Information Update // Noticias Nuevas - Nintendo 3DS & PSVita

Information Update - Nintendo 3DS


1.- Nintendo of America has asked fans via Facebook to vote for their favouriteXenoblade Chronicles reversible cover-art. All you’ll need to do is head to the Nintendo Facebook account and click ‘Like’ on the reversible cover you like the most. Which is your favourite?

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Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo 3DS is the fastest selling console during the first ten months in Italy. According to the press release issued by Nintendo 243,700 Nintendo 3DS consoles were sold in the first 44 weeks after the launch, in comparison the Nintendo DS and the Wii sold 108,000 and 63,600 units respectively. Also of interest is that Nintendo had 72% of the handheld market in Italy during 2011.

2.- According to Game Informer, Rockstar San Diego, the development team behind Midnight Club and Red Dead Redemption, is currently hiring talented individuals to help create an open world game. Rockstar hasn’t mentioned any platforms, but with the Wii U scheduled to be released later this year let’s hope Rockstar decides to show it some love.

Mario Kart 7, Monster Hunter Tri G and Super Mario 3D Land took the top three positions during January in Japan according to sales data from Enterbrain. Six of the entire top ten titles were on Nintendo related platforms. Here’s the Japanese top ten for last month:

1. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
2. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G
3. 3DS] Super Mario 3D Land
4. [PS3] Amored Core V
5. [3DS] Resident Evil Revelations
6. [PS3] Musou Orochi 2
7. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go
8. [WII] Just Dance
9. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2
10. [PSP] Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Masou Kishin II

3.- Nintendo Europe has announced via press release that a playable demo for Crush 3D will be appearing on the Nintendo 3DS eShop on Thursday. Also of note is Kirby’s Block Ballwhich will also be appearing on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, where you will require lightning fast-reactions to get to the final showdown and defeat the evil King Dedede.

Help Danny in Crush3D Demo, as he’s stuck inside the C.R.U.S.H. machine, wandering the worlds created by his worries. It’s your job to get him out by plotting the correct route through his confused and tangled imagination. Available only on Nintendo 3DS, this innovative game contains a range of bonus features including the ability to exchange gifts with friends via StreetPass and the chance to access exclusive artwork, collectibles and much more.

There are more screenshots from Tekken 3D Prime Edition.

There is a new scan from Dragon Quest Monsters Terry’s Wonderland 3D.

There is a new trailer for Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games with over 11 minutes of footage from the game.

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Mister Gaga