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September 18, 2011

Dragon Quest Monsters Remake Announced for Nintendo 3DS 3DS

by Matthew Blundon - 6:10 pm EDT
Total comments: 2

The original Game Boy game will be released on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan next year. 

Square Enix recently announced that a remake of Dragon Quest Monsters for the Game Boy will be released on the Nintendo 3DS next year.

Dragon Quest Monsters Terry's Wonderland 3D, like the other "Monsters" games, puts a heavy amount of focus on raising monsters and making parties. The remake of the game will also include monsters from the recent Dragon Quest Monsters games, as well as new stories.

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September 17, 2011

Koei Tecmo Announces New DS/3DS Game for Girls DS

by Minoru Yamaizumi - 1:21 pm EDT
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Live a fabulous and stylish girl's life.

Koei Tecmo has announced a new game at the Tokyo Game Show called Fab Style. It is set to be released for both the Nintendo DS and 3DS. 

The gameplay is identical in the two versions, but the 3DS version contains more movies and character songs by the voice actors. A premium box edition with a special guide book and a soundtrack CD is also on the way.

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September 16, 2011

3DS Purportedly Hacked Rumor3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 10:16 am EDT
Total comments: 22 Source: http://www.crown3ds.com/

New flash cartridge is able to run 3DS software.

The first flash cartridge capable of running 3DS software has been announced. The Crown3DS is tested to work under current 3DS firmware 2.1.0-4, and the developers are in the process of testing it with more games. There is currently no time-frame for its release, with the developers' web site only saying that more info will be released "sooner or later."

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September 15, 2011

Kakuchou Slide Pad Screens3DS

by Karlie Yeung - 4:35 pm EDT
Total comments: 12

Here are some close-ups of the newest Nintendo 3DS add-on.

We have 11 photos of the Kakuchou Slide Pad for Nintendo 3DS showing the accessory from all angles. You can see the thickness and shape of the unit, button placements, all the details. Our hub page for the accessory with all the photos, artwork and release information is here.

Left side with ZL triggerVertical... Read more...

A New Mewtwo for Black and White DS

by Josh Max - 1:06 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: (4Gamer.net), http://www.4gamer.net/games/104/G010490/2011091500...

It's an all-new Mewtwo for an all new generation. 

Mewtwo will be available for download via Wi-Fi download in Japan for all Pokémon Black and White trainers from September 26 through October 31.

Mewtwo's release will coincide with the TV Tokyo series "Pokémon Smash!" Not much information is available about the new version of Mewtwo except that it will have the "Pressure" ability.

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Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Collection Available Now in Japan Wii

by Danny Bivens - 9:46 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (DragonQuest.jp), http://www.dragonquest.jp/25th/dq123/

Zelda isn't the only Japanese franchise turning 25 this year.

Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary is available for 4,440 yen starting today in Japan. This anniversary edition contains five games including the Famicom versions of Dragon Quest I, Dragon Quest II, Dragon Quest III, the Super Famicom compliation Dragon Quest I + II and the Super Famicom remake of Dragon Quest III.

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This Week in Nintendo Downloads - September 15, 2011 DS3DSWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:32 am EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Press Release

Mega Man fires up the eShop, and the Blue Man Group keep on groovin'.

Five new pieces of software have been added to Nintendo's various downloadable game services this week.

Exclusively for the 3DS's Virtual Console is Capcom's Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge for the Game Boy. Originally released in 1991, the game borrows heavily from its console counterparts, complete with various robot masters to choose from.

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Kingdom Hearts 3D Features The World Ends With You Cameo DS3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 12:59 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/14/kingdom-heart...

A cameo from Nomura's other RPG was spotted at Tokyo Game Show.

A character from The World Ends With You was spotted by SiliconEra in the Tokyo Game Show demo of Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance.

The character was Neku, the main character of The World Ends With You. This marks the first time a character from a non-Final Fantasy or Disney game makes an appearance in a Kingdom Hearts title.

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September 14, 2011

Iwata Says No to More Price Drops, Mobile Support 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 5:59 pm EDT
Total comments: 17 Source: andriasang.com, http://andriasang.com/comy5c/

Despite what analysts and investors say, Nintendo stands firm with the 3DS.

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said that there will be no further 3DS price drops, nor will Nintendo support mobile gaming during an interview with Nikkei.

When the publication asked Iwata about the lack of hit software, he explained that they expect to release a series of major titles starting in November... Read more...

Skyward Sword Will Include More Than 100 Minutes of Cutscenes Wii

by James Dawson - 5:42 pm EDT
Total comments: 37 Source: (The Legend of Zelda Facebook Page), http://www.facebook.com/LegendofZelda?sk=wall

Skyward Sword will also have similar features to Ocarina of Time 3D.

According to the official Legend of Zelda Facebook page, Skyward Sword will be packed with more than one hundred minutes of cinematic cutscenes.

