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June 10, 2013

FIFA 14 Coming to Wii & 3DS Wii3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 3:41 pm EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1954

Wii U gets kicked aside. 

FIFA 14 is coming to the Wii and 3DS.

Announced in a press release, not much is known about these versions, with the EA press conference focus being on the PS4 and Xbox One versions.

No Wii U version was announced, though EA had previously said they are focusing on PS4 and Xbox One.

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Miiverse Photo Attachments Still in Testing

by Justin Baker - 1:10 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: (Miiverse), https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAAAYUK...

Twitter better watch out!

The ability to add photo attachments to Miiverse posts is still in testing, according to an announcement posted on Miiverse itself.

Hopefully this option will be available soon along with the promised smart phone and 3DS versions of Miiverse, allowing more people to connect through Nintendo's social network. With any luck, we will hear more at E3.

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June 9, 2013

E3 Community Comes to Miiverse with a Gift WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 4:00 pm EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Miiverse, YouTube, https://miiverse.nintendo.net/, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd...

You can now use Miiverse to campaign for Wii U Music.

An E3 2013 Miiverse community is available for a limited time, and to celebrate, a Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime Mii character has been sent to Wii U owners

The Reggie Mii can be downloaded through Mii Maker after receiving the notification. Like a few other special Mii characters,... Read more...

June 8, 2013

Best Buy Taking Part in Wii U Basic Returns WiiU

by Justin Baker - 9:48 pm EDT
Total comments: 5

At least the Wii U Basic sets from GameStop won't be lonely...

Best Buy is joining GameStop in returning their new stock of Wii U Basic units.

A member of our community recently sent in an internal Best Buy document stating that the store "should pull all new in box units and send them back," under a section saying that they are "to be returned via Sendback."

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Two New DuckTales: Remastered Trailers Show The Amazon and Transylvania WiiU

by Justin Baker - 5:15 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Capcom

Two exciting locations for your next vacation away from Duckburg!

Capcom has released two new trailers for the upcoming DuckTales: Remastered, which is set to release on the Wii U eShop this Summer.

The trailers highlight the remastered versions of both the Transylvania and Amazon levels, narrated by our good pal Launchpad. These trailers show the lush artwork by developer WayForward, as well as (if you listen closely) a preview of the remastered music. Check them both out below!

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Free Shin Megami Tensei IV DLC to Early Buyers 3DS

by Justin Baker - 5:09 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Joystiq), http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/07/shin-megami-tens...

Making the demon-filled world a friendlier place!

The upcoming Shin Megami Tensei IV, coming to 3DS July 16, will have free DLC available to aid new players.

The Platinum Surcoat will boost early game stats, and players will be able to change their avatar's look with three new hairstyles.

Also at launch will be a $2 map pack suitable to help new players gain experience and collect demons exclusive to the map pack.

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DLC Characters Coming to Resident Evil: Revelations  WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 4:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2013/06/07/next-week-you...

Capcom turns Hunk into a woman who fears pants.

This week, Capcom is bringing two downloadable characters, Lady Hunk and Rachel Ooze, to Resident Evil: Revelations Raid Mode on Wii U for $2.99 each.

Lady Hunk is a female version of the Resident Evil character Hunk sporting hot pants, and Rachel Ooze is a t-Abyss virus infected version of Rachel.

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New GameCenter CX Game in Development for 3DS DS3DS

by Curtis Bonds - 4:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2013/06/07/game-center-c...

Kacho on!...to the 3DS, courtesty of G.Rev.

G.Rev is developing a brand new game for the 3DS, based on the cult Japanese television show GameCenter CX (known as Retro Game Master in the west). The game was announced at the end of the latest episode of the show, and will once again be published by Namco-Bandai.

The official Twitter account... Read more...

Nintendo Australia Offering Free Game With Original Nintendo 3DS System Purchase 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 10:27 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

It requires a little time to register and claim, but it's still a free game!

Nintendo Australia will be offering a free game to people who purchase an original Nintendo 3DS system starting June 20.

To claim your free game, you must have purchased the system before July 31 from a participating retailer, then you must register the system on Club Nintendo and complete the other... Read more...

Aonuma Talks About Zelda on Wii U and 3DS 3DSWiiU

by Justin Baker - 5:17 am EDT
Total comments: 17 Source: (Official Nintendo Magazine), http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50386/ze...

Am I the only one hoping for more Navi!?

In an interview with Edge magazine, Aonuma spoke about both the unnanounced Wii U Zelda game and the upcoming Link to the Past 2.

Aonuma stated that Link to the Past 2 would "play very differently to the original," and went on to say that they will "introduce even more unexpected elements in the Zelda game [they're] making for Wii U."

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Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Release Date Listed as Pending WiiU

by Justin Baker - 5:17 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Capcom Unity

Other platforms still on track.

Capcom has recently listed the release date of the Wii U version of their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara as pending, going against earlier statements (as well as Nintendo's own site) that it would be released June 18.

While there has been no word from Capcom concerning why... Read more...

Skylanders SWAP Force Debuts in America October 13 and Europe October 18 WiiUWii3DS

by Justin Baker - 3:25 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Features swappable parts and backwards compatibility.

The latest entry in the blockbuster Skylanders franchise will release on Wii U, 3DS and Wii in North America on October 13, with Europe and Australia close behind on October 18.

SWAP Force features new figures that allow players to swap the bottom and top halves of the figures, as well as new ways... Read more...

June 7, 2013

Dimps Developing 3DS Version of Sonic Lost World 3DS

by Tom Malina - 11:59 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: IGN, http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/06/07/e3-2013-expl...

The 3DS game will have completely different levels to the Wii U game. 

Dimps, the long-serving handheld Sonic The Hedgehog studio, is developing the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Lost World.

According to the game's producer Takashi Iizuka, the 3DS edition is not a port of the Wii U version, which is being made by Sonic Team, and will instead feature "totally new level design to match the screen size and hardware so players can enjoy both versions with a fresh feeling."

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Capcom Releasing Character Encyclopedia on October 21 Celebrating 30 Years

by Justin Baker - 11:54 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: (Amazon), http://www.amazon.com/Capcom-30th-Anniversary-Char...

Maybe they will finally reveal Poison's secret!

Brady Games is putting together Capcom's upcoming 30th anniversary character encyclopedia, set to release on October 21. 

According to the Amazon product page, it will offer facts, statistics and historical information about nearly 200 characters featured in the book.

It also promises to... Read more...

Nintendo Reveals E3 Broadcast Timetable

by Tom Malina - 3:51 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: NoA Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1010091445525...

One video, two videos, three videos, four.

Nintendo of America has announced their broadcasting schedule for E3 2013, with videos planned throughout the day on June 11.

Beginning at 10am EDT/7am PDT, Nintendo will air their main presentation, which is titled "Nintendo Direct @E3." Separate Nintendo Direct broadcasts for the European and Japanese audiences will be aired simultaneously, at 3pm BST and 11pm JST, respectively.

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June 6, 2013

Urban Trial Freestyle Coming Soon to Nintendo 3DS 3DS

by Justin Baker - 4:24 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

I'm hoping to master the faceplant!

Tate Multimedia is bringing the popular Urban Trial Freestyle to North America and Europe on the Nintendo 3DS eShop June 27.

The game, originally released on Playstation 3 and Vita, lets the player perform various motorbike stunts in three single player modes, over 45 levels, and five cityscapes. A track editor will be exclusive to the 3DS, and the game will also feature asynchronous multiplayer in the form of a ghost mode.

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Nintendo Downloads - June 6, 2013 WiiWiiU3DS

by Justin Baker - 8:42 am EDT
Total comments: 12

Take a deep breath and say it with me: Animal Crossing is almost here!

Well, the bad news is that this month we're getting one of the weaker titles from the Famicom Anniversary promotion. The good news is that Animal Crossing: New Leaf is now poised to utterly consume your life! Hopefully next week we see some stronger Virtual Console releases, but I'll probably be too busy running around a brightly colored animal world to even notice.

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The Lone Ranger Play Set Announced for Disney Infinity WiiWiiU3DS

by Tom Malina - 7:31 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Press, Release

This summer's Disney flick joins the expanding roster of Infinity toys.

A play set and two figurines derived from the upcoming live-action Disney film The Lone Ranger have been announced for Disney Infinity.

The figures, sold separately from the main game, are based on the two main characters of the movie, which is out in theatres on July 3: the titular Lone Ranger,... Read more...

Smash Bros. Trailer to Hit Nintendo Direct Next Week WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 7:25 am EDT
Total comments: 44 Source: (Sora Sakurai on Twitter), https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/statuses/34261221...

New Super Smash Bros. footage is coming soon, says Sakurai.

A trailer for the next entry in the Super Smash Bros. series for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will be seen during the next Nintendo Direct on June 11.

The news comes from a Tweet posted by designer Masahiro Sakurai, who also confirmed his attendance at E3 next week, this morning. Roughly translated, the post reads:

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June 5, 2013

GameStop May No Longer Be Selling Wii U Basic Set RumorWiiU

by Justin Baker - 6:30 pm EDT
Total comments: 24 Source: (Kotaku), (Polygon), http://kotaku.com/8gb-wii-u-basic-nixed-511324442, http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/5/4399724/nintendo-s...

Out with the old, in with the new!

The Wii U Basic Set will no longer be sold by GameStop and all stores will be returning their new stock of the system by June 18, according to a source who contacted Kotaku.

Charlie Scibetta, Nintendo of America's senior director of Corporate Communications, said in a statement to Polygon that "Nintendo is working with its retail partners to simply rebalance the stock of the White 8GB and the Black 32GB Wii U models in the market."

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