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August 14, 2013

Xenoblade Chronicles Reappears at GameStop, Being Sold Used for $90 Wii

by Zack Kaplan - 9:29 am EDT
Total comments: 27 Source: Joystiq, http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/13/gamestop-defends...

GameStop says they plan on bringing back more "vintage" titles including Metroid Prime Trilogy.

Xenoblade Chronicles has reappeared at GameStop and is being sold used for $90.

On August 10 Xenoblade Chronicles, a hard to find title, reappeared in GameStop stores and on their website. When contacted by Joystiq about the matter, GameStop released a statement saying that it is in response to PowerUp members, and that they "were recently able to source a limited number of copies."

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Angry Birds Trilogy Out Now for Wii and Wii U WiiWiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 5:03 am EDT
Total comments: 11 Source: Press Release

Those birds are now bringing their anger to Nintendo's consoles.

The Angry Birds Trilogy is now available for both Wii and Wii U.

The trilogy includes three of the Angry Birds titles: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio. The Wii and Wii U editions also come with original versions of the Anger Management and Fowl-Tempered Packs, which were previously... Read more...

August 12, 2013

GameStop to Sell Exclusive Skylanders SWAP Force Dark Edition Starter Pack  WiiWiiU

by James Dawson - 5:12 pm EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: Press Release

Skylanders SWAP Force Dark Edition Starter Pack is coming to GameStop.

GameStop announced today that they are now taking preorders for the Skylanders SWAP Force Dark Edition Starter Pack.

The Dark Edition will be exclusive to GameStop, and will be available for both the Wii and Wii U, a Nintendo 3DS version is currently not listed.

The exclusive Starter Pack will... Read more...

Disney Interactive Announces Toy Story in Space Play Set for Disney Infinity WiiUWii3DS

by Justin Baker - 12:58 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (Press Release)

Toy Box mode characters coming in October.

Disney Interactive has unveiled their Toy Story in Space play set featuring Buzz, Jessie and Woody at the D23 Expo, making it the sixth Play Set they've unveiled.

Beginning in October new characters for Toy Box mode will begin rolling out including Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey and Rapunzel as well as characters from Wreck-It Ralph, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Phineas and Ferb.

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Iwata: Price Isn't Why the Wii U Isn't Selling WiiU

by Justin Baker - 6:30 am EDT
Total comments: 21 Source: (Computer and Video Games), http://www.computerandvideogames.com/423771/iwata-...

Says quality software is what will move units.

Price isn't the reason for poor Wii U sales, according to Iwata in a recent interview.

While speaking to Computer and Video Games Iwata went on to say that if "price is actually the an issue with [the Wii U], then there is some contradiction between the current sales balance between the Basic and Premium versions."

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August 9, 2013

The Wonderful 101 Demo Now Live on Wii U eShop Worldwide, New Trailer Released WiiU

by Tom Malina - 10:52 am EDT
Total comments: 26 Source: Platinum Games, The Wonderful 101 Nintendo Direct EU, http://platinumgames.com/2013/08/10/the-wonderful-...

UPDATE: Wii U owners worldwide can get a taste of the forthcoming action title on the Wii U eShop today.

A demo for Platinum Games' The Wonderful 101 is now available to download from the Wii U eShop in Europe and Japan, ahead of the game's PAL release on August 23.

The demo is said to take 1537 MB of storage space to download. Platinum has confirmed on their official website that the demo will be coming later in North America, which receives the full game a few weeks after, on September 15.

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Pokémon X and Y Introduces New Super Training and Core Training Systems 3DS

by Tom Malina - 10:47 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Serebii.net, http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

Are you confused by the EV Training in past titles? These new systems might just be the primer you need.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will incorporate two brand new methods of training your Pokémon outside of battle, known as Super Training and Core Training, respectively.

Super Training, referred to as S.T. for short, consists of a series of different minigame-style activities that the player puts their... Read more...

August 8, 2013

Pokémon X and Y Will Introduce Mega Evolutions 3DS

by Justin Baker - 11:56 am EDT
Total comments: 19 Source: (Serebii), http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

MegaPikachu, use MegaThunderbolt!

Pokémon X and Y will support a new type of evolution called Mega Evolution, as shown in a recent issue of CoroCoro.

While the details of performing a Mega Evolution have not been fully disclosed yet, a few new forms have been shown including: MegaBlaziken, MegaMewtwo, MegaAbsol, MegaMawile and MegaLucario.

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Nintendo Downloads - August 8, 2013 3DSWiiU

by Justin Baker - 10:15 am EDT
Total comments: 16

Plumbers, ducks and warlords.

Mario & Luigi are once again making their way to a handheld near you, but Wii U owners, do not despair! DuckTales: Remastered will be available just two short days later!

Unfortunately, no 3DS Virtual Console love this week, but the Wii U gets, what I consider, one of the best feudal Chinese warlord simulators ever to release on the Super Nintendo.

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August 7, 2013

Now Hiring: Web Designer Site News

by Neal Ronaghan - 7:39 pm EDT
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We're looking for a hungry web designer looking to put a fresh coat of paint on this place.

