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August 19, 2014

Yo-Kai Watch Coming to the West Next Year 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 1:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Zakzak

The wildly successful Japanese 3DS RPG is making the jump to other regions in 2015.

Yo-Kai Watch, a 3DS RPG from Level-5, is releasing in North America and Europe in 2015 according to Level-5 President Akihiro Hino in a Japanese interview.

He said that they have been looking into launching the series, which also includes a toy line, anime, and manga, in other regions. Level-5 is planning to launch the Yo-Kai Watch series globally in 2015, and are even working with a large toy manufacturer.

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First 4 Figures Sword Kirby Statue Up for Pre-Order

by Justin Berube - 12:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: First 4 Figures, First 4 Figures

He's American angry!

First 4 Figures has just opened up pre-orders for their new Sword Kirby statue. Sword Kirby is the first release in the recently-announced Kirby line, so low edition numbers will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Two different versions of the statue are being offered. The Exclusive... Read more...

Nintendo Fans 'Don't Buy Assassin's Creed' According to Ubisoft CEO WiiU

by Neal Ronaghan - 11:48 am EDT
Total comments: 34 Source: Game Informer

Watch Dogs is still set to hit Wii U, but it will be the "only mature game" Ubisoft releases on the system.

Nintendo fans aren't buying Assassin's Creed games according to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

"It’s very simple. What we see is that Nintendo customers don’t buy Assassin’s Creed," Guillemot told Game Informer. "Last year, we sold in very small numbers. What we see is that they are very interested in Just Dance, very interested by other kinds of games."

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Online Multiplayer Confirmed for Fantasy Life in the West 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:55 am EDT
Total comments: 2

The Level 5-developed 3DS RPG will let you team up with two other players online.

Both online and local multiplayer are coming to the North American and European versions of Fantasy Life when it hits 3DS later this year.

Players can adventure with two other players locally or online. For online, players will be able to communicate using a text chat system. Multiplayer isn't a separate mode; it is a part of the main game.

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Non-Marvel Disney Infinity Starter Pack Announced WiiU

by Becky Hollada - 1:07 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Disney Interactive

For those who want a little less Hulk in their Disney.

On November 4, Disney Infinity 2.0 will see a Disney-themed Toy Box Starter Pack. This set will come a little over a month after its Marvel Super Heroes counterpart and will feature a set of non-Marvel themed figures and power discs for use in the Toy Box only.

This starter pack will be available for all major consoles on release day for $59.99 and will include all of the following:

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Big Hero 6's Hiro and Baymax Get Disney Infinity Figures WiiU

by Becky Hollada - 1:04 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Infinity Inquirer

A first look at the characters teased on the box art.

Pictures of Disney Infinity figurines for Hiro and Baymax, the two main characters from Disney's Big Hero 6 have been leaked. While these two characters were teased in the intro and on the box art for the Disney Originals side of 2.0, this is the first time photos of their actual figures have come to light.

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August 17, 2014

Super Smash Bros. 3DS Limited Edition Bundle Announced for Europe 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 5:35 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo of Europe

Europeans get a shiny new Nintendo 3DS to experience the title!

European players will be able to experience all the Super Smash Bros. action on a brand new Nintendo 3DS XL announced Nintendo of Europe.

The Nintendo 3DS XL is red and has a special Super Smash Bros. motif on the front. This limited edition system comes with a copy of the highly anticipated title, so that you can start playing right away.

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August 16, 2014

First 4 Figures Acquires Kirby License, Teases Upcoming Statue

by Justin Berube - 2:19 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: First 4 Figures Facebook Page

Kirby fans will soon have some expensive merchandise to save up for.

First 4 Figures has acquired the official license to manufacture statues based on the Kirby series of games. The first statue in the line, Sword Kirby, has been teased and will go up for pre-order this coming Tuesday on the manufacture's website. Low edition numbers will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Coming to iPad

by Bryan Rose - 2:02 pm EDT
Total comments: 23 Source: Kotaku

Now you can play the game anywhere you go, virtually!

The Pokémon Trading Card Game will be coming to iPad tablets soon.

Before the confirmation by The Pokémon Company, shots were shown of a virtual Pokémon card game in action on iPad software at the Pokémon World Championships in Washington, D.C. Previously, only a few official Pokémon apps... Read more...

August 14, 2014

Nintendo Download - August 14, 2014 3DSWiiU

by Bryan Rose - 4:09 pm EDT
Total comments: 3

Do you find yourself in the mood for revenge, or are you seeking just a challenge?

Summer’s heading to a close, but that doesn’t mean the Download is winding down. Well, actually, it’s a little sparse, including this week. But the big fall season is coming, and that means a ton of great games are coming down the pipeline (pun intended). This week we have some Virtual Console... Read more...

August 13, 2014

New Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Solo Mode Details Revealed 3DSWiiU

by Clay Johnson - 8:43 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Super Smash Bros. Official Site

Classic mode features branching paths, several types of challenges, and a Kid Icarus: Uprising-style difficulty system.

The Super Smash Bros. official site has been updated with several new tidbits of info regarding Solo mode play in the 3DS version of the game.

The new entry's take on the series' traditional Classic mode will feature a sort of overworld map with branching paths. Players will stop at various points... Read more...

Meta Knight Confirmed for Upcoming Super Smash Bros. Titles WiiU3DS

by Clay Johnson - 3:16 pm EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: Miiverse

The Kirby series mainstay is officially joining the battle.

Meta Knight will be a playable combatant in the forthcoming Super Smash Bros. games for Wii U and 3DS.

The longtime Kirby series mainstay’s inclusion was confirmed via today’s official Miiverse post by Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai. A Battleship Halberd stage reminiscent of Meta Knight’s home stage from his Brawl debut was also revealed.

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Nintendo Pursued a Grim Fandango Remake Years Ago

by Clay Johnson - 3:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Dan Adelman (ask.fm)

Dan Adelman approached Tim Schafer to get the classic PC adventure game on Nintendo platforms.

Former Nintendo of America Digital Content and Development head Dan Adelman worked to get the 1998 LucasArts PC adventure game Grim Fandango on Nintendo platforms years ago.

Adelman revealed this info in a recent post on his ask.fm account. He was asked, “Which were some games that you work... Read more...

August 12, 2014

Mega Slowbro, Mega Audino Leaked 3DS

by Aaron R. Brown - 2:44 pm EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: Serebii.net

You can't hide this awesomeness.

Details of Mega Slowbro and Mega Audino were erroneously posted on the official Korean Pokémon website, but have since been taken down.

Tucked firmly in a shell on the left is Mega Slowbro, which has the Shell Armor ability. Mega Audino, the Normal/Fairy-type on the right, has the Healer ability.

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Shiny Beldum Giveaway for Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire 3DS

by Aaron R. Brown - 2:41 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Pokémon

That's one shiny robot.

Players who purchase Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire will have a window shortly after launch to receive Shiny Beldum as a gift.

The Shiny Beldum will be holding a Mega Stone, meaning it will be able to transform into a Shiny Mega Metagross once evolved to its third form. Exact dates that players will be able to claim their Shiny Beldum was not mentioned.

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August 11, 2014

White Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter Spotted WiiU

by Justin Berube - 9:34 am EDT
Total comments: 10

If you're wishing to own one, you will be disappointed.

We spotted a white colored Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter at a recent Nintendo event.

When we asked Nintendo representatives about this white variant we were told that it is simply a pre-production model and it will not be sold in stores. Regardless, we thought the item was cool enough to share with our readers.

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August 10, 2014

Nuketown 2025 Map Available for Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Wii U WiiU

by Daan Koopman - 1:53 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: NintendoLife

Out of nowhere, the Wii U launch title from Activision gets an update!

The Nuketown 2025 map, which was a free piece of DLC on other consoles, has now been added to Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Wii U. This is what the website NintendoLife discovered after booting the game up for the first time in a long while.

To get the Nuketown 2025 map, you will have to download... Read more...

Club Nintendo Japan Adds Two New Physical Rewards

by Daan Koopman - 1:51 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Club Nintendo Japan

Classy ways to make notes and display your drinks!

The Japanese Club Nintendo has added two new rewards, which can be purchased using the earned points. This is what the service announced a couple of days ago.

There is a Question Block Coaster, which provides a fancy way to display your drinks. The other reward is a Famicom notebook, which offers red lines to scribble on and controllers on top to give it more color. Both of these rewards will set Nintendo players back 150 points!

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Go! Go! Kokopolo Will Be Removed from DSiWare on August 31 3DSDS

by Daan Koopman - 1:44 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: GoNintendo

One of DSiWare's greats will be soon gone forever, so act fast!

Go! Go! Kokopolo will be removed from the Nintendo DSiWare service on August 31. This is what CIRCLE Entertainment announced to GoNintendo.

The surprisingly entertaining DSiWare title featured colorful art and a zany mechanic that involved a cat running around, annoying other creatures so they... Read more...

Target Offering Unique Nintendo 2DS Deal, Buy One and Get One 40% Off 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 1:41 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Wario64

Can we interest you in a $200 deal for two similarly looking handhelds?

Target will be offering a special Buy One and Get One 40% deal on the Nintendo 2DS deal. This is what video game deal hunter Wario64 posted on his Twitter page.

The deal on the third iteration of the Nintendo 3DS-family will start on August 17. If you interested in this offering, you will be looking at spending roughly $200. For more information and impressions on the handheld, check out this article from last year.

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