66 MB)
Uchusen Damrei-go (The Starship Damrey) - 400 yen (from 800 yen, 107 MB)

Iwata Asks: Game & Wario Originally Meant to Be Pre-installed on Wii U

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:44 PDT

Game & Wario was originally meant to be pre-installed on Wii U, but was bumped to a retail release after the game had 'too many ideas'

In another edition of Iwata Asks, our favorite Nintendo CEO sits down with Naoko Mori, Goro Abe, and Yoshio Sakamoto to discuss the upcoming Game & Wario. During the interview it's revealed that Game & Wario was originally going to be pre-installed on the Wii U, but they felt the game quickly outgrew what would be appropriate for a pack-in.

They also stated that it was decided not to make the game part of the WarioWare series because it wasn't in line with the "distinctive graphical style," of previous WarioWare titles. They went on to discuss many specifics about the individual games, such as the twenty-two microgames featured in 'GAMER' and a mode called 'Miiverse Artwork' in which players are asked to choose one of four random subjects to draw a picture of, then after a one minute time limit it is automatically uploaded to the Miiverse community. Also mentioned were the 240 prizes obtainable via in-game tokens.

3D Altered Beast Coming to 3DS Next Week in Japan

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:03:44 PDT

The fourth title in Sega's "Reprint Project" is revealed.

3D Jūōki, or 3D Altered Beast, is coming to the Nintendo 3DS next week on May 29 for 600 yen. Similar to previous titles released in the Sega 3D Fukkoku (Reprint) Project, Altered Beast offers an array of options including customizable controls, Japanese and English versions, the ability to save anywhere, and also a “classic” view mode that resembles a tube television with slight curvature. Simultaneous multiplayer through local play can also be utilized if gamers have two copies of the game. 3D Altered Beast is based on the Mega Drive (Genesis) version of the game.

Groove Heaven Coming May 23 to 3DS

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:57:10 PDT

Get your groove on in Teyon's newest game for 3DS eShop

Teyon has just announced the release of its newest title, Groove Heaven which will be released in America and Europe on the Nintendo 3DS eShop on May 23, 2013 for $3.99 and €3.99 respectively.

In this rhythmic puzzler an angel, Rhymi, must deliver a letter from the Devil Lord to a little angel who is actually a little demon. The game offers over thirty levels in two modes, Story mode and Timed mode, in which players can groove their way in search for Red, Pink and Golden notes.

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Hits Wii U June 18

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:56:18 PDT

Two great Capcom brawlers coming to the eShop in HD with online multiplayer

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara will be releasing on the Wii U eShop June 18, priced at $14.99. Originally announced at PAX East this year, it will be a collection of Capcom's two Dungeons & Dragons themed brawlers: Tower of Doom and Shadow over Mystara.

The game is being developed by Iron Galaxy Studios (Dark Void, Darkstalkers Resurrection) and published by Capcom. It will feature HD visuals, drop-in/drop-out online co-op, customizable house rules, and several other new features.

Gunman Clive Developer Making 3DS Game Inspired by Legend of Zelda

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:51 PDT

This new game looks to the earliest entries in the Zelda series for inspiration.

Hörberg Productions, the one-man developer behind 3DS eShop platformer Gunman Clive, has begun work on another game for Nintendo's handheld, said to be heavily influenced by early titles in the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Although this untitled project is only in the preliminary development stages at the moment, designer Bertil Hörberg stated that it will played from a top-down perspective and feature 3D visuals, with an art style distinct from the Zelda titles that have inspired the game design.

Backlogg With CurtDogg 5/20/13 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:25 PDT

Join us live tonight at 9:30pm PDT on Twitch!

Hey everyone, Curtis (aka "CurtDogg") here, and I'm gonna be taking over the official Nintendo World Report Twitch channel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night, at 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time. I'll not only be streaming/commenting on the various games in my backlogg, but I'll also be interacting with all you lovely readers out there, both in the chat and on Skype. I feel like these streams would also be a good opprotunity for me to get to know fans of the the site, and vice-versa.

