Nintendo of Europe site had an image posted for the new eShop cards. No word on when they might be available for purchase.
Kamis, 30 Juni 2011
New eShop cards - EU photo
Nintendo of Europe site had an image posted for the new eShop cards. No word on when they might be available for purchase.
Mighty Switch Force, Rayman Origins 3DS - first screens
I am excited to make a game that takes the Nintendo 3DS features into account. That’s something that takes a lot of time, but that’s what every game should do for this kind of system. I’m excited about Rayman Origins on the Nintendo 3DS! - Michel Ancel
Ancel also confirmed that the 3DS version is not going to make it out this year.
Japan - next week's retail releases
[3DS] Class of Heroes 3D (Acquire) | ¥5.800 |
[3DS] Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights (Konami) | ¥5.480 |
[WII] Wii Play: Motion (Nintendo) | ¥4.800 |
[3DS] Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights (Konami) | ¥5.480 |
[WII] Wii Play: Motion (Nintendo) | ¥4.800 |
North America - this week's WiiWare/DSiWare/VC updates
3DS Virtual Console
Kirby's Dream Land
DSiWare (also available on Nintendo eShop for 3DS)
Moto eXtreme
Boardwalk Ball Toss
Hearts Spades Euchre
The Lost Town - The Dust
Wii Virtual Console
FINAL FANTASY® III
WiiWare
Big Town Shoot Out
Kirby's Dream Land
DSiWare (also available on Nintendo eShop for 3DS)
Moto eXtreme
Boardwalk Ball Toss
Hearts Spades Euchre
The Lost Town - The Dust
Wii Virtual Console
FINAL FANTASY® III
WiiWare
Big Town Shoot Out
Nintendo of Europe - 3DS/Wii/DS release date schedule (3D Classics Xevious, MotoHeroz and more)
Wii:
Captain America: Super Strong – July 15 (Sega)
Xenoblade Chronicles – September 2 (Nintendo)
We Dance – September 2 (Nordic Games)
Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey – September 2
Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident – September 9 (Nintendo)
Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension – September 16 (Disney)
We Sing UK Hits – September 30 (Nordic Games)
X-Men Destiny – September (Activision)
Jungle Kartz – September (Nordic Games)
MotoHeroz – Q3 (RedLynx) [WiiWare]
FIFA 12 – 2011 (EA Sports)
3DS:
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries – Tomrrow (Capcom)
Pac-Man – August 26 (Namco Bandai)
DualPenSports – August 26 (Namco Bandai)
Anglers Club – September 2 (Namco Bandai)
StarFox 64 3D – September 9 (Nintendo)
Shinobi – September (Sega)
CRUSH3D – September (Sega)
Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights – Summer (Konami)
Captain America: Super Soldier – Autumn
FIFA 12 – 2011 (EA Sports)
Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater – Autumn (Konami)
3D Classics Xevious – July (Nintendo and Namco Bandai) [EShop]
Let’s Golf 3D – Q3 (Gameloft) [EShop]
DS:
One Piece Gigant Battle – Tomorrow (Namco Bandai)
Solatorobo: Red The Hunter – Tomorrow (Namco Bandai)
Captain America: Super Soldier – July 15 (Sega)
Dragon’s Lair: Time Warp – July 15 (Digital Leisure) [DSiWare]
Mechanic Master 2 – August 1 (PQube)
May’s Mysteries: The Secret of Dragonville – August 5 (Mastertronic)
Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension – September 16 (Disney)
Harvest Moon Grand Bazaar – September (Rising Star Games)
X-Men Destiny – September (Activision)
Jagged Alliance – Q3 (Cypronia) [DSiWare]
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Captain America: Super Strong – July 15 (Sega)
Xenoblade Chronicles – September 2 (Nintendo)
We Dance – September 2 (Nordic Games)
Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey – September 2
Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident – September 9 (Nintendo)
Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension – September 16 (Disney)
We Sing UK Hits – September 30 (Nordic Games)
X-Men Destiny – September (Activision)
Jungle Kartz – September (Nordic Games)
MotoHeroz – Q3 (RedLynx) [WiiWare]
FIFA 12 – 2011 (EA Sports)
3DS:
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries – Tomrrow (Capcom)
Pac-Man – August 26 (Namco Bandai)
DualPenSports – August 26 (Namco Bandai)
Anglers Club – September 2 (Namco Bandai)
StarFox 64 3D – September 9 (Nintendo)
Shinobi – September (Sega)
CRUSH3D – September (Sega)
Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights – Summer (Konami)
Captain America: Super Soldier – Autumn
FIFA 12 – 2011 (EA Sports)
Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater – Autumn (Konami)
3D Classics Xevious – July (Nintendo and Namco Bandai) [EShop]
Let’s Golf 3D – Q3 (Gameloft) [EShop]
DS:
One Piece Gigant Battle – Tomorrow (Namco Bandai)
Solatorobo: Red The Hunter – Tomorrow (Namco Bandai)
Captain America: Super Soldier – July 15 (Sega)
Dragon’s Lair: Time Warp – July 15 (Digital Leisure) [DSiWare]
Mechanic Master 2 – August 1 (PQube)
May’s Mysteries: The Secret of Dragonville – August 5 (Mastertronic)
Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension – September 16 (Disney)
Harvest Moon Grand Bazaar – September (Rising Star Games)
X-Men Destiny – September (Activision)
Jagged Alliance – Q3 (Cypronia) [DSiWare]
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Europe - DSiWare games return to 3DS eShop, E3 3D trailers on the way
In addition to that good news, Nintendo of Europe has finally dated the E3 3D trailers as well. You'll have to go through a special update to access them, but here's the schedule for release.
Trailers available between July 1 - 20
Mario Kart
Resident Evil: Revelations
Star Fox 64 3D
Super Mario
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Trailers available next week
Animal Crossing
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Luigi's Mansion 2
Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
Paper Mario
Trailers available between July 1 - 20
Mario Kart
Resident Evil: Revelations
Star Fox 64 3D
Super Mario
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Trailers available next week
Animal Crossing
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Luigi's Mansion 2
Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
Paper Mario
Rabu, 29 Juni 2011
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries - review
A portion of a Nintendo Life review...
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D entertains with its brand of fast-flowing action, constant stream of unlockables and captivating co-op gameplay. It’s far from a perfect package though, with occasionally rough visuals and a save system that is destined to ensure that second-hand copies are, to some, practically worthless. It’s also worth noting that unless you’re keen on repeatedly playing levels to boost your overall rating, you may tire of the game quite swiftly.
Full review here
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D entertains with its brand of fast-flowing action, constant stream of unlockables and captivating co-op gameplay. It’s far from a perfect package though, with occasionally rough visuals and a save system that is destined to ensure that second-hand copies are, to some, practically worthless. It’s also worth noting that unless you’re keen on repeatedly playing levels to boost your overall rating, you may tire of the game quite swiftly.
Japanese hardware/software sales - June 20th to 26th
01. / 00. [PS3] Atelier Meruru: The Alchemist of Arland 3 (Gust) {2011.06.23} - 82,585 / NEW
02. / 00. [PSP] Steins;Gate (Kadokawa Shoten) {2011.06.23} - 63,558 / NEW
03. / 00. [PSP] Gundam: Memories of the Battle (Bandai Namco) {2011.06.23} - 52,067 / NEW
04. / 01. [PSP] Little Battler Xperience (Level 5) {2011.06.16} - 38,326 / 204,513
05. / 02. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} - 37,452 / 201,563
06. / 00. [NDS] Prince of Tennis Gyutto! Doki-Doki Survival - Survival Umi to Yama no Love (Konami) {2011.06.23} - 30,234 / NEW
07. / 00. [PS3] Bleach: Soul Ignition (SCE) {2011.06.23} - 23,516 / NEW
08. / 03. [PS3] Yakuza: Of the End (Sega) {2011.06.09} - 24,247 / 376,738
09. / 11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} - 9,874 / 362,957
10. / 00. [PSP] Gloria Union (Atlus Co.) {2011.06.23} - 8,933 / NEW
11. / 12. [NDS] Pokemon Black/White (Pokemon Company) {10/09/18} - 7,086 / 5,211,443
12. / 09. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {10/07/08} - 5,980 / 1,923,731
13. / 00. [PS3] Mass Effect 2 (Electronic Arts) {11/06/23} - 5,885 / NEW
14. / 07. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 5,814 / 543,834
15. / 06. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 5,633 / 89,038
16. / 00. [PSP] Mother Goose's House of Secrets (Limited Edition) (Quinrose) {11/06/23} - 5,295 / NEW
17. / 00. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Collection (Take 2) {1/06/23} - 4,629 / NEW
18. / 10. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 4,289 / 116,463
19. / 15. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 4,154 / 3,249,050
20. / 00. [WII] Earth Seeker (Kadokawa Shoten) {11/06/23} - 4,055 / NEW
| 1. PSP - 29,168|
| 2. 3DS - 27,905|
| 3. PS3 - 16,993|
| 4. Wii - 9,511|
| 5. DSi LL - 4,903|
| 6. DSi - 4,503|
| 7. Xbox 360 - 2,152|
| 8. PS2 - 1,332|
| 9. DS Lite - 134|
| 10. PSP go - 21|
02. / 00. [PSP] Steins;Gate (Kadokawa Shoten) {2011.06.23} - 63,558 / NEW
03. / 00. [PSP] Gundam: Memories of the Battle (Bandai Namco) {2011.06.23} - 52,067 / NEW
04. / 01. [PSP] Little Battler Xperience (Level 5) {2011.06.16} - 38,326 / 204,513
05. / 02. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} - 37,452 / 201,563
06. / 00. [NDS] Prince of Tennis Gyutto! Doki-Doki Survival - Survival Umi to Yama no Love (Konami) {2011.06.23} - 30,234 / NEW
07. / 00. [PS3] Bleach: Soul Ignition (SCE) {2011.06.23} - 23,516 / NEW
08. / 03. [PS3] Yakuza: Of the End (Sega) {2011.06.09} - 24,247 / 376,738
09. / 11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} - 9,874 / 362,957
10. / 00. [PSP] Gloria Union (Atlus Co.) {2011.06.23} - 8,933 / NEW
11. / 12. [NDS] Pokemon Black/White (Pokemon Company) {10/09/18} - 7,086 / 5,211,443
12. / 09. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {10/07/08} - 5,980 / 1,923,731
13. / 00. [PS3] Mass Effect 2 (Electronic Arts) {11/06/23} - 5,885 / NEW
14. / 07. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 5,814 / 543,834
15. / 06. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 5,633 / 89,038
16. / 00. [PSP] Mother Goose's House of Secrets (Limited Edition) (Quinrose) {11/06/23} - 5,295 / NEW
17. / 00. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Collection (Take 2) {1/06/23} - 4,629 / NEW
18. / 10. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 4,289 / 116,463
19. / 15. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 4,154 / 3,249,050
20. / 00. [WII] Earth Seeker (Kadokawa Shoten) {11/06/23} - 4,055 / NEW
| 1. PSP - 29,168|
| 2. 3DS - 27,905|
| 3. PS3 - 16,993|
| 4. Wii - 9,511|
| 5. DSi LL - 4,903|
| 6. DSi - 4,503|
| 7. Xbox 360 - 2,152|
| 8. PS2 - 1,332|
| 9. DS Lite - 134|
| 10. PSP go - 21|
Famitsu - review score details
Doctor Lautrec (8/8/8/8, 32 points):
- Clear time 20 hours
- full play through 30 hours plus
- good balance with puzzles, exploration and battle
- action and battle elements provide uniqueness
- difficulties when retrying a dungeon
Class of Heroes 3D (7/8/7/7. 29 points):
- Clear time 30 hours
- full play through 70 hours plus
- more player friendly
- higher tempo battles due to the inclusion of simple commands
- abundant character raising variation due to the ability to select sub subjects from the start
- various control issues
- repeated use of maps
- Clear time 20 hours
- full play through 30 hours plus
- good balance with puzzles, exploration and battle
- action and battle elements provide uniqueness
- difficulties when retrying a dungeon
Class of Heroes 3D (7/8/7/7. 29 points):
- Clear time 30 hours
- full play through 70 hours plus
- more player friendly
- higher tempo battles due to the inclusion of simple commands
- abundant character raising variation due to the ability to select sub subjects from the start
- various control issues
- repeated use of maps
Rune Factory 4 - more details
- main character suffers from memory loss
- main character has the ability to exchange thoughts with dragons
- experience a portion in your relationships where you enjoy being boyfriend/girlfriend for awhile
- experience multiple relationships
- this option disappears when you get married
- girlfriend candidate Margarete (voiced by Aoi Yuuki) is an elf who works and plays music at the dining hall
- boyfriend candidate Vishnal (voiced by Daisuke Namikawa) who's is training to be a butler
- relationship candidates offer up character-specific movies when you meet
- "Doki Doki Zoom" lets you zoom in when an event scene heats up
- farming does not restrict you to a grid
- layout your crops freel
- make monsters into allies and raise them on your farm
- currently at 50% complete
"This system will let you experience a lot of the warm, if sometimes embarrassing situations lovers run into. There's a lot of other new features as well, and even beginners are welcome -- the story doesn't connect to previous games, so anyone can pick it up with this one." - producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto
- main character has the ability to exchange thoughts with dragons
- experience a portion in your relationships where you enjoy being boyfriend/girlfriend for awhile
- experience multiple relationships
- this option disappears when you get married
- girlfriend candidate Margarete (voiced by Aoi Yuuki) is an elf who works and plays music at the dining hall
- boyfriend candidate Vishnal (voiced by Daisuke Namikawa) who's is training to be a butler
- relationship candidates offer up character-specific movies when you meet
- "Doki Doki Zoom" lets you zoom in when an event scene heats up
- farming does not restrict you to a grid
- layout your crops freel
- make monsters into allies and raise them on your farm
- currently at 50% complete
"This system will let you experience a lot of the warm, if sometimes embarrassing situations lovers run into. There's a lot of other new features as well, and even beginners are welcome -- the story doesn't connect to previous games, so anyone can pick it up with this one." - producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto
Interpret - Nintendo put cart before the horse with 3DS
The following information comes from an Interpret Q1 2011 3D Entertainment report...
