3DS News
January2015
Rumour Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Demo To Be Distributed Via Gamestop Stores
Steamy windows
Intelligent Systems' latest 3DS effort - Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. - is shaping up rather nicely, and will almost certainly be on the wish list of many a seasoned tactical RPG player. The game launches in March in North America and May in Europe, and if rumours are to be believed it would appear that Nintendo is working with retailer...
News Animal Crossing Announcement Community Launches On Miiverse
New Leaf director welcomes fans
Following the discontinuation of Animal Crossing Plaza and the Animal Crossing Series Community at the end of last year, New Leaf director, Aya Kyogoku, has today launched the Animal Crossing Announcement Community on Miiverse. This community will be used by Nintendo to deliver news and messages related to Animal...
Rumour Wave 3 amiibo Release Dates Revealed for North America
GameStop memo apparently shows that figures will arrive in waves
So many have been eagerly awaiting an official release date announcement for wave 3 amiibo in North America, rather than the vague "February 2015" that has been floating around; now we're finally one step closer. Earlier today, a Reddit user by the name of KingOfRedLions posted on the...
News You Can Grab a Free Serperior for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, With More to Come
Emboar and Samurott are on the way
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire were, unsurprisingly, major hits for the 3DS in the Holiday season of late 2014, and as per tradition for the series there are consistent updates and extras to keep us playing. The Pokémon Company is now rolling out a code distribution in the West - that's already been...
News Kickstarter Project Aims to Fund a One Day StreetPass Bus Tour From Washington to New York
The real magic school bus
Streetpass can be such a wonderful little addition to the day; it's a treat to see that little green light and knowing that various goodies await. All one needs to do is walk by a fellow 3DS owner who has it activated, but here exists a problem with the concept of StreetPass: finding fellow users can be difficult, if not...
Video Latest Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call DLC Comes Packed With Fan Service
World Ends With You! Chrono Trigger! Romancing SaGa 3!
Square Enix has kindly launched a trailer covering the new batch of DLC content for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call that will be launched in Japan this week. The most exciting part is that four songs from RPG classics Chrono Trigger and The World Ends With You are arriving, as well as a...
News Inazuma Eleven GO Chrono Stones Ready to Kick Off on 3DS in Europe
Available in Thunderflash and Wildfire variations
The Inazuma series from Level 5 is rather popular in Japan, and based on the increasing number of localised titles it's also a relative hit in Europe. Though there's always an element of playing catch-up in the EU, the titles continue to arrive, with Inazuma Eleven GO: Light & Shadow being the...
News Capcom's Ryozo Tsujimoto Feels Monster Hunter Is Gaining Traction In The West
"I see lots of growth occurring in those regions"
Monster Hunter is massive in Japan. Over the past decade the franchise has sold millions of copies and generated a considerable amount of revenue for creator Capcom; such is its importance in its homeland that it is often credited with turning around the fortunes of the hardware it ships on -...
News Capcom Offers 5 Beginner Tips On How To Become A Better Monster Hunter
Get the most out of your demo experience
If you’ve played any of the previous entries in Capcom’s insanely popular Monster Hunter series you’ll already know how ruthless the experience can be for first timers. Whilst newcomers are often eager to get their quest underway, it’s important to know the basics and exercise plenty of caution when...
News Nintendo of America Issues a Fresh Batch of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo Codes
Check those inboxes
Nintendo managed to create a lot of buzz in its Nintendo Direct broadcasts last week, but certainly grabbed plenty of attention by releasing demo codes for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. The Club Nintendo distribution kicked off right away in Europe and a day later in North America, with lucky recipients receiving an email with four...
News New 3DS and Nintendo-Exclusive Games Stay On Top in Japanese Charts
Wii U hardware dips back into four figures, however
Though the start of 2015 has been eventful in terms of announcements from Nintendo, it's been typically quiet on the game release front. That's certainly reflected in the latest Media Create charts in Japan, though the status-quo happens to suit Nintendo's 3DS systems rather well. In terms of...
Video Eiji Aonuma Shows Off Gyroscope Aiming in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
It's in Japanese, but we like watching the footage
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D is so close that we're hallucinating about the real moon plummeting to Earth, and Nintendo has released another video to show off how the new entry takes advantage of the 3DS hardware. In this case it's reprising the rather effective gyroscope aiming controls...
