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January 14, 2015

Nintendo Reveals Super Mario Amiibo Line WiiU

by Bryan Rose - 7:36 am EST
Total comments: 11 Source: Nintendo Direct

Move over Smash Bros., the newest line of Amiibo focuses on Mario and friends and will work with Mario Party 10.

A new line of Super Mario Amiibo have been announced for use in current and upcoming titles.

Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, Luigi and Toad will be a part of this upcoming line due for release on March 20. These can be used in both Smash Bros. games in place of their other Amiibo figurines. All of... Read more...

Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy Plus Announced for Western Release 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 7:25 am EST
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Soar the skies once again!

Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy Plus will be making it's way to North America and Europe.

The game, which is due for release on January 29 in Japan, will also come with New 3DS capabilities including Amiibo support.

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Special Majora's Mask New 3DS Coming Out in February 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 7:24 am EST
Total comments: 16 Source: Nintendo Direct

Play the Zelda remake on a New 3DS fit for Termina.

Along with the standard model, a Majoras Mask 3DS XL has been announced as well for a Feb 13 release.

The system will release the same day as The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D releases in North America, as well as the other New 3DS models.

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Fossil Fighters: Frontier Gets Release Date 3DS

by Justin Berube - 7:07 am EST
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Can you dig it?

Fossil Fighters: Frontier is coming to North America on March 20. This news comes from today's Nintendo Direct.

Fossil Fighters: Frontier released in Japan last year. Stay tuned to Nintendo World Report for the latest Fossil Fighters: Frontier news.

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Amiibo Support Detailed WiiU

by Curtis Bonds - 7:00 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

A shiny new Toad Amiibo means shiny new Toad challenges!

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker will be gaining Amiibo support on March 20, the same day as the Toad Amiibo launches.

While Nintendo didn't go into detail during this morning's Nintendo Direct, they announced that if you scan the Toad Amiibo, you will unlock new challenges within the game involving finding a small 8-bit Toad sprite.

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Amiibo Support for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Revealed WiiU3DS

by Bryan Rose - 6:55 am EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct

Make sure you get your Fire Emblem Amiibo so you can play as Marth, Ike, and more in the upcoming 3DS RPG.

Amiibo support has been confirmed for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M in which you can play as classic Fire Emblem characters.

Using the 3DS Amiibo support, putting the Marth, Ike or Robin statues will allow them to be playable in the game. However, if they die during the course of battle, they won't be able to be revived.

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Nintendo Introduces Cross-Buy for Wii U, 3DS with Mario vs. DK: Tipping Stars 3DSWiiU

by Danny Bivens - 6:48 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be the first official cross-buy title.

Nintendo is introducing a cross buy system with the upcoming release of Mario vs. DK: Tipping Stars on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

The game has players earning stars from playing levels that they can use, for example, to buy new creations in the games level creator. If players like, they can tip... Read more...

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Release Month Revealed 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 6:47 am EST
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It'll be Reyn Time on 3DS.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D will be arriving this April for the New Nintendo 3DS.

Monster Games is behind the conversion. The Nintendo Direct mentioned that this version will have an extra mode to look at character models.

The game is due exclusively for the New Nintendo 3DS XL.

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Mario Party 10 Release Date Announced, Amiibo Support Detailed WiiU

by Curtis Bonds - 6:45 am EST
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Use amiibo as virtual board game tokens in a new game mode.

Nintendo has detailed its amiibo functionality in Mario Party 10, via a new mode called Amiibo Party.

By scanning a Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Toad, Rosalina & Luma, Donkey Kong, or Wario amiibo, you can summon a token to use in a virtual tabletop game board. Each amiibo represented will have a special unique game board, with various traps and features.

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New 3DS XL Heading to North America Next Month 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 6:38 am EST
Total comments: 12 Source: Nintendo Direct

The improved 3DS is coming soon, but only the XL version of the New 3DS is launching in America.

The New Nintendo 3DS XL is coming to North America on February 13.

Two colors, red and black, will be available at launch. The New Nintendo 3DS features extra buttons and a C Stick. The C Stick will work with games like Super Smash Bros. along with Circle Pad Pro games like Steel Diver: Sub Wars.... Read more...

New IP, Project Treasure, Coming to Wii U from Bandai Namco WiiU

by Danny Bivens - 6:33 am EST
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Get ready for some co-op action from one of Japan's biggest publishers.