Wii U Firmware Version 3.0.1 U Now Available

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:51:18 PDT

Fire up your Wii U and start downloading another update.

Nintendo has made a new firmware update available to Wii U owners today. This follows last month's major Wii U firmware update, which had added a slew of noticeable upgrades to the system's performance and capabilities.

Nintendo claims that this latest update provides "further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility." This description, while not very specific, could mean that Nintendo is working on improving the Wii U in small ways even between major updates.

Shantae Coming to the eShop June 20

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:09 PDT

WayForward brings the beloved half-genie to new regions.

WayForward has confirmed through their official blog that Shantae is coming to the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on June 20. In anticipation of the release, new box art has also been revealed for the game.

Unlike the original Shantae released for the Game Boy Color, which only released in North America, players in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand will also have the chance to download the critically acclaimed game.

Shantae and the Pirates Curse for the 3DS eShop, the third game in Shantae’s series, still lacks an official release date, but is expected later this year. Previously, WayForward had released Shantae: Risky’s Revenge for the Nintendo DSi in 2010, which was well received.

First Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer Shows Deathstroke and Black Mask

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:18:06 PDT

Deathstroke confirmed as playable character, but will he be available on the Wii U version?

The first trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins shows Batman busting some crooks before he encounters Deathstroke for a battle in a storage facility. After the battle is over, Black Mask makes an appearance telling Deathstroke that he's "not the only assassin in town." A wounded Batman is then seemingly bludgeoned by Black Mask. The trailer ends with Batman standing on a bridge.

The villain Deathstroke will be a playable character, courtesy of a pre-order bonus that is currently only confirmed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. The status of the DLC for the Wii U version is unconfirmed. We have reached out to Warner Bros. for comment.

Wario Launches Crowdfarter Campaign

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:44:46 PDT

Nintendo's anti-hero Wario launches his Game & Wario cashgrab site.

Nintendo has launched a marketing campaign for Game & Wario called Crowdfarter in an amusing parody of this generation's developers turning to social donation networks such as Crowdfunder and Kickstarter.

The "campaign", spearheaded by Wario himself, aims to gather "100 katrillion coins" in order to finance Wario's dream of, well, being rich. Readers are encouraged to "donate" to the cause by liking the page on Facebook or posting comments via Twitter. Incentives for doing so come in the way of some downloadable goodies, new trailers for the game and a digital badge that proudly proclaims "I crowdfarted!".

Super Ubi Land Is Now Super Ubie Land

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:33:37 PDT

Notion Games' Super Ubi Land is now Super Ubie Land as requested by Ubisoft.

Notion Games’ platforming title, Super Ubi Land has been renamed Super Ubie Land.

Notion Games made the decision to alter the Kickstarter funded title’s name after they received a request from Ubisoft to change it due its similarity to Ubisoft’s own name. According to Notion Games’ Twitter, the decision was met without animosity on either side, saying, “Ubisoft has been a great help!”

Super Ubie Land is slated for release on Wii U, PC, Mac, and Linux devices. A demo is currently available for the PC, Mac, and Linux versions. A release date has yet to be announced.

Ubisoft Stands by the Wii U

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:44:25 PDT

Ubisoft believes in the Wii U. Do you?

Ubisoft said it plans to continue supporting the Wii U when asked if it will rethink its backing of the platform.

When approached by GameIndustry International on the topic of their support of the Wii U, the response received remained positive: "As with any new console, it takes some time to grow an established base. Ubisoft has a varied and high-quality line-up for Wii U, with more big titles on the way including Rayman Legends, Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag and Splinter Cell Blacklist." When it comes to their role on the Wii U: "We're confident that this will help in continuing to attract gamers to the Wii U system and that Nintendo will take steps to ensure that the Wii U is successful in the market."

