NIS America announced today that they are working together with Nicalis, Inc. to develop an all new action game, Cave Story 3D for the Nintendo 3DS. Cave Story 3D is scheduled to be released this summer in Europe.
“I feel great possibilities working with Nicalis. They’re both skilled and dedicated with making no compromises. I think fans of the original Cave Story will be pleased with this latest incarnation.” said NIS America Producer Jack Niida. “Also through this partnership, we would like to bring new life to the legendary game and make it accessible to a new range of audiences.”
– Over 400 Pokemon in the game
– Some human characters as well
– Type names of Pokemon as you see them in courses
– Boss characters feature more complex inputs
– Goal is to research Pokemon
– Character shouts the name of the Pokemon and throws your “Typing Ball” to gather info as you type the names
– Information is added to a research notebook which you can view later
– Over 60 courses
– Unique gimmicks and Pokemon in each course
– Courses correspond to the keys on a map that’s shaped like a keyboard. You unlock new courses as you clear old ones
– Old and new Pokemon
– Human characters include selectable “Boy” and Girl” main characters
– Support roles: Kii Aoba and Eiji Kiuchi
– Kii is in the Typing Elite Club, gives you advice
– Eiji is an expert on Pokemon and will help you in your research
– “Nintendo Wireless Keyboard” – 264 x 113 x 20mm and weighs 300g
– Keyboard runs for 1,500 hours off two triple A batteries
– Releasing on April 21
– ¥5,800
– Comes with a copy of the game, one keyboard, a “DS Compact Stand”, two triple A batteries, and a reference card which shows romaji conversions
– DS Compact Stand is for propping your DS up while you play
Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!
Multiplatform
North America:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (Capcom, 3DS)
3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (EA Sports, X360)
4. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (EA Sports, PS3)
5. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo, DS)
Japan:
1. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2: Professional (Square Enix, DS)
2. Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection (Square Enix, PSP)
3. Shin Sangoku Musou 6 (Koei, PS3)
4. Ebikore + Amagami (Kadokawa Games, PSP)
5. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)
UK:
1. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo, DS)
2. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts, Wii)
3. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
4. Pokemon Black Version (Nintendo, DS)
5. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo, Wii)
Nintendo 3DS
North America:
1. Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (Capcom)
2. Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo)
3. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars (Ubisoft)
4. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
5. Ridge Racer 3D (Namco Bandai)
Japan:
1. Pro Yakyuu Famista 2011 (Namco Bandai)
2. The Sims 3 (EA Games)
3. Gundam: The 3D Battle (Bandai)
4. Sengoku Musou Chronicle (Koei)
5. Nintendogs + Cats: Shiba & New Friends (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo)
2. Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (Capcom)
3. Ridge Racer 3D (Namco Bandai)
4. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
5. Rayman 3D (Ubisoft)
Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
2. Zumba Fitness (Majesco)
3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (EA Sports)
4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
5. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
Japan:
1. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
2. Wii Party (Nintendo)
3. Fitness Party (Namco Bandai)
4. Donkey Kong Returns (Nintendo)
5. Karaoke Joysound Wii Super DX (Hudson)
UK:
1. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
3. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
4. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
5. Just Dance (Ubisoft)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo)
2. Pokemon Black Version (Nintendo)
3. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
4. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
5. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2: Professional (Square Enix)
2. Pocket Monsters White (Nintendo)
3. Pocket Monsters Black (Nintendo)
4. Eigo de Tabisuru: Little Charo (Nintendo)
5. Ninokuni: Shikkoku no Madoushi (Level 5)
UK:
1. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo)
2. Pokemon Black Version (Nintendo)
3. Art Academy (Nintendo)
4. Let’s Draw! (Majesco)
5. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!
– Point at objects to investigate them on the touch screen
– Stylus movements on the touch screen control a cursor on the top screen
– Isn’t clear how players progress yet
– Guy with the top hat appears in the mansion entry point
– He’ll be your guide in the mansion
– Speak to him first when you enter the mansion
– Maid Cafe Nazowaku: Maid resides in the room, she’ll whisper things into your ear
– Cat Man’s Room: This resident likes cats, lost his cat, need to help him find it
Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!
