Scan from Famitsu reveals first look at second analog controller for 3DS.......

Nintendo has confirmed that the second Circle Pad attachment for the Nintendo 3DS is an actual product that the company will be bringing out. As well as adding an extra analogue stick it also adds additional shoulder buttons. Nintendo will presumably mention more about the attachment at their press conference on Tuesday September 13th.

“We can confirm that Nintendo does plan to release the attachment but that any further announcements on the attachment will be made at some later time by Nintendo.”

Batman Arkham City could be an ongoing game

It looks like Batman: Arkham city could be extended a fair bit with DLC. We already know that the challenge maps alone add hours of gameplay in some cases, but “future episodes”, now that’s something else. In a recent interview with the very man that voices Batman, Kevin Conroy stated the following:

The thing about Arkham City is that it’s going to be an ongoing game. You’re going to be able to download future episodes of it, so it’s going to be going on for quite a while. I’ve been recording it for a while. So that will continue.

With Conroy working hard recording more for Arkham City it’s certainly possible that Rocksteady have a little more up their sleeves. At the same time, it’s very possible that Conroy is mixing up his voice acting terms for TV with Gaming and is merely referring to challenge maps, but surely they wouldn’t require that much?

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Nintendo: Awesome Mario Kart K’Nex Sets Come To Toys ‘R Us


K’Nex have been hard at work creating Mario Kart themed tracks which will make their debut at Toys ‘R Us.
The construction sets recreate many familiar Mario Kart tracks and include four different sets which feature characters such as Mario, Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi. The play sets features classic Mario Kart characters on both go-karts and motorcycles. The tracks can also be combined to create truly original Mario Kart courses. Who wants one!?

• Mario Kart Wii Bowser’s Castle Ultimate building set features a multi-level castle with 650 pieces.
• Mario Kart Bowser vs. Fireballs building set contains 122 pieces, including Bowser’s Castle and a Fireball.
• Mario Kart Mario and Yoshi at the Finish Line building set creates a 317-piece traditional race track with a photo-finish line and racetrack sounds.
• Mario Kart Mario vs. Delfino Oak Tree building set features an oak tree as a course obstacle in this 139-piece course.

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Obviously, there are better games coming out on the Wii system in the coming months. But for those who liked Wii Sports Resort but wished there was more to it than the dozen activities given, keep reading.

NamcoBandai will be releasing Go Vacation on October 11th, and with the ability to explore four separate areas of an island retreat and more than 50 activities to participate in, it should keep most casual gamers and even a few hardcore types busy for a while.

For those interested in this game, a link to the official game website is listed below:

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Nintendo Wii: Check Out This Awesome Kirby Returns To Dream Land Trailer





Nintendo has released a new trailer for the awesome-looking Kirby Returns To Dream Land. The game is currently scheduled to be released in the United States on October 24th.

Nintendo Wii: Mega Man X2 Is Coming To US Virtual Console On Wii


Mega Man X2 has just been rated by the ESRB for the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console. Generally Virtual Console games are released in Japan first before coming to North America, but it looks as though this title should be coming to North America first. No word of a release date as of yet but it should be just around the corner.

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Nintendo Download list: August 18th (North America)

Nintendo of America have detailed the latest additions to their WiiWare, Nintendo DSiWare, Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Video services, bringing a wealth of new content available to download. The latest content is as follows:

WiiWare
* Flight Control, Firemint – 500 Wii Points
Following its release on Nintendo DSiWare, Flight Control comes to the comfort of your living room. Take on the role of an air traffic controller and guide competing aircraft safely into the airport. Be warned, the planes will be coming thick and fast.

Nintendo eShop – 3D Classics
* 3D Classics Urban Champion, Nintendo – $4.99 (Nintendo 3DS)
Find out if your tough enough to take on the baddest brawlers on the block and enjoy this classic game in a new dimension with the 3D Classics range, re-mastered with immersive 3D visuals. Battle solo against computer controlled foes or face off against a friend via Nintendo 3DS Local Play.

