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Sep 29, 2011
Wizorb is now available on X-Box Live Indie Games
A story about an X-Box Live game on a Nintendo website you say? Well, yes I want to tell those of you with an Xbox about this game. PIXELTAO was one of the first websites to link back to me after I reviewed their very NES-like Ninja Senki, which happens to be a pretty amazing, kick you in the nuts platformer, and it's time that I return the favour.
Wizorb, developed by the newly formed Tribute Games/(PIXELTAO) looks like a pretty amazing and innovative breakout style game. It released today and is only 240 Microsoft Points for crying out loud, that's reason enough to support a very innovative and solid Indie developer. I will unfortunately have to wait for the PC version before playing, but I ask those who have an X-box to log on and at least try the free demo. If you need some more convincing here is the latest trailer for the game:
Wizorb, developed by the newly formed Tribute Games/(PIXELTAO) looks like a pretty amazing and innovative breakout style game. It released today and is only 240 Microsoft Points for crying out loud, that's reason enough to support a very innovative and solid Indie developer. I will unfortunately have to wait for the PC version before playing, but I ask those who have an X-box to log on and at least try the free demo. If you need some more convincing here is the latest trailer for the game:
Even More The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Spoilers from G4TV
I don't know how I could possibly pick out more info from what seems to be the same preview again, but there are a few details/spoilers here that you may want to read. As always, just in case that is...
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More The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Spoilers from Destructoid
So by now I'm sure you are all aware that some journalists got to spend some time with Skyward Sword recently and that tons of new info has been pouring in today. Well here is the next round from Destructoid! I will try to post stuff that is new, so that I'm not wasting your time. Here goes nothing...
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Nintendo Download for September 29, 2011
| NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - SEPT. 29, 2011 Sept. 29, 2011 This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content: Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™The Legend of Zelda™: Four Swords Anniversary Edition - Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ owners can download this multiplayer anniversary edition free of charge for a limited time. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi) Nintendo eShop Super Mario Land™ 2: 6 Golden Coins™ - In his greatest Game Boy™ adventure, Mario™ faces off against his evil rival Wario™, who has captured Mario Land and turned it into his private playground.Help Mario search new worlds for the six golden coins that unlock the gate to Mario's castle. (For Nintendo 3DS) |
New The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Spoilers from IGN
IGN has just posted their new preview for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Here are the details/spoilers:
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Press Release: New Story Details and Characters Revealed for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii
This is stuff we already know, but for the sake of being as complete as possible:
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nintendo has revealed new details about the introductory storyline and game play in The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword, which will launch exclusively for the Wii™ system on Nov. 20. The enhanced motion controls of the Wii Remote™ Plus (or Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus™ accessory) and Nunchuk™ controller allow for deeply immersive puzzle-solving challenges in this latest addition to the iconic Zelda franchise. This new game – one of the biggest in the history of Nintendo software development – will also feature new story elements that lay the foundation for the events that occur in the rest of the series. This includes the creation of the Master Sword, an ancient and powerful weapon that has been a constant in the 25-year history of the Zelda series. The introductory storyline includes the following:
More The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Spoilers
NGamer has some new information about Skyward Sword in their latest issue, and lucky for us it has reached the Internet (surprise). Below you will find that very information! Most everything is new, except for the bit about the Silent Realm, that was revealed by Game Informer in their earlier coverage. As always...
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Sep 28, 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Lizalfos Battle
Game Informer has posted their last exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword video. This time they battle new versions of an old favorite: Lizalfos.
Tiny Play Nintendo Update!
Very tiny update for everyone. I have removed one of the sidebars from the site as I feel it was making things a little crowded. I think the current setup is much better, especially for reading reviews and articles alike.
A second small update is the change in my Twitter account. I am using the same account, just a different account name. The official Play Nintendo Twitter account can be found at @PlayNintendoCA
A second small update is the change in my Twitter account. I am using the same account, just a different account name. The official Play Nintendo Twitter account can be found at @PlayNintendoCA
Leaked The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Intro
A video has surfaced that shows off the intro for Skyward Sword, it is in Spanish, but Zelda Informer has translated it into English. This video will include spoilers, so it will be shown after the break. Zelda Informer also has an additional video that shows some gameplay leading up to and including some of the first dungeon.
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Sep 27, 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Four Sword Anniversary Edition Available Tomorrow!
Since we're on the topic of Zelda, what better chance to remind 3DS owners that they can download their copy of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition tomorrow! It will be free to download and will remain so until February 20th, 2012. This is good news for the inevitable new group of 3DS owners following the holiday season.
Tons of The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Spoilers
In the latest issue of Nintendo Power you will find a butt load of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword spoilers. You can also find them here at Play Nintendo. I would suggest that you only read on if you don't mind being spoiled, otherwise don't read the rest of this story:
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What did Nintendo.com look like in 1996 and beyond?
I've been noticing a few articles popping up that showcase websites from years and years ago. I'm talking back when the Internet was only accessed by most of us through our school or public library. How is this achieved? Well, it seems that an archive of the Internet exists through a website called the Wayback Machine. So, being the nerd that I am the first thing I searched for was nintendo.com. The wave of nostalgia that hit me was something I wasn't ready to experience.
Nintendo.com in '96
I immediately recognize the Super Mario 64 splash page, do you? I remember surfing to this page at school and at the library to find all kinds of Nintendo awesomeness. You see, rumblings of a certain Zelda 64 were starting up around this time, and finding screenshots and information for the game was extremely easy during the early era of Nintendo on the Internet.Nintendo Power being a good choice as well, but let's face it, the Internet was much more exciting than a magazine back then.
