REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The diverse lineup of downloadable games for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system keeps on growing. With more than 500 pieces of content currently available on the Nintendo eShop and new additions made every week, players have some exciting titles to look forward to this season. Soon, players can experience Ketzal’s Corridors™, a fast-paced, Aztec-themed action-puzzle game with brilliant 3D graphics and head-to-head multiplayer options. The game lets players race against the clock in 96 shape-matching missions and three multiplayer modes. On March 15, Nintendo 3DS owners can download a variety of classic games as the SEGA Game Gear™ system makes its debut on the Nintendo eShop with Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble™, Shinobi™ and Dragon Crystal™. Coming in April, Colors! 3D from Collecting Smiles lets Nintendo 3DS users of any artistic skill level create and share 3D drawings and digital sketches.
Other new and upcoming Nintendo eShop game releases include the following (dates subject to change):

Kid Icarus: Uprising anime images

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You can find details about the three anime productions here

Nintendo 3DS Sells 4.5 Million Units in Its First Year in the U.S.

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Platform Sells Nearly Twice as Many Units as Nintendo DS Sold in its First Year
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The era of glasses-free 3D gaming is turning one this month as Nintendo 3DS prepares to celebrate its first birthday. On March 27, 2011, video games and portable entertainment jumped into a new dimension in the U.S. and that story got richer throughout the year with record-breaking software titles such as Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 and entertainment options such as Netflix, Nintendo Video and the ability to record 3D movies. The platform enters its second year with a massive lineup of games, including the recently launched Resident Evil Revelations from CAPCOM, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games published by SEGA, TEKKEN 3D Prime Edition from NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., METAL GEAR SOLID Snake Eater 3D from Konami Digital Entertainment and the upcoming Kid Icarus: Uprising and Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir from Nintendo.
“Nintendo 3DS closes its first year with a lengthy list of accomplishments but we’re still just scratching the surface,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “With a massive lineup of first- and third-party games and more on the way, a budding library of entertainment options and an engaged and growing installed base, Nintendo 3DS has an incredibly bright future. We’re just getting started but this platform is built for the long haul.”
Some of the milestones achieved by Nintendo 3DS in its first year include:

Kid Icarus: Uprising AR card comes with latest Game Informer

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Game Informer subscribers will find a small goodie inside the April 2012 edition of the magazine. A two-page ad for the Kid Icarus: Uprising along with the “Power of Flight” card insert are included in the magazine.

Photos of the card can be found above.

Thanks to Lars H for the tip!

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Konno on Mario Kart character and track selection, Retro’s support, innovation leading to change

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Mario Kart producer Hideki Konno was recently asked a series of questions about the franchise in an interview with IGN. Konno discussed how the roster and tracks are considered, making sure its still accessible when adding in new features, how and why Retro was brought in for Mario Kart 7’s development (though this was previously discussed in Iwata Asks), and more.

In terms of specific, interesting content divulged by Mario Kart’s head honcho, Konno stated that the team thought about adding in Wiggler for Mario Kart Wii, expressed uncertainty about the return of character specific abilities from Mario Kart: Double Dash, and how “the need to significantly change the Mario Kart series will arise if an innovation is developed that will enable more people to enjoy Mario Kart.”

All of Konno’s remarks can be found after the break.

Download Reshiram/Zekrom in Pokemon Black/White

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A new Pokemon Black/White distribution event will begin this Saturday. Pokemon Black users will have a chance to download Zekrom whereas Reshiram will be available for White players.

Connect to the Internet between March 10 and April 8 to receive your free Pokemon. Just make sure you have less than eleven wonder cards on hand.

You can find more details about the event, which includes information about obtaining special C-gear, right here.

Rumor: Next issue of Nintendo Gamer to feature “an exclusive first-look at Assassin’s Creed III Wii U”

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Nintendo Gamer claims that they’ll have “an exclusive first-look at Assassin’s Creed III Wii U” in its next issue.

But, here’s the thing. The magazine’s previews tend to be hit or miss, and for all we know, this could be nothing more than a roundup of already-provided information. Nintendo also seems to be keeping third-parties quiet about their projects – that’s something else to to keep in mind.

In any case, here’s what the magazine wrote earlier today:

“…you’ll want to check out issue 74 of Nintendo Gamer magazine, which has an exclusive first-look at Assassin’s Creed III Wii U. We’re the only Nintendo magazine in the world to see the game, so you won’t be able to read about it anywhere else. The magazine is on sale 23 March but we’ll have a reminder nearer the time so don’t worry about whipping out your diary to mark that date.”

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3DS eShop charts (3/5/12)

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Software

1. Super Mario Bros.
2. Dillon’s Rolling Western
3. Pushmo
4. Mario’s Picross
5. Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
6. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
7. Photo Dojo
8. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
9. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
10. GO Series Undead Storm
11. Cut The Rope
12. Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive!
13. Plants vs. Zombies
14. GO Series 10 Second Run
15. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
16. Super Mario Land
17. Bloons TD
18. Mario Clock
19. Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 – From the Abyss –
20. Radar Mission

Videos

1. Mario Tennis Open Video
2. Nintendo Direct: February 22, 2012
3. Dillon’s Rolling Western Launch Trailer
4. Nintendo Show 3D: February 23, 2012
5. Super Mario Bros. Video
6. Dillon’s Rolling Western Walkthrough
7. Kid Icarus: Uprising Multiplayer Video
8. Kid Icarus: Uprising Game Overview Video
9. Kid Icarus: Uprising Weapons Video
10. 3D Classics: Kid Icarus Video
11. Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir Video
12. nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever Video
13. Mario & Sonic: London 202 Olympic Games Video
14. Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D Video
15. Mario Party 9 Video
16. Metroid Video
17. Tekken 3D Prime Edition Video
18. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure Video
19. PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond Video
20. Sonic Generations Video

EA reveals new “Gothenburg” studio; will make “new generation of games on the Frostbite 2 engine”

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EA has just sent out word about a new studio named “EA Gothenburg”. This division will be responsible for “making a new generation of games on the Frostbite 2 engine.”

EA Gothenburg will be located on the west coast of Sweden.

The studio is looking to fill quite a few positions, including producer, creative director, and art director. You can find out more about these jobs and more here.

Source: EA PR