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April 27th Nintendo Download

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Jason Nason

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game races to the Nintendo Switch console with more characters, karts and tracks unlocked from the start than any other game in Mario Kart history. The anti-gravity racing game is the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and includes a revamped Battle Mode that players of all ages can enjoy together.* Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be available on April 28. Puyo Puyo Tetris – Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the best-selling and most-recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have combined to

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IMPRESSIONS: Pic-a-Pix Color

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Jason Nason

Pic-a-Pix Color is an interesting twist on the genre and creates an entirely new way to look at the logic puzzles. Note that these impressions are from the demo of the game. The full version of the game is also available in the eShop. Pic-a-Pix are logic puzzles that form pixel-art pictures when solved. Pic-a-Pix are sometimes known by other names, such as Picross. Nintendo has released quite a few Picross games, including a free Pokémon Picross game as well as My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

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Alolan Pokémon come to Pokémon Shuffle

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Jason Nason

The Alola region shines on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile with new stages and more Pokémon. The new Pokémon come to both the game for the Nintendo 3DS and the mobile game with new stages featuring Pokémon from the Alola region. Plus, for a limited time, special stages will provide the chance to get Alola’s first partner Pokémon. Gamers can play Litten’s special stage right now until May 9th, Popplio’s special stage from May 9th through May 23rd, and Rowlet’s special stage from May 23rd through June 6th and try to capture these new Pokémon.

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IMPRESSIONS: Urban Trial Freestyle 2

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Jason Nason

Urban Trial Freestyle 2 for the Nintendo 3DS eShop is actually a pretty fun game. The follow-up to the original released in the 3DS eShop back in 2013, this sequel feels like a solid game packed with fun gameplay and some humour along the way. Note that these impressions are from the demo of the game, which was released alongside the full game. The game comes with numerous new levels in five locations, one of which is available in the demo. Each location is packed with multiple stages to ride through, all of which look fantastic and are full of

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April 20th Nintendo Download

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Jason Nason

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap – The cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure! Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure! Cursed into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity by the Meka-Dragon, you are in search for a cure! The only way you can return to human form is to find the Salamander Cross, a magical item with the power to remove curses… With each dragon slain, the curse intensifies, transforming you into different animals! Explore large, interconnected locations populated with grumpy monsters

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Teyon dropping some BMX freestyle on 3DS tomorrow

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Jason Nason

The city is your playground! Tomorrow Teyon is releasing the sequel title Urban Trial Freestyle 2 on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. The game comes with numerous new levels in five locations. In the game you will be able to pull off insane stunts on top of skyscrapers, speed down busy highways and take an intense ride through the suburbs while competing with others to get to the top of the leaderboards! You can also raise the bar by making the highest jumps or the flips in Stunt Mode! Try Time Attack and beat the best time at breakneck speeds! The

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Gear Customization And Ability Re-Roll Supported In Splatoon 2

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

The fine researchers over at the “squid research lab” have shared their latest findings about Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch. The game will allow players to unlock new abilities linked to their clothing and even have the ability to “re-roll” these abilities if they don’t suit their playstyle. Gear is split up into three different categories just like in the first game – headgear, footwear and clothing. Each piece of gear can have a number of different abilities available and these abilities will become unlocked by simply playing with the clothing equipped. While unlocking abilities will be a matter

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IMPRESSIONS: Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo released a surprise title when they held their latest Nintendo Direct on Thursday afternoon. That surprise title is the free-to-start game for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe. The game is a very simple to play game that seems to offer a lot of depth on the surface, but isn’t really that deep of a game. The game is a side scrolling battler where you can choose to play as one of four characters: Kirby, Kirby, Kirby, or Kirby. You must unite in the game with up to three other Kirbys to do battle in this free-to-start multiplayer

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The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza runs thru April 20th

