Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate confirmed
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Nintendo Power’s big teaser for its June issue was for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. The magazine has an extensive look at Konami’s new 3DS title in its June 2012 issue.
Based on some of the scans floating around (see above), it appears to be a 2.5D adventure made by MercurySteam.
A few pieces of information have made it out from the magazine, though it mainly focuses on Mirror of Fate’s controls.
Players fight with Trevor Belmont’s version of the Combat Cross. Pressing the “X” button will result in strong attacks while the “Y” button yields attacks with a rider range.
Secondary weapons including an electric bomb and boomerang-like glaive are included. These can be accessed with “A”.
Other actions include blocking/dodging with “L” and grabbing enemies with “R”. Koanmi is promising deep combat mechanics.
Mirrors of Fate will feature the return of light and shadow magic, experience points for combo unlocks (such as throwing foes into the air and to the ground), and more.
Expect more details soon.
Jett Tailfin announced for Wii U, 3DS
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This is far from a AAA game announcement, but yes, we do have another title confirmation for Wii U.
Maximum Games will be bringing “Jett Tailfin” to the new console as well as the 3DS this year. It’s being developed by Hoplite Research, LLC and Ilusis Interactive Graphics.
Jett Tailfin is a racing game with “a full range of control with multiple shortcuts and additional landscapes as racers attempt to find the best route to the finish line.” Maximum Games says it will incorporate “motion-blur shaders and other advanced underwater lighting effects.”
Atlantis Metropolis, Hawaiian Islands, Ship Graveyard, and Pirate’s Island are some of the title’s environments. Mini-games, multiplayer, and an unlockable character will be included.
You can find a bunch of additional details about Jett Tailfin in the press release below.
Analysts comment on E3 expectations from Nintendo
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Nintendo’s E3 2012 media briefing will be taking place one week from today. It goes without saying that this conference is extremely important for the company.
This is the Wii U’s second chance in the spotlight, and a big show is needed to wipe away some of the doubts surrounding the console. We also shouldn’t forget that the 3DS can’t be forgotten, and how Nintendo intends to maintain the system’s momentum will be significant.
A number of analysts have offered some thoughts as to what they expect to see from Nintendo at E3. All of the responses can below.
Harvest Moon: A New Beginning confirmed for North America
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Natsume’s teasing games are over, and the company has at last revealed its title announcement.
The mystery game is Harvest Moon: A New Beginning. Natsume hasn’t shared any details or release date information yet, but it is promising more information during E3.
You’ll be able to play Harvest Moon: A New Beginning sometime in the future, hopefully by the end of the year.
Deals roundup (5/28/12)
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The following deals were posted on VGSavings today:
Amazon: Cave Story 3D for $30
NewEgg: Conduit 2 for $14
Toys “R” Us: Buy 1, get 50% off select video games
You can find more deals daily on VGSavings, including offers for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
Havok dev on Wii U: Console has advantages that others don’t, lots more
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During GDC 2012, Havok VP of Engineering Dave Gargan discussed the company’s support for Wii U. We found out that Havok’s physics and animation technology would be making its way to Nintendo’s new console a few months back.
Gargan had much to say about Nintendo in an interview published today. There are a ton of interesting tidbits sprinkled throughout.
Gargan opened up on Havok’s relationship Nintendo, the engine’s actual capabilities, its functionality on the 3DS, and Wii U, including a comment that “we’ll see things done on the Wii U that we won’t see on another platforms”. He also mentioned that the “Wii U has specific advantages that no other platform has”.
You can find all of Gargan’s quotes after the break.
Square Enix releases Japanese Kingdom Hearts 3D patch
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Japanese players can download a patch for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance from the eShop. Unlike the Mario Kart 7 update, however, it’s somewhat hidden in the store.
The patch download can be accessed by scanning the QR code shown in the first image above or by searching for “Kingdom Hearts 3D”.
With the update, the game will be updated to version 1.1. Square Enix corrected a number of bugs and other issues players had encountered.
Media Create software sales (5/14 – 5/20) – Top 50
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01./00. [PSP] My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute Portable Can’t Be Continuing #
02./01. [WII] Mario Party 9
03./00. [PSP] Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
04./02. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening
05./00. [PSP] Brothers Conflict: Passion Pink #
06./05. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
07./07. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
08./06. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G #
09./03. [PS3] Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
10./08. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising
11./00. [3DS] PachiPara 3D: Ooumi Monogatari 2 – Pachi Pro Fuuunroku Hana – Kibou to Uragiri no Gakuen Seikatsu
12./09. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
13./04. [PS3] Starhawk
14./11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Wii Remote Plus #
15./13. [WII] Wii Party #
16./12. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012
17./17. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best)
18./18. [3DS] Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin
19./00. [PSP] Bunmei Kaika: Aoiza Ibunroku Saien
20./25. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White #
3DS eShop charts (5/28/12)
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Software
1. Super Mario Bros.
2. Kirby’s Block Ball
3. Bird Mania 3D
4. Colors! 3D
5. 3D Classics: Kid Icarus
6. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
7. Game & Watch Gallery 2
8. Cut The Rope
9. Plants vs. Zombies
10. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
11. 3D Classics: Urban Champion
12. Pushmo
13. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
14. Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
15. Photo Dojo
16. Dillon’s Rolling Western
17. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
18. Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive!
19. Super Mario Land
20. Mario Clock
Videos
1. Rayman Origins Video
2. Nintendo Show 3D: May 17, 2012
3. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Video
4. Mario Tennis Open Launch Trailer
5. Rayman 3D Video
6. Donkey Kong Country Returns Video
7. Game & Watch Gallery 2 Video
8. Mario Kart 7 Video
9. Rayman Video
10. Mario Tennis Open Commercial
11. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D Video
12. Mario Tennis Open Video
13. What Is Nintendo Video?
14. Battleship Video
15. Super Mario Bros. Video
16. Snakenoid Deluxe Video
17. Kirby’s Block Ball Video
18. Colors! 3D Video
19. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! Video
20. Chronicles of Vampires: The Awakening Video
Source: 3DS eShop
