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Sunday29th Nov 2015
News Kirby Stars Alongside Wario and Steamy Strategy in Nintendo of Europe Cyber Deals
Day three brings more different franchises
Nintendo of Europe is now into the third day of deals in its four day discount event across the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores. The first two batches have featured Mario and Donkey Kong franchise releases alongside thoroughly decent alternatives, and on the third day it's the turn of Kirby. As before there are...
Wednesday29th Jul 2015
News 3DS Software Is Getting Patched To Work With The New NFC Reader/Writer Accessory
Amiibo at the ready
Nintendo is launching its NFC Reader/Writer accessory for the non-New models of the 3DS family this Thursday in Japan, and as a result many NFC-compatible games are getting updated so that they support the amiibo-granting dongle. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Fire Emblem If (or Fates, if you prefer), Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy...
Friday12th Jun 2015
News Official Nintendo UK Store Flogs Rare amiibo in Bundles
That's the spirit...
Oh amiibo, what went wrong? Once a concept that brought happiness and a fulfilment of child-like dreams, it's become a frustrating, irritating endeavour where you can get Link anywhere, but some figures are over-priced, out of stock and rarer than an original idea in a Call of Duty game. Some rare figures include any in the...
Wednesday20th May 2015
News Code Name S.T.E.A.M. Fails to Chart in Week of Poor Sales in Japan
Xenoblade Chronicles X clears 100,000 sales
In recent weeks there have been some decent game and hardware sales in Japan, so a tumble was always on the agenda. Even with that in mind, it's nevertheless been a rather lousy week of sales for Japanese retailers according to the latest Media Create results. Kicking off with the software charts, Final...
Friday15th May 2015
News Official Nintendo UK Store Bundles Fire Emblem amiibo with Code Name S.T.E.A.M.
Sneaky strategy
Capitalism has some simple rules, one of which is to balance demand with strategy; if something's rare then you can get more money for it, or use it to promote other goods. A notorious example was GameStop's insane 'Massive Bundle' for a Majora's Mask 3D New Nintendo 3DS XL, which had a price tag of $500. Nintendo's not quite gone...
Monday11th May 2015
Nintendo Download 14th May (Europe)
S.T.E.A.M., GBA Mega Man classics, 3D Thunder Blade and Wii U Nindies
Another week begins, which means it's time to gaze upon the download treats heading to Europe this week. It's a pretty strong line-up, with two encouraging Nindie arrivals on the Wii U, two GBA Mega Man titles, another SEGA Classic, the latest 3DS retail arrival from Intelligent...
Thursday9th Apr 2015
Video This Is How Much Faster Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Is After The New Update
No more waiting
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is the latest title from esteemed developer Intelligent Systems, and offers plenty for fans of turn-based strategy: an eye-catching Steampunk art style, Fire Emblem amiibo support and President Abraham Lincoln. What more could you possibly want, right? Unfortunately not everything in life can be perfect, and in...
Wednesday8th Apr 2015
News Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Update Goes Live to Speed Things Up
Full steam ahead
Code Name S.T.E.A.M., the new IP from Intelligent Systems, certainly has a number of strengths. A downside, however, has been the amount of time players spend observing the action - often without much of a good view - waiting for the enemy AI to move. You could make a coffee in the break between moves - oh, alright, we're...
Thursday2nd Apr 2015
News Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Update Will Speed Up Enemy Turns, More Stock Of Marth amiibo Promised
Fast forward
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is an excellent strategy title for the 3DS, but it's really handicapped by the slowness of enemy turns. Waiting for your opponent to move their units is a real drag, and makes the game hard to enjoy to its fullest. Thankfully, Nintendo is aware of this issue and during yesterday's Nintendo Direct confirmed that a...
Friday13th Mar 2015
Live Watch Wil Wheaton and Nintendo Show Off Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. on Twitch
A Presidential visit
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M is out in North America today, bringing the latest new IP from Intelligent Systems to the 3DS family. Its brand of over-the-shoulder real-time strategy is certainly a fresh approach, and the steampunk alternative history certainly proved a hit with our reviewer. Nintendo of America's scooped some handy...
