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February 14, 2013

3DS eShop Sale Announced for North America 3DS

by Justin Berube - 6:10 pm EST
Total comments: 13 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Multiple titles will be discounted for a limited time.

A 3DS eShop sale was revealed today during the big Nintendo Direct presentation. Starting today, a different 3DS eShop title will be discounted each week. The final game in the promotion goes on sale on March 21.

No official end date has been given for each game’s sale price. Instead Nintendo just mentions that each title will be on sale for limited time.

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A New Evolution of Eevee Announced for Pokémon X and Y 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 6:09 pm EST
Total comments: 6

Some people get chocolates on Valentine's Day. Us? We get new Pokémon.

Sylveon, a new evolution of Eevee, is a brand new Pokémon coming Pokémon X and Y this October.

Eevee, a normal-type Pokémon first introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue, has a wide variety of evolutions. This marks Eevee's eighth evolution. Previous forms were achieved through various means,... Read more...

Another Nintendo Direct Coming to Japan Next Week 3DS

by Minoru Yamaizumi - 1:37 pm EST
Total comments: 8

Nintendo's preemptive or counterattack against PS4?

An additional Japanese Nintendo Direct will take place next week, President Iwata announced at the end of today's Japanese Nintendo Direct. 

The broadcast will focus on third-party 3DS games. The exact date and time will be announced via the official Nintendo twitter account. No broadcasts have been announced for other regions.

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Inazuma Eleven 3 Getting a European Overhaul for 3DS 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 1:23 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Nintendo Direct EU)

Maybe we should call it Inazuma Eleven 3(D)?

Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata, has announced that Inazuma Eleven 3 will not be coming to the Nintendo DS. Instead, it will be remade for the Nintendo 3DS and released this summer in Europe.

In the latest installment of Level-5's football/soccer RPG game, Mark Evans and his team go... Read more...

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Coming to Europe June 14 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 11:50 am EST
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Look out, there are European mayors coming to towns everywhere!

Animal Crossing: New Leaf will release in European on June 14. This was announced by Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata during the latest Nintendo Direct.

European viewers were also treated to a surprise visit by EAD Senior Producer Katsuya Eguchi, who gave an overview of the game for newcomers to the series. 

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Zelda Miiverse Community Launches Today WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 11:40 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Direct

We're about to find out how many Triforces can be drawn in an hour.

A Legend of Zelda centric Miiverse community arrives today.

Fans will be able to use this community to discuss all things Legend of Zelda, including the upcoming pair of titles announced during last month's Wii U-focused Nintendo Direct. During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Nitnendo Global President Satoru Iwata also said that Skyward Sword producer and long time series director Eiji Aonuma may make some appearances in the community.

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Club Nintendo Offers Free Game with Purchase of 3DS XL and Select Game 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 11:34 am EST
Total comments: 9 Source: Club Nintendo, http://club2.nintendo.com/3ds-xl-promo/

Of course, it is only available for a limited time.

Club Nintendo members can get a free downloadable game with the purchase and registration of a 3DS XL system and a copy of either Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon or Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity.

Buyers will have five games to choose from, including: Star Fox 64 3D, Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive, Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone, Super Mario 3D Land, and Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask.

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Castlevania Demo Haunting 3DS eShop February 28 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 11:30 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Direct

Trevor intends to whip it. Whip it good.

Konami will unleash a demo of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate onto the 3DS eShop February 28.

The demo puts you in the vampire-killing boots of Trevor Belmont, son of Lords of Shadow's protagonist Gabriel. Revenge has brought you to Dracula's castle, a place where you can put your... Read more...

Etrian Odyssey IV Coming to Europe Soon 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 11:27 am EST
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European fans will be crawling their way through dungeons, too.

During the Nintendo 3DS Direct presentation, Satoru Shibata confirmed that Etrian Odyssey IV:Legends of the Titan will come to Europe in the spring.

Shibata, the Nintendo of Europe president, gave a quick overview of the game, focusing on what makes it unique. The Etrian Odyssey series is a first-person... Read more...

Nintendo Downloads - February 14, 2013 Wii3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 11:05 am EST
Total comments: 5

Roses are red, violets are blue, Dig Dug inflates enemies, and today gets his due.

Better dig deep, boy! No, not in your wallet. Into the ground! The NES version of Dig Dug is available on the 3DS Virtual Console today (although, it never did get released in North America on the NES, but who worries over such silly details). If dropping rocks on fools' heads isn't your thing, why... Read more...

