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==Tuesday November 1, 2011: Nintendo 3DS== | ==Tuesday November 1, 2011: Nintendo 3DS== | ||
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===In the news: Nintendo 3DS=== | ===In the news: Nintendo 3DS=== | ||
* The '''[[Nintendo 3DS]]''' is Nintendo's latest handheld console. It is distinguished from other portable gaming devices by its use of realistic 3D in-game. | * The '''[[Nintendo 3DS]]''' is Nintendo's latest handheld console. It is distinguished from other portable gaming devices by its use of realistic 3D in-game. | ||
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===Back in the Day: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon=== | ===Back in the Day: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon=== | ||
* The '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon''' series was launched in Japan on this day in 2005. Starting with a pair of dungeon-crawler games where the player is a Pokémon (as opposed to a Trainer), the series now comprises a range of sequels, spinoffs, and adaptations. | * The '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon''' series was launched in Japan on this day in 2005. Starting with a pair of dungeon-crawler games where the player is a Pokémon (as opposed to a Trainer), the series now comprises a range of sequels, spinoffs, and adaptations. | ||
* The first pair of games, [[ | * The first pair of games, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red Rescue Team]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Blue Rescue Team]] were released for different consoles: the former for GBA and the latter for the Nintendo DS. This remains a unique move among paired versions of Pokémon games. | ||
* In 2008 and 2009, sequel games were released for DS. [[ | * In 2008 and 2009, sequel games were released for DS. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]] expand on gameplay concepts introduced in the originals. | ||
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Further sequel games]] were released via WiiWare in Japan in 2009. These titles have not been released internationally. | * [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Further sequel games]] were released via WiiWare in Japan in 2009. These titles have not been released internationally. | ||
* As with the Pokémon [[main series]], there have been anime specials and manga based on the video games. The three PMD anime specials do not form part of the usual anime canon. | * As with the Pokémon [[main series]], there have been anime specials and manga based on the video games. The three PMD anime specials do not form part of the usual anime canon. |
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