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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

“… I can’t go into detail on what the plans are today, but of course, with a device like Nintendo 3DS, we do intend to offer some type of digital distribution. What I can say is that if that type of digital distribution is not something that is very new and fresh compared to what we have done with Nintendo DSi, then I think we’re going to have a hard time reaching out beyond the audience that actively seeks out that type of digital content. So up until now, much of the digital distribution focus has been on more of a “pull type” where the consumer goes out, gets the content and pulls it to themselves. With Nintendo 3DS, we’re looking at a model that would be more focused around the “push type,” where we’re able to push information or content out to the device. And with a model like that, what it means is that because the consumer doesn’t have to actively seek out the information themselves, it gives us a venue for creative new ideas of our company or of our developers to reach consumers much more easily. And ideally, if it is possible, we would like to try and find ways to customize that functionality as much as possible to meet our consumers’ tastes. Unfortunately, we can’t go into detail on that today because there’s still a number of questions about the degree to which we’ll be able to do that. But I would like to say that we are thinking seriously about strengthening digital distribution.” – Satoru Iwata

Based on all of those Japanese trademarks we saw recently, this doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Now I just want Iwata to confirm a complete Virtual Console for the 3DS!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 1 Comment

“Nintendo has made no announcement about bundling Wii MotionPlus with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.” – Nintendo PR rep

Since Skyward Sword is such a significant title for Nintendo, so it seems logical that they’ll evaluate a possible bundle closer to release. A non-bundled version will also be necessary since many Wii owners already have at least one MotionPlus.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 4 Comments

For one reason or another, a few images were missing when we posted about the screenshots last week. I’ve attached the complete set of pictures from Nintendo’s press site to this post, and you can check them out below.

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

This information comes from a Capcom Europe press email…

“Following last week’s announcement that Capcom currently has two titles, Resident Evil: Revelations and Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (tentative title), in development for the Nintendo 3DS the first trailer for Resident Evil: Revelations has just been released and is now available for download from our press extranet. Featuring appearances from Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine the trailer is rendered in real time using the game engine.”

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 14 Comments

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 3 Comments

A new Wii update, Menu version 4.3, is now available for download. Wondering what it does? Well, not much…

“Because unauthorized channels or firmware may impair game play or the Wii console, updating to Wii Menu version 4.3 will check for and automatically remove such unauthorized files. In addition, there are some behind the scenes enhancements that do not affect any prominently-used features or menus but will improve system performance.”

Yeah…Definitely on the lame-side. Unless Nintendo releases an update such as 5.0 or 6.0, it’s usually a minimal update.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

WiiWare

Art Style: Rotozoa – 62 blocks
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts – 202 blocks
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages – 202 blocks

DSiWare

Spin Six – 101 blocks
Puffins: Let’s Fish! – 90 blocks
Mega Words – 66 blocks
Super Swap – 78 blocks
Legendary Wars: T-Rex Rumble – 122 blocks

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There have been concerns about the difficultly in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for a few of years – Even starting from 2008 when Shigeru Miyamoto said he wanted to make Zelda accessible for casual gamers. Those who have been wondering about the game’s difficult have nothing to fear, however. According to Eiji Aonuma, there are no plans to make Zelda easier.

“I do not want to make Zelda easier. Easy to me does not equal fun. I want puzzles where people have to think about it, and when they solve the puzzle, there’s that feeling of accomplishment. That’s something that’s really valuable, that concrete feeling that when you accomplish something [in the game], it feels like you’ve done something worth doing. If the game is too easy, the accomplishments aren’t valuable. When Mr. Miyamoto says easy, he doesn’t mean simple. He means easily — this is the difficulty of the language here. It’s accessible, and you know how to do things, if not necessarily what to do. You may have a series of puzzles to figure out, and it may be difficult to decipher the meaning, but it’s not difficult to accomplish what you need to do.”

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Videos

Nintendo Week 6/21
Sin & Punishment TV Spot
Tips & Tricks The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
E3 2010 – It’s a Wrap!
Kid Icarus: Uprising E3 Trailer
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword E3 Trailer
Disney Epic Mickey E3 Trailer
Disney Epic Mickey Behind the Scene
GoldenEye 007 E3 Trailer
Donkey Kong Country Returns E3 Trailer
Kirby’s Epic Yarn E3 Trailer
Metroid: Other M E3
Mario Sports Mix E3 Trailer
Wii Party E3 Trailer
PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure E3 Trailer
Sonic Colors E3 Trailer
Just Dance 2 E3 Trailer
New Carnival Games E3 Trailer
EA Sports NBA Jam E3 Trailer
Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole – The Videogame
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies E3 Trailer
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn E3 Trailer
Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs E3 Trailer
Okamiden E3 Trailer
Super Scribblenauts E3 Trailer
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light E3 Trailer
Ghost Trick Phantom Detective E3 Trailer
Iwata Asks: Shigeru Miyamoto Nintendo 3DS
Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Iwata Asks: Warren Spector Disney Epic Mickey
Iwata Asks: Masahiro Sakurai Kid Icarus: Uprising
Iwata Asks: Hideki Konno Nintendo 3DS
Iwata Asks: Hideki Konno nintendogs + cats
Iwata Asks: Kensuke Tanabe Donkey Kong Country Returns
Developer’s Interview: Karthik Bala
Developer’s Interview: Jeremiah Slaczka
Developer’s Interview: Hideo Kojima
Developer’s Interview: Keiji Inafune
Developer’s Interview: Akihiro Hino
Developer’s Interview: Melissa Cazzaro
Developer’s Interview: Yoshio Sakamoto
Developer’s Interview: Yosuke Hayashi
FlingSmash E3 Trailer
Samurai Warriors 3 E3 Trailer
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mini Land Mayhem! E3 Trailer
E3 Day 1 – Show Opens
E3 Day 1 – Round-Up
E3 Day 2 – Round-Up
Exclusive E3 Roundtable
Audience Reactions to the new Nintendo 3DS
On the show floor with Disney Epic Mickey
On the show floor with Super Scribblenauts
On the show floor with Donkey Kong Country Returns

Demos

Dragon Ball: Origins 2
Picross 3D
America’s Test Kitchen: Pots de Creme Demo
America’s Test Kitchen Red Potatoes Demo
Rooms DS
Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects
Deca Sports DS Cheerleading Demo
Deca Sports DS Ping Pong Demo
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
James Patterson Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion