Kid Icarus: Uprising Intensity Trailer

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Kid Icarus: Uprising includes a unique take on difficulty settings. As you get hearts from enemies you can use them in something called "The Fiend's Cauldron" to increase the intensity, or difficulty if you will. The higher difficulty settings will give out the best rewards, as well as giving the player a a greater challenge. Nintendo's latest Kid Icarus: Trailer demonstrates what to expect when jumping from an easier intensity setting to a greater one, and it looks like things will get challenging.

Pearl Pink Nintendo 3DS Available in Early February

Nintendo has announced that consumers can buy their Pearl Pink Nintendo 3DS as a stand alone unit starting February 10. It will go for the standard price tag of $169.99 and will be here just in time for Valentines Day; just in case the best way to say I love you is to be your sweetheart a Pearl Pink 3DS.

Source: Press Release

Capcom Lowers Resident Evil: Revelations Price in North America!

As we know, Capcom was asking $49.99 for Resident Evil: Revelations in North America. I say "was" because they have officially announced that they have found a way to lower the price to $39.99; the standard pricing for Nintendo 3DS games. So those complaining about the $50 price point now have no reason to complain.

I thoroughly enjoyed the demo and can't wait to play this game come February 7th!

Thanks to SuperPhillip for the tip!

Nintendo Network Details

• It is a network platform that will cover both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
• It may be used to create competitions or communication between users
• Sales of digital add-on content will be a focus of the network
• Possibility of Digital Distribution for full retail games being considered
• A personal account system is also in the works for the Wii U that will operate similar to the X-Box 360 in that family members can have their own account

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Nintendo Adding NFC Support to the Wii U Controller

Nintendo confirmed during its recent financial briefing that Near Field Communication (NFC) will be added to the Wii U controller. NFC is a set of standards used to establish a radio communication between devices in close proximity; this technology is being used now in smartphones.

Nintendo explains that NFC may be used in conjunction with cards and figurines to create a brand new gaming experience, or even as a way to make micropayments. It is definitely an interesting attribute to add to the Wii U controller, but I'd like to get more information on how it will be used to expand our gaming experience.

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Wii U Coming Just In Time for Year End Sales Season

Nintendo not only confirmed the existence of a new Super Mario Bros. game, but they also confirmed that the Wii U will be released between E3 and the end of 2012; specifically right in time for the year end sales season. In fact, North America, Europe and Japan will get the new console this year. Nintendo will showcase the console it is final form at this year's E3 2012 event and went on to state that they are working hard to have sufficient sofware developed so that the console can be at its best during the launch period.

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New 2D Super Mario Bros. Game Coming to the Nintendo 3DS

Satoru Iwata announced that a new 2D side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. game would be released for the Nintendo 3DS during the company's third quarter financial results briefing. While there isn't any other information available yet, we do know that the title will release within the next fiscal year.

I am excited because 2D was mentioned, not 2.5D with 3D models. I would love to play a new retro-styled Super Mario Bros. with the handheld's added 3D effect. Both Mutant Mudds and Mighty Switch Force use a 2D graphics style and the 3D looks amazing. Maybe Nintendo has plans to release a Super Mario Bros. 4? I guess only time will tell.

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Capcom and the Great Resident Evil: Revelations Derp

Twitter user @bitmobshoe reports that there is a typo on the spine of the new Resident Evil: Revelations case. It's a pretty funny typo and a harmless one at that, but in all seriousness this could potentially have some collector value now. Capcom will likely offer a solution to North Americans if many of these show up in the initial production run. 

Play Nintendo's Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Demo Impressions

Last week I gave my impressions of the Resident Evil: Revelations Demo, and this week I am prepared to do the same for the Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Demo. Both games are on completely different ends of the spectrum, so this article will be a little different. First, I want to give my impressions on some general stuff.

I will admit that I was a little shocked to see how good this game looked on the 3DS. There aren't as many polygons as its console counterparts, but it sure looks good nonetheless. The overall presentation is pretty cool and sticks with the theme London chose for its 2012 Olympic Games. While I'm on the subject, I have mixed reactions about the 3D effect itself. In some games the 3D is barely noticeable (25m Rapid Fire Pistol), in others it's a little distracting (Football), and sometimes it looks pretty cool. Enough of the presentation, let's get to the gameplay.