Ghost Recon Online for Wii U "On Hold"

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:40:49 PDT

Ubisoft says it is focused on the PC version instead.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online for Wii U was revealed to be on hold during its development stage.

When asked about the Wii U version of Ghost Recon Online, the official Twitter page for the game responded, "The Wii U version of the game is currently on hold while we focus on developing the PC version." The PC version was released last August, so improvements to that are most likely what is being worked on.

At E3 2012, senior vice president of sales Tony Key told IGN the Wii U version was taking "a little bit longer" in order to make sure it was done right.

New Monster Hunter 4 Screenshots

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:33:29 PDT

Capcom has released new screenshots from the upcoming Monster Hunter 4 on their Japanese site.

Capcom has released new screenshots and artwork on their Japanese site for their upcoming title, Monster Hunter 4. The game is due out this summer in Japan on the 3DS, no North American release date has been set.

The screenshots include some new monsters as well as some concept art of the environments to be featured in the game. Among the new monsters is what appears to be some sort of land shark, as well as some images of a Lagombi, who many may remember as one of the monsters featured in the demo of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Check the gallery below for all the images.

Big Bass Arcade: No Limit Coming to 3DS eShop

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:43:47 PDT

Big John Games releasing fishing simulator on eShop.

Big John Games is releasing Big Bass Arcade: No Limit on the 3DS eShop sometime later this year. The game was originally intended to be a retail release on the Wii, but was converted to a downloadable 3DS title last year.

The game will feature ten lakes, forty tournaments and challenges, seven fish species, ten lures, and a record tracking system. Once a fish is hooked, the game can utilize either the 3DS's touch screen or button inputs as the virtual fishing reel.

Development on Big Bass Arcade: No Limit is complete, and the game is currently in testing at Nintendo.

Pre-E3 Nintendo Direct to Show 3D Mario, Other Wii U Titles

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:56:10 PDT

Nintendo has confirmed on Twitter that it will show Wii U titles in a pre-E3 Nintendo Direct.

In a Nintendo Direct before E3, the new 3D Mario, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. will be shown, along with other Wii U games.

This Nintendo Direct will mark the start of Nintendo's Electronic Entertainment Expo showing, which is notable since Nintendo is forgoing a traditional press conference.

No specific date was given other than before E3.

Precursor Games Releases Video Addressing Kotaku Silicon Knights Article

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:40:51 PDT

In 2012, Kotaku posted an incendiary article about Silicon Knights and Denis Dyack. In 2013, Dyack responds.

Denis Dyack, CCO of Shadows of the Eternals' developer Precursor Games, spoke at length about the allegations towards himself and his former company, Silicon Knights, in a video.

The allegations, coming chiefly from a Kotaku article, focused on Silicon Knights' diverting funds from X-Men Destiny, which was published by Activision, to use on an Eternal Darkness 2 demo, among other issues. Dyack stated in the video that the claims were based on a variety of anonymous sources, and that he believed that any readers and members of the press would seek to confirm the reports. Numerous outlets rejected the story initially, according to Dyack, including Wired Game|Life. Watch the video below for the full details. Nintendo World Report will have a staff roundtable discussion posted soon with our reactions to it.

Rumor: Deadpool Coming to the Wii U

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:56:24 PDT

The Merc with a Mouth shows up on Amazon Canada.

Amazon Canada has listed the upcoming Deadpool game on their website as a Wii U release. Officially, the game has only been announced for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but this listing might lead to a surprise announcement of a Wii U version.

Activision is currently offering pre-orders for Deadpool on the game’s official site for the other consoles with a release date slated for June 25. Interestingly, the Amazon Canada webpage lists the Wii U’s release as December 31, making a late announced Wii U release seem more likely, as this gives time to finish development for the console. The page offers no other information besides two videos, the ESRB mature rating, and a product number.

