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March 27, 2013

Miiverse Coming to Smartphones and PCs by May, 3DS at a Later Date 3DSWiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 6:37 pm EDT
Total comments: 15

Nintendo on my iPhone? The end is nigh.

Nintendo's Miiverse, a social network for the Wii U, will be coming to PC and smartphone browsers in April or May, with a 3DS version coming at a later date.

The news comes from Nintendo's Kiyoshi Mizuki, producer on the program. Mizuki says the PC and smartphone version will allow basic functionality... Read more...

Netflix Now on Nintendo TVii WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 4:27 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica

Movies and TV shows on Netflix can now be accessed through Nintendo TVii.

Netflix content is now accessible through Nintendo TVii.

Shows and movies on Netflix have always been viewable on the Netflix Wii U app, but with Nintendo TVii, you can search for content and be given the choice of how to view it. Netflix will now be a choice when applicable. 

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Harmonix is Working on Three New Games

by Zack Kaplan - 1:22 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Polygon, http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/27/4153796/harmonix-...

The company behind Guitar Hero and Rock Band is working on three new titles. 

Harmonix, the company best known for music games like the Rock Band series, is working on three new games.

Brad Feld, the managing director of The Foundry Group and new member of the Harmonix Board of Directors, confirmed that three new titles are in development at the company. No other details are known about these games, although one of them is thought to be a real-time combat game.

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Kung Fu Rabbit Kicking Its Way Onto Wii U WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 1:07 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Life, http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/03/kung_fu_r...

Here comes an eShop game, hopping down the eShop trail, hippity hoppity new game on its way.

Kung Fu Rabbit has been announced as a Wii U eShop game.

Originally released on iOS and Android devices, Kung Fu Rabbit is a 2D platformer following a rabbit on a mission to rescue his disciples, who have been bunny-napped by Universal Evil. 

Neko Entertainment, who... Read more...

Earthbound-Inspired RPG Citizens of Earth Targets Wii U eShop Next Year WiiU

by Tom Malina - 12:30 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Description), Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2013/03/27/this-wii-u-in...

It turns out that being Vice President of the World has a few interesting perks.

Citizens of Earth, a role-playing game said to be inspired by seminal Nintendo title Earthbound, has been announced for the Wii U eShop early next year.

Developed by Canadian outfit Eden Industries, Citizens of Earth stars the Vice President of the World, who returns to his rural home town following... Read more...

Nintendo Web Framework Revealed for Wii U Development WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 10:48 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo @ GDC 2013, http://schedule2013.gdconf.com/session-id/824119, https://gdc2013.nintendo.com/

Nintendo is creating a HTML5 friendly development environment.

Nintendo Web Framework is being revealed at the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) this week.

Nintendo is holding a panel today about Wii U development with Nintendo Web Framework at the "Nintendo Wii U Application Development with HTML and JavaScript" panel. 

Nintendo Web Framework allows... Read more...

ZombiU Patch is Now Available in US, Coming Soon Everywhere Else  WiiU

by Tom Malina - 10:41 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Coffee With Games, (Description), http://www.coffeewithgames.com/2013/03/zombius-fir...

The 1.2 patch will provide fixes for several game-breaking bugs.

A patch for Wii U launch title ZombiU has gone live in North America, and is expected to soon be available worldwide, Ubisoft has confirmed.

The 1.2.0 software update, which requires just 18MB of storage space to download, fixes a number of bugs that prevented progress or caused the game to crash, as well as various other glitches.

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Battlefield 4 Won't Be Coming to Wii U

by Rory Cocker - 9:14 am EDT
Total comments: 25 Source: (Videogamer.com), http://www.videogamer.com/pc/battlefield_4/news/ba...

DICE is 'playing it safe' with its latest shooter.

The recently-announced Battlefield 4 will not be making its way to the Wii U, DICE confirmed. 

During its European unveiling in Stockholm last night, the game was confirmed for a 2013 launch at Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Creative director Lars Gustavsson explained that neither DICE nor its publisher, Electronic Arts, has plans to bring the shooter to the Wii U.

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March 26, 2013

Nintendo Shows Off Improved Wii U Loading Times After April Firmware Update  WiiU

by Curtis Bonds - 8:47 pm EDT
Total comments: 23 Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBmg_CNsQcc&lis...

Gotta go fast!

Nintendo has uploaded a video to Youtube showcasing one instance of the improved load times scheduled to be included in the upcoming Wii U firmware update. The video shows a comparison video of a person closing a game of New Super Mario Bros. U and returning to the main menu. After the update, it... Read more...

WayForward Handpicked by Disney for DuckTales Remake WiiU3DS

by Kimberly Keller - 6:31 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Destructoid, http://www.destructoid.com/capcom-loved-working-wi...

An interview with Capcom shines new light on this upcoming project.

Disney recommended to Capcom that WayForward Technologies develop DuckTales Remastered. This, and several other details, were revealed in a Destructoid interview with the game's producer Rey Jimenez.

Capcom bonded well with WayForward, “they handled practically all of the production side like pros. The game has been in development for around a year, and we would love to work with them again... retro or otherwise,” said Jimenez.

