In a new Iwata Asks, Intelligent Systems’ Naoko Mori and Nintendo president Satoru Iwata discussed how the title originally started out as pre-installed software for Wii U. Mori said that “it wasn’t actually conceived of as being part of the WarioWare series.” With the arrival of E3, the team “began working on something that we could present and which would be easy for people to pick up and play.”

Since this was intended to be included with the Wii U, “we didn’t want to make it overly quirky. We didn’t want something that would only appeal to a certain section of our customers.”

The full exchange between Mori and Iwata can be found below.

Capcom says they’d be willing to do more “retro remakes” a la DuckTales, hint at Aliens vs. Predator (1994) possibility

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In an interview with Polygon, Capcom’s senior product manager revealed that the company would absolutely be willing to continue looking to the past for old franchises or games that could use modern remakes, similar to what they’re doing with DuckTales later this year. They’re unable to talk about exactly what games might be getting the treatment, but they did hint that Aliens vs. Predator (the 1994 side-scroller) is the one that fans have been requesting most.

We’ll let you know if they announce anything else for a remake.

Via Nintendo Life

Nintendo and SEGA have one more exclusive Sonic game to reveal

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Nintendo and SEGA announced two new Sonic games today. Sonic Lost World and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games both made their debuts during the Nintendo Direct.

But that’s not all. A third, mysterious game is in development as well, according to a press release sent by SEGA. We don’t know anything about it – will it be for both the Wii U and 3DS? Just one platform? And when will it be revealed?

Stay tuned!

Yes, Smash Bros., 3D Mario, and Mario Kart will be on the next Nintendo Direct

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Considering that a new Nintendo Direct is less than a month away, today’s presentation wasn’t too shabby. But really, it’s the next broadcast that everyone will be paying attention to.

Satoru Iwata temporarily took over the Nintendo of America Twitter account to re-re-confirm (I’m making that up!) that Smash Bros., 3D Mario, and Mario Kart will be featured on the next Nintendo Direct. Other Wii U titles will be shown, too.

#IwataSays We will discuss new Smash Bros., 3D Mario game, Mario Kart and other Wii U titles in our #NintendoDirectNA before the start of E3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 17, 2013

Source

Nintendo announces exclusive worldwide partnership with SEGA for upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog games

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New Nintendo Direct also showcases range of Wii U games coming this spring and summer
17th May 2013 – The next game in SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog series will be exclusive to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, with Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announcing details of a worldwide partnership with SEGA during a new Nintendo Direct video announcement today. Sonic Lost World is a new action-adventure platforming game, and more information about it will be announced before the E3 2013 video game trade show begins on 11th June.
The Nintendo Direct also announced a new addition to the Mario & Sonic series, the first appearance for the series on Wii U, as well as revealing launch dates for Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101 and New Super Luigi U.

Game & Wario trailer

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Some of Nintendo’s E3 games to be playable at Best Buy outlets

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Nintendo is making this year’s E3 about the people, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.

During today’s Nintendo Direct, the company announced plans to bring the experience closer to consumers through a new initiative with Best Buy. During E3 week, fans will be able to try out demos of some of the Wii U titles featured at the expo by visiting the retailer’s outlets.

More details will be shared in the near future.

New Super Luigi U dated, also getting disc-based release

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New Super Luigi is coming to North America on June 20 and Europe on July 26. In addition to Luigi, users can play as Nabbit in multiplayer mode. A disc-release is also planned, and will come in August.

The standalone DLC will cost $19.99. The disc version will go for $29.99.

The Wonderful 101 dated for North America, Europe

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Update: North American date: September 15

The Wonderful 101 will launch in Europe on August 23. We’ll likely have a North American date in just a bit – we’ll update this post when we receive that information.

Buy Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons before June 20, get each for $5

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Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons will cost $5.99 on the 3DS eShop. However, if you purchase either game before June 20, you can nab them for $4.99. Both titles arrive on May 30.