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News: E.X. Troopers Trailer Released

E.X. Troopers Trailer Released

Big guns and jet packs included

Just yesterday we told you about a Lost Planet spin off called EX Troopers that was confirmed for 3DS. We're already learning more about the game, including the fact that it's actually called E.X. Troopers, and that when Capcom teased an anime style, it wasn't kidding. The E.X. Troopers official web site has been...

News: FIFA 13 in Development for Wii U

FIFA 13 in Development for Wii U

Also on 3DS and Wii

It's another year, so that means another FIFA game from EA Sports, an annual tradition that's never missed. The developer recently hosted a big reveal of features that will be new to this year's entry: Complete Dribbling will allow greater skill on the ball, First Touch Control will make the initial touch from a player more...

News: Project X Zone Details Sure to Push Buttons

Project X Zone Details Sure to Push Buttons

More characters and attack styles

As Project X Zone gets closer to its Japanese release, the hype-machine is building up nicely with regular reveals and teasers. First up are combat details: Support Attacks will allow fellow team members within roughly eight spaces to perform a one time follow-up attack to inflict extra damage. Meanwhile, if the...

News: Lost Planet Spin-Off Ex Troopers Confirmed for 3DS

Lost Planet Spin-Off Ex Troopers Confirmed for 3DS

Shooting things in 3D

With a solid six months of strong sales, especially in Japan, we may see a gradual increase in 3DS titles in development. The latest to be revealed by Famitsu, as translated by Andriasang, is Ex Troopers from Capcom, an action shooting title. The title shares some elements with the Lost Planet series from the HD consoles —...

News: Ubisoft Readying Seven Wii U Games

Ubisoft Readying Seven Wii U Games

Let's play the name game

Ubisoft's throwing its considerable weight behind Wii U with no fewer than seven games in development, CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed. Speaking to investors (as reported by GamesIndustry.biz) Guillemot confirmed the publisher is a "very strong" supporter of Wii U, with five casual and two core titles in the works...

News: 10 Minutes of English Kingdom Hearts 3D Footage

10 Minutes of English Kingdom Hearts 3D Footage

Mouse click

Three months ago we brought you a Japanese trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, and now we bring you the same video in English. You've only got a few more months to wait until Sora and friends land in the West in 3D. Make the wait go quicker by watching the video repeatedly. And no, sadly that isn't Jeff Bridges' real...

News: Make Your Own Movies in Pokémon Black and White 2

Make Your Own Movies in Pokémon Black and White 2

Frame and focus

Pokémon Black & White 2 land later this year with all the gotta-catch-'em-all action you could want, but if you fancy taking a break from animal slavery you can always try your hand at animal acting with the game's new "Pokéwood" mode. The addition lets you create miniature movies using your Pokémon, picking dialogue...

News: Chronicles of Vampires Reawakens on DSiWare This Week

Chronicles of Vampires Reawakens on DSiWare This Week

Monster, monster

Teyon's Chronicles of Vampires series reaches its horrific conclusion this week in Chronicles of Vampires: The Awakening, heading to DSiWare on Thursday. The 500 Point download is a blend of the puzzle and hidden object genres, so should be right at home on DSiWare. Last year we had Chronicles of Vampires: Origins, which admittedly...

News: Assassin's Creed III Footage Emerges From the Shadows

Assassin's Creed III Footage Emerges From the Shadows

Going for the kill

We know that Assassin's Creed III is coming to Wii U, one of a promising selection of cross-platform titles on the way to Nintendo's new console. It's also one of the most highly anticipated releases, with some of those familiar with the series encouraged by the new setting and confident that this is more than another minor...

News: Pledge to Diamond Trust of London's Kickstarter Campaign

Pledge to Diamond Trust of London's Kickstarter Campaign

If you want to

Diamond Trust of London — sorry, Jason Rohrer with Music by Tom Bailey: Diamond Trust of London — passed Nintendo's approval process recently and now sits on the verge of release. Before it gets there, though, there's the small matter of money, and that's where crowdfunding site Kickstarter comes in. Citing Nintendo's "large...

News: Marvel Pinball 3D's eShop Release Swings Closer

Marvel Pinball 3D's eShop Release Swings Closer

Age rating outed

It's been a while since we had an update on Zen Studios' Marvel Pinball 3D, but fear not — it's definitely still happening. The Australian classifications board has given the game a PG rating, which is nice. A recent Nintendo release schedule had the game down for the second quarter of this year, which draws to a close at the end...

