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December 26, 2014
by Alex Osborn - 2:22 pm EST
Total comments: 7
Source: Nintendo PR
Stream all the anime you want right from Nintendo's console.
Crunchyroll, the popular online anime streaming service, is now available on Wii U.
The application can be downloaded via the Wii U eShop free of charge; however, you'll need to shell out for a subscription if you want to take full advantage of all the content available to premium members.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 7:26 am EST
Total comments: 10
Source: Japanese Trailer
Get a "helping hand" from some of your Amiibo in Kirby's 2015 adventure.
The Amiibo for Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight will give you a "helping hand" in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.
The Kirby Amiibo will let you star dash at any time, the Dedede one lets you wear the King's hat and get more health, and the Meta Knight one puts his mask on you and improves your attack.
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December 24, 2014
by Justin Berube - 8:42 am EST
Total comments: 9
Source: Club Nintendo
Along with the return of an old favorite.
Two new rewards have been added to Club Nintendo in North America. First, there is a new Nintendo 3DS Game Card Case featuring covers based on Pikmin and Super Mario Bros. available for 400 coins. The second new reward is a NES Remix 2 T-shirt that costs 700 coins and is available in limited quantities.
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December 23, 2014
by Bryan Rose - 5:50 am EST
Total comments: 1
Source: Toys "R" Us
The retail chain is having a bit of a problem maintaining Amiibo preorders.
Toys "R" Us is looking to remedy its Amiibo preorder cancellations by offering certain people chances to reorder the Amiibos it had previously ordered.
Earlier this week, issues arose when Toys "R" Us began to cancel many of its preorders, including those of the exclusive Lucario figure. In a... Read more...
December 22, 2014
by Alex Osborn - 12:19 pm EST
Total comments: 12
Source: iJustine
Share your challenge-filled platforming creations online next year!
Mario Maker, the upcoming Wii U exclusive, creation-centric 2D platforming game, will allow you to share your custom made levels online.
Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed Mario Maker's online support in an interview with YouTube personality iJustine, saying, "You'll be able to... Read more...
by Daan Koopman - 2:20 am EST
Total comments: 2
Source: Joe Merrick
We don't know if the service will update weekly once again.
The Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in Japan is finally getting a new game, the first since May of this year.
This is what Joe Merrick, webmaster of Serebii, shared with us on Twitter. Pokemon Trading Card Game is the title in question, which previously released in Europe and North America back in July and November, respecitvely. It will set Japanese players back 617 yen and will release on the 24th of December.
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December 19, 2014
by Bryan Rose - 1:46 pm EST
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Lace your boots (or your busters!) up for this week's selection of downloads!
Not much to go on this week. A lot of Nindy titles, including Meme Run is out today on the Wii U. Cool story, bro. There’s also a couple of Virtual Console games out today, including Mega Man Zero, which is sure to get Mega Man fans in a tizzy. Or maybe just Zero fans. Maybe there’s a Zero fanbase... Read more...
by Neal Ronaghan - 8:10 am EST
Total comments: 34
Source: ABC News
Can't find Marth? Don't worry. You might be able to get a card of him.
If you're unable to find certain Amiibo figures, you might be able to still use the character's features in games in another way, according to Shigeru Miyamoto in a recent interview.
He didn't comment directly on the idea of discontinuing certain figures, but Miyamoto did clarify that figures could come back in another form.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 8:07 am EST
Total comments: 7
Source: ABC News
Mario's next big thing might not be on Wii U.
Mario is poised to star in a new game or take on a new role on Nintendo's next system. In a recent interview, Shigeru Miyamoto said he wants his creation to "usher in the next era."
That next era is already being worked on, according to Miyamoto, as the company is already working on ideas for the next system.
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by Alex Osborn - 7:59 am EST
Total comments: 8
Source: Nintendo
Unfortunately, there's no way to wrap it up and place it under the tree.
The beloved NES classic Duck Hunt is making its way to Wii U Virtual Console in North America on December 25, Nintendo has announced.
This Virtual Console release was first unveiled during last month's Nintendo Direct broadcast. Instead of using the original Nintendo's light gun, however, this... Read more...
December 18, 2014
by Addison Webb - 1:08 am EST
Total comments: 11
Source: Chris Kohler
There is still hope for those who are looking to play Smash Bros. like it's 2002!
Nintendo of America has promised to restock the Wii U Gamecube Controller Adapter as well as the Super Smash Bros. branded GameCube controller.
