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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–3 … 2 … 1 … GO! Whether playing with family members in the living room, fellow students in the dorm, coworkers in an office or even online with friends around the world, there is nothing that elicits the same fun, camaraderie and healthy competition like a rousing round of Mario Kart. The Mario Kart series is one of the most recognizable and loved video game series of all time. Tomorrow, Mario Kart 8 will race into stores nationwide and the Nintendo eShop on Wii U, bringing with it anti-gravity racing that finds players speeding upside down and along walls using karts and motorbikes, a variety of single- and multiplayer features and stunning high-definition graphics that make every detail pop off the screen.

“Ever since the launch of the original Super Mario Kart game on the Super NES more than 20 years ago, the words ‘Mario Kart’ have come to represent the gold standard for unpredictable and competitive racing fun,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Mario Kart 8 is an experience only available on Wii U, and the anti-gravity racing makes it unlike anything the series has seen before.”

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

In Japan, Nintendo has obtained a new trademark for “Delta Emerald”. The company filed for the name on May 2, though it was only published for all to see today.

When you think of “Delta Emerald”, Pokemon Emerald is something that comes to mind. Interestingly enough, that title was released as part of the same set of games as Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire.

Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire remakes were announced for the 3DS very recently. Could Nintendo also have plans to bring out “Pokemon Delta Emerald” at some point as well?

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

In a recent interview with Nintendo Life, Goodbye Galaxy Games talked about the biggest enhancements coming to Tappingo 2:

Zoom mode is probably the biggest new feature. People thought the tiles on the big grid were too small. So being able to zoom in is a really nice feature to have.

Other than that there are many little ones, like for example if you look at the screenshot you can see all lines now have outlines. This makes a individual line better visible in a group of the same colour and also stand out a bit more against the background colour.

I also put in double tapping to retract a line, so players won’t accidentally retract a line causing a chain reaction.

Danny and me also worked really hard on the user interface, made it more dynamic and animated. And just lots and lots of other little things!

Check out the full interview here

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Posted on 11 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

It’s officially launched in Japan but that hasn’t stopped Nintendo UK promoting Mario Kart 8! The first video features The Brett Domino Trio and isn’t exactly what you’d expect from a normal Nintendo promo.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

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Posted on 11 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Images, News, Videos, Wii U | 18 Comments

So this is a collaboration I don’t think anybody expected. Nintendo are partnering with car manufacturer Mercedes Benz to bring a GLA class model into Mario Kart 8 through free DLC. At present it’s only for Japan but this is interesting because it confirms that the infrastructure for DLC has been built into the game and could potentially be used again in the future. If that’s not bonkers enough for you, Mercedes Benz Japan has released a 30 second ad of the partnership.

Update: Nintendo UK have commented to CVG on the possibility of a Western release:

“The announcement this time was made by Mercedes-Benz Japan regarding their collaboration in Japan with NCL. As for the information relating to the distribution of the GLA kart for MK8 outside Japan, we will be able to announce in the near future.”

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Posted on 11 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Japanese rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin Don to Katsu no Jikuu got a new TV spot, check it out below!

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Posted on 11 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments

Our first look at Ike since his reveal! Sakurai explains how his Eruption attack will work:

You can charge up Ike’s Eruption attack by holding the button down, but remember to release it right before it fully charges to avoid recoil damage. Let go of the button at the moment the sword shines!

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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

Tomodachi Life Food Reviews feat. Shaun White and Shaq
NES Remix 2 – Find Luigi: Ice Hockey Stage 9
Tomodachi Life – Lily & Special Musical Guest, Debby Ryan
Photos with Mario Trailer
Pushmo World Trailer
Swords & Soldiers Launch Trailer
Fit Music Trailer
Street Fighter Alpha 2 trailer
Child of Light Accolades Trailer
Mega Man V Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial with Sarah & Surprise Guest
Nintendo 2DS Kids’ Summer TV Commercial

3DS

Tomodachi Life Food Reviews feat. Shaun White and Shaq
NES Remix 2 – Find Luigi: Ice Hockey Stage 9
Tomodachi Life – Lily & Special Musical Guest, Debby Ryan
Photos with Mario Trailer
Pushmo World Trailer
Turtle Tale Trailer
Swords & Soldiers Launch Trailer
Street Fighter Alpha 2 trailer
Child of Light Accolades Trailer
Alien on the Run Trailer
Mega Man V Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial with Sarah & Surprise Guest
Nintendo 2DS Kids’ Summer TV Commercial

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