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6/10/14 2:30PM |

If you're like me, you one day hope to attend E3, but I'm glad that I'll be able to check out all of the latest from the show, right from home thanks to all of the various gaming outlets that attend and provide livestreams for everyone to watch. Here's my overview of Nintendo's demonstration, so read and enjoy! 


Nintendo showed at their presentation a slew of new titles as well as updates for their existing 2014 line-up. The highlights to me include the reveal of their 2015 Zelda title, the Mario Maker game, new characters for Smash Bros., and the unveiling of of their Gamecube controller adapter for the Wii U. 

Despite their different approach to E3, Nintendo has shown that they are still a competitor in the hardware and software market and have given many great reasons why a Wii U should be set up in gamers' homes this year. 


This year Super Smash fans will be able to grab the game either on 3DS in October, or this holiday season when it arrives for the Wii U. Both versions look impressive, and Nintendo announced new characters for the game today, including the ability to use your Mii to battle against the main roster of characters.  

If you enjoy Smash playing with a Gamecube controller, you'll be able to grab the adapter that lets you use that controller for $19.99, which will allow up to four controllers to be connected to the Wii U. 


There's also a new Star Fox coming, as well as Kirby and an exclusive title from the creator of Ninja Gaiden, but without a doubt the first look at the new Zelda title stole the show. In the video above, the creator discusses the chance to create a fully open-world which will utilize the power of the Wii U to create a title that fans have been dreaming for since the N64 releases. 

When the game does release, I hope to have a Wii U ready and waiting to play through Link's latest adventure. 


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8/28/13 12:00PM |

Nintendo has three major announcements today, and they're all pretty exciting. First up is their new handheld: The Nintendo 2DS.

The 2DS Plays all 3DS games in the regular 2D format, with the ability to play over 2000 of the original DS games. The handheld will be available on October 12th for $129.99. Check out the trailer for the new hardware below:


Next up is the announcement of a $50 price drop on the deluxe versions of the Nintendo Wii-U. Starting on September 20th, the deluxe set will retail for $299. A new bundle will also be available that day for $299 which will include the Wind Waker HD remake.

Speaking of Zelda, that remake will be released at retail on October 4th, but if you want it a bit early and have the hard drive space, the game will be available for download on September 20th.

This is pretty exciting stuff, but it appears that Nintendo is ready to move on from 3D. Price drops are always nice though, and this holiday looks to be a great time to pick up a discounted Wii-U alongside one of the new consoles.

[Source: Polygon]

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Nintendo has announced the release date and pricing scheme for the US launch of the Wii U today at a media conference in New York. For $299, you'll be able to get the Basic version of the Wii which includes 8GB of memory, and the essentials for the base console without a game. For $349, you'll score the Deluxe version which includes Nintendo Land, a stand for the GamePad, 32GB of memory, and a charging cradle.

Games showed off at the event included New Super Mario Bros. U, Nintendo Land, Lego City Undercover, Black Ops II, and Bayonetta 2, which will be a Wii U exclusive.

Nintendo will be offering media services as well with their TVii service that comes with various apps such as Netflix, Huluplus, Amazon, and Tivo.


Here are the main component for each version of the Wii U:

Basic Set|8GB

Wii U console
Wii U GamePad
AC adapter for each
High speed HDMI cable
Wii U sensor bar

Deluxe Set|32GB

Wii U console
Wii U GamePad
AC adapter for each
High speed HDMI cable
Wii U sensor bar
More memory
GamePad Charging Cradle
Stands for GamePad and Console
Nintendo Land

[Source: Polygon]