Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has been tweeting about Super Mario Maker on the company’s North American Twitter account. In one of his messages, Iwata reveals that the game will come packed with an unspecified amount of pre-made courses. He suggests that players amend some of these levels if they feel uneasy about creating big courses of their own.

Here’s the full rundown of tweets:

Super Mario Maker, used in the final match, is aiming to be "fun to play along with a fun to create" according to Miyamoto-san #Iwatter
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 16, 2015

You can create literally what you want to create so you can enjoy many courses no one's experienced in past platformer Mario games. #Iwatter
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 16, 2015

If you feel reluctant to create a gigantic course, amend a small part of those included in the software You'll have a fun discovery #Iwatter
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 16, 2015

Super Mario Brothers commemorate 30th anniversary this year. Please enjoy Mario games for years to come! #Iwatter
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 16, 2015

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YouTube Live at E3 – LEGO Dimensions, Nintendo Power Half Hour

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment

YouTube Live at E3 is hosting a couple of Nintendo-related segments today. The first, LEGO Dimensions, is on now. The Nintendo Power Half Hour should follow just after 12:30 PM PT / 2:30 PM ET.

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Stella Glow out in North America this holiday

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 3 Comments

Stella Glow has a slightly more specific release window in North America. Today, Atlus confirmed that the strategy RPG is due out this holiday. Pre-orders will open this week, with pricing being set at $49.99

Read on below for today’s full announcement and more details about Stella Glow.

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Nintendo Download (6/18/15, Europe)

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

3DS Retail

My Zoo Vet Practice 3D – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 51.90
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley – €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90 (available Friday)

3DS Download

Xeodrifter (Renegade Kid) – €8.99 / £7.99 / CHF 12.60
Comic Workshop 2 – €4.79 / £4.29 / CHF 6.70 (regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20)
– Loyalty Offer: 40% off the regular price for users who already own Comic Workshop on Nintendo 3DS with the same Nintendo Network ID

Free bonus theme offer until 16/07/15:

Download code for the Nintendo 3DS Theme bundle “Harvest Moon Bundle” included as a free bonus for every purchase of Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley from Nintendo eShop. The bundle includes the four Themes “Cow”, “Dog”, “Chicken” and “Horse”. The download code is given after purchase and on the receipt.

3DS DLC

Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: New Outfit Set 1 – free
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: New Outfit Set 2 – free
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: Building Set 1 – free
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: Building Set 2 – free

3DS Themes

Harvest Moon: Horse – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Harvest Moon: Dog – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Harvest Moon: Cow – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Harvest Moon: Chicken – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Harvest Moon Bundle – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20

Special Offers

Wii U/3DS

– Citizens of Earth – €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80 until 25/06/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €11.99 / £9.99 / CHF 16.80

– Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition – €3.19 / £2.87 / CHF 4.48 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20

Wii U

– Ice Cream Surfer – €2.50 / £2.20 / CHF 3.50 until 02/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €5.00 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00

– TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.49 until 02/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €7.99 / £6.99 / CHF 11.99

– Gravity Badgers – €2.49 / £2.49 / CHF 3.50 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £4.99 / CHF 7.00

3DS

– Cocoto Alien Brick Breaker – €19.99 / £ 16.99 / CHF 26.99

Special Offer until 02/07/2015:
Free download of Cocoto Alien Brick Breaker or Cocoto Magic Circus 2 for users who purchase or already own one of the two titles from Nintendo eShop with the same Nintendo Network ID.

– Cocoto Magic Circus 2 – €19.99 / £ 16.99 / CHF 26.99

– GLORY OF GENERALS – €6.99 / £5.59 / CHF 8.40 until 09/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €9.99 / £7.99 / CHF 12.00

– Quell Reflect – €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50 until 09/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.70

– Swords & Soldiers 3D – €4.99 / £4.19 / CHF 6.20 until 09/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €6.99 / £5.59 / CHF 8.30

– Cubit The Hardcore Platformer Robot = €1.99 / £1.80 / CHF 2.80 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20

– Zombie Incident – €1.49 / £1.35 / CHF 2.10 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €1.99 / £1.99 / CHF 2.99

– 10-in-1: Arcade Collection – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

– Crazy Kangaroo – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €1.99 / £1.89 / CHF 2.99

– Hazumi – €1.99 / £1.60 / CHF 2.40 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €3.99 / £3.20 / CHF 4.80
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– League of Heroes – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60

– Monster Shooter – €1.99 / £1.60 / CHF 2.49 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.00 / £3.20 / CHF 5.00

– Pick-A-Gem – €1.49 / £1.29 / CHF 2.00 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20

– Rage of the Gladiator – €3.49 / £3.09 / CHF 4.90 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80

– SpeedX 3D – €1.49 / £1.29 / CHF 2.00 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20

– SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40 until 16/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

– 3D MahJongg – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 3.89 until 02/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 4.99

– Atlantic Quest – €5.59 / £3.99 / CHF 5.59 until 02/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €6.99 / £4.99/ CHF 6.99

– Crazy Construction – €5.59 / £3.99 / CHF 5.59 until 02/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99

– Suspension Railroad Simulator – €7.19 / £5.39 / CHF 7.19 until 02/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99

– Undead Bowling – €5.59 / £3.99 / CHF 5.59 until 02/07/2015, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99

– Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons – Nintendo eShop from 18/06/2015

Permanent Price Drop

Pets Resort 3D – £17.99 – was £24.99

Source: Nintendo PR

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Luigi’s Mansion Arcade site open, first trailer and footage

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Videos | 3 Comments

Capcom has opened an official website for Luigi’s Mansion Arcade. Access it here.

The website houses a couple of videos. You’ll find the first Luigi’s Mansion Arcade video below, along with a tutorial video.

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Nindies@Home program announced – limited time eShop demos

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Nintendo has announced the first-ever “Nindies@Home” program, a new initiative that celebrates a few independent games that are in development for the eShop. Starting today, Wii U owners can begin accessing demos from a number of smaller developers. The lineup includes Runbow, Extreme Exorcism, forma.8, Mutant Mudds Super Challenge, Soul Axiom, RIVE, Freedom Planet, Lovely Planet, and Typoman.

Those who download any of these games will be entitled to a 15 percent discount when the full versions launch later this year.

Demos can be downloaded straight from the eShop. Be sure to grab them while you can though, as the Nindies@Home program – end on June 22.

Head past the break for details about all of the indie titles featured in the Nindies@Home offer.

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[Review] Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven

Posted on 10 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, Features, Reviews | 6 Comments

System: Nintendo 3DS
Release: June 2nd, 2015
Developer: Neverland, Marvelous
Publisher: XSEED, Marvelous

Author: Patrick

Though I haven’t had much experience playing their previous work, I’ve always had a lot of respect for Lord of Magna’s original developer, Neverland. Whether it’s the intricate puzzles of Lufia, the DIY dungeons of Dark Seed or the laid-back life simulation of Rune Factory, their games always find some way to put a unique spin on the role-playing genre. What a shame then that what is likely their final title lacks this same creative spark, with a story that falls back on tired tropes and a blend of strategy RPG and dating sim mechanics that fails to capture the appeal of both genres. It’s nice that the game even exists following Neverland’s declaration of bankruptcy, but Lord of Magna’s troubled development is very much apparent in the final product, and I wonder just how finished the game actually is.

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Mario Maker renamed to “Super Mario Maker”

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments

Mario Maker appears to be given a new name, even if it’s not a major change.

At the Nintendo World Championships, the title was played for the final round. The introduction video showed off some new art as well as the updated name: “Super Mario Maker”. Check it out below.