Homebrew has always been a thorn in Nintendo’s side from their perspective, but a lot of people use the “hack”– including myself at one point– to run goofy indie games, fun applications, and to expand the functionality of their console. One of the lesser-used features of homebrew is open game development. A lot of people can’t get 3DS dev kits for various reasons, so they resort to hacking the console, making “homebrew” games, and releasing them to the homebrew community. The inevitable consequence of this is that people mis-use the hacks and pirate games that people worked hard on.

Goodbye Galaxy Games is working on a potential fix, however, that lets you create and test your homebrew games with nothing more than free PC software and a small 3DS app– all without having to hack the console, and they say that the games can exist without the piracy.

We had all these talks about piracy and homebrew the last few weeks. And the problems with homebrew is that most of these hacks later get abused for piracy means. Now imagine you can just use your retail 3DS to make games, and you don’t need to hack it! No need for a R4 card! No need for weird custom hardware or tools! No need for piracy!

– Goodbye Galaxy Games lead Hugo Smits

The real question for them is whether Nintendo would allow them to release this piracy-free development software on the eShop like they’d like to. I would doubt it, but maybe the Big N is feeling humbled considering the sales of Wii U lately!

Via Goodbye Galaxy Games Blog

Footage of this week’s European Nintendo Downloads (2/21/13)

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Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages coming to the western 3DS VC, but may be awhile

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If you boot up the Zelda community on Miiverse today, you’ll notice that there’s a new message from series producer Eiji Aonuma.

Aonuma touched on the news that Japan will be receiving The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages on the 3DS eShop next week. He confirmed that a North American release is planned, though “it’ll be a little while longer till they’re out in other territories.” Aonuma asked fans for their patience.

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Nintendo Download (2/21/13, North America)

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

Wii U demos

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Trine 2: Director’s Cut

Wii U Virtual Console

F-Zero – 30 cents

3DS demos

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

3DS Virtual Console

Yoshi – $4.99

3DS retail

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan – $39.99

3DS Download

Picdun 2: Witch’s Curse – $4.99
Viking Invasion 2 – Tower Defense – $7.99

Source: Nintendo PR

Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons hitting the Japanese 3DS eShop next Thursday

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During today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct, Satoru Iwata announced that The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons will be released on the 3DS eShop next Thursday. Both games will cost 600 yen each. Through early March, gamers will be able to take advantage of a download bundle containing both titles for 1,000 yen.

Japanese eShop update (2/20/13)

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This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:

3DS

Downloadable Titles
Magi Hajimari no Meiky? (retail title) – 5,800 yen (from 02/21)

Virtual Console
Getsuf? Maden (never released outside of Japan, Famicom) – 500 yen
Salamander (Famicom) – 500 yen

Wii U

Virtual Console
Fire Emblem: Mansh? no Nazo (Super Famicom) – 30 yen (from 02/20 to 03/21, then to 900 yen)

Video Content

Luigi Direct
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D downloadable video
The Legend of Getsu Fuma 3DS VC video
Salamander 3DS VC video
Fire Emblem Wii U VC video
Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Heroes commercial
Game Center CX featuring Fire Emblem
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies video

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Nintendo Download (2/21/13, Europe)

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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U demos

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Trine 2: Director’s Cut demo

Wii U eShop sale

Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition -50% until 28/02/2013 (€4.99, was €9.99) (£4.49, was £8.99)

Wii U VC

F-Zero – €0.30 / £0.30

3DS demos

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate

3DS download

NightSky – €9.99 / £8.99

Source: Nintendo PR

Coaster Creator 3D trailer, release date

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Coaster Creator 3D will be released on the North American 3DS eShop next Thursday for $9.99.

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Video additions to the 3DS eShop (2/18/13)

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The latest video additions to the 3DS eShop are as follows:

Nintendo Direct: February 14, 2013
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (downloadable)
Kersploosh! Trailer
Fire Emblem: Awakening – Accolades Trailer
HarmoKnight Trailer
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move Trailer
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Trailer
LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Trailer
Nintendo Show 3D: February 14, 2013
Moke Moke Video
Rabbids Travel in Time 3D Video
Petz Fantasy 3D Video
Naruto Powerful Shippuden Video

Source: 3DS eShop

3DS eShop charts (2/18/13)

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Software

1. Fire Emblem: Awakening
2. Pokemon Dream Radar
3. Mega Man 2
4. Gunman Clive
5. Super Mario Bros.
6. Pokedex 3D Pro
7. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
8. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
9. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
10. Photo Dojo
11. The Legend of Zelda
12. Cut The Rope
13. Ikachan
14. Mega Man
15. Plants vs. Zombies
16. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
17. Metal Torrent
18. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
19. Bit.Trip Saga
20. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream

Videos

1. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y Video
2. Club Nintendo Video
3. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Multiplayer Video
4. Nintendo Direct: February 14, 2013
5. Nintendo Show 3D: February 14, 2013
6. Nintendo Show 3D: January 31, 2013
7. Mario Kart 7 Video
8. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move Trailer
9. Mega Man 2 Video
10. Naruto Powerful Shippuden Video
11. Fire Emblem: Awakening Video
12. Rayman 3D Video
13. What is Nintendo Video?
14. HarmoKnight Trailer
15. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell 3D Video
16. New Super Mario Bros. 2: Coin Rush
17. ATV Wild Ride 3D Video
18. Super Mario 3D Land Video
19. LEGO City: Undercover The Chase Begins Trailer
20. Super Mario 3D Land Super Play Video

Source: 3DS eShop