I forgot how primitive the Internet was back in those days, but one thing surely shone through, and that was substance. Nintendo.com had tons of info on upcoming games and technology including the latest screenshots from the latest Space World show. If you were a Nintendo fan, you were caught surfing this webpage during your limited school Internet time.
Nintendo.com in '96
I immediately recognize the Super Mario 64 splash page, do you? I remember surfing to this page at school and at the library to find all kinds of Nintendo awesomeness. You see, rumblings of a certain Zelda 64 were starting up around this time, and finding screenshots and information for the game was extremely easy during the early era of Nintendo on the Internet.Nintendo Power being a good choice as well, but let's face it, the Internet was much more exciting than a magazine back then.
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Sep 26, 2011
GameStop to Offer An Awesome Pre-Order Bonus for Super Mario 3D Land
Gamers whom pre-order themselves a copy of Super Mario 3D Land from GameStop will receive an awesome bonus. GameStop will be handing out Tanooki Mario Keychains to those whom reserve the game in advance. No images of the keychain are available yet, but I'm willing to bet it will be all kinds of adorable.Pre-Order Super Mario 3D Land at GameStop
Sep 23, 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword New Gameplay Footage from GI
This is the latest footage from the set of exclusive videos that Game Informer has been rolling out. This takes place inside one of the many dungeons found throughout the game. This is a video that I embedded from YouTube, so at least take the time to visit Game Informer to read that they have to say about this footage.
Sep 22, 2011
Professor Layton and the Last Specter Fact Sheet
Professor Layton is Back with a Puzzling Prequel
This fourth installment of the Professor Layton puzzle adventure series begins a new trilogy that is a prequel to the original games. Three years before the events in the Professor Layton and the Curious Village™ game, Professor Layton receives a letter from his old schoolmate Clark Triton, telling him that a “mysterious giant” is destroying his town.” The professor heads to the town of Misthallery to investigate, and is joined by Emmy, his new assistant. What is the meaning of all the destruction, and is it related to the village’s folklore legend of a “specter”? The unfolding story details how Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, met.
FEATURES:
• Players move the mysterious story forward by solving a multitude of brain teasers, riddles and conundrums. This game contains more puzzles than any in the series so far.
• Free downloadable puzzles will be available weekly after the game’s launch (broadband Internet connection required)
• Players will get a bonus role-playing game called Professor Layton’s London Life™ that contains 100 hours of additional content.
• In the bonus role-playing game Professor Layton’s London Life™, the player’s character lives in “Little London” with Professor Layton and a number of characters from the series. Players can customize their character with special clothing and collect items and furniture. Some of these help the player’s character to enter certain areas of the city or perform tasks that help out the townspeople.
Fossil Fighters Champions
A Bone to Pick
In this dino-tastic adventure, players get some hands-on time to hunt and clean fossils, and revive and battle vivosaurs. A fossil park is hosting a large-scale tournament in which competitors enter vivosaurs created from dinosaur fossils into competition. Fossil Fighters from all over the world battle their vivosaurs against one another to find out who will be crowned champion.
• Players excavate and clean fossils. New giant fossil rocks (containing complete dinosaur fossils) and odd fossil rocks (which are two-sided) add to the fun of the cleaning process.
• Once the fossils have been cleaned, they can be revived into vivosaurs, which players can then arrange into teams for battles. The better the fossils have been cleaned, the more powerful the vivosaurs are in battle.
• Strategy is key in battles. Players must put forth teams of three vivosaurs, then rotate their positions to maximize their power advantage over opponents.
• New “super evolver” vivosaurs evolve into new forms with the help of gold fossils.
• Players can compete in matchmaking battles or upload their best team to see how it fares against others. Players can also download additional vivosaurs and events.
• Using DS Download Play, one player who has the game can link up wirelessly with up to three other Nintendo DS owners within range and cooperate to expertly clean fossils together.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Fact Sheet Brings New Information
A Link to the Future
One of the most storied franchises in history soars to new heights. The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword shakes up the tried-and-true adventure game formula and marks a turning point for the franchise. The introduction of full motion controls enabled by Wii MotionPlus™ technology synchronizes player movements with Link’s actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in the series to date.
FEATURES:
• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword boasts the most realistic sword combat of any game to date, turning every encounter into a challenge of both brains and brawn. Wii MotionPlus technology accurately translates the angle of every sword slice, effectively putting Link’s blade in the player’s hand. Analyzing enemy attack and defense tendencies and counteracting with precise swings of the sword provide a satisfying experience that blends puzzle-solving with a new and distinctly unique combat system.
• Explore a massive, multilayered world that seamlessly blends soaring exploration in a sea of clouds with intense ground-based adventuring that blurs the line between the main world and traditional Zelda dungeons. Link™ soars through the skies on the back of a noble bird and dives beneath the clouds to the continent below in an epic quest that lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
• Prepare for intense puzzle-solving as only The Legend of Zelda games can deliver. Exploration of the forests, volcanoes and deserts requires players to think on their feet as they solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and escape deadly traps. Once they find their way to each dungeon, they are confronted by even more puzzles guarded by fiendish enemies.
• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword redefines the traditional Zelda framework and introduces an arsenal of items, upgrades and rewards unlike any game in the franchise to date. The adventure guides players into, out of and back to dungeons and areas they’ve already completed. Along the way, Link gathers a massive inventory of peculiar items and resources that can be used to upgrade many of his weapons and equipment.
• A new weapon upgrade system allows players to gather raw materials from throughout hyrule that can be used to upgrade weapons, equipment and items, or create entirely new ones from scratch.