News: Adventure Time on DS to be Released 'Late Fall'

Adventure Time on DS to be Released 'Late Fall'

Time to get algebraic!

In March we told you that cult-favourite animated series Adventure Time was coming to DS, as confirmed by tweeting creator Pendleton Ward. He said he was looking forward to working closely with Wayforward Technologies, a developer with an excellent track record on the system; suddenly DS became a lot cooler in its old age. The...

News: New Heroes of Ruin Trailer Heads into Battle

New Heroes of Ruin Trailer Heads into Battle

It has online coop with voice chat, in case you'd forgotten

As Heroes of Ruin gets closer to its release on 3DS, publisher Square Enix is making sure that we know all about it. It's a title that promises, ultimately, to set a new standard in online gaming on the handheld, with online coop, voice chat, daily challenges and StreetPass all in one...

News: Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed "A Different Game" to Mario Kart 7

Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed "A Different Game" to Mario Kart 7

"We’ve been making this game for 18 months" says producer

For SEGA fans that also like a bit of karting, racing sequel Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is sure to be stirring some interest. With 3DS a confirmed platform, some have observed the water and air-based sections of the title as being copied from Mario Kart 7, which isn't...

News: Wonder Boy Double Dose Hits North America's VC Next Week

Wonder Boy Double Dose Hits North America's VC Next Week

Two long overdue games are finally coming

With the release of Super Hang-On on Wii Virtual Console this week, SEGA has announced on its blog that it will be releasing the other two games announced last year soon as well. Very soon, in fact — both of them will see the light of day next week. Yes, that means there will be two new Wii Virtual Console...

News: Enclave Finally Steps Out of the Shadows on 22nd May

Enclave Finally Steps Out of the Shadows on 22nd May

Twilight ingress

Originally scheduled to reach Wii way back in June 2010, Enclave: Shadows of Twilight should hit the console on 22nd May. A Wii-enhanced version of the 2003 PC original (also available on Xbox), players can now "charge into battle brandishing the Wii Remote," which will sound familiar to console veterans. Still, there's...

News: Jason Rohrer's Diamond Trust on DS Finally Approved

Jason Rohrer's Diamond Trust on DS Finally Approved

Publication details on the way

All the way back in May 2011, creative game developer Jason Rohrer confirmed that Diamond Trust of London would arrive, courtesy of publisher Zoo Games, in late 2011. That period has passed, and Rohrer has confirmed in a blog entry that the title was held up by the 'Nintendo Approval Process'. This unconventional...

News: Bird Mania 3D Confirmed for May Flight in PAL Regions

Bird Mania 3D Confirmed for May Flight in PAL Regions

Trailer and details inside

As some of you may already know, Bird Mania 3D arrives in the North American 3DS eShop on 3rd May at a budget price of $1.99. Developer Teyon has now confirmed that the title will also arrive in PAL regions later this month, so it won't take long for Europe to catch up. It appears to be a non-stop 'runner'-style title —...

News: More Mario Tennis Open Details Served Up

More Mario Tennis Open Details Served Up

Piranha plants, online play and StreetPass

With the release of Mario Tennis Open getting ever closer, Nintendo is starting to tease more details about game modes and features. Today's update is a mixture of the old and the new, reiterating that online leaderboards and unlockable characters will be included. There is some new information, such as...

News: Tumblepop Set to Suck on 3DS Virtual Console Soon

Tumblepop Set to Suck on 3DS Virtual Console Soon

Sucking up enemies is the main activity, honest

Despite describing it as Tumble Pop, the Australian Classification Database has now listed Tumblepop, originally a Game Boy title and now on the way to 3DS Virtual Console in PAL regions. Tumblepop was originally an arcade game and has been described as a cult classic, though it's unclear whether that...

News: Brain Training 3DS Confirmed for Worldwide Release

Brain Training 3DS Confirmed for Worldwide Release

Available in both physical and digital formats

In its February Nintendo Direct broadcast Nintendo unveiled Onitore — basically Brain Training 3DS — which will focus on testing your concentration and working memory. Already confirmed for Japan this summer, the success of the DS titles in the series made a worldwide release inevitable; Satoru...