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June 12, 2013
by Justin Baker - 8:02 am EDT
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Source: (Nintendo Everything), http://nintendoeverything.com/124906/call-of-duty-...
Motion capped dogs for everyone!
During Gamespot's E3 live stream, Infinity Ward confirmed that Call of Duty: Ghosts will be coming to Wii U.
Mark Rubin, executive producer on the game, stated that it had not been previously confirmed because they "wanted to keep it mysterious." There was no word on why the publisher, Activision, still hasn't confirmed the game for Wii U.
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June 11, 2013
by Nicholas Bray - 9:12 pm EDT
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Trading is faster, EV's/IV's will be more visible, and seven languages will get translations.
Some smaller details regarding features for the new Pokémon X & Y games have been touched upon during the Roundtable and its Question & Answer session at E3.
The games will apparently feature multiple hairstyles for your player characters. The 3D animation of the Pokémon battles impressed... Read more...
by Carmine Red - 8:03 pm EDT
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Read on for the metric ton of info that was revealed, and teased, by the developers, including diagonal movement and multiple rivals.
A lot of specifics were revealed in the Q&A session of Nintendo's Tuesday evening Pokémon Roundtable led by Junichi Masuda of GameFreak, director and producer of the Pokémon series, along with Pokémon Comany CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara. Masuda did the majority of the talking during the presentation.
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by Justin Baker - 7:41 pm EDT
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Up to 100 friends, acquaintances or favorites.
During the Pokémon X and Y roundtable event the Player Search System was revealed. Acting as the game's multiplayer hub, it will show friends, acquaintances, and people passed on the bottom screen. Ideally this would be always connected to keep you up to connected to friends and other players.
Whenever... Read more...
by Carmine Red - 7:18 pm EDT
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Ever been surrounded by five enemy pokémon? You'd better get used to it.
Pokémon X and Y will include some new battle types, including one that really tilts the odds against the player.
Horde encounters, revealed during Nintendo's recent E3 Pokémon X and Y Roundtable, pits the player against up to five enemy pokémon. These opponents can all be the same type of pokémon... Read more...
by Patrick Barnett - 4:40 pm EDT
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Source: Game Informer, http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/06...
We got a look at Wind Waker HD, but a sneak peek of Link's newest outing could have happened.
Nintendo had considered bringing Wii U's next Zelda game to E3 this year according to Shigeru Miyamoto while talking with Game Informer.
The idea of showing the game, which Miyamoto claims is further along in development than many thought, at E3 this year was being tossed around by Nintendo.
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by James Dawson and Tom Malina - 3:32 pm EDT
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Source: (Description), Nintendo Direct @E3, http://www.oddworld.com/2013/06/new-n-tasty-and-st...
Odd is undoubtedly the right word.
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'N' Tasty and Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD have been announced for the Wii U eShop.
New 'N' Tasty is a reimagining of Abe's Oddysee, the inaugural entry in the Oddworld series from 1997, with a 3D graphical style and new gameplay that is inspired by the original.... Read more...
by Justin Baker - 2:55 pm EDT
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Source: (Go Nintendo), http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=2...
The Director's Cut is coming to the 360, PS3, PC, and Mac.
Square Enix has confirmed that Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut is no longer exclusive to the Wii U, and will be releasing on 360, PS3, PC and Mac.
This is frustrating news for Wii U owners who were told that this version of the game would have features only capable on the Wii U. This begs the question: was that simply not true or are the Wii U specific features being ported to the other systems somehow?
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by Zack Kaplan - 1:46 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Developer Direct, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndMjKHxAfz8
If you like Bingo, you are going to love Pikmin 3.
Pikmin will give gamers three different ways to enjoy the game: Story Mode, Mission Mode, and Bingo Battle. Story Mode is the main game, while Mission Mode features specific challenges that last somewhere between 7-10 minutes each. Bingo Battle is Pikmin 3's 2 player multiplayer mode.
In Bingo Battle,... Read more...
by - 1:36 pm EDT
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Source: (VG24/7), http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/10/nintendo-making-a-...
The Sword & Sorcery developer has some good news for indie game fans.
In an interview with VG24/7, Nathan Vella of Capybara Games (Super Time Force, Sword & Sorcery) said that he's seen "Nintendo making a big move to try and get smaller, unique, independent games on Wii U."
