Kid Icarus: Uprising - Release date and new details announced
Feb 24, 2012 / News
Over 25 years after the launch of the original Kid Icarus, Kid Icarus: Uprising comes to Nintendo 3DS on 29th March
Nintendo has revealed new details about the storyline and single-player game play in Kid Icarus: Uprising, which will launch exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system on 29th March. Over 25 years after the launch of the original Kid Icarus game for NES, Kid Icarus: Uprising brings the action and adventure of this beloved series to new heights.
Introduction: The game's story begins with the return of the Queen of the Underworld, Medusa, and her Underworld Army. Pit, a heroic angel, with the help of Palutena, goddess of light and guardian of the human race, must combat the forces of darkness as he battles Medusa and her minions by air and by land.
Fiend's Cauldron: An incredible new system that allows players to customise their play experience, the Fiend's Cauldron lets players adjust their desired Intensity ranging from 0.0 to 9.0 for each individual Chapter. As the Intensity increases, enemies will be more aggressive, have more energy and hit harder but players will be able to earn more Hearts and more powerful weapon drops by defeating them. Hearts are also used by players to purchase new weapons. The standard Intensity is set at 2.0 but players can precisely adjust this by 0.1 increments. In order to increase the Intensity, players must bet by placing an increasing number of Hearts into the Fiend's Cauldron. If the player is defeated during the Chapter, some Hearts will be lost and the Intensity will automatically be lowered.
Weapons: A wide variety of collectible weapons offers an extraordinary amount of replay value. With nine different categories of weapons, ranging from Divine Bows to Shot Claws, players can learn the unique characteristics of each weapon and determine which is best suited for each battle and their style of play.
Vehicles: Pit will have access to special vehicles during certain parts of his adventure, such as the Exo Tank. Pit can use the tank's powerful drift ability to defeat enemies with the tank's ramming horn.
Stand: Kid Icarus: Uprising uses a control scheme designed to fit the game's unique blend of flight, shooting and melee combat, and offers tremendous precision, speed and depth that rewards dedicated players. The left hand uses the Circle Pad, while the right uses a stylus, both at the same time. Every copy of the game will come with a free stand that holds the Nintendo 3DS at an angle above any flat surface, and provides players with a new kind of gaming experience.
Circle Pad Pro: Kid Icarus: Uprising is compatible with the Circle Pad Pro accessory, offering an alternate control scheme for left-handed players. With the Circle Pad Pro, the player holds the stylus in their left hand and uses the Circle Pad with their right hand.
More details about Kid Icarus: Uprising will be revealed closer to launch.
Keep an eye on the offical Kid Icarus gamesite for upcoming information.
You Are Invited To Join Nintendo's Australian and New Zealand Mario Kart 7 Community
Feb 23, 2012 / News
Nintendo has been delighted to see many fans creating their own online communities with Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS. Fans around Australia and New Zealand are all racing against each other, no matter where they are located. Nintendo has decided to make an official community and invite everyone to join - Nintendo AUS/NZ Community.
Meet up online and race other Mario Kart 7 fans from all around Australia and New Zealand, plus special guest challengers!
The first challenge will be racing the staff at Nintendo Australia, Monday 27th February 2012, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (EST).
To join the Nintendo AUS/NZ Community all you have to do is have a copy of Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS
- When in Mario Kart 7, choose the 'Mario Kart Channel' option from the Main Menu to set up your online save file
- Choose 'Online Multiplayer' from the Main Menu
- Choose 'Communities'
- Choose 'Recommendations' and select 'Nintendo AUS/NZ'
- Or alternatively choose 'Enter Code' and enter the community code 39-7327-4613-9024
3, 2, 1....Race!
If you don't know how to get your Nintendo 3DS online, click here for instructions:
*Broadband Internet required to join in the fun!
FAMILY FUN WITH MARIO AND FRIENDS!
Feb 21, 2012 / News
So you thought the party season was over? Well, it's only just begun as Mario and friends are back in an all-new entertaining family board game as Mario Party 9 launches on Wii 8th March 2012. The latest instalment in the ever-popular Mario Party franchise introduces all-new game modes, battles against bosses and playable characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, making Mario Party 9 a party that everyone will want to be a part of.
