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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Somewhat unexpectedly, a demo for Pocket Card Jockey has appeared on the North American 3DS eShop (requires 89.25MB of free space / 714 blocks). We knew that Europe would be receiving the download, but there hadn’t been any news for folks residing in the states. An official announcement will likely be made with tomorrow’s Nintendo Download press release.

For those who haven’t heard of Pocket Card Jockey previously, read up on the following description:

3, 2, 1… Go! Stack cards like it’s a race to the finish. And it is! In this fast-paced mash-up of solitaire and horse racing, you’ll jockey your way to victory by clearing cards to energize your horse. You can even level up your noble steed through strategic positioning on the track. Can you master solitaire and horseback racing… at the same time?!

After you get a dozen races under your belt, you can retire your horse – a sad moment for any jockey. However! You can relocate your horse to your very own farm and pair them with other retired horses to breed new ponies… that are completely adorable! Eventually these babies will pony up by maturing into horses that you can ride in competitions for prizes. You can then get items at Chirp’s shop, such as puzzle pieces or temporary bonuses. After completing certain puzzles, your hose will even gain more stats when leveling up. That’s some next-level jockeying!

Pocket Card Jockey has a general May release window in North America. It’s set for May 5 in Europe.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments

Nintendo will soon be hosting a live stream for its new animated feature, Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins. Right after this, a special Nintendo Treehouse session with Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard will begin.

The festivities will begin at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 11 PM in the UK / 12 AM in Europe (about an hour from now). We’ve attached a live stream for the event below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments

Polygon has put up the latest video in its “Devs Make Mario” series. In today’s feature, La-Mulana and La-Mulana 2 director Takumi Naramura creates a level in the game. View it below.

Naramura’s Super Mario Maker level is located on the official bookmark site here.

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

Double Fine and Abstraction Games are working together to bring 140 to new platforms, including Wii U and 3DS.

The “challenging minimalistic platformer” originally debuted in 2013. In the game, players will need “rhythmic awareness to overcome obstacles which are controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.”

140 is planned for a summer release on Nintendo platforms. Take a look at a trailer below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 5 Comments

Next Thursday, Circle Entertainment will be bringing ASH to the North American 3DS eShop, priced at $3.99. It’s a new turn-based RPG “featuring a massive, fully-realized world with lush visuals, and a wonderfully compelling story.”

We’ve attached a video below, in addition to a brief overview.

These are strange days for Aghaus. By order of the Magistrate, the Royal Guard is to assemble for deployment in two days’ time. It has been years since I last left the capital, and further still that I can remember such a command being issued! But what need is there for a Royal Guard, when no King sits upon the throne? Though my oath binds me to his service, the Magistrate is not my liege. He rules in the absence of a rightful heir.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

The Deer God will be arriving on the North American Wii U eShop next week, publisher Mobot Studios announced today. It’s slated for April 28 with a $7.99 price point.

For those that missed it, here’s the recent trailer:

We’ve attached an overview of The Deer God below.

Game Description:
The Deer God is a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth. LIVE AS A DEER. SURVIVE AS A DEER.

Features:

• Gorgeous 3D pixel art world to explore
• Supports Pro Controller and “Off-TV” play with GamePad
• Various animals and characters to interact with across multiple quests
• Unique Night and Day system
• Tons of items to find and use
• Use the power of statues and level up your antlers
• Find secrets and solve ancient puzzles
• Follow an interesting and dark story line
• Amazing Original Soundtrack by Evan Gipson

Source: Mobot Studios PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

AckkStudios has gone live with a brand new trailer for its upcoming RPG YIIK. Get a look at the new video below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Natsume posted a message on Twitter a short while ago which definitely seems to be teasing something related to River City Ransom. Here’s the tweet in question:

For those that are unaware, enemies say “barf” when you hit them in the River City Ransom games. There have been quite a few entries in the series that have stayed in Japan, so maybe we’ll be seeing a localization announcement soon. The latest title, River City Ransom SP, came out in Japan on April 28.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments

In Europe, Mario Party 2 and Mario Party DS are due out on the European Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. Nintendo’s website confirms that North America will be getting one of these games this week.

As of tomorrow, Mario Party DS will be available on the North American eShop. It’ll be priced at $9.99.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Mario and his friends have been shrunk down by Bowser, and they’re ready to foil his latest scheme! Play as one of eight characters in four game modes, five themed game boards, and over 70 minigames. Take turns moving around the board to reach first place, or get immersed in constant minigame action!”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Update: Added in the archive.

Capcom is just now kicking off another live stream for Monster Hunter Generations. Since it’s auto-playing on Twitch, we’ve embedded the stream after the break.

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