~Thread Updated~

This week's e-Shop releases have been added to the original post.

I've added new screenshots, details and a new video to Beyond The Labyrinth's section.

I also added some new pictures to Nano Assault's section.

Feel free to comment about any of the games, information, pictures and videos that you've seen in the thread! I'd be more than happy to add more information to any of these games if you know about something I overlooked, also feel free to point out broken images and links and I'll try to fix them if possible.

~Other News~

Legend of Zelda producer, Eiji Aonuma, has confirmed a new 3DS Zelda is in development:

"We are already preparing a new game, a game in the series for the Nintendo 3DS, but don't think that it is a direct sequel to the Zelda titles released on DS. We are talking about a new game, but it takes much of what has been done on previous consoles."

They were also thinking about remaking Majora's Mask but decided to start developing an original Zelda for 3DS:

"It's something I'm asked about often and I assure you that it is something I've spoken to Miyamoto about. But recently we released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D as a remake. We are considering the idea, but it didn't seem right to launch a remake one after another, so the next Zelda game on 3DS will be original."

Read the full story there >: [url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1211631p1.html]http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1211631p1.html[/url]

In Japan [url=http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=165129]Beyond The Labyrinth will be getting 2 special editions[/url], one of the "Special versions" includes a Beyond the Labyrinth 2012 AR Calendar which is compatible with the game's AR functionality, this version will also include an original Beyond the Labyrinth cleaning cloth as a bonus. The 2nd special edition is a Complete Set that includes a 25 track soundtrack from composer Motoi Sakuraba and also includes a cleaning cloth and a poster. (The cleaning cloth will likely be use to clean the drool from your mouth after getting a look at the game in person. :P)

[url=http://jpgames.de/2011/10/mario-kart-7-bei-amazon-mit-kostenloser-3ds-tasche/]Amazon Germany is giving out a Mario Kart 7 "3DS case/holder"[/url] when you pre-order the game:

A recent Nintendo Power magazine has confirmed that [url=http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=165093]Sonic Generations 3DS will have some levels based on the Sonic Colors stages called "Tropical Resort"[/url].

[url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/28279]QubicGames has started development on a WiFi-enabled sequel to their DsiWare game AiRace[/url], this one will be an e-Shop title called AiRace: SPE3D and include online multiplayer. They're aiming for a late 2012 release.

Here's some Monster Hunter Tri G art:

More there >: [url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/140/G014005/20111031052/]http://www.4gamer.net/games/140/G014005/20111031052/[/url]

And for those that bought Pyramids, the developers have put some free levels for the game on their facebook page: [url=http://www.facebook.com/EnjoyGaming]http://www.facebook.com/EnjoyGaming[/url]
(Just scan those QR Codes using the game)

Super Mario 3D Land is out now in Japan, and [url=http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/super-mario-3d-land-comes-with-new-3ds-firmware/]the game had a small firmware update within[/url] (Not the full one coming later this month) that makes modifications to the console's ability to play "certain carts", in addition to that it also updated the 3DS' friend list with a button which will now allow you to join a friend's game in progress. It also tweaked the 3DS' friend list so that any of your friends that are/were online will move to the head of your list.

@ShuichiChamp24

Thanks, I almost missed that news. :)

~Thread Updated~

This week's e-Shop releases have been added to the original post.

I also added a minor battle mode detail to Mario Kart 7's section. (I'll add more MK7 Battle Mode info after SM3DL launches)

Harvest Moon: TToTT and Cave Story 3D are out now, that means their sections have been removed from the main posts, but all their info is below.

Feel free to comment about any of the games, information, pictures and videos that you've seen in the thread! I'd be more than happy to add more information to any of these games if you know about something I overlooked, also feel free to point out broken images and links and I'll try to fix them if possible.

~Other News~

The rumor mill has been strong this month, with the most recent rumor being that Nintendo is going to unlock more of the 3DS' CPU (Central Processing Unit), making it more powerful than it is currently. This extra power would be coming from what has previously been relegated to the frontend of the system, but now developers will be able to use it for about 25% more power.

And [url=http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=166018]GoNintendo was recently contacted by their "Inside source" with more details[/url] (but this is still all rumor for now):

• Firmware update with Super Mario 3D Land unlocks this extra power for devs
• Devs won't get access to the RAM reserved for the OS
• Only allowed to use the other core in a partial fashion
• If you (a developer) use that option, it has some detrimental impact on the wireless options

This isn't too crazy for a rumor as sony did something very similar with their PSP system.

North American copies of Super Mario 3D Land come with a minor firmware update (the same one that Japan got early this month) that makes modifications to the console's ability to play "certain carts", in addition to that it also updated the 3DS' friend list with a button which will now allow you to join a friend's game in progress. It also tweaks the 3DS' friend list so that friends that are online move to the front of your list.

