Meloetta distribution now live for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, X/Y
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Update: The Meloetta distribution has now started in North America.
Original: Those in Europe can now partake in the latest distribution for Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. Meloetta can be downloaded through December 24. Visit the Mystery Gift section, then Receive Gift, and finally “Get Via Internet” to obtain Meloetta.
The distribution is also coming to North America soon. It’s expected to go live later today, so we’ll let you know when that happens.
Mario Winter Wonderland 3DS theme out now in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Nintendo is getting into the holiday spirit with a new 3DS theme. Those in Japan can now download the “Mario Winter Wonderland” design for their home menu.
Here’s a look at the theme:
Today’s new theme costs 200 yen. It’s not available in the west yet, but that should be changing very soon.
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Niantic expanding Pokemon GO’s Nearby feature to the rest of continental U.S., much of Europe
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The new version of Pokemon GO’s Nearby feature is starting to be deployed to a wider region. Niantic said today that it will be expanded “to the rest of the continental United States and large parts of Europe.” Additionally, the team “will continue to review the feedback submitted on our official social media accounts and in other channels and make changes if necessary.”
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The Game Awards – Zelda: Breath of the Wild “exclusive look” will be at the pre-show, more details during the show
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 8 Comments
Nintendo has shared more information about what to expect from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at The Game Awards tomorrow.
The “exclusive look” that we previously heard about will actually be during the pre-show. That’ll be held at 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET. After that, Nintendo says “even more details” will then be present at The Game Awards itself, which starts a half hour later.
Nintendo posted on Facebook a short while ago:
Another round of Super Mario Maker for 3DS footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Super Mario Maker for 3DS is on track for release in just two more days. Another round of gameplay is below with two hours of footage.
[Review] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, Reviews | 5 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: December 2, 2016
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher Nintendo
Last September Nintendo graced us with a Mario fan’s dream when Super Mario Maker released for the Wii U. It gave veterans, newcomers, and creatives alike the power to build Mario levels at their own accord and release their inner Shigeru Miyamoto, as well as play brand new courses designed directly by Nintendo and gamers from around the world. Now the 3DS version of the game – revealed just a few months ago during a Nintendo Direct – is here for all to experience, and while it is identical in many ways, there are some things that differentiate it from its home console counterpart that alter the experience, for better or for worse.
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Ubisoft exec reflects on making games for Wii and Wii U, approach to designing Switch titles
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 13 Comments
Xavier Poix from Ubisoft has spent 18 years with the company. Currently, he’s the managing director of Ubisoft’s French studios. Polygon recently caught up with Poix and spoke about Switch – and more about Nintendo – in-depth.
We’ve rounded up what Poix had to say below. Head on over here to read up on Polygon’s full piece.
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Pokemon Sun and Moon become fastest-selling games in Nintendo history in the Americas, 3.7 million copies sold
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Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon have become the fastest-selling games that Nintendo has ever launched in the Americas, the company announced today. The two titles have collectively sold 3.7 million units in under two weeks.
Pokemon Sun/Moon experienced an 85 percent increase over Poekmon X/Y. Previously, X/Y held the records as Nintendo’s fastest-selling games during the same period.
It’s also worth mentioning that Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon were the most pre-ordered games in Nintendo history.
Today’s full announcement can be read below.
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New Shakedown: Hawaii teaser trailer
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Vblank Entertainment created a new trailer for Shakedown: Hawaii, a follow-up to the indie game Retro City Rampage scheduled for 2017. Watch it below.
Nintendo also hosting a Switch press event in Paris on January 13
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Earlier this week, we heard about a five-hour Switch event in New York where members of the media will go hands-on with the system. This will be taking place on January 13 – a day after the console’s proper unveiling.
Press outlets are also now receiving invitivations for an event in Paris. It goes without saying that unless you belong to a publication, you won’t be able to attend sadly.
