Check out the reveal of Metroid: Samus Returns from the Nintendo Show floor at E3 2017. Another of my predictions came partially true, I wanted a Metroid and it looks like we finally get a classic side scrolling version for 3DS. You can even download a 3D trailer for the game from the Nintendo eShop to check out the new re-imagined 3D visuals for yourself.
Metroid: Samus Returns launches September 15, 2017.
Just a reminder that you’ll be able to get your hands on Arms over the next couple weekends during Nintendo’s Global Testpunch. You can download the Global Testpunch app from the eShop right now and be ready to play tomorrow.
So I’ve been caught with a bug, it’s called amiibola and my life has been spiraling out of control for these damn Nintendo collectibles. I was lucky enough to snatch myself one of the rare retailer exclusive amiibo, Meta Knight. So, for your viewing pleasure I cobbled together a little unboxing video.
Nintendo was nice enough to send us a copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U early and we’ve been busy beating each other to a pulp. Leading up to the launch we’ll be playing tons of Smash and making videos. Which modes or characters do you want to see in glorious HD. Let us know and we’ll try to get more videos and stream on Twitch before the launch on Nov. 21.
For the first time ever, anyone can create 2D Mario levels using the Wii U GamePad controller. Making courses is easy, simply use the GamePad touch screen to easily drag and drop elements in your levels. Players can instantly playtest and edit their creations on the fly. With the tap of an icon, you can even switch the visual style between classic 8-bit Super Mario Bros and the HD world of New Super Mario Bros U. Mario Maker definitely looks like a unique title, check out the screenshots and trailer below.
Visit e3.nintendo.com at 9 a.m. PT to watch the Nintendo Digital Event livestream. In the meantime, be sure to visit the site regularly for the latest E3 updates and announcements.
It’s that time again, we’re on the eve of the biggest Video Game conference in North America. E3 starts the hype train tomorrow with a full day of press conferences from the all the major industry players. Luckily we can watch all the announcements safe from our cozy homes and avoid the filthy streets of LA (obviously I kid, I’m still sad that I can”t be there this year). Check out the schedule below and links to all the major press conferences.
Microsoft 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. PT
You can stream the Xbox Press Confernce live beginning on June 9 at 9:00 AM PT with pre-show coverage on Xbox.com, and Xbox Live. You can also watch the press conference on Spike TV at 9:30 AM PT. Also, immediately after the press conference you can watch the Post Show at 11:15 AM PT over on Twitch.tv/xbox.
EA 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 9 at 12 p.m. PT
You can watch the EA press conference live on Spike TV or stream it from www.ea.com/e3 and www.twitch.tv/ea.
Nintendo 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10 at 9 a.m. PT Nintendo’s event will be on Tuesday morning, visit e3.nintendo.com at 9 AM PT to watch the Nintendo Digital Event livestream.
One month from today, Mario Kart 8 will be driving players wild with anti-gravity racing action. To get people revved up for the Wii U game, Nintendo released a new Nintendo Direct video that announced some additional news nuggets, including a Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle, a free downloadable game offer for Wii U owners who buy Mario Kart 8, details about online features, cool new characters and devastating new items.
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Some of the new information announced today included:
Mario Kart 8 Wii U Bundle: People who don’t yet own a Wii U system will find it easy to get in on the action. On May 30, Nintendo is releasing the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Set bundle that includes a Wii U Deluxe Set system, a Mario Kart 8 game, a red Mario Wii Wheel accessory and a red Mario Wii Remote Plus controller, all at a suggested retail price of just $349.99.
Get a Free Digital Game: People who buy Mario Kart 8 and register the game with Club Nintendo before July 31 will receive a free Nintendo eShop download code for an additional Wii U game. Players can grow their Wii U digital game collections by choosing from one of these well-received Wii U games: New Super Mario Bros. U, Pikmin 3, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD or Wii Party U. That’s a two-for-one deal featuring some of the all-time great Wii U games. This offer also applies to people who get the game in the Mario Kart 8 bundle or digitally in the Nintendo eShop.
Online Multiplayer: Up to 12 players can race together online in four different multiplayer modes, as long as everyone has a broadband Internet connection. Like to trash-talk your friends while you’re preparing for a race? You’re in luck! Mario Kart 8 lets players chat with one another in the lobby area using the Wii U GamePad microphone or text phrases as they wait for their friends to join. Players also can create public or private tournaments for which they specify the day of the week, the time and the rules. Per tradition, players will be able to race against ghost data from friends or even the top 10 worldwide racers. They can try to beat them or just pick up a few tips and tricks from studying the best. If you beat the development team’s ghosts, you’ll get cool stamps for use in Miiverse posts.
Mario Kart TV: As previously announced, players can watch their highlight racing reels, rewind them, play them in slow motion or upload them to Miiverse. They can watch the world’s most popular highlight reels and comment on them. But players with Google accounts can also upload their reels directly to their YouTube channels.
New Items: Items are what make Mario Kart games so balanced. No matter how skilled racers are, they’re just a blue Spiny Shell away from disaster. A well-timed item can also turn defeat into victory in an instant. The new Super Horn blows away all other items – literally. Sounding the Super Horn issues forth a sonic shock wave that blasts away everything in the vicinity, including other drivers, Red Shells and even blue Spiny Shells. It’s a potent asset, especially for drivers trying to maintain their lead. Mario Kart 8 also introduces the Crazy Eight, a swirl of eight different items that lucky players can use one by one.
New Racers: Two new playable female characters make their debut appearances in Mario Kart 8. New heavyweight driver Pink Gold Peach glows with a golden light and makes a nice counterpart to Metal Mario. Baby Rosalina shows up for a play date with other Baby characters. As in past Mario Kart games, players can again choose to play as their Mii characters, which rounds out the field of racers to an even 30.
Mario Kart 8 is now available for pre-order at major retailers throughout Canada. A deposit may be required for pre-orders. See individual retailers for details. For more information about Mario Kart 8, visit http://mariokart8.nintendo.com.
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