Nintendo 3DS Summer Tour Dates for Canada

ALBERTA:

July

07/22/2011-07/31/2011
Capital Ex
Northlands Park
116 Avenue and 73 Street.

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

July

07/01/2011
Canada Day at Canada Place
504 - 999 Canada Place Street
Vancouver, BC

07/16/2011
Vancouver Canadians Baseball
Nat Bailey Stadium
4601 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC

07/21/2011-07/24/2011
Crankworx
Whistler Village
Whistler, BC

07/30/2011
Celebration of Light
English Bay Beach (exact location TBD)
Vancouver, BC

August

08/05/2011
Chinatown Night Market
Keefer Street
Vancouver, BC

08/06/2011
Vancouver Canadians Baseball
Nat Bailey Stadium
4601 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC

08/12/2011-08/14/2011
Abbotsford Air show
Abbotsford International Airport
1595 Townline Road
Abbotsford, BC

08/12/2011-08/14/2011
Kitsfest
Kits Beach
Vancouver, BC

QUEBEC:

July

07/22/2011-07/24/2011
Montreal International Dragon Boat Race Festival
112 rue de la Gauchetiere Ouest
Montreal, QC

07/30/2011-07/31/2011
The Montreal Highland Games & Festival
13800 Pierrefonds Blvd.
Pierrefonds, QC

August

08/12/2011-08/14/2011
Italian Week
Boulevard Saint-Laurent & Avenue Mozart Ouest
Montreal, QC

ONTARIO:

June

06/04/2011-06/05/2011
CBC Play On - Barrie
Worsley Street,
Barrie, ON

06/17/2011-06/19/2011
Mississauga Waterfront Festival
70 Wesley Ave
Mississauga, ON

06/25/2011-06/26/2011
CBC Play On – Oshawa
99 Athol Street East
Oshawa, ON

06/25/2011-06/26/2011
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival
Toronto Centre Island
Toronto, ON

06/30/2011-07/03/2011
Toronto Ribfest
Centennial Park
Toronto, ON

July

07/23/2011-07/24/2011
Beaches Jazz Festival
Kew Gardens
Queen Street East & Lee Avenue
Toronto, ON

August

08/25/2011-08/28/2011
Fan Expo
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd.
Toronto, ON

Nintendo 3DS Summer Tour

More Heroes of Ruin Details

• Square-Enix decided to develop this game for the 3DS since it is a great new console and that they could take advantage of the 3DS connectivity/social features
• Combines elements from Action-Adventure and Action-RPG. Heroes of Ruin also takes inspiration from a variety of games including Western/Japanese adventure games.
• Offers its own take on the genre
• These four mercenaries are asked to find a cure for the dying ruler of Nexus
• Mercenaries can create an alliance or venture from the city alone
• Heroes must confront and destroy the evil behind the curse
• If an item is sold by to the Traders Network shop it will then be available to any players they meet through StreeetPass
• Receive points relative to the rarity of the item. Collect the points to get special items, including legendary items and weapons
• A community site will be tied in with SpotPass challenges. Players can keep track of their challenge progress on the website as well as find unique challenges to level up their website profile

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GamePro Feature: 12 Gaming Mainstays Now Rendered Irrelevant

12 Gaming Mainstays Now Rendered Irrelevant

Conduit 2: Ask a Drudge!

Hit up the SEGA Blog for Part 2

Petz Fantasy 3D Trailer

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1UP Feature: Top Ten Classic Games That Could Use An HD Remake

Top 10 Classic Games That Could Use A HD Remake

Konami's Pre-E3 Show Is Approaching

Konami is putting off a Pre-E3 Show on Thursday. I'll keep a close eye on the event, and will most likely be watching it live just in case some cool Nintendo announcements are made

Konami's Pre-E3 Show Here

CVG Feature: 7 Things Nintendo Must Do To Win E3 2011

7 Things Nintendo Must Do To Win E3 2011

WWE 12 Box Art + Character Art

More Art (& Screenshots) at IGN

Japan Gets Awesome eShop Cards **Update**

Check out these awesome Super Mario and Legend of Zelda pre-paid eShop cards. Oh wait, they are only available in Japan. Regardless, these cards are pretty neat and I hope North America (and other regions as well) get these cards. Man, Japan gets everything.

