Nintendo Announces 2DS & Zelda Wii U Bundle

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Today Nintendo had three announcements. The first announcement was that Wii U will get a price drop. Wii U deluxe set will drop fifty dollars now costing $299.99 starting on September 20th. In addition a new limited-edition Wii U bundle featuring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD launches on Sept. 20 at a suggested retail price of $299.99. The bundle includes a black Deluxe Wii U console; a GamePad controller adorned with gold lettering, a gold Hyrule crest and gold symbols from the game; a download code for the digital version of Hyrule Historia, a book that details the chronology, history and artwork of The Legend of Zelda series; and a code that can be used to download The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD from the Nintendo eShop immediately at no additional cost. The digital version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD will also launch on Sept. 20, while the packaged version launches Oct. 4 with distinctive gold-foil packaging, both at a suggested retail price of $49.99. GameStop is also offering an exclusive Ganondorf figurine bundled with the packaged game at a suggested retail price of $54.99.













The most shocking news is the announcement of the Nintendo 2DS. Nintendo 2DS is designed specifically for anyone looking for a more affordable entry point into the world of Nintendo hand-held video games. Nintendo 2DS will be available in Red or Blue on Oct. 12 at a suggested retail price of $129.99. Think DS 2.0 without the 3D. You can view the trailer below.








THE LEGEND OF ZELDA HYRULE HISTORIA IS THE 1 BOOK IN AMERICA

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THE LEGEND OF ZELDAHYRULE HISTORIA LANDS #1 ON NIELSEN BOOKSCAN WITH 400,000 COPIES AND COUNTING
February 8, MILWAUKIE, OR—In an amazing show of demand for Dark Horse’s newest hallmark in video game art book history, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia™ soared to the top of the Nielsen BookScan charts last week, making it the #1 book in America!
In addition, the book has reached #1 on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times Bestseller list.  Dark Horse is also announcing a record print run approaching 400,000 copies, with the number continuing to grow as The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia dominates sales in the UK, China, Italy, Spain, and Canada.
This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong™, Mario™, and The Legend of Zelda™, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link™’s adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga—Akira Himekawa!

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a must-have for any Legend of Zelda fan!

Praise for The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia:

“Perfect for Zelda fans and appealing to gaming historians, Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a shelf worthy piece of non-fiction about a great fiction.”—Newsarama

“With the full gamut of chronology on full display and a nearly ridiculous amount of history and artwork to sift through, this collection is huge and exhausting. It’s also well worth it, as this guide is the only one in its existence that could gather so many facts about such a beloved series and make it as terrific looking as it is.”—EGM Now / Digital Noob

“Hyrule Historia fulfills on its premise: a history of Hyrule, the wonderful, legendary world we’ve been falling in love with again and again since 1987. If you’re looking for the latest collector’s piece to celebrate your love for the franchise, look no further: Hyrule Historia is it.”—IGN

Look for this highly sought-after release at your local comic shop or bookstore today! Order online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Things From Another World!


Nintendo Announces 23 Wii U Launch Titles

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Hey gamers Nintendo has released the games that will be launching with Wii U on November 18th. Check out the list. 

505 GamesFunky Barn - Launch Window*

2K SportsNBA 2K13 - Launch Window

Activision Publishing, Inc.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II - Nov. 18
Skylanders Giants™ - Nov. 18
TRANSFORMERS PRIME™ - Nov. 18
Wipeout 3 - Nov. 18
007™ Legends - Launch Window
Cabela's® Dangerous Hunts 2013 - Launch Window
Rapala® Pro Bass Fishing - Launch Window

Broken Rules
Chasing Aurora - November

Pwnee Studios
Cloudberry Kingdom - November

D3Publisher
Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game - Launch Window
Ben 10 Omniverse™ - Launch Window
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade - Launch Window
Disney InteractiveDisney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two - Nov. 18

Electronic Arts
EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 13 - Nov. 18
Madden NFL 13 - November
Mass Effect™ 3 - Launch Window

