From the source: Nintendo... eShop action includes Sega Dreamcast content? Hmmm

Games... galore! By the way, I wonder what +Nintendo could possibly be cooking up with Sega. I doubt it would be a co-ownership of Nintendo or a merger with Sega, but there could be more Sega Dreamcast content on the Nintendo hardware. I mean... think about it, why would a company allow a past platform to be represented on its system in any way beyond games or characters that may have been on that system. Keep your eyes open, because this may be one... interesting... E3 2016!

Feb. 18, 2016 17:00 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 Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright game will be available on Feb. 19. (Graphic: Business Wire)

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  
  
  • Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Two kingdoms are on the brink of war. Whose side will you choose? Torn between two families, you’re an heir of Hoshido, raised by Nohrian royals. If you walk the path of Birthright, you’ll battle the corrupted king of Nohr beside a family of strangers. Command them expertly and forge deep relationships to master this next entry in the beloved turn-based strategy series. The Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright game will be available on Feb. 19.
  • Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Two kingdoms are on the brink of war. Whose side will you choose? Torn between two families, you’re an heir of Hoshido, raised by Nohrian royals. If you walk the path of Conquest, you must fight to change your misguided kingdom from within. Command warriors with expert precision and forge deep relationships to master this next entry in the beloved turn-based strategy series. The Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest game will be available on Feb. 19.
  • Fire Emblem Fates: Map Pack 1 – Map Pack 1 features 11 maps plus bonus content upon release. These maps shine new light on the cast of characters from Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, as well as old favorites from the Fire Emblem Awakening game. Discover new background stories about these beloved warriors, while earning more experience points and exclusive weaponry. By purchasing Map Pack 1, players will receive the downloadable content as it releases. Maps will launch weekly through April 21. Players must own Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright or Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest to access all DLC, which is available for purchase in-game after completing Chapter 6. The first map, Map 1: Before Awakening, is now available for free to owners of either game.
  • Project X Zone 2 – In the sequel to the original world-crossing adventure, legendary characters from some of Japan’s most prolific video game publishers come together to create the biggest mashup strategy game ever! Team up with classic characters from dozens of the most popular franchises in video game history like Chrom and Lucina from Fire Emblem Awakening and Fiora from the Xenoblade Chronicles game.

• Virtual Console on Wii U
• Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos – In this NES classic sequel, the Emperor of Darkness, Ashtar, is on the move following his servant’s failure. It’s up to Ryu Hayabusa to save the day again. Pick up items that will provide increased abilities, like splitting Ryu into three. Destroy enemies with the Invincible Fire Wheel and other powerful ninjutsu techniques.
• Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom – Join master ninja Ryu Hayabusa, last member of the famous Dragon Clan, in the third and final chapter of the legendary Ninja Gaiden saga on NES. Help Ryu defeat the forces of evil once more and discover the real culprit behind – spoiler alert! – Irene’s tragic death!
• Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones – Join the Lee brothers as they head on a worldwide search for their friend Marion and the powerful Sacred Stones. Defeat your enemies using a collection of martial arts moves, including those of enemies that join your quest. Play solo or together with another player as you finally reach the evil mastermind behind Marion’s kidnapping.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Bombing Bastards, Talking Phrasebook – 7 Languages and more from Sanuk Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.
  • 3D Game Collection, Island Flight Simulator and more games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Sonic Lost World from SEGA are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Feb. 22 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 7.
  • Vector Assault is 20 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 23.
  • Astral Breakers is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.
  • Wicked Monster Blast! HD+ is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 29.
• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Demon King Box and Wakedas from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March. 3.
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PTon Feb. 29.
  • Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.
  • AeternoBlade is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 29.
  • Etrian Mystery Dungeon and Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan and more from ATLUS are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT onFeb. 22 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 7.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

• New themes this week include:
  • SEGA Dreamcast Theme
  • Pokémon: Champion Steven
  • Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Available on Feb. 19
  • Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Available on Feb. 19

• Also new this week:
• Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• TAP TAP ARCADE (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

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Trainers... are you readdddyyyy?! You better be, the Pokemon Championships are here!

Nintendo should definitely keep things like this as long term 

because it can be bigger than you'd ever imagine.

