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TalkBack / This Week in Nintendo Downloads - June 16, 2011
« on: June 16, 2011, 09:24:25 AM »

The eShop receives its first official update, while the Wii sees two new games and a demo. 

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26849

With the opening of the eShop last week, Nintendo has decided to move Nintendo Download to Thursdays. That means from now on, the Wii Shop Channel, DSiWare Store, and Nintendo eShop will all update on Thursdays, with new titles going live at 9 a.m. Pacific time on the same day.

This week's update brings a slew of new titles, including Mega Man 5 for Virtual Console and Donkey Kong for the Nintendo eShop.

Mega Man 5, originally for the NES, is the first Virtual Console game Wii has received since late May. This is the sixth game in the series to arrive on the service, and those who want to play as the Blue Bomber once again can pick up the game for 500 Nintendo Points.

The Wii Shop Channel has yet another new game this week. Developed by Sandlot Games, Snail Mail appears to be a hybrid racing and action game. It contains over 50 levels in Postal mode, as well as a Challenge mode and a Time Trials mode. You can check out a video of the game here.

Rounding out this week's new content is a demo of BIT.TRIP FLUX on the Wii Shop Channel, available for free for a limited time.

On the handheld side of things, the eShop sees a new retro title in the form of Donkey Kong for Game Boy. In this updated version of the classic arcade game, Donkey Kong has once again kidnapped Pauline and it is up to Mario to save her from distress.

The Nintendo DSiWare Store also sees four new titles, which include Gold Fever, Zimo: Mahjong Fanatic, Hidden Photo, and Beach Party Craze.


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TalkBack / Fortune Street to Feature Online Play
« on: June 16, 2011, 12:53:32 AM »

Mario's party finally hops online.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26845

In the latest issue of Famitsu, the magazine reported that the Japanese version of Itadaki Street Wii, known as Fortune Street in North America, will feature online play over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

The game features country-wide online battles only, meaning a newcomer to the series will not be able to challenge a veteran player from the Japan, where the series has been available for years. 

Nintendo has announced a holiday release for the game in North America. In Japan, Square Enix will take care of publishing when it releases later this year.


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TalkBack / Ubisoft Advertises Just Dance 2 in Katy Perry's New Music Video
« on: June 15, 2011, 07:56:55 PM »

Kathy Beth Terry and Rebecca Black party to Just Dance in Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" music video.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26841

Earlier this year it was confirmed that Ubisoft would be sponsoring Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour, which has already swept through Europe and will arrive in North America this summer. Now they have taken their promotion to a whole new level in Katy Perry's new music video for her current single, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).

In the retro music video, Katy Perry can be seen partying with none other than Ms. Friday herself, Rebecca Black. After a dorky version of Katy Perry sneaks out and heads to Rebecca's party, the dynamic duo can be seen partying with their friends while playing Just Dance 2. The video ends with Katy Perry waking up and explaining her messy home to her parents, whom are none too pleased with what went down the night before.

Katy Perry's Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) music video leaked over the weekend, and after being uploaded to her VEVO account, has generated over ten million views. The insane hype around the video is sure to bring even more attention to Ubisoft's already popular Just Dance series.

You can watch the video in all its glory below. If you would like to purchase the music video, you can hop on over to iTunes, or you can simply choose to purchase the song, which is available for $1.29 on iTunes.

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TalkBack / Official Super Pokémon Scramble Site Opened
« on: June 15, 2011, 10:03:04 AM »

All five generations of Pokémon will be available this time around.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26830

With Super Pokémon Scramble's release date just over a month away in Japan, Nintendo has opened an official site for the game today. Along with new information on the game, the site also includes the first trailer of the game.

Super Pokémon Scramble plays very similar to its WiiWare predecessor in which players take control of a wind-up Pokémon and battle through waves of wild Pokémon. The stages are played overhead, and at the end of every stage is a boss Pokémon, which is usually a larger form of a legendary Pokémon, though sometimes it can just be an evolved form of an already encountered Pokémon.

Unlike Pokémon Rumble, Super Pokémon Scramble will feature every single Pokémon to date, from the first generation to the fifth.

