At the moment, pre-orders are available for the Basic Set with a couple of extra games. You’ll receive an 8GB console, Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, and Scribblenauts Unlimited for $420.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, visit the product page here

Game Freak wants to bring Rhythm Hunter overseas, smaller projects, more

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

Game Freak’s new 3DS eShop game, Rhythm Hunter HarmoKnight, has a good shot at releasing on the North American and European eShops. Producer Junichi Masuda told IGN that the studio is working with Nintendo to see how it could be localized.

“In terms of a North American or European release, it’s definitely something we’d like to do, but we’re working out the details with Nintendo now and seeing what would be the best way to get that to players.”

Masuda was able to reconfirm that the idea for HarmoKnight was created by British designer James Turner, who has been working with a team of 25 staffers on the project.

As far as how that was able to take place at Game Freak, Masuda explained:

“Within Game Freak, we’ve implemented a kind of new system where employees can come up with original ideas for their games. If they can find at least three co-workers to jump on the project and say they want to do it together, then they’ll be able to proceed with that project.”

Game Freak’s policy works in two ways. Not only does it spawn brand new creations, it also causes the Pokemon series to rise in quality.

“One of the nice things about smaller projects like that is… since it’s a project that you really wanted to do, you’ve kind of signed on to do that project. You’re really interested in it. There’s also very few people and a short schedule, so everyone has to work on multiple aspects that they might not normally work with. So by doing that, you really build up experience, which translates back into the Pokémon games.”

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Bird & Beans available on Club Nintendo as downloadable reward

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A new downloadable reward is available on Club Nintendo.

Art Academy: First Semester has been swapped out for Bird & Beans. The game is available for 100 coins.

You can order Bird & Beans here. It’s available as a DSiWare download until October 7.

Japanese gamers choose their favorite Nintendo franchises

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My Navi asked a number of folks about their favorite Nintendo franchises. Male and female gamers participated in the survey.

Here’s how the results panned out:

Men:

1. Super Mario
2. Legend of Zelda
3. Pokemon
4. Kirby
5. Donkey Kong
6. Smash Bros.
7. Mother (Earthbound)
8. Fire Emblem
9. Metroid
10. F-ZERO

Women:

1. Super Mario
2. Pokemon
3. Kirby
4. Donkey Kong
5. Animal Forest
6. Legend of Zelda
7. Rhythm Heaven
8. Smash Bros.
9. Pikmin
10. Fire Emblem

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LEGO Lord of the Rings “Recreating Middle-Earth” video

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French Epic Mickey dual pack boxart

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I guess this validates the rumors that Epic Mickey 2 will be available as a dual pack with the original game in France. No word on a release in other territories at this time.

Get a taste of Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask with two online demos

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Want to try out Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask ahead of its launch next month? Then visit the official European site for a couple of short demos. You’ll be able to experience two of the puzzles in the game.

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