I am 100% new to the Mario and Sonic series, so forgive me for my ignorance. Gameplay wise, I was surprised. Every game controlled quite well and used a variety of different styles from just one button, to stylus control and even a little gyro functionality. You get to try out five of the different Olympic games on the demo including: 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, Football, Trampoline, 100m backstroke, and BMX.

Nintendo Download for January 26, 2012

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - JAN. 26, 2012 Jan. 26, 2012 This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content: Nintendo eShop Mutant Mudds™ - Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max must vanquish his nemeses, the Mutant Mudds, by blasting and hovering his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites. (For Nintendo 3DS™) Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games™ (demo version) - Join Mario and Sonic in the world's greatest sporting competition. With more than 50 playable events, the Olympic Games have never been so much fun. This demo is now available on Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS) WiiWare™ Newton vs. The Horde - Scientists are being attacked by a horde of vicious monsters. Use physics to squash, skewer and explode those nasty creatures and do whatever you can to help our scientist friends survive. (Wii™) Also new this week: • Lola's Alphabet Train (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™) • Flipper 2: Flush the Goldfish (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare) To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadw4Yq21e6.php.

Source: Nintendo PR

How to Unlock Characters in Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart 7 has been out for little over a month now, so why post this now? Well, because I just finished unlocking all characters that the game has to offer. In my opinion, this Mario Kart game has one of the most interesting and varied cast of characters to date. Of course we all have our favourite from the standard roster, but there is always another new character that tickles our fancy. Look below the jump to find out How to Unlock Characters in Mario Kart 7!

Rayman Origins for the Nintendo 3DS Coming in March

Ubisoft has finally set down a solid release date for Rayman Origins on the Nintendo 3DS. We can expect to pick the game up on March 20th. This info comes from a press e-mail being sent around from Ubisoft themselves. It's coming a little late, but it's another solid title for the 3DS.

New Mario Party 9 Trailer with First Look at Boss Battles!!

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Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword Release Date and Price Revealed

Nintendo has secretly revealed the release date for Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword on its info page. Nintendo fans can expect to purchase this on the Nintendo eShop come February 2nd, 2012 for $6.99.

For me, this is a must buy game as both a gamer and reviewer; with that said, I will try to buy this game day 1 to provide you guys with a review.

Mutant Mudds Release Date and Price Revealed!!

Jools Watsham has revealed both the price and release date for Mutant Mudds in a recent video blog. We will be able to download Mutant Mudds next Thursday, January 26, for $8.99! I can't wait to play this title and hope to share my opinions sometime next week!

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Get 3D Classics: Kid Icarus when you Pre-Order Kid Icarus: Uprising

Earlier today Nintendo released a new trailer for Kid Icarus: Uprising and another little tidbit surfaced as well. In today's press release, Nintendo also announced that those who pre-order Kid Icarus: Uprising will receive a special download code for the remastered 3D Classics: Kid Icarus. The press release says United States, but I would imagine that Canada will get it as well. There was no retail outlet listed as having this download as an exclusive either, more details will probably come soon.

Source: Nintendo Press Release

New Kid Icarus: Uprising Gameplay Trailer

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Play Nintendo's Resident Evil: Revelations Demo Impressions

 

After downloading this 1149 block demo I can officially get excited for Resident Evil: Revelations. From beginning to end I was impressed around every corner. Nintendo finally gives us 3DS demos and I'd say it's an instant success; Capcom you will definitely get my money for this game. Keep in mind that these impressions will only cover the Normal difficulty mode, however if you follow me on Twitter (@PlayNintendoCA) then you can stay up to date with my impressions of Hell mode.

Resident Evil: Revelations Demo begins with an immediate blast of horror greatness. I absolutely love the classically creepy sounding theme (somewhat a tradition for the series) that plays during the menu selections. You can start your game right away, but I always seem to wander into options first. I got to know the controls and found some other interesting options. You can change the color of your reticle (Green, Blue, Red, and White) and the 3D strength of the game. I went with strong because I thought very strong was a bit too much.

So, the demo begins with Jill waking to find herself inside of a room on the ship and she seems to be a little confused. She says it looks like a familiar mansion, and I agree, the surroundings are all very reminiscent of Resident Evil 1 from the wallpaper to the atmosphere. You need to find your way out of the first room which isn't too hard. Walking around is easily done with the slide pad while interacting with objects is done with Y. However, I took my time to check out the graphics at this point and will say that this is definitely the most gorgeous looking game on the 3DS. Maybe its because you visit small portions of the game at a time, but I feel that works in favor of the genre. After leaving the room you will be in a series of tight hallways and solve a few more small puzzles, but of course, you will soon have a visitor.

