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New Pikachu 3DS XL Launches March 24th


Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo officially announced today that there will be another member to the 3DS XL family in two weeks. Pokémon fans will get a jolt of excitement when Nintendo releases the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL on March 24th.

The bold yellow Nintendo 3DS XL hardware features the familiar outline of the iconic Pokémon. The system will also come packaged with a 4GB SD memory card and will be available for a limited time (while supplies last). The system will retail for $199.99.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity launches the same day as the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL.Read More


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March 14th Nintendo Download


Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Quite a few things released today, including full game downloads for the Wii U and 3DS, plus some virtual console titles and even two DSiWare games! Right off the bat we’re just a few days away from the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, which will be available day and date in both retail stores and through the eShop. Lego City Undercover also hits stores and the eShop.

Take a look at the full, and lengthy list, below.

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Fire Emblem Gets More Content this Spring


Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has just announced that Fire Emblem: Awakening, which was released on February 4th for the Nintendo 3DS, is getting more bonus content.

The new SpotPass content is different from the previously released downloadable content through the game’s Outrealm Gate. This free SpotPass map, which will be available on March 14th, is called “A Hard Miracle,” and follows the story of Fire Emblem Awakening main character Chrom as he encounters a mysterious woman and sets off on a journey with her to rescue a group of kidnapped villagers.

During the next few weeks, more maps will become available through SpotPass. These include Ghost of a Blade on March 28th, a haunted tale about a ghost and the ultimate sacrifice; The Wellspring of Truth on April 11th, a map full of challenging enemies; and The Radiant Hero on April 25th, which takes place on an isolated island as Chrom and his allies search for a legendary hero.Read More


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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Countdown Begins


Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jason Nason

The countdown has begun. Alright, so we’ve been counting down to the game’s release for many months but with just seven days left until it’s unleashed on North American Wii U and 3DS owners, the excitement is really ramping up.

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will be released for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U next Tuesday, and in anticipation of the release Capcom has sent over a shiny new promotional trailer for the game.Read More


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March 7th Nintendo Download


Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jason Nason

Quite a few things released today, most of which is heavily centred on the 3DS, including three new eShop titles in Kersploosh!, ATV Wild Ride 3D and Nano Assault EX. Plus several full game downloads were released including Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D while Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity gets a demo.

The lot is rounded out with both a 3DS an a Wii Virtual Console release as well as Nintendo’s Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword at a special sale price.

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February 28th Nintendo Download


Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jason Nason

Quite a few things released today including a new Wii U eShop title, the 3DS demo for the new Castlevania game, as well as a few new 3DS eShop titles. Plus Fractured Soul is on sale, time is running out to pick up the FREE DLC for Fire Emblem and a new release is up for WiiWare in the old school inspired Retro City Rampage. Check them all out below.

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February 14th Nintendo Download


Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Almost an overlooked release day as Nintendo shed a lot of light, and showed a lot of footage, on new games and updated information this morning via Nintendo Direct. But today is Thursday which means new gaming goodies from the Big N. Today Nintendo has released a new ap for Wii U, a demo and a few retail downloads for the 3DS, a new DSiWare title and another virtual console arcade fighter from SNK. Check them all out below.

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Nintendo Direct Details – Year of Luigi


Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo detailed a huge list of upcoming games this morning at another Nintendo Direct presentation, with a focus on Luigi and several games featuring everyone’s favourite brother.

Nintendo has named 2013 the “Year of Luigi,” thanks to the numerous appearances that Mario’s timid, green-clad twin brother will be making in games this year. Nintendo provided details about games on the way that feature Luigi, as well as information about more than two dozen upcoming games, including content for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS across packaged and digital formats.

“Luigi is just the green tip of the iceberg of all the great news we have to share with Nintendo fans this year and beyond,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and COO. “We’re showing how Nintendo 3DS and Wii U continue to be a source of fun, entertainment and great surprises.”Read More


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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon to have DLC on Launch


Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced on Thursday that when the latest Pokémon title is release on March 24th that the game will have downloadable content ready for purchase on a regular basis. The downloadable content includes new Mystery Dungeons to explore, new items to collect and new Pokémon to interact with.

As a special treat for fans, the first piece of downloadable content, the Poké Forest Mystery Dungeon, will be free to download from launch day until April 30th. Three additional downloadable Mystery Dungeons will be available to purchase when the game launches, and additional content will launch regularly throughout April.Read More


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February 7th Nintendo Download


Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jason Nason

The Wii U gets a new game this week with the release of Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 while the Nintendo 3DS sees Mega Man II arrive on the Virtual Console. The latter also sees a slew of full game downloads with four full games, including the new Brain Training game from Nintendo. Also for those RPG fans out there (ahem Les) you can download a demo of Atlus’ new release Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan! Finally Circle’s latest game Ah! Heaven also arrives on DSiWare this week.

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January 31st Nintendo Download


Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jason Nason

Lots of goodness this week with all four Nintendo pillars getting something. The Cave, which was released last week, will be let loose as a demo this week. Three 3DS games are released as full game downloads an there are virtual console releases for both the Wii and 3DS. And 99Moves, which we previewed earlier in the week, is also now available on DSiWare.

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Fire Emblem Awakening Character Progression Trailer


Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has released another trailer for their upcoming strategy game Fire Emblem Awakening, this time focusing on character classes, their strengths, weaknesses and how they can move in battle. Also explained is the ability to change classes and what that can do for your characters. If you’re planning on picking up the game it’s certainly a must watch. Read More


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Ah! Heaven Coming to DSiWare [UPDATED]


Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jason Nason

Another DSiWare title is set to arrive on North American shores within the next few weeks as the latest venture from Circle Entertainment has popped up on Nintendo.com. The game is a tower style climbing platformer and will arrive on Nintendo DSiWare on February 7th.

Ah! Heaven, is a platform game developed with an Eastern ink painting style. You play as a soul willing to ascend to heaven. The game’s story tells that “Though heaven’s gate is open, God will not take you there, you have to go by yourself.”Read More


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January 24th Nintendo Download


Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jason Nason

The Cave finally lands on the Wii U this week as the highly anticipated game is released. Plus the Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign, just announced yesterday, also makes its debut with Balloon Fight. A few more Wii U and 3DS titles, but nothing for the Nintendo Wii or the Nintendo DSi. That’s a shame. I really hope that there are more DSiWare titles in the pipeline.

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