Official Nintendo 3DS Thread

[ares834]

I really wish Nintendo would allow Twitch on the 3DS and the WiiU. Their stance is "we're working with Twitch but we don't view streaming as fun.."

Hopefully they change their tune.

Yeah, Nintendo's policy on that sorta stuff is surprisingly draconian what with them pulling down YouTube videos and such. Admittedly, I don't see the appeal in watching others game but I'm not sure why Nintendo is so against it either. It's not like it hurts them.

 

[Matt Mortem]

Can't help but agree with Nintendo. Streaming doesn't seem fun to watch. Never got a kick out of watching someone else game. Why not just play the game yourself.

 

[Travesty]

I like to watch it, especially if its a game I'm interested in, and I wanna see people play it, just to get a feel for it. Sometimes, it's better than reading a review.

But then there's really entertaining streams, like when people do speedruns or world records. I sat and watched a guy do a world record on MK8, and it took him about 3-4 hours. I watched the last hour while I was on the computer, but it was cool to see him go for it. I've also watched people speedrun MM or Mario 3, etc. I dunno, I like it.

 

[Tron Bonne]

I have friends who watch Twitch a lot, but it's not my thing. I just kind of get bored watching other people play games. But I will agree, I don't see any point to actively blocking it or anything since it's popular. Not sure if that's actually the case, though. Seems a lot of apps are missing for the Nintendo platforms that others have like HBO Go, Showtime, Comedy Central, WWF Network, etc. I don't know if it's Nintendo not getting those or the companies behind them pass on their platforms.

 

[Benstamania]

Can't help but agree with Nintendo. Streaming doesn't seem fun to watch. Never got a kick out of watching someone else game. Why not just play the game yourself.

I like streams because they tend to show off more of a game than previews and reviews. I get that it's not everyone's thing but to not take part in it (on Nintendos side) is just backwards.

 

[Tron Bonne]

Do we actually know if they actively are stopping Twitch from coming to their platforms, though? That seems pretty weird to me, I would think they wouldn't block any apps, I just assumed Twitch passed on their platforms.

 

[Benstamania]

From everything I've read Nintendo said no to streaming. They're working with Teitch in other ways and have a close relationship with them. They do their Treehouse stuff. I honestly don't think Twitch would say no to any platform. Reggie himself said Nintendo doesn't do things they feel aren't fun.. And streaming, to them, isn't fun.

 

[Tron Bonne]

I didn't mean that so much as them saying no to the platform, just not thinking it was worth paying the licensing fee or something. As I said, a lot of apps have passed on Nintendo platforms, just kind of thought Twitch was one among them. If Nintendo really is just refusing to add it, that is pretty strange. I wonder if you can watch Twitch in the Wii U and/or 3DS browser?

 

[terry78]

Grandpa.

 

[Tron Bonne]

 

[zenith16]

Moon Chronicles DLC episodes touch down on 3DS February 5


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After releasing its first episode last May, Renegade Kid's Moon Chronicles is finally ready to receive episodes two, three and four. Creator Jools Watsham revealed on Twitter that Nintendo has approved the episodes and "it's looking like" all three will hit the 3DS eShop on February 5. A "season pass" will be available for $9 to purchase every episode or, according to Nintendo's Moon Chronicles page, individual episodes can be had for $4.50 apiece. The first episode, which also includes special VR missions, remains $8.99.

For those who missed its debut last year, Moon Chronicles is a remake of Renegade Kid's DS first-person shooter, Moon, with improved visuals and 3D support. Also, as Watsham points out, the DLC arrives a week before the launch of the New 3DS, which should give players a reason to use that fancy C-stick.

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Via: JoyStiq
source: Nintendo, @JoolsWatsham (1), (2)

 

[Tron Bonne]

A Link Between Worlds is on sale for $30, Kid Icarus: Uprising for $25, this week on the 3DS eShop.

 

[Benstamania]

I wish Nintendo didn't region lock this...I'd be all over the Famcom/SNES style New 3DS Regular size edition. Amazon has it for 169.99...

 

[Matt Mortem]

Region locking is the biggest pain in the ass, for sure.

 

[Benstamania]

I just don't understand it. Either way Nintendo is getting my money, right? So WTH?

 

[Matt Mortem]

That's how I see it. Does Nintendo sell any games or hardware straight from their website? Seems to me that'd be the best way for them to circumvent some of the supply problems they have. Why deal with Gamestop withholding products for their own benefit when I could just buy a product straight from Nintendo.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Distribution costs. They would need to have warehouses throughout the United States. It's cheaper to go through a third party like Best Buy or Amazon.

Region locking is just dumb though, especially for a handheld.

 

[zenith16]

Bandai Namco Are Bringing A Kaitou Joker Game To The Nintendo 3DS. January 25, 2015 . 10:59am

The publisher recently released a trailer for the upcoming game.

