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GoNintendo Podcast Webisode 341

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:58:48 -0500

As you guys know, there was a ton of news to cover this week. Three Nintendo Direct presentations in one day?! That gives us plenty to talk about, and that's all on top of the already top news-heavy week! Check out all the info and stay for the music section that sees Nicky Hill's return as host, which leads to quite the disaster!

Grab the show here (thanks to Poopaloop for the podcast-related image!)

Pokemon news revealed - Pokemon Black/White 2 heading to DS in June, next movie details

RawmeatCowboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:35:00 -0500

- Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2 revealed
- third game of Generation V
- due for release on Nintendo DS in June 2012
- names of the Legendaries to be revealed next week on Pokemon Smash
- Pokemon Black/White 2 website open
- poster above is for the upcoming Pokemon movie
- reveals two new forms of Kyurem, based on Fire & Electricity
- movie name is Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman Keldeo
- Pokémon #648; Meloetta has part in the tie-in movie Meloetta's Sparkling Recital

Thanks to all that sent this in!
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'Unofficial sources' claim Wii U closer to power of 360/PS3

RawmeatCowboy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:21:56 -0500

Coming from an IndustryGamers article...

Some people have been holding out hope that Nintendo is going to unveil the final version of the Wii U and it's going to blow everyone away with its graphics capabilities. That scenario, however, is looking more and more unlikely all the time. While multiple developers are on record saying that the Wii U's hardware is in a state of flux, unofficial sources continue to place its power comparable to the Xbox 360/PS3, not above them.

I honestly wouldn't mind if the Wii U was just a bit more powerful than 360/PS3. We haven't seen a single Nintendo title with beefed-up graphics since the days of the GameCube. I'd love to see what Nintendo could do with visuals from the 360/PS3 generation.

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Pachter - Nintendo in disarray, blown it with Wii U, must launch at $249, Wii bubble has burst

RawmeatCowboy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:59:00 -0500

“I think Nintendo is in disarray. I think they’ve completely blown the Wii U by not telling people what the price is going to be. It’s going to launch at $249 because it has to. I think they’re dead anyway because Xbox with Kinect will be priced below that by the time they launch. Wii was a bubble and that the Wii bubble has burst. Nintendo Wii fans are now playing Farmville. The Wii was a bubble. The Wii bubble has burst.” - Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter

So Nintendo has blown the Wii U's chances by not stating price? I don't know any hardware manufacturer that talks price at the first unveiling of a system. Hell, most people that will own a Wii U don't even know about it yet!

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Masuda continues teasing major Pokemon-related announcement for this weekend

RawmeatCowboy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:55:51 -0500

Coming from Masuda himself...

IMPORTANT NEWS!!

On this coming Sunday, Februrary 26, 2012, from 7:30 A.M,
I, Masuda, will be appearing on TV TOKYO’s Show, “Pokémon Smash!”

Not only that.
And there…

I will be making a VERY important announcement,
so be sure not to miss it!!

Watch it live on TV!

And, for those of you who can’t watch television on live,
I will announce the same information right after the show via twitter!!

Everyone, I hope you all enjoy the show!!

Ciao!

Masuda definitely has our attention with this one. Sounds like this is going to be something substantial!

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Nintendo Week 2/23 - Super Mario 3D Land, Tales of the Abyss, Dillon's Rolling Western, Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D

RawmeatCowboy — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:53:30 -0500

Direct link here

Nintendo Show 3D - Feb 23, 2012: MGS 3D, Tekken 3D, Dillon's Rolling Western, Mutant Mudds, Resident Evil: Revelations!

RawmeatCowboy — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:22:28 -0500

Direct link here (thanks NintenDaan!)