• The game also will feature a boss challenge mode and, for players who need assistance, optional hint movies to help them along.
• A special limited-edition The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword bundle containing the game and a gold* Wii Remote™ Plus controller will be available when the game launches on Nov. 20.
• Every copy in the initial production of the game will come packaged with a special music CD featuring orchestral arrangements of select songs that will be performed at The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Fact Sheet
Kirby Returns to Dream Land – and the Living Room
Kirby™ and his friends are back in an adventure designed to satisfy longtime Kirby fans and beginners alike. When an alien spaceship crashes in the otherwise peaceful realm of Planet Pop Star, its pieces are scattered throughout the land. Players must guide Kirby as he retrieves the ship’s parts and helps an alien return to its home planet. This time, however, he’s not alone. At any time, up to three more players can join in the fun and play as Meta Knight, King Dedede, Waddle Dee or a different color Kirby.
FEATURES:
• Kirby’s powerful Copy Ability returns, allowing him to inhale, spit and transform as he encounters enemies.
• Players can deploy classic and new abilities, including:
○ Sword: Kirby dons a green cap and wields a sword.
○ Beam: Kirby wears a jester hat and can shoot energy from a magic wand.
○ Whip: Kirby wears a cowboy hat and can lasso enemies.
○ Leaf: Kirby is surrounded by a whirlwind of leaves.
• The game also introduces new Super Abilities, which are activated when Kirby inhales special enemy characters. For example, the “Ultra Sword” Super Ability allows Kirby to swing a giant sword and wipe out an entire screen’s worth of foes.
• Up to four players can enjoy the action together. (Additional controllers required and sold separately.) While playing cooperatively to progress through the game, players can join and leave the game at any time.
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action
Players: 1 - 4
Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10+) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Release: Oct. 24, 2011
Developer: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
URL: http://kirbysdreamland.com
Suggested Retail Price: $49.99
Source: Nintendo PR
Fortune Street Fact Sheet
Get on Board, Corner the Market and Make a Fortune
Players become familiar characters from the Nintendo and DRAGON QUEST universes in a board game that challenges them to play the real estate and stock markets wisely to win. Players race around the board trying to accumulate wealth and hit a target value while buying, selling and trading property with friends and family to see who can be the first to cash out. What appears at first to be a simple property-buying board game offers multiple levels of money-maximizing opportunity.
FEATURES:
• Players move around one of more than 15 boards, buying shops to build their portfolios and collecting symbols they can cash in at the bank to earn more gold to invest. It takes money to make money, so racing around the board may not be the best strategy.
• To capitalize on their monetary gains, players can make investments, play the stock market, purchase shops and collect shopping fees. When players buy multiple shops adjacent to one another, the property value grows and both shops level up. Other players who land on those squares have to pay an increased shopping fee.
• Players can choose to play as a variety of Mushroom Kingdom characters, as DRAGON QUEST characters or even as their own Mii™ characters.
• More than 15 game boards with different shapes and layouts are available to provide endless replay value.
• The beginner setting called “easy rules” helps newcomers learn the basics, while the more advanced, “standard rules” introduces more challenges, deeper strategy options and the ability to play the virtual stock market.
• Play against friends with the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection.
• The franchise has been a hit in Japan, and this marks its first appearance in North America.
Mario Kart 7 Fact Sheet
A New Dimension of Kart Racing
The newest installment of the fan-favorite Mario Kart™ franchise brings Mushroom Kingdom racing fun into glorious 3D. For the first time, drivers explore new competitive kart possibilities, such as soaring through the skies or plunging into the depths of the sea. New courses, strategic new abilities and customizable karts bring the racing excitement to new heights.
FEATURES:
• The Mario Kart franchise continues to evolve. New kart abilities add to the wild fun that the games are known for. On big jumps, a kart deploys a wing to let it glide over the track shortcut. When underwater, a propeller pops out to help the kart cruise across the sea floor.
• Players can show their own style by customizing their vehicles with accessories that give them a competitive advantage. For instance, giant tires help a kart drive off-road, while smaller tires accelerate quickly on paved courses.
• People can choose to race as one of their favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters or even as their Mii™ character.
• New courses take players on wild rides over mountains, on city streets and through a dusty desert. Nintendo fans will recognize new courses on Wuhu Island and in the jungles from Donkey Kong Country™ Returns.
• The game supports both SpotPass™ and StreetPass™ features.
• Players can compete in local wireless matches or online over a broadband Internet connection.
Super Mario 3D Land Fact Sheet
Get Ready for a New Spin on a Familiar Tail
Super Mario 3D Land reinvents everything fans love about Mario™ gaming with the first platforming environment in true 3D, without the need for special glasses. Players will experience an exhilarating new sense of depth, distance and speed while running, jumping and stomping on enemies throughout the levels.
FEATURES:
• Tanooki Mario returns! The fan-favorite Tanooki suit makes its first appearance on the Nintendo 3DS. Use the Tanooki suit’s tail to attack enemies or float gently down from great heights. These abilities help players move through the 3D environments with more confidence.
• 3D visuals make it easier for players to judge the depths and distances in their environments. Players can more accurately judge the jump to the next platform or how far Mario is from a question block.
• New and familiar abilities add unique game-play strategies to the adventure. Mario can perform a rolling somersault attack or run fast with a dash move.
• The Circle Pad gives players complete control to confidently move Mario through fun and challenging environments.
• New enemies include Goombas with tails, tall stacks of Goombas and a Piranha Plant that spits ink to obscure a player’s view.
