GeekDad’s Nintendo Switch Unboxing
We’re still a week away from the official console launch, but here’s a photo breakdown of my Nintendo Switch unboxing to help you bide your time.
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Tag: Wii U
Return to ‘Yoshi’s Wooly World’ (Now With Poochy)
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
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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New Details Revealed for ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’
Yesterday, Nintendo revealed yet another awe-inspiring video trailer for the upcoming Wii U (and Switch!) title ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.’
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2016 Nintendo Holiday Buyer’s Guide
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 ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’
‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is a colorful RPG adventure that won’t leave you flat!
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Make a Splash (and a Craft!) With ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’
‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is packed with paint and personality.
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SDCC ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’
I was lucky enough to play a demo of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ at SDCC last month and, forgive me, but it did take my breath away.
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Cortex and Kaos Skylanders Revealed at Gamescom
‘Skylanders’ gets playable Kaos and Cortex figurines and ‘Crash Bandicoot’ adventure packs for all consoles.
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Nintendo Announces Big Deals for Back-to-School
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
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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One Final Splatfest
It is with a heavy heart and an itchy trigger finger that I, at last, acknowledge what other Wii U gamers have long since accepted: this month marks the final Splatfest.
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Feel the Music With ‘Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE’ & ‘Rhythm Heaven Megamix’
‘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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5 Things You Should Know About ‘Minecraft: Wii U Edition’
Do you need another version of Minecraft for the Wii U? If you’re a Super Mario fan, absolutely.
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Nintendo’s Top 10 E3 2016 Moments
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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The ‘Minecraft’ Mario Mashup is Coming Soon to a Wii U Near You
Special skins, a Super Mario-themed pre-made world, and Mario music and items will all make their official Minecraft debut on May 17.
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Nintendo Unveils New ‘Splatoon’ Amiibo
Just when I thought I was done buying amiibo, Nintendo has managed to coax me back!
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Star Fox Zero’
Do a barrel roll!
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‘Minecraft Story Mode’ Episode 5 Releases March 27th
Along with news that the next big episode in Minecraft Story Mode will be available on March 27th, Telltale have also confirmed that we will be getting another three episodes that extend this narrative further.
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‘Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens’ Game-Play Trailer Reveals New Mechanics
The latest trailer for Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens not only offers a sneak peek of what new story elements will be in the game but a brand new cover system.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Pokkén Tournament’
This week we continue our #Pokémon20 celebration with a look at a very peculiar series spinoff slated for North American release this Friday, March 18. ‘Pokkén Tournament’ is a big, brash brawler that first appeared in Japanese arcades last summer, but does it deserve a place in your family’s Wii U library? Read on to find out.
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Happy MAR10 Day!
In the annals of pop culture pseudo-holidays, March 10 certainly isn’t at the top of the heap–I reckon that slot goes to September 19, the date of our beloved International Talk Like a Pirate Day–but it is a fun diversion for the Nintendo faithful. On this date, we celebrate the Big N’s Koopa-kickin’ mascot Mario… for obvious reasons.
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‘Terraria’ Finds Its Home With Wii U Specific Features
Here’s a look at how Terraria Wii U is shaping up with an interview with the Wii U version producer:
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Twilight Princess HD’
If you’re looking for a weighty diversion from ‘Splatoon’–and let’s be honest here, we’re all still playing ‘Splatoon’–then Nintendo’s next Wii U exclusive certainly fits the bill. You can embrace the darkness so as to restore the light in ‘The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD,’ a solid update to an old fan favorite available at retailers nationwide this Friday, March 4th. Here’s what you need to know.
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LEGO Cyberman Minifigures Pack a Punch
Having taken a look at the Wave 3 ‘LEGO Dimensions’ gameplay, here’s a close-up inspection of the toys.
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How Story Works in 'Skylanders Superchargers'
Behind the scenes at Skylanders develop Vicarious Visions to see how they created this year’s story.
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‘Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival,’ ‘Xenoblade Chronicles X,’ And the Power of Patience
Patience, they say, is a virtue. But metering out gameplay in your big holiday lineup? That, my friends, is a gamble. How do Nintendo’s newest console titles fare in that regard? Read on to find out.
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‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ Goes Big on Open Worlds
A fresh look at the LEGO Marvel’s Avengers game, releasing in January, has revealed open worlds for Asgard, Malibu, Washington, Manhattan, and Barton Farm from the ‘Avengers’ movies.
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This Full Tour of ‘Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival’ Uncovers More Than You Expected
‘Amiibo Festival’ is more than a ‘Mario Party’ knockoff. It’s an unusual blend of board gaming and all ages challenges. Ahead of our full review, here’s a look at the nuts and bolts.
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Tour Every ‘Lego Dimension’ Open World
If you are having a job decided which of the LEGO Dimension open world expansions to purchase, this list of videos offers a guided tour of each in turn. Doctor Who world has just been added with Wave 2:
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