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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 15 Comments

Update (9/8): Shovel Knight was raised to $25 on Amazon for a short time, but both versions are back down to $20.

Original (8/29): The retail version of Shovel Knight is seeing a slight price increase. It was originally going for $20, but it’s now being bumped up to $25.

There is at least a very good reason for the change in price. It turns out that the packaged edition will now include a soundtrack.

Amazon seems to be one of the few retailers left with pre-orders at $20. If you’re interested, put in a reservation here.

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

Today, Activision announced another set of songs that will be included in Guitar Hero Live. Each one is listed below.

1. Pearl Jam — “Sirens”
2. Surfer Blood — “Demon Dance”
3. Gerard Way — “No Shows”
4. Orianthi — “According to You”
5. Haim — “The Wire”
6. Tonight Alive — “The Ocean”
7. Lamb of God — “Ghost Walking”
8. 36 Crazyfists — “Also Am I”
9. Wavves — “Demon to Lean On”
10. Passenger — “Let Her Go”

Guitar Hero Live launches on Wii U on October 20.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments

The latest Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer video shows off the character Molly. We’ve posted it below.

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Ubisoft is bringing out the latest game based on The Smurfs to North America next month. As far as I’m aware, this is the same title that released in Europe back in July.

Here’s the full overview:

Chaos has erupted in the Smurfs’ village and Papa Smurf is counting on you to save the day. Upon returning from a walk in the woods, the Smurfs find their home mysteriously destroyed. Players must embark on a journey to help solve the mystery of who damaged their village, and help to rebuild it.

In The Smurfs, players are challenged in a variety of 12 mini-games and must collect resources such as wood, rocks and bricks from iconic locations such as Gargamel’s Laboratory to the deep forest surrounding the village. By sawing logs, nailing planks and piling bricks, players will have the ability to get creative and customize the Smurfs’ houses and village, creating the greatest village ever seen for Papa Smurf, Smurfette and all their friends.

Developed by Magic Pockets, all of the game’s mini-games are tailored for Nintendo 3DS. Taking full advantage of its features, players will play hide-and-seek using the Nintendo 3DS Stylus, pilot a plane through the woodland, organize music contests and create their very own recipes by tilting the Nintendo 3DS to mix ingredients and blow into the microphone to cool their preparations.

The Smurfs will be available for $29.99 on October 13. View some screenshots below.

Source: Ubisoft PR

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

The Quiet Collection has now been approved for its release in Europe, and a launch date has been determine. Wii U owners across the region can begin playing the game on September 24. Previously, The Quiet Collection came to North America on July 23.

Creator Mike Oliphant announced via Twitter:

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

Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, will be appearing on a live stream for Super Mario Maker this Friday. The broadcast will begin at the following times:

– 9 AM PT
– 12 PM ET
– 5 PM in the UK
– 6 PM in Europe

We’ll have an archive of the stream as soon as it finishes.

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

Free DLC is coming to Canvaleon, developer OXiAB Game Studio has announced. The team is taking all feedback of the game into account to create new content that will introduce “more options, characteristics and improvements”.

Specifics about the DLC have not been shared just yet. However, information is expected over the next few days.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment

Nintendo UK uploaded a new Super Mario Maker video, which features Shigeru Miyamoto and takes a look at a few reviews for the game. You can find it out below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu features an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka.

At one point of the discussion, Tezuka addresses the series’ future in which he states: “We will continue to make 3D and 2D Mario games, but I want to make one that even exceeds New Super Mario Bros.”

Famitsu then asks if there is a particular plan in mind. Tezuka only offered up the following: “I can’t say anything concrete yet, but you may see it within a few years.”

It also sounds like Tezuka has interest in working on a non-Mario title. He told the magazine: “I also kind of want to seriously work on something other than Mario.”

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

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (3DS) – 9/9/9/9
Sengoku Musou 4 Empires (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 8/8/9/8
Yunohana SpRING! (PSV) – 9/8/8/7
Jump Hero (3DS) – 8/7/7/7
Kick & Fennick (PSV) – 8/7/6/8
Nanairo Reincarnation (PSV) – 8/8/7/6
Tokyo Onmyouji Tengenjibashi Rei no Baai V Edition (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
World Trigger: Borderless Mission (PSV) – 6/7/7/7

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