For the week ended September 25, data from tracking firm Media Create, and as reported by NeoGAF, shows that the 3DS sold a total of 70,159 units, up more than 10,000 compared to the previous week.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Hardware Sales Surge In Japan
For the week ended September 25, data from tracking firm Media Create, and as reported by NeoGAF, shows that the 3DS sold a total of 70,159 units, up more than 10,000 compared to the previous week.
New Story Details and Characters Revealed for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii
- Introduction: The new game’s storyline begins in Skyloft, an island town suspended high in the sky, on the day before young Link™ is to compete in a major bird-flying competition. The winner of the contest will earn the honor of taking part in a special ceremony with Zelda™.
- Link and Zelda: Friends since childhood, Link and Zelda have always shared a special bond. Events in the new game will add even more depth to their relationship.
- Groose: Link’s nemesis at school, Groose, plays a significant role in the early moments of the new game. This bully of a character not only threatens Link’s chances to win the bird-flying competition, but he also reveals a jealous streak toward Link and Zelda’s special bond.
- Fi: Early on in Link’s new adventure, he encounters Fi, the spirit of the powerful Goddess Sword. Fi’s guidance proves to be crucial as Link goes forth on a challenging quest that will ultimately result in the creation of the Master Sword.
- Zelda’s father: Gaepora, Zelda’s father, is the headmaster of Link’s school. As such, he has knowledge of the history and legends of Skyloft.
Zelda 25th Anniversary eShop and Nintendo Points Cards
Nintendo of America has announced that special Zelda 25th Anniversary eShop and Nintendo Points Cards will be available at retailers this holiday season. From October 3rd, 2011 to February 20th, 2012 fans will be able to pick up both of these collectable cards.
The 3DS eShop card will feature Link battling Ganon. The Nintendo Points Card (for use on the Wii or DSi) will have Link flying high from Skyward Sword
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Furry Legends DS/3DS Release Date
Download The Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Absolutely Free Today!
As part of the The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary celebrations play the classic Zelda 2D multiplayer adventure, The Legend of Zelda™:Four Swords Anniversary Edition with up to three other players, by connecting your Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS wirelessly – work together to rescue Princess Zelda after Link splits into four with the help of the Four Sword. However, unlike the original Game Boy Advance version, it is now possible to play the game in a brand new way as a single player. When you go solo you won’t be totally alone though as an additional Link will appear beside the one you control to help you along during your adventure. It is even possible to independently control “each” Link by selecting either of them using the L or R Buttons.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Nyko Deluxe Power Grip adds battery life and ergonomics to the 3DS
The Deluxe Power Grip adds a console-style controller grip to the 3DS and it doubles the battery life of the device thanks to the built-in battery. The grip is contoured to fit gamers’ hands, looking quite like an Xbox 360 controller with the trigger buttons. The larger size will surely make the 3DS easier to hold.
The grip snaps right on to the 3DS’s lower half, still allowing the gaming device to open and close as it normally would. The design of the Deluxe Power Grip means that volume slide, headphone jack, and other important features are all still available to the gamer.
The Deluxe Power Grip can be charged using the 3DS’ normal AC adapter or a USB cable, which is not normally possible with the 3DS. The built-in 3.7V 2600mAh Lithium-ion battery is considerably larger than the 3DS’s 1300mAh one and it is said to be able to double the 3DS’ battery life.
The Nyko Deluxe Power Grip is available now for $30. It looks like a better alternative than Nyko’s Power Pak+, though you might feel a big goofy if you take it out in public.
The grip snaps right on to the 3DS’s lower half, still allowing the gaming device to open and close as it normally would. The design of the Deluxe Power Grip means that volume slide, headphone jack, and other important features are all still available to the gamer.
The Deluxe Power Grip can be charged using the 3DS’ normal AC adapter or a USB cable, which is not normally possible with the 3DS. The built-in 3.7V 2600mAh Lithium-ion battery is considerably larger than the 3DS’s 1300mAh one and it is said to be able to double the 3DS’ battery life.
Metroid 2 Is Coming To The Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop This Week
GameStop/Nintendo 3DS Connect + Play Event
New Wii fit bundle Bundle
Download Zelda And Mario this Week!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Yuji Naka’s Promising Rodea The Sky Soldier For Wii And 3DS Is Complete, Waiting On Publisher
Yuji Naka, the creator behind Sonic and Nights, has told Siliconera that the extremely promising Rodea The Sky Soldier for Wii and Nintendo 3DS is 100% complete but he’s waiting on Kadokawa Games to announce when it’s going to be released.
“Rodea the Sky Soldier has been finished for awhile now. My part at Prope has been done. Now it’s up to Kadokawa Games to decide on the release strategy whether it will be come out for North America, Europe, and Japan.”
“It’s finished as Wii title and as of now we have no plans to bring it to Wii U,” Naka answered. “Rodea was made specifically for the Wii so players could enjoy it by flicking the remote. If we tried to incorporate those controls into the large Wii U controller it wouldn’t be the same. I would really like for people to play and enjoy it on the Wii as I had originally intended.”
