Rumor: 3DS is region-locked
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
According to a Nintendo of Japan customer service representative, the 3DS will be region-locked. This means that if you import a Japanese system and attempt to play a North American game, it simply will not work.
As disappointing as the news is, I don’t think this should be a big surprise to anyone. After the DSi implemented region locking, there really was no going back. Nintendo has yet to officially comment on the issue, but I’d say this rumor is very likely.
Rumor: Nintendo changing name of 3DS analog stick
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
The information/image below comes from the latest Iwata Asks…
“And next are graphics of Nintendo characters generated in real time in the Nintendo 3DS system. This is the Circle Pad . You can change the camera angle with it.” – Satoru Iwata
Not official by any means, but it does appear likely that “Circle Pad” will be the final name for the 3DS analog stick. Not too big of a deal, though!
Thanks to Captain N for the tip!
Rumor: Monster Hunter likely heading to another platform, 3DS mentioned
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
Capcom’s CEO Haruhiro Tsujimoto has provided a brief quote to Gemaga about the Monster Hunter series. Tsujimoto mentioned the 3DS throughout an interview with the magazine, as well as in the quote itself. While it seems as though there was some sort of indication that Monster Hunter will be coming to the 3DS, the manner in which he phrased his words wasn’t entirely clear. So keep that in mind while reading the quote below:
“3DS is releasing, too, so (it seems like) the time to switch to a new platform is coming.”
Given the fact that Tsujimoto directly included the words “3DS” in his statement, it would appear that the franchise will eventually make its way to the platform. I would think that the possibility would be quite likely in any case, but it’d be nice if a clearer quote was given!
Rumor: Burnout Freestyle was in development for Wii and DS
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, Rumors, Screenshots, Wii | 0 comments
Although the images above only show screenshots of what was allegedly Burnout Freestyle for DS, the game was supposedly in the works for the Wii as well. For one reason or another, Criterion stopped working on the project and the titles were cancelled.
Thanks to Chestah for the tip!
Rumor: Dragon Quest X logo, information in next V-Jump
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 0 comments
The image above is rumored to have come from Japanese magazine V-Jump, although no one has been able to verify that the logo is official. Meanwhile, Eurogamer Portgual has reported that the magazine will be unveiling the title in their next issue. To be honest, I’m quite skeptical about both points, but I wouldn’t mind if I was wrong!
Rumor: Dead or Alive: Dimensions and Samurai Warriors Chronicle to be North American 3DS launch titles
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
According to Siliconera, Tecmo Koei is readying two titles for the launch of the 3DS in North America. The site is reporting that both Dead or Alive: Dimensions and Samurai Warriors Chronicle will be available on day one. Tecmo Koei has apparently said that the games will be released before the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011. While this does sound likely, consider this a rumor until we receive an official announcement.
Rumor: Indie devs getting 3DS dev kits in January
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
3DS development kits have been in the hands of numerous companies for quite some time now. However, indie developers have yet to obtain their own kits. On the bright side, it seems as though they won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands on the system.
According to a “trusted source” close to Develop-Online, Nintendo will be handing out another round of development kits in early 2011 – more specifically, January. With that said, many independent and internal groups have started making titles for the handheld.
Rumor: Nintendo also holding North American conference on January 19
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
Earlier today, we received an official confirmation that Nintendo will be having a conference next month in Europe. However, word on the street is that a North American event will take place on the same day. The Escapist Magazine is reporting that Nintendo has issued for a conference in New York City. The 19th may very well be Nintendo’s day to announce 3DS launch information for overseas territories.
Rumor: Nintendo France teasing January 19 conference
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
Although the Twitter message above pertains to France, it goes along nicely with another rumor we heard. IGN’s Rich George indicated last week that we would be seeing “a flood of information” about the 3DS in late January. The 19th is fairly late in January, so if this latest tease is the real deal, it’s very likely that Nintendo will be sharing 3DS launch information and other details about the system.
Here’s a rough translation of the Twitter post above…
“Nintendo France has a mysterious teaser press event in Amsterdam on January 19 … 3DS? Other?”
