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3DS dev tidbits

This information comes from Nintendo’s Hideki Konno…

- The system was not 3D back in 2008
- The decision to add a gyro sensor was made just prior to last year’s E3

3DS review score details

Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle

- doesn’t use much 3D
- depth for investigations

Super Monkey Ball 3D

- motion controls coupled with 3D visuals doesn’t make for a nice combination

Ridge Racer 3D

- few modes
- easy to drift
- rival car difficulty is high
- high marks for BGM and the inclusion of many old courses

Winning Eleven 3D Soccer

- not many modes, but standard modes are there
- feeling of distance and closeness is increased because of the 3D dept
- text is hard to see

Nintendogs cats

- good fur
- good wireless elements

Samurai Warriors Chronicle

- lots of content
- enjoyable missions
- 3D helps with judging enemy distance
- real time simulation elements are enjoyable

Super Street Fighter IV 3D

- touch controls are useful
- graphics are good
- 3D Versus Mode can be a bit tough to see

Treasure Report: Kikai Shikake no Isan announced for DS

- coming from Bandai Namco
- puzzle solving adventure game
- scenario from Yukinori Kitajima
- music from Yasunori Mitsuda
- character designs from Gurihiru
- follow the story of a reporter named John Evans
- includes other characters like newcomer cameraman Emily Smith, a mysterious kid named Nino, and a dog named Poochie
- story involves missing adventure novelist and a search for a great fortune
- gameplay is split into story, investigation and puzzle solving
- slightly adult in nature
- multiple animated cut-scenes
- investigations involve using the stylus to point to mysterious spots
- puzzle solving involves figuring out clues and devices that you discover during your investigation
- due out May 20th

Full review scores (we posted some earlier)

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition: 9, 8, 8, 9
Samurai Warriors Chronicles: 9, 9, 8, 8
Winning Eleven 3D Soccer: 8, 8, 8, 8
Puzzle Bobble 3D: 6, 6, 6, 6
Nintendogs cats: 10, 9, 9, 10
Ridge Racer 3D: 8, 8, 7, 9
Combat of Giants Dinosaur 3D: 6, 6, 6, 5
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask: 8, 8, 8, 8
Shanghai 3D Cube: 7, 7, 7, 5
Super Monkey Ball 3D: 9, 8, 8, 7
Mr. Skinless Science Dude: 7, 7, 6, 6
Digimon Story Xross Blue & Red: 8, 8, 8, 8

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