RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDGE RACER IN THREEEE DEEEE!
As you may have already seen, we've received our review copy of Ridge Racer 3D, but unfortunately, we won't be able to attack it until after the 3DS launches later this week. In the meantime, hopefully you'll settle for a few details on the game.
Step your little foot into this land before time, a time full of carnage.
The Combat of Giants series in a nutshell consists of a gathering of whatever enormous creatures man can muster up and then pitting them against each other to the death. These games have been historically based on dragons, mutant insects, or in the case of this game, dinosaurs. But for the first time ever, Ubisoft Montreal is bringing all the carnage and frenzy into eye popping 3D.
The formula remains the same, except for some small enhancements and 3D effects.
Taito and Square Enix have found yet another home for their Bust-a-Move (Puzzle Bobble) series in the 3DS. While the gameplay will remain the same, players will have access to the game's implementation of auto-stereoscopic 3D.
I'm so excited, finally, a brand new Rayman game!
Just kidding. Rayman 3D is yet another rerelease of Rayman 2, the most popular and best received Rayman title in the series. While originally released on the N64 and PC, this latest 3DS version of the game is based on what's considered the best version, the Dreamcast edition. In preparation for this latest rerelease, Ubisoft has made some enhancements to the game to entice new and old players alike.
What do Pokemon Black and White bring to the table for Pokefans, new and old?
New Ways to Battle
The three versions offer 27 breeds of dog, 3 breeds of cat, and they all take use of the various 3DS abilities.
Many can attribute the runaway success of the DS to the release of Nintendogs nearly six years ago. Up until its release, the DS still hadn't found a strong foothold with the market outside of gaming enthusiasts. Nintendo, recognizing the success of the game, has prepared a suitable follow-up for the launch of the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendogs + Cats takes the familiar formula established in the original Nintendogs, adds a new type of animal (cats), and takes use of the various abilities of the upcoming handheld hardware.
Pilotwings and Wii Sports Resort collide for this 3DS launch title.
Back at E3 2010, Nintendo fans were dazzled by the resurrection of several Nintendo franchises on the Wii, like Donkey Kong Country and Kirby. The 3DS featured a new title in an old series as well, a title known as Pilotwings Resort. Die-hard fans of the series have been waiting nearly fifteen years since the release of Pilotwings 64 to see a new entry in the mere two title series. Though fans have waited many years for the series' reprise, the unique technology of the 3DS should help in making the wait worthwhile.
A visually stunning experience that is accentuated by its intriguing gameplay.
A few days ago, a demo from Hudson arrived at our door for their upcoming title, Lost in Shadow. The demo covers the first few introductory levels as well as the first 9 levels of the tower that the story's protagonist must climb to reach his body in the real world.
Haven't I done this before on some other system four years ago?
Aside from Kinect Joy Ride, a few different Kinect Sports games were available for play at the Kinect booth. Bowling, Table Tennis, and Beach Volleyball were the choices, and I had the opportunity to check out both Bowling and Table Tennis.
You'll definitely be driving it like it's stolen.
Thanks to the Kinect Booth at my local mall, I had the opportunity to go hands on (body on?) with Kinect Joy Ride for a single race with Contributing Writer, Jason Hillhouse.
