Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS

Released on 14-Jun-2013

• 3DS dominates the opening of the Tokyo Games Show

  It seems like only a few weeks since we were slurping up news from Gamescom in Cologne (probably because it was only a few weeks ago) but now all eyes are on Japan, as the Tokyo Games Show bursts into life.

  Predictably, Nintendo has dominated the first day of the show, with a slew of announcements that should make 3DS owners very happy.

  First up is the news that the 3DS port of Monster Hunter Tri - with its second stick add-on - will be followed by official sequel Monster Hunter 4, which will be a Nintendo exclusive. Given that the series has driven the PSP to incredible success in Japan, that's quite a coup for Team Mario.

  Also confirmed are pre-Christmas European release dates for Super Mario 3D Land (November 18th) and Mario Kart 7 (December 2nd). The lack of Mario on the 3DS has been a sore point since its Easter launch, so fans will surely be pleased with that. December 2nd will also see the European launch of Pokemon Rumble Blast, the first 3DS title for another classic Nintendo series.

  Looking ahead to 2012, Mario Tennis and Animal Crossing will debut on the handheld, while Luigi's Mansion, Kid Icarus and Paper Mario are also on the way.

• Mario Tennis named among 2012 Nintendo 3DS releases

  Nintendo has revealed that a new version of Mario Tennis will be among the bulging roster of big-name releases planned for Nintendo 3DS in 2012.

  The previously unannounced sports game was revealed as being in development for the handheld console at a special event in Japan this week, with the title being the first in the series since Mario Power Tennis appeared on Wii in 2009.

  Mario fans can also expect to see a new instalment of the charming Paper Mario role-playing series on the console next year, alongside ghostbusting adventure Luigi's Mansion 2.

  Other 2012 releases will include a 3DS edition of popular lifestyle simulation Animal Crossing, which will include new features such as the ability to become the head of a village and personalise it with upgrades and additions.

  The long-awaited Kid Icarus: Uprising will also debut next year, with the launch to be marked by a series of 3D Kid Icarus animations on the Nintendo Video service.

  Nintendo 3DS has sold one million units in Europe since its March 2011 launch and will soon launch in a new metallic red colour.

  Published: 14/09/2011

• Nintendo 3DS - Great Games Coming Soon

  
  

  The Nintendo 3DS has been with us for just over a year now - where does the time go? - and in that time it's really started to come into its own. With an array of features and controls that can't be found anywhere else, the latest games for this handheld feature some classic Nintendo icons as well as creating some new ones, and show that you can have console-quality gaming on the go, and that 3D is here to stay!

  

  Mario Tennis Open

  Mario once again proves that he's as adept at sports as he is with a plunger in a game that offers tactical tennis fun previous unseen on a handheld. With a choice of traditional controls or the use of touchscreen and gyro sensors, Mario Tennis Open offers players a chance to really maek use of what the 3DS can do. It also takes advantage of Nintendo's StreetPass, letting you play online with friends or with other players in the local area, as well as the chance to upgrade your player. Whether it's a friendly game or a fight to the championship, Mario Tennis Open and 3DS are a perfect match.

  

  Heroes of Ruin

  Heroes of Ruin is the first RPG designed specifically for the 3DS, and takes unique advantage of the handheld's interactive features. You can quest alone or with other players both locally or online using drop-in, drop-out gameplay. There are extra daily challenges online to earn rewards, you can meet and trade with other players using the 3DS social features, and even buy in-game items using StreetPass. And on top of all this, the game itself is fun and immersive, coming from the strong RPG pedigree of Square Enix.

  

  Luigi's Mansion 2

  The original Luigi's Mansion was a launch title for the GameCube back in 2001 and has become something of a cult classic. This follow-up promises more of the same, sending Luigi back into a haunted mansion to capture ghosts using his "Poltergust 5000" vacuum cleaner. Promising a more puzzle-based approach than it's predecessor, Luigi's Mansion 2 also makes use of the gyroscopic controls to move Luigi around the mansion, and will finally deliver the 3D ghost-chasing that they didn't quite manage for the original!

