Beginning today, Gargoyle’s Quest can be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS system for $3.99.
Originally released in 1990 for the Nintendo Game Boy system, the arcade action platformer stars Firebrand, the gargoyle from Ghosts ‘n Goblins who can also be seen in the upcoming Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 fighting game. As Firebrand, players must traverse the Ghoul Realm, building up their powers and abilities in order to protect the land against evil King Breager.
Gargoyle’s Quest is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB. For assets, please visit the Capcom Press site at press.capcom.com. For more information on Gargoyle’s Quest, please visit http://www.capcom-unity.com.
Source: Capcom PR
EA hasn’t truly provided the 3DS with much support. They’ve released a Sim game, and will launch Need for Speed and FIFA later this year. That’s about it.
Perhaps EA’s lack of support can be attributed to their apparent caution with the system. EA Labels president Frank Gibeau believes that the 3DS “was a really interesting piece of technology but I think there was some confusion over it and the title slate was a little different.”
Gibeau said that he can see Vita having a better chance of success than 3DS due to Sony’s stronger lineup of launch titles, improved technology, and innovation behind their product:
“I think that part of the videogame business is tough right now because they have had some significant competition come in that was totally disruptive, and that was the smartphone. I think [Sony has] got a shot because they have some really unique innovation in the control scheme, the technology and the screen. It’s got a lot of social features now so that you can actually communicate with your friends and be social. You can’t ring them up by putting the device up to your ear but in general I think they’ve got most of the capabilities that you’d find in a smart phone, with some unique capabilities that make them stand out. I don’t think they’re quite in the same boat as the 3DS… the 3DS was a really interesting piece of technology but I think there was some confusion over it and the title slate was a little different. I think Vita has a better chance because it has a stronger title slate at launch. PSP’s had a great run in Europe as a device, it seems to have reached a much larger audience here than it did in North America. …”
Nintendo published this video on their Facebook page last night showing the chalk mural creation at Comic Con 2011. You can watch the art come to life in the four-plus minute video above!
Yesterday, Nicalis casually announced on Twitter that NightSky would be brought to the 3DS eShop. Producer Tyrone Rodriguez followed up the reveal by sharing a few details with Joystiq.
Rodriguez said that even though development just began last week, he’s looking to make the game available before Christmas. In terms of features, it might support motion controls, but it won’t support 3D.
“We literally just started working on it last week. I’d like to have it done before Christmas and out. …it looks perfect on the 3DS. I feel that it (3D) would distract from the game. We’ll probably add that (motion controls) as an option. If it feels right, then we’ll definitely do it.”
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns won’t launch simultaneously on DS/3DS. However, Natsume says that a release date for the 3DS version “will be announced shortly.”
Still Time To Pre-order And Get A Limited Edition Harvest Moon Plush Alpaca!
Burlingame, CA. – AUGUST 25, 2011 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns has gone gold and will be released for the Nintendo DS on September 20th, 2011. Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns is also set to launch on the Nintendo 3DS with some exciting new features. The release date will be announced shortly.
“Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns is one of the most unique Harvest Moon titles we’ve ever released!” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “For the first time, players will get to choose what town they want to live in! There are also other great new features, such as the ability to raise adorable Alpacas!”
Konami games
Birds of Steel (PS3/360) – Playable
Asphalt: Injection (Vita) – Undecided
Winning Eleven Play Maker 2012 (Wii) – Trailer
AR Combat DigiQ (Vita) – Undecided
MLB Bobblehead (PS3) – Playable
New Little King’s Story (Vita) – Undecided
Silent Hill HD Collection (PS3) – Trailer
Silent Hill: Downpour (PS3) – Playable
Terror of the Stratus (PSP) – Playable
Tongari Boushi Osyare (DS) – Playable
New Love Plus (3DS) – Playable
NeverDead (PS3/360) – Playable
Blades of Time (PS3) – Playable
Frontier Gate (PSP) – Playable
Penguin no Mondai The Wars (3DS) – Playable
Pop’n Music Portable 2 (PSP) – Playable
Mahjong Fight Club (Vita) – Undecided
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (PS3/360) – Playable
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (3DS) – Playable
Beyond the Labyrinth (3DS) – Playable
Winning Eleven 2012 (PS3) – Playable
Winning Eleven 2012 (PSP) – Trailer
Partner titles and family corner
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines (PS3/360) – Playable
Uta Princess-sama Music (PSP) – Trailer
Uta Princess-sama Debut (PSP) – Trailer
Legend of Heroes Ao no Kiseki (PSP) – Playable
Code_18 (PS3/360) – Trailer
The Detective Club (PSP) – Playable
Bullet Butlers (PSP) – Playable
Ryu-koku (PSP) – Trailer
Hana to Otome ni Shukufuku wo (PSP) – Trailer
Shirogane no Karu to Soukuu no Jouou (PSP) – Trailer
Shirokinushou Renai Shoukougun (PSP) – Trailer
Tsugi no Giseisha wo Oshiraseshimasu Daiikkan (PSP) – Trailer
Tongari Boushi to Oshare na Mahouzukai (DS) – Playable
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop
GARGOYLE’S QUEST – The Ghoul Realm is threatened once again. As the gargoyle Firebrand, you are destined to become the Red Blaze – the same powerful force that fought back the Destroyers so long ago. (For Nintendo 3DS™)Nintendo Video™
Blue Man Group, “Upgrade Your Life” – Ding Dong! It’s the Upgrade Your Life Kit via special delivery for Blue Man Group! Hit the red button to change your world and upgrade to 3D with a flip of a switch! Available Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. PT.
(For Nintendo 3DS)Moving Still – No surprises at the starting point, no surprises at the point of arrival. To feel the monotony of a recurring journey made too many times. Available Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. PT. (For Nintendo 3DS)