Frozenbyte
Trine 2™: Director's Cut - November

Gaijin Games
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - January

WayForward
Mighty Switch Force HD - November

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT™ 2 Wii U Edition - Nov. 18
TANK! TANK! TANK!™ - November

Nintendo
New Super Mario Bros. U - Nov. 18
NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge - Nov. 18
Nintendo Land - Nov. 18
SiNG PARTY - Nov. 18
Game & Wario™ - Launch Window
LEGO® City: Undercover - Launch Window
Pikmin™ 3 - Launch Window
Wii Fit™ U - Launch Window
The Wonderful 101™ - Launch Window

SEGA
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™ - Nov. 18
Aliens: Colonial Marines™ - Launch Window

 Shin'en
Nano Assault Neo - November

Tecmo Koei America Corporation
WARRIORS OROCHI® 3 Hyper - Nov. 18

THQ
Darksiders® II - Nov. 18
JEOPARDY! ® - Launch Window
Wheel of Fortune® - Launch Window

Tomorrow Corporation
Little Inferno - November

Two Tribes
Toki Tori 2 - November

Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed® III - Nov. 18
ESPN Sports Connection™ - Nov. 18
Just Dance® 4 - Nov. 18
Rabbids® Land - Nov. 18
Your Shape®: Fitness Evolved 2013 - Nov. 18
ZombiU™ - Nov. 18
Marvel Avengers™: Battle for Earth -  Launch Window
Rayman Legends® - Launch Window

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Scribblenauts™ Unlimited - Nov. 18
Game Party Champions - Nov. 18
Batman: Arkham City™ Armored Edition - Nov. 18

Wii U Price and Release Date

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I have just learn that Nintendo finally released the price and date of the Wii U for North America.



This will only be with the Deluxe


The Wii U will come in two flavors. A black Deluxe version what will come with internal storage of 32gb inside the system, the Wii U gamepad, stylus, sensor bar, Nintendo Land Video Game, Wii U game pad stand, Wii U gamepad cradle and Wii U console stand. The black will also have a special promo program in where you will be enrolled into the Deluxe Digital Promotion. What this is a limited time promotion where when ever you buy anything in the Nintendo e-shop(Nintendos downloads similar to Xbox Live Marketplace), you will gain credit/points to spend on other things inside the shop, its pretty much a reward system for spending money with them. The Promotion is just that also a promo meaning that it wont last forever. It is only plan to last up until 2014, so it looks to be a two year thing pretty much.

The White/Basic Wii U will come with everything BUT the Nintendo Land Video Game, Wii U game pad stand, Wii U gamepad cradle and Wii U console stand or the Deluxe Digital Promotion.

Now the Price of the Wii U will come in two flavors also. The black/Deluxe will be 349.99 and the white/Basic will be 299.99. 

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Wii Games You Must Play Before Wii U

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The Wii U will arrive in stores later this year. For some people, the Nintendo Wii didn't live up to expectations, accused of having too many kid friendly games or water down versions of titles that was on PS3 and XBOX 360. Whether your thoughts on the Wii was good or bad, there is no denying the Wii had some clever titles. I have created a list for my readers of Wii titles you should check out before you get wrapped up into Wii U. These titles are games that I have personally played or have in my collection. Do not be surprised if the more popular titles are not included in this list. In addition some of the titles are import games that I had the pleasure of playing. Finally this list is of non Nintendo games, so no Zelda, Mario, Donkey Kong etc. You should already know that you must play those games. Here is the list:

 Muramasa The Demon Blade








Muramasa The Demon Blade can be described in one word artistic. This game didn't use 3D graphics that you would expect on next gen consoles. Instead this game utilizes the 2D engine that you have seen from the game Odin Sphere on the PS2. The story, the gameplay and the beautiful art style were enough for you to put this on your must play list. This is a very challenging game even on the easy level, it brings you back to the days of gaming where the game didn't hold your hand.

 Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 (Import)



















Usually when you people think of Gundam games they say it doesn't translate good to videogames. In some cases they might be right. However in this case they can't be more wrong, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 is amazing. What separates this from other Gundam games is this game is in first person, it uses motion controls  and it makes you feel like you're actually piloting the Gundam. The story follows loosely the events of 0079 and gives you characters from other Gundam shows such as 08th MS Team.

 Fatal Frame IV: The Lunar Eclipse (Import)





If you don't know by now, the Fatal Frame series is my favorite horror series in gaming. Unfortunately Fatal Frame IV never made it over here in the states. However that didn't stop die hard fans from making a full translation of the game, and of course I got my hands on it. The game was indeed scary, but it was starting to suffer from the formula of same stuff different location. Regardless this game is indeed the scariest game on the Wii and does phenomenal of giving us the Japanese horror feel.

 Disaster: Day Of Crisis
Earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, almost every major natural disaster you can think of is in this  game. Disaster: Day Of Crisis follows a former solider/agent turned rescuer Raymond Bryce. While on a rescue mission to save a hiker on a volcano, the volcano erupts and let's just say things go downhill from there. The game has wonderful sequences from escaping a tidal wave on the bridge, to trying not to freeze to death. It gives you the arcade style shooting with your Wii mote and the responsibility of saving people you come across makes it more intense. One more thing the games soundtracks is one of the best period.

 Trauma Team 
Do you remember a game that you played as kid called "Operation?" Think "Operation" meets Anime style with Wii controls and you have Trauma Team. If I was to describe Trauma Team in one word that word would be FUN! This game is a blast to play. It has a great story, great characters and you can play various departments of the hospital. You can play the surgeon, EMT, etc.

Another Code R: A Journey Into Lost Memories (Import)








One thing I really love about the Wii is how diverse it is. The Wii was not afraid to take chances when it came to giving gamers different experiences in gaming. Another Code R is a visual novel game, and the sequel to the DS game "Trace Memory." The story follows Ashley as she tries to find out the mystery behind her mother, the story is well written and it will keep you playing till the very end.

 Tatsunoko vs Capcom


Yatterman vs Ryu can you really go wrong with that? Tatsunoko vs Capcom was a solid fighter mixing some of the classic anime characters with Capcom's best.

 The Last Story

 It's called the last great Wii game, which really isn't true since this was released in Japan before we got it here in the states. The Last Story is from the original creators of Final Fantasy and epic is the word to describe this action RPG. Great story, great music and beautiful graphics to show the Wii's hardware power.

 Xenoblade
Xenoblade is truly one of the best RPG's on the Wii and in this next gen era. The gameplay was solid, the music was beautiful and story was fun and a little bit emotional at times. This is one of the games you can't miss that is for sure.

 Taiko no Tatsujin Wii Dodoon to 2 Daime (Import)

Taiko no Tatsujin is a fun music game to play with the family. If you're a fan of J-Pop/J-Rock this game is for you. The game features 70 songs from anime, J-pop, videogames and more. The game is played the best with the drum set kit that you can get from Japan. This is a import worth checking out.

 No More Heroes 


A man trying to make a living. A man trying to become number one, a man with skills of an assassin. No More Heroes is a unique game, and very fun to play. One of the mature games on the Wii and still one of the best on the Wii. No pun intended but this game is a TOUCHDOWN!

 The Conduit

An original FPS for the Wii? Yes it happened and it was a blast. The gameplay worked very well using the motion controls, multi-player had the usual m.o. but it was still fun to play. 

Goldeneye 007

Remakes aren't usually that great, but Goldeneye is a great remake for the Wii. It keeps the same feel and tone of the original with a Wii spin to it. You have the option to use the Gamecube controller which I really did enjoy. 

 There are tons of great titles on the Wii and I'm sure you have your own list. What Wii games do you think people should play before Wii U. Let us know. 


