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

The Stonecutter landed on the North American Wii U eShop today. Check out some footage from the game below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 28 Comments

Reddit user ZoomBoppo has expended a huge amount of effort into finding the “secrets” within amiibo. After going through the figures’ code in-depth, he was able to determine some potentially interesting findings.

Here’s a quick roundup:

– It’s very likely ZSS and Dr. Mario will work the same as Samus and Mario respectively in games like Mario Kart 8 and Ace Combat, with Dr. Mario being usable in Mario Party 10.
– There may be a Rosalina amiibo without Luma, likely for the Super Mario series.
– Space is reserved for every Pokemon, which could mean anything.
– Mii Fighters are coming.
– It’s likely there are 2 more Mario-series amiibo yet to be announced.
– There are two amiibo series in limbo. They could either be YWW and AC, or two completely unannounced ones.

If you’d like to take a peak at the huge amount of work that went into these findings, you can check out the Reddit page here. Just keep in mind that nothing is confirmed until Nintendo makes announcements.

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

Form Up Studios LLC has announced that N.E.O. – Near Earth Objects is coming to Wii U.

Near Earth Objects is a neo-retro arcade-style shooter. It features a ’90s Euro/rave-inspired soundtrack, more than 120 waves of space shootables, and graphics that pay tribute to old CGA games.

Near Earth Objects is launching on the Wii U eShop later this year. Check out a trailer below.

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Update (6/4): Pre-orders are now open on Amazon. You can reserve it here.

Retailers are starting to open pre-orders for Skylanders SuperChargers. You can reserve the Starter Pack on Best Buy here or GameStop here. We’ll update this post when Amazon begins taking pre-orders.

In other Skylanders SuperChargers news, we have a few more clips from the game. Each one can be found below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments

Is this the end of Nintendo Video in North America? That’s a very strong possibility given a new message distributed by SpotPass today.

In the message, Nintendo states that Nintendo Video content is moving to the eShop. You’ll be able to watch past shows by visiting the digital store.

Nintendo Video hasn’t seen much promotion in recent months, so it’d hardly be a surprise to see it come to a close. I hate to say it, but there’s not much need for the app at present.

Thanks to DJMusicClues for the tip.

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

Natsume’s E3 2015 lineup is in.

First up is Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories, which was announced for Wii U this week. Additionally, the 3DS eShop games Gotcha Racing and Brave Tank Hero along with Ninja Strike will be on display.

Natsume will “also be talking about the GBA games coming to the Wii U Virtual Console, including Medabots, Pocky & Rocky With Becky, and more”.

Those attending E3 will be able to partake in Natsume’s annual Bust-a-Move 4 Tournament. More details will be shared soon about how to enter on each day. Prizes will be handed out to winners, including premium plushies and Harvest Moon headphones.

E3 2015 runs between June 16 and June 18.

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

Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories isn’t the only new title Natsume is planning for Wii U. Today, the company announced that “Ninja Strike” is also in development for the platform (presumably via the eShop).

Here’s the official overview:

Run, fly, and slash enemies to get the stolen treasures back! Be sure to check out this high-speed, action-packed, side-scrolling title in Natsume’s Ninja series! Whether you go with strength or triple jumping, there is a ninja for you! Choose from 5 different ninjas, each with their own special characteristics. You’ll face much more than just run-of-the-mill henchmen! Use your hard-earned coins to level up a variety of skills that will help you get further and make you tougher! Pick the skills that best fit your playing style! How far can you go?

Natsume previously brought Ninja Strike to iOS. On Wii U, this appears to be a completely brand new game, though we’ve attached an image from the mobile version above.

Ninja Strike will be featured at E3 2015 later this month.

Source: Natsume PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 17 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. Along with Super Mario Bros., Doom, Pac-Man, Pong, Tetris, and World of Warcraft are being inducted.

Super Mario Bros. has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, Nintendo has announced.

A committee of journalists, scholars and video game industry members made the decision to honor the classic NES title. Games selected for recognition are based on the criteria of icon-status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence.

Super Mario Bros. is one of six titles being inducted into the inaugural class in the World Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 3 Comments

Kevin Pereira, who is perhaps best known for his time on the G4 television program Attack of the Show, may be hosting the Nintendo World Championships 2015.

Pereira wrote the following on his Twitter account earlier today:

Assuming I’m not reading into this too much, Pereira could be hosting the Nintendo World Championships. Geoff Keighley was thought to be a potential host since he led the way on last year’s Smash Bros. Invitational, though he could be too preoccupied with YouTube’s new Live at E3 initiative. I suppose we’ll find out soon enough!

Thanks to Antonio E for the tip.

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

Shigeru Miyamoto will be appearing at this year’s Japan Expo, the event’s organizers announced today. He’ll be present as the “Video Game Guest of Honor”.

On July 3, Miyamoto will be welcomed for a special masterclass – a presentation of some sort. This will take place on the Ichigô stage at 1:30 PM local time.

The 2015 Japan Expo will take place in Paris between July 2 and July 5.

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