Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jason Nason
Nintendo confirmed the release date of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze at Saturday’s VGX event while also confirming a new playable character. The game is set to be released for the Wii U on February 21st with Cranky Kong the newest playable character.
The hosts of the awards show tried to pry for more information out of Nintendo at the event, including the ask if another Metroid game was in the works, but no other information was revealed. Take a look below at more details.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jason Nason
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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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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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:
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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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Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jason Nason
Bravely Default, the Square Enix produced RPG is finally hitting North American shores early next year and the title will be published by Nintendo. That we already knew, but now we have a date. The game will launch on February 7th.
Not only that but the game will come with a special collector’s edition set which will include an art book, a music CD (the music is amazing by the way) and also a set of 36 AR cards for the 3DS.
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Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jason Nason
It’s been a while since I’ve played a Pokémon game and I haven’t really played one since the original Pokémon Red way back in the day. Back when I picked up that game the craze in North America hadn’t yet begun. The television show wasn’t airing on television and kids weren’t gaga over trading cards. Heck, no one knew what the game was. Not even the guys at the video game store where I got my copy.
The main reason why I grabbed the game was based on the description from a friend, another founding member of Darkain Arts Gamers. The idea that I could play an RPG and not only fight monsters, but also capture them and have them fight for me was something new to me and very appealing. It was only later that I learned about what the game was all about.
For the most part Pokémon X and Y for the Nintendo 3DS haven’t changed that much from the original Game Boy Pokémon Red and Blue games that I remember. The visuals of course are much better but everything that I loved in the first game is just the same.
Perhaps the reason that I haven’t played the other games is that I figured that the games would be too similar, but I kind of like the fact that this game is so similar. The sound effects and music is all very familiar.
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Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jason Nason
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Nintendo of Canada is planning a Canadian Celebration to launch the release of upcoming title The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. The event will be held over two days in two different Canadian cities.
The event will be an opportunity for fans to play the game before its released. Nintendo is also inviting fans to come to the event dressed in their favourite character cosplay from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds! There are also giveaways available while supplies last!
TORONTO – The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West
Saturday, Nov 16, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
MONTRÉAL – Square de l’église St-James, 463 Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Sunday November 17, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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