Slingo Supreme Review
Posted by IGN on Jan 03, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The final DSiWare release of 2011 is a new version of a game design that’s been around since about 1995. “Slingo” came about as one of the Internet’s first casual-play browser games way back in that age of dial-up access and 14.4 modems, combining the random chance of a slot machine with the five-by-five number grid of bingo. That slots/bingo fusion is still fueling Slingo today — and this latest edition adds in some Supreme extras.
The game is largely luck-based, as...
VVVVVV and Bionic Commando Now Available on 3DS
Posted by 1UP on Dec 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment
For the last Nintendo Download update of the year, the company didn’t hold back. While there isn’t a lot to be had for Wii owners, 3DS owners have two new releases to look forward to.
The first of these is VVVVVV, an old-school, indie platformer originally released for computers in early 2010. This is the first time it has appeared on a platform other than PC or Mac, though it’s not because the game wasn’t worthy of a port. It’s not designed for those looking for...
Nintendo DS Game News: Rush’s 2112 Coming To Rock Band Network
Posted by G4TV on Dec 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I am contractually obligated to mention progressive rock trio Rush whenever there is any connection between it and video games. Seriously, my job is on the line here, people. So please know this: Next week, Rush’s 20-minute opus 2112 will be available for download via the Rock Band Network.
2112 will be broken up into three parts:
“2112: Overture, The Temple of Syrinx”
“2112: Discovery, Presentation”
“2112: Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale”
Beginning...
Nintendo DS Game News: Rush’s 2112 Coming To Rock Band
Posted by G4TV on Dec 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I am contractually obligated to mention progressive rock trio Rush whenever there is any connection between it and video games. Seriously, my job is on the line here, people. So please know this: Next week, Rush’s 20-minute opus 2112 will be available for download via the Rock Band Music Store.
2112 will be broken up into three parts:
“2112: Overture, The Temple of Syrinx”
“2112: Discovery, Presentation”
“2112: Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale”
Beginning...
Nintendo DS Game News: Myst 3D Coming To 3DS In Late March
Posted by G4TV on Dec 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Myst! It may not be the ORIGINAL PC adventure game (or anything even close to that), but it IS a wildly popular one from a time when CD-ROMs were still considered a new teechnology (CD-ROM being the computer disc-thing that existed before DVD). The game has been ported to numerous platforms since its 1993 release, and now Hoplite Research, the developer behind the previous Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable ports, is hard at work on a 3DS version of the game.
A press release confirms that Maximum...
Nintendo Direct Event Scheduled for Next Week
Posted by 1UP on Dec 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Much like it did in October, Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct broadcast with only a few days’ notice.
The official Nintendo Direct Ustream page has been updated with a date and time for its next broadcast. The event is set to take place in Japan on Tuesday and, like last time, it will be conducted in Japanese. For those in the United States who want to watch along, language barrier or not, the stream will start on Monday night at 10PM Eastern, 7PM Pacific.
October’s event...
Mighty Switch Force Review
Posted by IGN on Dec 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment
WayForward’s weirdos are at it again. These demented minds have already unleashed downloadable madness upon Nintendo fans thrice before – with the adventures of a belly-dancing half-genie, a dimension-flipping wizard and a planet-smashing alien girl – and DSi owners have loved every minute of each one. Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, Mighty Flip Champs and Mighty Milky Way set the high bar for quality on DSiWare, and in so doing also set players’ expectations high for what...
3DS eShop Adds Game Boy Tetris, Swapnote, and Mighty Switch Force
Posted by 1UP on Dec 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment
This week’s Nintendo Download update brings with it not only a handful of games, but also a new app for 3DS users to play around with.
Swapnote allows you to exchange notes with other 3DS users that you’ve draw on the touchscreen. You can also attach photos and then share these notes through either SpotPass or StreetPass, meaning they can end up on the 3DS of people you are near or those on your system’s friend list. Nintendo itself will be sending out notes from time to time,...
Tekken 3D Prime Edition Release Date Announced
Posted by IGN on Dec 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Mark your calendars, Tekken 3D Prime Edition for the Nintendo 3DS no longer has a vague “Q1 2012″ release date. Namco has announced it plans to have the title in stores in North America on February 14, 2012.
Namco’s description of the game promises over 40 fighters as well as a solid 60fps framerate and Wi-Fi functionality that will include collectable card exchanges via StreetPass. Tekken 3D will also include a full-length CG movie “Tekken: Blood Vengeance.” The movie...
Monster Hunter 3G: One Million Strong
Posted by IGN on Dec 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment
As expected, Capcom’s latest Monster Hunter title is doing major business in Japan. Monster Hunter 3G for the Nintendo 3DS has now sold over 730,000 units in two weeks, according to the latest sales data from overseas. Capcom has announced it has shipped over 1 million units of software to stores. The company had previously hoped to reach 1.2 million by the end of its fiscal year in March 2012.
The success of Monster Hunter 3G tops off another strong week for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. The...
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