Nintendo to release Flame Red 3DS

Nintendo is making sure the holidays are hot this year with a new Flame Red version of its portable Nintendo 3DS system. The new color launches Sept. 9 alongside the new Star Fox 64 3D game, and comes on the heels of a new $169.99 suggested retail price, which goes into effect Aug. 12 in the United States. Flame Red joins Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue, so now shoppers have three distinct and fashionable colors to choose from.

Nintendo is planning the release of two upcoming games starring its famous hero, Mario, this holiday season. Super Mario 3D Land will launch in November, while Mario Kart 7 becomes available in December. Super Mario 3D Land is a new platforming game that takes full advantage of 3D graphics to deliver new puzzles, more precise jumping action and a remarkable new visual perspective on the Mushroom Kingdom. The game also marks the return of Mario's fan-favorite Tanooki Suit, which allows him to strike enemies with his tail and slowly descend after jumping. Mario Kart 7 is a new racing game that includes multiple characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, Kart customization and intense multiplayer action. Players can now race on land, sea and air, sail through the sky with the new hang glider feature and drive underwater in some stages. Both games are completely new and are designed specifically for the Nintendo 3DS system.

Since Nintendo 3DS launched in the United States on March 27, more than 830,000 units have been sold in the U.S. alone. Nintendo 3DS owners represent some of Nintendo's most loyal customers, and Nintendo is rewarding them for getting in on the action early with 20 free downloadable games from the Nintendo eShop.

These free games are available to anyone who owns a Nintendo 3DS system and uses a wireless broadband Internet signal to connect to the Nintendo eShop at least once or performs a system update before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Aug. 11. These users will automatically be registered in the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador program. The program contains two elements:

Starting Sept. 1, Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors will be able to download 10 NES Virtual Console games at no charge and before they are available in the Nintendo eShop to the general public. These games, including Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber and The Legend of Zelda, are slated to become paid downloadable games, but Ambassadors get them early for free. Once the paid versions of the games are posted to the Nintendo eShop later in the year, the updated versions will be available to Ambassadors for download at no cost.

By the end of 2011, Nintendo will provide Ambassadors with 10 Game Boy Advance Virtual Console games. These include games like Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. These games will be available exclusively to Ambassadors, and Nintendo currently has no plans to make these 10 games available to the general public on the Nintendo 3DS in the future.

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Nintendo to launch Circle Pad Pro in the US on February 7th for $20

As some people hunker down for a long winter's nap, Nintendo is getting things fired up. The first quarter of 2012 offers great new installments in popular franchises for both the Nintendo 3DS system and the Wii console.

On the Nintendo 3DS system, Capcom's Resident Evil Revelations launches on Feb. 7. In a new chapter of the hit survival-horror franchise, players fight a new enemy and virus in 3D without the need for special glasses. METAL GEAR SOLID 3D Snake Eater from Konami arrives in the first quarter of 2012. The game is a re-interpretation of METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater, and offers a rich jungle world with customizable stealth and camouflage options. On March 23, the epic odyssey Kid Icarus: Uprising soars into stores and lets players help the winged warrior Pit fight Medusa and her Underworld Army.

The Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS will also be busy with a variety of downloadable offerings. Dillon's Rolling Western brings tower-defense strategy and touch-screen driven action to the Old West. Armadillo ranger Dillon defends pioneer villages against waves of attacking rock monsters using gun towers, defensive structures and his own exciting attack abilities. In Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword, players travel to ancient Japan and guide a young warrior as he battles waves of enemy soldiers. Players must identify the enemy's attack, dodge and counter-attack with the mystical Sakura Sword to win the battle. The critically acclaimed VVVVVV and NightSky from Nicalis, mind-bending action of Mighty Switch Force from WayForward and immersive 3D visuals of Mutant Mudds from Renegade Kid round out a diverse selection of downloadable games.