Encountering the first enemy was a bit frightening, mainly because I didn't know the controls yet. I soon learned to shoot while holding R and pressing Y while strafing can be done while holding L and using the slide pad, this is very useful for backing away from the enemy. Shooting is handled in a first person view and is pretty decent. Aiming will take a little practice, but in its current state it isn't unplayable; reloading is easily done by holding R and pressins B. If you do get in a bind you can use X to deploy your sub weapon which is a knife at first, but later you will find grenades. Herbs are plentiful in the demo, and you can heal by simply pressing A. Keep in mind that I don't have the additional slide pad and I think that these controls work just fine.

There are some nice touches in the game like fog effects and blood spattering on the screen when you're low on health. These look very cool in 3D, as do the subtitles. 3D definitely brings out a lot of depth in the game, but I couldn't see you wanting to have it any higher than half as it gets a little blurry. One place where I thought the 3D worked well was during the scanning sections. You will receive a scanner early on that allows you to inspect the environment for hidden items. I can tell already that this will come in handy as the game progresses and I personally love this new addition. In fact, it kind of reminds me of Metroid Prime as there is a completion percentage that accompanies the scanner.

Overall, the Resident Evil: Revelations demo shows how the game will stay true to its horror origins with incredible atmospheric music and overall setting with a few horrific frights; I left extremely impressed. Hopefully the rest of the game is very similar to the demo and if it is, then this will be some killer software for the 3DS. I will be buying the game and hopefully provide a more in-depth review including impressions on the slide pad, although I feel the game can be played just fine as it is now.

Nintendo Download for January 19, 2012

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - JAN. 19, 2011 Jan. 19, 2012 This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content: Nintendo eShop:Lock'N Chase - This classic arcade game invites you to play as a thief who's trying to score big by collecting his weight in gold. Duck in and out of alleys while scooping up coins along the way. (For Nintendo 3DS™) WiiWare™:Stonekeep: Bones of the Ancestors - The legend of Stonekeep requires a new hero: you. Explore creepy dungeons, defeat monsters and take their loot in this fantasy RPG. (For Wii™) Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™Gaia's Moon - Something strange is causing changes to the balance of energy in Gaia. Use your skills to discover who's behind these changes and return harmony to the Gaia system. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™) Nintendo eShop:Resident Evil® Revelations (demo version) - An abandoned cruise ship holds the secret to a global bio-terrorism conspiracy in Resident Evil Revelations. A demo version is now available in the Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS) Also new this week: • Anne's Doll Studio: Gothic Collection (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

Source: Nintendo PR

Don't wanna pay 50 Bucks for Resident Evil: Revelations? Well, Don't...

Amazon.ca has Resident Evil: Revelations available for pre-order for $39.99! Plus, according to their usual promotion you are guaranteed to get this price (or lower) if you pre-order a game before it changes. As we all know, Capcom has decided to sell it for $49.99 and while many support this decision, there are many that don't. It also doesn't look like you will be getting any bonus items like you would at Gamestop, but why not take advantage of a deal when one comes up?

If you were thinking about buying the game (or at least waiting for the demo first) then I'd recommend getting over there before the price changes. Yes, it's only 10 bucks, but that's 10 bucks for another 3DS game.

Nintendo of America Announces the Arrival of Nintendo 3DS Demos!!

Starting tomorrow, Nintendo 3DS users will be able to download their first Nintendo 3DS demo from the Nintendo eShop. As you may have guessed from the image above, the Resident Evil: Revelations Demo will be the first available on the eShop. You can be sure to check back here tomorrow evening for impressions/preview of the game!

That isn't the only tidbit of good news that Nintendo has for us today, as they have also revealed that we will be receiving demos on a periodical basis. After Resident Evil: Revelations we will get Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games on January 26 with Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D and Rayman Origins coming sometime in the near future. My guess is that we will get new demos during each week's Nintendo Download update.

Source: Nintendo PR

Nintendo Announces New 3DS Horror Game Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir Unleashes Supernatural Thrills on Nintendo 3DS

Built-In Camera and Augmented-Reality Features Offer Hair-Raising Hand-Held Fun 

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hand-held gaming fans with a taste for scary stories and paranormal activity have something special to look forward to this year. Nintendo of America has confirmed plans to launch Spirit Camera™: The Cursed Memoir, an immersive, horror-themed game developed exclusively for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system, across North America on – when else? – Friday, April 13. The game uses the built-in camera functions and augmented-reality features of Nintendo 3DS to enhance a sinister, spellbinding storyline, incorporating players’ own pictures and surroundings to create a personalized 3D horror experience.

