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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 13 Comments

Following the announcements made in Japan and Europe, Nintendo has shared details pertaining to the GBA Wii U Virtual Console for North America.

Three titles will be available when the service begins next week: Advance Wars, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and Metroid Fusion. More titles will follow throughout the month. Nintendo’s announcement reveals that GBA titles are priced at $6.99 and $7.99.

For Nintendo’s full announcement with April’s complete GBA Wii U VC lineup, read on below.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

26th March, 2014 – Back in 2001, Nintendo delivered the next generation of portable entertainment in the shape of Game Boy Advance, a 32-bit handheld console with an intuitive design and a host of memorable titles. To celebrate some of the classic gaming moments delivered by this handheld gem, Nintendo will begin releasing Game Boy Advance titles on Nintendo eShop for Wii U Virtual Console starting next week, allowing fans and newcomers alike to enjoy some of gaming’s greatest highlights on the living room TV or o n their Wii U GamePad. In addition, Restore Points that save progress during gameplay and Miiverse connectivity both offer new features when enjoying these classic games.

A selection of GBA titles will be coming to Wii U from 3rd April, with a few of gaming’s most renowned characters kicking off the roster.

On 3rd April, three very different titles comprise the initial launch line-up:

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 3 Comments

Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

Here’s a giant attack item, the Ore Club! It’s made of minerals mined on the mountain of the gods. This bulky weapon can even unleash tornadoes.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

Kemco’s RPG Alphadia Genesis will be available on the Japanese Wii U eShop on April 2. Pricing is set at 1,944 yen.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Square Enix has confirmed another round of songs for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – this time pertaining to modern tunes. You can find the big listing below.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Pokemon Battle Trozei
2. Pokemon X
3. Pokemon Y
4. Yoshi’s New Island
5. Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
6. Pokemon Dream Radar
7. SteamWorld Dig
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Bravely Default
10. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
12. Galaga
13. Monster Shooter
14. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
15. Super Mario Bros. 2
16. Mario Kart 7
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
19. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
20. Weapon Shop de Omasse

Videos

1. Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
2. Yoshi’s New Island – Launch Trailer
3. Yoshi’s New Island – Egg-otic Locales Trailer
4. Yoshi’s New Island – It’s a Shell of a Time Trailer
5. Yoshi’s New Island Trailer 6/11/13
6. Yoshi’s New Island – Teaser Trailer
7. Mario Kart 8 – Koopalings Trailer
8. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
9. Mario Golf: World Tour Teaser Trailer
10. Mario Kart 7 Video
11. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
12. Pokemon Bank Trailer
13. Kirby Triple Deluxe Trailer
14. Dr. Luigi Trailer
15. Pokemon Dream Radar Video
16. Finding Luigi – Legend of Parkour
17. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
18. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
19. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
20. Cube Tactics Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Soundtrack Video
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Fuuko
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Torri
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Chloe
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Ellie
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Feene
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Narika
Hello Kitty Kruisers Trailer
Pokemon Battle Trozei Compilation Trailer
Pure Chess Trailer
Volleyball Trailer
Cubemen 2 Trailer
Nihilumbra Trailer
Stick it to the Man Trailer
Yumi’s Odd Odyssey Trailer
Armillo Trailer 2

3DS

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Trailer
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Soundtrack Video
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Fuuko
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Torri
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Chloe
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Ellie
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Feene
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Video – Narika
Pokemon Battle Trozei Compilation Trailer
Cubemen 2 Trailer
Nihilumbra Trailer
Stick it to the Man Trailer
Yumi’s Odd Odyssey Trailer
Armillo Trailer 2

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment

One new game has been confirmed for the Japanese 3DS Virtual Console. Donkey Kong Land will be out on April 2. Pricing is set at 411 yen.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Just in case you had any doubts with all of today’s Japanese trailers, the Game Boy Advance Virtual Console will officially be launching for Wii U next week. Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World, WarioWare Inc., Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, Golden Sun, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, and Advance Wars 1 + 2 will all be available.

Pricing is set at 702 yen for each GBA title. If you buy two, you’ll get the second game for 30 percent off.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 46 Comments

The latest Famitsu most-wanted games chart is as follows:

01/03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Capcom, Fall 2014) – 779 votes
02/01. [PS3] Persona 5 (Atlus, Winter 2014) – 731 votes
03/04. [PS4] Final Fantasy XV (Square Enix, TBA) – 681 votes
04/02. [Wii U] Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo, 05/29/14) – 663 votes
05/06. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts III (Square Enix, TBA) – 460 votes
06/07. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Konami, TBA) – 448 votes
07/05. [3DS] Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth (Atlus, 06/05/14) – 419 votes
08/13. [PSV] Freedom Wars (SCEJ, Summer 2014) – 354 votes
09/08. [PS3] The Evil Within (Bethesda Softworks, 2014) – 331 votes
10/19. [3DS] Bravely Second (Square Enix, TBA) – 313 votes
11/11. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call (Square Enix 04/24/14) – 306 votes
12/12. [Wii U] Hyrule Warriors (Tecmo Koei, 2014) – 289 votes
13/21. [PS4] Watch Dogs (Ubisoft, 2014) – 270 votes
14/09. [PS3] Tales of Zestiria (Namco Bandai, TBA) – 269 votes
15/10. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z Jigoku-Hen (Namco Bandai, 04/10/14) – 257 votes
16/16. [Wii U] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Nintendo, 2014) – 233 votes
17/17. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo, 2014) – 227 votes
18/15. [PS3] The Last Remnant (Square Enix, Rushing… Psych!) – 200 votes
19/23. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z Jigoku-Hen (Namco Bandai, 04/10/14) – 191 votes
20/22. [PS4] The Evil Within (Bethesda Softworks, 2014) – 190 votes
21/30. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories (Namco Bandai, 05/29/14) – 167 votes
22/20. [3DS] Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson (Marvelous AQL, 08/07/14) – 159 votes
23/25. [PSV] Over My Dead Body 2 (SCEJ, Summer 2014) – 148 votes
24/26. [PS3] The Last Guardian (SCEJ, TBA) – 147 votes
25/—. Ni-Oh (Tecmo Koei, TBA) – 143 votes
26/24. [3DS] Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo, 05/01/14) – 137 votes
27/27. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Konami, TBA) – 120 votes
28/—. [PSV] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II (Falcom, 2014) – 117 votes
29/—. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment (Namco Bandai, 04/24/14) – 115 votes
30/—. [PS3] The Idolmaster: One For All (Namco Bandai, 05/15/14) – 109 votes

Total Votes: 8,973

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