News Pokémon Gold and Silver Getting Boxed 3DS Releases In Europe
With a download code inside!
Nintendo Download 17th August (Europe)
Sonic Mania! Chicken Wiggle! SmileBASIC! Much more!
Nintendo Download 17th August (North America)
Minecraft: Story Mode! Chicken Wiggle! Two Jackbox Party Packs! More!
Nintendo Download 10th August (Europe)
Ironcast! Phantom Trigger! Rocket Fist! Kirby Discounts! More!
Nintendo Download 10th August (North America)
Sonic Mania! Ironcast! Flip Wars! Phantom Trigger! Much more!
News Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Will Make Its Case on 3DS in November
Revamped edition also includes full Japanese version, too
3DS eShop - News
May2016
News Yacht Club Games Still Open To A Nintendo Character Appearing In Shovel Knight
Crossover chaos
Nintendo has made some canny moves when it comes to collaborations in recent years. When it became clear that Puzzle & Dragons was a big deal, the veteran firm worked with the developer to create a Mario-themed offering for the 3DS, and more recently it has teamed up with Mojang to give Minecraft an injection of Nintendo goodness...
Nintendo Download 19th May (Europe)
Fire Emblem Fates! PixelJunk Monsters! Mario in Minecraft! Much more!
Another week is underway, and as always we have the European Nintendo Download update to get us up and running. This week brings some high profile DLC and a promising download release on Wii U, while the 3DS has one of its biggest retail releases of the year alongside a couple of...
News Citizens Of Earth Pulled From 3DS eShop Following Exploit Discovery
As expected
Update: Atlus has issued a brief statement on the game's withdrawal from sale: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to immediately remove Citizens of Earth from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. Both ATLUS and Nintendo are working together to get Citizens of Earth back up on the eShop. We apologize for the inconvenience to...
News Epic Word Search Collection 2 is Finding Its Way to 3DS on 26th May
Adds five new categories
The 3DS eShop has a number of puzzle games of various types to choose from, and even simple styles typically reserved for pen and paper make appearances. One example can be found with Epic Word Search Collection, which is pretty good in living up to its name with no frills. It evidently sold in decent numbers, too, as...
Nintendo Download 12th May (North America)
Super Meat Boy! Disney Art Academy! Phantom Hourglass! DLC! More!
It's time for another batch of Nintendo Download Update goodies in North America, and this week certainly has some enticing options. The 3DS gets a relatively high profile retail release, while the Wii U has a mix of highly anticipated and promising download titles. Throw in a Legend...
That ticks a lot of boxes
Though the Dreamcast is long discontinued and has the unfortunate status as the last console released by SEGA, it's highly regarded by a lot of gamers. For the most enthusiastic it's still a current-day platform, either for firing up mainstream classics or, alternatively, playing the latest from the system's Indie scene...
News Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice to Arrive on the 3DS eShop in September
Court is in session
Earlier today we reported on a discovery by a homebrew user on 3DS that suggested a Western name for Ace Attorney 6. It turns out that was right, as Capcom has now officially confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice is coming to the 3DS eShop in September, priced at $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 across...
News Digger Dan DX Won't Cost Much When It Arrives on the 3DS eShop
Digging in on 19th May
Digger Dan & Kaboom was a rather neat DSiWare title, and developer Four Horses has been working to bring it to the 3DS eShop in an improved form with Digger Dan DX. Having previously cited a Summer release before stating th
News Homebrew Vulnerability Discovered In 3DS Version Of Citizens Of Earth
Dubbed "Humblehax" thanks to Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
Another homebrew vulnerability has been discovered on 3DS, this time related to the eShop title Citizens of Earth. Christened "Humblehax" due to the game's inclusion in the recent Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle, this exploit allows you to run unsigned code on your 3DS console but...
Feature Developer's Perspectives on the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
"I would change nothing about this bundle. This bundle is pure joy."
The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle is, at the time of writing, in its final stretch. The final offering includes 11 games (and a neat 3DS HOME Theme) - three of which are retail titles - for $13 or more, with three tiers from which to choose. The mix of big-name games and high...
Reminder The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle Ends on 10th May
Over 150,000 bundles sold so far
The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle has now passed 150,000 purchases, which at the time of writing brings it just shy of $1.5 million in revenue. It's far surpassed the original North America-only bundle, with a global audience no doubt helping to deliver impressive results. With the bundle due to end at 11am...
