Nintendo Show 3D: May 31, 2012
Rayman Video
Kakuro by Nikoli Video
99 Seconds Video
You can watch each of these videos in the “Recent Arrivals” section of the eShop.
Nintendo files a lot of terrible, terrible patents, and over the last two years (since the Wii, especially) we’ve seen everything from football wiimotes, play-horses to ride, and stationary bicycles for Wii Fit. It’s rather absurd, and I don’t see it getting any less absurd anytime soon since we just learned of a new 3DS patent that would allow you to use a vibrating stylus to control the system without touching it.
It works by using the inner-facing 3DS camera and a marker- similar to how Playstation Move functions- that the camera can follow and track in 3D space so you can “grab” and “move” objects on the top screen. Combine that with the 3D visuals and it could appear that you’re moving objects in 3D space. Additionally, the new crazy stylus has a vibration function to help you understand when you’re interacting with objects and when you’re not.
I could go on about how this isn’t going to work, but perhaps I’ll save it for a feature later. I’ve more posts to write!
Yet another piece of downloadable content is heading to Fire Emblem: Awakening next week. On June 7, Nintendo will make a new scenario available for 400 yen.
Next weel’s DLC focuses on Princess Eirika. Some fans may remember her from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
Thanks to 4Him for the tip.
Order Up!! will be hitting the North American eShop on June 21 for $9.99. A demo is up on the digital store right now.
D3Publisher has shared its lineup for E3 2012. The company’s content focuses on licensed products including Ben 10 and the Madagascar franchise.
The full lineup is as follows:
· Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
· Ben 10: Omniverse
· Madagascar 3: The Video Game
· Madagascar: Join the Circus!
· iCarly: Groovy Foodie!
The only notable omission is the Adventure Time game for the 3DS/DS. It’s due out later this year.
Remember that Rabbids Rumble OFLC listing that popped up recently? Ubisoft has confirmed that it pertains to a new game, and it’s scheduled to hit the 3DS in November.
Rabbids Rumble features seven worlds and a turn-based combat system. There is solo mode, multiplayer modes, AR functionality, SpotPass and StreetPass support, and a bunch of other inclusions.
More details can be found in the press release posted below.
Collect over 100 Rabbids with wacky abilities and put them to the test in hilarious battles, alone or with friends!
London, UK — May 31st, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft® announced the development of Rabbids® Rumble exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™. Rabbids have infiltrated the handheld console and will be back to wreak havoc in November 2012.
The wacky Rabbids have been let loose throughout seven different worlds and players must battle it out in-game to capture over 100 Rabbids and complete their collection. Rabbids Rumble is full of interactive mini games that fully utilize the 3DS hardware, most notably with the 3D and Augmented Reality where players will interact with the Rabbids like never before. This new experience causes Rabbids to surge from the floor, fly around and even battle it out atop the kitchen table. Rabbids Rumble also features multiple game modes including a solo campaign and multiplayer battles.
NetherRealm Studios creative director Ed Boon discusses some of the ideas in store for Injustice: Gods Among Us.
