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March 3, 2016

Lost Reavers Coming Soon WiiU

by Bryan Rose - 3:20 pm EST
Total comments: 4

Gain spoils and shoot zombies this April.

Lost Reavers, the online multiplayer Bandi Namco game that's free to play, will be coming to the Wii U next month.

The game has you teaming up with others online to find treasure, fight zombies and solve puzzles. Acquire treasure to earn your share of the spoils with your team mates. As you level up, you can increase your funds and gain new weapons. Maps will have a variety of different routes and spawn areas.

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Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 Features New Playable Character 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 3:20 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

And the original is on sale

The sequel to a bright light of the 3DS eShop has a release window and a new character.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 will release this summer in North America, and will feature a second playable characters - the original game's boss Copen. Both Gunvolt and Copen will take on the abilities of the game's seven new boss characters.

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Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Get Wii U & 3DS Release Dates WiiU3DS

by Justin Berube - 3:13 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

Two titles that will be competing for the gold medal in 2016.

Release dates have been revealed for both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 3DS title will be available on March 18th. The Wii U version will hit store shelves on June 24th.

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North American Bravely Second Demo Details Announced 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 3:13 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct

And some discount owners get a bigger bonus.

Bravely Second may release on April 15 in North America, but you'll have a month to explore the world beforehand.

The demo for the game will release in wide availability on March 10, with members of Best Buy's Gamers Club Unlocked service receiving special codes on March 7. The game itself will also go up for digital preload on March 10.

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Mini Mario Amiibo Challenge Release Dates Announced WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 3:03 pm EST
Total comments: 6 Source: Nintendo

One for in store, one for the free download.

There will be a free opportunity to play with amiibo in April, along with a way to get it early.

Mini Mario and Friends: amiibo Challenge will release in North America on April 28 as a free download for both Wii U and 3DS. Codes for the games will be included with the purchase of any amiibo in store from March 25.

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Kirby Planet Robobot, Amiibo Line Announced 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 3:02 pm EST
Total comments: 21

Kirby's getting into mechas this Summer.

Not only was a new Kirby Amiibo line announced today, but a new game is coming this June.

Called Kirby Planet Robobot, the game will feature 25 new Kirby abilities, including a new Doctor ability. Kirby will use his enemies tech abilities against them, including Robobot armor that Kirby can climb into. Even the armor has the copy ability, and this can be used against all types of foes.

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SNES Games Now Available on New 3DS Virtual Console 3DS

by Justin Berube - 2:57 pm EST
Total comments: 25 Source: Nintendo Direct

Something we've all been waiting for.

Super Nintendo games are coming to the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. These games will have new features including Perfect Pixel mode. Perfect Pixel Mode displays each game in its original resolution.

The first games will be available today and include SNES launch titles like Super Mario World,... Read more...

New GameFreak Title Localization: Pocket Card Jockey 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 2:54 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

It's cards plus horse racing. It makes sense in context!

One of GameFreak's previously Japanese only titles will make its way west this spring.

The title called "Solatiba" in Japan will release as Pocket Card Jockey, a 3DS eShop title. The game combines the disparate arts of solitaire and thoroughbred horse racing as you use the cards to create champion racers and studs.

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Rhythm Heaven Megamix Announced 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 2:42 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: Nintendo Direct

You might say it's the best+.

The long awaited Rhythm Heaven compilation for 3DS will launch this year in North America.

Known as Rhythm Heaven Megamix, the game is confirmed for a 2016 release. The 100 missions will include 70 levels from the GBA, DS and Wii Rhythm Heaven titles and 30 original levels.

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Splatoon Balance Update Holds Surprise WiiU

by Adam Abou-Nasr - 2:36 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

Not new weapons, but close enough.

Edit: The balance update will release on March 8 with the two weapon combination updates starting in April.

Splatoon is getting a two-part update offering new weapon combinations and balances to gameplay and matchmaking starting in April, today's Direct revealed.

Weapons, sub-weapons, and abilities that are underused by the community are being strengthened, then offered in new combinations to encourage more variety.

