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Kirby’s Adventure is now available on the Wii U eShop as a Virtual Console download. It’s available for a measly 30 cents, so be sure to grab it! The offer lasts through May 16.

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You can pre-order Shin Megami Tensei IV at Amazon here or GameStop here.

IRVINE, Calif. — April 17, 2013 — Shin Megami Tensei IV (SMTIV) will launch as a premium RPG title for the Nintendo 3DS™ system and will include several items to aid Samurai as they serve the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado by battling hordes of demons. In addition to being a fully voiced title that takes advantage of the 3DS system’s 3D and StreetPass™ functionalities, Shin Megami Tensei IV will include:

• Strategy & Design Book – Produced by Prima Games, longtime publishers of video game strategy content, and packed with walkthroughs, charts, maps, tips, and more, this official starter strategy guide will give the newly selected Samurai a distinct advantage as they begin their journey through the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and beyond. The design side of the book will feature full-color pages of artwork ranging from concept art to in-game pieces to never-used designs from new Shin Megami Tensei series character designer, Masayuki Doi.
• Shin Megami Tensei Music Collection – Offering a collection of tracks specially selected from across the 20-plus-year history of the Shin Megami Tensei series, this CD presents the series’ musical history highlights from the ethereal atmospheric music to the classic power-guitar anthems. It also includes a special recording exclusive to the Music Collection CD.
• Collectible Slipcase Packaging – SMTIV will come in a deluxe-sized slipcase package featuring full-color key art designed by Masayuki Doi and depicting the divergent paths of law and chaos between which Samurai must travel and make their choices knowing of the potential foes and allies that lay on either side.

All bonus collectors’ items are limited to the first printing of SMTIV; subsequent printings will only include the SMTIV game.

The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home kingdom from a growing army of demons. Decisions players make throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Shin Megami Tensei IV will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system and sold as a premium title beginning this summer. The game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. More details will be revealed in the future, with updates on the official SMTIV website at http://www.atlus.com/smt4.

Source: Atlus PR

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Why Nintendo didn’t share this information in today’s Nintendo Direct is beyond me, but Pikmin 3 will be launching in North America on August 4. The company gave a new look at the Winged Pikmin 3 type today that follow players and carry items in the air.

Source: Nintendo PR

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REDMOND, Wash., Apr 17, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — In a new Nintendo Direct video announcement today, Nintendo revealed another massive list of news for its Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems. Topping the list for many gamers is an entirely new Nintendo 3DS game in The Legend of Zelda series set in the world of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season. Fans will also be excited to hear that a new game in the Yoshi’s Island series is also being developed for Nintendo 3DS. And, after 20 years, EarthBound is finally returning to North America. The game is scheduled to be released this year on the Virtual Console service for the Wii U home console.

“Nintendo 3DS and Wii U continue to evolve into some of the best bets in gaming,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “We’ve had an incredible 2013 so far with titles such as Fire Emblem Awakening and Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and the rest of 2013 and beyond is even better.”

To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Today’s announcements included:

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Pikmin 3 is hitting Japan on July 13, Nintendo has announced. No release date has been announced for North America or Europe at this time.

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The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons will be hitting the 3DS VC on May 30. We’ll update this post with European details later.

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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is finally heading overseas. The news was confirmed during today’s Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo will be publishing the game in the west as opposed to Square Enix, surprisingly. A release is planned for 2014.

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Nintendo has confirmed the Animal Crossing: New Leaf bundle for North America (and likely Europe). The package includes a special-designed 3DS system and a pre-installed copy of New Leaf. Pricing is set at $219.99.

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Nintendo revealed new details about next week’s Wii U system update during today’s Nintendo Direct.

As previously mentioned, the new firmware improves load times. It will also let users go straight into Wii mode by pressing the “B” button at startup, provides automatic updates, and a new standby feature that downloads and installs content while the system is turned off.

The Wii U update also marks the official start of the Virtual Console service. Excitebike, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 2, Donkey Kong, Kirby, and Ice Climbers are among the games coming to the service.

Wii U Panorama View available as a free downloadable demo next week.

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Nintendo has done the unthinkable. After receiving various requests, it will be bringing EarthBound to the North American and European Wii U VC service. A release is planned for the end of this year