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April 24, 2012

Next Call of Duty Game to Be Revealed in May Wii

by Patrick Barnett - 4:39 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: http://callofduty.com/

We can only expect it will come to at least one Nintendo platform.

The next entry in the popular Call of Duty franchise is set to be revealed on May 1, according to the game's website.

Recent speculation has been buzzing around the Internet as to what the next Call of Duty game will be. Several leaked promotional retailer images appear to tease a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops.

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The World Ends With You Sequel Discussed by Tetsuya Nomura DS3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 4:38 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (andriasang.com), http://andriasang.com/con0r9/subarashiki_sequel_hi...

We might at some point venture back into the world of TWEWY.

A sequel to the popular The World Ends With You was hinted at by Tetsuya Nomura, the game's creative producer.

One of Nomura's recent projects, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, was recently released in Japan. The game featured characters from The World Ends With You. When implementing the... Read more...

April 23, 2012

Zen Studios Discuss Their Pinball Games on 3DS and Wii U 3DSWiiU

by Patrick Barnett - 10:00 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (revogamers), http://www.revogamers.net/entrevistas/entrevista-z...

DLC is still coming, along with another game.

Zen Pinball 3D DLC is still on its way to the Nintendo 3DS, according to Neil Sorens in an interview with Revogamers.

In Janurary, Zen Studios claimed that DLC was expected to arrive within two-to-three months. However, now that we are nearing the end of April and still haven't received... Read more...

Skylanders Sidekicks Coming in July Courtesy of Frito-Lay Promotion Rumor3DSWii

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:39 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: http://forum.darkspyro.net/spyro/viewposts.php?top...

Four Skylanders pets with adorable names are coming soon.

Four new Skylanders are coming out in July, according to a combination of a trademark, a Frito-Lay sell sheet, and a hacked copy of Skylanders.

The four characters are pet or sidekick versions of four existing Skylanders. In the Frito-Lay sell sheet, they are referred to as Mega Stealth, Super Trigger,... Read more...

Kid Icarus: Uprising Stage Cards Distributed in Japan 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 6:10 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (tinycartridge), http://tinycartridge.com/post/21673061260/a-kid-ic...

Alter AR battles with these new cards.

A new type of Kid Icarus: Uprising AR card is being distributed in Japan.

Those able to grab the newest issue of the Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream can receive a new kind of AR card, known as a Stage Card. Stage Cards can be used in conjunction with other AR cards to alter the battlefield of AR battles.

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Block Factory Coming to eShop Thursday in North America, Europe 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:17 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: (Press Release)

Enjoy Gaming's second eShop title lets you make your own block-dropping puzzle game.

Block Factory will be the next eShop title released in Europe and North America, according to publisher Enjoy Gaming.

The game appeared in the eShop last week under the "Coming Soon," and appeared on a press release from Nintendo of Europe about this week's downloads. We confirmed with Enjoy Gaming that Block Factory is also coming to North America this week as well.

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NWR Community Night 4/24/12 - Mario Kart 7 Site News

by J.P. Corbran - 5:16 am EDT
Total comments: 9

To mix things up a bit, this week we're playing Mario Kart!

Come join the Nintendo World Report community this Tuesday, April 24, for a night of Mario Kart 7 starting at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 Pacific (that's 1 a.m. UTC for anyone overseas who's still awake and wants to join in). You can exchange friend codes in the Talkback below, or go stock up in our massive... Read more...

April 22, 2012

Rhythm Thief Demo Missed Planned North American Release 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 4:45 pm EDT
Total comments: 6

We should have been playing the demo for the July release last week.

North America was supposed to get a demo for Sega's Rhythm Thief on the 3DS eShop on April 19, according to a March 2012 press release (shown below). It didn't show up in the virtual store on that day.

We've followed up with Nintendo and Sega about the issue, and will report back as soon as we get an update.

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April 21, 2012

Warren Spector Details Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion Plot 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 10:23 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

The Castle of Illusion roots go deeper than you think.

Details regarding Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion were revealed by Junction Point Studios Creative Director Warren Spector at the European Nintendo Direct.

During the presentation, Spector noted that the gameplay focuses not just on platforming, but also paint and thinner mechanics. He also described the gameplay as a fusion between Castle of Illusion and the original Epic Mickey game, despite looking more like the former.

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Calcio Bit Gets Online Mode on 3DS 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 8:50 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Japanese 3DS owners can now play video soccer worldwide.

An online mode was announced for the upcoming soccer simulator Calcio Bit during the recent Nintendo Direct event by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata.

Calcio Bit comes out in Japan on July 12. There is currently no word on an international release.

