Nintendo Alliance Video Reviews!

In case you missed them, our very own KingdomKlannad posted a couple video reviews on our YouTube channel! Check them out!

Hyrule Warriors (Wii U)

Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii)

Be on the lookout for more of these in the future!

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Mario Kart 8 and The Curious Case of the Mercedes-Benz

When Nintendo announced that they would be releasing DLC for Mario Kart 8, none of us expected that they would be bringing in the Mercedes-Benz to rock the Mushroom Kingdom.

With the release of the DLC today I have been playing around with the new karts; however, unsurprisingly, I didn't really care for them all that much. They're just re-skins of existing karts and I have absolutely no incentive to use them, especially when it clashes with the aesthetic that Mario Kart 8 has going for it. Even the more realistic looking cars in MK8 have a wacky spin on it to make it fit in with the universe. The Mercedes-Benz is just a shrunken, odd looking car and really has no right to be in the game.

Preview - Yoshi's Woolly World

Kirby’s Epic Yarn is one of my favorite Kirby games of all time. While I loved many things about it, arguably my favorite part of the game was the Yarn aesthetic of the game, and the effect it had on the gameplay. And so I waited for a sequel or just another game that used the same style. Then in January of 2013, my hopes finally came to life. Yoshi’s Woolly World, then called Yarn Yoshi was revealed, though it wasn't until E3 earlier this year that we finally got some stuff we could analyze.

Preview - Mario Maker

I’ve played a lot of Mario games, each one an enjoyable experience. In fact, I can’t think of a Mario game that I considered to be inherently bad, especially not any of the 2D titles. Each game always seems to have creative and memorable level design.

Does Sonic Boom Have a Day to Night Cycle?

Lately there has been some discussion around the idea that the E3 demo for Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric received a graphical update from the footage that was made available a week prior. You can view a comparison video below:

Pac-Man Revealed for Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U

 

Pac-Man was revealed for Super Smash Bros., and his moveset is perfect. I was expecting him to come to Smash because Namco Bandai is co-developing the new games with Sora LTD. You can view the trailer down below:

Together at last.

For more news and updates on Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U, be sure to keep up to date with Nintendo Alliance!

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS Box-art!

We recently got our hands on the box-art for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Check it out!

Unfortunately, this officially confirms that this game will not be getting a new name. On the other hand, this box-art is quite good looking! Super Smash Bros. for 3DS will be launching on October 3.

For more news on Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U, be sure to keep up-to-date with the Nintendo Alliance!

Nintendo Alliance Podcast - Our E3 Predictions!

The newest Nintendo Alliance Podcast has now been uploaded to YouTube! This time, we're outlining and discussing our predictions as to what will be shown and announced during Nintendo's E3 presentation. The podcast can be viewed below!

Iwata Not Attending E3 This Year Due to Health Concerns

 

The internet has just received word that Nintendo of Japan president Satoru Iwata will not be attending this year's E3 due to health concerns. His physician has "instructed him not to travel overseas in the immediate future" (stated by Nintendo's VP of affairs Cindy Gordon). We still don't know who will host Nintendo's live E3 event now.

For more news and updates on everything Nintendo, be sure to keep up to date with Nintendo Alliance!

Super Mario Sunshine Beta Analysis and Secrets

Research: tcrf.net
Various videos

Super Mario Sunshine! Woohoo!

Super Mario Sunshine is the greatest summer video game in existence. Its tropical setting and bright and colorful visuals bring the game to life for me. However, as good as this game may be, there's so much more it could've been, and I'm here to show you everything. This is the first "Nintendo Alliance Beta Analysis"!

New Sonic Boom (Wii U/3DS) Gameplay!

UPDATE: According to GameXplain, the original videos were removed because of the fact that SEGA did not wish to to have any gameplay footage shown outside of interviews. That means that the footage uploaded by the folks over at GamerHubTV is perfectly legal to view, as it is indeed part of an interview. You can view the interview with gameplay footage below.

GameXplain's Wii U Preview

GameXplain's 3DS Preview

For more news regarding "Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric" and "Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal", be sure to keep up-to-date with Nintendo Alliance!

Mario Kart 8 Review

While I may have a few problems and nitpicks with this game, Mario Kart 8 still proves to be an absolutely phenomenal installment in the Mario Kart series. It's fast-paced, hectic, inventive and it's a good time every time you play it.

GameCube controller adapter revealed for Wii U

At the end of the Super Smash Bros. Invitational Tournament trailer, THIS was revealed whilst sensual music played: The Nintendo GameCube controller adapter for Wii U.



Millions of dreams were realized with this adapter. We have yet to find out when this will be released in stores.

You can view the full trailer here:

For more news and updates on everything Nintendo, be sure to keep up to date with Nintendo Alliance!

