Tecmo Koei is using the Zelda series for Nintendo’s upcoming Dynasty Warriors-styled Wii U game, Hyrule Warriors. But Zelda isn’t the only prominent IP the company has interest in utilizing.

“Disney, Star Wars and Mario are just a few of the various franchises we’d like to work with,” Tecmo Koei vice president Hibashi Kinuma told ONM this month.

Before Tecmo Koei can even begin considering other partnerships and crossovers, work on Hyrule Warriors will need to be completed first. That game is scheduled to arrive later this year.

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

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Free DLC on Wii/DS won’t be accessible after Wi-Fi Connection shutdown

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 2 Comments

There are a number of Wii and DS games that offer free downloadable content. For instance, players can download a bunch of additional puzzles for Picross 3D and Professor Layton at no extra costs.

If this DLC interests you, you’ll need to grab it before the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection closes on May 20. While paid DLC will still be accessible, free content will be good for good.

A Nintendo representative told NintendoWorldReport:

“The bonus Layton puzzles and such will no longer be available. So you need to get them before the service shuts down. Paid stuff will still be available, though (Wii Shop Channel, etc.).”

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Club Nintendo adds Yoshi’s New Island t-shirt

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments

Club Nintendo has added a new reward. As of now, members can place an order for a Yoshi’s New Island t-shirt.

You’ll need to fork over 800 coins for the t-shirt. It comes in both large and small sizes.

Those who are interested in the Yoshi’s New Island t-shirt can check out the official page here. Note that “there are limited quantities available.”

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Animal Crossing devs talk more about potential mobile connectivity and future on consoles, franchise fatigue

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Even more quotes from Animal Crossing producer Katsuya Eguchi and Animal Crossing: New Leaf co-director Aya Kyogoku. Polygon caught up with the two at GDC 2014 and chatted more about tying the series into the mobile space and bringing it back to consoles. Also, there are a few words about franchise fatigue.

Head past the break for Eguchi and Kyogoku’s comments. Check out Polygon’s full article here as well.

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DrinkBox talks Guacamelee’s Wii U features and origins, potential 3DS version

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

At GDC last week, NintendoWorldReport spoke with animator Augusto Quijano and co-founders Chris Harvey and Ryan MacLean from DrinkBox Studios. The three touched on what the Wii U version of Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition will offer and how it came to be, the possibility of a 3DS port, and more.

Check out a few excerpts from the interview below. You can also find the full discussion here.

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2D platformer Twisted Fusion heading to the Wii U eShop

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

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