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September 15, 2011
by Pedro Hernandez - 12:59 am EDT
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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
by Pedro Hernandez - 5:59 pm EDT
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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...
by James Dawson - 5:42 pm EDT
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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
by Nicholas Bray - 9:03 pm EDT
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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...
by Pedro Hernandez - 8:59 pm EDT
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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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by Pedro Hernandez - 3:09 pm EDT
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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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by J.P. Corbran - 9:27 am EDT
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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...
by Danny Bivens - 7:39 am EDT
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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...
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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by Andrew Brown - 6:25 am EDT
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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...
by Danny Bivens - 2:48 am EDT
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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
by Carmine Red - 11:28 pm EDT
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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...
by Pedro Hernandez - 11:12 pm EDT
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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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by Pedro Hernandez - 10:44 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/accessories...
Some technical details as well as the games that support it were confirmed.
Details regarding the 3DS's Second Circle Pad attachment were revealed today.
While nothing was said during the actual Nintendo 3DS Press Conference, an update on Nintendo's site confirmed some new details regarding the peripheral. It requires one AAA battery to work.
The Circle Pad (Slide Pad... Read more...
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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