Nintendo is also introducing an optional accessory that gives Nintendo 3DS owners a second analog stick to control compatible games. The Circle Pad Pro will launch in the United States on Feb. 7. It will be sold through GameStop stores and online at http://www.gamestop.com at a suggested retail price of $19.99. The Circle Pad Pro is a comfortable cradle that holds the Nintendo 3DS system while adding an analog Circle Pad on the system's right side. The attachment also adds additional shoulder buttons to give it a feel more akin to traditional console controllers. It is designed as an optional accessory and is compatible with Resident Evil Revelations and METAL GEAR SOLID 3D Snake Eater.

On the Wii console, Rhythm Heaven Fever arrives on Feb. 13 at a suggested retail price of $29.99 in the United States. The game asks players to test their rhythm in more than 50 easy-to-learn, tough-to-master minigames to prove they've got the groove. Two weeks later on Feb. 27, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond lets players take on the role of Pikachu and his Pals - Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig - as they try to make it through PokéPark and discover the secrets of a mysterious new world. On March 11, Mario and friends reunite for a new party game adventure in Mario Party 9, which introduces new game-play elements to the series such as boss battles and vehicular travel across a wide assortment of stages.

Below is a partial list of upcoming games for Nintendo systems. Note that game titles and launch dates are subject to change.

Nintendo 3DS

2K Play
Nicktoons MLB 3D - March

Capcom
Resident Evil Revelations - Feb. 7

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
METAL GEAR SOLID 3D Snake Eater - Q1
Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 - January

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
TEKKEN 3D Prime Edition - February
Tales of the Abyss - Feb. 14

Nintendo
Kid Icarus: Uprising - March 23

Published by SEGA of America
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games - Feb. 14

SEGA of America
CRUSH3D - Q1

Ubisoft
NCIS The Video Game (Based on the TV Series) - March 6
Horses 3D - March 6
Funky Barn - Q1
Rayman Origins - Q1

Nintendo eShop

Collecting Smiles
Colors! 3D - Q1

Nicalis
VVVVVV - Q1
NightSky - Q1

Nintendo
Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword - Q1
Dillon's Rolling Western - Q1
Kirby's Block Ball - Q1

Renegade Kid
Mutant Mudds - Q1

Shin'en Multimedia
Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH - Q1
Jett Rocket Super Surf - Q1

WayForward
Mighty Switch Force - Q1

Zen Studios
Zen Pinball - Q1

Wii

2K Sports
MLB 2K12 - March 6

GameMill Entertainment
Country Dance Special Edition - Feb. 1

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Karaoke Joysound - Q1

Nintendo
Rhythm Heaven Fever - Feb. 13
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond - Feb. 27
Mario Party 9 - March 11

WiiWare

Nicalis
La Mulana - Q1

Nintendo DS Family

2K Sports
MLB 2K12 - March 6

ATLUS
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 - February

GameMill Entertainment
Silverlicious - March 20
Xia Xia - March 20
Gogo's Crazy Bones - March 20

Mentor Interactive
Chess for Kids - Feb. 14
NARABA: The Labyrinth of Light - Feb. 21
NARABA: The Mysterious Palace - Feb. 21

Nintendo DSiWare

Cosmigo
Box Pusher - Q1

Cypronia
Cake Ninja - Q1

 

 

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Nintendo announces November 18th launch date and details for Wii U console

Nintendo today revealed full details about how the new Wii U home console and its groundbreaking touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller can revolutionize not only video game play but also the way people find and watch TV and video content. The new HD system will offer entirely new ways for consumers to play games and enjoy their favorite programming when it launches in the Americas on November 18th. During the launch window, more than 50 games will be available for Wii U, which will be offered in two different colors and configurations. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a suggested retail price of $299.99, while the Deluxe Set, which includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories and the new Nintendo Land video game, will be offered in black at a suggested retail price of $349.99.

At a special Wii U preview event in New York, Nintendo also unveiled Nintendo TVii, an application that will let Wii U owners in the United States and Canada find, watch and engage with their favorite video entertainment in fun new ways. Using the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii lets viewers seamlessly explore available video content from a variety of sources – including live TV, their TiVo DVR and video-on-demand services such as Netflix – all in one easy-to-use interface.

