Nintendo may deploy an automatic firmware update system for 3DS, according to company president Satoru Iwata. “As part of the functionality of SpotPass, we’re looking into having automatic system updates via the Internet,” noted Iwata in an investors briefing Wednesday, as reported by Andriasang. Further, Iwata said that Nintendo may include mandatory firmware updates on 3DS carts, an approach that […]

Currently a mobile cellphone exclusive, Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII could see a release on Nintendo 3DS if Final Fantasy Agito XIII director Hajime Tabata has his way. “If I were to make something for 3DS, I suppose it would be a remake of Before Crisis Final Fantasy VII,” noted Tabata in an interview with Andriasang. He added, “I’d redo […]

Are you a DSi adopter considering a 3DS purchase? This should put your mind at ease, especially if you’ve invested heavily in DSiWare: a just-released spec sheet from Nintendo indicates that digital wares can be transferred over to 3DS from a DSi or DSi XL. While Nintendo offered up no details on how this will actually work, chances are a firmware […]

Capcom had a sizable nugget of news in store for Nintendo’s fall press conference, one that will delight blue bomber faithful, announcing that the oft-requested Mega Man Legends 3 is in development for the 3DS. “We have wanted to create a new installment in this series for a number of years,” said executive producer Keiji Inafune. He added, “And it […]

Nintendo’s approach to digital distribution is one of mixed opinions. While there’s no shortage of content on the company’s DSiWare and WiiWare services, the available offerings aren’t exactly promoted well. Browsing store pages on either service is nowhere as intuitive as it is on Xbox Live or PSN, at least in our experience. Not one to shy away from its […]

In speaking with CVG, Ian Curran, THQ publishing head, said that one thing about the device that excites him even more than the 3DS technology is the new technology that is to combat piracy. He continued to explain that the “problem with the DS market in the last few years, particulary with the DS Lite, is that it’s just been […]

Not only is Mario and Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto contemplating a 3D rendition of Super Mario World, he’s also preparing to dazzle us next year with an all-new video game character. Speaking at a recent investors meeting at Nintendo’s Kyoto-based headquarters, the famed designer said, “It’s about time for a new game character. Perhaps this can be delivered […]

If Nintendo’s legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto has his way, there’s a chance we may see a 3D-enhanced remake of beloved SNES classic Super Mario World. Responding to a reader question on IGN, the mastermind behind everyone’s favorite Goomba-stomping plumber discussed the possibility of bringing it to 3DS: But the question gets me thinking about what fun it would be […]

Nintendo has remained highly secretive of its glasses-free 3D-capable handheld up until last week at E3, where the Nintendo 3DS was finally shown to media and industry professionals. Shu Takumi, creator of Capcom’s popular courtroom drama series Ace Attorney, was among those who laid eyes on the device for the first time. The sheer amount of possibilities offered by the 3DS piqued Takumi’s […]

Popular consensus is that Nintendo stole the spotlight at this year’s E3, and we’re inclined to agree. With a venerable lineup strewn across both the hardware and software segments, Nintendo showcased offerings that pleased everyone: from the most casual to the most devout core gamers. A power-packed conference from beginning to end, Nintendo spent very little time on number crunching charts and related sales statistics: their message […]

Nintendo has just revealed their latest gaming handheld, the 3DS which was announced earlier this year. The 3DS will feature 2 screens, one widescreen that supports the 3D technology and the lower one which has a touchscreen. The 3DS will also feature a new analog control stick, 2 cameras for capturing images in 3D and a front-facing camera for use […]

Stereoscopic 3D is already being heralded as the “next big thing” by some. The skeptical side of us says it’s too early to say yet. Logistics aside, publisher Ubisoft believes that the tech is rife with potential. During a conference call earlier this week, company head honcho Yves Guillemot noted his belief that 15-20 percent of titles will adopt the […]

With the scheduled E3 unveil of Nintendo’s next handheld only a mere month away, company president Satoru Iwata affirmed in a recent Q&A session that the 3DS is a temporary name. Iwata further noted that  “the announcement of the formal name” is forthcoming. So there you have it — straight from the head honcho’s mouth. If Nintendo is ditching 3DS, […]

Square Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto has went on record to say that “technical issues” are preventing a reboot of Final Fantasy V and VI on DS. In his words, a rebirth of these two titles on DS remains “undecided.” From the official Square Enix Members Twitter page, translated courtesy of Andriasang: For FF5 and 6, there are technical issues as […]

Is Nintendo about to join in on the 3D craze sooner than we think? Perhaps. Citing a “senior publishing” source, word has emerged that Nintendo’s next handheld — the 3DS — will grace store shelves in October. This comes despite Nintendo’s internal roadmap pointing to a March release for the eyes-on, glasses-free 3D device that still has yet to be […]

If you thought Sony intends to follow in the footsteps of Nintendo’s recent 3DS announcement, being a staunch proponent of 3D technology and all, think again. According to SCEA marketing director John Koller in a recent interview with IGN, the company’s 3D focus remains firmly centered on the console space, with no immediate plans to deviate: Our focus on 3D […]

Looks like the DSi and its XL variant were only a stopgap measure to tide folks over for Nintendo’s next major handheld hardware revision. Meet the Nintendo 3DS — an all-new handheld that will serve as the successor to the company’s immensely popular DS hardware. While there are no photos or spy shots of an actual 3DS unit available yet, […]

During Nintendo’s pre-TGS presser in Japan, company president Satoru Iwata unveiled the third generation Nintendo DS. Dubbed DSi, it is 12 percent thinner in form factor, features a built-in 0.3 megapixel camera, as well as an SD card slot for storing applicable media on. Photos taken with the camera can be transferred straight to the Wii Photo Channel. In addition […]