“I actually think that the killer app is the software that is built into the console. With the AR games, the Mii maker, the quests and the ability to swap Miis, those are the killer apps and people should take the time to have a go on those. I’m sure they’ll be surprised at the level of depth and ingenuity that is already there.”

Honeywell on Mario Kart 3DS’ release date…

“That’s certainly what we’re kind of planning on at the moment (2011 release), but you know, things can always change, and until we actually make a firm announcement about the release dates, obviously it’s good to wait and see what those dates might be.”

Honeywell on a release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D…

“I know from personal experience of being on the sampling tours that the game everyone ran to was Zelda, to get their first experience of it in 3D, so we know it’s hotly anticipated, and hopefully we’ll be making an announcement fairly soon so people will be able to find out when they’ll be able to go and get it.”

Satoru Iwata said that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will be arriving in June. He was most likely referring to the North American release date, but I’m sure that means it’ll launch in Europe around the same time as well.

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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D screenshots

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Thanks to Shimmy for the tip!

Famitsu software sales (3/21 – 3/27)

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1. [PSP] Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection
2. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 6
3. [3DS] Gundam the 3D Battle
4. [PSP] Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
5. [PSP] Gakuen Hetalia Portable
6. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle
7. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
8. [3DS] nintendogs + cats
9. [PSP] Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity
10. [PSP] SD Gundam G Generation World

That One Show Episode 9B – More 3DS talk, answering more 3DS questions

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Nintendo’s motorcycle Wii game

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Did you know that NST (Wave Race: Blue Storm, Metroid Prime: Hunters) were once working on a motorcycle title for Wii? A patent discovered in the USPTO provides some insight about what the game could have been.

In terms of controls, players would have stood on the Wii Balance Board and made use of the Wii remote and nunchuck, which would act as virtual handlebars. To turn right or left, the Wiimote would simply need to be turned in the desired direction. Players could also pull the Wii controller backwards or forwards to accelerate the bike or put it in reverse. Sharp turns could be performed by learning left or right on the Wii Balance Board – this would have been optional, however.

Gameplay elements shown in the patent include ramps and jumps, a potential Wiimote-only control setup, and balancing air time to maintain velocity.

The status of this mystery title is unknown currently. I have a feeling that it’s been cancelled, though, based on the fact that Project H.A.M.M.E.R. and Wii Crush never saw the light of day.

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James Noir’s Hollywood Crimes screenshots

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No Wii titles in this week’s Famitsu

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Over the past few months, Famitsu has featured a few Wii games in every issue, though that number has been very small for the most part. I found it interesting that, apparently, this week’s edition does not cover any titles for the console – not even anything from Nintendo. I know this isn’t the biggest news in the world, but it is a shame that the situation with the Wii has been very quiet lately. I’m hoping we’ll hear something about Pandora’s Tower soon…

Cave Story 3D releasing on June 28

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When Nicalis and NISA announced Cave Story 3D, the two companies promised that the game would be released within the 3DS’ launch window. Fortunately, they are holding true to that promise. According to Siliconera, Cave Story 3D will be available on June 28. June could be a stellar month for the 3DS between Cave Story 3D, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D which are all expected to ship within a few weeks of each other.

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