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TYP is no Nintendo apologist. Read about five things he loves and hates about Nintendo's new handheld....

By Michael "TYP" Cole March 31, 2011

At home and playing with a brand new system....

By Matt Walker February 28, 2011

All about the screen....

By Karlie Yeung January 21, 2011

A rundown of the system's look, included applications, and ability to multi-task....

By Neal Ronaghan January 20, 2011

You will say "wow"....

By Jonathan Metts June 15, 2010

A brief first look at the 3D handheld....

By Aaron Kaluszka June 15, 2010

We got our first hands on Nintendo's 3D handheld. It's awesome....

By James Jones June 15, 2010

I'M ON A BOAT....

By Zachary Miller January 21, 2012

I have completed Mario's newest adventure and this is what I thought of it!...

By Daan Koopman October 19, 2011

Tetris is, as always, fun. The AR games? Not so much....

By Neal Ronaghan September 26, 2011

The prince of slimes makes his way to the 3DS....

By Danny Bivens September 19, 2011

Find out how your favorite blue hedgehog looks and plays in the latest build from TGS....

By Danny Bivens September 19, 2011

Snake's in 3D, but does the TGS demo show promise?...

By Danny Bivens September 18, 2011

Why is this not BioHazard 6?...

By Minoru Yamaizumi September 17, 2011

A brand-new first-person dungeon RPG on Nintendo 3DS....

By Minoru Yamaizumi September 17, 2011

How does Kingdom Hearts look in 3D? Pretty good!...

By James Charlton September 17, 2011

Come get your green tinge on!...

By Nicholas Bray June 7, 2011

How does the 3DS version compare with the game from previous times?...

By Paul Morgan June 4, 2011

At home and playing with a brand new system....

By Matt Walker February 28, 2011

Get ready to submerge into an underwater adventure with exotic sea monsters and proximity mines....

By Jared Rosenberg February 5, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/08/2012)

Do we really need another old school Kid Icarus on the 3DS?... more

By Danny Bivens February 8, 2012

INTERVIEW: Fractured Soul Interview with Grant Davies

We talk with Grant Davies of Endgame about the DS and 3DS title. ... more

By Nate Andrews February 7, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/01/2012)

A demo for the 999 sequel, a Theatrhythm demo, and Punch-Out!! all arrive on the same day.... more

By Danny Bivens February 1, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/25/2012)

Can the real Kunio-kun please stand up?... more

By Danny Bivens January 25, 2012

Games and Marriage

NWR's Director became Director, got hitched, and played some video games in 2011.... more

By Neal Ronaghan January 21, 2012

Far, Far Too Many 3DS Games

J.P. barely acknowledged the existence of the Wii in 2012, really overcompensated with the 3DS.... more

By J.P. Corbran January 21, 2012

James D. Plays a lot of Ports in 2011

The story of how I spent hours of my life in 2011, playing Xevious, TwinBee, Zelda II, and VVVVVV.... more

By James Dawson January 21, 2012

Alex Gets Disappointed

With 2011 behind him, Alex complains about a poorly utilized year.... more

By Alex Culafi January 21, 2012

Zach's Honorable Mentions & Year in Review

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.... more

By Zachary Miller January 21, 2012

PLAY ALL THE GAMES IN 2011!

Daan Koopman plays as much as possible in 2011!... more

By Daan Koopman January 21, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/18/2012)

Kid Icarus and Oira Jaja Maru are in the house!!!... more

By Danny Bivens January 18, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/11/2012)

What's in store for 3DS owners this week?... more

By Danny Bivens January 11, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/05/2012)

What does the first eShop update of 2012 have in store for Japan?... more

By Danny Bivens January 5, 2012

Mario Kart 7

A game doesn't have to innovate to entertain.... more

By James Dawson January 3, 2012

Super Mario 3D Land

EAD Tokyo does it again.... more

By J.P. Corbran January 2, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/28/2011)

More games, demos and additional content arrive to make you all jealous.... more

By Danny Bivens December 28, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/21/2011)

Kid Icarus and a new messaging system for the 3DS are available now in Japan!... more

By Danny Bivens December 21, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/14/2011)

