3DS News
September2015
News Here Is An Official Pokémon Trading Card Made By A Pokémon Art Academy Competition Winner
A dream come true
Earlier this year Nintendo ran a special competition for Pokémon Art Academy on 3DS that gave participants the chance to have their own masterpieces transformed into an official Pokémon Trading Card. The winners of the competition each received a 100-card pack of custom-designed Pokémon Trading Card Game cards displaying their...
News 3DS System Update 10.0.0-27 Is Available Now
Get ready for a super stable experience
Nintendo has released a fresh system update for the 3DS today, and it’s guaranteed to enhance the overall experience. So what exactly does it do? Well, not all that much according to the description below, but it’s presumably been issued to iron out any possible exploits and make a few background...
News Toon Link Will Reportedly Be Playable in Hyrule Warriors Legends
Likely transferrable to Hyrule Warriors on Wii U
Hyrule Warriors Legends for the 3DS was leaked before E3, providing some pre-LA buzz but also blowing one of Nintendo's reveals. Confirmed to feature all Hyrule Warriors DLC and new content such as Tetra and the King of Hyrule, which will also be transferrable to the Wii U version, this seems like a...
Rumour Sega 3D Classics Such As Golden Axe Could Be On The Agenda
Yuria'ving a laugh aren't ya?
Take this one with a pinch of salt, but a post has been shared on NeoGaf which could point to even more SEGA classics getting the 3D treatment on the 3DS. If the rumour is to be believed a 3DS user has uncovered some hidden data within the recently released 3D Gunstar Heroes which reveals the names of other titles which...
Nintendo Download 10th September (Europe)
Super Mario Maker! The Swindle! Hatsune Miku! Etrian Mystery Dungeon! More!
Another week begins and brings with it news of the upcoming European Nintendo Download Update, and this time around there's plenty to look forward to. One of the year's biggest retail releases on Wii U is joined by a much-anticipated download release published by Curve...
News This Hello Kitty New Nintendo 3DS Console Is Just Purrrfect
Cute as a button
North American Nintendo fans may be over the moon about the fact that the smaller New 3DS console - the one with the collectable cover plates - is finally coming to the US, but over in Japan they've got through quite a few special editions of the customisable handheld system already - and there's another being added to the list...
Nintendo Life Weekly Smaller New 3DS Launching in North America this Year
Week at the knees
Nintendo's smaller New 3DS is coming to North America at last, but that's not all the news that's happened this week. Once again we've tirelessly condensed the cream of this week's news as well as all the reviews and releases into one handy little video for your viewing pleasure. This week we look at Club Nintendo's European and...
News Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash Will Support Plenty of amiibo, Genre Given as 'Whipping Platformer'
Whip it good
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash was a surprising E3 reveal, not only because it was the character's first out-and-out platformer, but the fact that it'll be a full retail title. Nintendo clearly believes that the IP has the potential to be a hit, though, with an amiibo bundle set to accompany the standard release. Though we were somewhat...
Review Hatsune Miku: Project MIRAI DX (3DS)
Chart-topper
To those who know her, she needs no introduction: Hatsune Miku is a star. To those who don't, she definitely requires some explanation: Hatsune Miku is a 'virtual idol' and the world's most popular Vocaloid, a personification of a software synthesizer given background, personality, and a constant stream of songs to sing by composers and...
News This Monster Hunter X New Nintendo 3DS Cover Plate Makes Us Want the Game Even More
Just look at it
Based on the ease with which we're still able to fill an online lobby, plenty of gamers are still enjoying Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate in the West. Of course, lucky Japanese gamers have Monster Hunter X (Cross) to look forward to later this year, a fresh take on the series that introduces new approaches to combat and an action-centric...
News Size Matters in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's September DLC
Big beasts
We're into our last few months of free DLC in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and though the cross-overs and quirky outfits are largely finished, each new batch continues to offer some cool gear and hefty challenges to take on. The September batch is now live, and Capcom seems keen to emphasize that the monsters involved are sizeable beasts...
News Monster Hunter Stories Will Bring Its Own Brand of Turn-Based Battling to 3DS
Screens and concept art paint a pretty picture
Monster Hunter Stories was an intriguing and exciting reveal earlier this year; it was described as five years in the making (conceptually, two years in development) and a major diversion from the series norms. Due for a 2016 release on 3DS in Japan, its cartoonish style and neat concept of a young...
Gallery Phoenix Wright is Looking Sharp in These Ace Attorney 6 Screens
Ready for trial
It's been a mostly enjoyable week for Ace Attorney fans, primarily due to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6 being announced for 3DS and confirmed for the West. The downside came with accompanying news that The Great Ace Attorney doesn't seem to be planned for localisation out of Japan, and it'll be a great pity i
Weirdness Bask in the Madness of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes in This Japanese Marketing
Even Ganondorf would love this
Sometimes Nintendo's weirdness can brighten any sky and make the sun shine that bit brighter. OK, we're exaggerating a little, but it can make us smile - the concept of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes fits into this. Any plot that puts fashion at its core in Hyrule is always going to be a bit bonkers, and its...
