Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment

Another video has come in from the Nintendo UK Summer Tour 2015. Below, you’ll find a promo for Photos with Animal Crossing.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments

Sin & Punishment could soon be seeing representation on the North American eShop. Sin & Punishment and Sin & Punishment: Star Successor have both been rated by the ESRB, hinting at upcoming digital releases. Might the two titles be available later this week? Based on previous ESRB listings, that’s very much possible.

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

Nintendo has announced its plans for PAX Prime 2015, which will be taking place later this week.

First, regarding playable titles, fans will be able to get their hands on the following:

– Star Fox Zero
– Super Mario Maker
– The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
– Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
– Splatoon (which will include both the recently announced August update and TRANSFORMERS Splatfest content on Aug. 29)
– Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
– Skylanders SuperChargers Racing for Nintendo 3DS (with guest stars Bowser and Donkey Kong)

The following indie titles will also be playable at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel:

– Action Henk (Curve Digital)
– FAST Racing Neo (Shin’en)
– Freedom Planet (Galaxy Trail)
– Hive Jump (Graphite Lab)
– Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty (Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc. / Just Add Water (Developments) Ltd. / Nephilim Games)
– Runbow (13AM Games)
– Shantae Half-Genie Hero (WayForward)
– Typoman (Headup Games / Brainseed Factory)
– Year Walk (Simogo / Dakko Dakko)
– Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (Renegade Kid)
– SteamWorld Heist (Image & Form)
– The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Nicalis, Inc.)
– Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (Yacht Club Games)

A panel for Xenoblade Chronicles X will be held on August 29 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PT in Wyvern Theater. This will be led by representatives from the Nintendo Treehouse, and attendees will be able to see concept art, learn the inspiration behind the game, watch new gameplay and participate in a Q&A session.

PAX-sponsored tournaments and fan gatherings are planned as well, featuring games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

PAX Prime 2015 will take place between August 28 and August 31.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

News have surfaced about a pair of titles making their way to Wii U. Street Rivals along with Signal to Noise will both be released on the Wii U eShop.

Steel Rivals is 2.5 fighting title made by Nugame Ninja. Development is in an early state, though you can watch a brief video below.

Meanwhile, Solanimus Games is developing Signal to Noise. The music-driven rail shooter will support the use of custom audio tracks. For a look at the game, check out the trailer below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U eShop | 21 Comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4/PS3/XBO/360) – 10/10/10/10
Until Dawn (PS4) – 9/8/9/9
Dragon’s Dogma Online (PS4/PS3) – 9/9/8/9
Polara (PSV) – 8/7/8/8
Zombie Defense (Wii U) – 7/8/6/7
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (3DS) – 6/7/7/8
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive (PS4) – 7/7/7/7
Infinite Stratos 2: Love And Purge (PS3/PSV) – 7/7/7/6

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Brave Tank Hero previously came to the North American 3DS eShop on August 11. Later this week, Wii U will be receiving the game as well. Natsume confirmed on Twitter today that the Wii U release is slated for August 27.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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

Update: Bumped to the top. GameStop’s Canadian equivalent, EB Games, will be giving out its own double-sided poster with pre-orders – see below (thanks Zach!):

GameStop is offering a bonus with pre-orders of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. By reserving the game, you’ll be given a unique poster.

Pre-orders can be placed online here. The offer is valid in-store as well.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

AckkStudios published a new set of screenshots from the upcoming Wii U eShop RPG YIIK. The new images are in our gallery below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 10 Comments

Update (8/24): Bumped to the top. Mighty Switch Force! Academy has been announced, and it’s hitting Steam Early Access tomorrow. What does this mean for Nintendo players? Well, WayForward is open to bringing the game to additional platforms – hopefully Wii U and/or 3DS.

Original (8/20): A tweet sent out on WayForward’s Twitter account has started up the rumor mill once again. The message, posted below, suggests that a new Mighty Switch Force! game is on the way.

We’ve seen two Mighty Switch Force! games on Nintendo platforms thus far. It’d certainly be interesting to see what WayForward would have in store for another game.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 10 Comments

Nintendo has readied new Splatoon commercials for North America. The ad covers the new content that’s being added to the game, as well as what’s to come. Take a look at it below.

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