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TalkBack / Pikmin Tote Bag Now Available on Club Nintendo 
« on: August 02, 2013, 03:33:39 PM »

It is the closest you will ever get to having actual Pikmin carry your stuff.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/35077

A Pikmin Tote Bag is the newest reward for North American Club Nintendo users.

The bag, costing 400 coins, measures 15” x 13” and has an image of multiple Pikmin on it. Underneath the Pikmin is a message, "Pikmin Tote, Attack, Multiply, Become Snacks." The tote is made of canvas and can carry up to 20 pounds. It was made in the U.S.A.


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TalkBack / Art Academy: SketchPad NOT Due Out Next Week
« on: July 31, 2013, 08:00:01 PM »

Update: Nintendo's official listing has changed the date to TBD.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/35052

Update: Nintendo changed the listing to TBD, so it will not be coming out next week. 

Art Academy: SketchPad is set to hit the Wii U eShop next week on August 7 in North America.

The newest entry in the Art Academy series, SketchPad aims to be a "robust art application that anyone can enjoy." The application allows users to create artwork using the touchscreen on the GamePad and share their creations through Miiverse. 

Unlike previous Art Academy titles, this one does not include lessons to improve your art skills, and is a digital only release.


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TalkBack / Nintendo's Stock Price Reaches Two Year High
« on: July 24, 2013, 11:01:16 AM »

Western sales spur increase in share prices.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/35002

Nintendo Co. stock price increased four percent hitting 14,050 yen, the highest price since June of 2011.

North American sales of the 3DS, and titles including Animal Crossing: New Leaf, led to the increase. Other factors play into the rise of share prices include reports indicating China may get rid of its ban on game systems.


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TalkBack / Angry Birds Star Wars Is Blasting its Way to Nintendo Platforms
« on: July 18, 2013, 10:53:10 PM »

Wookiees rejoice, a Star Wars game is coming to the Wii U.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34952

Angry Birds Star Wars is coming to Nintendo platforms in the form of a retail release.

Set to hit store shelves October 29, Angry Birds Star Wars will feature  competitive and cooperative multiplayer and 20 new levels on the 3DS, Wii and Wii U. Over 25 hours of gameplay is promised in this Angry Birds retelling of the Star Wars Original Trilogy. The game will also be coming to non-Nintendo platforms and comes after the announcement of Angry Birds Star Wars II.


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TalkBack / Sonic Lost World Hits Stores & eShop October 22
« on: July 17, 2013, 11:29:08 AM »

Gather your rings, this game is coming up fast.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34925

Sonic Lost World releases in North America on October 22.

An exclusive to the 3DS and Wii U, Lost World will be a day one digital title along with its physical retail release. In this entry of the Sonic series, Sonic faces off against the Deadly Six, a team formed by Eggman that rebels, requiring Eggman to work with Sonic to stop them. The 3DS title is notable for being the first handheld 3D sonic game, as opposed to the usual 2D entries on DS like Colors and Rush.


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TalkBack / Club Nintendo 2013 Elite Status Gifts Announced
« on: July 15, 2013, 11:03:54 AM »

Club Nintendo goes beyond playing cards and offers up a Majora's Mask CD.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34903

This year's Club Nintendo's 2013 Elite Status gifts give members a choice between multiple downloadable games, a calendar, a CD, or a set of three posters.

Platinum members, users who have earned 600 coins during the Club Nintendo year, can choose between a set of posters, a CD, or one of the Gold status gifts. The poster set includes three posters featuring Pikmin 3, The Wind Waker, and an 8-bit Luigi. The CD is a soundtrack of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Gold members, users with 300 coins or more earned during the year, can choose to redeem their status for a calendar or one of multiple downloadable games. The 2014 calendar features artworks from multiple games including Animal Crossing New Leaf and Nintendo Land. The downloadable games available are Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (3DS), Super Mario Land (3DS), Super Smash Bros. (Wii), The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (3DS), and WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase (Wii).

