Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments

In Japan, a pretty big update has been released for the arcade game Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. This adds new courses such as Pac-Man Stadium and Namco Circuit while also improving the user interface and making the versus mode more enjoyable.

First, below are details on Pac-Man Stadium and Namco Circuit:

Pac-Man Stadium

A course glittering with neons, with the Pacman statue leaving the most impressions. It’s a technical course with many sharp curves. In order to progress smoothly, players will need to memorize the order of curves, and spin the handle in a rhythmical pattern accordingly.

Namco Circuit

A circuit that looks like a history museum of Namco games. There are many straight lines and loose curves, making it a course with high-speed battles. Use the acceleration area gimmicks well to instantly widen the gap against rivals.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment

We’re just about done with our Star Fox Zero video coverage at this point, but we do have two more clips for you. Get a look at our final batch of footage below.

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Those in Japan can now purchase a new 3DS theme based on Star Fox Zero. You can see what it looks like below.

We haven’t heard about this theme heading west, but I imagine it’ll pop up in North America and Europe soon!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 1 Comment

Capcom has prepared a new weekly update for Ace Attorney 6. Today, information and screenshots were sent out for Multi-Angle Video Identification.

Here’s the rundown:

– New type of scientific investigation system
– Two videos showcasing camera footage of two different perspectives of the same scene are displayed
– There’s something out of place
– Compare the two videos of the same scene and try and find an inconsistency.
– Fast forward, rewind, and pause controls on the bottom screen
– Also a button to switch between videos on the touch screen
– Can advance by frames
– Check the same areas in each video to locate an inconsistency

Here are some screenshots of Multi-Angle Video Identification:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Good news, Runbow fans: there’s still more content in the pipeline. 13AM Games’ Tom McCall told Toronto GameDevs in an interview that the team is “not done” with the game just yet. He added: “Keep your eyes and ears peeled, we hope to have some exciting announcements soon.”

Runbow became a Wii U eShop hit last August. 13AM Games just came out with some substantial DLC for the title last week.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 5 Comments

Nintendo is kicking off a new promotion for Miitomo that can net users some Splatoon items. If the company surpasses 10,000 retweets or tweets that include the hashtag #Miitomo_Splatoon_RT, an Inkling boy wig will be handed out. The same goes for the Inkling boy wig and Inkling girl wig at 20,000 tweets.

The retweet period will end on April 26 at 7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET. You can find the official page here.

On top of the promo event, on April 27, there will be Splatoon tie-ins for Miitomo Drop, the Miitomo Shop, and rewards on My Nintendo for the app. The full details are below.

Be sure to check out these other Miitomo x Splatoon collab promo activities:

 

Splatoon x Miitomo Drop!

From April 27th, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. PT until May 29th, 2016 at 7:59 a.m. PT, Splatoon-themed stages will be available in Miitomo Drop. You can redeem Miitomo coins or game tickets to play Miitomo Drop. This is your chance to freshen up your Miitomo wardrobe with Splatoon-themed clothing items and accessories!

 
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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

A new episode of Game Center DX focusing on Star Fox Zero is now available (with a little bit of Star Fox Guard towards the end). The full video can be seen below.

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GameStop has started taking pre-orders for the Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Special Edition. Place an order here. Pre-orders aren’t up on Amazon yet, but we’ll let you know when they are.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 14 Comments

Update: Added the Japanese voices version for those that are interested!

Nintendo has now posted the complete video of the Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins animated short on its YouTube page. We’ve included it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

A fresh batch of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice details have emerged via a listing on Play-Asia. The retailer’s overview has information about the plot as well as gameplay.

Here’s the full description:

The super villain, Dr. Eggman, discovers a powerful Ragnium element in Ragna Rock island which can fuel his robots and make them faster than Sonic. He then commands his mining robots to search the mythical island. D-Fekt, as one of them malfunctions and is now able to magnetize everything except Ragnium. With this capability, D-Fekt gains more power and messes up the environment of other islands creating fire and ice! Dr. Eggman makes him one of Island Defenders and now ready to face Team Sonic!

Together with our main protagonist, his friends return in their revamped version with their powers still fully intact. Adding to the lineup of playable characters is their friend, Amy Rose. Stop villains, retrieve islands, and bring back the balance in the environment using Sonic’s speed, Tail’s flight, Knuckles’ strength, Sticks’ boomerang, and Amy’s hammer! Mix their unique abilities with the power of fire and ice to pass through obstacles, solve puzzles, and freeze enemies!

Battle with four huge bosses which occupy both 3DS screens! Test your character’s speed and compete in an all-new Bot Racing game with 2 players local play. Play six exploration-based levels and bonus stages such as halfpipe run like the Special Stage from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, calmer underwater stage where a player pilots the Sea Fox and look for collectibles, and third stage which the player pilots a hovercraft and dodges icebergs.

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will be out in stores on September 27 in North America and September 30 in Europe.

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