Review Penguins of Madagascar (3DS)
Likely to ruffle a few feathers
Everybody loves penguins, right? Well, judging by the success of the Madagascar movie spin-off Penguins of Madagascar it would seem so. The success of a family CGI movie almost certainly results in two things - more movies in the same vein, and a video game adaption for the franchise. Penguins of Madagascar is...
Rumour Terraria is Making Its Way to Wii U and 3DS
Terrariafic
505 Games' Terraria is a 2D sandbox game that falls somewhere in between Minecraft and Metroid on the gameplay spectrum. Featuring vibrant pixel art, exploration, quests, crafting and randomly generated 2D worlds, it's really a wonder this one has taken so long to find its way onto Nintendo platforms. After all, it's been available on...
News Club Nintendo Rewards are Updated for January, Kicking Off Its Final Run
Mario! Wario! Metroid! Zelda! More due in February!
After today's surprise news of the discontinuation of Club Nintendo, the North American version has had its regular monthly update, but with a bit of a difference. Though coins can only be earned in the region until the end of March, redeeming those coins is possible until the end of June. After a...
News Club Nintendo to Close, With Replacement Loyalty Programme Coming Later in the Year
Flipnote Studio 3D will be free to existing members
Club Nintendo has been a consistent part of the dedicated Nintendo fan's world since the Wii / DS era, with purchases registered for coins and stars - depending on region - to be traded for extras. At times the programme has been criticised for slowly updated catalogues, but it's been relatively...
News The New Fire Emblem For 3DS May Be Arriving Sooner Than Expected
Update: Nintendo Australia issues an update dropping '2015' window
Update: It appears Nintendo Australia made an error with the listed 3DS release dates and has now sent out an updated version of the newsletter. The 3DS section now reads, "Games coming for Nintendo 3DS" rather than the existing header which indicated a 2015 launch for all titles...
News Yokai Watch Yo-Kai Pad Sells Out in a Blink in Japan
You don't even know what it is, but now you want one
So that Yokai Watch game, right? It's gargantuan in Japan and slowly working its way westward, even bringing its anime along with it. It's enough to make any '90s kid relapse into the Pokéjitters waiting for this franchise to arrive--just what is so amazing about it?! Well, it'll still be a...
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Download Size Is Surprisingly Dainty
Shouldn't take 3 days to download
If you've got a pulse then chances are you're totally pumped for the impending release of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. Should you also be faced with that eternal struggle concerning available memory on your console's SD card, then we have some positive news for you. Majora's Mask 3D will only take up a...
News GAME is Selling a 2DS + Mario Kart 7 for £79.99
Perfect for little 'uns, or young-at-heart big 'uns
Though the New Nintendo 3DS is now just a few weeks away, it won't be the perfect option for everyone. The 2DS - with its tablet design and 2D-only screen - is targeted at young children, or those that fancy a change from Nintendo's clamshell systems. For those in the UK that have been...
News Quirky Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3DS HOME Themes Arrive in Japan
Temporarily available to celebrate Monster Hunter 'Festa 15
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - known as Monster Hunter 4 G in Japan - will be one of the most demanding and challenging games released on the 3DS this year. Despite its tough level of difficulty and uncompromising approach, though, it's a game with a humorous side; there's no better...
News Wii U Games, Likely in Hardware Bundles, Enjoy Mini-Revival in UK Charts
Nintendo Land joins Mario Kart 8 with upward momentum
The UK charts haven't often brought good cheer for Nintendo in the past year, though the latest results do bring a chink of light, if not a full blown revolution worthy of celebration. We're seeing upward momentum for one surprising game in particular, which suggests that the past seven days saw...
News Official Website for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Goes Live
Brimming with information and art
We recently reported on a new trailer showcasing the enhanced gameplay and graphics packed into The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, but now Nintendo has stepped up its marketing and launched an official website for the long-awaited remake. Most of the information on the website was already announced in the most...
Interview Exploring Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate With Mr. Ryozo Tsujimoto and Mr. Kaname Fujioka
The West "will be the first" to see various costume collaborations
With Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate arriving in just under a month on 13th February, alongside the New Nintendo 3DS XL and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, these are exciting times for portable gamers. Whether upgrading to the new hardware or not, Capcom's latest hunting...
