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April 17, 2013

Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages Dated in USA 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 8:09 am EDT
Total comments: 9

The final handheld Zelda titles are coming to Virtual Console soon.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages have finally been announced for a May release on the 3DS Virtual Console.

This will complete the list of Zelda games that have yet to see a re-release on Nintendo's Virtual Console service and mark the final two yet-unreleased Zelda handheld... Read more...

Pikmin 3 Out in August, New Pikmin Species Shown WiiU

by Tom Malina - 8:07 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Nintendo Direct

The game's worst kept secret is now out in the open.

Pikmin 3 will be released on August 4 in North America and August 11 in Japan, as announced in the latest Nintendo Direct presentation.

Dates were not confirmed for Europe or Australia, although it was stated that it would be released in those regions within the next few months.

In addition, a brand new species of Pikmin, referred to as the "Winged Pikmin, has also been officially unveiled.

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A New Yoshi's Island Is Coming to the 3DS 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 8:04 am EDT
Total comments: 19 Source: Nintendo Direct

Yoshi is back and in 3D.

A new entry in the Yoshi Island series is coming to the 3DS.

Announced at today's Nintendo Direct, Yoshi's Island for 3DS will be an all new adventure and will feature similar visuals to other entries but in 3D. Besides usual Yoshi moves, including the ground pound, new actions are added that will take advantage of 3DS capabilities.   

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Mario & Luigi Dream Team Gets Release Date, New Details 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 7:44 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct

So dreamy, literally. 

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is releasing in North America on August 11, July 12 in Europe, and July 18 in Japan.

The release date along with new details on the game were revealed at today's Nintendo Direct. This entry sees Princess Peach being kidnapped and taken into the dream world. Players will explore both the real world and the dream world. The dream world is explored by interacting with a sleeping Luigi on the touch screen.

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Link to the Past Sequel Coming to 3DS 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 7:44 am EDT
Total comments: 59

Some original Zelda love coming to the 3DS this holiday season.

The Legend of Zelda, an original title for the Nintendo 3DS, is making it’s way to the Nintendo's handheld in winter 2013 in the West and in 2014 in Japan. The game features a top-down view in 3D environments, looking similar to the Wind Waker remake screen shots from earlier in the year. The Legend... Read more...

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Will Include New Levels 3DS

by Justin Berube - 7:35 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Some good news for fans of the original.

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will include eight new levels that will be available after the completion of the main game.

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will be released on the Nintendo 3DS this May.

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Mario Party Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 7:28 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Direct

Ain't no party like a Mario Party.

Mario Party is coming to the 3DS this winter.

Revealed at today's Nintendo Direct, Mario Party 3DS will feature new mini-games that test players luck, speed, and concentration, while some mini-games will use AR cards. Another new feature is boosts to dice rolls which help losing players make a comeback.

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Luigi-Themed 3DS XL Coming to Japan 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 7:22 am EDT
Total comments: 4

Japanese gamers get a special Luigi decked out 3DS.

To coincide with the release of Mario & Luigi Dream Team in Japan on July 18, Nintendo is releasing a special Luigi themed 3DS LL (known as XL in the west).

No price or further details have been revealed as yet, but we'll be sure to update as soon as new information surfaces. For now, you can check out our cool picture of the limited edition handheld.

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April 16, 2013

Nintendo Game Seminar Returns

by Zack Kaplan - 8:19 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Game Seminar, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/etc/seminar/

What's more fun than Nintendo games? A seminar on making Nintendo games.

The Nintendo Game Seminar is returning after a three-year absence.

Starting this July and running until March 2014, the event is a series of game design seminars held for under and post graduates attending universities or technical colleges in the Tokyo and Osaka areas.

The seminars will focus... Read more...

Rumor: Majora's Mask Coming to 3DS Rumor3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 7:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 20 Source: http://www.zeldainformer.com/news/majoras-mask-3d-...

The real question is, will this remake be haunted?

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask may be getting a 3D remake for the 3DS.

A post on Zelda Informer reveals the Spanish online gaming store Xtralife had listed Majora's Mask 3D. The timing of the posting may offer some support for the rumor. A similar reveal happened to Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D before a Nintendo Direct and the next Nintendo Direct is scheduled for tomorrow. 

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More Luigi in Upcoming Japanese Nintendo Direct 3DSWiiU

by Daan Koopman - 6:28 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct/index.ht...

Also, finally some more details on the Wii U system update!

A Nintendo Direct is also hitting Japan at the same time as the North American and European ones, which is at 23:00 JST locally.