North America - This week's digital downloads and screens (Feb. 23rd)

RawmeatCowboy — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:29:23 -0500

Nintendo eShop
Dillon's Rolling Western - Roll, build and fight as you defend the villages of the Wild West from an invasion of earthly proportions. Protect the innocent and live to tell the tale in this unique combination of tower-defense strategy and character-driven action. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare
Box Pusher - This top-notch puzzle game will captivate you. Prove you have the brain power to solve more than 250 missions and master all situations with the correct strategy. Play with friends or make and exchange your own levels. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

WiiWare
2 Fast 4 Gnomz - Four brave gnomes venture on a journey so epic, they don't even know where they're going. Join Bumb, Berzerk, Speedster and Uncle Time as they run, fly, bounce, glide and break their way through the magical lands of Gnomia. (For Wii)

Nintendo eShop
nintendogs + cats (demo version) - Take the experience of teaching and caring for a furry friend anywhere you go. In the demo, you can choose to play with dogs from all three versions of nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever, French Bulldog and Toy Poodle (each sold separately). This demo can be downloaded from the Golden Retriever & New Friends title information page in the Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download6w6yH531.php.

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Monolith Soft hiring for new 3DS project

RawmeatCowboy — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:19:58 -0500

- opened a recruitment page for the project
- being worked on by the newly-formed Kyoto studio
- looking for designers, motion designers and 3DCG designers
- 3DCG designers will work on character modeling and 3D map modeling
- effect designers will work on effects for map and battle scenes
- motion designers will work on motion for things like monsters and characters

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GameStop - This coming week's deals

RawmeatCowboy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:58:06 -0500

GameStop email

3DS eShop video round-up - Kid Icarus: Uprising/3D Classics, Mario Tennis Open, Spirit Camera, Dillon's Rolling Western

RawmeatCowboy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:03:00 -0500

All of the eShop videos rolled into one nearly 15-minute long feature!

The Last Story heading to North America this year, courtesy of XSEED

RawmeatCowboy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:12:42 -0500

Information coming from the North American version of Nintendo Direct. Looks like we're almost to the full-set of Operation Rainfall titles! Thanks to all that sent this in!

Europe - 3DS, Wii, DS, release dates (Punch-Out!!, Professor Layton and more)

RawmeatCowboy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:04:00 -0500

22 February 2012 – Whether you own a Nintendo 3DS ™, Nintendo DS ™ or Wii™, the recent Nintendo Direct features something for everybody. If you haven’t had a chance to watch it yet then head over to www.nintendo.co.uk/nintendodirect to see Mr Iwata discuss some of the upcoming launches and content that is coming soon from Nintendo. Fans can also keep up to date with exclusive new game information and official Nintendo announcements by following the newly launched official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed @NintendoEurope

In this latest Nintendo Direct, Mr Sakurai, the creative force behind the world famous Super Smash Brothers ™ and Kirby ™ series made an appearance to talk about his latest game Kid Icarus™: Uprising. He comments on one of the forthcoming 3 on 3 multiplayer battles, while using the unique difficulty system – the Fiend’s Cauldron – which rewards the gamers with stronger weapons, as well as on the innovative AR Card feature within the game. He will also introduce the StreetPass ™ functionality of Kid Icarus: Uprising, where players will have the ability to share one of their weapons with other Kid Icarus: Uprising owners. The selected weapon is turned into a Weapon Gem. Shared Weapon Gems can be converted into real weapons by paying Hearts. Players can also fuse Weapon Gems together by paying Hearts to create a more powerful Weapon.

Kid Icarus: Uprising will launch across Europe on March 23rd with 6 Kid Icarus AR cards included, but there are more to collect to boost your collection. Those who pre-order the game will receive an extra pack containing 24 AR cards. The exclusive Kid Icarus AR Cards will also be available through Club Nintendo. For 250 Stars you’ll be able to get 2 packs containing 6 AR cards each. Watch out for extremely rare cards hidden in certain packs. And to get the freshest news, make sure to follow the official Kid Icarus Twitter feed @KidIcarusUK

Many Mario fans will be pleased to hear that Mario and friends will once again be serving up some fast paced action on court when MARIO TENNIS™ OPEN launches for Nintendo 3DS on the 25th of May. For the first time in a Mario Tennis game, you will be able to compete against others in online matches. Players can earn points by winning matches and make their way up the leader boards that are included in the game. Will you be the next Mario Tennis champion?

However, for those of you who just can’t wait for Mario Tennis Open to launch, then there are two upcoming Mario announcements that will be of interest. As of today, Nintendo has launched an official Nintendo of Europe community for Mario Kart™ 7 owners. The community will be distributed to European owners of Mario Kart 7 today, so make sure to join. The official community code is 44-9597-2178-5848. For those who are playing SUPER MARIO™ 3D LAND on their Nintendo 3DS, check out the two Challenge Videos to learn new and surprising techniques. You can find them on the official website www.supermario3dland.co.uk and in the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS system in 3D.

