From the Source: Square-Enix - MXGP2... The Official Motocross Videogame!

Motocross anyone?

[PRESS RELEASE]

MXGP2 – The Official Motocross Videogame Revs Up to Race Throughout North America and Latin America  Square Enix and Milestone to Deliver the Premier Authentic Motocross Experience for Consoles and Windows PC

LOS ANGELES (MARCH 8, 2016) – Embracing the adrenaline, speed and daring maneuvers of motocross racing, Square Enix® and Milestone S.r.l. today announced that MXGP2 – The Official Motocross Videogame will be released throughout North America and Latin America for Windows PC/Steam on March 31 and for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One® on June 7. Built with motocross authenticity from licensed motorcycles, real riders and tracks, MXGP2 brings the excitement of challenging other riders while embracing a fast, powerful motorcycle on mud-forged hills. Players take on circuits in a quest to grab hold of the world title at the Netherlands MXGP. The game includes both online and offline modes, vehicle and rider customization and indoor arena events. “MGXP2 takes our success in motorcycle video games to the next level, delivering the intense thrill of the sport with the realism of global motocross racing,” said Luisa Bixio, vice president, Milestone. “Motocross fans, racing video game players and casual players will embrace MGXP2 as a fast, action heavy and mud-flying experience.” Among the modes, the career mode lets players enter circuits to be crowned as the international champion. The complete 2015 roster in the game includes Romain Febvre, Ryan Villopto and eight-time world champion Tony Cairoli. With 18 official tracks from the 2015 FIM Motorcross World Championship, players compete all over the world, including the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Qatar and Thailand. Included in the game is MXGP of Patagonia Argentina, awarded best track in its 2015 debut. Located in Predio Los Cohiues Rugby Club, the track was designed by Lucas De la Fuente, a former motocross rider. The terrain and its innovative design will give players the chance to experience the true emotion of motocross. MXGP2 will be available for download and at retail with a suggested retail price of $59.99 in North America.

From the Source: Nintendo - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess... out now!

March 4, 2016 13:00 UTC

Critically Acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Arrives on Wii U

New HD Visuals, Tough Challenges and amiibo Functionality Enhance a Classic Adventure Game

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The best-reviewed game in The Legend of Zelda series from the past 10 years is making a spectacular comeback. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD launches for Nintendo’s Wii U home console today, complete with enhanced visuals, new challenges and a Wolf Link amiibo figure that is included with the physical version of the game.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD launches for Nintendo's Wii U home console today, complete with enhanced visuals, new challenges and a Wolf Link amiibo figure that is included with the physical version of the game. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Fans of the original game will want to check out this version and see a familiar story enhanced in beautiful HD with new game features” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Yet people who never played the game are also in for a special treat, as they get to explore a true masterpiece in the series for the first time.”

Fans of the game, which was originally made for both the Wii and Nintendo GameCube systems, will remember how they took on the role of heroic Link, who fought to restore light to a world that was shrouded in darkness. Link joins forces with the impish Midna as he fights his way through dungeons, solves puzzles and goes on a legendary adventure. One of the most distinctive features of the game is Link’s ability to transform into a wolf. As Wolf Link, he can access places he normally can’t. Plus he can use his senses for tracking.

Aside from the enhanced visuals, some new elements in the HD version of the game include improved controls as well as Hero Mode, a tougher challenge in which Link takes double damage.

At launch, physical versions of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD game will come with a Wolf Link amiibo figure. When tapped to the Wii U GamePad controller, this legendary lupine allows players to gain access to the Cave of Shadows, a challenging new bonus dungeon in the game. After completing the Cave of Shadows, players can save their remaining hearts to the Wolf Link amiibo to beat their score at any time. Within the Cave of Shadows, players can replenish their hearts with the amount of hearts saved onto the Wolf Link amiibo once per challenge.

Some of the data stored on the Wolf Link amiibo figure can also be used with The Legend of Zelda game for Wii U, which launches in 2016. More details about this functionality will be revealed in the future.

