New Miiverse Update Now Includes Facebook And Twitter Sharing

Nintendo has announced that the browser-based version of Miiverse now allows you to share your posts on a variety of social networks including Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Tumblr. The update has also seen an icon added to the post screen to let you share your posts easily and quickly. Sadly this functionality isn’t built into the Wii U version of Miiverse, but it may come at a later date. As for the Wii U version of Miiverse the thumbnail for screenshots attached to posts and comments is now larger.

Nintendo Free-To-Play Game Will Be Released This Fiscal Year

Nintendo has told investors at this year’s E3 event that they are currently working on a free-to-play title which will be released this fiscal year. The free-to-play title won’t be based on the Mario or Pokemon franchises and information regarding the game is understandably scarce. The free-to-play game should be available to download by March 2014.

“Nintendo free to play game will be released this fy but will not be Mario or Pokemon game as already have good relationship in those brands”

Nintendo 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds E3 Trailer

Nintendo has released The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds E3 trailer, which you can watch above. The game is the first original Zelda game for Nintendo 3DS and is a spiritual successor to Super NES classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Wii U - New Super Luigi U E3 Trailer

Today, Nintendo showed a brand new trailer for the soon-to-be released New Super Luigi U for Wii U. The game includes all new reworked levels for players to enjoy. Luigi’s unique jumping ability gives you advantages, but you’ll still need to clear each course in under 100 seconds. New Super Luigi U will be released as downloadable content for the main game on the Nintendo eShop on June 20th. A standalone retail version will be released on July 26th in Europe and on August 25th in North America.

Nintendo 3DS - Mario & Luigi: Dream Team E3 Trailer

Nintendo has released the Mario & Luigi: Dream Team E3 trailer, which you can watch above. The game features similar gameplay to previous Mario & Luigi games, and it introduces new moves and characters. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team will be released in Europe on July 12th and in North America on August 11th – exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.

Reggie To List Four Playable Games At Best Buy After Nintendo Direct

Nintendo of America has sent out a gentle reminder that the E3 focussed Nintendo Directwill be scooting its way over to us at the beginning of next week. But they’ve also detailed that NoA’s president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime will be giving us the low-down on what games to expect at Best Buy stores across North America. You can check out the official press release below:

Remember to visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct on June 11 at 7 a.m. PT to view Nintendo Direct@E3 2013, which will provide updates about upcoming Wii U games. After the video, Reggie will announce the four Wii U games that will be available during the Nintendo Experience at Best Buy on Nintendo’s social media channels. Fans can play these unreleased games at select locations around the country. For more details, visit www.bestbuy.com/NintendoEvents.

Reggie Explains E3 Move

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has told fans via video why the company has decided not to host an E3 press conference and instead hold a Nintendo Direct presentation. Reggie says that they have decided to use social media as a way to share information and that he believes this will both surprise and delight Nintendo fans.

“We’re always looking for new ways to surprise and delight. We’ll still be at E3 revealing new information about upcoming games and those of you at home will still be receiving the same stream of content and updates from the show as you always have, but it will be different and it will be better.”