Ace Attorney Investigations 2: No plans for US release at the moment

Lately, there’s been a story going around the Internet about how Ace Attorney Investigations 2 isn’t going to be seeing a U.S. release, based on comments made by Capcom’s Christian Svensson in a recent “Ask Capcom” video Q&A.

However, Svensson hinted that AAI2 might get a possible release on a different platform in the future as stated here;

I'll be a little more clear.

The costs of localization are higher than the forecasted return. And no, it wouldn't sell more than Okamiden (which has already sold more than the first Investigations).

Could this content show up on some other platform somewhere down the line? Possibly, but there's nothing on that front for me to talk about. I realize there are fans who would like to have this and I'll be sure to explore ways that could happen viably in the future with our strategy and R&D teams but no promises.

Source: Siliconera

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D gets a release date

Nintendo has just announced the release date for that 3DS game (that should have been a launch title) you've all been waiting for!... again! Thats right, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is scheduled for a release in North America on June 19th.

This remake of the N64 classic featuring updated visuals and gameplay enhancements that will compliment the 3DS's touch screen will also include the Master Quest version of the game. IS anyone else excited to relive the adventure once again? I know I am.

Hands on - Nintendo DSi XL

I currently own a Nintendo DS Lite and was never really interested in trading it in when the DSi came out. Nintendo then announced that the DSi will be giving some steroids to grow into the DSi XL (LL for Japan) with bigger screens and... thats it.

Conceptually you'd think it wouldn't matter cause it'll still be sporting the same resolution and the games will look stretched out. But after seeing and handling a DSi XL for the first time, the bigger screens do make an impact. Navigating the touch screen is a breeze with all the free space and the games do look impressive on the bigger screens compared to my DS Lite.

Now I have heard complaints that games that use sprites don't look all that good since they're stretched out and you can point out each pixel but I have also heard that games that use 3D graphics look superb on the XL. The whole stretched sprites thing doesn't really bother me enough to make me not like it but I completely agree with the statement of 3D games looking better on the XL.

I won't go out and trade in my DS Lite this very moment but I gotta say that if you don't have a DS/DSi and you don't mind the girth of the XL but want to play on the bigger screens then consider getting the XL. I can honestly say that the XL is an easy recommend for me and with the 3DS already out, I'm sure the prices for these past generation Nintendo handhelds will go down in a heartbeat.

Weekend, what are you all playing?

Well the weekend is upon us again and you know what that means. Vidj00 games! What are you playing? Migoy: I got the Lightning badge in Pokemon White so I'm half way to the league now. Sunday is my Special Day in the Dissidia 012 Duodecim: Final Fantasy calendar so the sound of leveling up after almost every battle is as satisfying as ever.

My Nintendo Wii has gotten some love this weekend. Aside from some TvC (Tatsunoko vs. Capccom: Ultimate All-Stars) action, I replayed Spider-Man: Web of Shadows. I've beaten it before but got the good ending so now I'm working to be completely evil and see how things go. The story is still butt and as expected in an open world Spider-Man game, glitches galore but I found myself playing it through the whole afternoon and later again after having supper.

Quash: I played some split screen Call of Duty: Black Ops with some cousins after coming home from the beach and watched one of them get mutilated in Dead Space 1. I played Marvel vs. Capcom 3, before I left I practiced doing the Dr. Doom M&M loop combo for 3 hours to get it perfect.

Arlie: It's Gran Turismo 5 for me this weekend, finally had the patience to download those buttload of patches. I just purchased my Formula Gran Turismo car off the Online Dealership yesterday for 5,000,000 Credits. I'm currently at Level 25 A-Spec and trying to complete the Extreme Series to get the Grand Finale trophy. Hopefully I could grind up to Level 35 A-spec this weekend to unlock the Red Bull X1 Challenge

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Nintendo 3DS Safety Manual

Unless you've been living under a rock with no wi-fi access then you know that Nintendo's 3DS is the hottest gadget in the any person's pocket. With its impressive graphical capability and glasses free 3D. Its like magic in the palm of your hands. I know most of you who have bought a 3DS just threw the very thick manual aside when you opened the box and neglected to check the safety manual.

Never fear, for we here at TMG strive to provide the best gaming related news and information for you aside from our usual rambles and rants in gaming, the gaming community, and the video game industry.

Here, for your personal growth and viewing pleasure is the Nintendo 3DS Safety Manual. The DON'Ts of your new portable gaming friend.