Feb. 18, 2016 16:00 UTC

Pokkén Tournament Joining Competitive Pokémon Championship Series

Special Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competitions Being Held for the Chance to Win a Spot at the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For over a decade, Pokémon video game and Pokémon Trading Card Game players have tirelessly trained and battled in official Pokémon Championship Series events throughout the year for the opportunity to be crowned Pokémon World Champion. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International announced today that the upcoming Pokkén Tournament game for Wii U will join the Pokémon Championship Series beginning this spring. These tournaments are sanctioned annually by The Pokémon Company International, and this year will culminate with the crowning of the Pokkén Tournament World Champions this August at the 2016 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.

Pokkén Tournament launches for Wii U on March 18, and brings high-definition game play and over-the-top action to never-before-seen battles between some of the most recognizable Pokémon characters. (Graphic: Business Wire)

One way to prepare for and even gain entry into the official 2016 Pokémon Championship Series, as well as getting the chance to play Pokkén Tournament before it launches on March 18, is attending the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competitions being hosted by Nintendo at select GameStop locations across the United States on Saturday, Feb. 27. Winners from the regional tournaments will advance to the finals being held at the Nintendo NY store in New York on March 17. The final two winners of the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competitions will earn travel awards to the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships (July 1-3 in Columbus, Ohio), where they will battle to advance to the 2016 Pokémon World Championships, the premiere Pokémon tournament of the year.

On Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time, GameStop stores in the following cities will host local qualifiers for the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition. Registration will begin at each regional location starting at 10 a.m. local time. Players will compete at these regional competitions for a chance to move on to the finals at the Nintendo NY store in New York:

• 2201 Preston Road, Plano, TX
• 1841 Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA
• 3972 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA
• 8115 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL
• 6451 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL
• 242 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA
• 32 E. 14th St. – Union Square, New York, NY
• 3914 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara, CA

The Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competitions are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be split into two age brackets: players born in 2001 or later and players born in 2000 or earlier. The winner of each age bracket will then be trained by a professional fighting game player during fun training sessions that will be shared on Nintendo social media channels. Once training is complete, the winner from each city and age bracket and a guest will be flown to the Nintendo NY store on March 17 for the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition finals, where they will battle against all other local champions. The winners of the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition finals will each win a Wii U system, the Pokkén Tournament game and a travel award to Columbus, Ohio, where they will battle at the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships for the chance to advance to the 2016 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.

“If you have fighting game skills and love all things Pokémon, but never had a chance to combine the two, the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition is your chance to show off your skills,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “You’re only a few battles away from the chance to win an amazing travel award to the largest Pokémon competitive event in the United States!”

“We cannot wait to add Pokkén Tournament to the Pokémon Championship Series,” said J.C. Smith, The Pokémon Company International’s Senior Director of Consumer Marketing. “It’ll be fun watching who’ll quickly master the game, moving on to the Pokémon US National Championships, and ultimately battling Pokkén Tournament players from around the globe at the 2016 Pokémon World Championships.”

Pokkén Tournament launches for Wii U on March 18, and brings high-definition game play and over-the-top action to never-before-seen battles between some of the most recognizable Pokémon characters. People that buy the first production run version of the game will also receive a special Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card, which can be tapped to the Wii U GamePad controller to unlock the Shadow Mewtwo playable character in the game. When customers pre-order and purchase Pokkén Tournament from GameStop, they will receive a double-sided poster featuring art of some of the epic battles in Pokkén Tournament (while supplies last).

For more information about Pokkén Tournament, a list of GameStop tournament locations, times and the full rules, and to learn more about the 2016 Pokémon Championship Series, visit http://pokemon.com/PokkenTournament.

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From the source: Nintendo - Fire Emblem Fates

I like that you have various experience that triple the reason to indulge in Fire Emblem Fates... but it would've been better as an all in one package. Luckily... you get that option.

Feb. 18, 2016 13:00 UTC

Choose Your Fate in Fire Emblem Fates for Nintendo 3DS

Different Games Offer Unique Adventures

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the first time in the beloved Fire Emblem series, you can play through different adventures with unique storylines and characters in the Fire Emblem Fates games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The first two versions, Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, launch on Feb. 19. You are faced with a major choice: Do you choose to team up with the birth family you barely know and battle the family that raised you in Birthright? Or do you walk the more challenging path of Conquest and change your misguided kingdom from within? The choice is yours. Let the adventures begin.

