Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 13 Comments

The Wii U and 3DS will both be receiving Amiibo support in the future. What might the functionality mean for a franchise like Pokemon?

While Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda won’t share any specifics regarding potential ideas, he did tell GameSpot that the company could be open to supporting Amiibo down the road. That will happen “if we can find some really cool way out to use Amiibo with NFC, and add some new type of gameplay,” Masuda said.

His full comments:

“You might be aware that Pokemon as a brand used NFC for Pokemon Rumble U for the Wii U. Not in the exact same way as that, but if we can find some really cool way out to use Amiibo with NFC, and add some new type of gameplay, then I think we’d definitely be supportive of using it in the future.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

Game Informer recently caught up with Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire producer Junichi Masuda and director Shigeru Ohmori. The two were touched on slew of different topics, including the lack of Pokemon games on the 3DS Virtual Console, how Pokemon are chosen for Smash Bros. the possibility of revisiting the idea of extensions for previously-released titles, and more.

You’ll find a few excerpts from Game Informer’s interview below. Head on over here for the full discussion.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News, Wii Shop Channel, Wii U eShop | 14 Comments

This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Wrecking Crew (Wii U, 200 coins), Kirby’s Dream Course (Wii U, 200 coins), Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II (Wii, 200 coins), Maboshi’s Arcade (Wii, 250 coins), Kerploosh! (3DS, 150 coins), Brain Age Express: Math (3DS, 200 coins), 3D Classics: Kid Icarus (3DS, 200 coins), and Donkey Kong (3DS, 150 coins). These items last through November 16.

You can check out all of October’s digital games here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 35 Comments

Nintendo promised a web-based eShop ages ago. But for whatever reason, it has yet to materialize. Perhaps something is on the horizon though…

A few folks over on NeoGAF have managed to detect a live page for the web eShop. You can view it right here. While it’s clearly still a work in progress (and likely not meant to be accessed by the common user), it seems that there’s actually some functionality in place.

We’re hearing some reports that automatic downloading is working for Wii U, believe it or not. Users can enter a redeemable code on this page.

When will Nintendo officially launch the web eShop? That is unknown at present. But at the very least, it still appears to be development… and hopefully we’ll see it officially go live soon!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Images | 0 comments

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo fans stop by Nintendo World in New York on Oct. 11, 2014, to honor the Super Smash Bros. franchise and watch 16 of the best players in the country show off their skills in the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament. The event was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jesse McColm (L) of Balch Springs, TX, and Maurice Hall of Aurora, IL, face off in a battle in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World on Oct. 11, 2014. Not only did 16 of the top players in the nation compete to claim victory in the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament, but local fans also had the opportunity to sample the all-star fighting game as their favorite characters. The event was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, contestant Samuel Buzby (R) of Nesconset, NY defeats Jesse McColm of Balch Springs, TX in the final match at the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament on Oct. 11, 2014, at Nintendo World in New York. Character customization played an important role in the tournament which was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators, allowing the top 16 players to engage in an all-out, no-holds-barred battle showcasing the game’s unique features.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament winner Samuel Buzby of Nesconset, NY, receives the champion’s robe and trophy from Bill Trinen (L) of the Nintendo Treehouse along with announcers Wynton Smith and Kris Aldenderfer. Crowds at Nintendo World in New York and countless fans watching online cheered for the nation’s top 16 players in a tournament celebrating the game’s recent launch.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Famitsu is up to its fairly typical teasing antics. Included in a notice for the magazine’s next issue is the mention of a new scoop. Famitsu also intends to share news about an indie game, though it’s unclear if there’s any relation to the tease. Even more Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate coverage is planned as well.

Famitsu scoops can be either hit or miss, so take the latest scoop tease as you will. There have been issues that have resulted in some great announcements and reveals about pre-existing games, while others have turned out to be duds. We’ll see how this one turns out in a few days!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

The Super Smash Bros. for 3DS National Open Tournament will kick off at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT. It’ll last for about three hours. Enjoy!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 6 Comments

Have you ever heard of something called the “Desire Sensor”? Those who have played the Monster Hunter titles have speculated about the sensor, which is programming within the games that can detect which loot players are searching for. The loot in question is then automatically made more difficult to find in order to keep gamers playing.

But no: there is no Desire Sensor in Monster Hunter. Series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto confirmed to Siliconera that this “feature” does not exist.

Tsujimoto said:

“You should probably wear gloves when you play. Try not to sweat, because it’s sensing your nervousness from the sweat on your hands. To be honest, that’s something that’s a popular urban legend. We actually hear that a lot, but it’s just a form of confirmation bias. When you’re looking for something specific, it feels like you never come across it. I myself experience that while playing—we’re all on an even playing field.”

“That (Desire Sensor) is absolutely not a thing. What people are seeing is just confirmation bias.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. All Amiibos are now available on Amazon.

In December, Nintendo will release a second round of Amiibo figures. Consumers will be able to purchase Amiibos for Zelda, Diddy Kong, Luigi, Little Mac, Pit and Captain Falcon.

Retailers have now opened pre-orders for the new figures. You can find links to each below.

Amazon

Zelda
Diddy Kong
Luigi
Little Mac
Pit
Captain Falcon

Best Buy

Zelda
Diddy Kong
Luigi
Little Mac
Pit
Captain Falcon

GameStop

Zelda
Diddy Kong
Luigi
Little Mac
Pit
Captain Falcon

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