Video Fresh Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 Footage Is Here To Burn Your Eyeballs
3DS sequel shaping up very nicely indeed
Azure Striker Gunvolt is one of our favourite 3DS eShop titles here at Nintendo Life, and we've got a keen eye locked on the sequel which arrives later this year. Developer Inti Creates recently ran a live-stream of Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 on its site which has English commentary, and it shows off some of...
Nintendo Download 12th May (Europe)
Super Meat Boy! Mario Strikers! Contra III! Discounts galore! More!
With another week comes another set of Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, and this time around there are some rather tempting options on both Wii U and 3DS. The home console has a long awaited platforming arrival along with some other interesting options, while both...
"Nintendo is showing that they are forward thinking in their approach"
The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle, now in its final few days, has demonstrably been a success. Unlike 2015's Humble Nindie Bundle it's been available in multiple territories around the world, with a mix of retail and download-only titles tempting eShop gamers to part with...
News Mega Man Finally Arrives on Nintendo Badge Arcade
Get equipped with badges
Some time ago we reported that Mega Man was blasting his way to Nintendo Badge Arcade in Japan. The time has finally come for the rest of us; you can get your Blue Bomber-themed badges now, along with various characters such as Protoman, Rush and all your favourite Mega Man villains. There is also some news of a 'Thank...
Horsing around
Sometimes mash-up concepts can bring us delightful gaming experiences, and occasionally they simply leave us scratching our heads in confusion. Pocket Card Jockey does both, and is in turns fun, irritating, exciting and unfair. Some may have a love-hate relationship with it as hours slip by and, when all is said and done, little in...
Sssimple
Anyone who longs for the days of playing classic Snake on their Nokia phone will be happy to know the game still lives on in EnjoyUp's updated version - Sssnakes. Unfortunately, Sssnakes doesn't offer much that the classic didn't do already, and considering there are a lot of easily accessible games to download, both for console and mobile,...
Nintendo Download 5th May (North America)
Pocket Card Jockey! Super Punch-Out!! PixelMaker! Discounts! More!
It's time for the North American Nintendo Download Update details, once again, and this week brings a relatively broad variety of games. The Wii U has a number of new releases vying for our attention, along with another DS Virtual Console title. The New 3DS gets a fun arrival on its...
Video Check Out the Launch Trailer for Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge
Time to dust off those amiibo
A few months back, it was announced that Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge would be arriving on both Wii U and 3DS. The sort-of sequel in the long-running Mario & Donkey Kong series aims to take a free-to-play approach to things, with the caveat that you need amiibo to unlock see everything the game has to...
News Three New Titles Have Been Added to the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
Two for Wii U, one for 3DS
The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle has enjoyed decent success so far, passing $1 million in money raised. It's now had the standard mid-bundle additions, adding three titles overall. Of the three new games two are for the Wii U eShop and one for the 3DS eShop - they are Runbow, Swords & Soldiers II and
News VVVVVV Pulled From North American 3DS eShop Following Discovery Of Homebrew Exploit
Haxxor
Super-hard indie platformer VVVVVV has been removed from the North American 3DS eShop following the publication of a homebrew exploit. The vulnerability - exploited by ShinyQuagsire's (v*)hax - is apparently only available in digital version of the game. It requires a "primary" entry point to function - that means another hack in order to...
News Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle Passes $1 Million and 100,000 Bundles Sold
More games due to be added soon
The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle is the second 'Humble Bundle' that has featured eShop games, and is the first to be available globally. We previously reported that it had started quickly with over 60,000 bundles sold in under 24 hours, and it's now passed another notable landmark. At the time of writing the...
Nintendo Download 5th May (Europe)
Pocket Card Jockey! LEGO Avenger Black Panther DLC! Discounts galore! More!
It's a Bank Holiday in some countries but Nintendo has still sent out the European Nintendo Download Update details, albeit a little later than usual. This week we have some interesting new arrivals on the eShop stores and a lot of discounts, which are sure to tempt some...
News My Nintendo's Rewards Have Been Updated for May
Discounts galore
As you may have been aware, a range of My Nintendo rewards expired on 1st May, and new options have now been posted in North America and Europe. They're all discounts, which was expected as those that disappeared were equivalent deals. Due to differences in regional expiry dates the North American region has a lot of new offers,...
