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Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in News, Videos, Wii, Wii U | 17 Comments

Update: Added in another comparison from GameXplain.

Earlier today we got a brand new trailer for the HD version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and now the good folks over at Nintendo World Report have put a video together comparing the game’s original story trailer from the Wii version in 2006 side by side the brand new Twilight Princess HD trailer. Take a look at the comparison below!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Little Orbit has announced that new downloadable content has been added to Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends. DLC ranges in price from $1.99 to $3.99.

Four new characters are now available in Kung Fu Panda Showdown of Legendary Legends. These include Warrior Po, Rhino Armored Li, Armored Mr. Ping, and Jombie Porcupine. Additionally, six skins are out now: Jombie Monkey, Jombie Oogway, Jombie Croc, Jombie Chicken, Jombie Shifu and Jombie Crane.

Topping off today’s DLC are two new locations from the movie, including the fabled mystical level Spirit Realm where only spirits are rumored to exist as well as the birth place of Chi – the panda paradise known as Panda Village. Little Orbit says the two locations “are rich with detail and excitement”.

Source: Little Orbit PR

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

The official Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for a pair of Zelda products. Consumers can now reserve the New 3DS Hyrule Edition as well as the Hyrule Warriors Legends Limited Edition. Visit this page for a look at the different options available.

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

We have a couple more videos showing Final Fantasy Tactics Advance on the Wii U Virtual Console. Find them below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 9 Comments

Update (1/29): Two more maintenance periods have been added to the schedule, including one for 3DS. Here’s the latest:

Wii U/3DS maintenance (online play, rankings, etc.)

– 1 PM PT (Monday) – 6 PM PT (Monday)
– 4 PM ET (Monday) – 9 PM ET (Monday)
– 9 PM in the UK (Monday) – 2 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 10 PM in Europe (Monday) – 3 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

Wii U maintenance (online play, rankings, etc.)

– 9 PM PT (Monday) – 10:30 PM PT (Monday)
– 12 AM ET (Tuesday) – 1:30 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 5 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 6:30 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 6 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 7:30 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

Original (1/28): Online 3DS maintenance happened a couple of days ago. Next week, it’ll be Wii U’s turn. Nintendo has maintenance scheduled for its console that will affect certain network services such as online play and rankings.

It’ll be taking place during the following times:

– 4:50 PM PT (Tuesday) – 6:30 PM PT (Tuesday)
– 7:50 PM ET (Tuesday) – 9:30 PM ET (Tuesday)
– 12:50 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 2:30 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 1:50 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 3:30 AM in Europe (Wednesday)

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

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance hit the Wii U Virtual Console yesterday. For a look at the classic GBA release, view the video below.

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

Pre-orders for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on 3DS are now live at various retailers. The game can be reserved at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. It releases on March 18 in North America.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 31 Comments

Wii Street U will soon be discontinued. On March 31, service for the app will no longer be offered.

Nintendo shared the news on its European Twitter pages today:

And here’s the full statement about Wii Street U’s discontinuation:

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

The three Pokemon 2DS bundles due out in Europe next month can now be pre-ordered from Amazon UK. Each one can be reserved here. Pricing is set at £85.61.

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

Amazon UK has opened up pre-orders for the wave 4 Animal Crossing amiibo. You can reserve them at the following links:

Isabelle Summer Outfit
Timmy and Tommy
Kapp’n
Rover

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