NEW 3D VIDEO SERVICE ON NINTENDO 3DS DELIVERS ONE-OF-A-KIND CONTENT

Nintendo Video Service Showcases Exclusive 3D Animation and Videos from OK Go, Jason DeRulo, Foster the People, CollegeHumor and Blue Man Group

REDMOND, Wash., July 22, 2011 - Nintendo 3DS™ owners now have a ticket to free, exclusive 3D video content. The new Nintendo Video™ service automatically delivers short 3D videos from the worlds of music, comedy, animation and Hollywood, and the 3D content can be watched without the need for special glasses. On July 27, OK Go will launch a new music video and will debut the 3D version exclusively on Nintendo Video.

"Nintendo 3DS is a unique platform for creativity," said Tony Elison, Nintendo of America's senior director and general manager of Network Business. "OK Go and all our partners are helping us make Nintendo Video a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience."

In the coming weeks, Nintendo Video will feature exclusive 3D videos from Jason DeRulo, Foster the People, CollegeHumor and the world-renowned Blue Man Group, plus extreme sports and action videos, animation from various independent studios and 3D trailers for upcoming Hollywood movies. Specific content may vary across countries in the Americas.

To access Nintendo Video, Nintendo 3DS owners need to connect to a broadband wireless Internet service and visit the Nintendo eShop, where they can download the Nintendo Video application. Once Nintendo 3DS owners download the application, the video lineup will automatically update whenever users are within range of a wireless hotspot and have their SpotPass™ feature enabled, even if the system is in Sleep Mode.

Nintendo Video is just one of the many features of Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo's newest hand-held system. Nintendo 3DS lets users experience 3D games, take 3D pictures and watch 3D videos without the need for special glasses. Nintendo 3DS offers users a completely new way to play and keeps people connected - to their friends, to their games, to their world. The Nintendo 3DS system builds on Nintendo's legacy of creating unique experiences for the masses.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

For more information about Nintendo Video, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendo-video.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.7 billion video games and more than 600 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS

July 21, 2011 - This week Nintendo's downloadable services sees six new games spread across its services, including the latest 3D remake of a classic game.

Nintendo Video™ - Coming soon, the new Nintendo Video service delivers short 2D or 3D videos from the worlds of music, comedy, animation and Hollywood. The 3D content can be viewed without the need for special glasses.

Nintendo Video brings music videos, exclusive comedy, animation, and action to your Nintendo 3DS™ system! Every week, new videos will be delivered* to your Nintendo 3DS via the Spotpass™ feature. But the videos won't stay long – wait too long and you'll miss them! To start watching, download Nintendo Video from the Nintendo eShop today.

*Nintendo Video content is downloaded onto your SD Card via Spotpass and viewable only through Nintendo Video. Videos are available for a limited time only. Wireless Internet access required. SpotPass feature must be enabled.
(For Nintendo 3DS™)

3D Classics: Xevious™ - Revisit the popular vertical-scrolling arcade game with elements that can be enjoyed in 2D or 3D.

Re-mastered exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, fly Solvalou in a battle against Xevious forces!

In this enhanced version, view Solvalou from a mid-air perspective, gauging incoming fire from down below while the scenery and aerial enemies fly on by! Pilot the advanced fighter-bomber through 16 hazardous areas and destroy as many targets as possible. Annihilate the Andor Genesis for extra points and earn a place in the High Scores!

The age-old question stands for the long-time and new fans of this arcade classic--are you devious enough to beat Xevious?
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Antipole - Wield the power to reverse gravity as you fight your way through the robot mothership. Manipulate gravity to overcome lethal obstacles, change falls into jumps and defeat your enemies.

Watch the world around you change with the direction of gravity, opening paths to explore and creating new hazards. Collect coins in hard-to-reach locations and use them to unlock additional challenge levels.

(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

 

 

Kung Fu Dragon - As a martial artist in training, you must face one of the most difficult tests of skill: waterfall climbing.

Select your warrior and prepare yourself. Your destiny awaits you.

Deep within the legendary forest, the Mystical Waterfall breathes spirit in the training, inspiring the final challenge. Now, three warriors will face the honorable quest to become the next Kung Fu Dragon.

Kung Fu Dragon is an action game in which the player climbs up an immense waterfall by performing a series of jumps. As a martial artist in training, you must face one of the most difficult tests of skill ever: waterfall climbing. You can increase your score by climbing higher up the waterfall by jumping between the various footholds that come falling down. However, watch out for the enemies that block your way, defeat them by jumping on them as you continue to climb as high as you can!
(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

Trollboarder - Descend the slopes in the craziest snowboard game in history.

What happens when goblins steal the dragons' treasures while you're in charge of protecting them? The dragons become furious. You must recover all of the treasure as quickly as possible. Control the last guardian on his snowboard and take part in furious races to recover the stolen coins. Perform your best tricks to gain the favor of the dragons and discover invisible chests.
(Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)

 

 

Bobby Carrot Forever - Puzzle adventure with hundreds of brain-bending levels, suitable for the entire family. Classic 2D old-school gaming.

Bobby Carrot isn't just any hare. When he sleeps, he dreams of incredible adventures and fantastic worlds. Would you like to go with him today? Guide the famous puzzle hare through hundreds of exciting levels, find and use cool items, avoid obstacles and collect all carrots to win. Uncover the secret of the 6 golden carrots and meet new friends who will help you on your way.

Bobby Carrot rekindles the age of classic console gaming with charming 2D graphics and simplified controls. Lean back and enjoy a brain bending puzzle adventure for the whole family.
(WiiWare™)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download072111H4f87sEo.php

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS

July 14, 2011 - In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured games:

Netflix - This free downloadable application allows Netflix members with an unlimited streaming plan, a Nintendo 3DS™ system and a broadband Internet connection to instantly watch TV shows and movies on their Nintendo 3DS.

