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June 14, 2015

NWR @ E3 2015 Live Stream, Video, and Podcast Plans Site News

by - 5:19 am EDT
Total comments: 2

Here's the lowdown on Nintendo World Report's E3 2015 plans.

This year at E3 2015, we're going to be doing way more ridiculous and recurring video and podcast content than ever before. If you want to check out the action, stay tuned to this here website and keep an eye on our YouTube channel. You can also view our planned schedule below.

Sunday June 14

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June 13, 2015

Ryu, Roy Revealed as Smash Bros. Leaks Emerge RumorWiiU3DS

by Bryan Rose - 3:56 am EDT
Total comments: 26 Source: NeoGAF, Reddit

Are these the next two combatants to enter the 3DS and Wii U games?

A series of videos and screenshots have emerged featuring Ryu (Street Fighter) and Roy (Fire Emblem) as the next set of DLC characters for the 3DS and Wii U iterations of Super Smash Bros.

Early this morning, someone on the Super Smash Bros. Reddit posted videos of what appears to be Roy and Ryu's... Read more...

June 12, 2015

Several Rare Amiibo Have Reprint Revealed WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 5:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo America

The agency that reported Gold and Silver Mario has struck with a lot of non-Fire Emblem unicorns.

It appears we now have confirmation that some of the rare Amiibo have been reprinted as recently as last month.

First found by @AmiiboNews, Nintendo's CSPIA listings page was updated with new printings of some Amiibo effective June 3. The documents, such as the one pictured for Ness, show reprints in May 2015.

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Splatoon Weapon Update Tonight; Splash-O-Matic Swims In WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 9:50 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

And you thought the only bombs were coming at E3? Guess again.

A weapon update for Splatoon is due this evening, just in time for a Japan Splatfest.

The Splash-O-Matic shoots ink in a manner similar to a garden hose, while the secondary weapon Suction Bombs and the special weapon Bomb Rush will also be added at the same time.

The update will come at the usual time of 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while Japanese players will get the update in the middle of their first Splatfest.

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Nintendo Releases Final E3 Schedule

by Donald Theriault - 7:19 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo

Hype train now boarding, with service to Megatons, Bomba and Please Understand.

Nintendo has released the final schedule for E3 week, so set your calendars appropriately.

The schedule of activities for the week is as follows, all times Pacific (UTC - 8) unless otherwise indicated:

Sunday: Smash Content Update 7:40 a.m., World Championship Pregame Show 2:35 p.m., Nintendo World... Read more...

June 11, 2015

Nintendo Sales Panic: May 2015 US NPD Group Results Released WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 5:32 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: NPD Group

Splatoon and Amiibo got to the pay window, but the hardware might be actually is taking a clubberin'.

The NPD Group has released their sales report for May 2015 in the United States, and there were a couple of strong performers going into E3.

Splatoon was the #5 best selling game (all formats combined) of the month despite coming out in the 2nd-to-last day of the reporting period ending May 30,... Read more...

Legend of Legacy Localization Finally Confirmed 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 10:12 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Atlus

The best-kept secret in Atlus history is finally out of the bag.

After more than a few slips, Atlus has finally announced they will be bringing Legend of Legacy to North America this fall.

The game features designers who have previously worked on the Saga RPGs, is written by Chrono Trigger writer Masato Kato, and was developed by Unchained Blades developer FuRyu.... Read more...

Nintendo Downloads - June 11, 2015 3DSWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 6:53 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo

Hold onto your brick butts, these downloads are headed back to the farm and the doctor's office.

A surprisingly brisk week in the Nintendo downloads, as both the 3DS and Wii U head back to Zach Miller's happy place in LEGO Jurassic World tomorrow to coincide with the movie that will make all of the money this weekend.

On the Wii U eShop, the biggest game on the docket is one of the most beloved... Read more...

June 10, 2015

Nintendo Newsletter: Affordable Space DLC WiiU3DS

by Zachary Miller and Donald Theriault - 5:00 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Amazon, KnapNok and Nifflas, MediaCreate

Plus Japanese sales and Amazon apparently getting back in the game.

In what’s already been a busy day this close to E3, there’s some smaller things that may have slipped by – but we’ve caught it all for you.

Affordable Space Adventures Getting Free Additions

One of the year’s biggest indie titles is getting some new free content, and may add a paid expansion in the future.

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Hyrule Warriors 3DS Announced In Japan 3DSWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 7:55 am EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: KoeiTecmo

And it includes the one game the Wii U version forgot.

KoeiTecmo Japan has posted a video of a 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors that will include Wind Waker content. The Japanese title roughly translates to "Zelda Musou: Hyrule All-Stars".

The video confirms Tetra and the King of Red Lions will be playable, and real-time character change in the vein of Samurai Warriors Chronicles may be included.

