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

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The team from Internet show Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? will debut its new short film in the Nintendo Chalet in Park City, Utah, during the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 16. After participating in the Wii U Video Challenge, the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? crew was selected to work with YouTube powerhouse Freddie Wong to produce an original short film inspired by the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game, which launches for Wii U on Feb. 21.

Nintendo’s Wii U Video Challenge asked 30 of YouTube’s top content creators to produce short videos inspired by Super Mario 3D World and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD for Wii U. After viewing all the submitted videos, Nintendo selected the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? team to work with Wong on a film inspired by Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

The Nintendo Chalet will also offer invitees the opportunity to take shelter from the cold weather and play a variety of fun Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games in a warm, welcoming environment. Games featured in the lounge include Wii Fit U for Wii U and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for Nintendo 3DS.

WHO:
YouTube filmmaker Freddie Wong, the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? team, Nintendo of America executives

WHEN:
Thursday, Jan. 16
8 p.m. MT (Media check-in at 7:30 p.m. MT)
For media attendees: Please RSVP via e-mail to Grace Chang by 10 a.m. PT on Jan. 15

WHERE:
449 Main St.
Park City, UT 84060
VISUALS:

Freddie Wong and the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? team introducing their short film inspired by Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for Wii U.
Nintendo is not affiliated with the Sundance Film Festival.

Source: Nintendo PR

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

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Virtual Console

Contra III: The Alien Wars (US version) – €7.99 / £5.49

3DS Retail

Cooking Mama 4 – €29.99 / £24.99

3DS Download

KORG M01D – €24.99

3DS Virtual Console

Mario Bros. – €4.99 / £4.49

Special Offers

MYST – €9.99 / £8.99 until January 31; regularly €13.99 / £12.99
Aqua Moto Racing 3D – €5.99 / £5.39 until January 23; regularly €7.99 / £7.19

Permanent Price Reductions

Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D – €3.99 / £3.59; was €13.99 / £12.59
Tangram Style – €2.99 / £2.69; was €5.99 / £5.39

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

The latest issue of Famitsu finally confirms Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson for 3DS. Additionally, the magazine includes a release date: August 7 for Japan.

Tamsoft is once again handling development. The studio also made the series’ previous entries.

Not too many details have leaked out of Famitsu thus far. Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a side-scrolling 3D action game, and it will include boss encounters on a 3D field as well as two male characters.

That’s all for now!

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 7 Comments

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

Zelda’s strong side attack. It’s a slash attack that utilizes her magic to make even a simple slash look sharp.

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

The latest 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
2. Pokemon Dream Radar
3. Super Mario Bros.
4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
5. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
6. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
7. SteamWorld Dig
8. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
9. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
10. The Legend of Zelda
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Pokemon X
13. Pokemon Y
14. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
15. Gunman Clive
16. Cave Story
17. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
18. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog
19. Fire Emblem: Awakening
20. Project X Zone

Videos

1. Pokemon Bank Trailer
2. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
3. Mario Kart 8 Trailer
4. Super Smash Bros. – Rosalina Reveal Trailer
5. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
6. Yoshi’s New Island – Teaser Trailer
7. Pokemon Dream Radar Video
8. Nintendo Direct: 12/18/13
9. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer
10. Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
11. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
12. Finding Luigi – Legend of Parkour
13. NES Remix Trailer
14. Mario Kart 7 Video
15. Mario Party: Island Tour Launch Trailer
16. Mario Tennis Trailer
17. Kirby 3DS Teaser Trailer
18. Pokemon X/Y Museum
19. Pokemon X/Y: New Features
20. Bravely Default Demo Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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

The latest Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
2. NES Remix
3. Dr. Luigi
4. Super Mario World
5. Super Mario 3D World
6. EarthBound
7. DuckTales Remastered
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Pokemon Rumble U
10. The Legend of Zelda
11. Art Academy: SketchPad
12. Super Punch-Out!!
13. Super Metroid
14. Mega Man X2
15. Trine 2: Director’s Cut
16. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
17. Super Mario Bros. 2
18. Mega Man X
19. Little Inferno
20. Donkey Kong

Videos

1. NES Remix Trailer
2. Mario Kart 8 Trailer
3. Dr. Luigi Trailer
4. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
5. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
6. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
7. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
8. Super Smash Bros. – Rosalina Reveal Trailer
9. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13
10. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
11. Wii Sports Club Trailer
12. CastleStorm Trailer
13. Nintendo Direct: 12/18/13
14. Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
15. Super Punch-Out!! Trailer
16. Mega Man X2 Trailer
17. Sonic Lost World Trailer
18. Pikmin 3 Accolades Trailer
19. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer
20. Yoshi’s New Island – Teaser Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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

A number of Warner Bros. games are now available at cheaper prices, like Scribblenauts Unmasked (Amazon, Best Buy) for $40 on Wii U. Best Buy also has the 3DS version for $20.

Other Warner Bros. price drops include:

Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver (Wii U) – $20 (Best Buy)
Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver (3DS) – $20 (Best Buy)
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Wii U) – $20 (Amazon, Best Buy)
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril – $30 (Amazon, Best Buy)
Batman: Arkham Origins: Blackgate – $30 (Amazon, Best Buy)
Injustice: Gods Among Us – $40 (Amazon, Best Buy)

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

On another note, BLOK DROP U’s developer hopes to send the game to Nintendo for final testing this week.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Two significant Level-5 developers shared teases about what lies ahead for the company as part of a feature on Japanese publication 4Gamer.

Director Atsushi Sugano first told the site:

“In 2013, we released Fantasy Life Link!, which corresponded to our ‘connecting’ network theme. That was our answer to those from our development staff and players who voiced ‘I want to play more,’ and I’m grateful we were able to meet those expectations.”

“Again, while I can’t say more, there’s one more approach through which we’re currently challenging ourselves. I believe that ‘even if we go against predictions, expectations must be met’ when it comes to creativity.”

“We’re all currently working at our best to prepare something, so please wait just a little longer.”

Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino was next. He stated the following:

“In the midst of a rather sluggish consumer game industry at the moment, I believe that the industry needs a ‘new game’. We’ll try our best to make a new title that’ll surprise all of you, so please look forward to that.”

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

CW-Games has announced “Flavoured Cats” for the Wii U eShop.

A few screenshots from the game as well as a brief overview can be found below.

Flavoured Cats is highly inspired by Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 3D Land, with a very cute touch.

But don’t drool to much over it, a game as cute as this one, hides a pure evil story!

We try to aim on both, male and female Super Mario fans, all over the world, and should deliver a similar experience too!

Flavoured Cats does not have a release window at this time.

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