NEWS: EU Nintendo eShop Update - March 11 2014

Highlights include a special Luigi-themed sale and the soon-to- be released Yoshi's New Island.

Nintendo has detailed this week's eShop for European users, including both new releases and numerous special offers. Luigi continues to put himself in the limelight, following last week's update which also included various games associated with the green plumber. See below for a full list of additions to the eShop.

New Releases

Yoshi's New Island

3DS

£34.99 / €39.99

Pokemon Link Battle

3DS

£7.19 / €7.99

Cube Tactics

3DS

£4.49 / €4.99

Cubit The Hardcore Platformer Robot

3DS

£2.69 / €2.99

Double Dragon

Wii U

£3.49 / $4.99

Super Dodge Ball

Wii U

£3.49 / €4.99

Luigi's Special Offers

Dr. Luigi

Wii U

£8.99 / €9.99

Luigi's Mansion 2

3DS

£31.99 / €35.99

Super Mario Bros. 2

3DS / Wii U

£1.74 / €2.49

NEWS: Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Bundle Announced For Europe

Nintendo has revealed a limited edition package of the latest Mario Kart title on Wii U.

A short video (see below) posted by Nintendo has detailed various goodies you are able to get your hands on upon purchasing the limited edition release of Mario Kart 8, which is to hit shelves May 30 in Europe. 

Included is a replica of the famous blue/spiny shell, a deadly weapon seen throughout the Mario Kart series since Mario Kart 64, which when used travels to the racer in first place and essentially jeopardises their victory.

Also inside is a shell keyring, a t-shirt sporting the Bullet Bill enemy, and finally a copy of the game itself - the bundle will cost £59.99, with pre-orders now available. Visit the Nintendo store for more details on other bundles.

NEWS: EU Nintendo eShop Update - March 4 2014

This week's update includes multiple new releases and a special Luigi-themed sale.

Nintendo has detailed the latest eShop update for European users, including Pac-Man, Puzzle Quest, and more. Temporary discounts on Luigi-related titles such as New Super Luigi U and Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros. are also included until March 13. See below for new releases and special offers.

New Releases

Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures

3DS / Wii U

£28.49 / €34.99 (3DS)

£36.99 / €44.99 (Wii U)

Life with Horses 3D

3DS

£24.99 / €29.99

Tappingo

3DS

£2.49 / €2.99

Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger

3DS

£4.49 / €4.99

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

3DS

£7.19 / €7.99

Renegade 

Wii U

£3.49 / €4.99

Special Offers (Luigi Promotion)

Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros.

3DS

£27.99 / €31.99

New Super Luigi U 

Wii U

£13.49 / €14.99

Super Mario Bros.

3DS / Wii U

£1.74 / €2.49

NEWS: EU Nintendo eShop Update - February 10 2014

This week's update sees both Mario brothers fight off various diseases, as well as some promising 3DS and Wii U titles.

Nintendo has shared details regarding this week's eShop update, including an offer of a free download of Dr Mario if you purchase Dr Luigi before February 20. Other highlights include The Lego Movie Videogame on both 3DS and Wii U - for a full list of new releases and prices, see below.

New Releases

Inazuma Eleven 3: Team Ogre Attacks! 

3DS

£29.99 / €34.99

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!

3DS

£34.99 / €39.99

The Lego Movie Videogame

3DS / Wii U

£34.99 / €39.99

Spot the Differences! 

3DS

£8.99 / €9.99

Games Festival 1 Demo 

3DS

FREE

Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party

Wii U

£8.00 / €8.99

Dr Mario

Wii U (NES Virtual Console)

£3.49 / €4.99 (free if purchased before February 20)

NEWS: EU Nintendo eShop Update - January 13 2014

This week's update sees Luigi explore the medical profession as well as Castlevania II on the NES.

The European eShop has been updated with a batch of new content, and for fans of the Dr. Mario games, it won't disappoint - a new HD version of the classic puzzle game Dr. Mario has been added including Luigi as the doctor (now appropriately called Dr. Luigi), online mulitplayer is also included. Check out the full list of new releases below.

New Releases

Dr. Luigi

Wii U

£13.49 / €14.99

The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja

Wii U

£5.49 / €7.99

F1 Race Stars: Powered Up Edition

Wii U

£19.99 / €24.99

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

3DS

£3.59 / €3.99

Mario Party: Island Tour

3DS

£34.99 / €39.99E

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - King Dedede Confirmed

Nintendo has revealed the latest character to make

his appearance in the upcoming Super Smash game.

Regular enemy and arch rival to Kirby, King Dedede is to make his second appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series - Dedede wields a huge mallet and bears a lot of weight, making him extremely useful in defensive situations.

The reveal was made through the official Smash Bros. website, showcasing numerous images of the character himself. 

Currently, the roster is as follows:

Bowser

Donkey Kong

Fox

King Dedede

Kirby

Link

Luigi

Mario

Marth

Mega Man

Peach

Pikachu

Pikmin & Olimar

Pit

Rosalina & Luma

Samus

Sonic

Toon Link

Villager

Wii Fit Trainer

Zelda

PREVIEW: Mario Party Island Tour Launch Trailer

With its recent release in the US, Nintendo have released a launch trailer showing off the game's various levels and mini-games.

Footage shows the numerous playable boards players can get their hands on and their respective individual traits, as well as various strategies that will come in to play. 

Much like previous Mario Party games, the ultimate objective is to reach the end of a board in order to win, whether it be using weapons, power-ups, and so forth.

A total of 8 characters are playable, although initially there will only be 7 due to Bowser Jr. being unlocked upon finishing the new single-player mode; Bowser's Tower. These include fan favourites and instantly recognisable Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Wario, Waluigi, Yoshi, Boo, Toad, and as mentioned earlier; Bowser Jr.

There are 81 mini-games to take part in, including Role a Slope, in which players must navigate a wall to reach the bottom whilst avoiding any obstacles that get in the way. 

A more interesting mini-game titled The Choicest Voice allows players to imitate certain characters voices, and then will be judged to see how alike the impression is.

A European release date is set for January 14 and is exclusive to the 3DS. Check out  the launch trailer below and leave your impressions in the comments.

NEWS: New UK Wii U Bundle Includes Super Mario 3D World

All ready for Christmas, Nintendo are releasing a bundle including some of the Wii U's best games.

Amongst other goodies, the highlight of this newly announced bundle will include the soon-to-be released Super Mario 3D World. 

Titled the 'Mario Mega Bundle', also included is the Wii U Premium Pack, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, a replica of Mario's trademark hat, and finally a Mario-themed Wii Remote Plus.

Pre-orders are now available through the official UK Nintendo store and will cost £299.99. The bundle will launch November 29, the same day as the release of Super Mario 3D World.

NEWS: Super Mario 3D World Pre-Order Bonus Detailed

Exclusively available at gaming retailer GAME, UK gamers can get extra goodies upon pre-ordering the upcoming Mario game.

GAME has announced that the people who have pre-ordered their copy of Super Mario 3D World will be receiving a free key ring of Mario in the new cat suit - an item also available in-game. The cat suit will allow Mario to literally pounce on enemies and scale walls.

As well as the key ring, the game will come in a cat suit-themed sleeve, complete with a fur-like texture. If you have already pre-ordered the game before this announcement, the same bonuses will still apply.

The game is set for a November 29 release, just in time for the Christmas season.

NEWS: Super Mario 3D World - 'Play Together' Trailer

Multiplayer will be one of the most notable features in the upcoming Mario game for Wii U.

A trailer showcasing the game's multiplayer aspect has been released via Nintendo of America, highlighting fan favourites; Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad.

Much like Super Mario Bros. 2, players can choose between the four characters, making for an almost unique playthrough each time depending on how players decide to progress through the game. 

Whilst the trailer shows a group of friends working together to beat the game, there are also elements of competition - at the end of a stage, each player will be shown their total scores, promoting alternative gameplay as opposed to actual co-op play.

The game is set for a November 22 release in the US and November 29 in the UK. Check out the trailer below.

PREVIEW: Mario Party: Island Tour - New Mini Games

Nintendo has revealed some of the mini-games players can expect to play in the 3DS handheld; Mario Party: Island Tour.

If you're familiar with the Mario Party series, you'll know the concept - roll the dice and reach the end of the board, whilst taking part in often hectic mini-games in between, resulting in either further progression or the opposite.

The new teaser trailer shows that the game will have a total of 7 boards, each with their own set of rules, unique to that particular board. There will be 80 mini-games, including racing on both ground and underwater, a battle tank-style game, navigating a line of Koopa's through various obstacles, and so on.

Satoru Iwota describes the mini games as a test of "Speed, concentration and luck", the game is to be released on the 2DS and 3DS November 22 in the US, whilst recent news shows the European version will be delayed until early 2014.

NEWS: Luigi-Themed 2DS Becomes Highly Possible

1-UP for Luigi? After images were sent to Kotaku, the chances of a Luigi-themed 2DS bundle becomes very likely.

With the recently announced Luigi-themed 3DS XL, it wouldn't be too surprising to see a 2DS counterpart - especially since its the year of Luigi, marking 30 years since his first appearance in Mario Bros.

Someone sent in images revealing what the handheld will look like - a white and green coloured 2DS with a silhouette of Luigi himself on the back. Said images can be seen below.

Front of the box displays "The Year of Luigi" slogan as well as the actual 2DS.

Inside the package - the 2DS with the Luigi silhouette engraved on the back.



The 2DS turned on, showcasing various applications.

Back of the box, showing a description of the handheld, amongst other information.

Nintendo have not confirmed if this is true or not, but with images like these, it's difficult to not to believe.

NEWS: Nintendo Reveal New Wii-U Bundles

Just in time for the Christmas holidays, Nintendo are releasing three new Wii U bundles throughout November.

The official Nintendo store have placed listings for three new Wii U bundles, making their way to the market in November, just in time for those Christmas shoppers.

To start things off, the Mario and Luigi premium pack will release November 8, and will include the following:

£249.99

Wii U Premium console (32GB storage)

GamePad

New Super Mario Bros. U

New Super Luigi U

AC adaptors

Wii U sensor bar

HDMI cable

GamePad stand

GamePad charger

Console stand

Nintendo Network Premium membership

Just over a week later, the next bundle will be released - Wii U Wii Party U Nintendo Land Basic Pack, including:

£249.99

Wii U Basic console (8GB storage)

GamePad controller

Wii Remote Plus controller

Wii Party U

Nintendo Land

AC adaptors

Wii U sensor bar

HDMI cable

And finally, we have the Wii U Just Dance 2014 Basic Pack, containing:

£249.99

Wii U Basic console (with 8GB storage)

GamePad controller

Wii Remote Plus controller

Just Dance 2014

Nintendo Land

AC adaptors

Wii U sensor bar

HDMI cable

As you can see, all three bundles are the exact price and in my own opinion, the Mario and Luigi pack looks the most appealing considering the larger storage and the Nintendo Network Premium membership. Are you planning on buying a Wii U this fall? If so, do any of these bundles interest you? Comment below.