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Western Release of Fire Emblem: Fates Cuts a Minigame

Last week we reported that Fire Emblem: Fates would have some modified dialogue in the west. Today, Nintendo of America has revealed to Kotaku that dialogue changes aren't all that will be different…

January 26, 2016 | 05:22 EST

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Nintendo Responds to Fire Emblem Fates Localization Changes

Yesterday we released an article talking about changes that are being made to the western localization of Fire Emblem Fates. The change is specifically about a sequence of conversations that happen…

January 22, 2016 | 08:16 EST

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Nintendo is Censoring Fire Emblem Fates Soilel Support Conversation

Revealed in a new statement to NintendoWorldReport, a controversial section of the upcoming Fire Emblem Fates is being changed for western releases. In particular, after raising an uproar last year…

January 21, 2016 | 08:04 EST

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Splatoon Additional Content Dries Up In January

If you've owned the Nintendo Wii U this year, you've probably heard of a little game called Splatoon, a game that pits 2 teams against each other in a wild online painting contest whilst asking…

December 22, 2015 | 09:30 EST

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The Mario Bros' History of Character Design

The Character of Mario & Luigi Through the Years September 13, 2015 marked the 30th anniversary of the world renowned Super Mario Bros.'s release on the NES. Despite being the defining game of…

September 21, 2015 | 01:00 EDT

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Splatoon Revisited – An Updated Look at the Game

When Splatoon first released back in June, it received mostly favorable reviews, but it had a few problems. Mainly, there just wasn't enough content. After the recent update that came August 5, 2015…

September 2, 2015 | 09:00 EDT

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Nintendo Files Patent for Console with No Optical Drive

Nintendo has filed a patent for a console that has no optical disk drive. In other words, it does not have a slot for physical media.  The patent, filed February 10, 2015 and published August 22,…

August 22, 2015 | 05:54 EDT

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Major Splatoon Update Set for Early August

Nintendo has confirmed that an update is coming for the Wii U third-person shooter Splatoon. The new content will be free of charge and available for download on Thursday, August 6th. Here's what…

July 28, 2015 | 02:08 EDT

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Fire Emblem Fates Will Include Same-Sex Marriages

Fire Emblem Fates will include same-sex marriages, according to Nintendo. The upcoming strategy-RPG will feature same-sex relationships, based upon the version of the game you purchase. Like…

June 24, 2015 | 05:57 EDT

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Splatoon is Defying Modern Shooter Conventions

It's hard to work up much excitement over the announcement of yet another online multiplayer-focused, team-based competitive shooter. These days it's the kind of thing that's best to willfully ignore…

June 10, 2015 | 01:00 EDT

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Splatoon Shoots Out First Update with Ranked Mode and More

After its release last week, Splatoon is already getting its first batch of free downloadable content today. Splatoon's official twitter has just announced that the newly released game from…

June 1, 2015 | 04:32 EDT

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Splatoon Review - Paint the Town Red

Splatoon is some of the most fun I've had with a game in years. Pure, joyous, unbridled fun. The vibrant colors, the in-your-face 90's charisma, the inventive take on the online console shooter;…

June 1, 2015 | 09:00 EDT

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Review - Miniature Monado

Our Xenoblade Chronicles 3D review will give you the low-down on this handheld installment of the cult RPG.  Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is in a unique position. It's the first exclusive for Nintendo's…

April 12, 2015 | 01:00 EDT

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Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Review

I am one of the filthiest, dirtiest, crawling through mud console peasants you could ever hope to meet. My glands salivate at the merest thought of my current beau, the Wii U, because Nintendoes do…

February 19, 2015 | 10:00 EST

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Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask 3D review

Since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the 3DS in 2011, fans have been asking and pleading for its sequel Majora's Mask to be released for the 3DS. 15 years after the game's…

February 18, 2015 | 01:00 EST

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Super Smash Bros for Wii U Review

I grew up playing Super Smash Bros Melee, and in some ways, that game has remained with me up until now. I never played it to the competitive extremes that others may have, but I've always had a soft…

December 4, 2014 | 01:00 EST

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Pokemon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Review

I've divulged my thoughts regarding Pokemon in the past, though to keep it short, like many young videogamers of the time, the series holds a special place in my heart.  The years of playing the…

December 3, 2014 | 03:00 EST

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Bayonetta 2 Review

Throughout various gaming generations, there have only been a few titles worth buying an entire console for; the games that I would personally include on such a list I could probably count on my two…

November 3, 2014 | 01:00 EST

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Game and Wario Review - Lost in Adaptation