The game also also utilizes the wireless capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS. Two players can team up wirelessly and play the game's stages cooperatively. The SpotPass feature is also utilized to allow players to find their friend's Miis and Pokémon in their copy of the game.

Super Pokémon Scrambles releases in Japan on July 27 and retails for ¥4,800.


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TalkBack / New Star Fox 64 3D Trailer Released
« on: June 15, 2011, 10:01:38 AM »

Nintendo has released a new trailer highlighting their new 3D remake. 

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26831

Star Fox 64 3D is due out in Japan on July 14, and in order to build hype for their upcoming 3D remake, Nintendo has released a new trailer that highlights the title's gameplay. The trailer can be viewed below.

Star Fox 64 3D is due out in North America this September.


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TalkBack / Inazuma Eleven Go Due Out This Winter
« on: June 15, 2011, 07:27:25 AM »

The first Inazuma Eleven game for the Nintendo 3DS will be released this Winter in Japan.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26829

Inazuma Eleven Go was announced earlier this year for the Nintendo 3DS, though no specific release date was announced for the title at the time. Today however, Level-5 gave a more specific release timeframe for their upcoming portable title.

According to Level-5, Inazuma Eleven Go will arrive in Japan this Winter. The publisher has promised to make the game take full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS' 3D capabilities to deliver powerful cut-ins during the soccer sequences of the game.


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TalkBack / Nintendo 3DS Touchscreen Technology Chosen for DS Compatibility
« on: June 12, 2011, 02:52:08 PM »

Hideki Konno explains the reason behind the handheld's vintage touchscreen technology.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26777

Even though the Nintendo 3DS is a much more powerful piece of hardware than its predecessor, the system still uses the same resistive touchscreen as the original Nintendo DS.

In an interview with Joystiq, Hideki Konno, who worked as a hardware producer on the handheld, revealed the reason for the same old touchscreen technology is because of the original Nintendo DS.

When asked about the subject, he responded by saying:

"Really, it's all about the backwards compatibility. We have to play DS games on this and we want to make sure they work. Now that technology may come out sometime in the future, but when we were making our decision on what kind of touchscreen to implement," he said, "that was one of the deciding factors."

Even though that explains as to why the Nintendo 3DS bears the same older touchscreen as its predecessor, it fails to explain as to why the Wii U uses the same technology.


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TalkBack / More Super Pokémon Scramble Details Emerge
« on: June 12, 2011, 01:34:44 AM »

Even more new information has been released regarding Super Pokémon Scramble

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26755

Earlier this week we reported that the Nintendo 3DS would be getting its first retail Pokémon game this summer in the form of Super Pokémon Scramble. At the time not many details were known, but since then, tidbits of information have been gradually released.

In Super Pokémon Scramble, players visit a variety of different areas to obtain new Pokémon, much like in Pokémon Rumble for the WiiWare service. By defeating other Pokémon you can add new ones to your team. The game also has the ability to allow players to obtain new Pokémon through communication with other players who have the game.

At the end of each stage is a boss, which ranges from evolved forms of some Pokémon to legendary Pokémon. Players can teach their Pokémon stronger moves as well, to make the boss battles easier.

There are several different modes available this time around: Charge Battle, Battle Royal and Pokémon Collection Battle Challenge Mode are some of the few announced. Charge Battle has you playing against groups of ten other Pokémon whereas Pokémon Collection Battle Challenge Mode lets players battle all the Pokémon that they have collected.

The game will also take advantage of the StreetPass feature of the Nintendo 3DS.


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TalkBack / Nintendo Aiming for Eight-Player Online in Mario Kart 3DS
« on: June 11, 2011, 11:39:17 AM »

Mario Kart 3DS producer wants the game to run smoothly in both 2D and 3D, online and offline.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26751

Mario Kart 3DS producer Hideki Konno was questioned as to whether or not the game would feature online play. His response was "Of course."

Though the current online configuration is not quite set, he said that "our goal right now is to have the same number of players for both local wireless and multiplayer over wi-fi." The most important rule at the moment is ensuring that the game can run smoothly in 2D and 3D at 60FPS, both online and offline.

Mario Kart 3DS is scheduled to be released this holiday season.


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TalkBack / Register The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Receive a Special Soundtrack 
« on: June 10, 2011, 10:37:42 PM »

Early purchasers of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will receive a special bonus! 

