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Nintendo has been hosting something called the “Wii U Summer Showcase”, where fans can get hands-on time with the system’s games and learn more about the hardware. The company took its act to Disneyland recently, and surprisingly, Zelda: Wind Waker HD was on display.

Although the game wasn’t playable, Nintendo did bring along a poster that showcases the first art from the GameCube remake. Take a look below:

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Continuing with the accessory news, Nintendo plans to release the “Wii Remote Quick-Charge Set” in Japan on July 13. It includes a cradle, battery pack, and AC adapter. Pricing is set at 4,200 yen.

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The Wii U GamePad battery kind of stinks right now. To improve the situation, Nintendo intends to release an improved rechargeable battery in Japan.

An enhanced battery pack will increase the GamePad’s life from 3-5 hours to 5-8 hours. It’s a 2550mAh battery as opposed to the current 1500mAh battery.

The product will be available on July 25 for 3,150 yen.

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As is the case in North America and Europe, Nintendo launched the Wii U in Japan with two colors. The Basic Set came in white whereas the Premium Set is colored black.

In July, the Premium Set will also come in white. Nintendo will be making this product available on July 13. Pricing is set at 31,500 yen.

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A Hat in Time has joined Kickstarter. Its developer is seeking $30,000 by June 28, and there are stretch goals that go as high as $110,000.

Now, what about a Wii U version of Hat in Time? There are currently talks to bring it to the eShop with the help of a publisher, but while things are very hopeful, nothing is promised.

“…Additionally, we have plans on releasing console versions if everything goes to plan. Being big Nintendo fans ourselves, we are talking with a publisher to help making a Wii U version. However, at this point we are not able to promise anything – so stay tuned and cross your fingers!”

You can find the official A Hat in Time Kickstarter here.

Thanks to KIDNINTNEDO for the tip.

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The PC and smartphone version of Miiverse was updated earlier today with new functionality. Users can now post and delete posts in communities, follow and unfollow others through their profile, and more.

The full overview, as described in an official Miiverse post from Nintendo, is as follows:

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Nintendo World Store has an annual tradition when it comes to Nintendo’s presence at E3. For years, fans have been invited to watch the company’s E3 presentation with others.

Nintendo won’t be having a major conference this year, but a Nintendo Direct will be aired online. And Nintendo World Store is once again inviting gamers to gather at the store, watch the presentation, and “play our featured games”.

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E3 2013 may finally be where we are given a first look at Retro Studios’ Wii U game. Nothing is guaranteed, but Nintendo’s Hiro Yamada did tease last month that he “hope[s] to introduce it to you in the not so distant future.”

As far as what Retro is working on, that’s pretty much anyone’s guess. However, IGN’s Peer Schneider did offer up potential insight during a Nintendo Voice Chat” feature (24:17 mark).

He said, “I’ve heard rumors that Retro’s game is a new brand.”

This seems to imply that Retro is working on a new IP, but nothing is set in stone, and the wording is slightly nebulous. Here’s hoping that Nintendo will finally pull back the curtain on the company’s project next month.

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During the last Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that it has teamed up with Best Buy to allow fans across the United States and Canada to experience Wii U titles that will be shown at E3 2013. More details about the program have been confirmed today.

Games will be playable at 110 Best Buy locations. They’ll be playable between 4 PM and 8 PM local time on June 12 and between 1 PM and 5 PM local time on June 15.

The full lineup of participating US Best Buy outlets can be found below. Follow this link for the most up-to-date list.

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Nintendo of America has approved Mutant Mudds Deluxe, according to a tweet from Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham. Only one step remains: an approval from Nintendo’s Japanese headquarters.

Watsham’s tweet reads:

Renegade Kid previously said that it hopes to have Mutant Mudds Deluxe ready by June.

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