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New Puzzle Swap Panels Added 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 8:46 am EDT
Total comments: 4

Mario Tennis Open and Fire Emblem are added to the gallery.

Nintendo 3DS owners across USA and PAL regions should be getting a SpotPass notice any time now to confirm the addition of a new panel in StreetPass Mii Plaza's Puzzle Swap.

The notice comes with a single free piece to set them on their way towards completing the brand new Mario Tennis Open panel. 

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Mario Kart 7 Patch Coming in Mid May 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 5:18 am EDT
Total comments: 9

The Maku Wuhu glitch is no more.

The patch that will fix the Maka Wuhu glitch in Mario Kart 7 is coming in the middle of May, according to Nintendo at their European Nintendo Direct event.

We learned through the Japanese Nintendo Direct that the patch would be coming with the new firmware that adds the ability to patch games to... Read more...

Nintendo of Europe Teams with Panini for Kid Icarus Card Distribution  3DS

by Daan Koopman - 5:03 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

New ways to obtain idols will be following soon!

The Panini Group will handle the distribution of Kid Icarus: Uprising AR Cards for all across Europe. This information comes from the recentely aired Nintendo Direct.

Not many details were given, but Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata has ensured viewers that the cards will be available soon. Panini and Nintendo will also release a special album, in which the idol cards can be held safely.

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European Version of Rhythm Heaven for Wii Includes Japanese Soundtrack Wii

by Karlie Yeung - 5:01 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo Direct, http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/nintendo_...

You will be able to switch between the English and Japanese songs when the game is released in July.

The European version of Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise (Rhythm Heaven Fever) will include the Japanese soundtrack along with the ability to switch between the English and Japanese songs for gameplay.

When starting up a save file, there is a button that allows you to select English or Japanese. The... Read more...

Heroes of Ruin Features Daily Downloadable Content 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 4:52 am EDT
Total comments: 3

Looks like we won't be getting bored of this game.

Heroes of Ruin will feature daily DLC for an entire year, Nintendo announced at their European Nintendo Direct presentation.

Heroes of Ruin is due out in Europe on July 15, and for a whole year players will have new downloadable content to enjoy. The downloadable content will be completely free. Nintendo also reconfirmed the games full online voice chat capabilities.

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April 20, 2012

Rune Factory 4 Japanese Release Date Announced 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 10:24 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback!

Another Rune Factory game is on the way. 

Rune Factory 4 is releasing on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on July 19, according to the recent Nintendo Direct presentation.

Rune Factory 4 was previously revealed at the last Nintendo Direct event. Today the release date for the game was finally revealed. Nintendo also revealed that in this iteration of the Rune Factory series, players will be able to sell items to people around the town.

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3D Classic Kirby's Adventure Heading to Japan Next Week 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 10:23 pm EDT
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North America already has the game, and the Japanese wait isn't much longer.

3D Classic Kirby's Adventure is releasing on the Japanese eShop on April 25, according to Nintendo at their latest Nintendo Direct presentation.

3D Classic Kirby's Adventure released in North America last year. The Japanese version of this game is finally on the way. You can read a review of 3D Classic Kirby's Adventure here.

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Little Battler eXperience Explosive Boost Japanese Release Date Announced 3DS

by James Dawson - 9:34 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Nintendo Direct), http://andriasang.com/con0o0/danbol_senki_3ds_date...

Little Battler eXperience Explosive Boost is coming to the 3DS on July 5 in Japan.

The latest addition to Level 5’s Little Battlers series, Little Battler eXperience Explosive Boost, is coming to the 3DS on July 5 in Japan.

Explosive Boost is a port of the PSP title, Little Battler eXperience Boost; yet, it includes additional LBX units from the anime, as well as a new interface, touch controls, and six player wireless multiplayer.

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Project X Zone Hitting Japan in 2012 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:26 pm EDT
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The massive game collaboration between Sega, Capcom and Namco Bandai will see release this year.

Project X Zone, the crossover tactical RPG by Sega, Capcom and Namco Bandai, will be released in 2012, today's Nintendo Direct event confirmed.

The game, which was officially revealed a few weeks ago, is a tactical RPG in which players take on enemies on one on one battles. The trailer as shown... Read more...

Animal Crossing 3DS Coming Fall 2012 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:25 pm EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Finally, it gets a release date. Also, it'll have all sorts of 3D and wireless goodness.

Animal Crossing for 3DS, known in Japan as Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori (Pop Out! Animal Crossing), is coming out this fall in Japan, according to today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

The game's title offers a hint about the gameplay, as Tobidase means "jump out," which refers to the stereoscopic 3D graphics and the game's wireless functions.

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