As previously reported, the Club Nintendo Gold/Platinum Reward offerings ditched the pretense of physical goods entirely in favor of digital options. This means that they can’t run out of prizes at…

October 12, 2014 | 11:00 EDT

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Super Smash Bros for 3DS Review

The moment Super Smash Bros fans have been waiting for since the release of Brawl for the Nintendo Wii back in 2008. Super Smash Bros for 3DS adds new characters, new stages, completely new aspects…

October 8, 2014 | 12:00 EDT

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Hyrule Warriors Review

It's weird sometimes, the type of parallels you might find within two seemingly opposing games, and I'm not just talking about the sheer insanity of this collaboration, either. Occasionally you'll…

October 3, 2014 | 01:00 EDT

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Nintendo Fans Turn to Twitter to Rally Support for Bayonetta 2

Nintendo fans have turned to Twitter recently to rally support for the upcoming Wii U title, Bayonetta 2. Gamers anticipating the soon-to-be released game have adopted the hashtag OperationPlatinum.…

September 12, 2014 | 09:00 EDT

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Ocarina of Time has a new glitch found

How would you react if you found a new glitch in a major game known for being ran exceedingly fast while live on a stream site? Twitch/YouTube user 808Tokyoboi found out first hand last…

September 9, 2014 | 09:00 EDT

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Bayonetta 2 Direct: It takes Two to Tango in Tag Climax (And More!)

Earlier this week, we mentioned that Nintendo had planned a Nintendo Direct for the upcoming Bayonetta 2 for today, and indeed, it has come and gone! We've attached the recording of the Direct below…

September 4, 2014 | 10:28 EDT

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Bayonetta 2 Nintendo Direct Announced for Thursday

Yesterday Nintendo announced the latest in their line of Nintendo Directs focused on upcoming Wii U titles; and Bayonetta 2 is the star of the show, this time! The direct is scheduled for 3PM PST (…

September 3, 2014 | 07:00 EDT

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Bayonetta 2 Release Date

Confirmed by Nintendo, Bayonetta 2 will be on shelves October 24th, 2014. Bayonetta 2 is developed by Platinum Games and is exclusive to Wii U and comes packaged with the original Bayonetta for…

August 29, 2014 | 10:49 EDT

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E3 2014- Splatoon

Apparently, the main idea of Spitoon is transforming between people and squids... It's a strange game. This multiplayer title is all about shooting your friends with ink/paint (they used…

June 10, 2014 | 01:44 EDT

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E3 2014- Bayonetta 2

This year Nintendo treated us to a couple of Bayonetta 2 trailers, one showing off the crazy looking new game (boasting all the madness you expect from Bayonetta) and another teasing some Nintendo…

June 10, 2014 | 01:34 EDT

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Mario Kart 8 Review

Most gamers have fond memories of Mario Kart in their lives...whether it is from the first time playing Super Mario Kart or 4-player chaos on the N64.  With only a few minor hiccups in the series...…

June 9, 2014 | 09:00 EDT

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Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze Review

For the number of times I cursed at the screen during my time playing Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, one would think that I couldn’t stand the thing, and only continued playing for my own…

March 3, 2014 | 10:30 EST

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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Is Free (Again!) For 4 Days Only!

If you missed the last time Nintendo was giving The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition away for free during Zelda's 25th anniversary, you'll be pleased to know the game is once again…

January 30, 2014 | 05:19 EST

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Yoshi's New Island 3DS Release Date Announced

Your responsibility of taking care of Baby Mario in Yoshi's New Island starts March 14th, 2014 at retail and the Nintendo eShop. This release should start the 3DS's year off strong and prove that…

January 23, 2014 | 06:00 EST

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Super Mario 3D World Review

I've played video games since I was young enough to believe that the enemies in the original Super Mario Bros. were being controlled by the employees at Toys 'R' Us.  I was four when we got the NES,…

December 24, 2013 | 09:00 EST

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Nintendo Direct 12/18/2013 Recap

Nintendo let us take a look into its world this morning with a new Nintendo Direct, to show off what it's been working on and what is up its sleeve.   With a surprise announcement of a Tecmo Koei …

December 18, 2013 | 11:23 EST

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Nintendo Direct November 2013: Hey, We Have Zelda and Mario Edition

With Sony and Microsoft getting ready to launch their next generation, Nintendo would like to borrow your attention for a 30 minute Nintendo Direct and remind you that it is Nintendo and it makes…

November 14, 2013 | 09:00 EST

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Nintendo E3 2013 Recap

Nintendo opted out of its normal E3 presentation this year, choosing instead to directly share news with its followers through a Nintendo Direct@E3 presentation. This form of presentation was very…

June 13, 2013 | 02:39 EDT