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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 80 Comments

Some Zelda fans in North America will soon be able to test out the series’ latest entry, Tri Force Heroes. Demo codes are starting to be distributed via email.

The download allows players to go through a dungeon with two friends via local play. Online co-op will also be available at the following times:

– 10/16: 5 PM – 10 PM PT
– 10/17: 5 PM – 10 PM PT
– 10/18: 7 AM – 12 PM PT

If you do receive a code, it can be redeemed on the eShop.

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The Mario Hot Wheels we heard about previously are coming to store shelves soon. According to Nintendo’s Facebook page, they’ll be available this month.

A few different toys are planned for release. We’ll be seeing Hot Wheels based on the various Super Mario Bros. games, Mario Kart, and Dr. Mario.

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Pokken Tournament is holding a special celebration in celebration of Halloween. Players can participate in the event until November 3.

Below are all of the relevant details:

– Play the event if you play the game using a Bana Passport and your Bana account
– Gives you a special Support set of Mismagius and Ninetales
– Haunted Mansion stage updated to have a Halloween aesthetic
– Gives you access to multiple sets of clothing when you access the Pokkén WEB portal
– Mismagius uses the Ominous Wind move
– This hits for damage and increases attack power
– Ninetales uses Will-O-Wisp
– This sends out a small flame in front of your playable Pokémon

Images pertaining to the Pokken Tournament Halloween event are in the gallery below.

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Last month, Nintendo of America picked up a new trademark for Donkey Kong Jr with the USPTO. The filing pertains to “Downloadable electronic game programs; downloadable electronic video game software; electronic game programs; electronic game software; video game programs; video game software”.

One interesting note is that, previously, Nintendo used the “Donkey Kong Junior” trademark. This particular one has been shortened to “Jr.”, however.

Will anything actually come from the trademark? Only time will tell!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

Toys “R” Us officially confirmed the third of its upcoming amiibo exclusives in the United States. Joining the Mii Fighters 3-pack and Villager restock if the Mega Yarn Yoshi.

Consumers can pick up the Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo in stores starting on November 15 for $39.99. Quantities will be “extremely limited”.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Les Thomas(@byLesThomas) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 5 Comments

On Tuesday night’s The Late Show, Stephen Colbert introduced the Zelda: Symphony of Goddesses orchestra playing game highlights in anticipation of North America’s release of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes next week.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments

Earlier this year the Squids from Splatoon had some incredbile and gigantic plushies made of them, and now it looks like we’ll be getting some more Splatoon plushies in Japan this December! Callie, Marie, Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl are all getting cute little plushies released later this year.

Each one will cost 2,500¥

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

Luigi’s Mansion Arcade has been out in Japan for quite some time. However, it sounds like the title recently made its way to one Dave & Busters location in the United States. If you’re in Addison, Illinois, you should be able to give Luigi’s Mansion Arcade a go. We’ll let you know if we hear about it appearing at other Dave & Busters outlets.

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

Shinya Arino, who stars in Game Center CX, is also part of the comedy duo Yoiko. Masaru Hamaguchi is the other member in the group.

Hamaguchi has previously appeared in “Game Center DX” videos on Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube channel as as a spoof of sorts. He’s now returned again, as you’ll see in the video below which focuses on The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes.

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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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