Sherlock Holmes and The Mystery of the Frozen City Announced
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Frozen City! Specially crafted and developed to take advantage of the unique capacities of Nintendo’s latest portable console, the famous detective’s all-new adventure will immerse you in a big investigation in London, and we have the pleasure to present you the first images. You will see Sherlock Holmes is already working on the case in some of the many places you will get to explore during your adventure! 
When a mysterious snowstorm falls on London, so cold that even the Thames is starting to freeze, Sherlock Holmes, the most astute detective of all time, is called in to investigate. Explore amazing environments, meet and interrogate many colorful characters, and examine objects and clues in order to discover the evidence that will help solve this incredible case. Many original puzzles and brain-teasers will put your skills to the test during your investigation, while you unveil the truth behind the Mystery of the Frozen City
Team Nintendo visits Denver
DENVER - A perfectly-polished, silver Airstream trailer stocked with the newest Nintendo games and gear rolled through the parking lot of the 9NEWS studios Thursday morning.
"This is our second stop on an 18-city tour," Team Nintendo's Ken Jage said. "Some of the coolest products we are featuring are the 3D games that you don't need glasses to use."
The Nintendo 3DS will cost customers about $169.99. It is on the market right now, but many of the new 3D games are coming out soon.
"Super Mario 3DLand will release to the market on Nov, 13," Jage said.
Frogger Crosses Street in 3D
Featuring new graphics, novel levels twists and new friends to help Frogger make it across the way, Frogger 3D introduces the classic Frogger gameplay on an all-new platform. Using the tight controls on the 3DS, players can run, dash, and dodge past moving obstacles and enemies. Players can also team up with some of Frogger's special frog friends in certain levels to destroy obstacles, absorb damage or light the way in dark spaces.
Featuring 6 new worlds to explore including New York, the Far East and even Space, players can experience 60 uniquely challenging stages throughout the game. Gamers will have all new elements and environments to maneuver through as Frogger makes his way up skyscrapers, and even crossing a very lively sushi bar avoiding predators trying to put a halt to his progression. Frogger experts can also show off their skills in Street Pass battles, where the object is to avoid becoming road-kill by scooting past speeding vehicles zooming along multiple lanes of opposing traffic. In Forever mode, fans of Frogger will get Déjà-vu when looking at the maps as the friendly confines of Frogger's safety zones are removed and the goal is to traverse as many lines as you can!
As an added bonus, players can compete against each other in 4 player matches and progress through infinite boards as they try to attain Frogger immortality and land in the top spot on Street Pass rankings.
Frogger 3D is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available for the Nintendo 3DS for $29.99.
Super Mario 3D Land Will Feature Assist Mode And SpotPass Item Exchange
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Yusuke Amano Talk Star Fox For Wii U
He told The Official Nintendo Magazine that if Nintendo decided to create a new Star Fox game then it would need to be littered with new and interesting features that improve on previous games in the series.
“You’ll probably have to ask Miyamoto-san! But if we were to make a new one, it would probably have new exciting features that improve on what we’ve seen in Star Fox games before.”
Vigil Games Talk Darksiders 2 Running On The Wii U Controller
Darksiders II producer Ryan Stefanelli has told online gaming publication CVG just how easy it was to get Darksiders 2 running on the Wii U controller. According to Stefanelli all it took was five minutes and two lines of code to get the game running on the controller. Saying
“Our one and only goal once we got the Wii U hardware was to get Darksiders II running on it. We didn’t even have running the game on the touch screen on our ‘to do’ list. but once we got it running, we just fooled around with getting it on the touch screen as a lark. It took all of five minutes and two lines of code, and boom! – there was the entire game running on the controller. Amazing.”
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Will Battlefield 3 ever Come to the Nintendo 3DS?
EA and DICE have yet to confirm or deny speculation that Battlefield 3 will be available for the Nintendo 3DS.
All indications, as of now, point to Nintendo 3DS owners not being able to enjoy the upcoming shooter.
Just a few hours ago, EA Portugal listed Battlefield 3 for the Nintendo 3DS, leading to speculations that the game would be available for the handheld.
EA remained mum on the rumors, quietly removing the 3DS platform availability from BF3 on the site. EA Portugal now says Battlefield 3 is only for PC, Xbox 360, andPS3.
All indications, as of now, point to Nintendo 3DS owners not being able to enjoy the upcoming shooter.
Just a few hours ago, EA Portugal listed Battlefield 3 for the Nintendo 3DS, leading to speculations that the game would be available for the handheld.
EA remained mum on the rumors, quietly removing the 3DS platform availability from BF3 on the site. EA Portugal now says Battlefield 3 is only for PC, Xbox 360, andPS3.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Zen Pinball Coming To Nintendo 3DS This Fall
Budapest-based Zen Studios announced today that it is bringing its Zen Pinball series to the Nintendo 3DS, marking the first time the franchise has hit a handheld console.
Zen Pinball 3D will feature four tables from the original PlayStation 3 release, ranging from the Earth Defense invasion table to the adventure-styled Eldorado table.