Nintendo Video (for Nintendo 3DS)
* Jason Derulo, “It Girl” – Free
Check out Jason Derulo’s latest video in 3D. His new album, Future History, releases on Sept. 27 and features the smash hit “Don’t Wanna Go Home.”

* UYUYUI! – Free
Two children on a picnic are separated by a violent wind and only the force of their friendship will achieve to guide them through danger and adventure.

* Duel – Free
The world’s most awesome fight scenes, the world’s most unlikely fighters.

Nintendo DSiWare
* Blockado, Bitfield – $4.99 (Nintendo 3DS) 500 Nintendo DSi Points (Nintendo DSi)
This is a thrilling puzzle game for casual and advanced players alike. Help Valerie escape a mysterious island by solving puzzles to uncover hidden clues about the island’s past. Simply move the treasure chest to the exit field. But beware – other stones will block the way. Magnetic, spring and twin stones will challenge you as you progress.

* Build-a-lot, Mumbo Jumbo – $4.99 (Nintendo 3DS) 500 Nintendo DSi Points (Nintendo DSi)
You can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Travel to scenic towns and perform special tasks for the local mayors, or toss out the blueprints and create your own dream neighborhood in Casual mode.

* Zoonies – Escape from Makatu, Kiloo – $4.99 (Nintendo 3DS) 500 Nintendo DSi Points (Nintendo DSi)
Join the exciting adventures of Leo the tiny lion as his Sunday afternoon flight suddenly ends with a spear through his engine. Evil shaman Makatu and his savage tribe of Tuba warriors chase Leo to trap him forever. Only you can help Leo find his way back to friends and family. Clear the path for Leo as he tries to escape Makatu and the treacherous jungle. Interact with the entire world and experience thrilling game play with just a tap of the stylus.

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Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo Has Extended The Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program Until September 30th


Nintendo of Australia has told technology blog Gizmodo that the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program has been extended to September 30th. This will give those gamers who purchased their Nintendo 3DS before August 12th plenty of time to register for the twenty free Virtual Console games. All you will need to do is download a PDF from Nintendo Australia’s website and post it along with proof of purchase.

Instead of being automatically registered for the program by connecting to the Nintendo eShop, 3DS owners will now have to download a PDF from Nintendo Australia’s website, and post in that form along with proof of purchase. You’ll have until September 30 to do so.

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Nintendo: Full List Of Free Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console Games Revealed?


There’s a rumour floating around the Internet that the entire list of twenty free Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console games has leaked onto the Internet. To me the list looks rather dubious, but I’ll let you guys make up your own mind. What do you think? A fanboys dream, or legitimate?

NES
Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong Jr.
Balloon Fight
Ice Climber
The Legend of Zelda
Metroid
Super Mario Bros. 2
Kid Icarus
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Kirby’s Adventure
GBA
Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Metroid Fusion
WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Pokemon Emerald
The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Kirby And The Amazing Mirror
Super Mario Ball
WarioWare Twisted (Up To Date 3DS Motion Controls)

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Nintendo Wii U: Nintendo Could Be Working On A ‘Massively Single-Player’ Animal Crossing Online


Nintendo has applied for a patent for a “massively single-player” game. Though no specific game is mentioned, the blurb for the patent indicates similarities to an online version of Animal Crossing. The game would be played in single player mode, but actions from other players playing the same game would filter through into your game via the Internet.

An example given had one player spotting a pile of building materials in a virtual world and making a house out of it. Since the world is the same, the next player to happen along finds not a heap of lumber and tools, but a finished house (with the builder nowhere to be seen). Additionally, Nintendo’s filing suggested that one player could gossip to a non-player character in the world, who would then pass it along to other players.
“Those who want to play games that are more dynamic, not-based on Al and not-pre-scripted like multiplayer games, however, don’t want to ‘deal’ with other people, appreciate the privacy it provides.”

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