The western games industry was given a jolt in the arm this morning as it woke up to news that not only had Nintendo a new 2D Super Mario Bros for the 3DS, but revealed plans for its Nintendo Network - and the adoption of DLC models for its next console.
Elsewhere we got confirmation of Witcher 2's release date for Xbox 360 (April) news that Soul Calibur V has three DLC packages in the pipeline, and two Men, one Mega, one Pac, will be appearing in the Sony versions of Street Fighter X Tekken.
Likely best of the day was reserved for Hironobu Sakaguchi, as the Final Fantasy creator is putting in a rare public appearance a BAFTA to discuss his latest project.