Category Archives: 3DS

Fri, May 25, 2012 | 09:29 BST

Etrian Odyssey IV to get demo with data transfer in Japan

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Atlus has announced that they plan to release a demo of their latest 3DS RPG offering Etrian Odyssey IV in Japan.

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Fri, May 25, 2012 | 00:18 BST

Konami puts up teaser site for Lords of Shadow 2

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Konami is teasing folks again, and this time, the tease points to a website called, The Dragon Returns, which is supposedly Castlevania: Lord of Shadows 2. The date on the site points to Konami’s pre-E3 presser which takes place on May 31. A NeoGAF user looked at the page’s source code, and found “CLOS Teaser Page” listed. The teaser is also up on Facebook. Earlier this week, it was reported the game would not only arrive on PS3 and Xbox 360, but Wii U as well with the later interacting with the 3DS title Mirror of Fate. Both titles are in development at MercurySteam.

Thu, May 24, 2012 | 14:48 BST

Nintendo eShop brings more Virtual Console, Madagascar 3, free DLC

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Game Boy Classic Game & Watch Gallery 3 – a collection of Game & Watch titles in one package from 1998 – heads up this week’s Nintendo download collection.

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Thu, May 24, 2012 | 13:43 BST

UK first plays of Kingdom Hearts 3D, Rhythm Paradise to hit MCM Expo

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Nintendo UK is to give the UK public the first chance to get their hands on with several upcoming titles for 3DS and Wii at this weekend’s MCM Expo London Comic Con.

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Wed, May 23, 2012 | 20:09 BST

My Little Sister and 3DS top Japanese Charts

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart for Japan, and Namco’s PSP title My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute Can’t Be Continuing topped software with 53,175 units sold for its debit. 3DS was once again sporting the hardware crown with 45,752 units moved. Get the full thing below courtesy of Gematsu.

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Wed, May 23, 2012 | 10:39 BST

Fan feedback from second Bravely Default demo implemented into full game

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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy has been tweaked to include fan feedback given after the release of the game’s second playable demo in Japan.

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Wed, May 23, 2012 | 07:36 BST

Get Black Yoshi for Mario Tennis Open in UK this weekend

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Nintendo’s holding distribution events in the UK  where owners of Mario Tennis Open are able to get Black Yoshi as a playable character for the 3DS title as Asda. The events are happening at various points throughout the UK, and you can get the full list at ONM. The events happen on Friday and Saturday.

Wed, May 23, 2012 | 08:03 BST

Samurai Warriors: Chronicles 2nd announced for 3DS

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Samurai Warriors: Chronicles 2nd is coming to Nintendo 3DS as a sequel to the launch title of the same name, according to Siliconera. The sequel will feature a story mode with multiple endings, a mission clearing mode that you can play solo or in co-op with friends and online rankings.

It’s out in Japan on September 13.

Wed, May 23, 2012 | 07:54 BST

Project X Zone screens show field, event scenes

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The latest batch of Project X Zone screens have shown the field and event scenes that players will come across. It’s out in Japan this summer for 3DS. Andriasang has them.

Wed, May 23, 2012 | 04:31 BST

Guild 01 sequel announced, Keiji Infaune on board

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Level-5′s 3DS game jam complilation Guild 01 doesn’t hit Japan until the end of the month, but this week’s Famitsu has details of a follow-up.

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Tue, May 22, 2012 | 20:41 BST

Level-5 files US trademark for Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask

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Level-5 have filed a trademark application with the USPTO for Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask. This is the first indication we’ve heard of the game coming to the US, although there was never in any doubt it would head to the states eventually. Nintendo announced the game would be heading to Europe previously, and a trademark application for the US always seems to hit close to E3, according to Siliconera. Sounds like time for us to buy a 3DS, then.

Tue, May 22, 2012 | 21:07 BST

LEGO Batman 2 video shows off the game’s open world

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Warner has released a video for LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, which shows off the game’s open world. Watch it below, courtesy of Game Informer. The game launches this summer for 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Vita, Wii, and Xbox 360.

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Tue, May 22, 2012 | 13:43 BST

3DS hits 6 million sales in Japan

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Nintendo 3DS has sold 6 million units in Japan, according to Famitsu. The exact figure given by the publication is 6,017,206 sales. It comes as it was reported this morning that UK 3DS sales were about to hit the 1 million mark next month

Tue, May 22, 2012 | 11:18 BST

Rumour: Castlevania: LoS 2 coming to Wii U, Vita

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Konami is set to announce Wii U and Vita versions of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 at E3, according to PGN (via EG).

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Tue, May 22, 2012 | 12:54 BST

Report: 3DS set to pass 1 million UK sales next month

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PocketGamer‘s reporting that Nintendo 3DS will pass 1 million sales in the UK as of next month.

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Tue, May 22, 2012 | 01:36 BST

Rumour – Castlevania: Mirror of Fate due for E3 reveal

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The Internet will not rest until it’s outed every E3 2012 surprise, starting with a new 2D Castlevania title for 3DS.

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Fri, May 18, 2012 | 14:08 BST

Beenox explains web rush mechanic in latest Amazing Spider-Man video

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Activision has released a new video for The Amazing Spider-Man, which details the game’s web rush mechanic. According to the game’s executive producer, Brent Nicholas, web rush allows the player to slow time in order to make strategic choices regarding Spidey’s next move. Once activated, a variety of navigational and combat options can be chosen such as attacking your enemy stealthily from the shadows or just rushing in to provide a beat down. Watch the video below, courtesy of GodisaGeek. The Amazing Spider-Man releases on 3DS, DS, PS3, Move, Wii, and Xbox 360 in late June, just in time for the movie’s release.

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Fri, May 18, 2012 | 07:41 BST

Rayman Origins gets 3DS launch trailer

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Ubisoft’s released a launch trailer for the 3DS version of Rayman Origins after it was confirmed it’d launch on June 5 in the US and the UK on June 8. Get it below, via Nintendo Life.

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Thu, May 17, 2012 | 21:16 BST

Rayman Origins 3DS to arrive in stores the second week of June

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After a few delays, Ubisoft has announced Rayman Origins 3DS will arrive in North America on June 5 and on June 8 in the UK. A demo version is now available in the Nintendo eShop. Thanks, NintendoLife.

Thu, May 17, 2012 | 14:40 BST

Nintendo downloads, May 17 – Kirby’s Block Ball, Rayman Origins demo

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Nintendo has updated its eShop and DSiWare offerings this week with the Mario Kart 7 update, Kirby’s Block Ball, and a demo for Rayman Origins. There’s more, and it’s all below.

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