Star Fox 64 3D Fact Sheet
Star Fox 64™ 3D invites players to take on the role of legendary Fox McCloud as they lead a fearless squadron of fighters in fierce aerial combat to battle the evil forces of Andross and save the galaxy from destruction. Players can also face off against their friends in a new local wireless multiplayer mode that
comes complete with motion controls, new power-ups and a live video display of their friends’ faces as they battle. The rich 3D visuals provide a remarkable sense of depth, distance and position as players dodge meteors and blast enemy fighters out of the sky.
FEATURES:
• A complete graphical update brings a Nintendo classic into the era of portable 3D fun. The game makes effective use of the Nintendo 3DS system’s dual screens: The top screen features 3D aerial combat, while the bottom screen displays characters and dialogue.
• A new multiplayer option lets up to four players engage in fierce aerial combat via a local wireless connection (using four systems and one game card via DS Download Play). The multiplayer mode also includes new power-ups and special weapons. Players can use the Nintendo 3DS system’s inner camera to display a live video feed of their faces as they battle, bringing a new level of fun and personalization to the multiplayer experience.
• There are two control methods for the player to experience. The Nintendo 64 Mode offers original controls, while the new Nintendo 3DS Mode uses the motion controls of the built-in Gyro Sensor of the Nintendo 3DS system.
• Trusted wingmen Peppy, Slippy and Falco are along for the ride – if one of them is chased or captured by an enemy, players must act to protect them in order to keep their team strong.
• Each mission takes players through a different planet of the Lylat system as they blast enemies, collect power-ups and fight powerful bosses on their way to the final battle.
• Score Attack is a new mode that allows players to select individual missions that they have unlocked and play for the highest score.
Pokemon Rumble Blast Fact Sheet
Battle More Than 600 Toy Pokémon in this 3D action-packed adventure!
As the first Pokémon™ game created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, Pokémon Rumble Blast gives fans the chance to experience unique, fun and fast-paced Pokémon battles in 3D without the need for special glasses. As they explore imaginative levels filled with Toy Pokémon, players can battle and collect more than 600 Toy Pokémon in all – including Pokémon from the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games. For added social fun, players can use a local wireless connection to team up, battle and collect Toy Pokémon together, or use the Nintendo 3DS system’s built-in StreetPass™ feature to challenge other players’ Toy Pokémon collections.
FEATURES:
• Engage in intense, all-out action as a Toy Pokémon! Switching between Toy Pokémon is fast and fun. Simple, intuitive controls make Pokémon Rumble Blast easy for new and experienced players alike to pick up and enjoy.
• Pokémon Rumble Blast includes more than 600 Toy Pokémon to collect. Each Toy Pokémon has its own unique stats and power levels, and players can decide which one is best suited for each battle.
• The giant Boss Pokémon – which are much stronger than typical opponents – add a unique and intense challenge as players battle their way through each stage. In Battle Royale, players strive to be the last Toy Pokémon standing in a fast-paced free-for-all where Toy Pokémon attack each other.
• Two new battle modes add excitement for newcomers and veteran Pokémon fans alike. In Team Battle, players are joined by two of their own Toy Pokémon as they battle numerous mini bosses in a quest to defeat a Boss Pokémon. In Charge Battle, two large battalions of Pokémon collide in an explosive event that challenges the strength of the player’s team.
• Two players can team up and adventure together over a local wireless connection. In this mode, friends can play together in normal game areas that both of them have previously completed. This mode also increases their chances of befriending defeated Toy Pokémon.
• The StreetPass feature lets players challenge Toy Pokémon that other nearby players have collected, and view customized Mii™ characters within the game.
• Pokémon Rumble Blast takes place in an imaginative world called Toyland, which contains towns, fields and areas that are teeming with Toy Pokémon.
Tetris Axis Coming to your Nintendo 3DS on October 2
Loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures, the Tetris game continues to be one of the most widely recognized video games of all time. Now, Tetris fans can experience the game like never before on the Nintendo 3DS. Featuring over 20 fun‐filled game modes, Tetris for Nintendo 3DS delivers a rich mix of both traditional and never before seen ways to play Tetris. Jump into the game with the familiar Marathon mode, or test your skills in the all‐new fast‐paced Fever mode. Witness remarkable graphics and special effects using the stereoscopic 3D display on the Nintendo 3DS. Clearing lines has never been so fun!
FEATURES:
• Over 20 Tetris game modes!
• Featured Game Modes: Marathon, Computer Battle, Fever, and Survival
• Party Game Modes: Stage Racer Plus, Shadow Wide, Jigsaw, Tower Climber, Capture,
Fit, Bombliss™, Sprint, and Master Mode
• Augmented Reality Game Modes: AR Marathon and AR Tower Climber
• Local Multiplayer Game Modes (2P–8P): VS Battle, VS Stage Racer, VS Shadow Wide,
VS Capture, and Co‐op Tower Climber
• Download Play Game Modes (2P–8P): Marathon with Everyone, Fever with Everyone,
and VS Battle
• Nintendo® Wi‐Fi Connection Game Modes (2P–6P): 3 variants of World Battle
• Discover new exciting Items for Fever using SpotPass™
Nintendo Download for September 22, 2011
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - SEPT. 22, 2011
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop
3D Classics: TwinBee™ – This vertical-scrolling arcade game was originally available only on the Famicom system in Japan. Now, for the first time ever in North America, fans can play this classic shooter with a new 3D look. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
Sep 20, 2011
New The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Screenshots
Some new Skyward Sword screenshots have surfaced thanks to Game Informer's fantastic coverage of the title. Their screenshots cover a variety of different areas that will be featured in the game including some above the sky shots. I'll post one here and you can head over to Game Informer to view the rest.
