3DS Games Be Cancelling

Over 4 months on the market, one would think the 3DS would have found it's stride and be home to a few wonderful and exciting adventures. Too date, the system appears to be dry. Nintendo has been slow delivering software, with their future lineup consisting of remakes and sequels. I was really looking forward to a new IP from Nintendo to really show off the hardware and be a great bragging rights title for owners of the system.  Nope.


It also saddens me when a big title like Resident Evil hits the mobile device, one I was really looking forward to and receives the most lukewarm reviews and responses from the industry. Kotaku reports about the cancelling of several 3DS titles from developers. On top of them is Sega's Crush 3D. The title is completed and is being held until February 21st, 2012. Wow. BTW, Crush is a phenomenal game and is available for the PSP and can be easily purchased right now on the PSN.


Even the launch of the 3DS Online Shop has been disappointing. The cataloge and pricing appears to be problematic. A recent example is the 3D remake of Namco's 29 year old Xevious is available for $5.99. Yet, on iOS and Android devices, one can purchase great new titles such as Dead Space, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Dungeon Hunter 2 for around the same price.


Not all hope is lost. A couple of titles have perked my interest. Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions appears to be great fun and has been receiving positive previews. It contains 6 titles ranging from the original arcade games to brand new re-imaginings.

Here is the big one. A certain blue hedgehog turned 20 this year. To help celebrate, a 3DS specific version of Sonic Generations will be available in November alongside the big console version. The buzz has been incredibly huge and I can't wait to get my hands on it!


The 3DS is a young system. Yet, Nintendo has had experience with 4 different DS models over the years and all have been successful. However, will that success affect the course of the 3DS and be home to a ton of 3rd party shovel-ware and a small handful of great titles? Only time will tell.