Nintendo E3 2012 Press Conference

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Pikmin 3

Pikmin 3 will have new a Pikmin the rock type, they will have a hard body great for throwing. The Wii U pad will show the game map and you can use it for moving the map around on the big screen to do other things

Wii U Details

Wii u comes with with stylus, built in rumble, gyroscope and headphone jack, sadly no idea on the price or release date for USA or Japan. Wii U looks like it will be black and white it looks like. It will not need a tv to play with it but am thinking that will be different depending on the game.

Miiverse

Miiverse can send random messages or drawing with other people, show stats and faces. It feels like a big social network but again need more info on it because if they can make it something like Facebook, easy to connect to other people but will have to wait and see

Super Mario Bros U

Will have social features allowing you to talk to other player by leaving icons on the world map that will have messages on them for a person to read that can be what ever the person wants to say about the level. Boost mode will be for people that want to use the Wii U controller in addition to a normal controller. the Wii U will allow that player to place blocks on screen to help the one playing in the game.

Batman Arkham City Armored Edition

Batman Arkham City will be coming to the Wii u. It will be called Batman Arkham City Armored Edition. You will get armored skins of Batman and Cat-Women also you can use gadgets like the batarang but controlling them through the Wii u controller it looks like it will be just like whats already out but hopefully there will be more.

Scribblenauts unlimited  

Will be on the Wii U in HD and on the 3DS. It looks like it would be great puzzler with some co-op elements.

sing(working title) 

its a singing game like sing star. So far nothing really amazing about it but looks like it would be great for parties will keep an eye out for that.

3DS

new super Mario 3ds august 19th
new paper Mario sticker star on the 3ds uses stickers to help in battle and in the world
new Luigi mansions on the 3ds

Lego city undercover

which is a new Lego game that plays out in an open world where your a detective and there wasn't much said about it fully but the controller screens is shown using

Nintendo Land

Now this I think is like Nintendos version of Playstation Home which isn't bad. This would show that Nintendo is trying to get into online networks like how Playstation and Xbox live is currently. To begin with it acts like a hub to other online games mainly looking at animal crossing and other smaller games with a co-op or competitive games. It wont be ready and out at the same time the Wii U launches. That's all I know about it right now.

Mari0 Or Mario With Portals

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Before I start watch this video from Dorkly the maker of fine video game parodies.






Now that you have seen that, I have to ask you, wouldn't that make an awesome version of Mario? But then again adding Portal to anything would make it better. Here is another video I think you all would love.






The people over at Stabyourself.net turn dorklys video and not just turn it into a real game but it isnt just a flash game, but a full remake of all of Super Mario Bros with a portal gun. The portal gun also follows all the rules of portal the game, you know like "Speedy thing goes in, Speedy thing goes out" which is just a simple way of talking about the law of gravity, but to get to the point, the faster you go into one portal the faster you come out of the other one, which as you seen in both videos you can get to the top of the flag pole easy. To point out this is not a Indie game, but this is more of a remix. I say that because its not an original I.P. but like GUNPOINT but this is a unlicensed game, because we all know Super Mario is owned by Nintendo.  With that being said download it now and I mean RIGHT NOW because Nintendo can tell them "Hey you didn't ask for our permission, so take it down right now or feel the wrath of our lawyers." I am not saying they did but hey with games like this it is best to get it as soon as possible.

Game-play:

I don't know how to say it but its Mario, you platform jump, but you can move not just right but left and back too. The real change is the portal gun you can use. The gun changes how you platform completely you can choose to really find a way around Browser, or use the gun to find a good spot to get around him, because of the gun you now have options which changes the game a lot. There is not just multi-player but 4 player simultaneous co-op and each one will have their own portal gun... that's 8 portal holes to use in a level at once.

Graphics:

Once again they didn't do anything special outside of the portal gun, when it comes to the core game so its in all of the simple 8-bit goodness. No need to say any extra about that if you dont like it well tough but its awesome that they didnt change it, its Mario.

