THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LINK'S AWAKENING

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LINK'S AWAKENING available September 20th, pre-order now!

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EXPLORE A REIMAGINED KOHOLINT ISLAND IN ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED GAMES IN THE LEGEND OF ZELDA SERIES
Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colorful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link must collect magical instruments across the land and awaken the Wind Fish. Explore a reimagined Koholint Island that's been faithfully rebuilt in a brand-new art style that will entice fans and newcomers alike.

Battle enemies as you conquer numerous dungeons and uncover the hidden secrets of the island. Encounter Super Mario enemies like Goombas, Piranha Plants, and more, and interact with unique locals who help Link on his adventure. As you clear dungeons throughout the main story, earn dungeon rooms (Chambers), then arrange them into custom layouts in the all-new Chamber Dungeon. Place your dungeon entrance, Nightmare room, and everything in between as you try to fulfill objectives and play through a new dungeon.

Tap compatible amiibo figures to earn more Chambers and and additional Chambers throughout the game in updated mini-games, such as the river rapids, trendy game, and fishing.​

FEATURES:

• As Link, explore a reimagined Koholint Island and collect instruments to awaken the Wind Fish to find a way home
• Explore numerous dungeons, riddled with tricks, traps, and enemies, including some from the Super Mario series
• Meet and interact with unique locals to get help on your adventure
• Listen to a reawakened soundtrack that helps bring life to Koholint Island
• Earn Chambers (Dungeon Rooms) and arrange them to complete objectives in the all-new Chamber Dungeon.
• Complete dungeons throughout the story to earn their rooms for the Chamber Dungeon.
• Earn additional chambers in mini-games and by tapping any amiibo figure featuring a Legend of Zelda character.

游戏开始！

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Nintendo Direct + Pax 2016 & More!

What is this? It's the starting point of something new.

Go ahead and jump right into this one and enjoy... (don't forget to grab some snacks)!

Nintendo has some games in this Nintendo 3DS Direct that I definitely want to get.

They need to start playing more and more hardball if they want to increase the revenue,

and if the recent experience is a wake up call more so than denial... that's a great thing.

PAX action anyone?

Call of Duty XP Global Briefing

From the outside looking in... ReCore looks like it has what it takes to be a strong action puzzle adventure with an approach that can be appreciated for being different enough. If the story is amazing, it stands to be a great base for future installments.

Bring on the... HORDE 3.0! (Gears of War 4)

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Sept. 1, 2016 16:00 UTC

Nintendo News: Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

The Picross series has a fresh new layer of paint – and strategy! (Graphic: Business Wire)

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • New StreetPass Mii Plaza Games – A bustling parade of new games and features is headed to StreetPass Mii Plaza! Boost past the competition inSlot-Car Rivals, slay demons midair in Ninja Launcher, invest millions inMarket Crashers, nourish an army in Feed Mii and gather explorers to seek out treasures in Mii Trek. This meet ’n’ greet just turned up the heat! Go to StreetPass Mii Plaza and download either Slot-Car Rivals or Market Crashersfor free after performing a simple StreetPass Mii Plaza software update. And then purchase any of the remaining new StreetPass Mii Plaza games individually for $2.99 each or as a bundle for $8.99.
  • Picross 3D Round 2 + Demo Version – The Picross series has a fresh new layer of paint – and strategy! Chip away at a three-dimensional block puzzle to reveal the object hidden within. Only this time, blocks can be painted with two colors of paint to mold detailed shapes. Enjoy more than 300 puzzles at the Café or even tap compatible amiibo figures to solve 10 more puzzles hiding secret Nintendo characters.
• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Axiom Verge – In this retro-style action-platform-exploration game from Thomas Happ Games, use the Wii U GamePad controller as your map, a way to easily swap between weapons or for Off-TV Play. A failed scientist dies in an accident, only to awaken in a mysterious alien world. Where is he? How did he get here? And why do the fundamental laws of reality appear broken? Life. Afterlife. Real. Virtual. Dream. Nightmare. It’s a thin line. It’s Axiom Verge. Click here to view the trailer. Axiom Verge is part of the #Nindies Summer Jam, with a special introductory price through Sept. 8 at 8:59 a.m. PT.
• Wii Retail on Wii U
  • The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, originally released on the Wii console, boasts realistic sword combat, turning every encounter into a challenge of both brains and brawn. Soar, dive and battle as Link in an epic quest that lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, DuckTales: Remastered and more games from Capcom are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 6.
  • Angry Bunnies, Color Zen (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Cyrponia are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 25.