Additionally, Nintendo shared new information about dozens of games on the way for Wii U, including Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, LEGO City: Undercover, BAYONETTA 2, The Wonderful 101, Capcom's Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops II. New Super Mario Bros. U offers unprecedented ways for friends and families to play together and explore Mario's world using the GamePad. Nintendo Land, which will be available as a standalone game or included with the Wii U Deluxe Set, is a virtual theme park featuring a lineup of 12 playable attractions based on Nintendo's greatest game worlds, including The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Mario, Animal Crossing and Donkey Kong. As an added bonus for consumers, a Chase McCain LEGO minifigure will come as a special pre-order bonus for those who pre-order a copy of LEGO City: Undercover at participating retailers while supplies last. All of these games will instantly immerse players in a variety of new game-play experiences that are available only on Wii U.

The Wii U Basic Set includes a white Wii U console with 8 GB of internal storage, one white GamePad controller, AC adapters for both the console and controller, a sensor bar and an HDMI cable. In the Wii U Deluxe Set, components are black. This bundle includes all elements from the Basic Set, as well as the Nintendo Land game, increased console storage capacity of 32 GB, a console stand, GamePad charging cradle and a stand that allows users to place the GamePad vertically on a table. Consumers who purchase the Deluxe Set also will be enrolled in the Deluxe Digital Promotion, which lets Wii U owners receive points for each digital download and redeem those points for future downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop. The promotion is currently planned through 2014.

Both configurations offer a wealth of one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences, including an online gaming community called Miiverse and the new Nintendo TVii application. Using the touch screen on the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii users will be able to browse programming from sources they subscribe to, including cable and satellite channels, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and even their recorded TiVo shows – all from a single starting point.

The selection of third-party games on the way for Wii U will include some of the industry's biggest names and most beloved franchises. Activision is set to bring several of its leading properties to Wii U during the launch window, including Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants and TRANSFORMERS PRIME. Other third-party games coming soon to Wii U include Assassin's Creed III, ZombiU, Rayman Legends and Just Dance 4 from Ubisoft, Madden NFL 13 and Mass Effect 3 from Electronic Arts, Scribblenauts Unlimited and Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two from Disney Interactve.

Below is a list of upcoming Wii U games that will be available on launch day or during the launch window*. (For information about third-party games, check with the individual publishers.)

Publisher Title

• 505 Games
• Funky Barn
• 2K Sports
• NBA 2K13
• Activision Publishing, Inc.
• 007 Legends
• Call of Duty: Black Ops II
• TRANSFORMERS PRIME
• Wipeout 3
• Skylanders Giants
• Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013
• Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
• Capcom
• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
• D3Publisher
• Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
• Ben 10: Omniverse
• Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
• Disney Interactive
• Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
• Electronic Arts
• Mass Effect 3
• Madden NFL 13
• EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 13
• Frozenbyte
• Trine 2: Director's Cut
• Gaijin Games
• Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
• Majesco Entertainment
• Zumba Fitness Core
• Maximum Games
• Jett Tailfin
• NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
• TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition
• TANK! TANK! TANK!
• Nintendo
• Nintendo Land
• New Super Mario Bros. U
• NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge
• SiNG PARTY
• LEGO City: Undercover
• Wii Fit U
• Game & Wario
• Pikmin 3
• The Wonderful 101
• SEGA
• Aliens: Colonial Marines
• Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
• Shin'en
• Nano Assault Neo
• Tecmo Koei America Corporation
• WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper
• THQ
• Darksiders II
• Wheel of Fortune
• JEOPARDY!
• Two Tribes
• Toki Tori 2
• Ubisoft
• Assassin's Creed III
• Just Dance 4
• Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
• Rabbids Land
• Sports Connection
• Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
• ZombiU
• Rayman Legends
• Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• Scribblenauts Unlimited
• Game Party Champions
• Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition

* Launch window is defined as the period beginning November 18, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013.

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Nintendo 3DS Crosses 4 Million Mark

Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS system not only became the fastest-selling titles in the history of their respective franchises when they launched, but they are now also the first Nintendo 3DS titles to sell 1 million units each in the United States. On the console side, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which also broke launch records, became the 45th Wii title to sell more than 1 million units in the United States.

