Nintendo has announced the release dates for several big 3DS titles, and confirmed a few more for North America.<\/p>\n
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask launches on October 28.\u00a0Paper Mario: Sticker Star arrives a couple of weeks later on November 11. Other important dates include Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! (Oct. 1), Skylanders Giants (Oct. 21), and Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (Nov. 18).<\/p>\n
Confirmed for North America today is Crosswords Plus (due out Oct. 1),\u00a0Style Savvy: Trendsetters (releasing on Oct. 22), Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! (hitting Nov. 5).<\/p>\n
Lastly, Sparkle Snapshots 3D has been confirmed for the North American eShop. This is expected to be available on the store starting on October 18.<\/p>\n
For more information, including a few DS dates, check out the press release below.<\/p>\n
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– From puzzles and mysteries to fashion and photo fun, the diverse lineup of games set to arrive for the hand-held Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems during the remainder of 2012 truly has something for everyone. Nintendo today revealed launch dates for several upcoming games, including packaged games that will be available in stores as well as downloadable games and applications that consumers can purchase digitally via the Nintendo eShop. What\u2019s more, the Aug. 19 launch of the Nintendo 3DS XL system will let players enjoy their games on an even larger scale, with screens 90 percent larger than those on the original Nintendo 3DS.<\/p>\n
Upcoming games and software for Nintendo 3DS include new installments in several of Nintendo\u2019s fan-favorite franchises as well as great games from third-party partners. Newly dated games on the way include the following (details subject to change):<\/p>\n
Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! (Oct. 1) \u2013 Users of any artistic skill level can learn painting and drawing techniques that can be applied to real-life art projects, with optional, additional lessons available for purchase.* The game also lets users share and download certain game content via SpotPass.* \nCrosswords Plus (Oct. 1) \u2013 More than 1,000 professionally designed crossword puzzles will challenge players at any skill level. They can also receive and share bonus puzzles via StreetPass or connect their Nintendo 3DS to the Internet to receive free additional puzzles via SpotPass.* The game also includes other game play modes such as Wordsearch, Anagrams and the new Word of the Day. \nSparkle Snapshots 3D (Oct. 18) \u2013 Launching exclusively in the Nintendo eShop*, this downloadable game is a fun photography application that lets you personalize your 2D photos by adding 3D layers of stickers, ribbons, pens and other effects. Users can then share creations wirelessly with friends or transfer them to an SD card and email them. \nSkylanders Giants from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Oct. 21) \u2013 Fans can look forward to more than 20 new inter-action figures to collect, including Giants that are twice the size of regular Skylanders and new LightCore Skylanders that light up both in the game and in real life when they are placed on the Portal of Power. \nStyle Savvy: Trendsetters (Oct. 22) \u2013 Players can run their very own full-scale fashion shop and spark a fashion revolution by helping customers keep up with current trends, buying new clothes for their customizable store and sharing their creations with their friends online.* \nProfessor Layton and the Miracle Mask (Oct. 28) \u2013 Experienced fans and newcomers to the Professor Layton series can solve dozens of fascinating puzzles as they work their way through a new mystery storyline. Players can even download one additional puzzle per day for 365 days, starting on game launch day, at no additional charge.* \nFreakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! (Nov. 5) \u2013 Players can create their own creatures and use them to explore a planet that they customize. Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! contains new features not found in the original downloadable title, such as dungeons to explore, enhanced creating capabilities with more parts to choose from and new special powers that can be used to further personalize the creatures. The game also features Download Play, which allows players to share the creative experience with friends who do not have a copy of the game. \nPaper Mario: Sticker Star (Nov. 11) \u2013 Nintendo\u2019s classic Paper Mario franchise gets a fresh 3D look in its hand-held debut. Stickers are the backbone of Mario\u2019s newest adventure in which players use stickers found in the game to not only win battles, but to solve puzzles as well. \nDisney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion from Disney Interactive (Nov. 18) \u2013 Inspired by the classic Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, this game features new ways for Mickey Mouse to interact with a 3D game world using paint and paint thinner. \n* – wireless Internet access required<\/p>\n
\u201cThe wide variety of games and applications for Nintendo hand-held systems will put a smile on everyone\u2019s face this holiday season,\u201d said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America\u2019s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. \u201cPlus, with a new larger-size version of the Nintendo 3DS, consumers have even more choices. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned gamer or just discovering Nintendo systems for the first time, you\u2019ll have more ways to play than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL users can also look forward to sharing even more of their 3D photos via the online Nintendo 3DS Photo Showcase website at http:\/\/photoshowcase.nintendo.com. Galleries filled with fun, eye-popping pictures are updated every week, highlighting the creativity of Nintendo fans and the interactive fun of Nintendo 3DS.<\/p>\n
Remember also that Pok\u00e9mon Black Version 2 and Pok\u00e9mon White Version 2 will launch on Oct. 7 for Nintendo DS systems (also playable on Nintendo 3DS in 2D), and Pok\u00e9mon Dream Radar and Pok\u00e9dex 3D Pro arrive exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Oct. 7 and Nov. 8, respectively. Luigi\u2019s Mansion: Dark Moon will now be available in the first half of 2013 in the Americas.<\/p>\n
See the charts below for a partial list of upcoming games and software for hand-held Nintendo systems (details subject to change).<\/p>\n
Nintendo 3DS<\/p>\n
Publisher\t \tTitle\t \tAvailable \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tAngry Birds Trilogy\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tBratz: Fashion Boutique\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tLalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tMoshi Monsters Moshlings Theme Park\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tSkylanders Giants\t\t Oct. 21 \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tTRANSFORMERS PRIME\t\t Oct. 30 \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tThe Trash Pack\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tWipeout 3\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tWreck It Ralph\t\t October \nAksys Games Localization, Inc.\t\tZero Escape: Virtue\u2019s Last Reward\t\t Oct. 23 \nATLUS (Index Digital Media, Inc.)\t\tCode of Princess\t\t Oct. 9 \nD3Publisher\t\tRise of the Guardians: The Video Game\t\t Nov. 20 \nD3Publisher\t\tAdventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why\u2019d You Steal Our Garbage?!\t\t Fall \nD3Publisher\t\tBen 10: Omniverse\t\t Fall \nDisney Interactive\t\tDisney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion\t\t Nov. 18 \nDisney Interactive\t\tDisney\u00b7Pixar Finding Nemo\t\t September \nDisney Interactive\t\tDisney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure\t\t September \nElectronic Arts\t\tFIFA 13\t\t September \nGameMill Entertainment\t\tHotel Transylvania\t\t Sept. 18 \nMajesco Entertainment\t\tHello Kitty Picnic\t\t October \nMaximum Games\t\t50 Classic Games\t\t October \nMaximum Games\t\tAmerican Mensa Academy\t\t October \nMaximum Games\t\tJunior Classic Games\t\t October \nMaximum Games\t\tJett Tailfin\t\t November \nNatsume Inc.