Dual analog controls were something that fans would have been interested in seeing with the PSP. Responding to those requests, Sony made it a point to include two sticks for Vita. Nintendo also had the opportunity to include dual analog controls with their new portable, the 3DS, but opted for one Circle Pad instead.
As we saw just recently, however, Nintendo wasn’t satisified with one analog nub. That’s why they introduced the 3DS Circle Pad accesorry that numerous high-profile titles will take advantage of.
The additional Circle Pad attachment caused quite a bit of controversy when it was first revealed. Even some third-party developers aren’t pleased with the news.
You might be wondering what Sony thinks about the 3DS Circle Pad attachment. Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Computer Entertainment’s worldwide studios, actually said in a recent interview that “It was a bit shocking to see what they came up with.”
Here’s his full remarks:
“Well it’s not like they looked at PS Vita and said ‘we need to do that as well.’ I don’t know. It’s clear that they didn’t believe a second analog was necessary when they designed the 3DS, so I can only guess it was requested by Capcom’s side. Maybe a Capcom producer told Nintendo that to play Monster Hunter we need [two] analog sticks. That I don’t know, so I can only guesstimate. It was a bit shocking to see what they came up with.”
We knew that Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D would be releasing this winter. Hideo Kojima has clarified this, announcing that the title will launch in Winter 2012 in Japan. This time frame most likely applies to North America and Europe as well.
This is just my thought: Right now, I personally don’t see why anyone who owns a PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 would be interested in Snake Eater 3D. You can instead pick up what I feel is a superior package – Metal Gear Solid HD Collection – that not only contains Snake Eater (minus the 3D), but also Metal Gear Solid 2 and Peace Walker HD. The graphics in all of those titles have been enhanced, and you’ll be able to experience them all on your television.
Ah well… at least 3DS owners will be getting something!
01./00. [PS3] Tales of Xillia # (Bandai Namco) {2011.09.08} (¥8.379) – 525.605 / NEW <87,12%>
02./00. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revival Selection (Capcom) {2011.09.08} (¥4.490) – 93.768 / NEW
03./00. [PS3] Resistance 3 (SCE) {2011.09.08} (¥5.980) – 20.342 / NEW
04./02. [PS3] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 HD Ver. (Capcom) {2011.08.25} (¥4.800) – 20.162 / 360.783 (-62%)
05./01. [PSP] Grand Knights History (Marvelous Entertainment) {2011.09.01} (¥5.229) – 19.712 / 84.341 (-70%)
06./00. [WII] Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross (Bandai Namco) {2011.09.08} (¥6.090) – 16.457 / NEW
07./03. [WII] Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo) {2011.07.21} (¥5.800) – 15.600 / 437.913 (-31%)
08./00. [PS3] Hot Shots Golf 5 (PlayStation 3 the Best Reprint) # (SCE) {2011.09.08} (¥2.980) – 12.357 / NEW
09./06. [NDS] Kirby Mass Attack (Nintendo) {2011.08.04} (¥3.800) – 11.240 / 208.268 (-29%)
10./12. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} (¥5.800) – 10.324 / 537.008 (-11%)
11./13. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} (¥4.800) – 9.240 / 369.634 (-19%)
12./04. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 3: Empires # (Koei Tecmo) {2011.08.25} (¥6.090) – 8.771 / 100.629 (-59%)
13./09. [PSP] Monster Hunter Diary: Pokapoka Felyne G (Capcom) {2011.08.10} (¥3.990) – 8.002 / 183.342 (-38%)
14./11. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble Blast (Pokemon Co.) {2011.08.11} (¥4.800) – 7.974 / 153.947 (-32%)
15./00. [360] Resident Evil: Revival Selection (Capcom) {2011.09.08} (¥4.490) – 7.822 / NEW
16./00. [WII] Family Fishing # (Bandai Namco) {2011.08.04} (¥5.040) – 7.186 / 38.974
17./10. [PSP] Dynasty Warriors 7: Special (Koei Tecmo) {2011.08.25} (¥6.090) – 7.115 / 44.632 (-42%)
18./17. [PSP] Uta no Prince-Sama: Repeat (Broccoli) {2011.08.11} (¥5.040) – 6.416 / 67.627 (-10%)
19./15. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops – Dubbed Edition (Reprint) (Square Enix) {2011.09.01} (¥3.990) – 6.233 / 15.337 (-32%)
20./08. [PSP] Mobile Suit Gundam: New Giren’s Ambition (Bandai Namco) {2011.08.25} (¥6.280) – 5.905 / 96.172 (-60%)
Square Enix has officially announced that Dragon Quest Monsters 3D is in development. Fans can expect a number of additions, such as new monsters, new story elements, and more. Square Enix has also confirmed that the title will be released in Japan some time next year.
It appears that V Jump has revealed Dragon Quest Monsters 3D, a remake of the 1998 Game Boy/Game Boy Color title, for the 3DS. The original game is also known as Dragon Warrior Monsters.
Unfortunately, we don’t have any details or information at the moment. All that has been released thus far is a scan (see above) that contains the announcement. We’re still awaiting details and screenshots at this time.
Square Enix should be confirming the news soon – perhaps within the next couple of days.