Wario Land arrives on the 3DS Virtual Console!... more

By Danny Bivens December 14, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/07/2011)

3DS demos, Game Boy games, and more hit the eShop this week.... more

By Danny Bivens December 7, 2011

FAQ: StreetPass Mii Plaza Find Mii Hats

The new update gave us a lot of new hats. Help us finish the list.... more

By Aaron Kaluszka and Neal Ronaghan December 6, 2011

Mario Kart 7

KART RACING IN THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!... more

By Pedro Hernandez and Neal Ronaghan December 6, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/30/2011)

Streaming 3D videos not your thing? Now you can go on a 3D date with Itsu no Ma ni Terebi!... more

By Danny Bivens November 30, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/22/2011)

The eShop updates a day early in Japan this week.... more

By Danny Bivens November 22, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/16/2011)

Look inside for impressions on the latest Nintendo-made 3DS download game.... more

By Danny Bivens November 16, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/09/2011)

It's a slow week for the eShop in Japan, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.... more

By Danny Bivens November 10, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/02/2011)

Video content, Virtual Console, and what in the world is Takeyariman?!... more

By Danny Bivens November 2, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/26/2011)

Kirby, 3DS downloadable games, and tons of video content appear in the Japan eShop this week.... more

By Danny Bivens October 26, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/19/2011)

The Game Boy Color is in the house this week!... more

By Danny Bivens October 19, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/12/2011)

Mario is in the eHouse and we have hands on impressions with Hiku Osu.... more

By Danny Bivens October 12, 2011

Australian Connection Tour 2011

Nintendo has hit the road with a wealth of unreleased games.... more

By Nicholas Bray October 12, 2011

NWR Staff 3DS Playtime

What games are getting the most love by the NWR staff?... more

By Neal Ronaghan October 7, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/05/2011)

Submarines, puzzlers, and idols, oh my!... more

By Danny Bivens October 5, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/28/2011)

Link and Samus are available on the same day this week in the eShop.... more

By Danny Bivens September 28, 2011

Japan eShop Round-up (09/21/2011)

This week, one game was scheduled, but never delivered. (UPDATE)... more

By Danny Bivens September 21, 2011

Monster Hunter 3G English Manual at TGS

See how the upcoming 3DS game controls in these pictures from TGS.... more

By Pedro Hernandez and Aaron Kaluszka September 15, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/14/2011)

A conspiracy behind the removal of bikini sumo matches (for females) and hands on with the recently released Picture Lives! come to you this week.... more

By Danny Bivens September 14, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/07/2011)

A new first party 3DS Downloadable title, pool, and idols in bikinis this week on the eShop!... more

By Danny Bivens September 7, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/31/2011)

3DS Ambassador titles and more arrive this week!... more

By Danny Bivens August 31, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/17/2011)

The eShop is on summer vacation in Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens August 17, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/03/2011)

Idols, VC games, and more this week on the eShop in Japan!... more

By Danny Bivens August 3, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/27/2011)

Picross, Dr. Mario and more join the ranks of downloadable titles in Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens July 28, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/20/2011)

Virtual Console and 3DS download games arrive this week in Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens July 20, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/13/2011)

A new 3D Classic and video service land in Japan this week.... more

By Danny Bivens July 13, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/06/2011)

A 3D Classic is teased, an old classic arrives on the VC, and more video content abounds in Japan. ... more

By Danny Bivens July 6, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/29/2011)

The Virtual Console and video content are still going strong in Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens June 29, 2011

INTERVIEW: Nintendo Interview with Marc Franklin

Our E3 2011 interview goes over Nintendo's Wii U plans.... more

By Aaron Kaluszka, Jared Rosenberg, and Neal Ronaghan June 25, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/22/2011)

The eShop gets two new Virtual Console games and more video content in Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens June 22, 2011

Streaming Video Content on the Japan eShop

The first batch of streaming videos hit the eShop in Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens June 17, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/15/2011)

The eShop is just over a week old, here is the latest selection from Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens June 15, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/07/2011)

The eShop arrived in Japan with tons of games, videos, and a 3D Classic Xevious. ... more

By Danny Bivens June 13, 2011

How To Transfer Your DSiWare Games To Your 3DS

Perplexed? Wonder no more.... more

By Neal Ronaghan June 7, 2011

Danny's Predictions

There are still Japanese Wii and DS titles out there that can leave Japan, ya know!... more

By Danny Bivens June 2, 2011

Jared's Predictions

Jared peers into the future.... more

By Jared Rosenberg June 2, 2011

Nick's Predictions

New F-Zero for 3DS? Yes Please!... more

By Nicholas Bray June 2, 2011

Andy's Predictions

Evil returns to Nintendo's home console.... more

By Andy Goergen June 2, 2011

Street Fighter IV Sydney Tournament

There was some fighting on the streets of Sydney today.... more

By Nicholas Bray May 31, 2011

Street Fighter IV Melbourne Tournament

Andrew checks out the street fighting in Melbourne.... more

By Andrew Brown May 31, 2011

INTERVIEW: Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion Interview with Richard Robledo

Papaya Studio gives us extensive insight on how the cartoony brawler came to be and everything that makes it unique.... more

By Pedro Hernandez and Aaron Kaluszka May 24, 2011

StreetPassin' in Akihabara

Two-thirds of the Famicast crew hit the streets of Tokyo to try out StreetPass.... more

By Michael "TYP" Cole, Danny Bivens, and James Charlton May 21, 2011

INTERVIEW: FIFA 12 3DS Interview with Matt Prior

EA Sports is bringing FIFA to 3DS. What's the producer got to say about it?... more

By Neal Ronaghan May 19, 2011

3DS Battery Tests

How long does the 3DS battery really last?... more

By James Jones and Nicholas Bray May 2, 2011

3DS Owner's Manual

If you're deciding to get a 3DS, or you just got one and have questions, we're here to help!... more

By James Jones and Karl Castaneda April 16, 2011

Nick's StreetPass Weekend Adventure

20,000 steps, 70 hits, one weekend.... more

By Nicholas Bray April 16, 2011

3DS Launch Event - Melbourne, Australia

If there's one thing Nintendo Australia does well, it's partying!... more

By Andrew Brown March 30, 2011

3DS NYC Launch Event

It was really cold and Reggie made an appearance. ... more

By Jared Rosenberg March 27, 2011

Other Third-Party Games

What did other third-parties bring to the Nintendo 3DS launch?... more

By Matthew Blundon March 27, 2011

Ubisoft's Launch Games

Did Ubisoft deliver with their four launch games?... more

By Matthew Blundon and Neal Ronaghan March 27, 2011

Electronic Arts and Capcom's Launch Games

Did these two publishers bring anything noteworthy to the Nintendo 3DS launch?... more

By Matthew Blundon March 27, 2011

Nintendo's Launch Games

Did Nintendo bring anything noteworthy to the launch of its new handheld?... more

By Matthew Blundon March 27, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide

What Nintendo 3DS games should you pick up at launch?... more

By Matthew Blundon and Neal Ronaghan March 27, 2011

How DS Games Look on 3DS

Short answer: They kind of looked stretched out and weird, or very tiny.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 26, 2011

Power A and PDP's 3DS Case-A-Palooza

Power A and PDP sent us some 3DS cases. What are they like and how do they look?... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 26, 2011

Friends List, Notifications, and More

Check your friends, read notifications, and write notes on the 3DS.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 25, 2011

AR Games Overview

Curious about what will transform the world around you in the AR Games?... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 24, 2011

Mii Maker and StreetPass Mii Plaza

The one where we ask "What is the point of Miis on 3DS?"... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 23, 2011

The 3DS Activity Log

Track your footsteps and your playtime in this new 3DS addition.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 21, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Sound: An In-Depth Look

If you've ever wanted a visualizer that looks like Excitebike, you're in luck.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 20, 2011

The Japanese Are All Ninjas at Street Fighter IV

After owning the 3DS for several weeks, I finally tried out SSFIV3D's online component.... more

By Matt Walker March 20, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Camera: An In-Depth Look

What else is new in the camera application outside of 3D picture taking?... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 19, 2011

The History of the Resident Evil Series on Nintendo Systems

The Resident Evil legacy has spread on Nintendo systems as wide as the T-Virus.... more

By Pedro Hernandez March 19, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS

Nintendo World Report got their 3DS unit in, and we'll be going over everything about the system before it comes out.... more

By Neal Ronaghan March 17, 2011

The Games from Smaller Third Parties

Here is a look at what third parties not named Ubisoft and EA are delivering on launch day.... more

By Pedro Hernandez, Andy Goergen, Josh Max, and Jared Rosenberg March 15, 2011

First Encounter of the Feline Kind

Tournaments, walks, pet cafes, plus cats!... more

By Danny Bivens March 10, 2011

Nearly Disastrous: Danny's Nintendo 3DS Launch Tale

Read on to see how Danny's 3DS launch experience nearly ended in disaster! ... more

By Danny Bivens March 5, 2011

Nintendogs + Cats Journal

Follow Danny's musings in his Nintendogs + Cats Journal!... more

By Danny Bivens March 5, 2011

A Look at Nintendo 3DS Development Hardware

What's a Game Developers Conference without development hardware?... more

By Aaron Kaluszka March 4, 2011

Hundreds of People in Ikebukuro

A well-prepared pre-order means a smooth launch purchase.... more

By Matt Walker February 28, 2011

3DS Japanese Launch

Our three-headed monsters of Japan Correspondents observed and participated in the 3DS launch in Japan. Read their musings.... more

By Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Matt Walker February 27, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Unboxing 

Danny Bivens unboxes the Nintendo 3DS.... more

By Danny Bivens February 26, 2011

Nintendo 3DS (Didn't) GET!!

James Charlton braves the launch day lines, to not pick up a 3DS...... more

By James Charlton February 26, 2011

Games for Jared Rosenberg

Jared thinks all games should have either flying pigs or flying exclamation marks!... more

By Jared Rosenberg February 10, 2011

Games for Michael "TYP" Cole

Portable putting, rolling, and role playing.... more

By Michael "TYP" Cole February 9, 2011

Games for Neal Ronaghan

Neal goes over a well-known classic and a hidden gem.... more

By Neal Ronaghan February 4, 2011

Games for Karlie Yeung

A crippling addiction comes to light, and a popular Nintendo series appears in double.... more

By Karlie Yeung February 3, 2011

Games for Zach Miller

Now if only we could somehow combine these three games...... more

By Zachary Miller February 2, 2011

Games for Pedro Hernandez

There are a lot of lands to cover in Pedro's selection of games.... more

By Pedro Hernandez February 1, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console

The NWR staff members look back at some of the games they wish to see on the handheld Virtual Console... more

By Michael "TYP" Cole, Karlie Yeung, Jon Lindemann, Aaron Kaluszka, Pedro Hernandez, James Jones, Neal Ronaghan, Zachary Miller, Jared Rosenberg, Lauren Ronaghan, and Josh Max January 31, 2011

Dead or Alive Dimensions Roundtable Transcript

Game information and Q&A from Team Ninja's Yosuke Hayashi.... more

By James Jones and Karlie Yeung January 23, 2011

Nintendo of Europe Nintendo 3DS Presentation Script

... more

By Aaron Kaluszka January 19, 2011

INTERVIEW: Madden 3DS Interview with Ryan Stradling

Madden makes a portable return, and NWR gets the lowdown.... more

By Neal Ronaghan January 19, 2011

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 20: It's Broken

We hope you like the 3DS, because this show is laced with it.... more

By Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Patrick Barnett February 4, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 7: ANNUAL GIFT MAN APPROACHES

The whole crew (plus one extra) assemble for an super-extended episode to ring in the new year!... more

By Daan Koopman, Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Matt Walker December 16, 2011

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 12: Leave Me Alone

We're talking about big news and small games on this week's Connectivity.... more

By Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson December 10, 2011

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 8: Escape to Zeldacast Mountain

Lots of 2 things here: Listener Feedback & Zelda... more

By Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson November 12, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 6: TANOOKI ONSEN 3D

Would any other podcast discuss Mario 3D Land and public bathhouses in the same episode? I think not. ... more

By Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Minoru Yamaizumi November 11, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 67: A Sense of Impending Doom

A new 3DS? Trouble brewing with the Wii U? Seems like the Newscast has plenty on their plate this week.... more

By Andy Goergen, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Karl Castaneda August 27, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 4: AKIBA LIVE

Still a man down, the remaining Famicast crew record from right inside Super Potato, Akihabara! ... more

By Danny Bivens and James Charlton August 24, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 253: Daddy's Home for Dinner

Billy returns to RFN, and this time, he stays for nearly the entire show.... more

By Jonathan Metts, James Jones, and Greg Leahy August 7, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 64: Now You're Playing with Ultra Power

This is Episode 64. Guess what we talk about.... more

By Zachary Miller, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson August 6, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 252: Sky Puppies Defeat Fake Hero

We've got a lot to say about the 3DS price drop and Ambassadors Program.... more

By Jonathan Metts, James Jones, and Greg Leahy July 31, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 3: CHIBI-CAST

Two-thirds of the Famicast return for an update on the Japanese gaming landscape.... more

By Danny Bivens and James Charlton July 26, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 247: You Can Lead a Man to the Beam, But...

We reunite to review E3, answer tons of emails, and share dirty jokes.... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, and Greg Leahy June 19, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 244: Party of Five

It's E3 preview time!... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, Michael "TYP" Cole, James Jones, and Greg Leahy May 22, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 52: Beginning at the End

We're back with all the news, rumors, and listener mail you care to eat.... more

By Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan May 8, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 51: The Church of Pikmin

Cafés and Conduits are the order of the day on the latest Newscast.... more

By Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan April 29, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 238: RFN Backstage Assault!

More 3DS, more Pokemon, more cult favorite Wii games, and a secret RetroActive?... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, and Greg Leahy April 10, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 237: Shiny New Toy

Some of us have 3DS, and all of us have your provocative emails. Are Nintendo fans too negative about Nintendo?... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, and Greg Leahy April 3, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 236: Trauma Hunter

We've got games galore, 3DS launch impressions, and emails to boot!... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, and Greg Leahy March 27, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 46: Countdown to Launch

Neal has had a 3DS now for a week, and dishes on how the system is holding up.... more

By Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan March 26, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 235: Svevan

An RFN co-founder returns to the show, and we talk about all the crazy games at PAX East.... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Evan Burchfield March 20, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 1: 3DS GET!

Join the NWR Japan correspondents in their first ever podcast dedicated to everything Japan.... more

By Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Matt Walker March 11, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 234: Needs More D's

New games, 3DS impressions from Japan, and your Listener Mail -- it's all inside!... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Matt Walker March 6, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 43: CharmlessRacer7

We welcome Danny, he who has a Nintendo 3DS, to the show for some hands-on impressions.... more

By Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Danny Bivens, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan March 5, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 231: Lords of Lightning

Gaming slows down, at least for the employed contingent, and our Listener Mail "lightning round" is anything but.... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, and Greg Leahy February 13, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 37: March Toward 3DS

Andy takes a week off as the rest of the crew talks about Neal's 3DS adventure.... more

By Andy Goergen January 21, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 227: National Pastime

In this week's New Business... a 3DS hands-on report! Also, we catch up on Listener Mail.... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, and Greg Leahy January 16, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 36: A Return to Normalcy

After three consecutive epic-sodes, the Newscast crew returns to a classic style episode with the whole crew.... more

By Andy Goergen January 15, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 213: To Upgrade, or Not to Upgrade?

When it comes to 3DS news analysis, we just can't help ourselves.... more

By Jonathan Metts, Michael "TYP" Cole, James Jones, and Greg Leahy October 3, 2010

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 207: Gotcha Mass x Gotcha Acceleration

Hear about lots o' games & emails from your friendly RFN crew!... more

By Jonathan Metts, Jon Lindemann, James Jones, and Greg Leahy August 22, 2010

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Nintendo 3DS Box Art

DeveloperNintendo

Worldwide Releases

NA: Nintendo 3DS
ReleaseMar 27, 2011
PublisherNintendo
JPN: Nintendo 3DS
ReleaseFeb 26, 2011
PublisherNintendo
EU: Nintendo 3DS
ReleaseMar 25, 2011
PublisherNintendo
AUS: Nintendo 3DS
ReleaseMar 2011
PublisherNintendo
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