Design flaw
Spanning 16 games, anime and manga adaptations, and a near 20-year legacy, the Atelier series is one of the most beloved RPG franchises of all time. With such a wide cast of characters and a charming premise it's no wonder that the series has been beloved by fans for so long. It's great to see such an influential franchise finally make...
April2016
Reminder This is the Final Day for a Number of My Nintendo Rewards
The clock is ticking
My Nintendo has, so far, proven to be an interesting Club Nintendo replacement. It's been quite flexible, and with Miitomo rewards thrown in has included some quirky treats for those that like virtual outfits. Beyond that it's included full game downloads, DLC and a variety of discounts. Nevertheless the end is nigh for a whole...
Review Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
First generation Pokéfun. IN COLOR!
Twenty years since the franchise began and after numerous games, TV episodes, movies, trading cards and plush toys, Nintendo has given Pokémon fans a chance to travel back to where it all began with Virtual Console releases of the first Game Boy titles. 3DS owners can purchase the original Red or Blue versions,...
Exclusive Gunslugs is Heading to the 3DS eShop, and Nintendo Life's Community Helped Make it Happen
Feedback from our interview fired the starting gun
Gunslugs 2, developed by Orangepixel and ported / published on 3DS by Engine Software, is a fun and action-packed download title. Of course, no prizes are given for figuring out that it has a predecessor yet to arrive on 3DS - well, that's going to be fixed as Gunslugs is heading to the portable...
News EB Games Display Lists Mighty No. 9 for a Summer 2016 Release
The saga continues
At this point, the journey that Mighty No. 9 has taken to development has become almost comical. After a record breaking Kickstarter, hype was at an all-time high, but things quickly began to deflate after numerous delays and an attempt at doing a second fundraising campaign. The development team has remained worryingly quiet as...
Video Looking at Steamworld Heist's Ambitions Beyond The Outsider DLC
"I certainly hope to create more DLC"
Right now there's a lot of buzz around the new DLC for Steamworld Heist (out now), with its new character Fen, levels, weapons and (most importantly) expanded hat collection. Talking to Image & Form CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson about the new content it was interesting to hear how Image & Form is approaching...
Nintendo Download 28th April (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles! SteamWorld DLC! Lost Reavers! Mini Mario! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week has some promising options. One of the Wii's finest games lands on the Wii U Virtual Console, while both eShop platforms have interesting download-only options to consider. On top of...
News Nintendo's eShop Revenues Hit a New High, Driven By DLC and Generation I Pokémon
North America likes the eShop the most...
Nintendo has, despite some hotly debated announcements, returned profits for the last financial year. Hooray! As a business it also had some positives to share in terms of sales, in particular pointing to upward momentum in key areas. One of these is in downloads, with a significant slice of sales moving...
News Pocket Card Jockey Comes to North America on 5th May
Same day as Europe
One of the rather strange announcements in the last Nintendo Direct was that Pocket Card Jockey would be coming to the 3DS eShop. The latest spin-off title from Game Freak aims to blend solitaire and horse racing together to make an experience unlike any other. It was recently announced that the game would be hitting Europe on 5th...
News Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle Passes 60,000 Sales in Under 24 Hours
Far surpassing the North America-only 2015 bundle
In the past 24 hours Humble Bundle launched the second ever Nintendo eShop offering, the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle. It contains a mix of retail downloads and eShop-only titles at a huge discount (with more to be announced in six day's time) and, importantly, it's available around the world...
News A Sizable Update for Terraria on 3DS Has Been Submitted to Nintendo
Expect it in the next couple weeks
For those of you that don't know, Terraria can most closely be described as being essentially a 2D version of Minecraft. Featuring randomly generated worlds and open-ended sandbox gameplay, the game has garnered many fans after its initial PC release. The 3DS release came out late last year, and while it did manage...
News Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle Offers Games at a Huge Discount
Darksiders II! Shantae and the Pirates Curse! Freedom Planet! Many more!
North American gamers may remember the Humble Nindie Bundle last year, which offered huge savings on some excellent eShop games. It was only available in that region, but now we have a new bundle announced for both Europe (including Australia and South Africa) and the Americas...
Video See the Quirky Madness of Pocket Card Jockey in This Trailer
Yay or neigh?
