Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 22 Comments

Between June 14 and June 19, 500 fans will be given the opportunity to play the new Zelda game on Wii U at Nintendo NY. Those who are interested will need to be involved with Super-Fan Signup Day on June 11. The first 500 eligible people in line when Nintendo NY opens at 9 AM ET will receive a wristband that they can exchange for a ticket, guaranteeing them a spot to play the game during selected times June 14 – June 19.

Fans will be invited to watch gameplay from the new Zelda title on June 14 at 12 PM ET, which will be live-streamed from Nintendo’s E3 booth. At 3 PM ET, the first of 500 participants will begin sampling the game for the first time.

On top of that, between June 15 and June 19, Nintendo experts will be on hand to provide guided game-play demonstrations on the big screen. The company says that some fans may have the chance to participate in guided demonstrations. The Legend of Zelda trivia will be hosted as well for a chance for fans to win fun prizes.

Head past the break for the full rundown on Nintendo NY’s Zelda plans.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 12 Comments

Super Mario Maker is set to add two new costumes this week. This time around, Nintendo is bringing Hello Kitty and My Melody to the game.

Here’s a video showing both:

Hello Kitty and My Melody will be available in Japan on Friday. Based on that, the release timing for other territories should be as follows:

– 6 PM PT (Thursday)
– 9 PM ET (Thursday)
– 2 AM in the UK (Friday)
– 3 AM in Europe (Friday)

You’ll be able to nab Hello Kitty and My Melody after completing a new Event Course.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments

During a live stream this week, Dylan Cuthbert – who worked on the original Star Fox along with a couple of other series entries – hosted a stream of Star Fox Zero. GameXplain picked up on it and has now posted a video recapping some interesting nuggets that were shared. He spoke about the fan theory of Team Star Fox’s legs being amputated, being married to Shigeru Miyamoto, and more.

View the video below. You can watch the original stream in full here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 31 Comments

Nintendo just announced Teddy Together, a new game for Nintendo 3DS aimed at young children. The game will be released on July 1st. Read the press release and check out some artwork below:

What child hasn’t dreamed of their favourite toy coming to life? That’s exactly what happens in Teddy Together, a new game joining the ever-growing catalogue of kid-favourite games like nintendogs + cats available on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, which includes the entry-level Nintendo 2DS system. Ideal for parents to play together with their young children as they’re developing their reading and interpersonal skills, Teddy Together will be available from 1^st July.

The story begins when a teddy bear is delivered to the player’s house, along with a mysterious key. The magic starts when Teddy springs to life and starts to speak to the player! Children can give Teddy a name and enter their own name, creating an instant personal connection between the two new friends. From this point on, the tale of Teddy Together advances a bit each day as children learn more about the teddy’s purpose and the mysterious key, making it an ideal interactive bedtime story that parents and their young children can enjoy together.

This inquisitive little bear is particularly interested in learning more about friendship, and often asks the player questions like, “What do you do for fun?”, “How do you make friends?”, and “What’s your favourite food?”. Teddy will remember those answers and bring them up in conversation later on, forging a unique relationship between Teddy and the player, as the answers are always just between them*. Teddy’s cute reactions and encouraging personality are sure to bring a smile to any child’s face, which might even help them grow in confidence and self-esteem. Players can also introduce Teddy to their friends, who can give answers that Teddy will remember and even mention later on.

Teddy loves to eat too, so children can play fun minigames via the Touch Screen to prepare a range of meals, then feed Teddy. But be careful: sometimes the food will be too hot, and the player will have to blow into the microphone to cool it down! Teddy can be a bit of a messy eater at times, so a little light cleaning might be needed after a meal. Don’t worry: Teddy also loves to take baths, so is never dirty for long! Players can dress their teddy up too, with a big range of tops, hats, shoes, accessories and more, plus different fur colours to unlock too, making each player’s bear even more unique to them. Clothes, special lollies that unlock new fur colours, and seeds that can be planted in the garden are all purchased using coins, which are earned through playing or by tapping a compatible amiibo figure once a day.

The unique simulation game Teddy Together lets young children make friends with a teddy bear that comes to life, talking and asking questions to learn more about friendship. The game will be available for Nintendo 3DS family systems, including Nintendo 2DS which plays all Nintendo 3DS games in 2D, from 1^st July 2016.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Futuridium EP Deluxe – Special introductory offer: €7.99/ £5.99 / CHF 10.99 until 02/06/2016, regular price: €9.99/ £7.99 / CHF 14.00

Wii U DLC

LEGO MARVEL’S Avengers: Spider-Man Character Pack – free

Wii U Virtual Console

Mario Slam Basketball (DS) – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00

3DS Download

Infinite Dunamis – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Smash Cat Heroes – €2.49/ £1.99 / CHF 3.50

Epic Word Search Collection 2 – €7.99/ £5.99 / CHF 7.99

Samurai Defender – €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50

3DS DLC

Fire Emblem Fates: Map 2 Boo Camp – €2.49/ £2.29 / CHF 3.50

Fire Emblem Fates: Map 3 Beach Brawl – €2.49/ £2.29 / CHF 3.50

eShop Sales

Wii U

Inside My Radio – €11.99/ £9.99 / CHF 16.49 until 09/06/2016, regular price €14.99 / £12.99 / CHF 21.00