Backlogg With CurtDogg 5/17/13 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:57:20 PDT

Tonight live on Twitch!

LEGO City: Undercover Coming to Japan in July

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:55:27 PDT

The open world game set in the LEGO universe hits Nintendo's home console this summer in Japan.

LEGO City: Undercover is coming to the Wii U in Japan on July 25 and will retail for 5,985 yen. The game is being localized into Japanese by Nintendo.

The title, which was released in the West in March, puts players in the role of Chase McCain, a cop in LEGO City who is trying to take down criminal kingpin, Rex Fury. To read more about the game, be sure to check out our review here.

E3 Demos Playable at Best Buy

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:45:14 PDT

"This year, we're making E3 for the people."

In a partnership with Best Buy, Nintendo will allow fans the chance to play demos from the E3 showfloor across the United States and Canada. The news comes as part of an address by Reggie Fils-Aime added to the end of the American Nintendo Direct presentation.

Unreleased Wii U games will be playable at over 100 stores across USA and Canada during the week of E3.

More details on this unprecedented E3 tactic will be released by Nintendo in the coming weeks, including which games will be playable and at which stores they can be trialled.

A Game Gear Baker's Dozen Coming to 3DS Virtual Console

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:39:56 PDT

Nintendo's partnership with Sega includes their classics too.

Thirteen Sega Game Gear games are coming to Nintendo 3DS. Joining Sonic: Triple Trouble, Shinobi, and Dragon Crystal on the platform's Virtual Console service in North America, the upcoming games include:

Columns
Crystal Warriors
Defenders of Oasis
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
G-LOC: Air Battles
Shining Force II: The Sword of Hajya
Sonic Blast
Sonic Drift 2
Sonic Labyrinth
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Tails Adventure
Vampire: Master of Darkness

No specific release dates were given, but Satoru Iwata promised that the games will be releasing "soon." Prices in the past have ranged from $2.99 to $4.99.

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 Coming to 3DS in Japan

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:25:03 PDT

A follow up to last year's rhythm game from Sega is hitting Nintendo's handheld this fall.

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 is heading to the Nintendo 3DS in Japan this fall. The Sega published title has players going through this rhythm game by using both physical and touch screen controls. The original title, Hatsune Miku and the Future Stars: Project Mirai, was released in March 2012 in Japan. There are currently no plans to bring the title outside of Japan.

Donkey Kong Visits the LA Zoo for Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:02:35 PDT

Nintendo makes an aPEEL to the animal kingdom.

Nintendo has teamed up with the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden to celebrate the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. From May 24 to 27, visitors to the zoo can participate in various themed activities and demo the game.

For the Memorial Day weekend event, the gorilla reserve will be temporarily renamed the “Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at the Campo Gorilla Reserve” and will feature a special interactive experience where visitors can watch LA Zoo staff feed the gorillas from Donkey Kong themed giant cardboard barrels. Photo opportunities with Donkey Kong himself and GameStop coupons for $5 off the game will also be offered.

The Wonderful 101 Launches Worldwide in Late Summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:01:49 PDT

What a wonderful time to fight off some giant robot/alien invaders!

The Wonderful 101 is out on Wii U on August 23 in Europe, August 24 in Japan and September 15 in North America.

In the most recent Nintendo Direct broadcast, NCL president Satoru Iwata confirmed that the game would be fully detailed during another presentation, which will occur during E3 next month.

Developed by Platinum Games and under the charge of Viewtiful Joe director Hideki Kamiya, The Wonderful 101 is an exclusive action game in which a one hundred-strong team of citizens fights to curb a major alien invasion of Earth.

The Cave Coming to Wii U eShop in Japan

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:43:54 PDT

Sega is bringing Double Fine's platform adventure to Japan.

The Cave, the downloadable Wii U eShop title, is coming to Japan through Sega. Revealed during the "Sega Direct" segment of the Nintendo Direct in Japan, The Cave is a 2D platformer that has players use three different characters, each with their own story.

