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New Nintendo push to sell concept of the Wii U globally

The Wii U offers the family play that we were used to on the Wii.

 

In light of the horrible start the Wii U has had, Nintendo vowed at the start
of 2014 to really up its game in terms of promotions and marketing and simply
getting their products in the public eye again; as well as directly selling the
concept of the Wii U globally.

Premium Super Mario Playing Cards arrive for Club Nintendo Europe

Club We might all get the same Nintendo games in the end wherever we are in the world, but the same can’t be said for Club Nintendo physical rewards.

Every so often their will be another couple of tempting collectibles released in each different Club Nintendo region and this quarter is no exception; the newest addition to Nintendo of Europe’s portfolio are these shiny new Super Mario Premium Playing Card packs which you can pick up for a princely 3000 stars.

Mario Golf: World Tour – Diving into Cheep Cheep Lagoon

Mario Golf: World Tour - Mario takes a swing in Cheep Cheep lagoon

Mario swings his club in Cheep
Cheep Lagoon

Remember

our article back on 21st Feb
when Nintendo revealed Mario Golf: World Tour
for Nintendo 3DS would feature an underwater course? well its been a good three
weeks since we’ve heard much further on the latest installment of the Mario Golf
series which is due for release on 2nd of May 2014.

 

Nintendo seem to have been focusing their marketing energies on other games
like Yoshi’s New Island which just landed, and the two games that we are all
hoping will save the Wii U – Mario Kart 8 and the upcoming Super Smash Bros 3DS/Wii
U title. But after 21 days of waiting we’ve got a bit more for the avid Mario
Golfers amongst us.

Super Mario Happy Meal Toys revealed – due for release 19th of March

When was your last visit to McDonald’s? mine wasn’t this year, thats for sure, but all that will be changing soon, and if you are either an XL Kid like me you’ll probably be putting away a few more burgers than normal soon, and if you are a parent of a Mario fan, prepare for … Read more

Yoshi’s New Island North American TV Commercial revealed

With Yoshi‘s New Island’s release for Nintendo 3DS only three days away in North America, Nintendo of America have released a new live-action TV commercial mostly highlighting the new powerups and transformations; Yoshi is capable of Bobsleigh transformation now? The guy is becoming more like a Swiss army knife than a Dinosaur.   More on … Read more

Potential UK Release date for Super Mario happy meal toys

Our next Happy Meal invites kids to Run, Jump and Power Up with Super Mario! Although there has no official post been made online with a date for this as yet, I did actually speak to my local McDonalds head office today, and was told fairly reliably that these Mario Happy Meal Toys will be … Read more

Nintendo unleash a barrage of tempting Mario Kart 8 promotions!

In anticipation of the long awaited release of Mario Kart 8 on 30th May, 2014 we have a few special offers from Nintendo to tell you about today that any fan of the Mario Kart series will be happy to hear. First of all Nintendo are giving fans the chance to sharpen up their karting … Read more

Mario Kart 8 rumoured to feature track editor

Although there is no official statement or confirmed info on this as yet, apparently a product description at NewEgg.com was said to imply that Mario Kart 8 will be the first title in the Mario Kart series to offer not only Kart/Bike customisation but also a track editor. I have said a few times in … Read more

Super Mario Bros. Deluxe coming to eShop for Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console

Nintendo have announced that Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, the classic Gameboy Colour platformer will be released for the Nintendo 3DS Virtual console and will be available to purchase on the Nintendo eShop from the 27th of February 2014 for a price of 4.99 EURO or 4.49 GBP. This souped-up version of the all-time classic was … Read more

Luigi’s Mansion 2: Dark Moon 30th Anniversary Diorama is back!

Remember the cool Luigi’s Mansion 2: Dark Moon diorama’s that were available in Club Nintendo Europes Stars Catalogue late last year? No? Let me refresh your memory. They were only up for a couple of days after all   Bring a little haunt to your house with this diorama It’s behind you! Celebrate the Year … Read more