Nintendo Summer 2016 Gaming List

Nintendo News: Have Fun in the Sun with Nintendo’s Summer Gaming List

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Summers are packed with fun activities, whether going to the beach, taking a road trip with the family or even just lounging around the house to enjoy the extra-long days and warm nights. But why not add a little Nintendo magic to accompany all of these classic summer moments? You can with Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS, which both can be played anywhere you go.

To help guide your summer Nintendo 3DS play - there are tons of great games and experiences! (Graphic: Business Wire)

To help guide your summer Nintendo 3DS play – there are tons of great games and experiences! – Nintendo has released a Summer Gaming List. Think of this as a video game version of all those summer reading lists you had when you were a kid. This list is great for any kind of player, whether you are a more casual gamer looking for something easy to pick up and play, or a serious fan ready for a challenging adventure. Taking on the list is also a great way to enhance your knowledge about games for Nintendo systems. (You’ll know the difference between Meta Knight and a Hyrulian Knight!)

The list is simple: Just start with the game that feels best for you and work your way through the rest. You can battle enemies with Kirby while waiting for the burgers to be done in your backyard, paint princesses while playing in the park or unleash a Final Smash while relaxing on the beach. You can even race with Mario and friends during a road trip to your favorite summer location (just watch out for flying Banana Peels!).

The full Summer Gaming List is as follows:

For the Action Buff – Kirby: Planet Robobot

For the Collector – Pokémon Omega Ruby / Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

For the Competitor – Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

For the Social Butterfly – Animal Crossing: New Leaf

For the Thrill Seeker – Mario Kart 7

For the Disney Fan – Disney Art Academy

For the Adventurer – The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

For the Nostalgia Lover – New Super Mario Bros. 2

All of these great games are now available and can easily be purchased and downloaded directly through Nintendo eShop. Downloading the digital versions of these games is great, since everything can be stored electronically on your Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 2DS system – no need to carry around any game cards! And since Nintendo eShop offers various sales and promotions throughout the year, there is always something new to try at a great price. Additional downloadable content for many Nintendo games like Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS can also be purchased to expand the fun.

Make sure to follow Nintendo on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram for more details about the Summer Gaming List and updates about additional summer game challenges. By joining Nintendo’s free My Nintendo program, your Nintendo eShop purchases can also earn you points that can be redeemed for awesome rewards and discounts. Do you have what it takes to play all these games before the leaves start changing color? Find out!

For more information about My Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com/my-nintendo. For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds. For more information about Nintendo 2DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/2ds.

Source: Nintendo Press Release  

Experience Nintendo at San Diego Comic Con 2016

Nintendo Invites Everyone to Enjoy Its Summer Paradise at San Diego Comic-Con

Experience Nintendo Games and Activities at the Play Nintendo Family Lounge

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- If you’re heading to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con between July 21 and July 24, Nintendo invites you to the Play Nintendo Family Lounge to experience the latest and greatest video games, compete in tournaments for a chance to win prizes (while supplies last) and take photos with iconic characters. This must-see space will be on the first floor of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, just a few steps away from the San Diego Convention Center. When visiting, you will be surrounded by all of your favorite characters and franchises, including Splatoon, Mario Kart and Pokémon, as well as new and upcoming games like YO-KAI WATCH 2, Style Savvy: Fashion Forward and more. Additionally, San Diego Comic-Con attendees with a show badge can also visit Nintendo’s Booth in the San Diego Convention Center to get inked through various Splatoon game-play activities and competitions.

The Play Nintendo Family Lounge will be open to the public July 21-23from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Graphic: Business Wire)

​The Play Nintendo Tour, which has been traveling the country all summer, will be integrated into the Play Nintendo Family Lounge. The one-of-a-kind tour offers a fun and engaging way for gamers to experience the hottest Nintendo 3DS games. You’ll be able to hop into a Yoshi egg to play Yoshi’s New Island, recline on a giant banana while checking out Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D or relax in a pink beanbag chair to play Kirby: Planet Robobot. Your inner shutterbug will be in heaven as you take photos next to a huge Kirby figure, beside an oversized Yoshi egg, inside a barrel flanked by Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, under a blue Spiny Shell from Mario Kart 7 or next to a giant Poké Ball from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

“San Diego Comic-Con is the perfect venue for fans of all ages to experience what Nintendo has to offer,” said Cindy Gordon, Nintendo of America’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “This year, we have such a wide variety of activities to take part in that there’s truly something for everyone.”