The Quiet Collection – €2.69/ £1.79 / CHF 2.69 until 02/06/2016, regular price €4.49 / £2.99 / CHF 4.49

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 09/06/2016, regular price €9.99 / £8.99/ CHF 14.00

3DS

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 09/06/2016, regular price €9.99 / £8.99/ CHF 14.00

SteamWorld Heist – €14.99/ £11.24 / CHF 16.49 until 09/06/2016, regular price €19.99 / £14.99 / CHF 21.99

Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D Download Version – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 02/06/2016, regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Music on: Electric Guitar – €0.99/ £0.90 / CHF 1.40 until 23/06/2016, regular price €1.99 / £1.89 / CHF 2.80

Permanent price drops

Nintendo 3DS

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00; previously €39.99/ £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00; previously €39.99/ £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan – €9.99/ £17.99 / CHF 28.00; previously €39.99/ £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – €19.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00; previously €39.99/ £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Nintendo Selects

nintendogs + cats Golden Retriever & New Friends – €19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 24.90; previously €44.99 / £39.99 / CHF 57.90

nintendogs + cats French Bulldog & New Friends – €19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 24.90; previously €44.99 / £39.99 / CHF 57.90

nintendogs + cats Toy Poodle & New Friends – €19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 24.90; previously €44.99 / £39.99 / CHF 57.90

MARIO TENNIS OPEN – €19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 24.90; previously €44.99 / £39.99 / CHF 57.90

Star Fox 64 3D – €19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 24.90; previously €44.99 / £39.99 / CHF 57.90

Mario Party: Island Tour – €19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 24.90; previously €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Yoshi’s New Island – €19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 24.90; previously €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

One of the bigger releases this week was the new Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in Minecraft: Wii U Edition. Damon Baker, senior manager of licensing at Nintendo, told The Verge that developers Mojang and 4J mostly came up with the idea for the collaboration. It began just as a way to introduce new skins, but the teams wanted to come up with something more.

Baker stated:

“They actually came to us with what their vision was, and the extent of it, and blew us away. It still went through an official approval process through our art department at our head office in Japan, but it was really driven by them as the creative studios behind it.”

Baker also said that the company has no plans to expand the Mario content beyond its own hardware for now, which one would expect. He said: “We’ve just been concentrating on Wii U first and foremost.”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure has a bunch of collaborations with other popular franchises. We previously heard about partnerships with series like Yo-kai Watch and Monster Hunter, and this week Bandai Namco confirmed a few more with the likes of Kirby and Assassination Classroom. Famitsu shares a few extra details in its latest issue.

Here’s the breakdown:

– From Kirby: Kirby and King Dedede. Contrary to their cute looks, they also have powerful performances.
– From Studio Ghibli: Mauchu from the Taiko no Tatsujin 15th anniversary animation.
– From Assassination Classroom: Korosensei. He has a Taiko Magic named “Healing Time” which recovers ally HP.
– From Kanasama Minarai: Himitsu no Kokotama: Rakitama. It can recover ally HP.
– From Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright – Defense type character who reduces damage taken by other ally characters.

These characters will be specifically available in the game’s RPG-like Mystery Adventure mode. Here, players can travel around different areas and battle various enemies. Bandai Namco is packing in more than 100 monsters.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 143 Comments

Nintendo first made the NX known last year. Little information has been shared about the system since, though we do know it’s due out in March 2017. Everyone is anxiously awaiting to see what Nintendo has in store because of the lack of details surrounding the system – including many developers.

GamesTM spoke with a few indies in its latest issue for a chat about the NX. The magazine caught up with Black Forest Games co-founder Adrian Goersch, DrinkBox co-founder and CEO Graham Smith, CTO Rebellion co-founder Chris Kingsley, and Zen Studios VP of publishing Mel Kirk.

GamesTM first started out by asking each developer about how they’d like NX to improve upon Wii U as a platform to make games on. Each of them responded with the following:

The Wii U was actually a great platform to develop on. With Guacamelee, having the second screen on the GamePad was a perfect place to put the game’s mini-map, and made the game a great fit for the platform. Having the ability to play games right on the controller itself was an amazing feature for times when someone else in the household was making use of the television. While this was never a problem for Drinkbox, I believe that the limited power of the system made it difficult for some third parties to bring their games from PS4/Xbox One to the Wii U, causing the system to have less than ideal third-party support. – Smith

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 11 Comments

One of the bigger news stories from the past week came from Tatsumi Kimishima’s new interview with Asahi. While talking with the publication, Kimishima revealed some pretty big plans for the company’s pursuit of movies. Nintendo is really looking to get into this entertainment field and hopes to produce something within the next few years.

Aside from that, there’s not too much to go on. Kimishima did indicate that Nintendo is more interested in animation than live-action at this point. He also suggested that they could work with partners.

So what’s everyone’s pipe dream when it comes to Nintendo films? Is there one particular franchise above all others that you want to see become a movie? Do you have any specific Nintendo film ideas? Let us know how you feel in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Pokemon Sun/Moon starters and more

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Comics | 21 Comments

We all know that Shigeru Miyamoto has taken inspiration from some of his real life experiences when making games. But what happens when he comes up with a new idea that’s totally out of left field? That’s what we explore in this week’s comic…

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