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November 12, 2015

Bravely Second Western Releases Announced 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 4:31 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct

Like last time, North America waits.

Bravely Second has been reconfirmed outside Japan, and Europe gets the title first again.

The title will release in spring 2016, while Europe will get the game in the first quarter of next year. Europe will receive a limited edition with a 250 page artbook, soundtrack and a figurine of Agnès from Bravely Default.

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European Virtual Console Adds Two Zelda Titles WiiU

by - 4:09 pm EST
Total comments: 6

Trying to soothe the wait for Twilight Princess HD.

To try and soothe the pain of Zelda Wii U and Twilight Princess HD being 2016, Nintendo of Europe has added a couple of Zelda games to the Virtual Console.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks have both been released on Virtual Console in Europe following tonight's Nintendo Direct.

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New Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon Details 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 3:54 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

The availability of every Pokémon is getting pushed.

Additional details were given about Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon ahead of the game's release next week in North America and February in Europe.

As all currently released Pokémon are in the game, each one will have its individual quests made available through a system called the Galaxy Orb. The ability to request help from friends in the event of a party wipe was shown as well.

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Japan Wii U Virtual Console Getting Mother 3 WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 3:41 pm EST
Total comments: 36 Source: Nintendo Direct

The localization agony will be strange, funny and heart-rending

Japan's Wii U Virtual Console will end the year with a bang.

Mother 3, the beloved 2006 GBA role playing game, will launch on the service on December 17.

The post-DS launched title has had numerous localization campaigns over the years, so it remains to be seen if Nintendo will release the game in English for Western audiences.

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Final Fantasy Explorers Getting Collector's Edition and Free DLC in NA 3DS

by Adam Abou-Nasr - 3:29 pm EST
Total comments: 6

There are a lot of collectibles.

Final Fantasy Explorers, Square-Enix's multiplayer monster-hunting game, will be launching in North America on January 26th and in Europe on January 29th. The Western releases will include all the DLC currently available to Japanese players.

A Collector's Edition is set to include an artbook,... Read more...

Direct Rapid Fire: 3rd Party Details 3DSWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 3:24 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

Jumping, space, robots, crossovers and more!

Several 3rd party games were spotlighted at the end of the Nintendo Direct presentation.

Kerbal Space Program and Hive Jump were both shown on Direct for the first time, and both are slated for Q1 2016 release. Hive Jump is a platform/shooter hybrid that supports Amiibo, while Kerbal Space Program... Read more...

Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam Details Announced 3DS

by Adam Abou-Nasr - 3:09 pm EST
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Amiibo support, giant papercraft attacks, and more.

Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam, a crossover between the Mario and Luigi and Paper Mario series, had a new trailer and details shown off during the November Nintendo Direct. A new card mechanic was shown off, giving the Bros. powerful new attacks. These cards can be unlocked with amiibo from the Super Mario series and feature art from Mario's long history.

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New Green-Clad Character Linkle Coming to Hyrule Warriors Legends 3DS

by Carmine Red - 3:06 pm EST
Total comments: 29 Source: Nintendo Direct

In addition to the new dual-crossbow hunter, don't forget that Tetra, Toon Link, Skull Kid, and the King of Hyrule are showing up in the title!

Nintendo revealed that Linkle, a new original character, is going to make her debut appearance in the upcoming Hyrule Warriors Legends for 3DS.

Linkle, a character concept for the original Hyrule Warriors release, is a woman who lives in a village of cuccos and favors dual-crossbows to dispatch... Read more...

Mega Man Legacy Collection (3DS), Gold Mega Man Amiibo Dated 3DSWiiU

by Justin Berube - 3:06 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct

Mega Man goes gold for his appearance on 3DS.

The Mega Man Legacy Collection will be released for Nintendo 3DS on Feb. 23. The game will be available both digitally and physically, though there will also be a special Collectors Edition of the game that comes with an exclusive Gold Mega Man Amiibo.

Both Mega Man Amiibo can be scanned in The Mega Man Legacy Collection to unlock 11 3DS exclusive challenges that aren't available in any other version of the game.

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Wii U Smash Splat Bundle, 3DSXL Deals Announced For North America

by Donald Theriault - 3:04 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

Nintendo confirms the Black Friday leaks.

Nintendo has confirmed its holiday deals, some of which have leaked previously.

The previously confirmed "Smash Splat" Wii U bundle will be joined by a 3DSXL bundle that includes the older model 3DS XL and a preinstalled copy of Super Mario 3D Land.

Both bundles will release on November 27 (Black Friday), and retailers are offering the Wii U bundle for between $249.99 - $279.99 and the 3DS bundle at $129.99.

