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Medabots DUAL announced for 3DS

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Medabots DUAL, a new game for the 3DS, has been announced in this week’s Famitsu. Read on below for first details about the game.

– Two versions
– Action game
– Battle to customize arm and head parts
– Over 100 Medabots
– Medabots consist of head, arms, leg
– Get custom parts by winning battles
– Over 140 missions
– Can be played up to four players simultaneously
– Also supports 2-on-2 team battles
– Seems to have some kind StreetPass functionality involving the exchange of parts
– Online play
– Out this year in Japan

13 Wii U and 3DS developers weigh in on Nintendo’s region-locking stance

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Both of Nintendo’s latest systems are region-locked. The Wii U and 3DS are not capable of playing games outside of the country that the original hardware was purchased in. Want to play a Japanese-exclusive game on your US 3DS? Sorry, but you’re out of luck.

Nintendo’s region-locking policy has been in the news as of late, culminating with official comments from CEO Satoru Iwata. Iwata most-recently hinted that the company’s restriction isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

Now, how do developers feel about the situation? NotEnoughShaders caught up with thirteen different teams – including Renegade Kid, Shin’en, and Broken Rules – to find out what they think. You can find a few excerpts below, and even more right here.