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Nintendo partnering with Illumination to make Mario movie

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jason Nason

Finally! While some people have some weird attachment to the Super Mario Bros. live action theatrical atrocity that was made, many people would rather forget that ever existed. I’ll admit that I did see it when I was a kid but I’ve mostly blocked it out of my memory. Well we can prepare to completely forget that movie ever existed as Nintendo is making a real Mario movie. Nintendo announced via their Twitter account that they are partnering with Illumination to produce a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri. According to a press release from Nintendo,

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Nintendo Switch Online to launch in September

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo tweeted this evening that their paid online subscription service Nintendo Switch Online, which has been delayed, will finally launch in September 2018. The service is said to cost $20 per year. This paid service lets Nintendo Switch owners enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated smartphone app that connects to your Nintendo Switch system and helps you connect with friends for online play sessions in compatible games. Subscribers will also get to download and play a classic game for free for a month, and will receive discount offers on select digital games. Please note that online multiplayer

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Feh Channel details 1st Anniversary events in Fire Emblem Heroes

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo detailed some of the celebrations upcoming in Fire Emblem Heroes, including some new daily maps, log-in bonuses, as well as a new tap mini-game called “Tap Battle: Illusory Dungeon” which will be available for a limited time. Tap Battle: Illusory Dungeon looks to be a rhythm tapping game with approaching foes, complete with a boss battle. There are 20 levels to complete with five floors each, for a total of 100 floors to challenge. Starting February 2nd at 2:00am ET the 1st Anniversary Log-In Bonus will start and there will be a double EXP & SP event. Plus there

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Wii Points addition to be disabled March 26th

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Jason Nason

It was announced last fall that Nintendo will close the Wii Shop Channel as of January 30th, 2019. With that impending closure the functionality of adding Wii Points as of March. In preparation for the closure of the Wii Shop, Nintendo will remove the ability to add Wii Points with either a credit card or a Wii Points Card effective March 26, 2018 at 4:00pm ET. If you’d like to purchase Wii Points, you’ll need to do this before functionality is removed. Once you’ve added Wii Points, you can redeem them for Wii Shop content until the Wii Shop closes.

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New Details For My Time At Portia

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Joshua Rust

Games like Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, and Dark Cloud 2 have all been cited as inspirations to Pathea Games sandbox simulation RPG: My Time In Portia. These influence can been seen heavily in the video below. I can’t speak for most people, but it’s games like this and Stardew Valley that can keep me entertained for hours and not even notice that hours have gone by. Here is how the game is described by the developers  (via its Kickstarter Page): Setting sail for Portia, a town on the edge of civilization, you’ll arrive to find a workshop left to you by your Pa

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Animal Crossing update happening this week?

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Jason Nason

  Last week there was a notice posted in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp that a big update was coming soon. That update may be almost upon us. The game has been updated to version 1.1.4 in the Google Play store and upon installing the update the game prompts to download a large update (around 60MB or so) to your device. This is undoubtedly the content for the newest update, which is certainly right around the corner. Updates for Nintendo’s mobile games tend to go live at around 1:00am ET so, the update may go live late tonight. Save for that

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Epic Games’ Paragon To Cease Operations on April 26, Refunds Available For All Players

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

Visually stunning, action focused M.O.B.A Paragon will cease operations on April 26th developer Epic Games announced in a statement to the remaining players within the Paragon Community yesterday.   The Paragon Team thanked all of the players who have stuck with the game and, in what is probably the most honest / direct statement I’ve seen from a AAA developer in a long time, admitted that their vision for Paragon wasn’t sustainable. Despite their best effort the Paragon Team ‘failed’ their player base and were sorry to see Paragon shut down.  Refunds for the Paragon Game (originally priced at $19.99 USD

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January 25th Nintendo Download

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Jason Nason

Celeste – Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges in this super-tight platformer, as you help Madeline survive her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain. The controls are simple and accessible, but with layers of expressive depth to master, and every death is a lesson. Lightning-fast respawns keep you climbing as you uncover the mysteries of the mountain and brave its many perils.

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Nintendo To End Service For Miitomo As of May 9th

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

Spend those game tickets while you’ve got them and answer any unanswered questions waiting for you in Miitomo because Nintendo has announced that service for the online social networking-like app will end on May 9th of this year. Launching Miitomo after 5/9/2018 will result in a general message appearing on your screen informing you that service for Miitomo has ended.  Here is a quick list of things you won’t be able to do after Miitomo shuts down:  Transfer Miis from Miitomo to your Nintendo Account.  Use the MiiPhoto feature to create custom images.  Play games for prizes using game tickets.  Answer or ask questions.  Customize your Mii.  Acquire new accessories and clothing options for your Mii. 

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | Review

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Meghan Kass

The original Xenoblade Chronicles was released for the Wii back in 2010 and then surprisingly re-released for the 3DS in 2015. A side game in the franchise, Xenoblade Chronicles X (prounouced Cross, not X) was released for the Wii-U also in 2015.  Now, in 2017, a sequel to the first title has been released and thus we have Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by series creators Monolith Soft and published of course, by Nintendo. For longtime fans this game may have a whole new cast of characters to get acquainted with but what matters is how well

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Legendary 2018 distribution Pokémon revealled

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have revealled the distribution Pokémon being released in 2018. Last year the Pokémon were distributed via GameStop store (EB Games in Canada) and also as free downloads through the Pokémon Sun and Moon games. It’s unclear if that will be the case again this year, but the first Pokémon to be released will be done via code cards at GameStop (EB Games) stores again. In celebration of the amazing power of Legendary Pokémon, look forward to opportunities to obtain these magnificent Pokémon over the course of the year. Every one of the Pokémon you’ll get

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January 18th Nintendo Downlaod

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

LOST SPHEAR – The adventure of LOST SPHEAR begins in a remote town of Elgarthe, where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from disappearing forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world, mustering different Memory and crafting the world around them. The LOST SPHEAR game launches on Jan. 23. Darkest Dungeon – Darkest Dungeon is a challenging, gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, famine, disease and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when

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No Date For NA Arena of Valor Switch Beta Test, Transfer of Mobile Progress Possible

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

Popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Arena of Valor was originally set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch in North America last month, needless to say the scheduled beta Christmas time beta test never materialized.  Outlet Comicbook.com got a chance to sit down wth reps from publisher TenCent and get an update on the upcoming Switch port, plans for North American beta testing and obviously quite a few questions about the licensed D.C Comics heroes. It seems like TenCent will roll the beta version of Arena of Valor in European territories first with North America to follow sometime

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Lola Pop vs. Misango featured in the next ARMS Party Crash

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

The next Party Crash has been confirmed for Nintendo’s wacky fighter ARMS. The event will take place starting Friday, January 19th in the early morning hours of 4:00am ET and will run thru Monday, January 22nd at 4:00am ET. Featured ARMS fighters for this Party Crash are Lola Pop versus Misango. Party Crash is a limited-time Party Match event with special rules. By playing these matches you can increase your Lab Level, which then grants you in-game cash and special badges. You can also get bonus multipliers by using featured characters and weapons. We hope you give it a try!

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Introducing Nintendo LABO

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo surprised today with the announcement of Nintendo Labo, an innovative exterior “build it” experience for the Nintendo Switch. Introducing Nintendo Labo, a new line of interactive build-and-play experiences. Building on the 129-year history of Nintendo, which is rooted in innovative entertainment and game-play experiences, Nintendo Labo continues the company’s mission of putting smiles on people’s faces. Together with the Nintendo Switch system (sold separately), the Nintendo Labo kits provide the tools and technology to MAKE fun DIY creations, PLAY games with your creations and DISCOVER how the magic of Nintendo Switch technology shapes ideas into reality. With each Nintendo

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