Super Smash Bros 3DS National Open Tournament... they did listen! + Hyrule Warriors + Big Sales on More Playable Yaddas!

It's almost about that time... and I know those of you waiting to get your hands on Super Smash Bros for the 3DS... can feel it! To celebrate the launch of this version... Nintendo is doing a National Tournament. Those of you looking to participate in this tournament... and your preferred character is playable in the demo, consider it a head start on your training!

The tournament starts (Saturday) Oct. 4th (2014)... so don't miss out if you're able to make it. There will be 3 (4-player) rounds hosted locally... for 64 participants with the finals hosted in New York. Its first come 1st serve... so it would benefit you to get to your local store as early as possible if you want in on the tournament. Local winners will get a trip to New York, where the finals will be broadcast live on Twitch & Youtube @6PM (E.T.)... Oct. 11th (2014).
(3DS/2DS & SSB3DS are not required if you don't want to bring yours, but you'd miss out on plenty of streetpass love.)

Local Tournament Locations! (Starts 11AM local time Oct. 4, 2014)

Location		Address
GameStop Winfield Shopping Center		966 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, CA 95123
GameStop Anaheim Town Center		2004 East Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806
GameStop c/o Barnes & Noble		960 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80246
GameStop The Brickyard S/C		6451 W. Diversey Parkway, Suite G-9 Chicago, IL 60707
GameStop Dedham Mall		336 Providence Highway Dedham, MA 02026
GameStop St. John’s Plaza		9150 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 16 Ellicott City, MD 21042
GameStop SWM Skibo S/C		1590 Skibo Road Bonnie Doone, NC 28303
GameStop 32 E. 14th Street		32 E. 14th St. New York, NY 10003
GameStop Bellevue Square		242 Bellevue Square Bellevue, WA 98004
GameStop Tower Shops		2140 S. University Drive Davie, FL 33324
GameStop Lake Brandon Shoppes		11025 Causeway Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511
GameStop SWM Sand Lake Corner		8115 S. John Young Parkway Orlando, FL 32819
GameStop Chamblee Village		1841 Chamblee Tucker Rd., Suite 3A Chamblee, GA 30341
GameStop c/o Barnes & Noble		3003 W. Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77025
GameStop c/o Barnes & Noble		2201 Preston Rd., Suite E Plano, TX 75093
Nintendo World		10 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020

What you will win... and what Nintendo-Demand feels you should win
The winner of the Super Smash Bros (3DS) National Open Tournament wins a Trophy & a Champions Robe... and while those are awesome, there should be a special edition bundle awarded to the champ also or give the winner one of the New Nintendo 3DS handhelds when they come out. (That would increase the incentive.)


Want to enjoy a Super Smash Bros 3DS fan gathering? Nintendo is hosting one at Nintendo World... Oct. 2nd (2014) and giving everyone access to buy the game before its nationwide launch.

Why do we feel that Nintendo listened? (Well...) We've contacted them about these games, in addition to Mario Kart 8 and that there needs to be tournaments around the time of launch to increase the interest and competitive spirit involved with owning these games because there are plenty of core gamers seeking different experiences with memorable competitions. The more people playing the game... increases number of challengers available both online & offline.

We recommend both versions... as mentioned in the previous article, but if you're constantly on the go, get the 3DS version.

We were finished with Hyrule Warriors news... but Nintendo provided this information

It’s time to fight alongside more than a dozen recognizable characters from The Legend of Zelda series to save Hyrule from a menacing new force. It’s time to dive into a crossover unlike anything Nintendo has ever done before, combining the vast universe of The Legend of Zelda franchise with the breathless fast-paced action perfected by the Dynasty Warriors games. On Sept. 26, it’s time for Hyrule Warriors.

