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1st December, 2011 – Nintendo is proud to announce that it is supporting a forward-looking initiative by the European Commission to help make the Internet a safer place for kids. Details of the proposals are being announced today by Neelie Kroes, vice-president of the European Commission.

Nintendo has agreed to be a founder member of a coalition of leading communications, technology, media and entertainment companies, which will help implement a series of measures that will promote safe access to the Internet for children.

For further information about the initiative, visit the European Commission website here.

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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.

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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™.

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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!

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, Screenshots, Wii | 0 comments

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™
House M.D. – Episode 5: Under the Big Top – Dr. Gregory House and his elite diagnostic team race against the clock to unravel a medical mystery involving a middle-aged circus manager who is strangled by a horse. (For Nintendo 3DS™ / Nintendo DSi™)

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Adventure Island – Master Higgins’ princess has been kidnapped, and he is the only one who can save her. To aid in his search, he’ll need to equip his skateboard and use a variety of weapons as he fights his way through eight different worlds. (For Nintendo 3DS)

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Nintendo Power has released a public preview of this month’s magazine. Titles featured include Zelda: Skyward Sword, Resident Evil: Revelations, Rhythm Heaven Paradise, and Tekken 3D: Prime Edition. The issue arrives on newsstands on December 6 and is available now for subscribers.

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Reggie Fils-Aime commented on a wide array of topics in a new interview with Techland. The Nintendo of America president briefly talked about the Wii U, how the DS remains important to the company, and more.

Fils-Aime also mentioned that the 3DS has surpassed sales of the original DS, and in a shorter timespan. The DS hit 2.37 million units in its first year while the 3DS already beat out that number in just eight months.

For more news from Reggie, head past the break.

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