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February 20, 2013
by Zack Kaplan - 10:11 am EST
Total comments: 21
Source: Nintendo, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/ubisoft-promo
Like Zombi U? Like it for 30 percent less?
A sale on Ubisoft Wii U games is happening now on the North American Wii U eShop.
The sale, which reduces the price of games 30%, includes: ZombiU, Assassin's Creed III, Just Dance 4, Rabbids Land, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013, and ESPN Sports Connection.
The sale began on February 19 and will end on February 26.
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by Zack Kaplan - 10:05 am EST
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Source: Press Release
No peeps allowed.
Coaster Creator 3D releases on the 3DS eShop February 28.
Developed by Big John Games, Coaster Creator 3D allows players to design and customize coasters and the parks that surround them. The game also takes advantage of multiple 3DS features including gyroscopic controls and shareable coasters through QR codes.
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by Daan Koopman - 5:30 am EST
Total comments: 5
Source: (Miiverse)
Just interested in actual players? You are in luck!
Nintendo has come out of the gate with a new slew of Miiverse updates and this time it mostly makes sorting various content aspects easier.
Through a dedicated Player Posts button at the top of a community, users can now only see people who own the software. If you look back at your personal posts, you will now find that the ones with spoilers now feature a special mark above the message.
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by Daan Koopman - 4:18 am EST
Total comments: 13
Source: (Nintendo of Europe)
Hertzgate comes to a quick close.
Nintendo of Europe has decided to release the 60hz US-NTSC version of F-Zero. This was announced through a press release earlier today.
The game is part of the Family Computer 30th Anniversary Campaign, which was announced during the Wii U Direct conference in January. Quickly after the presentation, European fans complained about the lack of the inclusion of 50hz in Balloon Fight, which resulted in a long list of comments on Miiverse.
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February 18, 2013
by Neal Ronaghan - 7:51 pm EST
Total comments: 12
Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1015146012893...
The full game was supposed to come out next week, but instead a Wii U-exclusive mode will come out in April.
A free online challenge mode for Rayman Legends will hit Wii U exclusively in April, according to the development team at Ubisoft Montpellier.
Revealed in the video below by Creative Director Michel Ancel and Senior Game Manager Michael Micholic, the eShop download will consist of a variety of challenges generated daily and weekly, complete with leaderboards, ghost runs, and support for anywhere from one to five players.
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by Nicholas Bray - 6:20 pm EST
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Source: Press Release
The chance to snag one of the greatest games of all time for a reduced price is ending soon.
The reduced sale price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand will end on February 21.
This sale was announced during a recent Nintendo Direct. It is unknown what the next game to go on sale will be. The sale prices are as follows for the various countries:
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February 17, 2013
by Danny Bivens - 11:06 pm EST
Total comments: 19
Source: Dragon Quest X Official Website, http://www.dqx.jp/news/?newsNum=2013_005)
Square Enix also revealed a special Wii U console bundle and DQX beta test starting date!
Dragon Quest X: Itsutsu no Shuzoku is scheduled for release on March 30 in Japan, Square Enix revealed via the official Dragon Quest X website. The game will be available as a physical retail copy or a download for 6,980 yen. A special Wii U Premium Set, priced at 42,000 yen, will also be available,... Read more...
February 16, 2013
by Nicholas Bray - 9:10 am EST
Total comments: 2
Source: Press Release
The ultimate way to play Monster Hunter is also coming down under.
Nintendo Australia has announced that the limited edition Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate bundles will come to the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS for Australia and New Zealand on March 23.
The Wii U bundle features a black Wii U console with 32GB of storage, a black Wii U Pro Controller, and a copy of the game. The Nintendo 3DS bundle comes with a black Nintendo 3DS XL and a copy of the game pre-installed on the system via internal storage.
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by Zack Kaplan - 9:03 am EST
Total comments: 30
Source: Kotaku, http://kotaku.com/5984553/watch-dogs-will-be-out-t...
Could the Wii U see a version of the game this holiday season?
Watch Dogs, an open-world action-adventure game unveiled at by Ubisoft at E3 2012, may be coming to the Wii U.
Promotional materials leaked to Kotaku indicate a release for the title on "all home consoles" this holiday season. The game has already been confirmed for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.
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by Nicholas Bray - 8:29 am EST
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Source: Press Release
Luckily, this game's release isn't going undercover.
