2012 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Nintendo Handheld Console ...
T his holiday season Nintendo handheld console games bring big fun to the compact, yet powerful consoles including the Nintendo 3DS, DSi and DS. NOTE: 3DS and DSi handheld consoles are available in bigger ?XL? versions. All release dates subject to change.
The 3DS exclusive game Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (Nov. 18) features artistic game functions using the stylus where players incorporate objects drawn in the bottom screen in the top screen in 3D. Players can use the unique powers of illusions in boss battles and take a rest among the action to build their own fortress. The new and familiar levels (from the original Disney Epic Mickey game) feature a 16-bit style filled with Disney?s forgotten characters and attractions.
Professor Layton and The Miracle Maskcontinues the popular Nintendo DS game series as developers promise a new puzzle every day for a year to compliment the base adventure game that already includes more than 150 puzzles.
Angry Birds Trilogy?presents Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio with next extra content, StreetPass features, new levels, and new trophies/achievements.
Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why?d you steal our garbage 3DS (Nov. 13) is based on the Cartoon Network animated series, Adventure Time, which follow Finn and his dog Jake in the Land of Ooo and is available in a standard edition a Collector?s Edition, which includes the Enchiridion steel case, a golden sword stylus, the Book of Beasts, and a map.?Available on Nintendo 3DS and DS.
Paper Mario: Sticker Star?(November 11) offers players an extensive Nintendo 3DS experience with role-playing elements using stickers in battles and puzzles. Players also use coins for the Battle Spinner for special advantages.
Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition features all ages, single player video game offers more than 30 mini games challenges with adventure, strategy, and puzzle gameplay elements. This one player game has great cut-scenes from the film, decent gameplay and good challenges for the kids. Available on Nintendo 3DS and DS.
Tales of the Abyss reimagines the 2005 PlayStation 2 Japanese role-playing classic with a 3D World Map, adjustable 3D visuals, real-time battles, fully voiced anime cutscenes, and linear motion battle system, now with ?Flex Range? functionality for improved mobility and maneuverability.
Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 (Nov 6) is afamily friendly match-3 puzzle game featuring new mini-games, achievements, and 100 levels amid Ancient Egyptian settings. Available on Nintendo 3DS and DS. Puzzle challenges can also be found in Cradle of Rome 2 (also on DS) where players rebuild Rome conquering match three sets.
The imaginative open-world Scribblenauts Unlimited (November 13) features adjustable 3D settings, Street Pass functionality, and background stories on Maxwell?s origins including his family of 41 siblings.
Action packed character battle games include Pok?mon White Version 2 andPok?mon Black Version 2,while The Trash Pack features varying perspectives amid a huge character cache.
Super Mario 3D Land has unique interactions, smooth controls and endless exploration. The fluid automatic camera provides the best player assistance without hindering the player?s chosen game pace. Fun underwater/aerial sensations in 3D, engaging visuals, quicker ?pick-up-and-play? level lengths, high content level, level theme variety, and a more casual tone strengthen the game.
On the 3DS and DS, Wreck-It Ralph has constantly changing rules and character abilities like Ralph?s brawn and Felix?s repair powers. Other movie game adaptations on 3DS and DS include Disney/Pixar?s Brave (DS only), Amazing Spider-Man, Madagascar 3: The Video Game, first person shooter Battleship, Ice Age: Continental Drift, and LEGO?Batman?2: DC Super Heroes where the Dynamic Duo join forces with other famous DC super heroes including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to stop the notorious villains Lex Luthor and The Joker from destroying Gotham City.
Other Nintendo DS LEGO video games include Lego Battles: Ninjago with Lego Ninjago Set, Lego Battles with Lego Minotaurus Set, and LEGO Lord of the Rings (also on 3DS), which lets players Discover and unlock over more than 60 playable characters, including Aragorn, Frodo, and Gandalf.
The adventure, role-playing game Heroes of Ruin features real-time multiplayer modes with voice chat, downloadable game content, and daily challenges all bolstered by a very user-friendly touch screen inventory system.
Simulation games include Style Savvy Trendsetters ? Nintendo 3DS where players create their own fashion empire complete with over 12,000 clothing items and accessories plus an online shopping portal. Horses 3D presents an authentic world of horse training with realistic gameplay, entertaining scenarios, and various social elements.
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D reimagines the popular PC game series exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS with new pre-built rides, all-new exclusive assets, in-game adviser, 3D coaster viewing, and extensive simulation management options to manage customized amusement parks.
ThunderCats are back with a new television series and this side-scrolling platformer on the Nintendo DS. Racing 3DS games include Spy Hunter, Monster 4?4, and Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed Bonus Edition.
The 3DS exclusive fantasy action game Zero Escape: Virtue?s Last Reward features suspenseful plotlines among several characters with multiple endings and Japanese language support.
Winx Club: Magical Fairy Party centers on minigames and is based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon television series. Another Nick TV series adaptation is Victorious: Taking the Lead where players can control Tori Vega for the first time. Ben 10 Omniverse (Nov. 13), based on the Cartoon Network TV series, lets players to play as both Young and Teen Ben. Other adaptation games include Transformers Prime: The Game, iCarly: Groovy Foodie! (DS), and Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game (Nov. 20).
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