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Rock ’N Racing Off Road DX is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
  • Chubbins and Soon Shine are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 30.
  • Run Run and Die, Unepic and more from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 6.
  • FreezeME is more than 40 percent off (reduced from $13.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.
  • Test Your Mind is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to 99 cents) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.
  • STEEL LORDS is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.50) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 28.
  • Astral Breakers, Emojikara: A Clever Emoji Match Game and more from Intropy Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 5.
• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 12.
  • Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 8.
  • Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $2.24) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
  • AiRace Speed, 2 Fast 4 Gnomz and more from Qubic Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
  • Legend of Dark Witch, Tappingo and more games from CIRCLE Ent. are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.

New DLC:

• Hyrule Warriors Legends - DLC – Play as new character Toon Zelda by purchasing the new DLC Pack for the Hyrule Warriors Legendsgame that borrows elements from classic hand-held adventures The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. You can also purchase a Season Pass for the game for $14.99, which grants you access to all previously released DLC, as well as any additional downloadable content as it launches.

Activities:

• StreetPass Weekend – Fans are invited to celebrate the new StreetPass Mii Plaza updates and games with a special StreetPass Weekend from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5. Just bring a Nintendo 3DS family system to a Nintendo Zone hotspot near you to collect StreetPass tags. And if you’re headed to PAX West, be sure to take your system along! It will be StreetPass central!

Also new this week:

• Word Logic by POWGI – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS)
• Adventure Labyrinth Story (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Ping Pong Trick Shot (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• 140 (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Alice in Wonderland (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Free Balling (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Games for Toddlers (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• PANDA LOVE (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Piano Teacher (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Skunky B’s Super Slots Saga #1 (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Super Hero Math (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Tallowmere (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• The First Skunk Bundle (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

R.I.P. Disney Infinity... is Amiibo next? Hmmm

Disney tried to get in with Disney Infinity and stay up on what hit big for Activision (via the Skylanders series) but with the recent news from Disney... reveals that it didn't work out the way they'd hoped as far as growth is concerned. Why? Well... they are not only ditching the toys-to-life franchise, they are also getting out of the game publishing business.

Dang... that's cold.

Does this mean they are completely done with gaming? Ummmm... its a bit more complicated than that. Instead of developing and publishing games themselves... Disney plans on sticking to licensing-only, think of what they did with Star Wars Battlefront published by EA. This isn't a bad thing as long as the games are done right.

If Disney ditched the toys-to-life franchise due to analysts like Liam Callahan (NPD game industry analyst) believing that sales will decline in the genre this year (2016)... it may cause some to wonder how it will affect Skylanders and even Nintendo's Amiibo. I think it would impact Activision more than it would Nintendo (i'll explain), don't worry. 

While Amiibo can be used for games... they are not a requirement for the games for the most part, and one of the only games I know of that truly requires Amiibo is the "Mini Mario and Friends Amiibo Challenge" (and that's free).

Beyond fans of the series losing out on the next installment of a game some have invested heavily in, Disney's Avalanche Software (not to be confused with the Just Cause series developer...Avalanche Studios) is experiencing something like an avalanche as their doors are being closed as a result of the decision. That's 300 or so people out of work... talk about a bad day. I hope that the team bounces back and goes indie to deliver their own unique games. I won't say that its something that Disney should be hated for if they are trying to cut their loses before it leads to greater loss but I think it could've been done differently. According to the chairman it wasn't an easy decision... but that doesn't make the situation for the fans and dev team any better. 

