{"id":14276,"date":"2011-09-26T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T22:00:00","slug":"nintendo-showcase-at-rage-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/business\/14276-nintendo-showcase-at-rage-2011","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo showcase at rAge 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nintendo has revealed its exhibition line up for the 2011 rAge gaming and consumer electronics expo, which is taking place from 30 September to 2 October at The Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

Preview Games for the 3DS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mario Kart 7<\/span> will be available on 2 December and will include a new optional first-person driving mode that is controlled using the gyro sensor. The game also introduces new playable characters like Lakitu and Metal Mario, and a tricks system like the one in Mario Kart Wii.<\/p>\n

Super Mario 3D<\/span> Land is a new Mario game due for release on 18 November. It is a 3D Mario platforming adventure. Players can scout levels and find secrets before they play using the built-in gyro sensor of the Nintendo 3DS system. The game will also feature propeller blocks and will have StreetPass functionality.<\/p>\n

Kid Icarus: Uprising<\/span> is follow-up to the NES classic, and will feature stereoscopic 3D and features both air-and ground-based combat against a range of enemies.<\/p>\n

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Gamers will also get a first hand look at Resident Evil Revelations<\/span> and Metal Gear Solid 3D<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Other attractions include the just-released graphically re-mastered StarFox 64 3D<\/span> as well as Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D<\/span> and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D<\/span>, which were released earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Preview Games for the Wii<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The next instalment of The Legend of Zelda franchise – now celebrating 25 years – comes exclusively to Wii.<\/p>\n

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword<\/span> launches on 18 November. Expo visitors will at rAge get a chance to guide Link on his journey. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword lays the foundation for the events in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and allows players to use MotionPlus technology for sword combat for the first time in a Zelda game.<\/p>\n

Go Vacation Wii<\/span>, which is available later this year, will be on show. Players can unlock 50 varying activities ranging in category from sports simulations to dance-based challenges either in single player or multiplayer mode.<\/p>\n

Fun and Games<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nintendo will also be hosting competitions, giveaways and events at the Nintendo stand. The schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n

30 September <\/span><\/p>\n

•    12-1pm: StarFox Competition
•    1-2pm: Street Pass Event
•    3-4pm: Street Fighter Competition
•    5-6pm: Street Pass Event
 
1 Oct<\/span><\/p>\n

•    10-11am: StarFox Competition
•    1-2pm: Street Pass Event
•    3-4pm: Street Fighter Competition
•    5-6pm: Street Pass Event
 
2 Oct<\/span><\/p>\n

•    11am-12pm: StarFox Competition
•    12-1pm: Street Pass Event
•    2-3pm: Street Fighter Competition<\/p>\n

Nintendo showcase at rAge 2011<\/strong><\/a> << Comments and views<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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