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February 16, 2013
by Zack Kaplan - 8:26 am EST
Total comments: 4
Source: Press Release
The birds are back in town.
Angry Birds Trilogy is being released on Wii and Wii U.
Previously released on 3DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, Angry Birds Trilogy bundles three Angry Birds games: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio.
The game's release on Wii and Wii U has no set date at this time.
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by Nicholas Bray - 8:09 am EST
Total comments: 1
Source: Press Release
If you are great at Monster Hunter, you may have the chance to have your gameplay footage featured in a commercial.
Nintendo Australia has announced a Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate competition to find the ultimate hunter.
To enter, players must record themselves playing Monster Hunter 3 on the Wii, upload the footage to YouTube, and submit the video link on the competition website.
The winner will win a trip to... Read more...
by Zack Kaplan - 8:00 am EST
Total comments: 85
Source: CNET, (Description), Gamasutra, http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57569583-235/uh-..., http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186734/January_..., http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186741/At_57K_s...
Sales are not looking great for the console.
The Wii U sold about 57,000 units in January, according to figures obtained by CNET.
Initial NPD estimates had the system selling under 100,000 units, while Gamasutra had predicted sales in the range of 45,000 to 59,000 units.
An accompanying comparison of sales history posted on Gamasutra... Read more...
February 15, 2013
by Zack Kaplan - 11:07 am EST
Total comments: 8
Source: Press Release
Does whatever the Wii and 3DS versions can't.
The Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Edition releases March 5 for the Wii U in North America.
Ultimate Edition features four additional DLC packs, along with exclusive Wii U features, including Off-TV Play.
The game will retail for $39.99.
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February 14, 2013
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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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...
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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by Daan Koopman - 1:23 pm EST
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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...
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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by Zack Kaplan - 11:40 am EST
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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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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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by Tyler Ohlew - 11:30 am EST
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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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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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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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by Andrew Brown - 6:46 am EST
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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...
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...
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