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February 7, 2013

Rayman Legends Delayed to September WiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 11:17 am EST
Total comments: 88 Source: Joystiq, http://joystiq.com/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delay...

Not only is he missing limbs, but Rayman is missing a release date!

Rayman Legends has been delayed past its February 26 release date. Ubisoft has confirmed that the game is now scheduled for release in September.

The announcement comes on the heels of news that the title will also be released on the PS3 and 360. There is no confirmation that the delay comes as a result of this decision.

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February 6, 2013

Star Wars Pinball Coming to Wii U WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 10:01 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Press Release, http://zenstudios.presscentre.com/content/detail.a...

Expect it to be better than the Holiday Special.

Star Wars Pinball is coming as DLC to the upcoming Wii U eShop game Zen Pinball 2, according to developer Zen Studios.

The first three tables coming are based around Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Taking the role of different Star Wars characters, players will be able to compete in online and local hot-seat multiplayer, and check how they rank in worldwide leaderboards. 

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Dig Dug Coming to 3DS Virtual Console Next Week 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:58 pm EST
Total comments: 2

Valentine's Day will bring an NES port of the Namco arcade classic to portables.

The NES version of Dig Dug is coming to the 3DS North American Virtual Console on February 14 for $3.99, according to the eShop.

The game came out on the Japanese eShop last year, and is also available on the Wii Virtual Console in every region.

Oddly enough, a Game Boy version of the game exists, coming out in 1992, but hasn't been slated to appear on the 3DS Virtual Console at all.

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Chasing Aurora Update & Demo Arriving on Wii U Soon WiiU

by Patrick Barnett - 2:45 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/mcloister/status/2989000218211...

If you didn't pick up the game but are still interested, a demo may seal the deal.

An update and demo of the Wii U launch title, Chasing Aurora, is nearing release as it will be submitted to Nintendo for approval soon.

Broken Rules co-founder Felix Bohatsch revealed on Twitter that the game has now been fully tested, and will be submitted soon for a final approval by Nintendo.

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Miiverse Updates Now Coming Directly to You WiiU

by Daan Koopman - 2:30 pm EST
Total comments: 16 Source: (Miiverse)

In other news, changes to the notification system and Code of Conduct.

Nintendo has updated their Miiverse service again and some interesting changes have been made.

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Mutant Mudds Deluxe Delayed to Q2, ATV Wild Ride on Track for March Release WiiU3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 12:50 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/JoolsWatsham/status/2989359176...

Renegade Kid updates us on the status of two of their upcoming games.

Mutant Mudds Deluxe was pushed back to a Q2 release, while ATV Wild Ride 3D is still expected to launch this March. Renegade Kid's Jools Watsham revealed the information over Twitter in response to a fan's question regarding the release of both games.

Mutant Mudds Deluxe was initially scheduled... Read more...

Mario Kart Coming Back to the Arcade ARC

by Zack Kaplan - 12:20 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: NeoGAF, Press Release, http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/corporate/press/..., http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51190...

With help from Namco Bandai.

Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix DX is coming to Japanese arcades. 

In a joint effort between Nintendo and Namco Bandai, this new arcade entry in the series takes elements from Mario Kart 7. Already revealed is the return of gliding and racing underwater.

Modes unveiled so far are Grand Prix, Co-op, "Clone" Battle Mode and a four-player Competitive Mode.

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Meloetta Pokémon Distribution Event Coming to North America DS

by Justin Berube - 5:25 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Pokemon.com), http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_blackwhi...

This mythical Pokémon will only be available for a limited time.

Pokémon fans in the US will be able to obtain the rare and mythical Pokémon Meloetta at GameStop stores beginning March 4. Our Canadian readers can also capture Meloetta at participating EB Games locations starting March 9.

Meloetta will be available for download in Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2 games.

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Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses Tour Comes to Europe

by Karlie Yeung - 5:21 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: http://zelda-symphony.com/schedule

The first European date for the Symphony of the Goddesses will be in London this May.

Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses will come to the Hammersmith Apollo in London, UK on May 23. A second European date has been announced for May 25 at Le Palais de Congrès in Paris, France.

The concert will be performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir and will be conducted... Read more...

February 5, 2013

Scribblenauts Unlimited Delayed in Europe 3DSWiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 12:00 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

I guess scribbling doesn't cut it when coding games.

Nintendo of Europe has announced that Scribblenauts Unlimited for both the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U will be delayed.

Apparently some changes have needed to be implemented within the games, but no details as to what needs to be done were given. Further announcements regarding the launch of the games will be coming very soon.

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Next Skylanders Game Announced for Three Nintendo Platforms, Features Reconfigurable Toys 3DSWiiWiiU

by Tom Malina - 5:46 am EST
Total comments: 13 Source: Press Release

This time, it's all about 'swapability'... if that even is a word.

