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September 13, 2011

Fatal Frame Spin-off Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 6:25 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: (1up), http://www.1up.com/news/fatal-frame-team-reveals-s...

Shinrei Camera is a new game set in the Fatal Frame world. 

Tecmo's haunted photography simulator Fatal Frame is coming to 3DS with an AR twist, in the form of Shinrei (Spirit) Camera.

In a cooperation with Nintendo as their publisher, producer Keisuke Kikuchi and his Fatal Frame team at Tecmo are developing the spin-off set in the same world and continuity... Read more...

3DS Conference 2011 Videos Available on Japan eShop 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 2:48 am EDT
Total comments: 3

Gamers in Japan can check out 2D and 3D trailers from the conference directly on their 3DS.

Nintendo 3DS owners in Japan can watch various video clips from the 3DS Conference. The videos are divided up onto several pages on the eShop. After scrolling to the right of the Nintendo Ambassador Certificate page, users can view a 2D compilation trailer of all of the announced titles that were made at the conference. The run time is a little over two minutes long.

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September 12, 2011

Mario Kart 7 Uses StreetPass for Ghost Data, Finding Online Opponents 3DS

by Carmine Red - 11:28 pm EDT
Total comments: 6

Also: playable Lakitu and Metal Mario, gyroscope control, a first-person camera, and the Fire Flower.

Mario Kart 7 will take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass feature for multiplayer gameplay, Nintendo revealed during their recent 3DS Press Conference. The Nintendo 3DS StreetPass feature will automatically exchange pre-recorded ghost data for players to race against with other Nintendo 3DS... Read more...

Box Art for 3DS Mario Titles Revealed 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 11:12 pm EDT
Total comments: 2

This is what Japanese players will see when they first pick up a copy of these upcoming 3DS games.

Box art for Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 were released after the Nintendo 3DS Press Conference ended.

Super Mario 3D Land will be released on November 3, while Mario Kart 7 will follow it on December 1.

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3DS Circle Pad Details Revealed 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:44 pm EDT
Total comments: 51 Source: Nintendo, http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/accessories...

Some technical details as well as the games that support it were confirmed.

Details regarding the 3DS's Second Circle Pad attachment were revealed today.

While nothing was said during the actual Nintendo 3DS Press Conference, an update on Nintendo's site confirmed some new details regarding the peripheral. It requires one AAA battery to work.

The Circle Pad (Slide Pad... Read more...

Skyward Sword to Feature Over 50 Hours of Gameplay Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:07 pm EDT
Total comments: 5

It will also include a hint system, as well as a Boss Rush mode.

Nintendo revealed some new details regarding The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Wii at today's 3DS Press Conference.

The game was demonstrated on-stage by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto prior to the 3DS announcements. One of the new details regarding the game is that it will feature over 50 hours of gameplay.

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Dynasty Warriors Vs. 3DS Announced 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:05 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

It's quite literally you versus a whole army.

Dynasty Warriors Vs. was unveiled at Nintendo's 3DS Press Conference.

Developed by Omega Force and published by Tecmo Koei, Dynasty Warriors Vs. will retain the classic one vs. one hundred gameplay the series is famous for, as well as feature a four-player competitive mode.

It is slated for release sometime next year in Japan.

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Kid Icarus: Uprising Delayed Until 2012 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:58 pm EDT
Total comments: 3

Nintendo is planning a series of animated shorts to promote the title.

Kid Icarus: Uprising has been further delayed into 2012, Nintendo announced today at their 3DS Press Conference.

While previously the game was expected to release in Japan this year, it has now been pushed into the first quarter of 2012 where it joins other anticipated 3DS titles such as Luigi's... Read more...

Japan Wii Q4 2011 Release Schedule Announced Wii

by Aaron Kaluszka - 9:44 pm EDT
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Just because it was a 3DS conference doesn't mean the Wii didn't get some love.

The Wii Japanese release schedule for the remainder of the year was announced at the beginning of the Nintendo 3DS Conference.

First, Dragon Quest Anniversary Collection, featuring the first three Dragon Quest titles, will be released September 15.

Just Dance is set for October 13, while Go Vacation arrives on October 20. Kirby Wii, which still doesn't have a final Japanese title, finishes the month on October 27.

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Culdcept Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: (Nintendo)

The latest game in the strategy series will hit Nintendo 3DS in 2012.

The next title in Omiya Soft's Culdcept series will be coming to 3DS in 2012.