The game will feature local hot-seat multiplayer, online leaderboards for each table, and special missions and rewards to complete. There will also be special Pro Score and Team Score ranking tables to top. Zen Studios is also the developer behind the highly successful downloadable series Pinball FX.
Mel Kirk, VP of marketing at Zen Studios, said of the 3DS announcement, "Releasing Zen Pinball on a Nintendo platform marks an amazing milestone for Zen Studios."
"We are really excited for Nintendo fans to experience one of our greatest passions - the timeless game of pinball! Playing pinball in 3D is killer."
The game will be released later this year as a downloadable title available from the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
Zen Pinball 3D will feature four tables from the original PlayStation 3 release, ranging from the Earth Defense invasion table to the adventure-styled Eldorado table.
The game will feature local hot-seat multiplayer, online leaderboards for each table, and special missions and rewards to complete. There will also be special Pro Score and Team Score ranking tables to top. Zen Studios is also the developer behind the highly successful downloadable series Pinball FX.
Mel Kirk, VP of marketing at Zen Studios, said of the 3DS announcement, "Releasing Zen Pinball on a Nintendo platform marks an amazing milestone for Zen Studios."
"We are really excited for Nintendo fans to experience one of our greatest passions - the timeless game of pinball! Playing pinball in 3D is killer."
The game will be released later this year as a downloadable title available from the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
Skyward Sword Exclusive: Treasure Hunting
Game Informer has posted a fantastic The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword video. This time the trailer focuses on the islands dotting Skyloft were Link goes to search for treasure, and it also gives a detailed look at the map you’ll be using. The game is due out November 18th in Europe and November 20th in North America
Take A Look At First 4 Figures' Zelda & Epona Statue
Nintendo Wii U: New Smash Bros Brawl Sequel Possibly Called Smash Bros Universe
Monday, September 19, 2011
Interview with Mr. Miyamoto, talking about Super Mario 3D Land
Just in case anyone missed this good interview.
Cut The Rope Is Ridiculously Expensive On Nintendo 3DS eShop
Cut The Rope which retails on Apples App Store for a mere 69p will cost Nintendo 3DS owners a rather pricey £4.50 ($7), which is over six and a half times what it costs on the App Store.
Nintendo 3DS Camera event offers glimpse into lives of celebs
From tomorrow in central Sydney, there will be a Nintendo 3DS camera event which will showcase 3D photography from four celebrities. These celebrities are X-Factor host Luke Jacobz, TV presenter Sophie Falkiner, Jumping Crocodile Cruises owner Tony Blums and photographer James Morgan.
This event will allow you to ’explore the previously unseen lives of the four diverse and interesting people’. Luke will show off behind the scenes of the TV shows he’s worked on, Tony shows off Crocodiles, Sophie shows off her life as a mother and presenter and James has photos including things like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and animals at the zoo. Luke Jacobz; Sophie Falkiner and James Morgan will even be in attendance tomorrow, the exhibition will last a week though.
The exhibition opens at 10:00am tomorrow (20th September) at The Argyle, 18 Argyle Street, The Rocks, Sydney.
This event will allow you to ’explore the previously unseen lives of the four diverse and interesting people’. Luke will show off behind the scenes of the TV shows he’s worked on, Tony shows off Crocodiles, Sophie shows off her life as a mother and presenter and James has photos including things like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and animals at the zoo. Luke Jacobz; Sophie Falkiner and James Morgan will even be in attendance tomorrow, the exhibition will last a week though.
The exhibition opens at 10:00am tomorrow (20th September) at The Argyle, 18 Argyle Street, The Rocks, Sydney.
Heroes of Ruin Screens Are In 3D
On the official site, you can download MPO files which can then be viewed on your 3DS console. They work fine in 2D if you view them on the website.
Alternatively, you can use the Nintendo 3DS' web browser which will grant the same effect. Either way, 3D screenshots is certainly something cool, so go and check them out.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Puzzler Mind Gym 3D gives Nintendo 3DS owners a mental workout
Puzzler Mind Gym 3D is essentially a 90-day program consisting of brain exercising puzzles that prepare you for the game’s Mind Gym Challenges which were whipped up by neuroscientist Professor Ian Robertson. Did I mention that he is a world expert on cognitive rehabilitation? Get ready to flex the ol’ gray matter.
Users can work their way through any of the games sessions or they can simply choose any one of the 90 programs at will by browsing through game types. Check out some of Puzzler Mind Gym 3D’s notable features:
• Puzzler Mind Gym 3D is the first title to bring the hit “brain trainer” genre to the Nintendo 3DS, leveraging the platform’s innovative 3D technology.• Complete daily challenges of four puzzles and add them to your routine.
• Monitor your improvement as the tracker automatically records your progress.
• Get expert advice from Professor Ian Robertson as you play, providing you with useful tips on exercising the mind, both inside and outside the game.
• As you complete challenges, learn fun trivia about the different areas of the brain and their associated functions. New on-screen 3D brain models immerse you like never before.
