Game & Wario teaser trailer, North American release date
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Game & Wario will be released in North America on June 23.
Pikmin 3 out in North America on August 4
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Why Nintendo didn’t share this information in today’s Nintendo Direct is beyond me, but Pikmin 3 will be launching in North America on August 4. The company gave a new look at the Winged Pikmin 3 type today that follow players and carry items in the air.
Source: Nintendo PR
New Super Luigi U screenshots
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Nintendo Announces New Games in The Legend of Zelda, Yoshi’s Island Series, and, at Long Last … EarthBound
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REDMOND, Wash., Apr 17, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — In a new Nintendo Direct video announcement today, Nintendo revealed another massive list of news for its Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems. Topping the list for many gamers is an entirely new Nintendo 3DS game in The Legend of Zelda series set in the world of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season. Fans will also be excited to hear that a new game in the Yoshi’s Island series is also being developed for Nintendo 3DS. And, after 20 years, EarthBound is finally returning to North America. The game is scheduled to be released this year on the Virtual Console service for the Wii U home console.
“Nintendo 3DS and Wii U continue to evolve into some of the best bets in gaming,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “We’ve had an incredible 2013 so far with titles such as Fire Emblem Awakening and Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and the rest of 2013 and beyond is even better.”
To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Today’s announcements included:
Pikmin 3 dated for Japan
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Pikmin 3 is hitting Japan on July 13, Nintendo has announced. No release date has been announced for North America or Europe at this time.
Wii U system update details
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Nintendo revealed new details about next week’s Wii U system update during today’s Nintendo Direct.
As previously mentioned, the new firmware improves load times. It will also let users go straight into Wii mode by pressing the “B” button at startup, provides automatic updates, and a new standby feature that downloads and installs content while the system is turned off.
The Wii U update also marks the official start of the Virtual Console service. Excitebike, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 2, Donkey Kong, Kirby, and Ice Climbers are among the games coming to the service.
Wii U Panorama View available as a free downloadable demo next week.
Nintendo Direct live-streams (North America, Europe, Japan, 4/17)
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North American presentation is 37 minutes long. Japanese presentation is 35 minutes long. Will begin at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT.
Media Create software sales (4/8 – 4/14)
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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
02./00. [3DS] Card Fight!! Vanguard: Ride to Victory!!
03./02. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
04./03. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 #
05./04. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2013
06./07. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
07./08. [PSV] Muramasa Rebirth
08./05. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2013
09./14. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
10./11. [PSP] Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment #
11./13. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
12./18. [PSV] Soul Sacrifice #
13./12. [WIU] Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Online #
14./09. [PSP] Fate/Extra CCC #
15./19. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
16./21. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!)
17./10. [WIU] Game & Wario
18./16. [PSV] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
19./20. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Legacy of Civilization A
20./22. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb