top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images, News | 6 Comments

Update: As some of you have pointed out, these maps were shown during one of the recent Japanese Splatoon commercials. We’ve taken off the rumor tag.

Since this deals with leaked content, head past the break for more information!

Read More

More: Splatoon, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 31 Comments

Examiner has put up another excerpt from its interview with Nintendo of America executive VP of sales Scott Moffitt. In these latest quotes, we get to see what Moffitt had to say about Nintendo taking risks, which he says is “in our DNA”.

He stated:

“It’s in our DNA, it’s what makes us tick, and it’s what brought all of us to Nintendo. We like to be a company that’s willing to take some risks on a franchise like Splatoon, propose new forms of gaming to gamers, and see what their reactions are.”

“Often times, those [ideas] work, sometimes they don’t, it’s always risky to be an innovator, but that is woven into our DNA and is a bedrock value for Nintendo.”

As for why Nintendo continues to take risks, Moffitt says that it’s all for the gaming community. He explained:

“I think gamers have come to appreciate that from us, but also to respect it and expect it. They want us challenging the norms and challenging conventions, and I think that’s part of our role in the broader industry.”

Source

More: interview, Scott Moffitt, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Engadget recently caught up with Mighty No. 9 producer Nick Yu for an interview. Yu commented on how the game is shaping up, why it was delayed, some of the messaging to fans, and more.

You’ll find excerpts from the interview below. For the full discussion, head on over to Engadget.

Read More

More: Comcept, interview, Inti Creates, Mighty No. 9, Nick Yu, top

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

Super Mario Bros. is getting a soundtrack in honor of its 30th anniversary. In Japan, the two-disc set is due out on September 13. Pricing is set at 3,240 yen.

Here’s the lineup of games featured in the soundtrack:

Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Land
Super Mario World
Super Mario USA
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Sunshine
New Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Galaxy
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario 3D Land
New Super Mario Bros. 2
New Super Mario Bros. U
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Maker (bonus track)

There’s no word on this time about the soundtrack’s availability outside of Japan.

Source

More: Japan, Mario, top

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

It’s the first Friday of a new month, which means that Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is getting new DLC today. Players can get their hands on the following content:

10 New quests;
4 New Challenge Quests;
1 Bonus Palico: Purple Pal;
1 Guild Card background;
7 Guild Card titles;

Here’s the official trailer:

To nab Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’s latest DLC, follow these steps:

– Connect your Nintendo 3DS to the Internet
– Load your copy of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
– Go to the “DLC” menu
– Download the various items
– Quests will be saved under “Event Quests” (with the Questatrix)
– “Challenge Quests” (with the Arena Bambina) will be saved in the Gathering Hall
– G-Rank quests and G-Rank Challenge Quests can be found in the Elder Hall and Assembly respectively
– For the Episode Quests make sure to talk to your Housekeeper and read their directions since some quests will show up at the Gathering Hall while other will come up at the Elder Hall

Source

More: Capcom, DLC, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments

Originally, we thought that Super Mario Maker could have as many as 100 levels. That information was based on a tidbit found on the game’s UK website a few weeks back. The blurb was just updated earlier this week to say that Super Mario Maker will offer “dozens” of levels.

The final level count now seems to be sitting at over 60 based on information coming from Nintendo of France. It also looks like Rayman creator Michel Ancel has designed one of the courses. Below, you’ll find a video of Ancel playing around with Super Mario Maker and talking about the series – though it’s unfortunately only available in French.

Source

More: Michel Ancel, Super Mario Maker, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Rumors | 0 comments

There has been plenty of talk over the past few days about GameStop’s amiibo pre-order event. This will be taking place on Saturday, and provides consumers with an opportunity to reserve the Retro 3 Pack containing the R.O.B., Mr. Game & Watch, and Duck Hunt figures.

GameStop has now opened an official page for the event. If you need to find a local store, visit this link.

Thanks to Austin G for the tip.

More: Amiibo, GameStop, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. Aksys Games has now made an official announcement, and it’s due out this fall. The official website is here.

Aksys Games is localizing The Apprentice Witch and Fluffy Friends for North America, a listing on Amazon has revealed. It will be known as “Moco Moco Friends” here in the west.

Moco Moco Friends made its way to Japan back in April. It’s a fantasy RPG where humans and creatures with mysterious powers known as Muppets coexist. In the game, players will find a comical story of a young girl who aims to be the Muppet master.