Can’t contain your excitement? Well, lucky you, because Puzzler Mind Gym 3D is currently available at retailers across North America for $39.99.
Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance play
Japanese gaming publication Famitsu have managed to record four minutes of glorious Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance footage at this years Tokyo Game show.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Square-Enix Working On Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy For Android
Nintendo Wii U Resident Evil 6 To Be Revealed Tomorrow?
Capcom Refused To Let Keiji Inafune Complete Mega Man Legends 3
Former Capcom head Keiji Inafune who was recently interviewed by 4gamer has revealed that Capcom outright refused to let him complete Mega Man Legends 3 for the Nintendo 3DS.
“So, I told them that I was going to found my own independent company and leave Capcom. However, I stated that I was ready to make a contract with them so that I could keep working on those projects that I started. I couldn’t start making contracts with other publishers for sure if Capcom agreed to the proposition, but I wanted to see those projects that I started to completion. But it couldn’t be done. They answered, ‘We have no need to do that.’”
“[I went to the trouble of]…Finding the right time, gathering the team members, planning strategies, all so we could barely start on Mega Man Legends 3. I really don’t want to quit at this crucial moment…but I can’t keep going at Capcom. I am too tired to keep going. I wanted to leave Capcom to recharge my energy, and support Capcom from there, but it seems they don’t allow it. I want to make all my effort to keep Legends 3 alive, but I’m really not sure I can do it.”
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Ace Combat
ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON LEGACY introduces touch screen targeting and added control mechanics, allowing players to take full command of every intense skirmish to enable split-second counter-manoeuvres, dynamic dogfight action and satisfying enemy takedowns.
Fans of the award-winning ACE COMBAT franchise can look forward to a wide variety of real-world aircrafts to pilot, and a diverse range of missions to take on. ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON LEGACY for Nintendo 3DS is scheduled to release on 15th November, 2011 in the US.
Alex Neuse from Bit Trip developer Gaijin Games doesn't like the slide pad
Alex Neuse from Bit Trip developer Gaijin Games, recently discussed the 3DS Slide Pad, dubbing it "crap" and "very frustrating".
Since the 3DS Slide Pad became official, it's experienced a marmite reception from fans - some feel a second, bolted-on circle pad for 3DS is worthwhile, whilst others dislike it.
Neuse expressed his frustration with the move in an interview with Tiny Catridge from both a developer and consumer perspective.
Since the 3DS Slide Pad became official, it's experienced a marmite reception from fans - some feel a second, bolted-on circle pad for 3DS is worthwhile, whilst others dislike it.
Neuse expressed his frustration with the move in an interview with Tiny Catridge from both a developer and consumer perspective.
Also, as a developer, it’s a bummer whenever first parties come out with something like this. Whether it’s the Expansion Slide Pad, Wii Motion Plus, PlayStation Move, or Kinect, developers have a hard decision to make about whether they want to support the new features of the hardware.
From one perspective, new hardware is very exciting, but from another perspective, it’s very risky; because if your game requires it, that means that you’re forcing the player to have that hardware. And not all consumers will have bought the new device.
From one perspective, new hardware is very exciting, but from another perspective, it’s very risky; because if your game requires it, that means that you’re forcing the player to have that hardware. And not all consumers will have bought the new device.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Activision Comments on Circle Pad Expansion
Activision's boss Eric Hirshberg. Speaking to Industry Gamers he calls the decision a "smart move".
When asked if this support means 3DS gamers can look forward to new titles in the future, such as their famous Call of Duty series, Mr. Hirshberg says that this add on does make the system "more relevant and compatible to the style of games we make". What may come of this is unknown but Eric Hirshberg's support of the add-on is clear. Expanding on his previous comment he stated:
"I don't have anything to announce in relation to that, but I think it was a great move and it opens up that platform to more styles of games
Nintendo news Harvest Moon Is Coming To The Nintendo 3DS In October
Resident Evil: Revelations - TGS 2011 Gameplay
Nintendo has released a new TGS gameplay footage of their much awaited and highly anticipated game title "Resident Evil: Revelations". this new gameplay video fans can see well-known Jill Valentine in action. The new gameplay footage shows the graphical power of Nintendo 3DS.
Resident Evil: Revelations is schedule to launch early next year. Watch the gameplay footage.
Nintendo 3ds news Deca Sports Extreme Now Available for Nintendo 3DS System
Players will kick, shoot, and bounce as they make their way to the top of the leaderboards in 10 complete sporting events in 3D including Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Bowling, Snowball Fight, Sumo Wrestling, Snowmobile Racing, Blowguns, and Trampoline. This all-new handheld version includes several features never seen before in a DECA SPORTS game, like power-ups, where players will have to collect enough Power Stones during each event allowing them to unleash powerful bonuses. Some of the power-ups included in the game are a giant racket in tennis, a cannon dunk in basketball, and a rainbow shot in soccer. Players will also be able to unlock equipment in Champion Mode and customize their own team's home court and training room in Customize Mode. With 4-player multi-player available through download play or wireless play, there is always an eager challenger waiting to take players on.
