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November 25, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 2:52 pm EST
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Source: Pokémon Company
Prepare to get Heracrossed up by some of these puzzles.
The newest Pokémon puzzle title has its launch date.
The Pokémon Company confirmed the free-to-start puzzler will be available starting next Thursday (December 3) in both the North American and European eShops.
Pokémon Picross, which debuted in the most recent Nintendo Direct, uses the... Read more...
November 24, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 4:31 pm EST
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Source: vBlank.
The 3DS picks up the newest game from an indie favorite
Following the success of Retro City Rampage, its sequel will hit the islands on 3DS.
vBlank Entertainment announced the game today in association with Sony as the game will first be viewable at next week's PlayStation Experience event, but vBlank has confirmed they will be targeting the 3DS with... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 11:20 am EST
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Pick up some puzzle pieces with your shopping
The Nintendo fan newsletter has announced a National StreetPass Weekend will be held in North America from Thursday to Sunday (26th - 29th).
As with previous weekends, Nintendo Zones across North America that normally send data for the last six players that passed it will randomize the tags sent out. You can find your nearest Nintendo Zone here.
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by Donald Theriault - 11:17 am EST
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"Mr. Judd, wear down this wall."
The bi-weekly Splatoon update tonight will bring a new favorite son for bucket fans.
Coming to the rotation at the standard time regular update of 9 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Pacific) is the Slosher Deco, a modified version of the existing Slosher that uses its arc to evade Splash Walls.
As a taunt to the above, the Slosher Deco packs a Splash Wall sub to go along with a Kraken special.
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November 20, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 8:44 am EST
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And it looks like this one won't wipe your save file.
Another Splatoon update will drop this week in the form of the Hydra Splatling.
The long range weapon fires ink in a similar fashion to a fire hydrant, but it's balanced by a long charge time. It brings the Splash Bombs as a sub and the Echolocator special. The weapon will come at 11 a.m. JST tomorrow, or 9 p.m. Eastern time.
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November 19, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 7:07 am EST
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Source: Nintendo
No, the Canadian Mario Tennis and Stella Glow prices aren’t a typo, man.
As this happens to be the downloads that preceed Nintendo’s biggest release day of the year (allegedly), obviously the big movers of the week for North America are supposed to be Mario Tennis Ultra Smash (Wii U) and Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (3DS). But in this case, there’s probably more fun... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 4:20 am EST
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Source: Amazon
For those who can't handle Toby the Plane but still want the cuteness.
The standalone Chibi-Robo Amiibo will be available for preorder today at Amazon for North American customers.
Preorders will open at 5 p.m. Eastern / 2 p.m. Pacific at this link, and the figure will retail for standard US Amiibo price of $12.99. No such listing has been made available for Canadian residents.
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by Donald Theriault - 4:10 am EST
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Source: Renegade Kid
Nothing like a little horror to go with your holiday cheer.
Renegade Kid has provided updated dates for a couple of upcoming titles.
Dementium Remastered, the updated version of the DS horror title, has completed NOA lotcheck and will release on December 3, according to a video on the Renegade Kid Youtube channel. Unlike the Moon Chronicles, this remaster will be sold as a single package.
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November 18, 2015
by Neal Ronaghan - 9:02 am EST
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The action RPG basically features any job you'd care to work in the world of Final Fantasy.
Final Fantasy Explorers, the action RPG due out on January 26, 2016 on 3DS, will feature 21 different job classes when it launches, including your regular Knight, Thief, and Mage classes, as well as Bard, Machinist, Beast Master, and more. The Blue Mage and Samurai jobs will be included with the release on January 26, 2016 after appearing as DLC in the Japanese version.
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November 17, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 3:16 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Europe
Sheldon's got the deets later, but we've got them now.
The Splatoon update train will keep rolling tonight US time with the Bamboozler 14 Mk II.
A modified version of the Bamboozler appears to be firing at a longer range than the standard version, and has a slightly different physical appearance. It packs a Disruptor for a subweapon and a Echolocator special.
