Major firmware update for 3DS due out by December 8th

We heard talk about an incoming update for the 3DS that was going to enhance many of the onboard capabilities for the 3D, but we never posted any details on it since we weren’t sure when it was going to launch. Well, strike that — Nintendo originally hoped to see it out to the masses by the end of November but now it seems that’s been delayed. But don’t fret, you’ll see it out by Dec. 8th. So what do you get with this ‘major’ update? Well, the ability to take 3D video, for starters. — More after the break! 

Future PS Vita firmware could allow remote play for all PS3 games

We saw the first glimpse of cross-platform gaming between the PS3 and the Vita back during E3 with a game called Ruin. What that showed off was the ability to start up the game on the PS3, save it and quit, and then load up that same game — along with your save file — on the Vita to play on the go. While many questions were raised by that demo, it opened up the possibilities of what could be done between the two systems. Well, now we’re hearing about a future update to the Vita that would let you play your entire PS3 library remotely. — More after the break! 

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Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright join forces with gameplay footage to prove it -- (Video)

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Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright join forces with gameplay footage to prove it -- (Video)

“Objection!” and “Aww… professor…” are just a few quotes you’ll no doubtedly be hearing a lot of when the upcoming Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney mash up gets released next year in Japan. No word yet on an American release, but with each of the games from both series winding onto US shelves we don’t think there’ll be any issues localizing this dream cross over.

Rumor - Nintendo redesigning 3DS, adding extra circle pad

So get this, after already slicing the 3DS by over 30%, the legendary firm is thinking about redesigning the 3DS and adding a second circle pad… or so goes the rumor. Actually, it doesn’t end there! The 3D handheld has gone through so much recently, could these stories be based on fiction or is Nintendo really that conflicted? — More after the break!

How to verify your Nintendo 3DS Ambassador eligibility

So you bought your 3DS at launch, or maybe you were one of the lucky few who nabbed one a day or two before the price cut (thanks to Target and Wal-Mart) and you connected to eShop, then you might want to hear this info on the Nintendo’s Ambassador program. What’s this program all about? Well, to put it bluntly Nintendo is offering be 20 free Virtual titles ready for download to early adopters of the handheld. You can check your eligibility with a new site that Nintendo’s launched just this past weekend. — More after the break! 

Sony releases PS Vita specs for you and me

Sony has officially released the PS Vita’s specs, the power of its guts, and boy does it pack a punch. It truly does stand out as a mini, portable PS3. But how will it fare against a drastically price reduced 3DS? That remains to be seen. But for now we’ll just have to be okay with checking out what will make the Vita’s games so pretty. — More after the break! 

Nintendo's 3DS gets a 'Flame Red' makeover on September 9th

During the days of the N64 Nintendo released like 10 bajillion colors and versions of the console and its controller, and that made the system that much more special to each individual owner.  Butwhen the Wii came out Nintendo promised a similar scheme but never even came close to releasing even a third color. Well, the 3DS may be off to a good start introducing a new color starting September 9th. — More after the break!