- "Nintendo has yet to capitalize on the earlier anticipation for its 3DS handheld gaming device."
- interest in 3DS fell 27% from one year ago
- "The lack of sales for the 3DS does not reflect the overall interest in 3D gaming. Instead, it illustrates that Nintendo put the cart before the horse; that is, they released the hardware without the necessary software to engender robust sales. Our data shows that gamers want the Nintendo franchise games – Super Mario Brothers, Zelda, etc – but without them, the 3DS will continue to flounder."
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- "Nintendo has yet to capitalize on the earlier anticipation for its 3DS handheld gaming device."
- interest in 3DS fell 27% from one year ago
- "The lack of sales for the 3DS does not reflect the overall interest in 3D gaming. Instead, it illustrates that Nintendo put the cart before the horse; that is, they released the hardware without the necessary software to engender robust sales. Our data shows that gamers want the Nintendo franchise games – Super Mario Brothers, Zelda, etc – but without them, the 3DS will continue to flounder."
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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries - review
A portion of a Joystiq review...
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D contains a (very brief) demo for the franchise's next full-length entry, Resident Evil: Revelations. Ultimately, though, that's an unnecessary addendum: The game itself is a demonstration. It could have been an addictive mission-based multiplayer title perfect for a portable platform, but with its limited content and quickly tiresome combat, Mercenaries 3D is little more than a fully-priced proof of concept.
Full review here
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D contains a (very brief) demo for the franchise's next full-length entry, Resident Evil: Revelations. Ultimately, though, that's an unnecessary addendum: The game itself is a demonstration. It could have been an addictive mission-based multiplayer title perfect for a portable platform, but with its limited content and quickly tiresome combat, Mercenaries 3D is little more than a fully-priced proof of concept.
Cubic Ninja - review
A portion of a GameSpot review...
The Good
Tilting is a fun way to control your character Level creator lets you design your own challenges Unlockable characters give you different ways to tackle levels.
The Bad
Punishing level design Cheap boss fights.
Full review here
The Good
Tilting is a fun way to control your character Level creator lets you design your own challenges Unlockable characters give you different ways to tackle levels.
The Bad
Punishing level design Cheap boss fights.
Selasa, 28 Juni 2011
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries ships to retailers across North America - screens, commercial
SAN MATEO, Calif. — June 28, 2011 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the release of Resident Evil ® : The Mercenaries 3D for the Nintendo 3DS™.Utilizing eight playable characters from Resident Evil® history, it’s a race against the clock as players work to defeat as many enemies as possible before their time runs out. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D features 30 stages with memorable locations, enemies and bosses from Resident Evil®4 and Resident Evil®5. The game is available both as a solo experience or gamers across the world can team up and enjoy two-player co-op via network play. As an added bonus, a demo of the upcoming Resident Evil® Revelations is also included with the game.Playable characters Chris Redfield, Krauser, Hunk, Jill Valentine, Albert Wesker, Barry Burton, and Rebecca Chambers are joined by Claire Redfield, making her debut in a Mercenaries game. These favorite characters from Resident Evil past and present face terrifying enemies such as the Executioner and Popo Karimu, along with legions of scythe-wielding cultists and infected Majini as they fight to stay alive. Taking full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system, all characters and levels have been beautifully transformed into stunning 3D. The Nintendo 3DS touch screen functionality allows players to switch weapons on the fly while freeing up buttons for players to walk and shoot simultaneously, a first for the Resident Evil franchise.
Unlockable skills obtainable throughout the game’s 30 stages allow players to customize their character to suit their style of play. With three Skill Slots available, players can choose to use skills that affect health regeneration, weapon power, aiming and reload speeds, and extra melee attack enhancements such as the lightning-charged “Thunderbolt” attack.
Jill Valentine makes a second appearance in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D through a playable demo of the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title, Resident Evil Revelations. Set on board an ocean liner, the demo features playable character Jill Valentine exploring the ship’s dark interior, killing any mysterious creatures that emerge from the shadows. A brand new title built from the ground up for the Nintendo 3DS, Resident Evil Revelations delivers outstanding visuals that bring the fear to life.
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D carries an MSRP of $39.99 and is rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB.
For more information about Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D and Resident Evil Revelations please visit: press.capcom.com and www.capcom-unity.com.
Natsume hooks players with the launch of Reel Fishing Paradise 3D for 3DS
Burlingame, CA, June 28, 2011 - Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Reel Fishing Paradise 3D for the Nintendo 3DS is now available at retail for an MSRP of $29.99 and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
"Reel Fishing Paradise 3D lets you immerse yourself in a fantastic 3D experience unlike anything you've seen before!" said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "Featuring beautiful locations and a huge variety of fish and tackle, Reel Fishing Paradise 3D is the dream fishing vacation you can take with you wherever you go!"
Reel Fishing Paradise 3D takes players to 15 stunning fishing locales in their quest to become master anglers. They'll fish tranquil lakes, rocky coasts, flooded forests, and more, all rendered in eye-popping 3D that brings every leaping fish and splash of water to life. A huge variety of fish will test the expertise of even the most seasoned fishing veterans, from wily largemouth bass to powerful bluefin tuna. Players can choose from more than 100 pieces of tackle and three styles of fishing: lure, fly, and bait. With so much to see and do, Reel Fishing Paradise 3D is a game that will have players hooked!
For more information on Reel Fishing Paradise 3D for the Nintendo 3DS
please visit www.natsume.com .
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Mighty Switch Force confirmed for 3DS eShop
Mighty Switch Force (a new sequel to the “Mighty” series (Mighty Flip Champs & Mighty Milky Way) by WayForward is heading to the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
In Mighty Switch Force, players take on the role of a law-enforcement officer, Patricia Wagon, on a mission to find and eliminate evil Space Hooligans in Metroid-like gameplay stages.
Matt Bozon, Creative Director of WayForward told Nintendo Power:
"In Mighty Switch Force, we’ve crafted a unique puzzle mechanic that gets players not only watching in stereo, but actually exploring solutions in the third dimension. It’s the kind of platformer we knew was possible, but hadn’t seen until now."
In Mighty Switch Force, players take on the role of a law-enforcement officer, Patricia Wagon, on a mission to find and eliminate evil Space Hooligans in Metroid-like gameplay stages.
Matt Bozon, Creative Director of WayForward told Nintendo Power:
"In Mighty Switch Force, we’ve crafted a unique puzzle mechanic that gets players not only watching in stereo, but actually exploring solutions in the third dimension. It’s the kind of platformer we knew was possible, but hadn’t seen until now."
Marvel Super Hero Squad coming to 3DS
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is heading to the Nitnendo 3DS, Nintendo Power has confirmed this month.
The top-down action-adventure will offer playable characters including Captain America, Wolverine, Hulk, Iron Man, and Spider-Man.
The game sees players attempting to save the universe from Thanos across seven levels, in locations such as Asgard and Asteroid M, with each character making use of their special super hero skills.
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet will be released in the third quarter of 2011 for 3DS.
The top-down action-adventure will offer playable characters including Captain America, Wolverine, Hulk, Iron Man, and Spider-Man.
The game sees players attempting to save the universe from Thanos across seven levels, in locations such as Asgard and Asteroid M, with each character making use of their special super hero skills.
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet will be released in the third quarter of 2011 for 3DS.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - review
A portion of a GameSpot review...
Dark of the Moon: Stealth Force Edition starts out as a bad vehicle combat game and never transforms into anything else.
The Good
Attractive art style during cutscenes.
The Bad
It's a Transformers game in which you can't transform into a robot No depth, fun, or excitement Only a few hours' worth of content Drab visuals.
Full review here
Dark of the Moon: Stealth Force Edition starts out as a bad vehicle combat game and never transforms into anything else.
The Good
Attractive art style during cutscenes.
The Bad
It's a Transformers game in which you can't transform into a robot No depth, fun, or excitement Only a few hours' worth of content Drab visuals.
Senin, 27 Juni 2011
Cave Story 3D delayed for improvements, due out November
Santa Ana, Calif. –NIS America announces today that its first Nintendo 3DS™ title Cave Story 3D will be released on Nov 8, 2011 due to additional game improvements.
“We are currently undergoing improvements to enhance gameplay. Changes are in the small details, but in order to satisfy both the fans and the new players we need to make sure the game is done right. Please look forward to it this holiday season. Cave Story 3D will be a blast,” says Jack Niida, producer at NIS America, Inc.
ABOUT CAVE STORY 3D
Cave Story 3D is a side-scrolling action/adventure game inspired by the fan-favorite 2D original. Now in a full 3D world, Cave Story takes the proven 2D action exploration into stereoscopic awesomeness. You wake up in a cave with no idea who you are or where you came from, but you know you must help a cute race of rabbit-like creatures beat the crap out of some crusty old doctor. Our hero wakes up in a cave with no idea who he is or where he comes from—what he does know is that a cute race of rabbit-like creatures called Mimigasis in mortal danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist, and he’s the only one who can save them!
As you advance through the game, you’ll learn the origin of the Mimigaworld, as well as your own. Like the critically acclaimed Pixel masterpiece, Cave Story 3D is a combination of high-speed shooting action scenes with an emphasis on platforming, exploration, and light puzzle solving, as well as an engrossing storyline.
