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Date archives for August, 2011
August 12th, 2011
Super Mario 3D Land’s Logo Still Has a Raccoon Tail
17:15 at nintendolife.com
Much was made of the raccoon tail poking from the O in the Super Mario logo when Satoru Iwata first took to the Game Developer Conference stage to announce the upcoming adventure, but now the game is officially known as Super Mario 3D Land some thought the bushy tail might be dropped. Thankfully we can reveal it's still there, waggling away, helping the logo hover mysteriously in the air.
Nintendo Europe Offers New Way Into 3DS Ambassador Program
16:30 at nintendolife.com
Not a scheme
If you bought your 3DS before 11th August but were unable to register it in the eShop for whatever reason, you're probably all bummed out that you won't be able to claim your 20 free games starting on 1st September. If you're in Europe however there's light at the end of the tunnel, as Nintendo is offering you another way into the free download plan.
Kirby Mass Attack Trailer Storms the Stronghold of Your Brain
14:15 at nintendolife.com
Duck and cover
The adorable pink ball of whatever-he-is, Kirby, is coming back to DS for one last appearance with Kirby Mass Attack. Nintendo has just shot over a hot slice of video footage and some screenshots too, which you can find below.
Just Dance 2 is 8th Wii Game to Top 5 Million in US
11:00 at nintendolife.com
First from a third-party
Ubisoft's Just Dance 2 might not be your idea of a good time, but that hasn't stopped over five million Americans picking up the game since it launched last October.
07:59 at twitter.com
Grabbing a 3DS today? This'll help! UK 3DS High Street Price Drop Round-Up - 3DS News @ Nintendo Life http://t.co/p5ru2OM via @nintendolife
07:56 at twitter.com
One reason for 3DS's sales is online stores not featuring it properly: most lump it in with DS, or make it hard to find. Why hide it?
UK 3DS High Street Price Drop Round-Up
07:45 at nintendolife.com
Lots of deals to be had
Fancy picking up a 3DS in the UK today? We've created a handy overview of the biggest and best deals available across the UK to help you plot where to spend your money.Tesco — £114.99
All reports point to Tesco offering their consoles at the lowest price at a stunning £114.99, available both in-store and through its Tesco Direct online service.
August 11th, 2011
PQube Tries to Settle The Ultimate Battle of the Sexes
22:00 at kinectaku.com
Which is better?
Are you a man or a woman? Which gender is better? The age-old question will get settled on Kinect this Christmas, as PQube is preparing to bring The Ultimate Battle of the Sexes to the UK.
19:51 at twitter.com
Playing the superb Wii version of Metroid Prime. What a joy to go back to this game after so many years.
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