"This was a difficult decision that we did not take lightly given the quality of Disney Infinity and its many passionate fans..." - Jimmy Pitaro | Chairman of Consumer Products & Interactive Media (Disney)

From a business standpoint... when support begins to decline or is lacking all together, things like this can and will happen, so support what you enjoy to keep it alive and well (if you can afford to).

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ASH is finally released on the Nintendo 3DS! + From the Source: Nintendo eShop action

I'm happy to see ASH finally being released on the Nintendo 3DS... it's about time.

April 28, 2016 13:00 UTC

Nintendo News: Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

In Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, make Minis march like never before in this free download. (Graphic: Business Wire)

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – Make Minis march like never before in this free download. To get started, simply tap any amiibo figure on the Wii U GamePad controller or a New Nintendo 3DS system. Or, tap select amiibo figures to guide one of 11 Minis across more than 50 levels, using their in-game Minis and their unique abilities, like Yoshi who can eat enemies, to reach the exit. But watch out! Mine carts, ghostly Boos and other new obstacles lurk around every corner.
• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Disney Art Academy – Pre-Purchase – To help you start playing as soon as possible, if you pre-purchase the game in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, it will pre-load the game to your system. That means you’ll be able to play after a small game update when it launches on May 13. Be one of the first to play! Game playable in 2D only.
  • SEGA 3D Classics Collection – A collection of nine classic SEGA games in one game … and in 3D! From the arcades straight to your Nintendo 3DS system, experience the classics that defined genres.
• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Lost Reavers – Lost Reavers is a free-to-play, four-player co-op game that asks players to haul treasure safely back to extraction points while their friends protect them. Choose one of four distinct characters to play, and explore a variety of worlds ranging from Ancient Ruins and Medieval Castles to a Modern City. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
  • The Deer God – The Deer God is a game about survival, reincarnation and karma. Find power-ups, unlock ancient secrets and test your platforming skills in this unique side-scrolling pixelated adventure! Click here to view a trailer for the game.
• Wii Retail on Wii U
  • Xenoblade Chronicles – You’ve played him in the Super Smash Bros. games, so now experience Shulk in his very first adventure! Discover expansive environments and deep character customization options as you delve into an epic conflict between the Homs (humans) and Mechons (robots). Explore the game’s unique upgrade, battle and relationship-building systems as you fight to change the future with trusty allies and the ancient Monado blade.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Gardenscapes (Nintendo 3DS), Jones on Fire (Wii U) and more games from JoinDots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Journey of a Special Average Balloon and Outside of the Realm from Eli Brewer are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
  • The Letter is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
  • Explody Bomb and Hold Your Fire: A Game About Responsibility from Alkterios Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 19.
  • SDK Paint is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 11.

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • To celebrate the developer’s 10^th anniversary, Swords & Soldiers 3D, Tappingo and more games from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
  • Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan, Etrian Mystery Dungeon and more games from ATLUS are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 9.
  • Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
  • Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $8 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

• New themes this week include:
  • Star Fox Zero: Space Battle
  • Shovel Knight Campfire Dream
  • Plague Knight’s Theme

Also, new this week:

• ASH (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Game on... affordably!

From the Source: Nintendo - eShop action!

This week is flying by!

March 24, 2016 14:00 UTC

Nintendo News: Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Cut down entire legions of enemies as fan-favorite characters from The Legend of Zelda series using powerful moves, as the Hyrule Warriors game comes to the Nintendo 3DS system. (Graphic: Business Wire)

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Hyrule Warriors Legends – Cut down entire legions of enemies as fan-favorite characters from The Legend of Zelda series using powerful moves, as the Hyrule Warriors game comes to the Nintendo 3DS system. Control multiple characters to enhance your strategies, and enjoy new story elements with playable characters from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, such as Tetra and King Daphnes. Take advantage of an epic discount when you buy all DLC packs in a single purchase with the Legends of Hyrule Season Pass, sold separately. You’ll also get an exclusive The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker-themed Ganondorf costume for immediate use in the game, then download the additional DLC packs as they become available throughout the year.
• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut – Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing action to the Wii U console. The most popular game in the Shantae series now has HD illustrations, a Magic Mode Costume and new Warp System.
     
