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October 4, 2012

Adventure Time, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion Demos Coming to 3DS eShop 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 12:51 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

Also, Nintendo is releasing a second Style Savvy demo that will transfer the progress into the full game.

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!!, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, Style Savvy: Trendstters, and more are getting 3DS eShop demos soon, according to Nintendo of America.

Style Savvy saw the first of its demos launch today, which focuses on creating outfits for a fashion... Read more...

Etrian Odyssey IV Mapping Its Way to North America 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 12:50 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Press Release

Playing cartographer has never been so rife with danger!

The fourth entry of Atlus's Etrian Odyssey series is coming to North America. Titled Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan, it is the first installment on the 3DS and is due in 2013.

The Etrian Odyssey series is a first-person dungeon crawler that has players mapping out the areas they explore.... Read more...

Pre-orders Opening Soon for Wii U in Japan WiiU

by Danny Bivens - 12:49 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/10/04/6030..., Inside-Games

In a few days, gamers in Japan can join the insanity.

Selected retailers across Japan will be opening up pre-orders for the Wii U on October 6. Leading the pack is online retailer Amazon, which will allow Nintendo fans to reserve the new console at midnight. This applies to the Basic Set and the Premium Set. Retailers will also be offering gamers a chance... Read more...

Wii U Launch Line-up Updated in Japan WiiU

by Danny Bivens - 12:46 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/software/index.html..., NCL

Now with more EA, dude bro-related content, and a family friendly title.

FIFA 13: World Class Soccer and Mass Effect 3 have been moved from tentative December release dates to December 8 in Japan, the Wii U launch day. 

Not only that, but Call of Duty: Black Ops II (dubbed version) and Sports Connection were also revealed to be coming to Nintendo’s next generation... Read more...

Pushmo Sequel Coming to US and Europe in November 3DS

by Ariel Ruff - 12:42 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Nintendo Direct

Crashmo, a sequel to Pushmo, has been announced to fall during fall, quite literally.

A sequel to Pushmo (Pullblox in Europe) called Crashmo (Fallblox in Europe) is coming to North America on November 22, and during the month of November in Europe.

The upcoming title will feature 90 training levels and 120 new levels. Players will still be able to create and share their own levels... Read more...

Nintendo Details North American 3DS Virtual Console Releases for the Remainder of 2012 3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 12:41 pm EDT
Total comments: 17

There will be at least six Virtual Console games in the next three months.

Mario Golf, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Wario Land II, and more are coming the 3DS Virtual Console in North America before the end of 2012.

Check below for a full list of release dates for each game.

October 11 - Mario Golf (Game Boy Color, originally released in 1999, VC version out in Japan)October... Read more...

Pikachu 3DS XL and Mario Kart 7 Bundle Announced for Europe 3DS

by Tom Malina - 12:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (Nintendo Direct)

Do you want your 3DS XL with a game or an adorable design?

A yellow 3DS XL with a Pikachu design and a system bundle featuring Mario Kart 7 were announced for launch in Europe later this year at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation.

The Pikachu-themed 3DS XL does not have a definite release date at this point, but president of Nintendo of Europe... Read more...

Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, Ocarina of Time 3D, Star Fox 64 3D Coming to European, North American eShop 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 12:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 26 Source: (Nintendo Direct EU)

Download your 3DS favorites from the Nintendo eShop right now in Europe! North America? Wait two weeks.

Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, Star Fox 64 3D, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D are coming to the European and North American eShop. This was announced by Satoru Shibata, the president of Nintendo of Europe, and revealed in a North American press release.

In Europe, the four games are available right now for €44.99/£39.99 each. In North America, they will be available for $39.99 each on October 18.

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Tokyo Crash Mobs Coming to eShop in 2013 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 12:10 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: (Press Release)

It looks like Nintendo's weird person-throwing Puzz Loop/Magnetica/Zuma-like game is coming to North America.

Tokyo Crash Mobs, a game featuring "pedestrian-tossing pandemonium," is coming to the North American 3DS eShop in early 2013.

The game, developed by Mitchell Corporation, is similar to Puzz Loop, Magnetica, and Zuma, but instead of colored balls, you throw people in colored suits. It takes places over three weeks of main characters Grace and Savannah's chaotic lives, and might be some weird meditation on how cutthroat business is.

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Fluidity: Spin Cycle Hitting North American 3DS eShop December 27 3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 12:02 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (Press Release)

The sequel to the WiiWare cult classic also comes to Europe in December.

Fluidity: Spin Cycle will release on the 3DS eShop December 27 in North America. The game will also release this December in Europe.

The game, a sequel to the critically acclaimed WiiWare title Fluidity, has the player controlling a puddle of water via the 3DS's tilt sensors as it transforms from... Read more...

