There are a few items on the list below that are confirmed, such as Excitebike and Mega Man Legends 3 Prologue. Zelda, Xevious and Super Mario Land are also likely based on what Nintendo has said previously. Other inclusions on the list are questionable and should be considered as a rumor until something official is provided by Nintendo.
3DS Ware – Rockman Dash 3 Prologue (200 yen), Petitcom (800 yen)
DSi Ware – import DSi Ware from DSi to 3DS
3D Classic – classic titles in 3D, Excitebike, Legend of Zelda and Xevious will be available
Virtual Console GameBoy – Ikari no Yousai, Phantasm
Virtual Console Game Gear – Sonic & Tails 2, Sonic Drift 2, Dragon Crystal, Columns
Virtual Console GameBoy Color – Super Mario Land, The Legend of Zelda DX (Demo)
Virtual Console PC ENgine – games TBA
Demos – 3D Video Player, 3D Game Trailer/Previews Channel, Fuji TV and Nippon TV Previews
Namco Bandai will be holding a press conference in just a few hours. The company will show off previously announced titles, and new reveals are expected as well. Nintendo fans can look forward to possible Tales of the Abyss news, in addition to other 3DS/Wii information. We’ll be sure to bring you the latest updates from the conference here as well as on our sister site. For the listing of conference times, see the rundown below.
BST 6:30 am
CET 7:30 am
Dubai 9:30 am
EST 1:30 am
PST 10:30 pm (Tuesday 10th)
Nintendo will be holding a 3DS Developer Conference in California one week from today. The company will discuss numerous topics, such as the system’s eShop and online functionality. I’m not too sure that we’ll receive significant news from the event, but keep your eyes peeled for any possible announcements.
WHEN: May 17th, 2011 <- DATE WHERE: W Hotel 6250 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Ca WHO: Target audience is Producers, Designers, key decision makers regarding game features, and project green lights. This will not be a technical conference. The target audience will not be programmers or marketing teams.
The Nintendo 3DS System Comes to Life Blending Sound and Eye-Popping Graphics For the Ultimate 3D Arcade Shooter Experience
LOS ANGELES – May 10, 2011 – D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced that Dream Trigger 3D is now available for the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system in North America. Dream Trigger 3D is a completely original arcade shooter where players expose colorful enemies using sonar and then blast them into multicolored 3D patterns to create a first of its kind handheld gaming experience.
“Dream Trigger 3D will test players’ arcade shooting skills and have them at the edge of their seats as they navigate through dozens of nightmare-induced stages in 3D,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3P. “Dream Trigger 3D is the perfect visual showcase for the 3D graphical abilities of the Nintendo 3DS system and provides an experience never before seen on a handheld system.”
We found out that Rebecca Chambers will be playable thanks to an off-screen video shown a few weeks ago, but Capcom has just confirmed the news officially…
The S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team’s youngest member, Rebecca Chambers, gains some new experience in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. An expert in the field of biochemistry, Rebecca is the seventh playable character to join the roster of this Nintendo 3DS exclusive.
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D delivers the fan favorite Mercenaries mode from Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, now remastered in full 3D. Well-known characters and locations from past and present converge into 30 missions as players aim to take down as many enemies as possible in a limited amount of time.
Update: Added higher-quality video.
The screenshots above show Rebecca Chambers in action, who was just confirmed to be a playable character in the title. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries also has an official release date now. The title will be available in North America on June 28.
Nintendo hasn’t said when they’ll release Project Cafe. The only guarantee they’ve provided is that the console will not launch until after April 2012. There’s a very good chance that we won’t receive Project Cafe’s release date at E3, though there is some speculation that it could arrive in early 2012.
Zumba Fitness 2 was revealed for Wii today, but I’m sure most of you probably don’t care about that announcement. The press release did contain the following blurb, though:
“ZumbaFitness 2 will also launch on another-to-be announced platform in early 2012.”
Of course, it’s very speculative to assume that: a) the “another-to-be announced” platform is Nintendo related, b) is indeed for Project Cafe and c) Majesco has already confirmed with the Big N that the console will be out in early 2012. Still, this does make things very interesting…
New game features first-ever 3D street football mode and the most authentic teams and players in any football title
Guildford, UK. – May 10, 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA 12 will deliver the most authentic, innovative and feature-rich 3D football experience on Nintendo 3DS™ when the game launches this fall. FIFA 12 on Nintendo 3DS will feature over 500 officially licensed clubs, new touch screen controls that will change the gameplay experience, and the first-ever 3D Street Football. With eight different game modes, it is the largest feature set ever developed by EA SPORTS for a hand-held football game.
Take to the pitch with superstars like Real Madrid’s Kaká and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, and become a true marksman using all-new optional touch screen controls. Enjoy precision shooting by picking a spot precisely from the player’s viewpoint using the lower touch screen and then finessing a shot with pinpoint accuracy. Utilize touch screen controls on set pieces to draw a shot that curves the ball around, or even power it over the wall for the match-winning goal that lifts your club to victory.