Nintendo Reveals Several New 3DS eShop Titles 3DS

by Justin Berube - 8:56 am EST
Total comments: 22 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

A new Mario and Donkey Kong, a Dillon's Rolling Western sequel, and more!

Multiple new 3DS eShop titles were announced during today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

A new entry in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series was shown, called Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move. This title differs from previous entries in the series, as the gameplay now takes place in full 3D. The game also allows players to create their own levels. Nintendo says this game will arrive soon.

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Console Bundles Announced for Europe  WiiU3DS

by Tom Malina - 7:47 am EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct

Go all out with these deluxe 3DS and Wii U packages. 

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will receive special limited edition system bundles on both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, as announced in the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast.

The Wii U package contains a 32GB Premium Wii U console, a Pro Controller, and a retail copy of the game. 

The 3DS package, on... Read more...

Fire Emblem: Awakening Bundle Launching April 19 in Europe, Exclusive Console Bundle Available 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 7:41 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct EU

Still a while to wait, but at least we get a cool 3DS XL.

Fire Emblem: Awakening comes to Europe on April 19, Satoru Shibata announced during the new Nintendo Direct presentation.

To make up for the long wait for the game's release in the region, Nintendo will give European players a special blue Nintendo 3DS XL bundle. The system's design features the crest of the game, and the game itself comes preloaded on the handheld. This region-exclusive bundle will be available for a limited time only.

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Luigi-Themed DLC Adds Over 80 Stages to New Super Mario Bros. U WiiU

by Tom Malina - 7:28 am EST
Total comments: 29 Source: Nintendo Direct

A whole new platforming adventure starring the younger plumber himself.

New Super Luigi U, a pack of DLC for New Super Mario Bros. U containing more than 80 brand new levels, was announced during today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

By selecting this add-on content at the main menu, every stage on the existing world map will be swapped out with different courses, with Luigi as the playable character instead of Mario. Pricing details for the DLC are currently unknown.

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Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Revealed 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 6:46 am EST
Total comments: 12

Mario & Luigi's fourth adventure is coming this summer.

The comical role-playing adventure series starring Mario and Luigi is returning for its fourth installment on Nintendo 3DS this summer.

The game, titled Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, features Luigi as the central character, with the adventure taking place within his dreams. 

As the story... Read more...

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Coming to North America June 9 3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 6:41 am EST
Total comments: 6

Get ready to be gouged by Tom Nook!

Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the latest entry in Nintendo's town simulator series, will be released in North America June 9.

This entry allows you to become the mayor of your town, with many new customization features also available. The game also features increased online connectivity, as well as... Read more...

Mario Golf: World Tour Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Justin Berube - 6:38 am EST
Total comments: 7 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Mario Golf is finally back.

Mario Golf: World Tour, a new entry in the series, has been announced for the 3DS. 

Camelot, the company behind previous Mario Golf games, will once again be the developer. Mario Golf: World Tour is set to hit store shelves sometime this summer.

This news comes from today's Nintendo Direct.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns Coming to 3DS 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 6:38 am EST
Total comments: 59

The latest Donkey Kong side scroller is being upgraded to stereoscopic 3D for 3DS.

Donkey Kong Country Returns is set to come to the Nintendo 3DS this summer as Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Playes can download a 3D video from the 3DS eShop to check it out.

The original Donkey Kong Country Returns was released for Wii in 2010.  Check out Andy's glowing review here.

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Scram Kitty And His Buddy On Rails Coming Exclusively to Wii U eShop WiiU

by Tom Malina - 4:47 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (Description), Eurogamer, http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-13-meet-...

A game with such a weird name could only come from Japan, right? Think again!

Scram Kitty And His Buddy On Rails has been unveiled as an exclusive title for the Wii U eShop by Welsh development house Dakko Dakko.

The game is described as a 2D side-scrolling shooter with interaction between the Wii U GamePad and the TV screen. On the GamePad, the player takes control of the... Read more...

Brownie Brown Founder Forms New Studio

by Nicholas Bray - 4:45 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://gematsu.com/2013/02/brownie-brown-founder-f...

The colour brown must be a fave.

The founder and president of Brownie Brown, Shinichi Kameoka, is no longer with the company following the recent restructuring and name change of the developer to 1-Up Studio.

The new company is called Brownies and will be located in Kichijoji in Musashino, Tokyo. A new website has also been revealed, but is currently only teasing a March 1 date; presumably this will be the date the website launches.

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