Games

Nintendo Unveil Mario Maker U Bundle Premium Pack And Amiibo

July 23, 2015 Céire Ní Dalaigh

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Nintendo are hard at work coming up to the 30th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros game and they have made the excellent decision to bundle in the Wii U with the widely anticipated game Super Mario Maker. The next advancement in the Super Mario Bros series, the game will let players not only […]

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Celebrate Satoru Iwata’s Memory With Charity T-Shirt

July 21, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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Satoru Iwata‘s passing is something that is still being felt by many of us because that’s the kind of influence he was amongst the games industry. There’s no way to adequately make up for his departure, but there are ways we can make sure his memory lives on. That’s where the “Thank You, Mr. Iwata” […]

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Celebrate Satoru Iwata's Memory With Charity T-Shirt

July 21, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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Satoru Iwata‘s passing is something that is still being felt by many of us because that’s the kind of influence he was amongst the games industry. There’s no way to adequately make up for his departure, but there are ways we can make sure his memory lives on. That’s where the “Thank You, Mr. Iwata” […]

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Banjo Guy Ollie: Super Smash Bros.

July 20, 2015 Declan Doody

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We haven’t had a Banjo Guy Ollie video in a while but thankfully he’s back today and with a killer cover of one of our favourite fighting game tracks. Up for a banjo twist, it’s the theme from the Super Smash Bros. trailer. The game was first dropped for the Nintendo 3DS and later released […]

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Video: Metal Pokémon Theme

July 15, 2015 Declan Doody

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Metal music isn’t always on my playlist, in fact you’re only really going to find Babymetal these days. However, I can appreciate a good tune regardless of genre, especially when it’s a cover of one of my favourite opening theme songs ever! YouTuber J:STONE, accompanied by Nick Tuttle, turn their talents to the quintessential Pokémon track. […]

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Gallery: Fan Appreciation For Satoru Iwata

July 14, 2015 Tendai Muzwidzwa

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With the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata we wanted to show gratitude for how he influenced, not just our lives, but the lives of people all around the world. His games have entertained, moved us and made us feel like part of a bigger community. His games and work have also influenced a plethora of art, cosplays and […]

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A Life Of Colour: A Tribute To The Work Of Satoru Iwata

July 13, 2015 Fernanda Machado

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When I heard the news that Satoru Iwata had passed away, I just wanted to binge-play my Wii U games, but all my consoles are securely packed up inside a cardboard box ready to move home as I type. Not being able to indulge in hours upon hours of mourning gameplay (if that’s even a […]

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Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Has Passed Away

July 13, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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According to a report from Nintendo, President Satoru Iwata has passed away. It is reported that his passing occurred on July 11th due to a bile duct growth. We at The Arcade extend our warmest and deepest sympathies to all at Nintendo and anyone who knew or worked with Mr. Iwata. Iwata’s legacy in the […]

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Splatoon For Wii U Reaches 1 Million In Sales

June 25, 2015 Mary McFadden

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According to Nintendo, Splatoon, their squid-based game for the Wii U, has reached 1 million sales worldwide. These figures include more than 230,000 physical and digital units sold in Europe, with more than 368,000 sold in Japan and upwards of 476,000 in the Americas along with 20,000 in Australia. Nintendo of Europe president, Satoru Shibata, was […]

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Xenoblade Chronicles X Gets A Release Date

June 21, 2015 Ciaran Nolan

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Xenoblade Chronicles X, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the Wii’s best JRPGs, Xenoblade Chronicles, has finally gotten a release date. The news came via a trailer shown off at Nintendo’s E3 Digital Presentation, where we got to see more of the story, combat and world we will be exploring this December. Xenoblade Chronicles X […]

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