Level 5 bringing SUDA51’s Liberation Maiden to Europe

By: Mark Walton Professor Layton developer Level 5 is bringing three of its previous Japan-only 3DS releases to Europe. Up first is Liberation Maiden, a 3D sci-fi shooter created by SUDA51 that puts players in command of a humanoid robot called Kamui. It’s available to download immediately from the Nintendo 3DS eShop for £7.19. Following shortly after in November is Aero Porter, a puzzle game … Continue reading Level 5 bringing SUDA51’s Liberation Maiden to Europe

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Wii U will be region-locked – Report

By: Laura Parker, Associate Editor Nintendo has reportedly confirmed the Wii U will be region-locked. The publisher made the original statement in the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu (as reported by GameSpot sister site CNET), seemingly confirming the Wii U–just like the Wii and 3DS before it–will not allow gamers to play titles imported from other regions. Nintendo’s region-locking policy has been in place since the … Continue reading Wii U will be region-locked – Report

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Ace Attorney 5 Is Coming To North America

By: Spencer Pressly (@torchwood4sp) The Ace Attorney series has been around for quite a few year, but after a few spin-offs Phoenix Wright is back. Ace Attorney 5 is not to be confused with Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, they are two completely different games. Besides announcing that the game is coming out Capcom released some screenshots showing off all the high tension court room … Continue reading Ace Attorney 5 Is Coming To North America

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Nintendo shrinks 3DS losses

By: Jane Douglas Nintendo has reported a smaller loss than expected between April and June this year. The firm posted a ¥10.3 billion ($132 million) operating loss in its earnings report, an improvement on the ¥37.7 billion ($482 million) quarterly loss reported a year earlier. In particular, sales of the 3DS have risen, Nintendo said, with 1,860,000 units sold worldwide between April and June, more … Continue reading Nintendo shrinks 3DS losses

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New 3DS unlikely, Nintendo planning next-gen portable – Miyamoto

By: Eddie Makuch Despite ample precedent, Nintendo is unlikely to release a revised iteration of the 3DS, according to comments from Shigeru Miyamoto made to IGN. Instead, the famed developer said the Tokyo game giant’s sights are now focused on a 3DS successor. "I really feel like I’m satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is. I feel like it’s the best for this generation," … Continue reading New 3DS unlikely, Nintendo planning next-gen portable – Miyamoto

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Fire Emblem 3DS headed to US

By: Laura Parker LOS ANGELES–Despite holding three separate press conferences during this year’s E3 (and one just before it), Nintendo chose to use Twitter to reveal that the 3DS title Fire Emblem: Awakening will be getting a US release. The latest Fire Emblem title, already released in Japan in April this year, focuses on the prince of the kingdom of Iris and his companions as … Continue reading Fire Emblem 3DS headed to US

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