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August 25, 2015

Pokemon Marketing Director Teases ‘Flowers’ in Series Future

by Alex Culafi - 7:02 am EDT
Total comments: 4

We’re scratching our heads just as much as you are.

The future of Pokémon may involve “flowers,” as we learned in an interview with The Pokémon Company International’s Director of Consumer Marketing J.C. Smith, at the 2015 Pokémon World Championships in Boston, Massachusetts this past weekend.

While discussing the future of the Pokémon, we asked Smith to offer us a cryptic tease of that future.

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August 24, 2015

Vs Excitebike Releasing This Week In North America 3DSWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 1:47 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo of America

Though we don't know where it's going. UPDATED: More details

UPDATE: Nintendo has confirmed to us that the game is the Famicom Disc System version, including the track editor, additional tracks/music and 2 player multiplayer. The release will happen once the challenges in "Builders Week" are completed, the first of which is to tip in Maro vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars. Original story follows.

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Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival Dated For November 13 In North America WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 11:58 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo Inquirer

Package details include a couple of Amiibo.

According to Nintendo Inquirer, one of the missing pieces for the fall 2015 lineup may have fallen into place.

A PR obtained by Nintendo Inquirer has the board game releasing on November 13 in North America. The US$59.99 package will include the game, two Amiibo (Isabelle and Digby) and three Amiibo cards.

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Capcom Sale Now Live On eShops 3DSWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 9:31 am EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Capcom

Inexpensive monster hunting, beatings and more.

Capcom's eShop sale is now underway, set to run through noon Eastern time on August 31. All of Capcom's retail and eShop exclusive titles have been marked down, some as much as 66%.

The full lists are as follows:

Wii U

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate: $13.59 (from $39.99) Resident Evil Revelations: $13.59 (from $39.99) DuckTales: Remastered: $5.99 (from $14.99) Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara: $4.99 (from $14.99)

3DS

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Nintendo Announces Release Calendar For North America, Europe. WiiU3DSWii

by Donald Theriault - 7:10 am EDT
Total comments: 11 Source: Nintendo

The next step: RIDEABLE YARN YOSHI.

Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe both sent out statements this morning setting up the release calendars for the rest of the year.

The calendar is as follows:

North America

Runbow launches this Thursday, August 27.

Disney Infinity 3.0 releases this Sunday, August 30.

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August 23, 2015

The Week Ahead: August 24 - 30 WiiU

by - 6:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 2

Some things to watch for this week on Nintendo World Report. Hype trains, competitions and PAX!

The unofficial last week of the summer brings with it a major gaming expo, some big releases and a legendary competition. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be seeing this week on Nintendo World Report.

Monday, August 24

The Capcom sale kicks off on the eShops at noon Eastern time, promising... Read more...

August 21, 2015

Ubisoft Announces Second Just Dance Game For Wii U And Wii

by Donald Theriault - 7:06 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Ubisoft

And we don't even get to make a "Let it go" joke.

A second Just Dance title will be hitting the Wii U and Wii this holiday.

Just Dance: Disney Party 2 was announced by way of a trailer on Ubisoft's Youtube channel. Unlike the original (2012) game, this version has not had any animated songs announced, focusing on Disney Channel songs. Girl Meets World, Teen Beach 2 and Violetta are among the shows and films that will be represented in the game.

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More Amiibo Restocks Revealed By CPSIA WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 6:59 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Kids, squids, Pokémon and Kirby villians up for grabs.

A new group of Amiibo restocks have been revealed by Nintendo's compliance with the United States Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act regulations.

Mixed in with the reveals of the upcoming Amiibo include a group of rare Amiibo restocks. The listing on Nintendo's website confirms the following will be restocked: All Splatoon Amiibo including the 3-pack, Toad, Little Mac, Captain Falcon, Lucario and Wario.

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Rock Out To This Sweet Runbow Jam Today WiiU

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:55 am EDT
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Ahead of the reveal of the upcoming Wii U game's eclectic soundtrack next Monday, listen to this song.

On Monday, we at Nintendo World Report will be revealing the full soundtrack for 13AM Games' debut game Runbow, which is a crazy nine-player platformer with snazzy visuals, tons of guest characters, and as you'll soon find out, a rad soundtrack.

There's more to the soundtrack than meets the ear, and we'll reveal 13AM Games' process and creation of the soundtrack next week. Until then, enjoy this choice song from the soundtrack.

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Pokkén Tournament Announced For Wii U, Releasing Spring 2016 WiiUARC

by Donald Theriault - 6:36 am EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: Pokemon Company International

Get ready for your own G(archomp)1 Climax.

