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July 19, 2011

Capcom May Show Wii U Title at TGS Rumor3DSWiiU

by J.P. Corbran - 7:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 22 Source: http://tbreak.com/megamers/32227/features/intervie...

The company's European head also implies that a 3DS Monster Hunter will be coming.

Capcom may have a Wii U game to show at the Tokyo Game Show this year, says Capcom Europe COO David Reeves. As part of an interview covering several different platforms, he also indicated it was likely that there would be an installment in the Monster Hunter franchise coming to the 3DS. 

No specifics were given about the games, and Mr. Reeves did not confirm the existence of either title, framing his comments as his own speculation.

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Mahjong 3D Details Revealed 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 4:46 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: (Revogamers), http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/ma...

The classic Chinese game will be re-invigorated with online play and StreetPass features on the 3DS.

Mahjong 3D will feature online play as well as StreetPass features when it releases sometime in the fall.

Developed by DTP Interactive, Mahjong 3D will recreate some imperial battles through several mahjong matches, placing players in the role of the emperor Qin Shi Huanngdi as they defeat several armies across the land.

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Nintendo to Present Playable Demos at Comic-Con Wii3DSDS

by Pedro Hernandez - 4:06 pm EDT
Total comments: 5

For the first time, Comic-Con attendees will be able to play Skyward Sword among other games.

A demo of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, will be playable to the public for the first time at this year's Comic-Con, starting on July 21st and running till the 24th.

Alongside the Skyward Sword demo, attendees will be able to try out Rhythm Heaven, Captain America, Kirby Wii, Fortune Street... Read more...

Pokémon Rumble Blast Release Date Announced 3DSWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 4:03 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

Come October, Pokémaniacs will take their Pokémon on the road thanks to the 3DS.

Pokémon Rumble Blast has been given an October 24, 2011 release date.

The title, a sequel of the WiiWare game Pokémon Rumble, marks the first time the Pokémon franchise sees a retail 3DS game. Pokédex 3D was the first application to be released on the handheld via the eShop. In Pokémon Rumble Blast, players control toy Pokémon as they confront other toy Pokémon in various levels in real-time battles.

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Spanish Studios Prep Titles for 3DS DS3DSWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 1:24 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Revogamers), http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/se...

Six of the most famous developers in Spain promise new offerings for the 3D handheld.

Six different development houses established in Spain have confirmed support and expressed interest in developing for the 3DS at the meeting of young developers called iDEAME, an event that took place in Spain on the 14th and 15th of July.

The first of these is Abylight, from Barcelona, best known... Read more...

Darksiders II Will Make No Visual Concessions WiiU

by Andy Goergen - 11:23 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Eurogamer, http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-07-19-wii-u...

An interview with the developer provides some insight to the punch that Wii U will pack.

Darksiders II will look as good, if not better, on Wii U than its counterparts on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, according to an interview with Vigil.

The Darksiders II developer states that based on the developer kit that they've received, the Wii U hardware will be plenty powerful enough, but they clarified that nothing is final as of yet.

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Sega Resets Release Dates for Upcoming 3DS Titles 3DS

by Andy Goergen - 11:18 am EDT
Total comments: 6

Bundle up for Shinobi and CRUSH3D this winter.

Shinobi and CRUSH3D will be released for Nintendo 3DS in North America on November 15, 2011 and February 21, 2012, respectively.

Shinobi for 3DS will be the 12th game in the series, and the first since 2003's release of Nightshade on Playstation 2. The game will feature some sort of not-as-of-yet detailed StreetPass functionality. You can check out early impressions of the game here.

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July 18, 2011

Mega Man Legends 3 Canceled 3DS

by James Dawson - 8:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 29 Source: (Capcom Unity), http://www.capcom-unity.com/devroom/blog/2011/07/1...

A post on Capcom Unity's Devroom blog announced the tragic news.

Mega Man Legends 3 has been canceled. Capcom announced the news on their Capcom Unity Devroom blog, where they had been chronicling the development of the 3DS title. This not only includes the retail title, but also the standalone Prototype version that was to be released on the 3DS eShop. The reason... Read more...

DS Homebrew Version of Minecraft is Well Underway

by James Dawson - 8:07 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (DS-Scene), http://www.ds-scene.net/?s=viewtopic&nid=11053...

A programmer named smealum is working on porting the popular PC game to the DS.

A programmer going by the name smealum has begun work on porting Minecraft to the Nintendo DS. Those with a flashcard can go to the website DS-Scene and download an early build of the port of the popular PC game.

Currently, the demo is little more than map viewer. If it is developed further and... Read more...

July 17, 2011

Catrap Rated for Virtual Console in Australia 3DS

by Lauren Ronaghan - 6:00 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: (OFLC), http://www.classification.gov.au/www/cob/find.nsf/...

