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November 13, 2013

Exciting New Animal Crossing Plaza Updates  3DSWiiU

by Andrew Brown - 9:10 am EST
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Prepare for a lot of new content in your Animal Crossing Miiverse community!

Nintendo has updated the exclusive Miiverse community, Animal Crossing Plaza, with two new features and promised more to come, as stated in today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

First up is the ability to decorate Miiverse posts with a variety of stamps, much like the ones in the upcoming Super... Read more...

YouTube is Coming to the 3DS  WiiU3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 8:58 am EST
Total comments: 7 Source: Nintendo Direct

An update to the Wii U YouTube app is also on the way.

A YouTube app is coming to the 3DS later this month.

The 3DS app will allow users to watch videos on the top screen while browsing YouTube on the touch screen.

An update to the Wii U app is also coming which will improve the interface and include the ability to watch videos on the GamePad, and bring the dual screen experience of the 3DS YouTube app to the Wii U. The update is also coming later this month.

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Pikmin 3 Fortress of Festivity DLC Coming Next Month, Includes Playable Louie WiiU

by Tom Malina - 8:46 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Direct

It's time to enjoy Pikmin in suitably festive style - and hey, an old friend is here too!

The third volume of Mission Mode downloadable content for Pikmin 3, named the Fortress of Festivity, will arrive in the Wii U eShop on December 2.

Unlike volumes 1 and 2, this latest batch of DLC will feature eight entirely new stages and enemies as opposed to altered levels from the single-player... Read more...

3DS System Update Brings Miiverse and Unified Account Between the 3DS and Wii U 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 8:43 am EST
Total comments: 43 Source: Nintendo Direct

Get ready for Miiverse posts begging for likes on your 3DS. 

A system update coming to the 3DS is bringing Nintendo Network IDs to the handheld.

With NNIDs on the 3DS, the system will now share the same eShop balance with the Wii U. Meaning, if you put $10 on one shop, it will also be available on the other. 

The system update is also bringing Miiverse to the 3DS. This system update does not have a specific release date but will be coming sometime in December.

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New Side Quests, Characters, and Items Unveiled for A Link Between Worlds 3DS

by Tom Malina - 8:25 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Direct

Milk bars, witch brooms, and a menagerie of bizarre characters. 

A host of new characters and optional side-quests in the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has been revealed in the latest Nintendo Direct.

The newly-unveiled NPCs include Irene, a witch who will help Link to fast-travel between various locations in Hyrule and... Read more...

Bravely Default Demo Available on European eShop, North America Release Date Revealed 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 8:22 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

Demos for Europe and February release dates for North America.

A demo for Bravely Default is now available on the European eShop. Bravely Default is out in Europe on December 6 and North America on February 7.

The Square Enix RPG is also getting a Collector's Edition in North America, the same as the one coming to European regions. This edition includes 34 AR Cards, an art book, and a soundtrack CD.

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A Link Between Worlds Features StreetPass 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 8:19 am EST
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Battle your buddies' shadow selves!

Nintendo's new sequel to the SNES Zelda title will feature StreetPass connectivity in the form of special Shadow Link battles, revealed in Nintendo Direct today.

Arranged by a kindly old man named Gramps, who at this time appears to be residing in Kakariko Village, players are able to create their... Read more...

November 12, 2013

Ohno Odyssey Launching on Nintendo 3DS eShop Soon 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 11:35 pm EST
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Oh no, we have to save the Ohno's!

Big John Games newest title, Ohno Odyssey, will be launching on the Nintendo 3DS eShop on November 21.

The game features a crew of clumsy aliens known as the Ohno's. After their malfunctioning mothership has crashed onto Earth, the crew is spread out across the planet and need to be located and rescued.

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Nintendo Direct Hitting Tomorrow Morning in North America 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 7:51 am EST
Total comments: 7 Source: Press Release

Update: European presentation has been also announced.

A Nintendo Direct is scheduled for November 13 starting at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in North America. The upcoming direct will feature news and details about previously announced Nintendo 3DS titles releasing in early 2014.

You can view upcoming direct on Nintendo's website here. As of right now, this Nintendo Direct is only scheduled for North America.

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November 11, 2013

Disney Infinity Sells Over a Million Units, Boosts Disney Interactive's Quarterly Earnings 3DSWiiWiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 1:39 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Business Wire, GamesIndustry.biz, http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/201311070068..., http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-11-07-d...

No announcements were made about an Escape from Tomorrow playset.

Disney Infinity's Sales across all platforms has reached over 1 million units sold.

Disney Interactive, The Walt Disney Company's gaming division, saw a revenue increase of 93 percent earning $396 million for the final quarter of its fiscal year. It's operating profit for the quarter totaled $16... Read more...

November 7, 2013

Nintendo Downloads - November 7, 2013 3DSDSWiiU

by Justin Baker - 1:05 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: (Nintendo)

Riding on the coattails of Wii Fit U is Wii Sports Club. Time to get off the couch!

