Barcelona, February 1st 2012. We’re pleased to announce that iSpot Japan will be released on February 16th, 2012 via Nintendo’s DSiWare™ service for 200 DSi Points™ and the Nintendo eShop for $1.99 USD.

Game Description
i·Spot Japan takes you on a journey across the land of the rising sun, explaining facts and curiosities about Japanese culture, while you play the classic “Spot the Difference” game in the country’s most beautiful locations.

Find 3, 4 or 5 differences in each picture, depending on the selected difficulty level, and unlock them in the gallery to learn about local cuisine, historical characters or important monuments, together with their location in the map.

Ranging from southern Kyushu to northern Hokkaido, you’ll get to know all of Japan through exclusive beautiful pictures carefully tricked to create visually challenging differences.

Complete Features
• Exclusive beautiful pictures of Japan
• Detailed explanation and map location of every picture.
• Wireless VS multiplayer and gallery mode.
• 3 difficulty levels with 3, 4 or 5 differences per location.
• A total of 150 pictures illustrating the 4 main islands of Japan.

Join the quest with Pikachu and his friends to save the missing Pokémon and discover the mystery of an enchanting new world in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, available exclusively for Wii across Europe from 23rd March 2012. As Pikachu and his Pals, solve the mystery of the missing Pokémon and save them from Wish Park. Only you can find out who or what is behind the disappearances in order to save the rest of the Pokémon.

Control one of four Pokémon characters in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Pikachu and the Unova starter Pokémon Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig, all with unique abilities that will help you in your quest. Each of Pikachu’s Pokémon Pals’ unique skills could prove vital if you are to save the missing Pokémon from the trance of the mysterious world: Pikachu’s Electric moves can help you to activate devices on the way; Oshawott has the ability to move through water; Snivy can move faster and jump higher than the other Pokémon, and Tepig can destroy obstacles on your quest.

This wide range of skills allows Pikachu and his pals to adapt to almost any environment or situation, with easy-to-use controls that make PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a game that young Pokémon fans and beginners can enjoy just as much as PokéPark veterans.

Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig aren’t the only Pokémon you will get to know on your mysterious journey as there are nearly 200 other Pokémon that you can befriend to lend you a hand on your adventure, including many from the Unova region. The other Pokémon can challenge you to games where you may have to battle multiple opponents, play a game of hide-and-seek, partake in a game of chase or even compete in a quiz. Take on these Pokémon to prove your skills and they will reward you by becoming your friend and helping you on your quest to save the Pokémon.

While searching for Pikachu and his pals’ friends, you will encounter Attractions, guarded by a Boss Pokémon. Once you have completed the Attraction, you will have to battle the Boss! You will have a choice of which of the four playable Pokémon you wish to use in the battle, but choose wisely as a particular Pokémon’s unique strengths may be best suited to the battle and would therefore give you a greater chance of success.

This game also offers younger players a chance to experience the magical world of Pokemon for the very first time and provides a safe platform allowing parents to leave their kids to play by themselves.

Can you solve who or what is behind the mystery of the disappearing Pokémon? Join Pikachu and his Pals and befriend and battle many different Pokémon in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, which launches across Europe on 23rd March 2012 only on Wii .

This time’s Pokemon is a story from the past!

Translation of the copy on the image above:

Set before the events in the games, Pokemon Red, Green, and Blue for the Gameboy, this game is set when the Pokedex was not around yet. Asked by Professor Fuji, a boy and a girl sets off on an adventure!

The main characters are Professor Oak, and one of the Elite Four, Agatha!
Your Pokedex is a sketchbook! Write your own Pokedex by drawing the pokemon with your touchpen!

These are the first pokemon you can get!
Articuno Moltres Zapdos

Pocket Monsters Sepia Pocket Monsters Monochrome
Yukinori Agatha

Which ever you choose changes your story.

INFO:

• Playing as young Oak or Agatha (which implies there would be no Pokedex)
• Only about 100 Pokes, many dual-types not existing yet.
• Instead of Pokeballs, people use primitive man-mad balls from Apricorns, which you have to find and make yourself (thus making each Pokemon catch attempt more challenging) – rarer Apricorns – better catch rates, etc.
• Instead of catching wild Pokemon, you try and befriend them or flight them.
• After catching a certain species, you have a little cut scene of Oak/Agatha recoding the data, by drawing hte pokemon (which you do yourself), and then watch as they try and describe it, which will be the same info from the pokedex in Gen I-V.
• No boxes, just leave your Pokemon at a specific daycare center (one in each town), which can store up to 12 Pokemon at a time. When your all out of storage space, you either release them in the wild, or release them in the future Safari zone, where you can visit them again.
• By the end of the game, a small clip with several pictures come up, Oak and Agatha slowly growing older, slowly growing apart, the last pic is of Oak handing a Pokedex to two kids who you can’t see the face of.