Here is a picture of the Tanooki Keychain that you get for pre-ordering SM3DL from GameStop:

(I originally thought it was going to be a little plastic figurine, but it look like it's made out of metal.)

Here are two Super Mario 3D Land North American Commercials:
#1. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC5r0OlSXcI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC5r0OlSXcI[/url]

#2. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Z7g2xasl4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Z7g2xasl4[/url]
(I love the World 1-1 remix song that they're playing in the background.)

Super Mario 3D Land releases very soon, and to go along with that here is it's "Launch Trailer":
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBcyhoy0LZ0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBcyhoy0LZ0[/url]
(Mario's moves are looking as smooth as ever.)

[url=http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=287935177897069]"Super Mario 3D Land will have a NYC Time Square EARLY Launch Event this saturday[/url], and Time Square will be turned into the Mushroom Kingdom!"

[QUOTE="StreetPass_NYC"]We hope you join us in celebrating his newest adventure by attending the launch at Military Island in Times Square (Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets)!

Watch as our Founder, Jordan White, embarrass himself in public while he wears the now infamous Tanooki suit! We raffle off various Mario-themed prizes by a recreation of the Select a Chest Mini-Game from Super Mario Brother 3 for all who purchase the game! Be on your toes, the contest and prizes are NOT at all what they seem!

Nintendo will also be inviting people to play inside Mario's 3D world with life size warp pipes, trampoline coin jumps and a flag pole finale! Also included will be a performance from a mass group of Nintendo characters at the start of the event, a set of exclusive Tanooki ears and tails rewarded to fans onsite throughout the event (available while supplies last), a "Mushroom Kingdom" Pizza truck nearby offering free mushroom pizza slices to the first 1,000 consumers onsite that tweet using the #SuperMario3D hashtag.

Plus other surprises we can't even talk about!

Additionally, in advance of its official Nov. 13 release date, Nintendo is rewarding its biggest fans in attendance with an exclusive limited early sale of the game at Toys "R" Us located in Times Square on Nov. 12.

[/QUOTE](Thanks for the heads up, @ii20JcM05ii)

[url=http://www.gamesradar.com/skyward-sword-producer-eiji-aonuma-hints-3d-remake-legend-zelda-link-past/]In part of a gamesradar interview with Skyward Sword Producer Eiji Aonuma[/url] he talks about how Miyamoto still wants to make a 3D version of TLoZ: A Link to the Past: "Well actually, even Mr. Miyamoto himself has been talking recently about going back to the 2D Zelda games," he said, "in particular the ones that were designed with multiple levels to the world like A Link to the Past, and taking those 2D graphics and recreating them in 3D so that you could get a sense for the depth of those worlds. That's something that might be interesting to do, so I would say there might be a possibility of something like that in the future." - Eiji Aonuma

Europe is getting a limited edition Zelda 3DS that comes out November 25th and includes a copy of OoT 3D:

(Thanks for the heads up, @ShuichiChamp24)

And as a bonus (just because it's awesome) here is TLoZ: Skyward Sword's North American Commercial:
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_j-5Um_Ha8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_j-5Um_Ha8[/url]
(It's great to see that Nintendo is making good ads)

The first footage of 3D CIassics: Kirby's Adventure: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UubgXLPllYA&feature=player_embedded]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UubgXLPllYA[/url]

Japanese Commercial for Sonic Generations: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7D4nmR8ty8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7D4nmR8ty8[/url]

~Now At Retail~

Harvest Moon 3D: The Tale of Two Towns

INFO:

- Brand new cast of characters with a few exceptions: Pierre, Nathan, Alisa, the Harvest Goddess, Dirk and the Ucho brothers all return from the DS Harvest Moon games
- You can choose between two villages, Konohana (Japanese-$tyle, specialized in crops) and Bluebell (European-$tyle, specialized in animals)
- You can move to the other village at the end of each season
- New animals like Alpacas and Honey Bees
- A pet owl that can also help you fly
- Utilize a waterwheel that can help make pickled cabbages and turnips
- Brand new way of triggering heart events, related to a new courtship ritual - asking out on a date
- There is a new quest system
- Plant Crops under the Goddess' Spring for your friends to harvest and sell over Wifi
- utilizes the system's Street Pass function to let players trade items
- The graphics for the 3DS version have been redone to take advantage of the 3DS' higher resolution and expanded color palette
- The game's graphics have a papercraft effect to it
- You can also jump now

PICS:

[url=http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/strategy/harvest-moon-the-tale-of-two-towns/images.html?tag=gallery_summary%3Bimage_index]More Pics[/url]

VIDS:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sGW0LCIryE]Gameplay trailer[/url]

Cave Story 3D

INFO:

