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@gingerbeardman -
Me too! Nice review, thanks, Zach

This difference between what Nintendo does for it's customers in the Americas and European regions is just one more of their illogical decisions. This particular decision seems rather more unfair than most.

@KaelSTW -
If you haven't had an email regarding this, try emailing them reporting your failure to properly register for the CD. That's what I did, and I have had the acknowledgement email. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. This is where I sent my email to:-
NintendoServiceCentre@codestorm.co.uk

Well I got my pre-order at HMV as they were offering the game for £34.99 plus a dedicated Zelda giftcard with £5 on it. It's got the same scene as the Ocarina of Time box on it, so it makes a nice souvenir. But I didn't get the extra Gold Zelda box, though that would just have got stowed away with the other DS game boxes, I guess.

Either the Nintendo website registration page has a glitch, or maybe the registration area is overloaded. I'm trying to get my game registered and to accept the offer of the CD promotion and I go nowhere when I click on the "complete registration" bar.
@Topping :- You've got company
Think I'll log out and see what happens within the next 8 weeks.

@Topping:-
That's a real bummer, why don't you email Nintendo and tell them what happened, giving them the time you registered it. Probably won't get you anywhere, but you have nothing to lose by trying

Thank you so much for those. A real treat!

What's the purpose of region locking anyway? Is it supposed to be a way of reducing piracy?
I would have thought region locking would actually increase piracy, as folks desperate to get their hands on a game which is available 6 - 12 months earlier in another region would be more tempted to access a pirated game - if they can't get it in their region any other way.
C'mon Nintendo - equal access for all whenever possible, we WANT to purchase your games.

I can understand there being delays related to Nintendo bringing trailers and games localized to Asia to the rest of the world, because they would need to be translated, and they would want to be certain the games would be marketable elsewhere. However, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and many other European countries, can all cope with English - so why can't Nintendo upload or distribute the same video content, DSiWare and full games which are in the English language at the same time. Our cultures are surely not so different that we all need separate English interpretations. Nintendo is a global organization, it cannot be beyond their capability to distribute their products globally at the same time.
I think not uploading the 3DS trailers from E3 anywhere but the US is just downright lazy, and a little contemptuous of their customer base worldwide.

Oooh! I've been waiting for a proper Mahjong game so I can learn to play. I do hope it comes to Europe, and soon.

Thanks for the review. I'd been wondering if this was any good - I think I'll give it a go. Cheers

Well, I picked up Link's Awakening when it appeared this morning in the e-shop, but there are no new trailers available to view on this side of the Atlantic! Bah! Nintendo Europe - you need to get your act together.

Oooh! I love that AC video. A new Animal Crossing was my decider for getting a 3DS. Hurry, hurry, hurry!!! When is it coming out?

I got my first two hits in Derby, UK, a few days ago, but the more I think about it, the more I think maybe that was from 3DS owning employees at Game or Gamestation (I visited both) as both their Miis had a Streetpass hit rate of about 40. That's the only way I can think they'd get so many hits, given the number I've had on trips to town. It's fun meeting the girl Mii on the street when walking my pup in Nintendogs and Cats, and I get a present from her every time we meet.

And here was me thinking when I saw the title "Art of Ink" and all the pretty flowers up top in the header that I might like to have this as maybe a Third Trimester addition to Art Academy and learn the fine art of botanical drawing

Great news. I thought we'd have to wait ages. It sounds fun.

Nice informative review Thomas. Glad I didn't spend 800 points before you published it. Definitely sounds like one for the younger crowd. Cheers

Cute!!!!! I like the idea of this and might try it, but when will it come to Europe?

Well, I had thought I would get this, maybe as a bit of relaxation before sleep. 'Real gamers' need not have applied. However, having looked at the thumbnails closely I agree they do seem to make for uncomfortable visuals, and I'm not sure about the little creature in the coolie hat.
One thing to note - Chicken Brutus has great taste in music, but he's obviously not a keen gardener ;p

PS I've just Googled this game. It's on a few UK websites for pre-ordering, so I guess we might get it sometime between now and the Spring. Possibleeee....

I woooould like a shot at this. When's it coming to the UK, if ever?

Doomed! Doomed! We're all doomed! : P

Well, I think if I was between six and ten years old I might really crave one of these, but I'm not - so I don't, and I won't.

This sounds real fun. I'm gonna toddle off to the DSiWare shop on Friday.
Thanks for the informative review.

That sounds fun. Do you have to deal with difficult guests?

I skipped the DSi, but I love my DS Lite and my XL and plan to keep them even if I eventually end up with a 3DS. They all have differing advantages.

I was really hoping OoT and the new Animal Crossing would be out at the launch. However... I've never played Nintendogs, so if Europe gets the same launch line-up I think I'll be looking after puppies and kittens this spring. Some good DSiWare would also be welcome.

I'm with Token Girl on this one - moderation in all things. Lets keep the "Elf and Safety" recommendations in perspective