The Cave was released in the West in January. There is currently no specific release date for the title in Japan aside from a general 2013 release.

Pikmin 3 Out July 26 in Europe, New Story and Gameplay Details Unveiled

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:43:36 PDT

Three astronauts embark on a mission to find fruit. As you do.

Pikmin 3 will launch in Europe on July 26, after the July 13 release in Japan and ahead of the August 4 release in North America.

In addition to this release date news, Nintendo revealed several new details about the game's story, characters and features. The three playable characters are Alph, Brittany and their captain, Charlie, who crash-landed on this mysterious planet while on a mission. Their goal is to scavenge and harvest fruit for survival, and they enlist the help of the indigenous Pikmin to do so.

Date, Retail Release, and More Revealed for New Super Luigi U

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:36:02 PDT

Nabbit is playable. That's something?

New Super Luigi U will release on the Wii U eShop in North America and Europe on June 20, and June 19 in Japan. It will sell for $19.99 and 2,100 yen respectively. A physical version of the game will also be released across all regions starting in Japan on July 13 for 3,885 yen, July 26 in Europe, and August 25 in North America for $29.99.

The game also features Nabbit as a playable character. Nabbit, who was one of the antagonists of New Super Mario Bros. U, will play similarly to Luigi but cannot use power-ups, nor will he take damage from enemies.

Sonic: Lost World Announced

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:17:14 PDT

The blue blur's latest adventure is coming exclusively to 3DS and Wii U.

Sonic: Lost World has been announced exclusively for Wii U and 3DS at today's Nintendo Direct.

One screen was shown that features a planet in the clouds that is made up of floating hexagons. Sonic and Tails are flying towards the planet in a biplane.

Part of a worldwide partnership between Nintendo and Sega, nothing else is known about this title, and no release date has been revealed.

Yakuza 1&2 HD Coming to Wii U in Japan

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:13:19 PDT

The Playstation 2 series is getting the HD treatment on the Wii U.

Yakuza 1&2 HD, a remake of the Playstation 2 titles, is set to hit Wii U from Sega on August 8. The game will be available as physically for 5,229 yen and digitally on the eShop for 4,700 yen.

The game is set in Tokyo and features a realistic environment that players can explore fully. Players can spot many familiar landmarks and enter various buildings. Unique to the Wii U version of the game, players will be able to access a map on the Wii U GamePad and make use of Off-TV play.

Mario & Sonic at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games Announced

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:08:40 PDT

Mario, Sonic, and the gang come to Sochi to compete!

A new entry of the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series has been announced for the Wii U at the latest Nintendo Direct.

The game will be greatly enhanced due to the Wii U's additional power, and also feature brand new games that takes advantage of using the gamepad in unique ways, as well as the Wii Remote plus, such as Curling, Doubles Figure Skating, and more.

No EA Games Currently in Development for Wii U

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:02:40 PDT

An unprecedented partnership meets an unprecedented end.

EA does not have any games currently in development on Wii U, said EA representative Jeff Brown.

He stated to Kotaku that: "We have no games in development for the Wii U currently." However, Brown was careful to not rule out any future projects.

Former CEO of EA John Riccitello took to the stage at Nintendo's 2011 E3 press conference, promising an "unprecedented partnership" between EA and Nintendo, hinting at games series like Battlefield taking advantage of the Wii U's unique capabilities. Rumors circulated that the Wii U's online capabilities would be powered by EA's online distribution Origin, but were dismissed when Nintendo revealed their own service, Nintendo Network. Since then, the Wii U only saw the release of four EA games: Madden 2013, FIFA 2013, Mass Effect 3: Special Edition, and Need for Speed: Most Wanted, the latter being the only EA release outside of the system's launch.

Nintendo Putting Content ID Claims on 'Let's Play' and Game Coverage Videos on YouTube

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:59:20 PDT

YouTube's copyright policy defaults ad revenue to Nintendo, and not content creators.