The latest addition to the Mario Party series encourages you to think one step ahead of your opponents to collect the most Mini Stars and defeat Bowser. Bowser and his buddies have stolen all the Mini Stars in the sky and it is up to you to achieve the ultimate goal of winning them all back, in order to become the Super Star.
Party Adventure is a new board game mode which rewrites the Mario Party rule book by allowing four people to move through the board in one vehicle. Players take turns as Captain of the vehicle by hitting Dice Blocks to move the party forward, hoping to land on lucky spaces. The vehicles also help to streamline game play and keep everyone involved in the action. This game mode challenges you to work with and against your rivals to compete in exciting Mini games to get the stolen Mini Stars back from Bowser and restore the shimmering night sky.
Mario Party 9 includes 80 brand new Mini games, accessible to all Mario fans and which will find players making pizzas, escaping haunted mansions, and even racing snowmobiles. When playing on a board, the type of space the vehicle lands on determines what type of Mini game is played.
Boss Battle is a brand new Mini game where up to four players must put their differences aside and combine their powers to defeat a series of classic Mario boss characters to collect Mini Stars, leading to a final showdown with Mario's ultimate nemesis, Bowser. Don't be fooled into thinking this is a team game though, while you may need to work together to defeat the bosses, you will win Mini Stars depending on your ranking and the amount of damage you have dealt to each boss. Deliver the final blow for a bonus that increases your chances to win.
New Mini game modes also allow you to play Mini games without having to complete a board, ensuring you can always enjoy the action, as and when, you like. You and up to three of your friends and family can hone your skills at any Mini game in Free Play mode, or try the Extras mode that includes Goomba Bowling and the puzzle-based Castle Clearout.
Mario Party 9 features an array of your favourite Mario characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as introducing a few characters which are completely new to the Mario Party series.
With a host of new game options, characters and 80 new Mini games to master, all you have to do now is decide when to host your Mario party.
Let's Play Wii!
For more information, visit the official Mario Party 9 website.
EXPLORE, BEFRIEND AND BATTLE POKÉMON IN POKÉPARK 2: WONDERS BEYOND
Feb 16, 2012 / News
Join the quest with Pikachu and his friends to save the missing Pokémon and discover the mystery of an enchanting new world in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, available exclusively for Wii in Australia and New Zealand from 29th March 2012. As Pikachu and his Pals, solve the mystery of the missing Pokémon and save them from Wish Park. Only you can find out who or what is behind the disappearances in order to save the rest of the Pokémon.
Control one of four Pokémon characters in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig, all with unique abilities that will help you in your quest. Each of Pikachu's Pokémon Pals' unique skills could prove vital if you are to save the missing Pokémon from the trance of the mysterious world: Pikachu's Electric-type moves can help you to activate devices on the way; Oshawott has the ability to move through water; Snivy can move faster and jump higher than the other Pokémon, and Tepig can destroy obstacles on your quest.
This wide range of skills allows Pikachu and his Pals to adapt to almost any environment or situation, with easy-to-use controls that make PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a game that young Pokémon fans and beginners can enjoy just as much as PokéPark veterans.
Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig aren't the only Pokémon you will get to know on your mysterious journey as there are nearly 200 other Pokémon that you can befriend to lend you a hand on your adventure, including many from the Unova region. The other Pokémon can challenge you to games where you may have to battle multiple opponents, play a game of hide-and-seek, partake in a game of chase or even compete in a quiz. Take on these Pokémon to prove your skills and they will reward you by becoming your friend and helping you on your quest to save the Pokémon.
While searching for Pikachu and his Pals, you will encounter Attractions, guarded by a Boss Pokémon. Once you have completed the Attraction, you will have to battle the Boss! You will have a choice of which of the four playable Pokémon you wish to use in the battle, but choose wisely as a particular Pokémon's unique strengths may be best suited to the battle and would therefore give you a greater chance of success.
Can you solve who or what is behind the mystery of the disappearing Pokémon? Join Pikachu and his Pals and befriend and battle many different Pokémon in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, from 29th March 2012 only on Wii.
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