Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

Bandai Namco said that Mario Kart Arcade GP DX would be receiving annual updates when the game was first announced. This has held true in Japan, and the overseas version has now received its first update as well.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX version 1.04 EX brings about a number of new elements. This includes new characters Metal Mario and Rosalina, mirror modes of all tracks, a new title screen, new vehicles and power ups, and improved drifting mechanics.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX’s new version features three levels of boost based on the length of your drift. Drifting now provides a boost at the end similar to the Mario Kart console games.

The Japanese version of Mario Kart Arcade GP DX most recently added an online cross-site vs. location. It’s speculated that this will be available in the next annual update here in the west.

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

Nordic Games previously announced that Legend of Kay Anniversary would be available this summer. A specific date has now been pinned down: July 28.

As announced on the Nordic Games Twitter account today:

We conducted an extensive interview with the developer behind Legend of Kay Anniversary back in April. For those that missed it, the discussion can be seen here.

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

Don’t Crash arrives on the North American Wii U eShop later this week. Developer RCMADIAX has shared the game’s file size ahead of time, which comes in at about 60 MB.

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Ripstone has shared a new batch of screenshots for Extreme Exorcism. Check them out in the gallery below.

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

Moving Player is bringing LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures to Wii U. The game will be released for the eShop.

LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures previously launched last year. Here’s an overview:

Are You Late For Work? Start Panicking!

Gary is an office worker who oversleeps after a drunken night out on the town. Here’s where it gets tricky, because this isn’t the first time Gary’s been late for work, and he could be fired if he’s spotted arriving at his desk after everyone else yet again. So he’ll have to prove he’s smart and sneaky enough to make his way up all the 22 floors between him and his office without being seen.

Hide in closets, crawl through air vents, slink along the walls… nobody must spot you!
Use everything in your reach to get to the end of the level: hide behind a newspaper, smash a vending machine with a well-aimed kick, or use donuts to lure the security guards away.

Want to drive your colleagues crazy, knock them out, poison them or even expose them to harmful radiation?

Want to booby-trap photocopiers, creep around under a cardboard box or give laxatives to your co-workers?

Want to settle the score with your bosses?

From the basement to the boss’s office via the research and development labs, explore the zany little universe of LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures.

If you’d like to see LEVEL 22 in video form, check out the trailer below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Nintendo took home a couple of wins from the Game Critics Awards “Best of E3 2015”.

Super Mario Maker was announced today as the best family/social game. Meanwhile, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes received an award as the best handheld/mobile title.

Super Mario Maker was also nominated as the best console game from E3. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam received a nomination as the best RPG, but that award went to Fallout 4.

You can find the full list of winners here.

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

Capcom has announced that it will be attending San Diego Comic-Con 2015 this week. The company is planning signing sessions, panels with special surprises, playable demos, and the sale of collectible merchandise at the Capcom Store.

Capcom’s playable lineup includes Mega Man Legacy Collection, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Resident Evil 0, Street Fighter V, Resident Evil Revelations 2, and Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.

In terms of panels, Capcom has two lined up. The only one that may have interest for Nintendo fans is “World of Capcom”, which is taking place on July 9 from 5 PM – 6 PM. This will give the latest updates on the publisher’s games, “plus sneak peeks at all the latest Capcom merchandise and licensing products coming your way soon.” Capcom is also teasing “some exclusive first-looks and reveals just for SDCC.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 22 Comments

Mario Tennis for the N64 has now been rated for Wii U on the ESRB. Keeping in line with similar listings, this should be a sign that the game is heading to the Virtual Console very soon.

Mario Tennis could be coming to the Wii U eShop as early as this Thursday given previous ESRB ratings. We’ll let you if we come across additional news pertaining to its launch.

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

Various reports are coming in about the Ness and King Dedede amiibo returning to GameStop. Stores are officially selling stock on Thursday, but some folks have been able to get their hands on both figures today. You may want to call your local GameStop and try your luck!

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

With Guitar Hero Live set to make an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con in just a few days, Activision and FreeStyleGames are showing off the game’s Hero Powers.

Here’s the official overview:

If you remember Star Power from previous games in the franchise, Hero Powers in Guitar Hero Live are a lot like that, only much cooler. Hero Powers can be used in GHTV to give you power-ups that affect different areas of gameplay. You can activate a Hero Power to boost your score while playing solo, or to give you a competitive edge during multiplayer. They are activated by the familiar tilt of the guitar, or you can just hit the Hero Power button directly on the guitar controller.

Higher scores allow you to earn even more rewards and level up faster.

Take a look at the gallery below for screenshots of Guitar Hero Live’s Hero Powers along with a fact sheet with additional information.

Source: Activision PR

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