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April 10, 2012
by Neal Ronaghan - 8:47 am EDT
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Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd...
UPDATE: Video has been taken down.
Bomb Monkey, Renegade Kid's next eShop game, was in Co-Founder Jools Watsham's possession at PAX East 2012. StreetPass NYC was able to check it out. Check below for some hard-to-make-out video of the game's one-system multiplayer mode.
UPDATE: Video has been taken down. Apparently it's too early to see!
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by Pedro Hernandez - 2:05 am EDT
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Source: Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/09/is-namco-band...
A new trademark seems to indicate it!
Namco Bandai has filed a trademark in Europe for a game called Pac-Man Smash, starring the company's own mascot Pac-Man. The trademark was filed on April 4, 2012.
The details regarding what the game is going to be and on what system it will appear on are very scarce at the moment. The name "Smash" seems to indicate that it might be a party game in the same manner as Pac-Man Party for the Wii and 3DS.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 2:04 am EDT
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Source: Revogamers, http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/juegos/amazon-a...
Amazon's French site may have leaked the news on the latest entry of Ubisoft's smash dance series.
Amazon France has accepted pre-orders for what seems to be the fourth game in Ubisoft's Just Dance series. Ubisoft has yet to confirm the existence of a fourth game, but due to the series' yearly game releases, all signs seems to indicate that this will be a reality.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 2:02 am EDT
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Source: Andriasang, http://andriasang.com/con0ks/fire_emblem_marth/
Marth may not always fight for his friends, but he does headline the first set of DLC.
Nintendo has shed details on the first set of DLC for the 3DS's Fire Emblem: Awakening. The first round of DLC will feature classic Fire Emblem character Marth.
Once players download him, they must clear a map. When they do, Marth will join them as a playable party member.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 1:59 am EDT
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Source: Siliconera, http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/06/bravely-defau...
The original 3DS RPG from Square Enix will have many resolutions to its story.
Square Enix's Bravely Default: Flying Fairy will have multiple endings, producer Tomoya Asano told in an interview with Famitsu.
While the game will have one set storyline, it will follow multiple characters across their journey and gain new jobs. Of the four main characters, two have already been revealed.
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by Patrick Barnett - 1:59 am EDT
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The Community star advertises the 3DS with the help of Mario and Luigi.
Community star, Joel McHale, teamed up with Nintendo to promote the Nintendo 3DS in this new comedic sketch.
The video, which can be watched below, references several ways to create a successful viral video while promoting Nintendo's handheld. Joel McHale provides plenty of laughs through the use of a kick to someones groin and the discussion of a baby panda. The video was directed by Jesse Selwyn and produced by John Koch.
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April 9, 2012
by Danny Bivens - 7:57 am EDT
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Source: (Andriasang), http://andriasang.com/con0kk/pokemon_date/
Get ready to catch them all this summer...again...
Rakuten, a popular online retailer in Japan, has listed June 23 as the release date for Pokémon Black and White Version 2 on the Nintendo DS. The Pokémon Company previously revealed that the upcoming sequel would indeed be hitting store shelves in Japan this June but did not specify the exact date.
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by Alex Culafi - 2:45 am EDT
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Source: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/168016/Sonic_th...
The designer was also known for design on three of the four Uncharted games.
Hirokazu Yasuhara has assumed a new role at Nintendo Software Technology (NST) after leaving Namco Bandai one month ago, as reported by Yasuhara's LinkedIn profile.
As Yasuhara has begun working for NST recently, no word currently exists on what exactly he is working on. NST is known for games like Wave Race: Blue Storm, Metroid Prime Hunters, the Mario vs. Donkey Kong franchise, as well as several DSiware titles (like Aura-Aura Climber).
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April 6, 2012
by Danny Bivens - 12:47 am EDT
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Source: (Dragon Quest X Official Website), http://www.dqx.jp/taikenkai/
Couldn't be a beta tester? Square Enix's events have you covered.
Square Enix is hosting demo events for the Wii version of Dragon Quest X: Mezameshi Itsutsu no Shuzoku at different locations throughout Japan.
The demo events will be held in Tokyo (April 28-29), Fukuoka (May 26-27) and Aichi (June 16-17). Patrons of the event will be able to test out the latest build of the game as well as view stage shows. Guests will also receive a special Slime cleaning strap.
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April 5, 2012
by Patrick Barnett - 6:55 pm EDT
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Source: (press release)
Color some pictures and rescue some penguins with this week's Nintendo Downloads.
