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September 3, 2012
by Danny Bivens - 1:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: Press Release
Square Enix is set to spill the beans on the Wii U version in just a few weeks!
New information about the Wii U version of Dragon Quest X: Mezameshi Itsutsu no Shuzoku will be revealed at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix revealed in a recent press release detailing their game lineup for the show.
A variety of stage events are planned for the recently released... Read more...
September 2, 2012
by Tyler Ohlew - 6:32 pm EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: Joystiq, http://m.joystiq.com/2012/09/02/ron-gilberts-platf...
There's more than one cave story to be told.
Metroid-style platformer, The Cave, is making its way to the Wii U eShop, according to developer Double Fine Productions.
The confirmation came from a representative for the title, telling Joystiq the news during a demonstration of the game at PAX Prime.
The Cave is directed by Ron Gilbert, the mind behind Maniac Mansion and The Curse of Monkey Island. It is scheduled for release in early 2013.
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by Daan Koopman - 6:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 5
Source: (CVG), http://www.computerandvideogames.com/365656/future...
The British line of independent Nintendo magazines is no more.
Following the upcoming heartbreaking closure of Nintendo Power, which was announced last week, Future is now also planning to close Nintendo Gamer magazine.
In response to the closure, Nintendo Gamer publisher Lee Nutter responded to CVG with the following statement: ''After careful consideration... Read more...
September 1, 2012
by Tyler Ohlew - 6:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 11
Source: Nintendo
PAX attendees chew gum, Kirby reaps the reward.
What does 536 Kirby fans chewing gum sound like? Well, it's very annoying, but it certainly didn't stop anyone from earning Nintendo a spot on the list of Guinness World Records. The masses at Seattle's PAX Prime convention masticated at Nintendo's request, chewing pink bubble gum for at least one minute before blowing it into a bubble and keeping it as such for 30 seconds.
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by Tyler Ohlew - 9:44 am EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: andriasang.com, Level-5, http://andriasang.com/con2i2/level5_tgs/, http://www.level5.co.jp/tgs2012/
Layton creators bring the 3DS some love.
With the 2012 Tokyo Game Show less than a month away, Level-5 has unveiled what games they will be bringing for the attending press and public. Also, for the Professor Layton in all of us, Level-5 has two mystery titles listed with just a question mark. It is speculated that these will be two new announcements for the show.
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August 31, 2012
by Jared Rosenberg - 5:51 am EDT
Total comments: 26
The game will not feature 1080p visuals as previously thought.
Mass Effect 3 will be rendered in 720p on Wii U, according to the Australian developer Straight Right who are developing the Wii U version.
It was recently reported in Nintendo Power that the Wii U edition of Mass Effect 3 would feature 1080p visuals. The CEO of Straight Right, Tom Crago, has told NWR that, "The game will run at 720p."
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August 30, 2012
by J.P. Corbran - 6:10 pm EDT
Total comments: 1
Join other NWR readers and play your favorite online games this Tuesday!
Nintendo World Report Community Night returns this Tuesday, September 4, starting at 10 p.m. Eastern/7 Pacific/2 a.m. UTC. We're keeping with the idea of the players choosing the games, so if you've got something in mind feel free to suggest it now or in the chat during the event. Is there an old Wii or DS game you've been aching to play online, or a 3DS game we haven't picked in a while? Try and recruit other players here!
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by Nicholas Bray - 4:44 pm EDT
Total comments: 7
Source: Nintendo Power
Update: The game will actually run in 720p.
Update: The Wii U version of the game will be rendered at 720p. Check out our updated report
For the first time on a home console, Mass Effect 3 will run in full 1080p resolution, according to September's Nintendo Power, issue V282.
The article has also re-confirmed that the extended cut of the ending sequence and other various DLC characters and weapons for the four player online co-op mode will also be included on the disk.
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by Tyler Ohlew - 3:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 6
Source: Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2012/08/28/taiko-no-tats...
March to the beat of your own fun.
Namco Bandai’s ever-popular music rhythm series, Taiko no Tatsujin, has just had a new entry in the long running series announced. Namco Bandai will be releasing Taiko no Tatsujin: Super Splendid Edition for the Wii on November 29, 2012 in Japan.
Boasting 100 songs, Super Splendid Edition marks... Read more...
by J.P. Corbran - 2:24 pm EDT
Total comments: 11
Race through tunnels, collect eggs, and tap along to classic Final Fantasy music in this week's crop of downloads.
This week's Nintendo Downloads brings some of everything, from 3DS eShop titles to Virtual Console to DSiWare and a demo.
