Two pinnacles of law and order unite in Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on 3DS
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Join two quintessential gentlemen in action on 28th March for an epic adventure – from London to the mysterious city of Labyrinthia
5th February 2014 – Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the world of a legendary academic and puzzle sleuth is set to collide with that of a hot-shot, justice loving attorney from 28th March when Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Whether in the heat of a court case, or out on the streets of London or the mystical medieval city of Labyrinthia, prepare to witness two great minds come face to face with magic, witchcraft, and all manner of contradictions to get to the bottom of!
If you are new to either the Professor Layton or Ace Attorney series, this first crossover adventure for the pair combines the investigative and puzzle-solving game elements of Layton with the intense courtroom-based action of a Phoenix Wright title. Both characters are famed for their quick wits and powers of unearthing the truth, and in this joint outing will need to work together to leave no puzzle or court trial unsolved.
Wii Fit U Trial Offer is About to Expire
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Time is running out for free fitness. Jan. 31 is the last day for Wii U owners who also have a Wii Balance Board to take advantage of Nintendo’s free trial offer of Wii Fit U. Anyone who downloads the trial of the game from the Nintendo eShop on or before Jan. 31 will get a full month to try out the game from the date that it’s first played.
Those who download the trial and want to keep using the software indefinitely can purchase a Fit Meter and sync it to the game. Fit Meter accessories are available at a suggested retail price of $19.99 each.
Other ways to purchase and play the game are as follows:
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Europe’s Highest Court Confirms Nintendo’s Anti-Piracy Product Security is Lawful
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Milan, Italy: The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”), the highest court in the European Union, today handed down its decision in Case C-355/12 (Nintendo v PC Box). Nintendo is pleased that the ruling of the CJEU is generally consistent with the opinion of Advocate General Sharpston and Nintendo’s own observations to the questions referred by the Milan Tribunal.
The CJEU’s interpretation of the Copyright Directive appears to be in line with the international obligations of the European Union and its Member States under the WIPO Copyright Treaty and furthermore, supports those national Courts in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and the UK which have already considered and applied the same provisions of EU law consistently resulting in many positive decisions against sellers of circumvention devices.
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Europe: Go on the Mario Party: Island Tour in the clouds from 17th January on 3DS
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Download Play lets four players enjoy the party using just a single Game Card*
16th January 2014 – Join Mario and friends for a party in the clouds in Mario Party: Island Tour launching across Europe for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on 17th January. It’s never been easier to get the party started in multiplayer as Mario Party: Island Tour only requires one copy of the game to be enjoyed with up to three other friends* using the Nintendo 3DS system’s Download Play feature. Whether you’re a fan or new to the series, this latest instalment of the madcap virtual board game has plenty for everyone, with 7 brand new game boards, 80 addictive minigames and a variety of modes for family and friends to enjoy.
Choose from a range of beloved Nintendo characters to play as, such as Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach and Toad, and party across 7 uniquely themed game boards each with different goals and play styles. For instance, play chicken with Banzai Bills on Banzai Bill’s Mad Mountain and try your luck to see whether risky moves get you to the finish first, or collect boosters to tune up your rocket and race to the finish on Rocket Road. Each game board is jam-packed with its own range of special cards or dice that could turn the tide of the game and are won through exciting minigames. In Mario Party: Island Tour it’s always your party, so you can choose whether more skill or luck will be required when you pick a game board of your preference, or even determine the difficulty level of the minigames.
Selected Wii U Video Challenge Team and YouTube Celebrity Freddie Wong to Premiere Short Film in Park City
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WHAT:
The team from Internet show Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? will debut its new short film in the Nintendo Chalet in Park City, Utah, during the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 16. After participating in the Wii U Video Challenge, the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? crew was selected to work with YouTube powerhouse Freddie Wong to produce an original short film inspired by the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game, which launches for Wii U on Feb. 21.
Nintendo’s Wii U Video Challenge asked 30 of YouTube’s top content creators to produce short videos inspired by Super Mario 3D World and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD for Wii U. After viewing all the submitted videos, Nintendo selected the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? team to work with Wong on a film inspired by Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
The Nintendo Chalet will also offer invitees the opportunity to take shelter from the cold weather and play a variety of fun Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games in a warm, welcoming environment. Games featured in the lounge include Wii Fit U for Wii U and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for Nintendo 3DS.
