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February 13, 2014

Wii Sports Club Wii U Hardware Bundle Coming to Japan WiiU

by Danny Bivens - 2:56 pm EST
Total comments: 5

This looks a little familiar.

A new Wii U hardware bundle that comes with the three current Wii Sports Club titles, Tennis, Bowling and Golf, is set to arrive in Japan in late March, Iwata revealed at the latest Nintendo Direct. The new set will come with also come with a Wii Remote Plus and Sensor Bar retailing for 30,000 yen. This bundle is currently exclusive to Japan.

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Bayonetta 2 Out Later This Year WiiU

by Bryan Rose - 2:49 pm EST
Total comments: 19

A new trailer showed off the game and confirmed a summer release in Japan, as well as 2014 windows in other regions.

Bayonetta 2 will be out this summer in Japan and later in 2014 in North America and Europe.

A new trailer was shown at the end of today's Nintendo Direct highlighted in-game action sequences. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata noted that she will hold guns on both her hands as well as her legs. He also detailed Witch Time mode, as well as the Umbram Climax mode, which unleashes a flurry of energy when initiated.

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X Gameplay Revealed, Battle System Based on Xenoblade Chronicles WiiU

by Justin Baker - 2:45 pm EST
Total comments: 21 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

More Mecha than you can handle.

A gameplay trailer for Monolith Soft’s X was revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct. The trailer showed a battle system that appeared very similar to the one present in Xenoblade Chronicles. 

Iwata confirmed after the trailer that the battle system was indeed originally based on Monolith... Read more...

Capcom Working on New Ace Attorney Title

by Danny Bivens - 2:45 pm EST
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More Ace Attorney is on the way, but you'll have to wait.

Capcom is working on a new Ace Attorney title, Iwata revealed at the latest Japanese Nintendo Direct. Currently, there is very little information available, however, we do know that Shu Takumi will again be involved in the project as director. Capcom is set to reveal more about the game at a later date. 

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Mario Kart 8 Out May 30, Includes Playable Koopalings WiiU

by Tom Malina - 2:41 pm EST
Total comments: 17 Source: Nintendo

Bowser's raucous offspring will be on the starting grid when Mario Kart 8 rolls in.

Mario Kart 8 will be released for Wii U on May 30, as revealed in the latest Nintendo Direct presentation.

A brand new gameplay trailer revealed that for the first time in the series, all seven of the Koopalings, who originated in NES classic Super Mario Bros. 3, will feature as playable characters.

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Nintendo Announces Release Date for Mario Golf: World Tour 3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 2:40 pm EST
Total comments: 3

Hit the links in the Mushroom Kingdom this May.

Mario Golf: World Tour, the new 3DS golf game from Camelot, will release in North America May 2.

Mr. Iwata's presentation in the Nintendo Direct showed off a variety of online and offline game functionality. The game will include online competition for players all around the world, and include the ability to have tournaments. It will also bring back the Communities feature from Mario Kart 7 that will allow groups to customize how they play.

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NES Remix 2 Revealed WiiU

by Justin Berube - 2:38 pm EST
Total comments: 16 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Even more retro goodness, with a twist, is on the way.

NES Remix 2 has been announced and will be released on the Wii U eShop on April 25 in North America and in Japan as Famicom Remix 2 on April 24.

NES Remix 2 will contain remixes and stages from multiple NES games including Ice Hockey, Wario's Woods, Zelda II, Super Mario Bros. 2, Dr. Mario, Kirby's Adventure, Super Mario Bros. 3, Kid Icarus, Punch-Out!!, Metroid, NES Open, and Super Mario Bros. 2: The Lost Levels.

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Rusty's Real Deal Baseball Headed to North America in April 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 2:35 pm EST
Total comments: 5

Known as Darumeshi Sports-ten in Japan, this game will have you haggling down the price for additional content.

One of the surprises shown in today's Nintendo Direct was the announcement of a North American release of Rusty's Real Deal Baseball for the 3DS eShop. Known as Darumeshi Sports-ten in Japan, Rusty's Real Deal Baseball has you participating in a multitude of baseball minigames. 

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Game Boy Advance Virtual Console Finally Coming to Wii U WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 2:34 pm EST
Total comments: 36

We got your Metroid Fusion, your Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and more.

Game Boy Advance games are finally coming to Virtual Console on Nintendo's Wii U platform.

Originally mentioned by Nintendo right back in January at the start of last year, the news comes at long last from today's Nintendo Direct press release.

Initially, the only three games announced have been... Read more...

Pokémon: Battle Trozei Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Justin Baker - 2:24 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

The Pocket Monster puzzler returns!

Pokémon: Battle Trozei has been announced for the Nintendo 3DS, and will be releasing on March 20 and in Japan on March 12.

