Celebrate Zelda’s 25th Anniversary With A Special DSi Ware Four Swords Edition
Nintendo have just announced that as a part of The Legend of Zelda™25th Anniversary celebrations Nintendo are offering you three more ways to celebrate all things Zelda as The Legend of Zelda™: Four Swords Anniversary Edition, Limited Edition prepaid card for downloadable games and The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword all arrive before the end of this year.
Press Release
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword represents one of the deepest and richest experiences ever produced by Nintendo. More than 100 staff members have been working for five years to produce the epic story, which includes a new approach to game play and more than 100 minutes of cinematic cut scenes. The game also will feature a boss challenge mode and, for players who need assistance, optional hint movies to help them along. Make sure you experience this epic adventure when it launches on 18th November across Europe for Wii
To get you in the mood for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Nintendo is giving you a unique opportunity to re-live or experience for the very first time on your Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DSi™XL or your Nintendo 3DS™ system a classic multiplayer Zelda adventure. Download and experience the original classic Game Boy Advance™ game, but this time with additional new areas to play and a single player option to enjoy, which were not in the original game as The Legend of Zelda™: Four Swords Anniversary Edition becomes available to download for free and for a limited time* only on 28th September, on Nintendo DSiWare™.
Fans of the original game or newcomers alike can expect classic 2D multiplayer adventure as two to four players wirelessly connect their Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS systems as they work together to rescue Princess Zelda after Link splits into four with the help of the Four Sword. You and up to three of your friends will each don a different coloured tunic as you all take on the role of Link. Ensure you work together as you discover and play across four themed areas, solve numerous puzzles and defeat bosses along the way. Make sure you collect more Rupees than your friends if you want to be the overall winner after completing one of the themed areas.
However, unlike the original Game Boy Advance version, it is now possible to play the game in a brand new way as a single player. When you go solo you won’t be totally alone though as an additional Link will appear beside the one you control to help you along during your adventure. It is even possible to independently control “each” Link by selecting either of them using the L or R Buttons.
What’s more, there are 2 exclusive new areas to play each containing 3 new levels to complete which have been specifically made for this edition of the game. By completing the new areas, each Link will be able to unlock additional special skills. Fans of the franchise will be familiar with the Hurricane Spin and Master Sword and both return to help you on your quest.
Mastering the challenging new area ‘Hero’s Trial’ which contains elements from other levels as well as 3 new maps will allow you to unlock the Hurricane Spin, whilst tackling the new area
‘Realm of Memories’ made up of famous locations from selected titles in The Legend of Zelda series, unlocks the Master Sword.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition also includes new control options including “whistle” functionality on the X Button, allowing players to call for attention, alert each other of their location on the map, as well as making use of the lower screen to show your inventory and place on the map.
Visit the Nintendo DSi Shop on your Nintendo DSi / Nintendo DSi XL, or the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS system to download The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition as it becomes available across Europe for a limited time only as a free download in celebration of The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary from 28th September 2011 untill the 20th of October.
In November, select retailers across Europe will also carry a limited-edition Prepaid Card to highlight the series’ 25th anniversary. The card, which is used in the Nintendo eShop of the Nintendo 3DS system or which can be used in the Wii Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop , features Link™ battling Ganon. Keep an eye out as an additional two limited-edition Prepaid cards featuring different designs will be made available at a later date.
FOUR SWORDS
Professor Layton And The Spectre’s Call Gets Release Date
Nintendo have just comfirmed that our beloved Professor Layton will be returning with new Spectre’s Call which will be out just in time for Christmas on 25 – Eponymousth November in Europe. The title will be a DS title but will work across all DS systems. This time we see the Professor take on a mysterious adventure, bursting to the brim with brand new puzzles to challenge and delight both seasoned Professor Layton fans and those new to the series.
The exciting storyline, set three years before the events of Professor Layton and the Curious Village, follows the story of how Professor Layton first met his soon-to-be trusty assistant Luke. Players will also be introduced to Layton’s female assistant, Emmy, who is keen to work with him to discover the mystery behind the Misthallery spectre. The more puzzles you solve, the closer you will get to cracking Layton’s latest mystery.
