Nintendo 3DS

[Xevious]

Metroid Prime and Kingdom Hearts off the top of my head. I assume PC games don't count.

I don't think you can count Excel 2007, Excel 2010 and Excel 2013 as a trilogy.

[Harmunt]

Castlevania LoS:MoF only £10.00

http://www.game.co.uk/en/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-173003?pageSize=20&searchTerm=castlevania&catGroupId=

Cheers for the heads up Thwomp!!

[Wiper]

Not sure I can name another planned trilogy that spans two console generations, actually.

The Zero Escape series, perhaps? I'm unsure whether 999 was planned to be part of a series though, having never played it.

[Not Thread Owner]

I'm not sure either, but it almost certainly wasn't planned from the start to be a trilogy.

[Dudley]

Halo was never planned to be a trilogy. Same goes for Batman.

[citation needed]

[Not Thread Owner]

Well, Rocksteady did say they weren't going to make another Batman, so that kind of suggests they didn't intend to make another Batman.

And when was Halo planned - from the start - to be a trilogy?

[Jolly]

I'm not sure either, but it almost certainly wasn't planned from the start to be a trilogy.

Pretty sure it was.

[Not Thread Owner]

I can find lots of stuff that suggests that VLR was developed as the second part of a trilogy, but not that 999 was developed as the first part of a trilogy (which isn't the same thing).

[deerokus]

Everything in all narrative-based media that is successful is now turned into a trilogy whether it was conceived as such or not.

[shirubagan]

Castlevania LoS:MoF only £10.00

http://www.game.co.uk/en/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-173003?pageSize=20&searchTerm=castlevania&catGroupId=

I really enjoyed it. Would have enjoyed it even more for £10, I reckon.

[Not Thread Owner]

FUCK YEAH

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/03/outrun_confirmed_as_the_next_3d_classic_racing_to_japan

(Japan only currently - boo!)

[shirubagan]

OH FUCK ME.

[gizmo1990]

Awesome!

[Protocol Penguin]

Castlevania LoS:MoF only £10.00

http://www.game.co.uk/en/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-173003?pageSize=20&searchTerm=castlevania&catGroupId=

Bah, they sent me a really grubby condition second hand copy of the game.

[Not Thread Owner]

When it's advertised as new?

Napalm them.

[Harmunt]

Bah, they sent me a really grubby condition second hand copy of the game.

If they pull that shit with my copy when I get home it'll be going right back... I distinctly clicked on NEW, not pre-owned.

[Halo]

If anyone is interested in picking up a 2DS, Argos Outlet on eBay is selling "manufacturer refurbished" models for £62.99 delivered. It's likely these are new stock.

[Harmunt]

If they pull that shit with my copy when I get home it'll be going right back... I distinctly clicked on NEW, not pre-owned.

Same here... Damaged, tatty boxed version. That's going right back... Fuck you GAME.

[Thwomp]

Fucking GAME

[retroed]

anyone here got a 2ds for their kids? Thinking of getting one for my daughter (4 /12)

I bought my four-year-old son a 2DS for Christmas, and he loves it. Keeps him off my XL! He has Animal Crossing, Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land. He loves them all, but plays MK the most.

I'm very impressed with the build quality, and it's very comfortable to play. Dare I say more comfortable than the XL? Definitely better for littler hands than the 3DS/XL. The official case is excellent, too.

[StephenM]

I bought my four-year-old son a 2DS for Christmas, and he loves it. Keeps him off my XL! He has Animal Crossing, Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land. He loves them all, but plays MK the most.

Presumably Animal Crossing is a tough one what with all the reading? Our 5yo girl finds that an issue and she can ostensibly read quite well!

I struggle to find good 'girly' games without reams of reading. Of course, she still loves mario etc.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

Dare I say more comfortable than the XL? Definitely better for littler hands than the 3DS/XL. The official case is excellent, too.

Why dare? it's a fact. It's better for big hands too, way more than the crampfest that was the XL (without the console pad attachment)

[Not Thread Owner]

My daughter is 5 but has been playing AC since she was 4 1/2. She recognises some words but it hasn't stopped her playing it - you don't really need to read anything to do loads in it.

[retroed]

Presumably Animal Crossing is a tough one what with all the reading? Our 5yo girl finds that an issue and she can ostensibly read quite well!

Yeah, there's a lot of text which would make things easier and even more fun if he could read it all. I started him off and taught him the basics though, and he has a great time digging up fossils and fishing, adding them to the museum, trekking over to the island to play the mini games, moving things around in his home. He amazes me. It's great to watch.

[StephenM]

My daughter is 5 but has been playing AC since she was 4 1/2. She recognises some words but it hasn't stopped her playing it - you don't really need to read anything to do loads in it.

Hmmm, I might give it another go with her then. It'd totally be her bag, she just gets frustrated and feels like she's missing something if I don't sit reading all the text to her.

[gizmo1990]

Nice preview for Mario Golf here

When you consider the substantial modes on offer, the Castle Club career upon which we're only just embarking, and all of the online aspects yet to spring to life, this promises to be one of the most engrossing time-sinks on 3DS this year. Its quick-play options are fun and will suit a quick play on a morning commute, yes, but there seems to be significant depth to enjoy; we'd also like to think that given time even less confident players will take off the training wheels, switch to manual mode and truly dive in. Ignoring the slightly cautious recommended line of the game, adjusting for wind and attacking the pin with optional backspin is simply a delight when it works; actually, it's satisfying even when it doesn't work as planned. Most notably, we just want to keep playing. The 3DS triumphed in 2013 with a few key experiences that, conceivably, could devour dozens of hours and make time pass in a flash, games both accessible and complex at once.

Looks like it's shaping up to be a pretty comprehensive update.

[Hylian]

Oh it has been too long my friend! 15 years later, my quest begins again

[Bacon Horsemeat]

I have just got past the guy myself. We are in for such good times ahead, so many fond memories

[SMD]

It looks brilliant, doesn't it?

[Hylian]

It looks brilliant, doesn't it?

I was amazed at how good it looks. I'd love to see a completely new 3D zelda of this form.