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The Yoshi's New Island T-shirt is now sold out on #ClubNintendo. https://t.co/BrDoaAOApL

— Vernon Schieck (@kitroplious) April 9, 2014

@TheBitBlock We're just getting started ;) #InfinitePossibilities

— Disney Infinity (@DisneyInfinity) April 9, 2014

Demo confirms it! RT @Sycoraxic98 THE FINAL VERSION OF THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL HAS 221 SONGS.

— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) April 9, 2014

He's finally back to KICK SOME TAIL! Grab our new shirt - Simian Sidekick~ http://t.co/Z8tsId4OWa pic.twitter.com/q9mPlojQON

— Fangamer (@Fangamer) April 9, 2014

Next week's JP Wii U eShop - Mystic Quest (823 yen, SF VC), Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (514, FC VC), Gradius...

— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) April 9, 2014

...(617 yen, PC Engine VC) and Neutopia (617 yen, PC Engine VC).

— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) April 9, 2014

Next week's JP 3DS eShop - Dress To Play: Cute Witches! (300 yen), Simple DL Series Vol. 26 THE Tennis (400 yen),...

— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) April 9, 2014

...Murder on the Titanic (660 yen) and DK Land: Diddy's Kong Quest (411 yen, GB VC).

— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) April 9, 2014

8th April, 2014 – A new Nintendo Direct video revealed numerous details about the upcoming Super Smash Bros. games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. At the start of the video, series creator Masahiro Sakurai announced that the Nintendo 3DS version of the game is planned for this summer, with the Wii U version targeting winter 2014. Both games will be available in stores and on Nintendo eShop for their respective platform. Sakurai also detailed many of the stages and items in both versions, described the games’ online functionality, revealed a new mode exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version and announced fan-favourite Greninja, a Pokémon from the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, as a new playable character.

To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://nintendo.co.uk/nintendodirect. Today’s announcements included:

Launch windows: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is planned for this summer. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is targeting winter 2014.

Silky smooth 3D: Most gameplay elements of the Nintendo 3DS version of the game will run at 60 frames per second, all in stereoscopic 3D.

“Smash Run”: Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version of the game is a new mode called “Smash Run.” In this mode, four players have five minutes to enter a dungeon and explore the surroundings, fight enemies and obtain power-ups to enhance their fighters. Once the five minutes are up, all four fighters enter a battle arena using their newly equipped items and power-ups. Enemies encountered in the Smash Run mode are from a wide range of game series. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems and games are required for multiplayer modes.
New challenger!: Greninja, the awesome final evolution of Froakie from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, joins the roster as a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Oldies But Goodies: Many of the classic characters from past Super Smash Bros. games that are returning in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have new powers and abilities. Four characters that have appeared in previous games, but had yet to be announced before this Nintendo Direct, include:

Zero Suit Samus: That’s right, Zero Suit Samus is back, but this time she is her own fully playable character, separate from suited Samus. In the new game, she is given jet boots to make her even more powerful.

Sheik: As with Zero Suit Samus, Sheik is another character that appeared in previous Super Smash Bros. games, but will be a unique playable character for the first time in the new Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games. Sheik has new moves like Burst Grenade and Bouncing Fish.

Yoshi: In previous games, Yoshi stood on two legs and hunched over, as if Mario was going to jump on top of him at any moment. This new version of Yoshi stands completely upright, making him an even stronger fighter.

Charizard: After appearing from a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Melee and becoming playable by using Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, this fire-breathing Pokémon is now a selectable character.

Online play: Both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. will offer online multiplayer gameplay with other players on the same platform. Players with broadband Internet access can battle it out with anyone else who is online and also has the game.

When playing with random players online, two modes are available: “For Fun” and “For Glory.” In “For Glory,” only Final Destination stage variations are available. There are no platforms, elevated areas or items in this mode. It is a nice, clean battle between characters. In “For Fun,” all stages are picked randomly and all items and power-ups are available.

When playing with friends, full customisation is available – players can set the rules, stages and items however they want.

Variety of stages: While the cast of playable characters is the same in both versions of the new games, the stages where the battles take place are vastly different, depending on which system a player chooses. The Wii U stages are primarily based on past home console games, while the Nintendo 3DS stages draw from handheld games for inspiration.
Boss characters, such as the Yellow Devil in Wily Castle will make appearances in some stages. When bosses appear, fighters will have to battle the boss, as well as one another. The boss can even be used in strategic ways to damage other fighters.

Almost all the stages in both versions of the game will have a “Final Destination form,” an alternate form of each stage that is inspired by the relatively simple layout of the much-loved Final Destination stage.

Items, Trophies and Pokémon: Items, Assist Trophies and Poké Balls all return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. New to the games are Master Balls, special Poké Balls that contain Legendary Pokémon like Arceus and Xerneas.

Get connected: There will be elements in Super Smash Bros. that link both versions of the games. More details about this will be revealed at a later date.

Custom moves: In a series first, players can now customise move sets when playing locally or online with friends. More information about this feature will be announced in the future.

For even more new information about Super Smash Bros., visit http://www.smashbros.com/en-uk/ and the brand new https://www.facebook.com/smashbros.

Por cierto, hoy llegó LEGO El Hobbit a USA, y con Bilbo y los enanos... Una nueva comunidad para Miiverse en América! pic.twitter.com/WOQS5iMZ7S

— ESPAL3DS (@espal3ds) April 8, 2014

GAME &WATCH GALLERY 3, Rating: G, Author: NINTENDO, Publisher: NINTENDO

— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) April 8, 2014

STREET FIGHTER 2010, Rating: PG, Author: CAPCOM, Publisher: NINTENDO

— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) April 8, 2014

The Smash Direct will be about 40 minutes long. https://t.co/YVUfdIyvWh

— AceBandage (@AceBandage85) April 8, 2014

Today's a fine day for Nintendo related deals and discounts, thanks in large part to Best Buy's 1-Day Sale, going on now!

If you've been considering Wii U hardware, the Mario & Luigi Wii U Deluxe Set is available for $299.99 shipped with free $50 gift card. Or if you'd rather, the Skylanders Swap Force/NintendoLand Wii U Basic Set is available for a discounted $249.99 - $50 off the MSRP - and also includes a $50 gift card and free S&H!

Best Buy is also knocking 5-15% off select pre-paid cards for online services, including all Nintendo eShop cards for 10% off face value. Given, not the steepest discount we've seen, but it beats waiting for the eShop itself to finally put all those wishlisted games on sale. These pre-paid cards ship free of charge, no matter the denomination.

If you're looking for Nintendo published Wii U software, Amazon has a number of nice discounts going via a combination of price matching, marketplace sellers, and original discounts. Along with the games spotlighted below, you'll find Rayman Legends for thirty bucks, ZombiU for sixteen, and 007 Legends for only ten!

Select video games are discounted at Best Buy today, including Mario Party: Island Tour for $29.99 shipped. And if you buy the new Lego The Hobbit video game along with The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug movie on Blu-Ray, you'll save $10 when you purchase both together.

You'll today's full list of Wii U, Wii, DS, and 3DS game deals after the jump - as always, thanks for reading!

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