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New Mega Man Game Being Discussed

by Kimberly Keller - 6:27 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/Brelston

Patience is a virtue.

Capcom Community Manager Brett Elston addressed rumors of a new Mega Man game this past weekend, stating that, although no new game has been confirmed, discussions are happening.

Elston took to Twitter to directly respond to rumours emerging from PAX East on March 22. He said: 

“To clarify – didn’t confirm a new Mega Man game. Mentioned the discussions are still going, but will not announce anything until it’s ready.”

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Dragon Quest Takes Over Japanese Convenience Stores WiiU

by Kimberly Keller - 6:18 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2013/03/24/japanese-conv...

Feel heroic as you buy your morning coffee.

Lawson convenience stores in Japan will be getting a makeover starting March 30 to promote the upcoming Japanese Wii U Dragon Quest release.

The result of teamwork between Square Enix and Lawson, stores will be decorated in an Astoltia motif until May 7. Certain stores will also stock replica Hero and Sky Swords with Slime-themed shopping bags.

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Nintendo Lessens Requirements for eShop Development 3DSWiiU

by Curtis Bonds - 6:11 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/189180/Nintendo...

Don't have an office? No problem.

Nintendo's manager of business development Dan Adelman has revealed in an interview with Gamasutra that it has lowered its requirements for developers to make games on their Wii U and 3DS eShops. In the interview, Dan mentions that Nintendo wants to make getting a game approved on the eShop "as frictionless as possible", compared to the WiiWare and DSiWare services.

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March 25, 2013

Turtle Tale Announced for Nintendo 3DS 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 2:00 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Saturnine Games, http://www.saturninegames.com/site/node/30

The makers of Antipole come out of their shell.

Turtle Tale, a new Nintendo 3DS eShop title from Saturnine Games has been revealed.

Saturnine Games, the developer behind the DSiWare game Antipole, are developing Turtle Tale. The game is a 2D platformer inspired by classic games of the genre that were found on the NES and SNES. 

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SpotPass Mii-yamoto Freebie 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 1:54 pm EDT
Total comments: 3

Get your special Mii on 3DS!

No more than one day has passed since Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon became immortalized in StreetPass Mii Plaza's Puzzle Swap game, and Nintendo have already released a second gift to commemorate the game's release, a Shigeru Miyamoto Mii exhibiting glorious golden pants.

According to the introduction... Read more...

March 24, 2013

Puzzle Swap Adds Paranormal Panel  3DS

by Andrew Brown - 11:10 am EDT
Total comments: 12

Luigi's Mansion gets the 3D puzzle panel treatment.

Nintendo have added a new Puzzle Swap panel in the United States, featuring artwork from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.

The puzzle consists of 40 pieces with 8 of them being the pink variety only available through StreetPass trading. As with all new puzzle additions, those with a Wi-Fi connection will receive one piece for free to start off their collection.

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March 22, 2013

Dungeons & Dragons Arcade Compilation Unveiled for Wii U eShop WiiU

by Tom Malina - 9:36 pm EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: Press Release

Relive a pair of arcade D&D brawlers with Chronicles of Mystara. 

A double pack of Dungeons & Dragons beat-'em-ups, dubbed Chronicles of Mystara, is coming to the Wii U eShop this Summer, Capcom revealed during PAX East 2013.

The compilation, which is being handled by Iron Galaxy Studios, contains the arcade titles Towers of Doom and Shadows of Mystara with improved HD visuals and several gameplay enhancements.

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DuckTales Remastered Coming to Wii U WiiU

by Andy Goergen - 10:14 am EDT
Total comments: 37 Source: NeoGAF, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=51100...

The classic is reborn by WayForward this summer.

DuckTales Remastered, a re-imagining of the NES classic, has been announced for a summer 2013 release on Wii U. The game, developed by WayForward, will feature hand-drawn sprites against 3D backgrounds. In addition, voice actor Alan Young will be returning to voice Scrooge McDuck.

The game, introduced... Read more...

Renegade Kid's 3DS First-Person Shooter Is Cult County 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 7:00 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: (Twitter), https://twitter.com/JoolsWatsham/status/3150946698...

A horned skull and a bloody carving tease one creepy game.

Renegade Kid's FPS for the 3DS eShop is called Cult County, and seems to exhibit a horror theme.

Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham Tweeted a picture of their booth at PAX East, which shows a banner for the game. It bears a horned skull and a bloody carving.

Watsham has noted that the PAX demo is only a "atmosphere demo." Nintendo World Report staff are at the event, and we'll provide more details later.

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March 21, 2013

Time Based 18+ Restriction Removed From European eShops WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 3:53 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-21-ninte...

The German Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body approves.

The restriction that only allowed 18+ games to be viewed and downloaded on the Nintendo eShop between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM has been removed.

Previously, even if you were of the proper age, 18+ games were only viewable and purchasable at certain hours. This was because of a German law on the sale of games online, and as Nintendo of Europe's servers are based in Germany those restrictions were enforced.

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