Extras:

BUT WAIT......... THERE'S MORE!!!! I just love saying that but there really is, Stabyourself not only remade the whole game but they included DLC(its not really cause its already in there when you download it), Level packs and a level editor too. If you don't want to play the normal stuff, then make your own level or download ones made by other people that are in the game, not sure about how to get other more outside of what the game comes with but its still sweet as hell. Not only that but there are hats that each of the Marios wear, you can customize the color of your Mario(skin, hat and outfit) and your portals too. This all can be done to each and every one of the 4 player Mario's. Finally there are a bunch of other game play modes in it too that you can turn on and change the way you play it.


Final Grade: A or 10/10 or 5/5

I don't like to give grades, they are nice but really for all this you can't go wrong getting it also its free to download right now. This is a truly complete package. Put this on a big screen with 3 U.S.B. controllers, grab 3 friends and go nuts with portals. If you really want a grade A or 10/10 or 5/5 its damn prefect but really it's enough for you guys to just try it out.


Its out for all major operating systems, Windows,OSX(apple) and Linux.


P.S. 
If you want use a fire flower just press the L-shift button if you didn't change around the default settings.

Links:

Stabyourself.net: Web Site

Mario Party 9 Launch Party At Nintendo World

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Hey NYC gamers is the latest event coming from our good friends at Nintendo.


WHAT: To celebrate the launch of Mario Party 9, a new game launching exclusively for the Wii console, Nintendo is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Radio Disney to host a fun launch party. Invited guests will be among the first to try out the 80 new minigames, adventurous new stages and exciting boss battles in Mario Party 9 before the game launches on March 11. Throughout the evening, attendees will enjoy food, beverages, live entertainment from Radio Disney and a chance to win cool prizes (while supplies last). The party is back and bigger than ever with Mario Party 9, as boss battles crash the party and challenge players to compete and defeat a common enemy.


In a series first, players now travel across stages together in a vehicle towards a common goal, overcoming obstacles, battling bosses and collecting Mini Stars stolen by Bowser and his minions. But don’t get too friendly – only one player can become the Superstar. Tune in to Radio Disney AM 1560 in the weeks leading up to the event. Four lucky listeners will win tickets to attend and party with Mario and Luigi. More information about Mario Party 9 is available at http://marioparty9.nintendo.com.
WHO: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City mentors (“Bigs”), mentees (“Littles”) and their families 


WHEN: Friday, March 9, 2012 7-10 p.m. ET


WHERE: Nintendo World 10 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020 (On 48th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues


NINTENDO TO MARK THE LAUNCH OF KID ICARUS: UPRISING WITH NATIONAL MULTIPLAYER TOURNAMENT

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Hey Gamers! Here is some cool news from Nintendo and Kid Icarus fans.


To prepare fans for the March 23 launch of Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo of America will host multiplayer tournaments at select GameStop stores across the United States starting March 8 and culminating in a national championship event in New York on Thursday, March 22. Three winners from each market will participate in the final round. The final national championship event at the GameStop store at Broadway and 84th Street in New York will also feature a special pre-sale opportunity, allowing consumers to purchase the game one day before it goes on sale throughout North America. The bracket-style tournament will include regional competition at select GameStop locations in San Francisco (March 8), Orlando, Fla., (March 11), Los Angeles (March 15) and New York (March 22). Winners from each of the four markets will be eligible to win prizes including an all-expenses-paid trip to New York to participate in the national championship and a variety of exclusive Kid Icarus-themed items. Even if they are not participating in tournament play, consumers will be able to visit GameStop tournament locations to play Kid Icarus: Uprisingbefore its nationwide launch on March 23. 


Kid Icarus: Uprising takes the action of this fan-favorite series to new heights. Players use the Nintendo 3DS system's Circle Pad, touch screen and buttons to maneuver the heroic Pit as he battles enemies in the air and on land. The new game also incorporates collectible weapons and online multiplayer modes. Each copy of the game comes with six AR cards that can interact with the game, as well as a Nintendo 3DS stand.