**Update**

This is another one of the eShop cards that will be available in Japan.

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Nintendo Week May 30, 2011

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New Max and the Magic Marker Trailer for Wii/DS

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Madden NFL 12 Wii Box Art

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Nintendo DS Lite Price Drops to $99.99 and Select Mario DS Games Get New Red Packaging

NINTENDO DS LITE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE DROPS TO $99.99 AND MARIO GAMES GO RED

Mario-Red Boxes Will Help Shoppers Identify Select Fan-Favorite Mario Games

REDMOND, Wash., May 31, 2011 – The portable Nintendo DS™ Lite system is getting a new suggested retail price. Effective June 5, the system will be available at a suggested retail price of just $99.99 in the United States. The Nintendo DS family has become the best-selling video game system in history. More than 48.9 million systems in the Nintendo DS family have sold in the United States alone. Also in June, six Mario™ games for Nintendo DS will receive new red packaging, making it easier than ever for consumers to identify these hit titles in stores.

Heroes of Ruin Teaser Trailer

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WWE 12 Debut Trailer

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The trailer is a little disappointing as it shows absolutely no gameplay, but at least we get a confirmation that the game is coming to the Wii. On another note, essentially this is the Smackdown vs. Raw series, but it is renamed to capture the current direction of the WWE.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy : Episode 8 - Scorpion and Sub Zero (Part 2)

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More Details and First batch of Screenshots for Heroes of Ruin

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“Heroes of Ruin challenges players to carve their own adventure, joining forces with other heroes through seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op multiplayer or venturing forth alone. Players will enter an ever-changing world where danger waits around every corner.

Heroes can explore and fight through wild, varied and dynamic environments, discovering new layouts and routes each time they play. Packed with strange and deadly creatures, these dangerous lands will stretch players’ combat and tactical skills as they enhance their character, collecting loot, weapons and armour to empower them on their quest.”

• Ships in early 2012
• Action RPG
• Been in development for six months and is custom built for the 3DS
• Both StreetPass and SpotPass features will be implemented in the game:

“Heroes of Ruin uses StreetPass to create an inventive in-game ‘Traders’ Network’ where players can buy and sell rare and powerful items picked up in battle. With an ever-changing inventory updated from each player passed in public, character strengths and abilities can be greatly enhanced through accessing items from other players’ games.

Outside of the game, Heroes of Ruin makes use of SpotPass to reward players with rare one-off items or unique challenges through local wi-fi hotspots. The official Heroes of Ruin community website will reward players further with daily challenges and quests available to complete in-game. With social media functionality, the site will also give players a platform to meet other gamers, swap ideas and items and team-up in-game.”

• Real-time combat experience that feels different when teaming up with other heroes
• A wide variety of enemies featuring different behaviours
• A very Diablo-esque dungeon crawler
• Full site will be launched in June, E3 announcements are a possibility

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Nintendo Confirmed for EB Games Expo 2011

Aussie-Nintendo reports that Nintendo will be attending the first ever EB Games Expo 2011, which was announced earlier this month. This will be the largest ever gaming event in Australia and will be taking place Saturday October 15th & Sunday October 16th at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre. Nintendo of Australia won't be the only company headed to the event as there are plenty more of your favourites going to the expo including representatives from Xbox 360, Playstation, Sega, Activision, Ubisoft, Square Enix and THQ.

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EA and Hasbro Releasing Three New Value Packs

EA and Hasbro are teaming up to release three new games that are being billed as "value packs." Among the new titles are:

1. Monopoly Collection: This game has both Classic Monopoly and Monopoly Streets. Some new content will also be included such as the following: Monopoly World Edition, Stratosphere City board, and the ability to play as your Mii and Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head
2. Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It: This game includes the original game in Classic Mode, but also includes Bet You Know It which puts you up against your friends where you will challenge both their strengths and weaknesses.
3. Family Game Night Fun Pack: Includes every game from volumes 2 & 3 of Hasbro Family Game Night. These games are: Operation, Jenga, Bop-It, Connect 4×4, Pictureka, The Game of Life, Clue, Twister, Mouse Trap and Yahtzee Hands Down. New content and items to customize your party space and bonus "remix" versions are also included.

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Kotaku Feature: Remembering Capcom’s Great Nintendo Promise/Betrayal

Capcom's Promise/Betrayal

Animal Resort Screenshots

More Screenshots Here

LA-MULANA Creators Making a Guide Book

It's been awhile since any La-Mulana news has surfaced. La-Mulana is an Action-Adventure sidescroller that was orignally released on the PC, but is now being developed for the WiiWare service. It plays a lot like a Metroid or new era Castlevania games. Now the creators are making a guide book to go hand in hand with the WiiWare release. I'll be placing a video after the break for those new to the game, or for those who want a refresher.

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Official Mutant Mudds Website Now Open

Visit the Official Website Here

There is quite a bit to see over at the official website including the story, characters and enemies, as well as direct feed screenshots and some cool swag you can purchase.

MAHJONG CUB3D Gameplay Trailer

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Pachter's E3 2011 Nintendo Predictions

• Hardware and a bunch of titles at E3
• Many games since Nintendo hasn’t shown much this year
• Date for Kid Icarus: Uprising
• Last showing for Zelda: Skyward Sword
• Nintendo will probably say that they’ll have a Mario title at launch
• Pachter believes the Vitality Sensor is dead
• Pachter echoes IGN’s report of Foxconn beginning production in October
• He also thinks they could produce one million consoles per month
• Japanese launch for Project Cafe in April
• Also possible that Nintendo could stockpile systems and launch simultaneously in September

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iNintendo.net Feature: E3 2011 Predictions by the iNintendo Staff (That Includes Me)

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword gets delayed to Project Cafe 

This would be terrible, but considering Nintendo did the exact same thing with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, it certainly isn't impossible. It almost feels like Skyward Sword will make the change to Project Cafe, since we know so little about the game. The only thing really keeping it back is Miyamoto's insistance to use Wii Motion Plus with Skyword Sword, but wait... Project Cafe is rumored to make use of Wii controllers as well. Don't be surprised if this happens, but feel free to be enraged.  

View All of the Predictions at iNintendo.net 

Huge Rumor: "Project Cafe" Specs Revealed

These are most likely fake if only based on the specs for storage space. I find it highly unlikely Nintendo is going to jump from 512 MB of flash memory to a 250 GB hard drive. I would gladly welcome a great hard drive as my Wii is constantly being shuffled and it is quite annoying. Bluray discs would also be a welcome feature as well as all of the HD outputs.

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Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary Trailer

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IGN Feature: What We Want in a New Smash Bros

What We Want in a New Smash Bros

IGN: E3 2011 Video Preview

IGN's E3 2011 Written Preview

ESRB Updates May 30, 2011

Angler’s Club: Ultimate Bass Fishing 3D (3DS) – E
Dance! It’s Your Stage (DS/Wii) – E10+
Disney Phineas & Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension (Wii) – E10+
Disney Tangled (DS) – E
Disney The Princess and the Frog (DS) – E
King Fu Panda 2 (DS/Wii) – E
Nicktoons MLB (DS) – E
Pucca Power Up (DS) – E
Puzzler Mind Gym 3D (3DS) – E
Turbo Trainz (Wii) – E
Zoo Resort (3DS) – E

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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D North America Commercial

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Nazo Waku Yakata Screenshots

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Earth Seeker Gameplay Footage

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Off-screen SpongeBob SquigglePants 3DS Video

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Coffee With Games: Conduit 2 Data Report

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Screenshots for This Week's Nintendo Download (May 30)

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BIT.TRIP.SAGA Box Art and Screenshots

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Nintendo UK Opens Official Zelda Hub

Check out the Official Zelda Hub Here

Nintendo Power's Top 10 GBA Games

1. Metroid: Zero Mission
2. Castlevania: Area of Sorrow
3. Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga
4. Astro Boy: Omega Factor
5. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
6. WarioWare Inc.: Mega Microgame$
7. Drill Dozer
8. Gunstar Super Heroes
9. Metroid Fusion
10. Advance Wars

I own Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga and Zelda: The Minish Cap, looks like I'm missing out on some great titles.

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McDonald's Offering Pokemon Black & White Happy Meal Toys

More Details Here

Gamestop Offering Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Pre-Order Bonus in Canada

Pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D at Gamestop in Canada and receive the above poster as your pre-order bonus. Check out the website for more details.

Rumor: The Last Story Headed to Europe *Update*

Now that Xenoblade Chronicles is headed to Europe, one would think Nintendo will also bring its other impressive RPG The Last Story. If this newest rumor is to be believed then The Last Story will indeed make its way to European turf. A Nintendo representative "confirmed" that the tile is coming at the recent London MCM expo. I'm sure most of this will be cleared up at E3, and with any luck Pandora's Tower will also receive a confirmation.

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Looks like creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi, has also confirmed that The Last Story will be coming to Europe. We only have eight days until E3 2011, so I'll keep my eyes and ears open for any The Last Story info!

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Nintendo Life: 99Bullets (DSiWare) Review

"The shoot 'em up genre hasn't exactly seen a lot of love on the DSiWare service to date, but EnjoyUp! Games is looking to change that with the release of 99Bullets. While the basic core of the game does revolve around an old-school shooter premise, there's a unique twist that injects a very puzzle-like atmosphere into the mix."

Read the Full Review Here

Zelda Williams in a "Super Secret Nintendo Shoot"

Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams, has been tweeting about partaking in a Nintendo shoot for a rumored upcoming promotional video. NeoGAF has also pointed out that the set has a very "Cafe" like feel and may be related to upcoming Nintendo E3 announcements, or the 25th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. I'd expect this video to surface sometime next week during Nintendo's E3 conference, or within the supplemental material Nintendo posts on the official Nintendo E3 webpage. Oh, yes she was named after Princess Zelda.

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Destructoid Feature: Let's go swimming! Top 10 underwater levels

Top 10 underwater levels

Wiiviewr: Donkey Kong NES Games Review - Part 1

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Gaming Mysteries: Banjo Threeie

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New Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Screenshots w/ a Look at the Interface

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Offscreen Xenoblade Chronicles Gameplay Footage

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Two FAST Racing League Levels

First Details on Square-Enix's Heroes of Ruin (3DS)

• Developed by Square-Enix and n-Space
• Four main characters are mercenaries
• Four player drop-in/out co-operative gameplay
• voice chat supported
• Characters each feature customizable weapons, armor and abilities

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Rumor: Professor Layton and the Last Specter Could be Coming to North America

Level-5, developer of the Professor Layton series, has recently filed a trademark for Professor Layton and the Last Specter in the United States. This could potentially point to a release for the game in the near future. A platform isn't known at the moment, but the game was released on the DS in Japan back in 2009. It was originally known as Professor Layton and the Specter's Flute.

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New WiiWare/DSiWare/Virtual Console Games in Today's Nintendo Download! May 30, 2011

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: FAST CARS AND A FEISTY DOCTOR DELIVER FRESH DOWNLOADABLE FUN

This week's new downloadable games for Nintendo systems include two different ways to get behind the wheel – one futuristic, the other retro. In FAST – Racing League for the WiiWare™ service, players can fast-forward 100 years into the future to experience antigravity racing thrills. In Valet Parking 1989™ for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, they can jump back a couple of decades to strategically handle a host of vintage '80s automobiles. For those who prefer hospitals instead of hot rods, House M.D. - Globetrotting gives Nintendo DSi™ owners a way to immerse themselves in a rich medical drama. And for timeless console fun, the Super NES™ classic Super Adventure Island is now playable on the Wii™ system via the Virtual Console™ service. Whatever your gaming appetite demands, these great new downloads can help you kick off your summer with a smile.

WiiWare™

FAST – Racing League
Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: In the year 2112, the masses are fascinated by extreme high-speed races. The latest antigravity racing technology introduced phase-shifting. Perfectly phase-matching tracks and racing machines is the key to survival. Prepare yourself for a whole new racing experience at breakneck speeds. Push your skills to the limit to win races and beat records. Challenge your friends to an all-out split-screen competition. Compete against ruthless opponents and race to the top of all leagues. Warm up your engines – the future is now.

BIT.TRIP VOID (demo version)
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 600 Wii Points
Description: BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga. BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme that's new to the series yet wholly familiar to gamers, players are given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they desire and interact with the music in new ways. The classic game-play aesthetic remains – color and the absence of color are explored to the fullest. Trip out in four-player co-op and get lost in the beat with a friend. See if you can survive the onslaught of Beats and further your own BIT.TRIP.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

Virtual Console™

Super Adventure Island
Original platform: SNES
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Adventure Island is a mysterious and beautiful land that has many hidden dangers. The hero of the island, Master Higgins, protects its inhabitants from many deadly creatures. He has restored peace to the uncharted island on many occasions. But something terrible has happened. While Master Higgins and Jeanie Jungle were stargazing, a dangerous entity known only as Dark Cloak turned Jeanie to stone. Master Higgins must venture toward Dark Cloak's castle at the foot of Ice Mountain to rescue her.

Nintendo DSiWare™

House M.D. - Globetrotting
Publisher: Legacy Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Drug Reference, Sexual Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Whenever a patient is dying and no one can find any answers, the elite Diagnostic Medicine department at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital must follow all leads to uncover the truth. Patients and family members lie to protect their own peculiar secrets, and the most unlikely clues sometimes can lead to answers. Dr. Gregory House and his team race to unravel a new medical mystery. An aging TV host seems to care less about his own health than his fame and reputation. Track down the correct diagnosis by interviewing and examining the patient, running lab tests and even performing surgery. Every piece of evidence reveals part of the solution, so careful observation and analysis are key. The clock is ticking – be prepared for multiple twists and turns as you solve the case.

Coffee With Games: Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 1 Year Data Report

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A Look Back at Video & Arcade Top 10

Most Canadian gamers will most certainly remember this old TV show, and a little song called "It's letter time, it's letter time". As a kid I could not wait to sit down and watch the newest episode of Video & Arcade Top 10, because at the time it was one of the only ways to get information on new video games, well besides Nintendo Power of course. For those that aren't familiar, Video & Arcade Top 10 was a TV show featuring competitive gameplay between four gamer kids. To win, the kid had to come out on top of whatever objective was thrown their way in the chosen game. Games could range from NES to SNES and Genesis and pretty much any current console at the time.

A friend reminded me of the show last night, and I went searcing for some videos to watch, but what I found was much better than just a few videos. A user on YouTube has uploaded some segments from Video & Arcade Top 10 from a VHS they found. I have compiled all of the videos into a single playlist that you can watch right here on Play Nintendo. If you like the videos head over to YouTube and leave a comment for the person that made this all possible.

IGN Feature: The Best and Worst Bosses in Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Best and Worst Bosses in Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Wiiloveit.com: Gem Quest: 4 Elements (DS) Review

"After having experienced more than a fair share of match-three titles on DS and Wii, I was a little wary about playing through Gem Quest: 4 Elements. Last time I played one of these games, I told myself I needed a good, long break specifically from rehashed match-three puzzlers. But I'm happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised by Storm City Games' latest DS title. Although you may not think so after giving it a quick glance, Gem Quest: 4 Elements is actually a good game. "

Read the Full Review Here

A Pair of Nintendo Life Reviews

Review: Overflow (WiiWare)
Review: GO Series: Picdun (DSiWare)

Mario as a Chicken? It almost happened

What do you think? Would Chicken Mario be a powerup that you'd like? Seems like it might have potential, but it is definitely outdone by another Mario powerup. Demon Mario was also a very likely possibility at one point, but I guess for obvious reasons this Mario never came to be.

