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[catapult37]

Been playing this on Wii and it's a perfect candidate for 3ds. Almost seems designed for it. There is so much going on with things falling toward the screen, tons of parallax, and gameplay taking place on multiple planes of the z-axis. This should be fantastic!

 

[ConradCervantes]

Wow, right before my birthday!

 

[Screamapillar]

ROCK ON

Christ, next few weeks:
- Luigi/Monster Hunter

April:
- Fire Emblem

May:
DK, DONKY KONG!

I mean... it's just a port. Haven't most of us played it on Wii already? I played it in November 2010, don't really see any reason why I should pay $40 to play it again on a handheld. Must be for people who missed it on Wii the first time around.

 

[SloaneRisette]

Well shit Nintendo!

I guess you just want me to keep on buying games huh?

FINE! I'LL BUY YOUR GAMES!

BUT I WON'T LIKE IT!

Spoiler

I'll love it. Every second of it.

Edit: Wait, I'm an idiot, this is for Europe? D:

I mean, good for Europe and all

but D:

The US Nintendo Facebook account is now saying May 24th.

Well this is awesome! Guess I'll just be spending more money!

 

[Hero of Legend]

North America on the 24th as well!

http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...ntendo-Business-Wires-Website-AP-PhotoExpress

 

[Draconian]

That's awesome. The 3DS is really loaded this year.

 

[victreeb3l]

is this a port or a new game?

i loved DKCR so damn much on the wii. a new one for the wii u would make that console an instant buy for me.

 

[GRW810]

Had there been any info regarding 3DS features fir the port, like StreetPass? I imagine swapping the time trial scores (and maybe racing against someone's ghost) would be bare minimum requirement.

If the game had new levels only available by swapping via StreePass (think Shinobi and Sonic Generations dud it) I'd shell out again. Straight port and it's a no, though I understand why it is coming to 3DS and possibly a new audience.

 

[Hero of Legend]

is this a port or a new game?

i loved DKCR so damn much on the wii. a new one for the wii u would make that console an instant buy for me.

Port.

 

[Currygan]

FUCKING EXCELLENT

April and May are already unbeatable for a 3DS owner

 

[grimshawish]

I mean... it's just a port. Haven't most of us played it on Wii already? I played it in November 2010, don't really see any reason why I should pay $40 to play it again on a handheld. Must be for people who missed it on Wii the first time around.

Its the N64 rap.

 

[evilromero]

I would be losing my shit in excitement for this...if it was actually a new game.

 

[QueenOfThorns]

I'd also be a lot more excited if they added online co-op to it. It's the only way I'd be able to play as Diddy!

 

[rjc571]

I mean... it's just a port. Haven't most of us played it on Wii already? I played it in November 2010, don't really see any reason why I should pay $40 to play it again on a handheld. Must be for people who missed it on Wii the first time around.

I'd gladly pay $40 to play one of the greatest platformers of all time on a handheld, in stereoscopic 3D, as long as they didn't have to make any compromises regarding the framerate (which they almost surely did).

 

[NateDrake]

Amazing game on Wii and want this in portable form. Cannot wait.

 

[Ridley327]

A Friday release in the US? It's been a while since they've had one of those. I wonder if they're putting out a bundle to go along with it.

 

[eternalb]

The one you can download on the eShop looks really really good. I'm not sure if better than the Wii version, but it looks fantastic in 3D and seems to run smoothly.

This comparison video makes it look practically identical.:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpOVqWmNBC4

 

[Call Me Maybe]

Holy shit Nintendo. Give it a rest.

 

[Katzii]

Now I know what I'm asking for on my birthday in June. Luigi's Mansion and Lego City at the end of this month (along with my considerable backlog) will keep me entertained in the meantime... But Animal Crossing is a release day purchase for me.

Surprised myself that this is coming so soon, but quite pleased!

 

[goldenpp72]

While I wish this was an original game, at least it has the potential to be superior to the Wii game. Have they confirmed co op play? Also, why do people complain about it being a port, Nintendo has done ports to their portables an infinite amount of times in the passed, and often times with inferior results. Nothing new and it's not a big deal.

