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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 28 Comments

NX will not be featured at E3 2016 next month, according to the Wall Street Journal’s Takashi Mochizuki. He further reports that Nintendo will focus on Zelda at the expo.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 87 Comments

Nintendo has just made a significant announcement regarding the upcoming Zelda game for Wii U.

First, the title is no longer slated for release this year, and is now expected in 2017. It’s confirmed for NX as well in addition to Wii U. The new entry in the Zelda series will launch simultaneously on both platforms.

Nintendo said it will use the extra time to improve the quality of the project.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 107 Comments

NX will launch around the world in March 2017, Nintendo has revealed.

That news comes straight from the Nintendo’s latest financial report. In it, the company states: “For our dedicated video game platform business, Nintendo is currently developing a gaming platform codenamed ‘NX’ with a brand-new concept. NX will be launched in March 2017 globally.”

Further details about the new system were not revealed. We’ll see if we receive any additional nuggets during the investor’s briefing later today.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 45 Comments

Update: Added the official announcement after the break.

Nintendo has returned to Humble Bundle after nearly a year. This time around, the sales aren’t just limited to indies, and it’s also available in Europe. Check out the full bundle here.

If you pay $1 or more, you’ll receive Retro City Rampage: DX, Affordable Space Adventures, and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. Paying more than the average will also net you Freedom Planet, Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure, and Citizens of Earth along with a Retro City Rampage: DX 3DS theme (and more games coming soon). Finally, if you hand over $13 or more, you’ll be provided with Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition and Darksiders II.

We’ll be seeing which other games are included on May 3 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. The bundle will be sold until May 10 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 28 Comments

Nintendo will be issuing its earnings release in just a matter of hours. The festivities will kick off with a conference where some interesting information could be shared.

Dr. Serkan Toto, who is known as an analyst and somewhat of an insider, has heard that “Nintendo will actually announce news on future products and pipeline” unlike the previous event. That could mean more on mobile, though it’s unknown how much the Big N will have to say about NX.

A word of caution: how much news we’ll be seeing from the earnings conference is unclear. The briefing that follows later in the day could be potentially more interesting. That’ll be tomorrow evening in North America, and very early on Thursday for European folks.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments

Update (4/26): Bumped to the top. Nintendo has now made this 100% official with the following announcement:

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On Sunday, April 24, 2016, federal Judge Jed Rakoff in New York ruled that the Nintendo 3DS does not infringe a patent on 3D display technology originally asserted against Nintendo by plaintiffs Tomita Technologies USA, Inc. and Tomita Technologies International, Inc. in 2011. Judge Rakoff’s ruling follows Nintendo’s successful appeal of an earlier verdict, and is the result of a 2015 re-trial. This decision fully reverses and corrects a 2013 verdict against Nintendo. Specifically, Judge Rakoff found that the Nintendo 3DS performs in a significantly different way and does more than was contemplated by the Tomita patent.

“We are very pleased with the court’s finding that Nintendo does not infringe,” said Ajay Singh, Nintendo of America’s Director of Litigation and Compliance. “Nintendo has a long history of developing innovative products, and we aggressively defend patent lawsuits when our products do not infringe, even when we must do it over many years and through multiple trials.”

Original (4/25): In January 2014, a U.S. judge ruled that Nintendo would need to pay Tomita Technologies 1.82 percent of the wholesale price on every 3DS sold. This was due to a lawsuit that sprung up involving 3D camera technology apparently used without permission.

A new article from Nikkei now reveals that the court’s previously decision has been overturned, and Nintendo has won the case. It’s been determined that the 3DS did not infringe on the patent. In a statement, Nintendo said the ruling affirms the company’s original assertion, and is an appropriate decision.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 now has a final release date in Japan. The game will arrive on the 3DS eShop on August 25 for 1,960 yen.

Additionally, Inti Creates will be bringing out the Azure Striker Gunvolt Pack on the same day. It includes both games in the series as a retail package for 4,800 yen. A limited edition will also be distributed for 6,800 yen, which features a drama CD and creation materials.