Deca Sports Extreme is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available now for $39.99 on Nintendo 3DS.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Style Savvy On Nintendo 3DS Adds Men’s Fashion
Style Savvy- for the DS is getting a follow-up game on the Nintendo 3DS. The premise is the same — you run a fashion store, except Style Savvy on 3DS allows for men’s fashion as well, and the addition of handbags.
Syn Sophia are returning as the game’s developers, and are adding even more items to the game (the original had over 10,000), promising a large upgrade in terms of content.
While there’s been no mention of online functionality yet, the original DS game allowed you to open your own fashion store online and allow other players to visit it.
Style Savvy for 3DS is slated for release sometime in 2012 in Japan.
Syn Sophia are returning as the game’s developers, and are adding even more items to the game (the original had over 10,000), promising a large upgrade in terms of content.
While there’s been no mention of online functionality yet, the original DS game allowed you to open your own fashion store online and allow other players to visit it.
Nintendo 3DS: New Super Mario 3D Land Trailer And US Release Dates
Nintendo America has announced that the Super Mario 3D Land for Nintendo 3DS will be making its debut in North America on November 13th.
Nintendo DSiWare The Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Dated
There are 2 exclusive new areas to play each containing 3 new levels to complete which have been specifically made for this edition of the game. By completing the new areas, each Link will be able to unlock additional special skills. Fans of the franchise will be familiar with the Hurricane Spin and Master Sword and both return to help you on your quest.
Mastering the challenging new area ‘Hero’s Trial’ which contains elements from other levels as well as 3 new maps will allow you to unlock the Hurricane Spin, whilst tackling the new area
‘Realm of Memories’ made up of famous locations from selected titles in The Legend of Zelda series, unlocks the Master Sword.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Nintendo Wii: Five New Coloured Wii Bundles Coming To Europe For Christmas?
French gaming site P-Nintendo are reporting that Nintendo plans to offer five different Wii bundles to consumers this Christmas. The plans were reportedly discussed at a reseller meeting that took place in Disneyland Paris.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Nintendo's 3DS Conference
On Monday, September 12 at 8pm PST, Nintendo will unveil more of its vision for the 3DS. So what will nintendo say or do with the Rumors flying around left and right regarding the conference's content. Will Nintendo unveil a new Yoshi game? Fire Emblem? Will we see Contra or Castlevania or perhaps a new Baten Kaitos? News has arrived in recent days, including the system's possible connections with Dragon Quest X, an exclusive entry in the Monster Hunter series and then, a bit unexpectedly, a peripheral that gives the system a second analog circle pad.
Professor Layton Vs Phoenix Wright Is Getting A Tokyo Game Show Presentation
Nintendo Wii: Nintendo Working On Xenoblade Chronicles Stock
Free Kirby Mass Attack Demo For Nintendo DS On Nintendo Channel
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Kid Icarus Uprising Wasn’t Originally Meant To Star Kid Icarus And Other Details
1up has conducted an interview with Kid Icarus Uprising project leader Masahiro Sakurai. The interview contains plenty of details about the forthcoming Nintendo 3DS game, but the most interesting thing is that the game wasn’t originally meant to star Kid Icarus but Nintendo president Satoru Iwata thought Pit would be a great match for the game. “I developed a concept for a hybrid between an aerial shooter and a ground-based third-person shooter. Exploring that and talking with [Nintendo president Satoru] Iwata, we realized that Pit would be a good match for this. Not only Pit’s abilities and personality as a character, but also the entire world of Kid Icarus would fit well, too. So, from the very first day of development, we had the intent of this being a Kid Icarus game.”
Dragon Quest X On Wii And Wii U Has Been In Development For Six Years
Former Square Enix employee Takehko Hoashi, has Tweeted that the recently announced Dragon Quest X has been in development at Square Enix for a staggering six years. Hoashi wondered whether or not Square Enix will release the game in 2011 given the mixed online reactions the game has received thus far.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Nintendo Marks Launch of Kirby Mass Attack Game with Customized Kirby Snack Attack Trucks
Nintendo To celebrate the upcoming launch of the Kirby™ Mass Attack video game for the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems, Nintendo is deploying customized Kirby Snack Attack Trucks to deliver frozen fruit treats to consumers and fans in select U.S. cities. While enjoying these tasty snacks, participants can enjoy hands-on demos of Kirby Mass Attack, in which gobbling up fruit allows players to accumulate a mass of up to 10 Kirbys at a time. The week before the game's Sept. 19 launch, the trucks will be making stops near New York City's Rockefeller Plaza, the San Francisco Bay Area and the aptly named Upper Kirby neighborhood of Houston.
In Kirby Mass Attack, players join the iconic pink hero for a wild new adventure to save planet Popstar from darkness. Using the intuitive touch-screen controls of the Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ or Nintendo DSi XL™, players can fling, dash around or gather as many as 10 Kirbys simultaneously. As players use their mob of Kirbys to bash through obstacles and defeat various enemies, players can even collect medals from numerous stages across five colorful, side-scrolling worlds to unlock fun extras and mini-games.
