Metroid II Comes to Virtual Console in Japan

The Return of Samus finally comes to Virtual Console, meaning a Western release can't be far behind.

While Nintendo announced last month that Metroid II: The Return of Samus would be coming to the Virtual Console before the end of the year, it looks gotten very close to happening.

Siliconera reports that the game is coming to the Japanese 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow. Wide release can't be far behind.

If you've never tried this portable chapter in Samus' history before, you're in for a treat...at least I hope so. I haven't played it since I was a kid, actually. I'm just assuming it'll still be just as much fun today.

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Daily Deals

There has been a lot of deals recently.


Amazon.com has the game Guitar Hero on Tour Decades Bundle (2 Games) on sale for $3.49 plus $3.45 shipping.

Amazon.com has the game DJ Hero 2 on sale for $13.12  $23.53.


Best Buy has many Nintendo Wii games at $5.99 including- Hot Wheels: Track Attack, Iron Man 2, Sid Meier's Pirates, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2, and more. The Wii Fit Plus with the Balance Board is also on sale at Cowboom for $33.99 (refurbished) while still available on Buy.com (through Ebay) for $59.99. Lastly, visit  Amazon for sales on LEGO Batman, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, and Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games.

BestBuy.com has the game Sid Meier's Pirates on sale for $5.99.



BestBuy.com has the game Hot Wheels: Track Attack on sale for $5.99.



Amazon.com has the game LEGO Batman on sale for $11.89.


Amazon.com has the game Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games on sale for $19.79 for the Wii and $24.77 for the DS.




Please check out my Squidoo page if you want to see more details and the latest deals: Nintendo Daily Deals.

New Nirvana Tracks Coming to Rock Band

Harmonix has announced that four new Nirvana tracks will be coming to Rock Band 3.
The tracks are part of the "Celebrating Nirvana Pack," which is being released as part of the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's 1991 album Nevermind.
Since Nevermind is already available as a Rock Band download, the album's ten existing tracks will receive Pro Guitar/Bass upgrades, allowing the tracks to be played with Rock Band 3-compatible Pro Hardware.
The "Celebrating Nirvana Pack" includes the following songs:
"Heart-Shaped Box""Rape Me""All Apologies"You Know You're Right
The tracks will be available on PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii for $6.99, which translates to 560 Microsoft Points or 700 Wii Points.
If you want to purchase the tracks individually, they're $1.99 each, or 160 Microsoft Points/200 Wii Points. A Pro Guitar/Bass upgrade is also available for "Heart-Shaped Box" for an additional dollar (100 Wii Points/80 Microsoft Points).
The tracks will be available on all platforms starting on September 20.

IGN.com

Pokemon Fans- Get the Exclusive Zoroark

If you have Pokémon Black or White, make sure to visit EB games, GAME, or Toys"R"Us near you to receive the Pokémon Zoroark. Not only is he level 50, he comes with the move Snarl and in a Cherish Ball. Here are the exact specifications for receiving this Pokémon.

"A Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, or Nintendo 3DS system

A copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game

No more than 11 Wonder Cards in your possession"

Remember this opportunity starts today September 16, 2011 and will end a month from now on October 16, 2011. For more details, check out this site: [source]

Super Mario 3D Land Details

New details about the Super Mario 3D Land has emerged. This information was taken from a user post from GoNintendo. It seems like the plan is to maintain some of the previous Super Mario Bros' linear gameplay while still having a 3D feel. Please check out the original first impression at 1Up for more details: [source].



World 1-2

• familiar blue brick-lined underground of the Mushroom Kingdom
• features a remix of the SMB underground theme
• three hidden coins located in each stage

World 1-3

• takes place high above the ground
• features the Tanooki suit 
• high pillar stage
• special green tiles near the beginning lets you use a pair of binoculars and transitions the camera to a first person view
• change your view by using the 3DS's built in gyro controls or circle pad
• zoom in and out with the shoulder buttons to find special items
• second way down the platform that leads to a hidden coin

World 1-4 

• side scrolling stage
• stand on a platform that controls the progression and direction
• step on one button to go back and the other to go forward
• features the Super Mario Bros 3 Athletic theme music

Castle stage

• plenty of lava
• spinning columns of fire
• Bowser fight on a bridge 
• hit a switch to drop Bowser into the lava

New Nintendo Downloads

WiiWare
MotoHeroz - Racing game thrills meet platformer charm in MotoHeroz, a side-scrolling racer built with simple controls and engaging physics. The result is a new kind of racing adventure. (For Wii)

Nintendo eShop 
 Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge - Play as Capcom's iconic cybernetic superhero in his first portable adventure. Fight through four stages and send Dr. Wily and his eight evil robot creations back to the trash heap. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo Video 
Blue Man Group Foley Part 1 - Every step you take, every move you make. It's like air guitar on steroids, but something just isn't right... This offering for the Nintendo Video service becomes available today at 3 p.m. Pacific time. (For Nintendo 3DS) 

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare
Defense of the Middle Kingdom - Place stationary soldiers on the map in an effort to thwart oncoming forces. Enemies will come in waves, trying to invade your territory. Keep them from reaching the end of the path to secure victory. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi) [source]

Kingdom Hearts 3D Surprise Guest and Monster Hunter 4 Trailer

According to Siliconera, Niku (from The World Ends With You) is a NPC in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. This is the first time that a character is neither Final Fantasy, Disney, nor original. However, it still makes sense since The World Ends With You is created by Square Enix. It's nice to see Sora getting to meet new friends from an entirely different universe. [source]

Also check out the new Monster Hunter 4 trailer in HD shown a few days ago at Nintendo's pre-TGS conference.