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January 6, 2012

Zombii Attack Debuts on WiiWare Wii

by Jared Rosenberg - 11:17 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Press Release)

Defeat the undead with a giant slingshot, anvils, and more in the new download title for Wii. 

Zombii Attack, published by Gamers Digital, is now available for download on WiiWare.

In the game, players mush defeat swarms of zombiis by flinging an assortment of projectiles at them with a large slingshot. There are 18 levels to conquer, which feature numerous destructible objects.

Zombii Attack retails for 500 Wii Points ($5).

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Japan Wii Virtual Console January 2012 Titles Announced Wii

by Aaron Kaluszka - 12:57 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/lineup.html

Three new old games arrive this month.

Japanese Wii gamers will gain access to three new Virtual Console titles this month.

On Tuesday, January 10, Sengoku Deshou 2, a Neo-Geo beat-'em-up starts off the new year. Known simply as Sengoku 2 in the US, the SNK game will cost 900 Wii Points and is rated B.

Later in the month, Ganbare Goemon 2 from Konami will grace the download service. The Famicom action title will cost 500 Wii Points and is rated A.

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Nintendo Silently Updates eShop Titles 3DS

by Aaron Kaluszka - 12:26 am EST
Total comments: 10

Downloadable 3DS game updates are available now.

Updates to a number of eShop titles are now available. It is not clear what has been changed, so the updates are likely bug fixes.

Updates to a number of 3DS Download titles including 3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure, Pushmo, Freakyforms, and Netflix are now available on the eShop. Several Virtual Console titles have also been updated, including Super Mario Land 1 and 2, Kirby's Dream Land, and Link's Awakening DX.

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January 5, 2012

Nintendo Demands Take Down of Icon Games's Sales Numbers

by Pedro Hernandez - 11:48 pm EST
Total comments: 31 Source: (Gamasutra), http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/RichardHillWhittall...

The reason as to why remains unclear.

Nintendo has asked Icon Games to take down their WiiWare sales numbers, Icon's head of development Richard Hill-Whittall noted in an editorial for Gamasutra.

Previously, we reported that Icon Games had released their sales numbers, which included numbers for their WiiWare efforts. Since then, Nintendo demanded Icon Games erase those numbers from publication.

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The Last Story Special Edition Coming to Europe Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:28 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: Pixazura, http://pixazura.com/news/une-version-collector-pou...

Those who want a little more from The Last Story can enjoy this collector's set.

The Last Story will be receiving a special edition in Europe, according to a listing by Swiss retailer 1ADVD.

The special edition of the game will contain the following items once it is released:

- A copy of the game

- Premium steelbook (a metal case for the game and the bundle)

- Mini art book

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Resident Evil: Revelations Demo Coming to North America and Europe 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:25 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: Capcom Unity, http://www.capcom-unity.com/ask_capcom/go/thread/v...

Those eager to try out one of the biggest games for the 3DS can do so soon.

A Resident Evil: Revelations demo is set to make its debut in North America and Europe very soon, Christian Svensson, Corporate Officer/Senior Vice-President for Capcom, confirmed.

Svensson noted that in North America they are awaiting Nintendo of America's approval before they can release it on the eShop. A release date for the demo will be announced after that.

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Nintendo Officially Announces Zelda Symphony Concert Tour Dates

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:42 pm EST
Total comments: 18 Source: (Zelda Symphony), http://zelda-symphony.com/

Even more states will get to experience the Zelda musical legacy!

Nintendo has announced more states and dates for the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour. Previously, some states and dates were leaked, but this confirms the full tour that will happen throughout 2012.

While the dates are subject to change, here is the full list of the dates and cities of the tour:

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Zen Pinball Hitting North American eShop Next Week 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 3:39 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/04/zen-pinball-3...

The European eShop got this title last year, but Americans will not have to wait much longer.

Zen Pinball 3D is coming to the North American eShop next week.

Zen Pinball saw release on the European eShop in November 2011. American 3DS owners can plan on purchasing the game January 12, when it releases for $6.99.

The game includes four tables, but expect more to be released later via DLC. Zen Pinball features online leaderboards as well as a multiplayer mode.

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Nintendo Download - January 5, 2012 DS3DSWii

by Patrick Barnett - 11:17 am EST
Total comments: 4

Samurai and Zombies all in one week.

Nintendo's Download Services received four new games this week, however, the Wii's Virtual Console was once again left out.

This week the 3DS eShop received Samurai Sword Destiny. This hack-and-slash adventure sets female samurai, Akane, out into the world in search of her missing brother. Samurai Sword Destiny is available for $5.99.

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Toki Tori 2 Coming to Wii U? WiiUWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:08 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (Two Tribes Games Twitter), https://twitter.com/#!/TwoTribesGames/status/15467...

A Twitter tease hints at the possibility of a future Wii U release.

Toki Tori 2 may be coming to Wii U according to a Twitter post by developer Two Tribes Games that seeks to gauge interest in such a port.

The full Twitter post is as follows: "Just throwing this out there: who would like to see Toki Tori 2 on their Wii U?"

