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News: Rayman Arrives on North American eShop This Week

Rayman Arrives on North American eShop This Week

Not just in Europe

We normally find out about the North American download offerings on Thursday each week, but we've been advised ahead of time that Rayman will be hitting the 3DS Virtual Console stateside. Europe gets the Game Boy Color title this week too, so gamers on both sides of the Atlantic will have the chance to warm up ahead of the...

News: New Castlevania Title Confirmed for 3DS

New Castlevania Title Confirmed for 3DS

Nintendo Power with big reveal

Last week we shared a rumour that a new Castlevania title was in development for 3DS: it seems that the rumour was true, as it's now been revealed in Nintendo Power. It's to be called Castlevania: Lords of Shadow — Mirror of Fate, which isn't the snappiest game title that we've heard. Details from the magazine,...

News: Mario Tennis Open Just Misses UK Top Ten

Mario Tennis Open Just Misses UK Top Ten

Top of the 3DS chart, though

Mario Tennis Open has arrived in time for the summer season of tennis grand slams and typical summer delights such as strawberries and cream and, of course, sunburn. With some interesting 3DS titles on the way in the next couple of months that could be described as 'core' games, to put it crudely, Mario's tennis outing...

News: Natsume Teases Announcement of 'Celebration' Game

Natsume Teases Announcement of 'Celebration' Game

What could it be?

While some publishers or developers like to tease with vague images or high-production trailers, others do it the old-fashioned way — with hints to puzzle our gaming minds. Natsume, publisher of recent titles such as Harvest Moon 3D: The Tale of Two Towns and Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove, along with a significant number of titles...

News: Doubts About Monster Hunter 3 G Worldwide Release

Doubts About Monster Hunter 3 G Worldwide Release

We're still hoping

Monster Hunter 3 G has been, as expected, a success since its Japanese release in late 2011, surpassing 1.5 million sales. We've been waiting for news of a confirmed worldwide release, but have only had rumours and speculation in place of formal announcements. Some on the ground in Japan seem to doubt that the release will come at...

News: Support Redux: Dark Matters Kickstarter and it Could Come to 3DS

Support Redux: Dark Matters Kickstarter and it Could Come to 3DS

Dreamcast version could bankroll a Nintendo release

Kickstarter campaigns are certainly in fashion right now, with everyone and their auntie turning up cap in hand to plead for your support and cash. However, while we're not massively keen on seeing developers we respect begging for financial aid, there are more than a few campaigns out there that...

News: Samurai Warriors 3DS Sequel Confirmed for Japan

Samurai Warriors 3DS Sequel Confirmed for Japan

Hacking and Slashing on 13th September

Samurai Warrors: Chronicles was a 3DS title that divided opinion: some loved the hack and slash battles while others complained that it was too simplistic. Although critics and gamers don't often agree on the series' merits, it doesn't seem to matter, as more and more titles are released for its loyal fanbase...

News: Level-5 Trademarks Professor Layton and Miracle Mask

Level-5 Trademarks Professor Layton and Miracle Mask

A puzzling reveal possible at E3

It's no secret that Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle will eventually be released worldwide. It was a 3DS launch title in Japan, and although we always have to be patient, the puzzle-master with the wonderful hat always makes his way to the West. According to recent reports, that arrival may not be far away...

News: Register Mario Tennis Open This Week, Get 250 Bonus Stars

Register Mario Tennis Open This Week, Get 250 Bonus Stars

So be quick

UK Club Nintendo members, listen up. If you register Mario Tennis Open on Club Nintendo before 28th May, you'll get an extra 250 Stars added to your account. That's all there is to it. Read our Mario Tennis Open review if you're on the fence about picking up Mario's bat and ball outing on 3DS.