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet coming to 3DS
- being developed by Griptonite
- top-down action-adventure gameplay
- numerous playable characters including Captain America, Wolverine, and Spider-Man
- Save the universe from Thanos
- Retrieve boots that Iron Man bought Thor for this birthday
- Unique powers and abilities for each hero
- Swap to the right character for each task
- Hulk: Lift heavy objects
- Invisible Woman: Bypass sensors
- Iron Man: Hack computers (done through a touch-screen mini-game)
- Seven levels
- New stage exclusive to 3DS version
- Locations include Asgard and Asteriod M
- Fight villains including Super-Skrull and Dr. Doom
- top-down action-adventure gameplay
- numerous playable characters including Captain America, Wolverine, and Spider-Man
- Save the universe from Thanos
- Retrieve boots that Iron Man bought Thor for this birthday
- Unique powers and abilities for each hero
- Swap to the right character for each task
- Hulk: Lift heavy objects
- Invisible Woman: Bypass sensors
- Iron Man: Hack computers (done through a touch-screen mini-game)
- Seven levels
- New stage exclusive to 3DS version
- Locations include Asgard and Asteriod M
- Fight villains including Super-Skrull and Dr. Doom
UK software sales - Week ending June 25th
TOP 10 NINTENDO 3DS (FULL PRICE), WEEK ENDING 25 June 2011
| LW | TW | Title | Developer | Label | Publisher | |||
| 1 |  | 1 | THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME 3D | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 2 | | 2 | PILOTWINGS RESORT | MONSTER GAMES | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 3 | | 3 | LEGO STAR WARS III: THE CLONE WARS | TRAVELLER'S TALES | LUCASARTS | LUCASARTS | ||
| 5 |  | 4 | SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV 3D EDITION | DIMPS | CAPCOM | CAPCOM | ||
| 4 |  | 5 | NINTENDOGS + CATS: GOLDEN RETRIEVER | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 7 | | 6 | LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN | TRAVELLER'S TALES | DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS | DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS | ||
| 10 | | 7 | RAYMAN 3D | UBISOFT (CASABLANCA) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| - |  | 8 | RABBIDS 3D | UBISOFT (CASABLANCA) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 8 | | 9 | NINTENDOGS + CATS: TOY POODLE | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 6 | | 10 | NINTENDOGS + CATS: FRENCH BULLDOG | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO |
Japanese software sales - June 13th to 19th (Top 50)
01. / 00. [PSP] Little Battler Xperience (Level 5) {2011.06.16} - 166.187 / NEW
02. / 00. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} - 164.110 / NEW
03. / 01. [PS3] Yakuza: Of the End (Sega) {2011.06.09} - 53.775 / 352.492 (-82%)
04. / 00. [360] Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling # (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 31.666 / NEW
05. / 00. [360] Steins;Gate: Double Pack (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 11.041 / NEW
06. / 02. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 9.062 / 83.405 (-42%)
07. / 04. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 7.997 / 538.020 (-24%)
08. / 03. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon Co.) {2011.04.21} - 6.609 / 137.421 (-42%)
09. / 07. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} - 6.556 / 1.917.752 (+5%)
10. / 05. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 6.549 / 112.174 (-22%)
11. / 14. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} - 6.476 / 353.082 (+31%)
12. / 12. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} - 6.434 / 5.204.356 (+23%)
13. / 11. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14} - 4.232 / 184.299 (-20%)
14. / 10. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) {2011.04.28} - 4.136 / 120.934 (-22%)
15. / 16. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 3.939 / 3.244.896 (-3%)
16. / 00. [360] Steins;Gate (Platinum Collection) (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 3.914 / NEW
17. / 00. [PS2] Sangoku Koi Senki: Otome no Heihou! (Prototype) {2011.06.16} - 3.872 / NEW
18. / 18. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {2009.10.01} - 3.844 / 2.328.388 (-2%)
19. / 19. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} - 3.758 / 4.490.749 (-4%)
20. / 08. [PSP] Akiba's Trip (Acquire) {2011.05.19} - 3.601 / 93.078 (-35%)
21. / 21. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26}
22. / 22. [PSP] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP the Best) (Konami) {2011.02.24}
23. / 15. [PS3] Nobunaga's Ambition: Way of Heaven with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26}
24. / 23. [PS3] Demon's Souls (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2010.02.25}
25. / 24. [WII] Sengoku Basara 3 # (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.06.02}
26. / 29. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {2009.12.03}
27. / 27. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.11.18}
28. / 25. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09}
29. / 13. [PS3] Warriors: Legends of Troy (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26}
30. / 28. [PS3] Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (PlayStation 3 the Best) (Capcom) {2010.11.11}
31. / 06. [PSP] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Portable Vol. 1: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa # (Fields) {2011.06.09}
32. / 17. [WII] Pandora's Tower: Until I Return to Your Side (Nintendo) {2011.05.26}
33. / 00. [360] Brink (Bethesda Softworks) {2011.06.16}
34. / 32. [WII] Billy's Boot Camp: Enjoy the Diet on Wii! (Rocket Company) {2011.04.21}
35. / 34. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (Level 5) {2011.02.26}
36. / 36. [WII] Momotaro Railway 2010: Sengoku Ishin no Hero Daishuugou! no Maki (Everyone's Recommendation Selection) (Hudson) {2011.01.20}
37. / 40. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) {2006.05.25}
38. / 33. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) {2008.01.31}
39. / 09. [PS3] Red Faction: Armageddon (Spike) {2011.06.09}
40. / 20. [PS3] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Vol. 2: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa (Fields) {2011.06.09}
41. / 35. [NDS] Magician's Quest: The Merchant’s Store of Sorcery (Konami) {2010.11.11}
42. / 43. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops (Dubbed Edition) (Square Enix) {2010.12.16}
43. / 49. [NDS] Mario Kart DS (Nintendo) {2005.12.08}
44. / 31. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.10.28}
45. / 46. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii 3 (Bandai Namco) {2010.12.02}
46. / 41. [NDS] One Piece: Gigant Battle (Bandai Namco) {2010.09.09}
47. / 00. [PS3] Atelier Totori: The Alchemist of Arland 2 (PlayStation 3 the Best) (Gust) {2011.05.26}
48. / 44. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) {2009.06.18}
49. / 47. [WII] Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.04.21}
50. / 42. [PS3] Infamous (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2011.05.26}
02. / 00. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} - 164.110 / NEW
03. / 01. [PS3] Yakuza: Of the End (Sega) {2011.06.09} - 53.775 / 352.492 (-82%)
04. / 00. [360] Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling # (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 31.666 / NEW
05. / 00. [360] Steins;Gate: Double Pack (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 11.041 / NEW
06. / 02. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 9.062 / 83.405 (-42%)
07. / 04. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 7.997 / 538.020 (-24%)
08. / 03. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon Co.) {2011.04.21} - 6.609 / 137.421 (-42%)
09. / 07. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} - 6.556 / 1.917.752 (+5%)
10. / 05. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 6.549 / 112.174 (-22%)
11. / 14. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} - 6.476 / 353.082 (+31%)
12. / 12. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} - 6.434 / 5.204.356 (+23%)
13. / 11. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14} - 4.232 / 184.299 (-20%)
14. / 10. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) {2011.04.28} - 4.136 / 120.934 (-22%)
15. / 16. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 3.939 / 3.244.896 (-3%)
16. / 00. [360] Steins;Gate (Platinum Collection) (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 3.914 / NEW
17. / 00. [PS2] Sangoku Koi Senki: Otome no Heihou! (Prototype) {2011.06.16} - 3.872 / NEW
18. / 18. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {2009.10.01} - 3.844 / 2.328.388 (-2%)
19. / 19. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} - 3.758 / 4.490.749 (-4%)
20. / 08. [PSP] Akiba's Trip (Acquire) {2011.05.19} - 3.601 / 93.078 (-35%)
21. / 21. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26}
22. / 22. [PSP] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP the Best) (Konami) {2011.02.24}
23. / 15. [PS3] Nobunaga's Ambition: Way of Heaven with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26}
24. / 23. [PS3] Demon's Souls (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2010.02.25}
25. / 24. [WII] Sengoku Basara 3 # (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.06.02}
26. / 29. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {2009.12.03}
27. / 27. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.11.18}
28. / 25. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09}
29. / 13. [PS3] Warriors: Legends of Troy (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26}
30. / 28. [PS3] Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (PlayStation 3 the Best) (Capcom) {2010.11.11}
31. / 06. [PSP] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Portable Vol. 1: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa # (Fields) {2011.06.09}
32. / 17. [WII] Pandora's Tower: Until I Return to Your Side (Nintendo) {2011.05.26}
33. / 00. [360] Brink (Bethesda Softworks) {2011.06.16}
34. / 32. [WII] Billy's Boot Camp: Enjoy the Diet on Wii! (Rocket Company) {2011.04.21}
35. / 34. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (Level 5) {2011.02.26}
36. / 36. [WII] Momotaro Railway 2010: Sengoku Ishin no Hero Daishuugou! no Maki (Everyone's Recommendation Selection) (Hudson) {2011.01.20}
37. / 40. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) {2006.05.25}
38. / 33. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) {2008.01.31}
39. / 09. [PS3] Red Faction: Armageddon (Spike) {2011.06.09}
40. / 20. [PS3] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Vol. 2: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa (Fields) {2011.06.09}
41. / 35. [NDS] Magician's Quest: The Merchant’s Store of Sorcery (Konami) {2010.11.11}
42. / 43. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops (Dubbed Edition) (Square Enix) {2010.12.16}
43. / 49. [NDS] Mario Kart DS (Nintendo) {2005.12.08}
44. / 31. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.10.28}
45. / 46. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii 3 (Bandai Namco) {2010.12.02}
46. / 41. [NDS] One Piece: Gigant Battle (Bandai Namco) {2010.09.09}
47. / 00. [PS3] Atelier Totori: The Alchemist of Arland 2 (PlayStation 3 the Best) (Gust) {2011.05.26}
48. / 44. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) {2009.06.18}
49. / 47. [WII] Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.04.21}
50. / 42. [PS3] Infamous (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2011.05.26}
Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Development Staff feature
- Grezzo was called to Nintendo's headquarters to secretly discuss the 3DS as well as the idea of remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Grezzo was worried that remaking the game without the original dev team involved would be a mistake
- Grezzo was originally very impressed with the 3D effect of the 3DS, with one staffer saying that it made him feel like he was a kid again
- when updating the game, Grezzo ran into a problem with the new character model for Link. They found that rolling on the ground with a lit stick no longer set the spiderweb on fire. This had something to do with the distance and angle of the stick to the web itself. This problem had to be fixed.
- Nintendo's Nagako Ikuta is a walking Zelda encyclopedia, so much so that Aonuma constantly talked to her while reworking the Ocarina of Time experience
- Grezzo found it very important to share the same sense of values that the original dev team had while remaking this title
- the dev teams struggled to find a connection between what details of the game should be changed/updated
- some of the dev team wanted to retain the bugs of the original game, because that was a part of the original experience
- the dev team ended up leaving many of the original bugs in, but this time they were designed as features
- Z-Targeting had to be manipulated to work with the 3D visuals
- The team had a lot of trouble working with the increased framerate and implementing it correctly
- collision detection was also a tough area to develop, since this time around collision detection is 30 times in 1 second
- Aonuma's main purpose for remaking Ocarina of Time was to fix the water temple
- the touch screen became the main method of making that experience easier
- Grezzo made a touch screen testing team soon after development started
- the team quickly came up with the idea of touch buttons in the 4 corners of the screen
- Grezzo felt the dev schedule for the game was impossible, but they kept pushing right up to the end
- Grezzo wasn't under strict instructions from Nintendo, and instead, Grezzo would come to Nintendo with ideas for the remake
- Grezzo feels that Ocarina of Time was really representative of what 3D polygon games could do at the time. It was creating rules because there were no rules for that type of game
- when making the original, Nintendo would envision what it would look like to Link if he were standing in a location instead of just making a map
- the devs used to leave comments for each other in the source program that would discuss the msot recent game delay, their employee bonuses and more
- Aonuma gave the call to use the gyro-sensor for camera movement about one week before Nintendo's 2010 conference
- two weeks before the final ROM, Miyamoto said he wanted to have the gyro-sensor change the line of sight at normal times when Link is just moving around
- It turns out that both Aonuma and Miyamoto wanted this, but Miyamoto requested it for Aonuma. They were working together!
- the help function was included for those that were playing the original but never completed it
- Navi's 'take a break' message is implemented to pop up every 60 minutes
- the team also battled about making the default option for saving 'save' instead of always defaulting to 'don't save'
- the Mario Club members that tested the game this time around never played the original, and they got stuck in all sorts of surprising places
- hint movies were edited over and over again
- the Mario Club loved that Link took double damage in the Master Quest
- Iwata thinks its been awhile since Nintendo has released something as difficult as the Master Quest
- Aonuma says that more recent Zelda games have been easier, but Miyamoto says that games don't stick with you if you don't struggle or get stuck
- Grezzo was very interested to hear Miyamoto's input during development
- they found that Miyamoto has a very unique way of looking at things
- the original Ocarina of Time source code still has developer notes left in during development
Full interview here
- Grezzo was worried that remaking the game without the original dev team involved would be a mistake
- Grezzo was originally very impressed with the 3D effect of the 3DS, with one staffer saying that it made him feel like he was a kid again
- when updating the game, Grezzo ran into a problem with the new character model for Link. They found that rolling on the ground with a lit stick no longer set the spiderweb on fire. This had something to do with the distance and angle of the stick to the web itself. This problem had to be fixed.