Kirby Mass Attack for Nintendo DS Delivers More Kirbys, More Power
New Hand-Held Adventure Lets Players Control Up to 10 Kirbys at the Same Time
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 19, 2011 - If a group of lions is called a pride, and a group of dolphins is called a pod, what do you call a multitude of pink Kirby™ characters who swarm together for an action-packed portable adventure? The answer is Kirby™ Mass Attack, launching today for the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems. This new installment in the fan-favorite Kirby franchise challenges players to control as many as 10 Kirbys at the same time as they smash through obstacles, defeat enemies and access new areas while adventuring through a series of colorful side-scrolling worlds.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Proves There's Strength in Monsters
New Game for Nintendo DS Systems Lets Players Collect, Connect and Customize Hundreds of Monsters from the DRAGON QUEST Universe
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 19, 2011 – Now there's a powerful new way to interact with the wild variety of monsters from the fan-favorite DRAGON QUEST® video game series. Launching today for the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2 unleashes an epic adventure in which players can recruit, train and battle with imaginative monsters of all shapes and sizes. Better yet, players can create their own customized monsters by synthesizing two different ones and blending their unique traits and capabilities. With the built-in wireless features of Nintendo DS systems, it's also simple and fun for users to connect with each other – locally and around the world – to share game data and engage in memorable monster battles together.
First Four Hours of Kirby Mass Attack
Of course the next step was to play Kirby Mass Attack. After loading the game, I came face to screen with a great presentation. Kirby Mass Attack, much like its manual, is very colorful and clever in its presentation. Kirbys can be found at every corner. In the options, on the main menu, and later in the game they can be found drumming along to the game's soundtrack. What is pink, adorable and has 20 legs? Kirby Mass Attack. Early on it's easy to see the theme forming for Kirby Mass Attack: 10 Kirbys are better than one.
New Blog Series Incoming: First Four Hours of...
I've been throwing around a couple of ideas for blog posts here on Play Nintendo, and today the idea for this new series came to me. While I usually complete the main story in video games before writing a review, a lot of my opinions are formed in the early hours. I spent four hours with Kirby Mass Attack today, and the game made a great impression on me in a very short period of time, so much of an impression that I just had to talk about the game. Now, a new blog series has formed: "First Four Hours of (game title here)".
Sure, there are tons of blogs that are similar in concept, but I just need to spill the beans on Kirby Mass Attack (and many games to come). I think it may give you the reader an idea of my thoughts on a certain title early during the reviewing process. It may also display some changes in my opinion after seeing more of what any particular game has to offer. OK, I know you get the idea by now and want to hear my thoughts, so let me cut to the main story...
Sure, there are tons of blogs that are similar in concept, but I just need to spill the beans on Kirby Mass Attack (and many games to come). I think it may give you the reader an idea of my thoughts on a certain title early during the reviewing process. It may also display some changes in my opinion after seeing more of what any particular game has to offer. OK, I know you get the idea by now and want to hear my thoughts, so let me cut to the main story...
Sep 19, 2011
Original Dragon Quest Monsters to Receive 3DS Remake
Not currently planned for the west (well, no announcement as of yet), but it's a possibility, right? A 2012 release is likely for Japan.
Netflix Soon Offering Video Game Rental Service with Newly Formed Qwikster
Netflix has announced that it plans to split its streaming and physical rental services. How do they plan to accomplish this feat? Well, Reed Hastings felt that streaming and physical rentals were two different businesses, and on that merit decided that a new company was needed. Netflix will continue to host the streaming service, but the new Qwikster will focus on the physical side of things.
How is this relevant to gamers? Well, with the newly formed Qwikster will come the opportunity to rent games! That's right, Qwikster will begin to offer video games as choices for your rental needs. The service isn't up and running quite yet, but will be in a few short weeks. You can however, check out the official website. Even if there is nothing really happening yet.
How is this relevant to gamers? Well, with the newly formed Qwikster will come the opportunity to rent games! That's right, Qwikster will begin to offer video games as choices for your rental needs. The service isn't up and running quite yet, but will be in a few short weeks. You can however, check out the official website. Even if there is nothing really happening yet.
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Coming in Early 2012
It has been rumored for quite awhile now, but the man himself has confirmed its delay. Hideo Kojima confirmed at TGS that MGS: Snake Eater 3D would release during the early part of the Winter 2012 season. Hopefully this allows Konami some time to fix some of those issues I keep hearing about; maybe it will now take advantage of the Expansion Slide Pad.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Treasure Hunting Trailer
Game Informer has uploaded their third exclusive Skyward Sword video and this time they are focusing on treasure hunting! I have embedded the video below for your convenience, but Game Informer has tons of Zelda coverage, so head on over and check that out as well.
Game Informer 3rd Exclusive Video
Game Informer Skyward Sword Coverage
Game Informer 3rd Exclusive Video
Game Informer Skyward Sword Coverage
Sep 18, 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Using Wii Motion Plus Trailer
Game Informer has released their second Exclusive Skyward Sword video. This video gives us a quick glimpse at the art of bomb rolling and the most interesting dowsing feature.
Sep 16, 2011
Mario Kart 7 Spoilers: Every Item So Far
All of the regular Mario Kart items seem to appear in Mario Kart 7, so I've just listed them up front for all to see. However, quite a few new items are showing up in Mario Kart 7 trailers and I will detail them after the jump.
