A few days ago, Reggie Fils-Aime told Jimmy Fallon that the 3DS will be launching next year. The thing is, that’s not necessarily true. Sources close to Nintendo’s Japanese headquarters claim that the statement Reggie made was an error. That means that the 3DS still has a chance of being on store shelves this holiday. Nintendo has only confirmed that the system will launch in major territories by the end of March 2011, but if it’s out sooner than that, a conference will be held later this year.
Three … two … one! Happy Half Year! Well, 2010 is just about half way behind us now (or, if you’re an optimist, half way ahead of us). Either way, why not make a half-resolution to try out some new downloadable games? This week Jett Rocket zooms onto the WiiWare™ service to thwart the plans of the awesomely named Power Plant Posse. The Nintendo 64™ classic Mario Tennis™ on the Virtual Console™ service reminds tennis fans that most matches last less than 11 hours. And Maestro! Green Groove on the Nintendo DSiWare™ service lets you become a virtuoso, as everything you do in the game becomes music.
We’ve also got new arrivals in the “Big Name Games” section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y. series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry’s most talented figures. This week we have some new additions from the Treehouse, Nintendo’s game localization team. New “Big Name Games” will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii™ system today to learn more about these games.
01. / 02. [WII] Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo) – 52.978 / 571.508 (-28%)
02. / 00. [NDS] Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Capcom) – 23.977 / NEW
03. / 00. [NDS] Art Academy (Nintendo) – 20.949 / NEW
04. / 01. [WII] Xenoblade (Nintendo) – 20.810 / 103.762 (-75%)
05. / 03. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City (Rockstar Games) – 20.682 / 84.931 (-68%)
06. / 00. [NDS] Tamagotchi no Pichi Pichi Omisecchi (Bandai Namco) – 17.401 / NEW
07. / 08. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Blue Samurai Challenge (Konami) – 16.055 / 122.110 (+27%)
08. / 09. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) – 13.953 / 3.277.000 (+14%)
09. / 17. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Blue Samurai Challenge (Konami) – 13.250 / 69.000
10. / 00. [PS3] Hakuouki: Junsouroku (Idea Factory) – 13.076 / NEW
11. / 05. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (Square Enix)
12. / 07. [PSP] Fairy Tail: Portable Guild (Konami)
13. / 13. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
14. / 10. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo)
15. / 11. [NDS] Let’s Make a Pro Soccer Club! DS World Challenge 2010 (Sega)
16. / 14. [PSP] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (Konami)
17. / 16. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
18. / 15. [NDS] Medarot DS: Kabuto / Kuwagata (Rocket Company)
19. / 00. [WII] Trauma Team (Atlus Co.)
20. / 21. [PS2] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Blue Samurai Challenge (Konami)
21. / 19. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom Unite [PSP the Best Reprint] (Capcom)
22. / 06. [PS3] Just Cause 2 (Square Enix)
23. / 00. [NDS] Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo: Machiteba Tengoku! Makereba Jigoku! Ryoutsuryuu Ikkakusenkin Daisakusen! (Bandai Namco)
24. / 22. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
25. / 12. [PS3] Lost Planet 2 (Capcom)
26. / 04. [NDS] Mega Man Zero Collection (Capcom)
27. / 23. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
28. / 26. [WII] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Blue Samurai Challenge (Konami)
29. / 34. [NDS] Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver (Pokemon Co.)
30. / 20. [PSP] Hisshou Pachinko Pachislot Kouryaku Series Portable Vol. 1: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion – Tamashii no Kiseki (D3 Publisher)
31. / 30. [PS3] 2010 FIFA World Cup: South Africa (Electronic Arts)
32. / 00. [PS3] Clash of the Titans (Bandai Namco)
33. / 27. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2010 (Konami)
34. / 31. [NDS] Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light (Pokemon Co.)
35. / 32. [PS3] Super Street Fighter 4 (Capcom)
36. / 36. [NDS] Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies [Ultimate Hits] (Square Enix)
37. / 18. [360] Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City (Rockstar Games)
38. / 37. [PSP] Fullmetal Alchemist: To the Promised Day (Bandai Namco)
39. / 28. [NDS] Hisshou Pachinko Pachislot Kouryaku Series DS Vol. 5: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion – Tamashii no Kiseki (D3 Publisher)
40. / 45. [NDS] Captain Tsubasa: Gekitou no Kiseki (Konami)
41. / 33. [NDS] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Nintendo)
42. / 44. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii 2 (Bandai Namco)
43. / 43. [NDS] Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
44. / 38. [NDS] Inazuma Eleven 2: Threat of the Invaders – Fire / Blizzard (Level 5)
45. / 42. [WII] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise 2 – Awakening of the Hero [Everyone’s Recommendation Selection] (Bandai Namco)
46. / 41. [PS3] Demon’s Souls [PlayStation 3 the Best] (SCE)
47. / 39. [PS3] NieR Replicant (Square Enix)
48. / 29. [NDS] Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Masou Kishin – The Lord of Elemental (Bandai Namco)
49. / 48. [NDS] Puyo Puyo 7 (Sega)
50. / 50. [PSP] Hakuouki Portable (Idea Factory)
Update: Added another short video.
– New Pokemon: Ononokusu, Doryuuzu, Desukan, Denchura
– “Grass Mixer” is a new grass-type attack
– Another new attack: “Drill Liner”
– Game will feature 3 on 3 battles
– “Shooter” option in battle menu (details unknown at the moment)
– Can upload a save file to your computer through the “Pokemon Global Link”
Update: Game Night is now over!
Update: If you are having trouble accessing the IRC, leave a comment down below! I’ll read them very often as we play!
Hey guys! Time again for another game night, which means you should all turn on your Wiis, grab a laptop, and hop into this here IRC to chat with us and play some online games! The fun will start officially at 6PM CST, 7PM EST, 4PM PST, but feel free to stop by beforehand and chat about games or anything else. There’s no sign up required and it takes less than 5 seconds to get into the IRC. Type in any nickname you want and launch it up!
Absolute Reversi (DSi) – E
Grease DS (DS) – E10+
LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars Pink Team (DS) – E
Match Up! (DSi) – E
Reader Rabbit 1st Grade (Wii) – E
Reader Rabbit Preschool (Wii) – EC
Kidz Bop Dance Party! The Video Game (Wii) – E
Mimi’s Party Fun (DS) – E
Martian Panic (Wii) – T
Fenimore Fillmore – The Westerner (Wii) – E
Big Buck Hunter Pro (Wii) – T
Reversi (DSi) – E
Bonk: Brink of Extinction (Wii) – E
Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time (DS) – E
G.G. Series Ninja Karakuri Den (DSi) – E
B-Units (Wii) – E
Chuck E Cheese’s Gameroom (DS) – E
Chuck E Cheese’s Playhouse (DS) – E
Armada (DSi) – E
Scripps Spelling Bee (DS) – E
Chuck E Cheese’s Party Games (Wii) – E
It’s been a long time since we last heard about Inazuma Eleven Break – Almost two years, in fact. There were even some rumors that the game might move from the Wii to some other platform, though now the speculation can end.
Level-5 held some fan festivities for Inazuma Eleven in Japan earlier today, and one of the most important details shared is that the company is still working on Break for Nintendo’s console. It was also revealed that Inazuma Eleven 4 is in development and will most likely feature a new lead character. No other game-related information was shared at the event, but at least we finally know that Break is alive and well.