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir Teaser Trailer

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If there is one 3DS game that I can't wait to get my hands on is "Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir." Frequent readers will know that I' am a Japanese Horror nut. I love Japanese Horror games and Fatal Frame is on the top of that list, now that spin off is coming to the 3DS I can't contain myself. Here is the new teaser trailer, I wonder how this will look in 3D.




Mario Party 9 Teaser Trailer

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 Mario Party is back and here are the details.


The party is back and bigger than ever in the Mario Party™ 9 game for Wii™, featuring all-new ways to play! For the first time in the franchise, boss battles crash the party and challenge players to compete to defeat a common enemy. In addition, players now travel across stages together in a vehicle towards a common goal - overcoming obstacles, battling bosses, and collecting Mini Stars stolen by Bowser™ and his minions. Featuring 80 new minigames, adventurous new stages, and all-new ways to play that blend cooperative and competitive action for up to four players*, Mario Party 9 is the perfect way to get the party started.












FEATURES: For the first time in the Mario Party franchise, each stage culminates in a Boss Battle. Collectively, players must combine their strength to defeat classic foes such as Bowser™ and King Boo while still playing competitively to boost their own individual scores.


 In another first for the series, players ride across stages together in special vehicles. Players take turns as Captain of the vehicle by hitting Dice Blocks to move the party forward, hoping to land on lucky spaces. The vehicles also help to streamline game play and keep everyone involved in the action. Unique Captain Events on each stage give players a new way to change the shape of the game.


 In Mario Party 9, each themed stage has a clear destination point but with multiple paths along the way, so no two games will play the same. From Toad Road to Boo’s Horror Castle, players will encounter a wide variety of familiar Mario™ franchise elements in new environments that can be enjoyed solo or with friends. Includes 80 outrageous new minigames that find players making pizzas, escaping haunted mansions, and racing snowmobiles. No time to play through an entire stage? New minigame modes let players enjoy the action in smaller chunks of time. They can hone their skills at any minigame in Free Play mode or try the Extras mode that includes Goomba Bowling and the puzzle-based Castle Clearout. Every time they play, players can earn Party Points that are used to unlock special items and features.

Vocaloid 3DS

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Hey Otakus and Gamers, I was just doing a little surfing and came across this game for the Nintendo 3DS. It's called "Hatsune Miku Project Mirai." This is a Vocaloid rhythm and dance game, and I want it! It will be brought to buy Sega, and I really hope that this comes over the USA. Check out the trailer below.

Game News: Nano Assault Available Now on Nintendo 3DS-Reverb game News

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MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES NANO ASSAULT™ IS AVAILABLE NOW EXCLUSIVELY FOR NINTENDO 3DS™

Battle against deadly viruses in the explosive 3D shooter set in a microscopic world


Edison, New Jersey—December 5, 2011—Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, announced today that Nano Assault™is now available on Nintendo 3DS™. Nano Assault™ is a visually stunning 3D shoot ‘em up based in a cellular world that tasks players to stop the deadly Nanostray virus from spreading and contaminating all of human civilization.

Nano Assault™ challenges players through 32 twisted cell stages and dark worlds with rugged landscapes that adjust in difficulty based upon the player’s skill level. Prepare yourself to take on and defeat extreme nemeses including the Black Nucleus, Hyper Blobs and Spore Plants using powerful beams, energetic bombs and other unlockable assault weapons.

GAME FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Upgrade weapons to fight off bigger infections.
  • Mission mode, an unlockable arcade style cell stage where you must destroy enemies against a time counter.
  • Leaderboard and Hall of Fame modes let you publish your level scores and compare them with friends online.
  • Detailed enemy Nanopedia provides information about each adversary.

Developed by Shin’en Multimedia, Nano Assault™ is rated E10+ and is now available on Nintendo 3DS for a suggested retail price of $29.99. To watch the launch trailer and find out more, please visit www.nanoassaultgame.com.