Nintendo originally launched the Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle over a year ago. But the offer is being made even better, as an eShop download card for the two related DLC packs is included inside. This bundle is now available at stores across North America for $299.99.

That isn’t the only Wii U package available. On Friday, Nintendo will begin selling a Super Mario Maker bundle at Walmart. This includes a Wii U console, a copy of the game, Idea Book and the 30th Anniversary Mario Modern Color amiibo.

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Toon Link playable in Hyrule Warriors Legends

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 37 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu shares an update on Hyrule Warriors Legends. For the first time since E3, we have concrete information about the title.

Famitsu confirms that Toon Link will be playable in Hyrule Warriors Legends, but there’s a catch. The character won’t be available in Legend Mode, but he will be available in other modes. Of course, Toon Link can be moved over to the Wii U version as well.

Famitsu also reconfirms that Tetra and King of Hyrule for the game. Helmaroc King will appear in some form, too.

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SEGA 3D Reprint Archives 2 announced for Japan

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

Some of you may remember that, last year, the SEGA 3D Reprint Archives was released in Japan. This was a compilation featuring several games such as 3D Streets of Rage and 3D Space Harrier.

Today, Famitsu reveals that SEGA 3D Classics Reprint 2 is coming to Japan. 3D Sonic The Hedgehog, 3D Galaxy Force II, 3D Thunderblade, 3D Altered Beast, and 3D Fantasy Zone II W are confirmed for the retail package. Extra bonuses are planned as well.

SEGA 3D Classics Print 2 will be available in Japan on December 23. Check out a sneak peak of the boxart drawn by Ken Sugimori above.

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Pumped BMX+ coming to Wii U on September 24th; new trailer

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Curve Digital will release Pumped BMX+ on Wii U on September 24th. Check out a new trailer of the game below:

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Splatoon art book being released in Japan

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

Not only is Japan getting a retail release of the Splatoon soundtrack in October, Famitsu revealed today that Nintendo is also releasing a Splatoon art book that same month, on October 10th. The book will feature over 300 pages of concept art, character designs and more. Expect more info this week once the full issue of Famitsu is out.

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Star Fox Zero, Xenoblade Chronicles X and more playable at EGX this month

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Nintendo will show off quite a few games at EGX 2015, one of the biggest gaming conventions in Europe. The event will take place at the NEC in Birmingham, UK from September 24th to till September 27th. Here’s the full list of Wii U and 3DS games you’ll be able to play if you attend:

Wii U

Super Mario Maker
Splatoon
Mario Kart 8
Super Smash Bros.
Star Fox Zero
Mario Tennis Ultra Smash
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Skylanders SuperChargers

3DS

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Chibi Robo: Zip Lash
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Skylanders SuperChargers
Pokemon Omega Ruby
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

#Nindies on Wii U

Mighty No. 9 [Deep Silver, Concept]
Rive [Two Tribes]
Runbow [13am Games]
Fast Racing NEO [Shin’en]
Typoman [Brainseed/Head Up Games]
Soul Axiom [Wales Interactive]
Poncho [Rising Star Games]
Extreme Exorcism [Ripstone]
Oddworld New n Tasty [Oddworld]
Shadow Puppeteer [Snowcannon Games/Sarepta Studios]
Action Henk [Curve]
Lovely Planet [Tiny Build]
Terraria

#Nindies on 3DS

Steamworld Heist
Shovel Knight [Yacht Club Games]
Terraria

Nintendo will also host several tournaments, such as squad battles in Splatoon, 200cc races in Mario Kart 8 or two-player matches in Mario Tennis Ultra Smash.

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More Lost Reavers beta footage

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 9 Comments

The Lost Reavers beta is currently running in Japan. Check out some more footage of it below:

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Amazing Super Mario Maker levels: The Ultimate Test

Posted on 9 years ago by Travis(@nintentravis) in Features, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Leading up to Super Mario Maker’s release on Sept. 11th, we’re highlighting some of the coolest, most creative, or just plain ridiculous levels users have created so far. In this episode, we check out the level “The Ultimate Test” from Michael in the UK.