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Dragon Quest VII Still Coming to North America 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 2:35 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct

Now with a "2016" release date!

The long requested Dragon Quest VII (with new subtitle Fragments of the Forgotten Past) remake is making it's way to North America this year.

The game was talked about briefly in today's Nintendo Direct. It's a brand new version of the original PlayStation title, built from the ground up with... Read more...

Monster Hunter Generations Announced For The West 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 2:33 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct

A stylish take on all of Monster Hunter's classic areas.

Monster Hunter X will cross the ocean this summer as Monster Hunter Generations.

The title will release this summer, and owners of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will receive a bonus for their old save data.

As leaked, there will also be a special collaboration with the FIre Emblem series, which appears with Marth and Lucina.

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Hyrule Warriors Legends DLC Details Announced 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 2:30 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo Direct

Season pass for 3DS, Linkle for Wii U

Hyrule Warriors Legends will have its own DLC, but Wii U owners will get the 3DS game's built in new fun.

The 3DS title releasing March 25 will have a season pass, much as the Wii U game did. No pricing was given for the pass, but the first pack will include a download of Wind Waker's Medli for both 3DS and Wii U.

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Disney Art Academy Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 2:29 pm EST
Total comments: 3

Draw your favorite Disney and Pixar characters!

Disney Art Academy was another new game announced in today's Nintendo Direct, coming to the 3DS this May.

In this game, similar to other Art Academy games, you can draw your favorite Disney and Pixar characters such as Snow White, Buzz Lightyear, and characters from games such as Monsters Inc. and Frozen.

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MyNintendo Discussed in Today's Nintendo Direct

by Bryan Rose - 2:24 pm EST
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Pre-registration is open now!

MyNintendo, the successor to the Club Nintendo rewards program, was briefly talked about in today's Direct.

It will include both upcoming Nintendo mobile apps as well as future games. By playing and purchasing Nintendo software, you can earn points for future rewards.

You can register for Miitomo at miitomo.com. You can also sign up for a MyNintendo account at accounts.nintendo.com.

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Tokyo Mirage Sessions Begin June 24 In North America WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 2:22 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct

Genei Ibunroku no longer.

Three and a half years after its debut, North America will finally get to see what Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem meant.

Known finally as Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, the Nintendo/Atlus collaboration will release on June 24. The game features a crossover of RPGs and pop music, and will feature Japanese original voice with English subtitles.

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New Mario Maker Course Elements Coming WiiU

by Adam Abou-Nasr - 2:22 pm EST
Total comments: 6 Source: Nintendo Direct

This update holds the keys to the castle.

Keys with locked doors, skewers from Super Mario World, and Super Expert difficulty will release on March 9 in Super Mario Maker, shown off during today's Direct.

Keys can be hidden in the stage or in an enemy, creating mandatory boss battles, or be locked behind a handful of pink "key coins."

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Paper Mario Color Splash Announced WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 2:16 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: Nintendo Direct

The previously leaked game has a lot of color.

The new Paper Mario title will have a lot of color in it.

Paper Mario Color Splash has been confirmed for a 2016 release, and will take place on Prism Island - an island drained of its color. Paper Mario will wield a Color Hammer to bring the color back and also revive Toads and other objects.

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More Star Fox Zero Information Released, Star Fox Guard Announced WiiU

by Bryan Rose - 2:14 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct

You're not only getting one new Star Fox game, you're getting two!

More information on Star Fox Zero, including information on another new Starfox game, was announced on today's Nintendo Direct.

Teleporters appear in the game that have a big impact on the branching map. Fortune that features brand new enemies. Corneria was also shown, showcasing the alternate paths some stages have. Once you beat Venom in normal mode, more branches and paths open up in other stages.

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Project Guard Revealed As Star Fox Guard WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 2:08 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: Nintendo Direct

One of the lost Projects lives on.

Project Guard lives, and will be coming with Star Fox Zero.

Star Fox Guard will reelease on April 22, and will be included with the retail package or sold as a separate download on the eShop. You will play as Slippy's uncle Grippy who designs a security system to save a mining site from attack.

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