Check out More Info on Both Power-ups Here

3DS
resident evil: the mercenaries 3D 82%
dead or alive dimensions 80%
lego pirates of the caribbean 70%

Wii
lego pirates of the caribbean 80%
thor: god of thunder 45%
spongebob squigglepants 58%
exerbeat 51%
karaoke revoloution glee: vol 2

DS
thor: god of thunder 66%
emily the strange: strangerous 62%
bookworm 70%
rio 68%
magical zhu zhu princess: carriages & castles 36%
atari`s gratest hits 30%
loving live with hello kitty and friends 46%
lego pirates of the caribbean 69%

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Rumor: Project Cafe Going to Offer HD VC Games and can Transfer Your Wii VC Collection

• Only a select number of games will be HD
• Not all VC games will feature HD because they were not originally made in the correct resolutions
• VC games are transferrable to the Project Cafe, but if you own a VC game that is now offered in HD you will have to buy the HD version
• Sega is already getting ready to port their X-Box Live Arcade Genesis HD games to Project Cafe

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Mutant Mudds Coming to the 3DS Details + Screenshots

• Originally a 3D platformer featuring both a water cannon and a water-powered jet pack to defeat enemies is now a 2D platformer
• Set for a release on the 3DS eShop in late 2011
• Max can dive into the backgrounds which ultimately takes advantage of 3D
• Made for "on-the-go gamers" meaning one can jump into the action at any time make progess and pick it up again
• Levls include: a dark, wintery land; a fiery temple; a space cosmos; and a fluffy cloudville
• Max collects Water Sprites to defeat the Mudds and open new levels
• Max can find secrets and power-ups

 

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Zelda Chalk Art

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Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Coming Late 2011

During the latest podcast with Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear, it was revealed that Snake Eater 3D will be coming to the 3DS later this year. No other details we're revealed about the upcoming title, because Kojima simply answered the question with a "yes" answer during a yes/no segment of his podcast. But we already know it will be a port of Metal Gear Solid 3 with obvious 3D enhancements. I would expect more information to follow after E3 this year.

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Link to the Future Fan Film Explains Zelda Timeline

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Some Nintendo Power June 2011 Review Scores Including OOT 3D

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – 9.5
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2 – 8.5
Cubic Ninja – 4.0
Pinball: Hall of Fame – 7.0

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Unchain Blades Rexx (3DS) Gameplay Trailer

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Kamen Rider: Rider Generation Trailer

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Huge Rumor: Metal Gear Solid 5 Headed to 3DS?

Could Metal Gear Solid 5 really come to the 3DS? A poster over at the NeoGAF forums seems to think so, because they apparently have a 100% credible source. Obviously this could be just a case of blowing smoke, but if there is truth in the rumor, would you want MGS5 on the 3DS?

Besides confirming the PS3 remake of Peace Walker (likely to be a "PSP Remaster" with possibly 3D support, albeit he couldn't tell for sure), he also revealed that the next installment in the "main" MGS franchise (Metal Gear Solid 5, basically) is scheduled for this generation as a multiplatform release, with PS3, Xbox 360, NGP and "possibly 3DS" mentioned as landing platforms.

I think it would be good to see the title make it to the 3DS, but it would have to feature everything the consoles do otherwise it would be less exciting. 

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First Look at FAST- Racing League

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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Character Trailer

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Wiiloveit.com Bust-a-Move Universe (3DS) Review

If you're already really familiar with the antics of the Bust-a-Move games, you should pretty much know what you're getting into without having to do much research. Players control a crane on the bottom of the screen that holds coloured bubbles ready to be fired off. Along the very top of the playing area you'll find an arrangement of bubbles that must be wiped clean before you can advance to the next round. Making matches of like-coloured bubbles is the aim of the game, and if you've never given the formula a try before, you really should get on it. It can be very addicting.

Read the Full Review Here

Club Nintendo in Australia Offering a Large AR Card

If you are a Club Nintendo member in Australia you can now get a giant AR Card for 750 Points!

