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August 20, 2013
by Justin Baker - 1:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 9
Source: (Destructoid), http://www.destructoid.com/report-wii-u-32gb-with-...
Comes in traditional red or blue.
Two 3DS XL bundles will be releasing with Pokémon X and Y, according to a source at Target speaking with Destructoid.
According to the information provided, the bundles will be red and blue. No date was listed, and Nintendo refused to comment.
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by Justin Baker - 1:24 pm EDT
Total comments: 30
Source: (Destructoid), http://www.destructoid.com/report-wii-u-32gb-with-...
Comes with 32GB Wii U Deluxe.
Nintendo will be releasing a 32GB Wii U Deluxe bundle that comes with Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, according to a source at Target speaking with Destructoid.
The source was able to reveal images of the bundle in Target's internal inventory tracking system. No date was listed, and Nintendo refused to comment.
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by Danny Bivens - 12:52 pm EDT
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Source: NCL, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/bczj/detail/index.h...
You might not have to clean out the fridge for this one.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, or Zelda no Densetsu: Kaze no Takuto HD as it is known as in Japan, will be a 2.6 GB download on the Nintendo Wii U eShop.
The official Japanese Wind Waker product page also revealed that on top of GamePad support, the remake will also allow gamers to play through the game using the Wii U Pro Controller.
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August 19, 2013
by Justin Baker - 3:43 pm EDT
Total comments: 18
Say goodbye to your free time.
Atlus has announced their "Summer Sales-travaganza," which provides a $10 discount off several of their titles available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop starting today.
The titles, with their sale prices are:
Etrian Odyssey IV - $29.99Code of Princess - $19.99Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers - $19.99
The sale will last until August 31, at which point all three games will revert to their original prices.
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August 16, 2013
by Nicholas Bray - 9:38 pm EDT
Total comments: 12
Source: http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/694/694968/, http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-08-16/po...
Its been a long time coming, but Pokémon fans will finally be able to see a proper adaptation of the original games.
A new Pokémon anime title called Pocket Monsters: The Origin has been announced at the Pokémon Game Show event currently happening in Japan.
This new anime will be based on the original Pokémon games Red and Green and will feature the story of Red along with his rival Green. The first gym leader, known as Brock in the English version of the games has also been shown so far.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 11:01 am EDT
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Source: (3DS eShop)
A trailer on the 3DS eShop reveals the NES classic's forthcoming 3DS debut.
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos is coming to the 3DS Virtual Console soon, according the Future Releases display on the 3DS eShop.
No further details are given outside of a short 30-second trailer that shows off parts of the NES game, which originally came out in 1990 and also released on the Wii Virtual Console.
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by Tom Malina - 7:35 am EDT
Discuss in talkback!
Source: Nintendo 3DS eShop +, Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2013/08/15/over-1-trilli...
Also, did you know that 1 trillion coins have been collected since launch?
The Coin Rush downloadable content for New Super Mario Bros. 2 will be discounted by 30% in Europe from August 17 to August 30, in celebration of the one year anniversary of the game's release.
All 10 of the individual course packs, as well as the multiple pack sets, will receive this discount until the end of this month. It is unknown if a similar discount will be employed in other regions.
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by Zack Kaplan - 6:54 am EDT
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Source: The Wall Street Journal, http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014241278873234...
Will Disney Infinity succeed or will it leave the company executives feeling like Eeyore?
Disney Infinity cost The Walt Disney Company $100 million according to insiders close to the company.
The high budget of Disney Infinity includes the cost of making both the game and the figures that go along with it. Disney CEO Robert "Bob" Iger alluded to how the game will affect Disney Interactive... Read more...
August 15, 2013
by Zack Kaplan - 5:47 pm EDT
Total comments: 6
Source: Press Release
Earthbound is also doing well for itself on the Wii U eShop.
The Nintendo 3DS was the best-selling game platform for the month of July in the United States.
For the third month in a row, the 3DS was the top selling game system in the U.S. Nintendo attributes this with the continued success of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which sold 150,000 physical and digital... Read more...
by Justin Baker - 10:37 am EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: (Press Release)
Beemo SteelBook case, you say?
Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! is getting a collector's edition exclusive to the 3DS version of the game for $39.99.
It will include the following:
Limited-edition Beemo package design in a SteelBook caseBonus DVD with actor interviews, storyboard art from series creator...
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by Justin Baker - 9:28 am EDT
Total comments: 5
Source: (Press Release)
Donkey Kong! Again!
This might be a light week, but I'm still playing catch up on the recent two-hit combo of Pikmin 3 and Mario & Luigi: Dream team, so I certainly don't mind.