Pocket Card Jockey is a rather unique Game Freak release that we never thought we'd see in the West, but we're now only a little over a week away from its arrival. The blend of Solitaire and horse racing is quirky enough, but if you've had a spin with the lengthy demo you may have a new appreciation for its charms, from its art style...
News Pokémon Shuffle Adds Plenty of New Stages in Latest Update
Time to level up
Pokémon Shuffle appears to have been one of Nintendo's more successful free-to-play releases on the 3DS eShop. Not necessarily in terms of money made for Nintendo, that we don't know, but its simple but addictive tile matching has struck a chord with some eager players. The good news is that some brand new campaign stages have...
Rumour Xbox Store Listing Indicates That Mighty No. 9 Has Been Delayed Until December
UPDATE: Or perhaps not...
UPDATE: Well, this is embarrassing. Thanks to kindly people on Twitter like Prof.9, it has come to our attention that "12/02/16" is actually using the European date system (12th February 2016) and not the American system (2nd December 2016). The 12th was the original launch date for the game in Europe. It would appear...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Pack Launches for Japanese Retail on 25th August
The same day Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 launches on the Japanese eShop
Back in late February, Inti Creates announced that Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 was on its way to the 3DS. The sequel to 2014's Mega Man-inspired Azure Striker Gunvolt, this promised to offer more hyperactive 2D shooting action to gamers on the go. Then,
Nintendo Download 28th April (Europe)
Yo-kai Watch! SteamWorld DLC! Lost Reavers! Mini Mario! Much, much more!
With the beginning of another week we have the Nintendo Download update details for Europe, letting us know what download goodies that are on the way soon. This week's most notable arrival is a Level 5 RPG that is a phenomenon in Japan, though the overall download update is...
New Witch, new Hero, same old game
Of all the sequels to suddenly burst onto the 3DS eShop, Witch & Hero 2 is undoubtedly one of the least-expected. Arriving three years after the underwhelming original, this has surely provided ample time and a great opportunity to improve on the limited gameplay, dull visuals and annoying repetition that so...
News SteamWorld Heist's DLC, The Outsider, Is Coming on 28th April
It's getting steamy in here
SteamWorld Heist was one of the best 3DS eShop in 2015, and scooped various Game of the Year awards to demonstrate that point. Image & Form has maintained that there's more to come, however, and the good news is that it's not far away. The studio has confirmed that 'The Outsider', which is paid DLC, will land on 28th...
Review Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.4
Running out of steam
Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 Vol. 4 is – like its predecessors – one of those games that's either loved or hated. That being said, this niche genre is not best represented by this fairly half-baked train sim. The gameplay is mindless and the real world footage is below acceptable quality standards, leaving us...
Nintendo Download 21st April (North America)
Star Fox Zero/Guard! Pinball Arcade! Pocket Card Jockey demo! More!
It's that time again for the North American Nintendo Download Update, and the leading games this week are undoubted those that feature talking animals that fly spaceships. Beyond that we have puzzles and pinball on Wii U alongside some last-gen minigames. On 3DS there's a mix of...
Video Nintendo Spring Partner Preview Spotlights Upcoming eShop Games
Axiom Verge! Tumblestone! Shantae! Super Meat Boy!
It's been a while since the last Nintendo Direct, and now that E3 is only a couple months away, it doesn't seem likely that Nintendo will be making any major announcements before the big event. Perhaps in lieu of a Nintendo Direct, a video was recently posted called 'Nintendo Spring Partner...
News Picross e7 is Heading to Japan Very Soon
Not so puzzling
The 3DS eShop is packed full of quality Picross games, most of which have been developed by Jupiter Corporation. It's released six Picross e games and also developed My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and has now confirmed that Picross e7 is close to release. It's due out in Japan on 27th April and will...
News Digger Dan DX is Tunnelling Into the 3DS eShop Quicker Than Expected
A new area is also shown off
Digger Dan & Kaboom was a very decent DSiWare title, and so we were pleased to hear recently that it's coming to the 3DS eShop as Digger Dan DX. Publisher Four Horses has now confirmed that it's due a little sooner than expected. In the original announcement it was pegged for a late Summer releas
Video Enjoy Some Perky Music in This Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Trailer
Toys to virtual life
Nintendo has dabbled in free-to-play amiibo experiences before now, with amiibo Touch and Play being, in this writer's opinion, a bit naff. Nevertheless Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge looks like a better free-to-play use of the toys, at least for those with a decent collection. The Mini Mario series has been a fun...
