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

Update: Bumped to the top. It’s now confirmed that VS. Excitebike’s release will be the Famicom version. The game includes the track editor, additional tracks/music and two-player multiplayer.

Nintendo is teasing the arrival of VS. Excitebike in North America – though we’re still not entirely sure what it is.

VS. Excitebike came out for arcades and the Famicom many, many years ago. Both releases were enhanced versions of the original Excitebike. However, it remains to be seen if the new release of Vs. Excitebike is based on what launched over three decades ago, or if it’s something new entirely.

Nintendo wrote the following on Twitter a short while ago:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Just like in North America, Nintendo has announced a number of release dates for Europe. Here’s the full roundup:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward is coming to Europe, Nintendo announced today. The title will be available starting on November 20.

For those who are unaware, this is the third entry in the Style Savvy/Girls Mode series. Nintendo has yet to announce the game for the west at this time.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 46 Comments

Today, Nintendo has sent out a new announcement which reveals a bunch of release dates for upcoming titles and more.

In terms of non-release date news, here’s what Nintendo shared:

– Super Mario Maker bundle at Walmart, which includes the game, Idea Book and the 30th Anniversary Mario Modern Color amiibo for $299.96
– Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U getting a combo pack
– Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water: eShop trial will be available like in Europe
– Mega Yarn Yoshi announced for $39.99, gives a “Double Yoshi” and ability to save a player’s favorite Yoshi pattern to the amiibo in Yoshi’s Woolly World

And here are the new release dates:

– Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U combo pack on October 16
– Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water on October 22
– Star Fox Zero on November 20
– Devil’s Third on December 11
– Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon on November 20
– Mega Yarn Yoshi out on November 15
– The 3-pack of Mii Fighters amiibo are due out on November 1 for $34.99
– The Mewtwo amiibo is launching on November
– The Falco amiibo is out on November 20

Head past the break for today’s announcement in full.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

Devil’s Third – €59.99 / £49.99 / CHF 77.90

Wii U Download

Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut – €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20 until 14/09/2015. Regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Disney Infinity 3.0: Play without limits – €19.99 / £16.49 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €29.99 / £24.99

Life of Pixel – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Stone Shire – €4.99 / £4.20 / CHF 7.00 until 26/09/2015. Regular price €7.99 / £7.00 / CHF 11.00

Wii U DLC

Devil’s Third: 1 Golden Egg – €0.49 / £0.49 / CHF 0.70

Devil’s Third: 10 Golden Eggs – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60

Devil’s Third: 25 Golden Eggs – €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80

Devil’s Third: 50 Golden Eggs – €12.99 / £11.69 / CHF 18.20

Devil’s Third: 100 Golden Eggs – €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF 28.00

3DS Retail

SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 44.90

3DS DLC

SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson: Additional Character MURASAME – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00

eShop Sales

Wii U

Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Turtle Tale – €1.99 / £1.65 / CHF 2.80 until 17/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 4.20

3DS

Turtle Tale – €1.99 / £1.65 / CHF 2.80 until 17/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 4.20

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – €14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90

VAN HELSING SNIPER ZX100 – €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 4.10 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €6.66 / £6.66 / CHF 9.20

Fantasy Pirates – €1.99 / £1.99 / CHF 2.10 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €4.50 / £4.50 / CHF 4.60

Football Up 3D – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.36 / CHF 3.60

Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons – €1.99 / £1.69 / CHF 2.49 until 10/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 3.59

Mystery Case Files Ravenhearst – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Mystery Case Files Dire Grove – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Mystery Case Files Return to Ravenhearst – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Hidden Expedition Titanic – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

4 Elements – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €12.00 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Jewel Quest 4 Heritage – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Jewel Quest The Sapphire Dragon – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Jewel Quest Mysteries 3 – The Seventh Gate – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Luxor – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Secret Mysteries in London – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Azada – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 88 Comments

Let’s Talk #20: What do you want from the next mainline Pokemon?

Pokemon is taking a slight break this year. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon is due out in a few months, and we even have Pokken Tournament to look forward to on Wii U next spring. But in terms of the next core entry in the Pokemon franchise, there’s nothing planned for 2015.

One thing to note is that this isn’t out of the ordinary as there tends to be at least a one-year absence for new Pokemon RPGs. For instance, after Pokemon Black/White came out in 2010 in Japan, Black 2/White 2 weren’t ready until 2012.

It’s very likely that we’ll end up seeing the next core Pokemon game next year. What do The Pokemon Company, Nintendo, and Game Freak have planned? That’s anybody’s guess. Chances are though that it will be on 3DS. One theory floating around is that “Pokemon Z” is in the works, and it will launch next year.