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26743

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series, Nintendo has planned a series of events for the year, including a new version of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords for the Nintendo DSiWare Store as well as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Wii. The first Zelda game to see release this year is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and for early adapters of the game, Nintendo is offering them a special reward for registering the game with Club Nintendo.

Starting June 19, those who purchase The Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will receive an official soundtrack CD, containing 50 tracks from the game, many of which have never released before. There is also 1 fully orchestrated medley specially recorded for the soundtrack.

This offer is open to Club Nintendo members residing in the US and Canada.


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TalkBack / Square Enix Considering Final Fantasy for the Wii U
« on: June 10, 2011, 11:12:12 AM »

Final Fantasy could eventually land on the Wii U.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26734

Square Enix is now considering bringing their highly-acclaimed Final Fantasy series to the Wii U, according to Yoshinori Kitase.

“After seeing Wii U revealed at Nintendo’s conference, we are now considering the possibilities of bringing the Final Fantasy series to the format,” Kitase remarked.

The Wii U will arrive around the globe in 2012.


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TalkBack / Iwata Confused by Nintendo's Drop in Stock Following Wii U Announcement
« on: June 10, 2011, 11:11:16 AM »

Nintendo's global president cannot understand why the company's stock has declined over the past few days.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26735

Shares in Nintendo fell nearly 10 percent following the announcement of the Wii U on Tuesday.

The decline left some people puzzled, including Satoru Iwata. In an interview with Reuters, Mr. Iwata commented on the drop by saying:

"Honestly speaking, the reaction to (Tuesday's) presentation and what I heard from people I met and the mood of the convention did not chime at all with what happened in the stock market. It's very strange."

Nintendo, however, realizes the obstacles that they have to overcome with the Wii U. One of their main goals for the console is to attract both casual users who jumped on with the Wii, as well as core gamers, many of whom wandered away from their current console.

"At the moment, there is a barrier between the Wii, which is seen as for casual users and the other companies' consoles, which are seen as for core gamers. We are questioning whether that barrier needs to be there," said Iwata.

The Wii U will be released sometime in 2012.


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TalkBack / Media Create Sales: May 30 - June 5, 2011
« on: June 09, 2011, 07:40:52 PM »

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D enters in the top spot.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26716

It was another slow week in Japan in terms of video game sales as, for a second consecutive week, the best-selling game sold well below 100,000 units.

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, which was released last week, debuted in the top spot with sales of 58,792. The game easily outsold the runner-up, One Piece Unlimited Cruise Special, which fell one slot from last week. It shifted 16,753 units last week, bringing its lifetime total to 97,241.

Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS continued to perform well in the third spot, as did Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional in the fourth position. Both titles sold approximately 11,000 units last week.

Pandora's Tower for the Wii took a sharp tumble down to the eight position, selling 8,436 copies. It has shifted 29,881 units in its two weeks on the market.

In terms of hardware, the Nintendo 3DS saw a rise for the second consecutive week, though it was still marginally beat out by the PlayStation Portable. The PlayStation 3 also beat out the Wii by 10,000 units.

The sales of the top 10 video games in Japan for the week are listed below:

  • 01. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom, 06.02.2011): 58,792

  • 02. [3DS] One Piece Unlimited Cruise Special (Namco Bandai, 05.26.11): 16,753 (97,241)

  • 03. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon, 04.21.11): 11,014 (119,391)

  • 04. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 Professional (Square Enix, 03.31.11): 10,729 (519,496)

  • 05. [PS3] Troy Musou (Koei, 05.26.11): 10,306 (41,734)

  • 06. [X360] Phantom Breaker (5pb., 06.02.11): 9,960

  • 07. [PSP]  Akiba's Trip (Acquire, 05.19.11): 9,222 (83,954)

  • 08. [WII] Pandora's Tower (Nintendo, 05.26.11): 8,436 (29,881)

  • 09. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCEJ, 04.28.11): 7,018 (111,493)

  • 10. [PS3] Nobunaga no Yabou Tendou with Power Up Kit (Koei, 05.26.11): 6,390 (21,846)

    Hardware sales for the week can be found below, with last week's sales in parentheses

