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Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Kick off 2013 with New One-of-a-Kind Experiences
REDMOND, Wash.--(January 17, in the year of our Lord
2013)-- Every video game offers a different experience.
But only on Nintendo systems do these experiences transform into
moments of shared joy and fun. It’s the parent who pulls a game
off the TV to play on the Wii U™ GamePad controller so the kids
can watch cartoons. It’s the group of friends passing the
GamePad around the room and then sharing their experiences on
Miiverse. It’s the “you gotta see this” moment when people first
experience glasses-free 3D and augmented reality on a Nintendo
3DS™ system.
The Christmas season added many new Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
owners who have already begun to discover these joyful moments
together. Nintendo now builds on their enthusiasm with a fun
lineup of games for early 2013.
“During the Christmas we saw new players respond positively to
new game-play experiences using the Wii U GamePad controller and
the true 3D of Nintendo 3DS,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of
America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “With
such a diverse lineup of games on the horizon, people will
experience a variety of ways to play, whether they’re using the
GamePad to scan for criminals or seeing ghosts in 3D on the
Nintendo 3DS screen.”
New on Wii U
The Wii U home console launched to great acclaim on Nov. 18 with
the largest lineup of games in Nintendo history. The fun
continues into 2013 with the upcoming release of LEGO City:
Undercover on March 18. In this original LEGO game, exclusive to
Wii U, players assume the role of Chase McCain, a tough-as-nails
police officer who is a master of disguise. The massive, open
world of LEGO City lets players explore the city using numerous
vehicles from the real-life play sets to pursue criminal
mastermind Rex Fury. On March 19, the fan-favorite Monster
Hunter series descends on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS with Monster
Hunter 3 Ultimate. The action RPG’s expansive, gorgeous world
features more to do than ever before. Players can hunt monsters,
upgrade equipment and improve skills while they take part in
more than 200 challenging quests.
Game & Wario™, The Wonderful 101™, Pikmin™ 3 and Wii Fit™ U will
arrive in the first half of the year. Additional information
about launch timing for these games will be announced at a later
date.
To ensure that Wii U users get the most out of their GamePad
controller, Nintendo will be offering a Wii U GamePad Accessory
Set to help owners protect their screens. The set will be
available at stores on Feb. 4 for a suggested retail price of
$12.99 and includes a Wii U GamePad screen protector that fits
over the screen to protect it from scratches and dirt, an
extra-large stylus for comfortable touch-screen game play and a
cleaning cloth.
New on Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS hand-held system continues its momentum going
into 2013. Launching on Feb. 4 is Fire Emblem Awakening, a
fantasy turn-based strategy game for Nintendo 3DS. On the same
day, Nintendo will release a special bundle of the Nintendo 3DS
system that has Fire Emblem Awakening pre-installed on the
hardware. The blue hardware features Fire Emblem artwork and a
4GB SD memory card, and will be available at a suggested retail
price of $199.99. A demo of Fire Emblem Awakening will be
available today in the Nintendo eShop.
Brain Age: Concentration Training for Nintendo 3DS arrives on
Feb. 10 to build on the mainstream appeal of the celebrated
Brain Age series with new challenges to help players concentrate
as they block out distractions. A demo will also be available in
the Nintendo eShop on Jan. 24. On March 24, fans of the original
Luigi’s Mansion have reason to celebrate with the release of
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. In this game, a timid Luigi travels
through more mansions and captures more ghosts using his
upgraded Poltergust 5000. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to
Infinity also hits the Nintendo 3DS system on March 24. In
addition to playing as a Pokémon, players explore ever-changing
Mystery Dungeons as they build Pokémon Paradise and recruit more
Pokémon to their team. There is also a deep and compelling story
full of unexpected twists. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to
Infinity makes the most of the features of the Nintendo 3DS
system, such as the ability to use the system’s camera to open
Magnagates – portals to new Mystery Dungeons in the real world.
On April 21, another entry in the LEGO City: Undercover series
arrives on Nintendo 3DS. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins
is a prequel to the Wii U game, and follows the exploits of
Chase McCain as a rookie cop.
Below is a partial list of upcoming launch dates in the United
States and Canada. Note that game titles and launch dates are
subject to change.
| Wii U | ||||||
| Publisher | Title | Available | ||||
| Activision | The Amazing Spider-Man™ Ultimate Edition | March | ||||
| Capcom | Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate | March 19 | ||||
| D3Publisher | The Croods: Prehistoric Party! | March 19 | ||||
| Electronic Arts | Need For Speed Most Wanted | March 19 | ||||
| Nintendo | LEGO® City: Undercover | March 18 | ||||
| Ubisoft | Rayman® Legends | Feb. 26 | ||||
| Nintendo eShop for Wii U | ||||||
| Gaijin Games | BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien | Q1 | ||||
| Neko | Puddle | Q1 | ||||
| SEGA | The Cave™ | Jan. 22 | ||||
| Two Tribes | Toki Tori 2 | Q1 | ||||
| Zen Studios | Zen Pinball 2 | Q1 | ||||
| Wii | ||||||
| D3Publisher | The Croods: Prehistoric Party! | March 19 | ||||
| Talking Stick Games | Kids Learn Pets and Vets Bundle | March 12 | ||||
| XSEED Games | Pandora’s Tower™ | Spring | ||||
| Nintendo 3DS | ||||||
| ATLUS (Index Digital Media, Inc.) | Etrian Odyssey™IV: Legends of the Titan | Feb. 26 | ||||
| Capcom | Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate | March 19 | ||||
| D3Publisher | The Croods: Prehistoric Party! | March 19 | ||||
| Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||
| Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 3D | Feb. 12 | |||||
| Little Orbit | Monster High™ Skultimate Roller Maze™ | March 13 | ||||
| NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. | NARUTO® Powerful Shippuden | March 5 | ||||
| Nintendo | Brain Age™: Concentration Training | Feb. 10 | ||||
| Fire Emblem Awakening | Feb. 4 | |||||
| LEGO® City Undercover: The Chase Begins | April 21 | |||||
| Luigi’s Mansion™: Dark Moon | March 24 | |||||
| Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity | March 24 | |||||
| SEGA | Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™ | Feb. 12 | ||||
| Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS | ||||||
| Big John Games | Coaster Creator 3D | Q1 | ||||
| Disney Interactive | Disney/Pixar Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue | Jan. 17 | ||||
| Maximum Games | Deer Drive Legends | Jan. 17 | ||||
| Nicalis | Ikachan | Q1 | ||||
| Guxt | Q1 | |||||
| Nintendo | Tokyo Crash Mobs™ | Jan. 17 | ||||
| Fire Emblem Awakening DEMO | Jan. 17 | |||||
| Brain Age™: Concentration Training DEMO | Jan. 24 | |||||
| Renegade Kid | ATV Wild Ride 3D | Q1 | ||||
| Rising Star Games | Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 | March 19 | ||||
| Shin’en | Nano Assault EX | Q1 | ||||
| Nintendo DS | ||||||
| D3Publisher | The Croods: Prehistoric Party! | March 19 | ||||
| Talking Stick Games | Kids Learn Animals Bundle | Feb. 26 | ||||
| Kids Learn Math and Spelling Bundle | Feb. 26 | |||||
| Kids Learn Pets and Horse Bundle | March 26 | |||||
Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access.