News New Exploit Makes The 3DS Region Free Without The Need For A Flashcard Or Game Cart
All you need is an SD card and an internet connection
A new exploit has emerged which allows the Nintendo 3DS to play games from any region without the need for a flashcard or any software-based exploit. RegionThree merely requires an SD card and access to the internet, and has been tested on the latest version of the 3DS firmware. The catch is...
Video Nintendo Drops a Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Gameplay Trailer
Must be viewed within 3 days
In the most recent round of Direct videos, Nintendo was kind enough to to confirm a 13th February release date for the long awaited The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. A stand-out title in the Zelda series, it's no surprise that the launch of this hotly anticipated sequel is coinciding with that of the New 3DS...
Preview Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Takes the Series to New Heights
It's got teeth
At times the localisation of the Monster Hunter franchise can be frustrating for dedicated fans in the West; it's a sales phenomenon in Japan and, as a result, there are more frequent releases in the country. Despite this Capcom is to be commended for its increasing commitment to making it a success outside of its homeland - Monster...
News Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version Now Available on European eShop
Grab that Glalie
Nintendo has already - based on millions of sales worldwide - hit the hardcore demographic for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and now seems to be stepping up its efforts with those still on the fence. When popping open our UK 3DS today we had a SpotPass download waiting for us... sort of. European 3DS owners may find a...
News A New Rhythm Heaven Game On Nintendo 3DS Is Music To Our Ears
Will contain 100 mini-games, 70 taken from existing titles
The recent Nintendo Direct broadcast was so packed with content that we can surely be forgiven for missing one or two things from the Japanese event -- one of which is the news that there's going to be a 3DS entry in the popular Rhythm Heaven series. The title is expected to hit Japan this...
Video See How The New Nintendo 3DS Compares To The Rest Of The 3DS Family
Going hands on with the New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL
With the western launch of the New Nintendo 3DS looming on the horizon like a massive, cuddly monster with its beady eyes on your long-suffering wallet, we thought you might like to see how Nintendo's latest hardware shapes up against older 3DS systems. We've got the New Nintendo 3DS...
First Impressions Taking To The Skies In Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy+
Danger zone
Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy was an enjoyable romp trough the skies in the early days of the 3DS, and its chunky dogfighting proved to be a delightful fit for auto-stereoscopic 3D. What better way to immerse yourself in a virtual world than to feel as if you're soaring over it, right? Bandai Namco is now offering the chance to do...
Feel good about everything
If you need an accessible game that does the virtual equivalent of pinching your cheeks and saying you're awesome for everything you do, then there are far worse options than a Cooking Mama game. Always a friendly experience in which it's hard to fail, it was a huge success in the DS era, particularly. The series is still...
News Wii U Enjoyed Its Best Ever Month of US Sales in December, With Yearly Results Beating 2013
3DS had its best ever month of first-party software sales
We're now heading into the time of reckoning when we learn how Nintendo fared over the festive sales period, and there's a positive start courtesy of the December NPD results - these cover US physical retail sales. On a whole Nintendo is reporting a record month for Wii U, along with strong...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo Codes Now Being Distributed in North America
Four codes per email! Multiplayer! No play limit!
One of the major reveals during the Nintendo Direct broadcasts - even if it was subtle in the North American video - was a demo distribution for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Like previous examples - most memorably Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - it consists of emails to Club Nintendo members with...
News Nintendo's amiibo Website and Compatibility Chart Has All The Answers
Confusion and fan-made infographics begone! (Mostly)
With the amiibo figures - and upcoming Super Mario wave - becoming increasingly diverse in both the ranges on offer and the games they support, it's very easy to get mixed up in terms of which toy works in which games. Which games need to save data? Does it matter if I have a Smash Bros. Mario...
News Zelda: Majora's Mask New 3DS Bundles Available For Pre-Order On UK Nintendo Store
Limited Edition Skull Kid statue up for grabs
The Official Nintendo UK online store has been updated with a whole raft of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D bundles, and for fans in that region there's the additional good news that the Skull Kid statue will also be available. You can now pre-order various New Nintendo 3DS systems with a copy of...
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 14th January 2015
Nintendo went big with New Nintendo 3DS and much more
With 2015 still only just picking up steam, the first Nintendo Direct broadcasts of the year ensured that the big N kicked off a vital 12 months with some style. It delivered some of its longer broadcasts in recent memory, with notable variations between regions, and as a whole kept momentum...
