Nightly News Roundup: 2010.07.29

3DS Pricing and Launch Date to be Announced September 29

Nintendo revealed via Bloomberg today that information concerning the eagerly anticipated 3DS, particularly its pricing and release date for Japan, will be announced September 29, 2010.

Source: IGN

Dragon Quest IX Sampling Events and Downloadable Treasure Maps Come to America

Nintendo of America realizes that gamers stateside may not all have the opportunity to pass someone else on the street who owns– and happens to be playing– Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies to take advantage of its Tag Mode. So, they’re bringing gamers together at GameStop stores on July 31, Best Buy locations on August 7, and select shopping malls from August 7 to September 19. Check out more from the source below.

Source: Nintendo

Catch Latias or Latios in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

You know you want them, and Nintendo knows you want them, so now’s your chance. If you’ve beaten the Elite Four and have the National Pokédex in either of the latest remakes, then by connecting to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection between July 31 and August 27, you’ll have the opportunity to fight fight a Pokémon that happens to be holding an Enigma Stone. For those with HeartGold, this leads to encountering Latios; those with SoulSilver, Latias. Happy hunting– let us know when you snag one below or in our forums.

Source: Joystiq