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir introduces a mysterious girl named Maya who has been hiding in the shadows of an old house. Players must help Maya break free from a terrifying curse by aiding her escape from the clutches of a malevolent woman in black. By using the Nintendo 3DS system’s built-in camera, players can view Maya in their own surroundings as the game’s eerie events unfold.

Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0

Have you ever played Super Mario Bros. Crossover? Well if you haven't, then you are missing out on a brilliant new way to enjoy the original Super Mario Bros. NES game. Developed by Exploding Rabbit, Super Mario Bros. Crossover compiles some of the most recognized faces from the NES era into the original Super Mario Bros. each with a style of play that is true to their respective games. Some of the well known characters you can play as are: Samus, Link, Bill Rizer, Simon Belmont, etc. It's an incredible idea and a great way to get even more fun out of the original Super Mario Bros. game. Well, Exploding Rabbit has released a trailer for a second round of Super Mario Bros. fun.

Super Mario Bros Crossover 2.0!! What's that you say? This is just a flash game and isn't a real Nintendo game? Well, yes, but it's Nintendo related and I'm excited for the game! Super Mario Bros Crossover 2.0 looks to update the original with a variety of graphic updates from the updated look from Super Mario All Stars, Super Mario Land 2, and even Super Mario Bros. 3. Throw in a variety of new characters in Luigi, Proto Man, Bass, and I even saw Haggle Man and Demon from a certain pair of Game Center CX Nintendo DS games. I love how the levels are updated with graphics to match the games which that certain character is from, and it looks like there may be some new levels designed especially for this game!? Count me officially excited for this new wave of brilliance.

Oh, and there is another explosion of NES greatness headed by this brawny man of awesomeness that I need to take a look at...

Oh yeah, it's him

You can play Abobo's Big Adventure here

Pre-Order a 3DS Circle Pad Pro Now!

EB Games in Canada (or Gamestop) has listed the 3DS Circle Pad Pro for pre-order on their website. It will run you $19.99 if you choose to buy the stand alone peripheral. It is compatible with Resident Evil: Revelations, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D and Kid Icarus: Uprising with more titles likely to be announced in the future.

Kid Icarus: Uprising to be Bundled with a 3DS Stand **Update**

@Sora_Sakurai (Masahiro Sakurai) revealed on Twitter that Kid Icarus: Uprising will come bundled with a special plastic 3DS Stand. This stand will likely make controlling the game a little bit easier, but is it really needed? That I'm not really sure of at the moment, but it will definitely make watching Netflix, Nintendo Video, etc. much more bearable.

**Update**

It has been confirmed by Nintendo of America that the stand will be included as a free bonus in all copies of Kid Icarus: Uprising sold in North America. This statement was made to Shacknews and also continued to explain that the stand could be used on any flat surface to provide a comfortable option for playing the game.

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Mario Part 9 Box Art Revealed

Amazon has revealed the box art for Mario Party 9 and boy it's a good one. It not only showcases the new party vehicle mechanic, but also showcases many characters that are likely to show up in the game; if you look closely you can even see the Super Mario World Dolphins, or at least one of them. 

I'm starting to get really excited for this game and I feel that it may be the fresh kick in the ass that the series so desperately needs.

Nintendo Download for January 12, 2012

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - JAN. 12, 2012

Jan. 12, 2012
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop Zen Pinball 3D™ - Zen Pinball 3D for Nintendo 3DS™ brings an incredible stereoscopic 3D experience to the acclaimed video game pinball series for the first time, featuring four original, beautifully crafted tables. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™Hip Hop King Rytmik Edition - Create rhythmic and melodic themes or compose whole songs using more than 170 carefully selected sound samples of drums, percussion, bass, melodic instruments and phonograph scratches. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Nintendo Video™Kirby: Right Back At Ya! Volume 1 (available Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. PT)   - Kirby's ready for action in part one of this special, two-part 3D episode of Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (For Nintendo 3DS)

Also new this week:

• Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral (WiiWare™)
• 101 Pinball World (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadUt621zy8.php.