The game will also implement some elements that were introduced to the Zelda series by Grezzo’s Ocarina of Time 3D, such as the inclusion of a boss-challenge mode and hint movies.

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September 13, 2011

Monster Hunter 3G Currently Japan Only 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 9:03 pm EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: Capcom Unity, http://www.capcom-unity.com/monster_hunter/go/thre...

Monster Hunter fans in the west may have to wait awhile to get their fix on 3DS.

It has been confirmed by Capcom that the upgraded port of Monster Hunter Tri for the Nintendo 3DS, titled Monster Hunter 3G, is not currently planned for release outside of Japan where it is currently scheduled for a release later this year.

The game was the first to be shown in conjunction with... Read more...

Camelot Developing Mario Tennis 3DS 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:59 pm EDT
Total comments: 14

The creators of Golden Sun return to work on Mario's latest tennis game.

Camelot, best known for their work on the Golden Sun series, is developing Mario Tennis for the 3DS, which was unveiled at last night's Nintendo 3DS Press Conference.

Camelot developed both Mario Golf and Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance, and GameCube. They also worked on the New Play Control version of Mario Power Tennis and We Love Golf for Wii.

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PokéPark Sequel Announced Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:09 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Coro Coro Comics

Pikachu returns to this Pokémon-inspired mini-game collection.

A follow-up to last year's PokéPark Wii has been announced.

The most recent issue of Japan's Coro Coro Comics magazine revealed some details regarding the game. It was also briefly mentioned at last night's Nintendo 3DS Press Conference event. The full title behind it will be PokéPark 2: Beyond the World. The game will feature Pokémon from the Black and White generation, and it will feature four player attractions. 

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Nintendo Stock Down After 3DS Event 3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 9:27 am EDT
Total comments: 32 Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/13/nintendo...

The company's stock falls by five percent following new game announcements.

Shares of Nintendo stock dropped in value by five percent following Nintendo's 3DS press event yesterday.

Although several new games were announced for the 3DS at the event, including a new installment in the popular Monster Hunter franchise, Japanese investors don't seem convinced that it will... Read more...

Misty Pink 3DS Coming to Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 7:39 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: (Nintendo), http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2011/1...

The 3DS turns all rosy-cheeked in Japan this fall.  

Nintendo will release a new hardware color variation, Misty Pink, on October 20 for 15,000 yen. Once released, that will bring the number of color variations released in Japan to four – Aqua Blue, Cosmo Black, Flare Red, and the new Misty Pink. 

There is no word yet when or if this new color... Read more...

Australia Getting Zelda Symphony CD Too Wii

by Andrew Brown - 7:22 am EDT
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Skyward Sword's limited edition is being released down under.

Despite the apparent neglect Australia has received regarding the 25th Anniversary Zelda Symphony Orchestra tour, the soundtrack will indeed be available here in not one but two special editions of the game.

According to Nintendo, the "Special Limited Edition Bundle" will include the soundtrack CD and Hylian Crest Golden Wii Remote Plus, identical to the pack releasing overseas.

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Fatal Frame Spin-off Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 6:25 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: (1up), http://www.1up.com/news/fatal-frame-team-reveals-s...

Shinrei Camera is a new game set in the Fatal Frame world. 

Tecmo's haunted photography simulator Fatal Frame is coming to 3DS with an AR twist, in the form of Shinrei (Spirit) Camera.

In a cooperation with Nintendo as their publisher, producer Keisuke Kikuchi and his Fatal Frame team at Tecmo are developing the spin-off set in the same world and continuity... Read more...

3DS Conference 2011 Videos Available on Japan eShop 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 2:48 am EDT
Total comments: 3

Gamers in Japan can check out 2D and 3D trailers from the conference directly on their 3DS.

Nintendo 3DS owners in Japan can watch various video clips from the 3DS Conference. The videos are divided up onto several pages on the eShop. After scrolling to the right of the Nintendo Ambassador Certificate page, users can view a 2D compilation trailer of all of the announced titles that were made at the conference. The run time is a little over two minutes long.

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September 12, 2011

Mario Kart 7 Uses StreetPass for Ghost Data, Finding Online Opponents 3DS

by Carmine Red - 11:28 pm EDT
Total comments: 6

Also: playable Lakitu and Metal Mario, gyroscope control, a first-person camera, and the Fire Flower.

Mario Kart 7 will take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass feature for multiplayer gameplay, Nintendo revealed during their recent 3DS Press Conference. The Nintendo 3DS StreetPass feature will automatically exchange pre-recorded ghost data for players to race against with other Nintendo 3DS... Read more...

Box Art for 3DS Mario Titles Revealed 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 11:12 pm EDT
Total comments: 2

This is what Japanese players will see when they first pick up a copy of these upcoming 3DS games.

Box art for Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 were released after the Nintendo 3DS Press Conference ended.

Super Mario 3D Land will be released on November 3, while Mario Kart 7 will follow it on December 1.

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