Bandai Namco is prepping a new, free co-op action title for the Wii U currently named Project Treasure. The game will have players clearing traps, getting treasure and fighting tons of enemies. There is currently no release date set for the title.

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Amiibo Wave 4 Revealed WiiU3DS

by Bryan Rose - 6:32 am EST
Total comments: 8 Source: Nintendo Direct

Get ready to look for figures of Pac-Man, Ness, Charizard, Lucina, and more.

More Amiibos will be arriving on store shelves this spring.

The next wave of amiibos include Pac-Man, Ness, Charizard, Lucina, and Wario. No specific release date was given.

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Tingle Coming to Hyrule Warriors with other DLC Characters WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 6:26 am EST
Total comments: 6 Source: Nintendo Direct

Get ready to do the Kooloo-Limpah dance.

New Hyrule Warriors DLC content has been revealed, including two new characters, Tingle and Young Link, and a new Adventure Mode Map.

Each character has their own unique attacks. Tingle uses balloons along with a bag of Rupees. Young Link attacks with his Kokiri sword and can also use his Fierce Diety Mask to transform into a more powerful version of himself. The new Adventure Mode Map looks to be inspired by Majora's Mask.

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Splatoon Central Hub Detailed, Release Month Announced WiiU

by Bryan Rose - 6:24 am EST
Total comments: 1

You'll be able to play this unique multiplayer shooter this spring.

More details were announced regarding the upcoming Wii U shooter Splatoon, including a release date.

Coming this May, Splatoon's central hub was also detailed in today's Direct. Interactions with Miiverse were shown, as well as a shopping center where one can customize outfits for their character.... Read more...

Metroid Prime Trilogy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Punch-Out!!, Plus More Heading to Wii U eShop Wii

by Danny Bivens - 6:22 am EST
Total comments: 25 Source: Nintendo Direct

Nintendo's bringing some Wii classics to Wii U!

Super Mario Galaxy 2, Punch-Out!!, and Metroid Prime Trilogy are all coming to the Wii U eShop. These Wii games will work similar to Virtual Console titles and will launch directly from the Wii U menu. Additionally, Wii games that supported the Classic Controller will be playable by using the Wii... Read more...

Puzzle & Dragons Z/Super Mario Edition Coming to 3DS in North America 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 6:14 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

Get ready for some puzzling fun in the Mushroom Kingdom.

Puzzle & Dragons Z and Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Edition are coming to North America in May.

The two games are set to be released as a double pack, so both games will be on one cartridge/download. The Super Mario Edition has players traveling through the Mushroom Kingdom, and will be able to take Goombas and Koopa Troopas as allies.

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Pokemon Shuffle Announced, Free to Play 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 6:14 am EST
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Shuffle on with this new puzzler coming February!

A new free to play Pokémon title will be coming next month for 3DS.

Titled Pokémon Shuffle, the game seems to be similar to the Pokémon Trozei series except that the number of moves a player can make is limited. Players will match 3 Pokémon together, Pokémon have the ability to Mega Evolve during gameplay while also dealing damage to other Pokémon.

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New Fire Emblem Game Coming to 3DS 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 6:07 am EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct

The next entry in the storied strategy series is on the way.

The next entry in the Fire Emblem series was announced today in this morning's Nintendo Direct.

Simply billed as "The Latest Entry in the Fire Emblem Series", it was revealed that Intellegent Systems will be developing the title. Kozaki Yuskue will be back from Fire Emblem: Awakening to head the character design while Shin Kibiyashi will handle the story.

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January 13, 2015

New 3DS XL to Launch Alongside Zelda, Monster Hunter 4 in February Rumor3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 12:48 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: NeoGAF

New does not stand for "Nearly Educated Wario".

A release date of February 13 for the New Nintendo 3DS XL is likely according to leaked promotional materials from GameStop.

The poster revealed that the New 3DS XL system would be launching alongside two big game releases, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the latter of which is officially confirmed to support the C Stick.

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January 12, 2015

Bomber's Notebook Getting Revamped for Majora's Mask 3D 3DS

by Alex Osborn - 9:21 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: GamesMaster, Via Nintendo Everything

Majora's Mask is getting some exciting improvements for 3DS!

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D will feature an improved Bomber's Notebook.

Franchise producer Eiji Aonuma revealed this exciting news in the latest issue of GamesMaster, noting that update was first suggested by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.

"We were told by Mr. Miyamoto... Read more...

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