I suppose you can say that this is the sequel to Picross DS! No details yet, but you can check out a few screenshots from the game below. Picross e is launching in Japan next week for 500 yen.
I might be more confused than ever now. I figured that Nintendo would deliver the typical “we don’t comment on rumors/speculation” line, but a representative has actually provided a statement that doesn’t rule out the possibility of downloadable GameCube games for Wii U.
Here’s the statement:
“To clarify the capabilities of the Wii U system: As correctly stated, Wii U will not play Nintendo GameCube discs. However, Nintendo has not made any announcements regarding downloadable content.”
I could see the Wii U having this functionality. It’s just a bit odd how all of this is unfolding. I’d like to have a concrete answer!
3DS eShop
3D Classics: Xevious (Nintendo, €6/£5.40)
3DS Virtual Console
Game & Watch Gallery (£2.60/€3)
DSiWare
AfterZoom (Abylight, DSi: 500pts, eShop: £4.50/€5)
Jagged Alliance (Cypronia, DSi: 500pts, eShop: £4.50/€5)
99Bullets (EnjoyUp, DSi: 500pts, eShop: £4.50/€5)
NINTENDO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF THE LEGEND OF ZELDA WITH SYMPHONY CONCERT
First Concert Will Be Oct. 21 in Los Angeles, Followed by Full Tour in 2012
REDMOND, Wash., July 21, 2011 – Nintendo is celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda™ video game series in style. The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert will be held Oct. 21 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, and will include songs from the iconic series hand-picked by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo and his team. A full concert tour for The Legend of Zelda will launch in 2012. Ticket prices for the Los Angeles concert start at $35 and will be available starting Aug. 1 at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0046F3F2235ED2.
“The Legend of Zelda has few peers in the pantheon of video game giants, and the games and their music have always shared a deep connection,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Through these concerts, fans nationwide will be able to gather and show their love for the quarter century of action, adventure and excitement that The Legend of Zelda games have brought to their lives.”
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop
Nintendo Video™ – Coming soon, the new Nintendo Video service delivers short 2D or 3D videos from the worlds of music, comedy, animation and Hollywood. The 3D content can be viewed without the need for special glasses. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
3D Classics: Xevious™ – Revisit the popular vertical-scrolling arcade game with elements that can be enjoyed in 2D or 3D. Pilot the advanced fighter-bomber through 16 hazardous areas and destroy as many targets as possible. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Game Night will be taking place for a second week in a row. Shock and awe!
I was extremely pleased with the turnout last week, so hopefully everyone will be joining us once again for some online gaming entertainment. Last time we played a bit of GoldenEye before heading on over to the race tracks in Mario Kart Wii. We’ll most likely follow the same agenda tomorrow (I just realized that it’s Thursday now.)
Game Night is once again scheduled for Friday at 8 PM EDT. Join us if you have some spare time!
