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

SEGA is developing a new entry in the Mario & Sonic series. As was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is heading to both Wii U and 3DS.

Check out some footage below:

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

The latest Nintendo Direct, which is for Japan only, will begin at 6 AM ET / 3 AM PT / 11 AM in the UK / 12 PM in Europe. I’m putting up this post a few hours early since I’ll be heading off for a bit of sleep soon and won’t be on again until 5:30 AM or so.

During the presentation, expect to hear more about Wii U and 3DS games coming out in Japan this summer. That likely means the latest information on Fire Emblem If, Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and other titles.

You can watch a live stream of the Nintendo Direct below. Depending on how things go, we may add updates throughout the presentation below as well. If nothing else, we’ll have brand new posts up on the site if anything major comes in.

– Dragon Quest VIII trailer shown
– New characters Morrie and Gelda. 8/27, 5980 yen plus tax.
– Super Robot Taisen BX for 3DS now
– SD Gundam appearing. BX 8/20, 6640 yen plus tax. UX download on sale at 3800 through 6/30.
– Tobidase! Nyanko Daisensou 3DS download for 719 yen plus tax following presentation.
– Create your own town with the “My Castle” feature in Fire Emblem If for 3DS
– Swap My Castles via StreetPass and visit others’ towns, fight their parties.
– FE If suports FE #Amiibo.
– FE If 6/25, 4700 yen plus tax.
– Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer and Amiibo cards 7/30, 4000 and 300 yen/pack respectively. NFC dongle same day.
– Happy Home Designer New 3DS set, NFC dongle set, cover plates.
– Famicom Remix: Best Choice. 16 games from 1 & 2, largely like Wii U ver. Fast Mario. 8/27, 3700 yen.
– Pokemon Super Mysterious Dungeon. Choose from 20 Pokemon. 9/17, 4700 yen.
– Guru-Guru Chibi Robo 3DS!
– Side-scrolling Chibi Robo. Use plug as a weapon, grappling hook. Collect blue orbs to extend reach. Break blocks.
– Chibi Robo #Amiibo figure. Level it up, become Super. Fall release, Amiibo simultaneous release.
– Dr. Mario now. Recent/new modes, versus play. Internet, local share. 880 yen following presentation.
– Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U and 3DS.
– Wii U software now. Super Mario Galaxy 2700 yen today, on sale for 1890 yen through 6/14. Buy Galaxy, get 30% off last 6.
– Yoshi’s Woolly World. Lots of colors and patterns. Rainbow Yoshi, Winter Yoshi, Moo-Moo Yoshi, Piranha Yoshi, Famicom…
– Over 50 types of Yoshi. Collect bunches of yarn. Use power badges for special powers. Increase yarn ball size, etc.
– Beads are needed to use power badges. #Amiibo unlock character-patterned Yoshi.
– Yoshi’s Woolly World 7/16, 5700 yen. 7000 yen set, Amiibo 1800 yen each.
– Koopa Jr., Dr. Mario, Olimar #Amiibo 7/30.
– Bandai-Namco presents Project Treasure.
– Capcom presents from From Software: Monster Hunter Airou DX.
– Monster Hunter Poka-Poka Airou Village DX 9/10, 3900 yen.
– Monster Hunter X (Cross) for 3DS, winter 2015. The end. Thanks for following!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The Japanese release date for Yoshi’s Woolly World has leaked out ahead of today’s Nintendo Direct, which will begin in just a short while.

According to Amazon Japan, it’ll launch on July 16. Amazon actually lists July 15, though that’s for the downloadable version. The eShop edition of Nintendo’s games tend to arrive a couple of hours before midnight of a game’s release. That means we can assume that the “true” launch is slated for July 15.

Check out the Japanese Yoshi’s Woolly World boxart above, and screenshots below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 33 Comments

Update (5/31): It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but there are no plans for FIFA 16 on Wii U. It won’t be on Wii either,.