The presentation, dubbed Nintendo Direct Luigi Special 2, will focus both on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U related content. There will be updates on the Year of Luigi and new... Read more...

Release Date for Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move Appears in eShop 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 6:25 am EDT
Total comments: 5

We could be getting a dose of the Minis in early May.

Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is currently listed for a May 9 release date in the North American eShop. There is no word on the price, though.

The eShop description details the game, saying that the experience will consist of 180 levels spread across four different puzzle modes.... Read more...

Rumor: Level-5 Localizing Guild02? Rumor3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 6:14 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: LEVEL-5 Black Box, http://www.level5ia.com/blackb0x/

What do these black boxes mean?

Level-5 may be announcing localization of Guild02 titles if a new web page and history are to be believed. 

The page consists of a rotating black box, which when clicked transforms into two smaller rotating black boxes. The last time Level-5 made a site like this, the Guild01 titles where announced for a western release. 

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Liberation Maiden, Crimson Shroud, Aero Porter Discounted from April 18 to May 30 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 12:47 am EDT
Total comments: 4

Protecting Japan, shuffling luggage, and rolling some dice has never been so affordable!

Level-5 will be selling the Nintendo 3DS eShop exclusive Guild01 series at a discount from April 18 through to May 30. Liberation Maiden, Aero Porter, and Crimson Shroud will all be on sale in both North America and Europe.

Liberation Maiden, a sci fi shooter from Grasshopper Manufacture, will sell... Read more...

April 15, 2013

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Off-TV And Cross-Region Play Update Is Live WiiU

by Curtis Bonds - 6:15 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Capcom-Unity, http://www.capcom-unity.com/dubindoh/blog/2013/04/...

Hunt with your friends across the Atlantic all from the comforts of your GamePad!

Capcom has announced that the Off-TV and cross-region play update for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is now available for the Wii U. 

The update adds the much-requested ability for North American players to play with European players, and vice-versa. The update also adds Off-TV Play, which allows... Read more...

Frontier Bringing Coaster Crazy to Wii U eShop WiiU

by Daan Koopman - 3:49 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Description), http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/juegos/ideame13...

Save your passengers and become a rollercoaster hero!

Frontier Developments, mostly known for the LostWinds WiiWare titles, are bringing their iOS game Coaster Crazy to the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. This development was revealed during the iDEAME event, which was held in Spain this past weekend.

In Coaster Crazy, it is your goal to keep passengers of... Read more...

Injustice: Gods Among Us Delayed to April 26 in UK WiiU

by Tom Malina - 1:15 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: CVG.co.uk, (Description), http://www.computerandvideogames.com/401143/injust...

UK residents will have to wait another week to settle which superhero is the best.

Injustice: Gods Among Us, the upcoming DC Comics fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, has been pushed back a week to April 26 in the UK.

The Wii U edition is the only version of the game to be delayed, having originally been scheduled to launch alongside the other versions on April 19. Reasons for this delay are not known at this time.

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Level-5's Yōkai Watch for 3DS Dated in Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 1:14 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Inside-Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2013/04/15/6560...

The latest RPG from the company hits Japan this summer.

Yōkai Watch (Ghost Watch), one of the latest RPGs from Level-5, is scheduled to hit the Nintendo 3DS on July 11 in Japan.

The game will be available at retail stores and the eShop for 4,800 yen ($49.02). The game puts players in the role of either a boy named Keta or a girl named Fumi as they collect and battle other ghosts. Players can come across other ghosts by using the “yōkai watch” in the game.

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Pokémon Rumble U to Utilize IC Cards in Japan WiiU

by Danny Bivens - 1:13 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Inside-Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2013/04/15/6560...

Not only can you use the NFC figures, you can also use that smart card you have laying around in the game.

Pokémon Rumble U, known as Pokémon Scramble U in Japan, is going to make use of IC cards in Japan to unlock more content in the game.

These cards are typically used for making purchases, such as for train fare or for buying food and drinks from convenience stores or vending machines. The cards... Read more...

3DS-Focused Nintendo Direct Coming This Wednesday 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 7:19 am EDT
Total comments: 61 Source: (Nintendo of America)

Rev your engines, 3DS owners!

A new Nintendo Direct focusing on Nintendo 3DS will be broadcasted this Wednesday, April 17 at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET, as announced by Nintendo of America. UPDATE: The Nintendo 3DS Direct was also confirmed for Europe, too, at 3 p.m. GMT, which is the same time as the North American one.

Though no specifics were revealed, it has been stated that the showing is "focused on the latest information on Nintendo 3DS."

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