So, here’s what we learned from Nintendo’s 3DS conference this evening:
High Quality screens and videos can be viewed on the official site here: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/conference2011/titlelist/
? Zelda: Skyward Sword (for Wii)
? raise the sword above your head to charge
? Boss Rush mode available after you beat the game
? 50+ hours to complete
? Nov. 23, 2o11 in Japan (Europe on 18th, NA on the 20th)
? Pink 3DS coming out for the ladies on Oct. 23rd in Japan
? Firmware update coming in November to the 3DS to:
? allow for 3D video recording
? revamp eShop, and Mii Plaza (new StreetPass games)
? Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition. free on DSi and 3DS on Sept. 28th
? Ton of 3DS games announced/discussed:
? Mario Tennis 3DS in 2012
? optional gyroscopic controls
? Animal Crossing 3DS in 2012
? You’re the town’s mayor (didn’t mention if the old turtle mayor died or what)
? Will have SpotPass functionality
? Fire Emblem 3DS in 2012
? Features 2-player co-op
? Mario Kart 7 due out in Japan on December 1st, North America on December 4th.
? New fire flower item shown in use
? Lakitu is playable character
? Will feature first-person mode with gyroscopic controls too
? Super Mario 3D Land due out in NA on Nov. 13th
? Bravely Default: Flying Fairy – a new action RPG from Squeenix
? Akihiko Yoshida designed characters
? Culchobit – a low-res sprite-based online soccer game
? Culdcept 3DS
? Shinrei Camera from the Fatal Frame team
? Kid Icarus: Uprising delayed to Q1 2012
? Dynasty Warriors VS.
? 4-player
? SD Gundam G Genration 3D, due for Dec. 22nd in Japan
? Hatsune Miku game due in March 2012 in Japan
? Girls Mode fashion game
? Resident Evil Revelations in early 2012
? Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble, due this Winter
? Tekken 3D Prime Ediiton, due this Winter
? Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, due this Winter
? Dragon Quest Rocket Slime 3 due on Nov. 2nd in Japan
? “Girl’s RPG” being developed by Level-5
? New Love Plus, December 8th in Japan
? Kid Icarus Uprising anime OVAs from Shaft, Studio 4C, and Production IG will be available for free worldwide on Nintendo Video
? Monster Hunter 3G will be released on Dec. 10th in Japan
? Monster Hunter 4 was previewed for the first time ever and will be coming to the 3DS