- Nintendo's Nagako Ikuta is a walking Zelda encyclopedia, so much so that Aonuma constantly talked to her while reworking the Ocarina of Time experience
- Grezzo found it very important to share the same sense of values that the original dev team had while remaking this title
- the dev teams struggled to find a connection between what details of the game should be changed/updated
- some of the dev team wanted to retain the bugs of the original game, because that was a part of the original experience
- the dev team ended up leaving many of the original bugs in, but this time they were designed as features
- Z-Targeting had to be manipulated to work with the 3D visuals
- The team had a lot of trouble working with the increased framerate and implementing it correctly
- collision detection was also a tough area to develop, since this time around collision detection is 30 times in 1 second
- Aonuma's main purpose for remaking Ocarina of Time was to fix the water temple
- the touch screen became the main method of making that experience easier
- Grezzo made a touch screen testing team soon after development started
- the team quickly came up with the idea of touch buttons in the 4 corners of the screen
- Grezzo felt the dev schedule for the game was impossible, but they kept pushing right up to the end
- Grezzo wasn't under strict instructions from Nintendo, and instead, Grezzo would come to Nintendo with ideas for the remake
- Grezzo feels that Ocarina of Time was really representative of what 3D polygon games could do at the time. It was creating rules because there were no rules for that type of game
- when making the original, Nintendo would envision what it would look like to Link if he were standing in a location instead of just making a map
- the devs used to leave comments for each other in the source program that would discuss the msot recent game delay, their employee bonuses and more
- Aonuma gave the call to use the gyro-sensor for camera movement about one week before Nintendo's 2010 conference
- two weeks before the final ROM, Miyamoto said he wanted to have the gyro-sensor change the line of sight at normal times when Link is just moving around
- It turns out that both Aonuma and Miyamoto wanted this, but Miyamoto requested it for Aonuma. They were working together!
- the help function was included for those that were playing the original but never completed it
- Navi's 'take a break' message is implemented to pop up every 60 minutes
- the team also battled about making the default option for saving 'save' instead of always defaulting to 'don't save'
- the Mario Club members that tested the game this time around never played the original, and they got stuck in all sorts of surprising places
- hint movies were edited over and over again
- the Mario Club loved that Link took double damage in the Master Quest
- Iwata thinks its been awhile since Nintendo has released something as difficult as the Master Quest
- Aonuma says that more recent Zelda games have been easier, but Miyamoto says that games don't stick with you if you don't struggle or get stuck
- Grezzo was very interested to hear Miyamoto's input during development
- they found that Miyamoto has a very unique way of looking at things
- the original Ocarina of Time source code still has developer notes left in during development
AQ Interactive hopes Cubic Ninja fans 'groove out' to the gameplay, thinks NA is more into moving while playing
A portion of a WiiLoveIt interview with AQ Interactive's Ken Awata...
WLI: What sort of potential do you think this title carries in comparison to other 3DS titles, and how do you predict Western audiences will respond to this new IP?
KA: Of all the new features of the 3DS, we focused on its motion controls for Cubic Ninja. We want to show players that the 3DS is capable of other cool stuff, besides its 3D visuals! I suspect that Western players like moving their bodies more than Japanese players do, so I hope they fully enjoy "grooving out" to the gameplay. And I think the sharp, cute design of our little ninja protagonist will appeal to the perceptive tastes of players in the West (and especially in the UK).
Full interview here
WLI: What sort of potential do you think this title carries in comparison to other 3DS titles, and how do you predict Western audiences will respond to this new IP?
KA: Of all the new features of the 3DS, we focused on its motion controls for Cubic Ninja. We want to show players that the 3DS is capable of other cool stuff, besides its 3D visuals! I suspect that Western players like moving their bodies more than Japanese players do, so I hope they fully enjoy "grooving out" to the gameplay. And I think the sharp, cute design of our little ninja protagonist will appeal to the perceptive tastes of players in the West (and especially in the UK).
3DS eShop - retail listing updates
Previously missing titles now available to rate
- Asphalt 3D
- Bust-a-Move Universe
- Rabbids Travel in Time 3D
New/recent release listings added
- Cubic Ninja
- Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion
- SpongeBob SquigglePants
- Splinter Cell 3D
- Deca Sports Extreme
- BlazBlue. Continuum Shift II
- Asphalt 3D
- Bust-a-Move Universe
- Rabbids Travel in Time 3D
New/recent release listings added
- Cubic Ninja
- Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion
- SpongeBob SquigglePants
- Splinter Cell 3D
- Deca Sports Extreme
- BlazBlue. Continuum Shift II
Minggu, 26 Juni 2011
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries/Revelations producer comments making the Resident Evil experience portable
The following information comes from producer, Masachika Kawata...
“This time might have been an unusual example, but since we were making two games at once, we divided it up, taking care of the final action bits in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D and making graphics and other aspects of presentation in Resident Evil: Revelations. The plan for Resident Evil: Revelations was moving along first, but we were putting a lot of work into the scenario and other aspects of the game, so it was going to take a long time to complete. However, we wanted to release something soon after the Nintendo 3DS system hit the market, so we started making and testing Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D — the game system of which was already pretty much in place.”
- Resident Evil: Revelations is being treated as a console game
- will contain certain elements specific to portable gaming
“Since we were making Resident Evil for a handheld, we were careful about adding elements specific to handheld gaming. It’s hard to talk about anything we haven’t disclosed yet, though. Some who have played the series on a home console may be worried. But I think you can experience the horror and enjoyment in a way unique to handheld.”
“This time might have been an unusual example, but since we were making two games at once, we divided it up, taking care of the final action bits in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D and making graphics and other aspects of presentation in Resident Evil: Revelations. The plan for Resident Evil: Revelations was moving along first, but we were putting a lot of work into the scenario and other aspects of the game, so it was going to take a long time to complete. However, we wanted to release something soon after the Nintendo 3DS system hit the market, so we started making and testing Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D — the game system of which was already pretty much in place.”
- Resident Evil: Revelations is being treated as a console game
- will contain certain elements specific to portable gaming
“Since we were making Resident Evil for a handheld, we were careful about adding elements specific to handheld gaming. It’s hard to talk about anything we haven’t disclosed yet, though. Some who have played the series on a home console may be worried. But I think you can experience the horror and enjoyment in a way unique to handheld.”
3DS eShop chart - Week of June 24th
Software
1. 3D Classics: Excitebike
2. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
3. Super Mario Land
4. Donkey Kong
5. Plants vs. Zombies
6. Cave Story
7. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
8. Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
9. Photo Dojo
10. Alleyway
11. Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 – From the Abyss -
12. Anonymous Notes Chapter 2 – From the Abyss -
13. Tetris Party Live
14. Dr. Mario Express
15. Mario Clock
16. Dark Void Zero
17. Army Defender
18. Bomberman Blitz
19. Extreme Hangman
20. WarioWare: Snapped!
Videos
1. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
2. Rayman
3. Dragon’s Lair
4. Cave Story
5. Legends of Exidia
6. Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
7. Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.
8. Dr. Mario Express
9. Bomberman Blitz
10. Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ
11. Game & Watch: Mario’s Cement Factory
12. Chronos Twins
13. Photo Dojo
14. Need for Speed Nitro-X
15. Dark Void Zero
16. Mario Calculator
17. Dragon Quest Wars
18. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
19. Tetris Party Live
20. Army Defender
1. 3D Classics: Excitebike
2. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
3. Super Mario Land
4. Donkey Kong
5. Plants vs. Zombies
6. Cave Story
7. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
8. Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
9. Photo Dojo
10. Alleyway
11. Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 – From the Abyss -
12. Anonymous Notes Chapter 2 – From the Abyss -
13. Tetris Party Live
14. Dr. Mario Express
15. Mario Clock
16. Dark Void Zero
17. Army Defender
18. Bomberman Blitz
19. Extreme Hangman
20. WarioWare: Snapped!
Videos
1. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
2. Rayman
3. Dragon’s Lair
4. Cave Story
5. Legends of Exidia
6. Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
7. Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.
8. Dr. Mario Express
9. Bomberman Blitz
10. Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ
11. Game & Watch: Mario’s Cement Factory
12. Chronos Twins
13. Photo Dojo
14. Need for Speed Nitro-X
15. Dark Void Zero
16. Mario Calculator
17. Dragon Quest Wars
18. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
19. Tetris Party Live
20. Army Defender
Australia - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D midnight launch event cancelled
The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time 3D midnight launch party at EB Swanston street will not be going ahead due to unforseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope you all enjoy The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time 3D in glasses free 3D. The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time 3D launches 30th June only on the Nintendo 3DS.
Jumat, 24 Juni 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - more details on Japanese launch sales
- 164,110 copies sold in its first week
- Media-Create claims this equals 90.02% of all copies of the game
Remember, that was the first week sales numbers. By this time I'm sure 100% of those copies have now been sold to consumers. Looks like Nintendo got the numbers right this time around. Still, I just don't get why Japan isn't into the Zelda series. Where did Nintendo go wrong with Zelda in the eyes of Japanese gamers?
- Media-Create claims this equals 90.02% of all copies of the game
Remember, that was the first week sales numbers. By this time I'm sure 100% of those copies have now been sold to consumers. Looks like Nintendo got the numbers right this time around. Still, I just don't get why Japan isn't into the Zelda series. Where did Nintendo go wrong with Zelda in the eyes of Japanese gamers?
Senran Kagura getting Japanese press conference - tons of details and footage to come
- Press conference on July 3 in Akihabara
- live broadcast at Nico Nico Video
- game introduction by producer Kenichiro Takaki
- lots of development secrets
- first showing of the game's opening animation and theme song
- original PR unit in the image of the game
- various other collaboration announcements
- broadcast takes place at 15:30 on July 3
Link
- live broadcast at Nico Nico Video
- game introduction by producer Kenichiro Takaki
- lots of development secrets
- first showing of the game's opening animation and theme song
- original PR unit in the image of the game
- various other collaboration announcements
- broadcast takes place at 15:30 on July 3
Link
Face Kart Photo Finish 3DS first screenshots
These are the first screenshots released for Face Kart: Photo Finish on the Nintendo 3DS, a game that allows your to snap a photo of your face to slap on the head of your in-game avatar.
These stills show off a variety of the game's tracks and track design, from sandy beaches and deserts, to forest and snowy locations, it's got all the expected boxes ticked.
Also looks like your face will pop up to disturb the view of opponents in multiplayer, a la the ink-splattering enemy in Mario Kart.
Face Kart: Photo Finish will be released this September.
Pet Zombies 3DS first screenshots
Pet Zombies was announced by Majesco back in January, at the same time as Face Kart: Photo Finish, but only now do we have the first screenshots.
Pet Zombies 3DS lets players raise their very own undead being, with gamers in charge of the decaying human's diet (brains and the like), and bodily maintenance (or not, as the case may be). Majesco promises oodles of customisation options, and accelerometer-controlled mini-games such as rolling zombie heads through mazes, which reward points to be spent in the Zombie Pet Shop.
Pet Zombies 3DS
will be released in October.
