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September 12, 2011
by Pedro Hernandez - 10:07 pm EDT
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It will also include a hint system, as well as a Boss Rush mode.
Nintendo revealed some new details regarding The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Wii at today's 3DS Press Conference.
The game was demonstrated on-stage by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto prior to the 3DS announcements. One of the new details regarding the game is that it will feature over 50 hours of gameplay.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 10:05 pm EDT
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It's quite literally you versus a whole army.
Dynasty Warriors Vs. was unveiled at Nintendo's 3DS Press Conference.
Developed by Omega Force and published by Tecmo Koei, Dynasty Warriors Vs. will retain the classic one vs. one hundred gameplay the series is famous for, as well as feature a four-player competitive mode.
It is slated for release sometime next year in Japan.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 9:58 pm EDT
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Nintendo is planning a series of animated shorts to promote the title.
Kid Icarus: Uprising has been further delayed into 2012, Nintendo announced today at their 3DS Press Conference.
While previously the game was expected to release in Japan this year, it has now been pushed into the first quarter of 2012 where it joins other anticipated 3DS titles such as Luigi's... Read more...
by Aaron Kaluszka - 9:44 pm EDT
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Just because it was a 3DS conference doesn't mean the Wii didn't get some love.
The Wii Japanese release schedule for the remainder of the year was announced at the beginning of the Nintendo 3DS Conference.
First, Dragon Quest Anniversary Collection, featuring the first three Dragon Quest titles, will be released September 15.
Just Dance is set for October 13, while Go Vacation arrives on October 20. Kirby Wii, which still doesn't have a final Japanese title, finishes the month on October 27.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 9:14 pm EDT
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Source: (Nintendo)
The latest game in the strategy series will hit Nintendo 3DS in 2012.
The next title in Omiya Soft's Culdcept series will be coming to 3DS in 2012.
Announced at Nintendo 3DS Conference 2011, the game will have online play and is set to be released sometime next year. Omiya Soft will be developing the game, while Nintendo will be publishing it.
The first game was released in Japan for the Sega Saturn in 1997. It has appeared on various systems since then, including the Nintendo DS.
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by Aaron Kaluszka - 9:11 pm EDT
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The famous vocaloid will soon make her Nintendo debut.
Hatsune Miku Project Mirai is headed to 3DS, scheduled for March 2012 in Japan.
The Vocaloid title will be a rhythm game, much like previous Sega-published games on PSP, PS3, and arcades. The title features the franchise's characteristic synth voice singing combined with a chibi Nendoroid art style, with features in 2D and 3D. Players will be able to put on augmented reality concerts.
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by James Jones - 9:08 pm EDT
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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy looks to be an all-new IP for Nintendo's 3D handheld.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy from Square Enix is the latest RPG announced for the Nintendo 3DS.
A brief announcement trailer shown during the Nintendo 3DS Confernece 2011 today featured a boy on a sailboat and a battle with a giant golem. Visually it featured elements reminiscent of both early Final Fantasy concept art, as well as the Dragon Quest universe.
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by Michael Cole - 9:02 pm EDT
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Capcom announces Monster Hunter 4 for 3DS.
At the end of Tuesday's Nintendo 3DS press conference, Capcom and Nintendo showed early footage from Monster Hunter 4, the next completely new entry in the series, for Nintendo 3DS.
The footage consisted of the player's character being chased and attacked by a dragon-like monster through narrow... Read more...
by Pedro Hernandez - 9:01 pm EDT
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Source: (Nintendo)
Get ready to rumble.
Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble was announced for the 3DS at the Nintendo 3DS Conference 2011, giving the game that was revealed at E3 a proper title.
The game is set to be released sometime this winter, marking the first appearance of the flight combat series on a Nintendo system since 2005's Ace Combat Advance for Game Boy Advance.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 8:53 pm EDT
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Source: (Nintendo)
Some of the most famous anime houses will be creating shorts for Nintendo Video.
Several Kid Icarus: Uprising-themed animated shorts will be hitting the Nintendo Video service, Nintendo announced at its 3DS Conference 2011 today.
