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Nintendo eShop Sales for May 19th, 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Jason Nason

I’ve decided to split this off from the regular weekly Nintendo Download to give a little more of a deep dive into each newly added item to the eShop sales list. So what’s been on sale previously will have the same list you remember, but new entries will also have more detail at the top of the page. Please note that all of the below prices are shown in USD. Prices are higher in the Canadian eShop. Enjoy!

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May 19th Nintendo Download

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jason Nason

Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Super Mario Mash-Up Pack – Nintendo is partnering with Mojang and Microsoft to bring the imaginative worlds of the Super Mario series and Minecraft together as a free update for those who own the Minecraft: Wii U Edition game. For the first time ever, players will be able to fend off blocky Hammer Bros. and Dry Bones the same way they do Creepers and Zombies. Click here to see the trailer. PixelJunk Monsters – The classic tower defense game comes to the Wii U system! Play as Tikiman and protect your offspring from hordes of

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Upcoming 7th Dragon DLC detailed

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Jason Nason

SEGA detailed today some of the upcoming DLC for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, which will be released for the Nintendo 3DS on July 12th. In addition to the purchasable content, a free in-game bonus item will be available at launch that will delight those who think anthropomorphic talking bunny plushies are cute. And who doesn’t?? The Nagamimi doll will be free for forever, and provides some…unique voice interactions between it and whatever voice actor you selected for your protagonist. of the 40 there are to choose from. There will be seven additional DLC quests that can either help players

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PokéPark Wii and Contra III coming to Virtual Console tomorrow

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has two Virtual Console releases due tomorrow, with one a Wii title hitting the Wii U and another a SNES title being released exclusively for the NEW Nintendo 3DS. The first is PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure, which was released for the Wii in North America in 2010. Compete in a variety of exciting Attractions using the Wii Remote controller. Try to beat your high score in each challenge! Interact with and befriend some Pokémon by defeating them in Skill Games. Once you befriend a Pokémon, you can compete in certain Attractions with them. The game will retail in the

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Circle considering new import from Arc System Works

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Jason Nason

Circle put out word on their social media accounts yesterday to gauge interest in a new game they are considering publishing. The game in question is a resource and simulation game where you collect materials and develop your little town into a bigger one. The game follows some of the staples of the genre, from collecting wood and stones in order to build buildings and other items, though without the attacking of other camps like in Warcraft. The game was released by Arc System Works in December. Check out the trailer for the game below. Is this something you’d be

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Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest launches in Wii U eShop May 26th

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Jason Nason

The release date for Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest has just been announced, with the game hitting the Nintendo Wii U eShop on May 26th. Developed by Canadian developer Arcane Four Studios, Rynn’s Adventure is a 2D platformer game in which the player guides Rynn through a variety of environments teeming with magic and danger. The player will help Rynn combat the many enemies she encounters and outwit each of their fearsome generals. Rynn will eventually face off against the evil wizard himself in order to free her parents and ultimately save the Enchanted Forest and its inhabitants.

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Yo-Kai Watch 2 coming to North America on September 30th

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced today that the Yo-kai phenomenon will continue later this year. With a third game on the way in Japan, the second game will be released in North America for the Nintendo 3DS on September 30th. Developed by LEVEL-5, Yo-Kai Watch 2 offers the same deep RPG gameplay and wacky adventures as the first game. The new adventure also offers many new areas to explore outside of Springdale, more than 350 new Yo-kai, a new-and-improved in-game Yo-kai Watch and even the ability to travel back in time! Yo-Kai Watch 2 will also launch with two versions, Yo-Kai Watch 2:

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Book of Unwritten Tales 2 comes to Wii U in June

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Jason Nason

Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten. The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is coming to the Nintendo Wii U on June 7th, 2016. The sequel and is a point and click adventure which was funded via Kickstarter back in 2014. The game was initially released on steam, but was ported to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One were in September 2015.

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The Sweetest Thing arrives on Wii U May 19th

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Jason Nason

Joindots’ latest puzzle game is coming to the Wii U eShop this Thursday in Sweetest Thing, a sugar-coated time management game! Ants have invaded Candy Land. The town square’s chocolate fountain has run dry and gingerbread houses are starting to crumble. It’s time to call in a sugar repair engineer! Travel to Cupcake State, Chocolate Shire and Jelly City to rebuild a candy realm. Gather, fix and build. In the game, which looks pretty sweet (pun intended), you’ll be tasked with rebuilding a lip-smacking world ravaged by ants, find hidden treats in a quest to earn all the achievements in

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Could Nintendo movies be coming in the near future?

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Jason Nason

In February this year, Shigeru Miyamoto said because Nintendo sees itself as an “entertainment” company, he was not opposed to the idea of bringing Nintendo franchises to the big screen. Now an interview with Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima reportedly has shed some light that the company plans to release a new movie in the next 2-3 years. In an interview with Japan’s Asahi Shimbun, as translated by Kyle McLain on Twitter, Kimishima reportedly offered some new details on Nintendo’s movie plans.

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Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson | Review

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Jason Nason

Let’s be honest. It was the girls that first drew me to this game. Just like other video games where “giggle physics” has become a thing, I liked the look of the girls in the game. What can I say. But beyond the look of the girls themselves, Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a fun game to play. Parallel to the look of the girls in the game is the fact that the game has a look and feel of anime. I’ve long enjoyed anime and the culture of Japan itself. I’m a regular watcher of anime on Crunchyroll

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DLC releasing day and date with Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Jason Nason

The upcoming Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE game will launch on June 24th for the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo has announced that downloadable content (DLC) will be available on the same day! Developed by Atlus, the role-playing game fuses strategic, turn-based combat with over-the-top, pop-culture style. You’ll be able to expand the game right away with new costumes and items via five DLC packs, available for purchase on Nintendo eShop.

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Third Style Savvy set for release on 3DS in August

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced on Wednesday that the third game in the Style Savvy series, Style Savvy: Fashion Forward, will be released this August. In the game you will manage your own boutique, design clothes fit for a fashionista, style some wicked hair, master the art of make-up, and even become the next top model. The world is your runway in this fun fully outfitted fashion game. The game includes over 19,000 different articles of clothing, items and accessories to choose from. Players can also learn real-world fashion tips from the Fashion 101 guide. The game will also be compatible with nearly

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Nintendo 2DS price dropping May 20th in United States

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has announced that, on May 20th, Nintendo will lower the price of its kid-friendly portable Nintendo 2DS system by $20. The price will be reduced to a suggested retail price of $79.99 USD. This price reduction comes less than a year from the last reduction to $99.99. Some 2DS systems even come pre-installed with Mario Kart 7 and Yo-Kai Watch. “Nintendo 2DS is the best value available for a portable dedicated gaming system and is great for gaming on the go,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The system has a library

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Nintendo eShop Sales for May 12th, 2016

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Jason Nason

I’ve decided to split this off from the regular weekly Nintendo Download to give a little more of a deep dive into each newly added item to the eShop sales list. So what’s been on sale previously will have the same list you remember, but new entries will also have more detail at the top of the page. Please note that all of the below prices are shown in USD. Prices are higher in the Canadian eShop. Enjoy!

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