Capcom ''Considering'' two new fighters for the 3DS.

Just as we thought that the Nintendo 3DS couldn't possibly get any more fighters (minus BlazBlue: Cotinuum Shift 2 which is due out in September), an interview with Yoshinori Ono of Capcom could have proved us wrong! He was asked if we'd ever see Street Fighter X Tekken on the 3DS, and this was his response: 


''It’s possible. For the 3DS, I wanted to do an [Super Street Fighter IV:] Arcade Edition version, but I haven’t had a chance to do that because of all the other things I’m up to. At the company, we’re debating should we go for an AE port on 3DS? Should we skip that and go straight to Street Fighter x Tekken? There are a lot of things up in the air, so I can’t say for sure what our next 3DS project will be.''


That's right, he's considering Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade edition and Street Fighter X Tekken. Nothing is set in stone yet obviously, but it'd be interesting to see what happens!


~Ricky Taylor

Satoru Iwata to take a 50% pay cut.

The Nintendo 3DS hasn't sold as well as they would have liked it to, which in turn, has caused Nintendo to not do so well financially. But with Nintendo, they always have a plan B with them. And now that plan has been shared by President of Nintendo Japan, Satoru Iwata.


Mr Iwata said: ''For cuts in fixed salaries, I’m taking a fifty percent cut, other representative directors are taking a 30 percent cut, and other execs are taking a 20 percent cut.''


This is a very kind decision from the higher people at Nintendo, so let's just hope the recent price drop of their 3DS serves them and the fans well!


~Ricky Taylor

Former Nintendo President "loses" $300,000,000 daily.

Hiroshi Yamauchi, former president of Nintendo and the great grand-son of the founder, is said to have lost over $300,000,000 in one single day due to a large decline in Nintendo's share price.


Mostly, he has lost the value of the shares that he holds which is around 10% of Nintendo, rather than random cash that may be lying around. Many people couldn't understand what it's like to lose such a big amount in just one day. But in the end, he is a billionaire, so he should be able to hold up just fine. 


~Ricky Taylor

Some new details regarding Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance

I am personally a fan of Kingdom Hearts... And I dare say the trailer of DDD makes it look quite attractive! As I said I'm a fan of the series but the whole Disney thing annoys me!
Anyways a writer from Famitsu Magazine (a Japanese Gaming Magazine), has spent some time with the demo of Dream Drop Distance. He said a few very interesting things and I'm curious to see how it works in-game... We learn that the main character (either Riku or Sora), is fighting along with 2 new allies, meaning there are some "side-kicks", if you will, other than Donald and Goofy (thank god)! So if you are like me and hate the duck and dog-thing, then you've got your wish!
Also, Square Enix are introducing new enemies, ones that are neither Heartless nor Nobodies. The last thing they had to say was that the combat was more impressive than any other KH game, with impressive lighting effects and stylish movements.

/Thom Isaacs

The Sun (once again) attack the 3DS

The Sun have been hated by gamers for months now. After stating that the 3DS causes dizzyness and eye damage. Well now... THEY'RE BACK! RAWR! Honestly The Sun is like the godzilla of the gaming world, out to kill anything! Here is my analysis:

The Headline is:

Blurredy hell!

NINTENDO is slashing the price of its 3D console by a third - after claims it makes gamers feel dizzy and sick.

And where did these claims come from exactly? You do realise that Nintendo are making this move to improve fiscal results right? Lets read on...

"The Sun revealed a number of gamers quickly complained the 3D screen left them with headaches. Telly and radio presenter Jonathan Ross - a Nintendo champion - admitted that he got headaches after playing the console for a long time."

Well yes... as would happen with any console! What you don't seem to understand is that it's the same thing as sitting in the Cinema watching a film, the same would happen!

"But others said the cutting-edge screen had IMPROVED their vision. Industry execs last night said the biggest problem was the games launched for the console simply weren't good enough."

I personally agree with what the "others" say here, I feel that since I've gotten the 3DS my vision has changed... in a good way. I feel more aware of my depth perception and I can notice it better now in real life! Granted, the launch for 3DS wasn't the best, but it kept us going until the great titles came out, and there are more to come of those! Believe you me!

"Rival Japanese giants SONY and PANASONIC both stuck to profit forecasts yesterday. But Sony slashed sales targets for LCD TVs by five million to 22 million."

Yeah, the only point you've made here is that you're a bunch of Sony and Panasonic fans (they exist) who sit in shock when Nintendo do something unexpected.

So what have we learned today NGNers? Don't buy the Sun, even if you do enjoy boobs!


P.S: you can read the whole thing here, if you so wish...

/Thom Isaacs

Nintendo selling the 3DS at a loss.

Not long after Nintendo announced the price drop for their 3DS console, new information has been shared that indicates Nintendo will be selling their 3DS at a loss. Mr Satoru Iwata of Nintendo has said this is a necessary decision in order to improve fiscal performance next year and for the future of the 3DS. 


This type of decision is not something you'd expect to hear from Nintendo, considering their popularity worldwide. But many believe it's to raise the consoles popularity worldwide. And many, including myself have faith in Nintendo.


~Ricky Taylor

New North American 3DS price confirmed and ready for pre-order

It has now been confirmed that the Nintendo 3DS will be available at $169.99 in North America, as of August 12th. What's cool is that Amazon is allowing you to pre-order for this date! So if you're one of NGN's American readers, and you want to get a cut-price 3DS, you can click here to pre-order!

/Thom Isaacs