Japan - next week's retail releases
[3DS] Tales of the Abyss | RPG | (Bandai Namco) | ¥6.090 |
[NDS] Kaidan Restaurant: Zoku! Shin Menu 100-Sen | ADV | (Bandai Namco) | ¥4.242 |
[NDS] Akogare Girls Collection: Ohanaya-San Monogatari | ADV | (Columbia Music Entertainment) | ¥5.040 |
[NDS] Nanami no Oshiete Eibunpou DS: Kisokara Manabu Step Up Gakushuu | EDU | (MediaFive) | ¥4.800 |
[WII] GoldenEye 007 | ACT | (Nintendo) | ¥5.800 |
[WII] Resident Evil 0 (Best Price! Reprint) | ADV | (Capcom) | ¥2.100 |
[WII] Resident Evil (Best Price! Reprint) | ADV | (Capcom) | ¥2.100 |
[NDS] Kaidan Restaurant: Zoku! Shin Menu 100-Sen | ADV | (Bandai Namco) | ¥4.242 |
[NDS] Akogare Girls Collection: Ohanaya-San Monogatari | ADV | (Columbia Music Entertainment) | ¥5.040 |
[NDS] Nanami no Oshiete Eibunpou DS: Kisokara Manabu Step Up Gakushuu | EDU | (MediaFive) | ¥4.800 |
[WII] GoldenEye 007 | ACT | (Nintendo) | ¥5.800 |
[WII] Resident Evil 0 (Best Price! Reprint) | ADV | (Capcom) | ¥2.100 |
[WII] Resident Evil (Best Price! Reprint) | ADV | (Capcom) | ¥2.100 |
Sonic Generations - more 3DS details
- appearance of Big Arm, Sonic the Hedgehog 3's final boss
- Two player internet competitive play
- StreetPass support
- A Special Stage that will be familiar to those who played Sonic Heroes
- Two player internet competitive play
- StreetPass support
- A Special Stage that will be familiar to those who played Sonic Heroes
Tales of producer doesn't consider the series an RPG, likes flawed characters, believes character growth to be very important
The following information comes from an Iwata Asks feature with the producer of Tales of the Abyss, Makoto Yoshizumi...
- Yoshizumi says it's always important to know your fans
- Yoshizumi would often vidist game stores to note what what the people wanted, what they bought, what they would like, and what kind of people they were
- when the original Tales of launched, it managed to sell fairly well against a Dragon Quest launch
- it is important to make the games in the series special, which is why the first game had voicework and songs
- Yoshizumi thinks the characters in Tales games are very special
- players should be able to empathize with everyone in games — even the enemies
- villains aren’t pure evil, says Yoshizumi
- villains are just fighting for what they believe in
- Yoshizumi says the series isn’t about role-playing and doesn't consider the series to be in the RPG genre
- he believes players pick up the games to learn about the characters and to see them grow
- this is why each game is labeled an “______ RPG” genre
- Yoshizumi would like to call the games something other than RPGs, but he feels this would cause confusion
- “Everyone calls it an RPG, but it’s really not, so I’m sorry [for tricking you].”
- Tales of the Abyss is “an RPG where one learns the reason for one’s existence”
- it's also a game about discovering yourself
- Yoshizumi took a risk when making the protagonist of Abyss someone who was very selfish and annoying in the beginning
- players would see the main character change over the course of the game, eventually turning into someone likable
- Yoshizumi didn't want a storyline where “the fated protagonist had a perfect life and a perfect upbringing, and he grew up to defeat the demon king.”
- he instead wanted a story with flawed characters
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- Yoshizumi says it's always important to know your fans
- Yoshizumi would often vidist game stores to note what what the people wanted, what they bought, what they would like, and what kind of people they were
- when the original Tales of launched, it managed to sell fairly well against a Dragon Quest launch
- it is important to make the games in the series special, which is why the first game had voicework and songs
- Yoshizumi thinks the characters in Tales games are very special
- players should be able to empathize with everyone in games — even the enemies
- villains aren’t pure evil, says Yoshizumi
- villains are just fighting for what they believe in
- Yoshizumi says the series isn’t about role-playing and doesn't consider the series to be in the RPG genre
- he believes players pick up the games to learn about the characters and to see them grow
- this is why each game is labeled an “______ RPG” genre
- Yoshizumi would like to call the games something other than RPGs, but he feels this would cause confusion
- “Everyone calls it an RPG, but it’s really not, so I’m sorry [for tricking you].”
- Tales of the Abyss is “an RPG where one learns the reason for one’s existence”
- it's also a game about discovering yourself
- Yoshizumi took a risk when making the protagonist of Abyss someone who was very selfish and annoying in the beginning
- players would see the main character change over the course of the game, eventually turning into someone likable
- Yoshizumi didn't want a storyline where “the fated protagonist had a perfect life and a perfect upbringing, and he grew up to defeat the demon king.”
- he instead wanted a story with flawed characters
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Kamis, 23 Juni 2011
Simple Series gets renamed for 3DS, more details on first outing
- series renamed "@Simple DL Series"
- first entry is "Misshitsu kara no Dasshutsu" (Escape From the Sealed Room): Mysterious Kumadonaru Burge
- escape from a burger chain called Kumadonaru Burger
- three stages of play
- use items to escape
- use the 3DS mic to interact with the world by blowing into the system
- touch controls or button controls
- due out in Japan on June 29, priced ¥500
- first entry is "Misshitsu kara no Dasshutsu" (Escape From the Sealed Room): Mysterious Kumadonaru Burge
- escape from a burger chain called Kumadonaru Burger
- three stages of play
- use items to escape
- use the 3DS mic to interact with the world by blowing into the system
- touch controls or button controls
- due out in Japan on June 29, priced ¥500
Aksys looking into more 3DS titles, localizing more Arc System Works DSiWare games
A portion of a Siliconera interview with various Aksys team members...
S: What about the 3DS aside from BlazBlue? Are you working on any more titles?
A: It’s a new platform, so we’re considering other titles, but as of right now we don’t have any plans.
S: Whatever happened to that Guilty Gear spinoff DSiWare game?
A: Ah, Pro Jumper!
A2: It’s coming out soon!
A3: The gameplay is actually so deep [laughs] the programmers have been working on it for several months. You saw one of the early prototypes.
A: Mainly, we’re just waiting for an unknown company to release it.
[Pro Jumper Chimaki's Hot Spring Tour Guilty Gear Tangent?! comes out tomorrow.]
S: Are you going to localize any more of Arc System Works’ DSiWare games?
A: Umm… yea-maybe?
A2: We totally localized Othello already.
A3: Let’s just say yes.
A: Yeah, we do have another Arc System Works DSiWare title.
S: What about the 3DS aside from BlazBlue? Are you working on any more titles?
A: It’s a new platform, so we’re considering other titles, but as of right now we don’t have any plans.
S: Whatever happened to that Guilty Gear spinoff DSiWare game?
A: Ah, Pro Jumper!
A2: It’s coming out soon!
A3: The gameplay is actually so deep [laughs] the programmers have been working on it for several months. You saw one of the early prototypes.
A: Mainly, we’re just waiting for an unknown company to release it.
[Pro Jumper Chimaki's Hot Spring Tour Guilty Gear Tangent?! comes out tomorrow.]
S: Are you going to localize any more of Arc System Works’ DSiWare games?
A: Umm… yea-maybe?
A2: We totally localized Othello already.
A3: Let’s just say yes.
A: Yeah, we do have another Arc System Works DSiWare title.
New Love Plus - 'Dream Event' details
- "Dream Events" put your girlfriend in unusual situations
- details on 3 of these Dream Events below
Manaka's Dream Event: Gal Manaka. In this event, you head out for a typical date with Manaka, but end up meeting up with a gal version of Manaka.
Rinko's Dream Event: Fighting Game Rinko. In this event, you find yourself appearing as a participant in a fighting tournament. Your rival is Rinko, playing as "Shaorin". Rinko is wearing a China Dress which often appears in fighting games.
Nene's Dream Event: Weather Girl. In this event, you're the producer of a weather program, and Nene is the weather girl. The ratings at the program are down, possibly due to the mascot character, Gero Marokun. You'll have to decide to help save the ratings by having Nene take a more risque approach to her performance, or protect her as your girlfriend. Originally, the event was to take place in the studio.
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- details on 3 of these Dream Events below
Manaka's Dream Event: Gal Manaka. In this event, you head out for a typical date with Manaka, but end up meeting up with a gal version of Manaka.
Rinko's Dream Event: Fighting Game Rinko. In this event, you find yourself appearing as a participant in a fighting tournament. Your rival is Rinko, playing as "Shaorin". Rinko is wearing a China Dress which often appears in fighting games.
Nene's Dream Event: Weather Girl. In this event, you're the producer of a weather program, and Nene is the weather girl. The ratings at the program are down, possibly due to the mascot character, Gero Marokun. You'll have to decide to help save the ratings by having Nene take a more risque approach to her performance, or protect her as your girlfriend. Originally, the event was to take place in the studio.
Japan - this week's eShop update
Virtual Console
Double Dragon – 400 yen
Game Boy Gallery – 400 yen
Video Content
Tales of the Abyss - three new streaming trailers, one of which is in 3D
StarFox 64 3D - controls trailer
Wii Play: Motion - two new 2D trailers
Double Dragon – 400 yen
Game Boy Gallery – 400 yen
Video Content
Tales of the Abyss - three new streaming trailers, one of which is in 3D
StarFox 64 3D - controls trailer
Wii Play: Motion - two new 2D trailers
Rabu, 22 Juni 2011
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime 3 - more details
- fire everything/anything aboard your ship to take out enemy pirates
- this includes bullets, rocks, and even slime sailors
- slime sailors can attack inside the enemy's ship
- you can win by destroying the ship's internal workings or just depleting the ship's HP
- enemy ships represent enemies from the Dragon Quest series, including the Dragon Boat, Chimera Craft, and Archdemon battleship
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- this includes bullets, rocks, and even slime sailors
- slime sailors can attack inside the enemy's ship
- you can win by destroying the ship's internal workings or just depleting the ship's HP
- enemy ships represent enemies from the Dragon Quest series, including the Dragon Boat, Chimera Craft, and Archdemon battleship
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FIFA Soccer 12 3DS release date revealed
FIFA 12 for the Nintendo 3DS will be released in North America on September 27, and September 30th worldwide, EA Sports has announced today.
FIFA's online multiplayer mode is likely to be a great draw for football fans on the 3DS.
FIFA's online multiplayer mode is likely to be a great draw for football fans on the 3DS.
Bplus asking fans for input on which games to bring to 3DS eShop
Coming from the official Bplus forums...
We do now have some game prototypes for Nintendo 3DS and we want to know what you think. While Vektor Tank 3D+ is still heading for retail shelves we want to deliver a new experience on Nintendo's eShop too!
Stay tuned for some new information and screenshots very soon!
Coming later in the thread...
We now opened the threads for our new projects! Please let us know what you think and what game you want to see first!
These three game concepts are chosen to be released on the Nintendo eShop! It is not sure that all of these games will be released. For now we want YOU to decide which one of these we shall develop! Please understand that all of them are in an early state of development - screenshots are from those very early buildts!
Please use the different threads to tell us what you like and dislike on each project. There will be an very detailed press article with tons of additional information soon!
We do now have some game prototypes for Nintendo 3DS and we want to know what you think. While Vektor Tank 3D+ is still heading for retail shelves we want to deliver a new experience on Nintendo's eShop too!
Stay tuned for some new information and screenshots very soon!
Coming later in the thread...
We now opened the threads for our new projects! Please let us know what you think and what game you want to see first!
These three game concepts are chosen to be released on the Nintendo eShop! It is not sure that all of these games will be released. For now we want YOU to decide which one of these we shall develop! Please understand that all of them are in an early state of development - screenshots are from those very early buildts!
Please use the different threads to tell us what you like and dislike on each project. There will be an very detailed press article with tons of additional information soon!
Rayman Origins - more details
- over sixty levels
- unlock new abilities
- return to earlier levels and discover new paths and secrets
- leave during multiplayer sessions without halting the game
- over one hundred characters in twelve detailed environments
- Seven unique world settings
- unlock new abilities
- return to earlier levels and discover new paths and secrets
- leave during multiplayer sessions without halting the game
- over one hundred characters in twelve detailed environments
- Seven unique world settings
Sakurai on the long wait for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS, why it's hitting both platforms, and development burdens
The following information comes from Masahiro Sakurai...
"Right now, we're devoting all our manpower to working on Kid Icarus. We've got no plans whatsoever -- we've got two new games out in the open when there's no extra time to work with them at all. It makes me cringe, and I'm not sure it's the smartest thing to make gamers wait for several years, but the early announcement was made chiefly in order to attract new team members.
Project Sora had intended to make a 3DS Smash Bros. once it had finished up a game on the system and had gotten used to the hardware's feature set. With the advent of the Wii U, though, we had a choice to make. Iwata asked us if wanted to make the next Smash Bros. on the Wii U or 3DS, and my thought was that we had to go on both platforms.