He goes on to say that they're reaching out to developers, and although they're "playing catch up," they're putting forth significant effort with people like Dan Edelman manning their downloadable division.
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by Justin Baker - 1:33 pm EDT
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Island hopping and vikings! What's not to love?
In a developer interview on Nintendo's YouTube channel with Kensuke Tanabe, it was revealed that, in addition to Diddy and Dixie, there is still a third unannounced playable character.
Tanabe also detailed a new plucking and throwing mechanic, similar to Super Mario Bros. 2, and showed how plucking certain items can also be used to solve puzzles.
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by James Dawson - 1:26 pm EDT
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Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JooUqPF2Lf4
Mario and company will perform similarly to their Super Mario Bros. 2 versions.
Koichi Hayashida, the director of Super Mario 3D World, recently revealed several details regarding the game in a Wii U Developer Direct.
According to Hayashida, multiplayer works similarly to the New Super Mario Bros. series, in that you can pick up and throw other players. Additionally, each player will receive a score of their progress at the end of the level.
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by Zack Kaplan - 1:25 pm EDT
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Source: Wii U Developer Direct, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZRTakeKTbw
Play The Wind Waker while your family watches something on TV.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD allows for Off-TV Play, leaving the TV free to be used otherwise while playing the game on the Wii U GamePad. This is only one of the many additions to the Wii U remake of The Wind Waker made in order to better player's experiences.
Apparently, many people... Read more...
by Zack Kaplan - 12:56 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Developer Direct, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NARhOONsTLY
Mario Kart 8 did not receive the name just for its number in the series.
In a Nintendo Developer Direct, Mario Kart 8 was called the "definitive Mario Kart." Many other details were revealed.
Like Mario Kart 7, 8 will run at 60 FPS (frames-per-second) and will feature extensive online multiplayer. This time, Miiverse is utilized to create tournaments where you can set specific rules and play with friends. Miiverse is also used to share replay data.
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by Carmine Red - 12:53 pm EDT
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The ex-Artoon and ex-Sega developers will be adding Mega eggs, gyro mechanics, and a variety of art styles to the platforming franchise.
Relatively young studio Arzest is the developer responsible for bringing the third entry in the "Yoshi's Island" series to the 3DS.
Yoshi's New Island looks to continue the side-scrolling platform gameplay its predecessors are known for, including iconic mechanics like the hovering flutter-jump,... Read more...
by Justin Baker - 12:52 pm EDT
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Cut down trees and get your heart rate up in the next Super Smash Bros.!
In a developer interview on Nintendo's YouTube channel, Sakurai detailed several new features about the game, and spoke about the three new characters announced.
Both the 3DS and Wii U versions of Smash Bros. will feature the same number of characters, however, the 3DS version will have some exclusive stages based on handheld games such as The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Nintendogs.
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by James Jones - 12:25 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo
One of the Rare in-house composers responsible for the original Donkey Kong Country's soundtrack is returning to the simian series.
David Wise is returning to the Donkey Kong Country franchise as the composer for Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze. Formerly an in-house composer at Rare, Wise worked on titles such as Battletoads, Donkey Kong Country, and Diddy Kong Racing.
Nintendo announced Donkey Kong Country... Read more...
by Zack Kaplan - 12:19 pm EDT
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Source: https://twitter.com/ChandraONM/status/344518246973...
The ape beat out the bounty hunter.
Michael Kelbaugh from Retro Studios says that it was hard to decide between making a new Metroid or Donkey Kong game.
Revealed in a tweet by an ONM writer, Donkey Kong was chosen because Retro felt they had unfinished business with the franchise. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is one of this year's Wii U tent-pole games and a follow up to Retro's Donkey Kong Country Returns.
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by Justin Baker - 12:18 pm EDT
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Kick shells with ease using the Hint System!
Nintendo has revealed in a recent press kit that their upcoming 3DS game, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, will feature boss battles that entail turning your 3DS sideways; this will put a giant Luigi on one side and the boss on the other.
To help players there will also be a Hint System and Easy Mode, making the game more accessible.
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by Justin Baker - 11:46 am EDT
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Maybe she can get Mario to drop some pounds?
During Nintendo's E3 software showcase, Sakurai confirmed that the female trainer from Wii Fit U will be playable in the new upcoming Smash Bros. game for Wii U and 3DS.
Other characters confirmed today for the game include Mega Man and Villager from Animal Crossing.
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