Games are taking too long to make? You can't keep up with the latest technology? Forget going episodic. Give me a good story in 2D with existing polygons or sprites. C'mon Nintendo, I already buy your stuff, you should know by now that I don't give a care about graphics.

@grimbldoo: Seppuku is also known as harakiri (腹切り, "cutting the belly"), a term more widely familiar outside Japan, and which is written with the same kanji as seppuku, but in reverse order with an okurigana. In Japanese, the more formal seppuku, a Chinese on'yomi reading, is typically used in writing, while harakiri, a native kun'yomi reading, is used in speech.

More bad decisions. At this rate Iwata will be committing seppuku by the end of the year.

Well, it certainly looks good.

The non-G&W style gameplay in the trailer is reminiscent of another one of their recent 3DSWare games...

Of Google April Fools jokes, I liked this one the best because they actually released an app for it also.

While this may be a very good opportunity for me to get Street Passes...
50%-100% chance of rain tonight...nah.

!!!

...shooting, platforming, sliding, boss battles, and different weapons? Man, that sounds Mega cool. I'd gladly support them if they ever decided to release their games on VC or on Steam, but I don't think they want my non-console purist money.

It is obvious that they're going out of business. Those of you who shop with GAME/Gamestation, I'd start pulling my pre-order money now if I were you.

Looks like it is just in time for the big super mecha crossover game.
(Armored Core/Custom Robo/Gotcha Force/MSGundam/Super Robot Taisen/Virtual On)

It's alright, but I think I would've preferred a design more like this, one that takes into account the external camera lens and incorporates it into the image.

You'll need to use your imagination a bit...and pardon my lack of MS Paint drawing skills.

It's a fun game. Controversial for sure, but pretty fun.

In this case, I think Nintendo is doing the right thing for Nintendo. Imagine the poopstorm they would get into when the fanatics begin freaking out about it...and about the children, won't someone think of the children!?

Anyways, it's not the type of attention Nintendo needs to attract...ever. I mean, honestly, who didn't see this coming?

If anyone seriously thought this would get released on the eShop, they really need a heavy dose of reality.

For some reason, in my head, I have CIRCLE Entertainment associated with Shovel-DSiWare, but that is not true.

On NL, their games have averaged a 6/10...with the Castle Conqueror series and the first Lost Town game scoring above that average.

Maybe it's time to go back and check out some of their better releases...too bad I'm out of eShop cards atm.

Very nice, I just noticed the recent comments by user. Had been hoping for that to be implemented. Liking this update more and more.

One can dream...

TL;DR version: Rare killed Rare.

I'm not 100% sure who owns it Nintendo or Rare (pretty sure Rare), but I miss Killer Instinct.

I don't get the worry some of you guys are displaying... If anyone DOESN'T get the typo version, post here to let us know. I highly doubt there will be any fixed versions at retail, ...especially on launch.

Clearly, the logical answer would be to provide us with all the alternate covers. It would take 2 sheets of double-sided paper and then everyone would win! Problem solved.

Step 1 (generate some hype): Mess up your retail cover, leak to gaming press.

Step 2 (feign customer service): Promise to fix the cover and to provide replacements.

Step 3 (maximize profits): Release game, the crazies will freak out, think it'll be rare/limited/collector's item and buys at full MSRP.

Step 4 (shut people up): Replace covers for individuals that complain. Never bother to actually fix the retail covers. Discontinue program and allow people to download and print out the artwork themselves.

Step 5 (repeat at a later date): Wait a few years. Most will have forgotten about the last incident by now.

It's about time...

There is only 1 name appropriate for Nintendo's upcoming console...

The Nintendo REVOLUITON

Sincerely,
CACPOM

Super Paper Mario 2!!

Capcom has just responded to this issue. Turns out Capcom will be fixing this issue in subsequent releases of this title after all and will provide early purchasers with fixed covers. ...I'll believe it when I see it, the fixed covers at retail thing.

This would be a collcetor's item if it weren't coimng form Capcom. Chacnes are, they'll just leave it like taht. Most people proabbly woudln't catch or care abuot the slight spelilng snafu.