Source: Nintendo PR

New Featured Games Rewards Available at Club Nintendo - Featured Club Nintendo Games for January 2012

Nintendo made some major changes to Club Nintendo last month with the biggest being the ability for Club Nintendo members to trade their accumulated coins for games selected by Nintendo. It was also announced that these games would change every month which is amazing because that means we get fresh rewards every month!

This also means that Play Nintendo will be adding an additional post to the lineup every month; you will find the newest available games under a post that will be titled something like this: Featured Club Nintendo Games for Month/Year. It looks like Nintendo will change the games right after January 31, so expect a new update around that time.

OK, so after all that rambling, let's get to the goods:

• Dr. Mario Online RX (WiiWare) - 100 Coins
• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (Virtual Console) - 150 Coins
• Dr. Mario Express (DSiWare) - 150 Coins
• Kirby's Dream Land (Nintendo eShop) - 100 Coins

Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Release Date and Box Art Revealed

Konami has revealed that Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D will be released on February 21, 2012 in North America. This news comes from their official Facebook fan page for the series.

For those whom may not remember, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D will join Resident Evil Revelations and Kid Icarus: Uprising as titles that support the Circle Pad Pro.

Kid Icarus: Uprising will Support the Circle Pad Pro

I've got a small piece of news this morning and it pertains to Kid Icarus: Uprising. Masahiro Sakurai has told ONM that Kid Icarus: Uprising will have support for Nintendo's 3DS Circle Pad Pro attachment; however, the attachment is being used to accommodate left handed players. Adding the Circle Pad Pro to the Nintendo 3DS will allow left handed gamers to play Kid Icarus: Uprising more comfortably with the stylus in the left hand and the right hand holding the device. It basically mirrors the current setup.

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Official The Legend of Zelda Timeline in Video Form

This timeline has been floating around for awhile, but I wanted to wait until things were more concrete and something spectacular and easy to follow came along. Here we are about a month later and ChrisCrossMedia has provided the Internet with videos that display the timeline in its full and official form.

You must start with the first video below and choose other parts of the timeline when interaction time comes. However, you don't have to wait if you don't want to because I've put the rest of the timeline after the jump. Enjoy!

The Legend of Gods & The Hero of Time

Play Nintendo's Top 12 Most Anticipated Nintendo Games of 2012

OK, before I get on to the list, I'd like to clarify something. This list will include mostly only titles that we know are coming in 2012. Sure there are a few outliers here and there, but for the most part you will be playing these titles in the first half of 2012. With that said, let's get on to the list, which is in no particular order this time.

12. Dillon’s Rolling Western



A new Nintendo IP surfaces and it’s a unique one. Dillon’s Rolling Western is one of the first of its kind (At least I think so); It can be best described as a tower defense game with real time combat similar to that of an action adventure. Dillon is responsible for defending a number of towns and must collect resources during the day and fight hordes of monsters at night. The quality that can be seen in this one is indicative of the direction Nintendo wants to take its Nintendo eShop.


11. Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword



Another new IP to make the list that also happens to be an eShop game. Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword is an odd looking game based on Japanese lore, and I think it’s getting too much shit online. I watched the trailer on YouTube and in the comments section gamers were bitchin about how crappy this game looks. Well, I must be watching a different trailer or something because not only do I think this game has what looks like an intriguing and FUN battle system, a stylized graphical approach much like that of Okami, and it also includes town wandering that certain other Action Adventure games (Skyward Sword) get lots of praise for including. I am personally looking forward to this game and it was on this list before I ran into the large amount of negativity, so I did see something in this game that got me excited.

Tickets now Available for New Locations on The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour

Nintendo has updated their Symphony of the Goddesses Tour with new locations. This comes after Ticketmaster announced a few of the new spots a bit early yesterday. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. Below you will find the current listing of tour dates:

Jan. 10: Dallas - SOLD OUT
March 14: Vancouver, British Columbia
March 26: Seattle
March 28: San Francisco
April 7: Denver
April 20-21: Phoenix
May 12: Atlanta
May 31: Montreal, Quebec
June 22: Austin, Texas
July 14: Orlando, Fla.
Sept. 29*: Toronto, Ontario - Tickets not available until March 31, 2012

