Nicalis has announced plans to publish a student-made game at iDÉAME today. The company intends to distribute, market, and sell the title on the Wii U eShop next year once it’s ported over. Sounds like a neat initiative on the part of Nicalis!

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Coaster Crazy set for the Wii U eShop

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Coaster Crazy, originally released for iOS, will be making its way to the Wii U eShop. Frontier Developments announced the new version at iDÉAME V.

Details shared thus far include:

Mixes simulation and puzzles
Modify the placement of the tracks and obstacles so the passengers make it to the end while completing challenges (i.e. achieve a certain speed), three challenges per level (60 levels total)
Use the Wii U Gamepad to control everything, mainly using the touch screen (but most of the actions can also be done pressing buttons).
Off-TV, no Multiplayer

You can find a few off-screen shots of Coaster Crazy above.

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Pokemon Rumble U scan, details

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A few new Pokemon Rumble U details are included in this month’s CoroCoro. They are as follows:

– Game will let players obtain Pokemon by inputting password
– One password, 51830476, gives you a Garchomp
– Will have special abilities
– Abilities include ones that can be set to the Attack and Speed stats and that they can make the Pokémon stronger or faster
– Use coins to set the names of different Pokemon toys
– Shiny Pokemon are back
– The Garchomp being distributed being is one of the shiny Pokemon
– CoroCoro teases that something connecting the arcade game Pokémon Tretta and the 3DS will be revealed

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Mewtwo officially has a new form

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Last week, rumors of a new Mewtwo-like Pokemon were finally confirmed. Original speculation indicated that this would be a new Mewtwo form rather than a brand new Pokemon, but the official announcement made this unclear.

Thanks to the latest issue of CoroCoro, we now have some clarity. The magazine confirms that Mewtwo will have a new form – yes, the Pokemon shown last week – and notes that its new shape has formed after being awakened.

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First off-screen Jett Rocket II footage

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Nintendo-made homes to be distributed in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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During Nintendo Direct’s February broadcast, Nintendo teased an exclusive Animal Crossing: New Leaf feature for both North America and Europe. The company has now made the mystery inclusion public through the newly-translated Iwata Asks interview.

New Leaf allows players to collect houses through StreetPass and view them in the Happy Home Showcase. According to an editor’s note posted in the the Iwata Asks discussion, Nintendo plans to distribute its own homes in this area. Nothing mind-blowing, but a neat little feature for sure.

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Photos of the Club Nintendo Japan Tomodachi Collection Premium Book

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Witch & Hero hitting the North American 3DS eShop next week

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Witch & Hero has been confirmed for the North American 3DS eShop next week. A release is planned for April 18.

European 3DS owners can already purchase Witch & Hero, as it launched on the digital store last week. It’s available for £3.60.

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A look at the Project X Zone Limited Edition

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Namco Bandai is doing something incredible for the launch of Project X Zone. For no extra cost, the company is releasing a limited edition version of the 3DS game that packs in a copy of the game, soundtrack, mini-poster, and mini-art book.

GameStop posted a first look at the Project X Zone Limited Edition contents. Take a look below:

You can absolutely guarantee that you’ll receive a copy of Project X Zone Limited Edition by pre-ordering. We advise going with the major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop.