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February 22, 2012

Dillon's Rolling Western Available on eShop Everywhere Now 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 6:05 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Nintendo's next eShop game is out today in Japan, North America, and Europe.

The Rolling Western, developed by Vanpool, is available now on eShop worldwide for $10, according to today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

Originally revealed at E3, the game was confirmed to be available for each region during their respective Nintendo Direct presentations. You can read our impressions of the game here.

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New Brain Age 3DS Spin-Off Announced 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 5:05 am EST
Total comments: 3 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

The title aims to train memory and concentration.

Oni Training (or "Demon Training"), the newest title in the Brain Age series, was revealed by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata during Nintendo Direct.

The game is a spin-off of Dr. Ryuta Kawashima's Brain Age for 3DS, focusing on training the players memory and concentration. It features a demon version of Kawashima. Iwata said that the game attempts to give players a serious challenge while avoiding frustration.

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New Features of Mario Tennis Open Revealed 3DS

by Minoru Yamaizumi - 4:50 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Direct

Players will be given a rank online.

The new installment of Mario Tennis series for 3DS, confirmed to be called Mario Tennis Open, will uses various functions of 3DS and debut in May, according Nintendo President Satoru Iwata at today's Nintendo Direct presentation.

Controlwise, like some 3DS fighting game such as Super Street Fighter... Read more...

New Crossover Project Teased During Nintendo Direct Event 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 4:29 am EST
Total comments: 2

Namco Bandai, Sega, and Capcom team up for this project.

A new crossover project from Sega, Capcom, and Namco Bandai was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct event.

A short teaser trailer revealed that the game is coming to Nintendo 3DS. A website featuring a locked door being opened by a code was also unveiled. Once the door was opened you... Read more...

Initial Fire Emblem DLC Costs No Money 3DS

by Alex Culafi - 4:28 am EST
Total comments: 9 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

3DS owners can get their hands on new episodes and maps starting April 19.

The first round of Fire Emblem: Kakusei DLC will be free of charge, as reported by Iwata during Nintendo Direct.

The downloadable content includes new maps and episodic content, and will cost no money until May 31. Nintendo will also release prepaid cards to purchase content with at a later date.

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Metroid Coming to eShop in Japan Next Week 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 4:08 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (NCL), http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/eshop/vc/tadj/index....

All 3DS owners in Japan will soon have a chance to try Samus Aran's first adventure.

The Famicom Disk System version of Metroid will be available on the eShop in Japan on February 29 for 500 yen.

Metroid was originally released in 1986 in Japan on the Famicom Disk System and then  later released in Europe and North America in 1987 on the Nintendo Entertainment System.The... Read more...

February 21, 2012

Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Box Contents Shown DS3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 6:50 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (andriasang.com), http://andriasang.com/con00y/kh3d_anniversary_box/...

Japanese gamers get quite a bit in this special anniversary bundle.

An image detailing the contents of the Japanese 10th anniversary Kingdom Hearts bundle was revealed by Square Enix.

In anticipation of both the Kingdom Hearts 10th anniversary and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Square Enix is releasing a 10th anniversary Kingdom Hearts box. The box includes... Read more...

UK Release of Bit.Trip Saga Moved Forward 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 6:48 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (pocketgamer), http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/3DS/BitTrip+Saga/ne...

You will be able to get the game one week sooner.

Bit.Trip Saga is coming to the UK on March 16, one week earlier than expected, according to publisher Rising Star Games.

UK gamers were originally looking forward to playing the 3D compilation of WiiWare titles on March 23. However, due to unknown reasons the game's release has been moved to March 16. 

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Retro City Rampage Gets Updated Release Date Wii

by Patrick Barnett - 2:23 pm EST
Total comments: 2

Get the game on WiiWare this upcoming May.

Retro City Rampage is coming to WiiWare this May, according to a press release.

Retro City Rampage does not seem to be lacking in content as it features over 50 story missions that involve everything from driving, shooting, platforming, and even rhythm elements. These story missions are accompanied by... Read more...

Ubisoft's Rayman Origins Becomes Profitable 3DSWii

by Patrick Barnett - 8:03 am EST
Total comments: 8 Source: (gamasutra), http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/40327/2D_throwb...

The 2D platformer finally earns Ubisoft some money.

Rayman Origins has finally become a profitable game for Ubisoft, the company revealed to investors during a conference call earlier this week.

Rayman Origins released in November 2011 and was met with small sales numbers. NPD reports the game only sold 50,000 copies in its first month. However, Ubisoft claims the game "has the capacity to become a long-term seller for the company." There was no official sales data revealed.

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Shin'en Developing Tons of 3DS Software 3DSWii

by Patrick Barnett - 7:36 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (fnintendo), http://www.fnintendo.net/index.php?option=com_cont...

3DS owners will be seeing alot from this developer soon.

