Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 19 Comments

Earlier today, Nintendo made several announcements about 3DS, including new amiibo cards for Mario Sports Superstars. One card will be included with the game itself. Additionally, blind packs of five will be sold beginning on March 24.

The North American amiibo site has now updated with a first look at the new cards as shown above. We also have an image of the packaging image below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments

A new Zelda-themed sale has been announced for Europe. Between January 26 at 11:59 PM and February 9 UK time, games across the Wii U and 3DS eShops will be discounted by 30% along with Hyrule Warriors DLC and 3DS themes. You’ll need to be a My Nintendo user in order to participate.

Here’s the announcement from Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma:

And the lineup of content:

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Last March, a new Pokemon smartphone game known as Pokemon Comaster launched in Japan. It’s now been localized for North America and Europe as “Pokemon Duel”.

For those who haven’t heard about it previously, here’s a lengthy overview:

Pokémon Duel is a strategy board game that uses Pokémon figures. Build a deck with your favorite figures and then leap into a League Match! Compete with players from around the world for a chance to enter the top League rankings in League Matches. You’ll fight your rivals in real time! Win duels, get all kinds of cool figures and items, and make your deck stronger!

The rules are simple! The object is to be the first player to get one of your figures to your opponent’s goal. How will you get to the goal? You’ll need to carefully choose your route! In duels, you and your opponent take turns moving your figures. Set up a strategic formation and attack your opponent, or simply block their path—it’s all about tactics! Plan your strategy and defeat your opponents in this game of cat and mouse!

In duels, your deck is composed of 6 Pokémon figures. There are all kinds of figures, each with different moves and abilities. Keep this in mind as you build your own custom deck!

Make use of your custom deck and the AI! The AI is a reliable ally who will determine good moves and take your turn for you. Make full use of the AI and crush your opponents!

You can find Pokemon Duel on iOS here and Android here. It’s free-to-play, but there are in-app microtransactions of course.

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Amazon UK has now opened pre-orders for the new Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo. The full set of five are located here. If they sell out, we’ll update this post.

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4: Road to Boruto (PS4) – 10/9/9/9
Goodbye! BoxBoy! (3DS) – 8/8/9/9
Rive (PS4) – 8/7/7/8
Color Guardians (PS4/PSV) – 7/7/7/7
Double Dragon IV (PS4) – 7/7/7/7
Creeping Terror (3DS) – 7/7/7/7

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The Japanese Twitter account for Splatoon posted a couple of updates today. Both focus on weapons in the game: Heavy Splatling and Slosher.

With the Heavy Splatling, the mounting angle of its distinctive barrel component and its parts configuration have changed, but its basic weapon characteristics have been kept in tact.

The Slosher features a change in handle and suspension parts. Similar to the Heavy Splatling and Slosher, other weapons in the game have had model changes to match the two year trend change.

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Nintendo released the official North American boxart for Mario Sports Superstars. We’ve attached it above.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 11 Comments

Nintendo made a flurry of announcements about the 3DS today.

First, the Pikachu Yellow Edition New 3DS XL is heading to North America. Nintendo is bringing it out on February 24 for $199.99.

Mario Sports Superstar launches in North America on March 24. New amiibo cards are coming, which provide “a variety of four bonuses.” They can be purchased in blind packs of five for $4.99 each, but one card will be packed in with the game for a limited time.

More titles are joining the Nintendo Selects line in mid-February. Kirby Triple Deluxe and Mario & Luigi: Dream will both be dropped to $20.

Tank Troopers is slated for February 16, and Pikmin 3DS is reconfirmed for 2017.

Continue on below for today’s full announcement.

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The Great Ace Attorney 2 is featured in this week’s issue of Famitsu. In the magazine, some new details are shared.

Here’s the lowdown:

– Follows Ryunosuke Naruhodo in late 19th century Japan and London
– Pursues the truth behind a mysterious case
– Sherlock Holmes and other fascinating characters will also appear
– Will feature cases and mysteries not discussed in the first game, as well as new episodes
– The “World Fair” and “Cursed Lodging” are the keys to the story, as well as a grave visiting scene with Ryunosuke’s partner Susato Mikotoba
– 35% complete

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The third Global Mission in Pokemon Sun/Moon is almost here. When it goes live, players will be tasked with trading Pokemon through the Pokemon Global Trade Station.

The mission will run between January 31 and February 14. We should know what the target is for trading by then.

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