Block puzzles and anthropomorphic cats might be hitting the eShop soon.

Catrap, a little-known Game Boy puzzle game made by Asmik, was rated by the Australian ratings board (the OFLC) recently. Since Asmik no longer deals with video games, Nintendo is set to publish the game on the 3DS Virtual Console.

The game, called Pitman in Japan, is based around side-scrolling... Read more...

July 16, 2011

Ocarina of Time Hits the Number Two Spot in the US 3DSDSWii

by James Dawson - 12:27 pm EDT
Total comments: 17 Source: (Nintendo)

Nintendo sold more than 283,000 copies of Ocarina of Time 3D during its first month in the US. 

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is doing rather well. The game has sold more than 283,000 copies in the United States during its first two weeks, making it the number two best-selling individual platform game (and number five overall) for the month of June, according to this month's NPDs.

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July 15, 2011

Star Fox 64 3D Australian Release Date Announced 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 7:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

You're becoming more and more like your father.

Nintendo Australia announced that Star Fox 64 3D will be coming to Australian shores on September 15, 2011. The remake includes remastered graphics and a revamped local multiplayer.

The game will be priced at AU $69.95 and NZ $99.00.

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July 14, 2011

This Week in Nintendo Downloads, July 14, 2011 DSWii3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:43 pm EDT
Total comments: 14

Netflix finally makes its debut on the 3DS, and classic Game and Watch games invade the eShop.

The Netflix app has finally been added to the eShop, allowing 3DS users to stream movies on the handheld. The app is free to download. Check out our detailed impressions of the service.

In terms of games, seven new ones were added to the various downloadable services. Exclusive for the eShop is... Read more...

July 13, 2011

Mario's Picross Coming to European eShop 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 8:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/games/nintendo...

Lots of picture puzzles await.

Tomorrow, Mario's Picross for the original Game Boy will be available to purchase from the European Nintendo eShop for £3.60 / €4.00

Originally released in 1995, the game features over 200 puzzles, and after completing all the game modes, a time trial mode is unlocked for an even greater challenge.

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Netflix Coming to 3DS Tomorrow 3DS

by James Jones - 2:50 pm EDT
Total comments: 27 Source: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download-071411....

The Netflix application will be added to the eShop as part of the weekly Nintendo Downloads.

The 3DS will be able to stream Netflix Instant starting this Thursday, July 14. 

Users will be able to download the free Netflix application from the eShop, which is being released as part of the weekly Nintendo Downloads. Netflix streaming subscribers will be able to access video content from the 3DS using a broadband connection. 

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Nintendo Video Not Coming to North America Until Later 3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 10:00 am EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: Joystiq, http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/12/3ds-nintendo-vid...

Nintendo of America says it will come 'later this summer.'

Nintendo Video will not be available in North America until "later this summer." The service, which launched in Europe and Japan this week, allows 3DS users to view streaming 2D and 3D video content.

In a statement, Nintendo noted that while the service will not reach North America in the immediate future the Netflix player for 3DS will be available "soon." 

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Kingdom Hearts 3DS is 40 to 50 Percent Done 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:11 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Andriasang), http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/07/13/famits...

Tetsuya Nomura keeps hinting at the many surprises the latest game will feature.

Kingdom Hearts 3DS's development is 40 to 50 percent done, said Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura in this week's issue of Famitsu.

The Japanese publication sat down with the series' artist and designer to talk not just about Kingdom Hearts 3DS, but the franchise as a whole. Nomura reiterates... Read more...

July 12, 2011

Electronic Arts to Acquire PopCap Games DSWii

by James Jones - 2:54 pm EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: TechCrunch, http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/12/confirmed-ea-buys...

The deal will greatly increase EA's casual offerings.

Electronic Arts is buying PopCap Games, the developer of major casual successes such as Plants vs. Zombies and Bejeweled.

At a minimum, EA will pay $650 million in cash and $100 million in EA stock to PopCap. Based on PopCap's performance over the next two years, EA could pay another $550 million.... Read more...

Nintendo Video Coming to Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 8:10 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/eshop/jesj/index.htm...

The 3DS video service is set to hit the eShop in Japan this week.

Nintendo will kick off Nintendo Video in Japan on Wednesday, July 13 in Japan.

Nintendo will deliver content to Nintendo Video via the SpotPass feature, which is nearly identical to how gamers receive videos for the Itsu no Ma ni Terebi service in Japan. During each release period, Nintendo 3DS... Read more...

July 11, 2011

Antipole Release Date Revealed DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 11:12 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

Players will be able to manipulate gravity in this unique DSiWare effort.

Saturnine Games's DSiWare game, Antipole, will be released on July 21.

The game is an action platormer where players use the power of gravity to escape obstacles, destroy enemies, and reach new areas. In addition, players can collect coins that give them access to challenge levels. Other modes include a race against the clock mode and a hard mode.

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