Kirby Snack Attack Truck Tour Schedule
Sept. 14: Rockefeller Plaza, New York City
Sept. 14-15: San Francisco Bay Area
Sept. 16-18: Upper Kirby neighborhood, Houston
Visit Nintendo of America's Twitter page (@NintendoAmerica) for details on exact times and locations. For more information about Kirby Mass Attack, visit http://kirbymassattack.com.
In Kirby Mass Attack, players join the iconic pink hero for a wild new adventure to save planet Popstar from darkness. Using the intuitive touch-screen controls of the Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ or Nintendo DSi XL™, players can fling, dash around or gather as many as 10 Kirbys simultaneously. As players use their mob of Kirbys to bash through obstacles and defeat various enemies, players can even collect medals from numerous stages across five colorful, side-scrolling worlds to unlock fun extras and mini-games.
Kirby Snack Attack Truck Tour Schedule
Sept. 14: Rockefeller Plaza, New York City
Sept. 14-15: San Francisco Bay Area
Sept. 16-18: Upper Kirby neighborhood, Houston
Visit Nintendo of America's Twitter page (@NintendoAmerica) for details on exact times and locations. For more information about Kirby Mass Attack, visit http://kirbymassattack.com.
Nintendo Is Developing A Brand New 2D Yoshi Platformer For Nintendo 3DS?
01Net’s rumour of a second Circle Pad add-on for the Nintendo 3DS is actually true and has been confirmed by Nintendo. Well some other rumours have now surfaced, the most interesting being that Feel Good, the developers behind the fantastic Kirby’s Epic Yarn, are developing a side scrolling Yoshi game for the Nintendo 3DS. Expect to hear more about this at the Nintendo 3DS press conference next Tuesday.
Kirby’s Epic Yarn developer Good-Feel, a fifth Ace Attorney featuring Miles Edgeworth is on the way, as is a multiplatform God Eater title for 3DS and Vita, plus a new Etrian Odyssey for 3DS.
Nintendo’s also expected to announce plans to release a Super Mario Land 3D demo, and to date The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords for eShop.
New Rollercoaster Tycoon Confirmed For Nintendo 3DS
Atari has confirmed that the next installment in the Chris Sawyer-originated RollerCoaster Tycoon series is coming to Nintendo 3DS next year. In development from Florida-based studio n-Space, it's the first time the series has been available on a handheld console. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D is a brand new game, rather than a port of a previous title from the series.Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari, said in a statement, "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D marks the return of one of the most popular game franchises and delivers an innovative, robust and unrestricted theme park simulator to the next generation of Tycoon fans
Pokemon – Zoroark Activity Month
September kicks off a month-long celebration of one of the most popular Pokémon™ characters from the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games: the mysterious Zoroark™. Get ready for a fun-filled calendar of activities and promotions, including a Zoroark-themed sweepstakes, a special Zoroark character distribution at participating Toys”R”Us stores nationwide, and a two-day pokemon.com airing of the movie Pokémon-Zoroark: Master of Illusions.From
Now until October 3rd, visit www.pokemon.com/win to learn how to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win an incredible Zoroark themed Grand Prize package featuring a Nintendo 3DS™ system, one copy each of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games, the Pokémon TCG: Zoroark-Illusions Collection box, a box of Pokémon TCG booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Emerging Powers expansion, a deluxe Zoroark action figure, the Pokémon-Zoroark: Master of Illusions DVD, and the Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions manga. 25 winners of a second prize package, featuring the Pokémon-Zoroark: Master of Illusions DVD, the Pokémon TCG: Zoroark-Illusions Collection box, and a Zoroark action figure, will be drawn each week, so fans are encouraged to visit www.pokemon.com/win once a day for details!
To learn more about all of the various Zoroark activities and promotions, including the Pokémon TCG: Zoroark-Illusions Collection box and how to get a Zoroark C-Gear Skin for your copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game, please visit www.pokemon.com/win.
Now until October 3rd, visit www.pokemon.com/win to learn how to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win an incredible Zoroark themed Grand Prize package featuring a Nintendo 3DS™ system, one copy each of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games, the Pokémon TCG: Zoroark-Illusions Collection box, a box of Pokémon TCG booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Emerging Powers expansion, a deluxe Zoroark action figure, the Pokémon-Zoroark: Master of Illusions DVD, and the Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions manga. 25 winners of a second prize package, featuring the Pokémon-Zoroark: Master of Illusions DVD, the Pokémon TCG: Zoroark-Illusions Collection box, and a Zoroark action figure, will be drawn each week, so fans are encouraged to visit www.pokemon.com/win once a day for details!