3DS eShop Games:
SpeedX 3D - $3.99Race through endless tunnels with hypnotic graphics and electronic music. A first-person view and 3D effects immerse the player in the game world. Play through four game modes, including an endless mode that lets you see how far you can go without losing concentration.
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by Tyler Ohlew - 1:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 8
Source: (Nintendo Direct)
Shy Guy de Amigo!
A new trailer for Intelligent Systems' upcoming Paper Mario: Sticker Star was released alongside yesterday's Nintendo Direct.
The latest installment in the series looks to bring a wealth of surprises. The trailer opens with Mario exploring a variety of new locales, pulling and placing stickers throughout... Read more...
August 29, 2012
by Patrick Barnett - 2:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 12
Source: Nintendo, http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/F7TrLts9e6-cH...
Fire up your Wii, the indie-retro side-scroller appears to have finally found a publisher in America.
La-Mulana will arrive on the North American WiiWare shop on September 20, according to the game's profile listing on Nintendo's website.
However, it appears that it will be EnjoyUp! Games undertaking publishing duties in the west, not the WiiWare version's original publisher Nicalis. Nicalis announced... Read more...
by Alex Culafi - 2:49 pm EDT
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Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica
The delayed title now has a more specific release window.
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is coming out in the first quarter of 2013.
The game was originally slated for a release during the holiday season of this year, but was pushed to next year as of earlier this month. As reported by the official Nintendo of America Twitter account, Luigi's Mansion will specifically be coming out before the end of March.
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by Patrick Barnett - 2:34 pm EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2409198...
The long-awaited entry in the Animal Crossing series is coming by June next year.
The 3DS version of Animal Crossing, titled Animal Crossing: Jump Out in Japan, will arrive in North American stores during the first half of 2013.
Nintendo of America tweeted "Animal Crossing is launching for Nintendo #3DS during the first half of 2013! Tell us your favorite Animal Crossing memory." This morning we learned that the game is coming to Japan on November 8.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 2:23 pm EDT
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Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2409189...
"Demon Training" is coming to North America this year.
Brain Age: Concentration Training, the latest entry in the popular Brain Age series, is coming to 3DS in North America on December 3.
The game came out in Japan in late July under the name Touhoku Daigaku Kareiigakukenkyuujo Kawashima Ryuuta Kyouju Kanshuu Monosugoku Nou o Kitareru 5 Funkan no Oni Training. It features a demon version of Dr. Kawashima, and a lot of exercises that work the memory.
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by Alex Culafi - 2:05 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: http://www.serebii.net/black2white2/breed.shtml
Two months after release!
A new breeding mechanic in Pokémon Black and White 2 has been discovered two months after its initial release.
Originally, when the parent Pokémon is capable of having two abilities, the ability that a baby Pokémon received from its mother had a 50% chance of being either ability. In Black and... Read more...
by Andy Goergen - 12:43 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: Joystiq, http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/29/fractured-soul-c...
The game makes its long-awaited debut in a matter of weeks.
Fractured Soul is set for release on the North American 3DS eShop on September 13 for $11.99.
The game was initially intended for a retail release. However, as the months went by without the game hitting stores, developer Endgame Studios began to consider digital distribution. The final price... Read more...
by Patrick Barnett - 10:13 am EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: Press Release
A special anniversary edition is also on its way.
Harvest Moon: A New Beginning will land in North American stores on November 6, 2012, according to the game's publisher Natsume.
In addition to the game's release date, Natsume revealed an anniversary edition of the game. Pre-orders for this edition will begin on September 24, and are available... Read more...
by Patrick Barnett - 10:13 am EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/TwoTribesGames/status/24021360...
If you want the game you won't have to wait much longer for it to be available.
Toki Tori has been confirmed and approved for release on the Nintendo eShop this Thursday, according to a message sent out by Two Tribes via Twitter.
Earlier this summer we learned that Toki Tori would be coming to the 3DS Virtual Console as a Game Boy Color title. The promise of this game being available is now being fulfilled as it will be available on August 30, 2012. Toki Tori launched earlier this month in Europe
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by Neal Ronaghan - 8:25 am EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: (Nintendo Direct)
In this video, the video game version of Satoru Iwata does awesome things like ride roller coasters and play in a rock band.
Tomodachi Collection is coming to 3DS in Japan in spring 2013. The game, originally announced in September 2011 and slated for a fiscal year 2012 release, is the follow-up to the beloved 2009 DS release of the same name.
The below trailer is pretty much ridiculous, showcasing Nintendo President Satoru Iwata in a multitude of whimsical situations.
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