Millions of people enjoy instantly watching TV episodes & movies streaming from Netflix with their Wii console. Now Netflix comes to the Nintendo 3DS system, allowing users to experience the same convenience and exciting content on the go. Adding to an already robust lineup of exciting 3D and 2D games and applications, Netflix truly makes the Nintendo 3DS system a device with something for everyone.

Own a Wii console or other Netflix ready device? You can now pause and resume your TV shows and movies and pick up where you left off. For example, start watching at home on the Wii console—and start from the exact same spot while on the go from your Nintendo 3DS system.

The free Netflix application can be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS system at no cost. All you need is wireless broadband Internet access, and a Netflix unlimited membership for only $7.99 a month.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Game & Watch™ Gallery - Enjoy four different games from the classic Game & Watch Gallery series.

With this, the first of the Game & Watch Gallery series, you can enjoy four different games, both in their original and revised releases.

Classic versions take you back to the '80s and a simpler time in video games. Modern versions feature your favorite characters and bring you to the present with improved play control and sound effects!

In this release, you can enjoy these four titles:

• Manhole - Don't let pedestrians fall!
• Fire - Rescue the jumpers!
• Octopus - Retreive the sunken treasure!
• Oil Panic - Catch the dripping oil!

(For Nintendo 3DS)

Baseball - Re-live the glory of this 1989 Game Boy™ classic!

As the pitching team, deliver a series of fastballs while adjusting curve and speed. But be careful of wearing out your pitcher! If the ball connects, your outfield or infield will back you up. Three outs by the opposing team, and it's your turn at offense!

As the batting team, shift your batter on the home plate and time their swing at the incoming ball. Try to safely reach the next base, or score for a home run!

Strategize your team's moves, and score for the winning team! It's time to play ball!
(Nintendo eShop)

 

 

Extreme Hangman 2 - If you guess the word correctly, the hangman lives. If you guess wrong, the hangman dies.

Extreme Hangman 2 is coming! New categories, worlds, animations, and backgrounds are waiting just for you. The goal in Extreme Hangman 2 is to save the hangman by guessing the word.

You only have a limited number of times you can miss, so guess carefully! The sequel Extreme Hangman 2 boasts over 3000 words in 14 totally new categories, with 10 funny animations and 4 eye-catching backgrounds to choose from. Check your skill and try to save the hangman by guessing words in three difficulty levels.
(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

AfterZoom - AfterZoom turns the camera of your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS system into a virtual microscope. Explore your surroundings and discover new forms of life.

Immerse yourself into a world of hidden creatures!

Our planet is full of life. Besides all the creatures that can be seen with the naked eye, there are millions of microscopic creatures with amazing features.

Collect dozens of different species and take good care of them at the Specimens Bank.
Mix the formulas you'll need to feed your organisms at the Chemical Lab.
Battle your colonies against more powerful ones to win them over and complete your collection.

AfterZoom, what's hiding among your Ravioli?
(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

Puzzle Fever - Puzzle Fever is a true test of skill for puzzle game fans, challenging players to race to prove their mental agility. Each puzzle consists of pieces that must be fitted together on a board. There is only one possible way for players to fill in the board’s gaps with the pieces they select. The premise is simple… the fun is endless!

Relax Mode
Solve puzzles without any pressure. This mode does not feature time limits.

Time Attack Mode
All of the puzzles must be completed in a race against time. Players must keep their eyes on the clock, as timing is essential. Puzzles must be solved within the recommended time periods.

Multiplayer
This mode offers multiplayer gameplay through the wireless communication option. Players can adjust puzzle difficulty as well as the number of puzzles they want each round to contain.
(Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare™)

Just SING! 80s Collection - The '80s are back and you're a star! Grab your Nintendo DSi and have some ultimate Karaoke fun.

You can expect all the cult hits of the era: Like a Virgin, Take On Me, Never Gonna Give You Up and The Heat Is On. Style your avatar in a classic ‘80s look, and take the stage. Can you keep to the beat and hit all the notes?

Perform the biggest party hits of the '80s and experience a musical blast from the past!

Features

• Like A Virgin
• Take On Me
• Never Gonna Give You Up
• The Heat Is On

(Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)

3D Pixel Racing - Classic 8-bit graphic clashes with modern 3D era: welcome to the first 3D Pixel retro-cool racing game of the world!

Challenge up to 4 friends in crazy race modes! Enjoy the fast arcade action and unlock new tracks and cars.

Turn on your headlights and experience the thrill of the night race! Select your favourite car and get ready to burst in the first 3D Pixel championship of the world!
(WiiWare™)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download-071411.php

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

On Feb. 14, 2011, DRAGON QUEST® VI: Realms of Revelation™ – previously unavailable outside of Japan – will make its North American debut exclusively on the hand-held Nintendo DS™ family of systems. Combining classic role-playing adventure with new character options and enhancements, the game offers hours of imaginative DRAGON QUEST fun spanning several unique game worlds that can be enjoyed on the go.

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DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation features a rich storyline that leads players through a multitude of captivating worlds as they gather allies and battle fierce monsters on a quest to defeat evil forces. With updated graphics and more than 15 character classes to choose from, new and experienced players alike can dive headlong into the timeless role-playing excitement of the DRAGON QUEST franchise anytime, anywhere. They can even enjoy special features such as switching between character classes and letting monsters, such as Slimes, join their party.

For more information about DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation, visit http://dragonquest6.nintendo.com.

Today Nintendo has released another gameplay trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy™ 2. This time it's featuring Luigi action.

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Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 for the Nintendo Wii releases on 05/23/2010.