3DS
– Sam believes the reason to buy the game is for the built-in software
– Nintendo arrived at IGN with “Nintengirls” who had 3DS units strapped to them
– Review unit came with a bunch of games
– Different review embargoes
– IGN’s Steel Diver review might be up tomorrow
– No embargoes for the first-party games
– First-party reviews will come first, then third-party stuff will trickle in
– Ubisoft has a launch day embargo
– Super Monkey Ball embargoed until the 25th
Steel Diver
– Took Audrey by surprise
– It’s an addictive game
– Way too short
– Main mode is the mission mode
– 7 missions to go through
– 3 submarines to choose from
– 3 captains
– Controls on the touch screen
– Map available
– Adjust sliders
– Multiplayer support
PilotWings Resort
– 3D effect helped Sam
– 3D makes landing easier
– Sam was looking forward to this game the most
– He’s crushed by how limited the game is on scope
– Game opens up as you play on
– Start off with 3 vehicles
– Don’t expect to explore a new area or anything like that
Okamiden
– Audrey really liked the game
– Story, characters are great
– Combat is a little simple
– Basically just tapping buttons in battle
– Boss fights use brush techniques in interesting ways
– World is still interesting
– Worth checking out