FIFA games have been appearing on Nintendo’s portable systems for over a decade. However, with FIFA 16, the streak is coming to a close.

EA confirmed to Pocket Gamer that the latest entry won’t be on the 3DS (or PS Vita for that matter). FIFA 12 up through FIFA 15 all launched on the handheld.

EA didn’t say why it decided to stop supporting the 3DS when it comes to the FIFA franchise, but the company is likely opting to focus on the mobile release instead.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Wii U | 5 Comments

The Cutting Room Floor is known for its ability to unearth data and information from games that wouldn’t be accessible under normal circumstances. In the case of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the site has found several lines of unused text that points to an unused feature in which users could upload videos to YouTube.

Here’s the full lineup of text:

Convert the replay data into a video and post it? This requires a Google account.
(Note: This process may take longer than the duration of the replay.)
Cancel the conversion process?
Download?
Download complete. To see it, go to Í and then Í.
Download and save?
Replays you’ve downloaded can be found in the Vault.
By connecting to Nintendo Network, you can send your replay to friends or show it off to the world.
Whom do you want to share this with? Data will be sent to the following number of people: .
Is this OK?
Sent.

Mario Kart 8 lets players upload race highlights to YouTube, so I don’t see why Smash Bros. wouldn’t allow for the same thing. Is the text above from a scrapped feature? Or will the functionality be added in down the line via an update?

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 22 Comments

Now that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has hit its Wii U stretch goal on Kickstarter, the team has opened up its campaign a bit more to Nintendo fans.

First, it’s possible to obtain a physical disc for Bloodstained’s Wii U version. Details can be found here.

Armature Studio, who will be handling the Wii U port, also shared information about the sort of features it hopes to implement. These include Pro Controller support, the ability to have the map on the GamePad while playing on the TV, drawing on/annotating the map, off-TV play, Miiverse integration, and an element in which you can have your Mii featured in the game.

Armature is also seeking feedback from fans. You can share input on the official Kickstarter page here.

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

GameXplain has posted a new video that takes a look at five neat Easter Eggs in Splatoon. You can watch it below.

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

Thanks to listings on Amazon, this year’s Skylanders entry has been confirmed as “Skylanders SuperChargers”. Recent rumors had suggested that the game would indeed be given that title.

Along with the final name, Amazon also reveals the first Skylanders SuperChargers details. First, check out the overview below:

Skylands is in peril! Kaos has unleashed his most evil weapon yet – the Doomstation of Ultimate Doomstruction. With all of Skylands on the verge of collapse, a special team called the SuperChargers has been assembled to pilot an unstoppable fleet of incredible vehicles. Now you and the SuperChargers must embark on epic adventures over land, under sea, and through the sky to stop Kaos and save Skylands!

The Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack will come with a copy of the game, new Portal of Power, two Skylanders SuperChargers, one Skylanders Vehicle, and collection poster.

Activision has not yet unveiled Skylanders SuperChargers, but an announcement should be imminent.

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

Splatoon features a 1-on-1 local multiplayer mode called “Battle Dojo”. One player handles the GamePad, while the other uses a Wii U Pro Controller, Classic Controller, or Classic Controller Pro.

As it turns out, the second player can actually enable a motion control setup thanks to a special input. With the unique code, that person can use a Wiimote with the Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro to turn on motion controls.

As outlined by Nintendo in a Tumblr update:

One of our scientists has made a rather stunning discovery! From early reports, it appears to be a means of adding motion control to the controller of the player playing on the TV screen in Battle Dojo. On the controller selection screen for Battle Dojo, press and hold down on the +Control Pad, press and hold B, and then press ZR and ZL.

It seems a Wii Remote Plus is necessary to perform this incredible feat. This technique also appears to be possible when using a Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro! When using a Wii U Pro Controller, first press ZL and ZR to select that as your controller, and then press the 2 Button on the Wii Remote Plus to activate it.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 4 Comments

Little Orbit has revealed the boxart for Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations. Check it out above.

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