The popular DSi application, Flipnote Studio, will soon be heading to the 3DS. Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that development is already underway on the 3DS version. Like the original program, Flipnote Studio will act as an animation tool and will be free of charge. Nintendo is hoping to include functionality so that users can exchange flipnotes with friends, though there is some concern that children may end up viewing inappropriate animations.
Shigeru Miyamoto made an appearance in Paris earlier this week to speak with the press. The creator of Mario discussed upcoming titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Star Fox 64 3D, Super Mario 3D, and Mario Kart 3DS. Miyamoto also discussed game ideas that Nintendo is considering for the 3DS and indicated that the system could be used to connect to Nintendo’s future home console. You can check out all of the details from the event below.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
– Game development complete
– Nintendo checking translations for the game
– Ocarina of Time 3D is an improved version
– Original game ran at 20 FPS, this version runs at 30 FPS
– Another confirmation of Boss Mode, Master Quest with everything in reverse (mirror mode) and enemies appear/move in different ways
Star Fox 64 3D
– Star Fox 64 development complete
– Will be called by the same title in all countries (indicates no more Lylat Wars)
![In this photo provided by Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo brand ambassador Adrienne Dawkins from [CITY, STATE] demonstrates the portable Nintendo 3DS system to JetBlue pilot Vincent Quinn from Goldsboro, N.C. at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on April 22, 2011. Now through May 30, customers who visit JetBlue’s award-winning Terminal 5 at the airport will have access to an interactive Nintendo 3DS grandstand where they can play games, enjoy 3D photos and participate in daily prize giveaways. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)](https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/gallery/nintendo-jetblue/object-2.jpg "In this photo provided by Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo brand ambassador Adrienne Dawkins from [CITY, STATE] demonstrates the portable Nintendo 3DS system to JetBlue pilot Vincent Quinn from Goldsboro, N.C. at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on April 22, 2011. Now through May 30, customers who visit JetBlue’s award-winning Terminal 5 at the airport will have access to an interactive Nintendo 3DS grandstand where they can play games, enjoy 3D photos and participate in daily prize giveaways. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)")
Shigeru Miyamoto has been asked about the Wii’s successor over the past few days due to a ton of speculation about Project Cafe. Yesterday, he said that “it’s a matter of when we announce it” and that we should “be patient.”
Miyamoto was once again asked if there is any truth to the recent Wii 2 rumors in an interview with Dutch website Sp!ts. While he didn’t reveal anything specifically, Miyamoto did indicate that it is a logical step for Nintendo to move on to HD since a large percentage of households have an HD television, and echoed previous statements by the company that the console will offer something totally different. You can check out the full Google translated response below.
“I may not tell you, but to us it is of course a logical step to doing something with HD. The number of households with a HD television is now big enough to make an HD game console. And of course we are always busy anyway with the development of new consoles. We focus not only on HD and the next system will feature something totally different than usual.”
Thanks to Jake for the tip!
Multiplatform
North America:
1. Portal 2 (Valve, PS3)
2. Portal 2 (Valve, X360)
3. Epic Mickey – Collector’s Edition (Disney, Wii)
4. Mortal Kombat (Warner Bros, PS3
5. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
Japan:
1. Battle & Get: Pokemon Typing DS (Nintendo, DS)
2. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2: Professional (Square Enix, DS)
3. Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z Hakai-hen – Special ZII Box (Banpresto, PSP)
4. Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z Hakai-hen (Banpresto, PSP)
5. Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2011 (Konami, PS3)
UK:
1. Zumba Fitness (505 Games, Wii)
2. Portal 2 (Valve, X360), 3. Portal 2 (Valve, PS3)
4. Mortal Kombat (Warner Bros, PS3)
5. Portal 2 (Valve, PC)
Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Epic Mickey – Collector’s Edition (Disney)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
3. Zumba Fitness (Majesco)
4. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
5. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Billy’s Boot Camp: Wii de Enjoy Diet! (Rocket Company)
2. Wii Party (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
4. Fitness Party (Namco Bandai)
5. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Zumba Fitness (505 Games)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Just Dance (Ubisoft)
4. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
5. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
Nintendo 3DS
North America:
1. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars (Ubisoft)
2. Ridge Racer 3D (Namco Bandai)
3. Rayman 3D (Ubisoft)
4. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D (Konami)
5. Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (Capcom)
Japan:
1. Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo)
2. Layton Kyouju to Kiseki no Kamen (Nintendo)
3. Nintendogs + Cats: Shiba & New Friends (Nintendo)
4. Sengoku Musou Chronicle (Koei)
5. Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo)
2. Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends (Nintendo)
3. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
4. Ridge Racer 3D (Namco Bandai)
5. Super Monkey Ball 3D (Sega)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo)
2. Pokemon Black Version (Nintendo)
3. Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades Bundle (Activision)
4. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
5. Super Scribblenauts (Warner Bros)
Japan:
1. Battle & Get: Pokemon Typing DS (Nintendo)
2. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2: Professional (Square Enix)
3. Meitantei Conan: Aoki Houseki no Rinbukyoku (Bandai Namco)
4. Rockman Zero Collection (Capcom)
5. Ninokuni (Level 5)
UK:
1. Let’s Draw! (Majesco)
2. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo)
3. Art Academy (Nintendo)
4. Pokemon Black Version (Nintendo)
5. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
Shigeru Miyamoto on Nintendo’s lack of software output recently…
“I think 3DS is a unique entertainment tool – everyone can understand how it works. One of our next aims is: how do you convey this message? Because one has to play and experience [it]. We spent a lot of time developing 3DS, for games for the future, so from now on I think we’ll focus more on gaming and we are releasing lots of games this year.”
Miyamoto on his hopes for the eShop…
“Personally speaking, because it’s [for] 3DS, it’ll be 3DS-specific, unique and immediately suitable for 3DS. With downloadable games via eShop we will start to create meaningful and high-value games for 3DS specifically.”
Miyamoto explaining that he is open to Nintendo’s established franchises appearing on the eShop…
“I think if it’s meaningful for 3DS. For me it’s important that anyone can play, and that it’s easy and comfortable for anyone – it’s not forcing a game into the hardware itself.”
Miyamoto on the one game he would most like to see remade for 3DS…
“I think A Link To The Past. Do you remember Xevious? It’s two-layered and I really wanted to create that at the time. So to see Link To The Past in two layers would be quite attractive for me.”
Other than the information above, Miyamoto also said that fans can look forward to more “remakes of games on 3DS as well”. That seems to imply that Ocarina of Time 3D and Star Fox 64 3D won’t be the only classic titles that Nintendo will bring over to the 3DS.
