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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 12 Comments

A Japanese gamer who has been playing through Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire came across an interesting message. After bringing over Kyogre from his original game on Game Boy Advance, he was presented with the certificate above.

Here’s how the translation reads:

Dear player Tetra,

We hereby praise you with this certificate, for your unbreakable friendship and tight-knit bond with Kyogre.

From all members of the Game Freak staff.

The certificate doesn’t have much of an effect in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, though it’s still thoughtful of Game Freak to consider players from the original games!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Zen Studios is releasing a new Marvel-themed pinball for Zen Pinball 2 next month. Players will be able to get their hands on a table based on Venom, which also features Spider-Man and Carnage.

The Venom table is due out for Wii U on December 11 for $2.99 / €2.99 / £2.49. View a few screenshots above.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 0 comments

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS/2DS during the company’s “Holiday Mall Experience” inside the Westfield Culver City mall in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2014. The free experience is open until Dec. 21, 2014, in 16 major cities nationwide and showcases must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Kart 8, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker among others. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Django F., 3, of Los Angeles races against his father Joseph F. and other attendees in Mario Kart 8 game on a giant HD TV screen at the Westfield Culver City mall in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2014. Throughout the Holiday season until Dec. 21, 2014, Nintendo is visiting 16 malls across the country to offer consumers a break from holiday shopping to play the season’s must-have games for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS/2DS, including amiibo, Nintendo’s new toys-to-life figures based on favorite video game characters including Mario, Donkey Kong and Pikachu. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fathers and sons race against each other in Mario Kart 8 on a giant HD TV screen at the Westfield Culver City mall in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2014. Throughout the Holiday season until Dec. 21, 2014, Nintendo is visiting 16 malls across the country to offer consumers a break from holiday shopping to play the season’s must-have games for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS/2DS, including amiibo, Nintendo’s new toys-to-life figures based on favorite video game characters including Mario, Donkey Kong and Pikachu. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jacob O., 24, of Philadelphia (R), competes against other consumers playing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U at the Westfield Culver City mall in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2014. Until Dec. 21, 2014 in 16 malls nationwide, many of Nintendo’s games will be playable in fun, interactive spaces that kids ? and kids-at-heart ? will love, including large high-definition displays that will host a Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Visitors can also check out the recently released Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire as well as amiibo, Nintendo’s new toys-to-life figures based on its favorite video game characters including Mario, Donkey Kong and Pikachu. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

Source: Nintendo PR

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Rain Games and SOEDESCO have shared a slightly more specific release window for Teslagrad’s retail release on Wii U. In North America and Europe, it will be arriving in early 2015. A final release date will be announced in the future.

Source: Rain Games PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Nintendo is teasing the arrival of new items over on Club Nintendo Europe. No specifics were shared, but fans are advised to keep an eye out over the next month.

Nintendo of Europe tweeted a few minutes ago:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 23 Comments

Amazon France recently put up an entry on its website for ZombiU 2. Shortly after Jeuxvideo forum members spotted the listing, it was removed.

ZombiU 2 is rumored to be set in New York. Strangely enough, Bandai Namco is listed as publisher – not Ubisoft. Amazon also includes an October 17, 2015 release date, though that’s likely not final.

Of course, there is most certainly a possibility that Amazon France’s overall listing is inaccurate. The fact that Bandai Namco is listed as publisher raises a red flag. I suppose only time will tell!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Today, Image & Form announced that Steam Powered Giraffe is working on the soundtrack for SteamWorld Heist. The San Diego-based band will create all songs and in-game music.

Additionally, Steam Powered Giraffe will be featured in the game as a troupe that Captain Piper and her crew encounter in bars while recruiting fighters. Image & Form’s announcement also confirms that players will be able to collect sheet music containing Steam Powered Giraffe songs which can be played on a jukebox in Captain Piper’s ship.

SteamWorld Heist will be available in spring 2015. Above you’ll find a music video for “Prepare for Boarding”, the first song from SteamWorld Heist.

Source: Image & Form PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 33 Comments

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, which launched in North America last Friday, has already sold 490,000 units between physical and digital sales, Nintendo has announced. That number accounts for sales between November 21 and November 23.

Thanks to the success of Super Smash Bros., it’s now the fastest-selling Wii U game ever in the U.S. Mario Kart 8 previously held this record.

Nintendo has also confirmed that more than 14 million Super Smash Bros. games have been sold in the U.S. alone.

Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, said of today’s news:

“The Nintendo holiday is off to a great start, but there’s a lot of work left to do and a few more surprises in store for our fans. With great deals coming on Black Friday and Cyber Monday and great content like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker launching next week, Nintendo will offer shoppers the best combination of fun and value this holiday season.”

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

LittleBigPlanet 3 (PS4/PS3) – 9/9/9/9
Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign (PS4/PS3) – 9/9/8/8
Samurai Warriors Chronicle 3 (3DS/PSV) – 9/9/8/8
Never Alone (PS4) – 9/8/7/9
Diabolik Lovers Vandead Carnival (PSV) – 8/8/8/7
Aikatsu! 365 Idol Days (3DS) – 8/7/8/7
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (3DS) – 7/8/7/7
Kamen Rider: SummonRide (PS3/Wii U) – 7/7/8/6

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