(PRWEB UK) 28 February 2012
Whether gamers own a Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS or Wii, the recent Nintendo Direct features something for everybody. If gamers havent had a chance to watch it yet then head over to http://www.nintendo.co.uk/nintendodirect to see Mr Iwata discuss some of the upcoming launches and content that is coming soon from Nintendo. Fans can also keep up to date with exclusive new game information and official Nintendo announcements by following the newly launched official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed @NintendoEurope
In this latest Nintendo Direct, Mr Sakurai, the creative force behind the world famous Super Smash Brothers and Kirby series made an appearance to talk about his latest game Kid Icarus: Uprising. He comments on one of the forthcoming 3 on 3 multiplayer battles, while using the unique difficulty system the Fiends Cauldron which rewards the gamers with stronger weapons, as well as on the innovative AR Card feature within the game. He will also introduce the StreetPass functionality of Kid Icarus: Uprising, where players will have the ability to share one of their weapons with other Kid Icarus: Uprising owners. The selected weapon is turned into a Weapon Gem. Shared Weapon Gems can be converted into real weapons by paying Hearts. Players can also fuse Weapon Gems together by paying Hearts to create a more powerful Weapon.
Kid Icarus: Uprising will launch across Europe on March 23rd with 6 Kid Icarus AR cards included, but there are more to collect to boost any collection. Those who pre-order the game will receive an extra pack containing 24 AR cards. The exclusive Kid Icarus AR Cards will also be available through Club Nintendo. 250 Stars will be able to get 2 packs containing 6 AR cards each. Watch out for extremely rare cards hidden in certain packs. And to get the freshest news, make sure to follow the official Kid Icarus Twitter feed @KidIcarusUK
Many Mario fans will be pleased to hear that Mario and friends will once again be serving up some fast paced action on court when MARIO TENNIS OPEN launches for Nintendo 3DS on the 25th of May. For the first time in a Mario Tennis game, gamers will be able to compete against others in online matches. Players can earn points by winning matches and make their way up the leader boards that are included in this Nintendo 3DS game. Who will be the next Mario Tennis champion?
However, for those who just cant wait for Mario Tennis Open to launch, then there are two upcoming Mario announcements that will be of interest. As of today, Nintendo has launched an official Nintendo of Europe community for Mario Kart 7 owners. The community will be distributed to European owners of Mario Kart 7 today, so make sure to join. The official community code is 44-9597-2178-5848. For those who are playing SUPER MARIO 3D LAND on their Nintendo 3DS, check out the two Challenge Videos to learn new and surprising techniques. Find them on the official website http://www.supermario3dland.co.uk and in the Nintendo eShop on any Nintendo 3DS system in 3D.
Rhythm Thief and the Emperors Treasure will also be available exclusively on Nintendo 3DS due to a new distribution deal between SEGA and Nintendo of Europe. Gamers will be whisked off to Paris on a musical puzzle adventure like no other when this game launches across Europe on 5th April. Only by sticking to the rhythm and solving a number of puzzles will allow gamers to crack the mystery behind the disappearance of the master thief, Raphaels father.
If fighting games are of interest then the recently launched TEKKEN 3D PRIME EDITION on Nintendo 3DS will be ideal, the game features all of the classic TEKKEN action that fighting fans know and love and the full length 3D movie TEKKEN Blood Vengeance all on one cartridge. Fans can watch an exclusive 3D trailer on Nintendo eShop to get a glimpse of how immersive 3D movies can be on Nintendos handheld system. Those who are still fighting off the infected and have immersed themselves within two player co-op in the brand new RAID mode for Resident Evil Revelations, and perhaps need a little help should make sure that they continue to carry their Nintendo 3DS around to collect the Nintendo Play Coins which can be traded in for weapon upgrades in game. And that isnt all, fans can also look forward to a new game from the Fire Emblem series launching in 2012 for Nintendo 3DS along with some downloadable content being made available for this game such as additional maps.
There are also plenty more downloadable offerings from Nintendo eShop to be made available in the coming weeks. But today Nintendo 3DS owners can download Dillons Rolling Western – an action tower defence game set in the Old West. Starring Dillon, a ranger armadillo, use a mixture of stylus based combat and tower defence strategy to stop the rock monsters from eating the villages livestock. Head over to the Nintendo eShop now to check out the 3D trailer. Fancy getting hold of something that is a little more cute and cuddly? Well, nintendogs + cats Nintendo 3DS demo could be ideal for you. Bond with fluffy friends, take care of pets and play with a puppy or kitten, in this trial version of one of Nintendos best selling franchises. Also keep an eye out on the Nintendo eShop as Nintendo will for the first time be bringing SEGA Game Gear games to the Nintendo 3DS console, as part of its Virtual Console service offering from March onwards.
Coming to Nintendo 3DS later in Q2 is a game created by the Project Zero series development team. Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir is a truly unique horror experience that utilises all of the features of the Nintendo 3DS system to truly bring the frights to life. Use the accompanying purple diary a 16-page AR Book included with the game – to view ghostly images and interact with the world like never before. European Horror fans will also be interested to know that Project Zero 2: Wii Edition* will be coming to Europe.