Nintendo Girls Game Museum events taking place in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
The “Nintendo Girls Game Museum” will be happening in Japan later this month and in August.
With the event, Nintendo is looking to bring in girls who like to play games and those who don’t often play them. They’ll be able to try out the latest recommended titles and series that have an established fan base with the female audience in Japan.
Nintendo will have the following games on display:
Yoshi’s Woolly World (Wii U)
Rhythm Heaven: The Best + (3DS)
Style Savvy 3 (3DS)
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (3DS)
12 Sai ~Honto no Kimochi (3DS)
The Great Ace Attorney (3DS)
Hoppe-chan: Punitto Shibotte Daibouken! (3DS)
Along with playable games, Nintendo will be selling various items. There will also be a demonstration for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and those who play the game can receive special novelty presents.
The Nintendo Girls Game Museum event is taking place between July 18 and July 20 at the Aeon Mall Makuhari Shin Toshin at Chiba city of Chiba Prefecture. A second event will be held at the Grand Tree Musashikosugi mall located in Kawasaki City of Kanagawa Prefecture on August 1 and 2.
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Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D soundtrack heading to Japan in October
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A soundtrack based on the music from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D is coming to Japan, Tablier Communications announced today.
112 tracks in total will be featured across two discs, including the special credits sequence music featured in Majora’s Mask 3D. Aside from the soundtrack itself, there’s also an 8-page booklet, mini-poster, and key chain.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D launches in Japan on October 7.
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer getting a 3DS theme
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Nintendo is preparing a 3DS theme based on Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. In Japan, this will be available for free with digital purchases of the game between July 30 and August 31. It will then be sold starting on September 1.
Land it Rocket footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Land it Rocket was among the lineup of titles that hit the North American Wii U eShop yesterday. Check out some footage of the game below.
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A half hour of Tiny Galaxy footage
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Arcane Pixel is bringing Tiny Galaxy to the North American Wii U eShop on July 16. You’ll find roughly a half hour of footage from the game after the break.
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Moray Towers map will be added to Splatoon tomorrow
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments
A new map is coming to Splatoon tomorrow, Nintendo has announced. “Moray Towers” will be added to the lineup of available courses at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT.
A few moments ago, Nintendo confirmed on Twitter:
New map alert! Moray Towers will be available in #Splatoon tomorrow at 7 PM PT! pic.twitter.com/OyBcHA9bhm
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 10, 2015
There are currently eight maps available in Splatoon, and Moray Towers will be the ninth. The others include Arowana Mall, Blackbelly Skatepark, Bluefin Depot, Kelp Dome, Port Mackerel, Saltspray Rig, Urchin Underpass, Walleye Warehouse.
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New Ping 1.5+ update out now
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
A new update for Ping 1.5+ was recently released. Once downloaded, players can more easily post to Miiverse and use new stamps in the community. Additionally, “levels have been readjusted to be easier for players and the stars count towards unlocking worlds.”
Here’s the full update news from Miiverse:
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
More: indie, Ping 1.5+, title update
LEGO Dimensions – Doctor Who footage
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Update: Another video below:
IGN has posted new footage of Doctor Who in LEGO Dimensions from San Diego Comic-Con 2015. Check it out below.
Splatoon – second North American Splatfest happening next week, roller coasters vs. water slides
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 15 Comments
Nintendo has revealed the date and topic for Splatoon’s next Splatfest in North America.
The second Splatfest for the game will be kicking off on July 17 at 9 PM PT / 12 PM ET. It will last until the following day – July 18 at 9 PM PT / 12 PM ET.
The new Splatfest has roller coasters going up against water slides. Which option do you prefer?
Roller Coasters vs. Water Slides?! The next Americas Splatfest will be from 7/17 at 9:00 PM PT – 7/18 at 9:00 PM PT. pic.twitter.com/9ubd6Rvsb1
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 9, 2015
Rena Strober is the voice of Azura in Fire Emblem Fates’ English version
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Nintendo finally shared an English trailer for Fire Emblem Fates during E3 2015 last month. Wondering who voices Azura? It turns out that Rena Strober is behind the character.
Strober confirmed via her Twitter account late last month:
Fire Emblem Fates trailer is out!!! I'm the singing lady in blue https://t.co/hWa6DtER1J
— Rena Strober (@RenaStrober) June 29, 2015
Strober has appeared on the television shows Law & Order, Kings, and Liv & Maddie. She was also in the feature film Waiting in the Wings.