To learn more about all of the various Zoroark activities and promotions, including the Pokémon TCG: Zoroark-Illusions Collection box and how to get a Zoroark C-Gear Skin for your copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game, please visit www.pokemon.com/win.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Dragon Quest X has subscription fees
Square Enix’s support Q&A page has confirmed what most had already assumed: Dragon Quest X will indeed have subscription fees. Along with purchasing the game itself, players will need to spend some extra cash to continue playing online. The page doesn’t elaborate on pricing or any other details. By the looks of this not many people going to be to happy about this. Also You can play a few hours of the game’s opening offline, the FAQ answered, but afterwards players are required to connect to the Internet. Square Enix also says the game will have a usage fee, but the price has not been determined. Monster Hunter Tri and Monster Hunter G have online fees in Japan where a subscription costs 800 Wii Points ($8) for 30 days, 1,500 Wii Points ($15) for 60 days or 2,000 Wii Points ($20) for 90 days. Capcom waived online fees for Monster Hunter Tri in North America.
Monster Hunter Tri G, Baten Kaitos And Others To Be Revealed At Nintendo 3DS Press Conference
Nintendo’s press conference which takes place on September 13th will play host to Monster Hunter Tri G, Baten Kaitos: Silence of the Mechanised Son and Mach Rider Unchained, a dark racing-brawler. The news comes from a poster on 4 Chan via Neogaf who claims to work for the Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association.
Monday, September 5, 2011
'Dragon Quest X' To Square Off Against Smartphone, Social Games
The video game industry is hopeful that the 2012 release of a major new "Dragon Quest" title, this one with online play, will energize a domestic market that has slumped as smartphones and social networking sites come into their own as gaming platforms.Square Enix said Monday that "Dragon Quest X" will go on sale for Nintendo Co.'s Wii next year and that it is also developing a version with improved graphics for the console's planned successor, the Wii U Video games continue to change rapidly," Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told a news conference here Monday, adding that the new "Dragon Quest" title could redefine the online RPG.
In "Dragon Quest X," players can form parties with their friends online. As games played on social networking sites like those of Gree Inc. and DeNA Co. draw users, Square Enix hopes to make its hit series more attractive by offering interactions between players over the Net.
The domestic home video game market shrank for three years straight through 2010, according to game magazine publisher Enterbrain Inc. But while hopes are high for "Dragon Quest X," the product will not come out in time for the 2011 year-end shopping season. Nintendo, having posted a 37.7 billion yen operating loss for the April-June quarter, intends to focus for now on boosting sales of the Nintendo 3DS, its 3-D handheld game system released this spring.
In "Dragon Quest X," players can form parties with their friends online. As games played on social networking sites like those of Gree Inc. and DeNA Co. draw users, Square Enix hopes to make its hit series more attractive by offering interactions between players over the Net.
The domestic home video game market shrank for three years straight through 2010, according to game magazine publisher Enterbrain Inc. But while hopes are high for "Dragon Quest X," the product will not come out in time for the 2011 year-end shopping season. Nintendo, having posted a 37.7 billion yen operating loss for the April-June quarter, intends to focus for now on boosting sales of the Nintendo 3DS, its 3-D handheld game system released this spring.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
A Nintendo Press Briefing Before TGS Suggests An Important 3DS Announcement
Nintendo has scheduled a press briefing for September 13, just before the next Tokyo Game Show to announce something regarding the 3DS console.conference title is pretty self explanatory as it will be called “ニンテンドー3DS 新製品発表会” that can be roughly translated by “Launching a New Nintendo 3DS Product. The latest rumor suggested that Nintendo would be introducing a revised more affordable 3DS with two analog sticks and without the 3D display. I'am hoping for a zelda 25th anniversary collection 3ds that would be great.
Nintendo Wii New Dragon Quest Game To Be Revealed To The World On September 5th?
Square Enix has announced that it plans to show off a new Dragon Quest game in Japan on September 5th. Some people believe the game will be Dragon Quest X which is exclusive to the Wii. Square Enix has yet to show off any footage from Dragon Quest X
Nintendo Wii Resident Evil Value Package Japan Only
Nintendo 3DS: Download Some Huge AR Cards For Your Nintendo 3DS Absolutely Free
All you need to do is print off one of these free AR cards and you can play around with the content till your heart’s content. Don’t forget the bigger your printed card, the bigger the content. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
![Iwata: No Free-To-Play Or Freemium Games On Nintendo Wii U [Speaking About The Nintendo Wii U, Iwata Says They Won't Give Into Free & Cheap Games, Trying To Protect Value Of Software]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vvHALU437nLV15otBFqtacCfjdIxLcHdFzo0qm7hMI6v8JNXxUXbnlpb3QtNZmQz0Bid_H2l44biwQlzdr4QA7KDK8zYL00aA4Ak2d7YzhYdTYMdanUUM7xM_WKr2Kul9BObnAYm8LHrKxe1PWuXRyqMoEao88uvs9nSCjWsCj0257tX2DKEHxT7Hhlp44NZaECy4=s0-d)
A book all nintendo fans should read
Published August 4, 2011, authored by Jeff Ryan, that book is Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America. It contains a concise history of Nintendo’s efforts to find success in the American market. It’s a short read, and quite shallow, but it shouldn’t be missed by the hardcore Nintendo fan.
Order the book on Amazon Read the book already? Tell us what you think in the comments!
Order the book on Amazon Read the book already? Tell us what you think in the comments!
