Kirby’s Dream Land 3 releases on Wii U Virtual Console – Save 30% When buying Pikmin 3 and The Wonderful 101 on Nintendo eShop

Title	Platform	Available on	Price
Pikmin™ 3 (Nintendo)	Wii U (Download)	Nintendo eShop from 27/7/13	AUD $79.95 (NZD $99.95)
Game Description: On a hostile planet, command a giant army of tiny ant-like creatures to protect you, only in Pikmin 3 on Wii U. Lead two new Pikmin types as you explore a rich and diverse world, using the Wii U GamePad’s built-in screen to oversee the action in this unique blend of action and strategy. Crack enemies’ tough outer shells and break down barriers with the new Rock Pikmin, and use the new Winged Pikmin in combination with the individual skills of other Pikmin types to proceed. Decide how best to divide your Pikmin teams to assign them the most appropriate tasks, and maximise your progress in each day. With Pikmin 3 launching on 27th July, and The Wonderful 101 launching on 24th August, if Wii U console owners buy Pikmin 3 on Nintendo eShop between 27th July 2013 and 21st September 2013, they will be able to buy The Wonderful 101 on Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U for 30% off the regular Nintendo eShop price once it is released and only until 21st September 2013.
Kirby’s Dream Land™ 3 (Nintendo)	Wii U (Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)	Nintendo eShop from 26/7/13	AUD $10.40 (NZD $13.60)
Game Description: King Dedede has been possessed by an evil force and is causing trouble all over Dream Land and only Kirby can save the day! As usual, Kirby can swallow his enemies and absorb their abilities like fire, ice or stone; but also Kirby can call on his animal friends like Rick the Hamster and Nago the Cat. He can also summon his stretchy-tongued pal Gooey, controlled either by the computer or a friend. With its colourful 2D graphics, classic gameplay and abundant cuteness, Kirby’s Dream Land 3 oozes old-school charm! This is the US version of the game.
Super Black Bass 3D (Rising Star Games)	Nintendo 3DS (Download)	Nintendo eShop from 26/7/13	AUD $26.00 (NZD $34.00)
Game Description: The ultimate 3D fishing experience! Cast your line as you would in real life – imitate real fishing actions for an immersive experience. Battle changing conditions to achieve more challenging catches – changing seasons, weather and time all affect your fishing style. Worldwide ranking system – challenge fellow anglers from around the world across five competitive categories.
I Love My Pets (Big Ben)	Nintendo 3DS (Download)	Nintendo eShop from 26/7/13	AUD $49.99 (NZD $69.99)
Game Description: Become the manager of a hotel for cats and dogs and take care of your pets: take your puppy out for a walk in the park, teach them to jump over a skipping-rope, pet them, play Frisbee with them… Brush your cat, teach them to hunt, train them for an obstacle course… and make them purr! Choose between 16 breeds of cats and dogs: Dalmatian, Labrador, Husky, Siamese, tabby… and play hide-and-seek with your pet with the AR Card of your Nintendo 3DS™!
Street Gangs (Arc System Works)	Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console – NES)	Nintendo eShop from 26/7/13	AUD $6.50 (NZD $8.50)
Game Description: Street Gangs is the Western version of the acclaimed Japanese hit Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari, a unique mix of beat ‘em up and RPG. Friends Alex and Ryan must save River City from the evil Slick and his gang who have also kidnapped Ryan’s girlfriend Cyndi. Fight your way through gang members and bosses, raise your stats by eating the right foods, and gain new techniques by reading special books. Play solo or battle with two players simultaneously via Download Play (only one copy of the game is required).

The Pikmin arrive on Wii U in rich HD!

26^th July 2013 – Toot on your whistle and call forth your colourful army as Pikmin 3 launches this week in stores and on Nintendo eShop across Australia and New Zealand on 27^thJuly, exclusively for Wii U. Shigeru Miyamoto’s inimitable take on real-time strategy shows the world from the perspective of inch-high explorers, who command a legion of tiny but powerful Pikmin to take on enemies and puzzles in a quest to save their home planet! Fans have waited for almost a decade for this latest in the critically acclaimed series, where lush vegetation and curious wildlife are brought to life with beautiful HD graphics and the Wii U GamePad offers a new take on strategic gameplay. There are also new Pikmin types, new multiplayer modes and Miiverse integration that will take you on the wildest Pikmin adventure yet!