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Jason Nason

Niantic and The Pokémon Company have detailed their spring promotion for mobile title Pokémon GO – the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza. From 4:00 PM EDT on April 13th thru 4:00 PM EDT on April 20th, 2017, a greater variety of Pokémon can now be found in 2 km Eggs. Additionally you’ll also earn more Candy for every Egg hatched. Throughout this Eggstravaganza, you’ll also level up even faster with double XP! Combine this bonus with a Lucky Egg, and you’ll earn four times the XP you normally would. Lucky Eggs will be also be 50% off in the in-game shop. Now

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Nintendo spotlights ARMS, Splatoon 2, and upcoming releases in latest Nintendo Direct

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

On Thursday afternoon, Nintendo unveiled new details about the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2 and ARMS games for the Nintendo Switch system, as well as Hey! PIKMIN, Ever Oasis and several new Kirby games for the Nintendo 3DS in a new streamlined format for its long-running series of Nintendo Direct presentations. The video also covered numerous third-party games, including Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition and Disgaea 5 Complete for Nintendo Switch, and Culdcept Revolt for Nintendo 3DS. “With the recent launch of Nintendo Switch and many fun games coming out for Nintendo 3DS, this is a great time to be a Nintendo fan,”

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Nintendo Switch Becomes the Fastest-Selling Video Game System in Nintendo History

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo revealed on Friday that the Nintendo Switch has sold faster in its launch month than any other video game system in Nintendo history. The Nintendo Switch system sold more than 906,000 units in March, according to the NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game sold over 1.3 million units, including physical sales in the United States as well as digital sales through the Nintendo eShop. That total also includes more than 925,000 units sold for Nintendo Switch and nearly 460,000 units sold for the Wii U

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New update for Fire Emblem Heroes adds heroes from Valentia

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

Starting April 14th (today) a Summoning event will introduce four heroes from the upcoming 3DS game Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia to Nintendo’s mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes. The Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentiacharacters being added are Alm, Clair, Faye, and Lukas. Several new updates to the mobile game are also already available, including a new feature called Hero Merit, a new stat that increases every time a hero finishes a battle alive. When their Hero Merit reaches 500 points, players receive 500 Hero Feathers. Another recent update has raised the maximum stamina for all players from 50 to

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New Egg-cellent new My Nintendo Rewards available

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has released some new My Nintendo rewards with the holiday Easter weekend around the corner. Starting (yesterday) April 12th, you can redeem My Nintendo points for a special 3DS theme or one of several discounted games. All but one of the new rewards, including the 3DS theme, require redemption of the premium gold points. • 20G – Yoshi Siesta Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu theme • 20G – 30% off Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (Virtual Console for Wii U) • 160P – 20% off Super Mario World (Virtual Console for New Nintendo 3DS) These rewards are redeemable thru July 13th. Plus,

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2017 National StreetPass Weekend – Spring Edition

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Jason Nason

Spring is finally here and so is another Nintnedo National StreetPass Weekend! From April 13th – 16th, collect up to six StreetPass tags from across North America when you stop by a Nintendo Zone location with your Nintendo 3DS. I’ll admit that these national StreetPass weekends excited me more when McDonald’s was a national partner and there was a Nintendo Zone near me. The only real partner in Canada is Best Buy, which unfortunately are few and far between. There are 19 McDonalds in my city while there are just 2 Best Buy stores. Regardless two of Nintendo’s 3DS games

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April 13th Nintendo Download

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Jason Nason

Mr. Shifty – Shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in a new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty. The Mr. Shifty game follows a teleportation-fueled heist to break into the world’s most secure facility – players will use distraction and trickery, and explore what’s possible when stealth and action become one.   The Jackbox Party Pack 3 – The threequel to the party-game phenomenon features FIVE new sense-shattering Jackbox games: Quiplash, Trivia Murder Party, Guesspionage, Tee K.O. and Fakin’ It. It’s a digital box full of actual fun!   Puyo Puyo Tetris – Demo Version –

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