Old Items:
Red Shell
Green Shell
Mushrooms
Banana Peels
Bullet Bill
Lightning Strike
Bob-omb
Blooper
Star
Old Items:
Red Shell
Green Shell
Mushrooms
Banana Peels
Bullet Bill
Lightning Strike
Bob-omb
Blooper
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Super Smash Land - Smash Bros with a Gameboy Flare
Super Smash Land is a fantastic de-make of the Super Smash Bros.series. Its creator, Dan Fornace, created Smash Bros as it would appear on a Gameboy handheld. All Nintendo fans and Smash Bros. fans should definitely check out this free to play PC game. I hope to review this game in the coming days!
Sep 15, 2011
Nintendo Download for September 15, 2011
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS FOR SEPT. 15, 2011
Sept. 15, 2011
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
WiiWare™
MotoHeroz - Racing game thrills meet platformer charm in MotoHeroz, a side-scrolling racer built with simple controls and engaging physics. The result is a new kind of racing adventure. (For Wii™)
Nintendo eShop
Mega Man™: Dr. Wily's Revenge - Play as Capcom's iconic cybernetic superhero in his first portable adventure. Fight through four stages and send Dr. Wily and his eight evil robot creations back to the trash heap. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
Nintendo Video™
Blue Man Group Foley Part 1 - Every step you take, every move you make. It's like air guitar on steroids, but something just isn't right... This offering for the Nintendo Video service becomes available today at 3 p.m. Pacific time. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™
Defense of the Middle Kingdom - Place stationary soldiers on the map in an effort to thwart oncoming forces. Enemies will come in waves, trying to invade your territory. Keep them from reaching the end of the path to secure victory. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)
Also new this week:
• Bridge (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download4vCj71Sh.php
Sep 14, 2011
Game Informer Zelda Scans
Zelda Informer has posted scans of the Skyward Sword coverage in the latest issue of Game Informer. I have just one of the scans below, click over to see them all.
Official The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Website Is Open
There isn't a whole lot happening over there at the moment, but you can check out some screenshots and trailers!
Sep 13, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Expansion Slide Pad Coming to Japan This Year
Japan will be getting the Expansion Slide Pad on December 10 at a price of ¥1,500. It will also be bundled with Monster Hunter 3G for ¥6,990. Monster Hunter 3G is also out on that day.
Misty Pink 3DS Revealed at Nintendo 3DS Conference
Nintendo announced a Misty Pink Nintendo 3DS at their 3DS Conference last night. It is being released on October 20th in an attempt to attract more girls to the handheld. Japan will be expected to pay the standard rate of ¥15,000.
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Details from Nintendo 3DS Conference
- Skyward Sword contains over 100 minutes of event scenes
- Could take between 50 and 100 hours to complete the game (Twilight Princess took me about 40 hours on my first run)
- Boss Rush Mode available after beating the game
- @NintendoAmerica reports that Miyamoto announced a second quest as well
- Hint Movies much like OOT 3D have also been announced by @NintendoAmerica
- Took five years to develop with 100 staff members involved
- Miyamoto has personally put 100's of hours of play into Skyward Sword
Animal Crossing 3DS Details + Luigi's Mansion 2 and Paper Mario in 2012
Fans of the Animal Crossing series can expect to be playing a new installment sometime in 2012. New gameplay mechanics have been announced for the new game:
- Become the head of your village and boost its development
- Certain items can be installed in the village making its characteristics more personalized for each player
- Gamers will also have the ability to view the homes of other gamers using StreetPass functionality
Source: PR
Mario Tennis Announced for Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo has also announced a new Mario Tennis game for the Nintendo 3DS. It is currently known as Mario Tennis, but that is only a temporary name. Gamers can expect it to launch sometime in 2012 with more details surfacing a little later.
Source: PR
Kid Icarus: Uprising Delayed Until 2012 + Kid Icarus Anime
Rumors have been swirling around the Internet for a few months concerning the status of Kid Icarus: Uprising. This morning Nintendo has confirmed that the game will be delayed into 2012. Nintendo's reason is because the game needs more development time.
Nintendo has also announced that they are working with top Japanese anime production houses to release Kid Icarus anime for free on the Nintendo Video service.
Nintendo has also announced that they are working with top Japanese anime production houses to release Kid Icarus anime for free on the Nintendo Video service.
Source: PR
Nintendo Releasing Zelda Pre-Paid 3DS and Wii Points Cards
Gamers can expect to pick up special pre-paid 3DS cards and Wii Points cards to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. 3DS Pre-Paid cards will feature an image of Link battling Ganon, and the Wii Points card will feature an image of Link flying high in Skyward Sword.
Source: PR
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Detailed
Details for the downloadable The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition has also been release by Nintendo this fine morning. It will only be available for a limited time starting on September 28, 2011, and ending February 20, 2012. DSi and DSi XL owners can download the DSiWare version any time starting September 28 and 3DS owners will have to sign into the eShop sometime during that time period.
Four Swords Anniversary Edition allows four players that have downloaded the game to play together (and it's wireless of course), but Nintendo has also enhanced the product by including a new single-player mode. After beating the main quest gamers will unlock new levels to play through greatly expanding the replay value of the title. If you have been following the news from the 3DS conference of last night you will know that these levels include NES and GB stylized levels.
Best of all, gamers won't pay a single dime because the anniversary edition is FREE!
Four Swords Anniversary Edition allows four players that have downloaded the game to play together (and it's wireless of course), but Nintendo has also enhanced the product by including a new single-player mode. After beating the main quest gamers will unlock new levels to play through greatly expanding the replay value of the title. If you have been following the news from the 3DS conference of last night you will know that these levels include NES and GB stylized levels.
Best of all, gamers won't pay a single dime because the anniversary edition is FREE!