Get One Here

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Dragon Quest Anniversary Collection & Tales of the Abyss Screenshots

 More Dragon Quest Screenshots Here

 More Dragon Quest Screenshots Here

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights Gameplay Footage

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Cars 2 Gameplay Trailer + Screenshots

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Nintendo Download May 27 (Europe) New WiiWare/DSiWare Games

WiiWare

FAST - Racing League - Shin'en Multimedia - 1000 Points

Nintendo DSiWare

Mighty Milky Way - WayForward Technologies - 800 Points
Successfully Learning English - Year 5 - Tivola - 500 Points

MTV's Shinobi Impressions

Shinobi Impressions Here

ONM: Cubic Ninja Interview

Interview Here

Extended Disney Universe Trailer

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Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove Monster Mix (WiiWare) First Look

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Continue? Bad Game Special! Barbie & Days of Thunder (NES)

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New Retro City Rampage Gameplay Trailer

Rampaging Retro City - Retro City Rampage from Vblank on Vimeo.

Japan VC Release for June 2011

SNES
Super Adventure Island
Treasure of Rudra

NEOGEO
Joy Joy Kid
Kizuna Encounter​

Virtual Console Arcade
Puyo Puyo
Wonder Boy in Monster Land

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Shinobi Box Art

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Official Shinobi Screenshots

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Official Shinobi Trailer

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Now that we have the official Press Release and full trailer, all speculation of a Shinobi Compilation game can be put to rest. Shinobi is a brand new game that re-imagines the series for the 3DS. Play Nintendo apologizes for jumping on the compilation speculation bandwagon.

Sega Officially Announces Shinobi for the 3DS

SEGA LEGEND RETURNS ON NINTENDO 3DS
Shinobi is Back in Full 3D After Eight Years

 LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO – (May 26, 2011) – SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced Shinobi exclusively for Nintendo 3DS. Developed by Griptonite Games, Shinobi is the long anticipated return of the fan favorite series and includes the classic side-scrolling action gameplay players have loved since the original. Coming to stores in September 2011, Shinobi introduces several exciting new features such as StreetPass and a large assortment of achievements and challenges to unlock.

 “For years the fans have been asking for a new Shinobi,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing of SEGA West. “With Shinobi on Nintendo 3DS we are able to answer their prayers and bring this legendary series to the next level.”

Shinobi tells the story of Jiro Musashi, the leader of the Oboro clan and father of Joe Musashi, the hero of the first iterations of Shinobi. Players will become a true ninja legend by mastering a brand new combo system switching between melee, ranged and acrobatic attacks. They will also need to rely on Jiro’s ninja magic to get an advantage over their enemies and get out of tight spots.

Shinobi will be released for Nintendo 3DS in September 2011.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Japanese TV Commercials

Tags: GameTrailers.com, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Japanese Gameplay TV Spot, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

More Commercials Here

And the winning Xenoblade Chronicles Alternate Cover Art is...

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More Pandora's Tower Gameplay Footage

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The Legend of Zelda: Puppet Ganon Papercraft

Puppet Ganon Papercraft

gamesradar Feature: Are there many 3DS games that are actually worth playing in 3D?

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First Shinobi 3DS Screenshots and Details

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• 2.5D side-scroller
• new Ninja hero (SEGA wouldn't mention the character's name)
• slice through enemies with katana strikes
• combo attack that juggles enemies in the air
• use an auto-recharging supply of throwing knives
• use fire/water/lightning/shadow magic
• double jumps and evasive slide attacks
• use a grappling hook to reach high places
• wall jump and swing hand-over-hand from the ceiling
• press R to parry enemy attacks
• defend against attacks that come from behind or while you're jumping as well
• game starts off in Oboro Village
• this village is attacked by mysterious enemy forces
• run through burning temples and over collapsing bridges
• face off against enemy ninjas and samurai
• buildings crumble in the background and explosions blast the land
• fight on horseback while rushing through a forest
• horse can trip over fallen trees
• survive an ambush while riding a raft down a river
• climb a waterfall by jumping between falling logs
• explore caves and snow-covered mountains
• battle a female warrior who can disappear in a puff of black smoke
• all details mentioned above are just from the first level
• fight on the back of a moving jet
• fight a giant cyborg megalodon shark
• 3D ninja star throwing mini-game
• unlockable bonus content that you get through completing specific in-game challenges
• save your level playthroughs and share with other players
• StreetPass compatibility