Every Nintendo system is a winner this week, as one downloadable title heads to each of Nintendo's download services.
First is the new eShop painting application, Colors! 3D. Colors! 3D allows you to draw, sketch, and paint 3D pictures, which you can then share with friends. You can also access an online gallery to view others' creations. You can read impressions on Colors! 3D here. You can download it now for $6.99.
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by Neal Ronaghan, Lauren Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - 3:55 pm EDT
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On Friday April 6, the Connectivity crew goes live.
We're proud to announce that Radio Free Nintendo won't be the only Nintendo World Report panel at PAX East in Boston.
NWR Connectivity Jeopardy Live will be debuting at the Arachnid Theatre on Friday April 6 at 10 a.m.
UPDATE 3/29 - We now have more details for you! We're a week away from the panel, and we've finally nailed down some specifics.
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by Patrick Barnett - 7:02 am EDT
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Source: (Pixelitis), http://www.pixelitis.net/news/gamestop-silently-ro...
The quick-selling toys are available at select locations.
Select GameStop locations are now accepting trade-ins of Skylanders figures, according to Pixelitis.
The site reports that they received an internal GameStop document from a trusted source, which revealed the pricing policy on this new trade-in offer. Figures being traded in are said to be worth anywhere between $2 to $8, depending on their rarity. The figures will then be sold in the store from prices anywhere up to $20.
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by Patrick Barnett - 7:01 am EDT
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Source: (press release)
This Final Fantasy rhythm game hits the Nintendo 3DS this summer.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy will be heading to North American retailers for release on July 3, 2012, according to Square Enix.
Square Enix had previously revealed that the game would be coming to North America at some point this summer, and now the official date is known. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy celebrates 25 years of the Final Fantasy series by including musical entries from the franchise's entire history.
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by Patrick Barnett - 6:27 am EDT
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Join Sora and Riku on another Kingdom Hearts journey this summer.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is set to release in North America on July 31, according to Square Enix.
Kingdom Hearts 3D joins two protagonists, Sora and Riku, as they complete the Mark of Mastery Exam. The games new battle system allows players to switch between these playable characters using the Drop Gauge.
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April 4, 2012
by Patrick Barnett - 2:52 pm EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: (press release)
To get ready for the upcoming movie, Men in Black 3, Activision has revealed more on the next Men in Black game.
Men in Black: Alien Crisis is heading to the Nintendo Wii on May 22, according to Activision.
In the game, you will play as Peter Delacoeur, one of the MIB agents in training. Your job is to find the enemy aliens that are preparing to destroy the Earth.
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by Patrick Barnett - 2:51 pm EDT
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A new countdown suggests we will be getting more information soon.
New information on the Crossover project between Sega, Capcom, and Namco Bandai might be revealed next week, when the countdown timer reaches zero on the mysterious games website.
The game was officially teased during the Nintendo Direct event in February, but no real information was given.
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by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - 11:08 am EDT
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RFN is live at PAX East 2012! Stream our panel here.
Panel live stream is here!
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/radio-free-nintendo-live
Radio Free Nintendo is bringing the show on the road to PAX East for the third year in a row on Saturday, April 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the Arachnid Theater.
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by Alex Culafi - 11:06 am EDT
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Source: (Press Release)
Fans can get in on a Kid Icarus: Uprising Together Nearby tournament as well as an AR scavenger hunt.
Nintendo 3DS will be featured at PAX East in the form of Kid Icarus: Uprising events and demos for new and upcoming games.
On Friday, April 6, in the Handheld Lounge, Nintendo will be hosting a Kid Icarus multiplayer tournament between 6 and 9 p.m. Players can bring their own 3DS and Kid Icarus... Read more...
by Patrick Barnett - 11:06 am EDT
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Check out some images showing off some of the game's awesome environments.
Along with a press release that reconfirmed Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion is heading the 3DS this fall, Disney revealed some screens of the game. The new screens show off characters like Beast, Peter Pan, and Captain Hook.
View the screens below to see Mickey in the new adventure.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 10:40 am EDT
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Technically it's after the recent spring 2012 date, but only by a week.
Heroes of Ruin, n-Space's ambitious 3DS dungeon crawler, is slated to hit stores on June 26 in North America, according to publisher Square Enix.
The game will be playable at PAX East in Boston this weekend. You can read all about Heroes of Ruin in our various previews and impressions. It features online co-op for four players, tons of loot, voice chat, and StreetPass and SpotPass functionality.
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