As you may have noticed Nintendo will be releasing their next Nintendo 3DS firmware update next week. This will include the launch of the eShop. Nintendo states that the shop will be updated every Thursday with new content after it is launched. They have also went into detail as to what games will be available when the service goes live next week.
This includes the free Excitebike game and the Pokédex 3D free app as well. Excitebike will be free for 30 days after the launch of the eShop so if you want to download some old school motorbike racing, then you will have a month to do so without having to pay anything. The Pokédex 3D app will always remain free however.
You can catch the full list of the games available in the United States and Europe when the eShop launches below:
Nintendo announced today on their Japanese website that they will be rolling out a large firmware update next week which will launch the eShop on the hand held as well as activate the web browser. This update was originally meant to come out in May but had been pushed back until next week. The web browser will not support Flash or PDF files however, meaning that some websites will be difficult to view on the handheld.
Andriasang has detailed the announcement saying that players can still download and save .JPG images from the web browser onto their SD cards as well as upload pictures from the 3DS’ camera. Parents can also set online restrictions with the parental control option in case you don’t want your kiddies to look at anything un-childlike on their Nintendo 3DS.
THQ has revealed today their first official trailer for Saints Row: The Third and this trailer also comes with something many fans of Volition’s outlandish sandbox title have been waiting for. A release date of course. Saints Row: The Third will be released to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on November 15th of this year, just in time for the holiday rush.
Of course the trailer itself is more than just a release date, it also helps to emphasize the fact that Saints Row: The Third will be just as over the top as the other two games. Nothing says a powerful gang like your enemies having to scramble thirty or so harrier jets to try and take down your faction. Catch the trailer below.
If you feel like your Uncharted game collection just doesn’t have enough Drake in it, then you will be wanting to put aside a bit of extra money. Today Sony and Naughty Dog revealed what will be available if you purchase the Collector’s Edition of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. This includes everything that you see above, a replica of Nathan Drake’s belt buckle, a replica of his ring on necklace strap as well as a Nathan Drake figurine. The game itself will be sealed in a steelbook case and a traveling chest package. This package will cost $99.99 while the standard edition will still cost $59.99.
Sony also detailed what players will be able to get if they pre-order from various companies. Best Buy will offer players faster health regeneration, Amazon gives players the ability to throw three grenades at once and a larger clip for the Para 9 or G-MAL weapons, GameStop will be giving players the ability to turn into a swarm of deadly creatures in their “Creepy Crawler Kickback,” and Wal Mart will let players equip a laser sight to their AK-47 that all players on your team can see.
Darksiders II was revealed to be Game Informer’s cover story for July and today THQ has released a trailer for the title which seeks to bridge the gap between the two games. In an effort to save his brother War from being destroyed, Death sought out his own answers to the events that occurred in Darksiders 1. Game Informer was the first one to receive the trailer that you can find below, and in case it is taken down you can still view it on their website.
Besides setting up the story for Darksiders II we also see the horseman Death in action as well as see him riding upon his horse, which is called Despair. It seems that THQ is taking at least a few liberties with the whole four horsemen of the apocalypse thing, but at least the game still looks as good as the first one did.
With PC games being easily pirateable, most companies have included DRM in their PC titles. This is of course true with Capcom’s Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition. Of course sometimes the DRM measures are a bit too extreme, which was the case with SSFIVAE. Capcom announced some time ago that the DRM restrictions would make it so that anyone that is not connected to the internet with SSFIVAE would only be able to access less than half of the characters available in the game’s roster.
Of course, the gaming community was outraged by this and in a surprising turn of events, Capcom actually listened to their user base’s requests and are going to release a title update around the launch of SSFIVAE for the PC version of the game. This update will disable the DRM restriction on the roster, allowing offline users to play all 39 characters when they aren’t connected to the internet. It’s good to see Capcom actually listen to their users, though maybe they should still be working on y’know… Street Fighter V before the little initials SSFIVAE are longer than the actual title.
Fans of Mixed Martial Arts may have been a bit disappointed this year by the lack of games that focus on their sport of choice. There has been only one title even announced for this year, and that one has been pushed back until September. But you won’t have to be waiting much longer MMA fans, UFC and THQ have announced that they will be bringing UFC Undisputed 3 to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in January of 2012.
There will be two new weight classes added to UFC Undisputed 3 as well as the new PRIDE mode which allows players to fight in the Japanese MMA league where people can execute head stomps, knees to the head of downed opponents and of course, soccer kicks to downed opponents as well. Things are getting much more brutal in the octagon for fighters in these games, wonder where it will go next?