If we went solely for the Wii U, the HD graphics would really bump up the visual effects, but then we'd be stuck in another arms race. If we made this game another extension over previous one, we'd have to cut out the new things we could possibly do on the 3DS hardware and compete with ourselves again over the size of the character roster and the amount of gameplay we can put it. It wouldn't be a fruitful competition, but doing something completely new would be difficult for many reasons, not least of which that the gamers may not be satisfied with it. That's why we decided to think about ways to link the personal connection one has with his portable system to the gather-around-and-play aspect of console systems.
The hardest part about game development is the burdens it places upon me. With previous projects I had a game design document in place before forming a team, but with this I don't have the time for that. I won't be able to look at every aspect of the game and balance out all the characters by myself this time. I'm trying to think about how this is going to work out, but probably I'll have to discuss it with my future development team. The future of this project really depends on the people I can get involved with it."
"Right now, we're devoting all our manpower to working on Kid Icarus. We've got no plans whatsoever -- we've got two new games out in the open when there's no extra time to work with them at all. It makes me cringe, and I'm not sure it's the smartest thing to make gamers wait for several years, but the early announcement was made chiefly in order to attract new team members.
Project Sora had intended to make a 3DS Smash Bros. once it had finished up a game on the system and had gotten used to the hardware's feature set. With the advent of the Wii U, though, we had a choice to make. Iwata asked us if wanted to make the next Smash Bros. on the Wii U or 3DS, and my thought was that we had to go on both platforms.
If we went solely for the Wii U, the HD graphics would really bump up the visual effects, but then we'd be stuck in another arms race. If we made this game another extension over previous one, we'd have to cut out the new things we could possibly do on the 3DS hardware and compete with ourselves again over the size of the character roster and the amount of gameplay we can put it. It wouldn't be a fruitful competition, but doing something completely new would be difficult for many reasons, not least of which that the gamers may not be satisfied with it. That's why we decided to think about ways to link the personal connection one has with his portable system to the gather-around-and-play aspect of console systems.
The hardest part about game development is the burdens it places upon me. With previous projects I had a game design document in place before forming a team, but with this I don't have the time for that. I won't be able to look at every aspect of the game and balance out all the characters by myself this time. I'm trying to think about how this is going to work out, but probably I'll have to discuss it with my future development team. The future of this project really depends on the people I can get involved with it."
Europe - This week's WiiWare/DSiWare/Wii Channel/eShop updates (Kirby cartoon spreads across Europe)
Nintendo eShop
Double Dragon (VC Game Boy) - €3/£2.70
Radar Mission (VC Game Boy) - €3/£2.70
DSiWare
Just Sing! 80s Collection (DTP Entertainment) - 500 Points
Delbo (Neko Entertainment) - 200 Points
WiiWare Demo
NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits (Over The Top Games)
Wii Channels
Kirby TV Channel
Available in: UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Greece, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Australia and New Zealand.
Double Dragon (VC Game Boy) - €3/£2.70
Radar Mission (VC Game Boy) - €3/£2.70
DSiWare
Just Sing! 80s Collection (DTP Entertainment) - 500 Points
Delbo (Neko Entertainment) - 200 Points
WiiWare Demo
NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits (Over The Top Games)
Wii Channels
Kirby TV Channel
Available in: UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Greece, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Australia and New Zealand.
Japan - More reports of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D sellout
A few days back, we heard that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time had sold out at Japanese retailers. Now that official sales numbers have come in, we have more outlets corroborating those reports. The biggest outlet to claim a sellout is Famitsu, stating that all copies were snatched up already. As you saw from the hardware numbers, the 3DS saw a nice boost from Link and his adventure. Is this the start of the 3DS' turnaround in Japan?
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Japanese hardware/software sales - June 13th to 19th
1. [PSP] The Little Battlers Experience (Level-5) {11/06/16} - 166,187 / NEW
2. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {11/06/16} - 164,110 / NEW
3. [PS3] Yakuza of the End (SEGA) {11/06/09} - 53,775 / 352,492
4. [360] Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling # (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 31,666 / NEW
5. [360] Steins;Gate: Double Pack (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 11,041 / NEW
6. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 9,062 / 83,405
7. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 7,997 / 538,020
8. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon Co.) {2011.04.21} - 6,609 / 137,421
9. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {10/07/08} - 6,556 / 1,917,752
10. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 6,549 / 112,174
11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo) {10/11/11} - 6,476 / 353,082
12. [NDS] Pokemon: Black/White (Pokemon Company) {10/09/18} - 6,434 / 5,204,356
13. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14} - 4,232 / 184,299
14. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) {2011.04.28} - 4,136 / 120,934
15. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 3,939 / 3,244,896
16. [360] Steins; Gate - Platnium Hits {11/06/16} - 3,914/NEW
17. [PS2] The Art of War (Daisy Daisy) {11/06/16} - 3,872 / 3,872
18. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {09/10/01} - 3,844 / 2,328,388
19. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom) {10/12/01} - 3,758 / 4,490,749
20. [PSP] Akiba's Trip (Acquire) {11/05/19} - 3,601 / 93,078
3DS - 40,649
PSP - 31,741
PS3 - 16,081
Wii - 6,678
DSi LL - 5,464
DSi - 5,322
Xbox 360 - 2,875
PS2 - 1,346
DS Lite - 109
PSP go - 55
2. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {11/06/16} - 164,110 / NEW
3. [PS3] Yakuza of the End (SEGA) {11/06/09} - 53,775 / 352,492
4. [360] Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling # (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 31,666 / NEW
5. [360] Steins;Gate: Double Pack (5pb.) {2011.06.16} - 11,041 / NEW
6. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 9,062 / 83,405
7. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 7,997 / 538,020
8. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon Co.) {2011.04.21} - 6,609 / 137,421
9. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {10/07/08} - 6,556 / 1,917,752
10. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 6,549 / 112,174
11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo) {10/11/11} - 6,476 / 353,082
12. [NDS] Pokemon: Black/White (Pokemon Company) {10/09/18} - 6,434 / 5,204,356
13. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14} - 4,232 / 184,299
14. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) {2011.04.28} - 4,136 / 120,934
15. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 3,939 / 3,244,896
16. [360] Steins; Gate - Platnium Hits {11/06/16} - 3,914/NEW
17. [PS2] The Art of War (Daisy Daisy) {11/06/16} - 3,872 / 3,872
18. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {09/10/01} - 3,844 / 2,328,388
19. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom) {10/12/01} - 3,758 / 4,490,749
20. [PSP] Akiba's Trip (Acquire) {11/05/19} - 3,601 / 93,078
3DS - 40,649
PSP - 31,741
PS3 - 16,081
Wii - 6,678
DSi LL - 5,464
DSi - 5,322
Xbox 360 - 2,875
PS2 - 1,346
DS Lite - 109
PSP go - 55
Famitsu - review score details
Tales of the Abyss (Namco Bandai, 3DS)
Score: 8, 8, 7, 8
- 60 hours clear time
- 100 hours for those who explore
- reduced load times
- touch screen adds some convenient features, for battle special moves and cooking shortcuts
- 3DS version is based off the US PS2 version
"It's always nice to play a portable RPG with all of this voice work. It's well-made and doesn't feel old, but there also hasn't been much added to it, although touch-screen skill selection on the bottom screen is nice. The story unfolds in epic fashion, and the large number of skits adds depth to the tale. However, some of the text displays are pretty small, including the status screen. The delay in changing viewpoints on the field map is also annoying."
Flower Shop Story (Nippon Columbia, DS)
Score: 7, 6, 7, 6
- 10 hours to clear
- 14 hours with everything
- game gives the feeling of being in a flower shop
- child-friendly mini games
- rough controls
GoldenEye 007
Score: 9, 9, 8, 8
"The graphics are a bit rough, but the movie-like action scenes and settings are a lot of fun to watch. While it's a remake, the story and gameplay has been remixed so it doesn't feel particularly old. The smartphone gimmick is also nice. It takes time to get used to controlling the game with the Wii remote, but it does add to the you-are-there feeling. You can also fine-tune autoaim and other aspects of the difficulty, which lets even beginners get in on the action."
Score: 8, 8, 7, 8
- 60 hours clear time
- 100 hours for those who explore
- reduced load times
- touch screen adds some convenient features, for battle special moves and cooking shortcuts
- 3DS version is based off the US PS2 version
"It's always nice to play a portable RPG with all of this voice work. It's well-made and doesn't feel old, but there also hasn't been much added to it, although touch-screen skill selection on the bottom screen is nice. The story unfolds in epic fashion, and the large number of skits adds depth to the tale. However, some of the text displays are pretty small, including the status screen. The delay in changing viewpoints on the field map is also annoying."
Flower Shop Story (Nippon Columbia, DS)
Score: 7, 6, 7, 6
- 10 hours to clear
- 14 hours with everything
- game gives the feeling of being in a flower shop
- child-friendly mini games
- rough controls
GoldenEye 007
Score: 9, 9, 8, 8
"The graphics are a bit rough, but the movie-like action scenes and settings are a lot of fun to watch. While it's a remake, the story and gameplay has been remixed so it doesn't feel particularly old. The smartphone gimmick is also nice. It takes time to get used to controlling the game with the Wii remote, but it does add to the you-are-there feeling. You can also fine-tune autoaim and other aspects of the difficulty, which lets even beginners get in on the action."
Miyamoto on 3DS users playing with 3D off
"There are times when people are going to want to play in 2D anyway. I think it's fair for people to say, 'Oh yeah, for this section of the game, I'm just going to turn the 3D depth slider off.' And, in other parts of the game, they may want to turn it on. I think that's a perfectly acceptable way to play the games. On the programming side with the gyro controls, we are providing some assistance to make sure that the 3D visuals stay in focus as much as possible. There are some sections of some games where you might find it easier or more compelling to play it in 3D. For a game like Ocarina of Time, in particular, if you know a cinema scene is coming up, please, definitely pop that thumb up there and quickly slide that 3D depth slider to max. It will look great. - Shigeru Miyamoto
REPORT - Resident Evil: The Mercenaries sees sizable jump in preorder sales via Amazon
Pre-order sales for Capcom Co.’s Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D for Nintendo Co.’s Nintendo 3DS handheld climbed this week at Amazon.com Inc. due to increased demand. This week, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D held a 34 percent sales increase to rank at No. 196 in Amazon’s Video Games division.
Full report here
Koji Kondo discusses his favorite Ocarina of Time music, says Skyward Sword has 'new musical gameplay elements', a few orchestrated tracks
OSV: Which piece of music specifically from Ocarina of Time and from the Zelda franchise as a whole do you emotionally connect with the most?
Kondo: It’s very difficult to choose a single song, but I think the image of the original Legend of Zelda theme song flows strongly through the other games in the series. Also, this is a bit embarrassing, but the songs that I really think are good are the brief songs like “Hyrule Castle Courtyard,” “Mini Game,” and “Potion Shop,” because I really think they match the atmospheres of their locations.
OSV: While we’re reminiscing about your work on Ocarina of Time, would you like to take the time to share with us what we can expect from Nintendo’s next Zelda title, Skyward Sword? Are you once again responsible for the music, and if so, who will be working with you, and what tools are being use to compose the music? You mentioned at E3 last year that since the Super Mario Galaxy team got to work with a live orchestra for large portions of that score that you were hoping to do the same with Skyward Sword. Can we expect more live orchestral music for Skyward Sword?
Kondo: Our next title, Skyward Sword, also has a wide variety of impressive songs, and it has new musical gameplay elements. Hajime Wakai is in charge of the music, but I also participated in making songs. My composition tools are an electronic piano and a Mac. We use orchestras for a few different songs where we feel that doing so is appropriate.
Check out the full interview here
Kondo: It’s very difficult to choose a single song, but I think the image of the original Legend of Zelda theme song flows strongly through the other games in the series. Also, this is a bit embarrassing, but the songs that I really think are good are the brief songs like “Hyrule Castle Courtyard,” “Mini Game,” and “Potion Shop,” because I really think they match the atmospheres of their locations.
OSV: While we’re reminiscing about your work on Ocarina of Time, would you like to take the time to share with us what we can expect from Nintendo’s next Zelda title, Skyward Sword? Are you once again responsible for the music, and if so, who will be working with you, and what tools are being use to compose the music? You mentioned at E3 last year that since the Super Mario Galaxy team got to work with a live orchestra for large portions of that score that you were hoping to do the same with Skyward Sword. Can we expect more live orchestral music for Skyward Sword?
