The Tokyo Game Show doesn’t really kick off until late tonight with the Sony Press Conference, but Nintendo made quite a splash early this morning with a news-packed press conference of their own.
They talked about the new, now official, 3DS Slidepad add-on. We heard about new games like a 3DS Monster Hunter and new features for the 3DS, like the upcoming ability to capture 3D video (so called that.) But I bet you were probably sleeping. So here’s a nifty round-up of all of the news in case you missed it.
Don’t forget to swing by tonight, (about 11 p.m. eastern) to check out our Sony liveblog.
3DS Hardware
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Late last week, Nintendo revealed it was working on an extra slide pad for the Nintendo 3DS. Today, the company dated and priced said extra slide pad. More »
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Designed to appeal to the fairer sex-it’s pink, you see-Nintendo will release the “Misty Pink” version of the Nintendo 3DS on October 20 in Japan, said president Satoru Iwata. More »
https://lastchance.cc/nintendo-3ds-adds-3d-video-capture-in-november-5839597%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
During today’s 3DS Conference, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata mentioned that the ability to capture 3D video footage was coming to a November system update. More »
3DS Software
https://lastchance.cc/metal-gear-solid-resident-evil-and-kingdom-hearts-for-5839600%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
When the extra Nintendo 3DS circle pad was revealed, it was shown alongside Monster Hunter 3 G. That’s not the whole list of 3DS games that will support the extra slide pad. More »
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The secret to Sony’s success in Japan is summed up in two words: “Monster” and “hunter”. The series has sold millions of PSP copies and millions of PSPs. More »
https://lastchance.cc/square-enix-has-an-original-role-playing-game-with-a-g-5839593%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Next year, role-playing game know-it-alls Square Enix will grace the Nintendo 3DS with a new, original RPG. It’s called Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, a silly name for a potentially intriguing game. More »
https://lastchance.cc/first-look-at-the-next-huge-3ds-game-monster-hunter-4-5839592/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Capcom is developing Monster Hunter 4. The was revealed today at the Nintendo 3DS Conference as a 3DS title. More »
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Originally planned as a launch title for the Nintendo 3DS, Kid Icarus Uprising, a sequel two decades in the making… err, waiting will have to wait a little longer. Kid Icarus Uprising is now a 2012 title, Nintendo revealed at its 3DS Conference in Tokyo today. More »
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The Nintendo 3DS’s 2012 is already looking rosy with new versions of Mario Tennis, Paper Mario and Animal Crossing planned for a release next year-at least in Japan. More »
https://lastchance.cc/watch-the-monster-hunter-4-concept-trailer-5839615%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
As revealed earlier today, Monster Hunter 4 is in development for the 3DS. The game is still early, and Capcom is calling the debut trailer screened at today’s Nintendo 3DS Conference a “concept clip”. More »
https://lastchance.cc/lets-look-at-3ds-fire-emblem-and-three-other-new-3ds-ga-5839626/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Fire Emblem is coming to the 3DS. So is Culdcept, soccer simulator Calciobit, and scary game Shinrei Camera or “Spirit Camera”, from the makers of Fatal Frame. More »
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At the 3DS Conference, Nintendo showed 28 games. Some of them were Nintendo titles. Some of them were not.
Sister site Kotaku Japan compiled a list of the titles, along with their Japanese release dates:
Nintendo Titles
Super Mario 3D Land Nov. More »
Zelda
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. To celebrate, Nintendo isn’t giving Zelda or Link presents. It’s giving you one.
Between Sept. More »
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