Rhythm Thief™ and the Emperor’s Treasure will also be available exclusively on Nintendo 3DS due to a new distribution deal between SEGA and Nintendo of Europe. You will be whisked off to Paris on a musical puzzle adventure like no other when this game launches across Europe on 5th April. Only by sticking to the rhythm and solving a number of puzzles will you be able to crack the mystery behind the disappearance of the master thief, Raphael’s father.

If fighting games are your thing then the recently launched TEKKEN™ 3D PRIME EDITION on Nintendo 3DS will be right up your street, the game features all of the classic TEKKEN ™ action that fighting fans know and love and the full length 3D movie TEKKEN Blood Vengeance – all on one cartridge. Fans can watch an exclusive 3D trailer on Nintendo eShop to get a glimpse of how immersive 3D movies can be on Nintendo’s handheld system. Those who are still fighting off the infected and have immersed themselves within two player co-op in the brand new RAID mode for Resident Evil™ Revelations, and perhaps need a little help should make sure that they continue to carry their Nintendo 3DS around to collect the Nintendo Play Coins which can be traded in for weapon upgrades in game. And that isn’t all, fans can also look forward to a new game from the Fire Emblem series launching in 2012 for Nintendo 3DS along with some downloadable content being made available for this game such as additional maps.

There are also plenty more downloadable offerings from Nintendo eShop to be made available in the coming weeks. But today Nintendo 3DS owners can download Dillon’s Rolling Western™ - an action tower defence game set in the Old West. Starring Dillon, a ranger armadillo, you must use a mixture of stylus based combat and tower defence strategy to stop the rock monsters from eating the villages’ livestock. Head over to the Nintendo eShop now to check out the 3D trailer. If you fancy getting your hand on something a little more cute and cuddly then the nintendogs™+ cats Nintendo 3DS demo could be right up your street. Bond with your fluffy friend, as you try to take care of and play with your very own puppy or kitten, in this trial version of one of Nintendo’s best selling franchises. Also keep an eye out on the Nintendo eShop as Nintendo will for the first time be bringing SEGA Game Gear games to Nintendo 3DS, as part of its Virtual Console service offering from March onwards.

Coming to Nintendo 3DS later in Q2 is a game created by the Project Zero series development team. Spirit Camera™: The Cursed Memoir is a truly unique horror experience that utilises all of the features of the Nintendo 3DS system to truly bring the frights to life. Use the accompanying “purple diary” – a 16-page AR Book included with the game - to view ghostly images and interact with the world like never before. European Horror fans will also be interested to know that Project Zero™ 2: Wii Edition* will be coming to Europe.

Fans of action packed RPGs can look forward to the launch of a limited edition Pandora’s Tower™ on 13 April exclusively for Wii. The limited edition offers fans a premium steel book casing and a beautiful 32 page art book, showcasing the best imagery of the game. Hot off the heels of The Last Story™, Pandora’s Tower is the latest in a line of story driven, action RPGs to launch for Wii and features real-time combat, motion controls, a unique relationship mechanic and multiple possible endings depending on your style of play.

For those who are already playing or wish to play The Last Story; keep an eye out for the Director’s Cut trailer which can be viewed at www.nintendo.co.uk/nintendodirect. The exclusive ‘making of video’ featuring the creator of the game, Hironobu Sakaguchi, editing the exclusive new ‘Directors Cut’ trailer will also be made available soon. Wii owners who prefer to tap out a beat will love Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise™ launching across Europe in 2012. The game features a series of minigames all using simple button controls and rhythm, make sure to get your dancing shoes on to win.

The popular Inazuma Eleven® franchise is returning for Europe on 16th March in the form of two games: Inazuma Eleven® 2 Firestorm and Inazuma Eleven® 2 Blizzard which can be played on your Nintendo DS family of consoles and Nintendo 3DS (in 2D).Both games will be distributed by Nintendo of Europe and feature more football based RPG action with a strong blend of strategy and an engrossing storyline that fans of the series have come to know and love.