Other The Legend of Zelda amiibo in the Super Smash Bros. series of figures give players additional features: the Princess Zelda or Sheik amiibo figures replenish hearts on the go; the Link or Toon Link figures replenish arrows; and the Ganondorf figure doubles the amount of damage Link takes. When used in Hero Mode, the Ganondorf figure quadruples the amount of damage.

Nintendo Direct 03.03.2016 + Nintendo Art

A new edition of Nintendo Direct lands today! What shouldn't you expect? Updates on NX or mobile, but what should you expect? Nintendo's summer 2016 line up for the Wii U & 3DS.

Check out this dose of Nintendo inspired art by James Gilleard.

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From the Source: XSeed - Return to PopoloCrois: A Story Of Seasons Fairytale

RETURN TO POPOLOCROIS: 

A STORY OF SEASONS FAIRYTALE,

NOW AVAILABLE in North America!

We are excited to announce that the farming-flavored turn-based RPG, Return to PopoloCrois: A STORY OF SEASONS Fairytale, is now available in North America exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems. Produced by creative masterminds Yohsuke Tamori (creator of PopoloCrois Story) and Yoshifumi Hashimoto (longtime producer of the Bokujou Monogatari/STORY OF SEASONS and Rune Factory franchises), this comprehensive crossover features classically-styled RPG gameplay and game-spanning life simulation elements equally enjoyable to both veterans and newcomers to either series. Return to PopoloCrois: A STORY OF SEASONS Fairytale also marks the return of the PopoloCrois series to the West after a 10 year hiatus.

About Based on the Japanese PopoloCrois Story comic book series -- which fans can get a taste of in English via our product website a www.returntopopolocrois.com/-- and featuring elements from the wildly successful Bokujo Monogatari farming and life simulation series now known as STORY OF SEASONS in the West,Return to PopoloCrois: A STORY OF SEASONS Fairytale hearkens back to the golden age of RPGs with its tactical, turn-based combat and towns full of interesting NPCs who contribute to a heartwarming narrative about friendship, forgiveness, and the bounty of the earth. Ample farming and life simulation elements are also on offer à la STORY OF SEASONS, including real-time crop-raising, bug-catching, rock-quarrying, item synthesis, and relationship forging. Players can collect over 600 items and undertake nearly 100 quests throughout the game, supplementing its 25+ hour main story with nearly unlimited potential for replayability. StreetPass™ features are also present, allowing players to connect with one another and earn bonus items through treasure-hunting.

March 10th is Mario Day!

Happy MAR10 DAY!

Hi SDGT Ent,

March 10 is officially MAR10 Day!  Celebrated by Mario fans each year, the 10th of March is a special day to remember his impact on pop culture, thanks to how the day on the calendar resembles the beloved character's name. Nintendo is celebrating with fans by listing some of the famous mustached hero's achievements throughout the past year and by asking fans to participate by tweeting their favorite Mario moments using the #Mar10Day hashtag.

Please feel free to create your own list containing memorable Mario moments, or by sharing some of the fun Nintendo highlights below with your readers.

Mario's Year in Review:

Mario had a big milestone in 2015! He celebrated 30 years since he leaped his way into people's hearts in 1985's Super Mario Bros. Fans across the country celebrated with him in this fun video >

Nintendo launched Super Mario Maker, a game that lets fans create and share their own Super Mario Bros. levels. So far, 6.2 million levels have been created by fans!Facebook's engineers celebrated Mario by creating their very own Super Mario Maker levels for fans to play.



A special 30th Anniversary Mario amiibo was released in a classic 8-bit design. The limited-edition figure was a tribute to the original Super Mario Bros. game that launched for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.

Mario hit the courts with the launch of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash for Wii U. In the game, fans play as Mario and friends in intense tennis competitions.

For the first time, Mario teamed up with his paper version, Paper Mario, in the colorful action RPG Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam for Nintendo 3DS.



              

With the help of his voice actor, Charles Martinet, Mario celebrated 

the grand opening of the Nintendo NY store in Rockefeller Plaza.

...and Mario will have more to celebrate in 2016! Competing with his friends in the Olympic Games, Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is coming to Nintendo 3DS on March 18 (with the Wii U version launching this summer).

