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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo is working on a patch for New Super Mario Bros. U that will arrive right around the same time as New Super Luigi U. While not overly significant, it will allow for a couple of things.

Once applied, the update will allow players to purchase the New Super Luigi U DLC in-game – no trip to the eShop will be necessary. The patch will additionally add Wii U Pro Controller support, giving yet another control option.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

An official website for The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons website is now open. Visit it here. You can watch a trailer for the two titles, check out some screenshots, and read up on some gameplay details.

Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are available on the 3DS eShop starting today. You can save $1 on each by making a purchase before June 20.

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Features, Random, Wii U | 0 comments

I haven’t been publicizing this much, but yes: Nintendo Everything now has a YouTube channel. There isn’t much there at present, but it should be a whole lot more interesting once E3 2013 is done and over with.

In the meantime, I’ve started to produce some completely random and silly videos. Case and point: this Sonic Lost World – 15 seconds edition trailer. I cut away (most) of the CG, highlighted (most) of the interesting gameplay bits, and crammed it all together. If you ever wanted to give a friend a quick idea as to what Sonic Lost World is about, perhaps this would be the video to show… or maybe not.

Think this is too stupid? Let me know – you’ll never see it again! Hopefully I’ll start to get better at this video stuff as time passes.

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

This is something that we’ve essentially known for awhile, but Nintendo made it official today: the “Year of Luigi” 3DS XL system will be available in Japan on July 18. It includes a copy of Mario & Luigi: Dream Team pre-installed and a 4GB SD card. Pricing is set at 22,800 yen.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

In Japan, Nintendo will soon be bundling Nintendo Land with the Wii Remote.

Copies will come in one of two colors: blue or pink. Each is priced at 5,985 yen and will launch on July 13.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments

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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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii | 0 comments

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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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments

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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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments

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.

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo of Canada’s Facebook page reveals the locations that will house playable demos of the Big N’s E3 2013 games.

Here’s the lineup:

Ontario: North York, Toronto, Mississauga, Windsor, London, Ottawa, Kingston, Brampton, Oakville
Quebec: Montreal, Lasalle
Manitoba: Winnipeg
Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary (2 locations)
British Columbia: Vancouver, Langley, Richmond
Nova Scotia: Dartmouth

Nintendo shared the listing for US Best Buy locations earlier today. That can be found here.

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