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Nintendo hardware bundles, game deals highlight great values for Black Friday

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

We’ve already heard about some of Nintendo’s Black Friday 2015 offers and deals, including the new Wii U bundle. This will feature pre-installed copies of Splatoon and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. It’ll be sold for $280, but some retailers will be offering it for $250.

Nintendo is also teasing its own set of deals on the eShop. Plenty of discounts are planned “on dozens of the best-reviewed games.”

Head past the break for today’s full announcement about Nintendo’s Black Friday deals.

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Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam details

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

Nintendo Life has posted a preview of Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam with additional details about the game. We’ve rounded up the information below.

– Game starts in Peach’s castle
– A curious Toad is wandering around a draughty storage room with Luigi
– Rendition of the Luigi’s Mansion theme plays
– Go on a mission to catch a stray mouse
– Luigi stumbles across a magic book, which unleashes the entire paper-thin population of a parallel Mushroom Kingdom into the sky
– Paper Goombas and Toads alike are left to fall all across the land
– Paper Princess Peach and Paper Bowser get their own counterparts
– The two Bowsers argue a bit, and then kidnap their own personal Princess
– This is a Mario & Luigi title at its core
– There are some new mechanics and visual effects that make use of the paper characters and environments
– Paper Mario himself is rendered in all his mute quirkiness
– There are some funny scenes where the Bros’ babbling discussions are met with blank stares from their new companion
– Paper Mario has an effect on combat and movement
– Jumps are now timed differently since Paper Mario is now linked to the ‘Y’ button for all actions
– In battle, the bros are arranged in a triangular formation
– Paper Mario sticks to the back
– He has some unique abilities that mesh with the “jump-hammer-dodge” system
– He can make up to six copies of himself
– Paper Mario can split up and hammer multiple enemies at once to create valuable openings for further attacks
– He can also initiate some of the game’s most powerful moves – Trio Attacks
– These are like super-charged Bros attacks that involve all three characters and a whole lot of paper
– Copies also soak up damage, though it takes a full turn to create more
– The environments range from green fields into a desert setting complete with dreary underground grotto
– Enemies still roam around looking for trouble
– Kamek will turn seemingly open landscapes more complex by the arrival of new cardboard structures
– Toad hunt from E3 is part of a much broader quest system
– This is entirely new to the series
– Certain sections of the game play out as isolated challenges
– Completing them adds to the total amount of paper Toads you’ve saved
– Ex: might need to rescue several of them within the time limit, break blocks in a Jenga-esque balancing act to free them, or herd a panicked group to safety
– You’ll either come across these yourself or visit a Lakitu center to choose from a list of available missions
– Can replay quests at a harder difficulty
– Can sprint with ‘x’ and tackle them to the ground
– Use amiibo to create character cards
– Cards are like building your own deck of special abilities
– Each amiibo generates a different variety
– You either purchase or earn a blank card in-game, and then use an amiibo to bring it to life
– Bowser made attack cards
– Yoshi granted a stat boost or cured the team of status conditions
– Use cards once per battle
– After registering the amiibo and generating your ability cards, you need to have it with you ready to scan again whenever you want to use one of them
– Enemies now display a level value beneath their names,
– An “emergency block” gives you the option to brace yourself in order to take less damage from attacks if you can’t dodge them entirely
– Choosing a bonus stat to improve for each level up isn’t possible anymore
– More powerful rank up bonuses remain that can only be applied once per five levels or so
– There are boss fights where you’ll hop onto a giant papercraft Mario and battle hordes of enemies in an arcade-style brawl
– These break up the usual gameplay with a completely new control scheme built around charging enemies while avoiding their attacks
– You’re frequently reminded that the Bros. are dealing with two armies this time around
– Bowser’s Castle constantly looms in the distance, as the game pans forward to keep it at the back of your mind

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Smash Bros. special broadcast in December will be the last one

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 38 Comments

In a Nintendo Direct recap announcement sent out by Nintendo UK earlier today, the company touched on the upcoming broadcast for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS – though just briefly. It’s stated that this presentation will be the “last one” for the two games. We’ve seen a number of Smash Bros. video events since the initial unveiling, but it looks like things are finally starting to come to a close.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Shin Megami Tensei IV Final main visual (boxart)

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 3 Comments

Today, Atlus shared the main visual for Shin Megami Tensei IV Final. This will be used on the final boxart. Included in the boxart are the new protagonist, the demon Daguza that revives him in the underworld and turns him into a “god killer”, and the protagonist from Shin Megami Tensei IV.

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Zelda: Tri Force Heroes DLC screenshots

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North American Fire Emblem Fates boxarts

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Culdcept Revolt in development for 3DS

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

Culdcept Revolt was announced for 3DS during today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct. Here’s what we know:

– Out in 2016
– The first completely new entry in the strategy RPG series in 12 years
– Over 200 new cards to use
– Improved system and rules
– Made by Omiyasoft

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Nintendo Direct recap announcement

Posted on 9 years ago by (@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:


Fire Emblem Fates heading to North America on February 19

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


Nintendo Direct live streams, blog (11/12/15)

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 21 Comments

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

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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

Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

– Coming to the 3DS VC
– February 27

Hyrule Warriors Legends

Dragon Quest

Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS

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

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