According to a spokesperson for the company, Nintendo is doing the best it can in terms of ensuring that more adapters will be coming. The full statement is as follows:
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December 17, 2014
by Neal Ronaghan - 6:16 pm EST
Total comments: 2
Source: iJustine
The support won't be major, but Amiibo will do "something" in each game.
Amiibo will do something in The Legend of Zelda Wii U and Star Fox Wii U, according to Shigeru Miyamoto in a recent interview.
While Miyamoto seemingly nixed the idea of Amiibo being a big part of either game, he did add "We do plan on doing something so that people who have Amiibo will get some enjoyment out of having Amiibo and using them in [Zelda Wii U and Star Fox]"
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by Alex Osborn - 5:42 pm EST
Total comments: 1
Source: Bandai Namco
It's a subtle change but a change nonetheless.
Bandai Namco has announced that its company name will be changed in the new year. Starting April 1, 2015, the company will be known as Bandai Namco Entertainment instead of Bandai Namco Games.
"With the start of its next Mid-term Plan in April 2015, the Company will change the names of its subsidiaries... Read more...
by Alex Osborn - 10:58 am EST
Total comments: 3
Source: WayForward
In just over a week you'll be able to play WayForward's 2D platformer on your GamePad.
Developer WayForward has announced that its 2D platformer Shantae and the Pirate's Curse will be releasing for Wii U on December 25.
The game is currently available on 3DS but will be making the leap to console next week, complete with off-TV play, an unlockable Pirate mode, and multiple endings. Additionally, the Wii U version will support the Classic Controller Pro and the Wii U Pro Controller.
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by Danny Bivens - 2:46 am EST
Total comments: 11
Source: NCL
The download is free, but you’ll still be spending money here.
Home Menu Kazareru Badge Torēru Center (which could be translated as Decorate the Home Menu: Collectible Badge Center), a free home menu editor, is available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop starting today, December 17, in Japan.
While downloading the software itself is free, the application is more... Read more...
by Danny Bivens - 12:36 am EST
Total comments: 2
Source: NCL
Those pesky ducks are back to give you headaches just in time for the holidays.
Duck Hunt is releasing on the Wii U Virtual Console next week in Japan.
The game will retail for 514 yen. This new release requires a Wii remote to play and can be supports up to two players. To enable gamers to see where they are shooting, an on-screen target reticle tracks where the Wii Remote is pointing.
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December 16, 2014
by Neal Ronaghan - 8:46 pm EST
Total comments: 5
Source: Nerdy Nummies
While the details are still sparse, it looks like Mario's next party might have some amusing toy support.
Amiibo support in Mario Party 10 could be a step above current support according to Shigeru Miyamoto in an appearance on the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies.
"We have a lot of different Amiibo that are out there, but with Mario Party 10, we have some fun things that we are doing with Amiibo in that game," Miyamoto said about the upcoming Wii U game.
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by Danny Bivens - 6:36 pm EST
Total comments: 1
Source: Inside-games.jp
If you've always dreamed of Luffy wearing a Mario costume, now you can actually see it.
Amiibo Support is coming via a software update to One Piece Super Grand Battle X for Nintendo 3DS in Japan. Once Amiibo are scanned, the characters in the game will don costumes of the corresponding Nintendo characters. For example, if you scan a Mario Amiibo on Luffy, he will appear in the game wearing Mario’s iconic overalls and mustache.
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by Justin Berube and Alex Osborn - 6:08 pm EST
Total comments: 3
Like it or not, you'll have to visit specific stores if you want them all.
While the bulk of Nintendo's lineup of NFC figurines will be available across a number of different retail outlets, some are exclusive to particular stores.
So far, in North America, we know that the Shulk amiibo will be exclusive to GameStop, Meta Knight will only be found at Best Buy, you'll have to take a trip to Toys 'R Us if you want to pick up Lucario, and Rosalina and Luma will only be available at Target.
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December 13, 2014
by Bryan Rose - 2:36 am EST
Total comments: 2
Xeodrifter and Harvest Moon are invading your consoles this week!
A lot of games coming out this week on the Download, but there's three in particular that stand out.The much talked about indy (or is it nindie now?) title Xeodrifter is out this week for those who love to explore. There's also Harvest Moon 3 GBC! If you enjoyed being a farmer for the first two installments,... Read more...
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