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New Nintendo 3DS XL Launching in February
REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 14, in the year of our Lord 2015 –
Nintendo announced that the New Nintendo 3DS XL system will
launch in the U.S. on Feb. 13 at a suggested retail price of
$199.99. New Nintendo 3DS XL offers a number of new enhancements
designed to offer the smoothest and most engrossing portable
gaming possible. New Nintendo 3DS XL features a wider range of
controls with the addition of a C Stick and ZL/ZR buttons, 3D
via face-tracking technology and built-in NFC functionality that
allows for communication with amiibo figures.
All of the new features of New Nintendo 3DS XL make it the ideal
way to experience upcoming portable games like The Legend of
Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Code
Name: S.T.E.A.M., as well as all other existing Nintendo 3DS
software. The system also enhances certain games like Super
Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS with amiibo functionality, faster
processing speeds and more control options when compared to the
Nintendo 3DS system. In addition to the standard hardware in New
Red and New Black, two other New Nintendo 3DS XL designs will be
available at launch: a system featuring artwork inspired by The
Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D and one based on Monster
Hunter 4 Ultimate available exclusively at GameStop with the
game pre-installed. The three stand-alone New Nintendo 3DS XL
models and the Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate bundle will all be
available on Feb. 13 at suggested retail prices of $199.99 and
$229.99, respectively.
In addition to the New Nintendo 3DS XL news, Nintendo also
revealed the Feb. 13 launch date of The Legend of Zelda:
Majora’s Mask 3D, a new game in the Fire Emblem series, a line
of amiibo featuring classic characters from the Super Mario
series, the arrival of amiibo compatibility in Super Smash Bros.
for Nintendo 3DS and many details about upcoming Wii U and
Nintendo 3DS games, including Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Splatoon,
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and Mario Party 10.
“We are only a couple of weeks into 2015, and Nintendo is
already starting the year off with a bang,” said Scott Moffitt,
Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales &
Marketing. “With New Nintendo 3DS XL coming very soon and an
enormous library of exclusive Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games
launching throughout the coming months, it has never been a
better time to be a Nintendo fan.”
Nintendo 3DS
New Fire Emblem Game: The latest game in the Fire Emblem series
is coming exclusively to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Developed by the same team that created Fire Emblem Awakening,
the new adventure adds challenges never before seen in the
series and asks players to make decisions that will affect the
game’s world in new ways.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate from Capcom: Play alone in a robust
single-player experience, join up to three other players locally
or, for the first time on a portable system, play online using a
wireless broadband Internet connection. Starting soon, select
players will receive early access to a demo for the game that
includes both single- and multiplayer options. A special-edition
New Nintendo 3DS XL bundle, which includes a slick
custom-designed system and a copy of the game, launches on Feb.
13 alongside the game’s release.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS amiibo Compatibility: In
February, a new system update will allow amiibo support for
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS using the Super Smash Bros.
series of amiibo and the NFC technology built in to the New
Nintendo 3DS XL system. The previously announced NFC adapter for
amiibo support on Nintendo 3DS will launch in the future.
Puzzle & Dragons Z / Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros.
Edition: Based on the popular Puzzle & Dragons game – a game
with RPG and strategy elements that previously launched in Japan
– Puzzle & Dragons Z and Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros.
Edition will launch as one package for the Nintendo 3DS family
of systems in May. Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
features characters and worlds from the Super Mario Bros.
series.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.: A month after the launch of New Nintendo
3DS XL, Abraham Lincoln will bring together heroes from classic
literature and American folklore to fend off an alien invasion.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. launches for the Nintendo 3DS family of
systems on March 13 and is one of the first Nintendo 3DS games
to use amiibo. By tapping an existing Fire Emblem amiibo
character like Marth or Ike, or an upcoming one like Robin or
Lucina, on the touch screen of the New Nintendo 3DS XL system,
players can enlist their help in battle as playable characters.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon: From ATLUS and Spike Chunsoft comes a
Nintendo 3DS exclusive that combines the game play of the Etrian
Odyssey and Mystery Dungeon RPG series. The game launches this
spring and gives players the freedom to create their own party
of heroes and then embark on a near-infinite loot-hunting quest.
Story of Seasons from Marvelous USA and XSEED Games: Combining
farming and life simulation, Story of Seasons connects players
with other lands across the in-game world and with other players
online. The game launches exclusively for Nintendo 3DS in March.
Pokémon Shuffle: Launching exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on
Nintendo 3DS in February, Pokémon Shuffle finds players putting
their puzzle-solving skills to the test by matching three or
more Pokémon in the Puzzle Area to deal damage as they battle
wild Pokémon across a variety of stages. Clearing Pokémon
efficiently is the key to success. Players can download and
start the game for free and purchase in-game items using
Nintendo eShop funds.
ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON LEGACY+ from BANDAI NAMCO Games
America Inc.: The high-flying Ace Combat series is back with an
improved 3D view and added C Stick and ZR/ZL button controls
that make playing on New Nintendo 3DS XL the ideal way to
experience the game. Players can even tap select amiibo figures
to the New Nintendo 3DS XL system to unlock special aircraft
skins. The game launches for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems
on Feb. 13.
Fossil Fighters: Frontier: A new entry in the Fossil Fighters
series is stomping its way onto the Nintendo 3DS family of
systems on March 20. Fossil Fighters: Frontier lets two to six
players team up and battle each other’s Vivosaurs in local or
online tournaments.
Wii U
Splatoon: A central “plaza” that connects to all the different
modes in the game also grants access to a shopping center that
lets players customize their weapons and outfits with in-game
currency. Splatoon launches exclusively for Wii U in May.
Hyrule Warriors DLC: New “Majora’s Mask Pack” DLC will launch
for Hyrule Warriors on Feb. 5 for $7.99. The content includes
two new characters (Tingle and Young Link), a new Adventure Mode
map and three additional costumes.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: Kirby, King Dedede and Meta Knight
amiibo are compatible with the game. Once a day, players can tap
Kirby, King Dedede or Meta Knight amiibo to the GamePad to power
up Kirby. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse launches for Wii U on Feb.
20.
Mario Party 10: The new “amiibo Party Mode” brings amiibo
compatibility to the classic party-game series. Select amiibo
from both the Super Smash Bros. and Super Mario series will work
with the game: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser,
Rosalina, Donkey Kong and Wario. While at least one amiibo is
required to play, amiibo Party Mode lets players tap an amiibo
to the GamePad to use that character as a game piece, as well as
play on a game board themed to that classic character. Mario
Party 10 and a limited-edition Mario Party 10 bundle including a
Mario amiibo figure launch for Wii U on March 20.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: A new update on March 20 will
add amiibo support to the charming Wii U game. Tapping the Toad
amiibo on the GamePad will make Pixel Toad appear in a stage,
waiting to be found by the player.
Wii Games Coming to Wii U: Starting today, players can purchase
and download Wii games directly to their Wii U HOME Menus via
the Nintendo eShop on Wii U – no need to access Wii Mode. The
first game that is now available is Super Mario Galaxy 2. The
future lineup includes Punch-Out!! (Jan. 22) and Metroid Prime:
Trilogy (Jan. 29). The Wii U GamePad can be used to control Wii
games that were compatible with the Wii Classic Controller. The
games will be on sale for an introductory price of $9.99 each
during their first week of availability, and $19.99 after.
amiibo
Super Mario Series amiibo: A line of amiibo figures inspired by
the characters of the Super Mario series will launch on March
20. The lineup includes new models of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi
and Bowser, as well as the introduction of Toad. Crossover
amiibo characters from the Super Smash Bros. and Super Mario
lines like Mario, Luigi, Peach and Bowser will have the same
functionality in all compatible games, so players can choose
which design they like best!
Additional amiibo Figures: Robin, Lucina, PAC-MAN, Wario, Ness
and Charizard amiibo figures, which are all compatible with
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, will launch this
spring.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars: In this puzzle/platformer
hybrid, players guide Mario Minis to the exit door using touch
control. As with previous games in the series, players can
create their own levels and share them with other players
online. In this game, players can “tip” the creators of the
user-generated puzzles with stars, which can be used to buy new
parts in the robust level creator. Mario vs. Donkey Kong:
Tipping Stars will launch exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on
both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on March 5. As a bonus, players who
buy one version will receive a free download code for the other
version!
IronFall: Invasion from VD-Dev: Created by a small team of
talented indie developers, IronFall: Invasion brings fast-paced
60-fps shooting action to the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
with six-player local and online multiplayer and a dedicated
single-player campaign. While playable on Nintendo 3DS or
Nintendo 2DS, the C Stick on New Nintendo 3DS XL enhances the
control options. IronFall: Invasion launches exclusively in the
Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in early
2015.
Third-Party Games: Many great third-party games are coming soon
to the Nintendo eShop, including the following:
Elliot Quest from PlayEveryWare, Blek from Broken Rules & kunabi
brother, and Citizens of Earth from ATLUS for Wii U.
Gunman Clive 2 from Hörberg Productions, Moon Chronicles (eps.
2, 3, 4) from Renegade Kid, Citizens of Earth from ATLUS and
SEGA 3D Classics from SEGA for Nintendo 3DS.
Project Treasure: A new four-player co-op game from BANDAI NAMCO
ENTERTAINMENT and Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is currently
in development for Wii U.
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