Nintendo Download (2/11, Europe)
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This week on Nintendo DSiWare, there is a host of games to test your motor skills and challenge your brain. The colourful, high-octane action of Shantae: Risky’s RevengeTM will see you guiding a “half-genie” through outlandish and enchanting environments in your quest to save Sequin Land.
101 Dolphin Pets allows you to adopt and care for your own virtual pet dolphin, while Model Academy will enable you to advance from being the girl next door to a popular top model. And last but certainly not least this Friday on Nintendo DSiWare this week, Hip Hop King: Rytmik Edition gives you the chance to unleash your inner musician, enabling melodic themes as well as whole songs to be composed.
Official UK 3DS launch lineup announcement
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Nintendo confirms day one launch line-up for Nintendo 3DS
8th February 2010 – The Nintendo 3DS system will see one of the strongest ever software line-ups for a new console when it makes its European debut on 25th March 2011, with thirteen full 3D games available on day one. Whether you are a fan of adventure games, beat ‘em-ups, or something a bit more relaxed, the launch games for Nintendo 3DS will offer something for everyone.
Why not start your Nintendo 3DS adventure by visiting the iconic Wuhu Island in Pilotwings Resort, where you are firmly in the pilot’s seat. Use your Mii characters from the Nintendo 3DS system’s Mii Maker application and explore Wuhu Island by plane, hang glider and/or rocket belt. Each vehicle type features unique controls that offer a different challenge. Complete around 40 challenging flight missions in Mission Mode to earn stars, or scour Wuhu Island for hundreds of collectible Extras in Free Flight Mode as you unlock interactive 3D Dioramas of various aircraft and famous island monuments.
One Piece: Gigant Battle European trailer
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Thanks to Pellican for the tip!
More footage of the 3DS
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There’s a couple of things in particular you should pay attention to in the video above. First, it shows that you can use the analog pad to control DS titles. Second, as we previously reported, there’s a rather larger border on the top screen while playing the DS games.
No plans for Virtua Tennis 3DS, could happens if fans are interested
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This information comes from Mie Kumagai, the creator of Virtua Tennis…
“There are no plans at the moment. But if people want it then we’ll obviously answer wishes.”
I can’t say I’ve played a ton of Virtua Tennis over the years, so I’m not exactly clamoring for a 3DS edition. Is this something you guys would like to see?
Nintendo doesn’t want gamers to compare 3DS battery life to other systems
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This information comes from Nintendo’s marketing manager James Honeywell…
“3DS is a unique product, so […] comparisons to other portable devices aren’t always applicable. If you look at other high-resolution portable devices, which is probably a better comparison than other portable gaming systems, three to five hours of intensive use is not an unreasonable battery life.”
Well, at the very least, I’d say it’s difficult not to compare the 3DS’ battery life to previous DS systems. I feel as though the 3DS is taking a huge step back. I wouldn’t be surprised if Nintendo released a 3DS Lite version sometime in the future with improved battery life.
Nintendo discussed 16 versions of Nintendogs
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This information comes from Iwata Asks…
Iwata: We released three versions of packages for the previous Nintendogs on the launch day. In some ways that was a first, so we had to explain the point to the in-house sales team and seek the distributors’ understanding.
Konno: I think we internally began by discussing 12 versions.
Miyamoto: No, it was 16 at first.
Konno: Huh? It was 16? (laughs)
Miyamoto: At the very start.
Iwata: Not 15?
Miyamoto: I think we talked about making the rack four-by-four…which makes 16. Or was it three by five?
Iwata: Then you explained to the sales people that the game begins from the moment you look at the store display in the real life and trying to decide which dog to choose. (laughs)
Miyamoto: That’s actually what I wanted to do.
Iwata: But when we consulted with Sales, we understood it would be hard for the retail outlets and ended up settling on three versions. This time, when we said, “Won’t one version be enough?” the sales people said, “Absolutely not!” (laughs)
Miyamoto: Right. They said three were a must. (laughs)
16 versions just seems like way too much. I’m pleased that Nintendo stuck with 3 versions in the end. And, as we know, the company is taking a similar approach with nintendogs + cats.
UK’s 3DS launch lineup announced
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Pilotwings Resort
Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends
Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends
Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
The Sims 3
PES 2011 3D – Pro Evolution Soccer
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
Ridge Racer 3D
Super Monkey Ball 3D
Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
Asphalt 3D
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell 3D
Rayman 3D
We’re still waiting to see what Nintendo of America has in store for their launch lineup, but we’ll let you know what’s being planned as soon as we hear something. I imagine things will be pretty close to the list you see above.