Anyone taht has bought the orignial PlaySattion vesrion of Strider 2 or Okami for the Wii would konw they won't really bother with fixing it. Only those who raelly comlpain will likely get a fixed cover.

I like how clueless everyone looks...

I love Rising Star Games! ...which is pretty strange considering I'm an American...also a Californian and the only title I've ever went out of my way and imported that is RSG is the UK version of DoDonPachi Resurrection for 360.

I can swear that I've played quite a few of RSG games that were domestic releases...unless another company uses their star logo also...

Anyways, HELL YEAH! AKAI KATANA SHIN!!!

Unless Santa really exists, I'm not likely to see one under my tree. Anyways, even if he did exist, I've been bad, I'd probably receive a Vita.

Wow, they may as well cancel it. This turned from day one purchase to wait until it hits the bargain bin.

Reminds me of Zelda. Will get it, day one.

Seriously...what took you guys so long, it just dropped in price and I almost bought it cause I noticed it was from Firebrand Games and wanted to get my Ricky Bobby on.

Hells yeah Akai Katana Shin! Please be region free...if so, import you I shall, my precious.

This one flew under my radar, but I dig the art style and it looks like a lot of fun too! Thanks for the informative review!

@Retro_on_theGo: I wouldn't worry about it. It's been a long time coming, this is just a formality I'm sure. Also, I wouldn't worry about the release of Hudson titles...unless you live outside of Japan.

♪♫Ninja, Ninja, CRAP! Ninja, Ninja, CRAP!♫♪

Yea, I think that about covers all the questions.

The Zelda timeline. You're welcome.

The more I play this game, the more I like it. It's challenging, but it's fun. I highly doubt it'll ever hit the eShop unless there's major censoring/revisions to the presentation. It's guaranteed AO otherwise.

For example, this here is a monster named Vis:
Vis's main method of attack is spraying a jet of blood at you from her...cavity.

Man, it wouldn't allow me to write in the "real" GOTY:
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

So, I had to settle for this:

Super Mario 3D Land!!

This is THE definitive version of Tetris! None of that... being able to continually spin your piece garbage that has plagued modern Tetris games. You think Tetris is easy noobs, play this one.

This is the only Tetris game I lose at before hitting the highest speed level and I love it!

I already have the cart. Any notable additions that'll make this worth downloading?

I really dug Power Rangers: Super Legends on the DS. It was an incredibly under rated game that most professional reviewers just didn't bother actually spending time with in order to unlock or learn some of the cooler combo making moves available.

I haven't watched a single episode of Power Rangers: Samurai ...or Power Rangers since...the beginning of Turbo.

Edit: Picked it up, B1G1 half off sale at Toys R Us...it comes in a larger box and includes a complimentary Red Samurai Ranger figure.

The Wii version doesn't look so fun in the videos of gameplay I've watched, what a shame.

Japan's end of fiscal year 2011 or 2011-nendo is on March 31, 2012. Obviously, the original statement with intent to "release by the end of the year" was mistranslated from Japanese to English. Also painfully obvious are the various Nintendo Western Representatives that are quoting from the date from the original mistranslation.

We will be receiving these games by April 1, 2012. That is all.

Japan's end of fiscal year 2011 or 2011-nendo is on March 31, 2012. Obviously, the original statement with intent to "release by the end of the year" was mistranslated from Japanese to English. Also painfully obvious are the various Nintendo Western Representatives that are quoting from the date from the original mistranslation.

We will be receiving these games by April 1, 2012. That is all.

6.25 Stars = 1 Coin

Nice, just got this for $19.99!

My order arrived today from NewEgg. Took just 6 days in all. I can also confirm this is the new NA box art for it. Thanks for keeping an eye out on the NA release Corbie.

Tom Nook is a tanuki? ...that's not his tail guys.

...going out now to find one, argh!

Edit: Been looking around all day. No luck at Walmart, Toys R Us, Target, Fry's Electronics, Costco, Best Buy, K-Mart or Gamestop in my area. NewEgg ho!

It's obvious they are talking about their next project...

TWO HUMAN

@lockelocke: (below) I didn't read Kotaku, just making a joke and hoping they're not being delusional about what is actually a requested sequel.