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August 23, 2011

Nintendo Facing Wii U Development Issues? RumorWiiU

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:33 pm EDT
Total comments: 29

From chip problems to issues with development teams, the Wii U may be creating a lot of headaches.

Nintendo is currently facing issues with the development of the Wii U and its several components, a report by 01net informs based on an anonymous developer report.

According to the report, the Wii U controller's architecture has been rushed, creating many unwanted consequences. With just ten months until its rumored June 2012 release, the report states that Nintendo's low development cost policy may finally start to take a toll on them.

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Nintendo Announces Penny Arcade Expo Plans WiiDS3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 2

The company will have multiple titles across their three gaming platforms.

Nintendo has announced their plans for the Penny Arcade Expo, taking place this weekend from August 26 through the 28 in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle.

The Nintendo 3DS will have the strongest presence at Nintendo's booth with eight games. Noteworthy titles include... Read more...

Nintendo Announces Trade Event in September 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 2:16 pm EDT
Total comments: 36 Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110823-70048...

The event will primarily focus on the 3DS.

Nintendo has confirmed that they will be holding a special Nintendo World trade show in September that will focus on the 3DS.

Previously rumored, the event will take place on September 13, days before the Tokyo Game Show. It will be open to investors, analysts and journalists, but not to the public. Further details are unavailable.

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Kirby Returns to Dream Land on October 24 Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 1:34 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

The pink blob's second Wii outing hits stores near the end of October.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land will be released on October 24 in North America, Nintendo announced today.

Previously, the game had an unspecified fall release date. The new date and name were officially revealed through a press release in which Nintendo also advertises the game's presence at this year's Penny Arcade Expo.

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Nintendo Planning 3DS Event in September? Rumor3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:58 am EDT
Total comments: 11 Source: (Andriasang), http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/08/23/ninten...

A rise in Nintendo's stock may be a hint to a future event.

Nintendo is expected to hold an event related to the 3DS on September 13, Bloomberg reports.

The report mentions that investors have learned about this event, causing Nintendo's stock to rise 9.7%.

The Tokyo Game Show will take place later that week. From September 15 through the 18, several Japanese... Read more...

August 22, 2011

New 3DS Add-On in the Works? Redesign on the Way? Rumor3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:38 pm EDT
Total comments: 91 Source: 01net, http://www.01net.com/editorial/537862/nintendo-l-a...

Is Nintendo drastically changing the 3DS?

Nintendo is rumored to be working on an attachment for the 3DS that will add a second Slide Pad, as well as a radical hardware revision for the 3DS, according to a report by 01net.

The report cites an anonymous source within Nintendo, and claims that Nintendo is not only working on an analog control... Read more...

This Week in Europe Downloads - August 25, 2011 WiiDS3DS

by Daan Koopman - 7:25 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: (Press Release)

Firebrand and Aya give us a challenge in this week's downloads.

Nintendo eShop users have the chance to download Gargoyle's Quest this Thursday. In this adventure you play as Firebrand, a gargoyle who has to battle a mysterious army that entered the Ghoul Realm. Players ultilize Firebrand's magical powers to defeat enemies and gather information in the realm's towns. The game will cost you €4.

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August 20, 2011

Gamescom Saturday Sold Out, Closed to New Entrants for 30 Minutes

by Karlie Yeung - 8:47 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Gamescom

Even ticket holders were not allowed in through the barriers.

At around 2pm today, Gamescom was closed to public visitors - even those with paid tickets, for around 30 minutes due to the venue reaching capacity. This year's event is expected to be the biggest yet, and is set to beat last year's 250,000+ crowd. Exhibitors and floor space have both increased this year.

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Mutant Mudds Screenshots Released Screens3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 2:42 am EDT
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Something classic, something modern best describes this upcoming 3DS game.

Mutant Mudds is Renegade Kid's first foray onto the 3DS's eShop. Originally meant to be a DS release, then a DSiWare game, Mutant Mudds is an action platformer starring Maximilian, a young boy whose destiny is to destroy his enemies, the Mutant Mudds.

The gameplay may look like a classic platformer,... Read more...

August 19, 2011

3DS Ambassador Confirmation Tool Available Now 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:09 pm EDT
Total comments: 29

Early adopters of the 3DS can now confirm their status.

The Ambassador confirmation page is available now for North America and Australia.

Players who already bought the 3DS prior to its price change can visit the page here and here for Australian players. Once they access the site, they must enter the serial number of the handheld (Tip: leave out the number in the square at the end if it doesn't work). The status will then be confirmed.

