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In order to become an indie developer on Nintendo platforms, certain requirements must be met. For instance, a dev must maintain a dedicated business place. Studios can’t receive kits without meeting this criteria.

Interestingly, it seems that Nintendo could be abandoning the requirement.

Take a look at this tweet from Nintendo of America’s Dan Adelman:


The tweet above coupled together with others rumor suggest that Nintendo may allow indie devs to make titles for its platforms without having an office space. That would only lead to a better situation for fans – it means more games!

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Listings on the 3DS eShop have provided release dates and prices for a few upcoming games. Most notable, we now have a confirmation that Ikachan is launching on January 31 for $4.99 / 500 points.

Below is the list in full:

January 24

Cocoto Alien Brick Breaker (3DS Download) – $4.99
Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars (3DS retail) – TBA

January 31

Ikachan (3DS Download/DSiWare) – $4.99 / 500 points

February 4

Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS retail) – $39.99

Source: 3DS eShop


This month’s GamesTM review scores are as follows:

Ni no Kuni – 8
Planetside 2 – 9
Natural Selection 2 – 8
The Walking Dead – 9
Guardians of Middle-earth – 8
DmC Devil May Cry – 9
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition – 9
Uncharted Fight for Fortune – 6
Pid – 6
Ace of Spades – 4
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper – 3
Forge – 8
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City iPad – 6
The Walking Dead: Assault – 6
Ratchet & Clank: Q-Force – 5
Rabbids Land – 5
Air Buccaneers – 7
FLY’N – 8
Middle Manager of Justice – 7
Black Knight Sword – 6
Aero Porter – 7
Skyrim: Dragonborn DLC – 8
Mass Effect 3 Omega DLC – 5
Little Inferno – 7

Thanks to joclo for the tip.


This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Fire Emblem Awakening – Demo Version – Lead an army of knights, mages, archers and other classes into battle to defend a fantasy world teetering on the brink of war. Your army, which grows as the game’s epic story progresses, is composed of a brave group of memorable characters with unique abilities. Just plan your attacks carefully – the lives of your soldiers and the future of the world depend on it. The full version of Fire Emblem Awakening launches exclusively on Nintendo 3DS on Feb. 4.

Tokyo Crash Mobs – You need fast reflexes and an eye for strategy to succeed in this puzzle game. In Tokyo Crash Mobs, you must toss bystanders into lines of people, grouping three or more who wear the same color to make them disappear. Eliminate the lines as fast as you can to win. With two modes, this game has you covered, whether you’re looking for quick play sessions or endurance challenges.



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