We have the file size for yet another eShop release: Underground. This game is a 984MB download on Wii U. If you’re in Europe, Underground will be available for purchase starting next week.

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Sakurai on Wii Fit Trainer and Villager’s inclusion in Smash Bros., chose order of character announcements

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai recently spoke about the inclusion of the Wii Fit Trainer in the new Wii U and 3DS entries.

Sakurai’s words come from the latest issue of Japanese issue Nintendo Dream. You’ll find our translation of the excerpt below.

ND: Not only guest characters were shocking, but Wii Fit Trainer as well. It was a character no one saw coming, right?
MS: Yes, that’s right. Zero, none… (laughs)
(everyone laughs)

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – DLC episode 6 quest detailed

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Read on below for details concerning Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’s latest DLC quest in Japan. You’ll also find some screenshots above.

– Features the village chief from Monster Hunter 2 Dos’ Jumbo Village
– No longer a chief in this quest
– Currently an adventurer
– Something recently caught his attention, and he’ll need help from a Hunter
– A bunch of Remobras have been going wild, and they’ve been getting in the way of the former chief’s investigation
– Defeat them to help him out
– Players will face an Elder Dragon that suddenly appeared in Dondruma
– You’ll need to be of G 1-star rank to take on the episode quest

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Dolphin emulator now supports Wii U’s GameCube Controller Adapter

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

The well-known Dolphin emulator now features functionality for Wii U’s GameCube Controller Adapter. There’s native support, meaning Dolphin will auto-detect the accessory once users set everything up.

Arguably the best aspect of today’s news is that the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U allows for 1:1 joystick input. Players no longer need to deal with strange deadzones or messed up L/R triggers.

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Sakurai on the inclusions of the Mii Fighter, Dr. Mario, Duck Hunt in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS

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The latest translations from Nintendo Dream’s interview with Masahiro Sakurai cover the inclusion of three characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. We get to hear more about why Sakurai wanted to feature Duck Hunt in the game, as well as the Mii Fighter and the return of Dr. Mario.

The translation in full:

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Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Wii U Virtual Console trailer (North America)

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Latest 3DS themes (1/1/15)

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Three more themes are now available for purchase in North America. They are as follows:

Tomodachi Life: Speech Balloon
Animal Crossing: New Leaf: K.K. Slider at Club LOL
Pokemon: Slowpoke

Each of these themes are priced at $1.99.

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Video: New level shown for Mighty No. 9

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Comcept provided a brief look at a new level from Mighty No. 9 today. View it in the video above. You’ll also find a New Year’s greeting from Keiji Inafune!