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Take a trip back to old school NES, in this classic re-release for the 3DS.

Head on over to Club Nintendo to check out the new look and the latest rewards, some of which I am listing here below.

Super Mario Kart (SNES, Wii Virtual Console) — 100 coins
3D Classics: Xevious (3DS Download Software) — 100 coins
Fluidity (WiiWare) — 150 coins
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again (DSiWare) — 150 coins

Please take notice before ordering that Mario vs. Donkey Kong will only work on a 3DS as the DSi Shop does not have a redeem code function.

UPDATED WITH PRESS RELEASE

Club Nintendo Facelift Introduces Downloadable Games as Rewards

Nintendo of America’s rewards program has announced a major overhaul of its website and the introduction of downloadable games for loyal Nintendo fans. Now, Club Nintendo™ members who earn enough Coins can redeem them for select downloadable Wii™ and Nintendo 3DS™ games. The revamped site offers members a streamlined online experience and more exciting ways to redeem Coins.

Starting today, Club Nintendo members can exchange 100 Coins for Super Mario Kart™ and 150 Coins for Fluidity on the Wii console. Normally these games are offered at 800 Wii Points™ and 1,200 Wii Points respectively, making this new offer a great value for members. Club Nintendo members also have the option of exchanging 100 Coins for 3D Classics: Xevious® and 150 Coins for Mario vs. Donkey Kong™: Minis March Again! for the Nintendo 3DS system. These two games normally sell for $5.99 and $7.99 respectively.

Members will notice the Club Nintendo website has been redesigned with a fun new look. In addition to new Coin-earning opportunities, Nintendo has added new Rewards, including Nintendo-themed notebooks and pen cases, plus a set of limited-edition posters honoring the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda™. Members can also now register select Nintendo 3DS games from third-party publishers, so there are even more ways to earn Coins.

The current round of downloadable game offers will remain available to members through Jan. 10, and new offers will be announced next month. Club Nintendo will choose new games based on members’ feedback on available downloadable games, so they can expect to find more fun surprises in the future. To collect even more Coins, members are encouraged to look back into their library of games for Wii and the Nintendo DS™ family of systems and register those products on Club Nintendo.

For more information about Club Nintendo or to join, visit http://club.nintendo.com.

[PR Email from Nintendo of America]

Get a sneak peak at the awesome gameplay featured in Mario and Sonic’s new adventure at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

[GT]

Full Story Here

“Nintendo also pulls off some neat effects with Mario’s special attacks. The plumber can summon a pair of giant scissors to cut the screen, resulting in slashed pieces of paper slowly floating by. Then, he creates a mini tornado with an oversized fan that causes bad guys to quickly zip all over the place.”

“While exploring, structures magically appear as if they were a part of one huge pop-up book. Later, while inside a house, Mario opens a door to a piece of furniture, and out spills some papers and a bunch of flat Toads, who immediately jump to attention.”

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New characters.  New Organization. I can’t wait to see how it all plays out.

NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTIBLES ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES GREMLINS GIZMO FOR WII, NINTENDO DS

The Beloved Mogwai of Gremlins in full 3D

Hillside, N.J.—November 15, 2011 — Leading entertainment conglomerate, National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), has announced the upcoming release of Gremlins Gizmo, a point and click adventure game based on the hit cult-classic film, Gremlins. Licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Gremlins Gizmo, developed by Pipeworksâ Software and ImaginEngine, both Foundation 9 studios, will be available this month for both Wii and Nintendo DS platforms.

“We have been a Gremlins licensee with Warner Bros. Consumer Products for over a decade. With the success of our product line, we were excited to partner with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and produce a Gremlins video game which is a perfect extension to the brand,” said Shannon Pratt, Director of Business Development at NECA. “Gizmo has always been such a beloved character and now kids and adults alike can bring him home as their own virtual pet in Gremlins Gizmo.”

In Gremlins Gizmo, players can interact with and care for their very own pet mogwai. Choose Gizmo or one of his four cuddly friends and unleash their fun-loving personalities through nurturing interactions, exploration and discovery. Play dozens of games including retro style arcade games, music games, and hide and seek. Watch Gizmo sing and dance his way to new levels and earn trophies to unlock new costumes, new environments and additional mini and micro games.

Gremlins Gizmo is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB and set for a national release on November 18. An exclusive gift with purchase will be available through select retailers.

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Tracks:

Mushroom Cup

- Toad Circuit: Generic starter track, first use of glider.
- Daisy Hills: The track with the hot air balloons. Features long gliding section and rams.
- Cheep Cheep Lagoon: First water level, shown off at E3 and demoed multiple times.
- Shy Guy Bazaar: Arabian themed with multiple routes.