The Play Nintendo Family Lounge will be open to the public July 21-23from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The current schedule of events includes the following:

• Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 12 & Under Tournament(July 23): Nintendo fans that are 12 years old or younger and have parental consent can participate in a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament at 2 p.m. on July 23.The tournament will be live-streamed on the Nintendo Twitch channel, so even people that can’t be there have a chance to keep an eye on the action. Tournament slots are limited for the one-day event, and fans will be able to sign up the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. The Grand and First Prize winners will each receive a prize pack filled with Nintendo products and merchandise.
• The Play Nintendo Challenge (July 21-22, July 24): Play through three elimination rounds composed of three different Wii U games (Splatoon, Mario Kart 8 and Pokkén Tournament) in a group to see if you can emerge victorious! Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Play Nintendo Challenge runs all day and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Winners will receive an exclusive champion Nintendo T-shirt. Players who participate may receive other giveaways while supplies last based on how far they make it in the challenge.
• YO-KAI WATCH Voice Actor Event (July 22): Actors Alicyn Packard, J.W. Terry and Melissa Hutchison, who provide the voices for Jibanyan, Whisper and Komasan, respectively, in the YO-KAI WATCH video game and animated TV series, will be conducting a Q&A session, doing live voice demos and a table read of a scene from Season 2 of the animated TV series from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT. Select attendees will also have an opportunity to receive an autograph or take photos with the actors.
• Pokémon Fan Gathering Area (July 21-24): Meet up with fellow Pokémon fans to trade Pokémon, pick up some cool swag (while supplies last) and relax in a Pokémon gaming zone. The gathering area will be open during show hours.
• Photo Opportunities (July 21-24): At various times during all four days, popular characters like Mario, Luigi, Pikachu, Kirby and Jibanyan from the YO-KAI WATCH series will make surprise appearances to take photos with fans.

And, of course, there will be playable Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games available during all days of the convention. These include:

Nintendo 3DS

• Monster Hunter Generations from Capcom – Launching July 15
• Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Launching Aug. 19
• Style Savvy: Fashion Forward – Launching Aug. 19
• Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice from SEGA – Launching Sept. 27
• YO-KAI WATCH 2 – Launching Sept. 30
• YO-KAI WATCH – Now available
• Yoshi’s New Island – Now available
• Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – Now available
• Kirby: Planet Robobot – Now available
• Mario Kart 7 – Now available
• Pokémon Omega Ruby / Pokémon Alpha Sapphire – Now available
• New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Now available

Wii U

• Splatoon – Now available
• Mario Kart 8 – Now available
• Pokkén Tournament – Now available

On the San Diego Comic-Con show floor, attendees with a badge will be able to get inked by playing a variety of modes in the Splatoon gamefrom July 21 to July 24 at the Nintendo booth (BOOTH #235).

• Splatoon Multiplayer Battles (July 21-24): Fans of the kid or squid variety can show off their Splatoon skills in 4v4 multiplayer matches throughout the day.
• Splatoon Splatfest (July 22-23): On Friday and Saturday, come enjoy the last Splatfest competition by battling for Callie or Marie in Splatoon.
• Splatoon amiibo Challenges(July 21-24):Get an up-close view of the latest amiibo lineup for Splatoon and experience the challenges and bonus content that they unlock.

The Play Nintendo Family Lounge will be open to the public July 21-23from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Graphic: Business Wire)

The Play Nintendo Family Lounge will be open to the public July 21-23from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Graphic: Business Wire)

Visitors to the Play Nintendo Family Lounge will be able to experience the YO-KAI WATCH 2 game before it is released. When the game launches on Sept. 30, fans will have multiple purchase options. In addition to being able to select between YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls– each version featuring a select number of unique Yo-kai to befriend and battle – players will also receive special bonuses depending on whether they buy the physical or digital versions. Picking up a physical version in stores will net you an exclusive Yo-kai Medal from Hasbro that gives Jibanyan a powerful new in-game Soultimate Move when scanned into the game. Meanwhile, downloading the digital version will allow players the opportunity to battle and befriend new Yo-kai: Sailornyan or Robonyan F. The Yo-kai and Medals will also be different based on the version of the game purchased.

Style Savvy: Fashion Forward, the upcoming Nintendo 3DS game that lets you take the fashion world by storm, launches Aug. 19, but you don’t have to wait until then to play. A free demo for the game will be available in Nintendo eShop starting Aug. 4, but visitors to the Play Nintendo Family Lounge get an opportunity to check it out early. Kicking off on Aug. 5, fans with the demo can participate in the first Style Savvy: Fashion Forward Miiverse contest themed “Black and White,” which asks fashion designers in the making to submit their best look based on the contest theme for bragging rights. Similar Style Savvy: Fashion Forward contests will be hosted through Miiverse after launch. More details about these contests will be announced in the future.

The Play Nintendo Family Lounge is located on the first floor of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina hotel just off the main lobby at 333 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.

For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com/.

