Earlier today, Nintendo made several announcements about 3DS, including new amiibo cards for Mario Sports Superstars. One card will be included with the game itself. Additionally, blind packs of five will be sold beginning on March 24.

The North American amiibo site has now updated with a first look at the new cards as shown above. We also have an image of the packaging image below.

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The Legend of Zelda Weeks 2017 Sale announced for Europe

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments

A new Zelda-themed sale has been announced for Europe. Between January 26 at 11:59 PM and February 9 UK time, games across the Wii U and 3DS eShops will be discounted by 30% along with Hyrule Warriors DLC and 3DS themes. You’ll need to be a My Nintendo user in order to participate.

Here’s the announcement from Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma:

And the lineup of content:

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Pokemon Comaster launches in North America and Europe as “Pokemon Duel”

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 4 Comments

Last March, a new Pokemon smartphone game known as Pokemon Comaster launched in Japan. It’s now been localized for North America and Europe as “Pokemon Duel”.

For those who haven’t heard about it previously, here’s a lengthy overview:

Pokémon Duel is a strategy board game that uses Pokémon figures. Build a deck with your favorite figures and then leap into a League Match! Compete with players from around the world for a chance to enter the top League rankings in League Matches. You’ll fight your rivals in real time! Win duels, get all kinds of cool figures and items, and make your deck stronger!
The rules are simple! The object is to be the first player to get one of your figures to your opponent’s goal. How will you get to the goal? You’ll need to carefully choose your route! In duels, you and your opponent take turns moving your figures. Set up a strategic formation and attack your opponent, or simply block their path—it’s all about tactics! Plan your strategy and defeat your opponents in this game of cat and mouse!
In duels, your deck is composed of 6 Pokémon figures. There are all kinds of figures, each with different moves and abilities. Keep this in mind as you build your own custom deck!
Make use of your custom deck and the AI! The AI is a reliable ally who will determine good moves and take your turn for you. Make full use of the AI and crush your opponents!

You can find Pokemon Duel on iOS here and Android here. It’s free-to-play, but there are in-app microtransactions of course.

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3DS news – Pikachu Yellow New 3DS XL for NA, Mario Sports Superstars date / amiibo cards, Nintendo Selects

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 11 Comments

Nintendo made a flurry of announcements about the 3DS today.

First, the Pikachu Yellow Edition New 3DS XL is heading to North America. Nintendo is bringing it out on February 24 for $199.99.

Mario Sports Superstar launches in North America on March 24. New amiibo cards are coming, which provide “a variety of four bonuses.” They can be purchased in blind packs of five for $4.99 each, but one card will be packed in with the game for a limited time.

More titles are joining the Nintendo Selects line in mid-February. Kirby Triple Deluxe and Mario & Luigi: Dream will both be dropped to $20.

Tank Troopers is slated for February 16, and Pikmin 3DS is reconfirmed for 2017.

Continue on below for today’s full announcement.

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LEGO Worlds on the way to Switch

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments

Warner Bros. already announced that LEGO City Undercover is heading to Switch. On top of that, it looks like we can expect LEGO Worlds on the platform as well.

TT Games head of design Arthur Parsons confirmed on Twitter:

@jamievere currently we have announced that we are planning to release LEGO City and LEGO Worlds on switch
— arthur parsons (@arthur_parsons) January 23, 2017

Warner Bros. describes LEGO Worlds as “an open environment of procedurally-generated worlds made entirely of LEGO bricks which you can freely manipulate and dynamically populate with LEGO models.” The game lets users make anything and everything one brick at a time or by taking advantage of large-scale landscaping tools. Characters and creatures interact with you as well as each other in various ways.

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Nintendo details plans for Switch hands-on time at PAX South 2017

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 39 Comments

As previously announced, Switch will be present at PAX South in just a few days. Nintendo shared more details about its plans for the expo today.

Anyone with a PAX South badge can stop by and play games such as Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 1-2-Switch, Snipperclips: Cut it out, together!, Splatoon 2, Arms, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Bomberman R, and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers.

As for the setup, Nintendo sent over the following:

“The main stage at the Nintendo booth will feature hands-on time with different Nintendo Switch games. But instead of a traditional booth setup, these games can be experienced in creative environments that show off the unique functionality of the Nintendo Switch system. For example, games can be played in the cross-section of an airplane to show how easy it is to take Nintendo Switch with you anywhere. Other games will be set up in a living room to highlight that Nintendo Switch is also a home gaming system that can be played on a TV. In addition to all the awesome Nintendo Switch experiences, the main stage at the Nintendo booth will feature hosted competitions, live demonstrations, video presentations and other fun Nintendo surprises.”

PAX South 2017 will take place between January 27 and January 29. Nintendo’s interactive booth (No. 11255) will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM each day.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Nintendo Download (01/26/17, Europe): Castlevania Dracula X, Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II, more

Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

3DS Download

Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II – €7.99
Candy, Please! – €2.25
Mini Golf Resort – €4.99
Word Search 10K – €7.99

New Nintendo 3DS Download

Castlevania Dracula X (SNES VC, Konami) – €7.99

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I Am Setsuna confirmed for North American and European Switch launch

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 63 Comments

Update: Square Enix has also confirmed that I Am Setsuna will be a launch title in Europe.

Original: I Am Setsuna was already on track to launch with Switch in Japan. Today, Square Enix announced that the RPG will also be coming to North America on March 3. It will be a digital-only title in the west.

On Switch, I Am Setsuna has new features such as the “Temporal Battle Arena,” where players can participate in battles against other players’ parties.

Here’s an overview of the game:

“I AM SETSUNA follows the story of Setsuna, a young woman of incredible power and inner strength, and the sacrifice she must undertake to save the people of her land as she leaves her hometown. Featuring simple turn-based controls and unique gameplay mechanics inspired by the golden age of JRPGs, I AM SETSUNA merges nostalgic elements with modern current-gen technology. Tokyo RPG Factory’s debut title delivers an emotional story of bravery and sacrifice along with powerful character development.”

I Am Setsuna will be sold exclusively on the Switch eShop.

Source: Square Enix PR

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Epona is in Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 15 Comments

Epona, Link’s trusty horse who has appeared in various Zelda games, will be returning in Breath of the Wild. Producer Eiji Aonuma shared the news with IGN Portugal. However, he wasn’t willing to reveal specific details about Epona’s appearance, including where to find her.

Aside from Epona, various horses can be found throughout the world in Breath of the Wild. Horses you encounter will need to be tamed. Each one also has unique stats, including strength, speed, stamina, temperament, and bond. Horses can be named as well.