There are a lot of words one could use to describe a system like the 3DS. “Awesome”, “Innovative”, “Sleek”, “Sexy”; these would all fit the bill very nicely. After all, it’s been seven years since Nintendo first released their genre-busting “Nintendo DS” onto the gaming scene, so it’s only fitting that their next handheld device would be, for all intents and purposes, at least as innovative if not more so than the 140 million seller that the original DS was. While many people have used many words to describe the new 3DS system, and all of them ring true, one word is better than any other at illustrating everything there is to know about this $250 fun-box.
Following a few delays, Conduit 2 will finally be hitting store shelves next month. Wondering how the game turned out? Well, it seems as though Nintendo Power enjoyed it… somewhat. The magazine awarded Conduit 2 a 7.5, which actually a half point lower than their rating for the original. Fans were probably expecting a higher score given the amount of time spent on the project as well as numerous improvements touted by the developer.
The review mentions that a better campaign would have benefited the title and moments that should be great – such as the Leviathan boss battle – simply aren’t. Multiplayer facts are also mentioned, but apparently weren’t criticized.
We’ll bring you more details from the review as soon as they become available.
Thanks to Jake for the tip!
Highly Addictive Puzzle Game Now Available for New Handheld System
LOS ANGELES (March 28, 2011) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that BUST-A-MOVE® UNIVERSE is now available at retailers. Originally released in Japan in 1994 as a TAITO® arcade game, the popular puzzle series returns in a whole new 3-D universe of puzzles to solve. Available at launch for the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system, BUST-A-MOVE UNIVERSE offers fans vibrant 3-D effects and enhanced features for hours of non-stop bubble-popping fun.
“We are thrilled that BUST-A-MOVE UNIVERSE will be a part of the launch line up for its new handheld system,” said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing for Square Enix. “The game’s attractive price-point, pick-up-and-play ability and simplistic yet challenging gameplay will appeal to hardcore gamers and casual players alike.”
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Super Monkey Ball 3D Tilt Video
Splinter Cell 3D Trailer
James Noir’s Hollywood Crimes Trailer
Dream Trigger 3D Trailer
Country Dance Trailer
Dive Far Away Trailer
Simply Solitaire Trailer
Deca Sports Extreme (3DS) – E
Caterpillar (DSi) – E
Driver Renegade (3DS) – M
Ferrari: The Race Experience (Wii) – E
Gold Fever (DSi) – E
Panda Craze (DSi) – E
Rocks N’ Rockets (DSi) – E
Shapo (DSi) – E
Ubongo (Wii) – E
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 28, 2011 – The legendary game franchise, Street Fighter® is now available in full 3D, supporting global WiFi multiplayer matches in Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ system in North America. Punches and kicks fly off the screen in the Nintendo 3DS, offering consumers for the first time high quality, portable 3D entertainment without glasses.
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition utilizes the innovative features of Nintendo 3DS while bringing the console experience to the portable system. The acclaimed fighting style and gameplay mechanics, for which the series is known, are back and perfected for the 3DS with additional features for both hardcore and new player alike. Included are a dynamic over-the-shoulder cinematic camera and fully customizable accessible control schemes that help break down the walls of entry. What’s more, players can choose from 35 playable characters including classic warriors like Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li, as well as newcomers like Juri and Hakan, to battle friends across the world courtesy of enhanced, online multiplayer features. The Nintendo StreetPass™ functionality also brings a new collectible figurine battle component to the franchise.
