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November 5, 2014

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Gets a Release Window WiiU

by Justin Berube - 2:18 pm EST
Total comments: 4

Kirby is rolling our way.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse has been given a release window of February 2015, as mentioned In today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

Also announced was a four player multiplayer mode in which one player controls Kirby and three others play as different colored Waddle Dee characters.

The Wii U title is a direct sequel to the Nintendo DS game Kirby: Canvas Curse.

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Release Date for Mario Kart 8's First DLC Pack, Amiibo Update Revealed WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 2:16 pm EST
Total comments: 4

You can dress your Mii racer as Kirby, Fox, or Samus. Wild!

Mario Kart 8's first DLC pack, which contains new courses, tracks and karts, is set to release on November 13. On that same day, Mario Kart 8 will be updated to make use of Amiibo as well.

This update allows players to use select Amiibo figures (in stores November 21) to give Miis character costumes... Read more...

Code Name S.T.E.A.M. Coming Spring 2015 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 2:10 pm EST
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The Intelligent Systems-developed 3DS RPG is coming out next spring.

Code Name S.T.E.A.M., the interesting 3DS RPG from Intelligent Systems, is set to come out in spring 2015.

Featured during today's Nintendo Direct footage showed off multiple characters, each with weapons powered by steam. The story is quite weird, as it is about President Abraham Lincoln leading a fight against invaders.

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Majora's Mask 3D Announced 3DS

by Addison Webb - 2:05 pm EST
Total comments: 21

Link's second Nintendo 64 adventure hits the 3DS in Spring 2015.

Nintendo started off Wednesday's direct with a trailer announcing a Nintendo 3DS remake of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Iwata added that the game has been streamlined for the platform and updated to improve approachability.

A special edition was announced for Europe, which will include a pin, steelbook case and double-sided poster.

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Monster Hunter 4 Director Hints at North American New 3DS Launch 3DS

by Josh Max - 9:08 am EST
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If Capcom’s next western release of Monster Hunter happens to be New 3DS compatible, here’s how it would work.

The C-stick would add the most to Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate in North America if it were to be New 3DS compatible, according to Director Kaname Fujioka. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is currently set for an early 2015 release in North America.

“I think the biggest change, if it come to the new 3DS,... Read more...

November 4, 2014

Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow, Focused on Upcoming Wii U and 3DS Lineup WiiU3DS

by Alex Osborn - 5:51 am EST
Total comments: 7 Source: Nintendo

Who's ready to learn more about the Big N's software plans for 2015?

Nintendo will be airing a new Direct presentation tomorrow, November 5.

The broadcast will focus on the company's upcoming lineup of 3DS and Wii U games for the remainder of 2014, while also providing a look at what's to come in the new year.

Those in North America can tune in at 2pm PT, 5pm ET right here to watch live. Meanwhile, those in Europe can watch their region-specific broadcast here at 10pm GMT/11pm CET.

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November 3, 2014

Luigi's Mansion 2 Arcade Spotted in Japan

by James Charlton - 7:19 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Hachima (Blog)

Looks like Luigi is not just hunting ghosts on the 3DS.

A Japanese blogger uncovered a location test of a Luigi's Mansion arcade unit in an unspecified game center in Japan.

The test lasted from October 30 to November 3, meaning the short test period has already finished. No details on how the game is played were revealed by the blogger. Be sure to keep checking Nintendo World Report on any news as to if the arcade unit does eventually go public.

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Iwata: Nintendo 'Must Consider' No Longer Region-Locking Its Hardware

by Alex Osborn - 6:12 am EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo

Importers, the day you've longed for may actually come!

Nintendo is considering the possibility of no longer region-locking its hardware.

During a recent investor Q&A, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata explained that "region-locking has existed due to circumstances on the sellers' side rather than for the sake of the customers. In the history of... Read more...

November 2, 2014

Nordic Games Acquires Rights to de Blob Wii

by Daan Koopman - 4:48 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nordic Games PR

The 3D platforming series finds a brand new home.

The Austrian based Nordic Games has announced that it purchased the rights to de Blob from THQ on their website.

On the acquisition, the Business & Product Development Director Reinhard Pollice gave the following statement: ''We are excited about what the future holds for this polychromatic extravaganza as the newest addition to our portfolio. We will evaluate opportunities with the existing games, as well as potential sequels.''

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More Spin-Off Titles Coming to Wii U in 2015, Says Miyamoto WiiU

by Alex Osborn - 12:25 pm EST
Total comments: 29 Source: NeoGAF

The Mario creator assures us there won't be a shortage of software next year.

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is confident that Wii U will have a strong year in 2015 as far as software is concerned, with third-parties getting involved in developing more spin-off games.

During the company's latest investor meeting Q&A, the Mario mastermind went so far as to say Wii U's games... Read more...