News The Battle Cats POP! Will be Scratching Its Way to the West Soon
Miaouch
Those that enjoy watching the Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcasts will be vaguely familiar with The Battle Cats POP It's always looked rather like Swords & Soldiers
Review Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.3
Quite the trainwreck
The oddly named Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 Vol. 3 is finally here, promising more train driving action to all who are interested. For better or for worse, this entry in the series is virtually indistinguishable from its predecessors; none of the flaws have been improved upon, nor have any of its strengths been...
News Pocket Card Jockey Gallops Into Europe on 5th May
Get back in the saddle
Pocket Card Jockey has been out for quite some time in Japan, but was just recently - during the March Nintendo Direct - confirmed for a May arrival in North America. Nintendo of Europe kept quiet, but has now confirmed that a demo will arrive this week in the Download Update, and that the full game will hit the region on 5th...
Nintendo Download 21st April (Europe)
Star Fox Zero/Guard! Mario Party! Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei! More!
Another week is underway, and as always we can get up and running with the Nintendo Download Update details for Europe. This week brings an iconic franchise to the Wii U, twice, along with some other download-only options and two retro party games. The 3DS has a major release...
Feature The Biggest 3DS Games of 2016 - Spring Edition
Portable delights
We're well into 2016 and despite the hullabaloo around the NX and mobile games from Nintendo, it's too soon to move on from the various delights coming to current-gen systems. We've already published our updated list of the biggest games coming to Wii U this year, though it was lacking in major retail titles. The 3DS doesn't have...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 Details Appear, Special Announcement Coming Later This Month
Screenshots and art break cover
Details relating to the 3DS eShop sequel Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 have been posted up on Japanese site 4Gamer. The side-scrolling action title - which is a collaboration between Inti Creates and Keiji Inafune - is the follow-up to the well-recieved original and boasts the kind of hyperactive 2D action that typified...
Nintendo Download 14th April (North America)
Bravely Second! New 3DS VC! Lost Reavers beta! Runbow DLC! Much more!
It's the time once again for the North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week serves up a lot of enticing goodies. The Wii U offering includes a range of promising download games, a beta, DS classic and DLC for one of 2015's premium eShop exclusives; on New 3DS we have...
News Sssnakes Aims to Add a Modern Touch to the Original Mobile Gaming Hit
Don't Nokia it
Earlier this week EnjoyUp Games confirmed that it's publishing Run Run and Die on the Wii U eShop, and has now announced another title that it's helping to bring to the 3DS. It's Sssnakes by Software Scribes; we'll give you a moment to guess what it's all about... Yep, that's right, it's a modern riff on Snake, the classic game that...
Defending with towers once more
The 3DS eShop, as well as DSiWare before it, has had its fair share of tower defence titles. After all, it's a relatively simple kind of game to create. Toy Defence is the latest release in the sub-genre, and as you'd expect it's quite similar to the games it's taking after. As you might glean from the title and...
News SteamWorld Heist's DLC is Called "The Outsider", and is Coming Very Soon
HD version also to go on show at PAX East
Image & Form has been preparing us for the idea of DLC in SteamWorld Heist for quite some time, and has now given it a name - The Outsider. It's "coming very soon" alongside an update for the 3DS title, with additional languages and "added features" promised in the latter. Considering the enjoyable...
Review Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.2
You're better off walking
Last year, Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 came out on the eShop, a game that centered around the concept of being a real life train conductor in Japan. It wasn't very well-received here, but the title gave away the fact there would inevitably be at least one sequel. One would think that Sonic Powered Co...
Review Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard
Doot doot doot doot
We're not scientists, but we're pretty confident in our super-accurate theory on how most people use electronic keyboards in their waking life. Namely, the musician-at-heart walks up to one, switches it on, finds the kitschiest beat in its midi library - studies say it's "salsa" 100% of the time - bangs out some nonsensical...
Nintendo Download 14th April (Europe)
Nintendo Selects! Lost Reavers beta! Runbow DLC! Olympia Rising! Much more!
With the start of another week we have the Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, and this week is full of enticing options. We have a range of new downloads on the Wii U, along with some 'Nindie' DLC and upcoming Nintendo Selects price-drops. In addition to that we...