News Sega Confirms Global 3DS Release For Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX In May
Sing it from the rooftops
Last year, Sega confirmed that it was brining the phenomenally successful 3DS title Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 to the west as Hatsune Miku: Project MIRAI Remix. Yesterday, the company revealed the final launch dates for this game, as well as a slightly revised title: Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX. The title will launch...
Reaction Nintendo Direct Went Crazy With Reveals, and Was Delightful and Confusing in Equal Measure
Tom Whitehead tries to make sense of 2015's first Nintendo Direct vids
Aside from a few small details that will be saved for a wrap-up article in the very near future, I reckon we've covered most of the important news and reveals from the recent Nintendo Direct broadcasts. It was an absolute bombardment of details, and after quite a few hours and a...
News Code Name: S.T.E.A.M Gets European Release Date and Fire Emblem Cross-Over amiibo Support
Marth, Ike, Robin and Lucina can join the battle
The first Nintendo Direct broadcasts of 2015 weren't short of details, and one reveal that was among the quirkiest we saw was around upcoming 3DS strategy game Code Name S.T.E.A.M. The Intelligent Systems game was confirmed for amiibo support, which will utilise the New Nintendo 3DS and, in future,...
News Etrian Mystery Dungeon Finds Its Way to North American Stores on April 7th
Atlus used Hype!
It was confirmed in today's Nintendo Direct that Etrian Mystery Dungeon - Atlus and Spike Chunsoft's upcoming RPG Dungeon-crawling mash-up - will be up for grabs on the 3DS in North America, digitally and physically, on April 7th. For those of you who are collectors and/or eager fans, pre-orders and first run copies will also come...
News Nintendo Anime Channel Will Bring Free Streamed Shows to 3DS in Europe
Pokémon! Kirby! Inazuma Eleven!
In the early days of the 3DS, Nintendo was keen to push the device as a video multimedia device, with the Nintendo Video channel providing a few short videos every week. That approach fizzled out for a while until Nintendo released the Pikmin Short Movies late last year, and now Nintendo of Europe is following that...
News Nintendo Reveals New Range, Details and Compatibility for amiibo
Smash Bros. wave 4, new range, upcoming 3DS Smash Bros. support and more
With all their current momentum, amiibo figurines were bound to make an appearance during the latest Nintendo Direct - and so they did. The first inclusion of amiibo figures in the Direct was the announcement of Wave 3 figures of the Super Smash Bros. series becoming available...
News Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Edition Coming To The West With Puzzle & Dragons Z
Double the fun arriving in May
When Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Edition was announced last week in Japan, many questioned when western players would get the chance to play Puzzle & Dragons Z, the 3DS forerunner which hit Japan a while ago and promptly sold
Watch Catch Up With the North American, European and Japanese Nintendo Direct Broadcasts
See Satoru Iwata feel the beat
Nintendo has wrapped up its latest Direct broadcasts, revealing new games, release dates and hardware bundles. There were some notable differences between regions, too, which has certainly kept us on our toes here at Nintendo Life. We'll be providing our usual reaction and Nintendo Direct summary in the coming hours...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Free Demo Confirmed Alongside Release Date
The hunt has already begun in Europe
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is set to be one of the biggest releases this year without a doubt, and in order to whet appetites as much as possible Nintendo has released codes for a special demo version in Europe and North America. If you're in Europe keep you eyes on your inbox as Nintendo will be sending out...
News Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy + Hits The West In February With amiibo Support In Tow
You can be my wingman any time
Bandai Namco has confirmed that Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy + (try saying that three times as fast) will be leaving the hanger just in time for the New 3DS launch in both North America and Europe. On February 13th the game -- which is an updated of the existing Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy -- will be...
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Begins Its Countdown on 13th February
Japanese Nintendo Direct reveals over 15 minutes of footage
As you may have seen in our post confirming a 13th February release date for the New Nintendo 3DS, it's been announced that The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D will launch on the same day
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Launches Exclusively On New Nintendo 3DS This April
Porting duties being handled by US-based Monster Games
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D -- a portable adaptation of the Wii RPG classic -- was announced alongside the New 3DS in Japan last year. The New 3DS launch came and went in that region with no solid news of a release date for the game, but today's Nintendo Direct has confirmed that we'll be getting it...
