'Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons' and 'Oracle of Ages' Coming to Nintendo 3DS on May 30
Saturday May 18, 2013
Nintendo aired a quick Nintendo Direct video on Friday, May 17. Much of it covered games we already know about, but we did gain a little more info on two notable eShop releases: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages.
Both games were initially released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, but a lot of folks missed out. Thankfully, May 30 marks the day you can get your hands on Ages and Seasons via the eShop's Virtual Console. Each one is available for $5.99 USD, but since the titles link up to unlock additional content, Nintendo will be selling each game at $4.99 USD for a limited time.
If you want to know more about the games (yes you do), check out this trailer for Oracle of Ages and this trailer for Oracle of Seasons. Image © Nintendo
'Scribblenauts Unmasked' Brings the DC Universe to the Nintendo 3DS
Thursday May 16, 2013
How do you surpass a game like Scribblenauts Unlimited, which lets you summon every species of dinosaur to crash a yeti wedding being held on the moon? You add a whack of superheroes.
Scribblenauts Unmasked, which is coming to Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and PC this fall, allows you to bring over 2000 DC comic characters to life using Maxwell's magic notebook. Seems like the usual band of heroes make the cut, including Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern(s). But there can't be heroes without villains: Lex Luthor and his ilk are slithering close by as well. Hark! A trailer!
You can seemingly visit with the heroes when they're out of costume, too. Just look at that screenshot of stately Wayne Manor. Don't mention Bruce's parents in front of him, though. Image © 5th Cell
New 'Pokemon X/Y' Trailer Shows Off Battles, Scenery
Tuesday May 14, 2013
Pokemon X/Y is looking sharp, and Nintendo has uploaded a new trailer to emphasize the point. Some key points from the video: Smoothly-animated battles between starters Froakie, Fennekin, and Chespin, GoGoat riding, and lovely shots of the scenery that prove that Karos Region is indeed based on France.
Here's an additional bit of news that's setting the Pokemon world on fire: Apparently, your avatar will be able to walk diagonally for the first time in the series. Well, they had to learn sometime. To be fair, walking diagonally can be tricky business.
Look for Pokemon X/Y in October. Image © Nintendo
Four New Pokemon for 'Pokemon X/Y' Revealed
Saturday May 11, 2013
News about Pokemon X/Y has been slow to trickle out of Japan, but a small bombshell was dropped earlier today: Four new Pokemon designs were introduced in Japan's Corocoro Magazine, and Serebii.net has published the scans.
Our first new friend is "GoGoat," a Grass-type goat Pokemon that's actually ridable! It can use the move Horn Leech.
Next is "Elikiteru," a salamander-type Pokemon with long ears. It's an Electric/Normal-type. It has command of a new move called Parabola Charge, which heals the user while harming its opponents.
"Yayakoma" is a robin-style Pokemon that falls under Flying/Normal-type. It can use Flame Charge.
Finally, "Yancham" is a Fighting-type Pokemon that looks like a mischievous panda bear, so it's obviously the best Pokemon out of the lot.
Serebii's translation of the scans contains other titbits of info, too. You can take a look at the box art as well as part of the Region map. The game takes place in Karos Region, which appears to be based off France. Also, you can perform some slight avatar customization by adjusting your hair color or skin tone.
Pokemon X/Y is getting a worldwide release in October of 2013.
Meet Team Capcom from 'Project X Zone' for Nintendo 3DS
Thursday May 9, 2013
Project X Zone -- that's pronounced "Cross Zone," by the way -- is a tactical role-playing game for the Nintendo 3DS that features characters from properties by Capcom, Sega, and Namco-Bandai. In other words, it's a hoot. And it's coming to North America on June 25!
Are you ready for this epic cross-over? Maybe you ought to prepare yourself by watching this trailer that introduces Team Capcom. You might see myriad familiar faces, including Mega Man X, Zero, Dante, Frank West, the Darkstalkers crew, and tons of others.
The dialogue is even translated, so enjoy!
Image © Namco-Bandai
Sonic the Hedgehog 3D Classic Coming to Nintendo 3DS in Japan
Tuesday May 7, 2013
Nintendo's not the only game developer that retools its retro fare into 3D Classics. Sega's in on the act, too--but only in Japan so far. On May 15, lucky Japanese Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to download a 3D classics version of Sonic the Hedgehog from the eShop.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a classic 16-bit platformer that's revered alongside another 16-bit platformer gem, Super Mario World. Unfortunately, none of the previous Sega 3D Classics (including Space Harrier or Super Hang-On) have hit the Virtual Console outside of Japan yet. Will that change when a certain blue hedgehog races into Japan with the aid of a 3D screen? It never hurts to wish real hard.
Source: Sega of Japan via NintenDaan
Image © Sega
Old 'Pokemon' Games Are Still Selling Well
Saturday May 4, 2013
Good Pokemon never die (they just faint). According to Nintendo's latest financial reports, the Pokemon games are still best-sellers--including the games that were released years ago. According to this chart put together by SiliconEra, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, HeartGold/SoulSilver, and Black/White are not only selling well, but they're seeing increased sales year-over-year.
Incidentally, Pokemon Black/White 2 have sold 7.81 million copies as of March 2013.
Maybe everyone's just getting warmed up for Pokemon X/Y this October. Now's the time to start training to be the very best. Image © Nintendo
Nintendo 3DS eShop Sales Galore
Thursday May 2, 2013
Here are some more great eShop deals to fuel your springtime happiness. These discounts run through May 9, so buy, buy, buy!
- Dillon's Rolling Western - $6.99 USD (save $3)
- Fluidity: Spin Cycle - $7.99 USD (save $3)
- Pushmo - $4.99 USD (save $2)
- Tokyo Crash Mobs - $4.99 USD (save $1)
- Kirby's Adventure - $4.99 USD (save $2)
- Art of Balance: Touch - $4.99 USD (save $2)
- Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch! - $3.49 USD (save $1.50)
- Nano Assault EX - $9.99 USD (save $5)
April Content Round-Up
Tuesday April 30, 2013
April showers bring May flowers. April also brings some great Nintendo 3DS-related articles and reviews. Here's what went up this month:
New Trailer for 'Ace Attorney 5' Shows Off Awesome Animation
Saturday April 27, 2013
Here's a sentiment you won't hear anyone repeat often: It's nice to get back to court. Ace Attorney 5, called Gyakuten Saiban 5 in Japan, recently revealed more of itself in a gameplay trailer--and oh, what a pretty trailer it is. It shows off a sliver of the game's anime cut scenes in addition to a bit of investigation and cross-examination.
An older, wiser Phoenix Wright is making his return, as is an older, bandaged(?) Apollo Justice. Judge is back, too, and somehow he hasn't aged a year. Maybe he's got something on Father Time.
Ace Attorney 5 is coming to Japanese Nintendo 3DS's on July 25. The game is coming to North America and Europe, though neither region has a release date for the translation yet.
Image © Capcom