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

YouTube has received an update on Wii U, as was promised during the most-recent Nintendo Direct. For one thing, the app is much smoother than the previous version. You can also watch videos on the GamePad or search for content while a video is playing.

Thanks to Jake and Tim for the tip.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Several Mario toys now can be obtained at McDonalds locations across Japan. You can find a commercial and a few videos showing off the toys below.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

New LovePlus+ was announced in July, but Konami hasn’t shared any news since. That’s all changed today though with two important pieces of news.

First, New LovePlus+ has been given a release window in Japan. Konami will publish the game in the spring. It’ll cost 5,700 yen at retail and 5,200 yen as a download.

Two special bundles have also been revealed for New LovePlus+. Each includes a boxed copy of the game and a 3DS XL system featuring Manaka Takane, Rinko Kobayakawa, or Nene Anegasaki. There are other goodies included too such as a special book, audio CD, illustrations sheet, and box. All bundles are priced at 32,000 yen.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments

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

Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games fame has high praise for Super Mario 3D World. CliffyB has been playing the title since it launched late last week, and just finished it today.

After beating Super Mario 3D World, Bleszinski had this to say:

Bleszinski was also sharing positive thoughts about 3D World last week, such as:

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments

Atlus will be discounting the price of Shin Megami Tensei IV for just a few days. Between November 28 and December 2, you’ll be able to purchase the 3DS RPG for $29.99. The game was originally priced at $50. Note that DLC will be on sale as well, with all items being marked down under $2.

Source: Atlus fan email

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

If you haven’t already, you can pick up Prima’s Zelda Box Set here. I imagine it won’t be around too much longer!

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Nintendo has released a new infographic in which the company says the Wii U is consumers’ best choice this holiday. The Big N pointed to the free inclusion of Nintendo TVii, off-TV play, Miiverse, high-rated exclusive content, and more. You can find the full infographic above.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 6 Comments

Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

Here’s the new edition of the Ray Gun. The Smash Bros. mark appears backward because it acts like a stamp. We design the Ray Gun carefully each time to ensure it doesn’t look like a real gun.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

The Walking Dead (PS3) – 10/9/9/9
Tearaway (PSV) – 8/9/9/910
Liberation Maiden Sin (PS3) – 8/8/8/7
Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind (3DS) – 8/8/7/7

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