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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is arriving on the North American Wii U Virtual Console this week, according to an official Nintendo listing. The game is set to release as of tomorrow.

Here’s an overview from Nintendo’s website:

“It’s opening day of the new Super Mini Mario World theme park, and DK has kidnapped the guest of honor, Pauline. It’s up to you and an army of freshly assembled Mini Mario toys to rescue her! Guide your Mini Marios through over 80 perilous stages while looking out for mini-minions.”

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis will cost $9.99.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Wii U | 79 Comments

System: Wii U
Release date: October 7, 2016
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher Nintendo

To a certain degree, Paper Mario might just be the most popular spin-off series that the overall Mario franchise has spawned. What Paper Mario lacks in number of titles, it more than compensates with its fleshed out and devastatingly charismatic worlds – for the most part. Home to some of Nintendo fans’ favorite titles, it’s no understatement to say this collection of games might just be one of the best the big N continues to put out, which is why it so confusing they haven’t been treating it that way. With a more than all over the place prequel on 3DS, Color Splash brings this series back to the home console, and hopes to right the wrongs Sticker Star caused. Now, despite looking, feeling, and sounding just like Sticker Star 2, rest easy, because Paper Mario: Color Splash is anything but.

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

Kemco has put out a number of RPGs on the 3DS eShop, and that won’t be ending anytime soon. A new listing on Nintendo’s website shows that Unlucky Mage will be available in North America this fall (and probably around the same time in Europe).

Unlucky Mage is a turn-based RPG developed by Exe Create. We’ve included a more in-depth explanation below along with some screenshots.

From loner to savior of a nation?

The various powers across the Adamantia continent have long fought one with another in an effort to gain supreme control over the vast regions of land- each ruler and monarch thinking of none but themselves and leeching mercilessly off the labor of those citizens within their borders…

But that all begins to change when an untrusting young mage named Jasper, living isolated from society, finds himself involved in a chain of events that is sure to go down in history as the greatest story ever told!

With a plot full of twists and turns, Unlucky Mage will have gamers on their toes trying to outsmart foes using formations and tactics in this unique turn-based RPG! Now get ready to sally forth with Jasper as he goes from zero to hero in this comical adventure that is sure to delight fans of fantasy RPGs everywhere!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 54 Comments

Ahead of Friday’s launch, Nintendo has lifted the reviews embargo for Paper Mario: Color Splash. Continue on below for a roundup of notable verdicts thus far.

Nintendo Everything – “Thumbs Up”
IGN – 7.3 / 10
GameSpot – 7 / 10
GamesRadar – 3.5 / 5
Destructoid – 8.5 / 10
Nintendo Life – 8 / 10
Nintendo World Report – 9 / 10
GameXplain – “Liked A Lot”
USGamer – 3.5 / 5
Kotaku – N/A
Game Informer – 8.5 / 10

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

The developers of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night are indeed working with a publisher, but not with Deep Silver as previously thought. 505 Games is being brought in to assist the team as work on the project kicks into full gear. The company will also be able to handle the publishing-side of things.

Creator Koji Igarashi explained the move in a new video shared by 505:

“For our development of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, 505 Games will be working with us. Although we have started this project through Kickstarter, we wanted more people to play now that we are in full production. However, we believe this isn’t possible with our power alone. We are so grateful that a publisher with a vast marketing power such as 505 Games will be working with our small production team. Now that we cannot let everyone down, let’s work harder to develop Bloodstained together.”

Here’s the full announcement video:

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

Amazon Japan has posted the boxart for Animal Crossing: New Leaf amiibo+. This is the original game that we know of, but with the free update packed in. See the boxart above.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Random, Wii U | 12 Comments

In The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, the Forest Water is primarily used to heal Withered Forest Trees during an early part of the game. However, YouTube user Fish_waffle64 recently came across another usage: to essentially kill one of the game’s bosses instantly.

The Kalle Demos boss fight is normally a battle that would take the average player several minutes to complete. But if you use the Forest Water after exposing its core with the boomerang, it’ll go down right away.

Here’s a look:

What’s amazing about this is that the Easter egg works in the original Wind Waker on GameCube as well as the HD version on Wii U. That means, technically, the opportunity for it to be spread widely online has been there for years. It doesn’t really seem like something that’s really been publicized though!

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom, Monster Hunter Stories, and Pokemon Sun/Moon. Scans of all titles can be found below.

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

In November, Nintendo will be releasing a new color scheme for the 2DS across North America. The old look featured a black front with red/blue on the sides. However, in what Nintendo says was an “incident” caused by Luigi, the new look is red/blue on the front and black on the sides. Like other 2DS systems, it’ll cost $80.

Nintendo’s quirky announcement about the color scheme along with the full announcement is attached below.

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

Update (10/5): Petite Games has now confirmed the same October 20 release date for Europe on Twitter.

Original (9/28): Super Destronaut 2: Go Duck Yourself, which we first heard about in April, will be added to the Wii U eShop next month. In North America, it’s now confirmed for October 20 with a $1.99 price point.

Super Destronaut 2 is an arcade space shooter that may remind you of Space Invaders. Here’s a brief description of the game:

“Collect power-ups to increase your firepower and multiplier coins to reach unbeatable high scores. Shoot those alien butts in Classic, Time Attack, Hardcore or Invaders mode and challenge your friends in Multiplayer mode. If you like classic arcade shooters or ducks, you will love Super Destronaut 2: Go Duck Yourself. PS: Don’t hurt the duck!”

Since Super Destronaut 2 is already approved in Europe, it’ll be out in PAL regions soon as well.

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