To make up for the lack of new titles we're being treated to some decent discounts on some of the better Wii U eShop titles, so be sure to scoop those up if you're trying to fill your time between now and the explosions of games coming to Nintendo platforms in October.
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August 14, 2013
by Nicholas Bray - 3:50 pm EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: http://nintendoeverything.com/mighty-switch-force-...
The title is coming, but WayForward isn't rushing.
Mighty Switch Force 2 will come to the Wii U eventually, although currently there is no huge rush.
The developer WayForward has told Nintendo Everything that, "It's kind of a backburner project right now." Although, WayForward hopes to make an announcement sometime over the next few weeks.
Mighty Switch Force 2 came out on the Nintendo 3DS in June. A PEGI rating revealed a Wii U version about one month later.
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by Tom Malina - 11:09 am EDT
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Source: --, Nintendo 3DS UK Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/nintendo3dsuk/app_6531014...
Weekly challenges, time trials and the Hall of Fame are what's in store with this new community.
Nintendo has launched the Mario Kart 7 UK Community application on Facebook, as a community hub for weekly Grand Prix competitions and time trial leaderboards for Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS.
Beginning tonight, a new community code for a special Grand Prix will be issued every few weeks via this new app, giving UK players a chance to compete for glory and earn a place in the Hall of Fame, which will gain a new addition every month.
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by Justin Baker - 10:16 am EDT
Total comments: 6
Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2013/08/13/this-doraemon...
Good luck importing this one!
Nintendo's Taiwan branch is releasing five Doraemon-themed 3DS systems, to be distributed via a contest.
Purchasing a copy of Doraemon: Nobita’s Number Adventure, a math game being localized and published by Nintendo of Taiwan, gives you a chance to win.
With only five being produced, this will be the rarest 3DS system so far.
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by Zack Kaplan - 9:29 am EDT
Total comments: 27
Source: Joystiq, http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/13/gamestop-defends...
GameStop says they plan on bringing back more "vintage" titles including Metroid Prime Trilogy.
Xenoblade Chronicles has reappeared at GameStop and is being sold used for $90.
On August 10 Xenoblade Chronicles, a hard to find title, reappeared in GameStop stores and on their website. When contacted by Joystiq about the matter, GameStop released a statement saying that it is in response to PowerUp members, and that they "were recently able to source a limited number of copies."
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by Nicholas Bray - 5:03 am EDT
Total comments: 11
Source: Press Release
Those birds are now bringing their anger to Nintendo's consoles.
The Angry Birds Trilogy is now available for both Wii and Wii U.
The trilogy includes three of the Angry Birds titles: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio. The Wii and Wii U editions also come with original versions of the Anger Management and Fowl-Tempered Packs, which were previously... Read more...
August 12, 2013
by James Dawson - 5:12 pm EDT
Total comments: 10
Source: Press Release
Skylanders SWAP Force Dark Edition Starter Pack is coming to GameStop.
GameStop announced today that they are now taking preorders for the Skylanders SWAP Force Dark Edition Starter Pack.
The Dark Edition will be exclusive to GameStop, and will be available for both the Wii and Wii U, a Nintendo 3DS version is currently not listed.
The exclusive Starter Pack will... Read more...
by Justin Baker - 12:58 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: (Press Release)
Toy Box mode characters coming in October.
Disney Interactive has unveiled their Toy Story in Space play set featuring Buzz, Jessie and Woody at the D23 Expo, making it the sixth Play Set they've unveiled.
Beginning in October new characters for Toy Box mode will begin rolling out including Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey and Rapunzel as well as characters from Wreck-It Ralph, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Phineas and Ferb.
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by Justin Baker - 6:30 am EDT
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Source: (Computer and Video Games), http://www.computerandvideogames.com/423771/iwata-...
Says quality software is what will move units.
Price isn't the reason for poor Wii U sales, according to Iwata in a recent interview.
While speaking to Computer and Video Games Iwata went on to say that if "price is actually the an issue with [the Wii U], then there is some contradiction between the current sales balance between the Basic and Premium versions."
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August 9, 2013
by Tom Malina - 10:52 am EDT
Total comments: 26
Source: Platinum Games, The Wonderful 101 Nintendo Direct EU, http://platinumgames.com/2013/08/10/the-wonderful-...
UPDATE: Wii U owners worldwide can get a taste of the forthcoming action title on the Wii U eShop today.
A demo for Platinum Games' The Wonderful 101 is now available to download from the Wii U eShop in Europe and Japan, ahead of the game's PAL release on August 23.
The demo is said to take 1537 MB of storage space to download. Platinum has confirmed on their official website that the demo will be coming later in North America, which receives the full game a few weeks after, on September 15.
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