Pandora's Tower coming to Europe in April, enjoy gross Valentine's Day cards now

by JC Fletcher on Feb 14th 2012 10:30AM

Pandora's Tower is the next European Wii RPG release for us all to be jealous of. Following this month's The Last Story, Pandora's Tower will arrive in Europe on April 13, ensuring an oddly impressive 2012 Wii lineup for the region.

Pandora's Tower is an action-RPG game in which soldier "Aeron" traverses a series of towers to gather monster meat with his magical sword and chain, and then feeds the aforementioned flesh to his cursed friend Elena. Yikes.

Speaking of "yikes," Nintendo chose to mark the announcement with a set of grotesque Pandora's Tower-themed Valentine e-cards. You can view them in the gallery or download them from Nintendo, for any relationships you need to end.

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Pearl Pink 3DS Coming Just in Time for Valentines Day

PINK NINTENDO 3DS SYSTEM TO MAKE SWEETHEARTS SWOON STARTING FEB. 10

Jan. 26, 2012

Nintendo of America has a perfectly pink new option for consumers looking to win over their loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Starting Feb. 10, a Pearl Pink edition of the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system – previously available only as part of a limited-edition bundle – will be available as a stand-alone item at retailers nationwide, offered at a suggested retail price of $169.99.

In addition to free Wi-Fi access at thousands of locations across the nation, fun augmented-reality features and the ability to enjoy games and videos in 3D without the need for special glasses, Nintendo 3DS has a host of built-in social features that can keep users connected to their special someone throughout the year, plus a great lineup of games (sold separately) that lovebirds can enjoy together:

With the system’s built-in camera, sweethearts can each use their system to capture and share 3D photos and videos of romantic outings this Valentine’s Day – and always.The new Swapnote™ application, which is available for download from the Nintendo eShop at no cost, lets users create and send customized 3D love notes to their sweethearts from their Nintendo 3DS.The adorable virtual pets in the nintendogs™ + cats game can bring out players’ sweet side and make great portable companions on those lonely days when they’re apart.Users can share creative passion with their beloved by playing downloadable games such as Pushmo™ and Freakyforms™: Your Creations, Alive!, both available from the Nintendo eShop, and by exchanging QR codes to show off their heartfelt handiwork.The multiplayer modes in the Mario Kart™ 7 game invite players to get their hearts and their karts racing on a wild array of 3D Mario-themed courses.

For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

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Angry Birds Coming to 3DS and Wii, Valentine's Day Version Hitting Today

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Rovio has had a busy weekend. The company, which produces the popular "Angry Birds" game, confirmed that the game will be available on the Wii and 3DS later this year, announced plans for a Valentine's Day version, and unveiled a secret, Rio-centric level during yesterday's Super Bowl.

On the console front, Rovio tweeted Saturday that Wii and 3DS versions of Angry Birds are coming "later in the year." When asked if it will be a full release or a download, Rovio said it prefers "downloads and digital distribution on all platforms, it's green like the pigs."

In early January, Sony announced that Angry Birds would be available on the PSP and PS3 as a mini game, with 63 levels. Rumors about Angry Birds on popular game consoles first started cirulcating in November when Rovio chief executive Peter Vesterbacka told the BBC that Rovio is working on a version of the game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, and Wii game consoles.

Until then, users can amuse themselves with a Valentine's Day version of the game, which Rovio said will hit today for Android and iOS users. It will be incorporated into Angry Birds Seasons, the holiday version of Angry Birds that already features Halloween and Christmas options. Those who have already downloaded Seasons will get the Valentine's Day option via today's update.

It costs $0.99 on the iPhone, $1.99 for an HD version on the iPad, and is free for Android users.

Finally, Rovio on Sunday released a secret code that allows users to access a Rio-centric level of the game. In late January, Rovio unveiled a new Angry Birds game, a partnership with 20th Century Fox known as "Angry Birds Rio." The game will be released in conjunction with the studio's movie, also called "Rio."

To access, users must first get to Ham 'Em High, level 13-12. At that point, the first two birds will be yellow and white. According to Android Community, users can launch the yellow bird anywhere they want, but when it comes to the white bird, launch it backwards in order to unlock a special golden egg. That will give you the option to kick a golden football, which will take you to a level where the structures spell out the word "Rio." More details and screen shots are availalbe on Android Community.

A new update for iOS and Android, meanwhile, increases Ham 'Em High to 30 levels, Rovio said Sunday. The company also announced that Android users will have the option of purchasing the Mighty Eagle and other new content using its new payment system, Bad Piggy Bank.

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[PS3, X360, Wii] Weekly Rock Band Update - Valentines Day Variety

Yesterday, 11:30 PM (This post was last modified: Yesterday 11:32 PM by LemonManX.) [PS3, X360, Wii] Weekly Rock Band Update - Valentines Day Variety
After much dilly-dallying, this feature is finally back. Those of you who own Rock Band 3 and are after some Valentines Day inspired DLC should be pleased by the latest offering, you can check it out below:
Animotion – "Obsession"
($1.99 / £.99 UK / €1.49 EU / 160 MSP / 200 WP)B.o.B. (featuring Hayley Williams) – "Airplanes"
($1.99 / £.99 UK / €1.49 EU / 160 MSP / 200 WP)Bonnie Tyler – "Total Eclipse of the Heart
($1.99 / £.99 UK / €1.49 EU / 160 MSP / 200 WP)The Human League – "Don't You Want Me"
($1.99 / £.99 UK / €1.49 EU / 160 MSP / 200 WP)Lady Antebellum – "Need You Now"
($1.99 / £.99 UK / €1.49 EU / 160 MSP / 200 WP)Meat Loaf – "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"
($1.99 / £.99 UK / €1.49 EU / 160 MSP / 200 WP)Stevie Nicks – "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around"
($1.99 / £.99 UK / €1.49 EU / 160 MSP / 200 WP)*

Tracks marked with an asterisk will be able to be upgraded with Pro Guitar and Pro Bass for $0.99 / £0.59 UK / €?0.75 EU / 80 MSP / 100 WP. The tracks can also be purchased in a Track Pack titled "February Heartache Duets Pack" for $10.99 / 880 MSP / 1100 WP.

The pack is due on the 11th of February for all platforms except for the European PSN, which will get the pack on the 12th of February.

Written by: Kyran Morrison

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