Thursday12th Mar 2015
Nintendo Download 12th March (North America)
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Trine, 3D Out Run, retro F-Zero, discounts and more
It's that time, North American gamers, for the weekly news on the download goodies coming to Wii U and 3DS. This week brings the latest retail offering from Intelligent Systems, retro F-Zero, a much-anticipated Wii U eShop adventure platformer and a stone-cold classic in the...
Saturday7th Mar 2015
Nintendo Minute debates Super Metroid vs Metroid Prime, too
Nintendo has some major releases landing at the moment in North America, with Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars out this week on Wii U and 3DS, and Code Name S.T.E.A.M. on the way as a 3DS retail arrival in the coming week. Naturally Nintendo of America is using YouTube to promote these...
Friday6th Mar 2015
News Nintendo Confirms Wil Wheaton as Voice Actor for Abraham Lincoln in Code Name S.T.E.A.M.
From Ensign to President
Nintendo doesn't often hire celebrities to be voice actors in its games - in fact, fully voiced dialogue simply isn't particularly common in the big N's titles. Kid Icarus: Uprising was a recent exception, along with the likes of Metroid: Other M, but we're normally just treated to occasional catch phrases and gibberish...
Monday2nd Mar 2015
News More Marth amiibo Stock Heading to North America in Late April
Count the days
Nintendo's well aware of the stock issues with some amiibo figures, even if it's not actually able to resolve some of the problems affected the toys' availability in stores. We expect amiibo in card-form later this year, and some key figures will get additional runs of stock to meet demand, though we suspect it'll be difficult for the...
Thursday29th Jan 2015
News Code Name S.T.E.A.M Demo Available Now on the 3DS eShop
It's got some heat
Update: This demo is also available on the North American 3DS eShop. Original Article: Code Name S.T.E.A.M may be a while away from release in Europe - it's due on 15th May - yet Nintendo has thrown up a surprise by releasing a 3DS eShop demo for the title in today's download update. It's fairly substantial in terms of its...
Friday23rd Jan 2015
Rumour Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Demo To Be Distributed Via Gamestop Stores
Steamy windows
Intelligent Systems' latest 3DS effort - Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. - is shaping up rather nicely, and will almost certainly be on the wish list of many a seasoned tactical RPG player. The game launches in March in North America and May in Europe, and if rumours are to be believed it would appear that Nintendo is working with retailer...
Wednesday14th Jan 2015
News Code Name: S.T.E.A.M Gets European Release Date and Fire Emblem Cross-Over amiibo Support
Marth, Ike, Robin and Lucina can join the battle
The first Nintendo Direct broadcasts of 2015 weren't short of details, and one reveal that was among the quirkiest we saw was around upcoming 3DS strategy game Code Name S.T.E.A.M. The Intelligent Systems game was confirmed for amiibo support, which will utilise the New Nintendo 3DS and, in future,...
Saturday6th Dec 2014
News Code Name: S.T.E.A.M Local and Online Multiplayer Confirmed, Hits North America on 13th March
Not far away is it?
Update Nintendo UK's Facebook page has announced that this title will be released in Europe in May 2015. Original Article During the inaugural Video Game Awards from Las Vegas, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime presented a new trailer for 3DS title Code Name: S.T.E.A.M, which revealed new features and a North...
Wednesday5th Nov 2014
News Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Arriving On Nintendo 3DS In Spring 2015
European launch confirmed for May
It has been confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct that Intelligent Systems' tactical RPG Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. will be coming to the Nintendo 3DS next Spring. The title was first announced during E3, which makes this launch surprisingly swift. Nintendo has confirmed that the European release will happen in May...
Thursday12th Jun 2014
E3 2014 Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., A Brand New IP, Unveiled for 3DS
Details and images released
Nintendo's eagerly anticipated developer session for a previously unannounced 3DS title has taken place, and it revealed a brand new IP. It's Code Name: S.T.E.A.M, a title that originally emerged through a U.S. trademark in early April. In that filing it had the full title Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Strike Team Eliminating the...
