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February 18, 2012

North American Kingdom Hearts 3D Voice Work in Progress DS3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 12:49 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (KHinsider), https://twitter.com/#!/jessedavidcorti/status/1702...

Some voice actors are already done.

North American voice work for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts game, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, is already underway according to some voice actors.

A report on khinsider.com revealed that Vincent Corazza, the voice of Zexion/Ienzo, had finished recording about 2 weeks ago. 

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February 17, 2012

Nintendo of Europe Opens Twitter Accounts

by Daan Koopman - 1:40 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: (Nintendo of Europe Newsletter)

Follow your local Nintendo brand today, Mac!

Nintendo of Europe has recently opened several Twitter accounts for their international and local purposes. This was revealed through their latest Nintendo of Europe newsletter.

For a full scope of all the European news, a follow to @NintendoEurope is in order. However, if you want more local news and all of it in your very own language, you should follow one of the accounts we have listed here.

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Extra Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition Episodes to Be Released DS

by Josh Max - 12:55 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/15/pokmon-nobuna...

Back stories galore! 

Extra episodes for Pokémon + Nobunaga’s Ambition will be released through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The game will be released in Japan March 17, as will the first episode, which will reveal how Chosokabe Motochika and Mori Motonari, two of the main characters, became friends.

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Retailers List RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D as a May Release 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 12:44 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Ama), http://www.amazon.com/Rollercoaster-Tycoon-nintend...

The Atari and n-Space joint should only see a two-month delay.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D appears to be set for a May 22 release, according to various retailers, including Amazon.

Earlier this week, we reported that the game was on hold, as it was previously set for a March 2012 release. While we haven't gotten an official word from Atari yet, this retailer release date does add up to the previous news of a delay.

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THQ Japan Shutting Down Later This Month

by Alex Culafi - 12:43 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Andriasang), http://andriasang.com/comzzk/thq_japan_closure/

The decision follows the tribulations faced by the company over the previous months.

THQ Japan will close its doors and end all publishing business on February 29 , as reported by Impress Watch.

As a result of the closure, all staff will leave the company as it shuts down. These measures are seen as necessary following the troubles faced by THQ in North America. Although there is no word regarding the publishing of future THQ titles, the company has been known to license its titles to local companies.

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Is PlayStation Vita Losing Developer Support to 3DS? Rumor3DS

by Alex Culafi - 12:38 pm EST
Total comments: 18 Source: (Gamasutra), http://gamasutra.com/view/news/40335/Is_Vita_losin...

Poor sales may cause the handheld to lose some major Japanese support.

Major Japanese developers may be dropping Vita support in favor of the 3DS, according to an anonymous source published on the Nikkei website.

In a story written by Kiyoshi Shin, former head of the Japanese branch of the International Game Developers Association, an unnamed source announces that "major Japanese companies are canceling all projects intended for the Vita and are changing development to the 3DS."

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Pokémon Movie 14 Screening in Australia, New Zealand DS

by Andrew Brown - 6:55 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Hoyts Cinema), http://www.hoyts.com.au/Movies/Offers/Pokemon_the_...

Pokémon White: Victini and Zekrom gets a limited screening. 

The fourteenth movie in the Pokémon anime series is getting a limited cinema screening in Australia and New Zealand.

Pokémon: The Movie - White: Victini and Zekrom, is being shown at select Hoyts cinemas across the two countries.This marks the first time that an English-translated Pokémon film... Read more...

February 16, 2012

Wii Virtual Consoles Lives! (Nintendo Download - February 16, 2012) DSWii3DS

by Neal Ronaghan and Jared Rosenberg - 9:06 am EST
Total comments: 23 Source: (Press Release)

Hulu Plus comes to Wii, a 3DS Ambassador game becomes available for purchase, and the Wii Virtual Console drought come to an end.

Nintendo has a wealth of downloadable goodies this week, including the first Wii Virtual Console game in over five months. In addition to games, the streaming video service Hulu Plus is now available for Wii. 

The Sega Genesis version of Strider is coming to Wii Virtual Console today. It is... Read more...

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Available at Discount 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 8:37 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (Andriasang), http://andriasang.com/comzzl/theatrhythm_dlc_low_p...

Square Enix cuts prices on DLC for a limited time.

The eight downloadable songs for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, which were originally set to sell for 150 yen each, are on sale for a limited time for 100 yen apiece. Square Enix says this is being done in commemoration of the game’s release but gave no specifics as to how long the songs would remain at this price. 

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February 15, 2012

Super Mario Bros. Updated on eShop in North America and Europe 3DS

by Andy Goergen - 5:03 pm EST
Total comments: 18

Save states are now available on this 3DS Virtual Console classic.

Update: In North America, Nintendo will make Super Mario Bros. available for purchase to non-Ambassadors on the 3DS Virtual Console later today. The game will cost $4.99.

An update has been released for Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America and Europe. The update allows the... Read more...

February 14, 2012

Nintendo Wishes 3DS Owners a Happy Valentine's Day with Swapnote 3DS

by James Dawson - 4:31 pm EST
Total comments: 8 Source: (Swapnote)

Along with the message comes a special Valentine's themed stationery.

