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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, [[PMD1|Red Rescue Team]] and [[PMD1|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.
* 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. [[PMD2|Explorers of Time]], [[PMD2|Explorers of Darkness]], and [[PMD3|Explorers of Sky]] expand on gameplay concepts introduced in the originals.
* 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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