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January 27, 2012

Rocksteady Studios Working on TMNT Wii U Game? RumorWiiU

by Pedro Hernandez - 11:02 pm EST
Total comments: 22 Source: Paul Gale Network, http://paulgalenetwork.com/home/2012/01/22/rumor-i...

The developer of the hit Batman Arkham games could be behind a TMNT title for Wii U.

Rocksteady Studios is working on a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game for the Wii U, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, according to rumor posted by Paul Gale Network.

According to the source, the title of the game will be TMNT: Manhattan Crisis. The title is set to have all four turtles as playable... Read more...

Nintendo Download - January 26, 2012 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 1:10 pm EST
Total comments: 6

Mutant Mudds has arrived, along with other games and a new demo.

Four new downloadable games were added to Nintendo's downloadable services, along with another demo on the eShop.

One of the biggest releases of the week was Mutant Mudds. This highly acclaimed 2D platformer sets the hero, Max, on a quest to eliminate the Mutant Mudds. You can read our review of the game here. The game can be downloaded now for $8.99. 

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January 26, 2012

Spirit Camera Coming to Europe in 2012 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:57 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2012/120127e.pdf

Professor Layton 5, Mario Tennis, and Luigi's Mansion 2 all listed as 2012 releases as well.

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir, the sort-of spin-off to Fatal Frame from Tecmo Koei and Nintendo, is coming to Europe according to Nintendo's Financial Reports Briefing.

The game recently came out in Japan, and was announced for an April 13 release date in North America. Currently, the European release has no set date other than 2012.

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Lego City Reconfirmed for 2012 Release in North America 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:42 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2012/120127e.pdf

Also, Mario Tennis and Luigi's Mansion 2 are totally game for 2012.

Lego City, which was revealed for Wii U and 3DS at E3 2011 under the name Lego City Stories, is coming to 3DS in 2012, according to Nintendo's recent Financial Results Briefing.

Developed by Lego stalwarts Travellers Tales, Lego City is also being licensed by Nintendo "to be sold as a Nintendo product overseas."

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Full List of Japanese 3DS Titles to be Released as Detailed by Nintendo 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:58 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120...

Just what can we expect out of Nintendo in Japan in terms of 3DS games?

Nintendo showed off a list of games that they expect to release up until April of this year, as well as beyond, during their Corporate Management Policy Briefing/Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing today.

Some of the titles listed are Japanese-only releases, but the majority of them will... Read more...

Yoshinori Ono Claims Wii U 'Will Offer Never Before Seen, Exciting Features for Gamers' WiiU

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:29 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: http://www.3djuegos.com/noticias-ver/122834/yoshin...

The man behind modern Street Fighter states that the image of the Wii U at E3 2011 "is not a reflection of what the system has to offer."

Yoshinori Ono, producer of recent Street Fighter games, made some statements about the Wii U's real power and what it will offer to gamers.

While visiting Madrid, Spain promoting Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken, he was asked about upcoming video game releases, which included the Wii U and PS Vita.... Read more...

Netflix Cancels Plans for Video Game Rental Service 3DS

by James Dawson - 9:10 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: (Engadget), http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/netflix-q4-2011...

Netflix is no longer going to offer video game rentals, but they may begin 3D streaming.

Netflix has dropped their plans to offer video game rentals. This comes just months after they revealed that they would not be splitting their DVD and streaming services. The video game rental service was to be part of the new company, Qwikster; however, with it no longer planned, it seems that Netflix has decided to cancel any plans for game distribution in the immediate future.

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Nintendo Preparing New 2D Mario for 3DS 3DS

by Jared Rosenberg - 8:10 pm EST
Total comments: 41 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120...

A new 2D platformer starring Super Mario will debut before the next fiscal year is complete. 

A brand new Mario side-scroller for 3DS is in development and is set for release in the next fiscal year, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata announced at the company's third quarter earnings briefing.

Iwata explained that the new Mario game will be a key title for Nintendo in the upcoming fiscal year that begins in April. He divulged little information about the platformer, but did describe it as being "totally new."

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Wii U Controller to Feature NFC Functions WiiU

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:06 pm EST
Total comments: 27

The advanced connectivity feature will be available right out of the box, Portal of Power not required.

The Wii U tablet controller will have Near Field Communication functions, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced at today's Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing.

In addition to some of the confirmed features of the controller, Nintendo decided to add NFC functionality. This allows the Wii... Read more...

Nintendo Makes Nintendo Network Official 3DSWiiU

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:55 pm EST
Total comments: 14 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120...

Nintendo discusses digital distribution of retail titles and personal accounts on the comprehensive service.

Nintendo has officially confirmed Nintendo Network as the name of their new online service for the 3DS and Wii U and detailed new aspects of the service.

Unlike their previous online initiative, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo Network will not focus on specific features, as Nintendo aims to make a comprehensive service for competitions, communication among users, and distribution of digital content throughout their various platforms.