WHO:
YouTube filmmaker Freddie Wong, the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? team, Nintendo of America executivesWHEN:
Thursday, Jan. 16
8 p.m. MT (Media check-in at 7:30 p.m. MT)
For media attendees: Please RSVP via e-mail to Grace Chang by 10 a.m. PT on Jan. 15WHERE:
449 Main St.
Park City, UT 84060
VISUALS:Freddie Wong and the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? team introducing their short film inspired by Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for Wii U.
Nintendo is not affiliated with the Sundance Film Festival.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Ring in a Healthy and Active New Year with Wii Fit U for Wii U
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Nintendo Teams up with Celebrity Trainer Kathy Kaehler for the “Wii Fit U Challenge”
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– It’s a new year. Why not start it off with a new “U”? On Jan. 10, the retail version of Wii Fit U for Wii U hits stores, just in time to help people get started on their New Year’s resolutions to be more active and get fit. But Wii Fit U doesn’t require heavy equipment or expensive gym memberships. With Wii Fit U, users can get active by navigating a luge course, spraying a water hose, bouncing on a giant trampoline and even grabbing the new Fit Meter to continue their workouts on the go. Fitness doesn’t get any more fun than this.
“Wii Fit U makes fitness fun. It’s as simple as that,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Wii Fit U is a great option for busy moms and families who want to stay active in the comfort of their own homes – which is perfect during the cold winter months.”
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Nintendo unveils new details on Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. (Europe)
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18th December 2013 – As part of a Nintendo Direct broadcast today, Nintendo revealed that one of its most popular new characters is coming to two of its biggest games for 2014 on Wii U, with Rosalina from the Super Mario Galaxy series playable in both Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart 8. Nintendo also announced a Wii U game for 2014 developed by Tecmo Koei that will feature the action-packed Warriors series set in the world of The Legend of Zelda. Tentatively namedHyrule Warriors, this title is a separate project from the new instalment of The Legend of Zelda series that is in development for Wii U by longtime series producer Eiji Aonuma and his team.
While confirming launch dates for anticipated titles Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Wii U and Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney onNintendo 3DS, the broadcast, hosted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata and Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata, also offered a handful of festive surprises with the release of Golf for Wii Sports Club, and a new title remixing classic videogaming challenges named NES Remix. Both titles are available from Nintendo eShop today.
With further details announced regarding Yoshi’s New Island and Kirby’s upcoming new adventure, both on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo systems will continue to offer quality and choice going into 2014. Fans can catch a glimpse of what next year holds in store by viewing the Nintendo Direct in its entirety at:http://nintendo.co.uk/nintendodirect.
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Winner of Nintendo Video Challenge Heads to Sundance Film Festival
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has selected the YouTube Channel Hey Ash, Whatcha’ Playin? as the winner of its Wii U Video Challenge. HAWP’s video, The Wind Waker, was chosen as the top selection from a field of content creators who created video projects inspired by the Super Mario 3D World and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD games for Wii U.
Hey Ash, Whatcha’ Playin? was one of 30 of YouTube’s top content creators, identified for their talent and passion for gaming, who were given one week to produce videos for the challenge. The submissions were fun, humorous and touching, and collectively have been viewed more than 1.5 million times. To view the collection of 30 Nintendo-themed video submissions, click here.
Epic new musical adventure beckons for The Legend of Zelda
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Internationally famous London Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus join
forces to present thrilling new video game music concert on July 13th, 2014December 12th, 2013 – Fans of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series are set for a musical treat like no other as Symphonic Legends London, a concert dedicated to music from the much loved role-playing adventure series, will take place at London’s Barbican on July 13th, 2014.
Featuring music performed courtesy of Nintendo, Symphonic Legends London takes concertgoers on an unforgettable journey through some of The Legend of Zelda’s best-loved themes. With new and revised scores by renowned video game arrangers, Jonne Valtonen and Roger Wanamo, Symphonic Legends London squeezes every last musical drop of action, adventure, romance, heartbreak and heroics from soundtracks to games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The concert also features the world premiere of a brand new Overture of music from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, sending listeners’ imagination soaring to the skies and beyond.
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Nintendo 3DS System Update Brings Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– A system update for Nintendo 3DS is now available and brings with it new features that enable Nintendo Network ID functionality, as well as the ability to browse and post on Miiverse.
The update will allow users to register a Nintendo Network ID to their Nintendo 3DS system. If they also have a Wii U system, they can use the same Nintendo Network ID to combine their Nintendo eShop balances and Wish Lists. A Nintendo Network ID is required to download free content, like game demos, from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
