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April 20, 2011
by Nicholas Bray - 6:11 pm EDT
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Source: Gameblog.fr, http://www.gameblog.fr/news.php?id_news=22000
Mario might be debuting this fall on 3DS.
The new Super Mario Nintendo 3DS game, which was announced back at this year's Game Developers Conference in March, could actually see a release in 2011.
Shigeru Miyamoto recently spoke to French gaming website Gameblog.fr, stating, "I promise to do all I can to deliver the new Mario game this year."
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by Danny Bivens - 7:15 am EDT
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Trailer reveals more about the combat and story.
Nintendo and developer Ganbarion released a second trailer today for the upcoming Pandora's Tower on the Everybody's Nintendo Channel in Japan. Slightly over two minutes long, the new trailer shows off more of the in-game graphics, combat, and more of the story. The main premise of the game revolves... Read more...
April 19, 2011
by Pedro Hernandez - 1:57 pm EDT
Total comments: 28
Source: (Gamasutra), http://jobs.gamasutra.com/JobSeekerX/ViewAccountPr...
A recent job listing hints at the possibility.
Retro Studios looking to hire several people, according to a recent job listing posted on Gamasutra.
The Austin, Texas-based company is looking to fill the following staff positions:
4/14/2011 Software Engineer (Level 2 or 3)4/14/2011 Software Engineer (Level 1)4/14/2011 Graphics/UI Artist4/14/2011 Game Designer4/14/2011 Design Manager4/14/2011 Technical Artist4/14/2011 Artist - Retro Studios
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by Neal Ronaghan - 6:31 am EDT
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Also, Master Quest will be mirrored and tweaked in different ways.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will feature a new mode called Boss Challenge, according to a recent Nintendo of Europe press release.
The mode will let players replay boss fights one at a time, or continously. The press releases hints that it will be unlocked at a certain point in the game,... Read more...
April 18, 2011
by Nicholas Bray - 10:03 pm EDT
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DoA is bouncing its way down under this May.
The Nintendo 3DS fighting game, Dead or Alive Dimensions, will be coming to Australia and New Zealand on May 26, 2011.
The game will be priced at AU $69.95 and NZ $99.00.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 3:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 39
Source: (Kotaku), http://kotaku.com/#!5793017/sonic-generationes-is-...
Sega's Sonic anniversary project will not see a Wii release.
Sega has confirmed that Sonic Generations will not be released on the Wii due to the system not being an HD-capable console. The title is set to be released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Sonic Generations is a game that celebrates Sonic the Hedgehohg's 20th anniversary. In it, players... Read more...
by Pedro Hernandez - 12:25 pm EDT
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Nintendo's multiplayer hits see a new price later in the month.
Nintendo announced today that two of their biggest Wii titles, Wii Party and Wii Sports Resort will drop in price. Both games will be priced at $39.99 from April 25.
Wii Sports Resort was original released in North America on July 26, 2009, and has sold over 10.7 million copies in North America. The title is a sequel to the Wii-pack in title, Wii Sports, and it is a showcase title for the Wii MotionPlus peripheral.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 12:23 pm EDT
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Source: (Siliconera), http://www.siliconera.com/2011/04/18/mega-man-5-be...
The Virtual Console arrival of Mega Man's 5th NES adventure has been revealed by the ESRB.
A leak by the ESRB has confirmed that Mega Man 5 is poised for a Virtual Console release.
The fifth Mega Man game, originally released in 1992, has players once again taking control of the Blue Bomber as he defeats another set of robot masters, this time lead by Proto Man. The title's innovation lies in Beat, a robot bird that can be found by collecting letters that spell MEGA MAN V.
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by Andy Goergen - 11:35 am EDT
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The new price is unanimous across most major retailers in the United States.
The price of the Wii has dropped to $169 in the United States at all major retail outlets in the United States. The system, which still has an official MSRP of $199, is being sold at the new lower price by Target, GameStop, Toys 'R Us, Amazon, and Best Buy. The bundle still includes Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort.
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by Andy Goergen - 9:05 am EDT
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The Blue Bomber's 16-bit debut has finally arrived in North America.
This week in Nintendo downloads, we have five new titles, and one new demo available for download on the Wii Shop Channel and the DSi Shop.
For Virtual Console, we have Mega Man X, the Super NES debut of the classic Mega Man franchise. A spin-off of the original Mega Man titles, this game puts a new spin on a classic formula, with a shiny new coat of 16-bit paint. Mega Man X is available on the Wii Shop Channel for 800 Wii Points ($8).