\t\tHarvest Moon: A New Beginning\t\t Q4 \nNintendo\t\tNew Super Mario Bros. 2\t\t Aug. 19 \nNintendo\t\tArt Academy: Lessons for Everyone!\t\t Oct. 1 \nNintendo\t\tCrosswords Plus\t\t Oct. 1 \nNintendo\t\tStyle Savvy: Trendsetters\t\t Oct. 22 \nNintendo\t\tProfessor Layton and the Miracle Mask\t\t Oct. 28 \nNintendo\t\tFreakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive!\t\t Nov. 5 \nNintendo\t\tPaper Mario: Sticker Star\t\t Nov. 11 \nSEGA\t\tSonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed\t\t Nov. 20 \nStorm City Entertainment\t\tChevrolet Camaro Wild Ride\t\t August \nStorm City Entertainment\t\tOld Skool Classics\t\t September \nStorm City Entertainment\t\tWord Wizard 3D\t\t September \nTelegames, Inc.\t\tClassic Games Overload: Card and Puzzle Edition\t\t November \nUbisoft\t\tRayman Origins\t\t Q3 \nUbisoft\t\tImagine Babyz\t\t Oct. 23 \nUbisoft\t\tImagine Fashion Life\t\t Oct. 23 \nUbisoft\t\tPetz Countryside\t\t Nov. 6 \nUbisoft\t\tRabbids Rumble\t\t Holiday \nWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\t\tLEGO The Lord of the Rings\t\t Fall \nWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\t\tSpy Hunter\t\t Fall \nWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\t\tScribblenauts Unlimited\t\t Holiday \nXSEED Games\t\tUnchained Blades\t\t Summer<\/p>\n
Nintendo eShop<\/p>\n
Publisher\t\tGame\t\tAvailable \nArc System Works\t\tVector Racing\t\t Aug. 23 \nEndgame Studio\t\tFractured Soul\t\t Q3 \nGamelion\t\tSpeed X\t\t Q4 \nKonami\t\tGradius\t\t Q4 \nKonami\t\tMystical Ninja starring Goemon\t\t Q3 \nNicalis\t\tCave Story\t\t Q3 \nNicalis\t\tNightsky\t\t Q4 \nNintendo\t\tPok\u00e9mon Dream Radar\t\t Oct. 7 \nNintendo\t\tSparkle Snapshots 3D\t\t Oct. 18 \nNintendo\t\tPok\u00e9dex 3D Pro\t\t Nov. 8 \nNintendo\t\tFluidity: Spin Cycle\t\t Q4 \nNintendo\t\tWario Land II\t\t Q4 \nNintendo\t\tZelda II: The Adventure of Link\t\t Q4 \nnnooo\t\tSpirit Hunters Inc.\t\t Q4 \nTeyon\t\tCrazy Chicken: Pirates 3D\t\t Aug. 16 \nUFO Interactive\t\tJohnny Impossible\t\t Q3 \nXSEED Games\t\tUnchained Blades\t\t Q3<\/p>\n
Nintendo DS<\/p>\n
Publisher\t\tGame\t\tAvailable \n2K Play\t\tNickelodeon Bubble Guppies\t\t Nov. 1 \n2K Play\t\tNickelodeon Dora & Team Umizoomi: Fantastic Flight\t\t Nov. 1 \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tTRANSFORMERS PRIME\t\t Oct. 30 \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tBratz: Fashion Boutique\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tLalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tMoshi Monsters Moshlings Theme Park\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tThe Trash Pack\t\t October \nActivision Publishing, Inc.\t\tWreck It Ralph\t\t October \nD3Publisher\t\tRise of the Guardians: The Video Game\t\t Nov. 20 \nD3Publisher\t\tAdventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why\u2019d You Steal Our Garbage?!\t\t Fall \nD3Publisher\t\tBen 10: Omniverse\t\t Fall \nD3Publisher\t\tVictorious: Taking the Lead\t\t Fall \nD3Publisher\t\tWinx Club: Magical Fairy Party\t\t Fall \nGameMill Entertainment\t\tBig Time Rush\t\t Nov. 6 \nGameMill Entertainment\t\tHotel Transylvania\t\t Sept. 18 \nLittle Orbit\t\tMonster High: Skultimate Roller Maze\t\t Nov. 13 \nNAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.\t\tTHUNDERCATS\t\t Sept. 25 \nNintendo\t\tPok\u00e9mon Black Version 2\t\t Oct. 7 \nNintendo\t\tPok\u00e9mon White Version 2\t\t Oct. 7 \nScholastic Inc.\t\tI SPY Game Pack\t\t September \nScholastic Inc.\t\tSmart Games for Kids\t\t September \nTelegames, Inc.\t\tPuzzle Overload\t\t October \nWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\t\tLEGO The Lord of the Rings\t\t Fall \nRemember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/3ds.<\/p>\n
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