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December 5th Nintendo Download

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

3D Sonic The Hedgehog (SEGA) – Rated: E – $5.99

Sonic The Hedgehog, now in 3D! The evil scientist, Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik), has snatched the animals of South Island, turning them into robot slaves. Only one hero can defeat Dr. Eggman and rescue the animals from his vile clutches – it’s the super-cool hedgehog with the blue spiky hair, Sonic! Race at lightning speeds across seven classic zones as Sonic the Hedgehog. Run and spin through loop-de-loops as you collect rings and defeat enemies on your mission to save the world! In addition to its all-new 3D presentation, 3D Sonic The Hedgehog™ now features Zone Select and the classic Spin Dash move to help you zoom through Zones and take down Badniks!

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Bravely Default Sequel On the Way?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Jason Nason

According to a report on Kotaku, there may be a sequel to Square Enix’s Bravely Default: Flying Fairy game for the Nintendo 3DS. The first game, which came out in 2012 in Japan with an enhanced edition released just today. This new version has yet to be released in North America but is currently slated for release in North America on February 7th, 2014. Europe will see the game this Friday.

Nintendo is publishing the game in both territories.

The report lists the information as an unconfirmed leak from a Japanese magazine, but has yet to confirm the leak with the magazine, nor has there been any comment from Square Enix in Japan. In the leak the game is listed as being called Bravely Second. The magazine article also says the game will share the same universe as Bravely Default, but takes place several years after the original title.

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3D Remastered Sonic the Hedgehog on the Way

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Jason Nason

The next game coming in the SEGA 3D Classics series for the 3DS eShop has been revealed and it’s Sonic the Hedgehog from the Sega Genesis. The first two games in the set were released just last week in 3D Space Harrier and 3D Super Hang-On. Sonic seems like the next logical step to get the 3D treatment.

The game is likely still a ways off from being released, but SEGA put up a lenghty blog post today with an interview from the developers of the project.

Yousuke Okunari, a producer at SEGA, had this to say about the project on the blog. “So far with the 3D Remaster Project, we’ve put out Space Harrier and Super Hang-on. People might have been looking forward to another arcade cabinet game port, but our next release is actually a stereoscopic 3D adaptation of Sonic The Hedgehog.”

“As we discussed in our previous interviews, our previous two releases were games where the player “scrolls into the screen”, something easy for anyone to imagine in 3D. But for the next game, we wanted to put out a game that people wouldn’t expect to see in 3D. With that in mind, we considered multiple titles and in the end we chose Sonic’s debut game, because there’s nothing more SEGA than that.”

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You Tube Arrives on Nintendo 3DS

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Jason Nason

The You Tube application has quietly arrived in the Nintendo 3DS eShop over the weekend with the app popping up sometime after the weekly downloads were released. The application is quite small and works pretty well, with the app feeling like an extension of the 3DS web browser.

Originally announced as part of November 13th’s Nintendo Direct, the YouTube application allows Nintendo 3DS owners, with a broadband Internet connection, to watch all their favorite YouTube content on the go. Videos are displayed on the top screen of the portable while the bottom screen is used for browsing content.

The app really feels like it’s based on the 3DS web browser, which has always felt a bit sluggish and clunky to me, but I do appreciate the addition of a You Tube app since the platform is just about everywhere. And since I carry my 3DS just about everywhere it’s a natural fit.

What do you think? Will you use the app?

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Nintendo Canada Black Friday Deals

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Jason Nason

With another Black Friday coming south of the border in less than twelve hours, retailers in Canada are also getting in on the action with several of those retailers adding some Nintendo goodness to the mix. Retailers include Future Shop, Best Buy Wal-Mart, Toys’r’Us and Target Canada. The deals include Nintendo 3DS/2DS systems, 3DS bundles and first party Nintendo titles for both systems.

The deals are varied and there are a bunch of them to be had. Check out the line up!

