Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection shutting down for Wii, DS in May
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Podcast Stories, Wii | 6 Comments
Update: Nintendo of Australia has already followed up with an announcement of its own, confirming that this announcement is for all territories.
Original: The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service will end for Wii and DS on May 20, Nintendo has announced. Although the news pertains to Japan at the moment, there’s a good chance Nintendo of America/Europe will follow up with confirmations of their own in the coming days.
Many Wii and DS services will still remain in tact despite the shutdown. They are as follows:
Wii (will still be enabled):
Wii Shop Channel
Delivery Channel
Hulu
Internet Channel
YouTube
DS (will still be enabled):
DSi Shop
DS/DSi browser
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Touch Detective 3 screenshots
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3DS update version 7.1.0-16 out now, improves stability
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A new system update is now available for the 3DS. Just like the upgraded Wii U firmware released earlier this week, version 7.1.0-16 improves the handheld’s stability. Other minor adjustments have been made as well.
Head past the break for Nintendo’s official patch notes.
Over an hour of Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear footage
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Koji Igarashi holding a “Metroidvania” session at GDC 2014
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
We haven’t heard much from Koji Igarashi in recent years, but the well-known Castlevania producer will hold a session at GDC next month.
The talk is titled “There and Back Again: Koji Igarashi’s Metroidvania Tale”. During his session, attendees will be able to join Igarashi “for an exploration of his experiences and methodology in creating some of the most popular and influential games in the genre over the last 15 years.”
Below is the official overview of Igarashi’s session:
Koichi Hayashida on inspiration taken from “Miyamoto’s Teachings”
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In this week’s issue of Famitsu, Super Mario 3D World director Koichi Hayashida opened up about “Miyamoto’s Teachings”.
What the heck is that, exactly? It’s mainly a set of quotes from Shigeru Miyamoto, which has inspired Hayashida in recent years.
Siliconera has the translations of Hayashida’s comments. You can find them below.
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The Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths hitting the North American 3DS eShop next week
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
A listing on Nintendo’s website reveals that The Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths will be available on the North American 3DS eShop next week. In Europe, it’ll be out tomorrow.
The Wii U version of The Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths is currently available on the Wii U eShop.
Video: Oculus Rift proof of concept – Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Renegade Kid, Scarab Entertainment announce Razor Global Domination Pro Tour for Wii U
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Renegade Kid is teaming up with Scarab Entertainment for a new trick-filled Razor freestyle scooter game. The new project is set for release on Wii U, PS4, and Xbox One in 2015.
The logo above is the only asset available thus far. You can find a press release with a few extra details below.
ONM review scores – March 2014
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This month’s ONM review scores are as follows:
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – 86%
NES Remix – 74%
F1 Race Stars: Powered Up Edition – 67%
Wii Sports Club – Golf – 84%
Unepic – 70%
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest – 58%
Dr. Luigi – 58%
Inazuma Eleven 3: Team Ogre Attacks! – 65%
Senran Kagura Burst – 68%
Super Mario Bros. 3 – 90%
3D Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Masters – 72%
3D Streets of Rage – 61%
Angry Birds Star Wars – 38%
Contra III: The Alien Wars – 83%
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja – 84%
CastleStorm – 87%
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
