Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 6 Comments

Nintendo is starting a new developer series based on Fire Emblem Fates. Check out the first episode below called “A Tale of Two Families: Birthright”.

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Another Kemco RPG is slated for the European 3DS eShop this month. On March 31, Justice Chronicles will be available. Pricing is set at €9.99.

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

Kick & Fennick was first confirmed for Wii U in January. Abstraction Games has now sent out an official announcement, noting that the game is coming this spring to the eShop.

We’ve posted a Kick & Fennick trailer below. You can also head past the break for plenty of game inforamtion.

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Guitar Hero Live has added another set of songs, including some beloved 80s classics thanks to three new Premium Shows. Here’s this week’s lineup:

Back to the Eighties

· Europe – Rock the Night
· Lita Ford – Kiss Me Deadly
· Quiet Riot – Bang Your Head (Metal Health)

Stadium Rock Anthems

· Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer
· Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
· KISS – Crazy Crazy Nights

Hair Metal Mayhem

· Poison – Nothin’ But a Good Time
· Mötley Crüe – Girls, Girls, Girls
· L.A. Guns – Rip and Tear

Source: Activision PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 18 Comments

Yesterday, Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter page posted news about the new Nintendo Direct. Makiko Ohmoto, the voice of Kirby, ended up re-tweeting the news a few hours ago. That’s set off speculation that Kirby will be featured in some form during today’s presentation – be it a new game or something else. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen.

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

Teyon has announced that its 3DS game Bird Mania 3D is coming to Wii U in the form of “Bird Mania Party”. It’ll be available on March 10 in Europe, and March 17 in North America. Pricing is set at $1.99 / €1.99.

Here’s an overview of Bird Mania Party:

Take to the bright blue skies and fly the distance! Fly past treetops, bushes and stinging bees and dash for crazy combos. Collect bonuses and unlock achievements to up your score right to the top as you zoom at the speed of lightning to the pumping music!
Invite friends and start Bird Mania Party! Team up with your buddy to master a challenge in a co-op mode or race for the top spot on Leaderboards in a competition mode for up to 5 players.

Features:

• Incredibly addictive game-play with a fast paced tempo
• 2 party multi-player modes for up to 5 players
• Over 20 achievements and extra bonuses to unlock
• Leaderboards for the ultimate competition with other bird maniacs
• Support for Wii U™ GamePad and Wii Remote

A trailer for Bird Mania Party can be found below.

Source: Teyon PR

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

Nintendo has added last-minute maintenance to today’s schedule. Tonight, 3DS will be undergoing maintenance. This will affect network services like online play and rankings.

Maintenance will take place during the following times:

– 9 PM PT – 10:30 PM PT
– 12 AM ET – 1:30 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 6:30 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe – 7:30 AM in Europe

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

NintenDaan has shared a video showing the special edition boxes released in Japan for Pokemon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. Get a closer look at the items below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

In celebration of the 3DS’ fifth anniversary in Japan, Famitsu has a small feature on the system in its latest issue. The magazine shares a listing of the top 20 best-selling games in Japan, complete with lifetime figures for each titles.

Here’s the full listing:

01. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 4.481.023
02. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 4.469.146
03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 3.578.564
04. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke (Level 5) {2014.07.10} (¥4.968) – 3.173.442
05. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 2.945.142
06. [3DS] Monster Hunter X # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥5.800) – 2.752.384
07. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi (Level 5) {2014.12.13} (¥4.968) – 2.636.935
08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate # (Capcom) {2014.10.11} (¥6.264) – 2.570.705
09. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 2.522.479
10. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800) – 2.442.015
11. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 2.435.703
12. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.600) – 2.101.780
13. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land # (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) – 2.095.314
14. [3DS] Tomodachi Life # (Nintendo) {2013.04.18} (¥4.800) – 1.814.393
15. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate # (Capcom) {2011.12.10} (¥5.800) – 1.589.804
16. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 1.473.754
17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.000) – 1.347.620
18. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 1.298.884
19. [3DS] Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden (Square Enix) {2013.02.07} (¥6.090) – 1.238.660
20. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800) – 1.055.672

Note that this list is based on data collected up to February 21.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from February 2016. You can watch it below.

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