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May 12, 2016

New Option For Regular My Nintendo Coins Added

by Donald Theriault - 7:11 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: My Nintendo

It involves bacon. No, not that kind.

Nintendo recently changed the rewards on MyNintendo, and today they added a new option for getting coins on a regular basis.

Users who opt into receiving Nintendo marketing emails will receive a 30 Platinum coin reward for opting in, and 10 coins each month so long as the opt-out is not taken. For those who have it disabled, you can re-enable it by clicking on your Mii in the upper right corner and going into Account Settings.

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Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing Mobile Titles To Be Free To Start Mobi

by Donald Theriault - 6:49 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Wall Street Journal

Pray they don't charge a buck a reset in Fire Emblem.

Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing will have Miitomo's upfront cost on mobile when they launch later this year.

In a statement to the Wall Street Journal (subscription or Googling "Nintendo To Make Next Two Mobile Games Free" required) DeNA CEO Isao Moriyasu stated “‘Fire Emblem’ and ‘Animal Crossing’ are both free-to-start apps" and a Nintendo spokesperson confirmed the same.

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Nintendo Downloads - May 12, 2016 WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:08 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo

Welcome to die and die and die and....

Nintendo really knows how to provide a nice contrast with the big releases of the week. The major 3DS release is Disney Art Academy, a quiet little game devoted to drawing some of the finest profit producers in entertainment. If you’re feeling a touch more hardcore, there’s Super Meat Boy, the... Read more...

May 11, 2016

Phoenix Wright Possessed By Spirit of Justice In September 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 8:18 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Capcom

Now we just need an eShop release of Apollo Justice.

Phoenix Wright has been remanded to the 3DS again with a trial date in September.

Capcom announced today that the sixth Phoenix Wright title, releasing June 9 in Japan, will release in North America/Europe/Australia this September as Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice.

As with previous 3DS Ace Attorney releases, the legal adventure will launch at $29.99/€29.99/£24.99 on the eShop.

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Japan Getting Additional New 3DSXL Colors 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 5:43 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo

These will certainly stand out in the crowd

Japan is adding two more colors to the New 3DSXL's palette.

On June 9, the system will have two new colors: Lime Green/Black and Pink/White. The systems will sell for a tax-included price of 20,304yn (approximately $185US). No Western release has been announced for the colors.

The announcement coincided with a Japanese-only Direct video for Culdcept Revolt, which will release on July 7.

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Style Savvy, Disney Magical World Sequels Coming To North America 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 5:34 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo

A couple of games to go with the less expensive 2DS.

To coincide with today's 2DS price drop, Nintendo has announced North American release dates for a couple of titles.

The third Style Savvy title will release in North America as Style Savvy: Fashion Forward on August 19 (the same day as Metroid Prime: Federation Force). The game features nearly... Read more...

2DS Receiving Another Price Drop 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 5:17 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo

Almost, but not quite, giving it away.

The Nintendo 2DS is receiving another price drop in the US.

Nintendo announced today that the non-clamshell 3DS player will drop to $79.99 effective next Friday (May 20) from $99.99, including versions with Mario Kart 7 preinstalled.

2DS originally launched at $129 in 2013, and was lowered to its previous $99 price last August.

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May 10, 2016

Disney Cancels Infinity Series: Exits Game Publishing

by Donald Theriault - 1:51 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Disney

The ability to destroy a planet in a single blow proves insignificant next to the power of a massive loss.

The temporary hiatus for Disney Infinity appears to be permanent.

During a financial call today, Disney announced that they were taking a US$147m charge related to "the discontinuation of our self-published console games business, principally Infinity". The last game in the line, Infinity 3.0, released last September and the company announced intentions to focus on new figures earlier this year rather than a Infinity 4.0.

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New Samus Statue Available for Pre-order GCWiiWiiU

by Justin Berube - 11:23 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: First 4 Figures, First 4 Figures

Inspired by her design in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

A new statue based on the Varia Suit Samus model from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is now available for pre-order from First 4 Figures. Two versions of the 1/4 scale statue are being produced.

Both versions are 20 inches tall and have Samus standing on the S logo from the series. The Exclusive version,... Read more...

Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon Starters and More Revealed 3DS

by Adam Abou-Nasr - 5:28 am EDT
Total comments: 20 Source: The Pokémon Company

Release date, region, and gameplay all get spilled.

The Pokémon Company released the first trailer for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon today, showing off new Pokémon and gameplay.

The three starters are Rowlet (Grass/Flying), Litten (Fire) and Popplio (Water). The two new mascot Pokémon were also revealed but not given names.

