Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 23 Comments

Update: Pre-orders are now up on GameStop here!

Fire Emblem Fates was another title highlighted during Nintendo’s North American press event today. Two big news updates were shared about the anticipated game.

First, map DLC is planned for Fates starting at launch. New content will be released weekly beginning on February 19.

Also revealed is a special Fire Emblem Fates New 3DS XL, shown above. Note that the game is not included. Pricing will be set at $199.99.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

Bravely Second now has a final release date in North America. Previously slated for a vague “Spring 2016” window, the 3DS RPG will hit store shelves on April 15.

A collector’s edition was announced today – read about it here. You can also see what it looks like here.

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Just like in Europe, North America will be receiving a collector’s edition for Bravely Second. This includes a 250-page art book plus a ten-song soundtrack. You’ll naturally get the game as well!

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

Last week, a Bravely Second demo was announced for Europe. Nintendo gave the same treatment to North American fans today, confirming that the download is planned for the states as well. This will be a 10-hour demo in which bonuses will carry over to the full game.

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During a Nintendo press event that is currently ongoing, several RPGs were showcased. One of these was Dragon Quest VII.

According to Nintendo, Dragon Quest VII is “basically a brand new game” on 3DS. It’ll feature entirely new writing for its western release. Additionally, random encounters have been removed, and you’ll see enemies on the map. A story summary feature and StreetPass feature that lets you gain tablets will also be included.

The same presenter also mentioned that Dragon Quest VIII will have a top-notch localization.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 152 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD appears to be in this week’s Famitsu once again. While last week’s article was only a recap of the game as a whole, the latest issue touches on some new features. Leaks stemming from Famitsu talk about amiibo functionality.

Using the Wolf Link amiibo at a certain place will allow you to play “Thorough Battle: Trial of the Beast” (perhaps this is the Twilight Cave we heard about last week). If you clear this while owning the “Giant Wallet”, you’ll earn the “Bottomless Wallet”. This lets you hold up to 9,999 Rupees, compared to Giant Wallet’s maximum of 1,000. The leak also mentions something about how Link’s health inside normal dungeons can be recovered by the amount of hearts you preserved in the exclusive dungeon (which I assume is this one).

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 25 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. Added in Nintendo’s official patch notes.

Splatoon’s next update has been announced, and it’s due out very shortly. Version 2.5.0 is actually slated for release in roughly 24 hours.

The new update will be accompanied by the latest round of maintenance. This is set between 9:50 AM and 11:30 AM Japan time, which should translate to:

– 4:50 PM PT (Tuesday) – 6:30 PM PT (Tuesday)
– 7:50 PM ET (Tuesday) – 9:30 PM ET (Tuesday)
– 12:50 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 2:30 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 1:50 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 3:30 AM in Europe (Wednesday)

Regarding the update itself, players will mainly find stage adjustments and fixes. 124MB of free space is required.

You can find a rough translation of the 2.5.0 patch notes after the break. We’ll add in the official ones when they’re posted.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 17 Comments

The latest issue of V Jump has revealed a brand new Dragon Ball game for 3DS known as “Dragon Ball: Project Fusion”. Not much is known at the moment, but it’s an all-new experience in the RPG genre. A fusion between Goku and Broly is also featured.

Dragon Ball: Project Fusion will release in Japan later this year. Pricing has not been announced.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1 will be available via the Wii U eShop on January 21, Telltale Games has announced. Pricing is set at $4.99. There will soon be a season pass ($19.99) for the remaining four episodes as well.

Telltale Games is including off-TV play in Minecraft: Story Mode. Additionally, it will support touch-control options that allow players to use the joysticks and buttons or simply tap and guide the story directly on the screen at any time.

Nintendo of America’s VP of Publisher & Developer Relations Steve Singer said of today’s news:

“Telltale Games is synonymous with quality gaming and compelling content. We are thrilled that Nintendo fans will have the opportunity to experience this first-hand with the debut of ‘Minecraft: Story Mode’ on Wii U.”

Kevin Bruner, CEO and co-founder of Telltale Games, also chimed in with the following:

“Working with Nintendo, we’re tremendously excited to be bringing our unique style of storytelling to Wii U for the first time, and we couldn’t be happier to be kicking things off with a series like ‘Minecraft: Story Mode’ that allows players of all ages to craft their own adventure across the Minecraft universe.”

Source: Telltale Games PR

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

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Adventures of Pip – €13.06 / £11.79 / CHF 18.30

Life of Pixel – €9.99 (newly added to the eShop in Germany)

Wii U Virtual Console

Mario Kart 64 (N64) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

3DS Download

Radiohammer – €5.48 / £3.98 / CHF 5.94

Moco Moco Friends – €36.50 / £26.98 / CHF 39.50

Goosebumps: The Game – €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF 31.90

3DS Demo

Project X Zone 2

3DS Themes

Mario-Hanafuda (available January 22nd) – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

Etrian Odyssey Untold 2: Story Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

The Legend of Dark Witch – AI Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

The Legend of Dark Witch – Klinsy Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

The Legend of Dark Witch – Papeline Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

The Legend of Dark Witch – Riva Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

The Legend of Dark Witch – Sola Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

The Legend of Dark Witch – Stoj Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

The Legend of Legacy: The Chibi Adventurers Theme (available January 22nd) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

eShop Sales

Wii U

Super Toys Cars – €3.99/£3.49 / CHF 5.50 (Ends January 28th, regular price €7.99 / £6.99 / CHF 11.00)

The Quiet Collection- €3.59/£2.39 / CHF 3.59 (Ends January 31st, regular price €4.49 / £2.99 / CHF 4.49)

Permanent price drops

Wii U

Stone Shire – €1.99/£1.79 / CHF 2.80 (previously €4.99/£4.49 / CHF 7.00)

Source: Nintendo PR

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