GoNintendo Podcast Webisode 405

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We have a huge wall of information to talk about on this week's show. Having a Nintendo Direct always offers up major news, but this week also brought in April NPD! On top of that, there were some major news stories pertaining to the Nintendo in relation to YouTube as well as EA. All that discussion, plus banter with you guys, another flawless music section and some great questions!



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DarkSeas says Road Redemption is like Zelda at 100mph, explain why they chose Wii U

Coming from an NE interview...

“It’s all about motorcycle combat racing. So imagine you’re playing an action game like God of War or Zelda: Twilight Princess, but moving at 100mph.” - DarkSeas

The developer also explained why they picked Wii U as a supported platform.

“We think it fits a Nintendo audience because Road Redemption is all about fun, deep gameplay. We’re not trying to make a Skyrim, or a GTA IV. You’re not going to sit through 15 minute cutscenes or slog across barren landscapes. Just like Super Mario Galaxy or Nintendo Land, it’s all about the fun.”

Full interview here

Online retail game deals - May 18th

Wrapping up the week, let's take another look at Best Buy's surprise 3DS sale, with a few new highlights!

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Super Mario Bros: The Lost LevelsIn case you missed it, Best Buy decided to kick off an unannounced 3DS sale a few days back, with a number of popular 1st party Nintendo titles available for $10-20 off, free shipping included! Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D are all $29.99 each. Fire Emblem: Awakening is also included in this mix, but unfortunately, the game is currently no longer available online - you'll have to pick it up in-store if you'd like to take advantage of the $10 discount.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star and Mario Tennis Open are only $24.99 each, Style Savvy: Trendsetters is $19.99, and Art Academy: Lessons For Everyone is only $14.99.

While the real bargains are the Nintendo published titles (it's rare to see straight discounts on many of these games), there are quite a few other notable deals. Both Skylanders Giants software packs are on sale for $20 off - the Starter Pack is $49.99, while the Portal Owner's Pack is $39.99. Many Skylander character packs are discounted as well. The relatively new Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate is $24.99, as is FIFA Soccer 13. Another great deal is Scribblenauts Unlimited for $19.99!

With the exception of Mario Tennis Open, Fire Emblem: Awakening and Scribblenauts Unlimited, Amazon has price matched these offers, also including free shipping with each.

Course, 3DS games are useless without the hardware to play them. If you're in the market for a 3DS system, Best Buy's 3DS XL handhelds are available for $179.99 - a nice $20 off the usual MSRP.

Best Buy is also offering a pre-order bonus offer for the upcoming 3DS game, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. With your pre-order, you'll receive a free 3DS digital download code for Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels on Virtual Console. As if DKCR wasn't difficult enough. ;)

As always, you'll find hundreds of additional game deals and discounts after the jump! Thanks for reading.

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Pachter confirms April 2013 NPD estimate rumors to be close to actual numbers



Thanks to Dim for the heads up!

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Pokemon news - Pokemon Rumble U Genesect details, Pokemon X/Y info

Pokémon Rumble U - Genesect Figure

- there will be five figures
- each one represents one of the five Genesect from the movie
- each figure will have a different version of TechnoBlast
- apply to win the set by sending in a postcard to the Pokemon Smash
- only 100 sets to be given away

Pokémon X & Y

- Pokemon Smash will be running a weekly segment on Pokemon X/Y
- will feature a mix of known and new info

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf - day 5 video diary


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Random Time! - Who needs official Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past II boxart?



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Totaka's Song hidden in Animal Crossing: New Leaf website



Nintendo told us that Totaka's Song is hidden in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but did you know that it's also hidden on the promotional website for the game? Just head over to the link below and click K.K. Slider to hear!

Site here

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Eggbusters - Super Mario Sunshine


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Dress To Play: Magic Bubbles - review

A portion of a Nintendo Life review...

As a basic match-three puzzler that happens to have an added dress-up component, however, Magic Bubbles is a solid, engaging experience. Add in a charming presentation and an accessible two-player mode, and you've got a game with plenty of good clean fun for budding bubble busters.

Full review here

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