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The DS isn’t going anywhere. Even though the 3DS is very much in the limelight now, especially with the just-announced 2DS model, Nintendo is still producing DSi XL units. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime also told Kotaku that some retailers still have regular DSi stock.

He said:

“There are retailers that continue to carry DSi and DSi XL today. Typically you’ll be able to find more DSi XL out in the marketplace. And typically that product will be priced at $99.”

Reggie also indicated that a good amount of DSi XL units are making their way to Latin America:

“We do continue to manufacture and to sell out to retail [the] DSi XL. We also continue to manufacture and ship DSi to just a handful of U.S. retailers but more broadly throughout Latin America.”

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Amazingly, Karous 3DS is still in the works. The shooter, which was confirmed way back in 2011, is finally coming out in Japan next year.

Milestone opened an official teaser site for Karous 3DS today, which is now known as “Karous: The Beast of Re: Eden”. The page can be found here.

Karous: The Beast of Re: Eden will be available in January for 6,090 yen. Klon will be publishing.

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Following the Wii U’s announcement, there’s no denying that there was confusion as to what the system actually was. Some believed it was an add-on to the Wii. Others had no idea it was Nintendo’s next console.

One thought people had was, if Nintendo called the console Wii 2, consumers would get a better understanding of the system. However, Reggie Fils-Aime told Kotaku recently that Wii U’s name isn’t an issue.

“The challenges we’re facing with Wii U are not issues of the name. The issue is the lack of a steady rate of software launches to motivate the consumer to drive buzz and engagement and to highlight the wide variety of uses of the GamePad. That’s the issue.”

Reggie also says that people do in fact know the Wii U exists. Its problem is simply a lack of strong titles.

“As we sit here today again I would say that’s not the issue. The consumer understands that we have a new system. But the consumer is saying: ‘What am I going to play? And what am I going to play that’s a new and unique and compelling experience vs. what I can do today, whether it’s on the Wii or any other system?’

“And that’s why experiences like Pikmin 3, like Wonderful 101, like Zelda Wind Waker HD, with the off-TV play, experiences like Super Mario 3D World—that’s why it’s critical that we launch those, have consumers experience them in malls across the country, which we’ll be doing. It’s critical that the consumer see for themselves the range and breadth of compelling software for the system.”

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Harvest Moon: A New Beginning will launch in Europe on September 20, it was announced today. Zen United will be handling publishing duties.

Harvest Moon fans can expect the following features from Harvest Moon: A New Beginning:

· Choose between a boy and girl – now with more customization options than ever before.
· One hundred different costumes and items with which to style your perfect character.
· Work on your farm to grow flowers and vegetables and take care of your animals.
· Rearrange and design your farm with a super-simple pick-up-and-drop system.
· Expanded world with exciting locations to explore, from tropical islands to ancient ruins.
· Find romance with a choice of love interests. Get married and start a family!

Source: Zen United PR

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The Wonderful 101 director Hideki Kamiya already wants to make a sequel to his just-released Wii U game.

Speaking with IGN, Kamiya said:

“I really have no idea at this point, but I would love to make a sequel to one of my own games. We put a tremendous amount of work into this game and it would be unfortunate if I would not get the chance to tell a new story with these characters. However, some of the bad guys you beat in this game won’t appear in a sequel. That’s kind of a depressing thought.”

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U retail

Rayman Legends – $59.99 (available Sept. 3)

Wii U download

Pokemon Rumble U – $17.99

Wii U VC

The Legend of Zelda – $4.99

3DS VC

Wario Land 3 – $4.99

eShop sale

Bit.Trip Saga – $4.99 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Assassin’s Creed IV lead writer Darby McDevitt believes his team has created “the best pirate game ever made”.

McDevitt was asked if story-driven titles including like Uncharted are considered part of the competition. In response, he said:

“There’s no competition! This is the best pirate game ever made! Maybe even the best Assassin’s Creed game ever made. Maybe Wind Waker HD [laughs] Very different tone, though! But I think there hasn’t really been a good pirate game, and we worked very, very hard to make that economic loop very robust.”

“There are lots of upgrade options, the loop is all tied together with crafting, hunting, harpooning, looting other ships, getting wood, metal and money to upgrade yourself, your ship – you even have a hideout in this game. It’s all tied together very smartly, so that no system feels superfluous, so we hope at the end of the day it’s the best pirate game ever made.”

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