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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments

First Wii U consoles go on sale in New York on Nov. 18 with midnight launch event

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo:

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Consumers will have the chance to be among the first in the world to purchase the Wii U console when the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 18 at Nintendo World in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza. Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime will be on hand to count down the launch and sell a new Wii U to the first consumer in line. Fans waiting in line will get premium items (while supplies last) during the event. Note that supplies are limited, and systems will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nintendo is also selling New York-themed T-shirts with Mario’s image at the event. All proceeds from sales of the shirts will be donated to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Next week’s Japanese Fire Emblem: Awakening DLC is titled “Another Story: Hot Spring of Bonds”.

Krom and his gang head out to a secret hot spring, per an invitation a merchant named Anna. However, the group is unaware of corpse soldiers awaiting their arrival.

The upcoming DLC is heavy on dialogue. The children characters take part in a number of different conversations, and characters Wood, Azure, Lucina and Selena are all involved with scenes in which they wear a yukata. There are special conversations with My Unit, too.

Another Story: Hot Spring of Bonds will be available on November 15. The two-star mission is priced at 200 yen.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Some great news for people worried that the Wii U Gamepad might get weaker and weaker in charge as the console’s lifespan continues: Reports have surfaced (I believe from ShackNews originally) that players can remove the rechargeable batteries from both the Gamepad and Pro Controller and get them replaced! No word on how much the replacements will cost, but they will be purchasable directly from Nintendo.

Via CVG

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“We’re currently working on something that we can’t wait to talk about! Unfortunately, we’re unable to speak about it right now. DreamRift would like to express its utmost appreciation to everyone for their interest and support!” – DreamRift’s Peter Ong

DreamRift is the developer behind Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion on 3DS, the demo of which you can pick up right now on the eShop!

Via Interview w/Vooks.net

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Yet another Iwata Asks discussion focusing on the Wii U has been published tonight. The latest talk covers the console’s Internet browser.

We do have a summary of this Iwata Asks for your convenience. It’s posted below. Read the full discussion here.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments

“The thing about the SmartGlass is that the tablet is a thing that you have with you all the time. Now, in that sense, I understand completely as a consumer and I’m excited to see what these guys do with it. But I do have a problem with it. I now have a screen in front of me on my lap and a screen up on the wall that I’m looking at. Which one should I be looking at? Should I be looking up at the big screen and down, or at my lap and up? Should I be checking down on my lap every few seconds? What’s going to incentivize me to move my eyes from the wall to my lap?” – Game designer Peter Molyneux

This is actually one of the most interesting things I heard brought up about Wii U and other tablet/console gaming solutions! It’s really a double edged sword, because he’s right– sometimes it’s going to be detrimental to have to look between one screen and another, especially in time-critical games like Call of Duty or Tekken. That being said, I think the benefits and possibility truly outweigh the costs! He continued…

“In a way, part of me is excited by this. But part of me is worried that this is a bit of tech which us tech boys get really excited about, and until I see some really great uses of that SmartGlass or the Wii U GamePad, the jury is out for me to be honest with you. I can see it if I’m watching a football game that the scores would come up on the SmartGlass. I’m all there for that. I can see if I’m watching a TV episode and it gives me some background on the actors. I’m kind of there, but I can do that on the internet already.”

He talks a ton more about Wii U, and you can read all of that stuff after the break…

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Tingle is indeed in Scribblenauts Unlimited! So is Sheik, Ganon, Goombas, and more.

You can view one more video here, the first one, since we’re having issues with embedding.

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We have the first photo of the Wii U eShop, thanks to an update on the console’s Japanese website.

Take a look below:

The page mentions most of the features that are included on the 3DS eShop. You’ll be able to download games and demos, view videos such as commercials, and rate content you’ve played.

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3DS owners can receive a new StreetPass Mii Plaza puzzle today. Starting today, a puzzle for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land is accessible on the system.

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