New 3DS updates are also on the way.
Today, Nintendo revealed plans to release the third New Super Mario Bros. title, New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the 3DS. The game will feature Mario, Luigi, and a slew of recognizable characters with the same side-scrolling gameplay suitable for players of all ages. The title is due for release this August, but no specific date has been revealed.
Leaked before by Black Friday Ads, Nintendo confirms two new 3DS bundles
Black Friday ads from Gamestop to Sears have mentioned a 3DS bundle with Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. These bundles came with a model of the 3DS not previously seen. These are not special to the shoppers holiday, though, as Nintendo has now confirmed.
Nick, Julian, and Esteban explore the notable games and lasting impact of the Xbox.
Back in late 2001, Microsoft first entered the realm of console gaming with the Xbox. Although its sales numbers are nothing impressive when compared to that of the PlayStation 2, it did manage to outsell longtime videogame company Nintendo's GameCube, which is still a fine showing for a first console outing. Despite being a massive financial loss for the company, it laid the groundwork for much of what is now standard in the gaming industry.
Resident Evil on rails is coming to a PS3 near you.
It may be hard to believe, but Resident Evil is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. As a result we’ve had a relative tsunami of Resident Evil announcements and re-releases this year, and today we’re reporting on yet another piece of Resident Evil news. The on-rails Resident Evil shooters on the Wii are now making their way to the PS3.
The new demo will be released October 25.
Sega announced today that players will be able to test out more of Sonic Generations with the release of a second demo tomorrow on Xbox Live. Unfortunately for PlayStation 3 owners, the second demo won't see release for another week, appearing on the service on October 25, 2011. The full game will be released on November 1, 2011 for the PS3, 360 and PC, as well as the 3DS later in November.
Throw another log on the fire, anticipation is only going to burn brighter after you see this.
It’s still over a month before Skyward Sword goes live, but lately the internet has been flooded with screens and video footage of Nintendo’s latest opus. A bit surprisingly, the opening cinematic is one of those videos that have surfaced on YouTube.
Join us on Saturday night, 9/24, for a celebration of 2 years of PixlBit! Update: Join us at a little after 8:00 pm EDT for the start!
Believe it or not, PixlBit's second birthday is just about upon us. Like last year, we intend to celebrate with a live PlayBit, but this year, we're stepping up our game. On Saturday 9/24 at 8:00 PM EDT we'll be kicking off the celebration. This year, we'll have a few more people on hand - Nick, Chessa, Jason Ross, Stanton Daries, and Sam Hawkins will all be present. We're also planning on giving away some rare E3 2010 swag to some readers and contributors. Qualifying for the prizes is easy, so check out the details! Click through for our live feed!
The former PS2 game now has an HD version in development.
During Sony's Pre-TGS press conference, Square Enix revealed the development of an HD version of Final Fantasy X for the game's tenth anniversary. The game, announced on stage by producer Shinji Hashimoto, is in the early stages of development, so Square Enix did not release any assets to coincide with this announcement.
PB & Jason has been here for a full year! Join Jason for a celebration issue!
Please note, contents of the celebration issue will be remarkably similar to the contents found inside any other PB & Jason, brief retrospection notwithstanding.
In this final segment, I cover the controversial Metroid: Other M.
