Nintendo posts mobile game developer job listing for NST
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Over the past few years, NST has been known for working on Nintendo titles Mario vs. Donkey Kong. But it’s possible that the studio could be getting its feet wet in the mobile space as well.
On Nintendo’s job listings website, a post has been put up for a mobile game developer software engineer over at NST. This person will “play a key role in helping Nintendo build fun and engaging mobile applications and games as a member of NST’s game team.” Additionally, they must also possess “working knowledge of iOS and/or Android SDK’s.”
Splatoon getting the Mini Splatling tonight in North America, tomorrow in Europe
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Splatoon’s latest weapon is due out later tonight. A few hours ago, Nintendo announced that the Mini Splatling will soon be available.
The weapon will be added at the following times:
– 7 PM PT (Friday)
– 10 PM ET (Friday)
– 3 AM in the UK (Saturday)
– 4 AM in Europe (Saturday)
A few photos of the Mini Splatling are posted below.
The Mini Splatling is set to enter the fray tomorrow morning in #Splatoon! #WiiU pic.twitter.com/Vg8KmACjKY
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 4, 2015
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— Splatoon????????? (@SplatoonJP) September 4, 2015
Amazing Super Mario Maker levels: Super Shmup Bros
Posted on 9 years ago by Travis(@nintentravis) in Features | 6 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 “Super Shmup Bros” from Andre GX.
Let us know if you have any suggestions for levels we should cover in the comments and we’ll check it out!
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Vicarious Visions considered Princess Peach, Kirby, Star Fox for Skylanders SuperChargers
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 6 Comments
Donkey Kong and Bowser are both included in Skylanders SuperChargers. But interestingly enough, a few other Nintendo characters were considered for the game.
One idea developer Vicarious Visions had was to make a Warrior Princess Peach with a sword. However, Nintendo didn’t approve the idea because that would have been out of character, and all Super Mario Bros. hero characters were off limits.
Kirby was also considered to be a potential character in Skylanders SuperChargers. He would have been able to suck up enemies and bounce around the screen. Since Kirby is partially owned by HAL Laboratory, he couldn’t be licensed out to Activision.
Star Fox was yet another Nintendo character that Vicarious Visions thought about including. He didn’t make it in, however – perhaps so that the Big N could keep the focus on its own title, Star Fox Zero.
Skylanders SuperChargers and its Skylanders SuperChargers Racing equivalent for 3DS and Wii will release on September 20. You’ll find development details about Bowser and Donkey Kong in the game below.
Nintendo Download (9/3/15, North America) – Gunman Clive Wii U, Mario Golf
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Gunman Clive HD Collection – $3.99
Wii U Virtual Console
Mario Golf – $9.99
VS. Excitebike – $4.99
3DS Retail
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? – $29.99
3DS Demo
Proun+
eShop Sales
Wii U
– Jett Tailfin is 23 percent off (reduced from $12.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 8.
– Land it Rocket is 33 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 17.
– Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is 33 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 17.
3DS
– Etrian Mystery Dungeon is 25 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $29.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 7.
– Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is 40 percent off (reduced from $49.99 to $29.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 7.
– WAKEDAS, Witch & Hero and World Conqueror 3D from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 24.
– AeternoBlade is 46 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 24.
– Art of Balance TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $5.20) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 24.
Permanent Price Drops
– Proun+ (Nintendo 3DS) is reduced to $4.99 (from $6.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 3.
– Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains (Nintendo 3DS) is reduced to $29.99 (from $39.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 7.
– Gravblocks+ (Wii U) is reduced to $3.49 (from 4.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 3.
Activities
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. “Steel Driver” Tournament – See how your squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with your friends and around the world. The new “Steel Driver” tournament runs Sept. 3 through Sept. 7. Opt in via the SpotPass feature on the Nintendo 3DS system for notifications about future tournaments. Good luck, agents!
Source: Nintendo PR
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Amazing Super Mario Maker levels: The Great Goomba March
Posted on 9 years ago by Travis(@nintentravis) in Features, Videos, Wii U | 2 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 Great Goomba March” from Dalagonash in the UK, who piles in more goombas per square foot than we’ve ever seen in a Mario level!
Let us know if you have any suggestions for levels we should cover in the comments and we’ll check it out!
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First Monster Hunter Stories screenshots and art
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 4 Comments
Capcom launched the official Monster Hunter Stories website today. To access the page, head on over here.
We’ve gathered the first screenshots and art from Monster Hunter Stories below. The first translated details can be found here in our extensive report.
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Ace Attorney 6 site open, first screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 1 Comment
Update: Bumped to the top – more screenshots added.
Capcom has opened the official website for Ace Attorney 6. You can access the page here.
Meanwhile, we also have the first screenshots from Ace Attorney 6. Those are below.
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New Japanese Zelda: Tri Force Heroes trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 Comments
Nintendo released a new Japanese trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes today. We’ve posted it below.
Famitsu reveals first Monster Hunter Stories details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Monster Hunter Stories was announced way back in April. But it wasn’t until the release of this week’s Famitsu that proper information about the game was shared.
Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG set in the Monster Hunter world. It tells the story of “Monster Riders” who form bonds with monsters.
As noted in Famitsu, the title begins in the Rider Village. The protagonist receives a “Bond Stone” from the village chief, which is necessary to pass a trial and become a full fledged Rider. Nabir, who grew up with the protagonist, is a partner in the trial and is determined to see the world outside the village.