Head over to www.nintendo.co.uk/nintendodirect to watch the full Nintendo Direct or keep up to date with the latest announcements by following @NintendoEurope – The official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed.

Below are just some of the upcoming games which will be launching across Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS family of consoles and Wii, as well as a taster of some of the offerings which will be available to download from Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSi Shop and Wii Shop Channel.

Nintendo 3DS Release Date
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - Dillon’s Rolling Western (Nintendo) 22nd February 2012
Nintendo 3DS Demo – nintendogs™+ cats (Nintendo) 22nd February 2012
Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console - Punch-Out!! ™ (Nintendo) 1st March 2012
Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console - Super Mario Bros ™ (Nintendo) 1st March 2012
Carnival Games Wild West 3D (2K Play) 2nd March 2012
50 Classic Games (Avanquest) 2nd March 2012 (UK, Ireland)
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (KONAMI) 8th March 2012
BEN 10 Galactic Racing (NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S.) 16th March 2012
Rayman Origins (Ubisoft) 16th March 2012
Kid Icarus ™ : Uprising (Nintendo) 23rd March 2012
BIT.TRIP SAGA (Rising Star Games) 23rd March 2012 (Pan-Europe)
Farming Simulator 2012 3D (astragon Software GmbH) 29 March 2012
Hundle & Katzen 3D – Tierisch verspielt (dtp young entertainment GmbH) 30th March

Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console - Dr Mario ™ (Nintendo) March 2012
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! (Shin’en Multimedia) March 2012
Rhythm Thief ™ & the Emperor’s Treasure (Nintendo) 5th April 2012
Jewel Master – Cradle of Rome 2 (rondomedia Marketing & Vertriebs GmbH) 24th April (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
Secrets of the Titanic (Avanquest) 27th April (UK, Ireland)
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - SpeedThru: Potzol’s Puzzle ™ (Nintendo) April 2012
BATTLESHIP the videogame (Acitvision) April 2012
The Hidden (Majesco Entertainment Europe – distributed by 505) April 2012
Pet Zombies (Majesco Entertainment Europe – distributed by 505) April 2012
Face Racers (Majesco Entertainment Europe – distributed by 505) April 2012
Nano Assault (Majesco Entertainment Europe – distributed by 505) April 2012
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - 3D Solitaire (Zen Studios) April 2012
Azada (dtp entertainment AG (distributor)) 11th May 2012 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
4 Elements(dtp entertainment AG (distributor)) 11th May 2012 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
Junior Games 3D (rondomedia Marketing & Vertriebs GmbH) 29th May 2012 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
MARIO TENNIS ™ OPEN (Nintendo) 25th May 2012

Boulder Dash XL 3D (Reef Entertainment) June 2012
Spirit Camera ™ : The Cursed Memoir (Nintendo) Q2 2012
Harvest Moon: The Tale Of Two Towns (Rising Star Games) Q2 2012
Shifting World (Rising Star Games) Q2 2012
Super Black Bass 3D (Rising Star Games) Q2 2012
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2 (Rising Star Games) Q2 2012 (Pan-Europe except G.A.S)
Crash Time 3DS (PQube) Q2 2012
Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console - Toki Tori (Two Tribes) Q2 2012
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - Art of Balance TOUCH! (Shin’en Multimedia) Q2 2012
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - Colors! 3D (Collecting Smiles) Q2 2012
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - Mutant Mudds (Renegade Kid) Q2 2012
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - Picross e (Jupiter) Q2 2012
Nintendo 3DS Download Software - Marvel Pinball 3D (Zen Studios) Q2 2012
The Amazing Spider-Man (Activision) Q2 2012
Luigi’s Mansion ™ 2 (Nintendo) 2012
Professor Layton 5 (Nintendo) 2012

