Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Nintendo originally launched the Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle over a year ago. But the offer is being made even better, as an eShop download card for the two related DLC packs is included inside. This bundle is now available at stores across North America for $299.99.

That isn’t the only Wii U package available. On Friday, Nintendo will begin selling a Super Mario Maker bundle at Walmart. This includes a Wii U console, a copy of the game, Idea Book and the 30th Anniversary Mario Modern Color amiibo.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 37 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu shares an update on Hyrule Warriors Legends. For the first time since E3, we have concrete information about the title.

Famitsu confirms that Toon Link will be playable in Hyrule Warriors Legends, but there’s a catch. The character won’t be available in Legend Mode, but he will be available in other modes. Of course, Toon Link can be moved over to the Wii U version as well.

Famitsu also reconfirms that Tetra and King of Hyrule for the game. Helmaroc King will appear in some form, too.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Travis(@nintentravis) in Features, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Leading up to Super Mario Maker’s release on Sept. 11th, we’re highlighting some of the coolest, most creative, or just plain ridiculous levels users have created so far. In this episode, we check out the level “The Ultimate Test” from Michael in the UK.

If you have any suggestions for more levels we should play, just fire them our direction in the comments!

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

Nintendo Direct was an initiative created by Satoru Iwata. But with his passing back in July, some have wondered if this is something that will continue going forward.

There is at least one piece of news which gives hope for the future. A Nintendo of America job listing for a motion graphics artist mentions that this person will be responsible for editing video/audio for Nintendo Directs, among other content. That’s not a definitive answer regarding the status of the presentations, but it’s encouraging!

Here’s the job listing in full for those that are interested:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U | 14 Comments

Update (9/7): We now have the video with English subtitles:

Original (8/29): Rayman creator Michel Ancel created his own level inspired by Pac-Man in Super Mario Maker. During the Japan Expo 2015, Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka were given an opportunity to try it out. We now have the full video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 75 Comments

Shigeru Miyamoto has addressed the possibility of another Super Mario Galaxy game. In an interview with Eurogamer, Miyamoto told the site:

“[A new Mario Galaxy] is always in discussion. But even with Mario 64 there was a lot of feedback about motion sickness with the 3D or maybe us making it too difficult.”

“Going back to our roots and making New Super Mario Bros., anyone can play that. So that’s why we went back. We’re always thinking, is there a middle ground where people who do enjoy the 3D worlds of Galaxy and those who enjoy New Super Mario Bros. can both enjoy it? We’re always looking at those opportunities.”

“On the other hand, me and [Yoshiaki] Koizumi-san, director of Galaxy, are always looking to challenge Galaxy and do another 3D action title. However we can’t make so many games at once in parallel. But as the hardware technology gets better and advances, I think there will be a lot of opportunity for both options.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

Eurogamer has posted a couple of interesting Super Mario Maker-related videos. Below, you’ll see Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka playing the game. They also discuss the creation of World 1-1 in the original Super Mario Bros.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 126 Comments

Pikmin 4 is in development, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed.

“It’s actually very close to completion,” Miyamoto told Eurogamer back in July. “Pikmin teams are always working on the next one.”

Nintendo also added the following in an official statement: “We can confirm that Pikmin 4 is in development but that is all we can confirm at present.”

Miyamoto didn’t say which platform Pikmin 4 is planned for, but NX is certainly a possibility.

Thanks to JurgenMcGurgen for the tip.

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

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

Super Mario Maker (available September 11th) – €39.99/£34.99

Wii U Download

The Swindle – €12.49/£9.99 (Ends September 24th, regular price €14.99/£11.99)

Star Sky – €4.00/£3.60

3DS Retail

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX (available September 11th) – €39.99/£29.99

Etrian Mystery Dungeon – €39.99/£34.99

3DS DLC

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Find a wanderer for me – €1.79/£1.59

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Know the Red Pookas – €1.79/£1.59

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Find a princess for me – €1.79/£1.59

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Find a landsknecht for me – €1.34/£1.19

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Slay the Gold Guardians – €1.34/£1.19

3DS Demo

Samurai Defender

eShop Sales

Wii U

Trine Enchanted Edition – €6.49/£5.49 (Ends October 10th, regular price €12.99/£10.99)

Trine 2: Director’s Cut – €8.49/£6.99 (Ends October 10th, regular price €16.99/£13.99)

TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends October 1st, regular price €7.99/£6.99)

3DS

AeternoBlade – €7.99/£7.19 (Ends October 8th, regular price €14.99/£13.50)

AiRace Speed – €2.39/£2.10 (Ends October 8th, regular price €3.49/£3.10)

AiRace Xeno – €1.69/£1.59 (Ends October 8th, regular price €2.49/£2.29)

escapeVektor – €3.49/£2.99 (Ends September 24th, regular price €6.99/£5.99)

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 28 Comments

Let’s Talk #22: What are you playing? – September 2015

A new month is here! August has passed, and we’re finally in September. There are just a few more months left in 2015…

Since we’re in a new month, we want to know: what are you playing? Tell us in the comments below! Even though this is a Nintendo-centric site, we don’t want to leave anyone out of the discussion. Feel free to talk about any games on any platform that you’re playing!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Indie amiibo you’d like to see

Killey

Yeah, a Shantae amiibo is a must now, Risky also deserves one. It’s sad that Rare isn’t with Ninty anymore, ’cause any of the Battletoads would have been a great Amiibo too.

Reiianuo

Rusty from Steamworld Dig! Heist is probably too far in development for it, but a Rusty amiibo could be tapped to allow Rusty to be playable in Heist (similar to the Fire Emblem characters in Code Name S.T.E.A.M.). I can’t really think of any new in-game functionality for it, but I’d also love a CommanderVideo amiibo!

LordDisco

Ones I could actually see working with Nintendo franchises really well would be Shantae, Max from Mutant Mudds, Scram Kitty, Juan from Guacamelee, and Gunvolt. I would say Mighty Number 9, but we already have Mega Man and I’m sure Nintendo wants to keep a more positive relationship with CAPCOM (And as of right now, CAPCOM is not happy with Comcept).

I think many of those characters work, because they are all very vibrant, colorful, fun, and each of them have an oldschool NES/SNES feel to them. It doesn’t seem like any of them fall far from the Nintendo mindset, which makes me think they’d all fit in to the amiibo lineup very, very well.

As for me, though, I would go bonkers if they made a Juan amiibo! Could you imagine the list of poses they could use for his amiibo?! The possibilities are just making me joyful!

Wynne Knapman

Shantae all the way! 100% just because I want a figurine of Shantae. …Actually, I’d really like an entire Shantae line: Shantae, Risky, Sky, Mimic, Tinkerbat, and ESPECIALLY Rottytops! *Edit: I completely forgot Bolo!

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