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October 30, 2013

The Luigi 2DS Was an Unofficial Fan Mod 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 4:37 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Wes De YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o53Ah-Vrx9I

Well, not an official one.

A rumor for a Luigi 2DS we reported on earlier this week has been debunked.

The rumored 2DS in question was actually made by Matthew Wiggins. He made it for his website Rose Colored Gaming, where he customizes and sells modified game systems and accessories, mainly for Nintendo handhelds. The news that it was only a custom came from the YouTube video from Wes De of Second Opinion Games. 

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October 29, 2013

Daigasso! Band Brothers P Chotto Nintendo Direct Hits Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 9:21 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: NCL, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct/20131029...

Get ready for a deluge of rhythmical information...and vocaloid Iwata. 

A Chotto Nintendo Direct for the upcoming Diagasso! Band Brothers P for the Nintendo 3DS hit the internet today showing off the game’s various features and modes. The new Band Brothers will allow gamers to play through the game using either button based control configurations or by using the touch... Read more...

Nintendo Can Remotely Delete Illicitly Gained eShop Content 3DS

by Scott Thompson - 7:51 am EDT
Total comments: 23

Violating Nintendo's terms and conditions can result in the deletion of games.

Nintendo has the ability to remotely access hardware and remove content that is in violation of its terms and conditions, a Nintendo gamer found out the hard way.

Earlier this year, a Club Nintendo promotion offered $30 in eShop credit if you purchased both Fire Emblem: Awakening and Shin Megami... Read more...

Farewell Umihara Kawase Being Localized for North America as Yumi's Odd Odyssey 3DS

by Curtis Bonds - 1:29 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2013/10/28/yumis-odd-ody...

Natsume lands this game, hook, line and sinker.

Natsume is bringing the latest entry of the long-running Umihara Kawase series to North America in 2014.

For the first time outside of Japan, the Umihara Kawase series will make its western debut on the Nintendo 3DS under the localized title, Yumi's Odd Odyssey. Similar to Bionic Commando, Yumi's... Read more...

October 28, 2013

Pokémon X and Y Update Now Live 3DS

by Kimberly Keller - 8:42 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (Nintendo)

Gotta patch 'em all!

An update for Pokémon X and Y is now live on the eShop. The patch, version 1.1, should fix the glitch some players received when trying to save in Lumiose City and prevents an error when using the GTS.

The Lumiose City error occurred when some players saved in the city, causing the game to lock... Read more...

October 25, 2013

Pokémon Movie 16 Screening in Australia DS

by Andrew Brown - 9:11 am EDT
Discuss in talkback!

Genesect and the Legend Awakened: gotta catch it at Hoyts Cinema!

On November 16 and 17, Hoyts Cinema and Australian distributor Beyond Home Entertainment are teaming up to present Aussie Poké-fans with a special Pokémon movie event in anticipation of the DVD release of Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

The sixteenth movie in the everlastingly-popular Pokémon... Read more...

October 24, 2013

Multicolored 3DS XL Charging Cradles Coming to Club Nintendo Next Week 3DS

by Justin Berube - 8:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 17 Source: (Nintendo Facebook), http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=56049606402...

Five different colors will be available. Don't make me choose!

Five different colored 3DS XL Charging Cradles will be offered as North American Club Nintendo rewards starting on October 31. Each one will cost 500 Coins and all will be available in limited quantities.

The Charging Cradles will be offered in Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and White.

Are you interested in this reward? Do you think they cost too much, or is the price just right? Let us hear about it in the comments section below.

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Nintendo Downloads - October 24, 2013 3DSWiiU

by Justin Baker - 2:36 pm EDT
Total comments: 10

Plenty of retail goodness coming soon, but very little for Virtual Console fans.

Another week, another download! This time around most of our releases are mostly downloadable versions of retail games, and one major eShop exclusive: Pheonix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies.  We’re also given a few more Virtual Console titles, although they probably aren’t going to surprise the pants of too many potential customers.

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Luigi 2DS May Be on the Way Rumor3DS

by Kimberly Keller - 6:00 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Kotaku, http://kotaku.com/we-might-be-getting-a-luigi-them...

The Year of Luigi strikes again!

A Luigi themed 2DS might be heading to stores in the near future. The special edition console has yet to be confirmed by Nintendo, but pictures sent in to Kotaku by an anonymous tipster shows different images of the device and packaging.

The console will be white with green accents and features... Read more...

October 23, 2013

Wii Party U Will Not Be Sold Through the eShop WiiU

by Guillaume Veillette - 6:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: (Nintendo of Canada)

North Americans, and possibly Europeans, will need to go to retail stores to get their parties started.

Wii Party U will not be available on the Wii U eShop when it releases on October 25, as confirmed by a Nintendo of Canada representative. The $50 retail bundle, which includes a Wii Remote Plus, will be the only way to get the game, at least for the forseeable future.

While the representative we... Read more...