Visit the official Symphony of the Goddesses Website

Nintendo Download for January 5, 2012

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - JAN. 5, 2012 Jan. 5, 2012 This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content: Nintendo eShop Samurai Sword Destiny™ – Encounter deadly ambushes, invade enemy castle rooftops and square off against seemingly indomitable opponents to find your missing brother. (For Nintendo 3DS™) Swapnote™ Now Available!  – With the Swapnote application, you can write, decorate and send handwritten 3D notes to people on your friend list via the SpotPass™ and StreetPass™ features. To get started, download this application from the Nintendo eShop at no cost. (For Nintendo 3DS) Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™ Quick Fill Q – Q is a spherical creature who rolls on without stopping. Players must use swift thinking and precise controls to fill holes that are in his way so Q can keep on rolling. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™) 3 Heroes - Crystal Soul – As the Crystal Champion, you must protect the kingdom of Crystennia by defeating monsters and collecting various kinds of natural energy released by them. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi) Also new this week: • Zombii Attack (WiiWare™) To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadnR0B75J5.php.

Source: Nintendo PR

Nintendo 3DS Sells over 4 Million Units! Beats Wii Sales in its First Nine Months

Nintendo has released sales figures with regards to the Nintendo 3DS and things are indeed looking up. In its first Nine months, Nintendo has sold over 4 Million units of the Nintendo 3DS hardware, which also happens to be more than the Wii sold in the same amount of time. No doubt, one of the main factors for this success has to be attributed to the dramatic price drop seen in August of last year. Props should also be given to Nintendo's main man Mario as not one, but two Mario games saw release in late 2011.

Both Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 have crossed the million mark making them the first two titles to sell a million copies each! Not only are they the first two to hit a million copies sold, but they are also the fastest selling games in their respective series.

Check out the press release below for more information regarding Nintendo's momentum heading into 2012.

Play Nintendo Celebrates its First Year On the Internet

One year ago today marks the day I decided to purchase playnintendo.ca, even if I haven't done much with the domain name, I can at least say we're not some flash in the pan. I am dedicated to continue Play Nintendo and look to survive another year!

Play Nintendo has seen various changes throughout the year, and overcome many challenges. We have switched from a squished Nintendo aggregate to a more focused approach with news delivery. No more junk posts for the sake of having something to post, if it doesn't up the quality of this blog, then it doesn't make the cut. I've also changed the layout many times, and have now settled down with the current design for the foreseeable future.

As for challenges, sometimes, I felt like giving up and saying eff this blog thing, but there have been a few people that participated in the comments section that made the journey worthwhile. You guys know who you are! Without you, there is no Play Nintendo.

Other then the determination to keep going, there is also the issue of not owning a 3DS for all of 2011. Since we're not qualified enough to receive press goodies, we couldn't get our hands on a 3DS early like many other websites. In my opinion this hurt our growth a lot, but I had to persevere and continue providing retro reviews, Top 10 lists, and of course Wii and DS Reviews. Which was only possible due to a working relationship with Nintendo of Canada through their lender program which is handled by PR group, Cohn & Wolfe. Without them, there would be absolutely no new reviews, since I'm not currently working and consider this my full time job. In the end, no money equals no new games to review.


So, after 2850 posts, 67,150 pageviews, and 365 days, Play Nintendo is here for another year. Let's make this one even stronger!


Thank you to everyone!!

Play Nintendo Presents Best of 2011 Awards

2011 was a weird year for Nintendo gamers. In the beginning there was almost nothing to play, a game here and there plus scraps leftover from the previous year. Sure, the Nintendo 3DS was released and there were a few good games to play, even some great games, but no killer software that would be a must buy. That would all change around June, when some great games started to reveal themselves. Now, I will take a look back at the previous year and select the best games in six categories. Oh yeah, and the Play Nintendo reader picks will be here as well!

Best Nintendo DS Game of 2011

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year fellow Canadian and American friends! Today marks another year long journey in our lives and possibly the last year; you know, if those fancy Mayan apocalypse predictions were actually true. Regardless, it's time to celebrate and be merry and forget about the pending Zombie outbreak. (Luckily, most of us have been trained well with a certain Resident Evil series)

I've managed to pump out some original content each day, but not at the pace I wanted to be releasing stuff. I still have to complete my Super Mario 3D Land review, my best of 2011 awards and I'm also working on a Top 12 games to play in 2012 article. I'm a little under the weather, so these will be coming a little slower than planned. Tomorrow, I will complete the best of 2011 awards with the Super Mario 3D Land review hopefully coming the following day. The Top 12 list should also come sometime this week and preferably before Thursday! (Just in case a certain eShop game is released)


Another big event will occur this week and is actually just around the corner... January 2nd I'm looking at you!