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A DS tech demo surprisingly doesn't make for very compelling 3DS launch game.

There's no question, Steel Diver is a weird game. Even after playing it for a while, I'm still not totally sure how to feel about it. Clearly, it's not the deepest of games and it's definitely not one of the better launch titles available, especially from Nintendo. Furthermore, its 2D gameplay does a better job showcasing the touch screen than it does the 3D effect; which isn't totally surprising considering the game started as a DS tech demo. The gimmicky Periscope mode handles that just fine, but like the main content, it's not going to be compelling for the majority of players.

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After his launch experience, Nick shares some of his thoughts and predictions about the system's performance at market.

Just yesterday, the 3DS launched in the American market, with the European launch preceding it by two days. Obviously, the entire Internet is in a tizzy over its launch, as is to be expected; however, how was the system really received at market? Based on my launch experience, it's clear it didn't reach the levels Nintendo saw with the Wii.

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While we weren't lucky enough to receive a 3DS ahead of launch, we are lucky enough to experience the midnight launch lines to get our systems.

Like you, we here at PixlBit are waiting for our 3DS systems on the eve of the 3DS launch. Follow both Nick and Jason via their Twitter feeds (listed below), for live updates from the 3DS launch lines.

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If you thought Ridge Racer 3D was going to be your only opportunity to get your 3DS racing fix, you were wrong.

Ubisoft will be delivering stereoscopic 3D arcade racing as well with Asphalt 3D. While not quite as storied a series as Ridge Racer, the series has been through multiple iterations, and purportedly, the latest 3D iteration from Gameloft is the best.

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An awful Monster Hunter clone that is even less enjoyable than its source material.

I've stated it before, and I'll say it again: I'm not a fan of the Monster Hunter series and its archaic design. The latest from Square Enix, Lord of Arcana, seems to set out to replicate the design of Capcom's popular series, but clearly fails in its execution. While I didn't think it could be possible, someone has managed to make a bad design worse.

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