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More Figure Based Nintendo Games Could Be Great


Posted on August 31, 2013 by Les Major

With the sad news that Pokémon Rumble U NFC figures aren’t coming to Canada it seems, I wanted to share my enthusiasm for more productions like this from Nintendo. For those who don’t know, these figures interact with your game by being placed on the Wii U Gamepad under the directional pad on that little rectangle icon.

Originally drawing comparisons to Skylanders, these figures seem to add to your game instead of being the main focus of it. Pokémon Rumble U does not require figures for gamers to enjoy it. We haven’t had any hands on yet, so we’re not positive of the exact nature. We only assume from what we’ve heard, the figures add unavailable Pokémon to your game.Read More


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No Pokemon Rumble U Figures in Canada


Posted on August 31, 2013 by Jason Nason

If you’re a Pokémon fan in Canada who just downloaded Pokémon Rumble U and are looking for some of the figures you’re about to be disappointed.

The game, downloadable in the Nintendo Wii U eShop, features a similar collectible feature whereby gamers can purchase toys which can be scanned into the game. The game is the first to make use of the NFC technology built into the Wii U Gamepad. But if you make your way to your local video game retailer, or take a look online at Canadian etailers, you won’t find anything.

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August 29th Nintendo Download


Posted on August 29, 2013 by Jason Nason

Just a handful of releases this week but they’re also a handful of good ones.

Pokémon Rumble U arrives in the Wii U eShop this week as does the digital retail release of Rayman Legends. Also The Legend of Zelda arrives on the Wii U Virtual Console.

Over on the Nintendo 3DS Wario arrives with Wario Land 3 hitting the Virtual Console. Also the retail release BIT.TRIP SAGA has now seen a release in the eShop.

Take a look at the full rundown of releases below.

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