Physical gifts will be shipped by December 31 while downloadable games will be available at time of redemption.


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TalkBack / Pikmin 3 Available Early Via GameStop Hands-On Event
« on: July 13, 2013, 04:26:09 PM »

GameStop and EB Games Team up with Nintendo for an exclusive early release.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34900

Nintendo will be offering Pikmin 3 digital copies a day early to customers who pre-order it during a hands on event at select GameStop locations on July 20 and 21.

Announced by Reggie Fils-Aime in a video on YouTube, these hands-on events will be happening in GameStops in North America and EB Games in Canada spread out in over 250 locations. Pikmin 3 releases on August 4 in North America only on the Wii U.


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TalkBack / Nintendo: Fire Emblem on Wii U Would Need to Sell 700,000 Units to be Worth It
« on: July 10, 2013, 08:24:35 AM »

You may want to buy multiple copies of this one. 

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34875

An entry of the Fire Emblem series on Wii U would need to sell at least 700,000 units according to Hitoshi Yamagami, a manger and producer from Group No. 2 of the Software Planning & Development Department.

In comparison, Fire Emblem Awakening on 3DS sold 900,000 copies globally while the Wii entry sold 460,000 units. No Fire Emblem game for the Wii U has been announced yet.


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TalkBack / Wii Vitality Sensor Never Released Because It Was 'Insufficient as a Commercial Product' 
« on: July 09, 2013, 02:52:25 PM »

Remember the Wii Vitality sensor? So does Iwata.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34865

The Wii Vitality sensor was never released because it was "insufficient as a commercial product."

During Nintendo's shareholders meeting, President of Nintendo and CEO of Nintendo of America Satoru Iwata was asked for an update on the Wii Vitality sensor. In his response, Iwata revealed that it would not have been functional for everyone, saying that only 90% of people would have been able to use it after a company-wide test of the product proved to be unsuccessful.

Iwata was sorry for the lack of updates after the product's announcement, citing the lack of updates on the realization of it not coming to the market.


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TalkBack / A Link Between Worlds Use of Buttons Over Stylus Explained
« on: July 03, 2013, 07:52:14 PM »

The focus on 3D makes touch controls difficult.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34840

Eiji Aonuma, the producer of multiple Legend of Zelda games, discussed why The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds uses button controls rather than the touch screen.

The reason for the abandonment of touch controls in A Link Between Worlds is because of the implementation of 3D. He put it very succinctly, saying that "it’s hard to play with a stylus when you have 3-D on the top screen," likely referring to the angle at which the 3DS must be held to properly see the 3D effect.

Aonuma says of the two DS Zelda games that he "had to take advantage of the touch screen. And using the stylus created a lot of opportunities for introducing new surprises and a lot of new fun."


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TalkBack / Frostbite 3 Is 'Not Impossible' on Wii U
« on: July 01, 2013, 10:20:59 PM »

If gamers buy the Wii U, EA will make games for it.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34820

It isn't impossible to run the Frostbite 3 engine on the Wii U after all, according to EA's Patrick Söderlund.

This is after previous news that it wasn't possible to run DICE's engine on the system. In an interview with Patrick Söderlund on 4Gamer, he revealed this information but said that their focus is on PS4 and Xbox One, and that games would be made for the Wii U when there is a larger install base.


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TalkBack / Star Fox 64 Is One of July's Club Nintendo Games
« on: July 01, 2013, 06:37:19 PM »

Donkey Kong and Fox McCloud join in on the free game fun.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34819

A new month brings along new Club Nintendo game rewards; on tap this month are Aura-Aura Climber, Donkey Kong, Super Punch-Out and Star Fox 64.

The DSiWare game Aura-Aura Climber follows the journey of a little star named Aura-Aura. In order to once again be among his fellow stars, players grapple through the sky in one of two modes. Score Attack gives players a set distance to reach while Endless challenges gamers to see how for they can make it into the sky. The game can be yours for 100 coins and is only for the 3DS.

Donkey Kong on the Game Boy offers up 100 levels in the style of the orginal arcade classic. As Mario, you must rescue Pauline by making your way to the top of the screen. Bang your chest, grab a banana and download this game for 100 coins on the 3DS.

Super Punch-Out!! brings the Punch-Out!! series to the Super Nintendo. Fight against various opponents by following attack patterns as Little Mac makes his way to the top. For 150 coins you can download this title on the Wii or Wii Mode on the Wii U.

Finally, Star Fox 64 slip(py Toad)s its way into your heart in one of the most popular N64 titles. Fly through the sky and in space to defeat the evil Andross. You can download this game on the Wii or Wii Mode on the Wii U for 200 coins.

Claim your rewards today, they leave August 4 when they will be replaced by four new games.


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TalkBack / Watch_Dogs Has Been in Development Since 2009
« on: June 29, 2013, 07:18:56 PM »

No word on whether development has started on Watch_Cats.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34812

Ubisoft's Watch_Dogs has been in development since 2009, according to an interview on Turkish gaming site Merlin'In Kazani.

When asked about the similarities between Watch_Dogs and the TV show Person of Interest, Dominic Guay, senior producer of the game, revealed that  development had started in 2009. He said "Actually we were many years into development when we heard of that show for the first time. Making a new IP like WATCH_DOGS is a long process and we started to craft our vision in early 2009."

Watch_Dogs releases on the Wii U November 19 in North America, the 22 in Europe, and 21 is Australia. It follows the exploits of vigilante Aiden Pearce in Chicago. 


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TalkBack / Mutant Mudds May Get a Cartridge Release
« on: June 28, 2013, 05:19:28 PM »

Would you like it in a box? Would you like it with a fox?

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34805

Mutant Mudds could be getting a physical boxed copy release according to a blog post by Renegade Kid's Jools Watsham.

Jools says that a physical copy release aimed at collectors is being looked into, and says that "The only way we will be able to make such a thing happen is to turn to kickstarter." He cites a DS Kickstarter, Diamond Trust of London, as an example of how it could work.

It is still not certain whether this will happen, but Jools says he has already contacted Nintendo to learn the details of what a physical release would take.


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TalkBack / Angry Birds Trilogy for the Wii U Releases on August 13
« on: June 26, 2013, 03:53:19 PM »

Get angry; the pigs stole the eggs, again. 

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34784

Angry Birds Trilogy releases on the Wii and Wii U August 13.

Previously released on multiple platforms, including the 3DS, Angry Birds Trilogy features 3 Angry Birds games: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio. The collection also brings along new levels.

You can read Patrick's review of Angry Birds Trilogy on the 3DS here.


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TalkBack / Pilotwings Flies to North America Wii U Virtual Console This Thursday
« on: June 24, 2013, 06:15:21 PM »

If you like music that goes "Wah Wah Wah Wah," then I have a game for you.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34762

Pilotwings is coming to the Wii U Virtual Console in North America this Thursday, June 27. 

Available for $7.99, Pilotwings is the first game released in the series of the same name, and is a launch title for the Super Nintendo. 

Pilotwings is a flight simulator that lets players "earn their wings" in Flight Club, a series of challenges that rewards players with pilot's licenses. There are multiple ways to fly in the game including planes, hang gliders, rocket belts, and the ability to free-fall while skydiving. 

Owners of the Wii Virtual Console version of the game, can upgrade to the Wii U version for $1.50. As with certain other VC games, the Wii U version adds the ability to play on the Wii U GamePad.


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TalkBack / Star Wars Pinball Lands on Wii U July 11
« on: June 24, 2013, 10:34:03 AM »

Imperial troops have entered the Wii U.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34754

Star Wars Pinball will come to the Wii U eShop on  July 11.