- Cave Story 3D is a combination of high-speed shooting action scenes with heavy emphasis on platforming, exploration, light puzzle solving as well as a deep story driven adventure
- Danny Baranowsky apparently doing some of the music in Cave Story 3D. Notable for his work on Super Meat Boy
- Wind Fortress is likely to be in the game
- Cave Story controls: X/B to jump, Y/A to shoot
- brand new 3D environments and character models
- 2D sprite mode will replace those 3D character models with sprites from the original game created by Daisuke Amaya for the PC in 2004

PICS:

[url=http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/action/cave-story-3d/images.html?tag=gallery_summary%3Bimage_index]More Pics[/url]

VIDS:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGB7SPaANU8](Youtube) Missile Mayhem - Gameplay trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pq5O1Y6jR4](Youtube)(Off-screen) NISA Press Event Gameplay Footage[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vcgks5f5FM&feature=related](Youtube) Teaser trailer[/url]

~Thread Updated~

This week's e-Shop releases have been added to the original post.

Super Mario 3D Land, Need For Speed The Run, Cooking Mama 4, Ace Combat: A.H.L and Shinobi are out now, that means their sections have been removed from the main posts, but all their info is below.

Feel free to comment about any of the games, information, pictures and videos that you've seen in the thread! I'd be more than happy to add more information to any of these games if you know about something I overlooked, also feel free to point out broken images and links and I'll try to fix them if possible.

The ~Other News~ section will return next week.

~Now At Retail~

Super Mario 3D Land

INFO:

- Items are not timed power-ups like in Galaxy
- Music features remixes of cIassic tunes and sound-alike tunes
- Use the binoculars to zoom in on Toad, and he'll give you a reward
- Goombas, Koopas, Boos and Piranha Plants return
- Black Piranha Plants spit black goo at the screen
- New enemies like insects and tiny dragons
- Multiple secrets hidden by perspective and optical illusions
- Some levels are top-down
- Warp Zone in World 1-2 now leads directly to World 2
- First world is completely linear and contains four main stages, Bowser's castle, and a Mushroom House
- Unlock stages by collecting medals
- Die a few times and an Assist Block will appear
- These blocks offer up special items (i.e. Tanooki leaf)
- Die five times and an invincible leaf will appear
- The invincible leaf gives you the Tanooki suit as well as star power
- P Wing block instantly transports Mario to the end of the stage
- Includes StreetPass support, which lets players exchange "Mystery Boxes" with each other

PICS:

[url=http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/action/super-mario-3d-land/images.html?tag=images]More Pics[/url]
[url=http://www.3ds-screenshot.com/gallery-super-mario-land.html]3D PICS[/url]
(View the pictures on that site in 3D by using your 3DS internet browser, tap on the pic you want and then save it)

VIDS:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNwhDeL4rI](Youtube) New power-up and StreetPass features trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HC9DSxAWw0](Youtube) Brand New Adventure trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IqnPwvfL30](Youtube) Reveal trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.gamespot.com/events/tgs-2011/video.html?sid=6334325]GameSpot Hands-on Impressions video[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFCItHX0Ck8](Youtube) TGS & e-Shop debut trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNwRJzx6xFo&feature=related](Youtube) Developer Interview video[/url]

Need for Speed: The Run

INFO:

- No on-foot sections
- Race from San Francisco to New York
- The Nintendo 3DS game features over 200 miles of track and 40 supercars to drive
- Knock opponents off the road
- 2d comic book cutscenes
- Nine different race types
- Gas and brake are the shoulder buttons
- Face buttons for controlling drift and boost
- Fill the boost meter by driving into oncoming traffic and pulling off crazy stunts
- Mini-challenges like tracing a U-turn logo on the touch screen to keep from dying
- Mini-challenge: drive and swerve to avoid a helicopter trying to shoot you down
- 26 stages spread out over five acts
- Beat all that to unlock 40 challenges
- These challenges act as an asynchronous Autolog with your friends
- Set a high score and your friends will see it on their systems the next time they jump into the game
- StreetPass races
- The 3DS game also includes Local and Online racing
- This will be the first handheld version of Need for Speed's Autolog system

PICS:

VIDS:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB5ErzWRh1Q](Youtube) 5 minutes of Gameplay[/url]

Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic

INFO:

- Use the stylus as your cooking utensil to chop, slice, stir, knead, roll, toss and more in more than 200 unique mini games
- Use the 3DS gyroscope to cook in brand new ways: crack eggs, balance plates of food, flip meals in a pan, grate cheese and more
- Watch kitchen mishaps unfold in comedic 3D events and work to save your mistakes with additional activities on top of each recipe step
- Create 60 recipes including: Designer Cupcakes, Gourmet Popsicles, Takoyaki, New England Clam Chowder, Corn Dogs and Cherry Pie
- Combine any two recipes to make your very own dish
- Recipes progress from simple to complex, from small to large dishes
- Earn bronze, silver, and gold medals from Mama based on the quality of your cooking
- Customize your kitchen & dress up Mama with fun earned outfits and accessories
- Combine two recipes to make your very own delicious or unusual dish
- A total of 416 different combinations
- Cook off with up to 4 players in Challenge Mode