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Fire Emblem Fates Release Date, Bundle, DLC Announced 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 2:48 pm EST
Total comments: 20 Source: Nintendo Direct

You'll be able to play the next entry in the Fire Emblem series in February.

Fire Emblem Fates will be arriving to the Nintendo 3DS on February 19, with plenty of purchase options to choose from.

You can buy either Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright or Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest digitally or physically for $39.99. Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation is the third version of the game,... Read more...

Dragon Quest VII and VIII Confirmed for the West 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 2:45 pm EST
Total comments: 28 Source: Nintendo Direct

The year of the 3DS RPG continues.

After a long wait and a summer tease, Dragon Quest VII and VIII will come to the 3DS in the West in 2016.

Dragon Quest VII, subtitled "Fragments of the Forgotten Past" will launch in Summer 2016, while Dragon Quest VIII "Journey of the Cursed King" will release before the end of 2016. VII released in Japan in early 2013, while VIII launched last August in Japan.

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Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow Coming to 3DS Virtual Console 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 2:41 pm EST
Total comments: 8 Source: Nintendo Direct

They're still releasing things on 3DS Virtual Console. Shocking.

Nearly a year after its last release, three more games will come to the 3DS Virtual Console.

Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow versions will release on the Nintendo eShop on the 20th anniversary of the games: February 27, 2016. The games will be true to the original games, glitches and all - except for trading, which will be handled by the 3DS wireless connection instead.

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Star Fox Zero Dated, New Vehicles Named WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 2:35 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

How do YOU like to fly?

We have a date for Star Fox Zero and some new vehicles.

The new flyer from Platinum will launch on April 22, and will feature a gyroplane called the Gravmaster and a helper robot called Direct-i who can navigate via the Wii U GamePad. Features such as bombs that were not shown at E3 were also reconfirmed.

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Next Wave of Amiibo Coming January 22 WiiU3DS

by Bryan Rose - 2:32 pm EST
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Animal Crossing and Lucas ahoy!

The next wave of Amiibo and Amiibo cards will be launching January 22, as announced on today's Direct.

Wave 2 Animal Crossing Amiibo cards, as well as a new batch of physical Amiibo (Blathers, Kicks, Celeste and Resetti) will be launched on this date.

Additionally, Lucas' Smash Bros. Amiibo will also be released on January 22.

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Pokémon Picross Announced 3DS

by Bryan Rose - 2:23 pm EST
Total comments: 2

A new puzzling way to enjoy the Pokémon franchise.

Pokémon Picross, a newly revealed game in today's Nintendo Direct, will be coming to the Nintendo 3DS.

It will be a free to start title, with a spending limit in the fashion of Pokémon Rumble World. A new item called picrites can be earned or purchased on the Nintendo eShop to make puzzles easier. In this version of the Picross series, you'll capture Pokémon that will have support skills that help you along the way as well.

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Steamworld Heist, Fast Racing NEO, and Typoman Details Announced WiiU3DS

by Carmine Red - 2:23 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

Get ready for custom Home Screen themes, online and local split-screen multiplayer, and release dates!

Nintendo made sure to announce that Steamworld Heist, coming in December, would come with a free 3DS Home Menu theme download when purchased, but only for a limited time.

As for Fast Racing NEO, which seems to evoke Nintendo's own long-dormant futuristic F-Zero franchise, the Nintendo Direct described... Read more...

Xenoblade Chronicles X Preload, Data Packs Now Live In West WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 2:21 pm EST
Total comments: 13 Source: Nintendo Direct

Prepare for the immense adventure in style

You'll need to prepare for the immense Xenoblade Chronicles X, and you can start doing it now.

During the Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the digital preload for the December 4 release was now available, at US$59.99. Four data packs to speed up load times for the disc version are also available today, totalling about 10GB of space on the system.

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Zelda Wii U Compatible With Twilight Princess' Wolf Link Amiibo WiiU

by Carmine Red - 2:16 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: Nintendo Direct

Nintendo also reiterated that the anticipated Wii U title was releasing in 2016.

Nintendo hasn't forgotten about the next game in the Zelda series, and used today's recent Nintendo Direct video to announce that the game would be compatible with the newly announced Wolf Link Amiibo figure. Specifically, they announced that players could transfer data from the Wolf Link Amiibo from... Read more...

Super Mario Maker Portal Website Coming

by Bryan Rose - 2:15 pm EST
Total comments: 2

A new way to search and play all those levels found within the game.

A new Super Mario Maker web portal is coming that will allow users to search through stages.

Announced via today's Nintendo Direct, the portal will feature a more robust search option where you can search via various parameters. It will sync to your game automatically, allowing you to search for and flag levels that you'd like to play.

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