Shadow of the Eternals Returns Under Leadership of New Development Studio WiiU

by Alex Osborn - 12:19 pm EST
Total comments: 6 Source: Quantum Entanglement Entertainment

The pseudo-sequel to Eternal Darkness is back!

Denis Dyack, the founder of the now defunct Silicon Knights, has opened a new development studio that promises to resume work on the failed Kickstarter project Shadow of the Eternals.

For those that don't know, Shadow of the Eternals was poised to be a spiritual successor to the beloved GameCube... Read more...

November 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Launching Early in Europe, New Zealand and Australia WiiU

by Alex Osborn - 3:10 pm EDT
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Gamers across the pond won't have to wait until December to play Smash on Wii U!

The release date for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has been pushed forward for those in Europe, New Zealand and Australia.

Instead of launching in early December, the upcoming multiplayer brawler will be available in Europe on November 28 and a day later for those in New Zealand and Australia. Additionally, the special Smash Bros. Edition GameCube controller, adapter, and respective game bundles will all be available on launch day as well.

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October 31, 2014

Amiibo Game Compatibility List Details Support for Mario Kart 8, Yoshi's Wooly World, More WiiU

by Alex Osborn - 6:40 am EDT
Total comments: 15 Source: Twitter (Lucas Thomas)

You may want to consider investing in a Peach amiibo, Mario Kart 8 fans.

The game compatibility list for Nintendo's lineup of amiibo figures has apparently been outed, revealing new information on which figures will work with Mario Kart 8.

According to a photo taken of a demo kiosk, the Mario, Peach, Yoshi and Donkey Kong figures will all be compatible with Nintendo's... Read more...

October 30, 2014

Minecraft-Esque Cube Creator 3D Coming to 3DS eShop Early Next Year 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 12:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

A free demo will be available in December so you can test out Big John Games' Cube Creator 3D early.

Cube Creator 3D, a Minecraft-like game from developer Big John Games, is coming to the 3DS eShop early next year. In addition, a free demo will be out in December to give players a taste of the game before launch.

The demo version will include Creative Mode, allowing players to mess around and... Read more...

October 29, 2014

First Details of Nintendo's Quality of Life Platform Revealed

by Addison Webb - 7:56 pm EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Nintendo Investor's Briefing 10-30-14, Nintendo Investor's Briefing 10-30-14

The company that has kept you from sleep for decades will now try to help you improve your sleep.

Nintendo has revealed the first details about the direction of Nintendo's new quality of life platform in today's Investor's Briefing.

The company announced that they have been working alongside ResMed, an American company that develops medical equipment to treat sleeping disorders, to develop... Read more...

Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros. 3DS, Tomodachi Life Sell Millions Worldwide 3DSWiiU

by Neal Ronaghan - 6:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo

Nintendo unveils total sales for a few of their most recent games.

Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, and Tomodachi Life have all crossed the 3 million unit mark worldwide according to data from Nintendo's recent financial briefing.

Mario Kart 8, launching in late May, sold 3.49 million units worldwide as of the end of September, including 2.74 million... Read more...

Zelda Wii U, Star Fox Set for 2015 Release WiiU

by Neal Ronaghan - 6:29 pm EDT
Total comments: 30

The pair of Nintendo games are part of a dozen games currently planned for Wii U in 2015.

The Legend of Zelda and Star Fox Wii U games are still set for a 2015 release according to a Nintendo financial results briefing.

The pair of games, both highlighted most recently at E3 2014, are part of 12 Wii U games coming from Nintendo in 2015. The other games include four games set for release in the first half of 2015, including Mario Maker, Splatoon, Yoshi's Woolly World, and Project Giant Robot. See below for the full list.

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Nintendo's Quarterly Financials Reveal Encouraging Increase in Wii U Sales 3DSWiiU

by Alex Osborn - 6:06 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo

The Big N's tablet-centric console is selling better, but will it be enough?

Nintendo has released its financial results for Q2 of its fiscal year, announcing that it sold 610,000 Wii U consoles during the period spanning July to September.

While this is figure is not nearly enough to propel Wii U sales high enough to reach its 3.6 million target by year's end, it is nearly... Read more...

Iwata Returning to Work After Recovering From Surgery

by Alex Osborn - 6:59 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Reuters

Nintendo's CEO is ready to hop in the saddle and get back to business!

Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata has announced he is returning to work after recovering from surgery.

Iwata stepped away from his duties back in June to have a tumor removed from his bile duct. According to the exec, he has lost weight but is feeling healthier.

The Nintendo boss has... Read more...

October 28, 2014

Zelda: Skyward Sword Statue Now Available for Pre-Order from First 4 Figures Wii

by Justin Berube - 10:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: First 4 Figures

Their biggest statue yet!

Link on a Loftwing is now available for pre-order from First 4 Figures. The statue is the first in the Skyward Sword line, so those wishing to secure low production numbers throughout the series should order quickly as they are given out on a first come first served basis.

Link on a Loftwing also... Read more...

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