Nintendo 3DS

[Kramer]

I don't like football games but this looks AWESOME.

That's weird. I was just thinking about this game and whether it had a release on 3DS in Japan.

I had it on GBA, but it was pretty impenetrable because of so much language.

[Not Thread Owner]

That Jet Rocket II video on thee eShop actually makes the game look pretty good... Is it?

[Bacon Horsemeat]

I've just noticed that GAME sell 3DS game downloads, with more reasonable prices than the eshop. Are there any other retailers that do this?

[Not Thread Owner]

No.

[deerokus]

I believe Game have an exclusivity deal of some kind.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

Goddamn GAME again

Having said that, Animal Crossing is a similar price to the Amazon boxed version

[NecroMorrius]

Good news on the combined login thing!

[Keyboard Koala]

PICROSS E3 THIS WEEK!

A fourth one (E4) was announced for Japan yesterday btw.

[Not Thread Owner]

[CheekyLee]

That Jet Rocket II video on thee eShop actually makes the game look pretty good... Is it?

I had £30 eShop credit sitting there, so I took a punt. It's alright, only played the first 2 levels but it seems like there's going to be a decent level of challenge in it. Quite old-school, though, enemy placement can be a tad frustrating.

[Not Thread Owner]

It seems really varied - 2D and 3D platforming, side scrolling shooter, into-the-screen free falling...

This is the first I've heard of it though!

[Jim]

This is the first I've heard of Bravely Default, it looks right up my street. Will give the demo a go tomorrow

[Not Thread Owner]

THE GAME PLAYS ITSELF WHEN YOU PUT IT IN SLEEP MODE.

That's amazing.

[carleton]

Hurray, Picross E3 has an option so you're not asked about the hint roulette every single puzzle. I think I'll hold off on Mega Picross for now though.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

one idea I'm really warming to despite hating on consoles is that of digital download games. For certain games it fits the bill perfectly, not having to physically switch cartridges for a quick 10 min play of Mario Land or to check your town in Animal Crossing. One omission that is glaring is Nintendogs, perfect for short bursts of play, and whilst the Art Academy one is available from game its £15 more than the boxed one frm Amazon (the others are the same price)

[Chopsocky]

Yeah I just wish Nintendo would lower it's retail games sometimes or have sales (US eshop here). The only one I remember them doing is Zelda OOT 3D for half off during the Zelda Anniversary thing last year. Other than that everything else is full RRP including old stuff like Pilotwings Resort. Also yeah Art Academy has never been on sale despite being perfect for digital. They really need to look at what Steam is doing because otherwise impulse buys are much harder.

Capcom on the other hand have had some great sales and discounts with Monster Hunter, Street-fighter, RE:R and RE:M for decent prices.

[Shimmyhill]

Chaps, is there a game on 3ds called Super Paper mario thats not the sticker stars one? Have it on a christmas list but can only see the sticker stars one!

Also, 2ds must be killing it at the moment - you can barely buy one at the moment

[DoctorEggo]

Super Paper Mario is a Wii game (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wii-Game-Super-Paper-Mario/dp/B000U7RIVM) - Sticker Star is the only Paper Mario game on 3DS, I believe.

[Shimmyhill]

Super Paper Mario is a Wii game (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wii-Game-Super-Paper-Mario/dp/B000U7RIVM) - Sticker Star is the only Paper Mario game on 3DS, I believe.

Yeah thats what i thought but she has written super paper mario 3ds...

[Not Thread Owner]

Buy the 3DS games replace the boxart with the Wii game one. She'll never fucking know.

[jonathanhoey]

Hurray, Picross E3 has an option so you're not asked about the hint roulette every single puzzle. I think I'll hold off on Mega Picross for now though.

I've been looking for Picross E3 on the 3DS e-shop and I just can't find it. Is it not out in the UK yet or something? Or am I just being a bit dim? (Wouldn't be the first time.)

[Not Thread Owner]

Search for Picross. It's there with various others.

[deerokus]

I was going to buy it but bough the Game Boy one instead. What a great game.

[Not Thread Owner]

I already had that

[Lorfarius]

I was going to buy it but bough the Game Boy one instead. What a great game.

I used to play it to death as a kid many moons ago. I think I might have even completed it as it was the only game I had for ages, I have no idea what it's even about now

[shirubagan]

Absolutely loving Resi: Rev again. The graphics are still some of the best on the console I reckon, bar Kid Icarus

[Bacon Horsemeat]

Now that I've finished Dual Destinies, time to get a new game. I have Kid Icarus too but that's not gelling with me, one for occasional play. My choices are:

Super Mario Land

Animal Crossing

Zelda

Pokemon

which one shall I get? Maybe Pokemon, I don't want to fall too behind so that no-one will be playing it when I finally build a strong enough team to do battle.

[Lorfarius]

Any playing Bravely Default? Worth picking up?

[SMD]

Now that I've finished Dual Destinies, time to get a new game. I have Kid Icarus too but that's not gelling with me, one for occasional play. My choices are:

Super Mario Land

Animal Crossing

Zelda

Pokemon

which one shall I get? Maybe Pokemon, I don't want to fall too behind so that no-one will be playing it when I finally build a strong enough team to do battle.

Pokemon will never die out, I reckon. Super Mario 3D Land is boss. Animal Crossing is casual crack. Obviously no one's played Zelda yet but if you're a fan of A Link to the Past (if not, why the hell not) then it ought to be worth getting.

Zelda, Mario, Pokemon, Animal Crossing in that order I reckon. Only because Mario is awesome but you'll get it out of the way quicker than Pokemon or AC.

[shirubagan]

Bacon, give KI another shot. I had a very long pause between 50% and then finishing it over the course of a week. Play it on Easy, but it's worth finishing. It gets so epic towards the end.

Also, SMD has them in the right order. AC got boring very quickly for me.

If you haven't tried it, get Monster Hunter. Definitely my GOTY.