Nintendo sold more than 12 million total hardware units in the United States in 2011, marking the fifth year in a row that the company has accomplished that feat. This includes more than 4.5 million units of Wii, more than 4 million Nintendo 3DS systems, and more than 3.4 million units of the Nintendo DS family of systems. This brings the installed base for Wii and Nintendo DS to 39 million and more than 51 million, respectively.

With a strong lineup of software on the horizon, including new installments in the Mario Party, Pokémon and Kid Icarus franchises, as well as third-party games such as Resident Evil Revelations from Capcom and METAL GEAR SOLID 3D Snake Eater from Konami for Nintendo 3DS, that momentum should continue into the first quarter of 2012 and beyond.

In addition to the milestones reached by new software, two evergreen Nintendo titles celebrated milestones as 2011 drew to a close. Mario Kart Wii passed 11 million units sold and New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS family crossed 10 million total units sold.

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Netflix Streaming Now Available on Nintendo 3DS

Starting today, Nintendo 3DS owners across the United States and Canada can download a free application that allows Netflix members with unlimited streaming plans to instantly watch TV episodes and movies streaming from Netflix. The attractive, easy-to-use service adds a huge value to the Nintendo 3DS portable system, and again demonstrates how Nintendo 3DS continues to present new and different experiences for owners almost every day.

The new Netflix application for Nintendo 3DS displays movies and TV episodes in 2D on the system's upper screen. Users will soon have access to an additional library of select movies that can be viewed in 3D without the need for special glasses.

Use of the Netflix application on Nintendo 3DS requires a broadband Internet connection and a Netflix streaming membership starting at $7.99 a month. Netflix members with unlimited streaming plans can instantly watch on their Nintendo 3DS systems and other devices, including the Wii console.

To download the free Netflix application or any other content from the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo 3DS users must first install the free system update that became available on June 6.

 

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Nintendo Unveils New Wii Package at $149.99, Launches 'Nintendo Selects' $19.99 Wii Games

Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Wii system to $149.99 and including a Mario game with the Wii hardware. Starting May 15, the newly priced Wii system will come in either black or white with the Mario Kart Wii game and a matching colored Wii Wheel accessory, replacing the previously included Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort games.

Also on May 15, Nintendo launches the new Nintendo Selects collection of Wii games, a set of popular games that millions of people have already experienced, at a suggested retail price of $19.99. The four must-own games in this collection are The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Super Sluggers and Wii Sports, which is available for the first time as a separate software purchase. Parents and video game fans can now easily expand their library of fun, family-friendly Wii games.

With Mario Kart Wii now included with the Wii hardware, players will be able to enjoy fun go-kart racing with Mario and all his Mushroom Kingdom pals right out of the box. The Wii Remote Plus controller, Nunchuk controller and Wii Wheel included in the package will all match the hardware, meaning they will be either black or white. The new black Wii Wheel will also be available separately at a suggested retail price of $9.99.

 

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Nintendo bringing "Red Flare" 3DS and new Wii package

Nintendo today announced that from July 14 "Nintendo 3DS"  new body colors, "red flare" will be on sale. Existing color of Nintendo 3DS are "aqua" and "Cosmo Black".

Stationary game machine for home use "Wii" , from June 23 this year, the body set dedicated controller "Wii Remote plus" a single, specialized software and the Wii [Sports Resort]  will be sold bundled with add. In addition, manufacturer's suggested retail price of 20,000 yen (tax included) will not change.

The addition of this time, Wii has two main sets "Wii Remote +", so that now comes bundled with an additional "Wii Remote Plus" without your purchase, your family and friends Togo [with] you can enjoy Wii Sports Resort.

On June 16 [3D] Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Following the launch of the Company on July 14 [3D] Star Fox 64, this year is [Mirror] Shin Akira Parutena myth, [SUPER The latest series] Mario, Mario Kart] and are expected to launch latest series, the work is expected to be released from a number of software makers also fully equipped with special software we will from now until the end of So by increasing the body colors, Nintendo 3DS body aims to spread in earnest.