Nintendo Land Price Drop Coming November 1 WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 10:58 am EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Press Release

Admission to the Nintendo dream park just got a little cheaper. 

Nintendo Land is receiving a price drop to $29.99, $30 less than its current suggested retail price of $59.99

This price drop takes effect November 1, the same day as the release of the new Wii U Deluxe Set New Super Mario Bros. U bundle, which no longer includes Nintendo Land. The new price is for both retail and digital copies.

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New Wii U Deluxe Set Bundle With New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U Releasing November 1 WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 8:17 am EDT
Total comments: 21 Source: Press Release

Nintendo Land gets the boot in favor of a New Super Mario Bros. U bundle. 

A new Wii U Deluxe Set bundle packaged with New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U is releasing on November 1.

This bundle, replacing the current Nintendo Land Deluxe Set , includes both Wii U New Super Mario Bros. games on one disc. Like the current Nintendo Land bundle, it will also include the Deluxe Digital Promotion which gives owners a $5 eShop code for every 500 points earned, or $50 spent on the Wii U eShop. 

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Zelda Chest Coming to EB Australia 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 8:16 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (EB Games Australia), https://ebgames.com.au/3ds-162264-The-Legend-of-Ze...

Pre-ordering A Link Between Worlds is worth your while, Aussies!

The musical treasure chest previously announced as a pack-in for A Link Between Worlds is set to be available for Australian Zelda fans as well.

Unlike the UK release at GAME stores, the treasure chest is a separate giveaway for those who pre-order the game at EB Games Australia, and will not come in a limited edition box with any posters or additional DLC.

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Two Limited Edition 3DS XL Units and Zelda 3DS XL Coming to Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 4:02 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: NCL, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/news/index.html

November and December are full of special 3DS units in Japan.

Two limited edition 3DS XL units and the special edition The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce 2) 3DS XL are headed to Japan. The two limited edition 3DS XL units come in either orange and black or turquoise and black and are set to release on November... Read more...

October 22, 2013

Wii Production Ceased in Japan Wii

by Zack Kaplan - 2:15 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Kotaku, http://kotaku.com/its-officially-over-the-wii-is-n...

The console that changed the industry has ceased production.

Production of the Wii has ended in Japan according to the official Japanese Nintendo site.

It's been over six years, close to seven, since the Wii was released in Japan and almost a full year since the release of the Wii U, and now production of the Wii has finally stopped. Nintendo's official Japanese website Wii page now says "production ceased."

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SteamWorld Dig Coming to 3DS eShop in Japan this November 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 1:33 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Inside-Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2013/10/21/7133...

Gamers in Japan will soon be able to get their dig on!

SteamWorld Dig is set to release in Japan on November 20 for 800 yen on the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

The title is being published and distributed by Intergrow Inc, a company that mainly deals with mobile, horse racing statistical online content, and video game platforms in both Europe and Japan.

SteamWorld... Read more...

More Cross-Play Titles Coming from Nintendo WiiU3DS

by Becky Hollada - 1:33 pm EDT
Total comments: 23 Source: (VG247), http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/21/nintendo-more-cros...

Play your games across 3DS and Wii U!

Nintendo confirmed that it will support more titles with cross-platform functionality, according to VG247.

After verifying that the upcoming game Pure Chess will be cross-platform compatible, contingent upon Sony’s agreement, Nintendo went on to reveal that other titles will share this feature.

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October 21, 2013

Nintendo Confirms Pokémon X and Y Save Data Bug, Outlines Solutions 3DS

by Tom Malina - 2:24 pm EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: Nintendo, http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-3DS-XL-...

A fix is on the way, but for now, players are advised to check Nintendo's guide to bypass this glitch.

Nintendo has acknowledged that there is a save data corruption bug in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y and is currently preparing a solution for it.

Many reports have appeared online since the game's worldwide launch on October 12 from players who were experiencing issues upon loading their file after saving their progress in Lumiose City. The glitch will cause the game to not respond to any control input once it has been reloaded.

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October 20, 2013

Dragon Ball Z Fighter, Super Butōden 2, Included on Upcoming 3DS Namco Bandai Compilation 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 8:39 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: J Legend Retsuden Official Website, http://j-legend.bngames.net/game.html

The popular Super Famicom fighter is arriving on 3DS next month along with a slew of other old school games.

Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2, a Super Famicom fighting game based on the hit anime series, was revealed to be included in Namco Bandai’s upcoming J Legend Retsuden for the Nintendo 3DS. Originally released in Japan in late 1993 (and in France in 1994 as Dragon Ball Z: La Légende Saien), Super... Read more...

New Range of Nintendo Selects Wii Games Coming to Australia and New Zealand  Wii

by Nicholas Bray - 8:34 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Press Release)

Some heavy hitters from the Wii's hey-day will now be cheaper to purchase.

A selection of older Wii titles will be re-branded and reduced in price in Australia and New Zealand from November 7.

The games that will be included are, Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Mario Galaxy and Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort (2 games on 1 disc).

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