In Fire Emblem Fates, you play as a princess or prince of Hoshido who was raised by Nohrian royals, forced to make a choice that will change history (and the game itself!) forever. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Fire Emblem Fates is a tactical RPG with a massive cast of memorable characters, an epic story and a deep, yet deceptively simple, battle system. In the game, you play as a princess or prince of Hoshido who was raised by Nohrian royals, forced to make a choice that will change history (and the game itself!) forever. For the first time in the franchise, your customizable female or male avatar is the main character in the game.

Battles in the game take place on a series of grid-like maps, which serve as your setting for commanding an army of characters with different specialties. Fans of past Fire Emblem games will be familiar with the famous “weapon triangle,” or the way different weapons are strong or weak against others. A sword will best an axe, an axe will best a spear and so on. This battle system seems simple at first, but adds an immense amount of strategy to each turn on the battlefield.

Like previous Fire Emblem games, by playing the game on the default “Classic” difficulty setting, characters that fall in battle are gone … forever. This makes every decision an important one, as favorite characters that you’ve grown to love could be gone in an instant after just one bad decision. You can also choose to play in Casual Mode to have fallen comrades return after each battle’s conclusion, or Phoenix Mode to have lost allies return immediately in the next turn of the battle.

To give yourself the best opportunity for success in battle, allies can pair up to receive stat boosts. Pairing up with another character is as easy as standing next to them on the map. In a new feature to the series, landing on special Dragon Vein spaces on the map with Hoshidan and Nohrian royals can also alter the battlefield in dramatic ways … usually to your advantage.

“ ‘Which path will I choose?’ That’s the big question fans have been asking themselves going into the launch of Fire Emblem Fates for Nintendo 3DS,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “With multiple massive adventures filled with exhilarating game play and surprise-filled stories, maybe the best answer is ‘all of them!’ ”

One of the most robust new features in all versions of Fire Emblem Fates is an area called My Castle. Here, you can prepare for upcoming battles, interact with allies to build stronger relationships or defend the castle from mysterious invasions. Many facilities of different types can be constructed in your personalized castle, including an Armory to purchase powerful new weapons, an Arena to battle for prizes and even a Private Quarters to meet with and strengthen relationships with your allies. As you progress through the game’s main story, more structures can be built, and existing structures upgraded.

Building relationships with fellow characters is one of the most fascinating parts of the Fire Emblem games. In Fire Emblem Fates, this feature continues and is more intriguing than ever before. The higher the support level, the better these allies will battle together. When two characters reach the highest relationship level, they might even get married. New to the Fire Emblem Fates games, you can use Second Seal items to give spouses the same character class.

The rich history of the Fire Emblem series meets Fire Emblem Fates by using the Marth, Ike, Robin or Lucina amiibo figures (sold separately). By tapping these figures to a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL system (or to a Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS system using the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory), you’ll receive special items or battle against them for the chance to have them join your party.

All versions of Fire Emblem Fates are full games with unique stories offering hours and hours of role-playing game play and unique stories with their own twists and turns. On Feb. 19, Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest launch in stores, in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS or at http://www.nintendo.com/games at a suggested retail price of $39.99 each. Once one version is purchased, the other version can be downloaded from the in-game shop that appears in Chapter 6 for only $19.99, opening up a new adventure to experience. On March 10, a third option,Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation, will launch as downloadable content from the in-game shop within Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest for only $19.99.

Fans that want to play through all three versions can purchase them all separately, or pick up the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition bundle, which launches at select retail locations on Feb. 19 and includes all three games on a single game card, an artbook and a Nintendo 3DS pouch at a suggested retail price of $79.99. By purchasing the Special Edition, fans can play the Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation game weeks before it launches as downloadable content on March 10.

Starting on Feb. 19, further downloadable content in the form of new maps will also be released on a regular basis. You can choose to buy each of these maps individually, or purchase Map Pack 1 for a suggested retail price of $17.99 to get access to all 11 maps plus bonus content as they are released at a discount when compared to buying everything individually.

