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December 21, 2011

Monster Hunter 3 (tri) G Reaches One Million Units Shipped 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 11:25 am EST
Total comments: 6 Source: (Capcom), http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/3G/index.htm...

Capcom is ready for the feeding frenzy.

Capcom has shipped one million copies of Monster Hunter 3 (tri) G for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. According to Media Create, Monster Hunter 3 (tri) G sold 521,959 units in its first two days on the market. In the same week (December 5 to December 11), 350,321 Nintendo 3DS units were sold.

Capcom, who made the announcement today, released the game on December 10 in Japan.

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Official Legend of Zelda Timeline Revealed DS3DSWiiGBAGC

by Daan Koopman - 9:44 am EST
Total comments: 75 Source: http://bbs2.ruliweb.daum.net/gaia/do/ruliweb/defau...

Are we about to discover everything about the series that we've held dear for 25 years? UPDATE: Confirmed!

The official timeline for The Legend of Zelda series might be revealed, thanks to a fan translation of the recently released Hyrule Historia book. Update: We've confirmed the timeline is indeed in the book.

We don't know all the details at the moment, but if true, the timeline is even more complex... Read more...

December 20, 2011

Nintendo Letter Box Available for Download This Week 3DS

by James Dawson - 8:48 pm EST
Total comments: 6

The free Nintendo messaging app is coming this week.

Nintendo’s 3DS messaging app, Letter Box will be available in Europe for free starting Thursday, December 22.

Letter Box is Nintendo’s first messaging app on the 3DS. Reminiscent of a souped up PictoChat, it utilizes StreetPass and SpotPass functionality to allow users to share messages, drawings, and photos with their friends.

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Boom Street Release Date Announced for Australia Wii

by Nicholas Bray - 3:03 pm EST
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Boom, there goes your fortune on the street.

Boom Street will be launching on the 5th of January, 2012, Nintendo Australia announced.

The aim of the Wii game is for players to get richer than their opponents through property acquisition and property investments. The game also features characters and locations from the Mario and Dragon Quest series.

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Resident Evil: Revelations Dated for Australia 3DS

by Nicholas Bray - 3:02 pm EST
Total comments: 1

The Circle Pad Pro is also landing on the same day.

Resident Evil: Revelations will be launching in Australia and New Zealand for the Nintendo 3DS on the 2nd of February 2012, Nintendo Australia announced. The Circle Pad Pro will also be available on the same day, but it will be sold separately.

Resident Evil: Revelations will be priced at AU $69.95, while the Circle Pad Pro will retail for AU $24.95

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Tetris for Game Boy Coming to 3DS Virtual Console in Europe 3DS

by J.P. Corbran - 12:31 pm EST
Total comments: 18

The game will arrive on the eShop later this week.

The original Game Boy version of Tetris is coming to the 3DS eShop in Europe on Thursday as part of this week's update.

The game was a launch title for Nintendo's first cartridge-based handheld and was bundled with the system. It is given a lot of credit for the early success of the Game Boy. Its 33 million copies sold is still the most ever for a handheld game to this day.

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December 19, 2011

First Person Shooter Mode Included in Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 7:32 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/18/metal-gear-so...

If you ever wanted to walk while crouching, you can do that now too.

New camera options and a new way to move around are part of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, according to a Japanese retail listing.

For those who want to play from the first-person perspective, that is now an option. Players can also use an over-the-shoulder camera. The same retail listing also revealed that players can now move while in the crouched position.

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People Watching Movies More and Playing Games Less on Wii Wii

by Patrick Barnett - 7:30 pm EST
Total comments: 13 Source: (Nielsen Wire), http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/...

Video streaming services have seen a drastic increase in the past year.

A survey conducted in October revealed that people are playing Wii less, but usage of the system for streaming video has increased.

33% of the system's time is now being used for watching videos. This number is up from last year's 20%. This large increase in time spent streaming video content came... Read more...

3DS Circle Pad Pro Available for Pre-Order at Nintendo Store 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:47 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (Nintendo), https://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servl...

Nintendo will be offering players a chance to obtain the 3DS peripheral.

The 3DS Circle Pad Pro is available for pre-order at Nintendo's online store.

Originally, it was revealed that the peripheral would be a GameStop exclusive. Nintendo is now offering the option to pre-order it online through their store. The price is $19.99.

The Circle Pad Pro adds a second Circle... Read more...

Wii U's CES 2012 Appearance Features Only E3 2011 Demos WiiU

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:04 am EST
Total comments: 20 Source: (Nintendo)

No new Wii U information will come out of CES 2012.

Nintendo of America revealed that the upcoming Wii U's CES appearance will be nothing more than a replay of the E3 2011 showing.

The company will not have a booth, and will only be showing the system to members of the media who missed it at E3 last year. Check below for the full comment from Nintendo.