Paper Mario: Sticker Star Out December 7 in Europe 3DS

by Tom Malina - 11:55 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: (Nintendo Direct EU)

Enjoy Mario's latest papery adventure just in time for Christmas.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star will launch on December 7, 2012 in Europe, Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata announced during the new Nintendo Direct presentation.

This means the game will arrive on European store shelves less than a month after the North American release on November 11.

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Three of the Four Guild 01 Games Coming to Europe, North America on eShop 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 11:54 am EDT
Total comments: 2

The Suda 51 collaboration, Liberation Maiden, is available today in Europe after the Nintendo Direct.

Liberation Maiden, Aero Porter, and Crimson Shroud, three of the games available in the Level-5-created Japan compilation game Guild 01, are coming to the eShop in Europe and North America in 2012.

Liberation Maiden, made with Suda 51, is available on the European eShop right after the Nintendo... Read more...

Assassin's Creed III DLC Plans Unveiled WiiU

by Tom Malina - 8:57 am EDT
Total comments: 19 Source: (Description), (Joystiq), http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/03/assassins-creed-...

Prepare for an add-on campaign featuring evil George Washington! 

Ubisoft has announced five pieces of downloadable content for Assassin's Creed III, set to release on Wii U within the first six months of the game's launch at retail.

Among these add-on packs will be a single-player expansion called The Tyranny of King Washington. Set after the War of Independence,... Read more...

Flame Red 3DS to Be Discontinued in Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 8:55 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/color/index..., NCL

Another one bites the dust in Japan.

The Flare Red Nintendo 3DS is going to be discontinued in Japan shortly. No specific reason or date was given. The Flare Red 3DS was released on July 14, 2011, the same day that Star Fox 64 3D in Japan.

This marks the second color variation to be discontinued in Japan (outside of limited editions), with the first being the Aqua Blue 3DS which was phased out in late May and early June of this year. 

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Nintendo Download - October 4, 2012 DS3DSWii

by Patrick Barnett and Tyler Ohlew - 7:55 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Spelunking and golden greed go well together, wouldn't you agree?

Platforming is alive and well on the eShop this week, with Cave Story, Samurai G,  and New Super Mario Bros. 2 Add-On content available for purchase. While not available until Sunday, Pokémon Dream Radar hits the eShop as well, bringing Pokémon from White and Black Version 2 into your living room! Also be sure to check out what is available on the DSiWare and WiiWare services.

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October 3, 2012

NightSky Landing on the 3DS eShop Later This Month 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 8:36 pm EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/Iu0PZxkeVI4ND..., Nintendo

The game is finally making its way to the downloadable store later this month.

NightSky, developed by Nicalis, is scheduled to release on the 3DS eShop on October 25 for $9.99, according to Nintendo's website.

NightSky, which was released on the PC last year, has been in development on the 3DS for some time. The game was initially scheduled to be released earlier this year but was pushed back to later in the year.

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Skylanders Giants Exclusives Coming to Specific Retailers 3DSWii

by Patrick Barnett - 8:18 pm EDT
Total comments: 9

If you shop at certain stores, you may have a chance to get some exclusive Skylanders goodies.

Several Skylanders Giants exclusives are heading to various retail stores, according to an anonymous source.

Each of the stores appear to have their own exclusive content. The following retailers will have this Skylanders content available:

Toys R Us - Legendary 3-Pack and a Legendary GiantTarget... Read more...

Dr. Mario Online RX Now Available as a Club Nintendo Reward DSWii

by Justin Berube - 3:37 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/23504...., (Club Nintendo)

Club Nintendo is offering a prescription for fun.

Dr. Mario Online RX is this week’s new Club Nintendo download reward. The WiiWare title can be purchased for 100 coins and will be available until Oct. 14, 2012.

Dr. Mario Online RX replaces PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit. The DSiWare game Birds & Beans is also currently available as a reward for 100 coins until Oct. 7, 2012.

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Nintendo Bringing Game Boy Advance to 3DS eShop? RumorGBA

by Patrick Barnett - 8:35 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: 3DS-Online, Nintendo's German Press Site, http://3ds.nintendo-online.de/news/10910/game-boy-...

Box arts of three GBA games were uploaded to Nintendo's media servers, but they could just be in relation to the original releases.

Game Boy Advance games might be headed to the European eShop soon based on images uploaded to Nintendo's media server, as first reported by the German site 3DS-Online and confirmed by Nintendo World Report. However, the box arts were added to the Game Boy Advance pages for each game, meaning that this could just be baseless speculation.

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DSiWare Cave Story Pulled from eShop 3DSDS

by Tyler Ohlew - 4:36 am EDT
Total comments: 4

Nicalis's DSiWare version absent in advance of Thursday's eShop release.

The DSi version of Cave Story has been removed from the eShop in advance of the release of the upgraded eShop version coming this Thursday. 

When announcing Cave Story's eShop port, Nicalis told Nintendo Power that they may remove the DSiWare version from the 3DS eShop. 

The original... Read more...

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