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February 16, 2012
by Danny Bivens - 8:37 am EST
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Source: (Andriasang), http://andriasang.com/comzzl/theatrhythm_dlc_low_p...
Square Enix cuts prices on DLC for a limited time.
The eight downloadable songs for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, which were originally set to sell for 150 yen each, are on sale for a limited time for 100 yen apiece. Square Enix says this is being done in commemoration of the game’s release but gave no specifics as to how long the songs would remain at this price.
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February 15, 2012
by Andy Goergen - 5:03 pm EST
Total comments: 18
Save states are now available on this 3DS Virtual Console classic.
Update: In North America, Nintendo will make Super Mario Bros. available for purchase to non-Ambassadors on the 3DS Virtual Console later today. The game will cost $4.99.
An update has been released for Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America and Europe. The update allows the... Read more...
February 14, 2012
by James Dawson - 4:31 pm EST
Total comments: 8
Source: (Swapnote)
Along with the message comes a special Valentine's themed stationery.
Nintendo wished 3DS owners a happy Valentine’s Day today with the help of Swapnote and its quirky mascot, Nikki. Along with the special, gold message, Nintendo included a special Valentine’s Day stationery. Furthermore, Nikki's Mii has also been added to the StreetPass Mii Plaza.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 2:18 pm EST
Total comments: 10
Source: (Press Release)
You'll be able to play the game's opening segment before the game comes out.
The Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D demo is coming to the eShop in North America on Thursday, Konami announced.
The full game comes out on February 21, and is a 3DS port of the PlayStation 2 title. While it's unknown if the demo will support the Circle Pad Pro, the full game will. The peripheral came out in North America on February 7 as a GameStop exclusive.
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by Alex Culafi - 12:47 pm EST
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Source: (Pokebeach), http://pokebeach.com/2012/02/keldeos-artwork-revea...
The colt Pokemon will be the first of three revealed event creatures.
Keldeo will be the first "new" legendary revealed, as leaked in early images from the upcoming issue of CoroCoro magazine.
Although the Pokémon's existence was known beforehand alongside two others (full data about all event creatures exist inside of the games' coding), the article acts as the first official confirmation. Keldeo, the colt Pokemon, leads the Musketeer trio, which includes Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 10:45 am EST
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The 3DS game based off of the popular PC series is stuck at the station.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D, originally revealed last year for a 2012 release, is on hold, according to a representative from publisher Atari.
Developed by Heroes of Ruin developer n-Space, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D was on tap for a March 2012 release. In early February, n-Space confirmed to us that, as far as they knew, the game was still set for a March release.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 7:44 am EST
Total comments: 9
Source: (EA Sports)
It's official: Madden NFL 13 isn't coming to 3DS this year.
Following speculation, EA Sports confirmed to NWR today that Madden NFL 13 will not be coming to 3DS this year.
EA's official statement was short and to the point: "There will not be a new version for 3DS this year."
Madden NFL Football was a launch title for the 3DS in early 2011. It was built specifically for the system by EA's North Carolina studio. Madden NFL 13 is still coming to the Wii this year.
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by J.P. Corbran - 5:59 am EST
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Europeans get to play the third Operation Rainfall title one week after Americans get the first.
Pandora's Tower will come out in Europe April 13.
This action RPG has players taking on the role of Aeron, a soldier, as he battles through monsters in a series of towers on a quest to break the curse on his friend Elena. The game features multiple possible endings and a New Game+ feature that promises to offer a lot of replay value, and a complex and unique relationship system to offer different ways to approach the game.
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February 13, 2012
by Neal Ronaghan - 8:42 pm EST
Total comments: 13
While Madden is coming to Wii, the football franchise might be bypassing the 3DS this year.
Madden might not be coming to 3DS in 2012 if retailer listings are to be believed.
The GameStop listing, which led to a confirmation of the Wii version's existence by the Wii developer's official Twitter account, only mentions the Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Vita versions of the game. The 3DS is not mentioned at all.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 8:21 pm EST
Total comments: 7
Source: (Twitter), https://twitter.com/#!/wiimakemadden/status/163995...
There might not be any more Tiger Woods, or any other game for that matter, but come August, Madden will be on Wii again.
Madden NFL 13 is coming to Wii this August, according to a tweet by @wiimakemadden, the official Twitter account of the Madden Wii development team. We have reached out to EA Sports for a 100% confirmation of the news.
With the current slate of Wii games dwindling more and more by the day, the game's release comes as somewhat of a shock, especially coming off of the heel's of Tiger Woods' absence on Wii this year.
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by Patrick Barnett - 7:51 pm EST
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Source: (twitter), https://twitter.com/#!/nicalis
The bugs are now gone.
