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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Along with today’s amiibo video, Nintendo has also released an introduction for Picross 3D 2. Find it below.

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Bandai Namco has posted a new Pokken Tournament trailer. In the latest video attached below, we’re able to get another look at Pikachu Libre. The character was originally shown in the debut Wii U trailer last month.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Human Resource Machine, the newest game from Little Inferno developer Tomorrow Corporation, is launching on the Wii U eShop next month. The studio announced in a website post that it’s slated for October 15.

Human Resource Machine was originally revealed in June, though Wii U was not a confirmed platform at the time. An official description of the title reads:

Human Resource Machine is a puzzle game. In each level, your boss gives you a job. Automate it by programming your little office worker! If you succeed, you’ll be promoted up to the next level for another year of work in the vast office building. Congratulations!

Don’t worry if you’ve never programmed before – programming is just puzzle solving. If you strip away all the 1’s and 0’s and scary squiggly brackets, programming is actually simple, logical, beautiful, and something that anyone can understand and have fun with!

You can find Human Resource Machine’s original trailer below.

Thanks to Jose M for the tip.

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USA Today has published a new interview with Takashi Tezuka. Tezuka spoke all about Super Mario Bros., including the original game’s origins, the series’ legacy, and why it’s been able to maintain such longevity.

You can find a roundup of Tezuka’s comments below. A couple of additional questions and answers are on USA Today here.

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The latest issue of Game Informer shares a preview of Xenoblade Chronicles X. In the article, we learn about a couple of noteworthy details for the western release.

Game Informer confirms that all character DLC will be included in the overseas edition at no extra cost. Additionally, Lin Lee is 15 years-old in the game. In the Japanese version, Lin is 13 years-old.

Xenoblade Chronicles X is due out in the west on December 4.

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SEGA said in a statement today that Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will no longer ship this year. The game was announced in June, but there has been little news since.

Originally, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice was on track to launch this holiday.

SEGA wrote the following on its blog today:

The team at SEGA has decided to delay the release date of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, which we announced for Nintendo 3DS earlier this year. In order to make sure the game has the time and polish needed, we’re moving it out into 2016. No exact window from us, just yet – it’ll be ready when it’s ready!

In the grand scheme of things, while the downside is that you won’t be playing the game this year, the upside is that what you’ll play next year, and what fans will continue to play for years after they pick up the game, will be a stronger, more enjoyable experience.

We think that’s important, not just for this one game, but for all future Sonic titles.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 85 Comments

Update: The Smash Bros. website confirms that the stage will cost $2.49 for each version, or $3.49 as a bundle.

Nintendo has revealed a brand new stage coming to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. The game is getting a level based on Super Mario Maker, the company revealed tonight.

While battling it out, players will see the “hand” create the stage at the beginning of the fight. It will also fix any broken blocks. Additionally, each time you play, the layout changes.

Here’s the official trailer:

The Super Mario Maker stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS will be available on September 30.

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Another new firmware update has hit the 3DS. As of now, version 10.1.0-27 is available to download worldwide.

Just like last week, today’s update is once again about improving “overall system stability” and “system security”. Nintendo says that “other minor adjustments” have been made as well.

You’ll need the latest firmware before you can access the 3DS eShop.

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Capcom has confirmed that Mega Man Legacy Collection will make use of amiibo on 3DS.

In the 3DS version, there will be ten additional challenges designed by players. A contest is currently being held on Capcom-Unity here to determine which ones will make it into the final game. All of these challenges can be unlocked by using the Mega Man amiibo.

Mega Man Legacy Collection launches on 3DS in Q1 2016.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 38 Comments

Nintendo’s famous plumber simply goes by the name Mario. But did you know that he has a last name as well?

During Japan’s 30th anniversary Super Mario Bros. event this past weekend, Shigeru Miyamoto apparently stated that Mario’s full name is “Mario Mario”. As for Luigi, he’s “Luigi Mario”. It’s sort of like someone named Yamada Yamada having a brother named Itou Yamada.

This news is actually somewhat surprising despite what was shown in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. Here’s what Miyamoto told Game Informer about Mario and Luigi’s names back in 2012:

“This is an old story, but Hollywood did a film version of the Mario Bros. many years back. There was a scene in the script where they needed a last name for the characters. Somebody suggested that, because they were the Mario Bros., their last name should be Mario. So, they made him “Mario Mario.” I heard this and laughed rather loudly. Of course, this was ultimately included in the film. Based on the film, that’s [how] their names ended up. But, just like Mickey Mouse doesn’t really have a last name, Mario is really just Mario and Luigi is really just Luigi.”

There’s definitely been some debate as to whether or not Mario has a last name since there have been contradictory comments floating around over the years. I suppose this is what we have to go by now!

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