Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 103 Comments

Minecraft: Wii U Edition is official, and it’s coming out very soon. Nintendo and Mojang have announced that the game will be available through the Wii U eShop starting on December 17 for $29.99.

On Wii U, Minecraft will offer off-TV play. Additionally, it’ll come bundled with the following add-on packs: Battle & Beasts Skin Pack, Battle & Beasts 2 Skin Pack, Natural Texture Pack, City Texture Pack, Fantasy Texture Pack, and Festive Mash-up Pack. Nintendo has also teased that the company is collaborating with Mojang “on new content for Nintendo fans to be released at a future date.”

These add-on packs will be available separately at launch next week:

1. Festive Skin Pack
2. The Simpsons Skin Pack
3. Doctor Who Skins Volume 1
4. Doctor Who Skins Volume 2
5. Star Wars Classic Skin Pack
6. Star Wars Rebels Skin Pack
7. Star Wars Prequel Skin Pack
8. Mass Effect Mash-up Pack
9. Skyrim Mash-up Pack
10. Plastic Texture Pack
11. Candy Texture Pack
12. Cartoon Texture Pack
13. Steampunk Texture Pack
14. Pattern Texture Pack
15. Greek Mythology Mash-up Pack
16. Halloween 2015 Mash-up Pack

Minecraft: Wii U Edition was initially outed through a rating on PEGI. However, this is the first time that we’re hearing about it in any official capacity.

Head past the break to read up on today’s full announcement.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 4 Comments

Hyrule Warriors Legends is getting two special editions in Japan. Consumers will be able to pick up the Treasure Box or Premium Box, each of which comes with an art book. A first look at the cover can be viewed above.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 24 Comments

Let’s Talk #32: What are you playing? – December 2015

It’s the first weekend of a new month. Specifically, December has now rolled on in! So we want to know: what are you playing? Tell us in the comments below!

As for me, I’ve been a bit quiet with gaming as of late. I did start up Fantasy Life, but I’m just a few hours in. I like what I’ve played thus far though!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Have you tried out Nintendo Badge Arcade?

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! With the release of Monster Hunter X, Dragon Quest XI has now taken over the top spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 19 and November 25.

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

Monster Strike 3DS is less than two weeks away from release in Japan, so Mixi is continuing to promote the game with regular asset updates. Find the latest screenshots and art below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 14 Comments

As the first Kirby game shipped in 1992, the character (and the franchise overall) is celebrating its 23rd birthday this year. Developer HAL Laboratory decided to post a special message on Miiverse in honor of the occasion. Head past the break for the full note from Kirby Triple Deluxe director Shinya Kumazaki.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments

Rytmik Ultimate is due out on the 3DS eShop this week, Cinemax has announced. It should be available in both North America and Europe starting on Thursday.

You’ll be able to use Rytmik Ultimate “to play with samples and musical instruments” as well as “mix them together, shape them and create music clips or tracks for your Friday night set-list.” A trailer for the title is posted below. Additionally, after the break, you’ll find a comprehensive overview.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

North America

Wii U

Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , Terraria
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers , GameStop
Project X Zone 2 (pre-order for exclusive DLC pack) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition – Best Buy
Mega Man Legacy Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy (new)

Guides

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)

Other

HORI Amiibo Card Folio Officially Licensed by Nintendo – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Devil’s Third
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

UK

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
Star Fox Zero

3DS

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Stella Glow
Project X Zone 2
Terraria

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 3 Comments

Amazon has discounted the price of the New 3DS XL again. You can pick up a black or red system for $175, down from the original $200 asking price. If interested, place an order here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 4 Comments

Update (12/6): Bumped to the top. Added in badges for Sunday.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading west earlier this month. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of November 30:

November 30

– 5 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels (final day)
– 4 Mario Party panels (final day)
– 4 Animal Crossing panels (final day)
– 2 Mario home icon panels (final day)
– 7 8-bit Mario panels (final day)
– 3 Mario Kart panels (final day)
– 3 Animal Crossing winter/holiday panels (final day)

December 1

– 6 Splatoon panels
– 6 Animal Crossing panels
– 3 animal panels
– 3 system/cartridge panels

December 2

– 6 Splatoon panels
– 6 Animal Crossing panels
– 3 animal panels
– 3 system/cartridge panels
– 3 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels

December 3

– 6 Splatoon panels (two days left)
– 6 Animal Crossing panels (two in final day)
– 3 animal panels (final day)
– 3 system/cartridge panels (final day)
– 2 Pokemon panels
– 5 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels
– Theme offer until Dec. 7

December 4

– 6 Super Mario Maker panels
– 8 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels
– 6 Splatoon panels (final day)
– 4 Animal Crossing panels (1 in final day)
– 2 Pokemon panels
– 1 free play

December 5

– 6 Super Mario Maker panels
– 8 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels
– 2 Swapnote system icon panels
– 3 Animal Crossing panels
– 2 Pokemon panels (final day)
– 1 free play

December 5

– 6 Super Mario Maker panels
– 8 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels (5 with 2 days left, 3 with 1 day left)
– 5 Swapnote panels
– 3 Animal Crossing panels
– 1 free play

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