Rumor: Next 3DS firmware update to include Nintendo Network

Back in January, Nintendo announced that they were working on the Nintendo Network, a successor to the system currently utilized by Nintendo systems that uses lengthy friend codes in order to connect with other people, and doesn’t allow for more important network functions like patch releases. The Nintendo Network would serve as a system in the same vein as the PSN or Xbox Live, giving players static profiles that work across the various Nintendo platforms and facilitating downloads of DLC, full games, and patches.

 These details, still unconfirmed, are as follows:

• Ability to access Nintendo eShop account from other internet enabled devices including computers and smartphones.
• This system update will allow users to take pictures of QR codes with the 3DS from the other device’s screen to redeem purchased content.
• This update will add the application “Nintendo Network” to the 3DS.
• Ability to update physical Nintendo 3DS Games via Nintendo Shop (DLC feature).
• A “Game Preview” Mode for the Nintendo 3DS system Nintendo Shop.
• Enhances the speed of the handheld.
• Increases the system security with automatic security updates.
• Nintendo Zone will be automatically added to European 3DS owners.

If this rumor is actually verified, then 3DS owners have a lot to look forward to. With the Nintendo Network in place, connectivity between the 3DS and Wii U would likely be extensive, and would potentially open up several new avenues of play.

Yoshinori Ono Steps Down As Street Fighter Producer

Capcom Japan has announced via Twitter that famed developer Yoshinori Oni has temporarily stepped down from his position as he focuses on recovery. Oni was rushed to hospital earlier this week while promoting Tekken X Street Fighter. Thankfully he has revealed that he is currently on the mend and that another Capcom staff member will take over his position for the time being.

Ghost Recon Future Soldier - Inside Recon #3 - Guerilla [UK]

Ubisoft UK has uploaded a brand new gameplay video for the forthcoming Ghost Recon Future Soldier. The action-packed third person shooter is due out for Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on May 22nd in North America. Ubisoft has yet to confirm when the Wii U version will be released, but I’m guessing it will appear at the system’s launch.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition - First 16 Minutes Gameplay ポケモン＋ノブナガの野望

Mesut from Nintendomination has rather kindly uploaded the first sixteen minutes of the forthcoming Pokemon + Nobunga’s Ambition for your viewing pleasure. Nintendo has yet to confirm whether or not we will be seeing the game over here in the West. Pokemon + Nobunga’s Ambition went on sale for the Nintendo DS earlier this week in Japan.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition - First 16 Minutes Gameplay ポケモン＋ノブナガの野望

GameStop has first DLC for nintendo 3ds game

Right now over at gamestop they have a DLC for Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins the price $3.99. Also score power up rewrds points when you buy a DLC

The third animated short for Kid Icarus: Uprising is available on Nintendo Video in North America

The third animated short for Kid Icarus: Uprising is now available via Nintendo Make sure you watch the first and  the second before the third.

GameGearSoinc and Tails 2 hit the 3ds in Japan

Today in japan you can download soinc and tails 2 from gamegear for 300yen also dragon crystal 300 yen
and finally  The GG

GameStop Debunks Wild Donkey Kong 3D Rumors

GameStop has shut down rumors that a newDonkey Kong game is headed to Nintendo's 3DS, telling Kotaku that display cases for the alleged "Donkey Kong 3D" were not official.

"The displays were not supplied by Nintendo and have been taken down," a GameStop representative told me this morning. "It's definitely not in the system in the U.S. I'm sure it's not elsewhere, either, but I can't confirm that."

Free Kid Icarus Uprising AR Cards From Nintendo Right Now!

Nintendo is giving away three Kid Icarus: Uprising augmented reality cards on the official Nintendo website. To redeem the three free Kid Icarus: Uprising cards you’ll need to have a Club Nintendo account. The three cards in question are the Great Reaper, Drill Arm, and a rare Palutena card. Go redeem yours now!

Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone Announced For Nintendo 3DS

Level 5 CEO, Akihiro Hino, teased over the weekend that we’d learn of a new Inazuma Eleven game in CoroCoro magazine, and now we know what it is. Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone is slated for release on the Nintendo 3DS, and yes, it will involve time-travel.

Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone will star Tenma Matsukaze as the lead character once more. New characters include Fey Rune and Alpha (right), both from the future. Alpha is the captain of a team called “Protocol Omega”.

One of the new features in Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone will be called “Mixy-Max,” and will allow you to transfer abilities from one team member to another.

Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone on 3DS doesn’t have a release date yet, but the manga and anime versions do. The manga will be debut on April 14th and the new anime series will kick off on April 18th. The game version will still be an RPG, like priorInazuma Eleven titles.

New Donkey Kong Game Coming To Nintendo 3DS?

According to forum member over at DKVine EB Games are now accepting pre-orders for a Donkey Kong game for the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo themselves haven’t mentioned such a game, but the image shows the pre-order box-art sitting on store shelves along with the forthcoming Kid Icarus: Uprising and Smash Bros 3DS. Perhaps we will hear something about the game at E3 in June, presuming it’s legitimate.

Angry Birds Coming To Nintendo 3DS

Rovio chief marketing officer Peter Vesterbacka has confirmed to Joystiq that the company wants Angry Birds Space on every platform available, including Nintendo 3DS. Gamers have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for the Angry Bird franchise to make its way to the Nintendo 3DS, but it seems as though the original Angry Birds, and the forthcoming Angry Birds Space, are finally coming.