  • 1. PSP: 30,155 (33,609)

  • 2. 3DS: 27,357 (24,283)

  • 3. PS3: 16,510 (15,987)

  • 4. Wii: 6,315 (7,438)

  • 5. DSi LL: 5,452 (5,197)

  • 6. DSi: 5,187 (5,106)

  • 7. X360: 2,499 (2,303)

  • 8. PS2: 1,288 (1,274)

  • 9. DS Lite: 138 (139)

  • 10. PSP go: 62 (76)


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    TalkBack / New Details Surface on Super Pokémon Scramble
    « on: June 09, 2011, 05:47:32 PM »

    New information is here on the unexpected sequel to Pokémon Rumble.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26717

    Super Pokémon Scramble, a follow-up to Pokémon Rumble will be released on Nintendo 3DS at the end of July.

    Like its WiiWare predecessor, Super Pokémon Scramble is developed by Ambrella. The game will feature Pokémon from Pokémon Black and Pokémon White, in addition to some from past generations.

    Super Pokémon Scramble plays much like its predecessor and features a single-player mode as well as a two-player local play mode. It is unknown as to whether or not the game will utilize Nintendo WiFi Connection.

    Super Pokémon Scramble arrives in Japan on July 28th.


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    TalkBack / Nintendo to Release Disney Epic Mickey in Japan
    « on: June 09, 2011, 05:43:59 PM »

    Mickey Mouse's Wii experience will arrive in Japan this August thanks to Nintendo.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26715

    Today it was announced that Nintendo will be releasing Disney Epic Mickey in Japan on August 4.

    The game was released in North America and Europe late last year by Disney Interactive Studios. For the Japanese release, Nintendo will take over as publisher of the game. The game will also be given a new name: Disney Epic Mickey: Mickey Mouse to Mahou no Fude, or Mickey Mouse and the Magic Brush.

    The game will arrive in Japan in early August for ¥5,800.


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    TalkBack / Rhythm Heaven Releasing Next Month in Japan
    « on: June 09, 2011, 06:37:21 AM »

    The sequel to the popular handheld series is heading to the Wii in July. 

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26703

    Nintendo opened a teaser site today that announced a July 21 release for Rhythm Heaven in Japan.

    The final Japanese name for the game is Minna no Rhythm Tengoku, or Everyone's Rhythm Heaven.

    No other details were announced concerning the title.


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    TalkBack / New Pokémon Game for Nintendo 3DS 
    « on: June 09, 2011, 02:48:27 AM »

    A Japanese retailer lists Super Pokémon Rumble for the Nintendo 3DS.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26693

    Earlier today reports emerged that a Japanese retailer had a new Pokémon game for the Nintendo 3DS in their pre-order system.

    The image showing the game comes from 2ch, and according to the photo pre-orders will start on June 15th. The game is supposedly a handheld sequel to the WiiWare release Pokémon Rumble.

    It should be noted that a new Pokémon game is scheduled to be announced in next week's issue of CoroCoro magazine. Only time will tell though whether the new game will be this rumored sequel to Pokémon Rumble.

    UPDATE: The game is now listed on Nintendo's Japanese website as Super Pokémon Scramble. It will be a one-player game, and is due for release on July 28.


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    TalkBack / Retro Studios Assisting With Mario Kart 3DS
    « on: June 07, 2011, 10:04:10 PM »

    The upcoming Mario Kart game will feature input from Retro Studios.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26640

    At Nintendo's Roundtable Meeting today, it was revealed that the upcoming Mario Kart 3DS will feature input from Retro Studios, in regards to various track designs. 

    Mario Kart 3DS arrives in North America later this year.


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    TalkBack / Germany to Receive New Kirby Channel
    « on: June 05, 2011, 08:19:07 AM »

    Kirby's animated TV series will soon be available via the Wii in Germany.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26532

    Starting later this month, Germany will receive a free Kirby TV Channel via the Wii Shop Channel.

    This channel features Kirby's animated TV show, which started back in 2004. At launch, 4 episodes will be available, with a new episode being added every two weeks.

    It is not known as to whether or not this channel will be released in other European countries.


