Fans Take Up Arms and Fix Nintendo’s Fighter Themselves
Posted by 1UP on Apr 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
For a certain sect of fans, the Wii’s Super Smash Bros. Brawl was never good enough. For all the excitement of finally getting a sequel to the GameCube’s 2001 Melee, the most dedicated of players left the ring disappointed at changes that Nintendo made to their favorite fighter. Since day one, fans of the franchise have always argued that alterations made to Brawl were done to appeal to a more casual crowd, with the infamous and unpredictable “tripping” mechanic being a beacon...
Animal Crossing 3DS, Kirby Anniversary Updates
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Nintendo has finally announced a release window for Animal Crossing 3DS. While there’s still no global release information, the game will arrive in Japan this Fall. The news came from the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast hosted by company president Satoru Iwata.
In other Nintendo Direct news, the company will be honoring Kirby’s 20th year of existence with an anniversary campaign, at least in Japan. Celebrations will include the Japanese release of 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure...
Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update Coming April 25
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
During the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast, company president Satoru Iwata announced that Nintendo is preparing to release a global firmware update for the 3DS on April 25.
The new firmware will add patch support, as well as the ability to create and label folders on the 3DS home screen. This means OCD gamers (like myself!) can finally have dedicated folders for NES games, Game Boy games, 3DSWare and so on. Each folder will be able to hold up to 60 items, and the first letter of whatever you name...
Pokedex 3D Update & Pokemon AR Game Coming
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has announced that an updated version of Pokedex 3D is coming to Japan on July 14. This updated ’dex will replace the original Pokedex 3D in the 3DS eShop (take a look at the current version in the video below).
The exciting part? The trailer shown in Nintendo’s online broadcast suggests this new app will feature the full Pokemon roster. Footage showed the likes of Bulbasaur, Pikachu and other monsters from various generations. Unlike the original free...
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Announced
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
After revealing it was working on a new 2D Mario project for the Nintendo 3DS earlier this year, Nintendo has finally given that game a name – New Super Mario Bros. 2. The platformer is due to be released in both Japan and North America in August 2012.
The publisher released no concrete details about the game outside of four screenshots. The most important bit of information? The Power Leaf, and Raccoon Mario, are returning. Additionally a quote from Nintendo’s Facebook page has revealed...
Nintendo Voice Chat: Underground Edition
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Welcome back to another rowdy edition of Nintendo Voice Chat, IGN’s very own Nintendo-centric podcast. Once again the cast is made up of IGN Nintendo’s intrepid editors: Audrey “Just Saiyan” Drake (otherwise known as ME!!) and Rich “Papa Koopa” George. Now on to the show!
Due to room scheduling issues, we were unable to record in IGN’s high tech/fancy schmancy podcast room – but did we let that stop our podcasting shenanigans? Not bloody likely. As...
What IGN Readers Want from Super Mario 4
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Last week we laid down four possibilities for Super Mario 4. The choices we outlined included a true, 8-bit sequel to the Super Mario Bros. games, a 3D platformer, a new Super Mario World game and Super Mario 4 Wii U.
At the end of the article, we asked you readers to cast a vote in our poll and tell us which of these options you most want this still unconfirmed Mario game to be. It was rather close, but a modern Super Mario World took the win. Check out the results in the handy infographic below...
UPDATE: New Nintendo Direct Coming Tonight
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
UPDATE (11:50AM): Clues have sprouted up as to what tonight’s Nintendo Direct broadcast might include. Kid Icarus Uprising director Masahiro Sakurai took to Twitter, hinting to his followers that they can expect news pertaining to the recently released Uprising from tonight’s video.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy news might also be on the way, as Masanobu Suzui, head of developer Indies Zero, urged his followers not to miss the broadcast.
Finally, a swapnote was sent to Japanese 3DS systems...
The World Ends With You Getting a Sequel?
Posted by IGN on Apr 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Square Enix may have been listening to your fervent pleas after all – as it looks like cult hit DS adventure The World Ends With You may finally be getting a sequel. Whoa. Now before you freak out and start crying and all that, keep in mind that the existence of this sequel hasn’t been confirmed yet… but recent comments from series co-creator Tetsuya Nomura make a pretty convincing argument.
Check out the original The World Ends With You in action…
The news comes from a recent...
Rebuilding Super Smash Bros.
Posted by IGN on Apr 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Despite the fact that Super Smash Bros. Brawl has been in the hands of Wii owners for more than four years, the game continues to evolve. As many anticipate Nintendo’s next installments of the fighting game franchise, which have been announced for the 3DS and Wii U, an eager enthusiast community of pro players has taken to crafting the type of Smash Bros. game they’d like to play.
Though many fans (rightfully) love Brawl just as it is, one particular community of more than 50 volunteers...
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