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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 43 Comments

During GDC 2016 today, Capcom localization director Andrew Alfonso delivered a talk on adapting games for worldwide audiences. A portion of his presentation was about bringing Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate west. He spoke about the ways in which he and the team approached the English version – including staying away from memes.

He said:

“I started thinking that I don’t want people picking up my games on release saying, ‘I like these in-style meme references,’ and then another player picking up the games four years later and thinking, ‘They referenced 300 — that sucks!'”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Update: This is out now – see the image below.

Most of the time, demos come out before a game launches. But in the case of Pokken Tournament, we could be seeing a trial after release.

A listing for Pokken Tournament on the European Wii U eShop notes that there will be a demo for the game. It doesn’t say when we can expect it, however. If we hear anything else on this front, we’ll let you know.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Pokemon Yellow
2. Pokemon Red
3. Pokemon Blue
4. Super Mario World
5. Mario Kart 7
6. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
7. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
10. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
11. Azure Striker Gunvolt
12. Mega Man Legacy Collection
13. F-Zero
14. Pokemon Omega Ruby
15. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
16. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. The Legend of Zelda
19. Terraria
20. Pokemon X

Videos

1. Super Mario World Trailer
2. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
3. Nintendo Direct 3/3/16
4. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
5. Pokemon Red Trailer
6. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
7. Hyrule Warriors Legends – Legendary Warriors Unleashed
8. Pokemon Blue Trailer
9. F-Zero Trailer
10. Hyrule Warriors Legends – Linkle Trailer
11. Monster Hunter Generations Announcement Trailer
12. Mega Man Legacy Collection Trailer
13. Pilotwings Trailer
14. Hyrule Warriors Legends – Skull Kid Trailer
15. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video
16. Bravely Second Trailer
17. Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Project Golem Trailer
18. Final Fantasy Explorers Trailer
19. Mario Kart 7 Video
20. Pokemon Bank Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment

Rare is still sharing neat videos and secrets for some of its games. That continues today with “Five Things You Didn’t Know About Banjo-Kazooie”, which you can watch below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

A few days ago, WayForward announced that Shantae: Risky’s Revenge Director’s Cut would be coming to Europe on March 24. This date is now set in stone for North America as well. When Shantae: Risky’s Revenge Director’s Cut launches on March 24, it’ll cost $9.99.

Here’s the news from WayForward’s Twitter account:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 12 Comments

Members of the media recently went hands-on with Miitomo, which also included some interview opportunities. TIME is one outlet that has an interview up with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. During the discussion, Reggie commented on why Miitomo doesn’t have real-time messaging, “long-term” plans for the app, mobile goals, and more.

Head past the break for some of Reggie’s remarks. You can read the full interview on TIME here.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

Super Mario Kart joined the European 3DS eShop today as a New 3DS Virtual Console title. Check out some off-screen footage below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Starfall Studios has gone live with a new trailer for its 2D stealth-platformer Sneaky Ninja. The video shows off several new worlds that players will encounter. You can watch it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments

Update 3: Bumped to the top. Star Fox Zero: First Print Edition up on Amazon Germany

Update 2: The new Kirby amiibo are now up on Amazon Germany.

Update: Special Edition is now sold out.

Two Fire Emblem Fates products are now up on Amazon Germany. You can reserve the Special Edition here and the New 3DS XL here. At least for the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition, it probably won’t last long!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo will be kicking off the Pokkéen Tournament Early Access Competition Final in a few hours. This will take place at the following times:

– 1 PM PT
– 4 PM ET
– 8 PM in the UK
– 9 PM in Europe

To watch the event as it happens, keep track of the live stream below.

It’s not quite as exciting, but there’a also a Twitch stream taking place on Nintendo UK’s page here right now as well.

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