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Wii U to Appear at CES 2012 WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 8:53 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (cnet news), http://ces.cnet.com/8301-33374_1-57344520/what-wil...

Nintendo's next console will be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show

Nintendo are going to be gracing the Consumer Electronics Show with their presence in Las Vegas next year, and it seems the Wii U will be the star attraction.

While not typically a gaming expo, the CES has seen a rise in game-related activity over recent years, and next year's event will be the first to ever feature booths from Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony.

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3D Classics Kid Icarus Available in Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 8:50 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (4Gamer), http://www.4gamer.net/games/145/G014508/2011121900...

The latest 3D Classic title is available for free for a limited time.

3D Classics Kid Icarus is available today in the Japan eShop. Nintendo 3DS owners who registered two games after October 1 (and until January 15) are eligible to download the latest 3D Classic for free.

In order to get the game on your 3DS, users must first log in to their Japanese Club Nintendo... Read more...

December 18, 2011

Dragon Quest X Beta Is Coming Soon WiiUWii

by Patrick Barnett - 7:50 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: andriasang.com, http://andriasang.com/comzej/dqx_jump_festa/

While no demo is playable at Jump Festa, the beta is almost here.

A Q&A event at Jump Festa revealed a few details about the upcoming Dragon Quest X, including when the beta is expected.

Game producer Yosuke Saito and director Jin Fujizawa both attended the event and revealed some information regarding the release. Six job classes will launch with the game.... Read more...

Australian Details Revealed for Skyward Sword Bug Fix Wii

by Nicholas Bray - 6:38 am EST
Total comments: 5 Source: (Nintendo Australia), http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&a...

Nintendo Australia will fix your save file, if you send it to them.

Recently, it came to light that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword contained a bug that could appear late in the game, which prevented players from continuing to its conclusion.

Nintendo Australia has announced their plans for how to have this issue fixed if you have been affected. There will eventually... Read more...

December 17, 2011

Antipole Now Releasing During December in Europe DS

by Patrick Barnett - 12:28 pm EST
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Europe will get this title sooner than expected.

The European release date of DSiWare title Antipole is now December 29.

According to Nintendo's software lineup the game was originally going to be released on January 5, 2012. The new release date means European gamers get the title one week in advance. The European version adds localization for French, Italian, German, and Spanish in addition to English.

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Retro Could Collaborate with Nintendo on a Future Zelda Game 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 12:08 pm EST
Total comments: 12 Source: (Wired), http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/12/miyamoto-int...

Miyamoto reveals what's possibly in store for Retro Studios' future.

Zelda is a possible franchise for collaboration between Retro Studios and Nintendo, according to series creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Wired's interview with Miyamoto shed light on their previous collaboration and what they could work together on in the future.

Retro Studios, the developer behind the... Read more...

December 16, 2011

Official German 'Nintendo Magazin' Now on YouTube Wii3DS

by Gerjet Betker - 10:00 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo Deutschland YouTube Channel

Enjoy Nintendo's PSAs in German.

The world can now see what is important to Nintendo Germany on their official YouTube channel.

The States have "Nintendo Week", the UK has "Nintendo TV" and Germany has the "Nintendo Magazin." With the launch of the Nintendo Channel on the Wii, Nintendo of Germany started their biweekly show. Since June, Germans could also enjoy it in 3D on their Nintendo 3DS.

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Kingdom Hearts 3D New Details Released, Date Announced 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:31 pm EST
Total comments: 8 Source: (Andriasang), http://andriasang.com/comze9/kingdom_hearts_3d_jum...

Light on new worlds and characters has been shed at Jump Festa.

New details regarding Kingdom Hearts 3D, including a release date for Japan, have been revealed at the Jump Festa 2011 event.

Kingdom Hearts 3D has been given a March 2012 release date for Japan, which was confirmed by a writer for FF-Reunion.net that attended the event. The writer also mention... Read more...

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition Revealed DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:00 pm EST
Total comments: 23 Source: (Siliconera), http://www.4gamer.net/games/145/G014507/2011121700...

The oddest franchise crossover event... EVER?

The newest Pokémon game is a crossover with Tecmo Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition, Dengeki Online recently revealed.

Pokémon + Nobunaga no Yabō is set to be released for the DS in spring 2012 and will feature characters from both franchises in a tactical RPG setting. Nobunaga's Ambition takes... Read more...

Nintendo Supplying Louvre with 5,000 3DS Units 3DS

by Patrick Barnett - 12:57 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (PhysOrg), http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-louvre-nintend...

Audio guides no more, the 3DS is the new way to tour the French museum.

The Louvre museum will begin to replace its audio guides with Nintendo 3DS units this upcoming March. 

The 5,000 units being donated by Nintendo will serve many functions in the museum. Visitors will be able to determine their location within the museum, choose themed itineraries, and listen to recorded commentaries. Nintendo is developing the content while the Louvre has editorial control.

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