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

Information Update - Nintendo 3DS


1.- Nintendo has announced that the game created by the Project Zero series development team Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir is coming to Europe. Spirit: Camera is a truly unique horror experience that utilises all of the features of the Nintendo 3DS system to truly bring the frights to life.

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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.


The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has sent out a SpotPass notification on the Nintendo 3DS telling people that he hopes they’re looking forward to the next Zelda game which is scheduled to come out on the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo has yet to release any information regarding the next Zelda game, but hopefully we will hear something at GDC.

Nintendo of America has uploaded some gameplay footage of Mario Tennis Open for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was shown off at today’s Nintendo Direct conference and was given an official title. Mario Tennis Open is due for release in Europe on May 25th and in North America on May 20th.


2.- Nintendo UK and Europe have announced that they’re publishing the sequel to the well received Level 5 football RPG Inazuma Eleven. Inazuma Eleven 2 will be available across Europe exclusively for the Nintendo DS family of consoles and Nintendo 3DS from the 16th March 2012. You’ll be able to purchase two version of the game, either Inazuma Eleven 2: Firestorm and Inazuma Eleven 2: Blizzard. Here’s some information about the game:

Picking up the story of teenage goalkeeper Mark Evans and his football team one week after their triumph in the Football Frontier tournament, the Raimon Eleven begin a training session when their school is attacked by invaders from outer space from the mysterious Alius Academy. They plan to use a destructive brand of football to totally destroy the world – unless the Raimon Eleven can defeat them in a football match! Only by travelling across the whole of Japan and recruiting the country’s best football players can Mark and the Raimon Eleven find a way to stop Alius Academy and save the world!
Both versions of the game, Inazuma Eleven 2: Firestorm and Inazuma Eleven 2: Blizzard, offer the same overarching storyline with some unique differences. Each version features over 150 unique characters, unique teams to face off against, as well as unique abilities and special moves, but in order to meet other version characters you will have to trade and make important decisions on who to keep hold of and who to let go.

Nintendo has revealed new details on the different multiplayer modes in Kid Icarus: Uprising which will launch exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system on March 23rd. Here’s some of the modes and features in the multiplayer portion of Kid Icarus: Uprising:

• Light vs. Dark: Team up with other players in Light vs. Dark multiplayer mode, in which two teams of three are pitted against one another. The ultimate goal is to empty the opposing team’s health meter, which transforms the last defeated team member into an angel. The team who defeats the opposing team’s angel wins. This unique multiplayer mode tests players’ ability to work as a team while keeping the match exciting as the focus constantly shifts from dealing out damage to protecting the team angel.
• Free-for-All: In this mode, up to six players (including CPU players) combat each other in a winner-takes-all match. Winners are determined by high score, heavily influenced by both the number of kills and the number of deaths.
• Match Set-up: Both Light vs. Dark and Free-for-All multiplayer modes are playable through local wireless play or online for players with broadband Internet access. CPU players will fill out the roster if there are fewer than six players in a match. Duration of the match, CPU difficulty, weapons and team handicaps are all customizable prior to beginning a multiplayer battle.
• Weapons and Weapon Fusion: The wide variety of weapons a player has collected in single-player mode can be used during multiplayer matches. Players can also earn additional weapons as rewards in multiplayer play. Players can choose set combinations of weapons and powers before entering into a match. This provides further incentive for players to continue collecting different and more powerful weapons as they play through the single-player campaign. Players can also fuse weapons together at the Arms Altar. Fusing two weapons will result in a single, more powerful weapon that retains some of the key benefits of each, giving players the ability to customize weapons to match their play style. Fused weapons can also be used in multiplayer matches.
• StreetPass: Through the StreetPass functionality of the Nintendo 3DS hardware, players 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.

3.- Nintendo Europe has announced that it will be releasing a special limited edition version ofPandora’s Tower when the game launches on the 13th April. 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.

Nintendo has announced that the long-awaited The Last Story is officially coming to North America. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime wouldn’t announce a release date, but he did say that XSeed will be localizing the title rather than Nintendo.

