Category Archives: 3DS
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 15:38 BST
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D tops in Japan
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D topped the Media Create charts in Japan with 104,569 units moved, and ultimately helped provide 3DS with a much needed surge after disappointed hardware sales over the last couple of weeks. Sales of 3DS LL hit 29,533 units over the prior week’s 27,172 units, while 3DS sales saw the biggest jump out of the two offerings. The system moved 17,602 compared to 12,700 the prior week.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 12:42 BST
Ecco the Dolphin 3D hits 3DS in Japan next week, Galaxy Force 2 inbound
Ecco the Dolphin will be splashing his cheeky little flippers on the Japanese 3DS eShop from June 26, Sega has confirmed.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Japan, Nintendo, Sega, eShop
Tags: Ecco the Dolphin, Galaxy Force 2
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:30 BST
3DS colours limited by western retail approach
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has blamed North American retail practices for the relative lack of variety in 3DS and 3DS XL colours.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Nintendo
Tags: reggie fils-aime
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 02:18 BST
Youkai Watch video demonstrates battles, ghost hunting
Here’s a new video showing off the battle system and exploration in Level-5′s new 3DS game, Youkai Watch. We have no idea if this is coming west yet, but Steph and I are basically in raptures over every video of it so you can bet we’re gonna post ‘em.
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Posted in: 3DS, RPG
Tags: level-5, Youkai Watch
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 23:35 BST
Steel Diver to be resurrected as Nintendo’s first F2P release
Nintendo’s very first free-to-play title will be a multiplayer affair based on Steel Diver, the 3DS submarine sim.
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Posted in: 3DS, Free-to-Play, Nintendo, Strategy, Wii U
Tags: shigeru miyamoto, Steel Diver
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 22:03 BST
Metal Max 4: Moonlight Diva announced for 3DS
Metal Max 4: Moonlight Diva has been announced for 3DS. The RPG, vehicle combat titles takes place in a post apocalyptic world with an open ended gameplay and combat dogs.The game was announced via Famitsu and will be released in Japan this fall. Kadokawa Games will publish the title, and its DLC. Thanks, Siliconera.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Action, Japan, RPG, Racing
Tags: Kadokawa Games, Metal Max 4, Metal Max 4: Moonlight Diva, Moonlight Diva
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 17:50 BST
3DS StreetPass crashes being reported after applying system update
European 3DS owners have reported crash issues with StreetPass after applying the latest firmware update. According to CVG, users are finding that when they purchase the new content available through the update, an error messages occurs causing them to be unable to download the titles. A Nintendo representative said the firm was aware of “the technical difficulties which are occurring,” and that it is “currently investigating the situation.” Thanks, CVG.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Europe, Nintendo
Tags: 3ds firmware update, StreetPass
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 12:18 BST
Smash Bros. Wii U screens show Wii Fit Trainer smacking down fools
Super Smash Bros’ new combatant Wii Fit Trainer has been showcased in a screen assault from Nintendo. Get all the images here.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Fighter, Wii U
Tags: Super Smash Bros., Wii Fit Trainer
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 08:09 BST
“Almost deadly”: Smash Bros. director explains stress of choosing character roster
Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has called the stress of deciding which characters stay and go in each iteration of Nintendo’s brawler “almost deadly”. It’s not a decision the man has made lightly for the incoming Wii U and 3DS editions.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Fighter, Wii U
Tags: Masahiro Sakurai, Super Smash Bros.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 05:14 BST
Portable gaming market will top $12 billion in 2013 -report
Portable console, mobile and tablet gaming is worth big, big money, according to a new report.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 04:57 BST
Dual Destinies: Capcom USA canvassing demand for physical release
Although it was announced as a downloadable release only, Capcom may bring Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies to retail in the west if it sees enough demand.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 02:18 BST
3DS firmware update brings new StreetPass games
Update your 3DS system software to access a new Mii Plaza shop vending StreetPass games.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo
Tags: 3ds firmware update, StreetPass
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 22:52 BST
Super Mario 3D World headed to Wii U to explore multiplayer component
For its first major 3D Mario game for Wii U, Nintendo turned its attention to Super Mario 3D World in order to make good on the dream of bringing multiplayer to the former 3DS exclusive series.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo, Platformer, Wii U
Tags: Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 12:48 BST
Nintendo downloads Europe: New Super Luigi U leads the week
Nintendo has published its weekly selection of downloadable games and DLC across Wii U and 3DS, and New Super Luigi U is the star attraction. It’s a lean, green, wailing week to be sure.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, DSiWare, Nintendo, Wii U, eShop
Tags: Bugs vs Tanks, Guild 02, New Super Luigi U
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 11:38 BST
Pokemon X & Y DLC being explored by The Pokemon Company
Pokemon X & Y is ripe for the DLC treatment when you really, really, honestly think about it, and that’s just what developer GameFreak is doing: thinking about it.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 11:10 BST
Super Smash Bros Wii U single-player won’t be like Brawl’s
Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS will feature a single-player mode, but it won’t follow the format laid down by Brawl’s ‘Subspace Emissary’ campaign.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Fighter, Wii U
Tags: Masahiro Sakurai, Smash Bros
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 09:32 BST
Animal Crossing: New Leaf reviews are go, all scores here
Animal Crossing: New Leaf has entered at second in the UK charts this week, and now that the E3 dust has settled we’re ready to round up the review scores in one handy place.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 00:49 BST
UK Charts: The Last of Us top, Animal Crossing second
The Last of Us has entered the UK charts at first this week, after receiving a raft of near-perfect scores across the board at review. Twee 3DS sandbox romp Animal Crossing: New Leaf has entered at second place.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Charts, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Animal Crossing: New Leaf, GRID 2, The Last of Us
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 09:01 BST
Pokemon X & Y screens and trailer show first town, gym leader & new creatures
Pokemon X & Y has received a new trailer and a barrage of fresh screens. We’ve also got more information on the game’s starting town, gym leader Violet as well as English names and details for four new Pokemon revealed during E3.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 06:48 BST
Retro Game Challenge 3DS coming to Japan in the winter
I’m not sure how many of you remember Retro Game Challenge, a weird nostalgia trip of a DS game released back in 2009, based upon the Japanese comedy show GameCenter CX. It didn’t even sell 100,000 copies in the west.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Arcade, Namco Bandai
Tags: G.rev, Retro Game Challenge
Bleszinski predicts publisher closures, more DLC thanks to Xbox One policy changes