A couple of days ago, we were finally able to get a look at the final lineup of Augmented Reality cards for the 3DS. Interestingly, it seemed as though Nintendo characters would be involved with the AR functionality. We now have details about how those cards work, as well as information about new AR games. Check out the details below.
- Use the “?” card to launch the program in AR Games
That being said, here is what I want from Nintendo for my next console (besides the holograms…oh that’s not offical yet?):
#1 Rechargeable controller batteries
Tell me Nintendo, why do I have to go to Nyko or Energizer to get my going green on? Can we all just agree that spending a small fortune on batteries each year is a bad thing. You got that Nintendo, BAD!
#2 Patchable games
Ok I’m with you in agreeing that lots of developers have taken advantage of the ability to patch their games by releasing games that are borderline broken knowing that they have the ability to fix it later on down the line with a patch. My argument to this is a bad game is bad forever. Oh, and I won’t have to send in any SD cards to get my save fixed.
#3 Optical Audio out
Or at least SOME way for me to listen to my games on my 5.1 surround sound. No I’m not talking about that Dolby Pro Logic garbage, give me the real deal!
#4 Better
- Okamiden’s US release date of March 15th will be here before you know it. Check out three new trailers (one, two, three), and a couple of tempting pre-order bonuses: the Brush Touch Pen and Okamiden Art Screen Cleaner from Gamestop, and an ungodly cute-beyond-words Chibi Keychain Plush from Capcom. (Press Release)
- A new winner of the Nacho Mama Tees t-shirt in our t-shirt give-away has been randomly chosen! And the winner is… Marc of Cleveland, OH! Is this you? Please get in touch with us and we’ll hook you up with the goods, stat. (Infendo)
- Seattle PI gets their grubby mitts on a 3DS and raves about the experience, especially regarding the included AR (augmented reality cards), boldly asserting that playing the 3DS “is more or less guaranteed to blow your mind.” I am quivering in anticipation. (Seattle PI)
- I laughed way harder at this “tribute” to Nintendogs than I care to admit. With Nintendogs
Most people know this already, but I say it again: Back in the late 1800s, Nintendo was a card company. Since then, it’s created toys, taxi cabs and of course video games.
Happy birthday, Nintendo!
Comments (8) READ MORE: birthdays, Nintendo 8 Comments Artefacto says...“Back in the late 1800s, Nintendo was a car company.”
Misleading typo is misleading.
richufc says...If only Nintendo did make cars. My trips to and from work would be so much more fun
Mohan says...Finally Nintendo is old enough to legally drink in the US!
Verius says...
Update: Nintendo of America is on board as well. Here’s their response:
“If you are experiencing this issue, we are able to resolve it by fixing your save data. For instructions on how to set up a repair by sending us your save file on an SD card, or for other options, please call 1-800-255-3700. Representatives are available from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (PST) seven days a week.”
A couple of weeks ago, we reported that a number of Metroid: Other M players were experiencing a game-breaking door glitch bug. At the time, it seemed as though Nintendo would not be coming up with a fix for the issue. While that still appears to be the case in North America, the company does have a plan for Japan.
Players who send in an SD card with their save files or the Wii itself to Nintendo’s service center in Uji will be able to overcome the bug. Nintendo will cost the cover of shipping, though it was stated in an official release that one week will be needed to fix the game. No downloadable patch has been announced, so consumers only have two options: send in the necessary save file or restart the game. We’ll let you know if Nintendo has similar plans for other territories.
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Click to cancel replyOne question you’ve gotta ask is why they’d make a new console. To get better graphics? This generation has proven that doesn’t matter and may even be a hindrance to making successful games. For better control? They’ve already done that once with the Motion Plus add-on. It’s possible the Wii is going to be the last box we see from Nintendo for quite a while.
Darkstar1141 says...Nintendo will probably wait for 2013. Once crazies realize that 2012 wasn’t the end of the world, their parties will need some games to play
The 22-year-old German has shunned hand-held consoles such as Sony Corp.’s PSP and Nintendo Co.’s DS, joining a growing number of people who use their smartphones for online and other games, eroding sales of the dedicated handsets.
Hmmmm No Zelda or 3DS i think they ere preparing a new trailer for SS by this time showing more story elements this time and are getting new games to demo on the 3DS
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Metroid: Other M (August 31)New Carnival Games (September 21)Samurai Warriors 3 (September 27)Wii Party (October 3)NBA Jam (October 5)Just Dance 2 (October 12)Kirby’s Epic Yarn (October 17)PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure (November 1)FlingSmash (November 7)Sonic Colors (November 16)Donkey Kong Country Returns (November 21)Goldeneye 007 (November)Epic Mickey (Holidays)Nintendo DS
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (September 12)Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs (October 4)Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (October 5)Art Academy (October 25)Rock Band 3 (October 29)Super Scribblenauts (October)Mario vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (November 14)WiiWare
And Yet it Moves (August 23)Bit.Trip.Fate (Fall)Super Meat Boy (Holidays)DSiWare
Need for Speed Nitro-X (September 20)Shantae: Risky Revenge (Holidays)My most anticipated? I gotta go with Epic Yarn or Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Comments (10) READ MORE: DS, Wii 10 Comments T.Rollan says...>>Shantae: Risky Revenge
Oh boy! Oh boy!
EdEN says...Out of all those games I would only NOT buy the following:
New Carnival Games
Wii Party
NBA Jam
PokePark
Sonic Colors
Need for Speed Nitro-X
Too bad that Shantae won’t be released until november-december AND without a real release date yet…
durpaderp says...WAHRS THE GOLDEN SUNNN?
garyaga says...I’ll take golden eye, metroid, and donkey kong. scribblenauts for the girlfriend.
Karnage says...I will buy metroid other M, donkey kong country, kirby’s epic yarn, epic mickey, sonic colors (looks promising) and maybe goldeneye… very good year for wii owners! and after that of course zelda
As the August 31 release of Metroid Other M nears. No Prime though?
Comments (15) READ MORE: Metroid, Retro, Wii 15 Comments EdEN says...Nice video and I like the voice of Samus unlike the rest of the internet. Only 12 days for Other M!
Drahken says...Okay, we get it! She feels bad about that baby metroid. From the previews and cutscenes Nintendo has shown us, the game seems to be really keen on shoving this fact down our throats. Also, yeah you’re right. The Prime trilogy should have been in there before Metroid II. Except, I guess it doesn’t have much relevance to story of Other M so they left it out. That was less about metroids and more about phazon.
Geoff says...That video was awesome. It brings back so many memories and really gets me thinking about The Other M. Perhaps this will be a day one.
Verius says...cant wait for metroid other m to come out! only problem is that it comes out a week before school starts up again in canada… D:
CreepingDeathJr says...Problem is, I start school THE DAY it comes out.
Blake R. says...I like Samus’ voice. Very soothing to listen to, but also serious
CZsWorld says...I saw this on the Nintendo channel, its one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen, it really makes me want to jump into the game. I hope that that is the opening movie for the game to be honest.
PDF says...NO! It comes out on the last day of my summer vacation.
Verius says...overall looks to be a good game but not so good timing for us students…