The 2015 World Pokémon Championships kicked off with a major Wii U announcement.

Pokkén Tournament has been announced for the Wii U, releasing in all territories in Spring 2016. The game is currently going through balance testing in Japanese arcades.

The announcement also confirmed that Pikachu Libre, a Fighting-typed form Pikachu featured in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, will be playable in the Wii U game.

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August 20, 2015

Nintendo Downloads - August 20, 2015 WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:35 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Nintendo

You can credit and/or blame the Box Hunter for one game on the day's list.

It's a heavy week for the North American side of the downloads, as usual. Despite Freedom Planet having its release held to squash more freeze bugs, there's a couple of strategic sequels on the Wii U Virtual Console as Hardcore August rolls on, and several indie titles including a game that you might already own thanks to crossbuy if you bought into the Humble Nindie Bundle.

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Nintendo Of America Lowers Suggested Price Of 2DS 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 5:26 am EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Nintendo

Now how much would you pay?

Nintendo of America has just announced their first hardware price drop in nearly two years, with the 2DS benefitting.

A press statement announced that the entry level handheld will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $99.99 effective August 30. Mario Kart 7 will still be included in all 2DS systems.

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August 19, 2015

Splatoon Moves On Up To Flounder Heights WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 7:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Squid Research

Nobody gets their damage deposit back in this place.

A new stage will drop tomorrow night and leave the squidkids in the midst of a giant apartment complex.

Flounder Heights will join the rotation tomorrow night at 10 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Pacific. The centerpiece of the map is a giant apartment building that is in the center of the map, meaning you'll have to somehow get around it to reach the enemy base.

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Yo-Kai Watch Drops November 6 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 11:37 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Your multimedia blitz begins early in November.

Nintendo has issued a press statement confirming Yo-Kai Watch will launch in North America on November 6.

The Level 5 developed multi-million seller in Japan will see its first game drop early in November, promising more than 200 Yo-kai to collect and train.

The statement also confirmed the... Read more...

Senran Kagura 2 Dated For North America 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 11:00 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Gematsu

Plus a little manservice for those with the original's save.

The 3DS is about to get another test of its physics handling.

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson has been announced for a September 15 release in North America by XSEED, following its 27 August release in Europe. North America will be able to get the game on the eShop for US$39.99, but a physical copy known as the "Double D Edition" will be available for $49.99 bundled with a 60 song soundtrack.

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Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising Launching Tomorrow On North American Virtual Console WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 10:14 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Nintendo

"Hardcore August" continues with some Intelligent Systems strategy

Nintendo's game list has updated to announce Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising will be tomorrow's Wii U Virtual Console release.

The sequel to the GBA launch title released in 2003 originally, and came out in Europe on July 2. The main additions were a group of additional commanding officers and the storyline follows on from the original's.

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Nintendo Holding Indie Events At PAX Expo

by Donald Theriault - 4:11 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Potential Runbow on a 60 foot screen. Are you ready?

Nintendo will have a very heavy indie focus for this year's PAX Prime event in Seattle.

The expo runs from August 28 - 31, and Nintendo will be holding a free event the night before PAX kicks off (August 27) at 8 p.m. Pacific time. The event is being held at the EMP Museum in Seattle, and refreshments,... Read more...

August 18, 2015

Picross 3D 2 Announced For Japan 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:15 pm EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Nintendo

Nintendo World Report staff have already begun the localization demands.

One of the most beloved DS puzzle games is getting a sequel.

A Nintendo website was just updated to announce that Picross 3D 2 will release on October 1 in Japan for 3000yn + tax. The website promises over 300 puzzles will be included in the package.

The trailer for the game is below:

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Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX Demo Now Available 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 12:41 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Sega

A warning for Europe: You get one shot.

Sega has released the demo for their upcoming 3DS rhythm title Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX.

Available now in the eShop, the demo contains two songs playable on each of the game's difficulty levels. The North American version of the demo has the standard 30 plays, while the European demo originally launched with one use. As the Japanese demo had 30 uses, this may be a glitch.

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North America's Next Splatfest: Autobots Vs Decepticons WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 8:24 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo

If the vote was For or Against Michael Bay, it'd end up 99-1 against in popularity.

The next North American Splatfest will be more than meets the eye.

Splatfest IV has been announced for August 29 from midnight Eastern (9 p.m. Pacific August 28) for the traditional 24 hours. In association with Hasbro, the theme will be Callie's Autobots against Marie's Decepticons.

Although Splatfest have been sponsored before for Japan, this is the first Western example of a sponsored Splatfest.

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