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Nintendo won't be on time, but you still won't have to wait long.

Nintendo's November 3DS update should be right around the corner since there's only one day left in this month as of this writing, but there's been no announcement as to when exactly it will be released. Well, it should come as no surprise that Nintendo is going to miss the November window of release; however, the release date has now been locked down.

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Taking fun to another dimension.

It’s time to rise up, my friends! It’s time to storm Nintendo HQ and liberate the concentrated fun they slowly leak out to us, the common man. We’ve been waiting years for the next proper handheld Mario game, and they finally deigned to give us… Super Mario 3D Land. Now that we have it we know what we’ve been missing out on and can only wonder what else they must be keeping from us. Super Mario 3D Land is a delicious feast from Nintendo’s fun hoard that is not only a worthy installment in the Super Mario Bros. oeuvre, but it also evolves the series, makes good use of the 3DS’s capabilities, and offers a flawless platforming experience.

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In celebration of the series' 25th anniversary, a special edition 3DS will hit stores later this month.

Nintendo of Europe announced today that a limited edition Ocarina of Time-themed 3DS will hit store shelves in Europe on November 25. The black system will be trimmed in gold and feature the Zelda series logo on the top of the system, as well as a themed border featuring ocarinas around the edges. Included in the box is not only the special system, but a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D.

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Updated impressions of one of this year's most anticipated 3DS titles: Mario Kart 7.

One thing resonated with the bunch of us “comic con goers” when it came to Mario Kart 7; the game is incredibly smooth and incredibly fun. There really isn’t much to say about it other than the fact that it aims to yet again provide an insanely addictive handheld driving experience. As stated in my E3 preview, players at the beginning are allowed to pick a driver, customize car parts from wheels to body and glider type, then the race begins. While it's currently unknown what most of these car parts do, it’s safe to say that they will have some type of effect on either the speed or weight of the kart.

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