Nintendo has surprised everyone lately with the fantastic content in their 3DS eShop. Currently they even have begun giving demos of certain games, like Resident Evil. One perfect addition to the eShop is Pushmo! Pushmo is a game where you play as a Mario looking character that is supposed to save other little pushmo creatures by solving block puzzles. Controls are simple and easy to use, and the gameplay is catchy! Worried that it will be short for the around $7 price tag? Don't be, there are over 200 levels and some of them can be quite time consuming! It is well worth the money and is another game that truely shows the full potential of the 3DS.
Fans and supporters of the Nintenod 3DS haven't really had much to brag about until lately. Nintendo has just started releasing some very key titles for the 3DS that give 3DS owners high hopes for the future of 3 Dimensional gaming without glasses! Mario Kart fans will be happy to know that the fundimental elements that make it such a great franchise are still in tact, better yet they have been improved upon. The sound is something that I really noticed when playing this game, 3D Sound has literally been incorperated into the gameplay. At the beginning of a race you may even find yourself looking around the room for a hidden speaker when your character make a sound. The sound aspect is something you can only experience in person, just like the 3D.
On top of it being a Nintendo regular, they have made some unique and welcomed additions to the overall gameplay. You now have some really cool customization options for your vehicle and are able to win upgrades by simply playing the game and beating your opponents in races. The tracks themselves have also had major improvements! While you are sure to notice some of the old tracks from previous generations of the game, you will no doubt love the new ones even more! The elements of driving under water and parasailing through the sky are common in most of the courses and not only do they seem natural now that we have them, but they are easy to drive in and don't cause any controll issues. Overall this game is a must have for 3DS owners, it not only shows off what the 3DS is capible of, but it is also full of hours and hours of fun gameplay.
Most everyone knows about the recent price drop in the pricing for the Nintendo 3DS, but what about the people who bought a 3DS when they premiered or shortly after they came out? Well, Nintendo has started the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program that allows these customers to recieve FREE NES game downloads as well as future updates and news on releases before anyone else. Does it make up for those who spent the extra $100 or so just to get it when it first arrived on the market, is that good enough for being a loyal Nintendo gamer? I think it is, I would like to see the possibility of other Nintendo 3DS owners to get the oppertunity to be a part of this program and experience some perks. Check out this video of the program and some of the games and benefit those users get.
James Agee