Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Lazy genius builds device to generate 3DS Play Coins]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/08/lazy-genius-builds-device-to-generate-3ds-play-coins/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/08/lazy-genius-builds-device-to-generate-3ds-play-coins/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/08/lazy-genius-builds-device-to-generate-3ds-play-coins/#comments It was inevitable: faced with the desire to farm 3DS Play Coins without all that bothersome movement, a Japanese 3DS user rigged up an electrical 3DS jostling device to simulate walking. It's elegant in its simplicity, unless you compare it to just walking.

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JoystiqLazy genius builds device to generate 3DS Play Coins originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsnintendoplay-coinsTue, 08 Mar 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lego Pirates of the Caribbean coming to 3DS with exclusive StreetPass feature]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-coming-to-3ds-with-exclusive-stree/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-coming-to-3ds-with-exclusive-stree/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-coming-to-3ds-with-exclusive-stree/#commentsYou'll be able to guide a swaying pile of rum-soaked plastic bricks through supernatural high-seas adventure in 3D this May. Disney and WB revealed that Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will be released on Nintendo 3DS in May, alongside versions for Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, PC, Mac, and DS -- and alongside the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides movie, of course.

The 3DS version includes a few exclusive features, like support for the system's pedometer-acquired "Play Coins," and a StreetPass feature, "Pirate Duels," that automatically engages virtual Lego pirates against one another when two 3DS systems come within communication range -- with even more Play Coins awarded to the winner.

Gallery: Lego Pirates of the Caribbean (3DS)

JoystiqLego Pirates of the Caribbean coming to 3DS with exclusive StreetPass feature originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdisney-interactivedslegolego-pirates-of-the-caribbeanlego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-gamenintendoplay-coinsstreetpasstt-gamesTue, 15 Feb 2011 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Reggie explains motivation for 3DS 'Play Coins']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/reggie-explains-motivation-for-3ds-play-coins/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/reggie-explains-motivation-for-3ds-play-coins/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/reggie-explains-motivation-for-3ds-play-coins/#commentsThe 3DS's "Activity Log" uses the built-in pedometer to track your steps, awarding players "Play Coins" for certain distances. Those Play Coins can then be used for unspecified unlocks within supported games. According to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, this was included for two related reasons.

First, he told MTV Multiplayer, "Nintendo has always been at the forefront of active gaming." He cited the Pokewalker, Personal Trainer: Walking, and, of course, that whole Wii thing. Second, "it's just another reason to encourage people to get up and walk around. Why? Because we want them to be carrying their Nintendo 3DS, going through StreetPass, SpotPass types of activity."

Apple managed to get people to carry their iPhones around everywhere by making the iPhone a phone -- one of the major advantages enjoyed by that platform. Nintendo has chosen to basically bribe users with virtual coins in order to get people into the habit of making the 3DS part of their everyday equipment. Hear Reggie's explanation for yourself in the video after the break.

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JoystiqReggie explains motivation for 3DS 'Play Coins' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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