Japanese eShop update (12/11/13)
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This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
 Order Land – 1,000 yen
 escapeVektor – 700 yen
 Dokopon Choice Yozakura Shij?s? – Yazakura Quartet – Vol 1. – 5,300 yen
 Kobito Zukan Kobito no Fushigi Jikken Set (retail title) – 5,040 yen
 Hello Kitty to Mah? no Apron Rhythm Cooking (retail title) – 4,980
 Puzzle and Dragons Z (retail title) – 4,000 yen
 VitaminZ Revolution (retail title) – 4,179 yen
 Hometown Story (retail title) – 4,800 yen
Virtual Console
 Yoshi no Panepon (Game Boy) – 400 yen
Wii U
Downloadable Titles
 Monster Hunter Frontier G – FREE (with monthly subscription fees, a “Hunter Life Course” for 1,400 yen for 30 days)
Virtual Console
 Ice Hockey (Famicom) – 500 yen
 Final Fantasy II (Famicom) – 500 yen
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Epic new musical adventure beckons for The Legend of Zelda
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Internationally famous London Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus join
forces to present thrilling new video game music concert on July 13th, 2014December 12th, 2013 – Fans of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series are set for a musical treat like no other as Symphonic Legends London, a concert dedicated to music from the much loved role-playing adventure series, will take place at London’s Barbican on July 13th, 2014.
Featuring music performed courtesy of Nintendo, Symphonic Legends London takes concertgoers on an unforgettable journey through some of The Legend of Zelda’s best-loved themes. With new and revised scores by renowned video game arrangers, Jonne Valtonen and Roger Wanamo, Symphonic Legends London squeezes every last musical drop of action, adventure, romance, heartbreak and heroics from soundtracks to games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The concert also features the world premiere of a brand new Overture of music from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, sending listeners’ imagination soaring to the skies and beyond.
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Nintendo Download (12/12/13, North America)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, DSiWare, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
RUSH – $1.99
Wii U VC
Double Dragon – $4.99
3DS Download
3D Ecco the Dolphin – $5.99
 3D Galaxy Force II – $5.99
 Jump Trials Supreme – $3.99
 Life with Horses 3D – $29.99
 My Style Studio: Hair Salon – $4.99
3DS VC
Double Dragon – $4.99
3DS Demos
Nano Assault EX
 AeternoBlade
DSiWare
Orion’s Odyssey – $4.99 / 500 points
Source: Nintendo PR
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (12/12/13)
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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
Dismantle! Unite!! Yellow Devil!!!
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New Kirby Triple Deluxe footage
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3DS eShop charts (12/11/13)
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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
 2. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
 3. Super Mario Bros. 2
 4. Super Mario Bros.
 5. Metroid
 6. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog
 7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
 8. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
 9. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
 10. Dillon’s Rolling Western
 11. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
 12. Pokemon Dream Radar
 13. Pokemon Y
 14. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
 15. Pokemon X
 16. The Legend of Zelda
 17. Mario Party: Island Tour
 18. 3D Space Harrier
 19. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
 20. Gunman Clive
Videos
1. Pokemon – S15 Ep1
 2. Mario Party: Island Tour Launch Trailer
 3. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
 4. National StreetPass Weekend
 5. Pokemon – S15 Ep2
 6. Pokemon – S15 Ep10
 7. Mario Party: Island Tour Trailer
 8. Pokemon – S15 Ep3
 9. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog Trailer
 10. Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
 11. Kirby 3DS Teaser Trailer
 12. Pokemon – S15 Ep4
 13. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Dungeon Trailer
 14. Developer Direct @ E3 2013 – Super Smash Bros.
 15. Pokemon – S15 Ep9
 16. Bravely Default – Adventure Trailer
 17. Pokemon – S15 Ep5
 18. Pokemon – S15 Ep7
 19. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Launch Trailer
 20. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds The Running in NY Video
Source: 3DS eShop
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Wii U eShop charts (12/11/13)
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This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
 2. Super Mario World
 3. Super Mario 3D World
 4. Super Mario Bros.
 5. Contra III: The Alien Wars
 6. Super Mario Bros. 2
 7. EDGE
 8. EarthBound
 9. Art Academy: SketchPad
 10. The Legend of Zelda
 11. Super Metroid
 12. Mario Bros.
 13. Donkey Kong
 14. The Legend of The Mystical Ninja
 15. Kung Fu Rabbit
 16. Pokemon Rumble U
 17. Super Castlevania IV
 18. Puddle
 19. Donkey Kong 3
 20. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
Videos
1. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
 2. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
 3. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
 4. Adventure Time Explore the Dungeon Trailer
 5. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13
 6. Contra III: The Alien Wars Trailer
 7. Pikmin 3 – White Pikmin Video
 8. Wii Sports Club Trailer
 9. Pikmin 3 – Purple Pikmin Video
 10. Pokemon – S15 Ep1
 11. Sonic Lost World Trailer
 12. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
 13. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
 14. Sonic Lost World Trailer
 15. The Legend of the Mystical Ninja Trailer
 16. Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer
 17. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
 18. Super Mario World Trailer
 19. EDGE Trailer
 20. Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Launch Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
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Club Nintendo Platinum/Gold rewards starting to ship
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Good news, Club Nintendo members: Platinum and Gold rewards are starting to ship. Those who reached either of these two Elite statues should receive a confirmation email in the coming days.
As a reminder, here are the rewards that were up for grabs back in July:
Three-poster set (Platinum only)
 The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Original Soundtrack (Platinum Only)
 2014 Club Nintendo Calender (Gold/Platinum)
 Super Smash Bros. (Gold/Platinum) – download on Wii
 WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase (Gold/Platinum) – download on Wii
 Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (Gold/Platinum) – download on 3DS
 Super Mario Land (Gold/Platinum) – download on 3DS
 Sakura Samurai (Gold/Platinum) – download on 3DS
Thanks to PattonFiend for the tip.
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Akihiko Yoshida explains why he left Square Enix
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Akihiko Yoshida, longtime character designer, left Square Enix just recently. Yoshida saw a very long tenure with the company having worked there for close to two decades.
In the latest issue of Famitsu, Yoshida explained why he decided to depart from Square Enix. He also spoke about his commitment to Bravely Default even though he’s moved on.
Yoshida told the magazine:
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Double Dragon hitting the Wii U/3DS VC tomorrow
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Double Dragon seems to be heading to both the Wii U and 3DS eShops tomorrow. It was initially expected to only be available for the Wii U VC, but a listing on Nintendo’s site confirms a release on the company’s handheld as well. The game will be available for $4.99.