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Mega Man X2 Rated by the ESRB

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:59 am EDT
Total comments: 13 Source: ESRB, http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.jsp?title=Mega+...

The second game in Mega Man's X universe may be coming to Virtual Console soon.

A recent ESRB listing has confirmed that Mega Man X2 has been rated for the Virtual Console.

This marks as significant as the game featured a special kind of SNES chip, called the CX4 chip, which allowed the game to create special 3D wireframe effects. Virtual Console emulation of these chip titles, which include Star Fox, has proven to be troublesome.

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August 18, 2011

Nintendo Download - August 18, 2011 DS3DSWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 1:39 pm EDT
Total comments: 12

Urban champions brawl in 3D and plenty of videos abound in this week's update.

Five new games were released today across Nintendo's download services, and three new videos will be available this week on Nintendo Video.

The highlight of the week comes in the form of 3D Classics Urban Champion on the eShop. The game is a classic fighter where the objective is to beat the other... Read more...

Xenoblade Chronicles Facing Stock Shortage Wii

by Andrew Brown - 11:16 am EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: (Twitter), https://twitter.com/#!/shoptonet/status/1041871805...

One retailer already cannot fill the sheer number of orders.

Nintendo of Europe's supply of Xenoblade Chronicles is being heavily outweighed by demand for the title, according to online retailer ShopTo.net.

The simple, slightly cryptic message was tweeted by the store earlier today: "Due to the unexpected late demand for Xenoblade Chronicles the publisher has experienced great stock shortages of this title."

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August 17, 2011

ABBA: You Can Dance Announced for Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 2:42 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: (MCVUK), http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/abba-dancing-game-a...

Dancing queens and kings will get their groove on on the Wii soon.

Ubisoft will be releasing a new Just Dance spin-off game called ABBA: You Can Dance, coming before the end of the year.

The game hasn't been officially announced by Ubisoft, but it was revealed by MCV UK to be in development. They report that the game will be released before the year is out and that it will carry a budget price.

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Super Mario Galaxy and Twilight Princess Join Nintendo Selects in Europe WiiGC

by Pedro Hernandez - 2:40 pm EDT
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European fans who missed out on these games the first time can experience them for a reduced price.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Super Mario Galaxy will be joining the Nintendo Selects line in Europe this September, Nintendo announced today.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released for both the Wii and Gamecube in 2006, while Super Mario Galaxy made its debut on November of 2007. Both games mark the first time each Nintendo franchise appeared on the Wii. The games will be available at an entry-level price.

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Nintendo Announces European DS Release Schedule DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 2:39 pm EDT
Total comments: 14

Kirby, Dragon Quest and Professor Layton headline the DS releases in Europe.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, Kirby Mass Attack, and Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call now have October release dates in Europe thanks to today's announcement by Nintendo.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, the sequel to the Dragon Quest monster training spin-off, is the first out of the game as it releases on October 7.

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Nintendo Reveals European 3DS eShop Games 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 2:02 pm EDT
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Mutant Mudds, Zen Pinball and Mighty Switch Force are coming to Europe this Fall.

Nintendo revealed today some of the games that will be coming to the 3DS's eShop service in Europe.

The first game is Mutant Mudds from Renegade Kid. Originally intended to be a DS release, Mutant Mudds stars a young boy named Maximilian in a platforming adventure where the objective is to defeat... Read more...

Multiple Kirbys Confirmed for Kirby's Return to Dream Land Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 1:58 pm EDT
Total comments: 22 Source: (GameXplain), http://www.gamexplain.com/article-533-1313609557-m...

Four players can take on the role of the pink blob in the upcoming Wii adventure.

Up to four players can play as Kirby in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Nintendo of Europe confirmed today.

While it was commonly known that the game would feature four-player platforming similar to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, it was believed that players could only play as one Kirby, leaving the rest of the characters to be filled by series regulars like Meta Knight and King DeDeDe.

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Four Swords Coming to European DSiWare DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 1:56 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

Link's most popular multiplayer adventure is landing on Europe this September.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords is coming to the European DSiWare service this September.

Originally released in 2002, Four Swords is a multiplayer Zelda game where up to four players can connect and complete levels and dungeons as four different Links. It was included as a bonus on the Game Boy Advance re-release of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

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3D Classics TwinBee Announced for Europe 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 12:21 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

The 3D remake of the NES classic lands in Europe soon.

3D Classics TwinBee will be coming in September to the European eShop.

Much like previous 3D Classics, TwinBee will retain the classic gameplay while featuring enhanced 3D graphics. The original game was an overhead shooter released for the Famicom and several other consoles in Japan on 1985. The game is being developed and published by Nintendo.

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