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From the Source: Sega - 7th Dragon III Code: VFD + Nintendo - Miitomo preRegistration!

A new RPG from Sega... and a Nintendo post that is considered a... Mobile-Demand article? Yup!

COVER: TITLE: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD PLATFORM: Nintendo 3DS™ RELEASE DATE: Summer 2016 GENRE: RPG PLAYERS: 1 ESRB: T PRICE: $39.99/CA$54.99 OFFICIAL WEBSITE: 7thdragon.sega.com

When Your Species Faces Extinction from Dragons, Logically, You Turn to Time Travel We wanted to take a moment and clear up the common misconceptions about dragons these days because of all the movies and TV shows depicting them in a positive light. So let's clear that up right now. Dragons. Are. Bad. News.  So naturally, the dragons in 7th Dragon III Code: VFD are realistically shown as the colossal vessels of destruction that prey on humanity they are. And you can see this scourge in action in the latest trailer for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS RPG.  Starting off mid-apocalypse with terrifying dragons flying around and the toxic Dragonsbane flower in full bloom, it's pretty obvious that Earth is an extremely bleak place for humans. Fortunately, Nodens Enterprises -- the video game company dedicated to stopping the dragon menace -- has a plan: Travel through time to three different eras, so a small force can weaken the dragons' power. This therefore gives mankind a much-needed edge to defeat the True Dragons and stand a chance against the most powerful one of them all... the 7th Dragon: VFD. Talking about traveling through time to defeat dragons is one thing, but actually traveling through time to defeat dragons is a whole different beast. The road to humanity's salvation is paved with a variety of draconian dragons, High Dragons, and True Dragons, so players must choose their teams carefully and adapt to each encounter.  Check out the video below! _______________________________________________________________________________ Will Nintendo be able to attract more Nintendo fans with this new app by attracting Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook users? Sound off in the comments below. I can picture it being an app that parents get their kids to use instead of those other alternatives... which IDK what that would mean for the older audience at that point.  Not to sound like a hater... but it's something that can happen. The assumption is still in the minds of some that... Nintendo is for kids, but give the app a chance if interested and see what you think for yourself. It won't be an app of 100% childhood users, but it won't have 100% teen or adult users either. This is the type of software that should be tied into the NX home console & handheld software... which should have achievements, status updates that sync to all your registered devices, etc. Xbox Live has something of the sort... but it doesn't have what Nintendo is presenting with Miitomo, though it should, and Xbox had plenty of time to do so (for the benefit of Xbox Live, Windows Phone, and Windows PC users). Anyway... check out this from the source information and... game on! Feb. 17, 2016 13:00 UTC Preregistration Now Open for Miitomo, Nintendo’s First Smart Device App Create Nintendo Account Before Launch Day and Receive My Nintendo Platinum Points REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nintendo’s first-ever app for smart devices, Miitomo, launches next month, but now’s the time to sign up to receive a notification when the app is available for download. Now through launch day, anyone can preregister for Miitomo by signing up for the new Nintendo Account service at http://www.Miitomo.com and be among the first to be notified about the availability of Miitomo when it launches in March. Those who create their Nintendo Account before the launch of Miitomo will also receive Platinum Points for the new My Nintendo rewards program, which will launch simultaneously with Miitomo. Miitomo is a free-to-start social experience that lets you spark conversations with your friends in a whole new way and uses Nintendo's Mii characters. (Photo: Business Wire) “Miitomo makes it easy for people to express themselves and interact with their friends in new and fun ways,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Preregistering now is the best way to be among the first to get in on the fun when Miitomo launches next month.” Miitomo is a free-to-start social experience that lets you spark conversations with your friends in a whole new way and uses Nintendo’s Mii characters, which first debuted with the launch of Wii Sports in 2006. More than 200 million Mii characters currently exist across Nintendo systems worldwide. To get started, users can quickly create a Mii character, customizing its facial features, eyes, hair, as well as voice and personality. Users can also use the camera of their smartphone or tablet to snap a photo that will be translated into Mii form, or they can simply import their Mii from the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems using a QR Code. Once their Mii is ready to act as their social go-between, users can add friends in person, or through their existing Facebook or Twitter accounts. Once that step is complete, then it’s time to answer some questions. Miitomo creates conversations and turns discussions into a form of play by prompting users to answer all kinds of questions. Did you know that your best friend’s favorite food is pizza? Maybe, but did you know her favorite music genre is secretly polka? And that she believes in aliens? The answers get shared among friends, sparking interesting conversations – part of the fun is discovering surprise facts about your friends that you never knew before. When users hear how their friends responded to questions, they can give it a “heart” or comment through text or with a picture. Mii characters will travel around and visit others that users have added as friends in the app, so it’s important to look good. As users experience Miitomo, they’ll earn Miitomo coins, which can be redeemed in the in-app shop to get all kinds of cool outfits. Users also have the option to get more Miitomo coins via in-app purchase. Users can set their own style with shorts, pants, socks, shirts, shoes, accessories and hats. If users want to go further in expressing themselves, they can dress up in a variety of outlandish costumes, such as a bear costume, pirate costume or hot dog costume. Users can also express themselves with the Miifoto feature, which lets them put their Mii characters in fun poses with cool stamps, or by combining their Mii image with photos they have taken themselves. These creations can then easily be posted to social media services like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Launching alongside Miitomo in March, My Nintendo aims to become much more than a traditional rewards program. It is a more comprehensive service that rewards users for interacting with Nintendo products and services in a variety of ways. Miitomo users with a Nintendo Account will be able to take advantage of My Nintendo to enhance their experience.

