Nintendo's Portable Game Lineup Offers Boundless Fun For Everyone In 2012
Dates Confirmed for New Games, Including Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From puzzles and mysteries to fashion and photo fun, the diverse lineup of games set to arrive for the hand-held Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems during the remainder of 2012 truly has something for everyone. Nintendo today revealed launch dates for several upcoming games, including packaged games that will be available in stores as well as downloadable games and applications that consumers can purchase digitally via the Nintendo eShop. What's more, the Aug. 19 launch of the Nintendo 3DS XL system will let players enjoy their games on an even larger scale, with screens 90 percent larger than those on the original Nintendo 3DS.
Upcoming games and software for Nintendo 3DS include new installments in several of Nintendo's fan-favorite franchises as well as great games from third-party partners. Newly dated games on the way include the following (details subject to change):
-- Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! (Oct. 1) - Users of any artistic
skill level can learn painting and drawing techniques that can be
applied to real-life art projects, with optional, additional lessons
available for purchase.* The game also lets users share and download
certain game content via SpotPass.*
-- Crosswords Plus (Oct. 1) - More than 1,000 professionally designed
crossword puzzles will challenge players at any skill level. They can
also receive and share bonus puzzles via StreetPass or connect their
Nintendo 3DS to the Internet to receive free additional puzzles via
SpotPass.* The game also includes other game play modes such as
Wordsearch, Anagrams and the new Word of the Day.
-- Sparkle Snapshots 3D (Oct. 18) - Launching exclusively in the Nintendo
eShop*, this downloadable game is a fun photography application that
lets you personalize your 2D photos by adding 3D layers of stickers,
ribbons, pens and other effects. Users can then share creations
wirelessly with friends or transfer them to an SD card and email them.
-- Skylanders Giants from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Oct. 21) - Fans can
look forward to more than 20 new inter-action figures to collect,
including Giants that are twice the size of regular Skylanders and new
LightCore Skylanders that light up both in the game and in real life
when they are placed on the Portal of Power.
-- Style Savvy: Trendsetters (Oct. 22) - Players can run their very own
full-scale fashion shop and spark a fashion revolution by helping
customers keep up with current trends, buying new clothes for their
customizable store and sharing their creations with their friends
online.*
-- Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (Oct. 28) - Experienced fans and
newcomers to the Professor Layton series can solve dozens of fascinating
puzzles as they work their way through a new mystery storyline. Players
can even download one additional puzzle per day for 365 days, starting
on game launch day, at no additional charge.*
-- Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! (Nov. 5) - Players can create
their own creatures and use them to explore a planet that they
customize. Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! contains new
features not found in the original downloadable title, such as dungeons
to explore, enhanced creating capabilities with more parts to choose
from and new special powers that can be used to further personalize the
creatures. The game also features Download Play, which allows players to
share the creative experience with friends who do not have a copy of the
game.
-- Paper Mario: Sticker Star (Nov. 11) - Nintendo's classic Paper Mario
franchise gets a fresh 3D look in its hand-held debut. Stickers are the
backbone of Mario's newest adventure in which players use stickers found
in the game to not only win battles, but to solve puzzles as well.
-- Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion from Disney Interactive (Nov. 18)
- Inspired by the classic Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, this
game features new ways for Mickey Mouse to interact with a 3D game world
using paint and paint thinner.
* - wireless Internet access required
"The wide variety of games and applications for Nintendo hand-held systems will put a smile on everyone's face this holiday season," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Plus, with a new larger-size version of the Nintendo 3DS, consumers have even more choices. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just discovering Nintendo systems for the first time, you'll have more ways to play than ever before."
Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL users can also look forward to sharing even more of their 3D photos via the online Nintendo 3DS Photo Showcase website at http://photoshowcase.nintendo.com. Galleries filled with fun, eye-popping pictures are updated every week, highlighting the creativity of Nintendo fans and the interactive fun of Nintendo 3DS.
Remember also that Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2 will launch on Oct. 7 for Nintendo DS systems (also playable on Nintendo 3DS in 2D), and Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokedex 3D Pro arrive exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Oct. 7 and Nov. 8, respectively. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon will now be available in the first half of 2013 in the Americas.
See the charts below for a partial list of upcoming games and software for hand-held Nintendo systems (details subject to change).