Sony announces jumbo Nintendo DS tablet
Europe’s largest consumer electronics expo, IFA 2011, is just about to kick off in Berlin. Sony new tab called S (slate) and P (portable) tablets,Price- and availability-wise, the Sony S 16GB will be $499, and 32GB will be $599 — the same as the iPad 2 — and it doesn’t sound like it will be a carrier exclusive. The Sony P doesn’t have a US release date yet (and it will be an AT&T exclusive), but it should be available in Europe for around 500 euros in November.
Spec-wise, the Sony tablets sport dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 CPUs clocked at 1GHz — and judging by some benchmarks, they are certainly not the fastest tablets on the block. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 has a 1.4GHz dual-core Cortex-A9-based Exynos 4210 SoC — a faster version of the chip found in the Galaxy S II smartphone — which should be very fast indeed. All three tablets have 1GB of RAM and plenty of expandable, non-volatile flash storage, 3G (HSPA+) connectivity, and they all run Android 3 Honeycomb (with highly customized interfaces). Both the Sony S and P are PlayStation-certified, too, meaning it can play PS games like the Xperia Play — but neither device has hardware gamepad buttons, so…Design-wise, it is Sony that — as always — is pushing the boat out with some interesting and unconventional shapes and use-cases. The S tablet at first glance is just a standard me-too iPad killer — but you’ll notice in the image below that it’s actually curved along one horizontal side. Apparently this is to mimic the feel of a folded magazine or newspaper, a shape and weight distribution that is easier to hold with one hand. Having one raised edge will mean that it can prop itself up on a flat surface, too. The P tablet, of all things, is a clamshell with two 5.5-inch 1024×480 screens (view larger); kind of like a jumbo Nintendo DS. Just like clamshell phones of yesteryear, this rather odd form factor will allow the P to go where no other tablet has gone before: the jacket pocket and the purse. The Sony S, incidentally, has a 9.4-inch screen at 1280×768; higher resolution than the iPad 2.
Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo Are Discussing The Legend Of Zelda Majora’s Mask 3DS Remake
Eiji Aonuma has told US gaming publication Nintendo Power that the company are currently discussing whether to remake The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask for the Nintendo 3DS. Apparently if everyone makes enough noise then Nintendo will consider making Majora’s Mask 3D a reality.
Tip: Kenny G. Mercado
After playing Ocarina of Time 3D, the next question that comes to mind is: Will we get a Majora’s Mask remake next?Source
Would you like to play such a remake?
Well, Yes!
It’s been 13 years since Ocarina of Time was originally released, and one of the big things that we made this remake possible was that there was an outpour of emotions from people who said they would like to see this game done. We said we could do it in 3D, so we did. I think certainly if there was a similar output of emotion and clamor from fans for a remake of Majora’s Mask, it wouldn’t be an utter impossibility.
Thinking on it now, having a handheld Majora’s Mask where you could kind of just set things down on your own time – close it, set it aside and come back to it later – might be a game play element some fans will actually take to and might really appreciate. Especially considering how you really had to rush through the original game, in a sense.
Tip: Kenny G. Mercado
Nintendo Wii U: Wii Fit Coming To Wii U?
Shigeru Miyamoto has hinted that the company are busy preparing a Wii Fit game for Wii U. Whilst it’s something Miyamoto was unable to go into detail about he did say that Nintendo is looking at different ways to do training exercises with Wii Fit using the Wii U controller
“I can’t really talk about it in detail, but we’re working on new ways to do training exercises with Wii Fit, like using the camera, you can place it against something and play while the game looks at your status.”
“I can’t really talk about it in detail, but we’re working on new ways to do training exercises with Wii Fit, like using the camera, you can place it against something and play while the game looks at your status.”
Activision Goes Full Throttle With NASCAR Unleashed
Activison annocunced today NASCAR Unleashed the newest entry in the NASCAR branded racing series that delivers the fastest and most exciting gameplay yet. Available this fall for Xbox 306 PlaysStation 3 Nintendo Wii and also Nintendo 3ds. NASCAR Unleashed will allow players to take their race to the streets by driving on and off of some NASCAR famous tracks. After picking a turbo-charged race machine from 15 of NASCAR biggest names, including NASCAR Sprint Cup series drivers Kyle Busch, Dale Eanrhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon, and Joey Logano, players are transported into a fast-paced, special effect laden thrill ride. In game NASCAR tracks include: Daytona International Speedway®, Chicagoland Speedway®, Homestead-Miami Speedway(SM), Martinsville Speedway® and Talladega Superspeedway®. Best of all, racers can break free from the oval as they explode onto the pavements, beaches and off-roads of the surrounding cities. For NASCAR fanatics and those new to the sport, the thrill is in discovering the joys of a completely unchained stock car experience. See the sights, feel the salty ocean breeze and blast past the lofty skyscrapers.
NASCAR Unleashed will be available this holiday season on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and the Nintendo 3DS. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.Activision.com.
NASCAR Unleashed will be available this holiday season on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and the Nintendo 3DS. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.Activision.com.
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