Nintendo started to issue ID Claims on various videos on YouTube that include footage from their games, including popular "Let's Play" videos, as well as produced game coverage.

Since YouTube does not have a system in place for dual revenue sharing, companies that claim copyright can collect the ad revenue made from the video in question, instead of the content creator. This is different from copyright claims where Nintendo could just delist videos containing video from their games.

"As part of our on-going push to ensure Nintendo content is shared across social media channels in an appropriate and safe way, we became a YouTube partner and as such in February 2013 we registered our copyright content in the YouTube database." says a Nintendo representative, speaking to GameFront. "For most fan videos this will not result in any changes, however, for those videos featuring Nintendo-owned content, such as images or audio of a certain length, adverts will now appear at the beginning, next to or at the end of the clips. We continually want our fans to enjoy sharing Nintendo content on YouTube, and that is why, unlike other entertainment companies, we have chosen not to block people using our intellectual property."

Three Kirby SNES Games are Coming to the Wii U Virtual Console Next Week in North America

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:38 PDT

Super Star, Dream Course, and Dream Land 3 coming on the 23rd!

Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Course, and Kirby's Dream Land 3 will be arriving on the Wii U's Virtual Console service next week. By doing some snooping on Nintendo.com's Game Database, you can see that they have added eShop profiles for the three games with a release date of May 23, which is next Thursday.

Kirby Super Star was a Super Nintendo game released in 1996, and featured eight different Kirby games with their own unique twist to them. Kirby's Dream Course, also released for the Super NES, was a 1995 game that involved manipulating Kirby in a miniature-golf fashion around several courses and obstacles, in order to reach the goal under a certain amount of strokes. Kirby's Dream Land 3 is the Super NES sequel to the Gameboy hit Kirby's Dream Land 2, and was the last first-party release for the system, released in November 1997.

Nintendo Unleashed UK Tour Begins at This Month's MCM Expo

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:37:17 PDT

Get your hands on several 3DS and Wii U games before they are released.

Nintendo Unleashed, an upcoming software showcase in the UK, will commence its nationwide tour at the MCM London Comic-Con expo, which takes place at the ExCel London from May 24-26.

Attendees at the expo will be able to try out unreleased first and third-party games in addition to various catalogue titles. On the Wii U, new demos of Game & Wario, Rayman Legends, Resident Evil Revelations, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and eShop downloads like Cloudberry Kingdom and Coaster Cray Deluxe will be playable.

Nintendo Downloads - May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:09 PDT

Hold on to your butts, this one's a doozy.

Have I told you before about how crazy that days lineup of downloads before, pretending I was buried beneath a pile of digital games? Well, turns out I'm a liar, because today is genuinely the craziest day I've ever had the pleasure to write up. But it's not like we're inundated with lots of garbage, nearly every one of today's games is super great! Hopefully next week is just one bunk release, I really need to catch my breath.

Wii U eShop Sales

Super Mario Bros. 2 50% Off (with purchase of Super Mario World)

Summer-Focused Wii U Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:43:24 PDT

Tune in for the latest Wii U info, straight from the horse's mouth.

Nintendo Direct broadcasts concentrating on Wii U software for this spring and summer will air in all the major regions tomorrow at 7 a.m. PST (10 a.m. EST, 3 p.m. BST, 11 p.m. JST).

There will be some mention of upcoming 3DS titles as well, but the primary focus will be on the home console. Nintendo also confirmed that Wii U games scheduled for release in the fall and winter periods would be discussed during another Nintendo Direct presentation closer to E3.

You can tune into the broadcasts tomorrow by visiting Nintendo's official website on the following links, depending on your region:

Eevee 3DS XL Available by Lottery in Japan

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:14:15 PDT

Gotta catch 'em all?

