The 3DS eShop has seen its first significant change since it launched last year. Two shelves are now present on the touch screen, and the overall presentation is slightly different. The search mechanic is a bit new as well, with (what I believe are) a few new filters.

You’ll see the change in the eShop once you’ve applied the latest 3DS update. Your system will be upgraded to firmware 4.0, which includes folder functionality on the Home Menu.

The latest 3DS update has gone live around the world. It’s available for download in the United States, UK, and other territories.

The new firmware finally introduces folder functionality on the 3DS Home Menu. Up to sixty applications can be stored in each. Users can name their folder, and the label’s first letter will be appear on the icon.

Atlus’ SEGA Saturn/PlayStation 1 RPG Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is seeing new life on the 3DS.

Famitsu has a first look at Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers for the 3DS. It will feature full voice work and other new elements.

Atlus will be releasing Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers in Japan on August 30. We’ll be sure to bring you further details are more news leaks out of Famitsu.

Atlus has published a new video for Etrian Odyssey IV. It showcases the Dancer class that will be available in the game.

Don’t count on a Wii U version of Crysis 3. Crytek’s Director of Creative Development Rasmus Hoejengaard more or less said “no” when he was approached with the question.

Hoejengaard’s reply is as follows:

“Not a fat chance. I don’t think so. I don’t think it’s going to be possible. Right now the launch platforms are PC and Xbox and PS3 and I don’t think it’s in the cards for the Wii U.”

You can listen to Hoejengaard’s reply at the 5:20 mark in the video above.

Source

GameStop has offered a possible release date for Pokemon Black/White 2. The two games are slated for October 2 based on the retailer’s schedule.

Nintendo has not announced a specific release date at this time. However, the company previously confirmed a Fall 2012 launch.

Source, Via

Update: Both of these rumors have been confirmed and we now have further details.

Mighty Switch Force’s update will improve on the game’s 3D affect and will incorporate a quick-retry button.

Cave Story will be released on the eShop in the form of a new version. It will contain a jukebox mode, adjustable controls, Boss Rush, Curly Story, Hell Time Attack, Wind Fortress, Nemesis Challenge, widescreen and 3D support. Cave Story for DSiWare could be pulled from the eShop, but it will remain on the DSi’s store.

The latest issue of Nintendo Power allegedly confirms new content for one eShop title and one retail game.

First, Mighty Switch Force will be receiving five free new levels as part of an update. In addition to this, the magazine says that Nicalis is working on an “upgraded” version of Cave Story 3D.

The situation should become clearer as more subscribers receive their issue of Nintendo Power.

Source 1, Source 2, Source 3

Nintendo of America has registered a trio of domain names within the past week. “FireEmblemAwakening.com”, “NewSuperMarioBros2.com”, and “Pokedex3dPro.com” have all been picked up by the company.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 has already been confirmed for North America. Pokedex 3D Pro is probably the English name for Pokemon Zenkoku Zukan Pro, the updated version of Pokedex 3D that will be hitting Japan this June. As far as Fire Emblem: Awakening is concerned, we can only hope the domain registration is a sign of an upcoming localization announcement.

Via