Nintendo 3DS January 19 Event

[Evil Avnovice]

Since all the Nintendo World 2011 info I posted ended up getting lost in my main thread, I created this one to avoid making that mistake, and anything related to the event this Wednesday will be posted here, making it easier to keep up without digging through +700 posts.

Nintendo of America hasn't said anything on their end about doing a live stream yet, but Nintendo of Europe has you covered and mention that they'll begin their stream at 3pm CET.

*Nintendo of Europe Preview Event Live Stream (http://live.nintendo3ds.nintendo-europe.com/)

*Times: Amsterdam: 3pm CET, New York: 9am ET

[Evil Avnovice]

According to Nintendo World Report (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/24745), it's confirmed that Capcom, Konami, EA and Tecmo Koei will be attending the event.

[Evil Avnovice]

Scheduled developer roundtables thus far: (NintendoVoice.blogspot (http://nintendovoice.blogspot.com/2011/01/3ds-domination-amsterdam-event-liste.html))

*16:30-17:00: Developer Roundtable Konami
Presentation and Q&A for Journalists with Pro Evolution Soccer
Developers: Mr Enomoto and Mr Hatsumi

*18:30-19:00: Developer Roundtable Capcom
Presentation and Q&A for Journalists with Street Fighter und Resident Evil
Developers: Mr Ono und Mr Kawata

*19:00-19:30: Developer Roundtable Koei Tecmo
Presentation and Q&A for Journalists with Dead or Alive
Developer: Mr Hatashi

[Evil Avnovice]

It kicks off in four hours, but that's 4am in my neck of the woods.

Since nothing's been mentioned about them, I'll cast a prediction for the 3D movies. Not so much who's on board, but more for price and when Nintendo will roll out the service across regions. Everything else if it's mentioned during the event (price, date, launch lineup) is just icing on a very delicious cake.

I'll also hate the first poster who posts the goods before I do.

[JayVe]

I'll also hate the first poster who posts the goods before I do.

Get ready with a big glass of Haterade

[boratika]

Get ready with a big glass of Haterade

Mmmmmm, it's has such a bitter after-taste.

[boratika]

Something about 3D sport content. Stream was flaking out. Sport fans should be pleased.

Partnership with Aardman. That's pretty cool.

Aardman thinks Aardman is pretty great. Aardman Aardman.

Exclusive 1min Shaun the Sheep shorts.

[JayVe]

3DS is compatible with DSiWare

Launch colors are Blue and Black

[JayVe]

Something about 3D sport content. Stream was flaking out. Sport fans should be pleased.

Partnership with Aardman. That's pretty cool.

Oh shit. If you can watch live sporting events in 3D... that would be HUGE!

[boratika]

3DS is compatible with DSiWare

Launch colors are Blue and Black

Damnit, I wanted one of those purple ones.

[JayVe]

Damnit, I wanted one of those purple ones.

Those bozos in Australia are sure to get a 'GameCube Purple' edition

[boratika]

There was a Netflix logo shown at one point. I guess this suggests Netflix is serious about their int'national plans.

[boratika]

System wide friend code. Great News.

[JayVe]

Joystiq talks about Steel Diver, the submarine game

Steel Diver, one of the early DS tech demos, now reborn as an actual 3DS title. "Using the system's built-in gyroscope, you'll tilt your body to aim the periscope and fire." He suggested spinning around in an office chair; as fans of Rage for iOS, we can fully support this style of gameplay.

[JayVe]

Engadget says
Dead or Alive Dimensions. "It's not just fighting, it's crashing your rival through a 3D background." A video of Yosuke Koyashi to introduce the game. "Jumping off a high cliff, you know just how high it is."

[boratika]

US: March 27 for $249.99

I think that's what I'm reading....

[JayVe]

You got it!

$249
March 27 in the US

There will be hands-on demos traveling around the US for people to see the effect first-hand.

[boratika]

There's games in the demo reel I don't recognise, so there should be a bunch of new trailers soon.

[boratika]

Europe launch:

March 25th, refer to retailers for price.

Extensive sampling campaign throughout Europe through February.

[boratika]

Amazon France says €250.

Could just be a placeholder.

[Evil Avnovice]

Sold!

And preordered from Amazon! http://mazeguy.net/happy/cloud9.gif

Too busy catching up to bother hating someone for stealing my thunder at the moment. brb.

[Evil Avnovice]

Press release about the launch lineup/windows: (Nintendo Everything (http://www.nintendoeverything.com/59214/))

Glasses-Free 3D Gaming System Comes Packed with Features at Suggested Retail Price of $249.99

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The company that changed the world of video games with touch-screen gaming in 2004 and motion-controlled gaming in 2006 now pioneers the next dimensional shift. On March 27, Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D – without the need for special glasses. The Nintendo 3DS™ system will be available in either Cosmo Black or Aqua Blue, and will have a suggested retail price of $249.99. Pricing outside the United States will be established by the local markets, but offer similar consumer value.

“Nintendo 3DS is a category of one – the experience simply doesn’t exist anywhere else,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “You have to see Nintendo 3DS to believe it. And it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before.”

Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. Looking at the screen is like peering through a window into a world where characters and objects have true depth. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be ratcheted up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely, depending on the preference of the user.

In addition to the familiar + Control Pad and button controls found on previous Nintendo hand-helds, Nintendo 3DS now also includes a Circle Pad, which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, giving it the freedom and precision needed to play games in 3D worlds. It brings the same degree of responsiveness that gamers enjoyed when Nintendo introduced an analog control stick to navigate Mario™ through Super Mario 64™ on the Nintendo 64™ system.

A built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor can react to the motion and tilt of the system, so whether players are twisting their systems side to side or moving them up and down, their motion-compatible Nintendo 3DS games respond instantly. No other system includes so many tools for game developers to create new and fun experiences for players.

Two features will allow owners to stay connected in new ways. Both deliver bonus content to owners as they move around during their daily lives, so users might open up their systems at any moment to find new surprises. For owners who choose to activate it, the StreetPass™ feature is capable of exchanging game information with other Nintendo 3DS systems as owners pass one another. Small packets of information can be exchanged using this data-transfer method, such as Mii™ character data, maps for games or high scores and custom character data for different games. The SpotPass™ feature can connect to compatible public hotspots and through a wireless broadband Internet connection at home, even if the system is in Sleep Mode. Once connected, the Nintendo 3DS system will receive new content and updates on a regular basis.

Each Nintendo 3DS system comes pre-loaded with a variety of fun games, applications and features, such as Nintendo 3DS Camera. Nintendo 3DS has three cameras. One camera points at the user, while two additional cameras point outward. These two outer cameras take photos in 3D. The fun, built-in game Face Raiders™ asks users to shoot at funny depictions of their own faces. Nintendo 3DS, when put into Sleep Mode, can act as a pedometer, while letting users earn Play Coins for the steps they take that can then be traded in for additional content in compatible games and applications. By accessing the Activity Log, users can check their steps as well as their play time. With Nintendo 3DS Sound, users can enjoy sound-manipulation tools or rock out while listening to their MP3 or AAC music files. An upgraded Internet browser will also be available via a system update.

The Mii Maker™ application gives users new tools to create Mii™ characters even more easily: Users can either import Mii characters from their Wii systems using an SD memory card or use the camera to take a picture of a person and have an automatic Mii character created. Users can even save their Mii characters to an SD card as pictures, which enables them to be used any way a digital photo would for personal use, such as a profile picture on social-networking sites.

The Nintendo eShop, through a system update, will offer access to downloadable games, including Nintendo DSiWare™ and ones specifically made for Nintendo 3DS. Also, just as the Virtual Console service on Wii makes retro games available for download, the Virtual Console games on Nintendo 3DS will be pulled from classic Game Boy™ and Game Boy Color games. Players will be able to view game videos, download demos for select games and see how other consumers rated the games. The Nintendo eShop will use a cash-based system. Users can either input credit card information in the shop or purchase a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at retail locations.

Nintendo 3DS comes with six augmented-reality cards, called AR cards. When the two outer cameras are pointed at the cards, they read the cards and superimpose images and animations onto the scene. So users shouldn’t be surprised if they see a dragon popping out of their kitchen tables. Developers can also use this technology to add creative new experiences to their games.

Built-in parental controls can be used to limit Internet access or some of the wireless functions. By using a PIN code, parents also can turn off the 3D function altogether, or limit the ratings of the games that their kids can play.

Fans of online play will be happy to learn that the friend codes for Nintendo 3DS are specific to each Nintendo 3DS system, not each game. Once friends trade hardware codes, at any time they can check their friends list to see which of their friends are online and what they are playing.

Nintendo 3DS can also play Nintendo DS game cards with their original 2D visuals. The system also includes a slot for an SD memory card. To help users get started, every system comes with a 2GB SD memory card (though owners can provide whatever size they like). Using a service that will be provided after the hardware’s launch, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ owners will be able to transfer games downloaded from the Nintendo DSi Shop onto their new Nintendo 3DS systems.

During the launch window (between the March 27 launch date and the E3 Expo in early June) more than 30 games will be available to Nintendo 3DS owners. These include Nintendo-created games like Pilotwings Resort™, which has players soaring acrobatically over iconic Wuhu Island; nintendogs™ + cats, a new version of the Nintendo DS classic with a feline enhancement; and Steel Diver™, a side-scrolling submarine adventure that gives the illusion that the player is peering into an aquarium. Other Nintendo 3DS games in the works include The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D, Star Fox 64™ 3D, Kid Icarus™: Uprising and new installments in the Mario Kart™, Animal Crossing™ and Paper Mario™ series.

Nintendo 3DS also enjoys some of the strongest third-party support of any system launch. A partial list of titles coming soon to Nintendo 3DS includes Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked from Atlus; Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition and Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D from Capcom; Madden NFL Football from EA SPORTS; The Sims™ 3 from Electronic Arts; Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D from Konami; LEGO® Star Wars® III: The Clone Wars™ from LucasArts™; Ridge Racer® 3D and Dual Pen Sports™ from Namco Bandai Games America Inc.; Super Monkey Ball™ 3D, Thor™: God of Thunder and CRUSH™ 3D from SEGA; BUST-A-MOVE™ UNIVERSE from Square Enix, Inc.; Samurai Warriors® Chronicles and Dead or Alive® Dimensions from Tecmo Koei America Corp.; and Asphalt™ 3D, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Shadow Wars, Combat of Giants™: Dinosaurs 3D, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® 3D, Rayman® 3D and Rabbids® Travel in Time from Ubisoft.

For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo3ds.com.

[Daytime_Lantern]

I preordered mine at amazon. I really don't see anything I want at launch... I may end up cancelling it until better games arrive.

[Evil Avnovice]

Somewhat managed to catch up on the preview event details. Thank god for Twidroyd!

*3D video playback. Can take and display 3D images.

*Activity log records physical & virtual activity. Keeps track of games played and total playtime.

*Acts as a pedometer. Allows you to earn "Play Coins", which can then be used to purchase content in compatible applications and games.

*Miis can be swapped in the exact same fashion as content via StreetPass.

*Will have an enhanced internet browser and video recorder for recording and playing 3D video.

*Friend codes are streamlined and dependent on hardware, not software.

*Friend codes can be swapped immediately when one 3DS connects to another locally.

*3DS can use StreetPass while in sleep mode to exchange game data.

*Using SpotPass, 3DS can connect online using hotspots and receive information, regardless if a game is inserted or not.

*Connecting to hotspots allows users to receive 3D videos, downloadable content, add-ons, special offers (based on location), and information.

[Bone]

Will Amazon actually have it on my doorstep on the release date, or do I need to pre-order from Gamestop or similar to get that? If I'm going to do this I want to be sure to have it in my grubby paws on release day.

[Evil Avnovice]

As part of last and this year's resolution, I'm going the Amazon route. I have had no problems using GameStop, but Amazon has always been a smoother experience since I started purchasing games from them back in '08-'09.

[Bone]

*Acts as a pedometer.

snrrrk. I don't care, this is always going to be funny to me.

Me: Pedometer! What's your pedo reading in this area?
Pedometer: Currently equidistant from Chuck E Cheese, abandoned house, and liquor store. SITUATION CHESTER.

[Evil Avnovice]

Press release from Nintendo of Europe. (Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/nintendo-3ds-us-launch-detailed-coming-to-the-us-in-march-27-fo/))

Amsterdam, Jan. 19, 2011 – The company that changed the world of video games with touch-screen gaming in 2004 and motion-controlled gaming in 2006 now pioneers the next dimensional shift. On March 25, Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D – without the need for special glasses. The Nintendo 3DS™ system will be available in either Cosmos Black or Aqua Blue.

"Nintendo 3DS is not just about being able to watch and play in 3D without glasses – it also offers unique social experiences" said Laurent Fischer, Nintendo of Europe's Managing Director of Marketing & PR. "In the way Wii brought families together, Nintendo 3DS will appeal to a broad range of people."

Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. Looking at the screen is like peering through a window into a world where characters and objects have true depth. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be increased up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely, depending on the preference of the user.

In addition to the familiar + Control Pad and button controls found on previous Nintendo handhelds, Nintendo 3DS now also includes a Circle Pad, which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, giving it the freedom and precision needed to play games in 3D worlds. It brings the same degree of responsiveness that gamers enjoyed when Nintendo introduced an analog control stick to navigate Mario™ through Super Mario 64™ on the Nintendo 64™ system.

A built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor can react to the motion and tilt of the system, so whether players are twisting their systems side to side or moving them up and down, their motion-compatible Nintendo 3DS games respond instantly. No other system includes so many tools for game developers to create new and fun experiences for players.

Two features will allow owners to stay connected in new ways. Both deliver bonus content to owners as they move around during their daily lives, so users might open up their systems at any moment to find new surprises. For owners who choose to activate it, the StreetPass™ feature is capable of exchanging game information with other Nintendo 3DS systems as owners pass one another during the day. Small packets of information can be exchanged using this data-transfer method, such as Mii™ character data, maps for games or high scores and custom character data for different games. The SpotPass™ feature can connect to compatible public hotspots and through a wireless broadband Internet connection at home, even if the system is in Sleep Mode. Once connected, the Nintendo 3DS system will receive new content and updates on a regular basis.

Nintendo of Europe has partnered with a number of organisations to deliver this content including Eurosport, Europe's leading sports entertainment group, to bring engaging 3D sports video to the Nintendo 3DS and Aardman Animations to provide a series of original Shaun the Sheep short movies in 3D. Nintendo is also in discussion with partners at a country level, in the UK for instance, Nintendo has partnered with British Sky Broadcasting to provide short-form content from Sky 3D to Nintendo 3DS.

To ensure broad access to compatible public hotspots, Nintendo of Europe are in contact with a number of potential partners across Europe including tmn, METEOR, Guglielmo, Linkem, KPN, Deutsche Telekom and BTFON.

Each Nintendo 3DS system comes pre-loaded with a variety of fun games, applications and features, such as Nintendo 3DS Camera. Nintendo 3DS has three cameras. One camera points at the user, while two additional cameras point outward. These two outer cameras take photos in 3D. The fun, built-in game Face Raiders™ asks users to shoot at funny depictions of their own faces. Nintendo 3DS, when put into Sleep Mode, can act as a pedometer, while letting users earn Play Coins for the steps they take that can then be traded in for additional content in compatible games and applications. By accessing the Activity Log, users can check their steps as well as their play time. With Nintendo 3DS Sound, users can enjoy sound-manipulation tools or enjoy listening to their MP3 or AAC music files. An upgraded Internet browser will also be available via a system update.

The Mii Maker™ application gives users new tools to create Mii™ characters even more easily: Users can either import Mii characters from their Wii systems using an SD Memory Card or use the camera to take a picture of a person and have an automatic Mii character created. Users can even save their Mii characters to an SD Memory Card as pictures, which enables them to be used any way a digital photo would for personal use, such as a profile picture on social-networking sites.

The Nintendo eShop, through a system update, will offer access to downloadable games, including Nintendo DSiWare™ and ones specifically made for Nintendo 3DS. Also, just as the Virtual Console service on Wii makes retro games available for download, the Virtual Console games on Nintendo 3DS will be pulled from classic Game Boy™ and Game Boy Color games. Players will be able to view game videos, download demos for select games and see how other consumers rated the games. The Nintendo eShop will use a cash-based system. Users can either input credit card information in the shop or purchase a Nintendo 3DS e-Shop card at retail locations.

Nintendo 3DS comes with six augmented-reality cards, called AR cards. When the two outer cameras are pointed at the cards, they read the cards and superimpose images and animations onto the scene. So users shouldn't be surprised if they see a dragon popping out of their kitchen tables. Developers can also use this technology to add creative new experiences to their games.

Built-in parental controls can be used to limit Internet access or some of the wireless functions. By using a PIN code, parents also can turn off the 3D function altogether, or limit the ratings of the games that their kids can play.

Fans of online play will be happy to learn that the friend codes for Nintendo 3DS are specific to each Nintendo 3DS system, not each game. Once friends trade hardware codes, at any time they can check their friends list to see which of their friends are online and what they are playing.

Nintendo 3DS can also play Nintendo DS game cards with their original 2D visuals. The system also includes a slot for an SD Memory Card. To help users get started, every system comes with a 2GB SD Memory Card (though owners can provide whatever size they like). Using a service that will be provided after the hardware's launch, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ owners will be able to transfer games downloaded from the Nintendo DSi Shop onto their new Nintendo 3DS systems.

During the launch window (between the March 25 launch date and the E3 Expo in early June) more than 30 games will be available to Nintendo 3DS owners. These include Nintendo-created games like Pilotwings Resort™, which has players soaring acrobatically over iconic Wuhu Island; nintendogs™ + cats, a new version of the Nintendo DS classic with a feline enhancement; and Steel Diver™, a side-scrolling submarine adventure that gives the illusion that the player is peering into an aquarium. Other Nintendo 3DS games in the works include The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D, Star Fox 64™ 3D, Kid Icarus™: Uprising and new installments in the Mario Kart™, Animal Crossing™ and Paper Mario™ series.

Nintendo 3DS also enjoys some of the strongest third-party support of any system launch. A partial list of titles coming soon to Nintendo 3DS includes Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition and Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D Edition from Capcom; The Sims™ 3 and Madden NFL Football from Electronic Arts; PES 2011 3D – Pro Evolution Soccer from Konami; LEGO® Star Wars™ III The Clone Wars™ from LucasArts™; Ridge Racer ™3D from Namco Bandai; Super Monkey Ball™ 3D, Crush™ 3D, Thor™ : God of Thunder, from SEGA; Puzzle Bobble Universe™ from Square Enix, Co., Ltd; Samurai Warriors: Chronicles and DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions from Tecmo Koei.Europe Ltd.; Tom Clancy's™ Ghost Recon® Shadow Wars, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell ® 3D, Rayman® 3D, Asphalt™ 3D, Combat of Giants™ Dinosaurs 3D, James Noir's Hollywood Crimes™, Driver® Renegade and Rabbids® 3D from Ubisoft.

[JayVe]

Evil Avnovice

Even though myself and others were here trying to steal your thunder on these announcements, I just wanted to say that you are a real trooper. You are here, day in and day out, posting news on such a regular basis. It is much appreciated.

Thanks man!

[Evil Avnovice]

Evil Avnovice

Even though myself and others were here trying to steal your thunder on these announcements, I just wanted to say that you are a real trooper. You are here, day in and day out, posting news on such a regular basis. It is much appreciated.

Thanks man!

No problem. I was mostly able to keep my Nintendo 3DS thread going at the expense of all my other threads. I think it was an exceptable trade off. :)

[pomeroy]

snrrrk. I don't care, this is always going to be funny to me.

Me: Pedometer! What's your pedo reading in this area?
Pedometer: Currently equidistant from Chuck E Cheese, abandoned house, and liquor store. SITUATION CHESTER.

Holy shit. Can't stop laughing. "SITUATION CHESTER"...jesus.

[Bone]

I'm glad someone else is at my maturity level. Let's hit up Chuck E Cheese!

[Evil Avnovice]

European gamers might want to keep tabs on next week, where news of which games will be available on launch day may be announced. (CVG (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/284813/news/3ds-launch-titles-still-being-nailed-down-nintendo/))

[Evil Avnovice]

Nintendo of Europe recently updated their Nintendo 3DS page (http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/events_31044.html) with a map that marks locations with upcoming events on which they'll (I presume) demo the handheld.

[Evil Avnovice]

Anyone who's near Melbourne might want to keep an eye out this thursday, as an EB Games will be holding a public Nintendo 3DS showing. (Aussie-Nintendo (http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/news/25143/))

[Evil Avnovice]

Nintendo of Austrailia just held their event, and they'll get the Nintendo 3DS on March 31, 2011 for $349.95.

There are a few other bits that I picked out from Vooks' (http://www.vooks.net/story-19908-Nintendo-3DS-Australian-Launch-Event-details-and-live-blog.html) live blog of the event:

*Street/SpotPass won't be available at launch until later in the year.
*Units will have 6 AR cards packed in.
*Available colors will be Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black.
*Launch titles will be announced sometime this week, according to some Nintendo representatives when asked by Vooks.
*A press release regarding Austrailia's launch lineup, and its availability in New Zealand will be announced shortly.

[Evil Avnovice]

The final launch lineup for the Nintendo 3DS in the United Kingdom is as follows: (Official Nintendo Magazine UK (http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=23504))

*Pilotwings Resort
*Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends
*Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends
*Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
*Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
*The Sims 3
*PES 2011 3D - Pro Evolution Soccer
*LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
*Ridge Racer 3D
*Super Monkey Ball 3D
*Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
*Asphalt 3D
*Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
*Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D
*Rayman 3D

[Mike Kelehan]

I really don't need any of those. I guess I'll wait a bit.

[digitalErich]

I'm planning on picking one up once there are two Nintendo first party titles I want. I've been buying their handhelds since the original GameBoy and that is the point where I usually get interested in the system, even if I've already bought one.

[Evil Avnovice]

1. New Zealand will be getting Nintendo 3DS on the same day as Austrailia, but the system will retail for $453 NZ dollars. (Vooks (http://www.vooks.net/story-19909-Nintendo-3DS-launches-in-Australia-on-March-31st-for-349.html))

2. Nintendo of Austrailia's Nintendo 3DS page (http://nintendo3ds.com.au/#/home) has a list of upcoming (and nationwide) events, with a newsletter to subscribe to when future events are announced.

[Generation ABXY]

The final launch lineup for the Nintendo 3DS in the United Kingdom is as follows...

Hopefully that means Pilotwings'll be making the U.S. launch, too (I don't think it was confirmed yet, anyway). Really looking forward to that one.

[Evil Avnovice]

Hopefully that means Pilotwings'll be making the U.S. launch, too (I don't think it was confirmed yet, anyway). Really looking forward to that one.

(I think) Fils-Aime mentioned that Pilotwings and most other first-party titles will be available from Summer to later on in the year.

[Evil Avnovice]

Press release for the UK launch lineup. (Nintendo Everything (http://www.nintendoeverything.com/60436/))

[Evil Avnovice]

About time! Nintendo of America has finally confirmed (http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/pkKDfVx-YjE0wrh5vJfiQJkrS0sWB2qy) the US launch lineup:

*Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo)
*Steel Diver (Nintendo)
*Nintendogs + cats (French Bulldog/Toy Poodle/Golden Retriever versions) (Nintendo)
*Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (Capcom)
*The Sims 3 (Electronic Arts)
*Madden NFL Football (EA SPORTS)
*Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D (Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.)
*LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
*Ridge Racer 3D (Namco Bandai Games America Inc.)
*Super Monkey Ball 3D (SEGA)
*Bust-A-Move Universe (Square-Enix, Inc.)
*Samurai Warriors: Chronicles (Tecmo Koei America Corp.)
*Asphalt 3D (Ubisoft)
*Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D (Ubisoft)
*Rayman 3D (Ubisoft)
*Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars (Ubisoft)

[Exodus]

I'll probably pick up Bust A Move Universe. I have to play something on the damned thing if I'm gonna buy it. -_-

Then again I'll be buying a bunch of DS games that i need to catch up on.

[Evil Avnovice]

Nintendo of Austrailia have now sent word (http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=599&pageID=6) of the titles will be available at launch for Austrailia/New Zealand:

*Nintendogs + cats (French Bulldog)
*Nintendogs + cats (Golden Retriever)
*Nintendogs + cats (Toy Poodle)
*Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition

Where it gets dicey for residents of their respective hometowns is that only these four are confirmed for launch. Other titles are listed:

*Pilotwings Resort
*Steel Diver
*Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Edition
*The Sims 3
*PES 2011 3D
*LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
*LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
*Ridge Racer 3D
*Super Monkey Ball 3D
*Crush 3D
*Thor: God of Thunder
*Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
*Dead or Alive: Dimensions
*Tom Clancy's(TM) Ghost Recon® Shadow Wars,
*Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D
*Rayman 3D
*Asphalt 3D
*Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
*James Noir's Hollywood Crimes
*Driver Renegade
*Puzzle Bobble Universe
*Rabbids 3D

But were all listed as "Coming Soon". Further salt in the wound are prices of $69.95 (Austraila) and $97.00 (New Zealand).

[Evil Avnovice]

As lacking as it is, I went ahead regardless and updated my "main thread" with the Austrailian/New Zealand launch lineup.