NIS America would like to announce that Rodea the Sky Soldier is coming with a new release date to North America on October 13th and Europe on October 16th, 2015 for Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. First print copies of the Wii U version of Rodea the Sky Soldier will also come packaged with the Wii version of the game.

The brainchild of Yuji Naka and Zin Hasegawa, Rodea the Sky Soldier brings speed and adventure together in this new journey through the sky.

1,000 years ago, Emperor Geardo of the Naga Empire sent an army of machine soldiers to invade the sky kingdom of Garuda. Thanks to the efforts of Princess Cecilia and Rodea, a machine soldier who promised to protect Garuda, Emperor Geardo’s assault was thwarted.

In present day, a spirited inventor named Ion discovers an abandoned robot that has fallen into disrepair in the heart of a scorching desert. Upon completing her repairs, the robot stirs to life and reveals itself to be none other than Rodea. Stunned to find himself in the future, Rodea learns that the Naga Empire is no more and that Garuda has known peace for 1,000 years.

But this peace was not meant to last, for the forces of Naga have returned to wage war against Garuda. Remembering the promise he made 1,000 years ago, Rodea takes to the skies to defend Garuda from the Naga Empire once again.

Players will complete each mission by traversing the aerial kingdom of Garuda while solving puzzles and demolishing enemies! You will be able to upgrade your flight capabilities and take full control of the air to discover secrets of the past and hints of the future.

Explore each Level and shatter enemies to collect Gears and Gravitons which Ion can use in her workshop to upgrade Rodea with new abilities and weapons, from upgrading his stats (such as health, attack damage, and speed) to powerful weapons.

See yourself engaging in battles on an epic scale as you combat the massive automatons of the Naga army. Dodge and weave in acrobatic combat as you evade the behemoths’ attacks and locate their weaknesses.

Additionally you can replay your favorite levels to better your time and uncover numerous hidden objectives and items. Upgrade your functions to set new speed records and increase your score.

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From Super Mario 3D World and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games on Wii U, to Bravely Default on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo fans are set for a diverse software offering in the lead-up to Christmas.

Also unveiled in today’s Nintendo Direct are red and green Wii Remote Plus controllers set to launch in honour of everyone’s favourite video game brothers, Mario and Luigi, while Kirby fans will be excited to hear of a new addition to the Kirby series coming to Nintendo 3DS in 2014.

Wii U Newness:

• SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD: Containing many fresh power-ups, like cherries that allow players to duplicate their characters in addition to the series-first Cat transformation, the game will launch on 30^th November.
• Super Smash Bros.: Sonic is confirmed as a playable character in the game, which is scheduled to launch for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in 2014. Sonic joins the Smash Bros. series for the second time, continuing on from a first appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
• Pikmin 3: A software update for Pikmin 3 is now available for those players who have a broadband Internet connection. The update improves the Global Ranking feature so players can see the world’s highest scores in Mission Mode at any given time, as well as offering one add-on mission stage for free. After the update, players will also be able to purchase a new “Collect Treasure” stage pack from Nintendo eShop, with additional packs coming at a later time.
• New Wii Remote Plus designs: Nintendo fans will have their choice of a Mario-themed controller or a Luigi-themed controller when these two new Wii Remote Plus designs release on 7^th November.
• Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games launches exclusively for Wii U on 9^th November. For the first time in the Mario & Sonic series, players from around the world can take the action online and compete with others from around the world. Four events are playable online: Ski Cross, Snowboard Cross and Short Track Speed Skating, in addition to Winter Sports Champion Race, a Dream Event that combines Skiing, Ice Skating, Bobsleigh and Snowboarding into a single event. Every time players win a medal in online gameplay, they will win points for their home country, which can be viewed through persistent online rankings.
• Wii Party U: House Party mode in Wii Party U puts the focus on using both the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote controllers together in different, fun and social ways. For example, in Water Runners, using Wii Remote controllers players scoop water from the stream displayed on the GamePad and bring it to a pitcher displayed on the TV. The game launches on 26^th October. The packaged version of the game includes a Wii Remote Plus and a Horizontal Stand for the Wii U GamePad. The stand will help players get the most out of games like Tabletop Football, in which gameplay occurs exclusively on the GamePad.
• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: In order to deliver the optimum gaming experience for fans, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will now launch in early 2014.

Nintendo 3DS Newness:

• Kirby for Nintendo 3DS: A new instalment in the Kirby series is coming in 2014. More details about this game will be available in the future.
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds: In this latest adventure in The Legend of Zelda series, players will have more freedom to explore the various dungeons in the order they want. Many of the most essential items at Link’s disposal in the game will be available early on at a shop run by the character Ravio, which lets players rent or buy items before they embark on their next dungeon adventure. The game launches on 23^rd November.
• Bravely Default: This anticipated role-playing game from Square Enix will launch on 7^th December. Also available from launch will be a special Collector’s Edition of the game, plus an exclusive artbook available if fans pre-order the title.
• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies: Launching on 25^th October on Nintendo eShop, this latest instalment in the Phoenix Wright series sees the man himself return to the courtroom 8 years after losing his license to practice law. In anticipation of the game’s launch, a free downloadable demo is now available on Nintendo eShop.

Mario Party: Island Tour: Was not announced in the latest Nintendo Direct, and has been held back in order to deliver the optimum gaming experience for fans. Mario Party: Island Tour will now launch in early 2014.

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