News Nintendo Confirms New 3DS eShop Shooter IronFall Invasion
Iron't falling just yet
Keen to get their foot in the door of the shooter genre, Nintendo has announced an indie-developer third person shooter for the European 3DS eShop. Not much is currently known about IronFall Invasion, but the developer VD-dev has been posting screenshots of the game since September last year. The game takes heavy inspiration...
News A New Fire Emblem Game Is Marching Towards The 3DS
From the same team behind Fire Emblem: Awakening
During today's Nintendo Direct it was confirmed that the 3DS family of systems is getting a new entry in the beloved Fire Emblem series, created by the same core team at Intelligent Systems which brought us the sublime Fire Emblem: Awakening. An entirely new story is on offer, but this time around...
News New Nintendo 3DS Release Date Confirmed for 13th February
Majora's Mask and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate limited editions on the way
During today's Nintendo Direct broadcasts the big N confirmed what was already suspected - the New Nintendo 3DS will launch in Europe and North America on 13th February. There are some key differences in hardware, however. Europe will, as expected, have the same range as Japan...
Nintendo Direct Watch The First North American Nintendo Direct of 2015 - Live!
Let's get this year started
It's time for Nintendo's latest Direct, which is set to cover a range of upcoming Wii U and 3DS games. There's a lot that could be covered, ranging from Holiday releases, DLC, early 2015 games or even all-new surprises. Join us to follow all the action from the North American broadcast...
Nintendo Direct Watch The First European Nintendo Direct of 2015 - Live!
Spring goodies are promised
The big N is promising Spring release details for Wii U and 3DS in this Nintendo Direct, with details likely on a host of games and the New Nintendo 3DS; this European broadcast will be hosted by Satoru Iwata and Satoru Shibata. Enjoy!...
13th February looks increasingly likely
At the time of publication we're less than two hours away from the first Nintendo Direct broadcasts of 2015; rumours and pre-order pages suggest that some details are inevitable, such as those around the New Nintendo 3DS and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D; a release date of 13th February for both seems...
Rumour Red New Nintendo 3DS XL With 13th February Launch Appears in Marketing Poster
Also suggest a same day release for Majora's Mask 3D and Monster Hunter
We've seen some fun Nintendo Direct and New Nintendo 3DS rumours today, but this one is too irresistible to not share. Just bear in mind that this could be clever photoshopping, but if true the details will certainly cause a storm. It's all in the design; the image below is...
Feature Five Key Reveals We Want in 2015's First Nintendo Direct
New 3DS! Wii U release dates! Reward Scheme!
While January 2014 became entwined in fluctuating share prices and worrying financial results, Nintendo has shown its intent to kick off 2015 in a far more positive light. The year's first Nintendo Direct will be broadcast on 14th January at 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK / 3pm CET, confirming a focus...
News Capcom Outlines Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Localisation Challenges
Speeding up the tutorial
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is on the way soon, giving the iconic Capcom franchise another major opportunity to take off in the West. Though it's a sales phenomenon in Japan, it's struggled to create the same level of success elsewhere in the world. Will Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate change that? Time will tell, but with an...
News Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 14th January, With Focus on Spring Releases
Getting 2015 truly started
As 2015 begins to kick into gear Nintendo seems intent on starting with a bang. While we had to wait until mid-February for the first Nintendo Direct broadcast last year, the company has now confirmed a new broadcast for 14th January. It's not been given a specific title - which suggests one of those packed general...
News New Nintendo 3DS Prices Pop Up in Italy, and They're Not Bad
Pretty similar prices to current models
Now that the whole New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Promotion in Europe is drawing to an end, it's time to move on from topics such as who's been picked by Club Nintendo, what makes Europe so special and what the flip Nintendo of America was up to when it all went down. Those topics are so ten minutes ago, and now...
Reminder Club Nintendo New 3DS Ambassador Promotion Final Invites Sent, Deadline at Midnight
Emails are arriving
The New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador programme has generated a lot of buzz in Europe, with more Club Nintendo members gradually receiving invites as the promotion deadline has loomed. The opportunity to order the special bundle and have early access to the hardware has been tough for many to ignore. Of course, a good number of loyal...
The captain and Toadette cling on in 40th place
In the coming days and weeks we'll learn a lot more about Nintendo's sales and performance over the Holiday period, and while there's optimism in some territories the UK charts continue to suggest that the company is struggling in the country. Whether the UK market will be highlighted as a problem area...
News Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Edition Was The Result Of A Speculative Pitch From GungHo Online
3DS puzzle title will feature other famous Nintendo characters
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Edition was announced recently, and looks to combine the popular mobile (and later 3DS) puzzle franchise with Nintendo's most famous character. Speaking with 4Gamer, developer GungHo Online's Daisuke Yamamoto and Kazuki Morishita have revealed that the...
News The Bomber's Notebook Will Be Revamped in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
Eiji Aonuma wants you "to enjoy that special sense of achievement"
With its release due relatively soon, we can hopefully expect a lot of information from Nintendo regarding The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D in the coming weeks. Perhaps the big N will give us that Nintendo Direct we all want with a whole load of reveals and details, but in the...
News Fresh Batch of New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Emails Looks Set for Monday 12th January
One final opportunity
Just recently we reported that, through emails or simply trying their luck, more European Club Nintendo members were suddenly getting access to the New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador programme. It was hard to discern whether it was an intentional expansion of the scheme or the case that some accounts were simply receiving delayed...
News Nintendo Steps Away From The Brazilian Market
High tariffs blamed
In disappointing news, Nintendo has announced that it'll be ceasing operations in Brazil, effectively leaving the marketplace for the foreseeable future. As of this month distribution of systems and games in the country will stop, taking the company out of a sizeable but also troublesome market. The issue appears to be linked to...
Not everyone, though
This week's announcement of an early New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador promotion in Europe certainly rocked the boat, offering select Club Nintendo members an opportunity to pick up a system before its release date has even been announced. It was exciting for those lucky enough to be included but frustrating for those left out; oddly,...
Video Unboxing The New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Edition
Hands on with the limited edition bundle
The announcement of the New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Edition promotion was a pleasant and unexpected surprise this week, offering European consumers -- traditionally the red-haired stepchildren of Nintendo's fandom -- the chance to get their grubby hands on the latest 3DS model before its official launch in...
News Natsume Thanks Fans for Strong Launch of Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley in North America
Performing beyond expectations in the region
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley is a diversion for the series, as Natsume took the franchise in some new directions, with the title being the first to go "fully three-dimensional". Story of Seasons, previously released as a Harvest Moon game in Japan but being published under a different name - due to IP...
News Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition Credited With Boosting Nintendo's Share Value
2.3% increase for Nintendo, 4.1% for GungHo
Earlier today it was announced that Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition will be coming to the 3DS around the world, a crossover that undoubtedly has significant sales potential. The Puzzle & Dragons brand is sizeable, with tens of millions of downloads for the smartphone game worldwide...
Coming to Japan this April
Nintendo has announced it will collaborate with Tokyo-based publisher & developer GungHo Online Entertainment to release an exclusive Mario-themed variation of the company's popular mobile hit, Puzzle & Dragons, on the 3DS later this year. The 3DS adaptation, Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, will...
Video Here Are Your Game Of The Year 2014 Picks, In Video Form
Last year we asked you — the wonderful Nintendo Life readership — to select your most beloved titles of 2014. The results were truly illuminating, and prove that the past 12 months were pretty darn good for Nintendo fans. Just like we did with yesterday's Staff GOTY video, we've taken the reader results and transformed them into a wonderful...
Gallery Here's What The New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Edition Looks Like In The Flesh
Nintendo, with these Ambassador 3DS consoles you are really spoiling us
This week saw an incredible event in the world of Nintendo -- the company's European arm gave a select bunch of fans the chance to buy the New Nintendo 3DS before its official launch in the region. Even more amazing is that the consoles have been posted out within 24 hours of...
Rumour New Nintendo 3DS To Launch In Europe Next Week
Leak from Finnish retailer suggests January 12th release date
UPDATE: A pinch of salt may be required in this case -- as some of you have already pointed out, the age rating on the box appears to be Australian. The console launched in that region before Christmas. Could this be imported stock, or a bad fake? It wouldn't be the first time that stock...
News New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Editions Already In The Hands Of Lucky Buyers
That was quick
Yesterday, a select bunch of lucky EU Club Nintendo members got the Nintendo equivalent of a Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka -- an email inviting them to purchase a special New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Edition before the console launches in Europe. Nintendo stated that consoles would be shipped within 3 to 5 days, but it would appear...
News SpongeBob HeroPants is Headed to 3DS Soon
Hopefully not the wrong kind of pants
Nintendo gamers haven't been short of opportunities to take on a SpongeBob game in recent years, with the Wii, Wii U and 3DS all receiving licensed games. There's another on the way, too, which will follow the events of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, which is coming out on 6th February in North...