  

  Azada

  There aren't many games that suit a transfer from PC to 3DS, but Azada is just that. Following the misadventures of hapless magician Titus, this is a series of mini-games, hidden object games and escape the room puzzles. This may seem like a simpler, older style of gameplay, but it's one that suits the on-the-go nature of the 3DS and seems a suitable follow-up title for fans of Professor Layton and other puzzle games.

  

  Animal Crossing

  Another Nintendo franchise gets a 3D facelift as Animal Crossing arrives on the 3DS. The use of 3D is said to be subtle, giving a new depth and detail to the animal village, with the bigger changes coming in the form of how much more you can do within the game itself. Customisation has been enhanced for both your player and your home, allowing for more choice in type of house, furniture and clothing. For fans of the series looking to move from DS to 3DS, this "a bit more of everything" approach is really all the reason you need!

  Published: 08/05/2012

• All downloadable content for Animal Crossing 3DS will be free

  Nintendo has generously revealed that it intends to release all downloadable content for the upcoming 3DS game, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, will be absolutely free. The announcement came as part of a financial Q&A given by Nintendo's top man, Satoru Iwata.

  "That sort of element is absolutely not being added," he said when asked about the prospect of charging for additional content for the game. In fact, he went further and said that introducing paid extras into the Animal Crossing series would be "unwholesome".

  Animal Crossing has long been one of Nintendo's most beloved cult titles. In it, players move into a town filled with animal characters and can befriend them, doing jobs and helping out around the town in order to enhance and upgrade their character and house.

  Nintendo clearly has plans well into the future for this 3DS iteration of the series - it has already announced special events and costumes for Halloween 2013.

  Animal Crossing: New Leaf is out in Japan on November 8th and should make its way to Europe early next year. It'll be the first entry in the series since Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City launched on the Wii in 2008, but if you're feeling a little impatient, Animal Crossing will also be making an appearance in Nintendo Land for Wii U.

  Published: 29/10/2012

• Portal, The Sims and Minecraft showcased by Museum of Modern Art

  New York's prestigious Museum of Modern Art has ended decades of debate by embracing video games as an artform worthy of permanent inclusion. Fourteen titles will be installed in the Philip Johnson Galleries from March next year, with the goal of expanding the collection to forty titles over time.

  Among the first games to be honoured are such classics as Pac-Man, Tetris and SimCity. More modern titles include SONY's bonkers roll-em-up Katamari Damacy, Valve's brilliant Portal and the wonderfully simple endless runner Canabalt. Nintendo's Animal Crossing and indie sensation Minecraft are among the games that will join the collection later.

  "Are video games art? They sure are," reads the museum press release. "The games are selected as outstanding examples of interaction design," the statement said. "Our criteria, therefore, emphasize not only the visual quality and aesthetic experience of each game, but also the many other aspects - from the elegance of the code to the design of the player's behaviour - that pertain to interaction design."
  

  Published: 30/11/2012

• Buy three 3DS games, get one free

  Nintendo is running a generous promotion over the next few months that's sure to be of interest to 3DS owners. Going by the rather self-explanatory title of "So Many Games!" the promotion simply requires you to buy and register three games from a list of eight, and you'll be given a code to download a fourth game from the list absolutely free.

  The games in question are all fantastic as well. Included in the promotion are the following stonkers:

  Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Nintendo 3DS Version)
  Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
  Luigi's Mansion 2
  Fire Emblem: Awakening
  Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
  Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  LEGO CITY Undercover: The Chase Begins
  Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

  The promotion covers games purchased in store, as well as downloads from the Nintendo eShop. Did you know you can buy Nintendo download codes exclusively from GAME? Well, you can, which just made the promotion even easier for you!

  The promotion runs from April 23rd and all games must be registered with a Club Nintendo account by June 30th to be eligible. You can only take part in the promotion once, and you must claim your free game by July 31st.

  Published: 23/04/2013

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