The Pokémon Company has partnered with Nintendo to create the Nintendo 3DS XL Eevee Edition for Japan. To obtain the limited edition console, you must enter a lottery through Japan’s Pokémon Center retail stores.

The special console was created to commemorate the 15 year anniversary of the Pokémon Center in Japan, starting with the first one opening in Tokyo in 1998, and will cost 18,900 yen (roughly $185). The 3DS XL features brown stripes on top with a picture of Eevee underneath.

To enter the lottery, those interested can download an application from the official Japanese Pokémon website and either mail or bring it to the store any time before June 3. Winners will be notified by mail after June 14 and can purchase their Eevee 3DS XL on June 22.

Wii U Virtual Console Sale Continues with Mappy and Pac-Man in Japan

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:08:50 PDT

Prepare to get a good deal on some classic titles!

Wii U owners in Japan who purchase either Mappy or Pac-Man on the Wii U Virtual Console can receive half off of the other title. This is the third sale in the Wii U Virtual Console Start-Up Campaign that is currently going on in Japan. This week's campaign runs until May 29 at 9:59 a.m.

Each of the titles are the Famicom versions and retail for 500 yen. Those that make use of the sale can get the two titles for 750 yen, a savings of 250 yen. Similar to the sale last week, the sale extends to those that upgrade the Wii version of either game for 100 yen, which would make the asking price for both titles 350 yen.

Backlogg With CurtDogg Tonight at 9:30pm PDT on Twitch!

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:13:47 PDT

Punch-Out mania!

Metallic Red 3DS Coming to Japan, Cobalt Blue and Misty Pink to Be Discontinued

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:33:41 PDT

The original 3DS gets yet another color in Japan, while two older ones bite the dust.

A new Nintendo 3DS color, called Metallic Red, is coming to Japan on June 13. The system comes with a 4 GB SDHC card and will retail for 15,000 yen. The new unit sports a more vibrant shade of red compared to the previously released Flare Red 3DS which was released in July 2011 and discontinued last fall.

Nintendo is also planning to cease production on the Cobalt Blue and Misty Pink color variations for the Nintendo 3DS. No specific date was given for the discontinuation.

Super Metroid Live on Wii U eShop

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:45 PDT

You can own the Super Nintendo classic right now on the Wii U Virtual Console, and for a discounted price to boot!

Super Metroid is now available on the North American Wii U eShop.

The Super Nintendo entry in the Metroid series is widely recognized as a highpoint in the series, and is currently purchasable for download on the Wii U eShop for a limited time price of 30¢. The game has you play as the intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran on an adventure exploring the planet Zebes.

This reduced price is a part of the Virtual Console Trial Campaign, a celebration of 30 years of Famicom, Japan's equivalent of the NES. Super Metroid will stay on sale from now until June 13. After the promotional period ends, the game will revert to a price of $7.99.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure Coming to 3DS and Wii U

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52:31 PDT

The heroes and villains of the DC Universe unite for a new Scribblenauts game.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is the newest entry in the Scribblenauts series.

Played similar to previous Scribblenauts games, Unmasked will have players enter in nouns and adjectives in order to generate in game objects/characters while attempting to solve objectives. The new twist is that there are over 2000 DC characters to summon, including 33 Batman variations. Players will also be able to visit favorite locales from the DC Universe, like Gotham City and the Batcave. By completing objectives, players will be able to gain reputation, the game's currency.

Harvest Moon GBC Coming to North American eShop This Week

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:22:46 PDT

There can only be one...Ranch Master.

Harvest Moon GBC for North America will arrive in the Nintendo 3DS eShop on May 16, according to Natsume’s official Twitter.

Harvest Moon GBC was originally released for the Game Boy Color in 1998 as an improved version of Harvest Moon GB. After being asked by the spirit of their deceased grandfather to take over the family farm, players grow crops and raise livestock to reach their goal of becoming a Ranch Master.

The game was previously released for the PAL region’s eShop in late March.