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A game of hills and valleys

Bringing online racing to the 3DS eShop in any form is a pretty ambitious undertaking, but we'll say up front that ATV Wild Ride 3D gets that part exactly right. In our experience the online racing is fast, smooth, and reliable. As far as that goes, we genuinely couldn't ask for anything more, and the simple fact that it...

Flying solo from 3DS

In a surprising development, former Guild01 compilation game and current eShop download, Liberation Maiden, has made the jump to Apple's iOS platform. We say that this is surprising, but it's now just one of a number of 3DS titles that have gone in either direction between the Nintendo handheld and smartphone/tablet devices...

More Game Gear goodness on the way

Game Gear titles Tails Adventure and Crystal Warriors have both received ratings from the Australian OFLC. The former is a spin-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog series which stars cute sidekick Tails, while the latter is a turn-based RPG in the same mould as Shining Force. The Japanese 3DS Virtual Console received...

Digital copy will cost just $20, releases March 7th

Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will be hitting the North American 3DS eShop on March 7th, and will cost just $20 to download. Originally released as a retail title in 2011, the game has already been made available for download in Japan. As you'll know if you read...

It's now a trans-Atlantic virus

It was confirmed at the start of the week that Nano Assault EX is coming to Europe in the upcoming 3DS eShop update on 7th March, ending one of the most well-rehearsed "where's xxx" comment threads in the Nintendo Life community. Thankfully it's not just Europe that'll finally get its hands on Nano Assault 1.5, as...

Layin' down tracks

Anyone who's ever stepped off of a roller coaster with a huge grin and an idea for a ride of their own will appreciate the immense appeal of Coaster Creator 3D's concept. It combines the classic video game experience of going really fast with the medium's unique ability to let you do things you wouldn't necessarily be able to in...

Get ahead in the race

Arriving in North America in this week's download update, ATV Wild Ride 3D is the latest release from Renegade Kid, and is a new version of a DS retail title; with this one being self-published by the developer, it's been able to make changes that it wanted to see in the original. With any racing game it's imperative to know...

Assaulting a virus, life-saving fishing and classic run 'n gun action

Nintendo is on the ball this week Europe, sending sweet download news our way as we awake from our slumber. The list this week is a rather small one, but the mix of new, old and revamped old franchises arguably represents quality over quantity. The goodies for 3DS and Wii are...

Loads of titles in development

Developer Circle Entertainment has revealed a list of all its titles for 2013 and the level of support is pretty damn impressive. We already know about some of these games, but there are a few new names thrown into the mix, too. Some are ports, some are follow-ups and some are brand-new offerings. Goony (DSiWare,...

All's well that ends well

Simple though it might be, dropping things from a huge height is still pretty entertaining. There's the catharsis of just letting something go, the satisfying sound when gravity takes its hold and an object plummets to its final destination. The plop as a stone reaches the bottom of a well can be deeply gratifying, for...

Well worth exploring

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity will be releasing on 3DS in North America on 24th March. The latest instalment in the sub-series will feature local multiplayer, have additional downloadable content and allows players to use the 3DS camera to scan objects and access new locations. Nintendo of America has announced it...

Better start saving those pennies now

A listing for Rhythm Hunter: HarmoKnight has appeared on the US 3DS eShop, suggesting that the title will go on sale for $14.99 when it releases next month. The rhythm platforming game, developed by Game Freak (famous for the Pokémon games), is a download-only title for the system. While the US price point may...

Some treasure has been spotted

The developer of hit 3DS eShop title Mutant Mudds is working on a new title, according to Siliconera. A trademark reveal had been discovered by the site on the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), which had been filed by developer Renegade Kid. We reached out to Jools Watsham, founder of Renegade Kid,...

It just can't get the staff

Super Ubi Land is currently being developed for the Wii U eShop and other downloadable platforms by Notion Games. The studio has teamed up with Maestro Interactive Games in order to bring the game out, and hopes to make good use of its official recognition as a Wii U developer by releasing more titles for Nintendo's new...

Assaulting the 3DS eShop soon

Nano Assault has been available on the 3DS for quite a while now. It was released back in 2011 and was so successful the developer, Shin'en Multimedia, decided to make a Wii U title in the series known as Nano Assault Neo, which can be found in the eShop. Since then the studio has been working on another iteration for...

Running, gunning, creating coasters and more

It's Nintendo Download time again, North America, and this week all four of Nintendo's online platforms have content to choose from; you lucky gamers. Some are long-awaited and in one case probably already keeping some of you very busy, while others will no doubt also have an audience to snap them up...

$7.99 price point confirmed

Renegade Kid has confirmed that ATV Wild Ride 3D will be released on the North American 3DS eShop on March 7th. The game will carry a price of $7.99. You can check out our first impressions here. ATV Wild Ride 3D To Deliver Extreme On-line Racing in Nintendo eShop Austin, Texas – February 28, 2013 – Today,...

Retro City Rampage developer says Nintendo is welcoming to small developers

Retro City Rampage will most likely be WiiWare's swansong when it finally becomes available for download on 28th February, and its developer Vblank Entertainment seems to have enjoyed working with Nintendo while making it. Speaking on Twitter Brian Provinciano, the game's...

A-Viking we will go

Just like its DSiWare predecessor, Viking Invasion 2 - Tower Defense is a, yep, tower defense game that has you taking on the role of protector. As hordes of enemies draw near the castle that you’ve been gracious enough to defend, you must build towers to attack the oncoming assault. It’s a pretty standard affair for the...