- let your robots auto-battle
- hit the “Vs!” sign when they’re locked together to trigger a third-person action section
- control one mech while the other two (or possibly more) are AI-controlled
- takes place in a mini battle arena against the foes you’re fighting
- third-person lets you freely control the Battler
- unleash special moves via touch pad and buttons
- tension gauge that has something to do with big guns and specials
- map looks spread out over dozens of nodes, each corresponding to a color controlled by one of the fighting factions/nations
“If Nintendo’s software does not sell well in the second half, then it could lead to a management capability issue. The company will have a hard time in this year-end shopping season.” - Hideki Yasuda, a Tokyo-based analyst at Ace Research Institute
“Nintendo struggled to create titles that can fully tell users the uniqueness of the tablet controller. Nintendo hasn’t been able to come up with any notable innovations in the past years that can match the success of its Wii.” - Eiji Maeda, an analyst at SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Maeda also had something to say about the 2DS...
“It would have been better to simply cut the price of the 3DS than introduce the 2DS, which didn’t even create any buzz.”
Thanks for writing. I'm glad you were able to place an order for your Nintendo 3DS XL Charging Cradle before they were sold out. I appreciate this opportunity to respond and will make sure the appropriate departments at Nintendo are aware that you want to have the Nintendo 3DS XL Charging Cradle made available again as a Club Nintendo reward.
I'm happy to confirm that we do plan to have this reward available again. I wish I could provide additional details beyond the fact that it will be replenished, but we don't have an exact date of when that will happen.
Good news for those that missed out earlier today. You literally had a 45-minute window before they were sold out! Thanks to Matt for the heads up!
Simply sublime work from Capcom! Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies takes the best elements from the previous four main entries, as well as a pinch of excellence from the Ace Attorney Investigations spin-off, and amalgamates everything into one extremely special package, complete with fresh ideas that alleviate any minor issues people may have had with the series in the past.
Looky there! Yep, DuckTales: Remastered is hitting North American retailers on November 12th, and Wii U owners can nab themselves an exclusive Scrooge McDuck Disney pin, in addition to a physical copy of the game, exclusively at Target. For fans of physical media and Disney collector’s items, hey, this is the best possible marriage between getting that coveted disc-based version of the game and that rad DT:R pin previously avaialble only in the PS3 digital retail edition.
I don't know if this is a Halloween prank or legitmate issue, but one person out there claims that their copy of X/Y is making characters/Pokemon headless and faceless.
Assassin’s Creed fans, we heard you loud and clear.
In Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Edward’s Fleet is an innovative online feature that allows a single player to interact with multiple players on consoles or via the game’s companion app. Every new copy of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag includes the Uplay Passport code needed to unlock this online feature. However, we listen to our community and understand that there are concerns over some players’ ability to access this feature, so we have decided to eliminate the cost of the Uplay Passport for Black Flag. This ensures that everyone will be able to use the companion app, Edward’s Fleet, online multiplayer and available bonus content at no additional cost.
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
Gamers currently without a Uplay Passport for Black Flag will be able to download one for free from Xbox Live or PlayStation Network. For those who have already purchased Uplay Passport for Black Flag, please contact your regional Ubisoft support.
What’s more, Uplay Passport will not be a part of any future Ubisoft games.
The Uplay Passport program was initiated as a means of giving customers full access and support for online multiplayer and features, along with exclusive content, bonuses and rewards. However, games today are blurring the line between offline and online, between what is “single player” and what is “multiplayer.” Based on that and on the feedback we received from you, we recognized that Passport is no longer the best approach for ensuring that all our customers have the best possible experience with all facets of our games.
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
We will keep listening to your feedback. We hope the change we’re making today alleviates any concerns you have about using the Edward’s Fleet feature or future online features of Ubisoft’s games.
We look forward to seeing you sailing the Caribbean seas in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag!
I really wanted to like Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate. It took a style of game I enjoy, but put everything together inside it so shoddily I wondered if a little more development time wouldn't have served this game better.
Aerials - System of a Down
Ain't No Sunshine - Michael Bolton
Begin Again - Taylor Swift
Better Than Revenge - Taylor Swift
Between the Lines - Sara Bareilles
Blowin' in the Wind - Peter, Paul and Mary
Bluebird - Sara Bareilles
Born in the USA - Bruce Springsteen
Bring Me Some Water - Melissa Etheridge
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Muse
Coffee Shop - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Could It Be Magic - The Puppini Sisters
Cry for Eternity - DragonForce
Desecration Smile - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Do You Want To - Franz Ferdinand
Enchanted - Taylor Swift
Everything Has Changed - Taylor Swift & Ed Sheeran
Falling - Julee Cruise
Fifteen - Taylor Swift
Foxy Lady - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Here's Some Love - Tanya Tucker
Hold On - Wilson Phillips
I Almost Do - Taylor Swift
Ice Cream Freeze (Let's Chill) - Miley Cyrus
Innocent - Taylor Swift
King of Anything - Sara Bareilles
Lonely Nights - Mickey Gilley
Love Letters - Miranda Lambert
Love Your Memory - Miranda Lambert
Magic Johnson - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Many the Miles - Sara Bareilles
Old Dan Tucker - Bruce Springsteen
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe - Judy Garland
Otherside - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Over You - Miranda Lambert
Permanent December - Miley Cyrus
Purple Haze - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Radio Nowhere - Bruce Springsteen
Red Blooded Woman - Kylie Minogue
Robot - Miley Cyrus
Rubberband Girl - Kate Bush
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
Scars - Miley Cyrus
Seven Nation Army - Ben l'Oncle Soul
Silent Night - Bon Jovi
Snow (Hey Oh) - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Vegas - Sara Bareilles
White Christmas - Michael Bublé
Get ready for a globe-trotting adventure like no other, as the official website for Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy takes to the skies. There's plenty of excitement, thrills and danger to be found as Layton and his friends hunt for the secret keys to a long-lost civilisation, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems.
