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August 9, 2013

Pokémon X and Y Introduces New Super Training and Core Training Systems 3DS

by Tom Malina - 10:47 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Serebii.net, http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

Are you confused by the EV Training in past titles? These new systems might just be the primer you need.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will incorporate two brand new methods of training your Pokémon outside of battle, known as Super Training and Core Training, respectively.

Super Training, referred to as S.T. for short, consists of a series of different minigame-style activities that the player puts their... Read more...

August 8, 2013

Pokémon X and Y Will Introduce Mega Evolutions 3DS

by Justin Baker - 11:56 am EDT
Total comments: 19 Source: (Serebii), http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

MegaPikachu, use MegaThunderbolt!

Pokémon X and Y will support a new type of evolution called Mega Evolution, as shown in a recent issue of CoroCoro.

While the details of performing a Mega Evolution have not been fully disclosed yet, a few new forms have been shown including: MegaBlaziken, MegaMewtwo, MegaAbsol, MegaMawile and MegaLucario.

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Nintendo Downloads - August 8, 2013 3DSWiiU

by Justin Baker - 10:15 am EDT
Total comments: 16

Plumbers, ducks and warlords.

Mario & Luigi are once again making their way to a handheld near you, but Wii U owners, do not despair! DuckTales: Remastered will be available just two short days later!

Unfortunately, no 3DS Virtual Console love this week, but the Wii U gets, what I consider, one of the best feudal Chinese warlord simulators ever to release on the Super Nintendo.

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August 7, 2013

Now Hiring: Web Designer Site News

by Neal Ronaghan - 7:39 pm EDT
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We're looking for a hungry web designer looking to put a fresh coat of paint on this place.

Are you a budding web designer or artist as passionate about games as we are? Are you interested in making sure Nintendo World Report continues to be the authoritative independent Nintendo-based website for credible, honest coverage for all things Nintendo?

Awesome! Why? Because we're looking for... Read more...

Luigi to Get His Own Train for Year of Luigi Celebration WiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 7:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/7/4599438/nintendo-n...

The L train in Chicago will be transformed for a Luigi celebration.

Nintendo's continuing celebrations for the Year of Luigi will now include a partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority in which the L Train on The Brown Line will be transformed into the Luigi Line to mark the retail release of New Super Luigi U.

A special train will run on the line from 6am... Read more...

Animal Crossing: New Leaf 'Welcome a Friend' Promotion Begins in Europe

by Tom Malina - 10:18 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct EU

Register New Leaf on Club Nintendo and your friend can get a free digital copy.

The "Welcome a Friend" promotion for Nintendo 3DS hit Animal Crossing: New Leaf launches today in Europe, enabling players to help a friend snag a free copy of the game.

People who register their copy of the game on their Club Nintendo account before September 7, 2013 will receive a special Recommendation... Read more...

18 Games from European and Australian Devs Coming to Wii U eShop

by Tom Malina - 9:07 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct EU

The digital space is getting a lot of love from indies in Europe and down under.

A slew of upcoming digital-only Wii U eShop games developed by European and Australian independent studios were showcased during the recent EU Nintendo Direct broadcast.

The spotlighted selection includes original titles like shoot-'em-up Scram Kitty And His Buddy Rails and newly-unveiled adventure game So Hungry. In addition, ports of software previously released on other platforms were shown, such as Nihilumbra and Wooden Sen'SeY.

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New Daigasso Band Brothers Game Details Emerge, Releasing This Year in Japan 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 8:47 am EDT
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The new title also has a mysterious P at the end!

Daigasso Band Brothers P on the 3DS is set to release in Japan by the end of the year. More details on the title were finally given in the latest Nintendo Direct.

Satoru Iwata stated that the various songs in the game will each have their own instrument sets. The new Band Brothers game will feature... Read more...

The Wonderful 101 Nintendo Direct Broadcasting This Friday WiiU

by Justin Berube - 8:42 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

More specific details on this previously announced Nintendo Direct.

A special Nintendo Direct focusing on the upcoming Wii U game The Wonderful 101 will be broadcast on Friday, August 9th, at 7 a.m. PST and 10 a.m. EST.

The Wonderful 101 Nintendo Direct was announced at E3 earlier this year, and Nintendo President Satoru Iwata gave the more specific details on this special presentation during today's Nintendo Direct.

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New Nobunaga's Ambition for 3DS Coming to Japan September 19 3DS

by Justin Baker - 8:35 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Nintendo)

Feudal Japan in 3D.

