Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Interviews, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 18 Comments

THQ Nordic is slowly but surely becoming an important name in the gaming industry. Originally known as Nordic Games, the company rebranded earlier this year. It holds to the rights to notable IPs such as Darksiders, de Blob, Deadly Creatures, and much more.

We recently spoke with THQ Nordic’s Reinhard Pollice in a wide-ranging interview. He commented on the publisher’s continued support of Wii U (whereas most third-parties have moved on), and different IPs such as de Blob and Deadly Creatures. We also asked about why Darksiders Warmastered Edition is taking a bit longer to release on Wii U.

For our full interview, head past the break.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Nintendo sent out the new Zelda 30th anniversary amiibo at the end of last week. We knew that they’d work in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but now we know which villagers are summoned when the different figures are scanned.

8-bit Link will allow Ganon to appear, while Ocarina of Time Link brings in Epona. Toon Link and Toon Zelda both unlock Medli.

Thanks to Cameron for the tip.

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This month’s EDGE review scores are as follows:

Dishonored 2 – 9
Watch Dogs 2 – 8
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – 7
Titanfall 2 – 9
Hitman – 9
Planet Coaster – 8
Lethal VR – 6
Robinson: The Journey – 7
Pokemon Sun/Moon – 8
Owlboy – 7

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “‘Tis the season! Happy Holidays #2”.

Available items include:

– Santa-miniskirt top (set)
– Santa-miniskirt boots (set)
– Reindeer hood (set)
– Reindeer suit (set)

Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

Game Informer previewed Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World this month, providing some new details in the process. The magazine also put out a one-page preview on Mario Sports Superstars. We now have a little bit of extra information on this game as well.

In case you haven’t heard, Mario Sports Superstars features five different sports: soccer, baseball, tennis golf, and the surprise inclusion of horse racing. Game Informer notes that single matches and tournaments can be played. You start out by choosing a couple of captains comprised of the bigger characters such as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser. The rest of the team is then filled in with less prominent characters like Goombas, Magikoopas, and different costumed Toads.

Arcade elements will naturally be a part of the Mario Sports Superstars experience. Game Informer mentions special moves and abilities. The magazine also says that when pitching in baseball, it’s timing-based.

That was mostly it. Not quite as much here compared to Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World, but some extra tidbits. Since these previews are starting to appear, maybe we’ll see more hands-on impressions (and hopefully footage) from other outlets soon.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

United States

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

Wii U

Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon (new), GameStop

Accessories

HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow – Amazon

Books

Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns

Books

Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5

UK

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (new)

Books

Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Update: Bumped to the top. Added in Sunday’s updates.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of November 28:

November 28

– 30 Pokemon panels (8 with 1 day left)
– 1 free play

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

One of Dragon Ball Fusions’ recent updates in Japan added Goku Black and Future Trunks from Dragon Ball Super. Check out some footage below.

These characters should be coming west early next year, along with online play and other new content.

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is out now, but only for a select group. Those who backed the game at the Early Access reward tier on Kickstarter received a PC code for the final version a couple of days ago. A massive amount of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero footage can be found below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

Derby Stallion isn’t the most recognizable gaming franchise out there, but it’s been around since the Famicom days. The horse-racing / simulation series also just saw a new entry on 3DS back in 2014. Now it has a chance of reaching another Nintendo platform.

Parity Bit is examining the possibility of bringing Derby Stallion to Switch, according to Toyo Keizai. The company’s Hiroyuki Sonobe, who is also the creator of series, shared the news with the Japanese publication.

For those who haven’t been keeping track of the series, here’s some footage of Derby Stallion Gold on 3DS:

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