News: LEGO Batman 2 Trailer Comes Down Like a Ton of Bricks

LEGO Batman 2 Trailer Comes Down Like a Ton of Bricks

Visit Gotham City

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes for Wii and its 3DS counterpart are out in a month, which is more than enough time to watch this new trailer showing its open-world take on Bruce Wayne's home city. It's got all the things you'd want from a LEGO DC trailer — The Flash running fast, The Joker laughing maniacally and a pie calling on..

News: 3DS Passes Six Million Sales in Japan

3DS Passes Six Million Sales in Japan

And in 'The Americas', probably

We all know that 3DS has been doing well in Japan recently, consistently out-performing all other consoles combined on a weekly basis. Nevertheless, it's just passed yet another landmark — six millions sales. As reported by Andriasang, retail tracker Enterbrain has confirmed that it passed the mark last week, with...

News: Mighty Switch Force Update to Remaster All Levels

Mighty Switch Force Update to Remaster All Levels

Free is the magic word

We already know that WayForward Technologies is entering into the world of eShop DLC with five additional levels in Europe this week, available for free if you already own the game or included with new purchases. The developer has now posted a new entry on its website blog stating that the updated version will have more to...

News: 3DS Nears 1 Million Units Sold in UK

3DS Nears 1 Million Units Sold in UK

But slower than DS

According to Pocket Gamer, 3DS is on the cusp of hitting the 1 million sales mark in the United Kingdom. The site claims the console sits just below 950k units after 61 weeks on shelves. By comparison, the original DS sold its first million after 51 weeks, so 3DS clearly still has some ground to make up. Last year Nintendo of...

Rumour: Castlevania Title in Development for 3DS

Castlevania Title in Development for 3DS

Could be called Mirror of Faith/Fate

The Castlevania franchise has been prolific on Nintendo's handhelds, with six titles evenly split between Game Boy Advance and DS. It wouldn't be too much of a surprise if Konami was planning a new entry for the series on 3DS, and in typical pre-E3 fashion a rumour has emerged online. The story has appeared on...

News: Pinball Arcade Coming To 3DS and Wii U

Pinball Arcade Coming To 3DS and Wii U

Kickstarter campaign for The Twilight Zone table underway

While 3DS owners may have had a taste of stereoscopic pinball with Zen Pinball 3D on the eShop, there's always room for more flippin' action on the system. It seems that those prayers will be answered by Pinball Arcade from FarSight Studios, which is said to be 'coming soon' on 3DS and,...

Feature: Launching a Console Without Mario

Launching a Console Without Mario

No mascot on day one

In recent weeks we've been looking at console launches, as preparation for the pre-launch hype for Wii U that's set to begin at E3 2012. So far we've explored console launches in general but also the launch of Wii, a system that notably arrived without a Mario title but has nevertheless achieved major sales success. In some...

News: Scour the UK for Mario Tennis Open Yoshi QR Codes

Scour the UK for Mario Tennis Open Yoshi QR Codes

Smash and grab

Mario Tennis Open launches in the UK next week, and Nintendo is launching a nationwide treasure hunt for you to grab multicoloured Yoshis. On 25th and 26th May select Asda stores will give away the Black Yoshi via a special in-store QR code: scan it with your 3DS and Black Yoshi is yours to keep. Nintendo will release white, blue and...

News: This Rhythm Thief Concert is Seriously Groovy

This Rhythm Thief Concert is Seriously Groovy

Feel the beat

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure is a title perfectly suited to 3DS, with its numerous bite-size rhythm levels and quirky humour, and is definitive proof that SEGA can still give us fun games. One of its best features is the funky and toe-tapping soundtrack, so we were pretty pleased when we discovered this footage of a music...

Review: Mario Tennis Open (3DS)

Mario Tennis Open (3DS)

Open season

Camelot's revered Mario Tennis series has a split legacy: on home consoles as a primarily multiplayer-focused insane-o-thon, and on portables as a more solo-oriented sports RPG. Mario Tennis Open falls somewhere in between, trying to capture the best of both worlds in the most accessible way possible. In many ways Camelot succeeds in its...