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The all new Flame Red 3DS has launched in Australia and New Zealand today, adding to the already available Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black options. The new-look 3DS is already selling at all key retailers in Australia and New Zealand, carrying the reduced RRP from earlier this year of AUD$249.95. …
Read More »Horrid Henry heads to 3DS
Europress is bringing a new Horrid Henry game to 3DS, MCV can reveal. The smash children’s franchise – which encompasses books, radio shows, a BAFTA-nominated CITV series and a film – will also mark a new push into games with a Blue Ocean Horrid Henry 3DS Accessory Pack. The 3DS …
Read More »3DS Tetris slots in next month
Nintendo will release a 3DS version of Tetris on October 21st, continuing the long-running block-stacking puzzle series. Released as Tetris Axis in the US, the game will simply be known as Tetris in the UK and Europe, and will feature more than 20 variations on the classic handheld game. Naturally, …
Read More »Yoshida ‘shocked’ by 3DS circle pad design
The president of SCEA Worldwide Studios has admitted that he found Nintendo’s controversial decision to release a second circle pad add-on for 3DS shocking”. The peripheral was first revealed earlier this month, with Nintendo announcing an official release date and price last week. Well it’s not like they looked at …
Read More »Nintendo shares drop 83% in under four years
Investors have reacted negatively to Nintendo’s Tokyo 3DS showcase, with the company’s share price falling five per cent overnight. Nintendo yesterday unveiled a host of new 3DS goodies, including a new Pink console SKU for Japan and a Red model for Europe. Key titles such as Super Mario 3D Land …
Read More »First Pokémon 3DS game out December 2nd
Super Pokmon Rumble for 3DS will arrive in the UK and Europe in December, Nintendo has confirmed. The action adventure game is the first Pokmon title on 3DS. It has already been released in Japan as Super Pokmon Scramble, and will hit UK shelves on December 2nd. It will arrive …
Read More »VIDEO: Release date for Super Mario Land 3D and Mario Kart 7
Two of the 3DS’ key upcoming titles have finally been given concrete release dates, though Kid Icarus has been delayed until 2012. Super Mario 3D Land will be released in Europe on November 18th. It’s Mario’s first 3D platforming adventure, though details about the title still remain fairly thin on …
Read More »Sonic Generations gets UK release date
Sega has announced a release date for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Sonic Generations in the UK. VG247 reports that both SKUs will hit retail on November 4th, three days after they are released in the US. The 3DS version has not yet been dated and is still …
Read More »Zelda: Four Swords offered as free DSi download
Nintendo has announced that a special version of acclaimed portable multiplayer hit The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords will be offered to DSi owners as a free download. The announcement is part of the company’s 25th Anniversary celebrations for the cherished franchise. The Game Boy conversion will include new areas …
Read More »3DS circle pad release date and price
You can never predict what Nintendo will do. Just a few weeks ago we were all laughing at the rumours of a second joypad accessory for 3DS. Then pictures arrived and we mocked them, saying that Nintendo would never release such an ugly attachment for its new handheld. It must …
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