Nobunaga's Ambition for 3DS will be releasing in Japan on September 19 for 5,040 yen, as announced in today's Nintendo Direct .

The game will feature branching paths and DLC as well as expected StreetPass and Spotpass features. There is currently no word on a release outside of Japan. Check out the trailer below.

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Darumeshi Sports Shop Now Available on Japanese eShop 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 8:28 am EDT
Total comments: 1

It's a sports-based mini-game Nintendo collection that isn't Wii Sports!

Darumeshi Sports Shop is now available on the Japanese eShop.

The game is an eShop mini-game collection that includes several baseball-based mini-games like batting, catching, and more. The game is available at 400 yen, and is both published and developed by Nintendo. Check out the trailer below.

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Luigi Confirmed for Smash Bros. Wii U, 3DS WiiU3DS

by Justin Berube - 8:21 am EDT
Total comments: 20 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

One of the most shocking announcements ever!

Luigi has been confirmed as a playable character in both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros.

Luigi's inclusion in the games should come as no surprise to Smash Bros. fans as the eternal understudy has appeared in every iteration of the series.This news comes from today's Nintendo Direct presentation and was revealed as part of The Year of Luigi celebration.

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Japan Getting Two One Piece: Unlimited World R Special Edition 3DS LL Systems 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 8:16 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

Why get a red 3DS LL when you can get a Luffy Red 3DS LL?

Two One Piece Special Edition 3DS LL systems are coming to Japan.

In a bundle with the new One Piece game One Piece: Unlimited World R, these 3DS LL systems will be available in "Luffy Red" and "Chopper Pink."

They are set to come out November 21 only in Japan, and there is currently no word on a Western release.

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Summer Carnival '92: RECCA is Coming to the 3DS eShop 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 7:54 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

No longer will you have to pay exorbitant prices to play the super hard and rare Famicom game. 

The rare Famicom game Summer Carnival '92: RECCA is getting a 3DS eShop release in North America and Europe.

Originally made for a Japanese game fair in the summer of 1992, Summer Carnival '92: RECCA, or simply RECCA, is known as one of the most challenging scrolling shooters released.... Read more...

Animal Crossing Plaza App Available Now on Wii U eShop WiiU3DS

by Tom Malina - 7:45 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

It's classic Miiverse with an Animal Crossing twist.

A free Animal Crossing-themed Miiverse-integrated application, called Animal Crossing Plaza, is available to download right now from the Wii U eShop.

Unveiled during today's Nintendo Direct presentation, the app functions similarly to Miiverse's WaraWara Plaza, but instead of Miis, the plaza is occupied with hundreds of Animal Crossing characters. 

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A Link Between Worlds Story Details Emerge, Features a New Link 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 7:44 am EDT
Total comments: 3

More information about Link's newest portable adventure inside!

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has been officially confirmed to take place many years after its predecessor, A Link to the Past.

As Satoru Iwata mentioned in today's Nintendo Direct, the game will feature an entirely new Link in the Zelda continuity, who is very likely to be a descendant of the hero in the previous title.

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Attack on Titan Swinging onto 3DS 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 7:43 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Ieee 802.11 (JP), http://ieee80211abgn.blog58.fc2.com/blog-entry-296...

Strap on your 3D Maneuver Gear, your handheld has been breached! 

2013's hit horror-action anime Attack on Titan is set to receive a 3DS game this year in Japan, as revealed in a Kodansha-published pamphlet included in the latest manga issue.

The game, being developed by Spike Churnsoft, adapts the popular series depicting a post-apocalyptic village of humans fighting for survival against gigantic zombie-like monsters.

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More Animal Crossing: New Leaf DLC Announced 3DS

by Justin Berube - 7:29 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Who doesn't love pumpkin pie?

Even more DLC is coming to Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

The first new piece of DLC, a pumpkin pie, will be available on August 11th at any Nintendo Zone location. New DLC is currently planned be released through September of this year.

This information comes straight from today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

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Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Announced for Western Release 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 7:24 am EDT
Total comments: 2

This reminds me of an OBJECTION!

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney has been announced for a North American and European release in 2014.

As with the Japanese release, Level-5 will be publishing the game.

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Art Academy: SketchPad Coming August 9 WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 7:20 am EDT
Total comments: 2

Ready.... DRAW!

Art Academy: Sketchpad, the latest title in Nintendo's Art Academy series, hits the WiiU eShop on August 9, as revealed in Nintendo Direct just minutes ago.

The drawing application features all of the tools and stationery expected from the series, and allows users to post screenshots of their artwork... Read more...

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