With over 500* new puzzles for you to solve, including 385 Daily Puzzles to download from Nintendo Network, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is packed with brain-teasers from start to finish. With a story following on from the previous two games – Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call and Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – will Layton's most exciting expedition yet also be his last...?
The game's official website has all the information you could need about Layton's latest adventure. Learn how the professor and his two companions, Luke Triton and Emmy Altava, end up travelling the world in a giant airship on the hunt for the ancient Azran civilisation. Discover the new minigames that you can play to unlock hidden bonuses, see how you can use StreetPass to challenge your friends to a Layton-esque treasure hunt, and more besides!
And don't forget that if you pre-order Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy from GAME before its release on 8th November, you can receive an exclusive genuine leather card wallet embossed with the Professor Layton logo. Show it to your friends and prove you're a true puzzle-solving fan!
So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to the official Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy website and find out more today!
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy arrives in Europe on 8th November, exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles, available at retail and as a digital download on Nintendo eShop.
* Puzzle total includes in-game puzzles and additional downloadable puzzles. Wireless broadband Internet access is required to download additional puzzles.
Discover the reinvention of fitness fun with a free 31-day trial of Wii Fit U on Wii U! Containing 77 different exercises across Muscle Workouts, Yoga, Aerobic Exercises, Balance Games and the all-new Dance category, there’s something for everyone in Wii Fit U, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your fitness training to a new level.
Between November 1st, 2013 and January 31st, 2014, you can download* the 31-day trial version of Wii Fit U from Nintendo eShop for free. You can try the game out for 31 days, beginning the day you first start the software on your Wii U. To play the game you will also need a balance board, such as the Wii Balance Board. You may already own one from a previous Wii Fit game, or you can obtain one separately.
You can unlock the permanent version of the software just by pairing a Fit Meter, available at retailers from November 1st, with your Wii U console during the 31-day trial period. This removes the 31-day time limit, so you can continue playing the game for as long as you like, and there's no need to re-download the software. The Fit Meter records your steps and detects changes in activity level, altitude and atmospheric pressure, so that Wii Fit U can help you keep track of your daily physical activity level.
With Wii Fit U, you don’t need the TV on to get a sweat on. Over 90% of the exercises in Wii Fit U can be enjoyed away from the television, giving you more freedom than ever.
For more information about the wide range of exercises, Off-TV Play, free 31-day trial and much more, visit the official Wii Fit U website.
For those who choose not to download the 31-day trial version, on December 6th Wii Fit U launches as a packaged game in two sets, one including the game disc and Fit Meter, the other including the game disc, Fit Meter and Wii Balance Board. The paid download version of the game will also be available in Nintendo eShop from February 1st, 2014.
The spookiest night of the year is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some spine-chilling games? Don’t miss a trick – treat yourself to a bargain in the Hallowe’en sale on Nintendo eShop!
Try to survive a devastated, undead-infested London in ZombiU on Wii U, explore a nightmarish cruise ship in Resident Evil Revelations on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, or eliminate as many zombies as possible against the clock in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D on Nintendo 3DS. Read more about these terrifying titles in our guide to immersive horror titles on Nintendo consoles!
If you’re not in the mood for ghosts and ghouls, fear not: there are plenty of other titles available at a reduced price on Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS right now. Don’t let the sales creep up unawares – check below for full details on participating titles, sale prices and when each offer ends.
Wii U titles on sale
Assassin's Creed® III
Sale price £11.99 (was £54.99). Ends 7/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Marvel Avengers™: Battle for Earth
Sale price £11.99 (was £23.99). Ends 7/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Rabbids® Land
Sale price £11.99 (was £23.99). Ends 7/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Sports Connection
Sale price £11.99 (was £23.99). Ends 7/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Your Shape®: Fitness Evolved 2013
Sale price £11.99 (was £23.99). Ends 7/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
ZombiU™
Sale price £11.99 (was £23.99). Ends 7/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
RESIDENT EVIL™ REVELATIONS
Sale price £23.99 (was £39.99). Ends 14/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Trine 2: Director’s Cut (Wii U download software)
Sale price £5.49 (was £13.99). Ends 14/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Nintendo 3DS titles on sale
Resident Evil™ Revelations
Sale price £14.99 (was £24.99). Ends 14/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Resident Evil™: The Mercenaries 3D
Sale price £5.39 (was £8.99). Ends 14/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
2 Fast 4 Gnomz (Nintendo 3DS download software)
Sale price £2.69 (was £4.49). Ends 21/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
Football Up 3D (Nintendo 3DS download software)
Sale price £3.59 (was £5.99). Ends 28/11/2013 23:59 UK time.