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Splatoon Update Tonight Adds New Map To Multiplayer WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 7:30 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo

The summer fun rolls on.

Splatoon's newest map is unlocking tonight for multiplayer, though it may be familiar to those who have beaten the game.

The Kelp Dome stage will open up as a multiplayer map at the usual Splatoon update time of 10pm ET, 7pm Pacific. Kelp Dome will become the seventh multiplayer map for the game.

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Devil's Third Video Confirms Japanese Release Date WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 4:00 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Nintendo

The first public appearance since E3 last year is... slightly disturbing. UPDATED with UK release date

A video was posted to the Nintendo Japan Youtube account which serves as the first showing of Devil's Third since E3 2014.

The video shows lead designed Tomonobu Itagaki speaking against a stark black background intercut with game footage. The end of the video confirms the game's release on August 4, and although the game will be available digitally the retail release will be an Amazon exclusive in Japan.

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June 9, 2015

More Details Announced For Nintendo World Championships WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 6:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo

The host, the eight invited guests, and another game were all confirmed.

Nintendo has provided some more details about this Sunday's Nintendo World Championships in a video posted on their Youtube channel.

The second announced game for the championship is Splatoon, which according to the video is the first time the game has been played in a live tournament setting.... Read more...

Nintendo Newsletter: Ours Is Not To Reason Why GBAWiiU3DS

by Zachary Miller and Donald Theriault - 5:34 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Australian Classification Board, ESRB, Sega, SMT x FE Development Blog

Another Sonic Boom is coming, and we'll all have to accept that.

It’s been a busy day in the world of Nintendo news, including an unexpected game announcement and some major staffing news on a big collaboration.

Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice Announced

Sega has announced the follow-up to last year’s moderately disappointing Sonic Boom games, but it’s only the 3DS version that’s getting another shot.

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Nintendo Newsletter: Clearing The Tracks 3DSWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 4:17 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Class v Crass, Nintendo, XSEED

A couple of game announcements and some updates are on the menu.

Some news that has come out in the last few days includes confirmation of a new localization in XSEED's E3 release and a cool indie announcement for Wii U owners.

XSEED Returns To The Farm, RPG Franchise

XSEED's E3 lineup was confirmed on Friday and in addition to all of the Kiseki games for the Vita will include an intriguing crossover.

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June 8, 2015

The Nintendo World Report E3 2015 Prediction Contest Site News

by Donald Theriault - 6:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 13

If you can predict the completely unpredictable, you'll win a selection of wonderful prizes.

UPDATE: It is now 11:00 Eastern on Saturday, and the entries have been assembled. The form has been taken down. Good luck to everyone who entered... even the guy who picked Black Ops 3 Wii U with Amiibo support. The list of entries is in the Talkback below!

We are... oh sweet Arceus, a week out...... Read more...

Mega Man Legacy Collection Announced For 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 9:16 am EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Capcom

Don't call it a comeback, he's been here for years with vanishing blocks leaving suckers in tears.

After a five year hiatus, Mega Man is returning to consoles with a new collection of classics for the 3DS.

Releasing this winter for 3DS, the Mega Man Legacy Collection will retail for $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99 and include the 6 NES Mega Man games. The games are being developed by Digital Eclipse on an engine that claims "faithful reproductions of the originals" while adding online leaderboards and demonstration videos.

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Nintendo Announces Smash Bros Update Video To Air Sunday WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 7:14 am EDT
Total comments: 19 Source: Nintendo

WARNING: CHALLENGER APPROACHING

We'll be finding out what is coming to Smash Bros outside of the E3 digital event.

Nintendo has announced a presentation by Masahiro Sakurai detailing new Smash Bros content will air on Sunday at 7:40 a.m. PT / 10:40 a.m. ET / 1640 CET.

The video is timed to start 20 minutes before the Lucas downloads become available, but may confirm content beyond that. We'll be on top of it for you.

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June 5, 2015

Splatoon Adding New Weapon Tonight WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 11:08 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Splatoon Twitter

A more elegant weapon for a more civilized kid or squid.

Splatoon's newest weapon will drop tonight, and it's a little competition for the roller in the melee department.

The Inkbrush covers the ground in a similar fashion to the Splat Roller, but in a narrower line. To compensate, the brush moves faster and can be swung like a sword at melee range.

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June 14 Smash Update Brings Lucas, Miiverse Stage WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 7:19 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo

No crying until the end.

A major update to both the 3DS and Wii U versions of Smash Bros is coming on June 14 at 11am ET / 8am PT, and adding some new big things.

The biggest news is that Lucas will go up for download after the update. The Mother 3 veteran will be available for $3.99 / £3.59 for a single version of the game (3DS or Wii U) or $4.99 / £4.49 for both.

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