EA Announce The Sims 3 For The Nintendo 3DS

EA have announced The Sims 3 is coming to the Nintendo 3DS during its launch window. the game will use the 3DS camera to take a picture of you and create a Sim that looks like you. The game also uses Street Pass which allows you to exchange Sims with other people. The game has a new Karma Power system that allows you to interact and mess with your Sims in all new ways. You can use the motion sensor to create earthquakes in the game or blow into the microphone to set free butterflies.

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The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. is pleased to reveal that the critically-acclaimed The Sims™ 3 will be available for the Nintendo 3DS™ launch window. Bringing players the first full-life simulation experience in a 3D world on a handheld, The Sims 3 for the Nintendo 3DS will deliver features familiar to the franchise such as personality traits and buildable lots as well as all-new platform-specific features such as a Nintendo 3DS facial recognition system, Karma Powers specifically designed for the 3DS platform and the ability to share Sims characters with anyone in range using StreetPass™.

Last autumn, you experienced the robust gameplay of The Sims 3 for the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. Now with the launch of the Nintendo 3DS this spring, you can experienceThe Sims in a whole new way…within a 3D simulation!

Create a 3D version of yourself in The Sims 3 with the facial recognition technology of the Nintendo 3DS! Capture your likeness or take a picture of your friends with the Nintendo 3DS camera and turn that into a playable Sim character. Change up their look including hairstyles, facial features, and outfits with the stylus. With StreetPass, share your Sims with other Nintendo 3DS owners**.

Interact with The Sims 3 world in whole new ways by using Karma Powers and finding new ways to mess with life. With the shake of a wrist, set forth an earthquake to rock your Sims world or set free a bouquet of butterflies by blowing into the handheld. You can also take your Sims to new zones within the game which have different destinations to explore full of buildable lots and community features. Guide your Sims through life on the Nintendo 3DS as you build relationships and experience different careers to unlock new items, outfits, and various rewards.

The Sims 3 for the Nintendo 3DS is being developed by The SimsStudio. For more information about The Sims 3, please visit tohttp://gb.thesims3.com/.  Join more than one million The Sims fans on Facebook by visiting the official fansite page for The Sims 3 athttp://www.facebook.com/thesims3uk.

According to NPD data, Chart-track UK, Gfk France, Gfk Spain, Gfk-MCC Germany and EA internal estimate.
** Owners of The Nintendo 3DS must have installed an in/outbox and played The Sims 3 at least once

About The Sims
The Sims™, the groundbreaking franchise that allows players to create and live a virtual, simulated life on a computer, celebrates its ten year anniversary in 2010 with an impressive more than 125 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Simshas quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. Since its June 2009 launch, The Sims 3 has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide to date and was the #1 best-selling PC title for 2009 in North America and Europe. Fan intensity is evidenced through more than 200 million downloads of player created content including: The Sims characters, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 community site, www.thesims3.com, welcomes up to seven million unique visitors monthly, handles nearly 250 content downloads every minute and more than 3.4 million uploads have been made to date, including 12 movies each hour.  The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 10 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 42 million video views. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel forThe Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims. The Sims 3 is currently available for PC, Mac, iPhone®, iPod touch® and mobile devices. The Sims 3 is also available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, and Wii™ and in 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS.

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Namco Bandai Announce Ridge Racer 3D For The Nintendo 3DS

Namco Bandai have announced Ridge Racer 3D for the Nintendo 3DS and reveal its coming out during the Nintendo 3DS launch period. the game uses the 3DS 3D Screens to help players judge corners better, there'll be flames coming out of exhausts and dirt will fly through the screen. The game will have a new line-up of cars and a new drift button to make drifting easier. 

The game has Ad Hoc multiplayer modes for up to 4 players, you can choose to have your Mii appear above your machine or a picture of yourself. Ridge Racer 3D uses street pass to exchange ghost data. you can use this exchanged data to create a "My Ranking Profile", seeing if your faster than your friends.

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CERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 19 January 2011 – Leading video game publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today officially announced Ridge Racer™ 3D for Nintendo 3DS™. The Ridge Racer™ series is returning to set the racing world on fire with high-speed drifting, red hot racing battles and a host of new features, all in breathtaking stereoscopic 3D.

Drift through hairpin turns at blistering speeds to edge out the rest of the pack with powerful drift-tuned cars in the newest installment of the global smash Ridge Racer series. Using the stereoscopic 3D power of the Nintendo 3DS™, players will be able to experience a level of intimacy with the on-screen races like never before. Players can now accurately judge the distance between them and the competition with 3D depth of field for some of the most intense arcade racing available. Dirt will fly through the screen on rough terrain and nitrous flames will burst out of tail pipes in a brilliant show of the game's particle effects.

Other features include an all-new line up of high-powered muscle machines joining the existing in-game selection of race-tuned road beasts, while the new Drift Button brings makes it easier than ever to pull off spectacular turns through tight corners without losing position. New, exciting and vibrant courses include canyons and snow-capped mountains in addition to favourite courses from previous Ridge Racer titles.

Ad Hoc multiplayer mode lets up to four players battle it out for drift supremacy. Choose a registered Mii™, tag, or your own photo to appear above your machine during a race and know exactly who you’re racing against. Swap Ghost data with other players through StreetPass, and create your personal ‘My Ranking’ profile by swapping course records with friends. Racing with friends has never been such red hot fun.

Ridge Racer 3D will be available around the Nintendo 3DS™ launch period. Keep up with the latest news on Ridge Racer 3D at http://www.facebook.com/ridgefan. For more information about the entire NAMCO BANDAI Games line up, please visit www.namcobandaigames.eu.

