Zelda U Release Likely Pushed Back to Next Year

Just a short while ago, Eiji Aonuma announced that the upcoming Legend of Zelda title for the Wii U will likely not be released in 2015. Instead, the team would like to take more time to explore the game’s full potential and so the end of the year deadline is not their number one priority. Click here to watch the video on YouTube and see the announcement for yourself. It’s a shame the game will not be out this year, but hopefully it’ll be worth the wait.

Nintendo Announces New Hardware: Codename NX

Today, at a conference, Iwata briefly revealed that next year, we will all be getting our first look at brand new hardware from the company entitled Codename NX. Click here to see a very short clip containing the statement about the Codename NX. What’s contained in that clip is about all that we learned about the project, but fans everywhere are already beginning to speculate what this new system could be. Is it a portable system like the 3DS? A new home console gaming system like the Wii U? Or is it something completely new? With the little information we have, it’s difficult to say.

Additionally, it was also confirmed today that Nintendo will soon be making mobile games alongside the types of games that the company currently develops.

That’s about it for today, though expect to see me post even further information on Nintendo mobile games and Codename NX as it is revealed.

Until Then,

-The Nintendo Nerd

Gold Edition Mario amiibo Announced as Walmart Exclusive

Nintendo of America just posted a tweet that states that a special variant of the Mario amiibo from the Super Mario Bros. collection will be available at Walmart on March 20th! Click here to see the official post. Sadly, checking the Walmart website listing reveals them to be already out of stock online, but Nintendo’s tweet seems to be a reassurance to collectors that there will be figures available in-store as well–just be sure to get there early as they’re likely to sell out quickly.
With this announcement, one can only wonder if more variant amiibos will be released in the future. Regardless, I’ll be sure to post again when any new amiibos are announced.

On another note, I’m going to do my best to post some review style posts for Hyrule Warriors (which I am very, very late on doing) and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker in the following weeks. Both should be up soon though, due to my current schedule, I’m not sure when exactly. I can say I have enjoyed both games quite a bit, however, and the reviews will likely be positive ones.

Until Then,
-The Nintendo Nerd