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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Nintendo games were chosen for three categories at the DICE awards last night. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was selected as last year’s best fighter, while Smash Bros. 3DS was named the best handheld game of 2014. Mario Kart 8 picked up the award for best racing game.

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

Yet another digital title is lined up for release in Europe next week. Red Riding Hood, from Brave Rock Games, is slated for February 12. Pricing is set at €0.90.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments

Satoru Iwata opened up a bit more regarding Nintendo’s Quality of Life plans while speaking with Japanese outlet Asahi News. Here’s a brief overview about what was shared, courtesy of Kotaku:

– Game hardware, game software, and health care are Nintendo’s three main pillars
– Iwata: “It’s not necessary to be particular about game hardware”
– Iwata seems to be saying that Nintendo’s health care business doesn’t need to be tied to its video game consoles
– Nintendo considering making a service that analyzes data from its sleep sensor
– Users would be given ways for exercising and eating right
– Iwata: “Leveraging our video game know-how, we’ll make it so even those who have trouble following through can stick with this program and have fun”
– Nintendo believes health care is a way it can reclaim customers
– Nintendo is also thinking of ways to get into the education field

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

Nintendo announced today that Xenoblade Chronicles 3D will be available in North America on April 10. Additionally, a new trailer was shared. You can find it above.

Also, in case you missed it, here’s the news about amiibo/StreetPass support from Nintendo’s Twitter account:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments

A few more tidbits have come in for Xenoblade Chronicles X thanks to the game’s Japanese eShop listing.

In terms of controllers, both the GamePad and Pro Controller are supported. Off-TV play and Miiverse usage are included. There are also plans for USB keyboard functionality.

Xenoblade Chronicles X’s resolution has also been confirmed. Expect it to run at 720p.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 29 Comments

We finally have some insight into Xenoblade Chronicles X’s online support. First, up to 32 players can be passively connected to exchange strategic information or items. Xenoblade Chronicles X will also allow four players to take on quests together. This information comes directly from the eShop.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles X may ultimately end up as the Wii U’s largest game. Via a listing on the eShop, it’s confirmed that the game takes up 22.7GB of space to download.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 11 Comments

We previously saw one New 3DS Zelda face plate for Japan, which features the Skull Kid. Nintendo unveiled another Zelda-related face plate today, and it looks pretty nice! You can get a look at it above.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Nintendo has opened the Japanese website for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. You can find it here.

One interesting note: the page confirms that amiibo will be supported. amiibo (or StreetPass) can be used to obtain tokens, which can be used to draw lots for Collection Mode.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments

That didn’t take long! We now have a look at what’s included in the Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles X Wii U bundle. Nintendo is including a copy of the game, 32GB Wii U console, black GamePad, Xenoblade Chronicles X art book, special map, and a specially-designed 1,000 yen pre-paid card. Check out an image showing off the bundle above.

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