On Sept. 26, it’s time for Hyrule Warriors. The game combines the vast universe of The Legend of Zelda franchise with the breathless fast-paced action perfected by the Dynasty Warriors games. (Photo: Business Wire)

Launching exclusively for theWii U console,Hyrule Warriors lets players unleash the full power of iconic characters like Link, Zelda and Ganondorf, as they cut down legions of enemies on massive battlefields in familiar settings from The Legend of Zelda series like Hyrule Field, Death Mountain and Skyloft, as well as new locations created specifically for the game. The frenetic action of the Dynasty Warriors franchise blends beautifully with The Legend of Zelda series to create a unique hybrid that feels as seamless as it does bold.

“By combining The Legend of Zeldauniverse with the game play of theDynasty Warriorsgames, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have created a legendary pairing,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Even fans who aren’t familiar with both series will have a great time playing this action-packed Wii U exclusive.”

In the game, players are tasked with defending and reclaiming massive battlefields from hordes of enemies. To do this, players take control of different characters familiar to fans of The Legend of Zelda series – many of them, like Impa, Fi, Darunia, Zant and Princess Ruto, playable for the very first time. Each of these playable characters is equipped with unique weapon types and ferocious special moves that work with his or her strengths. Zelda wields a razor-sharp Rapier to defeat foes, Sheik uses a magic Harp to vanquish enemies and Link brings his massive Hylian Sword to battle. Mastering all of the characters’ moves and basking in their flashy animations is part of the fun and appeal of the game.

Throughout Hyrule Warriors, players can collect critical items that will help them defeat tricky enemies, solve puzzles and access new places on the expansive maps. These useful items come in the familiar forms of classic tools from The Legend of Zelda series, and are used in similar ways. For example, when bombs are found, players can use them to blow away blocked passages or even help bring down a giant lizard-like creature that longtime fans will instantly recognize. Other items like the Hookshot, bow and boomerang can also be found in treasure chests, accompanied by that classic sound effect upon discovery.

In addition to the robust single-player adventure, Hyrule Warriors offers additional modes that expand the game-play possibilities. Adventure Mode features a map visually inspired by the overworld of The Legend of Zelda for NES. In this mode, specific challenges can be completed, which allow players to unlock additional playable characters, collect hard-to-find materials and upgrade character features. Two warriors can also take on Hyrule Warriors together in a local co-op mode. Instead of a traditional split-screen, one player plays on the TV, while the other can play with the Wii U GamePad controller, providing each player with his or her own screen.

Nintendo plans to support Hyrule Warriors for the long run with more content to help players expand their adventures even further, kicking off when the game launches on Sept. 26. People who buy the game will receive access to a free download that adds a new mode, a new weapon and the option to select music during a stage to add to the Hyrule Warriors experience. People who pre-order the game at select retailers will receive a free download code for alternate in-game costumes for Link and Zelda. Additionally, anyone who registers the game by Oct. 23 with Club Nintendo will receive a free download code for a set of alternate in-game costumes for Ganondorf. All of these additional costumes will become available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop in the near future.

So you're basically going to get the hook up on buying the game during its opening launch... and though these should be unlockable in my opinion, at least its a full game with no chunks of playable content missing.

It's game time!

Hyrule Warriors | Wii U (eShop)
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival | 3DS (eShop)
Swords & Soldiers | 3DS (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 9th (2014) $1.99
Meridian: New World | PC (Steam)
Armillo | Wii U (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 6th (2014)
Starpoint Gemini 2 | PC (Steam)
Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party | Wii U (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 12th (2014)
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D | 3DS (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 2nd (2014)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Wii U (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 2nd (2014)
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures | Wii U, 3DS (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 2nd (2014)
Pikmin 3 | Wii U (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 2nd (2014)
Star Fox 64 3D | 3DS (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 2nd (2014)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf | 3DS (eShop)... on sale until Oct. 2nd (2014)
DG2: Defense Grid 2 | PC (Steam)

Gauntlet | PC (Steam)
If we receive a copy of Gauntlet, we will review this game. Its funny... I actually thought about the Nintendo 64 version before we got word of the newest version (based on the traditional game). In addition to reviewing this game... we may be able to deliver some additional information if all goes well in receiving a copy of this local & online multiplayer reboot.

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