Just got an official Nintendo infographic that acknowledges the Virtual Boy. Whatever next? SEGA owning up to 32X?
Added my Hori EX2 Xbox 360 fight stick to my eBay clear-out. No need for it now I’ve got VF5FS on PS3! Take a look: http://t.co/jPfH7uFC
Steelbook and more
Every big release needs a special edition, and Capcom's Resident Evil 6 is no exception. The publisher's just lifted the lid on its collector's edition for Europe and Australia, and it's a whopper. Here's what the package contains:
Marvel Pinball and more
A motley group of superheroes headlines this week's Nintendo Download, but there's also the second week of the store's anniversary if you're after a bargain. Here's what's up this week.
Finally a grown man
SEGA's loveable blue mascot reaches another milestone today, celebrating his 21st anniversary. On this day in 1991 SEGA unleashed Sonic the Hedgehog on North America. His speed and spectacular stunts made him an original, and players took him to their hearts. Nearly 50 games and over 80 million sales later, Sonic's still here. Last year for the hedgehog's 20th anniversary we brought you plenty of spiky content, so be sure to read about The Sonic Games That Never Were, our Staff Memories of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic: The Nintendo Years Part One and Sonic: The Nintendo Years Part Two. Happy birthday, you little scamp.
Updated with battery life, dimensions
Nintendo will release a bigger Nintendo 3DS console later this year. The new console offers a 4.88" top screen, and the total viewing area on the top and bottom screens has increased by a massive 90%. According to Nintendo, it's the biggest screen ever available on a handheld Nintendo console, but the resolution is unchanged. It's also Nintendo's heaviest handheld console since the Game Boy, weighing in at 336g compared to the DSi XL's 314g. It comes with a 4GB SD card too, up from the regular system's 2GB. In Japan and Europe it will not come with an AC adaptor or charging cradle; in North America, the 3DS XL will come with an AC adaptor. Here are the official dimensions with some other consoles for comparison: Nintendo 3DS XL: Length 156mm x Width 93mm x Height 22mm (closed) Weight: 336g.
Go hands-on first
Assassin's Creed III will be one of the new titles on show at this year's Eurogamer Expo in London. Assassin's Creed III joins Far Cry 3, Just Dance 4 and Rocksmith in Ubisoft's line-up at the show, which runs from 27th to 30th September at London's Earl's Court. Tickets are available now and start from £9 for an afternoon ticket or £12 for an all-day pass for each individual day. You can also get a full four-day pass for £50, which gives you nine hours of gaming excitement over four days. Pound-for-pound that's better value than most games, actually. The Push Square team will be there this year so make sure you come say hello!Ubisoft Confirms Big Line-up at Eurogamer Expo 2012 Brighton, UK – 22nd June 2012 - Eurogamer Expo, the UK’s biggest and best gaming festival, and Ubisoft today announced this year’s big-hitters, Assassin’s Creed™ III, Far Cry™ 3, Just Dance™ 4, and Rocksmith™, will be playable at the Eurogamer Expo at London’s Earls Court from 27th-30th September 2012. Around 50,000 gamers will be able to try out the epic Assassin’s Creed III exclusively at the Expo before it’s available in the shops! The massive Far Cry 3 will also be on the show floor, as well as a full size Disco Bus showcasing the latest in the dance phenomenon series, Just Dance 4. Rocksmith is the eagerly awaited game that lets you plug in any real guitar or bass and learn while you play. For those wanting to swap power-ups for power chords, this year’s Eurogamer Expo will not only be the biggest, but also the loudest! Rupert Loman, Managing Director of Eurogamer, said: “The buzz surrounding these games is enormous, and to be able to give Expo-goers their first opportunity to play them is fantastic. This year’s Eurogamer Expo promises to be the biggest gaming show the UK has ever seen.” Tickets for Eurogamer Expo 2012 are now available at www.eurogamerexpo.com.
Gold standard
After years of competing, it looks like Mario's finally realised that Sonic's better. As New Super Mario Bros. 2 is all about the coins, one of Mario's new ways to earn gold is turning enemies into coins. How does he do this? By grabbing a gold ring, of course. A sneaky hat-tip to Mario's great rival or an out-and-out admission that Sonic was always superior and always will be? You decide. The game's out on 19th August in North America alongside the new 3DS XL console. Europe gets it 48 hours earlier on 17th August. [youtube:qxzhEAKjwos]
Hats off
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is coming to Europe and North America later this year, and we have a teaser trailer to show more of Herschel and Luke's adventures. It's worth watching not just for the always impeccable animation quality and atmosphere, but because you get to see a young Herschel Layton without his trademark top hat. There's something about puzzles and adventure in there too, but we're most interested in Herschel's haircut. [youtube:W75K7leTncI]
Are you ready for 20-something seconds of gameplay from Pokémon Black & White 2? Let's do this. Nintendo put out the most teasing of teaser trailers during its Nintendo Direct conference, but now you can watch it at your leisure to pick out the new gym leaders and areas that make up the sequel. The game's out in Japan now (curses!) but it hits Europe and North America later this year. [youtube:R7LM4k0VpoE]
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