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Siliconera has come across a rating on the OFLC for Naruto Powerful Shippuden. That sounds a heck of a lot like Naruto SD Powerful Shippuden, Namco Bandai’s upcoming 3DS title.

Is this a sign that the game will be localized? Maybe it’ll be released in Europe/Australia at least…

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Nintendo has published yet another Iwata Asks, this time focusing on Wii U’s Miiverse. You can check out the four-page discussion here.

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Below is some of the information shared in the video:

– Director is Takemoto
– There were two planners
– 1280×720 resolution in NSMBU
– Source lighting from fireballs, star lifts
– There is a contigous world map like Super Mario World
– There are forks in the road, where you can choose different worlds to move to
– New characters
– Wanted to include a flying feature, is easy to control for new players
– Flying squirrels called Zunguri (they look like acorns, or donguri)
– Totten (“taking”) steals from Toad
– Need to chase him down to return the item to Toad
– Can spit out balloons with Baby Yoshi, even while flying
– Use R button instead of Wiimote flips during off-TV play
– The team wanted to create fun, self-explanatory gameplay for buddy mode
– Make staircases to reach stars
– Die a few times and you’ll be asked to post your frustration on Miiverse for others
– Mii Mode: Miis also appear in simultaneous multiplayer
– 3 main modes
– Can edit coin locations in stages w/ stylus
– Challenge Mode: set your own game rules and present them as challenges to others; replays supported
– In Buddy Mode, GamePad holder must place platforms where Mario is going to land, reach goal in set time

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Reggie speaking Japanese?!

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XING and Nintendo have co-developed new karaoke software karaoke software for Wii U.

Japanese consumers will have over 90,000 songs to choose from. Tickets can be purchased so that songs can be used for a certain period of time.

Nintendo promises business-like quality at home. There are user settings, regular karaoke videos, and Mii performances.

The built-in mic can be used. Alternatively, the Wii U mic accessory is compatible. This comes bundled with the Wii Karaoke U trial disc.

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Iwata beat all of the journalists to the punch! He showed off a Wii U unboxing video during today’s Nintendo Direct – it’s the Japanese Wii U Premium Set.