Kondo: Our next title, Skyward Sword, also has a wide variety of impressive songs, and it has new musical gameplay elements. Hajime Wakai is in charge of the music, but I also participated in making songs. My composition tools are an electronic piano and a Mac. We use orchestras for a few different songs where we feel that doing so is appropriate.
Selasa, 21 Juni 2011
Namco Bandai Games releases DualPenSports for 3DS
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 21, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today releases DualPenSports™ exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ system. DualPenSports is the only Nintendo 3DS title with dual-action stylus control, enabling handheld gamers a new and immersive way to compete in classic sports games. Each copy of DualPenSports will come packaged with two special sports styluses, making sure all players will be able to experience the exciting challenges and training modes with dual stylus gameplay.
Taking advantage of the Nintendo 3DS, DualPenSports brings a unique twist to traditional handheld sports games with its dual stylus gameplay and 3D visuals. Offering seven exciting sports challenges, including Soccer, Boxing, Archery and more, players can take on a number of dual-handed exercises for a stimulating mental workout and improved hand eye coordination.
Furthermore, DualPenSports includes two training modes, Daily Challenge and Touch Exercise Mode, dedicated to improving players’ stylus coordination. Daily Challenge Mode offers a different sports challenge everyday to train your dual hand dexterity. Touch Exercise Mode enables players to hone their stylus skills with a series of unique games separate from the traditional roster.
DualPenSports also features a robust character customization mode enabling the player to personalize their in-game characters’ clothing, expressions, and overall appearance. Sporting a variety of modes, challenges and a local wireless multiplayer versus mode, DualPenSports is chock-full of family-friendly gameplay.
DualPenSports for the Nintendo 3DS will carry an MSRP of $39.99 and an ESRB rating of “E10+” for everyone 10 and over. For more information about the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com.
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Netflix for 3DS confirmed for summer, will include music videos
Netflix support for the Nintendo 3DS will arrive this summer, Reggie Fils-Aime, the company's president of US operations has confirmed. Speaking to Kotaku, he said:
"We've just done the first network update. We've got the eShop up and running. We've got the 3D movie service still on track for the summer. We've got Netflix still on track for the summer."
He added: "There will be music videos. There will be 3D movie trailers. There will be Nintendo-curated content, things we believe are interesting that, candidly, we've helped finance. I am actively involved in all of that content identification. … It's going to be fun."
What sorts of video content would you like to see from Nintendo and the eShop?
"We've just done the first network update. We've got the eShop up and running. We've got the 3D movie service still on track for the summer. We've got Netflix still on track for the summer."
He added: "There will be music videos. There will be 3D movie trailers. There will be Nintendo-curated content, things we believe are interesting that, candidly, we've helped finance. I am actively involved in all of that content identification. … It's going to be fun."
What sorts of video content would you like to see from Nintendo and the eShop?
Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D tops Amazon all-format chart
Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D hasn't just conquered the Nintendo 3DS Bestsellers list on Amazon...
Following its release in North America yesterday, it is now the top seller in ALL videogames at the online retailer, outselling the likes of LA Noire, Just Dance 2, and ehm, Zumba Fitness.
Critics are raving about Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and its easily the best game available for the 3DS right now.
Following its release in North America yesterday, it is now the top seller in ALL videogames at the online retailer, outselling the likes of LA Noire, Just Dance 2, and ehm, Zumba Fitness.
Critics are raving about Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and its easily the best game available for the 3DS right now.
Nintendo of Europe - Tentative release dates
August
26 - Xenoblade Chronicles
September
09 - StarFox 64 3D
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
October
Kirby Mass Attack
Mario Kart 3DS
Professor Layton
November
Kirby Wii
Zelda Skyword Sword
Super Fossil Fighters
December
Super Mario 3DS
2012
Mario Party 9
Paper Mario 3DS
Luigi's Mansion 2
Animal Crossing 3DS
Kid Icarus
Lego City Stories
The Last Story
26 - Xenoblade Chronicles
September
09 - StarFox 64 3D
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
October
Kirby Mass Attack
Mario Kart 3DS
Professor Layton
November
Kirby Wii
Zelda Skyword Sword
Super Fossil Fighters
December
Super Mario 3DS
2012
Mario Party 9
Paper Mario 3DS
Luigi's Mansion 2
Animal Crossing 3DS
Kid Icarus
Lego City Stories
The Last Story
Japan - 3DS' 'Spot TV' app is region locked
Let the region-locking disappointment begin! It turns out that Nintendo's new 'Spot TV' service in Japan is meant for Japanese viewers only. There is indeed region locking in place, and the eShop app lets you know that the video content is meant for those in Japan only. This most has something to do with the content being ad-supported. The eShop's other video content is not region locked.
Senin, 20 Juni 2011
Codemasters discusses F1 2011 3DS development status, differences from console versions
A portion of a CVG interview with chief game designer Stephen Hood...
CVG: How far along are the 3DS and Vita versions?
SH: Very advanced. I played it a few weeks ago and I was quite surprised that they've already got a lot of the tracks that we're still working on up and running, the HUD and various elements are already similar. Some times I look at that and go, 'aren't you supposed to be following what we're doing?' They're slightly ahead in some areas in comparison to us because they already had the tech from doing that 2009 F1 game.
CVG: What can you tell us about the differences between the home and handheld versions?
SH: I think the key thing is they're having to take our concepts and distil them down further. Say for example if it's competition with your teammate, or unlocking things for the cars... where as ours might be a long practice session they're trying to distil that down. So you've got the same concept of winning something for the car but a lot quicker and built around shorter races, which is completely understandable but the flavour of the games is completely the same.
Full interview here
CVG: How far along are the 3DS and Vita versions?
SH: Very advanced. I played it a few weeks ago and I was quite surprised that they've already got a lot of the tracks that we're still working on up and running, the HUD and various elements are already similar. Some times I look at that and go, 'aren't you supposed to be following what we're doing?' They're slightly ahead in some areas in comparison to us because they already had the tech from doing that 2009 F1 game.
CVG: What can you tell us about the differences between the home and handheld versions?
SH: I think the key thing is they're having to take our concepts and distil them down further. Say for example if it's competition with your teammate, or unlocking things for the cars... where as ours might be a long practice session they're trying to distil that down. So you've got the same concept of winning something for the car but a lot quicker and built around shorter races, which is completely understandable but the flavour of the games is completely the same.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D soundtrack CD heads to Australia as well
While things aren't perfect, I'd have to say that the Nintendo situation in Australia seems to be much better than it was a few years back. Case in point, Aussie gamers are going to get a chance to grab the Ocarina of Time 3D soundtrack as well. Same deal as in the states, which means the only way to get it is through Club Nintendo. Let's hope the Aussie code redeeming process goes smoother than it did here!
Japan - 3DS Free TV programming service kicks off tomorrow
- a collaboration between Nintendo, Fuji Television and Nippon Television
- brings downloadable television programs to the 3DS
- service is called "Itsu no Ma ni Terebi"
- name itself very roughly translates to "Spot TV"
- uses SpotPass to automatically download TV programs to your 3DS
- content is free but ad supported
- totally original content made just for the 3DS
- download the free "Itsu no Ma ni Terebi" app via the eShop starting tomorrow
- daily updates from the service include...
Nittele Doubutsu de Calendar
An animal program showing animals in 3D. Delivered daily.
Tetsu View 3D
A train program, complete with introductions to trains and train stations. Delivered daily.
Magic Class 3D
This program shows magic tricks from famous magicians. Delivered daily.
Idoling Sumo 3DS
A popular girls group takes on a variety of challenges, all apparently in the form of battle (like sumo wrestling). Delivered daily.
Nikkan Topics
An information program. Delivered daily.
3D Choukoku no Mori
A look at sculptures from an outdoor sculpture museum in Hakone. Delivered every weekday.
Enjoy Sport
A sports program from Fuji TV. Delivered on Saturday an Sunday.
- brings downloadable television programs to the 3DS
- service is called "Itsu no Ma ni Terebi"
- name itself very roughly translates to "Spot TV"
- uses SpotPass to automatically download TV programs to your 3DS
- content is free but ad supported
- totally original content made just for the 3DS
- download the free "Itsu no Ma ni Terebi" app via the eShop starting tomorrow
- daily updates from the service include...
Nittele Doubutsu de Calendar
An animal program showing animals in 3D. Delivered daily.
Tetsu View 3D
A train program, complete with introductions to trains and train stations. Delivered daily.
Magic Class 3D
This program shows magic tricks from famous magicians. Delivered daily.
Idoling Sumo 3DS
A popular girls group takes on a variety of challenges, all apparently in the form of battle (like sumo wrestling). Delivered daily.
Nikkan Topics
An information program. Delivered daily.
3D Choukoku no Mori
A look at sculptures from an outdoor sculpture museum in Hakone. Delivered every weekday.
Enjoy Sport
A sports program from Fuji TV. Delivered on Saturday an Sunday.
Minggu, 19 Juni 2011
Animal Crossing details and downloadable video soon
Katsuya Eguchi, the creator of Animal Crossing has shared the following regarding the upcoming 3DS version of the game:
"To those Animal Crossing fans, I just would like them to know that there’s progress and we should be able to offer a new download movie soon. As for features and specs of the game, I can’t go into too much detail, but players will be able to arrange their furniture the way they like, and we’ll be offering new networking experiences."
Very little has been given away about Animal Crossing since its unveiling in 2010, so hopefully we'll hear more soon.
"To those Animal Crossing fans, I just would like them to know that there’s progress and we should be able to offer a new download movie soon. As for features and specs of the game, I can’t go into too much detail, but players will be able to arrange their furniture the way they like, and we’ll be offering new networking experiences."
Very little has been given away about Animal Crossing since its unveiling in 2010, so hopefully we'll hear more soon.
Resident Evil Revelations JP site opens
Capcom has opened its official Japanese website for Resident Evil: Revelations today. It contains a smattering of information about the game's story, characters and gameplay, as well as one of the trailers provided at E3.
If you're really looking forward to Revelations, you might want to bookmark http://www.capcom.co.jp/bhrev/ to get some of the newest updates as they arrive.
If you're really looking forward to Revelations, you might want to bookmark http://www.capcom.co.jp/bhrev/ to get some of the newest updates as they arrive.
