Footage of this week’s European Nintendo Downloads (12/1/11)
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As a reminder, European Nintendo fans can download Gnomz, 21: Blackjack, Castle Conqueror Revolution, Zen Pinball 3D, and Lock ‘N Chase.
Complete rundown of the 3DS’ upcoming firmware
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The new 3DS firmware will become available within the next week. While we’ve covered the update numerous times, Nintendo Power has collected a full listing of what fans can expect when it goes live.
The magazine made note of the following features:
- 3D Video, and 3D Stop Motion animation videos
- QR code functionality will be improved
- Transfer game files between Nintendo 3DS systems
- New puzzles and extra Find Mii Dungeon
- eShop will be expanded as well, you’ll soon have access to game demos (for both downloadable games and retail games)
- You’ll be able to download software while your system is in Sleep Mode
- The eShop will also support Download Codes (which will be used primarily for special promotions) and will enable users to save payment information to their system if they so so desire
- The update will add a new application to your system’s Home Menu:”Nintendo Zone” active when you’re at a Nintendo 3DS hotspot location. Provides free access to exclusive content, streaming 3D videos (such as game trailers, tv ads) trivia games, and retail promotions
New Nano Assault screenshots
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Order Up!! coming to North America, out in January
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Order Up!! 3DS was previously announced for Europe earlier this year, and it’s coming out before the end of 2011. The game has is now slated for a January 2012 release in North America as well.
Highest-Rated Cooking Video Game Ever Makes a Triumphant 3D Return in January 2012
Marina Del Rey, Calif. – Dec. 1, 2011- Aspiring chefs, get ready to sharpen your knives and put your short order skills to the test, as UTV Ignition Games and SuperVillain Studios announced today that Order Up!! will release in 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. Originally released for the Wii™ system in 2008 to critical acclaim, the newest iterations of the highest-rated cooking game on any platform introduces all new gameplay modes, more accurate and responsive controls, and brings the genre to life like never before in striking 3D!
In Order Up!!, players get to experience the dizzying life of a top-notch chef and restaurateur as they prepare all types of food, serve hordes of demanding patrons, and build their own restaurant empire from the ground up. Beginning in the world of fast food, new cooks must prove themselves by serving up quality dishes in the time allotted. As they master the basic skills and serve up tasty dishes using precision and time management skills, they will earn more money and move from fast food to five-star!
Super Mario 3D Land’s connection to the Mario Drawing Song
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Remember the Mario Drawing Song? Nintendo created the video last year to promote a Flipnote competition for Mario’s 25th anniversary.
We’ve now seen the song return, twelve months later, in a somewhat unexpected place. As you’ve probably guessed by this point, it does in fact pop up in Super Mario 3D Land!
Because this news is somewhat spoilerish (post-game content), I’ll include the full post after the break just to be safe.
Resident Evil: Revelations “Terragrigia” trailer
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Nintendo Kicks Holiday Fun into Overdrive with Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS
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Discover the Land, Air and Sea Chaos of New Mario Kart 7
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– No matter how they travel from place to place, consumers will soon be buckling up for an unforgettable ride with Mario™ and his Mushroom Kingdom friends. The Mario Kart™ 7 game launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system on Dec. 4, adding a wild new installment in Nintendo’s fan-favorite racing franchise. Players of any experience level will get to drive, glide through the air and dive underwater for the first time in Mario Kart 7. They will also discover new customizable karts, new courses and abilities, Community features and multiplayer options that allow up to eight friends to race together wirelessly. Best of all, the game makes use of the remarkable capabilities of Nintendo 3DS with access to StreetPass™ and SpotPass™ content and the ability to play in full 3D without the need for special glasses. Mario Kart 7 will be offered at a suggested retail price of $39.99 in the U.S.
Mario Kart 7 offers a fun, personalized Mario Kart experience by allowing players to race as their favorite Mushroom Kingdom character or their own Mii™ character. They can even trick out their karts with a new set of customization options, including tires, chassis and gliders tailored to each player’s preferred racing style. For the first time in the series, Mario Kart 7 allows racers not only to zoom around outrageous road tracks but also to soar through the air using a glider and dive beneath the sea using a propeller. In addition to classic courses such as Koopa Beach and Luigi’s Mansion, new courses in the game include diving into Cheep Cheep Lagoon and gliding through Shy Guy Bazaar, plus courses set in the jungles of Donkey Kong Country™ Returns and on Wuhu Island from Wii Sports Resort™.
3DS Ambassador GBA titles still coming this year
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Despite a listing on the official Spanish Nintendo website, the 3DS Ambassador Game Boy Advance titles are still coming this year. A Nintendo spokesperson clarified the situation, noting that the company “will make further announcements in due course.” The ten GBA titles will arrive on the eShop before the end of the month.
The spokesperson said:
“The forthcoming 10 GBA Virtual Console titles available for registrants of the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Programme, will be available before the end of December 2011. We will make further announcements in due course.”
At least we can rest easy knowing that the GBA titles will arrive sometime within the next thirty days!