Source: PR
Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 Get Release Dates
Mario fans will be extremely excited to learn that Nintendo has dropped off a few release dates today. First off, Super Mario 3D Land will be coming to 3DS handhelds on November 13. The game will include both gyro and StreetPass functionality, as well as the propeller blocks seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Mario Kart 7 will come a little later with a December 4 release date. Mario Kart 7 will include an optional first person mode that is controlled using the gyro sensor. On top of that, Nintendo has also decided to include the tricks system found in Mario Kart Wii. Lastly, Nintendo has told us about two new playable drivers for Mario Kart 7. Gamers will finally have the chance to play as Lakitu and Metal Mario! I think both are pretty neat additions to Mario Kart.
Mario Kart 7 will come a little later with a December 4 release date. Mario Kart 7 will include an optional first person mode that is controlled using the gyro sensor. On top of that, Nintendo has also decided to include the tricks system found in Mario Kart Wii. Lastly, Nintendo has told us about two new playable drivers for Mario Kart 7. Gamers will finally have the chance to play as Lakitu and Metal Mario! I think both are pretty neat additions to Mario Kart.
Source: PR
Press Release: 3D Video Recording + Two Mario games for the Holiday
Nintendo Gets 3D Video Recording and Two Great Mario Games for the Holiday
Strong Nintendo Holiday Lineup Includes Treats for Fans of The Legend of Zelda
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 12, 2011 – This November, a new system update for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system will enable owners to capture 3D video footage. People will be able to record and view moments from birthday parties, soccer games and holiday events, or create their own original 3D productions and show them to others in 3D, all without the need for special glasses. The system update will also provide new experiences for people who have conquered all the StreetPass™ challenges in StreetPass Mii Plaza™.
Sep 12, 2011
Even More Skyward Sword Information *Spoilers*
Another batch of info has been leaked from the Game Informer Zelda Issue. Again, some may consider these spoilers, so only read on if you want this info:
More Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Info and Scans Revealed *Spoilers*
Again, this post contains many spoilers, so those of you whom try to avoid this kind of thing it is important that you don't click below. This pile of info and scans come from the Zelda blowout expected in the latest issue of Game Informer. Luckily, Zelda Informer has gotten their hands on some scans that provides us a few tidbits. I will post one scan, but will send you over to Zelda Informer for the rest:
Aonuma Teasing Zelda Fans with Small Bits of Wii U and 3DS Zelda Ideas
OK, Play Nintendo has been avoiding this kind of speculative posting, but since our collective Zelda fever is at an all time high, I think this can be excused:
Aonuma on Wii U Zelda:
Aonuma on Wii U Zelda:
"The demo that we showed at E3 was really just more of a rough idea of if all we were to do was to take a Zelda game and put it in HD, this is what it might look like. We’re much more interested in looking at the power of the Wii U system and seeing how we can take advantage of that power to do things that we haven’t been able to do in a Zelda game before.... One of our goals with [Skyward Sword] is to be the first step in illustrating for people how the Zelda series can change and evolve."Aonuma on 3DS Zelda:
"It will be a game in which having 3D will mean something."
Quick Reminder: Nintendo Holding a 3DS Conference Tonight
New information regarding Nintendo's new "Expansion Slide Pad" will likely be revealed a little later this evening as Nintendo will be holding their 3DS conference in Japan at Noon. For those of us on the opposite side of the earth this means we can get that information tonight!
North Americans can tune into Play Nintendo when the conference begins at 11:00 P.M. EST. I will try to provide live coverage, but as the conference will be in Japanese, I will have to do my best by providing info on a visual basis. I will follow up on the event sometime tomorrow to add/verify information.
Other timezones in North America can tune in at the following times:
Central: 10 P.M.
Mountain: 9 P.M.
Pacific: 8 P.M.
And lastly, the conference is being live streamed over here. I will also embed the stream for your convenience.
North Americans can tune into Play Nintendo when the conference begins at 11:00 P.M. EST. I will try to provide live coverage, but as the conference will be in Japanese, I will have to do my best by providing info on a visual basis. I will follow up on the event sometime tomorrow to add/verify information.
Other timezones in North America can tune in at the following times:
Central: 10 P.M.
Mountain: 9 P.M.
Pacific: 8 P.M.
And lastly, the conference is being live streamed over here. I will also embed the stream for your convenience.
Musical Secrets of the Skyward Sword Box Art
Some dedicated Zelda fans have discovered that the Skyward Sword box art is hiding a very unique musical secret. If you look closely you can see that there is indeed musical notation hidden in the box art. Zelda fans have also put together a musical rendition that might give us an idea of what the song is supposed to sound like. Check that out below:
A fan has also reversed the song just in case Nintendo was hiding something else away:
New The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Details and Footage
In the interest of those trying to avoid Skyward Sword spoilers I placed the details and link to the video after the break. Details cover a new area in the game and more about the flying mechanic.
Sep 9, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Sales Up Quite A Bit After the Price Drop
NINTENDO 3DS SALES UP 260 PERCENT FOLLOWING PRICE REDUCTION
Sept. 8, 2011
Nintendo sold more than 235,000 Nintendo 3DS™ portable entertainment systems in the United States in August, and the system finished as the No. 2 best-selling dedicated game system for the month, according to the NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States. About 185,000 units were sold following a price reduction on Aug. 12, an increase of more than 260 percent during the comparable 19-day time period in July.