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    TalkBack / Nintendo Releases Trailer and Commercial for Pokémon Typing DS 
    « on: April 13, 2011, 07:32:44 PM »

    Nintendo begins promotion for the upcoming Pokémon title.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26055

    Pokémon Typing Tutor DS is set to be released in Japan on April 21, and with its release date rapidly approaching, Nintendo has sent out new content to the Wii's Everyone's Nintendo Channel to promote the title. Besides a new trailer for the game, Nintendo has also put a commercial for the game on the service.

    Check out both of the videos below. More gameplay videos can be found on our YouTube channel.


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    TalkBack / Retailers Reveal New Details Regarding Pandora's Tower
    « on: April 13, 2011, 03:08:28 PM »

    New details arise concerning the game's control scheme.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26056

    With Pandora's Tower due out in Japan next month, retailers have begun sharing new tidbits of information regarding Nintendo's new Wii title.

    Pandora's Tower supports numerous control schemes. Players can choose to play the game in a traditional way using the Classic Controller or by using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. When using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combination, the Wii Remote acts as a chain, thereby making players feel as though they are actually swinging a chain. The Classic Controller, as one would expect, relies on button-based combinations.

    The main character of the game, Ende, uses a chain as his primary weapon. This item can be used to tear flesh from beasts that he comes into contact with, as well as to manipulate switches. The game's heroine, Ceres, requires the flesh of beasts in order to survive a curse, which is slowly transforming her mind and body into a beast.

    Retailers have also revealed that the game is an "exploration-style action RPG," thereby causing some to speculate as to whether or not it is similar to the Metroid or Castlevania series. The game features thirteen towers, and a boss lies at the end of each tower.

    Pandora's Tower is set for a May 26 release in Japan. The game is rated C by CERO.


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    TalkBack / Nintendo 3DS Breaks Australian Sales Records
    « on: April 13, 2011, 02:44:03 PM »

    Nintendo's new handheld starts out strong in Australia. 

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26054

    In just four days on the market the Nintendo 3DS has broken sales records in Australia. In that time frame, the handheld was sold more than 31,000 times, breaking the record previously set by the Wii.

    For comparison, the Wii sold 32,000 units in its first full week back in 2006 and has now gone on to sell over 2.1 million units in Australia.


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    TalkBack / Dead or Alive Dimensions Rescheduled for Japan
    « on: April 13, 2011, 10:45:29 AM »

    Dead or Alive Dimensions will now arrive late next month in Japan.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26044

    After being delayed once by the March earthquake, Tecmo Koei has announced a new release date for its upcoming Nintendo 3DS game, Dead or Alive Dimensions. Originally slated for a release on March 24, the game will now arrive on May 19 at ¥5,800.

    Tecmo Koei has also pushed back the game's download content schedule. When the game launches next month, thirty-four costumes will be available through the Spot Pass feature. One costume will be released every day from May 19 to June 21.


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    TalkBack / Kirby Resurfaces in Famitsu
    « on: April 13, 2011, 10:44:10 AM »

    The upcoming Nintendo DS game has sprung its head up in this week's Famitsu. UPDATED with details.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26043

    After first being announced last year at Nintendo's annual fall conference, Atsumete! Kirby completely fell off the radar. That is, until it resurfaced in the most recent issue of Famitsu.

    Atsumete! Kirby is the fourth Kirby game to be released for the Nintendo DS. In this quirky platformer, players must take control of 10 different Kirbys by consuming fruit scattered across each stage.

    Control is conducted using the touch screen. Tapping on the screen will create a star, which the Kirbys will walk to. Double-tapping the screen will cause them to run. If one of the Kirbys dies, another can retrieve the dead body and save it before it turns into an angel.

    Atsumete! Kirby is slated for an unspecified 2011 release in Japan.


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    TalkBack / Star Fox 64 3D Dated for Japan
    « on: April 13, 2011, 06:54:00 AM »

    The remastered version of the Nintendo 64 gem will arrive in Japan this summer.

    http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26041

    Today Nintendo opened the official website for Star Fox 64 3D, and also revealed the game's Japanese release date.

    Star Fox 64 3D will launch in Japan on July 14, 2011. No possible pricing was listed on the site.

    Besides a concrete release date, Nintendo also showed off some footage of the game in the form of a cutscene. You can check out the video below.


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