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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. We have another look at the theme, first of all. You can also get the theme by pre-ordering Xenoblade Chronicles 3D from the Nintendo UK store.

Nintendo has revealed a new 3DS theme based on Xenoblade Chronicles. Those who purchase Xenoblade Chronicles 3D in Europe before April 9 via the eShop will receive it for free. No word on a similar promotion for North America, but we’ll let you know if anything pops up.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Another round of Xenoblade Chronicles X details have come in, covering the weather system and a pair of characters. You can find a roundup of the latest content below.

– Different weather and atmospheric differences on Planet Mira
– The weather ranges from fair, cloudy, rainy, thunderstorms, to auroras and rainbows
– Some regions have their own characteristics with heat waves and sandstorms

“The idea of having a different monsters appear in the fields at day and night was already a feature in Xenoblade Chronicles. In Xenoblade Chronicles X, we have also made it so that weather affects the battles.”

“It isn’t just a visual effect, but is fully featured in battle tactics. Tuning the weather change cycle was fairly hard work, though…” – director Koh Kojima

– Visit a BLADE camp to check a Rest Spot
– This can be used to change the time of day by resting

Lao

– One of BLADE’s team leaders
– His combat ability and sense of judgment is said to have been well-noticed by Elma
– Lao has a sensitive side in spite of his looks, speech, and overall cool image
– Passionate man deep down to his heart
– Lao has been friends with Doug since their days in the United States Army

Doug

– Member of BLADE
– Doug excels at all military skills, but is the most effective when it comes to piloting Dolls
– Doug is easy to make fun of despite his stern looks
– Often gets teased by Lyn whenever he messes up during Doll tests
– Doug served under Elma in the Doll Squad back on Earth
– Doll Squad: government spec-ops vehicular instructor corps
– He has been friends with Lao since their days in the United States Army

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments

Update: Sold out! The lasted about 20 minutes.

Walmart has started taking pre-orders for the gold Mario amiibo. Get yours in here.

Keep in mind that the gold Mario amiibo is Walmart-exclusive and stock is probably limited, so you may want to reserve it as soon as possible. Oh, and I suppose we can’t entirely trust tweets from Walmart Canada!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 205 Comments

Last year, we heard that Tantalus Media – the developer behind Mass Effect 3 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution’s Wii U versions – started work on a “AAA next-gen title” for Nintendo’s console. It was confirmed soon after that the project in question was a port/rework of a game “for an absolute top notch publisher.”

Although we haven’t heard anything about it for about a year, the title is fortunately still in the works. Tantalus’ Tom Crago said during the Fragments of Silicon podcast that it will be revealed “soon”, is launching this year, and is “the biggest thing we’ve ever done”.

Crago’s full comments are as follows:

We’re doing that. It hasn’t been announced, but it will be soon. And can I just further add to the mystique and say that it’s big. It’s the biggest thing we’ve ever done. And it’ll come out this year, and I hope it won’t disappoint.

While not related, Crago also confirmed that Tantalus is taking a Wii U title and porting it to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 13 Comments

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

Wii U Download

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Wii U Virtual Console

Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble

3DS Download

IronFall Invasion
Titan Attacks!
Luv Me Buddies Wonderland

3DS Virtual Console

Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Land III

3DS Themes

NES: Donkey Kong
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Hunter’s Seal – Available Feb. 28
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Palicoes 4 Ever – Available Feb. 28

DSiWare

Around the World in 80 Days

eShop Sales

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Buy one or more participating Donkey Kong games for the Virtual Console service on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and get 30 percent off your Nintendo eShop purchase of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U) and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (Nintendo 3DS). This offer lasts until March 3 at 8:59 a.m. PT. The same Nintendo Network ID must be linked to your Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems, as well as your Nintendo eShop account prior to purchase in order to be eligible for the discount. Visit http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers for more information.
Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade, Cake Ninja 3: The Legend Continues and more games from Cypronia are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 31.
TNT Racers is 37 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 5.
Toon Tanks is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 12.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

3D MahJongg and more games from JoinDot are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 13.
Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) from Feb. 26 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 5.

Price Reduction

Beginning at 9 a.m. PT on March 1, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom and more games from Little Orbit will receive permanent price reductions.
Van Helsing Sniper Zx100 will be reduced to $2.99 (from $6.66) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Feb. 26.

Source: Nintendo PR

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

Nintendo has officially confirmed the gold Mario amiibo, which leaked out earlier this month. As was previously thought, the figure will be exclusive to Walmart.

Nintendo says that the amiibo will be sold at 3,000 Walmart stores in the U.S. for $12.96. It will be available on March 20.

You can find today’s full announcement below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Nintendo announced today that the company will be represented at PAX East 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. Fans will be able to go hands-on with the New 3DS XL and several games.

Splatoon’s E3 2014 demo will be playable at the Nintendo booth (#4072). The same goes for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., which will also be featured in stage presentations. Other playable titles include Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, and Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. GungHo Online Entertainment will have its own booth (#8092) where fans can try out Puzzle & Dragons Z and Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.

Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, said of today’s PAX announcement:

“We love giving our fans an opportunity to check out our latest products at PAX events. The newly released New Nintendo 3DS XL is sure to be popular with the many show-goers looking for StreetPass tags, and Splatoon will let attendees get their first hands-on experience with one of the year’s most creative games.”

PAX East 2015 will take place between March 6 and March 8 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center at 415 Summer St.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments

The Xenoblade Chronicles New 3DS cover plate isn’t just for Japan. Via Nintendo’s Twitter account, it’s been confirmed that it will be available in Europe as well. The cover plate will be available on April 2 – just in time for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D’s launch.

Nintendo’s tweet is as follows:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

It’s certainly a big day for Woah Dave! In addition to sharing news about the game’s Deluxe update, Choice Provisions confirmed on Twitter today that the entire package will be released on Wii U.

The tweet is as follows:

We don’t have any additional information yet, but stay tuned!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments

Update: Walmart’s tweets have now been pulled. Make of that what you will!

A tweet from Walmart Canada officially confirms the existence of Nintendo’s gold Mario amiibo, though it was pretty much a sure thing at this point.

In one tweet, the retailer says that the figure will be sold in stores. A release date still hasn’t been determined.

A second tweet from Walmart Canada seems to confirm that there won’t be pre-orders for the gold Mario amiibo:

I imagine that things won’t be any different for Walmart stores in the United States. However, if we hear otherwise, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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