Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments

Nintendo has officially confirmed the gold Mario amiibo, which leaked out earlier this month. As was previously thought, the figure will be exclusive to Walmart.

Nintendo says that the amiibo will be sold at 3,000 Walmart stores in the U.S. for $12.96. It will be available on March 20.

You can find today’s full announcement below.

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

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

Nintendo announced today that the company will be represented at PAX East 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. Fans will be able to go hands-on with the New 3DS XL and several games.

Splatoon’s E3 2014 demo will be playable at the Nintendo booth (#4072). The same goes for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., which will also be featured in stage presentations. Other playable titles include Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, and Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. GungHo Online Entertainment will have its own booth (#8092) where fans can try out Puzzle & Dragons Z and Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.

Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, said of today’s PAX announcement:

“We love giving our fans an opportunity to check out our latest products at PAX events. The newly released New Nintendo 3DS XL is sure to be popular with the many show-goers looking for StreetPass tags, and Splatoon will let attendees get their first hands-on experience with one of the year’s most creative games.”

PAX East 2015 will take place between March 6 and March 8 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center at 415 Summer St.

Source: Nintendo PR

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

The Xenoblade Chronicles New 3DS cover plate isn’t just for Japan. Via Nintendo’s Twitter account, it’s been confirmed that it will be available in Europe as well. The cover plate will be available on April 2 – just in time for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D’s launch.

Nintendo’s tweet is as follows:

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

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario World
2. EarthBound
3. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
4. NES Remix
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Super Metroid
7. Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
8. Golden Sun
9. The Wonderful 101
10. Super Mario Bros.
11. Metroid Prime Trilogy
12. Zelda: A Link to the Past
13. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
14. Mario Kart 8
15. Dr. Luigi
16. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Super Punch-Out!!
19. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
20. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link

Videos

1. Mario Party 10 Trailer
2. Splatoon – Single Player Campaign Trailer
3. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse TV Commercial
4. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Gameplay Trailer
5. New 3DS XL Trailer
6. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars E3 2014 Video
7. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse E3 2014 Trailer
8. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
9. Blek Trailer
10. Meme Run Trailer
11. amiibo Launch Announcement
12. Super Mario World Trailer
13. Introducing amiibo
14. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker TV Spot
15. Nintendo Minute – Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker New Levels
16. Elliot Quest Trailer
17. New 3DS XL Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
18. Linking a Club Nintendo Account Video
19. Hyrule Warriors amiibo Trailer
20. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2014 Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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

Thanks to a new online preview from Famitsu, we have a few more details about Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki. You’ll find the information rounded up below.

– “large volume” story
– Takes place a few years after the NES game
– Follows Kunimasa
– Relying on the heads of criminal families throughout Japan, Kunimasa will live life day-by-day as he travels Edo period Japan as an outlaw “gambler”
– Teams up with partner Tsurumatsu and two henchmen
– Max party of four characters
– The katana you use will still be retained even after falling down
– New special moves
– Other Edo period-appropriate weapons and gimmicks like buckets and wagons

Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki launches in Japan on May 28.

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

This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Medic
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Launch Trailer
GravBlocks+ Trailer
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Accolades Trailer
Nintendo Minute – Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Let’s Clay
3D Fantasy Zone Trailer

3DS

Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Medic
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Launch Trailer
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Accolades Trailer
Titan Attacks! Trailer
Luv Me Buddies Wonderland Trailer
Nintendo Minute – Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Let’s Clay
3D Fantasy Zone Trailer

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

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
2. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
3. Mario Kart 7
4. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
5. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
6. The Legend of Zelda
7. Super Mario 3D Land
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Kid Icarus: Uprising
10. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
11. New Super Mario Bros. 2
12. Star Fox 64 3D
13. HarmoKnight
14. Gunman Clive 2
15. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
16. Shovel Knight
17. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
18. Super Mario Bros.
19. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
20. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Videos

1. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Launch Trailer
2. Pokemon Shuffle Trailer
3. New 3DS XL Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
4. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Gameplay Video #2
5. New 3DS XL Trailer
6. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Gameplay Trailer
7. Faster. Processing. Power. – New 3DS XL
8. New 3DS XL: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
9. The C-Stick – New 3DS XL
10. Flipnote Studio 3D – Flipnote Samples
11. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Teaser Trailer
12. Cube Creator 3D Trailer
13. SpongeBob HeroPants Trailer
14. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tutorial Trailer
15. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars E3 2014 Video
16. Face Tracking 3D – New 3DS XL
17. New 3DS XL – Transfer Data Using a Computer
18. Photos with Mario Trailer
19. Mario Kart 7 Video
20. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Gameplay Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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

It’s certainly a big day for Woah Dave! In addition to sharing news about the game’s Deluxe update, Choice Provisions confirmed on Twitter today that the entire package will be released on Wii U.

The tweet is as follows:

We don’t have any additional information yet, but stay tuned!

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