• Virtual Console on New Nintendo 3DS
  • Donkey Kong Country – The Super NES masterpiece is now on New Nintendo 3DS! Play more than 100 levels filled with collectibles and hidden bonus levels of platforming action. With the help of Donkey Kong’s quirky family, animal friends and your fast reflexes, the dynamic duo of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong will prove to be an unstoppable force.
  • Super Mario Kart – Take to the roads with your favorite Mario characters in the first game of this iconic series! Super Mario Kartoffers crazy tracks that will test your gears. Use classic power-ups and gain the advantage to make it to the finish line.
  • EarthBound – Intergalactic terror strikes the small town of Onett as a blazing extraterrestrial object crashes in the night. Earth now faces imminent destruction by the universal evil threat, Giygas. A courageous boy named Ness and his three friends vow to save the planet from hideous destruction. Acclaimed RPG EarthBound is a great game to take on the go.
• Virtual Console on Wii U
  • Yoshi’s Story – Baby Bowser has taken the Super Happy Tree and put a spell on Yoshi Island. In this charming Nintendo 64 game, it’s up to a few remaining Yoshi characters to restore everything to its rightful place as they run, ground-pound, flutter-jump, throw eggs and traverse a colorful storybook-looking world. Complete a course in Story Mode, and then best your high score in Trial Mode.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Nintendo 3DS), Resident Evil Revelations (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Capcom are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 29.
  • Epic Word Search Collection (Nintendo 3DS) and Word Party (Wii U) from Lightwood Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT onApril 4.
  • Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley (Nintendo 3DS), Ninja Strike: Dangerous Dash (Wii U) and more games from Natsume are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on March 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 31.
  • SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS), and SpongeBob HeroPants (Nintendo 3DS) from Activision are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 30.
• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Suspension Railroad Simulator is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 7.
  • Life of Pixel is more than 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 11.
  • Skylanders SuperChargers Portal Owner’s Pack is 50 percent off (reduced from $49.99 to $24.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 1.
  • Maze and The Perplexing Orb are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 31.
  • Explody Bomb is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $.99 to $.59) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 31.
  • Adventures of Pip is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.50) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 31.
• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • 3D Gunstar Heroes, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX and more games from SEGA are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 4.
  • Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 31.
  • Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai is 25 percent off (reduced from $8.99 to $6.70) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 14.
  • Japanese Rail Sim Journey in Suburbs #1 is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 7.
  • Stella Glow, Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight and more games from ATLUS are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 4.

New DLC:

• Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Map – Hidden Truths (1 and 2) – The secret prologue to the world of the Fire Emblem Fates games, this two-map set is now available to download in the game for only $4.49.
• Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 1 – As a reminder, anyone who owns either Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright or Fire Emblem Fates: Conquestcan purchase Map Pack 1 in-game at Dragon’s Gate for $17.99 to get access to 11 DLC maps plus bonus content as it is released weekly through April 21. Map Pack 1 content is priced at more than $24 when purchased individually.

Activities:

• Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge – For a limited time, get a download code for early access to the Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge game. Just buy any amiibo figure from a participating retailer between March 25 and April 27, and you’ll get early access to the game. Download this game for free on your Nintendo 3DS system or Wii U console, then tap any amiibo figure to get started. Click here: http://minimario.nintendo.com.
• National StreetPass Weekend: Spring Edition – Swing into spring with Nintendo 3DS! From March 25 to March 27, collect up to six StreetPass tags from across North America when you stop by a Nintendo Zone location with your Nintendo 3DS family system. While you’re out and about, be sure to take advantage of the cool StreetPass features in many popular games. To find a Nintendo Zone near you, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendozone.

Also new this week:

• Infinity Runner (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 Vol. 2 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 Vol. 3 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 Vol. 4 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Witch & Hero 2 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

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