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 Smash Bros. 4 - Mario Galaxy Stage Revealed

A Mario Galaxy stage has been announced, and will be accompanying the current roster of playable levels in the game.

Masahiro Sukarai, director of Super Smash Bros. 4 has released a 'pic of the day' over at the Miiverse website, showcasing an extremely colourful and vibrant playable stage based on the Mario Galaxy series. Players can expect gravity to play a role in the level:

"The pull of gravity emanates from the center of the planet. so this will require using brand-new tactics."

Sukarai posted another image showing fan-favourites Super Mario, Peach, Bowser, and Pikachu standing on a curved part of the stage - which isn't suprising considering the Galaxy franchise contains tons of levels based on a sphere design. Check it out below.

The game still has no release date, but can be expected 2014, and will release on both the Wii U and 3DS. Newcomer playable characters include Villager, Mega Man, Wii Fit Trainer, and Toon Link based on the GameCube game Wind Waker. Full list of can be viewed on the official site.

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.