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Latest News / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story dated for Europe

« on: August 27, 2009, 08:39:02 PM »

Earlier today, Nintendo of Europe announced an October 9 release for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. Nintendo of America still has the game's North American release date set for "Fall 2009," though most retailers show it coming out on September 14.

Source: Official Nintendo Magazine

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Latest News / Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games release dates

« on: July 13, 2009, 09:28:52 PM »

With the 2010 Winter Olympics still seven months away, Sega has set release dates for its video game based on the international event. Both the Wii and DS versions of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will be released in North America on October 13, in Europe on October 16, and in Australia on October 15.

Link: Official website

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Game Blog / Atari Donkey Kong easter egg finally cracked

« on: July 04, 2009, 11:23:43 AM »

In March 2008, 25 years after porting Donkey Kong to the Atari 400/800, Landon Dyer recounted the experience in his blog. He also mentioned a secret in the game: "There's an easter egg, but it's totally not worth it, and I don't remember how to bring it up anyway." A few days ago, Don Hodges discovered that, with the right score and the right moves, you can make "LMD" (Landon Dyer's initials) display on the title screen. Visit the link below for the details.

Link: DonHodges.com - Donkey Kong Lays an Easter Egg

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Latest News / Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! released in North America

« on: June 08, 2009, 12:18:30 PM »

Just announced six days ago at E3, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! is now available on DSiWare in North America for 800 Nintendo DSi Points.

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Latest News / New Mario titles unveiled at E3

« on: June 02, 2009, 11:28:30 AM »

New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! were shown for the first time during Nintendo's E3 press conference today at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

- New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a 2-D platformer that will support four players at once. Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, and Yellow Toad were shown during the live demo. Its worldwide release is currently set for holiday 2009.
- Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Wii looks similar to its predecessor, but this time Yoshi joins Mario on his adventure.
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, the third in the Mario vs DK series, will be available on DSiWare Monday, June 8.

Also shown were two more DS games that have been out in Japan for a while: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (Mario & Luigi RPG 3 in Japan) and WarioWare D.I.Y. (Made in Me in Japan). Bowser's Inside Story is currently planned for a Fall release in both North America and Europe.

Link: NOA press release

[SPOILER WARNING!]

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Game Blog / SPOILER: Mario isn't the referee in Punch-Out!!, but...

« on: May 18, 2009, 11:21:28 PM »

As Punch-Out!! for Wii makes its way to stores for the first time, news is quickly spreading about a certain character from the "Mario Universe" appearing in the game. We understand some of you may be trying to avoid spoilers, so we'll only post links to the images.

SPOILER WARNING! Click here and here to see Little Mac's latest challenge. SPOILER WARNING!

Thanks to everyone who sent us the news!

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Latest News / New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat hits stores in North America

« on: May 04, 2009, 09:43:36 PM »

DK revisits the jungle in New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, released today for Wii. Originally released on the GameCube, Jungle Beat joins the "New Play Control!" series at an MSRP of $29.99.

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Latest News / Dr. Mario Express out now in North America

« on: April 20, 2009, 09:50:12 PM »

Nintendo of America prescribes a small dose of puzzle gaming with Dr. Mario Express, part of this week's DSiWare update. Starting today, you can download Dr. Mario Express for 500 Nintendo DSi Points (about $5).

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Latest News / WarioWare: Snapped! out now in Europe, Australia

« on: April 03, 2009, 08:07:43 PM »

The DSiWare launch title WarioWare: Snapped! is now available in Europe and Australia, where the DSi was released on April 3 and April 2, respectively. In North America, the DSi, DSiWare, and WarioWare: Snapped! are set to launch on April 5.

Links:
Nintendo Australia DSiWare launch info
Nintendo of Europe DSiWare game info

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Site Discussion / Talkback: Mailbag 30 Mar 2009

« on: March 30, 2009, 11:00:15 PM »

Discuss the latest mailbag here. And don't forget to send us your letters for the next mailbag!

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Latest News / Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Remake Dated for North America

« on: February 27, 2009, 04:57:18 AM »

Nintendo of America announced yesterday that New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat will release in North America on May 5. The release of Mario Power Tennis and Pikmin on March 9 will kick off the New Play Control! series in North America.

Switching gears to the Nintendo DS, Mario & Luigi RPG 3 was not included in NOA's latest game lineup. The game was released February 11 in Japan.

Link: NOA press release

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Latest News / Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Announced

« on: February 13, 2009, 12:58:13 AM »

Mario and Sonic will meet once again in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, announced today for Wii and Nintendo DS. This time, the Italian plumber and blue hedgehog will head to Vancouver, Canada to compete in events based on the upcoming 2010 Olympic Winter Games such as Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating.

According to the press release, the Wii version will have Wii Balance Board support. Both the Wii and DS versions are scheduled for late 2009.

Link: Sega press release

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Latest News / Mario & Luigi RPG 3 Released in Japan

« on: February 11, 2009, 01:56:25 PM »

Mario & Luigi RPG 3 is out now in Japan. Nintendo of America has yet to announce a final release date and title for a North American release.

Link: Mario & Luigi RPG 3 Japanese website

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Latest News / Mario Power Tennis Wii Remake Release Info

« on: December 17, 2008, 10:47:35 PM »

Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe will serve up the Wii remake of Mario Power Tennis in March, according to their release schedules for early 2009. The series of GameCube games updated with Wii controls, known as "Wii de Asobu" (Play on Wii) in Japan, is named "New Play Control!" for North America and Europe.

Links:
NOE press release
NOA press release

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Latest News / Club Nintendo Launches in North America

« on: December 16, 2008, 02:04:20 AM »

Announced on October 2nd, Club Nintendo has finally come to North America. Much like the Japanese Club Nintendo, American gamers can register Nintendo products to earn "Coins," which can be redeemed for exclusive goodies. As expected, the program launches with some Mario-themed merchandise:

 - Hanafuda Cards (800 Coins)
 - Mario Party Playing Cards (600 Coins)
 - Mario Nintendo DS Game Rack (600 Coins)
 - Nintendo DS Game Card and Stylus Set (600 Coins)

Club Nintendo also offers Game & Watch Collection for 800 Coins. Previously only available through Club Nintendo in Japan, this Nintendo DS game includes the Multi Screen Game & Watch version of Donkey Kong.

Link: Club Nintendo