Are you a budding web designer or artist as passionate about games as we are? Are you interested in making sure Nintendo World Report continues to be the authoritative independent Nintendo-based website for credible, honest coverage for all things Nintendo?

Awesome! Why? Because we're looking for... Read more...

Luigi to Get His Own Train for Year of Luigi Celebration WiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 7:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/7/4599438/nintendo-n...

The L train in Chicago will be transformed for a Luigi celebration.

Nintendo's continuing celebrations for the Year of Luigi will now include a partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority in which the L Train on The Brown Line will be transformed into the Luigi Line to mark the retail release of New Super Luigi U.

A special train will run on the line from 6am... Read more...

Animal Crossing: New Leaf 'Welcome a Friend' Promotion Begins in Europe

by Tom Malina - 10:18 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Direct EU

Register New Leaf on Club Nintendo and your friend can get a free digital copy.

The "Welcome a Friend" promotion for Nintendo 3DS hit Animal Crossing: New Leaf launches today in Europe, enabling players to help a friend snag a free copy of the game.

People who register their copy of the game on their Club Nintendo account before September 7, 2013 will receive a special Recommendation... Read more...

18 Games from European and Australian Devs Coming to Wii U eShop

by Tom Malina - 9:07 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct EU

The digital space is getting a lot of love from indies in Europe and down under.

A slew of upcoming digital-only Wii U eShop games developed by European and Australian independent studios were showcased during the recent EU Nintendo Direct broadcast.

The spotlighted selection includes original titles like shoot-'em-up Scram Kitty And His Buddy Rails and newly-unveiled adventure game So Hungry. In addition, ports of software previously released on other platforms were shown, such as Nihilumbra and Wooden Sen'SeY.

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New Daigasso Band Brothers Game Details Emerge, Releasing This Year in Japan 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 8:47 am EDT
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The new title also has a mysterious P at the end!

Daigasso Band Brothers P on the 3DS is set to release in Japan by the end of the year. More details on the title were finally given in the latest Nintendo Direct.

Satoru Iwata stated that the various songs in the game will each have their own instrument sets. The new Band Brothers game will feature... Read more...

The Wonderful 101 Nintendo Direct Broadcasting This Friday WiiU

by Justin Berube - 8:42 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

More specific details on this previously announced Nintendo Direct.

A special Nintendo Direct focusing on the upcoming Wii U game The Wonderful 101 will be broadcast on Friday, August 9th, at 7 a.m. PST and 10 a.m. EST.

The Wonderful 101 Nintendo Direct was announced at E3 earlier this year, and Nintendo President Satoru Iwata gave the more specific details on this special presentation during today's Nintendo Direct.

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New Nobunaga's Ambition for 3DS Coming to Japan September 19 3DS

by Justin Baker - 8:35 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Nintendo)

Feudal Japan in 3D.

Nobunaga's Ambition for 3DS will be releasing in Japan on September 19 for 5,040 yen, as announced in today's Nintendo Direct .

The game will feature branching paths and DLC as well as expected StreetPass and Spotpass features. There is currently no word on a release outside of Japan. Check out the trailer below.

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Darumeshi Sports Shop Now Available on Japanese eShop 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 8:28 am EDT
Total comments: 1

It's a sports-based mini-game Nintendo collection that isn't Wii Sports!

Darumeshi Sports Shop is now available on the Japanese eShop.

The game is an eShop mini-game collection that includes several baseball-based mini-games like batting, catching, and more. The game is available at 400 yen, and is both published and developed by Nintendo. Check out the trailer below.

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Luigi Confirmed for Smash Bros. Wii U, 3DS 3DSWiiU

by Justin Berube - 8:21 am EDT
Total comments: 20 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

One of the most shocking announcements ever!

Luigi has been confirmed as a playable character in both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros.

Luigi's inclusion in the games should come as no surprise to Smash Bros. fans as the eternal understudy has appeared in every iteration of the series.This news comes from today's Nintendo Direct presentation and was revealed as part of The Year of Luigi celebration.

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Japan Getting Two One Piece: Unlimited World R Special Edition 3DS LL Systems 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 8:16 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

Why get a red 3DS LL when you can get a Luffy Red 3DS LL?

Two One Piece Special Edition 3DS LL systems are coming to Japan.

In a bundle with the new One Piece game One Piece: Unlimited World R, these 3DS LL systems will be available in "Luffy Red" and "Chopper Pink."

They are set to come out November 21 only in Japan, and there is currently no word on a Western release.

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Summer Carnival '92: RECCA is Coming to the 3DS eShop 3DS

by Zack Kaplan - 7:54 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

No longer will you have to pay exorbitant prices to play the super hard and rare Famicom game. 

The rare Famicom game Summer Carnival '92: RECCA is getting a 3DS eShop release in North America and Europe.

Originally made for a Japanese game fair in the summer of 1992, Summer Carnival '92: RECCA, or simply RECCA, is known as one of the most challenging scrolling shooters released.... Read more...

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