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Anime Ascension 2016: Game Tournament in Irvine, California Feb 28th!

Up for a game tournament? $5,000 is up for grabs!

Whether you want to be in front of the crowd battling it out for glory and cash... 

or you simply want to be one of the fanatics in the crowd shouting it out in cosplay... 

this might be something you'd like to indulge in (game on)!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2016

$2,000 Payout

8am-10am: Check in/registration
10:00am: Pools Start
10:00am: Under Night In-Birth
11:00am: BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma EXTEND
1:00pm: Guilty Gear Xrd –SIGN-

$2,000 Payout

Main Stage

2:00pm: Under Night In-Birth Top 8
4:30pm: BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma EXTEND Top 8
7:00pm: Guilty Gear Xrd –SIGN- Top 8

$1,000 Payout

(The schedule is subject to change without notice).
(All games will be streamed by Level|Up http://www.levelup-series.com/)

Register here... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anime-ascension-tickets-19626717039

*Please note... we are not affiliated with this tournament, but... it's something you can take part in, and its gaming... so enjoy!

From the Source: EA - Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal + Star Wars: The Old Republic - KotfE Anarchy in Paradise

If you... ever saw someone at the end of a hall holding a sword and looking at... you, just run! :p

This is for those of you that own or plan to own Battlefield Hardline and want to get in on DLC.

BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE: BETRAYAL BRINGS NEW MAPS AND MORE

So, it’s all come down to this. You’ve assembled a crew, pulled off the perfect heist, and made a whirlwind escape from the police. Now, there are enemies lurking in the frozen shadows, dark figures hiding behind crumbling mausoleums, and confrontations brewing in back alleys and federal prisons. Battlefield™ Hardline: Betrayal* is coming this March 2016, and brings new maps, weapons, vehicles, and more.

Here’s what’s on deck for owners of Battlefield™ Hardline: Betrayal...

· Four intricate maps: Alcatraz, Cemetery, Chinatown, and Thin Ice

· 7 new weapons

· 2 new vehicles

· Customize primary weapons and uniforms with the Gun Bench Super Feature, and test them at the Gun Range

· New Assignments and Legendary weapon camos

In addition, all users will receive a base game update that includes 11 new weapons and new server presets. After the update, every Gold Battlepack you open may also contain a weapon license voucher –a Distinguished class item that unlocks an entire weapon license. Check the forums when the update is released for our official patch notes to learn all about the stability and usability improvements that will be included in this upcoming release.

Battlefield™ Hardline: Betrayal is bursting with new experiences, whether you’re customizing your weapons and uniforms with the Gun Bench or getting into gunfights in Alcatraz. Get ready – it’s coming for Battlefield Hardline Premium members in March 2016. 

