Nintendo announces new Mario & Luigi game for 3DS and other Day 1 E3 2017 News

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Nintendo News: Nintendo Recap: First Day at E3 Adds Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions Game Announcement, New Inkling Champs

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nintendo’s activities at today’s E3 video game trade show in Los Angeles included the announcement of a remake of a classicMario & Luigigame and the crowning of the winning team in the 2017Splatoon 2World Inkling Invitational.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions contains all the fun gameplay and dialogue of the Game Boy Advance original, as well as an optional Easy mode for younger or more inexperienced players. (Photo: Business Wire) 

Following a morning packed with new announcements, the Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 show included in-depth play-throughs of a variety of games for both theNintendo SwitchandNintendo 3DSsystems. During the show, Nintendo announced that an updated version of the first game in theMario & Luigiseries was in development for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minionscontains all the fun gameplay and dialogue of the Game Boy Advance original, as well as an optional Easy mode for younger or more inexperienced players.

The game also includes a side story called Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, which tells the story of the game from the perspective of Bowser’s minions, led by Captain Goomba. Nintendo revealed that two new amiibo figures would be introduced: Goomba and Koopa Troopa. The new amiibo and the existing Boo amiibo figure will be compatible with the game. The amiibo, and the game, are scheduled to launch separately on Oct. 6.

Nintendo ended the day by making a splat-tastic mess with an international flair. Competitors from four different global regions (U.S., Japan, Europe and Australia/New Zealand) competed for world dominance in the 2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational. “Deadbeat” from the United States emerged as the new global champions.

The four-person teams competed in a best-of-seven final round featuring Ranked Modes from the game. “Deadbeat” will get their name engraved on a sweet Splatoon 2 trophy and will have global bragging rights.

A sampling of other exclusive content revealed today during Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 included:

  • Fire Emblem Warriors: Colosseum mode offers different scenarios with Fire Emblem heroes facing off and highlighting their over-the-top moves and action. In this scenario, Xander, the crown prince of Nohr, storms Hoshido Castle on a mounted steed through a gauntlet of different Fire Emblem heroes, like Corrin, Marth and Chrom, to an ultimate final showdown with Ryoma. Additionally, two new amiibo figures, Chrom and Tiki, will be compatible with the game.
  • Super Mario Odyssey:Members of the Nintendo Treehouse showcased live gameplay of an exclusive area not available in the show-floor demo, revealing new game-play mechanics, new capture targets and new ways of interacting with the environment. This lush, wooded kingdom showcased some of the surprises in store for players when Super Mario Odyssey launches on Oct. 27.
  • Metroid: Samus Returns:Earlier today, Nintendo announced a new Metroidgame for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems: Metroid: Samus Returns, a modern reimagining of the 1991 Game Boy adventure Metroid II: Return of Samus. Nintendo Treehouse members also announced two new amiibo figures – Samus Aran and Metroid – will be released as a set alongside the game. This game is also compatible with the Zero Suit Samus and Samus amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series. (amiibo functionality details will be revealed at a later date.) While supplies last, fans will also be able to purchase a special edition of the game, which includes a physical version of the game, a sound-selection CD featuring 25 tracks from across the Metroid franchise and a reversible title-sheet insert for the game case, for a suggested retail price of $49.99.

Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 returns 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday. The day will include more live gameplay, game details and developer commentary, as well as two competitions. The 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX Invitationalis scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., while the 2017 ARMS Open Invitational is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PT.

To watch the competitions and all the Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 activities, visit http://e3.nintendo.com or check out Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

 

 

Source : Nintendo Press Release

New podcast is up 3D vs 2D Super Mario Bros

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New podcast is up 3D vs 2D Super Mario Bros

What Super Mario games are better ? The traditional 2D ones (World , 3, etc ) or the more modern 3D games (64, Galaxy, etc) ? 

This podcast will quickly go over the games and make a judgment.  Usually I speak about stereoscopic 3D but this time I talk about 3D and 2D gameplay. 

