Other than the news that the Jett Rocket property is coming to the 3DS eShop, Shin’en had a couple of other nuggets to share.
First, Jett Rocket isn’t the only eShop game the studio is working on. A second, mysterious title is in development. The only bit of information we have is that the project will make use of Miis.
Shin’en also teased an upcoming demo for an already-released WiiWare title. Demos for Jett Rocket and Art of Balance have already been published, so that only leaves us with two possibilities: Fun! Fun! Minigolf or FAST – Racing League.
Tales of the Abyss will be available in North America on February 14, 2012.
Tales of the Abyss, the critically-acclaimed PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system role playing game, is updated for the Nintendo 3DS system. The upcoming title delivers full 3D support and use of the dual screens to bring players closer to the action. Tales of the Abyss tells the story of Luke fon Fabre, sole heir to a family of aristocrats, as he is suddenly thrust into the outside world on an epic adventure. Naïve and spoiled by years of isolation, Luke struggles to learn of friendship, sacrifice, duty and of choice. With the fates of many in his hands, Luke’s actions could ultimately save the world or bring about its very destruction.
The series’ trademark real-time battle system returns with increased mobility in the “Flex Range Linear Motion Battle System.” The updated battle system allows players to run in any direction while engaged in battle. Throughout the game, characters will learn AD Skills, acquired with the use of Capacity Cores, stat increasing items given out as characters level up. AD Skills can be equipped and unequipped at will during battles. The battle system also introduces Field of Fonons, a special system that allows players to charge elemental attacks through repeated use. Once the Field of Fonons is charged, players can execute a technique that corresponds to the elemental alignment represented on the screen to create an upgraded, powerful version of the attack.
European and Australian gamers are one step closer to getting their hands on The Last Story. A rating for the title has been found on the OFLC.
It was already clear that Nintendo would be localizing the game for Europe, but we also have a confirmation that it’ll be available in Australia.
The localized version of The Last Story launches next year.
The Ocean Awaits Brave Explorers Sonja and Aden!
Burlingame, CA.-, October 11, 2011 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3 is on sale now. The game is rated E 10+ for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available for an MSRP of $39.99 (Wii),
$49.99 (PS3).“Tides of Destiny is the most far-reaching game in the Rune Factory series yet,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume.
“Combining the best farming mechanics ever seen in a Rune Factory game with striking action-RPG exploration, there’s more content for players to explore than ever before!”
As the holiday season draws near, Nintendo of America is giving consumers a new way to discover the nonstop fun and exceptional value of the Wii™ system. Starting Oct. 23, a new Wii console bundle will be available at U.S. retailers, including the New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii game, a special Super Mario Galaxy™ soundtrack CD, a black Wii Remote™ Plus controller and a black Nunchuk™ controller. The new bundle will be offered at a suggested retail price of $149.99.
Particularly for first-time console buyers and newcomers to the world of Nintendo, this new Wii bundle delivers a mix of inclusive entertainment at an attractive price. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is one of the most widely enjoyed games for the Wii system with more than 20 million units sold worldwide. Featuring iconic characters from the classic Super Mario Bros. series, the game lets up to four friends or family members play together in a fast-paced platforming adventure. The Super Mario Galaxy music CD, which includes a selection of memorable music from the acclaimed video game, is available only as part of the new Wii bundle and will not be sold separately. The newly configured black Wii console sits horizontally rather than vertically and is designed exclusively for Wii game play and entertainment experiences (Nintendo GameCube™ software and accessories are not supported).
New modes, new control options, and full online functionality confirmed
October 11th, 2011Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has outlined its plans for PES 2012 3D, which will include full support to allow Nintendo 3DS™ users to play other users online.
PES 2012 3D will offer unrivalled realism, and allow users exclusive entry into its recreation of the UEFA Champions League™ tournament, and also allows users to experience the thrills of South America’s high-intensity Copa Libertadores league. Full control is offered over the game, with every pass, through ball, tackle and shot left to the player, and accessible via either the Circle Pad and buttons, or via a new Touch Screen control system where players use the Nintendo 3DS stylus to move their players.
