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Engine bringing original Gunslugs coming to 3DS

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Jason Nason

Engine Software announced today that they are bringing the original Gunslugs to the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Last year Engine Software published the chaotic, frantic and heavily stylized 2D shooter Gunslugs 2 on the 3DS eShop. The game, created by developer OrangePixel, was the sequel to Gunslugs. It hit the 3DS eShop last October. Based on the community feedback for Gunslugs 2, the 3DS release of Gunslugs will feature leaderboards. Gunslugs be released on the 3DS eShop in the next few weeks, though the exact release date has not been finalized. The game will cost $1.99 USD. You can check out

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Legendary Pokémon being distributed this month via Nintendo Network

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Jason Nason

I was surprised on Sunday morning. Knowing that I would have to venture to EB Games for this month’s Pokémon I popped in my copy of Pokémon X and went to the recieve gift option anyway. And to my surprise I got a gift. Turns out thr Pokémon Company, in celebration of the debut of Pokemon the Series: XYZ, for a short time, you can get three powerful Legendary Pokémon from the Kalos region — Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde — via Nintendo Network! Not only that, the Xerneas and Yveltal you’ll receive are Shiny, making them incredibly rare, especially for

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Pokémon Rumble World now available in retail stores

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Jason Nason

Pokémon Rumble World for the Nintendo 3DS was released as a free-to-start title in the eShop just over a year ago. Released on April 8th, 2015 the game finds players battling and befriending more than 700 Pokémon, including some that Mega Evolve! You’ll travel on your hot-air balloon and battle in 18 different areas with more than 80 stages. The more Toy Pokémon you collect, the more ways you have to defeat Toy Pokémon you’re facing. The game now has a physical retail version. This new retail version contains all the same action-adventure gameplay, and is now available in stores

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Squid Sisters Amiibo Set Announced For July Release

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Rae Michelle Richards

Nintendo of America has announced that a double set of new Amiibo fashioned after the Squid Sisters from last year’s Splatoon will hit American retail on July 8th for an MSRP of $24.99 USD. The set will unlock new songs and dance moves to be used in the game, according to the trailer they will also unlock some fresh tracks for your stylish squid-kid to enjoy.

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Nintendo eShop Sales for April 28th, 2016

Posted on April 29, 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. This week our friends at Circle Entertainment are celebrating their 10th Anniversary and are putting a selection of their games are 75% off. Please note that all of the below prices are shown in USD. Prices are higher in the Canadian eShop.

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New DLC Maps Headed to Fire Emblem Fates Starting May 5

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Jason Nason

The second round of DLC maps for Fire Emblem Fates is on the way, with the first round arriving next week. Starting May 5th, the first map, I: In Endless Dreams, can be downloaded for only $0.49 USD, with subsequent maps launching weekly until June 9th for $1.99 USD each. As with before fans that want to automatically receive each new map as it releases can do so by purchasing Map Pack 2 for $7.99 USD. As an added incentive there a significant savings for purchasing Map Pack 2 as the content would run you more than $10 USD if

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April 28th Nintendo Download

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Jason Nason

Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – Make Minis march like never before in this free download. To get started, simply tap any amiibo figure on the Wii U GamePad controller or a New Nintendo 3DS system. Or, tap select amiibo figures to guide one of 11 Minis across more than 50 levels, using their in-game Minis and their unique abilities, like Yoshi who can eat enemies, to reach the exit. But watch out! Mine carts, ghostly Boos and other new obstacles lurk around every corner. Lost Reavers – Lost Reavers is a free-to-play, four-player co-op game that asks players

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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Gets Pre-Order/ 1st Print Bonuses

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Rae Michelle Richards

RPG fans looking for their fix from the Shin Megami Tensei series will get their next chance to check out a new entry in the long running franchise with the release of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse on the Nintendo 3DS this summer. Today in a press release Atlus USA announced that players who pre-order the game or pick up a 1st print copy on launch will get a little extra bonus with their physical copy of the game – a set of 3 metal pins inspired by the game. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse’s story overlaps with the events

