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Moshi Monsters will return to retail this October in a reinvention of its hit DS titles. Katsuma Unleashed for 3DS and DS focuses on a single Moshi Monsters character, and abandons the mini-game formula for platforming action. It is being developed by UK studio Sumo Digital. Mind Candy believes the …
Read More »Analysis: Can Nintendo turn Wii U sales around this Christmas
Sales of Nintendo’s Wii U have been well below even the bleakest of expectations. The latest financial report from the platform holders says that, across Europe, Wii U has sold a lowly 10,000 consoles. And so it comes as no surprise that the likes of Morrisons and Asda have decided …
Read More »Here’s how Nintendo rescued the 3DS
A major moment in the life of 3DS happened on May 11th this year. The Sun wrote an article that called Nintendo’s portable the best games console ever. That’s not what they were saying 48 months ago. In fact, they slammed the console for causing ‘headaches, dizziness and even nausea’. …
Read More »Just 160,000 Wii Us sold worldwide last quarter
Nintendo reports £58 million in profit thanks to hardware and software sales for the 3DS
Read More »3DS – The Console of the Year
Nintendo has revealed its plan to make 3DS this year’s biggest games console. As disclosed by MCV last week, 3DS sales for the year are closing in on PS3 and 360. It has been the best-selling UK console for almost six weeks, and more 3DS titles have been sold for …
Read More »New Moshi Monsters game Katsuma Unleashed coming to retail this October
Mind Candy has announced another boxed outing for its worldwide kids hit, Moshi Monsters. Following the success of DS and 3DS titles Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Zoo and Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park, the firm is once again targeting handheld gamers with Katsuma Unleashed. The new game will once again be …
Read More »Find out why 3DS is the console of the year in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV is filled with great interviews and analysis, as we reveal why Nintendo 3DS is the console of the year. Meanwhile, we reveal Disney’s plan to ditch licensed games, launch our first in a series of Gamescom guides and speak to Halo creators 343 Industries. That’s …
Read More »Rumour: Black 3DS XL model lands at US and Canada retail this week
A black model of Nintendo’s 3DS XL line looks to be on its way to shelves in North America, according to an ad promoting the hardware. Go Nintendo reports on a print ad from Real Canadian Superstore (pictured) that shows the yet to be announced black 3DS XL, and lists …
Read More »Treasure is co-developing Capcom’s Gaist Crusher
Cult studio Treasure has been revealed as the co-developer of Capcom’s upcoming 3DS title Gaist Crusher. Siliconera, which unearthed the news, describes the title as a major IP for 3DS”. Treasure is the surprisingly little-known name behind a host of cult titles released over the last 20 years including Gunstar …
Read More »Activision announces another new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game
Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game has been announced by partners Activision and Nickelodeon. Called simply Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes, the title is due for a boxed release on Xbox 360, Wii and 3DS on October 25th in Europe. It features four-player drop-in local co-op (on the console versions). "We’re …
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