Nintendo Unveils 2DS and a slew of release dates for upcoming titles

                                                                     

 

29^th August – Nintendo today introduces a new member to the Nintendo 3DS family – Nintendo 2DS*, which will arrive in Australia and New Zealand on 12^th October 2013 with a SRP of AU $149.95/NZ $179.95**. Offering you additional variety and value in your handheld gaming options, the Nintendo 2DS is a streamlined version of the Nintendo 3DS that will play games available for Nintendo 3DS, as well as Nintendo DS in 2D.

The Nintendo 2DS retains many of the same hardware features as the Nintendo 3DS including the same Nintendo 3DS gameplay controls, backwards compatibility with the vast existing library of Nintendo DS games, as well as wireless connectivity features such as access to Nintendo eShop as well as StreetPass and SpotPass functionality. However the console takes on a new distinctive fixed, slate-form design, and will play all packaged and download Nintendo 3DS games in 2D. The new console is designed as an entry point into, or a new way to enjoy the Nintendo handheld experience and will be available at launch  in two colour combinations, White + Red and Black + Blue, with a Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (in either Red or Blue) that can be purchased separately.

The end of year games line-up for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is going to feature a vast array of games coming exclusively to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS this year, ensuring all can enjoy a choice of some of the best known and most loved franchises Nintendo has to offer. From Pokémon to Donkey Kong, Mario to  Zelda, Nintendo will be offering unforgettable gameplay experiences in the months ahead.

Take a look ahead at some of the games and hardware bundles coming soon from Nintendo and third party publishers for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS.

Wii U Software	Publisher	Release date (2013)
Rayman Legends	Ubisoft	29th Aug
Just Dance 2014	Ubisoft	1st Oct
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD	Nintendo	5th Oct
Sonic Lost World™ Deadly Six Edition (Limited Quantity)	Nintendo	19th Oct
Skylanders SWAP Force	Activision	16th Oct
Batman: Arkham Origins	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	25th Oct
Wii Party U + Wii Remote Plus (White) (Limited Quantity)	Nintendo	26th Oct
Wii Party U + Wii Remote Plus (Black) (Limited Quantity)	Nintendo	26th Oct
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag	Ubisoft	31st Oct
Call of Duty: Ghosts	Activision	5th Nov
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes™	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	13th Nov
Watch_Dogs	Ubisoft	21st Nov
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games	Nintendo	Nov
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze	Nintendo	Dec
SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD	Nintendo	Nov
Wii Fit U	Nintendo	2013

Nintendo 3DS Hardware / Accessories	Publisher	Release date (2013)
Nintendo 2DS (White + Red)	Nintendo	12th Oct
Nintendo 2DS (Black + Blue)	Nintendo	12th Oct
Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (Red)	Nintendo	12th Oct
Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (Blue)	Nintendo	12th Oct

Nintendo 3DS Software	Publisher	Release date 2013
Etrian Odyssey™ IV: Legends of the Titan	ATLUS	30th Aug
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers	ATLUS	20th Sept
Harvest Moon: A New Beginning	MAQL Europe	Sept
Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed	Activision	16th Oct
Pokémon X	Nintendo	12th Oct
Pokémon Y	Nintendo	12th Oct
Sonic Lost World	Nintendo	19th Oct
Skylanders SWAP Force	Activision	16th Oct
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Activision	23th Oct
BEYBLADE™: Evolution	Rising Star Games	24th Oct
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	25th Oct
Angry Birds Star Wars	Activision	30th Oct
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy	Nintendo	9th Nov
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes™	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	13th Nov
Mario Party: Island Tour	Nintendo	Nov
Ben 10 Omniverse™ 2	NAMCO BANDAI	Nov
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds	Nintendo	Nov
LEGO Friends	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	Q4
Bravely Default	Nintendo	End of 2013

Rayman Legends – Launch trailer

Assassin’s Creed IV- Black Flag – Naval & Fort Gameplay

Sonic Lost World – "Play Together" Trailer

The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker HD – Hero ModeTrailer