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Do A Barrel Roll With These Two Star Fox Zero Gameplay Videos

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Rae Michelle Richards

Star Fox Zero
Earlier in the week, after all of the PAX East madness had subsided, my wife & I decided to do a co-op stream of Star Fox Zero. This take on the Star Fox series, the first console release since 2005, brings with it a unique control scheme that has players looking at the Wii U game pad and television screen simultaneously. Our full review is still incoming, but for now I hope you’ll enjoy these two videos covering the game’s tutorial section and first real missions. In this co-op setup my wife controlled the Arwing’s movements with a Wii Remote

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Nintendo: Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem apps on the way

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Jason Nason

Get ready for at least two more Nintendo apps for your smart phone this year. Nintendo announced that its next two mobile apps will be based on Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing franchises. Nintendo plans to release both of these applications this fall. For Fire Emblem, Nintendo plans to make it more accessible in comparison to the Fire Emblem games for Nintendo’s gaming systems. Nintendo said that it aims to offer the great value of a role-playing strategy game while make it more approachable. Nintendo will design the Animal Crossing mobile game so that it will be connected with the

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Miitomo reaches 10 million worldwide users

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo provided some updates for multiple games this morning, with some news about their first mobile application: Miitomo. Nintendo reported that their first app for smartphones and tablets has surpassed 10 million unique users worldwide. The free-to-start social experience app launched in Japan on March 17th and in a variety of other countries, including Canada, on March 31st. In the United States, Miitomo reached #1 free app status in its various online stores shortly after release. As well more than 20 million Miifotos have been created.

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“Friends of Nintendo” Humble Bundle Offers 3DS & Wii U Software

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Rae Michelle Richards

Several indie & some AAA publishers have banded together to partner with Humble Bundle to provide Nintendo 3DS & Wii-U owners a fantastic deals on software for both consoles.  For just $1 you can grab a copy of Retro City Rampage for the 3DS, Affordable Space Adventures for Wi-U and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse for either Wii-U or 3DS. Check out the full list of available titles below, more will be added in one weeks time! Honestly the $13 tier is more than worth it if you happen to own both consoles! $1 Tier Retro City Rampage – 3DS

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Legendary Pokémon Darkrai Available at EB Games on May 1st

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Jason Nason

Another month brings another legendary Pokémon as part of the Pokémon 20 celebration. May’s Pokémon is Darkrai, which is available exclusively in EB Games stores (GameStop in the United States and GAME stores in the UK). First appearing in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, the Mythical Darkrai has cast a long shadow over the Pokémon world. The powerful Pitch-Black Pokémon returns for the Pokémon 20th celebration, this time via a special distribution event at participating GameStop stores! With awesome moves and the Bad Dreams Ability, Darkrai is certain to give your opponents nightmares.

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Nintendo NX Dated For March 2017, Newest Zelda To Launch for NX / Wii U

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Rae Michelle Richards

Some huge news came out of the Nintendo Japan financial call for investors this morning relating to Nintendo’s next console, codenamed NX, and the next The Legend of Zelda game. It is typical for companies to slide little tidbits of unknown information in their investor’s reports or on earnings calls in order to assure investors that the company is heading in a safe direction. Confirmed via Nintendo of America’s official Twitter account, as well as on Nintendo of Japan’s Twitter account, the Nintendo NX will ship worldwide in March 2017. This of course flies in the face of rumors that Ninty was

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Metroid Prime: Federation Force dated for August 19th

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has announced via their social media channels that their upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Metroid Prime: Federation Force will launch on August 19th! While many seem to have to resent the game, I think it honestly looks kinda fun. I talked about the game over here There’s still quite a while before the game hits release and there isn’t a ton of information or screens out there. Check out a trailer for the game and a few of the available screens below.

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