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January 4, 2012

Pokémon Gray Hinted at by New Movie? RumorDS

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:26 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: (Pokebeach), http://pokebeach.com/2011/12/new-forme-for-kyurem-...

The long-rumored Pokémon Black and White update might be coming soon.

An ad for the next Pokémon movie may be throwing hints of a possible Pokémon Gray, based on speculation by Pokebeach.com.

The ad for the 15th movie is featured in the latest issue of CoroCoro magazine, and amongst its headlines it states the following: “What mystery is hidden in Kyurem?” and “Kyurem’s unseen power will be revealed!”

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ESA Releases a Statement Regarding SOPA

by Patrick Barnett - 6:16 pm EST
Total comments: 11 Source: (Joystiq), http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/esa-stands-behin...

Capcom confirms its support of the bill, while the ESA explains their backing.

The ESA released a statement explaining their backing of SOPA. Capcom also issued a statement confirming their support of the bill.

Earlier this week, it was erroneously reported that Nintendo had removed their name from a list of SOPA supporters. It was then discovered that the ESA, of which Nintendo is a member, was still on the list.

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Skyward Sword Manga Gets a Fan Translation Wii

by Patrick Barnett - 5:54 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (GlitterBerri), http://www.glitterberri.com/skyward-sword/himekawa...

You can now read the first few pages in English.

GlitterBerri has translated part of the The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword manga.

If you head over to the GlitterBerri website you can read the first 15 pages. This is only about half of the entire manga. The remaining pages of the manga will likely be translated soon and updated on GlitterBerri's website. The blog also includes a number of translated scans from Hyrule Historia.

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Pinball Pulse Now Available on the 3DS eShop DS

by Patrick Barnett - 12:36 pm EST
Total comments: 3

Originally only available as DSiWare, the game finally made its eShop debut.

DSiWare game, Pinball Pulse, finally made its way to the 3DS eShop.

Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon was originally a DSiWare game that was unavailable on the 3DS at the eShop's launch. If you now search the eShop for the game, you can find and download the title for $4.99. 

If you originally downloaded the title on your DSi, you can now transfer it over to your 3DS. 

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3DS Getting Lite Version? Rumor3DS

by Karl Castaneda - 10:10 am EST
Total comments: 29 Source: http://jin115.com/archives/51838525.html

According to Nikkei Trendy, Nintendo might be planning on updating the 3DS's design.

Update: It turns out that Nikkei Trendy was speculating based on past Nintendo actions; they had no new information regarding a 3DS revision.

In the latest issue of Nikkei Trendy, a blurb appears underneath a picture of what appears to be a standard 3DS.

Very loosely translated, this text reads, "To promote sales of the 3DS, which is thick, a new lighter version may be introduced."

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January 3, 2012

Myst for 3DS Coming in March 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:05 pm EST
Total comments: 3

The famous point-and-click puzzler will receive its own 3DS iteration.

Myst for 3DS has been announced and will arrive in March 2012.

Maximum Family Games announced that they will be publishing the game, which is developed by Hoplite Research. Hoplite also did work on previous ports of the classic PC point-and-click adventure, including those on the DS and PlayStation Portable.

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Icon Games Reveals WiiWare Sales Numbers Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:23 pm EST
Total comments: 13 Source: http://www.icongames.com/icons-self-publishing-num...

Family Games proves to be their biggest hit on the service.

Icon Games has released sales numbers of some of their WiiWare game releases.

Their most successful title is Family Games with an estimated 14,439 downloads. Coming in second is Stunt Cars with 12,577 downloads. In third place is Arcade Sports with 11,282 downloads. Finally, Soccer Bashi netted 2,515 downloads since its release. In total, Icon Games totaled 40,810 downloads through the WiiWare service.

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More Zelda Symphony Concert Dates Announced

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:53 pm EST
Total comments: 14 Source: (neogaf), http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45757...

Your state may be experiencing the musical Zelda legacy soon.

More dates and states for the Zelda Symphony Concert Tour have been announced.

The following states (and province) have been included in the tour (along with dates):

Vancouver, BC - Wednesday, March 14, 2012Phoenix, AZ - Friday, April 20 and Saturday April 21, 2012Atlanta, GA - Saturday, May 12, 2012 

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Karaoke Joysound Coming to North America Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:45 pm EST
Discuss in talkback!

One of Hudson's Wii efforts will see release outside of Japan soon.

Hudson Soft's Wii effort Karaoke Joysound is coming to North America, according to a listing by the ESRB.

Before Hudson Soft was absorbed into Konami, the company released several karaoke games exclusively for the Wii in Japan. The game was connected to an online database of songs where players... Read more...

Wii U to Feature an App and E-Book Store? RumorWiiU

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:41 pm EST
Total comments: 11 Source: (Forget the Box), http://www.forgetthebox.net/mag/culture/forum-m/ni...

An e-reader could be the first of many app experiments on the Wii U.

The Wii U may yield an expansion of apps according to rumors that have surfaced around the web, one of them stating that an e-reader service for digital books is in the works.

According to an anonymous source of Forget the Box, Nintendo has approached a software company in Los Angeles in order to publish some iOS software on the Wii U so it can be played using the system's touch screen controller.

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