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Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in News | 6 Comments

A wave of merchandise that mashes up both Mario and Pokemon has been revealed for a release in Japan. It is mostly based around Pikachu, and it includes plushes of him dressed as Mario and Luigi, New 3DS cover plates, a 3DS game cartridge book, hanafuda cards, and even cards for the Pokemon Trading Card Game. There will also be keychains, folders, notebooks, playing cards, and tee-shirts available only in the Pokemon Center in Kyoto. The goods will become available on October 29. Check them all out below:

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

Usually around the holidays, enticing video game deals begin to appear. It makes sense then that Target will be holding a special offer beginning at the very end of this month.

During the week of October 30, all games will be included in a buy 2, get 1 free sale. This should include all Wii U and 3DS games. Additionally, based on a picture from the ad, amiibo will be a part of the deal as well.

The sale will last through November 5.

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

Thanks to 4Gamer, we have several videos from Capcom’s Japanese 3DS title Megami Meguri. Find the full set of clips below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 58 Comments

After an incredibly long wait, Nintendo finally lifted the curtain on Switch. Unfortunately, we won’t be receiving any official announcements about games or specs (such as whether or not there’s region-locking) this year. The Wall Street Journal’s Takashi Mochizuki passed along that information from Nintendo via Twitter.

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

Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.

“Trick or treat! Happy Halloween #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:

– Firefighter helmet (set)
– Firefighter uniform (set)
– Fire truck
– Fire hose

And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:

– Down jacket
– Under-rim glasses
– Abstract fleece parka
– Striped gaucho pants
– Wide-leg baggy jeans
– Winter ankle boots
– Neck warmer w/ triangles
– Skate park backpack

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 59 Comments

The Wall Street Journal’s Takashi Mochizuki reached out to Nintendo’s Japanese PR for a little more information about the Switch. According to the company, the Dock and detachable Joy-Con controllers will be included. However, there was no clear answer about the Joy-Con Grip accessory.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments

Two of Microsoft’s top executives in the Xbox division dished out praise for Switch on Twitter earlier today.

First up is Phil Spencer, the man in charge at Xbox. He had this to say about the new system:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Zack in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

The first 8 minutes of footage from Mr. Pumpkin Adventure on the Wii U have been uploaded to YouTube. You can watch the video below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 20 Comments

Devolver Digital tweeted out that fans can likely expect to see their titles on the Nintendo Switch in 2017.

Known for publishing titles like as Hotline Miami, Titan Souls and OlliOlli, Devolver Digital have said that they will be publishing titles on the Nintendo Switch next year, stating that they’ve “met with Nintendo last week”. You can view the full tweet below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 56 Comments

This shouldn’t come as a major surprise, but Unreal Engine 4 support is officially confirmed for Switch. Epic Games, the engine’s creator, was listed as one of the system’s partners by Nintendo earlier today.

Over on Twitter, the official Unreal Engine account posted:

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