Reminder All of the Expiry Dates to Help You Plan Your My Nintendo Rewards
They're not there forever
The My Nintendo loyalty programme has been live for over a week now, and in various ways it's been a success so far. It does have its pros and cons, however, and for eager Points accumulators the challenge is to ensure that they grab the best rewards in good time. There's a double whammy at play - points expire six months...
Video Image & Form Gives Behind the Scenes Details On Its Nintendo Direct Appearance
Contributed to an earlier SteamWorld Heist release
SteamWorld Heist was a terrific arrival on the 3DS late last year, earning various Game of the Year awards including our Reader's 3DS eShop Award for 2015, and re-affirmed Image & Form as a leading 'Nindie' developer. A key part of the promotion for that title came with its appearance in the...
News Nintendo of America Launches eShop 'Super Spring Sale' Discounts on 40 Games
Mario Kart 8! Mario Tennis (twice)! Mario & Luigi: Dream Team! Much More!
You may have already seen the Nintendo Download Update for North America this week, but Nintendo also has some extra eShop goodies for the region. They're part of the Super Spring Sale, which is running for two weeks until 21st April and includes a range of titles across the...
Nintendo Download 7th April (North America)
Game & Watch Gallery 4! SUPER ROBO MOUSE! Discounts! Fates DLC! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update. This week brings a few options on Wii U along with a high quality dose of retro charm on the Virtual Console, while the 3DS has a game in which you dress up dolls along with some retail DLC. There...
Review My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Master puzzler
Well, we're officially down the rabbit hole, reviewing a game exclusive to a loyalty programme. You can't buy My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (a snappy title), you can only earn it with Platinum Points on Nintendo's loyalty programme. Easily done if you have social media accounts to link and dabble in...
News Terraria Is Digging Its Way Towards A Late May Wii U eShop Release
Similar timeframe likely for 3DS version update
Terraria has evolved to be a hugely successful title across multiple platforms, blending 2D gameplay, adventure and sandbox mechanics rather effectively. Publisher 505 Games has been keeping fans up to date on an upcoming patch, and included some snippets on the 3DS and Wii U version. The 3DS version...
News Maximum Games Takes Over Avanquest to Expand Global Reach
Both have history on Nintendo hardware
Like any business the gaming industry is full of significant challenges, especially for small-to-medium sized companies. It isn't particularly surprising, then, when those with a little more success look to expand through acquiring smaller businesses, as now appears to be the case with Maximum Games taking...
Nintendo Download 7th April (Europe)
Mario & Sonic in Rio! Lovely Planet! Wario Shaking It! Much More!
WIth the start of another week we have the European Nintendo Download Update details, the usual look at the eShop treats that are on the way. This week we have a number of intriguing releases on the Wii U eShop along with a lovely Wii download, while on 3DS we have an eShop sequel and...
News More Details Emerge on 80's Overdrive
Putting it in gear
A couple weeks ago, we found a new game coming to 3DS called 80's Overdrive. Though screenshots revealed that it was an old-school arcade racer, no more information was revealed or shown. While there's still a lot we don't know about the game, the developers recently lifted the lid on what we can generally expect out of it...
Review Excave III : Tower of Destiny
A step backwards
After two Excave titles were released in quick succession early last year, the series disappeared just as quickly as it had sprung up, going on a year-long hiatus. It's back now with a third entry, bringing with it a whole slew of changes, but are they for the best, or are you better off sticking with the previous titles? The basic...
News Abylight Is Aware Of Demand For A 3DS Port Of Locomalito's Maldita Castilla
"Many voices are being raised for a Nintendo 3DS version"
Yesterday publisher Abylight confirmed that it is working with renowned indie coder Juan Antonio Becerra - better known as Locomalito - to bring his amazing collection of titles to consoles. These games - which include Maldita Castilla, Hydorah, L'Abbaye des Morts, Gaurodan and The Curse of...
March2016
Nintendo Download 31st March (North America)
Mario Super Sluggers! Pokkén Tournament demo! Lovely Planet! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. Around all of the buzz for My Nintendo, there are a number of new releases to choose from that could earn some precious Gold Points, along with some discounts and DLC to consider. Let's get...
News Nintendo's Official Website eShop Purchases Are Up and Running
In Europe, so far, includes 'Nindie' games
Among all of the excitement around the launch of My Nintendo, gamers in Europe and PAL territories can also see another promised feature in action - the option to purchase over 2000 games from the official website, with those downloads then sent automatically to their system. We've already tried this out...
