Resident Evil: Revelations Will Support the Slide Pad Expansion

Earlier today Capcom announced the release date (February 17, 2012) for Resident Evil: Revelations for the Nintendo 3DS. However, missing from the North America press release was one little interesting tidbit of information. What was that little tidbit?

Hidden in the European press release was the announcement that a second slide pad would be supported in RE: Revelations:

"The game is also compatible with the new slider pad, a second circle pad with two more shoulder buttons, enabling you to interact with the environments in new ways."

I'm curious to see what Capcom has in my regarding new ways to interact with the environment. I am also left wondering why this announcement was so quietly added to the press release. Let's hope that by adding the slide pad Capcom will be able to improve the gameplay and not take anything away from it.

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Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Coming in Early 2012

It has been rumored for quite awhile now, but the man himself has confirmed its delay. Hideo Kojima confirmed at TGS that MGS: Snake Eater 3D would release during the early part of the Winter 2012 season. Hopefully this allows Konami some time to fix some of those issues I keep hearing about; maybe it will now take advantage of the Expansion Slide Pad.

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Nintendo 3DS Expansion Slide Pad Coming to Japan This Year

Japan will be getting the Expansion Slide Pad on December 10 at a price of ¥1,500. It will also be bundled with Monster Hunter 3G for ¥6,990. Monster Hunter 3G is also out on that day.

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