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RollerCoaster Tycoon to Make Comeback on Nintendo 3DS

Mike — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:09:20 +0000

Theme park management game fans will be pleased to hear RollerCoaster Tycoon is making a comeback -- in autostereoscopic 3D, no less!

999 Developer Developing 999-Looking Game for Nintendo 3DS

Mike — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:55:06 +0000

Fans of the Nonary Game rejoice -- a second round looks set to begin on Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita, when Chunsoft's Extreme Escape Adventure is released in Japan.

Super Pokémon Rumble Coming to Europe This Christmas

Mike — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:39 +0000

It's Rumble Pokémon Super Scramble Blast! Or something. The name keeps changing, but at least the release date is set: Pokémon comes to the 3DS this Christmas!

Nintendo of Europe Publishes 3DS Ambassador Programme Details

Mike — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:19:09 +0000

Nintendo of Europe has spilled the beans about its 3DS Ambassador Programme, including details of an upcoming 3DS-to-3DS software transfer feature.

Colors! 3D Heading to the 3DS eShop

Mike — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:31:16 +0000

Do you miss PictoChat? Can't wait for Flipnote Memo? Colors! 3D might just be enough to tide you over when it arrives in the Nintendo eShop this autumn.

Outset Village Weekly | “Normal Service Will Resume Shortly” Edition

Mike — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:00:35 +0000

Ah, visual novels. Probably my favourite genre of video game, and probably the most underrated. That’s why I’ve done you a week of visual novel-related posts here on Outset Village including a developer interview, a mammoth Casual Gamer’s Guide, and a review of Aksys Games’ “999″. Tuesday Interview | 999 Team Sheds Some Light on [...]

Review | 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors

Mike — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:00:49 +0000

It's no secret I love visual novels, but do I love Aksys Game's M-rated adventure, 999? Check out my in-depth review now to find out.

The Casual Gamer’s Guide to DS Visual Novels (Part 2 of 2)

Mike — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:36 +0000

If none of the visual novels on our first list tickled your fancy, perhaps the second part of this week's Casual Gamer's Guide will appeal to you more.

The Casual Gamer’s Guide to DS Visual Novels (Part 1 of 2)

Mike — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:00:19 +0000

Want to try a visual novel game, but don't know where to start? This handy buyer's guide will fill you in on four of the most popular DS visual novels.

Huge 3DS Price Drop Coming in August

Mike — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:35:25 +0000

On August 12, Nintendo will be shaving a third off the Nintendo 3DS's price, right around the world. Early adopters get 20 free downloads in the Nintendo eShop.

Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land Coming This Winter

Mike — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:10:30 +0000

Super Mario 3D Land is coming to the Nintendo 3DS in November, and Mario Kart 7 will follow in December. Check the full story for more details.

eShop Thursday | Let’s Golf! 3D and Baseball

Mike — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:15:52 +0000

We've got a sport-themed eShop Thursday update for you this week, with Driver Renegade 3D joining Gameloft's Let's Golf! 3D and first-party title Baseball.

Interview | 999 Team Sheds Some Light on the Nonary Game

Mike — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:14:29 +0000

Last September, I interviewed the people behind Aksys Games' visual novel, 999. The review is coming this week, so I've decided to repost the interview in full.

Outset Village Weekly | “Ugly Pokémon” Edition

Mike — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:50:37 +0000

This was the week of Pokémon announcements, eShop revelations, and visual novel reviews. Refresh your memory, and find out what we've got planned for next week.

Review | Last Window: The Secret of Cape West

Mike — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:40:24 +0000

Last Window, the sequel to 2005's Hotel Dusk, is a flawed game in many ways. But look deeper and it's an adventure game worth a little of anyone's time.

Picross E Is Coming to the eShop

Mike — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:26:39 +0000

Because five Picross games are never enough, Jupiter's working on a sequel to 2007's Picross DS. It's coming to the Japanese eShop on Wednesday, priced at ¥500.

eShop Thursday | Two Old Games Added, Two New Ones on the Way

Mike — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:42:40 +0000

Game & Watch Gallery and Xevious 3D have arrived, and Let's Golf! and Pyramids are on the way. Read the full post to find out what's going on in the eShop.

Outset Village Is One Year Old

Mike — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:50:56 +0000

Happy birthday to us! Outset Village has been around for 365 glorious days, so we're taking the opportunity to say thanks and share some clues about our future.

The Pokémon Company Is Working on “Surprises”, Could Update Pokédex 3D

Mike — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:35:25 +0000

Collected 'em all in Pokédex 3D? Underwhelmed by Pokémon Rumble Blast? Don't worry, because The Pokémon Company has got you covered.

Super Pokémon Scramble’s English Name Is Pokémon Rumble Blast

Mike — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:44:21 +0000

We finally have some info on Pokémon Rumble Blast, the first 3DS Pokémon game. It's heading to the US on October 24, so hopefully a European date isn't far off.