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Stealth Trailer

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Wii U Gameplay

CryEngine Demo

This is showcasing the new engine that is being used to create Ryse: Son of Rome, its also compatible with Playstation 4 and Wii U

The Wonderful 101 and Splinter Cell headlining this weeks Nintendo releases

Title	Platform	Available on	Price Point*
The Wonderful 101	Wii U	Nintendo eShop from 24/08/13	AUD $79.95
(Nintendo)	(Download)		(NZD $99.95)
Game Description: In this action game, take control of Wonder-Red and recruit scores of seasoned heroes into your team – leading them into battle as hero number 101! You can even transform desperate citizens into mighty heroes to bolster your numbers. Overwhelm the invading aliens known as the GEATHJERK with strength in numbers – the more heroes you enlist, the more powerful your attacks become.
Special Offer until 21/09/2013: You can save 30% on The Wonderful 101 and purchase it from Nintendo eShop for only AUD $55.95 (NZD $69.95) , if you previously downloaded Pikmin 3 from Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U console.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist	Wii U	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13	AUD $89.95
(Ubisoft)	(Download)		(NZD $110.95)
Game Description: When the US becomes a target and the clock is ticking it’s down to one man to save the lives of millions. To contest the US Military Supremacy, a deadly countdown of terror attacks against key US interests has been issued : THE BLACKLIST. As the leader of the newly formed 4th Echelon unit, Sam must hunt down these terrorists by any means necessary, and stop the Blacklist countdown.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams	Wii U	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13	AUD $19.50
(Black Forest Games)	(Download)		(NZD $25.50)
Game Description: Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a challenging fast-paced platformer with a twist. Warp Giana’s dream world at will to transform your abilities and surroundings. Use your skill, speed, and brains to brave the dangers of Giana’s twisted dreams! Giana laughs at spooky nightmares, lightly twirling past monsters and traps. Fluffy sugarbowl dreams on the other hand tick her off, unleashing her fiery, punky side, ready to dash and smash all in her path!
BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2:	Wii U	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13	AUD $14.99
Future Legend of Rhythm Alien	(Download)		(NZD $14.99)
Runner2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed and IGF award winning BIT.TRIP RUNNER. In the style of the BIT.TRIP series, Runner2 is a rhythm-music platforming game. Players will run through fantastic environments, using brand new moves, to brand new soundtracks as they run, jump, slide, kick, and soar towards the goal of tracking down the Timbletot and thwarting his evil plans to destroy not only our world, but every world there is. Runner2 features 5 exciting worlds, 120 tantalizing levels and 5 death defying BOSS battles! Play as 8 different characters – find secret areas to unlock new and zany costumes!
Super Street Fighter™ II: The New Challengers	Wii U	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13	AUD $10.40
(CAPCOM USA)	(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)		(NZD $13.60)
Game Description: When Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers debuted, the fighting game genre changed forever. Along with a revolutionary combo system, it introduced new characters alongside the original cast. In addition to Ryu, Ken, Chun Li et al., take control of four brand new combatants in thrilling head-to-head gameplay. Choose T. Hawk and his unmatched strength, Dee Jay’s unrivalled kickboxing ability, the furious kung fu of Fei Long, or drill your rivals with the deadly beauty of Cammy!
Special “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer: If you buy any two out of these three Street Fighter games on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U, you can download the third one for free! Only until 29/08/13.
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior™	Wii U	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13	AUD $10.40
(CAPCOM USA)	(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)		(NZD $13.60)
Game Description: Street Fighter II™ defined gaming in the 1990s by revolutionising the fighting genre. Regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior was the first release of the Street Fighter II series; featuring the original eight world warriors including Ryu, Chun-Li and Guile. Each character has his or her own skills, speed, special moves and ending, to make for a truly unique experience. Choose your favourite fighter and become a hero!
Special “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer: If you buy any two out of these three Street Fighter games on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U, you can download the third one for free! Only until 29/08/13.
Street Fighter™ II Turbo: Hyper Fighting	Wii U	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13	AUD $10.40
(CAPCOM USA)	(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)		(NZD $13.60)
Game Description: Street Fighter II™ defined gaming in the 1990s by revolutionising the fighting game genre. Regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting was the third release of the original Street Fighter II series. Featuring the original eight world warriors including Ryu, Chun-Li and Guile – along with playable boss characters Balrog, Vega, Sagat and M. Bison – Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting offers enhanced gameplay speed and improved character balancing.
Special “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer: If you buy any two out of these three Street Fighter games on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U, you can download the third one for free! Only until 29/08/13.
Cut The Rope (zeptolab)	Nintendo 3DS	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13	AUD $5.99
	(Download)		(NZD $7.99)
Game Description: Cut the rope to feed candy to little monster Om Nom®! A mysterious package has arrived, and the little monster inside has only one request… CANDY! Collect gold stars, discover hidden prizes and unlock exciting new levels in this addictively fun, award-winning, physics-based game!
Funfair Party Games	Nintendo 3DS	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/2013	Special launch offer until 5/9/13: AUD $14.99 (NZD $14.99)
(Joindots)
	(Download)		Regular price will be AUD $19.99 (NZD $19.99)
Game Description: Multiplayer fun at the fair with movement control and eleven amazing attractions! Use your Mii™ to play live multiplayer games or master all the attractions in single player mode and beat the international high scores. In addition to classic control options, you can move your Nintendo 3DS™ to take aim at targets with your gun or control the circle of hot wire in arcade mode. You can also throw darts, basketballs and more by imitating the realistic movement with the Nintendo 3DS™. Sound crazy? That’s because it is – and a ton of fun to boot!
Solomon’s Key™	Nintendo 3DS	Nintendo eShop from 23/08/2013	AUD $5.50
(KOEI TECMO GAMES)	(Virtual Console – NES)		(NZD $6.80)
Game Description: To save his world from demons, Dana the Wizard goes on a dangerous quest to find Solomon’s Key and seal the monsters away. An audacious mix of action game and puzzler, Solomon’s Key was one of the toughest challenges on the NES™, but also one of its most endearing adventures. Combine logic and reflexes to unravel the mysteries of each room. Bright minds are needed to unlock its secrets, and only a few have been deemed worthy of seeing all the different endings. Will you be clever enough?