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Nintendo’s Mario and Zelda 3DS Bundles Arrive on Thanksgiving Day

Nintendo is adding two enticing choices to this bountiful cornucopia by introducing two limited-edition Nintendo 3DS bundles on November 24th

The first bundle includes the just-launched Super Mario 3D Land game and a Flame Red Nintendo 3DS system. The second bundle includes The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D game and a special 25th anniversary limited-edition Cosmo Black Nintendo 3DS system marked with the Hyrule emblem and gold-colored embellishments. Each bundle will be available at a suggested retail price of $199.99 in the U.S.

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Nintendo confirms next Wii in 2012, Preview at E3 2011

Nintendo has decided to launch in 2012 a system to succeed Wii, which the company has sold 86.01 million units on a consolidated shipment basis between its launch in 2006 and the end of March 2011.

We will show a playable model of the new system and announce more specifications at the E3 Expo, which will be held June 7-9, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Sales of this new system have not been included in the financial forecasts announced today for the fiscal term ending March 2012.

Via Nintendo [PDF]

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Hulu Plus now Available on Wii

Nintendo announced that the Hulu Plus service is now available through the Wii in the US as of  today. Users who have a broadband Internet connection can visit the Wii Shop Channel to download the Hulu Plus application for free, then subscribe for $7.99 a month to watch TV shows and movies. For the first month of app availability, new user will get a two-week free trial.

Hulu Plus is also coming to the Nintendo 3DS system later this year.

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IDAPT i2+ universal charger now Available

IDAPT, a leading mobile technology leader, is excited to announce the availability of the new IDAPT i2+ universal charger. The new charger, announced originally at CES, allows users to charge up to 3 different mobile devices simultaneously while eliminating cord clutter.

The IDAPT i2+ has 2 charging ports and a bonus USB connection to meet all mobile electronic charging needs. The new i2+ also features IDAPT's unique interchangeable tips system, making it compatible with over 4,000 different devices including iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Nintendo PSP, XBOX controllers, GPS systems and Bluetooth products. Additionally, the "quick release" button allows for safe and easy ejection of the interchangeable tips.

The IDAPT i2+ is available now for $39.99 at IDAPTweb.com and soon at PC Richard, Batteries Plus, BiMart, Costco.com, Walmart.com, Crutchfield.com and Frontgate.com with other IDAPT branded products. The packaging includes 6 of the most popular tips – miniUSB, microUSB, iPod/iPhone, Samsung 4, Nokia 2 and Sony Ericcson 2.

Additional tips can be purchased at IDAPTweb.com.

 

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Sega Hacked-1.29 Million Users details Stolen

Here is Sega saga! On Thursday, Sega Pass suffered a breach to its defenses which has now been identified to have affected 1.29 million users. Names, birth dates, e-mail addresses and encrypted passwords of users of Sega Pass online network members had been compromised. However, credit card and banking information appears to have been untouched.

Lulz Security, a group of hackers that has launched cyber attacks against other video game companies including Nintendo, has unexpectedly showed respect to Sega and offered to track down and punish the hackers who broke into Sega's database.

Source:- Sega, LulzSec (twitter), Reuters

 

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Netflix Streaming its way to Canada Today

  Netflix is launching in Canada today and it’s the first time Netflix will be available outside of the U.S.

  For those of you who don’t know what Netflix is, it’s the leading internet movie subscription service, which basically means that Canadians can now watch an unlimited amount of movies and TV episodes for CDN$7.99 a month.

  Netflix members in Canada can instantly watch movies and popular shows-such as “Superbad”, “A Beautiful Mind” and “Mad Men” – right on their TVs via Nintendo’s Wii, Sony’s PS3 game console, and coming later this fall, Microsoft’s Xbox 360, as well as models from Sharp, VIZIO, Haier and Best Buy’s Insignia brand. Plus, they can instantly watch via Apple’s iPhone or iPad and on PCs and Macs.

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