3DS
Nintendo Plans New 3D Super Mario Game, Announces AT&T, Netflix Collaborations
SAN FRANCISCO– A new 3D game from Nintendo’s iconic Super Mario series is in the works for the Nintendo 3DSâ„¢ portable system. Nintendo also announced two upcoming collaborations: Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to connect automatically to the Internet at more than 10,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, while Netflix members will instantly stream movies and other content on their Nintendo ...
Nintendo President Iwata gives GDC keynote today – live stream link now available
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata will give a keynote speech titled “Video Games Turn 25” today at the 2011 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. The speech is scheduled for noon Eastern time, 9am Pacific. You can watch it here live and comment with all of your pals here at Infendo at the bottom of this post. The 3DS will surely be a big topic of discussion, as will The Legend of ...
3DS to be popular with recreational drug enthusiasts – sound visualization revealed
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLyZQ0nSqhY[/youtube] Looks cool and we can’t even see it in 3D! [source: Nintendo 3DS Blog]
Overseas 3DS review: “Poor battery life, yet mesmerizing”
The Telegraph writes: As prepared as you may think you are after the raucous, widespread hype Nintendo’s new video games console has garnered, the first time you peer into the screen of the 3DS –the revolutionary glasses-free 3D handheld– it catches you off guard. Your brain just isn’t ready for it, your eyes squinting and focussing, just to make the 3D ‘work’. ...
Shocking news: Nintendo 3DS sells out in Japan
Think it’ll happen everywhere else, too? [source]
Nintendo news round-up: Two new Pokémon games to catch, 3DS released in Japan, and more
– If Okamiden isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps either Pokémon Black or White can tide you over before the imminent release of the 3DS. Both versions in the fifth iteration of the series will be released to North America on March 6, 2011. And now, with a limited time offer, if you pre-order from Amazon you can receive two special bonuses: a Liberty Pass to obtain the mythical Victini (no...
Potential
The augmented reality playing cards included with the 3DS (currently being pawed and played in Japan) are as much for the enjoyment of the player as they are for the minds of third party developers. If your mind—player or developer—isn’t racing with ideas after viewing this video (2:00 mark onward), you may have been secretly lobotomized as a young child.
Developers should follow Nintendo’s lead with 3DS titles
Developers should follow Nintendo’s lead with 3DS titles and not put “3D” in the name of your game. It’s a little trendy and doesn’t get me any more excited for your game, but nearly 40% of the launch titles felt the need to include it in their name. It’s sort of like all the “…Revolution” games that came out when the Wii was released. I have t...
Will you pay the suggested $40 for 3DS games?
That’s what Nintendo is charging, despite shrinking prices elsewhere, most notably on Wii, Steam, PC, iOS, and free-to-play web games. What do you think of the suggested retail price?
Augmented 3DS games leaked onto Internet
Wired claims to have the scoop on at least six pre-loaded AR games for 3DS, none of which look terribly exciting. In fact, the two AR games I played last month were downright forgettable. This isn’t to say a few AR games won’t be any good. But these things are as about as “killer-app” to the 3DS as “Picto Chat” was to its predecessor, if you know what I’m ...
First 3DS review scores from Japan are better than expected
A little inflated, I’m sure, like most launch games. But better than expected. Winning Eleven 3D Soccer: 80 Dynasty Warriors Chronicle: 85 Shanghai 3D Cube: 65 Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition: 85 Super Monkey Ball 3D: 80 Puzzle Bobble 3D: 60 Ridge Racer 3D: 80 Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracles: 80 Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs: 60 Nintendogs + Cats: 95 Via 1UP
Poll – Which 3DS launch games are you buying?
Earlier today, Nintendo revealed the 3DS launch lineup. Based on this news, we want to know … {democracy:137} If you plan to buy more than one game, feel free to take the poll again. If you plan to wait for some reviews, let us know which games have piqued your interest in our comments section.