Let’s just say that you had control over the Pokemon RPGs. Are there any particular gameplay elements that you would want to include? Would you try changing up the visual style? What sort of direction do you want to see the series take? Let us know in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Thoughts thus far about Super Mario Maker

Reiianuo

As someone who hasn’t enjoyed a Mario game until Super Mario 3D World (Seriously!), I cannot believe how excited I am for Mario Maker. I’m even worried about not being creative enough to make full use of the level editor itself. But I’m very excited to try other players creative output (Not necessarily high difficulty, although if that goes hand-in-hand with a very creative stage I’m all for it)! It’s comprehensive, it’s simple, it just looks like it’s going to be a blast to make and share stages with my friends. The online setup looks to be solid, its just a very good make. Although I don’t like to see such blatant copies in the industry, it makes me crave things like a Sonic (the Hedgehog) Maker that lets you make games in Sonic 1/3/4/Advance (?) styles, but that comes more from the childhood fan in me.

LordDisco

I can’t be more excited about it! My friends and I do Game Tournaments every couple months, and ever since we’ve heard about Super Mario Maker, we already knew that was going to be one of our tournaments entries. After watching the Nintendo World Championship, I knew it was the perfect game to play!

Recently, N++ came out on the PS4, and I am addicted to that right now. I love excruciatingly difficult platformers, and N++ is about as top-notch as you can get in this category.

However, Super Mario games aren’t normally that hard. Even the most difficult levels in Super Mario games are doable for the average gamer. But with Super Mario Maker, that casual nature for Super Mario is gone, and the ability to bring chaos into the Super Mario world is finally upon us! I cannot wait to make and play the “worst” of levels. And knowing how creative the Wii U community is, I can’t wait to see what everyone brings to the table. This is my most anticipated game of 2015! Already pre-ordered and patiently waiting.

Steve793

While I won’t get the game day 1 (darn school!), I will definitely be picking it up very soon. I have never been this excited for a new 2D Mario game. I can imagine spending hours creating a level, while watching TV or concentrating on the big screen performance, making sure that every piece is in the best spot. Some levels will be mean, and some will be challenging, while others will be just fun! And the best part, limit-less Mario levels! A never ending game. What is not to get excited about?!

And though I might be in the minority, I don’t mind the 9-day system. It will give me time to play the other modes, experiment and discover what I can do with each new block and fine tune my creation skills to make great levels. And, there are “dozens” of pre-made levels to play on disc, so I’ll need some time to play those, right?!

All I need is a Nintendo Direct to give me some more info on this game and Star Fox, and Zelda, and Xeno, and I need Yoshi. R.I.P. my Wallet!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Famitsu has a two-page feature on Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash this week. The Japanese magazine touches on a couple of familiar things, but also presents new information.

In terms of the premise, Chibi-Robo and its partner robot Tonpi see in the news that resources have gone missing in various areas around the world. The two end up encountering an alien and pursue it thinking that this is the culprit.

One of the big hooks in Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash is the ability to use Chibi-Robo’s plug and cord in side-scrolling stages. Players will be able to throw the cord in two ways: quick throw or power throw. By collecting blue and red balls, the cord can be extended. It can also be attached into an orange panel and then jump from place to place by shaking the cord.

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

E3 2015 was held a couple of months back, but Fortune just put up a few more quote from Shigeru Miyamoto today. This time around, we’re able to read up on some additional thoughts from Miyamoto when it comes to movies.

Here’s what he shared about the topic:

“We’ve had, over the years, a number of people who have come to us and said ‘Why don’t we make a movie together—or we make a movie and you make a game and we’ll release them at the same time?’ Because games and movies seem like similar mediums, people’s natural expectation is we want to take our games and turn them into movies. … I’ve always felt video games, being an interactive medium, and movies, being a passive medium, mean the two are quite different.”

“As we look more broadly at what is Nintendo’s role as an entertainment company, we’re starting to think more and more about how movies can fit in with that—and we’ll potentially be looking at things like movies in the future.”

This isn’t the first time in recent months that Nintendo has talked about the possibility of pursuing movies. Before his passing, during the company’s 75th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Satoru Iwata mentioned that character licensing “may take various forms including, for example, images or even movies or TV programs.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 85 Comments

Pokken Tournament is coming to Wii U, it was announced at the 2015 Pokemon World Championships. The game will be available spring 2016 worldwide.

Watch the new Wii U trailer for Pokken Tournament below.

For screenshots and the official announcement, continue on below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. If you missed the stream, you can see a recorded version here:

Dennis will be kicking off our Super Mario Maker live stream at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. The plan is to have that going for 60 minutes or so. Soon after it ends, we should have an archived version available. Join us, won’t you?

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