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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Nintendo just announced the exact release date for Bravely Second in Europe: the game will launch on February 26th, 2016. You can buy both the standard and the special edition pictured above.

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

We all know that Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam lets players obtain cards for use in battle by scanning amiibo. But interestingly, there are also “sparkle” cards that can be obtained by registering two amiibo of the same character. One example would be to use Mario from the Smash Bros. line as well as one from the Mario Party line.

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

Radiohammer is hitting the North American 3DS eShop tomorrow, Aksys Games has confirmed. Pricing is set at $5.99.

Here’s an overview of Radiohammer from Nintendo’s site:

“Rock the beat with Radiohammer in this rhythm action romp developed by Arc System Works and Vinyl Lab! Play as the world’s most famous super DJs and protect the peace with the power of love and music! Drop the beat on the bad guys as you shuck and jive your way through hordes of the morally maligned! Time your strikes to make the world a safer, funkier place with your superior sonic skills and impeccable rhythm. Take down massive villains and fend off furious flashers with groovy tunes and masterful mixes.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Super Mario Maker’s new “Mercedes-Benz Jump’n’Drive” course has gone live. By completing it, players can unlock a related car costume. This content was revealed earlier today.

Here’s a trailer for the costume:

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

It’s official: Sceptile is joining the roster in Pokken Tournament. A newly-released trailer for the game confirms the character’s appearance, which you can see below.

Also confirmed are two more support characters. Electrode and Farfetch’d, who were previously rumored, will be filling in these roles.

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

Nintendo has put up a couple of Xenoblade Chronicle X music videos on its YouTube page, which you can find below. Sprinkled throughout are comments from composer Hiroyuki Sawano.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu shares new information about Genei Ibun Roku #FE. Find the latest details about enemy Mirages below, as translated by Doki Doki Kusoge.

– Heroes from the Fire Emblem series will also be present as enemy Mirages invading Japan
– Abel is Cain’s rival and close friend
– Due to a curse of some kind, he holds fierce jealousy toward his partner Cain
– Having become a dark knight, he stands before the party
– Lon’qu remains cool and stoic despite his turn to the dark side
– For some reason, he wanders endlessly through the deepness of the Idolosphere
– Aversa from Fire Emblem Awakening is reimagined in a big way from a visual perspective
– She has a cold, ruthless personality
– She strikes at the weakness in Tsubasa’s older sister’s heart
– Aversa enjoys controlling her
– It seems she knows something about the truth behind the enemy’s motivations
– Gangrel has a giant upper body that takes up most of the screen
– Despite his size, he specializes in controlling the desires of humanity, and making them run wild
– Garrick appears before the main character just after he becomes a Mirage Master
– He’s wild and destructive, and is proud of his immense power
– Garrick has a giant axe-like weapon
– Excellus looks at humans as pawns in her messed up game
– She’ll do anything to accomplish her goals
– She’s a total coward
– Attracted to Tsubasa’s qualities

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 20 Comments

Here’s an off-beat (but nice!) video from Nintendo that has Mario surprising people with gifts:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments

A new episode of Nintendo Minute is now available for viewing. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta tackle some comments at the 2015 Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience. Check it out below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments

Nintendo’s Japanese page for Minecraft: Wii U Edition offers up a few more details about next week’s release. First, aside from the GamePad, players can use the Wii U Pro Controller. Voice chat is compatible, and USB keyboards are supported as a means of communication.

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