Frogger Makes Debut on Nintendo 3DS™ Handheld System With Non-Stop 3D Action
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Sept 22, 2011 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Frogger 3D is now available for the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system. The excitement of Frogger’s timeless run-and-dodge gameplay is back and better than ever, all in 3D and just in time for Frogger’s 30th Anniversary celebration.
Featuring new graphics, novel levels twists and new friends to help Frogger make it across the way, Frogger 3D introduces the classic Frogger gameplay on an all-new platform. Using the tight controls on the 3DS, players can run, dash, and dodge past moving obstacles and enemies. Players can also team up with some of Frogger’s special frog friends in certain levels to destroy obstacles, absorb damage or light the way in dark spaces.
Burlingame, CA. — September 22, 2011 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny has gone gold and is set for release on October 11th on both the PlayStation®3 and Nintendo Wii. This marks the debut of the Rune Factory franchise on Sony’s PlayStation® console. Set to thoroughly drench players in an exciting adventure, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny combines the fun and rewarding gameplay of Harvest Moon with the fantasy and excitement of an action-RPG, offering Harvest Moon fans and traditional RPG players the best of both worlds.
“We’re very excited that owners of both Nintendo and Sony consoles will be able to experience this thrilling new chapter in the Rune Factory saga,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “Players will explore exotic islands, meet unique new characters, and solve the mystery that has befallen our heroes!”
– Returning worlds will have new areas
– Dream Eaters are split into “Spirit” and “Nightmare” types
– Spirit types fight alongside Sora and Riku
– Nightmare types are powerful foes
– Carry two Spirit types into battle
– Collection aspect: attempt to get all Dream Eaters
– Many tens of the creatures waiting to be found
– Press Y when in the vicinity of walls and poles to perform a variety of actions
– Press A for a Free Flow Action
– Kick Dive: after kicking off a wall you can target the ground with a powerful attack
– Turn Cutter: where you swing around a pole, using your keyblade to deal damage to your surroundings
– Reality Shift: special marker will appear on an enemy; press X and A to switch to this mode
– Action will freeze, Sora or Riku will disappear from the top screen and reappear on the touch screen
– Perform different moves such as Sora’s sling shot while in Reality Shift mode
– Traverse Town has two new areas
Ah, finally some new screenshots of Kingdom Hearts 3D in direct-feed. It’s about time! These images show off a great deal of gameplay, and we can get a clear look at Neku from The World Ends with You.
Virtual Console
Mario no Picross – 400 yen
Video Content
Itsu no Ma ni Terebi updates
Nintendo Video: OK Go – “All Is Not Lost”, 5th entry in a comedy series
2D streaming videos of third-party games from TGS
This Christmas get the family together and enjoy your very own island escape as Go Vacation will see you surfing, kayaking and even hitting the ski jump – all in the comfort of your home
Transform your living room into your very own family holiday destination this winter, a welcome distraction from the cold weather outside as Go Vacation™ will see you travel to the vast Kawawii Island where you can unlock 50 varying activities ranging in category from sports simulations to dance-based challenges either in single player or four player multiplayer mode. Go Vacation will keep all members of your family entertained this Christmas as it launches exclusively for Wii™ on 4th November 2011.