News Nintendo's Gold Coin Prices Point the Way to Freebies
Spend a little, win a little
As you're likely already aware, the My Nintendo loyalty programme is now live, and it's all rather exciting. It's possible to pick up some early Platinum Points right off the bat, and Europeans can also grab their copy of Flipnote Studio 3D. Just head to the official website and login with your Nintendo Account. An...
Generica
From old-school platformers like Shovel Knight to the pixel-art renaissance, what's old is new again these days, and retro revivals have made for some wonderfully received games in recent years. The best of these projects leverage clever design, modern sensibilities and plenty of polish to craft experiences that feel like games as we...
Reminder Flipnote Studio 3D Debuting in Europe as My Nintendo Account Incentive
Register before April's end and flip away
As if anyone needed much more reason to sign up for a My Nintendo account, don't forget that European users who register before 30th April can download a free copy of Flipnote Studio 3D for their punctuality. The offer was previously announced in the European Nintendo Direct for March and has been further...
News Enhanced Digital Store With Over 2,000 Games Launching Alongside My Nintendo This Week
Can be accessed via personal computers and smart devices
Nintendo is launching its first smartphone app Miitomo and its My Nintendo loyalty program this week, and has confirmed that an "enhanced" digital shop will go live on the same day - March 31st. The unified store - which will cover 3DS and Wii U - will allow users with a Nintendo Account and...
Nintendo Download 31st March (Europe)
Metroid: Other M! FreezeME! Loads of Fire Emblem discounts! Much more!
A day later than normal courtesy of the holiday Monday, we now have the full Nintendo Download details for Europe. It's a packed week with multiple new downloads across Wii U and 3DS that have plenty of potential, along with a Wii Metroid arrival and a highly rated retro-style...
Community Your Favourite 3DS Games - Fifth Anniversary Edition
The results are in
With the 3DS now being five years old we thought it'd be a good time to reflect on its impressive game library. To do this we asked you to pick your favourite games through the user review feature on the site, covering both retail and eShop releases. It proved to be an interesting experiment, taking into account the sheer size...
Cracked egg
Nnooo has released several titles on Nintendo platforms since Pop launched with WiiWare. While not all of its releases have been successes — the DSiWare myNotebook line and Spirit Hunters showed ingenuity but just weren't very fun to play — the studio's nonetheless been consistent in developing new IP with a unique style. Blast 'Em...
Sad panda
With perhaps a few notable exceptions, such as Harmoknight or Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy, the rhythm genre has had something of a slight showing on the 3DS. While it may be a somewhat niche genre, it's one that everybody can easily relate to, as it can be as universal as tapping one's foot to good music. The Hand of Panda does its best to...
Reminder North American Gamers Can Buy an amiibo and Get Mini Mario & Friends Now
From Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, a free-to-play entry - of sorts - in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, isn't available for all-comers on the Wii U and 3DS eShop yet, but there is an 'early access' promotion underway in North America. Announced in the early March Nintendo Direct broadcast, North...
News Shovel Knight Is Playable in Mutant Mudds Super Challenge
Digging deep for fan-service
If the challenge of simply getting through the gruelling levels of Mutant Mudds Super Challenge isn't enough for you there are a range of hidden characters to track down. Today we have the official reveal of the Shovel Knight character. Jools Watsham, creator of the game, today drew back the curtain on how exactly to...
Nintendo Download 24th March (North America)
Hyrule Warriors Legends! Yoshi's Story! SNES on New 3DS! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week has plenty of tempting options to consider, with four Virtual Console games across Wii U and New 3DS, a major retail release on the portable, a Director's Cut from WayForward, some tasty...
News 80's Overdrive is Coming to the 3DS
A new arcade racer from a mysterious developer
The 3DS has had a fairly diverse library of games so far, but the one thing that it seems to be somewhat lacking in is the racing genre. It could be that this is just due to the limitations of the portable format, but it nonetheless comes as a slight disappointment that there aren't too many games of...
News Pokémon Shuffle Gets a Major Update and New Features
SpotPass! Survival Mode! Other Stuff!
Pokémon Shuffle is one of multiple 'mon free-to-start downloads on 3DS, and has also been released on mobile. A major update to version 1.3.0 for the 3DS iteration has now, seemingly, brought it into line with features that have previously rolled out on smart devices. First of all, if you're jumping into the...
