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Disney have no real interest in the VG industry and have pulled out of console gaming almost entirely (Epic Mickey 2 aside - and after that bomba, Junction Point is probably done). With their only interest in the industry lying in merchandising their movie IPs with mobile and social games (admitting as much during their official response to the Lucasfilm buyout), they wouldn't want to buy SEGA. That being said, Sammy won't sell them off. They've only just restructured recently. Why would they bother to do that, only to sell them off right afterwards?

I feel conflicted. On one hand, it's really cool to see them pimp out a fan game and give it wider recognition and distribution. On the other hand, it's sad to see Capcom stoop so low as to have fans make games for them for free...

It's probably another part of Ground Zeroes. They did say that two phantoms were born... Maybe they are actually both part of the same game? Perhaps MGS5 is actually two different MGS games stitched together (each one following a different "phantom")

No chance that this is coming to EU now. They've already publicly announced that Nintendo has dropped all 1st party support for the Wii and NOE has never really treated the series well, with constant inexplicable delays and a general lack of care for the character (save for the sole exceptions of Kirby Mass Attack and Kirby's Adventure Wii, which both saw near simultaneous releases alongside the US)

Bit of new info about the eShop release process. You know how the Wii U brought in a new set of relaxed rules that allow developers/publishers to set whatever price, release date they want and how they can set their own sales as they wish? And also allowing them to release patches as and when they want with almost no interference, save for the lotcheck process? The one that basically makes the eShop the console equivalent of Steam? (As well as a supposed 85/15 revenue split in favour of the developer/publisher) Well it seems that they've started applying these rules to the EU 3DS eShop too, according to the creator of Gunman Clive! (Who's game is coming out on December 20th) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=45201094&postcount=453 Supposedly this new policy hasn't yet been reflected in the US store, but it's still great news! Means more sales, more reliable release schedules and hopefully more support for the 3DS eShop (the new system is working wonders for the Wii U, so here's hoping that it's also reflected on the 3DS! )

Oh wow! I just realised that neither of the Trauma Center games made the list! I can understand Trauma Team not getting into the list (despite my own vote), since it wasn't released over here, but neither of the TC games!? That's crazy! Just goes to show how good the Wii's lineup was when you've still got stone cold classics sitting outside of this list!

I'm sure that Colours will make it over eventually. It is available on Vita after all (and if it can go there, it can go anywhere!)

You're already seeing some layman apps like Youtube and Google Maps hitting the console, but don't expect a deluge of them. As for the games themselves, the barriers to entry are lower than the competing platforms, but it's still not open to garage devs (you need a business address to become a licensed developer) so it's still a clear tier above iOS and other similar platforms. Expect some of the more popular games and apps to make it across, but it won't become the free for all that iOS is.

Called the top 5, but I never expected Skyward Sword to get knocked off the top spot! Also I don't remember Galaxy 2 getting voted so much, so it comes as a surprise to see it beat out Xenoblade and SSBB! Monster Hunter Tri is lower than I expected, while DKCR is higher. Of course, all 10 deserve to be there. A fitting conclusion to a great list and a great console! Here's hoping that the Wii U can live up to its predecessor : peace:

This is the same restriction as on 3DS, which blocks you from watching 18 rated videos until a certain time. The part about it blocking access to the game's page or the ability to purchase it however is completely different and unacceptable. That being said, it looks more like a bug than an intended feature, as there's no such block on 3DS and seems to be limited to Europe only. I'd expect this to be fixed in due course.

March 8th is the day for us here in EU! http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/12/castlevania_lords_of_shadow_mirror_of_fate_western_release_dates_confirmed

Hey guys, remember the 50hz slowdown problem that plagued import PS1 games like Tomba and Alundra? Well it seems that they've been fixed! http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/12/07/new-versions-of-alundra-tomba-and-tomba-2-now-available/#more-100913 So great news all round

Nintendo Land Iwata Asks is finally out! http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/nintendo-land/0/0 Laugh and enjoy!