Here are some additional details from Amazon’s listing:

– Battle against your rivals, scavenge items, venture through massive dungeons
– Evolve your Moppet monsters and travel with your companions across the magical realm of Dreamt ropy
– Lead your Moppets to victory in turn based battles. Fight, befriend and evolve Moppets on your quest to banish evil from Dreamt ropy
– 120 types of Moppet monsters to collect
– Teleport to dungeons using the town portal/gate. The garden allows the player to grow crops or collect items

Amazon lists a tentative November 17 release date for Moco Moco Friends. You can read more about the game in our original report here.

More: Aksys Games, Moco Moco Friends, The Apprentice Witch and Fluffy Friends, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

The Mewtwo amiibo will arrive in Europe on October 23, Nintendo has announced.

Today’s news comes straight from the company’s official Twitter account:

Nintendo has yet to say when the Mewtwo amiibo will be available in North America.

Source

More: Amiibo, Europe, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Virtual Console

Golden Sun: The Lost Age – $7.99
Onimusha Tactics – $6.99

Wii U Download

Astral Breakers – $4.99
Kung Fu FIGHT! – $1.99

Wii U Update

New Splatoon Update – The Splatoon game for the Wii U console just got a massive free content update. The update includes two new modes: Squad Battle and Private Battle. Squad Battle lets players create a squid squad with friends and head into Ranked Battle modes together, while Private Battle lets two to eight friends battle together in customizable matches. There are also new weapons, level-cap increases, more than 40 new types of gear and more to come throughout the rest of the summer. For more details, visit http://splatoon.nintendo.com.

3DS Retail

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – $49.99

3DS Download

Best of Arcade Games – Brick Breaker – $9.99
Best of Arcade Games – Tetraminos – $9.99
Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey to Kyoto – $19.99
Jewel Quest 4 Heritage – $5.99
Picross e6 – $5.99

3DS Demo

Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden

3DS Update

Download the latest version of the Pokémon Rumble World game for your Nintendo 3DS system today! Once you do, you’ll be able to visit a new area and get bonus items. First, take a ride on the newly added Lucky Balloon. It will take you to a mysterious area called Changing Land, where you’re more likely to meet Pokémon you haven’t yet caught. The Lucky Balloon will be added to the hot air balloons available in the shop. It’s free, but you’ll need to have reached Adventure Rank 40 to ride on it. Enter the following password into your game to receive 100 Poké Diamonds after you update: 48213190. You have to reach Adventure Rank 4 before you can enter the password.

3DS Themes

Aeternoblade
Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition

Smash Bros. DLC

Fans of the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games can now add even more fun with several free updates and new DLC for purchase on both versions. Free updates include a K.K. Slider costume for Mii Fighters, plus new Community Tournament and Regular Tournament modes and the ability to upload saved replays to YouTube. Players can also purchase new Mii Fighter costumes, from Samus’ Armor to an SSB-logo Hoodie, as well as Peach’s Castle and Hyrule Castle stages from the original Nintendo 64 version of the game. For full details, visit http://www.smashbros.com/us/.

eShop Sales

Wii U/3DS

– Citizens of Earth on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is 66 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $4.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 10 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Aug. 17.

Wii U

– GetClose: A game for RIVALS is 66 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on August 27.
– Stealth Inc. 2: A Game of Clones is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Aug. 27.
– Blok Drop U, Spikey Walls, TOSS N GO and more titles from RCMADIAX are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on September 30.
– Plenty of Fishies is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on September 30.
– Tiny Galaxy is 33 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $3.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on August 7 until 8:59 a.m. PT on September 30.

3DS

– Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Aug. 10.
– Brunch Panic, KAMI and Sweet Memories – Blackjack from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Aug. 27.

Price Reductions

A-Train 3D: City Simulator has been reduced to $19.99 (from $29.99).
Shin Megami Tensei IV will be reduced to $19.99 (from $29.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 10.

Activities

Art Academy: Home Studio Art Contest – Enter the Art Academy: Home Studio art contest for your chance to win a $20 Nintendo eShop Card code! Upload a time-lapse video of your work to YouTube using the “Recordings” feature in the game and tweet us @NintendoAmerica with a link to your video and the hashtags #ContestEntry and #NintendoArtContest between Aug. 6 at 7 a.m. PT and Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. PT. Click here to view a video highlighting this contest.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Must be a legal resident of US (incl. DC) or Canada (excl. Quebec) 18+. Deadline: 8/20/15. 25 winners receive a Nintendo eShop Card code (ARV $20 ea). Additional terms and conditions apply. Click here for official rules. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.

Source: Nintendo PR

More: Nintendo Download, top, Virtual Console