This new instalment still features the animated charm and hand-drawn art that has featured in the previous Professor Layton titles, as well as lots of brand new content. Brand-new minigames and all-new episodes can be unlocked as you progress through the game. Each episode offers you a glimpse into the life of some of the interesting characters that you meet while solving the case. As well as guiding Layton through this captivating new storyline, you can also get to grips with three new minigames. Lay a train track for a small model train to pass through all the stations and reach the goal, or juggle verbs to get the right performance on stage.
The third new minigame involves you guiding a fish around an obstacle course to collect golden coins. However, if you are new to the series, this is the perfect time to join the millions of existing players across Europe, so be sure that Professor Layton and the Spectre’s Call is at the top of your Christmas wish list this festive season.
Join Professor Layton and Luke as they embark on their most thrilling adventure to date in Professor Layton and the Spectre’s Call, which arrives in Europe for Nintendo DS family of consoles and Nintendo 3DS* on 25th November.
Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Features and Gameplay Trailer
The Lego franchise has made a pretty good selection of Lego Games. From Star Wars to Batman and then Pirates of the Caribbean to Indiana Jones, it would make you wonder in which direction they would head into next.
Well next on the agenda is Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7, which comes just after the release of the final film. This will carry on from Years 1-4, which means the game starts at Order of the Phoenix.
Players will resume the roles of Harry, Ron, Hermione and friends as they battle against Voldemort and his band of Death Eaters. Of course once finished you will be able to play as Voldemort and fulfil his dream of killing Mr. Potter off once and for all…until he re-spawns.
Here are the games features: –
GAME FEATURES:
• LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry’s heroic
endeavors as they travel through various worlds encountering new faces,
new lessons, new challenges and new spells.
• Explore new LEGO gameplay settings including Grimmauld Place, the
Ministry of Magic, and Godric’s Hollow as well as iconic locations like
Diagon Alley and Hogwarts.
• Build, conjure and explore this multi-faceted LEGO world as you
discover your inner wizard!
• Master advanced duelling skills and battle toward the ultimate
showdown with the Dark Lord himself.
• Discover and unlock characters including, Fenrir Greyback™, Bellatrix
Lestrange™ and Professor Horace Slughorn™.
• Play with friends and family using easy drop-in/drop-out co-op play
that features dynamic split screen.
You can also see the gameplay trailer for the level at Godric’s Hollow over at this address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OefjsAokf0g
Thursdays eShop Updates for your DSi and 3DS detailed (11/8/11)
Nintendo’s weekly eShop update is nearly here. This week you can expect a Game Boy title as well as a number of DSiWare releases.
Virtual Console - (3DS Only)
Avenging Spirit (Game Boy)
Murdered by ruthless mobsters, your girlfriend in
peril after being kidnapped and held for ransom, there is no way you are going to rest in peace in Avenging Spirit. With a mob on the hunt for the secrets of the ghost energy, you take on six challenging levels by inhabiting one of 20 creatures that will help you take your vengeance.
Weave your way past enemies, take possession of your creatures and spirit your woman away from the gangsters before it too late in this classic game.
DSi Ware - (3DS and DSi) -
Fishing Resort – Gamebridge
Feel the swing of the fishing rod as you cast, the
tension in the line as you reel in the fish and its weight as you catch it with the net. Use the Nintendo DS Stylus to feel every bite, tug and pull. Buy new rods, lines, floats and bait, take part in challenges and trade Member’s Cards and Rankings with friends via wireless communicationsHearts Spades Euchre – GameOn
Heart Spades Euchre offers the most popular card
games in one collection. You can modify the rules to suit the games you are playing and set the AI opponents from beginner to pro difficulty level. Challenge your friends in a local multiplayer game with up to four players per game copy. Celebrate your victories and use the integrated speech and text chat functions to enhance the game enjoyment.
Oscar’s World Tour – Virtual Playground
Oscar is back, with more great fun and zany non-stop action, set over seven new exciting Worlds. Your mission is to swim, fly and run through these Worlds collecting baby Oscars that have become scattered throughout the levels, armed with your secret weapon, a Yo-Yo that you can use to swing from platform to platform and also zap those nasty enemies in some of the craziest platform levels you’ll ever play.
Spongebob Skate & Surf Roadtrip heading to Xbox 360 Kinect and DS
Remember when THQ signed on to do more Spongebob games? No?… Well I certainly do! Besides being a huge fan of the o-so absorbable anthropomorphic under sea sponge, the games aren’t half bad either!
Soon we will be hitting both the surf and the streets with SpongeBob and Patrick for some gnarly boarding escapades.
Spongebob’s Skate & Surf Roadtrip will be releasing for both the Xbox 360 (featuring Kinect) and the DS, and while there is no release date as of yet, we can see from the features below that this could be a great one for the kids…and some of us adults as well!
SpongeBob’s Surf & Skate Roadtrip is non-stop action features 2 modes of play: Story and Challenge. In Story Mode, SpongeBob and Patrick relive their crazy road trip to the beach through slideshows leading into arcade-style play. Freestyle your way through Challenge Mode as you, SpongeBob and his bodacious Bikini Bottom buddy explore a brand new never-before-seen world
Key Xbox 360 Kinect Features:
- For the first time ever, you can BE SpongeBob
- Augmented reality—move your hand through the water and watch it splash!
- Compete and play with friends – show off your awesome tricks and mind-blowing stunts in head-to-head play (2-player split-screen)
- 12 awe-inspiring environments – 6 for each sport—and unlimited ways to perfect your board skills
- 7 different challenges including Flag, Timed, Score Runs
- Express yourself with a variety of righteous boards – earn even more awesome boards, the better you ride
- Strike a pose: use your camera to show off gnarly moves and tricks
Key DS Features:
- Surf and Skate across more than 24 maps
- 2-player multi-play with Single and Multi-card gaming
- Grab some air in 5 different victory conditions – Score, Collectible, Combo Mayhem, Win the Race, Untouchable
- More than 150 ways to play for unlimited hours of boarding action
- Customize your boards with colors, stamps, wheels, fins and decks
- Bonus Sport: Full Snowboarding level with 10 maps unlocked upon game completion
Rumour: Battlefield Listed for Handhelds
With EA’s figures coming in earlier this month it seemed normal until the Portugease Electronic Arts publish some information regarding some titles for the 3DS and Vita. Battlefield is currently listed only for 3DS as the Vita is still waiting to launch, but it maybe a 3DS exclusive. We shalle to wait until GamesCom for more information on the listing. 
Fortified Zone headlines 3DS eShop Update on 7th July!
Two more Virtual Console titles heading to the EU 3DS eShop this week (when are we next going to see some 3DS Ware, Nintendo?!) with top-down action shooter Fortified Zone leading the way with the classic QIX following closely behind.
Nintendo 3DS eShop Launch Impressions [UPDATE]
The Nintendo 3DS eShop finally launched whilst I was sleeping in anticipation of it’s launch, and my home screen definitely looks a lot more active now that I’ve downloaded four new titles and transferred my DSi Ware titles over as well. This is definitely what the 3DS needed to get it going and will hopefully lead to greater things.
In this article I’ll be talking about the titles I downloaded and share some tips!
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Screenshots
A new Transformers movie means a new Transformers game and we’ve got some screenshots for you.
Capcom Announces Nintendo Support Will Be Cut
Capcom have announced that it will be no longer be supporting Nintendo’s consoles as much as the PS3/360. Capcom said that the titles for the platforms haven’t sold as many compared to the titles on the PS3/360. The Wii is being effected the most however as only two titles will be releasing this year on the console.
(Last year’s titles and sales in brackets)
- PS3: 16 titles, 8 million units (11 / 6.2 million)
- X360: 14 titles, 4.7 million units (11 / 4.2 million)
- DS/3DS: 9 titles, 2.4 million units (11 / 1.7 million)
- PSP: 11 titles, 2.2 million units (11 / 6.2 million)
- PC/Other: 3 titles, 500,000 units (3 / 500,000)
- Wii: 2 titles, 200,000 units (5 / 1.4 million)
