Super Mario Maker for 3DS version 1.01 live on the eShop, needed to access Course World modes
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
If you intend to pick up Super Mario Maker for 3DS on Friday, you may want to grab the game’s first update from the eShop. Indeed: version 1.01 is already live. So long as you have 158 blocks (19.75 MB) of free space available, you should be able to download it.
Super Mario Maker for 3DS version 1.01 isn’t a minor update. In fact, you’ll need it in order to access the Course World. Without it, you won’t be able to play the Recommended Courses or 100 Mario Challenge modes.
Thanks to jikes10 for the tip.
Meloetta distribution now live for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, X/Y
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Update: The Meloetta distribution has now started in North America.
Original: Those in Europe can now partake in the latest distribution for Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. Meloetta can be downloaded through December 24. Visit the Mystery Gift section, then Receive Gift, and finally “Get Via Internet” to obtain Meloetta.
The distribution is also coming to North America soon. It’s expected to go live later today, so we’ll let you know when that happens.
Japan getting 12 new Mario toys for McDonald’s Happy Meals in January
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In January, Nintendo and McDonald’s will be extending its partnership for Happy Meals in Japan. A new set of Mario toys will begin to appear starting on January 6.
In the toys, there are gimmicks that reenact the character movements and in-game sounds. Mario has a button that if pressed will move his hands up and down. Yoshi’s back shell can be pushed to move its tongue forward. Peach will spin if she is dragged. Finally, the 1-Up Mushroom will make the related sound effect when pushed.
We heard about the latest plans between Nintendo and McDonald’s in the UK earlier this week, which is beginning at around a similar time.
Continue on below for better photos of the new toys and names for each.
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Empoleon revealed for Pokken Tournament arcade
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Bandai Namco has finally revealed that Empoleon is making its way to the arcade version of Pokken Tournament. The character is due to be added on December 15.
A number of new Pokemon have joined Pokken Tournament over the past few months. Darkrai, Scizor, Croagunk were all added since July, though only in arcades. It remains to be seen whether the Wii U version of Pokken Tournament will be updated with these characters.
Note that Empoleon was not shown during a Niconico stream, so footage is currently unavailable. If any streams or gameplay pops up, we’ll bring that to you.
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Mario Winter Wonderland 3DS theme out now in Japan
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Nintendo is getting into the holiday spirit with a new 3DS theme. Those in Japan can now download the “Mario Winter Wonderland” design for their home menu.
Here’s a look at the theme:
Today’s new theme costs 200 yen. It’s not available in the west yet, but that should be changing very soon.
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Niantic expanding Pokemon GO’s Nearby feature to the rest of continental U.S., much of Europe
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The new version of Pokemon GO’s Nearby feature is starting to be deployed to a wider region. Niantic said today that it will be expanded “to the rest of the continental United States and large parts of Europe.” Additionally, the team “will continue to review the feedback submitted on our official social media accounts and in other channels and make changes if necessary.”
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Detective Pikachu film now has a director
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Deadline is reporting on a new development pertaining to the upcoming live-action Detective Pikachu movie. Rob Letterman, who previously worked on Goosebumps, Monsters Vs. Aliens, and Shark Tale will be directing the project. As previously noted, Nicole Perlman and Alex Hirsch are handling the script.
The Detective Pikachu movie is a long ways off. However, when it’s ready, Toho will release it in Japan while Universal Pictures will handle it in other territories.
The Game Awards – Zelda: Breath of the Wild “exclusive look” will be at the pre-show, more details during the show
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 8 Comments
Nintendo has shared more information about what to expect from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at The Game Awards tomorrow.
The “exclusive look” that we previously heard about will actually be during the pre-show. That’ll be held at 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET. After that, Nintendo says “even more details” will then be present at The Game Awards itself, which starts a half hour later.
Nintendo posted on Facebook a short while ago:
Another round of Super Mario Maker for 3DS footage
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Super Mario Maker for 3DS is on track for release in just two more days. Another round of gameplay is below with two hours of footage.
Ubisoft exec reflects on making games for Wii and Wii U, approach to designing Switch titles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 13 Comments
Xavier Poix from Ubisoft has spent 18 years with the company. Currently, he’s the managing director of Ubisoft’s French studios. Polygon recently caught up with Poix and spoke about Switch – and more about Nintendo – in-depth.
We’ve rounded up what Poix had to say below. Head on over here to read up on Polygon’s full piece.