Screenshots and info come from the new issue of Nintendo Power

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Triforce (Stands in Line for Nintendo Consoles Triforce) Talks Zelda Timeline

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D New Features Trailer

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First Look at Sonic Generations 3DS (Scans and Details)

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• The Nintendo 3DS version is being co-developed by Sonic Team and Dimps.
• The director of the 3DS version is Tetsu Katano, who directed Sonic and the Black Knight.
• 2D side-scrolling gameplay for both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic.
• Momentum based gameplay and platforming are fully featured in the Classic Sonic gameplay.
• Modern Sonic plays a lot like the Sonic Rush games and Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colours.
• Nintendo 3DS version will have exclusive stages and boss stages.
• Green Hill Zone will be the only shared stage across all versions.
• Casino Night Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is confirmed for the Nintendo 3DS version.
• Story has some differences between the console and Nintendo 3DS versions, but will be fundamentally the same.
• Console version will have many characters, but the Nintendo 3DS version will only feature the ones who are integral to the story.
• There is no Wii version. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka says this is because “The primary goal for the console versions of Generations was reimagining the series’s classic zones in vivid, high-definition graphics.”
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3‘s Launch Base Zone ‘Big Arm’ boss fight is in the game, which suggests that stage is also in the game.
• Classic Eggman appears in the above mentioned boss.
• Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version are challenges that you can unlock via StreetPass or Play Coins.
• The game also features an exclusive two-player race mode via local wireless connection.
• Modern Sonic stages take advantage of the 3D feature more than the Classic Sonic stages. An example shown and detailed is a part in the Green Hill Zone where Modern Sonic smashes through the bottom of a giant totem pole. The camera then moves to the front of Sonic and lets you see the rest of the pole collapse behind Sonic as he escapes.
• The 3D depth is also highlighted when Modern Sonic occasionally moves between the foreground and the background.
• Jun Senoue and his music team are working on the music for the game.
• Nintendo Power thinks the handful of tracks they’ve heard so far are “fantastic”.
• Special Stages are confirmed and are designed in Sonic Heroes style. As expected, you earn Chaos Emeralds from these stages. Whether or not Super Sonic will be your reward for earning all Chaos Emeralds is unclear right now. 

None of this is possible without Nintendo Power, so you should buy a copy when it lands next week.

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Famitsu Review Scores Including First Review Score for RE: The Mercenaries 3D

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (3DS) – 9/8/8/8 (33/40)
DualPenSports (3DS) – 8/8/7/8 (31/40)

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Capcom Store Offering Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Pre-Order Bonus

Pre-order a copy of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D at the Capcom store and get one of the 1000 limited edition 3DS cases pictured above. Each case is also individually numbered.

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Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident (Wii) Debut Trailer

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Two New Mama Games for 3DS: Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic & Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures’

EDISON, N.J., – May 24, 2011 – Majesco Entertainment (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, is bringing back the fan favorite video game chef for two exciting new titles that offer something for everyone – Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic and Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures, coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DSTM and Nintendo DSTM, respectively. The best-selling Mama franchise has sold 8 and a half million units in North America alone, and these new titles feature enough activities and challenges to keep both seasoned Mama fans and new players busy for hours on end.

Nascar The Game 2011 Screenshots

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Sweet Austrailian Pre-Order Bonus for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

Pre-order this game from EB Games and you get the following sweet items:

• Ocarina of Time 3D (Of course)
• An Ocarina branded with the Triforce
• Two song sheets: One for Zelda's Lullaby and another for an unknown song
• Sweet box to keep it all in

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