Jan
20

Nintendo Reveals new details on Kid Icarus Uprising

New story details revealed + new screenshots and some awesome concept artwork below!

Introduction: The game’s story begins with the return of the dark goddess Medusa and her Underworld Army. With the help of Palutena, goddess of light and guardian of the human race, the heroic angel Pit must combat the forces of darkness as he battles Medusa and her minions by air and by land.

Fiend’s Cauldron: The Fiend’s Cauldron is an incredible new system that allows players to customize their play experience by adjusting the intensity level. Intensity ranges from 0.0 – 9.0 for each individual Chapter. As the intensity increases, players will be able to earn more Hearts and more powerful weapon drops from defeated enemies. Hearts also can be used to purchase new weapons. The standard intensity setting is 2.0, but players can precisely adjust it by increments of 0.1. In order to increase the intensity, players must bet by placing an increasing number of Hearts into the Fiend’s Cauldron. If the player is defeated during the Chapter, some Hearts will be lost and the intensity will be lowered.

Weapons: A wide variety of collectible weapons offers an extraordinary amount of replay value. With nine different categories of weapons, ranging from Bows to Claws, players can learn the unique characteristics of each weapon and determine which is best suited for each battle and their style of play.

Vehicles: During certain parts of his adventure, Pit will have access to special vehicles such as the Exo Tank. Pit can use the tank’s powerful drift ability to boost over jumps or defeat enemies with the tank’s ramming horn.

Stand: Kid Icarus: Uprising uses a control scheme designed to fit the game’s unique blend of flight, shooting and melee combat, and offers tremendous precision and depth for dedicated players. The left hand uses the Circle Pad while the right hand uses the stylus. Every copy of the game will come with a free stand that holds the Nintendo 3DS at an angle above any flat surface, providing players with a new kind of gaming experience.

Circle Pad Pro: Kid Icarus: Uprising is compatible with the Circle Pad Pro accessory, offering an alternate control scheme for left-handed players. With the Circle Pad Pro, players hold the stylus in their left hand and use the Circle Pad with their right hand.
Additionally, consumers who pre-order at select retailers will receive a bonus download code for the 3D Classics: Kid Icarus™ game, a re-mastered 3D version of the NES original. The download code will be delivered with the purchase of Kid Icarus: Uprising. A deposit may be required for pre-order. Kid Icarus: Uprising will carry a suggested retail price of $39.99 in the United States.

Dec
6

Minecraft Pocket Edition Just Ten Cents!

I know, I know. It’s not Nintendo related, but it’s time to give mojang that change that’s been sitting in your ash tray / coffee cup all these years! Sorry iPhonesters, as of now this deal is Android only.

Minecraft Pocket Edition

Nov
30

Pink Nintendo 3DS for Christmas?

Nintendo knows how to pull at everyone’s heart strings. Looks like the Nintendo 3DS will be coming in Pink just in time for Christmas on December 4th, 2011. It will come bundled with Nintendogs + Cats your choice of the French bulldog or toy poodle editions. Personally I’d go with the French bulldog, sooo cute! Make sure you get it on day one as both of these bundles will be limited edition as usual! I don’t see them listed on amazon yet so keep your eyes peeled.

Nov
30

100,000 Visits!

w00000t! Wii Play Games just passed the 100,000 visits milestone! :D Thank you all for visiting — I hope you enjoy the updates! :)

Nov
30

Mario Kart 7 Trailer Two

Better late than never!

Nov
24

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all are having fun playing Skyward Sword all day long like I am!

Nov
18

Skyward Sword Reviewed

IGN is calling Skyward Sword the greatest Zelda game ever created. They praised every aspect of the game including the controls. Also they spoke well of the way Nintendo created whole new experiences when revisiting areas in the game. They rated the game an astounding ten out of ten.

Gamespot set a very angry tone in their review making me wonder if the reviewer even likes Zelda or Nintendo games at all. They start off by scolding Nintendo over the motion controls which according to them failed at many crucial points in the game causing great frustration. They also disliked the re-visiting areas and made no mention of whether their was something new to be done. These two main issues caused them to set their score at 7.5/10. Ouch, these guys are some tough cookies. Either that or they suck at playing Wii games, or weren’t playing a finished version of the game?

Not to worry. I am not canceling my pre-order over Gamespot’s review. I will see for myself, after all this is a Zelda game we’re talking about!

Nov
16

3DS Second Analog Stick Gets Real

Nintendo of Japan has listed the Nintendo 3DS second analog control stick accessory.

Nintendo 3DS Second Analog Control Stick
Link [nintendo.co.jp]

Nov
3

Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Origins Trailer

Oct
23

More Skyward Sword Story Details Revealed

Nintendo has revealed more details about the captivating areas, items and game play in the massive The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. This week, the Eldin Volcano area comes into focus, as well as the connection between music and game play through the new Harp item. Newly revealed game elements include the following:

• Eldin Volcano and the Mogma: After battling Demon Lord Ghirahim in Skyview Temple, Link travels to Eldin Volcano where he meets the Mogma, a new race of subterranean creatures. The Mogma help Link traverse this fiery environment, giving him a multitude of tips along the way.

• New Items: In the Eldin Volcano area, Link receives additional items, including Digging Mitts and his first Bomb Bag. With the addition of the Bomb Bag, players can collect bomb flowers, which are essential to puzzle solving. The Wii Remote Plus controller offers players a variety of ways to use bombs. Players can throw bombs using an overhead motion or roll them like bowling balls, even putting spin on their trajectory. The Digging Mitts allow players to dig for secret items in marked areas on the ground. In the Earth Temple area, this ability helps Link locate the pieces he needs to open the door to the temple itself.

 Earth Temple: In the Earth Temple, players balance Link on a giant ball as he rolls across pools of molten lava. In this temple, Link must navigate a steep incline while facing the boss enemy Scaldera, a large rock-armored creature.

• Harp: As in previous Zelda games, music plays an important role in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and is integrated into game play. Using the Wii Remote Plus controller, players can play a variety of songs using a new Harp item.

Nintendo will continue to regularly provide fans with select details and information about the game prior to its Nov. 20 launch. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available as a standalone game or as part of a limited-edition bundle that also includes a gold-colored Wii Remote Plus controller. Additionally, every copy in the initial production runs of the game will come packaged with a special music CD containing orchestral arrangements of select songs that will be performed at The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert.

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