Lego City: Undercover for the Wii U launches in Australia and New Zealand on March 28.
The game features a multi-talented cop named Chase McCain, whose mission is to track down and stop Rex Fury, the villain responsible for a recent crime wave across Lego City. Going undercover, Chase explores the... Read more...
by Zack Kaplan - 8:26 am EST
Total comments: 4
Source: Press Release
The birds are back in town.
Angry Birds Trilogy is being released on Wii and Wii U.
Previously released on 3DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, Angry Birds Trilogy bundles three Angry Birds games: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio.
The game's release on Wii and Wii U has no set date at this time.
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by Nicholas Bray - 8:09 am EST
Total comments: 1
Source: Press Release
If you are great at Monster Hunter, you may have the chance to have your gameplay footage featured in a commercial.
Nintendo Australia has announced a Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate competition to find the ultimate hunter.
To enter, players must record themselves playing Monster Hunter 3 on the Wii, upload the footage to YouTube, and submit the video link on the competition website.
The winner will win a trip to... Read more...
by Zack Kaplan - 8:00 am EST
Total comments: 85
Source: CNET, (Description), Gamasutra, http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57569583-235/uh-..., http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186734/January_..., http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186741/At_57K_s...
Sales are not looking great for the console.
The Wii U sold about 57,000 units in January, according to figures obtained by CNET.
Initial NPD estimates had the system selling under 100,000 units, while Gamasutra had predicted sales in the range of 45,000 to 59,000 units.
An accompanying comparison of sales history posted on Gamasutra... Read more...
February 15, 2013
by Zack Kaplan - 11:07 am EST
Total comments: 8
Source: Press Release
Does whatever the Wii and 3DS versions can't.
The Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Edition releases March 5 for the Wii U in North America.
Ultimate Edition features four additional DLC packs, along with exclusive Wii U features, including Off-TV Play.
The game will retail for $39.99.
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February 14, 2013
by Justin Berube - 6:10 pm EST
Total comments: 13
Source: (Nintendo Direct)
Multiple titles will be discounted for a limited time.
A 3DS eShop sale was revealed today during the big Nintendo Direct presentation. Starting today, a different 3DS eShop title will be discounted each week. The final game in the promotion goes on sale on March 21.
No official end date has been given for each game’s sale price. Instead Nintendo just mentions that each title will be on sale for limited time.
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by Tyler Ohlew - 6:09 pm EST
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Some people get chocolates on Valentine's Day. Us? We get new Pokémon.
Sylveon, a new evolution of Eevee, is a brand new Pokémon coming Pokémon X and Y this October.
Eevee, a normal-type Pokémon first introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue, has a wide variety of evolutions. This marks Eevee's eighth evolution. Previous forms were achieved through
various means,... Read more...
by Minoru Yamaizumi - 1:37 pm EST
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Nintendo's preemptive or counterattack against PS4?
An additional Japanese Nintendo Direct will take place next week, President Iwata announced at the end of today's Japanese Nintendo Direct.
The broadcast will focus on third-party 3DS games. The exact date and time will be announced via the official Nintendo twitter account. No broadcasts have been announced for other regions.
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by Daan Koopman - 1:23 pm EST
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Source: (Nintendo Direct EU)
Maybe we should call it Inazuma Eleven 3(D)?
Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata, has announced that Inazuma Eleven 3 will not be coming to the Nintendo DS. Instead, it will be remade for the Nintendo 3DS and released this summer in Europe.
In the latest installment of Level-5's football/soccer RPG game, Mark Evans and his team go... Read more...
by Daan Koopman - 11:50 am EST
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Look out, there are European mayors coming to towns everywhere!
Animal Crossing: New Leaf will release in European on June 14. This was announced by Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata during the latest Nintendo Direct.
European viewers were also treated to a surprise visit by EAD Senior Producer Katsuya Eguchi, who gave an overview of the game for newcomers to the series.
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by Zack Kaplan - 11:40 am EST
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Source: Nintendo Direct
We're about to find out how many Triforces can be drawn in an hour.
A Legend of Zelda centric Miiverse community arrives today.
Fans will be able to use this community to discuss all things Legend of Zelda, including the upcoming pair of titles announced during last month's Wii U-focused Nintendo Direct. During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Nitnendo Global President Satoru Iwata also said that Skyward Sword producer and long time series director Eiji Aonuma may make some appearances in the community.
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