I did already post the 3DS lineup in the 3DS eShop thread, so maybe not. BTW, that's a killer December lineup for the 3DS eShop! Better make it last though, because after this month, your 3DS is going into hibernation until March! (as far as retail goes at least)

Yes he did, he also said that it starts with Luigi's Mansion 2... How very suspicious Luigi & Mario game from Alphadream? Luigi and Waluigi finally get their own game? (PLEASE!!!)

Indeed. Goes a long way towards making up for the 3DS' shitastic Xmas lineup at retail for me That being said, I'll probably be getting most of those in January (still haven't gotten Denpa Men or Aeroporter either). Gonna need to space out these eShop releases over the next few months, because there's sweet fuck all coming out for the 3DS until March otherwise!

To play devil's advocate a bit here; Monster Hunter 3 U's localization has been finished since around April-June, according to various hints posted on GAF from people in touch with 8-4 and Capcom USA. They've been sitting on the 3DS game all this time, for the sake of releasing the Wii U and 3DS one simultaneously. But that comes down to Capcom and not Nintendo (they're just distributing and marketing the game) That being said, ACNL's delay isn't unexpected really. It is a huge localization job and was probably also affected by the fast-tracking of Pokemon B&W 2`s localization (it's not as much text as ACNL, but 4 months is crazy fast for a Pokemon game!). I bet that ACNL was originally planned for release in March 2013. Devilish Brain Training is probably pretty much done now, but it was originally planned for a December release in the US and got delayed, so something must've gotten in the way of the English localization, pushing the completion of it back a month or so (by which time, a March release is probably better for the game's sales than a late January/early February release and it covers the gap left by ACNL)

So Nintendo published a list of upcoming games for 3DS... And there are a few surprises there Natsumi publishing something by themselves in Europe is also very unexpected and most welcome And surprise surprise! Cave Story has disappeared from the list yet again, with Nightsky delayed till Q1 2013 (The second delay in a line of many ones still to come I'm sure...)

Wow! Great price if it isn't a mistake! Granted, I already have the retail version, so it's largely pointless for me, but that's great for those that don't have it yet!

I've got one of those myself. It IS good It's 100% spot on. Feels completely identical to the original

Great to have Harmo Knight confirmed for release here and both Devilish Brain Training (totally called the name BTW!) and Fire Emblem are both coming much sooner than I expected. The Scribblenauts delay isn't that bad either. The Wii U lineup is spaced out quite nicely really. The 3DS lineup however is a big tumbleweed until March (when there's suddenly a big explosion of content!). The US schedule is far better than ours, with them getting FEA in bloody February I'd also be lying if the delay for ACNL and Pikmin 3 didn't sting something fierce

The EU one will no doubt be much more interesting, because they HAVE to at the very least give us some release dates for 3DS titles (because currently nothing is dated in 2013) For what it was though (a quick pre-launch video) it was pretty good. Gave us some laughs and some surprises (Google Maps, Panorame View, new footage and info on Pikmin 3 and Game & Wario) BTW, there's a 720p version of the Pikmin 3 footage here So gooooddd

Aaaand it's over. Not much in the way of megatons, but it's the EU one we all really care about here anyway. What was new was pretty neat though. Just wish that they showed more of Pikmin 3...

Remember guys. The JPN NintendoTVii is completely different to the US one. Oooh, Panorama View resurfaces! (did that video list a free price?) Oh, Google Maps app. Neat! (nice use of the Gamepad for a panorama view!)

WOW! Pikmin 3 looks stunning! Nice to see that they're putting the amazing lighting to use as a gameplay mechanic! Again though, it only shows you collecting treasures and there's no HUD on screen... Still not clear exactly what they're going for with the core gameplay focus with this (time limited, heavy character switching or not? What's the game's main gimmick that seperates it from 1 & 2? )