Sony has had an interesting year so far, releasing tons of exclusive games on the PS3 and announcing the NGP. Plans for awesome games coming out later in the year have also been planned. The PS3 has even been given several formerly Xbox exclusive games like Mass Effect. However, the breach of PSN and the subsequent fallout have taken some of the fire out of Sony. Other events, like the Japan tsunami have also been traumatic for them. Given all of that, what can expect Sony to talk about at this years E3? Lets have a look.
First and foremost, Sony will acknowledge the hack and talk about what happened and their plans are in the future so that it does not happen again. Hopefully, they will be blunt, not using any fancy, insincere PR speak to cover the terrible mess that was caused by the hackers.
#2. Playstation 3 – The exclusive…ning…ing
Sony has a huge year, with Uncharted 3, Ratchet and Clank, inFamous 2, Resistance 3, and many more all coming out this year. We expect that as soon Jack Tretton stops talking about The Hack and his companies sales numbers, he will immediately transition to the PS3’s strengths for this year. And this year, that strength is games.
#3. The NGP: No -ing, just pure awesome
The NGP, or the Playstation Vita, will be fully revealed at this years E3 conference. Expect stats, games and more to be shown off. So far, a new Uncharted and WipeOut have been confirmed for the powerful, little dude or dudette.
#4. The Playstation Move -Move it!
Sony’s Playstation Move has done well for itself, although not quite reaching the epic proportions that Sony may have wanted. Nevertheless, there will undoubtedly be plenty of games and announcements regarding the little ball on the stick that tracks your motions. For example, Sorcery is supposed to be out this year, and last year at E3, that game got a good many people excited.
Those 4 are the big ones that Sony needs to showcase in their 5 hour conference. And, most likely, they will. Expect plenty of talk and demos for their games and systems as well. Sales numbers and the usual Sony rhetoric will also be there. Maybe another Kevin Butler appearance will take place. Maybe not.
In conclusion, this year is still a massive one for Sony and their E3 conference promises to be great. What do you think about our predictions? What would you like to see added? Hit it up in the comments.
Sony has recognized that the fans of the video game genre want to be included in the E3 festivities. To that end, they have arranged to stream their 5 hour press conference through Playstation Home starting on June 6 at 5 PM PT. In addition, starting on June 7 at 12 PM PT, the recreation of the Playstation booth will also be available for anyone to explore while they are in Home. While taking the tour around the virtual booth, fans can also unlock Home content.
The dudes who write for Playstation Blog will also be on hand in Playstation Home giving demos and interviews for their lovely customers (that’s you!)
In summary, you can watch and explore everything that Sony has at the event through the use of the Playstation Home. Or, you know, you could just keep those beautiful eyes trained on CapsuleComputers.com. Yea, its a website that will cover everything at E3, and you don’t even have to turn on your PS3 or TV. Talk about comfort and convenience!
Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water.
No need to rub those eyes, you did indeed read that correctly. Today Majesco announced Jaws: Ultimate Predator for the Nintendo Wii & 3DS. If you remember, Majesco were also behind 2006’s “Jaws Unleashed”, which seen life of the Playstation 2. I know many didn’t care for that game, but oddly enough I enjoyed it somewhat as at that time (and even now), not many developers really used classic movie licenses, and playing as Jaws is just an awesome concept to start with.
“The Jaws movie defined a generation and forever changed our perception of sharks,” said Jesse Sutton, CEO, Majesco Entertainment. “Sinking your teeth in as the ultimate predator is a strong and compelling concept underlined by the performance of our best-selling Jaws console games years ago. Never before released for Nintendo platforms, JAWS: Ultimate Predator lets a new generation experience that same visceral underwater thrill.”
Jaws: Ultimate Predator is being developed by handheld gurus, n-Space for the 3DS & Tectonic Studios for the Wii. Instead of being set in the original era, Ultimate Predator takes place 35 years after the events in the original movie, with the player taking control of the great white himself. Sadly, nothing else is really known about this title at the moment, but once we hear any 3D shark related news, we will be sure to let you know.
As you may have noticed Nintendo will be releasing their next Nintendo 3DS firmware update next week. This will include the launch of the eShop. Nintendo states that the shop will be updated every Thursday with new content after it is launched. They have also went into detail as to what games will be available when the service goes live next week.
