Super Mario 3D Land Details

New details about the Super Mario 3D Land has emerged. This information was taken from a user post from GoNintendo. It seems like the plan is to maintain some of the previous Super Mario Bros' linear gameplay while still having a 3D feel. Please check out the original first impression at 1Up for more details: [source].



World 1-2

• familiar blue brick-lined underground of the Mushroom Kingdom
• features a remix of the SMB underground theme
• three hidden coins located in each stage

World 1-3

• takes place high above the ground
• features the Tanooki suit 
• high pillar stage
• special green tiles near the beginning lets you use a pair of binoculars and transitions the camera to a first person view
• change your view by using the 3DS's built in gyro controls or circle pad
• zoom in and out with the shoulder buttons to find special items
• second way down the platform that leads to a hidden coin

World 1-4 

• side scrolling stage
• stand on a platform that controls the progression and direction
• step on one button to go back and the other to go forward
• features the Super Mario Bros 3 Athletic theme music

Castle stage

• plenty of lava
• spinning columns of fire
• Bowser fight on a bridge 
• hit a switch to drop Bowser into the lava

New Nintendo Downloads

WiiWare
MotoHeroz - Racing game thrills meet platformer charm in MotoHeroz, a side-scrolling racer built with simple controls and engaging physics. The result is a new kind of racing adventure. (For Wii)

Nintendo eShop 
 Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge - Play as Capcom's iconic cybernetic superhero in his first portable adventure. Fight through four stages and send Dr. Wily and his eight evil robot creations back to the trash heap. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo Video 
Blue Man Group Foley Part 1 - Every step you take, every move you make. It's like air guitar on steroids, but something just isn't right... This offering for the Nintendo Video service becomes available today at 3 p.m. Pacific time. (For Nintendo 3DS) 

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare
Defense of the Middle Kingdom - Place stationary soldiers on the map in an effort to thwart oncoming forces. Enemies will come in waves, trying to invade your territory. Keep them from reaching the end of the path to secure victory. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi) [source]

Lakitu and Metal Mario in Mario Kart 7

The UK Nintendo site revealed that Metal Mario and Lakitu will be playable characters in Mario Kart 7. There is also a first person gyro-controlled mode as well as a return of the Mario Kart Wii stunts/tricks. [source]

Nintendo Refuses Smartphone Development

President of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata interviewed with Nikkei Inc. and was adamant about not developing for smartphones. Even though Nintendo has been facing some problems, Iwata believes that by supporting smartphones "...Nintendo would cease to be Nintendo". He believes that the 3DS and Wii will be strong during the holidays due to a strong line-up. Finally, Iwata stated that there are no more plans to cut 3DS prices. [Andriasang]

Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 Details

Nintendo fans should be excited for this coming holiday. After the Nintendo pre-TGS conference, they have revealed both the box covers for Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7. Check them out below along with the trailers in HD.







                  

                  

Daily Deals

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September 14, 2011


Amazon.com has the Wii Dual Charger Station on sale for $4.38.


Buy.com (through Ebay) has the game Wii Fit Plus with the Balance Board on sale for $59.99.


Gamestop has the uDraw Tablet with uDraw Studio for $69.99. However you also get a $20 Gamespot gift card. Use the code VSHIP for free shipping.

Amazon.com has the game Bust-a-Move Universe on sale for $23.44.

Weekly Finances

According to Reuters: "Nintendo's shares ended 5 percent lower in a strong market." This is due to investors doubting the line-up of games announced. According to Enterbrain, although the price cut the 3DS led to over 200,000 units sold in Japan that week, it quickly fell down to 55,000 units. Even though, Monster Hunter 4 was announced for the 3DS, it did not seem to put any faith in Nintendo investors. In fact, Capcom (publisher of the Monster Hunter series) stocks have dropped 8% since yesterday's announcement. Square Enix also suffered at a drop of 4%. For a more detailed looks at the stock market visit Reuters.

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Side Note: I've decided to change this to Weekly Finances.

Daily Deals

Sorry folks, today's Daily Deals came a bit late. Anyways, I have included both today and yesterday's sales. Also, I am not affiliated with any of these websites or products. I just figured if you guys are like me, you love video games and good deals.

Also I created a Squidoo lens just for the deals. Please check it out!




September 13, 2011
Amazon.com has the game Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades Bundle on sale for $8.03.


Overstock.com has the game Super Paper Mario on sale for $13.76. However there is a $2.95 shipping cost.


Overstock.com has the game Super Mario Galaxy on sale for $13.76. However there is a $2.95 shipping cost.



September 12, 2011
Walmart has the FlingSmash with Black Wii Remote Plus on sale for $24.96 . However, it is only available in stores.


Cowboom has the model TWLSKA black Nintendo DSi for $65.00. However, it is a refurbished model.

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Nintendo Prepares For 3DS Update

Nintendo will update the 3DS with video recording capabilities this November. Of course you will be able to capture video in 3D! Super Mario 3D Land is also set for release in November, specifically on the 13th. For more information visit Nintendo's site.

Nintendo Slide Pad Official

Nintendo has officially announced the release of the slide pad attachment: December 10. Here it is on their site. Using Google Translate, it seems to require only one AAA battery. Games that support this peripheral will have this logo. It is available for 1,500 Yen, which is approximately $20. Currently announced games that are compatible include: Kingdom Hearts 3D, Ace Combat 3D, MGS Snake Eater 3D, Resident Evil Revelations, and Monster Hunter 3G.

Nintendo 3DS Conference

Wow, what a day. Nintendo held their 3DS conference today and there is a lot of new information for their handheld. Here is a list of what happened:

• Shigeru Miyamoto comes out with a sword and shield from the Zelda series. The Zelda 25th Anniversary trailer begins to play (courtesy of www.ign.com).
More The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Videos
• Miyamoto begins to demonstrate parts of Skyward Sword. It goes on for quite a while showing actions using the Wii remote.
• Miyamoto finishes and a trailer for  3DS games appear including: Tekken, Kid Icarus, Resident Evil, Mario Kart 7, Monster Hunter, and more!
• Sataro Iowa enters. He begins talking about Wii titles.
• A pink 3DS will be out October 30 in Japan.
• Slime Mori Mori: Dragon Quest 3 releases on November 2 in Japan.
• Super Mario Land 3DS releases on November 11 in Japan.
• Mario Kart 7 releases on December 7 in Japan.
• Monster Hunter 3G release on December 10 in Japan
• SD Gundam G Generation 3D release on December 22 in Japan.
• MGS 3D Snake Eater this winter
• Games listed for 2012- Mario Kart 7, Paper Mario, Luigi's Mansion 2, Animal Crossing, Mario & Sonic at the London Olympics, Tomodachi Collection, Shinrei Camera, Fire Emblem, a Dynasty Warriors-style game, a Square Enix game currently called Bravely Default Flying Fairy, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai, Resident Evil: Revelations, Ace Combat, Tekken 3D Prime Edition, Teatrhythm Final Fantasy, Girls RPG: Cinderelife, Icarus Uprising, Kingdom Hearts 3D, and more.
• Monster Hunter 4 for 3DS announced with trailer (courtesy of www.nintendoeverything.com)!

In summary, the 3DS definitely has a promising future next year. There are a ton of games announced and with the surprising announcement of Monster Hunter 4, expect the 3DS to top the charts in Japan soon.