September 2010

Nintendo World Report reports that we will need two styluses at the same time when playing Table Pen Sports. The unique feature of this game will require gamers to place their system on a table while playing. Some of the sports will include archery and soccer goal shooting.

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We get this quote from an article posted on Nintendo 3DS Blog. It seems, in their view, that Target Shooting for the Nintendo 3DS has the potential of being a big success for the new system.

“Nintendo clearly believes that Target Shooting is going to be a huge hit. Bundling the game with the system, and building it into the operating system itself is a big move that they wouldn’t risk if they had any reservation about its potential. With the challenges of marketing 3D content, Nintendo needs a word-of-mouth magnet like Wii Sports that propels the 3DS to success among the casual gaming market. This is their intention with Target Shooting and from what we have seen of the game, I think we’re in for that great feeling of “woah, this is just so damn cool” like we had back when we loaded up Wii Tennis for the first time.”

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Check out this video that gives a clearer idea of how Mii’s can be created on the Nintendo 3DS by taking your picture and having it turned into a Mii with your likeness.

Kotaku shows us more screenshots of the Nintendo 3DS. Although the 3D effect can’t be seen on the photos, we do get a good idea of the look of it. Trying out the system in person is the only way we will get the full impression of this feature.

They state that, hopefully, the public will be able to try it out when it is launched next year.

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The company, Beauty Clock, is bringing us Beauty Clock for the Nintendo 3DS, reports andriasang. Possibly the first 3DSWare game for the new system, Beauty Clock shows pictures of girls holding signs with the current time (hours and minutes). The 3D clock will be shown on the top screen and profiles of the girls on the bottom screen.

The screenshots are from the PSP version and give us an idea of what we can expect from this game.

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andriasang reports on the lastest 3DS lineup from Ubisoft, which was disclosed at Nintendo’s 3DS press conference.

The four titles which will be released in the Spring 2011 are Combat of Giants: Dinosaur 3D, Ghost Recon Tactics, Splinter Cell 3D, and Driver 3D and are all single player games.

Combat of Giants: Dinosaur 3D

Genre: adventure. Following a great calamity on ancient earth, your goal is survival as you fight other dinosaurs, raise your battle strength and attempt to become the dinosaur king, perhaps even taking on the evil dinosaurs who’ve taken control of the planet. Outside of combat, you’ll also be able to explore the jungle, with screens showing control of a tyrannosaurs.

Ghost Recon Tactics

Genre: Strategy. A turn-based tactical strategy game where you control the Ghost Recon special forces squad in combat against Russia. You’ll need to raise your group’s level and make proper equipment arrangements, as you face off against enemy troops, drones and weapons on the battle field.

Splinter Cell 3D

Genre: Stealth Action. Take control of Sam Fisher in this version of Chaos Theory. The game shows mission targets and information using 3D text. Outside of 3D gameplay, you’ll also find 3D movies used to advance the story.

Driver 3D

Genre: Action Driving.

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Andriasang has posted screenshots and quick summaries from all of Nintendo’s upcoming 3DS games. Click on over to see info on the following titles:

• Nintendogs + Cats
• Pilotwings Resort
• Star Fox 64 3D
• Steel Diver
• Kid Icarus
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
• Animal Crossing
• Paper Mario
• Mario Kart

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Marvelous Entertainment Inc. has announced that they are bringing a zoo life title called “Animal Resort” to the Nintendo 3DS, set to release in Spring 2011.

In the game, you inherit a zoo from your grandfather and are tasked with rebuilding your new park. Initially you will start out with only a single elephant, but over the course of the game you will get to interact with over 11 animals including camels.

There’s a teaser site for the game at http://www.mmv.co.jp/special/game/3ds/animal/ but there’s only a splash screen up at the moment.

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