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Story of Seasons sequel Trio of Towns is coming February 28 with some Super Mario content

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​STORY OF SEASONS:TRIO OF TOWNS SPROUTING EARLY THIS SPRING ON NINTENDO 3DS

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February 28 Launch Date Confirmed for Latest Entry in Long-Running Bokujo Monogatari Series; Super Mario Bros. Character Costumes Revealed

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Torrance, Calif. — January 20, 2017 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that the latest iteration in its beloved farming and life simulationseries, STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns,will launch in North America for Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system on February 28, 2017. The game has a suggested retail price of $39.99, and a pocket plushie based on the loveable new in-game capybara pet – adorably dubbed “Capy-san” by XSEED Games – is available as a pre-order item while supplies last at participating retailers. The company also revealed that costumes and headgear based on fan-favorite characters Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad from the Super Mario Bros. franchise will make a special appearance in the game.

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Players can boost their progress in STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns with four Super Mario Bros. themed character costumes and headgear, each with their own unique effects:

 

Mario’s Outfit and Hat: Mama mia! The iconic plumber'ssignature red and blue uniform gives your running speed a boost.

Luigi's Outfit and Hat: Luigi's costume will improve your luck at fishing. Others will be green with envy!

Princess Peach’s Dress and Tiara: This regal dress and tiara will make you better friends with other characters. Sweet!

Toad’s Outfit and Hat: The tireless Toad's outfit causes your stamina to recharge automatically over time.

In celebration of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the longest-running farming and life simulation series, the beloved Bokujo Monogatari franchise – now known as STORY OF SEASONS in the West – returns with its biggest adventure yet in STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns. Settled on a homestead in the middle of three distinct and uniquely themed locales, players can explore a diverse landscape as they search for new ways to grow their farms and friendships. Extensive customization and gameplay options are on offer in Trio of Towns, with each village offering its own variety of regional crops, lads and ladies to romance, animals, festivals, furniture, decorations and more. More ways to play sprout up as players connect to one another locally or via the internet to chat, trade, and enhance items on a mysterious multiplayer island.

Developed in Japan by Marvelous Inc., STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Townswill be released in North America on February 28, 2017 by XSEED Games, exclusively for Nintendo 3DS. The game will be available in physical format at participating retailers and digitally in the Nintendo eShop for $39.99. This game has been rated "E10+" for Everyone ages 10 and up by the ESRB with the descriptors Comic Mischief, Suggestive Themes and Use of Alcohol.

The Announcement Trailer is below:

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

Source : XSeed Press Release

Nintendo digital game downloads for December 15th 2016

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Nintendo digital game downloads for December 15th 2016

iOS  

 

Super Mario Run is the first Super Mario Bros. game developed specifically for mobile devices and is playable with just one hand. (Photo: Business Wire)

–The first-ever mobile game featuring the most iconic video game hero of all time will be available later today to download on Apple’s App Store and is available for iPhone and iPad. Super Mario Run is the first Super Mario Bros. game developed specifically for mobile devices and is playable with just one hand.

 

3DS

 

The 7th game in the Picross e series, with a Navigation Feature!

The first game with 20x15-size Mega Picross puzzles.

The new Mark function lets you leave indicators on squares you aren't sure about, without risking a penalty.

Also, new Switch stylus controls allow you to switch input modes just by pressing the Circle Pad or +Control Pad once!

Picross is a "Picture Crossword Puzzle Game" where numbers act as hints to complete images.

The rules are simple and easy to grasp. Anyone can do it!

 

 Mercenaries Saga 3 is a tactical RPG set in a fantasy world.

Battles take place on an isometric grid, requiring you to move characters and take advantage of terrain in order to be successful.

 

Wii U Games

 

 

Wii Retail on Wii U

     

Trick Racing gets redefined! Pilot your Robotic insect or animal racer around the tracks at high speeds while performing stunts in this Wii game. (Photo: Business Wire)

– Trick Racing gets redefined! Pilot your Robotic insect or animal racer around the tracks at high speeds while performing stunts in this Wii game. Fly off of massive jumps, crash through bowling pins, spin around high wires or assemble a poker hand in the craziest races ever.

Nintendo eShop sales:

 

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

 

Activities:

 

  • My Nintendo Celebrates Mario

– To commemorate the launch of the Super Mario Run game, My Nintendo is excited to offer discount rewards for digital versions of the following Mario games:

To redeem points for discounts on these games, visit my.nintendo.com.

 

Source : Nintendo Press Release