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New DLC Arrives for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jason Nason

Capcom has released a new case for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies today with a brand new case titled ‘Turnabout Reclaimed.’ The extra episode can be downloaded from the directly from the in game menu for $5.99.

In the new content you’ll meet new client and pirate Sasha Buckler, who wants the Wright Anything team to help defend her friend on a murder charge. She takes Phoenix to the scene of the crime, the Shipshape Aquarium, to meet the defendant… a killer whale?!?

‘Turnabout Reclaimed’ is a full-length episode that tells the story of the first case Phoenix Wright took on after reclaiming his Attorney’s badge. Unravel the truth using all investigation techniques from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, including the Mood Matrix and Psyche-Lock. Series favorite character Pearl Fey returns to assist the team as they face off against the mysterious prosecutor Simon Blackquill.

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Nintendo 21st Nintendo Download

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Wii U eShop

Super Mario 3D World (Nintendo) – Rated: E – $59.99

Four Players + Three Dimensions = Super Mario Fun Work together with your friends or compete for the crown in the first multiplayer 3D Mario game for the Wii U console. In the Super Mario™ 3D World game, players can choose to play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, or Toad. Each character has unique abilities and play styles. For example, Princess Peach glides over gaps, while Luigi has his trademark extra-high jump. The new cat transformation allows players to run on all fours, pounce on enemies, attack in midair, or use their claws to scamper up walls and goal poles. Explore colorful 3D environments filled with obstacles and contraptions like transparent pipes and vertical conveyor belts, which add new puzzle elements. Use the Wii U GamePad Controller’s touch screen to search for hidden blocks and freeze enemies in place.

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New Cartoons Breathe Fresh Life into Nintendo Video

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jason Nason

Well Nintendo released the first few episodes of The Legend of Zelda: The Misadventures of Link over the last weeks on Nintendo Video. The videos are short as expected, topping up at just over a minute. The first such short little video just has Link, in the polygonal art style of The Wind Waker, crawling through a tunnel collecting rupies before he is dropped through the floor.

The video isn’t anything to write home about but I must say that I love the continued addition of added content to Nintendo Video and not just more music videos. Personally I didn’t really watch the random music videos and skipped right passed them in favour of the other content.

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds | PREVIEW

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Jason Nason

Anytime Nintendo launches a new Zelda title it’s a big deal. No matter the time or the system that the game is on every Nintendo and Zelda fan is excited. This time is no different.

There has been no shortage of Zelda games since the series launched on the NES way back in 1986 (1987 in North America). The newest game will be the fifteenth game in the series and the first original title to appear on the Nintendo 3DS. Perhaps the favourite and most celebrated title of the Zelda series is A Link to the Past, the third in the series and only game to appear on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This newest game, A Link Between Worlds, is a sequel to that game.

Two worlds collide in the all-new adventure set in the world of Super NES classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. In this game, Link transforms into a living painting to cross into a dark, parallel dimension mirroring Hyrule.

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Mario Party Island Tour | PREVIEW

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Jason Nason

There’s no party quite like a Mario Party, and the A-list crew at Nintendo have been hosting parties for years. This year will be no exception with the launch of yet another iteration of Mario Party.

Mario Party: Island Tour is set to hit the Nintendo 3DS next week, and will be the twelfth video game in the series and the third on a portable system. The very first time the crew got together for some board game mini-games shenanigans was way back in 1998 on the Nintendo 64. Since then there were three N64 games, four Gamecube games and two Wii games. Plus there was Mario Party Advance for the Game Boy Advance, Mario Party DS for (you guessed it) the Nintendo DS and there was even a Mario Party card game which took advantage of the Nintendo e-Reader for mini-games on the GBA. Do you remember the e-Reader?

This latest game for the 3DS is the very first for the 3D system and will actually allow the game to be enjoyed by up to four players with just one copy of the game. What a novel idea! The game has seven new game boards, new modes, and 80 minigames.

Take a look at some of the features that Nintendo is touting!