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Bandai Namco are bringing a Kaitou Joker game to the Nintendo 3DS, and it’s slated for release sometime in 2015. The publisher recently released a trailer for the game.

Kaitou Joker: Time Crossing Phantom Thief and the Lost Gem is a side-scrolling platformer where you’ll steal treasure along the way.

While the game doesn’t have a release date yet, Bandai Namco are going to be showing it off at the upcoming Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair, which will take place in Nagoya, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka.

Read more stories about Kaitou Joker: Time Crossing Phantom Thief and the Lost Gem & Nintendo 3DS & Videos on Siliconera.

source: Siliconera

I'm not sure if this was the special Ip that was hinted at during the direct I know that this a recent anime that came out in japan will most likely be dubbed for the west.

 

[zenith16]

Xenoblade Chronicles For New Nintendo 3DS Includes Special Soundtrack With Launch Copies In Japan. January 26, 2015 . 11:50pm

Nintendo is re-releasing Xenoblade Chronicles as a New Nintendo 3DS game. In Japan, first print copies of the Wii game included a special soundtrack with twelve songs on disc. Nintendo of Japan is also re-releasing this bonus item for the New Nintendo 3DS version.

Nintendo is re-releasing Xenoblade Chronicles as a New Nintendo 3DS game. In Japan, first print copies of the Wii game included a special soundtrack with twelve songs on disc. Nintendo of Japan is also re-releasing this bonus item for the New Nintendo 3DS version.

Launch copies of Xenoblade Chronicles for New Nintendo 3DS will include the Xenoblade Special Soundtrack.

The twelve songs on the CD are:
1.) Main Theme
2.) Colony 9
3.) Fight!
4.) Gaur Plains
5.) Memories
6.) Macuna Woods
7.) Those Who Bear Their Name
8.) Field of the Machinae
9.) Confrontation with the Enemy
10.) The Awakening of the Giant
11.) Parting and…
12.) Beyond the Sky

Read more stories about New Nintendo 3DS & Nintendo 3DS & Xenoblade Chronicles on Siliconera.

source: Siliconera

 

[Tron Bonne]

Codename STEAM has a thread, but since no one is reading it outside me and Matt, I'm going to post this here so more people will see. There's a demo out now for Gamestop employees that will soon hit the general eShop. Impressions are very good. It might sound like a no brainer for Intelligent System to make a good SRPG, but I know people have been cold on this one.

http://www.destructoid.com/letting-off-some-steam-with-the-code-name-s-t-e-a-m-demo-286714.phtml

 

[zenith16]

More Moon Chronicles Episodes Should Arrive On The 3DS eShop On February 5th. January 29, 2015 . 10:31am

Renegade Kid’s 3DS first-person shooter Moon Chronicles should have episodes 2, 3, and 4 delivered on February 5th.

Jools Watsham of Renegade Kid has revealed that the long-awaited second, third, and fourth episodes of Nintendo 3DS first-person shooter Moon Chronicles should be out on February 5th.

The first episode of the game was released back in May of 2014 so these following episodes have been a while coming. It was on Twitter that Watsham said that he had received an email from Nintendo of America, saying that Moon Chronicles has been approved, and “It’s looking like a release date of 2/5 for all 3 episodes.”

Watsham also said that to be able to buy the new episodes you’ll have to update the first episode. Regarding the purchasing of these episodes, according to the Nintendo.com page you can buy a Season Pass for $9 to get all three of them. Or you can pay $4.50 for each of them. The original episode still costs $8.99.

The description of each episode on that game page also suggests that Episode 4 will be the last we’ll see of Moon Chronicles, it being described as the “thrilling conclusion of Major Kane’s lunar investigation.”

Read more stories about Moon Chronicles & Nintendo 3DS on Siliconera.

source: Siliconera

 

[Tron Bonne]

The Codename: S.T.E.A.M. demo is up on the eShop for everyone now, too.

 

[zenith16]

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Screenshots Show Off More Exploration And Battles. January 30, 2015 . 2:33pm

A new set of screenshots from the New Nintendo 3DS port of Xenoblade Chronicles.

More screenshots of Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for the New Nintendo 3DS are available, this time from the Japanese version of the game. They show off a few more bits of scenery as well as battle and event scenes that weren’t in the last set of screenshots, and you can view them below.

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Read more stories about New Nintendo 3DS & Screenshots & Xenoblade Chronicles 3D on Siliconera.

source: Siliconera

 

[Travesty]

Have any of you guys bought Gunman Clive 2? I saw that it was $1 more than the first one(still a cheap game:$3), so I was wondering if anybody knows if it's a longer game. The first one was extremely fun, but it's very short. Just asking...

 

[Matt Mortem]

I read someplace Gunman Clive 2 is a bit bigger as a game. I'll be picking it up come payday next week. The first one was a pretty good little game.