Nintendo has reconfirmed that Paper Mario 3D, Animal Crossing 3DS and Luigi’s Mansion 2 for the Nintendo 3DS are still scheduled for a 2012 release in Japan. For North America, both Animal Crossing 3DS and Paper Mario 3DS are listed as “to be announced”, but Luigi’s Mansion is listed as being released this year.
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Fire Emblem: Awakening was released a couple of days ago in Japan. The game received ample coverage and promotion which led to the game debuting at the top spot on the Media Create sales chart. It managed to sell 262,000 copies. More 3DS games did well last week, with Code of Princess from Agatsuma Entertainment selling 19,554 copies in its first week on sale. You can have a look at the full top 20 list after the break! Continue reading
Nintendo will soon introduce some new characters to its lineup according to Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto. Here’s what Mr. Miyamoto had to say about it:
“I don’t have a big list of ideas I want to realise. I usually come up with new ideas while I am working on other games. That said, there’s a strong possibility we will introduce some new characters to the scene soon.”
What kind of character would you like Nintendo to introduce? Let us know in the comments.
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Speaking at Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, president Satoru Iwata said that the next Animal Crossing might be a game which relies upon add-on content sales. Of course, this is not a confirmation, but it still gives us hope!
Would you like Animal Crossing 3DS to have DLC support? Let us know in the comments.
[Source: Nintendo Everything]
Some brand new Mario Tennis Open screenshots have just been revealed!! Make sure you check them out after the break. Continue reading
Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has revealed that the key feature for the forthcoming Super Smash Bros for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is connectivity between the two consoles. Sakurai reiterated that he’s only getting started on the project, and the connectivity features, so it will be a while before we hear about a release date. Here’s the full quote:
“There is a certain dead end we come to if we just expand the volume of the game. I intend to change direction a little as we go.
“The key to that’s going to be its dual support for 3DS/Wii U.”
“I’m really just getting started on this so it’s going to take time, but I’ll come up with something that uses that link as the game’s central axis, so I hope you’re looking forward to it.”
How do you think the connectivity between the two consoles will be implemented? Let us know in the comments.
[Source: My Nintendo News]
Great news! The latest Nintendo 3DS firmware update is now available worldwide! It arrived just in time in Europe and a few hours early in North America. It also is available for Japanese users and the rest of the world as well.
This firmware update adds the option to create folders to better organize your stuff in your Home Menu. It also adds the support for patches; this way, Nintendo and other companies can fix any bug or glitches in 3DS games, like Mario Kart 7. In addition, the eshop has been totally revamped! A brand new layout has been implemented and now it’s easier to look for games an applications as well as videos.
Nintendo 3DS owners across USA and PAL regions should be getting a SpotPass notice really soon to confirm the addition of a new panel in StreetPass Mii Plaza’s Puzzle Swap. The notice comes with a single free piece to set them on their way towards completing the brand new Mario Tennis Open panel.
[Source: Nintendo World Report]
It was revealed today on the European Nintendo Direct Conference that Nintendo of Europe has plans to sell Kid Icarus: Uprising AR Cards. This is being made possibly by “an exclusive partnership with Panini.” There are plans to make an album available as well. However, no specifics on when this would happen where announced. So far we only now it’s coming soon.
[Source: Nintendo Everything]
Nintendo of America has announced via Twitter that the 2D Mario game announced a while ago is now called New Super Mario Bros. 2 and will also hit North American shelves in August.
New Super Mario Bros. 2 had been previously unveiled by Mr. Satoru Iwata on the Japanese Nintendo Direct Conference held about an hour ago.