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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo debuted a new Nintendo Direct presentation today, revealing details about several new and upcoming Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games. Some of the exciting news included the reveal that iconic video game character Cloud from FINAL FANTASY VII will be added as a playable DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Other notable announcements included the reveal of an HD remake of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii U console, a new Wii U bundle featuring Splatoon and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and news that the Pokémon games that started it all – Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version – will launch with new wireless communication functionality in the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS system on Feb. 27. To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.

“There’s never been a better time to join in on the fun with Nintendo,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “From new experiences like Xenoblade Chronicles X that you can enjoy this year to re-imagined favorites like The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon coming in 2016, we have you covered with games you’re sure to love.”

Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

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It feels good to be putting up one of these posts again! Nintendo Direct is finally back, and we have three different streams to look forward to.

Today’s Nintendo Direct will begin at the following times:

– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe
– 9 AM in Australia (AEDT)

We’re embedding the North American, European, and Japanese broadcasts below. A live blog, mainly based on the U.S. version, will also be below. New posts will take precedence, but I’ll try keeping the blog as updated as possible.

The North American Nintendo Direct will be 45 minutes. Japanese Nintendo Direct will be 46 minutes long. Live blog below!

Live blog

– Reggie shows up for the Nintendo Direct presentation
– Brief mention of Iwata’s passing

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

– Improved visuals
– Tantalus helping out
– New amiibo figure: wolf Link
– Out March 4
– Soundtrack is a pre-order bonus
– Bundle with wolf Link amiibo will be available
– Some data saved to the wolf Link amiibo will carry over to Zelda Wii U

Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

– New DLC coming next month

Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon

– Rehash of information

Splatoon

Super Mario Maker

– In December, a new website will let you browse levels by new filters
– More than 3.3 million user-created levels are available globally

Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival and Mario Tennis

– Rehash of previously-known info

Xenoblade Chronicles X

– Download install packs from the eShop starting today
– These are built into the digital version
– Pre-load today

Pokemon Picross

– Free-to-start
– Out early December

Indies

– Download SteamWorld Heist when it launches this holiday season and receive an exclusive 3DS HOME Menu theme
– FAST Racing Neo out in early December
– Typoman out November 19

– Smash Bros/Splatoon Wii U bundle officially announced

amiibo

Check out the next batch of #amiibo coming on January 22! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/nakRTb16kA

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

Pokken Tournament

– Spring 2016 in North America

Star Fox Zero

– Out April 22

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

– Out January 22

Final Fantasy Explorers

– Collector’s edition officially revealed

Fire Emblem Fates

– Out February 19

Mega Man Legacy Collection

Pew! Pew! Pew! Mega Man Legacy Collection, featuring @MegaMan 1-6, is coming to #3DS! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/wpOF5EyMl8

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

Use the @MegaMan #amiibo in Mega Man Legacy Collection to unlock bonus challenges! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/34p136BhW7

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

A special gold-colored @MegaMan #amiibo will come with the Collector’s Edition of Mega Man Legacy Collection. pic.twitter.com/M3djA6mVOz

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

– Coming to the 3DS VC
– February 27

Hyrule Warriors Legends

#HyruleWarriors Legends for #3DS lets you play as Tetra, Toon Link and the King of Hyrule from The Wind Waker! pic.twitter.com/GIhHAOd96Q

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

A new playable female character named Linkle enters the Zelda universe in #HyruleWarriors Legends. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/UsQPJILMRu

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

#HyruleWarriors Legends launches for #3DS on 3/25. For a limited time, buy the game and get a free HOME Menu theme! #NintendoDirect

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

Dragon Quest

Love Dragon Quest? We have a treat for you! DQVII is coming to #3DS in 2016. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/8awF6M4YaX

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

…Oh, and so is DQVIII! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/DIFZ8hSXiJ

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015

Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS

– Adding Cloud from Final Fantasy VII
– Special broadcast next month

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This year’s Black Friday 2015 deals at Toys “R” Us have leaked early, just as expected. You can get a look at the gaming sales below.

Toys “R” Us’ deals aren’t quite as good as the competition. Still, there are notable deals like $20 off Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Mario Party 10, and the new Peanuts game.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Amazon has discounted a pair of notable games by $15. On Wii U, Mario Kart 8 can be had for only $45. The price of Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker has also been reduced, as it now only costs $35.

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It may not be a massive discount, but Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is on sale over on Amazon. The game is being sold for $34 as opposed to $40, a $6 discount. You can place an order here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 is featured again in this week’s issue of Jump. Here’s the latest from the magazine:

– Game is set in a “Break World”
– This is a world that is made of a variety of “broken up” continents
– Game has towns with near-future looks unlike past titles in the series
– Frozen areas, majestic buildings, wastelands, and more are also included
– The “Ride” system that lets you mount on monsters will evolve as you continue through your adventure
– Can do consecutive jumps in mid-air
– Attack enemies on the field for preemptive strikes
– Reach places by flying on a monster that you normally can’t reach by feet
– The “Reactor” device that the protagonist uses can show hidden treasures, paths of light, and other things you normally can’t see on your own

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Yesterday’s Famitsu scans featured quite an extensive look at Monster Hunter X. Most of the focus was on monster variants which are, well, variants of existing monsters with different looks and behavior patterns. Adam Evanko AKA Gaijinhunter took an in-depth look at the Famitsu scans in a video which you can find below, but here’s a small overview of the monster variants detailed in the magazine:

• Darkflame Rathalos: lots of airtime and new breath attacks
• Deadly Princess Rathian: focuses on poison attacks
• Crimson Bear Arzuros: characteristic red mane, powerful attacks with his arms
• Fortress Daimyo: high defense, hard to crack
• Bouldercrusher Tetsucabra: berserk, powerful jaw attacks
• Whitegale Nargacuga: really fast, shoots shockwaves when it attacks
• Gold Thunder Zinoger: has undergone an “awakening” and now has powerful homing lightning attacks

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Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, News, Videos | 10 Comments

The King of Hyrule is headed to Hyrule Warriors Legends, the 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors, and with that comes an awesome character trailer showing off what he’ll look like in battle! Check out the trailer below:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in 3DS, Reviews | 7 Comments

System: 3DS
Release date: June 11, 2015 (JP)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher Nintendo

Author: Patrick

Okay, so full disclosure: Rhythm Heaven is probably my favourite Nintendo-published series if not my flat-out favourite game series of all time. For me the core gameplay clicked immediately with the cute and creative minigames that make up the series proving to be a brilliant way to test players’ musical abilities. You could sell me a Rhythm Heaven game that was 75% old content and I’d still eat it up. And that just so happens to be what Nintendo have done this time. The currently Japan-exclusive Rhythm Heaven The Best+ brings rhythm games from the previous three entries in the series to the 3DS along with a handful of new games and some structural changes. It’s a solid compilation of the series’ highs, even if there’s a sense that the developers didn’t quite get why Rhythm Heaven is “the best”.

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