Footage of this week’s European Nintendo Downloads (12/1/11)
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As a reminder, European Nintendo fans can download Gnomz, 21: Blackjack, Castle Conqueror Revolution, Zen Pinball 3D, and Lock ‘N Chase.
New Inazuma Eleven Strikers Xtreme trailer
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Complete rundown of the 3DS’ upcoming firmware
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The new 3DS firmware will become available within the next week. While we’ve covered the update numerous times, Nintendo Power has collected a full listing of what fans can expect when it goes live.
The magazine made note of the following features:
- 3D Video, and 3D Stop Motion animation videos
- QR code functionality will be improved
- Transfer game files between Nintendo 3DS systems
- New puzzles and extra Find Mii Dungeon
- eShop will be expanded as well, you’ll soon have access to game demos (for both downloadable games and retail games)
- You’ll be able to download software while your system is in Sleep Mode
- The eShop will also support Download Codes (which will be used primarily for special promotions) and will enable users to save payment information to their system if they so so desire
- The update will add a new application to your system’s Home Menu:”Nintendo Zone” active when you’re at a Nintendo 3DS hotspot location. Provides free access to exclusive content, streaming 3D videos (such as game trailers, tv ads) trivia games, and retail promotions
New Nano Assault screenshots
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Order Up!! coming to North America, out in January
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Order Up!! 3DS was previously announced for Europe earlier this year, and it’s coming out before the end of 2011. The game has is now slated for a January 2012 release in North America as well.
Highest-Rated Cooking Video Game Ever Makes a Triumphant 3D Return in January 2012
Marina Del Rey, Calif. – Dec. 1, 2011- Aspiring chefs, get ready to sharpen your knives and put your short order skills to the test, as UTV Ignition Games and SuperVillain Studios announced today that Order Up!! will release in 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. Originally released for the Wii™ system in 2008 to critical acclaim, the newest iterations of the highest-rated cooking game on any platform introduces all new gameplay modes, more accurate and responsive controls, and brings the genre to life like never before in striking 3D!
In Order Up!!, players get to experience the dizzying life of a top-notch chef and restaurateur as they prepare all types of food, serve hordes of demanding patrons, and build their own restaurant empire from the ground up. Beginning in the world of fast food, new cooks must prove themselves by serving up quality dishes in the time allotted. As they master the basic skills and serve up tasty dishes using precision and time management skills, they will earn more money and move from fast food to five-star!
Family Trainer Magical Carnival – Pirates trailer
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Nintendo to support EU initiative on making the Internet a safer place for kids
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1st December, 2011 – Nintendo is proud to announce that it is supporting a forward-looking initiative by the European Commission to help make the Internet a safer place for kids. Details of the proposals are being announced today by Neelie Kroes, vice-president of the European Commission.
Nintendo has agreed to be a founder member of a coalition of leading communications, technology, media and entertainment companies, which will help implement a series of measures that will promote safe access to the Internet for children.
For further information about the initiative, visit the European Commission website here.
Super Mario 3D Land’s connection to the Mario Drawing Song
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Remember the Mario Drawing Song? Nintendo created the video last year to promote a Flipnote competition for Mario’s 25th anniversary.
We’ve now seen the song return, twelve months later, in a somewhat unexpected place. As you’ve probably guessed by this point, it does in fact pop up in Super Mario 3D Land!
Because this news is somewhat spoilerish (post-game content), I’ll include the full post after the break just to be safe.
