Mario Hoops 3-on-3 hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
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New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat isn’t the only “retro” title heading to the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow. Nintendo’s website reveals that Mario Hoops 3-on-3 is getting a digital release as well.
Here’s the overview:
“It’s a whole new ball game when the superstars from the Mushroom Kingdom and some special guests throw down on the court. Use the touch screen on the Wii U™ GamePad to execute tricky dribbles, special passes, and sweet shots. Collect coins for extra points, and the highest score wins at the sound of the buzzer!”
Pricing for Mario Hoops 3-on-3 is set at $9.99.
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New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat hitting the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow (Wii download)
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Another Wii title is launching on the North American Wii U eShop this week. According to a listing on Nintendo’s website, New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is due out tomorrow.
Here’s a brief overview:
“Take control of DK with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as you swing, swim, and battle against the fiercest jungle beasts to prove your worth. Earn combo multipliers by collecting bananas as you explore volcano caves, snowy peaks, and fantastic skyscapes. Friendly animal pals can offer hints or a ride across the jungle!”
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat originally debuted on GameCube. In the New Play Control! version, the controls of the DK Bongos were replaced, new levels were included, and some existing areas were reworked.
New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat will cost $19.99 on the Wii U eShop.
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Various indie devs on interest in making games for Switch
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Nintendo Life caught up with several indie developers to field their thoughts about Switch. For the final question, they were asked if they’d like to support the system in the future.
Unsurprisingly, that was a resounding yes. These developers are either interested in Switch, or are already working on the platform.
Read up on comments from Yacht Club Games, Engine Software, Drinkbox, Choice Provisions, Atooi, and Shin’en below. Some are very brief as you would expect.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – update footage
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Update: Added in another video below.
Original: Animal Crossing: New Leaf is now available to all players. YouTube user Crystal Dreams has shared some footage of the new content, available via the video below.
Miitopia – full eShop preview
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Full footage has come in showing the Miitopia preview that just launched on the Japanese 3DS eShop. Get a look at it below.
Miitopia seems to support amiibo
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We’ll have a better idea about what Miitopia is after the latest Nintendo Direct airs on Saturday. Even with the Japanese eShop preview, it’s still not entirely clear. It does at least give off the vibes of action and adventure.
Also, with one of the videos included in Miitopia’s preview, it appears that amiibo support will be included. As you can see with the screenshot we’ve taken above, the amiibo logo is featured quite heavily. It’s not an official confirmation, but it wouldn’t make much sense for it to be there if Nintendo didn’t have some plans for its integration.
Miitopia – first images from the eShop preview
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Following today’s Animal Crossing Direct, Nintendo published a brief preview of Miitopia on the Japanese 3DS eShop. We now have the first images below.
In the eShop preview, you can select five Miis. These characters then appear in a pair of videos.
On a separate note, Miitopia can now be pre-loaded on the Japanese eShop.
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo screenshots and art
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Nintendo has shared a handful of new images from Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, the update for the base game and retail re-release. Find a bunch of screenshots and art below.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – full update PR and details
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Now that today’s Animal Crossing Direct has concluded, Nintendo sent out an official announcement about the new update available for New Leaf. Read it in full below for a full rundown of information.
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 2, 2016 – In a new Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo threw a rustic party for a free downloadable software update for the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game. The free update launched this morning alongside the Nintendo Direct, and will also launch as part of a packaged version with the full game called Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in December. This updated version of the classic Animal Crossing: New Leaf game adds amiibo functionality, which opens up a whole neighborhood of fun new possibilities. By tapping the new Welcome amiibo cards for Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo launching Dec. 2 and the 16 previously released Animal Crossing amiibo figures, you can welcome villagers in their very own RVs to a special new RV campground.
“This new update will appeal to people who never picked up the original game, and all its new features will excite fans of the Animal Crossing franchise,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The update breathes new life into Animal Crossing: New Leaf and offers more fun compatibility for your amiibo figures and cards.”
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Animal Crossing Direct live streams, live blog (11/2/16)
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Today’s Animal Crossing Direct will begin an hour from now (7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe). We have the North American, European, and Japanese broadcasts below. We’ll also be maintaining a live blog after the break.
The presentation will be mostly focused on Animal Crossing: New Leaf. However, in the Japanese version, Nintendo will have something to say about Miitopia as well.
Live streams
