Nintendo Day unveils highly anticipated holiday games and amiibos

By Sonya Davidson

The countdown to Nintedo Day was just as exciting as the games themselves. Recently fans across were invited to join in a special event in Toronto at Union Station leading up to one of the biggest launch days in with some of Nintendo's most iconic characters. Hundreds showed up for the event to get a preview of the games that have officially launched on November 21. 

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Nintendo Canada gives a sneak peek for the holiday season

By Sonya Davidson

We're just entering the holiday season and pretty soon we'll be making our wishlists. At Nintendo Canada's holiday preview event last night, media were giving a first look at the new games and judging my my 10 year old gamer, the list is going to be long! Among the games that were previewed at the event include...

The highly anticipated Super Smash Bros. (Wii U) is definitely on the "want" list with over 50 new features for this version and a special mode that allows eight players simultaneously get in on the action. But wait...the launch of the game scheduled for November 21st, also coincides with the introduction of the new Amiibo interactive figures.

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Hanging out with friends in Tomodachi Life

By Sonya Davidson

I have to admit that when I first heard that Nintendo’s latest game Tomodachi Life was launching, it sounded a little familiar. Only it turns out to be quite the humorous adventure that my 9 year old son has been playing in past three weeks.

Launched on June 6 for Nintendo 3DS, this game sets out to bring a fun "hanging out" with friends style experience into the gaming system. Players create their own playable Mii characters in the game – my son has created his brother and a few friends along side his own character. He’s customized what they wear and their living spaces and they all have their own unique personalities – likes and dislikes. But each time he plays, the characters are brought to life with scenarios that are often funny… apparently his brother now has a girlfriend, and yes, they can even get married, maybe later.

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Nintendo introduces steampunk-themed game for 3DS

Nintendo is bringing a new steampunk-themed game to the 3DS next year. The game is called Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and will be a turn-based strategy title. It is said to take advantage of the touchscreen of the console and have shooter elements integrated as well to boost attacks and movements in the game. The characters will reportedly run on steam and help them perform attacks but these will be available in a limited number. And character designs are said to be inspired by comic book artists Jack Kirby and Bruce Timm.

Source: Ubergizmo