So, despite coming to NE every day, writing for NE when I have time, making videos for the site, and being an all around lover of games coming to Nintendo platforms, I have not heard of VVVVVV. Until today, that is, and for those that are in the same boat with me, trust me, this is one you’ll want to keep your eye on as Nicalis is publishing it for 3DS.
Anyway, the premise of the game is a platformer without a jump button- instead you push the spacebar to invert your characters personal gravity- and it’s coming to 3DS at some point. One of the best parts of it is that is has a custom level designer so you’ll never get bored, but unfortunately there wasn’t looking like one would be included with the 3DS version. That’s only half-true it seems, as the game will allow you to make worlds on the PC editor and import them onto your 3DS. No word on whether the levels will be saved to the 3DS, the SD card, or the game cartridge, but either way I’d say this is pretty neat!
101-in-1 Explosive Megamix – 14%
1950s Lawnmower Kids – 41%
3D Classics: TwinBee – 84%
3D Pixel Racing – 48%
Anonymous Notes: From the Abyss – 49%
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II – 70%
Cosmos X2 – 60%
Cut the Rope – 69%
EscapeVektor: Chapter 1 – 70%
FIFA 12 3DS – 80%
Go Vacation – 80%
Kirby Mass Attack – 80%
Kyotokei – 70%
MotoHeroz – 87%
Rune Factory 3 – 67%
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – 92%
Super Pokemon Rumble – 68%
Tetris Axis – 80%
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – 98%
X-Men: Destiny – 28%
Thanks to joclo for the tip!
Man, I wish things like this happened on Nintendo’s end more often. You guys remember that old 80s movie where the the little kid won the NES gaming competition? I don’t remember what it was called, but man, that was awesome.
Anyway, Nintendo is hosting a one-time event in Melbourne, Australia where players compete to win a shiny new 3DS and a copy of the unreleased Mario Kart 7. Here are all the details:
– Happening on November 5th (Saturday) in Melbourne
– Held at The Nintendo Experience, EB Games, 67 Swanston St
– 150 player maximum
– Regristration opens at 10AM, goes until 4PM
– Two age divisions: Under 12 and Over 13
– Play one track from every Mario Kart game (7 included)
– Times from all the tracks will be added together, the quickest overall winning the 3DS and MK7
If you want more details about which tracks you’ll be playing on (looks like it’s Mario Circuit on each game), head over to Nintendo’s website and check out all of the official rules and prizes and levels and stuff. Best of luck to anyone who enters!
70-Piece Orchestra and Live Choir to Perform Music from Iconic Video Game Series at Pantages Theatre on Oct. 21
WHAT:
On Oct. 21 at the historic Pantages Theatre, new symphonic arrangements of songs from the fan-favorite Nintendo franchise will be performed by a 70-piece orchestra and a live choir, spanning a quarter-century of memorable musical themes. Attendees will also enjoy hands-on demos of the latest video games in the Zelda series: The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword, which launches exclusively for the Wii™ system on Nov. 20, and The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system.
Produced by Jason Paul Productions, Inc., producers of the renowned PLAY! A Video Game Symphony concert series, the L.A. concert will be followed by a full tour in 2012. The rich storyline and adventure-based game play of The Legend of Zelda have attracted fans around the globe since the series launched in 1986, selling more than 62 million games worldwide. For more information about The Legend of Zelda anniversary activities, visit http://zelda.nintendo.com.
During Nintendo’s E3 2011 presentation, EA’s John Riccitello came up on stage to discuss how excited he was about the Wii U. He asked fans to “imagine” what some of the company’s franchise would be like on the console, including Battlefield. Because of this, some people automatically assumed that Battlefield 3 was a shoe-in for the system.
That’s not actually the case. Battlefield 3 is unlikely to be released for the Wii U because it “is so far out” according to DICE’s Patrick Liu. Moreover, the studio says that “there is nothing planned” for the hardware just yet,
Just wanted to take a moment to inform you all that the update schedule might be erratic today. Earlier this morning, I had to deal with a family emergency that topped off two months of hellish events that I could probably write about for an hour. Since I don’t have time, though, I won’t!
I’ve already asked Austin if he could step in here and there, so we’ll see what happens with that. I’m still aiming to keep things fairly normal on the site, but if you see periods of inactivity, at least you’ll know that I’m still alive!
Pokémon Rumble Blast Brings Pokémon Action to Nintendo 3DS for the First Time
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 20, 2011 – This holiday season, kids needn’t settle for ordinary toys. Instead, they can encounter hundreds of extraordinary Toy Pokémon in the newest entry in the fan-favorite Pokémon™ video game series. The Pokémon™ Rumble Blast game launches Oct. 24 as the first Pokémon game created for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, letting new and existing fans experience the world-renowned franchise in a whole new dimension. With the unique features of Nintendo 3DS, players can not only battle and collect more than 600 Toy Pokémon in 3D without the need for special glasses, but also play together with a friend in a new cooperative multiplayer mode and discover interactive StreetPass™ content. Pokémon Rumble Blast will be offered at a suggested retail price of $34.99.
Pokémon Rumble Blast takes place in a world called Toyland, where players must take on the role of Toy Pokémon as they navigate a series of imaginative levels. The game features more than 600 Toy Pokémon to collect. New Team Battle and Charge Battle modes provide fast-paced challenges that will thrill players of any experience level, while giant Boss Toy Pokémon will test the skills of even the most seasoned fans.
The Official Magazine has published the first Zelda: Skyward Sword review about a month before the game launches around the world. As previously reported, they awarded the game a 98% score along with a “Gold Award”.
Wondering what the magazine said about the title? Fortunately, we have a ton of details from the review, which was surprisingly devoid of spoilers.
You can find the information after the break.