For $9.99/€9.99 Star Wars Pinball brings 3 Star Wars themed tables to the Wii U; Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.  Multiple online leaderboards are included, including team leaderboard which adds up friends' scores, as well as an XP system which allows you to climb the ranks of the Galactic Empire or Rebel Alliance. Depending on which side you choose, you can change the balance of the force online which also alters the game's user interface. 

Star Wars Pinball also features Off-TV play which allows the game to be played on the GamePad. 


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TalkBack / The 'Not at E3 Bystander' 1st Annual NWR Unofficial Awards
« on: June 19, 2013, 04:43:48 PM »

Zack was not included in the planning for the NWR E3 Awards, so this happened.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blog/34724

So apparently since I wasn’t at E3 I wasn't allowed to help with the E3 awards. Well I don’t subscribe to that “logic” and decided to make my own. Yep, I gave out these awards in a secret ceremony that happened in my head. Expect to see them listed on the box for said games when released.

Best use of a Kirby: Super Smash Bros.

The new Smash Bros. has Kirby in it. It was the only game at E3 with Kirby in it. Kirby is much better a character than Mega Man; I would actually prefer a Kirby variant character instead of Mega Man.

Worst Use of a Kirby: The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD 

There was absolutely no Kirby in this game. Link’s Awakening had Kirby, why can’t this? That’s pretty dumb on Nintendo’s part, and will most likely cost them sales. I mean Besides The King of Red Lions who is Link supposed to talk to when he is out on the ocean? What else can Link do by himself? Please don’t answer that.

Most Disappointing Announcement: Super Smash Bros. 

We had known about this for two years, and, come on, Mega Man? Really I want Shulk from Xenoblade Chronicles, or Captain Dante from Steel Diver. What is up with this Mega Man nonsense?

Most Offensive Anti-Nintendo Statement: Aisha Tyler Says Wii U Is an Abandoned Platform 

Wii U is an abandoned platform? Then how come games are coming out on it? Sega Saturn is an abandoned platform; they haven’t made a game for it in years!

Best Next Generation System: Ouya 

Forget about the PS4, Xbone, and Wii U: Ouya is where it’s at. It has a GBA emulator. Come on Nintendo, why don’t you let us illegally download GBA games for free?  All Nintendo cares about it money, Ouya only cares about innovation. What's more innovative than stealing games?


Most Egregious Use of Donkey Kong: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Seriously another Donkey Kong Country game? Sure it will probably be fantastic but that does not make it any less hurtful that Retro Studios is making another one of these instead of a new IP that would play the exact same way but use a new character, maybe one named Bonkey Long.

Best Press Conference: EA

I have to give EA a round of applause for not supporting Nintendo systems. We only buy Nintendo systems for first party games so it does not even make sense to support the system with quality third party titles. Heck, the last time I played a third party game was Phil of the Future on GBA. Come on, no one wants Battlefield 4, it's only looking to be a good military FPS in a sea of awful ones.


Best Virtual Console Game: All of Them

The upcoming Virtual Console games are so virtual, they don't even exist. That is how virtual they are, virtually non-existent. 

Worst System: 3DS

Where does Nintendo get off releasing exciting new games on their system? How come we can't get shoddy ports of existing games, like the PS Vita does? Shame on Nintendo; once again there are still no half-hearted  ports of existing titles on 3DS. 

All-Around E3 Winner: Sony

Apparently someone always wins E3, even though it is not a contest, and this year it was Sony. They won't be blocking used games in anyway, and will be offering great first party content along with second screen games. What other home console out there is doing that? I can't think of any.

Any awards I forgot to give? Don’t be a stranger, leave a comment.


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TalkBack / Nintendo's Free-to-Play Game Is Steel Diver
« on: June 18, 2013, 05:32:42 PM »

Nintendo enters the free-to-play market with Steel Diver.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34709

Nintendo's first free-to-play game is going to be Steel Diver.

First talked about during Nintendo's E3 Analyst Briefing, Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario and Steel Diver, revealed to IGN that Nintendo's first venture into the realm of free-to-play gaming would be Steel Diver. Not a direct port, this Steel Diver game will feature a new four player battle mode, and in his words, "It’s going to be very fun."

