We have another handful of screenshots from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Take a look at the gallery below for a look at Hero Mode and more.
Nintendo has just sent out a new announcement about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD covering the changes and improvements in the game. Most of this is already known, but there are a couple of things worth mentioning.
First, Hero Mode (indeed called this in the west), can be accessed right at the start of the game. Link will take twice the amount of damage, and there are no health-replenishing hearts. As previously mentioned, the world is mirrored. We also have confirmation that using the Ganondorf amiibo means you’ll take four times the normal damage until the play session ends.
The announcement confirms other things as well such as how Tears of Light that need to be collected has been reduced from 16 to 12.
Continue on below for the full announcement.
4th February, 2016 – Zelda fans new and old alike can look forward to several updates and improvements when The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD launches on Wii U on 4th March. High definition visuals give classic scenes like Link riding Epona across the Eldin Bridge and Wolf Link howling at the moon a stunning new look, while other additions affect how the game plays, including new gameplay updates and Hero Mode.
By using the Wii U GamePad, players can now easily manage their inventory, access the map and quickly transform into a wolf via the touch screen, all without pausing the game. Players will also be able to use the GamePad to access Miiverse and can even play the game off-TV. Miiverse posts can be decorated with dozens of new Twilight Princess-related Miiverse stamps, hidden away throughout Hyrule.
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
FreezeME – $9.99
Peg Solitaire – $1.49
Shütshimi – $9.99
Wii Download for Wii U
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition – $19.99
Wii U Demo
Typoman
3DS Download
Alphadia – $9.99
Wii U/3DS DLC
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS DLC – Bayonetta from the Bayonetta series and Corrin from the Fire Emblem Fates games are now available for download in the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games. Prices are $5.99 for each character in one game version, or $6.99 for each character in both game versions. In addition, new costumes, bundles and a new stage are now available for purchase in both versions.
3DS Themes
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX “Letter Set”
eShop Sales
Wii U
– Typoman is 15 percent off (reduced from $13.99 to $11.89) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 18.
– Baila Latino is more than 50 percent off (reduced from $29.90 to $12.90) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 29.
– Trine 2: Director’s Cut and Trine Enchanted Edition are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March. 3.
– Ascent of Kings is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) from Feb. 5 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 15.
– Color Zen, Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade and more games from Cypronia are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 29.
– KEYTARI: 8-bit Music Maker is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 13.
– Hold Your Fire: A Game About Responsibility is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 18.
– Super Destronaut is 20 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.59) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb.
3DS
– Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 11.
Activities
You Have a New Client Waiting! Maddie is looking for a home designer in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game for the Nintendo 3DS system. Fulfilling Maddie’s request will net you new items for your catalog. This pup is a big fan of office supplies, so help her stay organized with a Notebook Bed or Eraser Sofa. Maddie is available for a limited time via the SpotPass feature, so check the in-game Nintendo 3DS system on the second floor of Nook’s Homes to meet her and take her on as a client.
Source: Nintendo PR
Emily Rogers’ hint that Mother 3 would finally see a Western release this year caused quite a stir yesterday. Several news outlets naturally reported on the issue. Eurogamer did the same, however it seems like they, too, have some insider information, Tom Phillips, who wrote the article, claims to also have knowledge of a Mother 3 localization via separate sources. The game is supposedly being released via Wii U Virtual Console to celebrate Mother 3’s 10th anniversary in Japan.
As always with rumors like these, take them with a grain of salt.
A couple of months ago, Nintendo re-released some select 3DS titles for a discount price under the “Nintendo Selects” label in Europe. At the recent financial results briefing, it was revealed by Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima that these games sold quite well and that Nintendo would launch a similar initiative in its home country soon. Today, Nintendo revealed “Happy Price Selection” – select games will be re-printed and sold at a discount price, specifically 2,916 Yen, starting on Marc 17th. Interestingly, “Happy Price Selection” also includes some third party titles, unlike “Nintendo Selects”, which only included games developed and published by Nintendo themselves.
“Happy Price Selection” includes:
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf
- Tomodachi Life
- Luigi Mansion 2
- Nintendogs+cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
- Nintendogs+cats: French Bulldog & New Friends
- Nintendogs+cats: Shiba Inu & New Friends
- Dora Eigo: Nobita to Yousei no Fushigi Collection
- Sumikko Guraahi, Kuma Tomo
- Gotouchi Tetsudou
- Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigina Orb
- Harvest Moon: A New Beginning
The Pokemon Company just published an official tutorial video for the Wii U version of Pokken Tournament (in Japanese). The video explains some of the game’s basic controls via a fight between Pikachu and Lucario. Check it out below:
The 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be released in Japan pretty soon, on February 18th. 4Gamer just published some new screenshots ahead of the game’s reason – check them out in the gallery below:
3D platformer FreezeME will be hitting the North American Wii U eShop later today. You can get a look at the game in the video below.
Nintendo finally opened the Japanese Zelda: Twilight Princess HD website today. It confirms some elements we heard about previously (while adding more information) along with some completely new details.
In terms of GamePad usage, controlling items with the gyro sensor is now officially confirmed. You can also see a whole map of a dungeon while inside one. Users can freely move the camera angle with the right stick, and it’s possible to use off-TV play.
System: 3DS
Release date: January 26, 2016
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher Square Enix
Final Fantasy has always been a beloved RPG by people around the globe with a rich and deep history that spans nearly three decades. Whether it be a mainline title or a spinoff delving into a genre other than the standard adventure JRPG, the series has managed to connect with millions since its inception, and still thrives to this day. Final Fantasy attempts to push the boundaries and mold several gaming styles and genres together with each new iteration, whether mainline or spinoff, but sometimes these attempts don’t go over so well — enter Final Fantasy Explorers.