Nintendo wished 3DS owners a happy Valentine’s Day today with the help of Swapnote and its quirky mascot, Nikki. Along with the special, gold message, Nintendo included a special Valentine’s Day stationery. Furthermore, Nikki's Mii has also been added to the StreetPass Mii Plaza.

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Metal Gear Solid 3D Demo Hitting eShop This Thursday 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 2:18 pm EST
Total comments: 10 Source: (Press Release)

You'll be able to play the game's opening segment before the game comes out.

The Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D demo is coming to the eShop in North America on Thursday, Konami announced.

The full game comes out on February 21, and is a 3DS port of the PlayStation 2 title. While it's unknown if the demo will support the Circle Pad Pro, the full game will. The peripheral came out in North America on February 7 as a GameStop exclusive.

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CoroCoro Reveals 'New' Pokemon and Title of Upcoming Film DS

by Alex Culafi - 12:47 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: (Pokebeach), http://pokebeach.com/2012/02/keldeos-artwork-revea...

The colt Pokemon will be the first of three revealed event creatures.

Keldeo will be the first "new" legendary revealed, as leaked in early images from the upcoming issue of CoroCoro magazine.

Although the Pokémon's existence was known beforehand alongside two others (full data about all event creatures exist inside of the games' coding), the article acts as the first official confirmation. Keldeo, the colt Pokemon, leads the Musketeer trio, which includes Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion.

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n-Space-Developed RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D 'On Hold' 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:45 am EST
Total comments: 14

The 3DS game based off of the popular PC series is stuck at the station.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D, originally revealed last year for a 2012 release, is on hold, according to a representative from publisher Atari.

Developed by Heroes of Ruin developer n-Space, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D was on tap for a March 2012 release. In early February, n-Space confirmed to us that, as far as they knew, the game was still set for a March release.

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No Madden on 3DS in 2012 3DSWii

by Neal Ronaghan - 7:44 am EST
Total comments: 9 Source: (EA Sports)

It's official: Madden NFL 13 isn't coming to 3DS this year.

Following speculation, EA Sports confirmed to NWR today that Madden NFL 13 will not be coming to 3DS this year.

EA's official statement was short and to the point: "There will not be a new version for 3DS this year."

Madden NFL Football was a launch title for the 3DS in early 2011. It was built specifically for the system by EA's North Carolina studio. Madden NFL 13 is still coming to the Wii this year.

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Pandora's Tower to Be Released in Europe April 13 Wii

by J.P. Corbran - 5:59 am EST
Total comments: 18

Europeans get to play the third Operation Rainfall title one week after Americans get the first.

Pandora's Tower will come out in Europe April 13.

This action RPG has players taking on the role of Aeron, a soldier, as he battles through monsters in a series of towers on a quest to break the curse on his friend Elena. The game features multiple possible endings and a New Game+ feature that promises to offer a lot of replay value, and a complex and unique relationship system to offer different ways to approach the game.

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February 13, 2012

Madden Skipping 3DS in 2012? RumorWii3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:42 pm EST
Total comments: 13

While Madden is coming to Wii, the football franchise might be bypassing the 3DS this year.

Madden might not be coming to 3DS in 2012 if retailer listings are to be believed.

The GameStop listing, which led to a confirmation of the Wii version's existence by the Wii developer's official Twitter account, only mentions the Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Vita versions of the game. The 3DS is not mentioned at all.

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Madden Still Coming to Wii This Year Wii3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:21 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: (Twitter), https://twitter.com/#!/wiimakemadden/status/163995...

There might not be any more Tiger Woods, or any other game for that matter, but come August, Madden will be on Wii again.

Madden NFL 13 is coming to Wii this August, according to a tweet by @wiimakemadden, the official Twitter account of the Madden Wii development team. We have reached out to EA Sports for a 100% confirmation of the news.

With the current slate of Wii games dwindling more and more by the day, the game's release comes as somewhat of a shock, especially coming off of the heel's of Tiger Woods' absence on Wii this year. 

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VVVVVV Fixes Getting Sent to NOA and NOE This Week 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 7:51 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (twitter), https://twitter.com/#!/nicalis

The bugs are now gone.

A bug free version of VVVVVV is being sent to NOA and NOE this week, according to posts made on Nicalis's Twitter.

The Tweet read, "Hey Europe, we fixed one last bug (Gravitron, you bastard) and your version of VVVVVV is getting to Nintendo this week," while later the company posted that an updated version is being sent to NOA as well. In the version released in North America, activating Flip Mode results in a pair of black screens.

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Mario Tennis 3DS Gets Official Title and Release Date? Rumor3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 7:16 pm EST
Total comments: 11 Source: GameFly, http://www.gamefly.com/Rent-Mario-Tennis-Open/5003...

A GameFly listing shows off both a release date and name for the 3DS title.

Mario Tennis Open could be heading to Nintendo 3DS on May 20, according to a GameFly listing.

The Camelot-developed Mario Tennis sequel for the 3DS has previously been given a tentative 2012 release date. According to a new GameFly listing, the game is now titled Mario Tennis Open. The page also displays a May 20 release date.

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