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Another video games YouTuber has criticised Nintendo for its copyright claiming strategy. ‘Angry Joe’ Vargas revealed over the weekend that Nintendo had filed a claim over a Let’s Play video he made about Wii U title Mario Party 10. This behaviour is in line with its Creators Program that allows …
Read More »Amiibo exclusives listed by North American retailers
On the heels of yesterday’s new amiibo reveals by Nintendo, North American retailers have listed which will be exclusive offerings. Target is now taking pre-orders for its exclusive, Jigglypuff, while pre-orders for the Toys R Us-exclusive Greninja start tomorrow. GameStop had started taking pre-orders for its exclusive Ness amiibo, but …
Read More »Nintendo dates Splatoon, Fatal Frame and Fire Emblem
Three of Nintendo’s upcoming titles have been given release dates – varying from the firm to the vague. Multiplayer Wii U shooter Splatoon will arrive on the console on May 29th. A new game mode for the title has also been revealed that sees two players competing against one another …
Read More »There’s a new Animal Crossing coming, complete with Amiibo Cards
Among Nintendo’s numerous announcements last night was also confirmation of a brand new Animal Crossing spin-off. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, due out this autumn on 3DS, sees gamers playing as an interior decorator who must create amiable living quarters for an assortment of characters. The game will also usher …
Read More »Nintendo’s free-to-play push continues with new Pokémon title
‘Free to start’ action game Pokémon Rumble World arrives next week
Read More »Yarn-made Yoshi among new range of Amiibos
Upcoming Wii U title Yoshi’s Woolly World will bring with it a special Yoshi Amiibo made of yarn. The plush accessory will come in three colours – green, light blue and pink – and allows players to unlock a second on-screen version of the character in the aforementioned game, which …
Read More »There’s another free-to-play Pokemon game on the way
Nintendo has announced a second F2P Pokemon title – Pokemon Rumble World. The game is heading to 3DS via download next week on April 8th. Nintendo, of course, describes it not as free-to-play but instead as free-to-start – a phrase favoured by boss Satoru Iwata. The Pokemon Rumble series has …
Read More »Nintendo 64 and DS titles hit Wii U Virtual Console this month
Nintendo has begun rolling out Nintendo DS and Nintendo 64 titles on the Wii U Virtual Console, with the company announcing new arrivals throughout the month of April. The news was announced during the firm’s Nintendo Direct event this week. Starting today, Super Mario 64 and Yoshi’s Island DS will …
Read More »Mario Maker arrives in September
Nintendo’s DIY Mario level creation title Mario Maker will launch this September on Wii U. The firm announced the release window this week as part of its latest Nintendo Direct event. The game was unveiled at E3 2014, and allows Wii U owners to create and edit their own 2D …
Read More »Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits announced for Wii U
Amiibo-based Wii U app Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits will launch later this spring, Nintendo has announced. Company president and CEO Satoru Iwata revealed the upcoming free download on this week’s Nintendo Direct presentation. The game will allow players to tap their amiibo action figures onto their Wii U GamePads …
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