The following bonuses are planned from various stores:

• Animate – B2 cloth tapestry
• Amazon.co.jp – Downloadable content
• Amiami – Acrylic multi-stand
• Biccamera / Sofmap / Kojima – Downloadable content
• Imagine / Imagine WEB Shop – Large cloth poster (A1 version)
• Gamerz – Item not yet decided
• GEO – Downloadable content
• NeoWing – 44mm tin badge
• Sofmap – Item not yet decided
• Trader – B2 tapestry
• WonderGOO – Item not yet decided

Here’s a trailer for the Azure Striker Gunvolt Pack:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments

MCV has received word from NIS America that the company will no longer be handling the release of Atlus’ titles across Europe. Additionally, going forward, Atlus won’t be distributing any NIS games in America.

NIS America MD Takuro Yamashita said in a statement:

“Around ten days ago, we terminated our alliance with Atlus in Europe and the US. Atlus became very picky about selecting the European publishing partner after it was bought by Sega. It always cherry picked its EU publishing partner based on who offered the highest minimum guarantee on a title by title basis. I noticed that it was very difficult for NIS America to establish an equal-partnership with Atlus. Atlus and its European games have contributed a lot to the expansion of NIS America in Europe. I would like to express my greatest appreciation to them for that.”

NIS America has handled several of Atlus’ titles in Europe. The lineup includes the Etrian Odyssey 3DS titles, Persona Q, nad more.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Lost Reavers – free
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – free
PixelMaker – €2.49/ £1.99 / CHF 2.99
Run Run and Die – €3.99/ £3.59 / CHF 5.60
Shutshimi – €9.99/ £6.99 / CHF 10.00
Tap Tap Arcade – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80

3DS Retail

Yo-kai Watch (available Friday) – €39.99/ £34.99 / CHF 51.90

3DS Download

Castle Conqueror EX – €3.99
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – free
Sssnakes – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80

3DS Virtual Console (New 3DS)

Super Punch-Out!! – €7.99/ £7.19 / CHF 11.20

3DS DLC

SteamWorld Heist – The Outsider – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00

eShop Sales

Wii U

– Telsagrad – €10.00/ £9.50 / CHF 13.50 until 18/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €14.99 / £13.99 / CHF 19.99
– Secret Files Tunguska – €6.49/ CHF 9.10 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €9.99 / CHF 14.00

3DS

– World Conqueror 3D – €1.99/ £1.59 / CHF 2.30 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 5.90
– Swords & Soldiers 3D – €1.99/ £1.59 / CHF 2.40 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €6.99 / £5.59 / CHF 8.30
– Tappingo 2 – €0.99/ £0.79 / CHF 1.20 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €2.99 / £2.39/ CHF 3.50
– The Legend of Dark Witch – Chronicle 2D ACT – €0.99/ £0.79 / CHF 1.20 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.80
– Adventure Bar Story – €2.49/ £1.99 / CHF 2.90 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £3.99 / CHF 5.90
– Castle Conqueror EX – €0.99/ £0.79 / CHF 1.20 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.80
– Fairune – €0.99/ £0.79 / CHF 1.20 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.60
– Demon King Box – €0.99/ £0.79 / CHF 1.20 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.80
– KAMI – €0.99/ £0.79 / CHF 1.20 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50
– Witch & Hero – €0.99/ £0.79 / CHF 1.10 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.70
– Mercenaries Saga 2 – €2.49/ £1.99 / CHF 2.90 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £3.99 / CHF 5.90
– Conception II – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00 until 12/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
– Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Permanent Price Drop

Epic Dumpster Bear – €6.49/ £4.99 / CHF 6.99. Previously €9.49/ £7.49 / CHF 9.99

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Comics | 44 Comments

After our one-shot with Miyamoto, we’re returning to the “choose your own” adventure we started with Ted a couple of weeks ago. We asked you guys to help us in deciding where to take the comic, and the winning submission was… Bowser, as suggested by Jordan Fricks. We ultimately selected Bowser as we felt it would work best with the story.

Here’s the second part of the comic (click for full size):

And now we want your feedback again! Which Nintendoverse should Ted and Bowser end up in? Let us know in the comments below, and we’ll be back soon with the next part of the story!

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