Nintendo 3DS Games Provide Extra Experience

Since the formal reveal of the Nintendo 3DS to the media and excited gamers everywhere, the discussion has shifted from the 3D capabilities to the more important topic: What are the Nintendo 3DS games?

As most gamers know, it is the games available to the gaming device that ultimately decide whether the platform would be a riveting success or a cataclysmic failure. Any hardware company can tout specs and graphics all they want, but when it comes to the industry of video games, there is one crucial key word that game developers need to prioritize in their mission statements: Fun. All the polygons, effects and 3D will fall by the wayside if gamers are not given an enjoyable application to the technological advancements provided by new hardware.

Fortunately for the 3DS, Nintendo is a company that has dozens upon dozens of successful franchises under its belt. With the software backing of an accomplished gaming staple such as Nintendo, and the likelihood of third-party developers jumping on the brand success of Nintendo as a handheld manufacturer, the Nintendo 3DS will most definitely benefit from a diverse and remarkable library of Nintendo 3ds games.

Lucrative franchises from Nintendo include the Pokemon franchise, the Legend of Zelda series, the Brain Age games, Nintendogs, and quite possibly the biggest name in gaming history: Mario.

All the above mentioned franchises alone could steadily support the Nintendo 3DS for a considerable lifespan. At the Electronic Entertainment last June, Nintendo has revealed a slew of titles that are to be expected upon or some time after the launch of the 3DS.

With the support of third-party developers, the 3DS will have access to numerous genres that will appeal to a broad range of consumers ranging from casual to hardcore gamers. Gaming industry giants such as SEGA, Konami and Capcom have already announced their support as well as the franchises that they hope to develop for the 3DS. Already, Konami has reported that it will be bringing Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D to the handheld, and so far, the title has been a testament to the technical capabilities of the 3DS.

Smaller developers will also be given the chance to compete with the big hitters of the gaming industry. Expect quirky projects or surprise hits to pop up every now and then to eventually form fresh new franchises for gamers to look forward to. Games from the previous generation such as Scribblenauts, the Professor Layton games, and Puzzle Quest have proven that any good idea can still sell in an industry dominated by established companies.

Gamers planning to invest in a 3DS will be ecstatic to know that Nintendo’s new system will be completely backwards compatible with all nearly all the titles available for the Nintendo DS. This allows newcomers and gaming veterans to have access to the massive library of games available for the previous system.

Throughout the potential lifespan of the Nintendo 3DS, expect familiar franchises to be given the 3D treatment as well as new gameplay mechanics that future developers will introduce to the constantly evolving industry of video games.

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