Flower Cup

- Wuhu Loop: The track that is one long lap. There are giant cars you need to dodge.
- Mario Circuit: Contains a lot of coins for unlocking parts.
- Music Park: Music themed, features piranha plants and music notes that shake the ground.
- Rock Rock Mountain: Another air themed track, has a lot of shortcuts to take.

Shell Cup

- Luigi Raceway (N64)
- Bowser’s Castle 1 (GBA)
- Mushroom Gorge (Wii)
- Luigi’s Mansion (DS)

Banana Cup:

- Koopa Beach (N64)
- Mario Circuit 2 (SNES)
- Coconut Mall (Wii)
- Waluigi Pinball (DS)

Characters:

It has been confirmed that there will be more than what has been released (below) so far.

Drivers

– Mario
– Luigi
– Princess Peach
– Princess Daisy
– Toad
– Yoshi
– Koopa Troopa
– Bowser
– Donkey Kong
– Wario
– Shy Guy
– Rosalina
– Mii

Newcomers

– Lakitu (red shell)
– Metal Mario
– Honey Queen
– Wiggler

Other

– Grand Goombas
– Swoopers
– Tiki Goons
– Screaming Pillars
– Cheep-Cheeps
– Clampies
– Banzai Bills
– Lakitu (green shell)
– Penguins
– Sheep or possibly goats

Items:

- Fire Flower is on a timer.
- Last item in the lucky seven is a mushroom
- Tanooki tail deflects shells back.

Gameplay:

New additions to the game include hang-gliding attachments for karts and the ability to drive underwater.

While carrying on from the traditional Mario Kart gameplay, Mario Kart 7 introduces several new gameplay features. Players are able to customize their vehicles, choosing from various frames which range in weight, a selection of tires which affect a kart’s handling on certain surfaces and an additional gadget. The currently announced gadget is a hang glider attachment, which allows players to glide through the air after hitting certain ramps, collecting coins in midair or finding new routes that can only be reached in midair. Players can also drive underwater for the first time, offering various routes through each course. The game will also feature new weapons, such as the Fire Flower and the Super Leaf.

The game can also be played in an optional first-person mode which utilizes gyroscopic controls. Returning features include coins from Super Mario Kart, which increase a player’s speed and defense, and the trick system from Mario Kart Wii which lets players earn boost by performing tricks in the air.[6] The game will feature online multiplayer for up to eight players, and will also make use of StreetPass functionality.

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All new Resident Evil:

- Taking place between the events of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, new storyline featuring series favourites Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield plus new BSAA members, mysterious agent Raymond Vester and Head of the BSAA Clive R. O’Brian.

- Classic survival horror gameplay returns – Campaign mode’s single player experience sees gamers investigating a range of different locations including the dark confined spaces of a cruise ship and the treacherous snow covered mountains. With limited ammo and weapons, fight off infected enemies that lurk around every corner.

- Raid Mode – Compete in single player or two player co-op as Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. Attack the enemies to earn points that can be used to upgrade your character and weapons.

- Brand new threat – A new kind of enemy and virus, the T-Abyss, that not only attacks you on the ground but also under water is set to join the legions of Resident Evil enemies and provide a unique challenge for players.

- Utilizes the unique 3DS features – Make use of the touch screen to solve puzzles and switch between weapons.

- Use your equipment – Analyze enemies and investigate areas with the Genesis scanner to reveal hidden items.

- First person shooter view – choose the shooting style that suits you and pin point your enemies with the ability to alternate between first and third person views.

- Localized voice over – In a first for a Capcom title, Resident Evil Revelations will provide a voice over in five different European languages.

- Outstanding visuals – MT Framework Mobile, Capcom’s proprietary game engine brings the horror to life on the Nintendo 3DS screen.

- Compatible with Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro – Add a fourth control scheme to your gameplay experience with the Circle Pad Pro

Gameplay
Heroes of Ruin is an action role-playing game in which the player battles various enemies such as snipers, beasts, and fencers.

The game uses both StreetPass and SpotPass technology. Using StreetPass, players can use a feature called “Traders Network”, and trade items with other players. In the shop, players can sell items for points, which can be used to buy items which would otherwise be unobtainable. Using SpotPass, players can complete daily challenges. The community website will allow players to keep track of their completed challenges, and find even more challenges to complete.

Plot
The story of Heroes of Ruin follows four mercenaries who are attempting to find a cure for the ruler of the city of Nexus, who is dying from a curse. The heroes can either create an alliance or adventure separately. There are many strange and dangerous creatures in the land, including the evil force behind the curse, which the heroes eventually confront.