Best Buy: $5 off any Wii U/3DS game, 10% off accessories, $50 off 3DS XL Sunday/Monday
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Best Buy will be running a few Nintendo offers in its stores on Sunday and Monday. By using the coupons below, you can save $5 on any Wii U/3DS game as well as $50 on the 3DS XL. Additionally, you can nab a Wii U/Wii/3DS accessory for 10 percent off.
Here’s all of the Best Buy news straight from Miiverse:
Nintendo announces details of some 2015 games, including a new look at Zelda for Wii U
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo revealed details about three of its biggest games of 2015: The Legend of Zelda, Mario Maker and Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
Nintendo game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma appeared via video at The Game Awards in Las Vegas on Dec. 5 to walk through some of the new game play of the Wii U installment of The Legend of Zelda franchise. Miyamoto and Aonuma showed off some visually stunning graphics, as well as the vastness of the world. Players can pinpoint locations on the map on the Wii U GamePad, which then appear as beacons in the game as an aid to navigation. The duo also showed off the gliding Sailcloth item, as well as how Epona, Link’s horse, does not need to be directed through every step of her path. Epona will avoid trees and obstacles, just as a real horse would do, leaving Link’s hands free to wield his sword or shoot arrows.
The public got its first look at Mario Maker for Wii U during the E3 video game trade show in June, and new details about the game, which lets users create their own Mario levels, were announced at The Game Awards. This includes the ability to tap the Wii U GamePad screen to change the look of the level design to a number of classic styles, including Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U. Each style includes game mechanics unique to the original game, such as ground-pound or wall-jump maneuvers. Players can integrate these mechanics into designs for the various titles featured in the game. This game will launch in 2015, which will be the 30th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game.
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The Game Awards 2014 – full lineup of winners
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After a couple of weeks of hype, The Game Awards have aired, and all winners have been revealed. If you’re interested in checking out the full list, head past the break.
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Star Fox releasing before Zelda on Wii U next year
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Shigeru Miyamoto shared a brief update on Star Fox for Wii U at The Game Awards 2014. He said that the game is still planned for release next year, and it will launch before the new Zelda title.
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Nintendo debuts first Zelda Wii U gameplay at The Game Awards 2014
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Nintendo had three new things to show at this year’s Game Awards. The company first provided new looks at Mario Maker as well as Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. To close out tonight’s show, Nintendo also brought along The Legend of Zelda for Wii U.
Find some details below, along with the first footage.
– First gameplay
– Can use the GamePad to look around in first-person
– Map on the GamePad
– Can mark points on the map
– Sailcloth is in the game
– Epona is back
– Swing sword on Epona, shoot arrows
– Insects and animal life
– Can volt off the horse, jump and shoot and arrow
– This happens in slow motion so it’s easier to aim
– Aonuma says the game will be released next year
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Devil’s Third receives MA 15+ rating in Australia
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Devil’s Third won’t be out until sometime next year, but the game has already received classification in Australia. The game was added to the database today with an MA 15+ rating. Not too surprising given the mature content in Devil’s Third!
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Buy 1, get 1 40% off Wii U games at Toys “R” Us stores
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Toys “R” Us is running a special sale on Wii U games over the next couple of days. You can purchase one Wii U title and get another for 40% off. This works particularly well given that Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker came out today.
Note that the Toys “R” Us deal is not valid online. You’ll need to head on over to a local store.
Nintendo Bragg Report: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
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Play some of the holiday season’s hottest Wii U and 3DS games at Best Buy
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Explore with Captain Toad, Draw with Pikachu and Battle with Mario
December 05, 2014 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nintendo:WHAT:
On Dec. 7, Nintendo and Best Buy have a holiday gift at participating locations across the country: hands-on game play featuring Captain Toad, Pikachu and many of the most iconic characters in video games. At select stores, shoppers can play four of Nintendo’s hottest games of the holiday season: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Wii U, Pokémon Art Academy for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, all of which are now available in stores and in the Nintendo eShop.Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker features Captain Toad in his first starring adventure, as he searches for treasure through multiple creative and colorful levels. In Pokémon Art Academy, fans of all ages can learn how to draw their favorite Pokémon characters in 2D using the touch screen of the Nintendo 3DS system. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, all-star characters like Mario and PAC-MAN battle it out in epic arenas inspired by some of the most memorable video games of all time.
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Wii U update version 5.3.2 out now
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A new system update can now be downloaded for Wii U. As of today, version 5.3.2 is available.
Today’s update is on the simple side of things, as it’s all about stability and improving the user experience. You’ll need to download it if you want to access the eShop.