Nintendo DS family of consoles Release Date
Jewel Master: Cradle of Persia (Rising Star Games) 9th March 2012 (Pan Europe except G.A.S)
Inazuma Eleven ® 2 Firestorm (Nintendo) 16th March 2012
Inazuma Eleven ® 2 Blizzard (Nintendo) 16th March 2012
Jewel Quest 5 – The Sleepless Star (dtp entertainment AG (distributor)) 23rd March 2012 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
Nintendo DSiWare - Cave Story (Nicalis) March 2012
Naraba World: Le Mysterieux Palais (Micronet, distributed by Nemopolis) March 2012 (France, Belgium, Switzerland)
Naraba World: Le Labyrinthe de Lumiere (Micronet, distributed by Nemopolis) March 2012 (France, Belgium, Switzerland)
2 in 1: Meine Tierarztpraxi & Meine Tierpension 2 (dtp young entertainment GmbH) 30th March 2012
Secrets of the Titanic (Avanquest) 6th April (UK, Ireland)
Little Charlie Bear (Avanquest) 13th April (UK, Ireland)
BATTLESHIP the videogame (Acitvision) April 2012
Treasures of Montezuma 2 (dtp entertainment AG (distributor)) 11th May 2012 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
Mahjong Mysteries: Legends of Atlantis (Avanquest) 18th May 2012
Pippi Longstocking (PAN Vision) 8th June 2012 (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark)
Jewel Link Chronicles – Legends of Atlantis (Avanquest) 29th June (UK, Ireland)
Mozart und die Anhanger des Loki (Nemopolis) June 2012 (Germany)
Marie-Antoinette and the Disciples of Loki (Nemoplis) June 2012 (UK)
Disney. Pixar Brave (Disney) June-August 2012
The Amazing Spider-Man (Activision) Q2 2012
Nintendo DSiWare - Amoebattle (Intrinsic Games) Q2 2012
To-Fu Collection (Rising Star Games) Q2 2012
Jewel Master: Cradle of Persia (Rising Star Games) Q2 2012

Wii Release Date
The Last Story ™ (Nintendo) 24th February 2012
The Last Story ™ Limited Edition (Nintendo) 24th February 2012
Wicked Monsters Blast (PQube) 24th February 2012
Mario Party ™ 9 2nd March 2012
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2012 (Activision) 16th March 2012
Poke Park ™ 2: Wonders Beyond (Nintendo) 23rd March 2012
We Sing Pop! (Nordic Games Publishing) 23rd March 2012
Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle (dtp entertainment AG (distributor)) 23rd March 2012 (Germany Switzerland, Austria)
BIT.TRIP COMPLETE (Rising Star Games) 23rd March 2012 (Pan – Europe)
The Ultimate Battle of the Sexes_Quiz & Play (dtp young entertainment GmbH) 30th March 2012
Nickelodeon Dance (2K Play) 30th March 2012 (UK,FR,SP, Benelux, Australia, NZ)
Summer Stars 2012 (Deep Silver) 30th March 2012
Back to the Future The Game (Deep Silver) 30th March 2012 (PAL)
Wii Virtual Console - Mega Man x (CAPCOM) March 2012
Turbo Trainz (Mastertronic) 12th April 2012 (France)
Pandora’s Tower ™ (Nintendo) 13th April 2012
Pandora’s Tower ™ Limited Edition (Nintendo) 13th April 2012
Wii Virtual Console - Metal Slug 3 (D4 Entertainment) April 2012
WiiWare - La-Mulana (Nicalis) April 2012
BATTLESHIP the videogame (Activision) April 2012
Disney.Pixar Brave (Disney) June – August 2012
Athletics Tournament (PQube) Q2 2012
The Amazing Spider-Man (Activision) Q2 2012
Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise ™ (Nintendo) 2012

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Nintendo Direct - Japanese presentation with subtitles (Euro verison)

RawmeatCowboy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:03:00 -0500

Video has been placed after the jump due to autoplay.
- Kid Icarus: Uprising reconfirmed for Euro launch on March 23rd
- @KidIcarusUK is the new Kid Icarus: Uprising Twitter account for UK gamers to follow
- Euro Swapnote users are supposed to keep their eye on the app for a Legend of Zelda treat soon. I wouldn't expect anything big.

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Nintendo Direct - Japanese presentation over: full summary and trailers

RawmeatCowboy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:39:00 -0500

Live broadcast by Ustream
I'll be updating this post through the entire presentation. Expect screens, videos and written details as the show rolls on.

