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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Update: Patch notes added after the break.

The newest update for Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS is out now. Both games have the latest version available – 1.1.0.

On Wii U, the update download comes in at 286 MB. The 3DS update takes up 2,096 blocks of space.

Today’s update brings about a bunch of content. For instance, there’s now Tournament Mode and YouTube replay uploads on Wii U, plus new stages and Mii Fighter costumes for both versions.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 20 Comments

505 Games has shared the boxart for Terraria on Wii U and 3DS, which was officially confirmed for both platforms earlier today. Take a look at the packaging above.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

TechCrunch put together a video featuring the hackathon event hosted at Facebook for Super Mario Maker. Take a look at it below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 12 Comments

Over the past couple of days, the Japanese Smash Bros. Twitter account has been sharing information and images about tomorrow’s DLC coming to the Wii U and 3DS games. The new content covers the addition to Tourney Mode, Replay Uploading, stages, and Mii Fighter costumes.

The folks over at Source Gaming has gone to the trouble of translating the different messages. You can look at the tweets in English below, and the site’s original article here.

On the morning of Friday, July 31st, we will be releasing an update for Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. In addition to Tourney Mode (Wii U) and Replay Uploading, we will also distribute new premium DLC (Mii Fighter costumes, Stages).

In Tourney Mode, players compete to win points over a set period of time. Players can create their own tourneys and adjust the rules as they like. We will also be holding tournaments for players to compete for the top spot. Tourney Mode will be available for free.

New Costume – Smash Hoodie
Translation: A snazzy zip-up featuring the Smash logo. Also note the flame accent on the sleeve! Comes paired with cool gray pants. Available for all Mii Fighters on 7/31!

New Stages – Peach’s Castle 64 / Hyrule Castle 64
Translation: The two stages are throwbacks to the original Super Smash Bros., Peach’s Castle 64 and Hyrule Castle 64. Both stages will be available for 250 yen each on one console, and 350 yen for both Wii U/3DS.

New Costume (Swordfighter) – Chrom (Fire Emblem: Awakening)
Translation: A faithful recreation right down to the Brand of the Exalt on his arm. Unsheathe your Falchion and show Marth who the real Hero King is! Available 7/31.

New Costume (Brawler) – King K. Rool (Donkey Kong Country)
Translation: A vivid recreation, from the bulging eyeball to the glimmering crown. Put this on, and you’ll feel like King of the Kremlings! Available 7/31.

Translation: But that’s not all! We will be distributing more Mii Fighter costumes in addition to the ones we have shown today. Check back here tomorrow for more info!

Uploading Replays
Translation: In the 7/31 update, you will be able to upload footage of your battles to YouTube and Miiverse!
*Players must set up a Google account and YouTube Channel in order to upload replays.

New Costume (Gunner): Bear Suit
Translation: Introducing a full-body bear suit! A curious little cub poked its paw into the honey pot…and it got stuck! Luckily, that jar makes for a great gun, too! Available 7/31.

New Costume (Brawler): Flying Man (MOTHER)
Translation: This little birdie has flown straight out of the MOTHER series and right into Smash! The bold contrast between red and yellow is sure to draw everyone’s eyes. No need for a tombstone because you’ll be the one dishing out KOs! Available 7/31.

New Costume (Swordfighter): Lloyd Irving (Tales of Symphonia)
Translation: This swordsman’s stylish hairdo really stands out. The adventure begins when you don this costume! Available 7/31.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

505 Games has finally made Terraria official for Wii U and 3DS. The title will be hitting both platforms in early 2016.

On 3DS, Terraria supports local multiplayer with up to 4 friends. The Wii U version features 8-player online multiplayer and 4-player split-screen using the Wii Remote. Both releases also make use of touchscreen controls.

Terraria will be making its playable debut on Nintendo platforms at Gamescom next week. Read on below for the announcement.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments

New screenshots from Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations have appeared online today. Check them out in the gallery below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo has published six more photos from the Super Mario Maker hackathon event at Facebook. Each of the images is posted below, along with descriptions of each.

Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario pays a visit to Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. During a “hackathon” event, Facebook employees created their own levels for the upcoming Super Mario Maker game for Nintendo’s Wii U home console. The top level, as selected by Nintendo and Facebook judges, will be made available to players for free after the game launches on the 11th of September.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Gina Policelli of Facebook designs a level in the Super Mario Maker game during a special “hackathon” event hosted by Nintendo at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. The winning level will be available for Super Mario Maker owners to download and play shortly after the game’s launch on the 11th of September.

Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nina Veress Langenfeld, Benjamin Braun and Kai Seward of Facebook design a level in the Super Mario Maker game during a special “hackathon” event hosted by Nintendo at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. The winning level will be available for Super Mario Maker owners to download and play shortly after the game’s launch on the 11th of September.

Photo 4
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Facebook Director of Strategic Product Partnerships, Ime Archibong, judges a level in the Super Mario Maker game during a special “hackathon” event hosted by Nintendo at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. The winning level will be available for Super Mario Maker owners to download and play shortly after the game’s launch on the 11th of September.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Facebook employees play a level developed during a “hackathon” event for the Super Mario Maker game hosted by Nintendo at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. The winning level will be available for Super Mario Maker owners to download and play shortly after the game’s launch on the 11th of September.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Corey Olcsvary from the Nintendo Treehouse announces winners Doug Strait, center, and Roy McElmurry (not pictured), who designed the winning Super Mario Maker level, “Ship Love,” created during a “hackathon” event at Facebook Headquarters in Menlo Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. More than 150 of Facebook’s best and brightest employees created their unique take on Super Mario Bros. levels for the upcoming Super Mario Maker game for Nintendo’s Wii U home console. The top level, as selected by Nintendo and Facebook judges, will be made available to players for free shortly after the game launches on the 11th of September.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

Family Gamer TV recently had Splatoon co-director Tsubasa Sakaguchi answer a bunch of questions from kids. You can watch the full video below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments

Update: Even though the MCV article heavily implies it, Playtonic have just released a statement on their website that there are currently no plans for a physical release. According to statements in the MCV article, it is however “being considered”. Sorry about the confusion! We will keep you updated.

Talking to MCV, Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic revealed that Team17 will be working closely with them and will assist them in getting the game released on both digital and physical storefronts. Team17 is perhaps best known for creating the Worms series. Currently, Playtonic is targeting an October 2016 release date.

Talking about the partnership, Playtonic studio boss Gavin Price said the following:

“Team17 has significant experience in making the most of releasing a game.”

“Personally I feel it would be a great shame if after our great Kickstarter success, we delivered on our promise of a great game and then it underperformed sales-wise because we didn’t have the knowledge, or made a mistake in the way we released or marketed the game.

“Thanks to our Kickstarter backers, we’re on a really positive trajectory and Team17 is acting like a booster for us on top of that by handling non-game dev tasks.”

Talking about releasing the game on Nintendo platforms specifically, Price reassured the team’s commitment to a Wii U release, despite rumours that Nintendo’s next system might be fairly close to release.

“Nintendo is not saying that much, it’s all still very secretive – I wish I knew more. But there’s nothing said that impacts any of our current plans. There’s still plenty to look forward to with the Wii U, right now I don’t foresee anything impacting us delivering that version.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 98 Comments

Update (7/30): Yesterday we got a look at the huge update coming out on July 31st, which included tons of DLC. We got a look at a ton of costumes, and now more have been added alongside King K Rool, Chrom, and the original designs. Take a look at more of the costumes below!

A brand new update is heading to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, and includes a lot of stuff, both free and paid, the official Smash Bros. Japanese Twitter has just announced.

Tons of Mii Fighter costumes are being included in this new update. These include both original costumes as well as character inspired outfits such as King K Rool from Donkey Kong and Chrom of Fire Emblem.

Here’s a look at what will be made available on July 31st:

     • Parka costumes, which can be used by all three Mii types
     • King K Rool costume for Mii Fighters
     • Chrom Costume for Mii Fighter
     • Hyrule Castle 64 Stage
     • Peach’s Castle 64 Stage
     • Tournament Mode
     • Ability to save and post replays to YouTube

More costumes and information will purportedly be revealed via the official Smash Bros. Twitter account tomorrow as well, so stay tuned!

You can take a look at some photos of what the update has to offer below:

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