Nintendo eShop Update: Horizon Riders

After last week’s update that included new releases for both the Mario and Zelda franchises, Nintendo’s understandably backing off a bit with today’s set of fresh downloadable software. Two new DSiWare, one WiiWare and a surprising choice of a Game Boy game coming back via the 3DS Virtual Console await you today. Let’s dive in…

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Paper Mario 3DS

Paper Mario 3DS

Gameplay in Paper Mario 3DS is similar to that of the original Paper Mario and its first sequel, where combat consists of turn-based battles, though its papercraft visual style has been updated to take advantage of the 3D capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS in order to create a sense of depth.

Opinion: The Portable Future

[In an opinion piece originally published in Game Developer magazine's September 2011 issue, editor-in-chief Brandon Sheffield examines the Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation Vita, noting the challenges these handhelds face in today's increasingly competitive market.] By the time you read this, we’ll already know the preliminary results of Nintendo’s 3DS price drop. As of this writing, we can only …

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Analysis: 3DS’ Post-Price Cut Prospects In The U.S.

[As part of his monthly NPD analysis, Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews estimates that Nintendo's 3DS is set to "exceed 300,000 units" for the retail month of September in the U.S. thanks to its August price drop -- but where does it go from there?] When we discussed the July 2011 sales estimates released by the NPD Group, Nintendo had already announced its intention to price the Nintendo 3DS at …

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Nintendo announces ‘unprecedented range of games’ in bid to save 3DS

In a bid to save Nintendo’s struggling 3DS handheld gaming deivce, the president of the company today announced plans for an “unprecedented range of games.” But will it really make any difference?

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Rose DSi XL Another Reminder That Nintendo Doesn’t Get Money

Another Nintendo DSi XL in yet another color scheme is heading to stores, reminding us that the 17-month old portable system still costs exactly the same as a 3DS.

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Metallic Rose DSi XL Another Reminder That Nintendo Doesn’t Know How Money Works

Another Nintendo DSi XL in yet another color scheme is heading to stores, reminding us that the 17-month old portable system still costs exactly the same as a 3DS.

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New Metallic Rose Nintendo DSi XL Coming Soon

A new color will soon be available for the Nintendo DSi XL. This new “metallic rose” system will hit store shelves on September 18…

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Metallic Rose DSi XL bafflingly arriving Sept. 18

From massive price cuts to tossing the 3DS in a cradle , we’re starting to suspect that when it comes to the DS platform, Nintendo seems to be throwing it all to the wall and seeing what sticks. The latest evidence: Today the company announced that a new color of the DSi XL, “Metallic Rose,” will arrive on Sept. 18. And yes, we said the “DSi XL.” As in “I gave this DSi XL to my legally blind …

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3DS: Not The Best Title, But Nintendo’s Stuck With It

Yesterday’s rumor mill produced some juicy Nintendo gossip concerning 3DS. According to a mysterious source within the company’s Kyoto headquarters, the publisher may release a revamped 3DS sometime next year.

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