The game is still in development, and still has the Duke Nukem brand.

Duke Nukem: Critical Mass, also known as Extraction Point: Alien Shootout, is still set for a Nintendo DS release. The game was original going to be known as Duke Nukem Trilogy, a series of three original new games for release on Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. 

At one point, the game was rumored... Read more...

Nintendo of Europe will bring Tecmo Koei's new fighter to European territories. 

Today Nintendo of Europe and Tecmo Koei announced that Nintendo will distribute Dead of Alive Dimensions in Europe later this year.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nintendo will take care of the sales, marketing and distribution of the game in Europe, while Tecmo Koei will remain as the publisher. A similar arrangement is in place with Capcom for Super Street Fighter IV 3D.

The capabilities of the 3DS allowed Ubisoft to use the famed graphics engine.

Ubisoft's Splinter Cell 3DS runs on the Unreal game engine.

Splinter Cell 3D producer Fabrice Cuny confirmed that the development team at Ubisoft was able to implement the Unreal Engine on the 3DS. He states that "It is pretty impressive for a handheld machine, and the 3D doesn’t affect the performance... Read more...

Along with a confirmed release date, the Resident Evil title for the 3DS has new box art.

Famitsu has revealed the box art for Capcom's Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D.

Along with the announcement of a June 2 release date for Japan, Famitsu gives its readers a look at the game's boxart. It features Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, and Hunk.

The upcoming crossover title may appear on Nintendo's 3D handheld.

Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono believes that a 3DS port of the crossover game Street Fighter X Tekken should happen.

In an interview with Eurogamer, Yoshinori Ono expressed his thoughts on the possibility of a 3DS port.

"I think that's an amazing thing. The next step would be to have Street Fighter x Tekken, which is the celebration of all top fighting gamers' dreams in one, to be on 3DS, where you can play anywhere you want."

A trip to Kmart and Toys "R" Us could save you cash for maximizing your 3DS library.

Toys "R" Us is offering a buy one, get one half off deal to all customers who purchase Nintendo 3DS games at the retailer when 3DS launches this Sunday. With most 3DS games costing $39.99 this will cut the cost of two games from $80 to $60.

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Please show and tell us everything about your 3DS launch experience.

We're all excited for the 3DS launch, but, as with any console launch, we all know the most exciting part is the chase. So, send your tales of launch lines and events to 3DS-at-nintendoworldreport.com. Don't forget to send us your pictures as well. As long as it's appropriate, it will be included in a round-up next week.

The biggest launch since the Wii in 2006 will take place in the city that never sleeps.

Nintendo will be hosting a massive launch event in New York City, starting on Saturday, March 26, 2011 and concluding on Sunday with the release of the 3DS. The event starts at 9:00pm at the Best Buy in Union Square, where attendees waiting in line will be able to try out the 3DS for the first time.

The upcoming Wii RPG has been delayed to an unknown date. 

Kadokawa Games announced that its upcoming Wii RPG, Earth Seeker, has been delayed.

Originally set to be released in Japan on April 7, the game has been pushed to an unknown date due to "various circumstances."

The Nintendo President presents his thoughts on the value of game content.

Nintendo is not interested in doing business with garage developers.

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime reiterated Nintendo's stance on working not with "hobbyist developers." Noting the distinction between individuals making games in their free time and independent development houses, Fils-Amie stated that "[Nintendo is] absolutely reaching out to the independent developer." 

The Nintendo 3DS gets its first 3D video content by way of system update. 

The music video for "White Knuckles" by OK Go will be available to watch in 3D on the Nintendo 3DS if users perform a system update. Despite the fact that the system does not launch until Sunday, the system update is already live.

The video, like most of OK Go's recent music videos, was shot in... Read more...

The head of the 3DS project explains why the downloadable game service will not launch with the new handheld.

The eShop will not launch with the 3DS because of the complexity of the eShop service and Nintendo's desire for it to be fully ready prior to going live.

In an interview with Gamasutra, Hideki Konno explained the delayed launch of the service and discussed his experiences in designing the 3DS. 

Nippon Ichi reveals details on its first Nintendo 3DS title.

Nippon Ichi Software is currently developing Bikkuriman Kanjyuku Haoh: Sanmi Douran Sensouki, a tabletop-style game for the Nintendo 3DS.

The game requires players to combine kanji, which are found on stickers, to make new words. For example, when you combine the kanji for ‘demon’ with the kanji for ‘king’, you get ‘demon king’, which has its own attack. The stickers are found in Lotte brand chocolate wafer packs.

A logo has appeared on the website alongside the other download services.

A webpage on Nintendo Greece's website appears to show the logo for 3DSWare. Clicking on the link leads to a page that lists "no products."

Little is known about the downloadable content service on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. The "3DSWare" name was known to be trademarked by Nintendo in Japan and Europe, but the name has not been confirmed in an official capacity until now.

Devil Survivor returns to the Nintendo DS for another outing. 

In this week’s edition of Famitsu, Devil Survivor 2, the latest in the Shin Megami Tensei series, was announced for the Nintendo DS.

Devil Survivor 2 takes place in major cities through Japan, which differs from the Tokyo setting of the original. This time around, a new system known as the “Enishi... Read more...

Nazo Waku Yakata makes use of 3DS graphics and sound.

Capcom announced a new 3DS title, called Nazo Waku Yakata, which is a "sound adventure" game that doesn't use buttons, according to Famitsu.  

It takes place in a mansion that players must explore using the touch screen, gyroscope, and microphone. The goal is to progress through each room, which could take anywhere from three to eight minutes to complete.  

Japan will get to play Capcom's next 3DS game this summer.

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is coming to Japan on June 2, according to Famitsu.  

The title will contain all the Mercenaries maps from Resident Evil 4 and 5, and also feature a local and online co-op mode called Duo Mode. It has been confirmed each of the characters have different abilities... Read more...

The title becomes yet another game whose release has been affected by the earthquake.

Namco Bandai's One Piece Unlimited Cruise Special for the 3DS has been delayed in Japan.

Originally set to be released on April 7, the game has been pushed back to an undefined date. The developer states that "various circumstances" have caused the delay of the title.

Several titles have been... Read more...

The latest issue of Famitsu confirms the grim details. UPDATED

UPDATE: A Konami spokesperson has told Wired.com that the status of upcoming Hudson titles has yet to be decided, and to wait for an official announcement. It seems that Famitsu had removed the game listings pending re-announcement from Konami, but did not explicitly confirm cancellations. This announcement is expected to come in time for E3 in June.

A sequel to the classic NES title will be appearing on an unspecified home console.

A sequel to the NES game River City Ransom has been announced to be released sometime in 2012 on the PC and an unspecified home console.

Miracle Kidz, who are also working on the recently announced WiiWare remake of Super Dodgeball, announced that members of the original development team will also be working in this new re-imagining of the series.