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The launch line-up may be packed with core-focused titles, but Ubisoft believes the 3DS will be as big a hit with the masses as the original DS. The publisher has the biggest third party presence at launch, with eight games due in the first few months, including new Rayman, Ghost …

The Nintendo 3DS shifted 209,623 units in its first full week on sale in Japan, outperforming every other format combat. The handheld was released on February 26th, so it was only available for just two of the day’s covered by the previous week’s charts, reports GamesIndustry.biz. Nevertheless, it managed to …

The arrival of two new handheld platforms will bring high-end mobile technologies to the market, but also a significant increase in project budgets, according to developers working in the field. One studio head told Develop that 3DS launch titles clearly have budgets two-to-three times what typical DS games have seen …

You know you’re writing about something important when almost everyone you contact wants to have their say. It appears everyone wants to have their say about Nintendo’s new 3D-enabled handheld, be they publisher, retailer or developer. For them, Nintendo’s 3DS – the first major global console launch since 2006 – …

The once 230 Nintendo 3DS can now be pre-ordered for just 187 from supermarket Morrisons. As spotted by ONM, the chain is inviting customers to place their pre-orders in-store ahead of the machine’s UK launch on march 25th. "Nintendo 3DS consoles are available to collect in store from the 25th …

Both Sony and Nintendo have hit back with new platforms to take on iOS, but what does 3DS and NGP mean for game developers?

Future Publishing has redesigned Official Nintendo Magazine and its website ahead of the 3DS launch. The new-look publication arrives on Thursday, March 17th with a special 3D lenticular cover. Officialnintendomagazine.co.uk – which will include new social features – relaunches on the same day. 3DS is a landmark hardware launch and …

The official 3DS launch will take place at HMV’s flagship Oxford Street store at midnight on March 25th. Nintendo has partnered with the High Street entertainment retailer to open a total of 100 stores at midnight, while a separate VIP event – complete with a HMV pop-up shop – will …

Even if hackers do succeed in circumventing the security measures included in Nintendo’s 3DS handheld, there are indications that a nasty surprise lays in store for those who do. Kotaku reports that Japanese retailer Enterking has stated that it will not be accepting any 3DS units that have been used …

Industry charity GamesAid is giving people the chance to win a 3DS at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The handheld has been donated by Konami and comes with a copy of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D, while Nintendo has donated Pilotwings Resort, Nintendogs and Super Street Fighter IV. The competition is …