Another solid week! I guess Nintendo really is trying to step up their download game. Wii Sports Club makes its debut following Wii Fit U last week, and both offer free trials.

Not to mention some hefty RPG discounts for Nintendo 3DS owners and another onslaught of strange 3DS eShop games. Yes, it’s something for everyone once again this week; hopefully Nintendo can keep this momentum going!

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Marth Returns in Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS WiiU3DS

by Justin Berube - 7:54 am EST
Total comments: 15 Source: (Official Smash Bros. Site), http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/marth.html

The sword-wielding prince from Fire Emblem is back.

Marth will be retuning as a playable character in the next installments of the Super Smash Bros. series releasing on Wii U and 3DS in 2014.

This information comes from the official Super Smash Bros. site where Marth was shown in several screenshots and was given his own character profile. While... Read more...

November 6, 2013

Wii U Experiences Large Sales Increase in Japan WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 2:02 pm EST
Total comments: 33 Source: 4Gamer, NeoGaf, http://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/2013110606..., http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71034...

A new bundle and a new game help the system get back on its feet.

Last week in Japan, the Wii U managed to sell 38,802 units, placing it at no. 2 on the sales charts.

While the best selling system in Japan remains the Nintendo 3DS and its various models, with 88,376 units sold, the bump in Wii U sales was an increase of about 1393%. This dramatic rise is due to the release of Wii Party U, and a system bundle with the game. Wii Party U was the 6th best selling game at around 37,000 units sold.

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New DLC Missions Added to Pikmin 3 WiiU

by Neal Ronaghan - 11:28 am EST
Total comments: 3 Source: (Press Release)

Get ready to battle some enemies!

Four new missions of the "Battle Enemies" type are now available in Pikmin 3. One of the missions is free, while the other three coming in a pack that costs $1.99.

This is the second wave of Pikmin 3 DLC, following last month's four-pack of "Collect Treasure" mission type. Like all of the missions in the game, both packs can be played in single-player or in co-op.

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November 5, 2013

A Link to the Past Is in Your Future in This November's Club Nintendo Games 3DSWii

by Zack Kaplan - 1:15 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Club Nintendo, https://club.nintendo.com/rewards.do

Metroid, an Art Style Game, and the original Rolling Western also present. 

This month's Club Nintendo rewards are Metroid, Dillon's Rolling Western, Art Style: CUBELLO, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

The original Metroid, like many other NES games of the time, is quite cryptic. With few instructions given, you explore the planet Zebes as bounty hunter Samus Aran. Use her abilities to shoot and roll into a ball in this 3DS Virtual Console Release for only 150 coins.

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November 4, 2013

Dragon Quest Monsters 2 3DS XL Coming to Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 10:34 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Dragon Quest Official Japanese website, http://www.dragonquest.jp/dqm2/news/?newsNum=4

Collectors and Dragon Quest fans rejoice!

A special Nintendo 3DS LL (XL) for the upcoming Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigina Fushigina Kagi is coming to Japan on February 6 for 24,390 yen. The system comes with a copy of the game and special hardware that features a design with a white base, gray silhouettes of monsters and... Read more...

Dragon Quest Monsters 2 Coming to 3DS in February in Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 10:17 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Square Enix eStore, http://store.jp.square-enix.com/detail/SE-E0137

The 3DS gets even more Dragon Quest love starting early next year with a special edition package.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigina Fushigina Kagi is set to release on the Nintendo 3DS on February 6 for 5,490 yen. A special collector’s version celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the Dragon Quest Monsters series will also be available on the Square Enix eStore for 6,990 yen... Read more...

Super Mario Bros. 3 Listed for Release on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Virtual Consoles 3DS

by Justin Baker - 1:48 pm EST
Total comments: 10 Source: (Nintendo), http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/PeQ_ntSNglQtK...

It's-a him!

Nintendo has listed Super Mario Bros. 3 for release on both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Virtual Consoles. The date has been listed as TBD, and there is currently no official word on exactly when the game will release.

This may be the first in a string of Mario games as we come closer to the release of Super Mario 3D World later this month.

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Wii Mini Coming to United States, Bundled with Mario Kart Wii Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:50 am EST
Total comments: 23 Source: (Press Release)

For $99.99, you can get Mario Kart Wii, a Wii Remote Plus, a Nunchuk, and a mini Wii.

Wii Mini, the barebones version of the Wii, is coming to the United States in the middle of November. Retailing at $99.99, the system will come bundled with a Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuk, and Mario Kart Wii.

The Wii Mini, which is matte black with a red border, launched in Canada last year and is a... Read more...

Get Fit with NWR! Site NewsWiiU

by Andrew Brown - 7:39 am EST
Total comments: 8

We welcome our readers to join our official Wii Fit U community!

Hey everyone! I'm pleased to announce that Nintendo World Report now has an official Wii Fit U community.

Looking to shed some excess weight, or just stay in shape over the holiday season? Have you downloaded the free trial yet? Maybe you've already synced up one of Nintendo's trendy new Fit Meters to unlock the full game! Either way, I cordially invite you to come work out with the NWR staff and fellow readers.

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