Remember that Wii U and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

Source : Nintendo Press Release  

New Video from Nintendo Spotlights Three Upcoming Super Smash Bros. Fighters

New Video from Nintendo Spotlights Three Upcoming Super Smash Bros. Fighters

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Bayonetta and Corrin Join the Fight, Plus Additional Details About Cloud

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In the final video presentation dedicated to the Super Smash Bros.forNintendo 3DS and Wii U games, creator Masahiro Sakurai provided many details about previously announced character Cloud from FINAL FANTASY VII, as well as introduced two new playable fighters to the franchise: Corrin from upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Fire Emblem Fates, and Bayonetta from the critically acclaimed Bayonetta games. Bayonetta was the overall top pick in the recent Fighter Ballot, which asked fans to nominate characters that they would love to see added to the Super Smash Bros.series. Bayonetta was the No. 1 pick in Europe and in the top five in North America. When factoring in the amount of votes, Bayonetta was the clear worldwide choice.

Bayonetta was the overall top pick in the recent Fighter Ballot, which asked fans to nominate characters that they would love to see added to the Super Smash Bros. series. (Photo: Business Wire)

 In addition to detailed information about the new characters, Sakurai also revealed two new stages coming to both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSand Wii U as downloadable content. Midgar – a familiar location for fans of FINAL FANTASY VII – will join the series as Cloud’s stage, while Bayonetta will feel right at home in the Umbra Clock Tower stage. New Mii Fighter outfits will also be added to the game, highlighted by a full costume inspired by Geno from the Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

All of these new additions will be the last downloadable content for Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. This new content brings the total number of playable characters to 58, the total number of stages in both versions of the game to 84 and the number of costumes and hats to 99 and 97, respectively.

“Mr. Sakurai knows how to go out with a smash,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “With the inclusion of even more surprising characters, stages and costumes, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U cement themselves as two of the most robust fighting games of all time.”

Launching as downloadable content planned for February 2016, Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates joins the roster of both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. (Photo: Business Wire)

Launching as downloadable content planned for February 2016, Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates joins the roster of both Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Like Wii Fit Trainer, Robin and the Villager, players can choose to play as a male or female version of the character. Corrin has the blood of a dragon in his veins, allowing him to transform and pull off attacks like no other fighter. Corrin will be available as a download in Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U for $4.99, or both game versions together for $5.99.

As revealed in the Nintendo Direct presentation last month, Cloud from FINAL FANTASY VII is coming to Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The character will have two costumes: one inspired by the original FINAL FANTASY VII game and one from FINAL FANTASY VII: Advent Children. Like in FINAL FANTASY VII, Cloud possesses Limit Breaks when fighting in Super Smash Bros. As Cloud gives and receives damage, or uses his Down Special Attack, his Limit Break meter will fill. Once full, Cloud can activate his Limit Break. While playing on Midgar, Cloud’s new stage, players can grab Summon Materia that call forth summons from the FINAL FANTASY universe like Ifrit and Bahamut ZERO. Once activated, only the player who triggered the summon will be safe from damage. Cloud and the Midgar stage will be available as a download in Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U for $5.99, or both game versions together for $6.99, beginning within hours of today’s video presentation.

Launching at the same time as Cloud, a new Chocobo hat for Mii Fighters will release as downloadable content. Also launching is a costume based on fan-favorite character Geno from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, a classic role-playing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System created in collaboration with SQUARE ENIX. Additionally, Mii Fighter costumes for Sonic the Hedgehog series characters Knuckles and Tails, and even costumes inspired by more characters from other franchises will be made available for download in February 2016.

The Umbra Witch herself is joining the giant cast of playable characters in Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DSand Wii U as a result of the worldwide Fighter Ballot. Just like in her action games, Bayonetta is a combo fighter in Super Smash Bros., chaining different kinds of attacks together. Her signature move is Witch Time, which slows down opponents if they are within range. Her new exclusive stage is called Umbra Clock Tower and is filled with moving platforms and even an alternate world. Bayonetta and the Umbra Clock Tower stage are planned for launch in February 2016, both available for download in Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U for $5.99, or both game versions together for $6.99.

As with all the other playable Super Smash Bros. characters, Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta will also get their own amiibo figures. More information about these upcoming amiibo figures will be revealed in the future. Additionally, amiibo figures for current fighters Ryu and Roy, along with a Famicom Color version R.O.B., will launch on March 18.All amiibo figures are sold separately.

For more information about Super Smash Bros., visit http://www.smashbros.com/us/.

Remember that Wii U and Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

Source : Nintendo press release  

Smash brothers final video presentation on December 15 2015

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U - Final Video Presentation Coming Tuesday, Dec. 15

Visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-directon Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET

For the final video presentation dedicated to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Masahiro Sakurai will provide details about Cloud and more in this worldwide broadcast.

Source : Nintendo Press release  

My Thoughts  

The " Final " video presentation makes me sad and excited at the same time . I hope Nintendo hits it out of the park but I want DLC for SmashBros forever.  

My review of Super Smash Brothers for 3DS can be found here .