Sep 8, 2011
STAR FOX 64 3D BARREL ROLLS INTO GLORIOUS 3D ON NINTENDO 3DS
Head-to-Head Multiplayer Mode and New Motion Controls Let Players Enjoy Intergalactic Dogfighting Drama
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 8, 2011 – In the distant corners of the Lylat system, the evil Andross is marshaling his forces to spread chaos, and only one team of flying heroes is up to the task of defeating him. Starting Sept. 9, Nintendo 3DS™ owners can take to the skies as Fox McCloud and his band of flying aces in the Star Fox 64™ 3D game as they soar through multiple worlds to restore order. Sept. 9 also marks the debut of the new Flame Red version of the Nintendo 3DS system, which is available at a suggested retail price of $169.99.
In addition to the full original game, Star Fox 64 3D also includes a new multiplayer mode in which up to four players can compete in an aerial dogfight to see which of them is master of the skies. Up to four Nintendo 3DS owners can compete, even if only one player has a Game Card. This mode also makes use of the Nintendo 3DS inner camera: With this optional feature, as fighters zip across the screen, player's faces are displayed along with their ships. When one player triumphs, his or her image receives a victory crown. At the same time, the winner can relish in the other players' images of defeat.
This Nintendo 64™ classic has been given a complete graphical overhaul. Now players can see 3D depth and distance without the need for special glasses. The game also takes advantage of the built-in gyroscope of the Nintendo 3DS hardware by letting players control their spacecraft by moving the system in any direction. This optional control scheme gives players even more precise control as they navigate asteroid fields and waves of enemy lasers.
"With the launch of Star Fox 64 3D, a hot new hardware color and $169.99 suggested retail price, Nintendo 3DS offers more entertainment variety and value to consumers than ever before," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Through competitive multiplayer modes and intuitive motion controls, Star Fox 64 3D delivers yet another standout game-play experience that is exclusive to Nintendo 3DS owners."
Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
For more information about Star Fox 64 3D, visit http://starfox643d.nintendo.com.
Nintendo Download for September 8, 2011
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Sept. 8, 2011
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™
Puzzle Rocks – This novel puzzle game will thoroughly test your combining and planning abilities. Take your time to find the best strategy, improve your moves and make as many matches as possible during a single turn. (For Nintendo 3DS™ / Nintendo DSi™)
DotMan – Do you like to drive fast and challenge authority? Perform last-minute lane changes, make stealthy U-turns and determine your speed in a nonstop action game that takes you back to the golden years of arcade gaming. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)
Nintendo eShop
Golf – This new version of the Game Boy™ classic brings you 36 holes of realistic golf action. From twisting fairways and hungry sand traps to big water hazards and deceptive greens, Golf is packed with challenges. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo Video™
Blue Man Group, "Dance Like the Stars!" – Blue Man Group are adding a new dimension to the dance competition craze. Hula! The Dougie! Pogo! Watch Blue Man Group bust a move. Press any button to continue… This offering for the Nintendo Video service becomes available today at 3 p.m. Pacific time. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Also new this week:
• Paint Splash (WiiWare™)
• Liight (demo version) (WiiWare)
To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download9KoiOt5C.php
Sep 7, 2011
Monster Hunter 3G 3DS Confirmed for Nintendo 3DS
On the heels of the new circle pad attachment, Famitsu has also revealed the first details for the new Monster Hunter 3G 3D game. It is essentially Monster Hunter 3, but it will be an expanded version. It will retain the water elements from the Wii title and will also include local wireless play. Gameplay in the water has been adjusted to also include the touch screen. Tapping the screen will instantly turn your character to face an enemy, ultimately making the battle easier. A beast called the Blakidio will also be in the game.
Japan is slated to get the title at the end of the year. I'm willing to bet that the 3DS version will release stateside in 2012.
Japan is slated to get the title at the end of the year. I'm willing to bet that the 3DS version will release stateside in 2012.
Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Peripheral Confirmed
Rumors were running wild about a circle pad attachment for the Nintendo 3DS. Some of you may already know about the rumor, but some may not due to our no rumors policy. However, the attachment is now confirmed. Famitsu released the first image of the attachment and it is quite bulky. The attachment looks like a cradle of sorts and yes the Nintendo 3DS does fit inside. It will add a second circle pad to the device (and a new trigger button), but it looks like a hassle more than an innovation. I'd wait for the inevitable 3DS re-design.Nintendo has also told ONM that the device is indeed planned for a release, but we have to wait for an official announcement. Gamers are well aware of an upcoming Nintendo conference taking place in Japan on September 13, and an announcement regarding this device is likely.
Nintendo Holding 3DS Conference Next Week
Nintendo is holding a special conference in Japan next week. This conference will put the spotlight on the Nintendo 3DS and will take place in Japan on September 13 (next Tuesday) at 12 P.M. Those of us in North America will be able to get the details sometime on the 12th.
The conference will be streaming live on Ustream as well, so those of you interested will be able to catch it live. I can't make any commitments to cover the event live at the moment, but you can bet I will if I am available.
MotoHeroz Coming to WiiWare Next Thursday
MotoHeroz Coming on September 15
RedLynx’s hotly-anticipated WiiWare game just a week away
RedLynx’s hotly-anticipated WiiWare game just a week away
September 7, 2011 (Helsinki, Finland) — RedLynx (redlynx.com) said today that MotoHeroz, its highly-anticipated release for Nintendo’s WiiWare service, will release in both Europe and the Americas on September 15 for 1500 Wii Points™.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be bringing MotoHeroz to WiiWare,” said Tero Virtala, CEO of RedLynx. “With its rich mix of single player gameplay, local multiplayer, and online challenges, we think we have delivered one of the most complete gaming experiences in the downloadable console space.
“Now it’s time to let the gamers try it out and decide for themselves.”
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