Announced in today's Nintendo Direct, Battle Trozei is a continuation of the Trozei puzzle spinoff that originally released in North America in 2006. This new version will feature all 700 Pokémon.

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New Monster Hunter 4 3DS XL Hitting Japan this March 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 2:23 pm EST
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Who would say no to more Monster Hunter Nintendo hardware?

A new Monster Hunter 4 Nintendo 3DS LL (XL) is coming to Japan on March 27 for 18,952 yen. Labeled the Rajang Gold set, the unit features a gold and black design and also comes packaged with an AC Adapter. For now, this unit is exclusive to Japan. 

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Steel Diver: Sub Wars Available Now on Nintendo eShop 3DS

by Justin Baker - 2:20 pm EST
Total comments: 10 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Sub battles return to the 3DS

Available immediately after today’s Nintendo Direct on the 3DS eShop, Steel Diver: Sub Wars features online four-on-four multiplayer. Two missions and subs are available for free, with more available in the paid version.

This is the first of Nintendo's free to play games releasing on the eShop. The full version of the game costs $10.

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Kirby: Triple Deluxe Release Date Announced 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 2:14 pm EST
Total comments: 1

It'll be a Kirby May Day!

Kirby Triple Deluxe will launch on May 2 in North America and May 16 in Europe.

Featured in today's Nintendo Direct, the catching horn ability was shown in detail. There are a number of collectables as well, such as keychains that will help you progress in the game. The keychains can be obtained... Read more...

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Hitting 3DS in Japan this June 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 2:12 pm EST
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Get ready for some chibi-fied Persona this summer. 

Perona: Shadow of the Labyrinth for the Nintendo 3DS is set to release in Japan on June 5, Iwata revealed at today’s Nintendo Direct. The game features younger versions of characters from both Persona 3 and 4. Currently there is no specific release date for regions outside of Japan. 

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Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS WiiWiiU3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 2:03 pm EST
Total comments: 25

The Punch-Out!! hero joins the tussle.

Little Mac will be playable in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, as revealed in today's Nintendo Direct.

He has a lot of punching-based attacks, including a powerful charging move that resembles a knock-out punch. His Final Smash appears to transform him into Giga Mac. The character is based on the 2009 Wii release.

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Puzzle Platformer Stick It To The Man Coming to Wii U WiiU

by Tom Malina - 11:49 am EST
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Why is there a giant arm hanging out of that man's brain?

Stick It To The Man, a puzzle-based platform game from Swedish indie developer Zoink!, has been revealed for the Wii U eShop.

Released late last year for PC, PlayStation 3 and Vita, the title follows Ray, a resident of a paper-craft universe who one day grows a magic arm from his head. This provides... Read more...

February 12, 2014

Nintendo Direct Scheduled for Thursday Evening 3DSWiiU

by Scott Thompson - 12:35 pm EST
Total comments: 32

The first Direct of 2014 to reveal details about Wii U and 3DS games expected this spring.

The first Nintendo Direct of 2014 is scheduled to air Thursday, February 13, Nintendo announced today.

This week's Direct will deal specifically with Wii U and 3DS games expected to be released by the end of spring. No further information about content was provided.

Tomorrow's Direct will air... Read more...

February 11, 2014

Marvelous AQL Announces Forbidden Magma Coming to 3DS 3DS

by Jeffrey Trewin - 5:38 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Famitsu, http://www.famitsu.com/news/201402/11047931.html

A new 3DS simulation-RPG by the people behind Rune Factory.

Marvelous AQL's next project is a 3DS simulation-RPG developed by Rune Factory series staff, this week's Famitsu revealed.

Forbidden Magma (Kinki no Maguna in Japan) was first teased on a countdown site, leading to today's reveal in Famitsu. Very little information has been revealed about the project, although more details should be given when the official site launches on February 17.

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The Newest Pokémon is Revealed 3DS

by Becky Hollada - 12:35 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: (Serebii), http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

Time for another new Poké Rap!

There will soon be a new Pokémon: #719 Diancie.

According to a translation of CoroCoro magazine by Serebii, Diancie is a Rock/Fairy type and will be the star of a brand new Pokémon movie called Cocoon of Destruction & Diancie. No details on distribution have been reported just yet.

Are you excited for this newly revealed Pokémon? Which Pokémon movie is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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February Club Nintendo Rewards Revealed Wii3DSWiiUDS

by Bryan Rose - 6:46 am EST
Total comments: 9 Source: Club Nintendo, https://club.nintendo.com/rewards.do, URL

Which games will you spend your points on?

Donkey Kong Jr., Pictobits, Punch-Out!! (NES), and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars are this month's Club Nintendo digital game rewards.

Both Donkey Kong Jr. and Pictobits are available for 150 Coins each and are redeemable through the 3DS eShop. Punch-Out!! (NES) is 200 Coins and can... Read more...

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