Don't forget to wish all your friends and family "Happy MAR10 Day!"

--Your Friends at Nintendo

(This isn't an advertisement for Facebook, it's merely an image provided by Nintendo.)

Awesome Nintendo Titles hit... $19.99 + NEW HEAVENSWARD: Final Fantasy XIV Online... Video!

Feb. 29, 2016 13:00 UTC

Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong Games Join Line of $19.99 Nintendo Selects

Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Games Debut at a New Lower Price on March 11

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starting on March 11, some of the most popular and critically acclaimed Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games become a part of the Nintendo Selects program and will be available at a suggested retail price of only $19.99 each. Wii U games like Super Mario 3D World, an imaginative four-player adventure with Mario and friends that received numerous Game of the Year awards and nominations when it first launched in 2013, join Nintendo 3DS standouts such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, one of the most critically acclaimed Nintendo 3DS games of all time.

Starting on March 11, some of the most popular and critically acclaimed Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games become a part of the Nintendo Selects program and will be available at a suggested retail price of only $19.99 each. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Whether you just picked up a new Wii U or Nintendo 3DS system over the holiday season or want to expand your ever-growing game collection, Nintendo Selects are a great, affordable option,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Not only are these games easier than ever to enjoy, but they also represent some of our highest-quality offerings in recent memory.”

Other Wii U games joining the Nintendo Selects family are Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Pikmin 3 and NES Remix Pack. Fun Nintendo 3DS games Yoshi’s New Island, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Mario Party: Island Tour can also be purchased at the new low suggested retail price of $19.99 each on March 11. Additionally, a group of classics from the Wii console that can be played on Wii U will be available at the reduced Nintendo Selects price. This includes Super Mario Galaxy 2, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Donkey Kong Country Returns and Super Mario All-Stars.

FINAL FANTASY XIV CREATIVE TEAM OFFER INSIGHTS INTO THE GAME’S ALLURE New Video Series Kicks Off with Artistry of Music and Sound

LOS ANGELES (Mar. 1, 2016) – Heralding another successful season of FINAL FANTASY XIV’s unprecedented success, a new video series introduced today offers an inside look at the creative team and their inspirations in cultivating a rich and vibrant online world. The first in the series highlights the creative mastery that goes into the highly-acclaimed music and sound design of FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Heavensward™.   This video spotlights how the music and in-game sound effects play an integral role in bringing the world of Eorzea to life. Masayoshi Soken, Lead Composer and Sound Director, explains that the score for Heavensward was inspired by “Dragonsong,” the main theme song for the expansion pack composed by legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu. Sound designers, Yousuke Nakashima and Go Kinuya, also discuss the making of key sound effects to create an immersive experience, ranging from realistic monster grunts to unique battle sounds. FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward Chapter One: Sound Design can be viewed on YouTube at: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, the all-in-one bundle, which includes both A Realm Reborn and Heavensward, is available on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Windows PC, and Mac. The FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward expansion pack is available as a standalone purchase on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, and Windows PC for $39.99. A free 30-day trial is included for new FINAL FANTASY XIV accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99.

From the Source: Nintendo - Pokémon 20th Anniversary Fan Celebration

Missed the Pokemon 20th Anniversary? Check out these images... from the source!

Feb. 27, 2016 21:43 UTC

Photos of the Pokémon 20^th Anniversary Fan Celebration at Nintendo NY are available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress

--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Photos of the Pokémon 20^th Anniversary Fan Celebration at Nintendo NY are available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress:

Photo 1In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gather for the Pokémon 20^th Anniversary Fan Celebration at Nintendo NY on Feb. 27, 2016.

Photo 2In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans meet and take photos with the costumed Pikachu character at the Pokémon 20^th Anniversary Fan Celebration at Nintendo NY on Feb. 27, 2016.

Photo 3In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans enjoy trivia, games and giveaways at the Pokémon 20^thAnniversary Fan Celebration at Nintendo NY on Feb. 27, 2016.

Photo 4In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gather for the Pokémon 20^thAnniversary Fan Celebration at Nintendo NY on Feb. 27, 2016.

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