 

[curlyfriski]

This image raises an important question: can we teach gorillas to play video games?

 

[Tuck]

3DS output this year is insane. I just hope next year isn't a desert.

 

[Lathentar]

Made me laugh a bit.

Heh. Loving that photo.

 

[DashReindeer]

Love this game, but after doing the video guide and review for GameXplain, which required 100%-ing it and beating it countless times, I'm not sure I can justify jumping in again. Having it on the go does sound appealing, though. Also, I do love me some Monster Games. Maybe once I get an XL...

 

[TEJ]

I mean... it's just a port. Haven't most of us played it on Wii already? I played it in November 2010, don't really see any reason why I should pay $40 to play it again on a handheld. Must be for people who missed it on Wii the first time around.

It's a port that could get rid of one of the most crippling flaws of the game. Shaking the wiimote to do moves ruined the flow of the game, and didn't always work.

It's a great game that could become an excellent one.

 

[Deleted member 125677]

Love it!! This and Fire Emblem will be played A lot on my 3DS this summer.

 

[serplux]

I mean... it's just a port. Haven't most of us played it on Wii already? I played it in November 2010, don't really see any reason why I should pay $40 to play it again on a handheld. Must be for people who missed it on Wii the first time around.

I think it's better suited for a handheld. Plus no waggle. It's not day 1 for me, but it'll be within the first few.

 

[chadi]

Only got to play DKC games on SNES so I'm definitely picking this one up since I don't own a Wii.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Wow, right before my birthday!

Would it happen to be on May 25th?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Wow! If this means summer W101 and Pikmin 3...one of them will release in may. This is some good ass news!

 

[Kerub]

March
Castlevania
Monster Hunter 3
Luigi's Mansion 2
Harmoknight
Devil Survivor Overclocked

April
Fire Emblem

May
Donkey Kong Country Returns

June
Animal Crossing
Code of Princess

Plus, scribblenauts is still coming out in Euroland, right?

Fuck my wallet.

Remember when we complained about game drought?

 

[Neiteio]

Gotta rerelease the first one before announcing DKCR2 at E3!

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Thread title may as well be changed to include US too.

 

[Mpl90]

US Cover from Amazon.com

 

[Mr.Ock]

US Cover from Amazon.com

That '3D' badge is so generic and out of place lol

 

[Bgamer90]

That '3D' badge is so generic and out of place lol

It would look so much better if they left it out.

 

[GreggTheGrimReaper]

Not really worse than the "New!" we get with the NSMB series.

 

[DaBoss]

Not really worse than the "New!" we get with the NSMB series.

I'm indifferent towards the whole "New!" moniker, but this definitely looks worse. It looks so bland and generic.

 

[ASIS]

You have GOT to be kidding me.

DK has a release date but Pikmin doesn't?

 

[schuelma]

You have GOT to be kidding me.

DK has a release date but Pikmin doesn't?

Pikmin isn't coming for a while IMO.

Best case scenario is Wonderful 101 in May.

 

[ASIS]

Pikmin isn't coming for a while IMO.

Best case scenario is Wonderful 101 in May.

I know, but I'm just really bitter about it for now.

I'll still take W101 though!

 

[Criminal Upper]

Holy shit Nintendo. Give it a rest.

Yeah! They should...um, stop releasing games!

 

[udivision]

You have GOT to be kidding me.

DK has a release date but Pikmin doesn't?

Well, it's a port and at least recently DK seems to be treated with the "let's not announce it a million years in advance" mentality which is good.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Pikmin 3 was announced at E3 2008 to stop Nintendo fanboy wolves rip Cammie Dunnaway's throat out. It was probably a drawing on a napkin Miyamato used at dinner at that point.

 

[Yes Boss!]

Pleasantly surprised to see both this and Animal Crossing at a $35 price point at amazon. Is that a new level for Nintendo?