PICS:

VIDS:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHY6uCGKlBg&feature=relmfu](Youtube) Gameplay preview[/url]

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy

INFO:

- The fast-paced action of the ACE COMBAT series is even more immersive with the addition of 3D gameplay
- Lock-on to enemies and fire at will using the touch screen
- Experience the exhilaration of becoming an ace pilot with added control mechanics that enable split-second counter-maneuvers, dynamic dogfight action and satisfying enemy takedowns
- Full variety of real-world aircrafts to fly and diverse range of missions to enjoy
- Uses the Slide Pad Expansion as a control option

PICS:

[url=http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/action/ace-combat-3d/images.html?tag=images]More Pics[/url]

VIDS:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jdRVhurbkA](Youtube) TGS trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NmZXWZQDlo&feature=related](Youtube) 2011 Nintendo conference trailer[/url]

Shinobi 3D

INFO:

- 2.5D Side-scroller
- New ninja hero
- Katana strikes andCombo attacks juggle your foes in the air
- Take on enemies from afar with an auto-recharging supply of kunai
- Blast foes with fire, water, lightning, shadow magic
- Double jumps and evasive slide attacks
- Grappling hook allows the hero to reach high places
- Wall-jump and swing hand-over-hang from the ceiling
- Press R to parry enemy attacks
- With the new parry system in almost all circumstances you can perform it
- Parry against attacks that come at you from behind or even while you're jumping
- Game kicks off when Oboro Village falls under attack by mysterious enemy forces
- This village is your home
- While you're running through burning temples and cross-collapsing bridges, you'll take on ninjas and a samurai while buildings crumble n the background and explosions rock the landscape
- You'll then fight on horseback while running through a forest
- Survive an ambush while riding a raft down a raging river
- Climb a waterfall by jumping from falling logs
- Explore caves and snowcapped mountains
- Battle a female warrior who can disappear in a puff of black smoke
- The events above take place in the first level of the game
- Later stages: Fight on the back of a moving jet (homage to SEGA's Afterburner), duel a giant cyborg megalodon shark
- 3D shuriken-throwing minigame (inspired by the original game)
- Unlock bonus content by completing in-game challenges
- Save your level playthroughs, and share them with other players
- StreetPass support
- Griptonite Games confirmed as the developer

PICS:

[url=http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/action/shinobi/images.html?tag=images]More Pics[/url]

VIDS:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=aFkX2bbGnRw](Youtube) 12 minutes of Gameplay from NY Comic-Con 2011[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtjoBDXCy9g](Youtube) ''New Champion'' trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y4n2dkWo3k](Youtube) Japanese trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XBgR86mKhE](Youtube) Gameplay trailer[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3onW_nbCpZU&feature=related](Youtube) E3 Gameplay[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oPDQ_nuQgU](Youtube) Debut trailer[/url]

@Twisted14:

The only time that Nintendo has given for the firmware update is this november, they held a conference last month and I made a thread for it, so I'll just quote the firmware bits.

[QUOTE="JollyGreenOne"]3DS Firmware Update

A 3D video capture feature is being added to Nintendo 3DS Camera, which will let users record up to 10 minutes of 3D video and there are many options like interval recording, which allows people to create their own 3D stop-motion animation videos. The firmware will also add the ability to transfer 3DS software to other systems, and basic improvements to the e-shop.

Swapnote (A 3DS messaging program)

Enables you to exchange messages with your friends via StreetPass and SpotPass. You can even add your own 3D Photos and voice recordings to the messages. You can send these messages to your friends, and they will recieve them via SpotPass. So even if your friend is not online, they will get them as soon as they open up their 3ds. If they are online, they will get them instantly. Available for FREE download in December.

StreetPass Mii Plaza update

Mii plaza will be getting new features such as new puzzles and a 2nd Find Mii quest. The 2nd Find Mii quest will be deeper with branching routes, it also lets you use 2 heroes at once to fight enemies with combination attacks. You'll need to beat the 1st quest before you can start this new one.[/QUOTE][url=http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/28906563/nintendo-direct-conference-all-the-details-are-in-here?tag=topics%3Btitle]Full Conference Thread[/url]

@ii20JcM05ii

There hasn't been a peep of news about the 10 GBA games, which is weird since this year is almost over.

@nintendude01

Did you get Kirby's Adventure? If so, what do you think about it?