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Super Mario 3D Land gameplay trailer is awesome… from a certain point of view

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

It’s looking more and more like Super Mario 3D Land is the game you’d get if you took all of Mario’s previous adventures and crammed them into a blender (albeit with a lot less blood and shredded moustache parts).

  • There’s the 3D sections which look ripped straight out of Super Mario 64.
  • There’s the side-scrolling portions that are very reminiscent of New Super Mario Bros.
  • There’s the brand new overhead sections.
  • There’s a Q-Bert-inspired isometric area.
  • And there’s a flagpole at the end of each course.

So whatever your point of view, you’ll definitely want to “Let’s a go!” to the store on November 13 to pick up Super Mario 3D Land.

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It’s a Mario Kart 7 gameplay trailer! Let’s a go!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

Mario Kart 7 is a rather unimaginative title for the first 3DS game in the racing series, but after watching the gameplay trailer above, it certainly looks like it’ll scratch that kart racing itch. And be on the lookout for the new Fire Flower weapon and the new first-person mode.

Mario Kart 7 will be available in stores on December 4.

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Monster Hunter 4 trailer offers some 3D dragon stomping action

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Chris Urie

Are you tweaking because you haven’t had you fix of dragon slaying lately? You already conquered the red and blue dragons in Demon’s Souls, and you’re salivating at Skyrim trailers? Well, here is a little bit of the recently announced Monster Hunter 4 for the 3DS to whet you appetite.

All I have to say is run Forrest… RUN!

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Kingdom Hearts 3D, RE Revelations, Metal Gear Solid will support the 3DS Slide Pad

Posted on September 13, 2011 by John Scalzo

While it didn’t get a mention during their 3DS Conference, Nintendo has confirmed the 3DS Slide Pad will be released in Japan on December 1. The add-on analog stick will carry a $19 pricetag by itself with a Monster Hunter Tri G bundle rumored to be available as well. An American release date and pricing have yet to be announced.

However, a quick look at the list of games that support the world’s weirdest peripheral makes a Pacific crossing for the 3DS Slide Pad a very definite possibility:

  • Ace Combat 3D: Cross Rumble
  • Dynasty Warriors Vs
  • Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
  • Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
  • Monster Hunter Tri G
  • Resident Evil Revelations

The only question is, will the 3DS Slide Pad be required to play any or all of these games or will it be optional? And if it is required, what kind of “we’re sorry” program is Nintendo going to roll out then?

[Source: Kotaku]

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3DS Release Dates: Super Mario 3D Land on Nov. 13, Mario Kart 7 on Dec. 4

Posted on September 13, 2011 by John Scalzo

It looks like Nintendo isn’t done with 3DS news as they’ve revealed North American release dates for two of this Fall’s most anticipated games. Super Mario 3D Land will suit up in stores on November 13 while Mario Kart 7 will Super Mushroom blast its way into stores on December 4.

In case the big news has eluded you thus far, Super Mario 3D Land will bring back the beloved Tanooki Suit while Mario Kart 7 will add “a new optional first-person driving mode that is controlled using the gyro sensor” and new playable characters such as Lakitu and Metal Mario.

These two games will be joined by a new 3DS system update in November that’ll unlock the ability to record 3D video and a new StreetPass experience known as StreetPass Mii Plaza.

Finally, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition will be available as a free download from the DSiWare Shop/3DS eShop from Septemeber 28, 2011 until February 20, 2012. The anniversary re-release will lead right into a packed 2012 that includes Mario Tennis 3DS, Animal Crossing 3DS, Luigi’s Mansion 2, Paper Mario and the recently delayed Kid Icarus: Uprising.

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Nintendo’s 3DS Conference reveals Monster Hunter 4, Kid Icarus delay, more

Posted on September 13, 2011 by John Scalzo

Nintendo’s 3DS Conference is over and while it was short on details, it was long on game announcements. All told, more than 20 titles were revealed including the next numbered game in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter 4. Obviously, the Monster Hunter series is a much bigger deal in Japan than it is in the US, but it’s a major “get” for Nintendo all the same.

Nintendo had a few games of their own to announce at the show including an all-new Fire Emblem game, Mario Tennis 3DS and Culdcept 3DS (developed by Omiya Soft), all due next year.

In addition to a slew of new titles for the hardcore gamer, Nintendo revealed a new focus on “female gamers” for the 3DS with the reveal of the Misty Pink system seen to your left. The new color scheme will be available in Japan in October. This push for the female demographic will also include new Friend Collection and Style Savvy games in 2012.

In a bit of bad news, Kid Icarus: Uprising won’t make it out this year. Pit’s return will be released in 2012 instead.

Hit the jump for a complete list of everything Nintendo showed at their 3DS Conference, complete with tentative Japanese release dates. For some of these titles, an American release is a sure thing (or already announced). While for others, we’ll just have to hope for the best. Here we go. (more…)

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Meet Rachel (and Rachel’s breasts) in the latest Resident Evil Revelations trailer

Posted on September 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

I used to think Capcom really understood their fans, but after all the outrage they’ve endured for some of their decisions over the last few years, I don’t know anymore. The latest WTF moment from the publisher is the above Resident Evil Revelations trailer debuting at the Tokyo Game Show. In it, we’re introduced to Rachel, a mysterious operative aboard the same cruise ship as Chris, Jill and a pack of zombies.

Oh, and Rachel’s look appears to be based on Pamela Anderson circa “Baywatch,” complete with a cleavage-barring skintight suit. No, seriously. WTF indeed.

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New Releases: NHL 12, God of War: Origins, White Knight Chronicles II, More

Posted on September 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

Welcome to another week of new games! This week EA Sports is lacing up their hockey skates, Kratos is coming at you in 3D and D3 Publisher has bundled together two RPGs for twice the fun. Also, the Bit.Trip series is getting collected in two separate compilations and the insane geniuses at Twisted Pixel are putting out a game starring an undead marionette bent on revenge.

  • The ice skates belong to this year’s only hockey sim, NHL 12 (PS3, Xbox 360).
  • Kratos will go 3D thanks to the stereoscopic 3D mode found in God of War: Origins Collection, a PS3 remake of his two PSP adventures.
  • D3’s double RPG is White Knight Chronicles II, which also includes a free copy of the first White Knight Chronicles game.
  • The Bit.Trip series will be coming to the 3DS as Bit.Trip Saga and the Wii as Bit.Trip Complete.
  • Finally, Twisted Pixel’s The Gunstringer proves once again that the developers are a happily demented bunch.

Check out the full list of the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)

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