These shorts will be produced by various anime studios. Some of these include Shaft, Production I.G., and Studio 4C. The videos will be available worldwide via the Nintendo Video service on Nintendo 3DS.
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by James Jones - 8:47 pm EDT
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Source: (Nintendo)
The latest entry in the Intelligent Systems series is getting a 3D facelift.
The next Fire Emblem game will be for the 3DS, Nintendo announced at their 3DS Conference today.
Few details were offered on the latest entry in the strategy RPG series, but the video shown indicated that the game will not stray far from series conventions. The graphics closely resembled the fully polygonal GameCube and Wii entries in the series.
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by Danny Bivens - 8:46 pm EDT
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Mario arrives on the 3DS this November and December.
Super
Mario 3D Land and and Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS have solid release dates
in Japan, Satoru Iwata revealed at the 3DS Conference today.
Super Mario 3D Land will launch on November 3 and Mario Kart 7
will arrive on December 1. There is currently no official word on the specific release dates outside of Japan.
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by Andy Goergen - 8:41 pm EDT
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The sports hit is being revived with motion control options.
Mario Tennis will be released on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo announced at the 3DS conference in Japan. The game will be released in 2012, and will feature optional gyroscope control.
The video showed at the conference spotlighted Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser playing tennis together. Although it is... Read more...
by Pedro Hernandez - 8:41 pm EDT
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Source: (Nintendo)
Now guys can join in the fashion fun!
Girls Mode, known in North America as Fashion Savvy for Nintendo DS, will be receiving an updated 3DS remake, Nintendo announced at the 3DS Conference today.
The same basic features of the first game will be present, though this time players can also design and create fashion styles for men as well.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 8:37 pm EDT
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The 3DS will soon be able to record 3D video.
A system firmware update for the 3DS will be coming in November, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced at the 3DS Press Conference today.
The update will allow players to record 3D video on Nintendo's portable gaming machine. The update will also add additional unspecified improvements to the built-in StreetPass Plaza software and the Nintendo eShop store.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 8:37 pm EDT
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This time, the Miis can raise families.
A 3DS sequel to the DS's Tomodachi Collection, also known as Friend Collection, was revealed at the Nintendo 3DS press conference.
The trailer consisted of a Mii couple re-telling their story. The trailer ends with the sound of a baby's cry. This confirms that the new edition of the game will have Mii families to raise.
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by Jon Lindemann - 8:25 pm EDT
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Source: (Nintendo)
The upcoming title has levels from systems you might not expect.
At the Nintendo 3DS Conference 2011, screens of the upcoming 3DS version of Four Swords were shown.Amongst the footage was gameplay from Game Boy and NES levels that maintained the four-player mayhem of the original game, but with visual presentations matching each system.Four Swords is set to release for 3DS later this year.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 5:35 pm EDT
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Source: (Bloomberg), http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-12/nintendo-...
Analysts are still not convinced of the 3DS's appeal.
Analysts believe that, despite a price cut, Nintendo may still miss a sales target for the 3DS.
They believe that the final sales total might be 16% shy of the company's expected annual target of 16 million units sold. Likewise,Nintendo might sell only 2.5 million units halfway through the fiscal year, which ends on March 31. Tonight, Nintendo will hold a special 3DS press conference, where software announcements are expected to be made.
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by Daan Koopman - 2:09 pm EDT
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Source: (Press Release)
A good mix of old and new hits the European download services this week.
Thursday is approaching, so it is time to tell you which downloadable games will be available in Europe this week. We have four titles, with at least one game for every platform.
Nintendo eShop users have the chance to download Mega Man: Dr Wily's Revenge. The game, originally released in Europe... Read more...
by Minoru Yamaizumi - 1:55 am EDT
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Source: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/t_ff/
A most distinct spin-off is coming.
Square
Enix opened up the official Japanese site of yet another Final Fantasy spin-off,
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, teasing FF
and/or rhythm game fans today. Though several parts are still “coming soon,” we
can already see what the game is like.
Here
is the prologue (translated by me), which may sound familiar, perhaps like a
parody, to FF fans:
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