Japanese software sales - June 6th to 13th (Top 50)
01. / 00. [PS3] Yakuza: Of the End (Sega) {2011.06.09} - 298.717 / NEW
02. / 01. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 15,551/ 74,343 (-74%)
03. / 03. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon Co.) {2011.04.21} - 11.421 / 130.812 (+4%)
04. / 04. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 10.526 / 530.022 (-2%)
05. / 02. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 8.384 / 105.625 (-50%)
06. / 00. [PSP] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Portable Vol. 1: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa # (Fields) {2011.06.09} - 6.808 / NEW
07. / 13. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} - 6.243 / 1.911.195 (+9%)
08. / 07. [PSP] Akiba's Trip (Acquire) {2011.05.19} - 5.523 / 89.477 (-40%)
09. / 00. [PS3] Red Faction: Armageddon (Spike) {2011.06.09} - 5.436 / NEW
10. / 09. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) {2011.04.28} - 5.306 / 116.798 (-24%)
11. / 11. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14} - 5.302 / 180.066 (-16%)
12. / 14. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} - 5.230 / 5.197.923 (-5%)
13. / 05. [PS3] Warriors: Legends of Troy (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26} - 5.128 / 46.862 (-50%)
14. / 25. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} - 4.960 / 346.607
15. / 10. [PS3] Nobunaga's Ambition: Way of Heaven with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26} - 4.087 / 25.933 (-36%)
16. / 16. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 4.050 / 3.240.957 (+1%)
17. / 08. [WII] Pandora's Tower: Until I Return to Your Side (Nintendo) {2011.05.26} - 4.005 / 33.885 (-53%)
18. / 17. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {2009.10.01} - 3.938 / 2.324.544 (+17%)
19. / 15. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} - 3.919 / 4.486.990 (-3%)
20. / 00. [PS3] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Vol. 2: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa (Fields) {2011.06.09} - 3.558 / NEW
21. / 18. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26}
22. / 22. [PSP] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP the Best) (Konami) {2011.02.24}
23. / 26. [PS3] Demon's Souls (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2010.02.25}
24. / 21. [WII] Sengoku Basara 3 # (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.06.02}
25. / 24. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09}
26. / 12. [NDS] Treasure Report: Kikai Jikake no Isan (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26}
27. / 23. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.11.18}
28. / 32. [PS3] Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (PlayStation 3 the Best) (Capcom) {2010.11.11}
29. / 33. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {2009.12.03}
30. / 00. [360] Red Faction: Armageddon (Spike) {2011.06.09}
31. / 31. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.10.28}
32. / 39. [WII] Billy's Boot Camp: Enjoy the Diet on Wii! (Rocket Company) {2011.04.21}
33. / 36. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) {2008.01.31}
34. / 34. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (Level 5) {2011.02.26}
35. / 38. [NDS] Magician's Quest: The Merchant’s Store of Sorcery (Konami) {2010.11.11}
36. / 40. [WII] Momotaro Railway 2010: Sengoku Ishin no Hero Daishuugou! no Maki (Everyone's Recommendation Selection) (Hudson)
37. / 29. [PSP] Phantasy Star Portable 2: Infinity (Sega) {2011.02.24}
38. / 30. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14}
39. / 06. [360] Phantom Breaker # (5pb.) {2011.06.02}
40. / 44. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) {2006.05.25}
41. / 43. [NDS] One Piece: Gigant Battle (Bandai Namco) {2010.09.09}
42. / 28. [PS3] Infamous (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2011.05.26}
43. / 37. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops (Dubbed Edition) (Square Enix) {2010.12.16}
44. / 50. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) {2009.06.18}
45. / 19. [PSP] Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen (Bandai Namco) {2011.04.14}
46. / 00. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii 3 (Bandai Namco) {2010.12.02}
47. / 47. [WII] Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.04.21}
48. / 20. [PSP] Gungnir: Mayari no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou (Atlus Co.) {2011.05.19}
49. / 49. [NDS] Mario Kart DS (Nintendo) {2005.12.08}
50. / 42. [3DS] Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo) {2011.04.14}
02. / 01. [3DS] Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) {2011.06.02} - 15,551/ 74,343 (-74%)
03. / 03. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon Co.) {2011.04.21} - 11.421 / 130.812 (+4%)
04. / 04. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} - 10.526 / 530.022 (-2%)
05. / 02. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} - 8.384 / 105.625 (-50%)
06. / 00. [PSP] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Portable Vol. 1: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa # (Fields) {2011.06.09} - 6.808 / NEW
07. / 13. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} - 6.243 / 1.911.195 (+9%)
08. / 07. [PSP] Akiba's Trip (Acquire) {2011.05.19} - 5.523 / 89.477 (-40%)
09. / 00. [PS3] Red Faction: Armageddon (Spike) {2011.06.09} - 5.436 / NEW
10. / 09. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) {2011.04.28} - 5.306 / 116.798 (-24%)
11. / 11. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14} - 5.302 / 180.066 (-16%)
12. / 14. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} - 5.230 / 5.197.923 (-5%)
13. / 05. [PS3] Warriors: Legends of Troy (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26} - 5.128 / 46.862 (-50%)
14. / 25. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} - 4.960 / 346.607
15. / 10. [PS3] Nobunaga's Ambition: Way of Heaven with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26} - 4.087 / 25.933 (-36%)
16. / 16. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} - 4.050 / 3.240.957 (+1%)
17. / 08. [WII] Pandora's Tower: Until I Return to Your Side (Nintendo) {2011.05.26} - 4.005 / 33.885 (-53%)
18. / 17. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {2009.10.01} - 3.938 / 2.324.544 (+17%)
19. / 15. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} - 3.919 / 4.486.990 (-3%)
20. / 00. [PS3] Gekiatsu!! Pachi Game Tamashi Vol. 2: CR Evangelion - Shinjitsu no Tsubasa (Fields) {2011.06.09} - 3.558 / NEW
21. / 18. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26}
22. / 22. [PSP] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP the Best) (Konami) {2011.02.24}
23. / 26. [PS3] Demon's Souls (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2010.02.25}
24. / 21. [WII] Sengoku Basara 3 # (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.06.02}
25. / 24. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09}
26. / 12. [NDS] Treasure Report: Kikai Jikake no Isan (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26}
27. / 23. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.11.18}
28. / 32. [PS3] Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (PlayStation 3 the Best) (Capcom) {2010.11.11}
29. / 33. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {2009.12.03}
30. / 00. [360] Red Faction: Armageddon (Spike) {2011.06.09}
31. / 31. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.10.28}
32. / 39. [WII] Billy's Boot Camp: Enjoy the Diet on Wii! (Rocket Company) {2011.04.21}
33. / 36. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) {2008.01.31}
34. / 34. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (Level 5) {2011.02.26}
35. / 38. [NDS] Magician's Quest: The Merchant’s Store of Sorcery (Konami) {2010.11.11}
36. / 40. [WII] Momotaro Railway 2010: Sengoku Ishin no Hero Daishuugou! no Maki (Everyone's Recommendation Selection) (Hudson)
37. / 29. [PSP] Phantasy Star Portable 2: Infinity (Sega) {2011.02.24}
38. / 30. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14}
39. / 06. [360] Phantom Breaker # (5pb.) {2011.06.02}
40. / 44. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) {2006.05.25}
41. / 43. [NDS] One Piece: Gigant Battle (Bandai Namco) {2010.09.09}
42. / 28. [PS3] Infamous (PlayStation 3 the Best) (SCE) {2011.05.26}
43. / 37. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops (Dubbed Edition) (Square Enix) {2010.12.16}
44. / 50. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) {2009.06.18}
45. / 19. [PSP] Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen (Bandai Namco) {2011.04.14}
46. / 00. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii 3 (Bandai Namco) {2010.12.02}
47. / 47. [WII] Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2011.04.21}
48. / 20. [PSP] Gungnir: Mayari no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou (Atlus Co.) {2011.05.19}
49. / 49. [NDS] Mario Kart DS (Nintendo) {2005.12.08}
50. / 42. [3DS] Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo) {2011.04.14}
Tekken creator talks Tekken 3DS design challenges, hopes to release it this year
A portion of a GamerNode interview with Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada...
GN: Regarding Tekken 3DS, I remember last year when the 3DS was introduced, you were talking about the new technology. Do you find the 3D aspect to be a new challenge for you as a developer?
KH: One of the main challenges we had to start was the stages. The way we go about making stages for non-3D devices is quite different, and if you try to take a stage and port it to the 3DS, it may not stand out as much. Some of the structures, specifically how you design them, make them look better in 3D, and we need to pay special attention to that. Another difficulty in developing for 3D is when titles make the jump to 3D, they need twice the rendering power, so they often drop the frame rate to about half of what it is normally. We don’t want to do that with Tekken, as it’s always run at 60 frames per second, but we really want the 3D as well, so it’s something we’re working on still. Our tech demo here is running at 60 frames per second with full 3D.
GN: Now, this is just a tech demo, so the game is in the early stages. I’m assuming, then, that this won’t be out for a while like the console Tekken Tag 2, is that true?
KH: This hasn’t technically been announced, it’s not actually in the company lineup, but as the creator of the game, I’d like to have it out sometime this year.
Full interview here
GN: Regarding Tekken 3DS, I remember last year when the 3DS was introduced, you were talking about the new technology. Do you find the 3D aspect to be a new challenge for you as a developer?
KH: One of the main challenges we had to start was the stages. The way we go about making stages for non-3D devices is quite different, and if you try to take a stage and port it to the 3DS, it may not stand out as much. Some of the structures, specifically how you design them, make them look better in 3D, and we need to pay special attention to that. Another difficulty in developing for 3D is when titles make the jump to 3D, they need twice the rendering power, so they often drop the frame rate to about half of what it is normally. We don’t want to do that with Tekken, as it’s always run at 60 frames per second, but we really want the 3D as well, so it’s something we’re working on still. Our tech demo here is running at 60 frames per second with full 3D.
GN: Now, this is just a tech demo, so the game is in the early stages. I’m assuming, then, that this won’t be out for a while like the console Tekken Tag 2, is that true?
KH: This hasn’t technically been announced, it’s not actually in the company lineup, but as the creator of the game, I’d like to have it out sometime this year.
Japan - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D out of stock at some retailers
This is exactly what Nintendo was going for in Japan. They put out a smaller initial amount of Ocarina of Time 3D in Japan in order to keep the game from hitting the bargain bin. As you know, the Zelda series isn't as big in Japan as it is here. It seems like Nintendo hit the shipment amount perfectly, because some retailers are reporting that they're out of stock. They expect another shipment in about 10 days.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Boss Gauntlet details
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D comes out in North America in just a few hours. Can you believe we're almost to one of the biggest 3DS games yet?! While most of the content was in the original, there are a few new things to look forward to. For example, the Boss Gauntlet is ready to test your true Zelda skills. Just what does it offer and how to do you access it? Hit up the link below for all the spoilers you could want.
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Iwata Asks - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D : Part 2 (tons of details)
- the pond owner character was redone 3 different times before the version we see in the game
- characters were designed to make sure players would remember the shape first and face second, since a familiar race shape would be easy to pick out
- Aonuma was quite shocked with the Great Fairy design when he first saw it
- the Great Fairies were designed to surprise people instead of giving them what they would expect from a fairy
- boss/enemy design starts with enemy specs from Aonuma-san and then the designs and functions are considered fromthere. Then, once the specs have come together, it is moved over to Morita-san at SRD to do the animation
- Aonuma used to do enemy design sketches himself, but when Takizawa-san saw a sketch he had drawn, he said "Aonuma-san, could you please stop drawing your own sketches?"
- Iwata says that the way a StarFox Arwing moves as it flies is exactly the same programming as Volvagia's movements
- the idea for fishing came up during the development of the Water Temple's boss
- during the development of that boss, a fish was put into the final boss room pond just to see it swim around
- Link's sword animation was then translated into a fishing cast just to see how well it would work
- Morita was actually working on this fishing aspect while he was supposed to be completing the boss work, so he hid the work when Aonuma came by
- the team eventually decided to make the fishing aspect its own part of the game, even though it had nothing to do with Link's adventure
- Miyamoto suggested that players should be able to cut signs
- When Miyamoto saw the sign cutting aspect put into the game, he whispered to Haruhana, "That's cool...now that's the Legend of Zelda!"
- the development of Kakariko Village didn't have a specific blueprint, but instead came together from the team just throwing out various ideas
- apparently, this is how most Zelda games come together
- the team was happy to hear about the various game delays, because it gave them more time to polish the project
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- characters were designed to make sure players would remember the shape first and face second, since a familiar race shape would be easy to pick out
- Aonuma was quite shocked with the Great Fairy design when he first saw it
- the Great Fairies were designed to surprise people instead of giving them what they would expect from a fairy
- boss/enemy design starts with enemy specs from Aonuma-san and then the designs and functions are considered fromthere. Then, once the specs have come together, it is moved over to Morita-san at SRD to do the animation
- Aonuma used to do enemy design sketches himself, but when Takizawa-san saw a sketch he had drawn, he said "Aonuma-san, could you please stop drawing your own sketches?"
- Iwata says that the way a StarFox Arwing moves as it flies is exactly the same programming as Volvagia's movements
- the idea for fishing came up during the development of the Water Temple's boss
- during the development of that boss, a fish was put into the final boss room pond just to see it swim around
- Link's sword animation was then translated into a fishing cast just to see how well it would work
- Morita was actually working on this fishing aspect while he was supposed to be completing the boss work, so he hid the work when Aonuma came by
- the team eventually decided to make the fishing aspect its own part of the game, even though it had nothing to do with Link's adventure
- Miyamoto suggested that players should be able to cut signs
- When Miyamoto saw the sign cutting aspect put into the game, he whispered to Haruhana, "That's cool...now that's the Legend of Zelda!"
- the development of Kakariko Village didn't have a specific blueprint, but instead came together from the team just throwing out various ideas
- apparently, this is how most Zelda games come together
- the team was happy to hear about the various game delays, because it gave them more time to polish the project
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