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Nintendo 3DS Sales Continue Strong in October

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced on Thursday that the Nintendo 3DS is once again the best-selling video game hardware system in North America. The handheld sold more than 452,000 units sold in October and sold double that of September.

Software sales were strong for Nintendo as well with Pokémon X and Pokémon Y as the number 1 and number 2 top-selling titles last month. The titles sold more than 1.7 million units combined and helped lead October as the biggest month for Nintendo 3DS software all year. Total Nintendo 3DS first-party software sales hit more than 2 million units sold, the highest tally since December 2011.

Source: Nintendo

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November 14th Nintendo Download

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Wii U eShop

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (SEGA / Nintendo) – Rated: E

Join your favorite characters, from Mario and Sonic to Princess Peach and Amy, as they team up and compete in the most exciting sports events at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Enjoy the thrill of 24 exciting events including bobsleigh, skiing, figure skating pairs, and even snowboard slopestyle, which will make its Olympic debut in Sochi, Russia. Feel closer to the action than ever before with the first entry in the Mario & Sonic series to utilize the Wii U™ GamePad and Wii Remote™ Plus controllers. In Biathlon, a cross country skiing/shooting hybrid, you’ll even use both as you switch controllers on-the-fly to earn the coveted Gold Medal. In addition, take on Snow Day Street Hockey, Rollercoaster Bobsleigh, and more supercharged Dream Events that combine familiar sports with outrageous settings, rulesets, and extreme action! And for the first time, head online** for global competition to help earn top scores for your home country! Let the games begin!

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be available on Nov. 15.

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Special Zelda Bundle Coming with Black and Gold 3DS XL

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo shed a little more light on their upcoming title The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct, including the revelation that the company will be releasing four new 15-second mini-trailers for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds mini trailers. The quick clips will debut on Nintendo’s Instagram page.

Nintendo also detailed a number of characters in the game, including Irene and her magic broom; Seres, who is trapped in a painting; and Gramps, who can help facilitate battles with other players encountered via StreetPass.

Perhaps the biggest news about the game, which wasn’t entirely unexpected, is that on November 22nd when the game launches a new Nintendo 3DS XL bundle will launch. The bundle will include a Nintendo 3DS XL hardware with gold-and-black coloring and the Triforce on the exterior. The game will come bundled with a digital copy of the game and will retail price for $219.99.

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Nintendo Unveils Upcoming eShop Titles

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo revealed a bunch of new information about titles previously released, as well as showed off a little trailer of upcoming independant titles coming to both the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShops.

Games listed include:

  • Q.U.B.E. Director’s Cut (Wii U)
  • Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails (Wii U)
  • Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (3DS)
  • Armillo (Wii U)
  • Grinsia (3DS)
  • 1,001 Spikes (Wii U)
  • Tengami (Wii U)
  • Picross e3 (3DS)
  • Pier Solar HD (Wii U)
  • Putty Squad (3DS & Wii U)
  • Teslagrad (Wii U)
  • Treasurenauts (3DS)
  • Wooden Sen’Sey (Wii U)
  • Retro City Rampage (3DS)
  • Knytt Underground (Wii U)
  • Unepic (Wii U)
  • Siesta Fiesta (3DS)
  • Shovel Knight (Wii U)

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3DS Updates Coming, including Miiverse

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo will be updating the 3DS next month which will see a few new features added to the handheld.

One thing that many users have been clamouring for is the combination of eShop balances between the 3DS and Wii U. Right now when you add funds to your 3DS those funds are only available on the handheld. In the same respect funds added to your Wii U for eShop purchases and downloads are only usable on your Wii U. Once the update comes you will be able to use the same Nintendo Network ID for both systems which will allow the funds to be pooled between the two systems.

Users who have a Wii U already have the NNID. Connecting it to your 3DS will let those funds be used on your 3DS as well.

Another new feature being added to the 3DS is Miiverse, the community that is currently only available on the Wii U. With the previous announcment that Nintendo is going to be allowing remote Miiverse access from smartphones and computers this now allows those with only a 3DS to join in on the fun.

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