Announced at Nintendo 3DS Conference 2011, the game will have online play and is set to be released sometime next year. Omiya Soft will be developing the game, while Nintendo will be publishing it.

The first game was released in Japan for the Sega Saturn in 1997. It has appeared on various systems since then, including the Nintendo DS.

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Hatsune Miku Project Mirai Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Aaron Kaluszka - 9:11 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

The famous vocaloid will soon make her Nintendo debut.

Hatsune Miku Project Mirai is headed to 3DS, scheduled for March 2012 in Japan.

The Vocaloid title will be a rhythm game, much like previous Sega-published games on PSP, PS3, and arcades. The title features the franchise's characteristic synth voice singing combined with a chibi Nendoroid art style, with features in 2D and 3D. Players will be able to put on augmented reality concerts.

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New Square Enix RPG Announced for 3DS 3DS

by James Jones - 9:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 16

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy looks to be an all-new IP for Nintendo's 3D handheld.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy from Square Enix is the latest RPG announced for the Nintendo 3DS.

A brief announcement trailer shown during the Nintendo 3DS Confernece 2011 today featured a boy on a sailboat and a battle with a giant golem. Visually it featured elements reminiscent of both early Final Fantasy concept art, as well as the Dragon Quest universe.

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Monster Hunter 4 Announced for 3DS 3DS

by Michael Cole - 9:02 pm EDT
Total comments: 15

Capcom announces Monster Hunter 4 for 3DS.

At the end of Tuesday's Nintendo 3DS press conference, Capcom and Nintendo showed early footage from Monster Hunter 4, the next completely new entry in the series, for Nintendo 3DS.

The footage consisted of the player's character being chased and attacked by a dragon-like monster through narrow... Read more...

3DS Ace Combat Title Named  3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:01 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: (Nintendo)

Get ready to rumble.

Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble was announced for the 3DS at the Nintendo 3DS Conference 2011, giving the game that was revealed at E3 a proper title.

The game is set to be released sometime this winter, marking the first appearance of the flight combat series on a Nintendo system since 2005's Ace Combat Advance for Game Boy Advance.

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Kid Icarus Uprising Animated Shorts Coming 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:53 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: (Nintendo)

Some of the most famous anime houses will be creating shorts for Nintendo Video.

Several Kid Icarus: Uprising-themed animated shorts will be hitting the Nintendo Video service, Nintendo announced at its 3DS Conference 2011 today.

These shorts will be produced by various anime studios. Some of these include Shaft, Production I.G., and Studio 4C. The videos will be available worldwide via the Nintendo Video service on Nintendo 3DS.

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New Fire Emblem Title Coming to 3DS 3DS

by James Jones - 8:47 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: (Nintendo)

The latest entry in the Intelligent Systems series is getting a 3D facelift.

The next Fire Emblem game will be for the 3DS, Nintendo announced at their 3DS Conference today.

Few details were offered on the latest entry in the strategy RPG series, but the video shown indicated that the game will not stray far from series conventions. The graphics closely resembled the fully polygonal GameCube and Wii entries in the series.

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Mario 3DS Titles Dated for Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 8:46 pm EDT
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Mario arrives on the 3DS this November and December.

Super Mario 3D Land and and Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS have solid release dates in Japan, Satoru Iwata revealed at the 3DS Conference today.

Super Mario 3D Land will launch on November 3 and Mario Kart 7 will arrive on December 1. There is currently no official word on the specific release dates outside of Japan.

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Mario Tennis Coming to 3DS 3DS

by Andy Goergen - 8:41 pm EDT
Total comments: 10

The sports hit is being revived with motion control options.

Mario Tennis will be released on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo announced at the 3DS conference in Japan. The game will be released in 2012, and will feature optional gyroscope control.

The video showed at the conference spotlighted Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser playing tennis together. Although it is... Read more...

Girls Mode 3DS Announced 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:41 pm EDT
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Now guys can join in the fashion fun!

Girls Mode, known in North America as Fashion Savvy for Nintendo DS, will be receiving an updated 3DS remake, Nintendo announced at the 3DS Conference today.

The same basic features of the first game will be present, though this time players can also design and create fashion styles for men as well.

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3DS Update Coming in November 3DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:37 pm EDT
Total comments: 2

The 3DS will soon be able to record 3D video.

A system firmware update for the 3DS will be coming in November, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced at the 3DS Press Conference today.

The update will allow players to record 3D video on Nintendo's portable gaming machine. The update will also add additional unspecified improvements to the built-in StreetPass Plaza software and the Nintendo eShop store.

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