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November 16, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 5:55 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo, NPD Group
Woolly World climbs to the top of the yarnball.
The month of October was scary for Nintendo hardware sales in the United States, but some nice treats came on the software side.
Nintendo sold through 65,000 Wii Us in October and approximately 115,000 3DSs in the month according to a report from the NPD Group. Both systems are down year-over-year,... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 1:39 pm EST
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Source: Amazon
Get a month of WWE Network or an old Pokémon game? Tough call here.
Amazon has listed preorders on their digital store for next February's anniversary re-release of the Generation I Pokémon games, and it appears adding wireless function may cost more than was initially thought.
The retailer is listing each version of the Game Boy titles at a $9.99 MSRP with the... Read more...
November 14, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 12:17 pm EST
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A 3rd wave of Animal Crossing characters may be coming.
Updated Amiibo kiosks in North American retailers have revealed a few new Amiibo, and a couple of retail exclusives.
Target has revealed the Famicom-colored R.O.B. will be sold in America, and new Animal Crossing Amiibo will be made for Kapp'n, Rover and Timmy and Tommy Nook as a single Amiibo. The Nooks will be a Target exclusive.
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November 13, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 8:44 am EST
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Source: The Game Awards
Nintendo cops another Developer of the Year nomination.
The nominees for The Game Awards have been announced and Nintendo games have picked up several nominations.
Nintendo has been nominated for Studio of the Year, along with From Software (Bloodborne), Kojima Productions (Metal Gear Solid 5), Bethesda Game Studios (Fallout 4) and CD Projekt Red (The Witcher 3). Several games for Nintendo systems have also copped nomination, including a clean sweep of the Best Family Game nominations.
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by Donald Theriault - 6:51 am EST
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Source: Nintendo
Donations under $50 will be laughed at, but kept.
Nintendo appears to be going in heavily with deals on Black Friday and US Thanksgiving week.
A heavy North American eShop sale will be on from November 25 - December 2. Although no games in specific are mentioned, deals will allow us to "save up to 50 percent on dozens of the best-reviewed games for the Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS family of systems". The list of games will be posted here on the day the sale begins.
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November 12, 2015
by Donald Theriault - 8:49 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Direct
And the next Smash video comes with it.
The newest 3rd party Super Smash Brothers has been announced, and neither squall nor lightning will stop him.
Cloud, originally from the 1997 PlayStation title Final Fantasy VII, will join the Super Smash Bros roster. No date has been announced, but it will also bring a stage based on the Midgar area of the game. Cloud was shown using some of his trademark moves, including summons and his Omnislash Limit Break as a Final Smash.
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by Donald Theriault - 5:44 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Direct
The worst kept secret in Nintendo history is official.
The Nintendo Direct opened with the reveal of the previously-leaked The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD.
The remake will launch on March 4 and appears to be a remake of the 2006 GameCube version of the title. In addition, a Wolf Link Amiibo was announced to coincide with it, and data from the game will work with the original Zelda Wii U game releasing later in 2016.
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by Donald Theriault - 4:31 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Like last time, North America waits.
Bravely Second has been reconfirmed outside Japan, and Europe gets the title first again.
The title will release in spring 2016, while Europe will get the game in the first quarter of next year. Europe will receive a limited edition with a 250 page artbook, soundtrack and a figurine of Agnès from Bravely Default.
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by - 4:09 pm EST
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Trying to soothe the wait for Twilight Princess HD.
To try and soothe the pain of Zelda Wii U and Twilight Princess HD being 2016, Nintendo of Europe has added a couple of Zelda games to the Virtual Console.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks have both been released on Virtual Console in Europe following tonight's Nintendo Direct.
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by Donald Theriault - 3:54 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Direct
The availability of every Pokémon is getting pushed.
Additional details were given about Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon ahead of the game's release next week in North America and February in Europe.
As all currently released Pokémon are in the game, each one will have its individual quests made available through a system called the Galaxy Orb. The ability to request help from friends in the event of a party wipe was shown as well.
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