- In Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer, you can collect three weapon items to combine into the Genesis
- this weapon lets out a powerful blast that can take out opponents
- combine items and trade "seeds" for making combinations with other players via StreetPass
- features daily SpotPass downloads
- Kid Icarus: Uprising will have an Iwata Asks feature later today
- and official Kid Icarus: Uprising Twitter account has been opened, and can be followed at @3DS_Palutena
- the movie shown for Fire Emblem: Awakening was from the intro
- once again, will feature paid DLC

- special Fire Emblem: Awakening card for purchasing DLC
- DLC will feature new maps and episode sets
- first DLC hits on April 19th, goes free on May 31st

- Mario Tennis Open offers button and lower-screen touch controls
- play using gyro controls if you want
- local, download play for four players
- internet play as well
- obtain an online ranking based on your matches

Kid Icarus: Uprising footage

- Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake for Wii reconfired, due out 6/28 in Japan
- this will feature new modes and some sort of 2-player aspect

Fire Emblem: Awakening intro/gameplay trailer

- Cultobit, the soccer game, features online play
- National rankings will be presented and local tournaments will be held
- Customize your team
- due out in July

- Rune Factory 4 features a 'picnic' system

Mario Tennis Open gameplay footage

- Dillon's Rolling Western hits Japan today

- Capcom, Sega, Bandai Namco collaborating on a 3DS game by Banpresto
- teaser site for that project here

Pokemon X Nobunaga's Ambition trailer

- new title in the works from Dr. Kawashima of Brain Age
- Concentration and Working Memory Training

Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly trailer

- Concentration and Working Memory Training coming to 3DS
- the training in this game is very hard, so they're calling it Oni Training, or Devil Training

Etrian Odyssey IV trailer

- Monster Hunter 3G will get three DLC challenge quests
- Hatsune Miku demo, KH3D, DQM movies on the eShop.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D trailer

Rune Factory 4 trailer

Sega, Capcom and Namco Bandai 3DS project - teaser trailer

Concentration and Working Memory Training - due out this Summer in Japan

Dillon's Rolling Western - more footage

Culdcept footage

Cultobit footage

Nintendo Power - March 2012 preview

RawmeatCowboy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:21:00 -0500

Check out the Table of Contents here

Big news about 'a certain robot' coming tomorrow

RawmeatCowboy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:58:08 -0500

Looks like there's some robot-related news coming tomorrow morning. First up, here's a blurb from a 2K Games PR manager...

There's bazillions of reasons to keep your eyes peeled tomorrow to see a certain robot doing his thing... - Brian Roundy, PR Manager for 2K Games

Also coming from G4TV...

BIG NEWS for a certain video game franchise is coming tomorrow at 8 AM ET on G4TV.com! A certain fanbase is going to be very, very pleased...

I really, REALLY want to think that this is related to Mega Man. Tomorrow morning is going to be a big time for news! Thanks to KingBroly for the heads up!

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Nintendo Power teasing top-secret game reveal in next issue, possibly Rabbids or Epic Mickey related?

RawmeatCowboy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:16:00 -0500

Coming from the most recent issue of Nintendo Power...

With the ears at the bottom, I'm certainly leaning towards a Rabbids-related reveal. UPDATE - Zach just noted that the ears also look like Oswald's from Epic Mickey! Any other guesses from you guys and gals? Thanks to Alejandro for the heads up!

Report says Nintendo looking to make Wii U a media hub, Pachter doubts game publishers will support platform

RawmeatCowboy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:12:28 -0500

Wondering just how forward-thinking Nintendo is going to be with Wii U? Unnamed sources are stating that Nintendo has met with multiple 'top content companies' to try and put together media-related content for Wii U. We're talking about cable networks, web video content, sports, music and more. These discussions took place at the recent CES event.

Could Nintendo pull off a move like this? One unnamed source says these were just the very beginnings of talks. The discussions could end up going nowhere. Taking things further, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter doesn't think Nintendo could make a move like that. He doesn't even think game publishers are going to support Wii U.

“I don’t know if they have the chops to pull it off. I don’t think game publishers are going to support it.”

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Extreme Escape Adventure: Good People Die confirmed for North America

RawmeatCowboy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:41:00 -0500

Coming from Nintendo Power...

Thanks to PSI Wind for the heads up!