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

Update: Added in a Miiverse message from Aonuma after the break.

After the big 2.0.0 update earlier this month, another new patch is now available for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. Version 2.1.0 mainly features the introduction of hero points.

Below are the full patch notes:

• Adds a new feature, hero points, that helps with progression through the game
• Collecting hero points adds effects to the Bear Minimum Digs outfit, and you can also receive materials to create outfits you don’t have from the Street Merchant
• Hero points can be obtained by:
  • Completing a bonus challenge or a level that you did not select during online play
  • Completing a level (regardless of what level or bonus challenge) in Local Play or Download Play
• Introduces additional enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment

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

Super Mario Maker’s latest update is now available. Version 1.30 can be accessed by booting up the game, or allowing your Wii U system to download it automatically. You can find the full patch notes after the break.

Accompanying today’s update is the introduction of the Bookmark portal site, which can be accessed here. This lets players search for courses by using a computer, tablet or smartphone.

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

Earlier today, Bloomberg published a new article featuring brief statements from Nintendo developer Takashi Tezuka.

First, Tezuka noted the following about modernizing Mario:

“We thought he should be a character that’s free to do anything. Mario has to keep up with the times.”

Tezuka also reflected on creating Mario levels way back in the day:

“We were just having a lot of fun. It was all about seeing who can come up with something that surprises your colleagues and makes them laugh.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 13 Comments

In 2011, patent-assertion company RecogniCorp LLC filed a case again Nintendo, claiming that Mii characters infringed a U.S. patent relating to ways of storing police sketch-artist data. However, Judge Richard A. Jones found that this was invalid.

Nintendo said today:

“Judge Jones held that the patent was an improper attempt to monopolize mathematical operations, which cannot be patented. The Judge therefore did not need to rule directly on Nintendo’s non-infringement arguments.”

Ajay Singh, Nintendo of America’s Director of Litigation and Compliance, noted the following of the verdict:

“We are very pleased with Judge Jones’ decision, which finally put an end to RecogniCorp’s attempt to cover inventions to which it has no rights. Nintendo will continue to protect its products and innovations against accusations of patent infringement.”

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

Update: Some additional news is in from Bandai Namco. The European release has been moved forward to February 12. The eShop demo is coming on January 21, which will likely be the case in North America as well.

Bandai Namco has put up a new English trailer for Project X Zone 2. You can watch it below.

As shown in the video, Bandai Namco is preparing to release an English Project X Zone 2 demo. This will be available on the eShop sometime next month.

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

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Kung Fu FIGHT! – €1.99 / £1.49

Wii U Virtual Console

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES) – €7.99 / £5.49

Super Mario 64 DS (DS) – €9.99 / £8.99

3DS Download

Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey to Kyoto – €1.00 / £1.00 until 07/01/16, regular price €14.99 / £12.99

Ocean Runner – €2.99 / £2.69

3DS Themes

Pokémon: Poké Crests & Kokeshi Dolls – €1.99 / £1.79)

Pokémon: Peeking Pokémon Friends – €1.99 / £1.79)

eShop Sales

Wii U

Darksiders II – €12.49 / £9.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €49.99 / £39.99

Legend of Kay Anniversary – €7.49 / £4.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €29.99 / £19.99

The Swindle – €6.99 / £5.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €14.99 / £11.99

Electronic Super Joy – €6.99 / £5.99 until 07/01/16, regular price€7.99 / £6.99

Human Resource Machine – €7.99 / £6.99 until 31/12/15, regular price €9.99 / £8.99

Roving Rogue – €3.99 / £3.59 until 07/01/16, regular price €7.99 / £7.19

Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party – €3.99 / £3.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €8.99 / £8.00

Tengami – €3.99 / £3.49 until 10/01/16, regular price €7.99 / £6.99

TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition – €4.99 / £4.49 until 14/01/16, regular price €7.99 / £6.99

Zombie Defense – €3.99 / £3.59 until 07/01/16, regular price €7.99 / £7.19

3DS

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – €22.49 / £19.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €44.99 / £39.99

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – €9.99 / £7.40 until 07/01/16, regular price €29.99 / £24.99

Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – €20.99 / £17.49 until 06/01/16, regular price €29.99 / £24.99

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked – €11.99 / £9.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €34.99 / £29.99

Shingeki no Kyojin: Humanity in Chains – €19.99 / £14.04 until 31/02/15, regular price €29.99 / £34.99

BIT.TRIP SAGA – €4.99 / £4.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99 / £17.99

Virtue’s Last Reward – €12.49 / £9.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €24.99 / £19.99

Girls’ Fashion Shoot – €4.99/ £4.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99 / £19.99

Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi – €11.99 / £11.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €29.99 / £29.99

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns – €9.99 / £8.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99 / £17.99