Pikmin 3 stars the original Red, Yellow and Blue Pikmin who each have special abilities, but also introduces two new types of Pikmin that allow for new gameplay strategies. Meet theRock Pikmin who are the sturdiest of all Pikmin and can be used to smash through glass walls or enemies’ exoskeletons! Also making their debut are the Winged Pikmin, whose ability to fly lets them carry things above ground and lift blockades, forging new paths.

In Story Mode, take control of three new characters Alph, Brittany and Charlie, who are tasked with saving their home planet Koppai from starvation and searching the peculiar planet of PNF-404 for nutritious fruit. With PNF-404 full of hostile inhabitants, the intrepid trio are not alone – but thankfully they are aided by a diminutive army of plant-like Pikmin who obey their every command.

Your loyal Pikmin put their unique talents to use to seek out items, solve puzzles and fight enemies; through your actions the Pikmin can grow in numbers and overcome all – or be sent forth to be chomped! The challenge is to work through each day to most strategically seek out fruit and take down creatures – but fear not when the situation turns sour, as Pikmin 3 introduces a new feature that allows you to jump back in time and tighten your tactics.

In Mission Mode, you are given tasks to complete within a time limit, such as defeat a fiendish boss or collect as much fruit as possible. Play alone or co-operatively and aim for the highest score on the online leaderboard, where you can see how you compare to other Pikmin 3 players around the world!

Bingo Battle is a competitive multiplayer mode which pits you and a friend against each other, on a variety of different maps, to complete a line in a special Pikmin-themed bingo card. The Pikmin twist is that each square on the bingo card is an enemy to take down and collect, or an item or fruit to bring home. With numerous ways to play the maps and rules that can be customised, novices and veterans alike can enjoy employing different tactics to outwit their opponents!

Wii U brings lush HD graphics to the world of Pikmin 3, but it also places the Wii U GamePad – or KopPad as it’s known in the game – at the centre of your strategy. Use it as a map and divide and conquer by tactically sending the three explorers to waypoints in the area, or study your actions at the end of each day in the replay to improve your strategy. There’s also the Camera, which puts you in the tiny shoes of the travellers and turns your GamePad into a motion sensor-controlled camera that allows you to snap photos of your findings and share them on Miiverse! And if someone else needs the TV, you can continue your solo game thanks to the Off-TV Play feature.

Pikmin fans with an eye on more Wii U games releasing this summer may take note of a special offer. Those who download Pikmin 3 from Nintendo eShop between 27^th July and 21^stSeptember will be able to buy The Wonderful 101 for 30% off on Nintendo eShop once it is released. This is an exclusive offer on Nintendo eShop and lasts only until 21^st September.

Pikmin 3 is unmissable for anyone looking for a unique adventure, where a brave new world can be explored and great creatures defeated with brightly coloured Pikmin, launching in stores and on Nintendo eShop across Australia and New Zealand on 27^th July, exclusively on Wii U.

PAX Australia 2013 – Nintendo bring a slice of the future to local gamers

Nintendo were another big booth on the show floor, and they took the time to showcase some upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles.

 Nintendo had 3 Wii U games out for people to play, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD, Super Mario 3D World and Pikmin 3. While I was able to play both Zelda and Mario, Pikmin as a series has never been one I have really sunk time into. It was great to see Mario with some new moves, outside of the cat suit.

If you make him run around in a circle he will spin, and if you then jump he does a tornado jump, quite interesting.

Nintendo also had The Legend of Zelda A Link Between Worlds, Sonic Lost World and Mario and Luigi Dream Team Bros for play.

Hidden through out the booth were Pikmin. A nice little touch.

And finally, Nintendo also had their own little gaming lounge for 3DS. And one the stage they even had some little competitions of various games such as Mario Kart 7.

Finally, Nintendo had the space all setup for this weekends National Pokemon Championship. While it was not running today, it was a welcome respite for the weary travelers of the PAX Australia Expo Hall

Pikmin 3 – Photo mode screens

So in Pikmin 3, you can now take photos at any point in the game, and share them with friends. Take a look at some of the screens below.