Nintendo Europe has announced that Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure will launch exclusively on Nintendo 3DS across Europe on 5th April 2012. Under the terms of the agreement Nintendo will be responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of the game throughout European territories, with SEGA remaining as publisher. Here’s a few details about the game:

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure combines a thrilling twist-filled adventure, with rhythm-based challenges utilising the unique functions of the Nintendo 3DS to the fullest. The action takes place in a beautifully rendered anime-styled Paris, where you play the sharp-suited Raphael, whose alter ego is Phantom R, an honourable thief who always returns his loot a few days after stealing it. Together with your canine companion Fondue, you aim to solve the mystery of your father’s disappearance once and for all, by embarking on your most daring robbery yet while staying one step ahead of the Parisian police!
You’ll race around Paris cracking puzzles, finding clues and outwitting foes who are out to stop you from pilfering some of the world’s most expensive works of art. You will also get the chance to visit some of Paris’s most famous landmarks on your journey. Raphael never misses an opportunity to boogie while solving a mystery and there are over fifty rhythm-based challenges on offer to test your Touch Screen tapping, stylus swiping, button bashing and gyro gyrating skills.

Nintendo Europe has confirmed that Dillon’s Rolling Western for the Nintendo 3DS eShop is available to download now. Dillon’s Rolling Western was previously scheduled to come out last week in Europe. The game will set you back £9.00.

4.- We already heard that the Japanese will be getting Gear Gear titles on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console and now Nintendo Europe has announced that they’re coming to Europe in March. Nintendo wouldn’t confirm which titles we will bet getting, but I’m guessing we will get the following:
The GG Shinobi
Sonic & Tales 2
Dragon Crystal Shirani’s Maze

Nintendo has confirmed that the highly anticipated Fire Emblem and Mario Tennis Openwill be coming to Europe this year. Nintendo declined to give an actual date as to when we can expect these games, but they did confirm that the games will be coming this year. Fire Emblem 3DS will be released April 19th in Japan and Mario Open Tennis is set to be released May 24th.

Update: Mario Tennis is coming May 25th in Europe.

Nintendo has announced that Sega, Capcom and Namco will be teaming up together to create a brand new mystery project for the Nintendo 3DS. Obviously details are scarce regarding what these huge development studios and publishers are actually up to, but it definitely sounds like something to get excited about.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has revealed that Dr Kawashima has once again partnered with Nintendo to create a brand new Brain Training style game for the Nintendo 3DS. Iwata wouldn’t give away much information about the title other than it’s currently referred to as Devil Training. Sounds interesting….

Next months issue of Nintendo Power will reportedly contain information about a yet to be announced game. There’s no hints regarding what the title will actually be, but my guess would be Epic Mickey 2, which we already know is secretly in development at Disney. Which game do you think will be announced?


“There will be no fooling around when it comes to our April issue. We’ll have the final word on Kid Icarus: Uprising and Xenoblade Chronicles in our full reviews, and get an exclusive whiff of a top-secret title that promises to make your head spin”.

5.- Nintendo has announced that Mario Tennis Open for the Nintendo 3DS will be coming to Japan on May 24th. The game allows you to use the Nintendo 3DS touchscreen for a variety of moves including lobs, top spins etc. Mario Tennis Open will also feature online multiplayer, which will be a more than welcome addition to the franchise. We should hear about a Western release date later today.

The latest issue of Famitsu has confirmed that Game Gear games will be coming to the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on March 14th. The publication has revealed that The GG Shinobi, Sonic & Tales 2, Dragon Crystal Shirani’s Maze will all be available at launch.

Nintendo of America has announced some additional Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour Dates. The spectacular concert features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. Club Nintendo members can also enjoy an exclusive 15% discount by logging into their accounts here and clicking on the “Symphony of the Goddesses” logo banner.

1. June 6; Los Angeles, CA; Greek Theatre (during E3 Expo 2012)
2. July 7; Houston, TX; Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
3. July 12; San Diego, CA; Embarcadero Marina Park South (during Comic Con 2012)
4. July 25; Philadelphia, PA; Mann Center
5. July 26; Vienna, VA; Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
6. September 22; Minneapolis, MN; Orpheum Theatre

The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that dungeon RPG series Etrian Odyssey is coming to the Nintendo 3DS. Etrian Odyssey IV game’s staff includes Daisuke Kaneda as director, Nizou Yamamoto as background artist, Shin Nagasawa on monster design, Yuji Himukai as character designer and Yuzo Koshiro on sound. Etrian Odyssey IV will be released on July 5th and will be priced at ¥6,279.

Square Enix has revealed that Kingdom Hearts 3D will feature a recap of past Kingdom Hearts games for newcomers of the series. There’s an option in the game called ‘Recollections’ which allows players to catch up with what happened in Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, Kingdom Hearts, 358/2 Days and the rest of the Kingdom Hearts games. Kingdom Hearts 3D is out next month in Japan, and is due sometime later this year in the West.

Nintendo has shared a closer look at Mario Tennis Open which arrives on the 3DS in May. You can check after the break for the video.

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Mister Gaga