Shin'en is currently developing four different games for the Nintendo eShop, according to an interview with FNintendo.

When asked what their plans were for the eShop Shin'en revealed that they have four games currently in development; one of which is nearly complete.

Shin'en's Manfred Linzner said: "We are close to the launch of our first eShop game, and three more eShop games are in production at Shin'en."

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Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Sells Out in Japan 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 7:35 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/16/report-theatr...

The recently released music game is hard to find.

Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy flew off store shelves in Japan when it was released this past week, according to a GetNews Report.

Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy landed in Japanese stores on February 16. According to the report, as soon as stores were opening, the game was beginning to sell out.

Theatrhythm:... Read more...

Mario Party 9 Release Date Announced for Australia Wii

by Nicholas Bray - 7:34 am EST
Discuss in talkback!

Mark off your calendar because Mario is throwing another party!

Nintendo Australia has announced that Mario Party 9 will be releasing on the Wii on March 8, 2012.

Mario Party 9 features some new modes for players, such as a party mode that changes how the game plays. In this mode, players move around the board in one vehicle,  and everyone takes turns being... Read more...

February 20, 2012

Nintendo Direct Scheduled for Wednesday 3DSWii

by Aaron Kaluszka - 11:45 pm EST
Total comments: 14 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/nintendo_direct/inde...

Join Iwata for new and upcoming 3DS and Wii titles. UPDATE: Reggie too! UPDATE: And Europe!

The third Nintendo Direct broadcast is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, Nintendo revealed on their website.

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata is set to reveal the latest Nintendo 3DS and Wii titles, but no specifics were given. The broadcast will be available in Japanese on Nico Nico Live and Ustream beginning at 8 pm Japan Standard Time (6 am EST, 3 am PST).

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New Pokémon Game Could Be Announced Soon Rumor3DSDS

by Patrick Barnett - 6:09 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/20/pokemon-direc...

Pokémon Smash, a Japanese TV show, could reveal the new title as early as this week.

A new Pokémon game was teased by Pokémon Black and White director Junichi Masuda at a recent Q&A event.

When asked when we would see the next Pokémon game after Black and White, Masuda replied telling fans to keep an eye on Pokémon Smash, a weekly Japanese television program. No new game was announced on the most recent episode of the show, but next week may carry different results.

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V-Jump Reveals Kingdom Hearts 3D Details 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 2:36 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/20/axel-and-lexa...

A world name, character information, and some dream eater information was revealed.

Kingdom Hearts 3D information regarding a world name, character details, and Dream Eaters was revealed in the latest issue of V-Jump.

The previously revealed Tron world is now titled The Grid. The world is based off of the recent Tron movie, Tron: Legacy, featuring the same characters and similar locales.

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Dragon Quest X Beta Gets a Starting Date WiiWiiU

by Patrick Barnett - 2:32 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: (andriasang.com), http://andriasang.com/con010/dqx_beta/

Those who got an invite don't have much longer to wait.

Square Enix has announced that the Dragon Quest X beta is scheduled to begin on February 23 in Japan.

Square Enix has been accepting applications for the beta of Dragon Quest X for some time and has now revealed its starting date. Those who were chosen to be part of this first beta testing period were given notice on January 31.

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Unofficial Pokémon Yellow Appears on Apple App Store

by Andy Goergen - 10:26 am EST
Total comments: 10 Source: Touch Arcade, http://toucharcade.com/2012/02/20/non-functional-p...

Unlike Nintendo's famed handheld game, this app crashes immediately upon loading.

An unofficial, and completely unplayable, version of Pokémon Yellow has been climbing the charts on the Apple App Store. 

The game, which sells for $0.99, is currently sitting at the #2 spot on the Top Paid games chart.  The game reportedly crashes upon launching, and shows almost 1,500... Read more...

Amazon France Lists Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 WiiDS

by Alex Culafi - 10:25 am EST
Total comments: 5 Source: http://www.gameblog.fr/news/27494-call-of-duty-bla...

The page was pulled soon after, however.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was listed on Amazon France but was removed soon after.

The move follows Activision's recent acquisition of BlackOps2.com, as well as a recent blacklisting of French website Gameblog.fr for reporting on the news. Activision France had demanded the website (among others)... Read more...

Seaman Port Planned for 3DS? Rumor3DS

by Nate Andrews - 10:22 am EST
Total comments: 14 Source: (andriasang.com), http://andriasang.com/con012/seaman_3ds/

The surreal Dreamcast classic might be headed to the handheld.

A port of the virtual pet simulation game Seaman might be on its way to the 3DS, according to an article in the online edition of Japan's Nikkei business newspaper.

The article, which focuses on Nintendo, mentions an initiative on the part of the company to revive other publisher's titles on the 3DS in order to provide the system with stronger games, and cites Seaman, one of the best-selling Dreamcast games in Japan, as an example.

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