Sticks the Badger revealed for Sonic Boom

 

SEGA has recently revealed a new character for Sonic Boom: Sticks the Badger, voice by Nika Futterman.

Zelda Williams Teases "Extra Special" E3 Plans

Zelda Williams, daughter of actor Robin Williams, has teased that she has "extra special plans" for this year's E3.

Who's going to E3? I'll be doing something extra special there. More details soon!
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) May 28, 2014

While the average person would automatically think it would be to promote the Zelda franchise (whether it be the new Zelda game or Hyrule Warriors), she also responded to a person on Twitter telling them that it wouldn't be that most people would think it is.

I'm going to guarantee you, it's not what you think... RT @SteveMightSay GEEZ I WONDER WHAT IT IS
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) May 28, 2014

So could this just be irony at it's finest, or is it possible that she actually will be there to promote a Zelda games for Nintendo? Stay tuned with the Nintendo Alliance to find out more as we approach E3!

Nintendo to Launch Affiliate Program for YouTube

 

Nintendo is planning to launch an affiliate program with YouTube. What this program will do is split advertising proceeds between the YouTube video made by a creator containing Nintendo content, and Nintendo. This was done because of the negative reception towards the Content ID system being used by Nintendo to claim Nintendo videos made by other creators, which would then take all of the proceeds made by that video and send them to Nintendo.

With this program it should be much easier for content creators to not only make money off of their videos (albeit half of what they'd normally be paid), but to get in touch with Nintendo in case something goes wrong. What are your opinions on the program? Leave us your thoughts in the comments!

For more news and updates on everything Nintendo, be sure to keep up to date with Nintendo Alliance!

Ike Confirmed to Return for SSB4

 

This morning, Ike from Fire Emblem was confirmed to return from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and join the roster for Super Smash Bros. 4.

New Marvel Disney Infinity Trailer

Disney have released a brand new trailer for Disney Infinity 2.0, this time showing off more of the gameplay aspects of the different playable Avengers in the game, which we've since then known are just going to be the Avengers from the first movie.

However as we saw in the original trailer, we should be getting new characters after the game releases such as Spider Man, Groot and Rocket Racoon from the Guardians of the Galaxy, and perhaps even more!

For more news on Disney Infinity 2.0 and the Marvel characters incorporated in the game, stay tuned with the Nintendo Alliance!

New Hyrule Warriors Images Released - Reveals Impa And Possible New Story Mode

Some new images have been released of Hyrule Warriors on the official game website, showcasing the game's beauty among other reveals. 

You can check out the full list of images on the official website at:

http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/zelda/gallery.html

The first set of images showcase what might possibly be the earlier years of Link's life, according to the game of course. Instead of Link's usual green attire, he is shown in some kind of knight-in-shining-armor approach similar to that of the guards seen in Twilight Princess.

Link's Triforce, as well as the cinematic feel of the pictures, presents the possibility for its own storyline as a spin-off. Or they could just try to cram the game into the already cramped Zelda Timeline.

Link's Triforce presents the possibility of the other 3 pieces
possibly in the form of Ganon and Zelda

 The second "category" of images reveal playable character Shiek. Her fighting style is centered around her huge sword, as she uses it to sweep away her enemies.

Shiek also has a strong possibility of being connected to the plot in some way (assuming this game has one). She would most likely be heavily involved with the protection of Zelda, as seen in other games, and may even be a mentor of sorts to Link.

With this reveal came the expected announcement of a multiplayer mode for the game. It is pretty obvious but now confirmed nonetheless.

Shiek as new playable character

 Finally, the last set of images (excluding the beautiful pictures of Link destroying everything and the various new locales) are of the enemies we will be facing off with.

Enemies range from the minion/henchmen we have already seen, to the new exciting mini-bosses that are standard fair in the Dynasty Warrior games. As this game is structured in a similar way, it is safe to assume that the man with the fire staff, the sorceress with the... sex appeal, and the mage similar in appearance to Vivi from the Final Fantasy series.

Not to focus exclusively on sex appeal but it is interesting to note the massive sex appeal shown off in a kid friendly series. This is obviously as a result of a different development team and a lot more creative control by the Dynasty Warriors developers: Omega Force; and Dead or Alive/Ninja Gaiden developers: Team Ninja.

It is interesting to note that Nintendo rarely finds themselves in these situations and it raises the question of just how far Omega Force and Team Ninja are willing to go with this spin-off.

New sorceress of sorts as a new enemy
Sex appeal much? 

That's all for this update! For more news/updates on Hyrule Warriors and other Nintendo games be sure to keep up with Nintendo Alliance!

Nintendo Partnered with PDP to Create a Brand New Fighting Controller

Nintendo just announced today that they would be partnering up with PDP (Performance Designed Products) to create a newly designed controller for the Wii U in light of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. 4.