Nintendo 3DS
Publisher Title Available
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Angry Birds Trilogy October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Bratz: Fashion Boutique October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Lalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Moshi Monsters Moshlings Theme Park October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Skylanders Giants Oct. 21
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. TRANSFORMERS PRIME Oct. 30
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. The Trash Pack October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Wipeout 3 October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Wreck It Ralph October
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Aksys Games
Localization,
Inc. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Oct. 23
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ATLUS (Index
Digital
Media, Inc.) Code of Princess Oct. 9
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D3Publisher Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game Nov. 20
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D3Publisher Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal
Our Garbage?! Fall
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D3Publisher Ben 10: Omniverse Fall
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Disney
Interactive Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion Nov. 18
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Disney
Interactive Disney·Pixar Finding Nemo September
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Disney
Interactive Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure September
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Electronic
Arts FIFA 13 September
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GameMill
Entertainment Hotel Transylvania Sept. 18
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Majesco
Entertainment Hello Kitty Picnic October
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Maximum Games 50 Classic Games October
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Maximum Games American Mensa Academy October
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Maximum Games Junior Classic Games October
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Maximum Games Jett Tailfin November
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Natsume Inc. Harvest Moon: A New Beginning Q4
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Nintendo New Super Mario Bros. 2 Aug. 19
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Nintendo Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! Oct. 1
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Nintendo Crosswords Plus Oct. 1
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Nintendo Style Savvy: Trendsetters Oct. 22
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Nintendo Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask Oct. 28
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Nintendo Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! Nov. 5
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Nintendo Paper Mario: Sticker Star Nov. 11
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SEGA Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed Nov. 20
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Storm City
Entertainment Chevrolet Camaro Wild Ride August
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Storm City
Entertainment Old Skool Classics September
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Storm City
Entertainment Word Wizard 3D September
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Telegames, Classic Games Overload: Card and Puzzle
Inc. Edition November
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Ubisoft Rayman Origins Q3
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Ubisoft Imagine Babyz Oct. 23
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Ubisoft Imagine Fashion Life Oct. 23
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Ubisoft Petz Countryside Nov. 6
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Ubisoft Rabbids Rumble Holiday
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Warner Bros.
Interactive
Entertainment LEGO The Lord of the Rings Fall
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Warner Bros.
Interactive
Entertainment Spy Hunter Fall
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Warner Bros.
Interactive
Entertainment Scribblenauts Unlimited Holiday
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XSEED Games Unchained Blades Summer
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Nintendo eShop
Publisher Game Available
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Arc System Works Vector Racing Aug. 23
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Endgame Studio Fractured Soul Q3
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Gamelion Speed X Q4
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Konami Gradius Q4
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Konami Mystical Ninja starring Goemon Q3
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Nicalis Cave Story Q3
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Nicalis Nightsky Q4
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Nintendo Pokémon Dream Radar Oct. 7
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Nintendo Sparkle Snapshots 3D Oct. 18
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Nintendo Pokedex 3D Pro Nov. 8
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Nintendo Fluidity: Spin Cycle Q4
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Nintendo Wario Land II Q4
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Nintendo Zelda II: The Adventure of
Link Q4
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nnooo Spirit Hunters Inc. Q4
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Teyon Crazy Chicken: Pirates 3D Aug. 16
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UFO Interactive Johnny Impossible Q3
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XSEED Games Unchained Blades Q3
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Nintendo DS
Publisher Game Available
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2K Play Nickelodeon Bubble Guppies Nov. 1
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2K Play Nickelodeon Dora & Team Umizoomi: Fantastic
Flight Nov. 1
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. TRANSFORMERS PRIME Oct. 30
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Bratz: Fashion Boutique October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Lalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends October
------------ ------------------------------- -------
Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Moshi Monsters Moshlings Theme Park October
------------ ----------------------------------- -------
Activision
Publishing,
Inc. The Trash Pack October
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Activision
Publishing,
Inc. Wreck It Ralph October
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D3Publisher Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game Nov. 20
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D3Publisher Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal
Our Garbage?! Fall
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D3Publisher Ben 10: Omniverse Fall
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D3Publisher Victorious: Taking the Lead Fall
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D3Publisher Winx Club: Magical Fairy Party Fall
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GameMill
Entertainment Big Time Rush Nov. 6
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GameMill
Entertainment Hotel Transylvania Sept. 18
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Little Orbit Monster High: Skultimate Roller Maze Nov. 13
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NAMCO BANDAI
Games Inc. THUNDERCATS Sept. 25
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Nintendo Pokemon Black Version 2 Oct. 7
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Nintendo Pokemon White Version 2 Oct. 7
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Scholastic
Inc. I SPY Game Pack September
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Scholastic
Inc. Smart Games for Kids September
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Telegames,
Inc. Puzzle Overload October
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Warner Bros.
Interactive
Entertainment LEGO The Lord of the Rings Fall
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Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
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