Skylanders SWAP Force, the latest instalment in Activision's "toys to life" franchise, has been confirmed for release on Wii U, 3DS and Wii later this year.

The signature feature for this game is the addition of 16 new SWAP Force Skylanders. Each of these figurines can split into two halves, and... Read more...

February 4, 2013

Super Robot Wars UX Special Edition 3DS XL Coming to Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 1:38 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: Inside-Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2013/02/04/6354...

Japanese gamers have a chance to nab another cool limited edition 3DS XL. 

An originally designed Nintendo 3DS LL (XL in the West) based on Super Robot Taisen UX (Super Robot Wars UX) is coming to Japan on March 14.

The console features a black color base with a space map overlay. Super Robot Wars is a tactical RPG that features mechanical suits from anime and manga, most... Read more...

February 3, 2013

Full Mojo Rampage from NyxQuest Developers Might Come to Wii U WiiU

by Tom Malina - 11:35 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Over The Top Games, http://www.fullmojorampage.com/about/

"If it makes sense, we will port it to Wii U in the future."

Full Mojo Rampage, the newly-announced adventure title developed by Over the Top Games, may be released on Wii U in the future.

The studio, which previously took charge of WiiWare platformer NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, revealed on their official blog that the game was currently only in development for PC, but in the right set of circumstances, it is possible that they could bring it to home consoles, including Nintendo's HD system.

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PSA: Fire Emblem: Awakening Downloadable on the eShop Right Now in North America 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:17 pm EST
Total comments: 12

Seriously. I am downloading it right now.

Fire Emblem: Awakening is now available on the eShop in North America for $39.99. The game clocks in at 8,579 blocks.

The first downloadable pack, called Champions of Yore 1, has been available since late last week, but now that you can get the game, you can also download that and play it once you get to Chapter 5 in the main game.

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February 2, 2013

Runner2 Submitted to Nintendo, Due Out at End of February WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 3:03 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Runner 2 Dev Blog, http://www.runner2.com/blog/2013/1/31/its-out-of-o...

Runner2 is fast approaching. 

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is planned to release at the end of February.

This was revealed on the Runner2 Dev Blog, along with the news of its submission to Nintendo. The announcement came from Alex Neuse of Gaijin Games, he stated "We uploaded to Nintendo with confidence and even though we're not always in the same office, I like to think that we all raised our glasses to one another for a job well done."

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Trine 2: Director's Cut Available Now in Australia and New Zealand WiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 2:05 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

The eShop game many have been waiting for is now out, along with a larger discount.

Trine 2: Director's Cut for the Wii U eShop has now been released in Australia and New Zealand.

Developer Frozenbyte has also decided that in the way of an apology for having the game delayed for so long, the game will receive a 25 percent discount. The discounted prices will be AU$14.99 and NZ$17.99, and the discount will be in effect until February 28.

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February 1, 2013

Madden 25 Not Coming to Wii U? RumorWiiU

by Andy Goergen - 3:09 pm EST
Total comments: 33 Source: EA Sports, http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/article/ma...

Madden may be missing Nintendo's home console for the first time since 1991.

Madden NFL 25 has been announced for an August 2013 release, but the announcement did not include mention of any Nintendo platforms. The game, named in honor of the 25th anniversary of the series, was announced specifically for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The Madden series has been available on... Read more...

Toki Tori 2 Delayed Due to Issues with Open World, Visuals, Frame Rate WiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 2:29 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: two tribes, http://twotribes.com/message/why-we-delayed-toki-t...

The reason behind the delay, and why players will benefit in the end.

Toki Tori 2 was delayed for many reasons, a point Two Tribes' Collin Van Ginkel summarizes by referring the state of the game before the decision as "ugly."

The Wii U eShop title was just two days away from submission, Van Ginkel recounts, when he decided to implement a new puzzle. The process... Read more...

January 31, 2013

Trine 2 Update Available Now in Europe, North America WiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 3:44 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: NeoGAF, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4688641...

UPDATE: Now North America can chat and play with their Pro Controllers, too!

Trine 2: Director's Cut has received an update in Europe with support for the Wii U Pro Controller, voice chat in online multiplayer, German voice acting, improved visuals, and "a bunch of minor gameplay features and fixes, confirms Frozenbyte's Joel Kinnunen.

The update will be arriving to North America soon, with Kinnunen noting he expects it to arrive shortly.

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Nintendo Downloads - January 31, 2013 DS3DSWiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 8:04 am EST
Total comments: 1

It's pretty wet and wild this week in Nintendo Downloads.

There's nothing better than a week of Nintendo Downloads where I can find a theme shared between at least two of the releases. But here I am, looking at a week where liquid is a prominent factor (the theme is shared between Ikachan for the 3DS eShop and Puddle for the Wii U eShop), but so is...I dunno,... Read more...

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