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Third Wave of Animal Crossing and more amiibo Coming in March

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Jason Nason

On March 18th, new amiibo figures in the Animal Crossing series will launch in stores, including characters like Timmy & Tommy, Kapp’n and Rover. The Digby amiibo, which was only available packaged with Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, will also be made available as a stand-alone amiibo. The next series of Animal Crossing amiibo cards also launches in March, bringing the grand total of available amiibo cards to be used in games like Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival for Wii U and Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer for Nintendo 3DS to a whopping 300.

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Nintendo NX Rumour Roundup

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Jason Nason

The Nintendo NX is coming. The Nintendo NX is coming. Or at least that’s what the hype is online recently. While there have been a total of zero confirmed details surrounding Nintendo’s newest home console, a recent survey surfaced recently that has been making the rounds online. The leaked survey, from GFK, details much of what could be features for the NX. Note that the below details are merely rumour and Nintendo has not announced anything solid as of yet.

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Twilight Princess HD amiibo Functionality Detailed

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Jason Nason

When The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD launches on March 4th it will include a Wolf Link amiibo figure based on the same character from the classic game. When tapped to the Wii U GamePad controller, the Wolf Link amiibo will open the Cave of Shadows, a challenging new bonus dungeon in the game. After completing the Cave of Shadows, players can save their remaining hearts to the Wolf Link amiibo, and then use those hearts inside the Cave of Shadows to replenish life energy. After conquering the cave, players can save a record of their remaining hearts to

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SEGA Revives 9 Classic Games For SEGA 3D Classics Collections

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Rae Michelle Richards

SEGA of America teased a brand new reveal coming today on their official twitter account and today the publisher announced that they will be reviving 9 of their classic Genesis titles for the SEGA 3D Classic Collection. As the title suggests 9 of the companies classic games including well known titles like the original Sonic The Hedgehog and Altered Beast will be available in a physical cartridge for the Nintendo 3DS. Two of the included games, Power Drift & Puyo Puyo 2, were never released outside of Japan. Some of these games are already available digitally on Nintendo E-Shop but

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Fire Emblem Fates Special New Nintendo 3DS XL Coming February 19th

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo provided new details about several of its upcoming role-playing games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on Tuesday. This included the announcement of a special Fire Emblem Fates Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL system launching February 19th. “Fans of role-playing games have just received a boost to their excitement stat,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Nintendo platforms have always been home to high-quality RPGs, and with even more games launching in 2016, this trend is set to continue in a big way.” The Fire Emblem Fates Edition New Nintendo 3DS

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New Screens and Date for Bravely Second: End Layer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Jason Nason

When Bravely Second: End Layer launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS on April 15th, a Collector’s Edition will also launch alongside it at a suggested retail price of $69.99. The Collector’s Edition includes the massive game, a 10-song original soundtrack and gorgeous 250-page deluxe art book. A demo version of the game, Bravely Second: End Layer – The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers, will launch in the Nintendo eShop prior to the full game’s launch. This demo includes a unique story different than the one found in Bravely Second: End Layer, as well as new jobs and areas to explore.

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Circle Hints at Several New Games

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Jason Nason

Circle Entertainment confirmed and teased a few things recently via their Twitter account. One of the first things mentioned is that a new game is on the horizen. The game, thus far untitled but referred to as a “Japanese adventure story game” has approved at lotcheck by Nintendo of America. The game is pending approval with Nintendo of Europe. Also mentioned is a 3DS port of a game called Toy Defense. That game could be the Toy Defence game that is currently available via Google Play, though that’s not confirmed as of yet. The last one was from a Tweet

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Final Fantasy Explorers Launches Next Tuesday

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Jason Nason

It’s just one week away! Next Tuesday, players will be able to transform into 11 classic FINAL FANTASY characters featured in the upcoming multiplayer action role-playing adventure FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS. During battle, while in Trance Mode, players can harness the incredible power of legendary FINAL FANTASY characters and utilize their ultimate attacks. Clever use of the Trance system is one of the keys to defeating foes. The full infographic detailing the characters can be viewed below. Fans will recognize the popular moves of their favorite characters, including Cloud’s Omnislash (FINAL FANTASY VII), Terra’s Riot Blade (FINAL FANTASY VI) and Tidus’

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Minecraft: Story Mode arrives on Wii U on Thursday

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Jason Nason

Minecraft: Story Mode
Telltale Games and developer Mojang announced today that Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series will be coming to the Nintendo Wii U on Thursday, January 21st with the first episode, ‘The Order of the Stone.’ The title will launch in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U in North America and Europe for $4.99. Telltale will also be bringing additional episodes to the Wii U in the coming weeks, with a Season Pass option for $19.99 that will allow access to episodes 2 through 5 as they become available for download. The game will feature off-TV play and mirroring,

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Zen Pinball 2: The Force Awakens

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Erika

Recently released, Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens pinball pack for Zen Pinball 2 is Zen Studio’s newest themed offering for players. This pack features the two aptly named tables Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens and Star Wars Pinball: Might of the First Order, with themes from Jakku and a Star Destroyer respectively. As with the the previous licenses for Zen Pinball 2, these two tables are not only top notch, but stunningly beautiful as to be expected from Zen Studios. First thing I’ve noticed, is it’s either because of the board layouts for the two, or my eyes

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Langrisser is Reincarnated for 3DS this Spring

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Jason Nason

Aksys Games and extreme/Masaya Games have a new game on the horizen, which is set to be released this spring. Langrisser Re:Incarnation -TENSEI- is a strategic RPG experience coming for the Nintendo 3DS. After a 15 year absence, the legendary RPG series makes its triumphant return. In the game you wield the mighty sword Langrisser as you journey through a massive world at war. Define the path before you by lending your talents to one of three factions and secure your place as your faction’s greatest hero by executing strategic supremacy over your enemies. The very first game in the

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Nintendo Warm-Up Sale for January 14th, 2016

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo is putting a selection of games on sale each week for the next few weeks, above and beyond the regular sales that we feature each week here. Dubbed the Winter Warm-up Sale the sales will save you up to 30% off select games. While Nintendo.com isn’t showing the actual savings on the games themselves right now, check out this week’s list of games below. These sales are effective from now (January 14th) until January 21st at 12:00pm.

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Pokkén Tournament launches for Wii U on March 18th

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jason Nason

The wait is almost over. Nintendo announced today that Pokkén Tournament, the upcoming game that lets players battle as prized Pokémon in fighting arenas, will launch exclusively for Wii U on March 18 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. Pokkén Tournament brings high-definition game play and over-the-top action to never-before-seen battles between some of the most recognizable Pokémon characters. People that buy the first production run version of the game will also receive a special Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card, which can be tapped to the Wii U GamePad controller to unlock the Shadow Mewtwo playable character in the game.

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Ocean Runner | Review

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jason Nason

Endless runners are always hard to gauge. Will they be just mindless and endless running or will they have some substance to them. As easy as it is to just play an endless runner they tend to wear away at me very easily. But Ocean Runner looked like it might have had something more than meets the eye. Boy was I right. Here’s the story of the game. Yes, there is actually a story in the game. Meet Gilbert, a bachelor fish who has fallen deeply in love with the beautiful Pearlina. Like all stunning fish, Pearlina’s one and only

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