News Lucky New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Gamers Jump Straight to eBay to Flog Systems
Nintendo's "don't offer to scalpers' filter needs more work
Earlier today we shared the surprising news that Nintendo Europe is offering some Club Nintendo members an ambassador version of the New 3DS; even better, it's available to buy now ahead of being shipped in 3-5 days. It's hugely exciting for those that got the email and has caused plenty...
News Nintendo Dominated Japan During 2014, Despite A Shrinking Market
Every single one of Japan's top 10 games for 2014 was on a Nintendo format
Famitsu has just revealed sales data for the Japanese games market in 2014 which illustrates the astounding populairty of the 3DS in that particular region. Nintendo's handheld sold 3,153,045 units during last year, twice the amount that the second-placed system -- the PS...
Video Remind Yourself Of Nintendo Life's Top Picks For 2014
Our Game of the Year Awards, presented in video form
Before Christmas, we delivered the Nintendo Life Staff Game of the Year Awards for 2014, and the list was predictably packed with amazing software. Just in case you missed it -- or in case you loved it so much that you'd like a recap -- we've put together a video based on the same results. We'll...
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Limited-Edition Bundle Confirmed for North America
Comes with a Skull Kid figurine
Update: Nintendo's Facebook post specifies this bundle as exclusive to Amazon, GameStop and Fry's Electronics (thanks for the heads up @Ryno). The bundle is already a 'best seller' and sold out on Amazon and GameStop, the latter of which includes an 'ultimate' set with the Prima strategy guide. Based on social...
Get your hands on the console before the official launch
Update: Nintendo has declined to clarify how it selected Club Nintendo members for this promotion, providing the following statement to Eurogamer. The New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador offer is by email invitation only for selected Club Nintendo members in Europe only who fulfil a certain...
News Hotline Miami Publisher Devolver Digital Wants To Revive Seaman
Could it come to 3DS, as was previously rumoured?
Way back in 2013, we reported on the fact that Nintendo had trademarked two rather unique names which seemed to point to a revival of Yoot Saito's Dreamcast cult classic Seaman. The idea of Saito bringing his virtual pet simulation to a Nintendo console seemed to make sense back then; he had already...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Confirms Playable Star Fox for E3, a Future for F-Zero and More
Another major YouTube appearance
During December last year Shigeru Miyamoto and Bill Trinen filmed with some hugely popular YouTube channels, in turn reaching millions of subscribers. The most followed of those was Smosh Games, with over 5.5 million subscribers; Nintendo of America tweeted the appearance on 19th December. The video has now been...
News Fake Commercial for 'The Nintendo App' Stirs Debate
Nintendo's smartphone projects are still pending
2015 will be the year, unless Nintendo delays beyond reason, when we see some notable movement in smartphone usage from the company. During 2014 Satoru Iwata announced that a dedicated team was working on projects for smartphone devices, though an expected arrival last year of the earliest outcomes...
News Smash Bros. 2v2 For Glory Exploit Makes Pac-Man Duo Unbeatable
You might as well Pac up and leave...
'For Glory' is an online mode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS that houses the game's most competitive players. Unlike the 'For Fun' alternative, it prevents the use of items and allows Final Destination versions of each stage only, ensuring a fair game to determine who the better combatant truly...
Feature The Biggest 3DS Games of 2015
Majora's Mask 3D! Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate! Code Name: S.T.E.A.M! More!
We've now kicked off into a New Year, and to get us going we've already published our feature for ten of the biggest Wii U games of 2015; now it's the turn of the 3DS. While Nintendo has been going all out to emphasize a relatively busy 2015 line-up for Wii U, it's been a lot...
News Here's a Handy amiibo Compatibility Infographic
Fan-produced graph includes Japanese releases
With two waves of amiibo toys available in stores and a number of compatible games out in the wild, we perhaps need an infographic to clarify which figures work with what game. Well, it's not that complicated yet, but we do like a good infographic regardless. Below is an effort from amiibo fan MoldyClay...
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News Pixar Movie, Up, is Now Available for 3DS in Japan
Random but true
In the early days of the 3DS, Nintendo was keen to promote the portable as an all-round entertainment device; the Nintendo Video channel was relatively prominent with weekly updates, and in Europe there was even a Eurosport channel with regular videos. There were multiple issues with this approach - there wasn't enough content or app...