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April 16, 2011
by Neal Ronaghan - 2:04 pm EDT
Total comments: 14
Source: (ESRB), http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.jsp?title=final...
The Super Nintendo classic is coming to your Wii soon.
Final Fantasy III is coming to North American Virtual Console according to the ESRB.
Actually the sixth entry in the series, the game came out on Virtual Console in Japan and PAL territories in March 2011.
Final Fantasy III was the third game in the series to make it to North America, coming out in October 1994. It was later re-released on PlayStation in 1999 and Game Boy Advance in 2007.
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April 15, 2011
by Pedro Hernandez - 2:46 pm EDT
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Source: (Gamasutra), http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/34073/NPD_New_R...
Nintendo's pocket monsters rule the software sales chart for March.
Pokémon Black and White were the top selling games for the month of March.
According to the latest NPD sales data, the fifth generation in the Pokémon series claimed the first two slots in the top ten, ending Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops's four month reign. According to Nintendo, the combined titles sold approximately 2.5 million units, breaking the previous record set by Pokémon Gold and Silver, released in 2000.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 2:35 pm EDT
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Source: (Adriasang), http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/04/15/devil_...
The sequel to Atlus's RPG series will grace Japanese stores this July.
Devil Survivor 2 for Nintendo DS has been given a June release date for Japan.
The latest game in Atlus's RPG series will be available for purchase in Japan on July 28. It has been given the price of ¥6,279, which is around $75.06 in US dollars.
Devil Survivor 2 tells the story of a group of... Read more...
by Pedro Hernandez - 2:31 pm EDT
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Source: (Interplay), http://interplay.com/games/comingsoon.php
Interplay's classic shooter will entertain Wii fans next month.
The WiiWare and PC version of Interplay's MDK 2 will be released on May 9.
Interplay's official website has listed the dates of their upcoming titles, and the WiiWare and PC HD versions of MDK2 have been given a May 9 release.
The original MDK2 was developed by BioWare and was released on the... Read more...
April 14, 2011
by James Jones - 2:45 pm EDT
Total comments: 9
Source: Tecmo Koei, http://teamninja-studio.com/doadimensions/us/#
3D high kicks begin May 24.
Fresh on the heels of Nintendo announcing the spring release dates, Tecmo Koei announced that Dead or Alive: Dimensions will release in North America on May 24, 2011.
The latest entry in Team Ninja's 3D fighting series, Dimensions will use the 3DS' SpotPass functionality to distribute 34 character... Read more...
by Pedro Hernandez - 1:30 pm EDT
Total comments: 170
Source: (Kotaku), http://kotaku.com/#!5792165
The new system may be more powerful than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
UPDATED: Updated with IGN rumor of a pre-announcement and backwards compatibility.
The next Nintendo console may be revealed at E3 this June, if not sooner.
According to Game Informer, multiple sources state that Nintendo will release a new system in late 2012 capable of running games in high... Read more...
by J.P. Corbran - 12:32 pm EDT
Total comments: 5
Source: http://majescoentertainment.com/news/display_news....
Shooter is expected to launch this fall.
Majesco Entertainment Company announced a new 3DS game, developed by Shin'en, titled Nano Assault. The game is a fast-paced shooter that takes place at the cellular level. The player pilots a ship through alien cell clusters, fighting infections and destroying the virus.
The title features... Read more...
April 13, 2011
by James Jones - 8:37 pm EDT
Total comments: 15
Source: Engadget, http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/nintendo-cuttin...
Rumors are swirling of a $50 price cut for Nintendo's little console.
Technology blog Engaget is reporting that Wii may receive a $50 price cut on May 15. Their sources indicate that the Wii will retail for the new price of $150.
The rumor does not include any information about what might be bundled with the console. The current primary bundle includes both Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort.
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by Matthew Blundon - 4:32 pm EDT
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Source: andriasang.com, http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/04/13/pokemo...
Nintendo begins promotion for the upcoming Pokémon title.
Pokémon Typing Tutor DS is set to be released in Japan on April 21, and with its release date rapidly approaching, Nintendo has sent out new content to the Wii's Everyone's Nintendo Channel to promote the title. Besides a new trailer for the game, Nintendo has also put a commercial for the game on the service.
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by J.P. Corbran - 12:36 pm EDT
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Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Graffiti-Entertainme...
Release is planned for early fourth quarter.
After a long search, N3V Studios has struck a deal with Graffiti Entertainment to publish the unique DS platformer-shooter hybrid Fractured Soul in North America.
Kenneth Hurley, CEO of Graffiti Entertainment, had this to say about the deal: "Fractured Soul combines the classic platform game with... Read more...
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