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Tag: 3DS

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’

May 19, 2017Z

This week, ‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’ hits store shelves. Let’s give this latest chapter a look and discuss what you need to know before you buy.

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5 Things To Know About the New Nintendo 2DS XL

May 5, 2017Corrina Lawson

The new Nintendo 2DS XL is lighter, aesthetically pleasing, and packed with excellent computing power.

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‘Mario Sports Superstars’: Not a Homerun, But a Solid Base Hit

March 29, 2017Z

If you’re an arcade sports-lover in the market for a new portable title, I think you’ll be happy with what ‘Mario Sports Superstars’ has to offer.

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Return to ‘Yoshi’s Wooly World’ (Now With Poochy)

February 6, 2017Z

Like ‘Super Mario Maker’ before it, ‘Yoshi’s Wooly World’ has just made the jump from the Wii U to the Nintendo 3DS.

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The Benefits of a Nintendo Network ID

January 21, 2017Z1

With last weekend’s big Switch reveal, Nintendo is once again the name on everyone’s lips. So now seems like the perfect time to explore the benefits of the Nintendo Network ID.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS’

December 2, 2016Z4

This week, Nintendo shrinks down Wii U standout title ‘Super Mario Maker’ to fit in your favorite handheld. Does the soul of this beloved level-builder survive the process, or is it diminished?

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2016 Nintendo Holiday Buyer’s Guide

November 24, 2016Z

Still struggling with what to buy the Nintendo fanboy or fangirl on your gift list? Check out this guide for steals, deals, and perennial favorites that are sure to please.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Pokémon Moon’

November 16, 2016Z2

Come along with me on a trip to a faraway island paradise. We’ll enjoy tropical drinks, participate in sacred native customs, and befriend and fight specialized animals for sport.

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Watch the ‘Animal Crossing’ Nintendo Direct This AM (Updated!)

November 2, 2016Z

Get ready to go back to town with today’s special ‘Animal Crossing’ Nintendo Direct.

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‘Pokémon,’ 3DS, and the (Near) Future of Nintendo’s Handheld Line

October 30, 2016Z2

While we fans continue with our idle speculation regarding what the newly revealed Switch means for Nintendo’s dedicated portable line, there’s little doubt that the upcoming holiday season will treat the noble 3DS exceedingly well.

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More NES Classic Edition News and ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Reveals

October 8, 2016Z

Learn more about the stars of Nintendo’s holiday lineup, the NES Classic Edition and ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon.’

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Yo-Kai Watch 2’

September 28, 2016Z

Just in time for Halloween, Level-5 and Nintendo of America have favored us with another dose of supernatural silliness in the form of ‘Yo-kai Watch 2.’ How does it stack up to last year’s stellar series starter? Read on to find out.

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I Was a #3DSKidForADay

September 20, 2016Z

I was invited to take part in Nintendo’s #3DSKidForADay campaign–or, as I like to call it, every single day of my life!

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‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Story Details Revealed, ‘Pokémon GO’ Plus Dated

September 9, 2016Z

The latest ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ trailer has revealed even more about this hotly anticipated release. And if that wasn’t enough, just yesterday we finally got a firm date for the arrival of the ‘Pokémon GO’ Plus device.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Style Savvy: Fashion Forward’

August 31, 2016Z1

‘Style Savvy: Fashion Forward’ is ridiculous and fun. It’s also ridiculously fun.

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Galaxy Blue New Nintendo 3DS XL Looks out of This World

August 29, 2016Z1

Between continuing NX speculation and the mad rush to secure pre-orders for the upcoming NES Classic, the last things fans expected was another new 3DS model from Nintendo of America. And yet here we are.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’

August 24, 2016May 26, 2020Z1

Despite the internet doomsayers, ‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’ arrives on the Nintendo 3DS as an oddly enjoyable little FPS. So grab your friends, grab your gear, and let’s shoot some stuff!

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Nintendo Announces Big Deals for Back-to-School

August 10, 2016Z3

Back-to-school video game deals? Totally a thing! And Nintendo’s got ’em.

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PDP Makes Amiibo (And the 3DS) Better

August 5, 2016Z1

I’ve seen lots of really great amiibo display products, from tiered organizers to DIY wall units, but the ones that hit the sweet spot between form and function for yours truly are from peripheral manufacturer PDP.

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‘Pokémon’ Reminds Us It’s More Than Just ‘GO’

August 4, 2016Z

The good news is that this week has seen some really cool developments in the core ‘Pokémon’ franchise—’Pokémon’-proper, if you will.

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Our First Real Look at ‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’

July 22, 2016Z

The fan response to the upcoming 3DS title ‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’ has been tepid at best. Still, to its credit, Nintendo continues to push forward with its vision for the project, and yesterday that vision was finally shared with the rest of us.

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More ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Reveals

July 21, 2016Z

There’s a new ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ trailer available… but all we really care about is Mimikyu.

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Pre-order the ‘Pokemon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Steelbook Dual Pack

July 12, 2016Z

Somehow, amongst all of today’s Prime Day fervor, I almost missed that an exclusive ‘Pokemon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Steelbook Dual Pack is presently available for pre-order via Amazon.

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‘The Play Nintendo Show’ Makes Mario Child’s Play

July 9, 2016Z

Nintendo of America has just launched a brand new web series based on its popular Play Nintendo children’s portal.

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Feel the Music With ‘Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE’ & ‘Rhythm Heaven Megamix’

July 7, 2016Z

‘Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE’ and ‘Rhythm Heaven Megamix’ recently arrived on the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS, respectively. Both are musical and magical… and incredibly weird.

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Nine New Alola Region Pokémon Revealed

July 2, 2016Z

This weekend kicked off with a ton of new information from The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo, including nine brand-new Pokémon that can only be found in the tropical Alola Region.

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Nintendo’s Top 10 E3 2016 Moments

June 20, 2016Z

After painstakingly surveying Nintendo’s E3 output—all of which is available via the official YouTube channel—I picked the following moments as the company’s best of show.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Kirby: Planet Robobot’

May 25, 2016Z

HAL Laboratory’s pink puffball is back to save the day the only way he knows how—by literally devouring his unfortunate enemies—but, this time, he also turns their very own tech against them. Say domo arigato to Mr. Roboboto!

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‘Yo-kai Watch’ gets Family Tested

May 21, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Yo-kai Watch’ gets family tested.

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Formerly Freemium ‘Pokémon Rumble World’ Hits Retail Shelves

May 14, 2016Z

This iteration of the ‘Pokémon Rumble’ series casts the toy Pokémon, the player’s Mii, and (eventually) a company of friends and family as citizens of the fantastical Kingdom of Toys, where the King challenges players to collect all 719 Pokémon to defeat local baddies and increase the all-important Adventure Rank.

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