[Trailer] Kid Icarus: Uprising - Introduction Trailer

Nintendo of Japan has released a brand new Kid Icarus: Uprising trailer that poses as an introduction to the game. The footage is in Japanese, as you would expect, but it gives a great look at how the game plays. Kid Icarus: Uprising launches on March 23rd in North America and Europe, and comes bundled with a free Nintendo 3DS stand and six AR Cards.

Havok Enters into Agreement with Nintendo to Offer Havok Physics and Havok Animation Technologies to Wii U Developers Worldwide

Havok™, a premier provider of interactive software solutions for the games and entertainment industry, announced today that it has entered into a worldwide license agreement with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to make Havok Physics and Havok Animation available to studios around the world developing on Nintendo’s Wii U™ platform. The agreement will give the development community access to the Havok technology to create high-fidelity, immersive games.

“We are very excited to be at the forefront of the new platform,” said David Coghlan, Managing Director of Havok. “We are honored to be providing Havok technology to Wii U developers in order to create great games in all genres. Gamers around the world expect high-fidelity realism and want to immerse themselves into new gaming experiences. This license agreement will give game developers everywhere easy access to Havok’s industry-leading technology. We are sure this license agreement will result in the creation of great interactive experiences for consumers on the Wii U platform!”

Autodesk Gameware Technology Licensed to Nintendo

 Game Developers Conference — Autodesk, Inc. has entered into a landmark license agreement allowing Nintendo Co., Ltd. to provide Autodesk Gameware technology to its licensed developers creating video games for the upcoming Wii U platform and helping differentiate Nintendo’s new hardware, expected to hit store shelves later this year.
Under terms of the agreement, Autodesk, Inc. has granted Nintendo the right to provide licensed Wii U game developers with three Gameware products: Autodesk Scaleform middleware for user interface development, Autodesk Kynapse middleware for artificial intelligence and Autodesk HumanIK middleware for interactive character animation.
The Autodesk Gameware product line is comprised of production-proven game development solutions that have been used in at least 1,000 games to date. This technology helps developers enhance production value while reducing development time, enabling them to focus efforts on creating compelling gameplay that resonates with consumers.
“Autodesk Gameware technology is used by the industry’s elite development teams and has been adopted across the industry. Through our relationships with key companies like Nintendo, we can put our solutions into the hands of more game developers,” said Marc Petit, Autodesk senior vice president, Media & Entertainment. “Adopting Autodesk Gameware helps streamline the production process, freeing more resources for innovation in new areas. This shift in development focus will help make the next-generation of titles more compelling than the last.”
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries -- including the last 16 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design, visualize and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.

Nintendo News: Upcoming Nintendo eShop Content Includes Ketzal’s Corridors, Colors! 3D and Classic SEGA Game Gear Titles

Nintendo of America has just issued a press release detailing what North American gamers can expect to find on the Nintendo 3DS eShop over the next couple of months.

Soon, players can experience Ketzal’s Corridors, a fast-paced, Aztec-themed action-puzzle game with brilliant 3D graphics and head-to-head multiplayer options. The game lets players race against the clock in 96 shape-matching missions and three multiplayer modes.

On March 15, Nintendo 3DS owners can download a variety of classic games as the SEGA Game Gear system makes its debut on the Nintendo eShop with Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble, Shinobi and Dragon Crystal. Coming in April,

Colors! 3D from Collecting Smiles lets Nintendo 3DS users of any artistic skill level create and share 3D drawings and digital sketches.

• Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream (March 8) – The classic boxing game from the NES^™ returns, featuring fan-favorite characters like Little Mac and Bald Bull.

• Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! from Shin’en (March 8) – Use your personalized Mii^™ character to play 81 challenging holes in exotic locations around the globe.

• Zombie Slayer Diox from UFO Interactive (March 22) – A samurai guitarist must use his superior musical chops to defeat zombies in this unique rhythm-action game.

• Arc Style Soccer!! 3D from ArcSystem Works (March/April) – This easy-to-learn, customizable soccer game lets players use photos of their own faces and play wirelessly with friends.

• Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure from SEGA (free demo version, April 19) – Download a demo version to feel the rhythm and beat of the mystery in this spellbinding adventure game.

• Crush 3D from SEGA (free demo version, available now) – This unique platform game gives you the ability to change perspective from 2D to 3D as you try to solve brain-teasing puzzles.

Assassin's Creed 3 - Reveal Trailer [UK]

Ubisoft has just shown off the first trailer for the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed 3. A lot of information was leaked late last week, ahead of today’s official reveal by Ubisoft. We already know that the game is set during the American Revolution, and is due to appear on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Wii U. Assassins Creed 3 is due for release on October 31st in Europe and October 30th in North America.

Rumor news: Wii U To Be Priced At $299 In North America

An unnamed source at Wii U Daily has told the publication that Wii U will retail for $299.99 when it arrives in North America sometime after E3 this year. Nintendo will apparently price the Wii U at $299 in the US.

Japan gets this really sweet cobalt blue 3DS with Fire Emblem decor

Nintendo has announced new colours and bundles for the 3DS in Japan. On the 22nd of March, the Cobalt Blue 3DS, pictured above, will be released. There will also be a bundle featuring a special edition of the Cobalt Blue 3DS, a copy of Fire Emblem: Awakening, and an eShop card which will be released on the 19th of April