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. is a leading software publisher producing a broad catalogue of high quality interactive entertainment for console and PC gaming platforms and online which is marketed and sold in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including Tekken™, Dragon Ball®, Naruto™, SOULCALIBUR™, One Piece™, RidgeRacer™, Ace Combat™ and Tamagotchi™.

RIDGE RACER™ 3D & © 2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2011 Nintendo

Press Release © 2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S.

Sega Announce Super Monkey Ball 3D For The Nintendo 3DS, Release New Screenshots And Trailer

Sega have announced Super Monkey Ball 3DS will be called Super Monkey Ball 3D. Sega have also released a new trailer and screenshots for the game highlighting the 3 game modes included, the traditional Monkey Ball, Monkey Race and Monkey Fight. Monkey Ball mode lets users uses the motion sensor built into the 3DS or the slide pade. Monkey Race is a kart racing game for up to 4 players. Monkey Fight is a simple fighting game for upto 4 players.


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Zero Punctuation - Fable III

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Fable III. Yahtzee is not known for his love of the Fable series but could the surprising change at the second half of the game sway his opinion?

Microsoft Announce 2 Updates Are Coming To The Xbox 360 And Xbox.com This Week

Microsoft have announced 2 updates are coming to the Xbox 360 and Xbox.com this week.

Update 1
The first update will come to the Xbox 360 on Wednesday 19th January. this update re-enables the "Boot To Disc" option in the 360 dashboard. I personally have started up my 360 and had to do this update so i will say the update is out now in the UK.

Update 2
The Second update comes to Xbox.com. this update is for gamercards. gamerzone will be removed from them and they will have a slight new look, and example can be seen above.

Source: Major Nelson

Hit X Podcast: All The News From QTE Gamers From Tuesday 18th January

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Nintendo 3DS Breaking News From The Discover Live Event In Amsterdam

Nintendo is holding a press event in Amsterdam for the Nintendo 3DS. a separate event, but most likely with the same news, is happening in the USA. i'll try to cover news from that event as soon as i can.

Big stories from the Amsterdam Event include (will continue to be updated):

• As Expected, the event is being hosted by Jonathan Ross
• Announced Blue And Black colours are the colours available at launch
• Can play DS and DSi Games
• a 2GB SD Card will come with the system, users can upgrade that

• Take 3D photo's, Share them via the SD Card

• Spot Pass, name for feature that uses WiFi to download updates to the handheld. Nintendo working with WiFi HotSpots to allow free access. this feature is accessible even when 3DS is in sleep mode
• EuroSport a partner, 3D videos coming via Spot Pass in the future
• also talking to Sky to bring Sky3D content to the 3DS
• Aardman have an involvement. building on previous partnership over FlipNote Studio. Aardman will create special content featuring Shaun The Sheep in 3D for the 3DS. they will be 1 minute short films available via Spot Pass.

• Street Pass, Name for feature where 3DS systems share information between themselves. Street Pass works when 3DS is in sleep mode. don't even need a game in the system for it to work.
• Street Pass will only work if you want it to

• Capcom on stage now, Yoshino Ono having a great fun time on stage
• Super Street Fighter IV 3D uses Street Pass. Fighter figurines unlock as you play the game. these figurines can be used in Street pass and fight in VS battles with other 3DS users who have also set it up
• Super Street Fighter IV 3D uses Nintendo WiFi Connection that allows fights to happen between players over WiFi from across the world. you can also use local play to play with people right next to you.
•  a new mode has been added that allows people to spectate online matches using "Channel Live"...a feature they could only do on the 3DS
• game will have 35 fighters

•  Ubisoft's turn now, Yves Guillmont on stage
• 8 launch games, Rayman 3D, Rabbids 3D , Ghost recon Shadow wars, James Noir's Hollywood Crimes, Driver, Asphalt .... and more

• Konami next, Enomoto and Hatsumi on stage
• Konami want to re-invent their old franchises using 3D and come up with new ones
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D

• Temco Koei/Team Ninja
• Been looking at handhelds for a while now as a place to do a new Dead Or Alive, but none of them suitable until they were introduced to the 3DS
• Dead Or Alive Dimensions, first Handheld Dead Or Alive and start of the re-emergence of Dead Or Alive Series 
• uses internet play, local play, street pass, and co-op play

• Nintendo games coming to 3DS
• Pilot Wings Resort, played over the Wii Sports Resort
• Nintendogs + Cats, 3 versions available to buy.
• Steel Diver
• The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time 3D
• Kid Icarus: Uprising

• Pre-loaded software on 3DS
• Acitivty Log (Logs steps taken)
• Mii Creator, uses camera to create Mii's
• Augmented Reality Games
• Face Raiders (Takes pictures of your face which you can shoot at in a gallery) 
• Internet Broswer and e-Shop coming at a later date.
• e-Shop has Game Boy and Game Boy Colour Games

• Ninendogs+cats, Steel Diver, PES 2011 3D, Super Street Fighter IV 3D, Super Monkey ball 3D, Resident Evil Revelations, Combat Of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D, Dead Or Alive Dimensions, Rabbids 3D, Ghost Recon Shadow Wars, Samurai Warriors Chronicles, Driver Renegade, Lego Star Wars III The Clone Wars, Paper Mario, Starfox 64, The Legend of Zelda Ocarina Of Time, Resident Evil Mercenaries, Tom Clancys Splinter Cell 3D, Ashphalt 3D, The Sims 3, Ridge Racer 3D, Meta Gear Solid Snake Eater, Animal Crossing, Pilot Wings Resort, Mario Kart, Kid Icarus Uprising...all games coming soon.

• Nintendo 3DS coming across the EU On 25th March
• 25 games coming out from 25th March-June
• Price will be announced by retailers as ultimately its down to them

• Presentation is over now. expect news throughout the day
  

Source: Discover Nintendo 3DS Live Event