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

Shin’en confirmed on Twitter today that a new update is now available for Family Tennis SP. The patch brings the game up to version 1.1. According to Shin’en, the update addresses an issue with uneven audio levels in some sections of the game.

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

Nintendo games were chosen for three categories at the DICE awards last night. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was selected as last year’s best fighter, while Smash Bros. 3DS was named the best handheld game of 2014. Mario Kart 8 picked up the award for best racing game.

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

Yet another digital title is lined up for release in Europe next week. Red Riding Hood, from Brave Rock Games, is slated for February 12. Pricing is set at €0.90.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments

Satoru Iwata opened up a bit more regarding Nintendo’s Quality of Life plans while speaking with Japanese outlet Asahi News. Here’s a brief overview about what was shared, courtesy of Kotaku:

– Game hardware, game software, and health care are Nintendo’s three main pillars
– Iwata: “It’s not necessary to be particular about game hardware”
– Iwata seems to be saying that Nintendo’s health care business doesn’t need to be tied to its video game consoles
– Nintendo considering making a service that analyzes data from its sleep sensor
– Users would be given ways for exercising and eating right
– Iwata: “Leveraging our video game know-how, we’ll make it so even those who have trouble following through can stick with this program and have fun”
– Nintendo believes health care is a way it can reclaim customers
– Nintendo is also thinking of ways to get into the education field

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

Nintendo announced today that Xenoblade Chronicles 3D will be available in North America on April 10. Additionally, a new trailer was shared. You can find it above.

Also, in case you missed it, here’s the news about amiibo/StreetPass support from Nintendo’s Twitter account:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments

A few more tidbits have come in for Xenoblade Chronicles X thanks to the game’s Japanese eShop listing.

In terms of controllers, both the GamePad and Pro Controller are supported. Off-TV play and Miiverse usage are included. There are also plans for USB keyboard functionality.

Xenoblade Chronicles X’s resolution has also been confirmed. Expect it to run at 720p.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 29 Comments

We finally have some insight into Xenoblade Chronicles X’s online support. First, up to 32 players can be passively connected to exchange strategic information or items. Xenoblade Chronicles X will also allow four players to take on quests together. This information comes directly from the eShop.

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

Xenoblade Chronicles X may ultimately end up as the Wii U’s largest game. Via a listing on the eShop, it’s confirmed that the game takes up 22.7GB of space to download.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 11 Comments

We previously saw one New 3DS Zelda face plate for Japan, which features the Skull Kid. Nintendo unveiled another Zelda-related face plate today, and it looks pretty nice! You can get a look at it above.

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

Nintendo has opened the Japanese website for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. You can find it here.

One interesting note: the page confirms that amiibo will be supported. amiibo (or StreetPass) can be used to obtain tokens, which can be used to draw lots for Collection Mode.

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