A bug free version of VVVVVV is being sent to NOA and NOE this week, according to posts made on Nicalis's Twitter.
The Tweet read, "Hey Europe, we fixed one last bug (Gravitron, you bastard) and your version of VVVVVV is getting to Nintendo this week," while later the company posted that an updated version is being sent to NOA as well. In the version released in North America, activating Flip Mode results in a pair of black screens.
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by Patrick Barnett - 7:16 pm EST
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Source: GameFly, http://www.gamefly.com/Rent-Mario-Tennis-Open/5003...
A GameFly listing shows off both a release date and name for the 3DS title.
Mario Tennis Open could be heading to Nintendo 3DS on May
20, according to a GameFly
listing.
The Camelot-developed Mario
Tennis sequel for the 3DS has previously been given a tentative 2012
release date. According to a new GameFly listing, the game is now titled
Mario Tennis Open. The page also displays a May 20 release
date.
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by James Dawson - 4:49 pm EST
Total comments: 36
Source: (NeoGAF), http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3494833...
The TMNT NES game has been removed from Wii's Virtual Console in all regions. UPDATE: The game was removed due to an expired license.
UPDATE: Konami PR has confirmed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES was removed from the Wii's Virtual Console in all regions due to an expired license.
ORIGINAL STORY: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES is no longer available on Wii’s Virtual Console.... Read more...
by Nicholas Bray - 4:15 pm EST
Total comments: 3
Source: http://andriasang.com/comzyb/nintendo_3ds_dlc/
The new DLC is for a 3DS photo editing app.
Nintendo has released their first paid DLC on the Nintendo 3DS for a photo editing app called Tobidasu Print Club Kiradeco Revolution. The app was originally released back on December 27, 2011.
Three new photo decoration sets are available for download. There is a Mario Kart 7, Spring Trial and Mario Basic set, which each sell for ¥100 and include various frames, backgrounds and stamps.
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by Patrick Barnett - 12:35 pm EST
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Source: (Andriasang.com), http://andriasang.com/comzxr/kid_icarus_snacks/
Get chocolate balls and an AR card this March.
A Kid Icarus AR Card will come bundled with boxes of chocolate snack in Japan this upcoming March.
Beginning March 12, Japanese gamers will have the ability to purchase a box of Kid Icarus: Uprising Choco Snacks. Each box will include one of twenty Kid Icarus AR cards and is currently priced at 100 Yen.
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February 12, 2012
by Pedro Hernandez - 8:14 pm EST
Total comments: 11
Source: Twitter, https://twitter.com/#!/TimOfLegend/status/16785595...
A response on Twitter may or may not hint at future Wii U support.
Tim Schafer, founder of Double Fine, touched on the possibilities of Wii U development in a Twitter exchange.
Recently, Double Fine started a campaign to gather $400,000 over KickStarter to fund a new project, a classic point and click adventure. The fundraiser was an incredible success, reaching the goal in eight hours. A fan asked Schafer the following question over Twitter regarding the possibility of the project arriving on the Wii U:
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by Pedro Hernandez - 7:47 pm EST
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Source: Andriasang, http://andriasang.com/comzxp/miku_future_demo/
In addition, the new game will have a comment system and expanded AR features.
A demo of Sega's 3DS title Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai is coming soon, the company recently announced.
While no time frame for the demo has been announced, with the game set to be released in Japan on March 8, the demo might be released before the end of the month.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 7:34 pm EST
Total comments: 7
Source: Andriasang, http://andriasang.com/comzwm/tekken_3d_prime/
There will be a lot to do in the upcoming Tekken 3DS game.
Namco Bandai has unveiled the modes that will be present in Tekken 3D Prime Edition.
The first of these is Special Survival, a survival mode where players take on many opponents but only have one life bar. When opponents are defeated, a little bit of the health bar is restored.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 5:49 pm EST
Total comments: 6
Source: Inside Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/02/12/5450...
The cleaning product comes with a water-based handheld game.
A new series of shampoo products featuring Super Mario has been announced for Japan.
The shampoo products will come adorned with Mario artwork and a water-push handheld game. On the back of the game, the shampoo bottle rests. There are four types of games, all based on different aspects of the Mario franchise. The shampoo smell is that of green apple.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 4:11 pm EST
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Source: Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/11/nintendo-prep...
The 3D remake of the N64 classic is looking to be a potential Korean launch title.
Star Fox 64 3D may be heading the launch of the 3DS in South Korea, a leak from Korea's Game Rating Board revealed.
The game has already been rated, despite Nintendo not announcing any plans to launch the 3DS in Korea. The reveal does indicate that the system might makes its way soon. In the past, Nintendo has localized several Wii and DS titles, including a simultaneous release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
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