PLAY NOW: STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC- KNIGHTS OF THE FALLEN EMPIRE, ANARCHY IN PARADISE

Watch the new launch trailer here.

BioWare and Lucasfilm today released a new chapter in the episodic story, Star Wars^TM: The Old Republic^TM – Knights of the Fallen Empire.  Anarchy in Paradise is the first in a series of seven new chapters and introduces the infamous mercenary known as Firebrand, who’s on a mission to destroy the Eternal Empire.

With the addition of Firebrand to the Alliance, it is up to the Outlander to decide just how far he or she is willing to go to defeat the Eternal Emperor. 

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire launched last fall, continuing an epic adventure that also serves as a starting point for new players at Level 60.  The player-driven storyline puts fans at the center of their own Star Wars™ saga making choices that impact their story alongside unexpected twists and turns.  New players can jump right into the evolving story, create a new Level 60 character and start building their Alliance in the expansion which has been praised for its deep BioWare storytelling set in the rich Star Wars universe.

Knights of the Fallen Empire, including Anarchy of Paradise, is free to Subscribers.  Plus, Subscribers as of February 1, 2016 will be rewarded with the HK-55 Jetpack in-game item as part of the new Subscriber Rewards Program.

From the Source: Nintendo - eShop Action!

No Drama'N'Drablands this week? Hmmm... that's because

something else is being cooked up for the benefit of all.

This may have been something we hinted at in the past...

but its time to fire off and build from there.

Feb. 11, 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:

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty brings the original classic Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee game to the Wii U console with a fully ground-up remake, featuring amazing next-gen visuals, reworked game play and new audio and music (Photo: Business Wire)

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  
  
  • Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty – Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty brings the original classic Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee game to the Wii U console with a fully ground-up remake, featuring amazing next-gen visuals, reworked game play and new audio and music. Can you save the hapless Mudokons as Abe attempts to escape the meat factory and ultimately learn the true nature of his fate? The future of Oddworld relies on you!
    
• Virtual Console on Wii U
  
  
  • Big Brain Academy – This Nintendo DS staple brings entertainment that anyone young or young-at-heart can enjoy. It’s the perfect way to challenge and stimulate your mind. Test your mental acuity in a five-category quiz: thinking, memorization, computation, analysis and identification.
    
  • Kuru Kuru Kururin – Oh no! Kururin’s brothers and sisters are lost across 10 different worlds! In a special helicopter, the Helirin, navigate through mazes as quickly as you can while avoiding obstacles such as walls, pistons and cannons. You can also customize your Helirin by using items acquired in Adventure mode.
    
  • Polarium Advance – In this Game Boy Advance puzzler, create horizontal rows of the same color to clear the board. Challenge yourself to 365 puzzles, with many modes that will test your mind.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  
  

  

  Legend of Legacy

  • Rock ‘N Racing Off Road (Wii U), Dress to Play: Magic Bubbles! (Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Enjoy Up are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 3.
  • The Legend of Legacy (Nintendo 3DS), Citizens of Earth (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from ATLUS are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 22.
    

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  
  
  • Save up to 50 percent on select Wii U games including Teslagrad, Chariot and more in Nintendo eShop during the “Nindies Love You” sale! This offer is valid until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.
  • Nano Assault NEO is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 3.
  • Puzzle Monkeys is 50 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 3.
  • Avoider, Color Bombs and more games from RCMADIAX are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 30.
  • Shadow Puppeteer is 10 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $13.49) starting at 9:00 a.m. PT on Feb. 12 until 8:59 a.m. PT onFeb. 15.
  • Girls Like Robots is over 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $4.99) starting at 9:00 a.m. PT on Feb. 13 until 8:59 a.m. PT onFeb. 20.
    
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  • Angry Bunnies, Color Zen and more games from Cypronia are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 14.
  • Brunch Panic and Sweet Memories – Blackjack are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 3.
  • Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 18.
  • Petit Novel series – Harvest December is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $11.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 18.

Also new this week:

• Word Puzzles by POWGI (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U)
• Cutie Clash (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Cutie Pets Go Fishing (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Outside the Realm (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Vector Assault – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Petit Novel Series: Harvest December – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)