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

No surprises here, today Sakurai has another pair of 3DS screenshots again focusing on more menus:

And here’s the results screen. It shows what you gained in each stage, but you won’t be rewarded until you clear it all. If you mess up in the middle, you can lose some of them too. The fighter icons are special attacks, and icons like the shield are equipment. The icons that say Mii on them are hats and clothes for Mii characters. Icons that show characters on a stand are trophies, of course, and the coins are gold you earned.

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

Last week’s issue of Famitsu had a fairly big feature on Bayonetta 2. The magazine shared new details about bosses, weapons, and more.

We’ve managed to translate all of the relevant information from Famitsu’s report. For the latest information, head past the break.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 43 Comments

During Nintendo’s most recent shareholders meeting in July, Shigeru Miyamoto made a few comments about the games on display at E3.

“This year, the majority of what the other developers exhibited was bloody shooter software that was mainly set in violent surroundings or, in a different sense, realistic and cool worlds,” Miyamoto said at the time. “Because so many software developers are competing in that category, it seemed like most of the titles at the show were of that kind.”

In this month’s issue of EDGE, Miyamoto was asked to follow up on his comments. He stated, “I have not been fully satisfied with the inspirations that I have or that other people in the industry have in general.” Miyamoto also mentioned that industry trends are emphasized over “the creator’s individuality and uniqueness”, and that “the industry has a long way to go.”

Check out all of Miyamoto’s comments below – they’re quite interesting to say the least!

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

A new clip from Bayonetta 2’s Tag Climax mode can be found above. You’ll also find a summary of information below, which includes a few bits about the Fox McCloud costume.

Fox McCloud costume

– Game refers to it as Star Mercenary
– If you select the guns, the weapons change into Arwing-shaped blasters
– Slash with them
– If you perform a combo, the classic Star Fox shooting sound emits
– Lock-on cursor is the one from Star Fox

Tag Climax

– Cooperative competitive mode
– Each character works together to defeat hordes of enemies while also striving to get the most points
– Each match has 6 missions
– The ones that you can choose are unlocked throughout the game
– These are formed from previous encounters in the story mode and put on a new spin on them to make a bit more challenging
– Choose the amount of Halos to bet beforehand
– Bet more Halos to increase the chaotic nature of the battle
– If the other person falls down and you don’t revive your opponent in 15 seconds, you both lose automatically
– All the Halos you earned in previous missions are worthless and you have to start over
– Play with friends or random opponents
– If you don’t have many online friends, you are kind of forced to play it against the computer
– Can’t play locally

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

Entertainment Buddha reports that Stealth Inc 2 will release on October 23. Additionally, the site shares a bunch of new details. You can find them all rounded up below.

– Metroidvania inspired overworld
– Focused on stealth gameplay
– The goggles that the clones wear reflect this in a visual manner
– Red means you’re visible, green means your hidden
– Fusion of gameplay from other franchises like Castlevania, Metroid, and Zelda
– Explore the overworld with platforming gameplay
– Gadgets are in the game
– Co-op as well
– In the overworld, explore the cloning facility en route to the game’s test chambers which provide the meat of the gameplay and puzzles for the clone to solve so he can save his brethren
– Overworld is massive and completely explorable
– Some parts can’t be accessed until a new gadget is found
– 500 individual levels in the overworld
– Upwards of 20 hours of gameplay
– Test chambers need to be tackled in order
– These are made up of a series of puzzles that involve switches, movable blocks, and other clones that need to be rescued so you can use them to reach the exit
– These sections of test chambers will also have a boss to beat
– Can only defeat the boss with the specific gadget found in the test chambers that make up that particular level
– 6 gadgets
– Gadgets include inflate-a-mate, jackboy, and me-too
– Inflate-a-mate can be used to depress switches, or as a trampoline to spring the clone to new heights
– Me-too can be used to create a new clone that can be strategically placed on the map to access new areas
– In co-op, one player controls the main clone while the second player uses the Wii U GamePad to control the gadgets
– Once the first gadget is found the second player can start getting in on the action
– Use of light is key
– 60FPS

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 42 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles X is the first HD game from Monolith Soft. As such, executive producer Tetsuya Takahashi says the game is laying the groundwork for Monolith’s HD development “so as to not overreach ourselves and cause problems.”

Takahashi told EDGE this month:

“Xenoblade Chronicles X is the first HD project for Monolith Soft, so instead of setting a number of hard-to-achieve targets, we are working on steadily building up key skills. Our goal with this game is first to lay the groundwork for [our] HD game development, so as to not overreach ourselves and cause problems.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Nintendo is bringing back its Treehouse streaming initivate that was first introduced at E3 later this week, the company announced today.

On September 12, Nintendo will be hosting eight hours of gameplay including a look at the final version of Smash Bros. for 3DS. Fans can also count on coverage of other upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles.

As announced on Nintendo of America’s Twitter account:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii, Wii U eShop | 31 Comments

This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Mario Bros. (Wii U, 200 coins), Kirby Super Star (Wii U, 200 coins), Super Punch-Out!! (Wii, 250 coins), NES Play Action Football (Wii, 200 coins), Super Mario Bros. (3DS, 200 coins), The Legend of Zelda (3DS, 200 coins), Touch Solitaire (3DS, 150 coins), and Art Style: PiCTOBiTS (3DS, 200 coins). These items last through October 12.

You can check out all of September’s digital games here.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Thanks Nintendaan!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U

Teslagrad – €14.99 / £13.99 / CHF19.99
Wooden Sen’Sey (Demo) – Free

Wii U VC

Super Mario Ball (GBA) – €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF9.80

Wii U Special Offers

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) – €4.99 / £3.43 / CHF7.00 until September 18th
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA) – €4.99 / £3.43 / CHF7.00 until September 18th

3DS

Comic Workshop – €5.99 / £5.39 / CHF8.40
Phonics Fun with Biff, Chip & Killer Vol. 1 – €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF31.90
Phonics Fun with Biff, Chip & Killer Vol. 2 – €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF31.90
Phonics Fun with Biff, Chip & Killer Vol. 3 – €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF31.90
Permanent price drop:
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF38.90

3DS VC

Mega Man Xtreme 2 (GBC) – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF7.00

3DS Special Offers

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF5.60 until September 18th
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF5.60 until September 18th
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF5.60 until September 18th
Hometown Story – €14.99 / £14.99 / CHF19.45 until September 25th
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF14.00 until September 25th
Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi – €11.99 / £11.99 / CHF15.56 until September 25th
BIT TRIP SAGA – €7.99 / £7.20 / CHF11.20 until September 25th
Virtue’s Last Reward – €12.49 / £9.99 / CHF15.95 until September 25th
Beyblade Evolution – €9.99 / £9.99 / CHF14.00 until September 25th
Shifting World – €7.99 / £7.20 / CHF11.20 until September 25th
Girls’ Fashion Shoot – €7.99 / £7.99 / CHF11.20 until September 25th
Super Black Bass 3D – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF7.00 until September 25th
Jewel Master Cradle Of Rome 2 – €4.99 / £4.49 until September 25th
Jewel Master Cradle Of Egypt 2 3D – €4.99 / £4.49 until September 25th
Bit Boy!! ARCADE – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF7.00 until September 24th
Bibi & Tina Das Spiel zum Kinofilm – €24.99 / CHF31.90 until November 12th

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