Disney Infinity in stores now

MELBOURNE, Vic. – (AUGUST 22, 2013) – Disney Interactive today launched the company’s largest and most ambitious gaming initiative to date, Disney Infinity for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation^®3 system, Wii U™ system, Wii^™ system and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. The starter pack features the game software, the Infinity Base, three character figures and Play Sets inspired by the worlds of The Incredibles, Monsters University and Pirates of the Caribbean, one Power Disc pack, a trading card with a web code and countless hours of creative play in the groundbreaking Toy Box mode. 

“Disney Infinity allows players the creative freedom to bring to life original adventures that are only limited by their own imaginations,” said John Pleasants, co-president, Disney Interactive. “We are excited to see how our Guests will combine Disney and Pixar characters to create all new stories that they can share with friends and family across gaming systems.”

In a way that only Disney can, each Disney Infinity character figure will come to life and play together in a virtual “Toy Box,” where they can build and customize their own unique virtual worlds using their favorite characters, vehicles, settings and more.   The game also includes  story-driven experiences, called “Play Sets,” which allow players to solve challenging puzzles, battle enemies and explore iconic locations from famous Disney properties. 

Disney Infinity is available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation  3, Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.  Unique play experiences are available for Wii and 3DS systems, and on mobile devices.  The Disney Infinity starter pack carries a suggested retail price of $89.95 AUD and all versions are rated PG by the ARB.  The Lone Ranger andCars Play Sets are available separately for a suggested retail price of $39.95.