It is not yet known how Nintendo will profit from the game, whether it be micro-transactions, or membership, but the game will eventually be released in a packaged form, though no system has been announced. Even though no release date was given, Miyamoto says, "It's something that we're hoping to be able to show relatively soon."


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TalkBack / Reggie Fils-Aime Talks Wii U As a Next Generation Platform, Third Parties
« on: June 17, 2013, 10:37:09 AM »

Is the Wii U a next generation platform? Reggie Fils-Aime says it is.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34647

Reggie Fils-Aime, Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America, talked to CNNMoney about the Wii U as a next-gen platform saying “Nintendo is next generation, Wii U is next generation.”

Since the launch of the Wii U there has been some debate over whether or not it should be considered "next gen"; Reggie disagrees because of the innovation he believes the GamePad is bringing to the marketplace. When it comes to low hardware sales he says that there is “one truism about this business, software sells hardware,” and he believes the many popular franchises being brought to the Wii U will make for a strong holiday season.

Reggie also expressed interest in having N64 games to come to the Wii U virtual console.


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TalkBack / StreetPass Relay Stations Detailed
« on: June 13, 2013, 01:19:29 PM »

McDonalds can now be called "StreetPass Clown Establishment."

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34632

3DS Wifi Access points located around North America and Europe will soon be used as relay stations for StreetPass.

Announced during Nintendo's E3 Analyst Briefing, an update for the 3DS is coming that will bring new a framework to the system. The framework will enable StreetPasses by passing Wi-Fi access points connected to a special 3DS server. These stations will be found in places like Starbucks and McDonalds, totaling 28,000 in North America and 24,000 in Europe.

It will work by giving users passing by with their 3DS systems in sleepmode StreetPass data from people who had already passed the Wi-Fi access point previously, data which was saved to the aforementioned 3DS server. The update to the 3DS enabling this feature will be coming by this fall. 


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TalkBack / Re: Browser Based Miiverse Adds More Social Networking Features
« on: June 12, 2013, 08:30:36 PM »
Crap, things get posted live during e3 pre edits

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TalkBack / Head of Sonic Team Details Sonic Lost World's History & Gameplay
« on: June 12, 2013, 07:50:09 PM »

It may look like a Super Mario Galaxy Game, but it plays like a Sonic game.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34617

An interview with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, revealed many details on the development and components of the  upcoming Blue Blur game.

Development of Sonic Lost World started before the team knew about the Wii U. They decided to make it a Nintendo exclusive because of how a second screen "gave us extra options and advantages". He also stated it would be an exclusive because "Wii U is where fans of action platform games are going to."

When it comes to actual gameplay, Sonic Lost World plays like a Sonic game according to Iizuka, though he understands how people draw similarities to Super Mario Galaxy because they both have "geometries with their own gravity." Wii U Pro Controller Support was also revealed to only be possible when used by a second player in multiplayer.

Sonic Lost World releases on October 13 on Wii U and 3DS.


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TalkBack / Mario Golf: World Tour Delayed, Joins Many Unannounced Titles Coming to 3DS Next Year
« on: June 12, 2013, 04:56:13 PM »

Not really a hole in one.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34606

Mario Golf: World Tour has been delayed until 2014.

The delay was revealed in a chart during Nintendo's E3 Analyst Briefing. The game was originally scheduled for this year but has been pushed back for unspecified reasons. 

In the same briefing, it was noted that internal development teams have reached the point where first party titles can be released "without too many intervals." As such, Nintendo expects to release many 3DS titles in 2014, including many unannounced projects along with known 3DS titles like Mario Golf: World Tour.


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TalkBack / Re: Browser Based Miiverse Adds More Social Networking Features
« on: June 12, 2013, 04:31:09 PM »
STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!! For a second you guys made me think I made a spelling mistake.

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