News Code To Unlock Contrary Serperior In Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Is Revealed
The catch is you can't use it until January 9th
A code has been revealed by Japanese show Pokémon Get☆TV that allows players to unlock Contrary Serperior in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. This isn't a one-time deal, either -- the code can be used by multiple users while it remains active. The code is POKEMON497, but don't go rushing...
Video Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's Palicoes Shown Off as Both Cute and Deadly
Felyne fine
In Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate felyne characters, the quirky walking cats, were NPCs that added some comic relief and minor assistance away from the complex web of crafting, combining and hunting. In the upcoming Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, however, they take the place of miniature warriors - the Shakalaka - as your colleagues on the hunt,...
Guide The Hottest Boxing Day 2014 Deals for Wii U and 3DS
US and UK covered
It may seem mad to say this at the time of writing, Christmas Day, but the Boxing Day sales are already underway (particularly in the UK) and are being advertised by various retailers. Rather like the Black Friday shenanigans of late November, the traditional Boxing Day sales - previously New Year sales in days of yore - creep ever...
Game of the Year Nintendo Life's Reader Awards 2014
Your favourites of the year
2014 is drawing to a close, and the festive spirit is no doubt getting plenty into the gaming mood. We've already revealed our Game of the Year Staff Awards, but now it's time to see which titles have most excited the Nintendo Life community over the past year. We opened voting for the Game of the Year Reader Awards on...
Game of the Year Nintendo Life's Staff Awards 2014
2014 has served up some classics
It's hard to believe that another year of gaming has passed, yet here we are. 2014 was a busy year for Nintendo, and the company certainly delivered a lot of thoroughly enjoyable games on the Wii U and 3DS. We also saw both eShop platforms grow further, particularly on the Wii U, with high quality downloadable...
News Capcom Has Now Sold 1.2 Million Copies of Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
100,000 sales from July to September of this year
When Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition was released alongside the 3DS in 2011, the title was praised for being a portable fighting experience that actually lived up to the standards found on current home consoles. After the launch period, Capcom went on to ship 1.1 million copies of the 3D Edition,...
News Club Nintendo Adds Two 3DS Game Card Cases and NES Remix 2 T-Shirt in North America
New physical rewards, huzzah!
Club Nintendo varies between territories, and typically PAL regions have occasional physical reward updates while North American gamers have a choice of eight downloads every month. Some in North America won't necessarily have been happy at the minimal number of physical rewards in the territory, however, but there's...
News Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker Cover Art and Soundtrack CD Bonus Confirmed
Includes a special arrangement from Shoji Meguro
Earlier today Atlus released cover art and pre-order CD details for Etrian Mystery Dungeon. The publisher is now aiming to build pre-order hype for the recently announced Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker, too. Due as
News Atlus Releases New Teaser, Box Art and Pre-Order Bonus Details for Etrian Mystery Dungeon
Crazy enough to work
Atlus has certainly been on form recently, releasing quality titles for the 3DS and confirming more for 2015. One of these upcoming titles is Etrian Mystery Dungeon, a crossover of Etrian Odyssey's RPG party features and Mystery Dungeon's randomly generated areas. The publisher and developer has released some fresh details...
News Bravely Default DLC Set to Play a Festive Tune in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
12 tracks in total due on 24th December
While Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is an expanded and remixed version of its predecessor, it is nevertheless — arguably — one of the year's finest retail releases on the 3DS; we were certainly fans in our review. DLC is a pretty important part of the package beyond the extensive catalogue that's...
Video This Theatrhythm Dragon Quest Trailer Proves The Fantasy Isn't Final
Move over, Cloud Strife
After two critically and commercially successful outings based on the Final Fantasy series, Square Enix's Theatrhythm franchise is being expanded to include Dragon Quest — the company's other million-selling RPG brand. A new trailer has just been released in Japan which shows off footage from Theatrhythm Dragon Quest —...
Video New One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X Trailer Shows Off Its amiibo Costumes
Toys to strife
Bandai Namco's forthcoming 3DS fighter One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X is shaping up very nicely indeed, with visuals that challenge the likes of Super Smash Bros. when it comes to the "How the hell are they making the 3DS do that?" stakes. However, another reason to be interested in this title is the fact that like Bandai Namco...
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