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New Animal Crossing 3DS Details Revealed 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:30 pm EST
Total comments: 4

StreetPasses yield model houses, the village will be divided into areas, and players will become mayors of their towns.

Several new details regarding Animal Crossing 3DS were revealed in the latest issue of Official Nintendo Magazine.

The article details a previously announced major new addition to the series: the ability to become a village's mayor. As mayor, players will be able to decorate their towns as they... Read more...

THQ No Longer Publishing Licensed Kids Games

by Alex Culafi - 7:25 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: (Gamasutra), http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/39832/THQ_exits...

The company was previously known for releasing titles based on Nickelodeon properties.

THQ is exiting the children's licensed games business to focus on "core" titles as well as the digital platform, as stated by the company on Wednesday.

THQ is typically known for publishing a multitude of titles based around Nickelodeon and Disney-Pixar franchises, but in the wake of Volition's... Read more...

Nintendo Considering Wii U Rebrand? RumorWiiU

by Alex Culafi - 5:53 pm EST
Total comments: 85 Source: (CVG), http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333583/whats-...

Nintendo's upcoming console may be receiving a new name.

Nintendo is reconsidering the name "Wii U" for their next home console, and may change the name of it before the next E3 comes around, according to CVG sources "close to the platform holder."

According to the website, discussions are taking place at the highest corporate level, and that this... Read more...

Wii U to Hit Shelves in Time for Holidays WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 10:47 am EST
Total comments: 21 Source: (Reuters), http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/26/us-ninte...

Nintendo's next console will be available by the end of the year.

Nintendo plans to release the Wii U for the holiday season this year in North America and other key markets, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told reporters today.

Release regions mentioned in the announcement include Japan, USA, Europe, and Australia.More details are expected to emerge in the near future, most likely at E3 2012 in June.

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January 25, 2012

Pokemon Black and White Getting Mewtwo Wi-Fi Event in US DS

by Alex Culafi - 9:28 pm EST
Total comments: 8 Source: (Pokémon), http://www.pokemon.com/us/ex/mewtwo/get-mewtwo

Those with copies of the game can get the psychic Pokemon in February.

The legendary Pokémon Mewtwo will be distributed over Wi-Fi to owners of the North American version of Pokémon Black and White, starting February 12.

It was also revealed that Mewtwo will recieve an exclusive move it can not normally learn. Last October, a similar Japanese event distributed a level 70 Mewtwo with the exclusive move Electro Ball, along with Shadow Ball, Aura Sphere, and its signature move, Psystrike.

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Pyramids Level Editor for Windows Released 3DS

by Aaron Kaluszka - 2:57 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://code.google.com/p/pyramidsleveleditor/

The homebrew editor follows in the footsteps of the Pushmo level editor.

Eli Sherer released a homebrew Pyramids level editor for Windows today.

Pyramids is a 3DS puzzle-platformer by Enjoy Gaming, which is available for download on the eShop. The editor allows import and export of QR codes and functions similarly to Sherer's Pushmo Level Editor. The codes for extra levels were originally distributed by the developer, and no user-created level capability was available until now.

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Resident Evil Revelations to Use StreetPass 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 2:49 pm EST
Discuss in talkback!

Capcom's new survival horror will use StreetPass in two ways. 

Resident Evil: Revelations is going to make use of StreetPass to add new content into the game. The latest entry in the long running survival horror series will support the social interactive service across two main play modes. In the single player game, known as Campaign Mode, passing other players will collect additional items.

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The Next Xbox Is Only 20% More Powerful Than Wii U  RumorWiiU

by Patrick Barnett - 2:03 pm EST
Total comments: 38 Source: (IGN UK), http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/01/24/xbox-720-wil...

Nintendo won't be technologically behind this upcoming generation.

The Wii U will almost be as powerful as the next generation of Xbox, according to an IGN source.

The source claims that the next generation of Xbox will utilize a graphics processor that will provide 6 times the processing power of that of the Xbox 360. Compared to the Wii U, however, the new... Read more...

Name Your Own Price for the Mutant Mudds Soundtrack 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 1:54 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (Renegade Kid), http://renegadekid.bandcamp.com/album/mutant-mudds...

Music from the highly-acclaimed title is available now for download.

The soundtrack for Renegade Kid's Mutant Mudds is available for players to download at a price of their choosing.

The entire 16 track album can be purchased on the developer's Bandcamp page. The soundtrack includes music from each world, as well as title and level-select screens. Renegade Kid also offers the music selections of two other games, Dementium: The Ward and ATV Wild Ride, both using the same pricing structure. 

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Kunio-kun Demo Available on eShop in Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 7:35 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Gamer), http://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201201250015/

Nintendo 3DS Renegade remake gets a free demo in Japan.

Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun Special, also known as Renegade in Western markets, has a free demo available on the Japan eShop. The Nintendo 3DS title, which was release on December 15 in Japan, was made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series in Japan and features a variety of characters from Dodgeball and River City Ransom. 

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