Nintendo has been hosting something called the “Wii U Summer Showcase”, where fans can get hands-on time with the system’s games and learn more about the hardware. The company took its act to Disneyland recently, and surprisingly, Zelda: Wind Waker HD was on display.

Although the game wasn’t playable, Nintendo did bring along a poster that showcases the first art from the GameCube remake. Take a look below:

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Wii Remote Quick-Charge Set to be released in Japan

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Continuing with the accessory news, Nintendo plans to release the “Wii Remote Quick-Charge Set” in Japan on July 13. It includes a cradle, battery pack, and AC adapter. Pricing is set at 4,200 yen.

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Nintendo enhancing Wii U GamePad life with new battery

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The Wii U GamePad battery kind of stinks right now. To improve the situation, Nintendo intends to release an improved rechargeable battery in Japan.

An enhanced battery pack will increase the GamePad’s life from 3-5 hours to 5-8 hours. It’s a 2550mAh battery as opposed to the current 1500mAh battery.

The product will be available on July 25 for 3,150 yen.

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White Wii U Premium Set announced for Japan

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As is the case in North America and Europe, Nintendo launched the Wii U in Japan with two colors. The Basic Set came in white whereas the Premium Set is colored black.

In July, the Premium Set will also come in white. Nintendo will be making this product available on July 13. Pricing is set at 31,500 yen.

Nintendo’s Best Buy E3 2013 tour – Canadian locations

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Nintendo of Canada’s Facebook page reveals the locations that will house playable demos of the Big N’s E3 2013 games.

Here’s the lineup:

Ontario: North York, Toronto, Mississauga, Windsor, London, Ottawa, Kingston, Brampton, Oakville
Quebec: Montreal, Lasalle
Manitoba: Winnipeg
Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary (2 locations)
British Columbia: Vancouver, Langley, Richmond
Nova Scotia: Dartmouth

Nintendo shared the listing for US Best Buy locations earlier today. That can be found here.

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Super Mario Bros. film gets a sequel… through a comic

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The Super Mario Bros. film legacy lives on. Twenty years after its release, a comic has been produced that takes place directly after the movie.

This is something that has been in the works for two years, believe it or not. The comic highlights “new locations and creatures inspired by the games, yet adapted in the film’s unique cyberpunk style.”

You can find the first few pages in the gallery above. Additional pages are on the way.

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Rayman Legends Challenges App – daily challenge (5/29/13)

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Exstetra boxart

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First Touch Detective 3 screenshots and details

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Touch Detective 3 is happening, and it has an incredibly peculiar subtitle: “Does Funghi Dream of Bananas?”

Mackenzie, Cromwell, and Funghi are all back for the series’ third entry. Touch Detective 3 also introduces Shiro. She’s a rival detective who is looking to become the best of the world. The dog-like companion “Kinako”, who follows Shiro around, is a professional detective assistant.

Touch Detective 3’s first screenshots show a style that is very reminiscent of the previous titles. You’ll be investigating and moving Mackenzie around with the touch screen. The game also includes a new map featuring a Banana Ice stand and an elephant slide. That’s the kind of weirdness you can expect in Touch Detective 3!

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