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

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has sounded off on social gaming for Wii U and the Miiverse.

Iwata feels that gaming is now in an era “where even a single-player game experience can have a social component”. For Miiverse, Nintendo wants to have “a gaming platform as the place to create that ‘social graph’ for folks who are in gaming circles”. He also hopes it’ll allow those who are playing alone to not actually feel like they’re playing by themselves.

There’s lots of commentary below from Iwata concerning social gaming and Miiverse – be sure to check it out.

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

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
VectorRacing – Enjoy a new, high-speed racing game that recalls the video games of yore. Use one of six different machines to race across 12 courses — some easy, some insane — in four different modes. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL)

Virtual Console
METAL SLUG X – This game is based on Metal Slug 2, but adds the new “Iron Lizard” and “Drop Shot” weapons. It also adds many new enemies and allows players to adjust the game’s difficulty level by changing the position of bosses and other things. (For Wii)

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

UFO Interactive Games, Inc. will release a new Balloon Pop game on the eShop next month.

“Balloon Pop Remix” features the series’ traditional balloon-popping and puzzle gameplay. Included in the title are three modes: Story Mode, Puzzle Mode, and an Endless Mode.

Story Mode involves a mysterious creatures who is looking to repair his crashed UFO. Puzzle Mode offers a wide array of puzzles scattered over 100 levels. Finally, Endless Mode allows players to compete for the best rank and high score.

Balloon Pop Remix will be hitting the eShop on September 6 for $7.99.

Source: UFO Interactive PR

Posted on 12 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, Features, General Nintendo, Podcast, Wii U | 0 comments

This week I think we had a very nice discussion about the Wii U and the concern that it will be filled with ports of PS360 games! Additionally we wrap things up discussion IGN’s list of top ten 3DS games so far. Check it out here:

Also, if you’re wondering why I haven’t put this podcast on iTunes, it’s because I’m a firm believer in the concept that the first ten of anything you make (such as this podcast) are destined to be crap. So we’re gonna do ten “test” episodes via archive.org and then I’ll get them subscribe-able on iTunes for you guys after they get good! : D

~Austin

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

Earlier today, it was confirmed that Nintendo Power will be ending with its December 2012 issue. The magazine will be made available to subscribers in late November.

Those who would have received additional issues in 2013 will be provided with a refund. In the US and Canada, this will be taking place 4-6 weeks after the December 2012 issue goes out. Subscribers outside of these territories must wait 6-10 weeks.

A notice on Nintendo Power’s website reads:

“Nintendo Power’s last issue will be the December 2012 issue, which will be mailed to subscribers in late November and sold on newsstands starting December 4.

“If you are a subscriber and your subscription extends past the final December 2012 issue, you will receive a refund or credit card credit of the remaining value of your subscription. If you reside in the US or Canada, your refund will arrive within 4–6 weeks after the December 2012 issue; for customers outside the US and Canada, your refund will arrive 6–10 weeks after the December 2012 issue.”

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

Another Australian retailer has set up its promotional materials for Wii U. JB Hi-Fi has supposedly listed prices for games, but not the console.

Take a look at the gallery above for various photos of the promotional content.

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

Gamelion’s eShop title SpeedX 3D now has a North American release date. It will be published on the digital store on August 30.

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

The Legend of Zelda celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. However, twenty five years ago, the series made its debut in the United States. The first game in the series hit the NES on August 22, 1988.

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