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May 9, 2016

Next 3DS SNES Virtual Console Games Detailed for Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 6:55 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: NCL

NCL gives us a look at the 3DS SNES lineup for May/June and also shows off some cool new prepaid cards (Japan only).

Nintendo released five more Super Famicom Virtual Console titles today, May 9, in Japan on the Nintendo (New) 3DS eShop. The games include Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble, Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Contra III: The Alien Wars. The lineup for June was also announced... Read more...

Minecraft Physical Release Date Announced: Contains Super Mario Pack WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 5:22 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Nintendo

June, seriously, chill out already.

One of the promised Nintendo and Minecraft collaborations has been announced, and it's a free update.

An update to the title on May 17 will bring the Super Mario pack to the game, which includes character skins and models from various Mario titles like Super Mario World and Sunshine, plus music from Super Mario 64.

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May 8, 2016

First Global Splatfest Announced: Miitomo Sponsored WiiUMobi

by Donald Theriault - 5:57 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Squid Research

When Splatfests are held for pleasure, they're the ones I love best.

Following the success of the PAL/NA Splatfest last month, the next event will be world-spanning.

The Splatfest to be held on May 13-15 will be the same for all regions, with the competition lasting from 11 pm Eastern time on the 13th to 6 am Eastern on the 15th. The competition question is the question of the best type of party: a fancy dress ball (Callie) or a costume ball (Marie).

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May 6, 2016

Project X Zone, VVVVVV Removed From eShop 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 11:26 am EDT
Total comments: 5

One was a security flaw, one for reasons unknown

Two of the 3DS's older digital titles have been removed from the eShop, and though one is temporary the fate of the other is up in the air.

2011 indie darling VVVVVV was recently removed following a tweet from creator Terry Cavanaugh about the game possibly being a vector for hacking the system:

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May 5, 2016

Nintendo Downloads - May 5, 2016 WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:14 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo

On the revenge of the 5th, the big mover is the ponies.

It's a big week down at the racetrack as this Saturday's Kentucky Derby crosses over with children's card games in Pocket Card Jockey. The GameFreak title came out of nowhere in the March Nintendo Direct, and the demo should give you a nice taste of what awaits your horse this week. We should have a review of the game soon.

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Nintendo Clarifies E3 Plans: Treehouse Live All Day 1 WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 5:40 am EDT
Total comments: 55 Source: Nintendo

The spoiler averse can probably pass this year.

Nintendo has clarified their E3 plans for this year's show, and Treehouse Live has a starring role.

In lieu of a Digital Event on Tuesday, June 14 Nintendo will present an all-day Treehouse Live starting at 9 am Pacific time (12 pm Eastern) focused entirely on The Legend of Zelda for Wii U.

Developer interviews and "plenty of fun" are promised as part of the show as well.

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May 3, 2016

Humble Friends Of Nintendo Bundle Adds Three More Games WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 11:14 am EDT
Total comments: 23 Source: Humble Bundle

Those who beat the average are making out like bandits.

The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle has added three more games to the roster.

Buyers who beat the average ($9.74 at press time) will get codes for Nano Assault EX (3DS), Swords and Soldiers II (Wii U) and Runbow (Wii U) in addition to Freedom Planet, Rhythm Thief and Citizens of Earth. Existing... Read more...

Terraria Wii U Version Dated WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 8:37 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: 505 Games

There'll be plenty of stuff to buy immediately after E3.

The end of June has suddenly become packed for Wii U owners as Terraria slides into an already crowded release schedule.

The side-scrolling sandbox title, which released on the 3DS last December, will hit the Wii U in both physical and eShop forms on 24 June in Europe and June 28 for North America. Terraria will feature eight player online modes and GamePad level design.

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May 2, 2016

Mighty No 9 Goes Gold: Has One More Release Date WiiU3DS

by Donald Theriault - 8:25 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Mighty No 9 Blog

The skepticism flows like wine.

Following multiple delays and rumors of further delays, Mighty No 9 is locked in for a very early summer release.

In a post on the game's official blog, director Keiji Inafune confirmed that the console versions, including the Wii U, would release on June 21 in North America and Asia, with the rest of the world following on 24 June. The 3DS version will follow "at a later date".

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May 1, 2016

Nintendo To Reorganize Board, Branch Presidents Taking Larger Role

by Donald Theriault - 2:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 28 Source: Nintendo - PDF link

Fils-Amie and Shibata have an additional job title.

Nintendo's financial results included a change to the makeup of the company that could see international branches gain a larger voice in the company.

In a change announced in the financial statements (page 17, PDF link)Nintendo announced that Reggie Fils-Amie and Satoru Shibata would join a new internal board focused on product development.

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