Hometown Story – €7.49 / £7.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €29.99 / £29.99

Shifting World – €4.99 / £4.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99 / £17.99

Jewel Master Cradle Of Egypt 2 3D – €4.99 / £4.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99 / £17.99

Jewel Master Cradle Of Rome 2 – €4.99 / £4.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99 / £17.99

Super Black Bass 3D – €4.99 / £4.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99/ £17.99

2 Fast 4 Gnomz – €2.99 / £2.69 until 21/01/16, regular price €4.99 / £4.49

AiRace Speed – €2.39 / £2.10 until 21/01/16, regular price €3.49 / £3.10

AiRace Xeno – €1.69 / £1.59 until 21/01/16, regular price €2.49 / £2.29

Banana Bliss: Jungle Puzzles – €1.99 / £1.79 until 07/01/16, regular price €3.99 / £3.59

Chat-A-Lot – €3.99 / £3.59 until 07/01/16, regular price €7.99 / £7.19

Excave – €2.49 / £2.24 until 07/01/16, regular price €4.99 / £4.49

Crazy Chicken Pirates 3D – €0.99 / £0.89 until 07/01/16, regular price €1.99 / £1.79

Governor of Poker – €2.49 / £2.24 until 07/01/16, regular price €4.99 / £4.49

Groove Heaven – €1.99 / £1.79 until 07/01/16, regular price €3.99 / £3.59

Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D – €2.49 / £2.24 until 07/01/16, regular price €4.99 / £4.49

Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D – €2.49 / £2.24 until 07/01/16, regular price €4.99 / £4.49

Iron Combat: War in the Air – €3.49 / £3.14 until 07/01/16, regular price €6.99 / £6.29

Robot Rescue 3D – €1.49 / £1.39 until 07/01/16, regular price €2.99 / £2.69

Skater Cat – €2.49 / £2.24 until 07/01/16, regular price €4.99 / £4.49

Coaster Creator 3D – €4.70 / £3.90 07/01/16, regular price €7.25 / £6.00

Cube Creator 3D – €5.00/ £3.50 until 07/01/16, regular price €7.50 / £5.25

Cube Tactics – €2.49 / £2.24 until 07/01/16, regular price €4.99 / £4.49

Crash City Mayhem – €7.99 / £6.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €19.99 / £17.99

Crazy Construction – €5.59 / £3.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €6.99 / £4.99

Funfair Party Games – €4.99 / £3.69 until 07/01/16, regular price €6.99 / £4.99

Jewel Match 3 – €4.99 / £3.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €6.99 / £4.99

Safari Quest – €4.99 / £3.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €6.99 / £4.99

Secret Agent Files: Miami – €5.99 / £4.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €7.99 / £5.99

Cubit the Hardcore Platformer Robot – €1.99 / £1.80 until 07/01/16, regular price €2.99 / £2.69

Zombie Incident – €1.49 / £1.35 until 07/01/16, regular price €1.99 / £1.99

Fairune – €1.99 / £1.59 until 14/01/16, regular price €2.99 / £2.39

Glory of Generals – €3.99 / £3.19 until 14/01/16, regular price €9.99 / £7.99

Parking Star 3D – €1.99 / £1.69 until 14/01/16, regular price €2.99 / £2.49

Quell Reflect – €2.79 / £2.20 until 14/01/16, regular price €3.99 / £3.19

Samurai Defender – €1.99 / £1.59 until 14/01/16, regular price €2.99 / £2.39

Swords & Soldiers 3D – €3.99 / £3.29 until 14/01/16, regular price €6.99 / £5.59

KORG DSN-12 – €14.99 / £12.49 until 07/01/16, regular price €29.99 / £24.99

KORG M01D – €12.49 / £9.99 until 07/01/16, regular price €24.99 / £19.99

Snow Moto Racing 3D – €3.99 / £3.59 until 31/12/15, regular price €7.99 / £7.19

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments

The first trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 has come in from Jump Festa 2016. View it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments

Data miners have managed to unearth a new costume for Super Mario Maker ahead of its official release. We’re trying to avoid spoilers here, so head past the break for the full story.

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

In just a few days, Super Mario Maker will be receiving a new update. We’ll be seeing new items like the Fire Koopa Clown Car, the Bookmark feature, and World Records for the different courses uploaded online. You can find the full news here and patch notes here.

Game Informer caught up with Super Mario Maker director Yosuke Oshino for some insight into next week’s update. Head past the break for comments about the Fire Koopa Clown Car, P Warp Doors, and Bumper.

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

Nintendo isn’t slowing down with new costume additions in Super Mario Maker. Starting tomorrow in Japan (likely today in North America), you’ll be able to use new outfits based on Mr. Saturn and Master Belch from EarthBound. Trailers for each are below.

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