News Digger Dan DX is Tunnelling Towards a Summer Release on 3DS
A fresh take on Digger Dan and Kaboom
The DSiWare platform has plenty of well-constructed and enjoyable puzzle games, with Digger Dan & Kaboom being an example; we rather liked it in our review. Now publisher Four Horses is sprucing it up for a 3DS eShop release this summer, rebranding it as Digger Dan DX. In this
Review Parascientific Escape Cruise in the Distant Seas
Sail through this story
You receive an anonymous invitation to board a luxury cruise ship… Do you heartily say yes? Do you politely say no? Or do you think to yourself: "Hang on a minute, isn't this like the start of a horror movie?" before running as fast as you can in the opposite direction? Well, our lead character from CIRCLE Entertainment's...
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The name 'Intergrow' might not mean much to most gamers in Europe or North America, but if you've spent much time with a Japanese 3DS it should ring a bell as it's the publisher responsible for bringing Western Nindie titles like SteamWorld Dig and Mighty Switch Force! to Nintendo's home country. Now Intergrow's teamed up with Rising...
Nintendo Download 24th March (Europe)
Hyrule Warriors Legends! Shantae 2 on Wii U! Star Fox 64! DKC! More!
Another week begins, and depending on where you are it's the start of Spring with blue skies, chirping birds and the emergence of unholy insects back into our lives. The Nintendo Download has a sense of freshness to it with a major retail arrival on 3DS, some more SNES 3DS goodness...
Poll Are You Ready to Download More of Your Retail Games From the eShop?
Nintendo's keen, but are you?
Though we wait (im)patiently for My Nintendo - and Miitomo - to arrive in the West, the launch in Japan has given an early look at how the Club Nintendo replacement is shaping up. We expect tweaks and even alternative rewards for the West, but the general structure and broad detail is likely to be largely the same...
Review Mutant Mudds Super Challenge
For super players only
One extremely welcome perk that comes with buying a copy of Mutant Mudds Super Challenge is cross-buy; picking up a digital copy of the game on either Wii U or 3DS will net you a free copy on the other platform. Naturally, this makes one wonder: which platform is the better experience? For the purpose of this review, we'll be...
Nintendo Download 17th March (North America)
Pokkén Tournament! Mutant Mudds Super Challenge! Mario & Sonic! More!
It's time for another North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week brings a few notable releases. We have a big-name fighting title on Wii U, Mario & Sonic competing in the Olympics, cross-buy goodness from Renegade Kid and more besides. Without further pre-amble...
News Forsooth, We Badly Need To Cuddle These Shovel Knight Plushes
Plague Knight has no right to be this adorable
Not long ago, we reported on the simply irresistible Shovel Knight plush, which we sincerely hope you all purchased at least one of. Now, we're once again ready to assist in the emptying of your bank account by showing off the full range of soft toys based on Yacht Club's excellent game - including an...
News Pokémon Composer Tsukasa Tawada Shows Off Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard
Those with the app can download 'Tokyo Polka'
The 3DS eShop has a few options when it comes to music composition, with the latest being Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard. Abylight is keen to highlight how its creative and sharing tool can be used, and has recruited a highly-regarded composer to help with the task. Tsukasa Tawada worked in sound...
Video Mutant Mudds Super Challenge Trailer Opts for Retro Charm
Time for a real challenge
We may have praised optional invincibility options very recently, but as noted there we also highlighted how third parties and download games can provide old-school difficulty to keep gaming ninjas busy. An example of this is Mutant Mudds Super Challenge, which takes the formula of the first game and adds a whole lot of...
Nintendo Download 17th March (Europe)
Pokkén Tournament! Mutant Mudds Super Challenge! New 3DS VC! More!
With another week's beginnings we have the Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, and this time around we have a major Wii U release and a cross-buy Nindie title leading the way. There are also two classic Super NES racing games coming to the New 3DS Virtual Console, a shooter...
News Elliot Quest Developer on the Upcoming 3DS Port
Targeting a late fall release
Elliot Quest was an excellent 2D platformer from last year that took lots of inspiration from Kid Icarus and Zelda games. It received an 8/10 here, with minor pacing and technical issues being the only things that really hold it back from perfection. Last year, the game's creator mentioned that a 3DS port was being...
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