Nintendo has released new images of three tracks from Mario Kart 8: Sweet Sweet Canyon, Mario Circuit, and Thwomp Ruins. You can find them above.
Ronimo Games has announced Swords & Solders II for the Wii U eShop. The original game hit WiiWare back in 2009, and was later ported to other platforms – including 3DS.
Here’s what we know about Swords & Soldiers II, straight from Ronimo:
A sequel to the 2009 original, Swords & Soldiers II sends Redbeard and his gang of burly Vikings on an all-new adventure, making new friends and facing new enemies. This isn’t just about who can organize the best barbecue party anymore — this time the world also needs some serious saving!
More details about Swords & Soldiers II will be revealed at GDC 2014 and PAX East. A teaser site can be found here.
Polygon has obtained an official statement from Nintendo regarding the company’s recent announcement to shut down the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in May. You can find it in full below.
The Pokemon Company International today announced that the Pokemon TV series and a pair of movies will be available on Netflix starting this Saturday. This includes the classic first season of Pokemon, Pokemon: Indigo League, and Pokemon: Black & White. You can find the full details in the announcement below.
Shaq Fu’s return truly does appear to be happening. Joystiq has published a pair of t-shirts sent in by a tipster, both of which will likely be used for a marketing campaign. This is on top of Shaquille O’Neal himself stating at CES this year that Shaq Fu 2 is coming.
Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll be seeing a new Shaq Fu game on a Nintendo platform. But given the original game’s history on the SNES and Game Boy, we’d be remiss if we didn’t make a note about today’s discovery.
Donkey Kong Country became well-known for its pre-rendered 3D visuals. However, pursuing such a style came with a heavy financial burden for Rare. For the machines the team was using, each costed about £80,000.
Former Rare staffers Brendan Gunn and David Wise opened up to
Last night, Nintendo announced that it will soon be closing the Nintendo Video service in Japan. The same news has now been confirmed for Europe as well. On March 31, Nintendo Video will no longer be supported. We’re still waiting to hear if this also applies to North America.
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is the Final Chapter in the Series’ Second Trilogy
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Puzzles can appear in the most unlikely of places – take this press release, for example. Yes, it is announcing the upcoming launch of Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy for Nintendo 3DS in stores and on the Nintendo eShop on Feb. 28, but it is also contains two puzzles that are ready for solving. Can you break the code and reveal the hidden messages?
Discovering secrets and solving mind – bending puzzles is wHat Professor Layton does best. In the Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy game, Professor Layton and his faithful assistants Luke and Emmy board the airship Bostonius and journey to locations all over the world as they solve the grEatest puzzle mankind has ever faced. Their globe – spanning quest to uncover the mystery surrounding the ancient Azran civilization takes them to such exotic and mysterious locations as the snow – covered town of Froenborg and the lush jungles of Phong Gi .
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
My Farm
Wii U Virtual Console
Renegade – $4.99
3DS Retail
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – $39.99 (available Feb. 28)
3DS Download
Tappingo – $2.99
3DS Virtual Console
Renegade – $4.99
eShop sale
Knytt Underground – Step into the extraordinary world of Knytt Underground, the latest iteration in the legendary Knytt series. Knytt Underground is a unique platform adventure experience, delivering zen-like game play, vibrant environments and dynamic characters. Now through March 3, get Knytt Underground for 50 percent off exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
Source: Nintendo PR
