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The Legend of Zelda Now Available in Nintendo Wii U eShop

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The Legend of Zelda from NES is now available for download in the Nintendo Wii U eShop.

The Wii U version includes new features like the ability to save on the fly and play the game on the Wii U GamePad. The game is currently selling for $4.99, unless you already own it for the Wii, then the upgrade will only cost you $1.00.

It’s worth having your game on the Wii U interface to avoid having to switch to Wii mode. Otherwise, the game remains untouched and just as good as it ever was. If you haven’t already played the original Legend of Zelda, you are missing out on an amazing experience.

You can get all the game details on Nintendo’s website.

Nintendo Announces 2DS

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In what initially seems like one of the weirdest moves, Nintendo has just announced the Nintendo 2DS portable gaming system. No, that’s not a typo, it really says 2DS.

The Nintendo 2DS does not fold in half like the other DS systems and as the name would suggest, it lacks 3D capability. The 2DS is a complete redesign which at first glance seems odd but after looking at it for a while, it kind of grows on you.

All of these changes were put in place to put the 2DS at a $129.99 price tag, which for a device with as many capabilities as it has and not to mention an outstanding game library, is definitely more affordable. The 2DS will play the entire library of games for the 3DS, both downloadable and packaged, along with backwards compatibility with many DS titles.

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The new handheld will be available on October 12th. You can get the full rundown on the system from Nintendo’s 2DS page.

What do you think? Love it or hate it?

 

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Wii U Limited Edition Bundle & Collectible Figure

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Nintendo has announced a release date for a limited edition The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Wii U bundle. You will be able to play the downloaded version with the release of this console on 9/20/13 and will also be available for digital download in the Nintendo eShop. Also announced is a limited edition version of The Wind Waker HD that comes with a Ganondorf collectible figure, release date: 10/4/13 . In addition to these, Nintendo is dropping the price of their Wii U, it will now be $299. You can pre-order both of these at GameStop.

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Black Wii U Console (32GB)

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Wii U GamePad

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD full game digital download

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia digital download

Cubemen 2 on the Way to Wii U

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An outstanding indie-game, Cubemen 2, is going to be making it’s way to the Wii U. The game is already available for PC, Linux, Mac and iOS and has be very successful. You can battle against up to six (6) others, regardless of platform, or against the AI in a RTS style action game that includes many modes like capture the flag and skirmish.

The game boasts over 4000 user created levels that you can download and play or even create your own. In Cubemen 2 you can also personalize your units the way you want for a truly customized experience. This will be a great addition to the Wii U which is a solid piece of hardware in need of great software titles like this.

“I’m really proud to be able to announce this,” said Nic Watt, Creative Director at Nnooo. “We’ve spent the last few months working with both Nintendo and 3 Sprockets, the game’s developer, to make this a reality. Cubemen 2 is an amazing game and a great fit for Nintendo players. We can’t wait to see how creative they are, whether in tactical multiplayer online or in the new levels they build.”

Cubemen 2 is expected to be released late 2013 / early 2014 as a downloadable title on the Wii U in the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Price to be announced.

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Film Pitch Of A CGI Zelda Movie That Never Made It

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Here is the film pitch that was created back in 2007 by Imagi Animation Studios, producers of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Astro Boy feature films.It may not be perfect, but it was only intended to be pitched to Nintendo, and not shown as a final project. Still I think it would of been something pretty cool.