Interview Saber Rider Team On Making A Decade-Old Dream A Reality Via Kickstarter
"Unless they change their policy, our mecha amiibo has a good chance"
We recently reported on the news that Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs is now on Kickstarter with a dazzling array of stretch goals following a troubled development history. The game has been in production - in some form or another - for almost
Download 'Photos with Animal Crossing' for Nintendo 3DS (UK Only)
We've got 5,000 download codes to give away...
With Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer being one of the major 3DS retail releases of the year, Nintendo has been keen to get the franchise back onto the agenda. In the UK the company has been heavily promoting free 3DS app Photos with Animal Crossing, distributing it at Hyper Japan in London, on its...
News Ace Attorney 6 Definitely Heading to the West, With 'Courtroom Revolution' as a Theme
The Great Ace Attorney looks unlikely, though
This week Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6 was confirmed for the 3DS, along with the news that it'll be playable at the Tokyo Game Show. That news alone was exciting for fans of the series, though some extra snippets of information have since emerged. For starters, this one is coming to the West, which is...
News Dragon Quest VIII Storms to Number One in Japan and Boosts New 3DS Sales
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer creeps towards 1 million sales
Wednesday is Media Create results day in Japan, in which we see whether Nintendo and its system's games can maintain strong form in the company's homeland. On that score this week brings more positive news. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, the 3DS port of the PS2...
News Production Of Shovel Knight amiibo Is Being Handled Entirely By Yacht Club Games
"We're basically licensing the amiibo technology from Nintendo"
After last week's revolutionary news of a third-party franchise breaking its way into the world of amiibo, some more details on the Shovel Knight figure have surfaced via Yacht Club Games. In an interview with Destructoid at PAX Prime 2015, studio head Sean Velasco stated that Yacht...
Video Nintendo Produces Some Chirpy Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer TV Commercials
If you're not happy, it's not for you
When Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer was unveiled, reactions within Nintendo Life HQ ranged from confusion, to more confusion, then bafflement. We could sort of figure out what it was supposed to be, but couldn't figure out how Nintendo was going to sell it - would it be free-to-play and need amiibo cards?...
Preview Getting Inside The Curiously Undemanding World Of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
"I love what you've done here!"
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is one of those titles which has been instrumental in selling the Nintendo 3DS to the wider gaming public. When it launched in the west back in 2013 it appeared to trigger a rush of interest in Nintendo's portable system, and everyone seemed to be talking about it - sharing their experiences,...
News Amazon Now Offering Nintendo Games For Direct Digital Download
"Seamless redemption experience" promised
Online retailer Amazon is now offering digital downloads of "over 50 Nintendo digital game titles" which can be downloaded directly to your 3DS or Wii U console using a "seamless redemption experience". It works like this. You purchase the game on Amazon as you would normally, and then link your Nintendo...
News Ace Attorney 6 Confirmed to be Headed to 3DS
We're still hoping for The Great Ace Attorney to be localised
The Japanese market sure loves a marketing slow burn with drip-fed information, and Capcom has now kicked that off with another entry in one of its most beloved franchises. It's been confirmed in Famitsu Weekly that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6 is in development for the 3DS and will...
News Devil's Third Fails to Hit UK Top 40 in Poor Week for Nintendo Titles
A low point
We suspect that most Nintendo fans in the UK would acknowledge that the company's having a tough time in the country. Splatoon has been an exception in holding its own this summer along with a couple of other evergreen games, and the 3DS remains popular, but in the overall picture the big N is struggling in this particular market. This...
August2015
Nintendo Life Weekly Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo, Star Fox Zero Release Date
A basket of roses
Have you caught up on the sheer volume of news that's happened over the past week? We know it can be tough to keep track so we've compiled all the reviews, releases, and biggest news of the past seven days for you in video format! This week we focus on the incredible Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo, Star Fox Zero's release date, and much...
Review SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson (3DS)
Mediocre button mashing
Using sex appeal to sell games is nothing new in the industry, even to the point where the games can become questionable in their intention; SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson falls into this category. Its predecessor was a solid enough fighting game with themes that, shall we say, appeal to a particular demographic. Can the...
We're not pulling your leg, honest
Remember the Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs video game that was in the works a while back? Based on the '80s anime TV series known as Sei Jūshi Bisumaruku in its native Japan, the title began development at German studio Firehazard in 2010. The aim was to release the game on iOS and 3DS the following year, but...
News Shovel Knight amiibo Confirms "Evolving" Relationship With Indies, Says Nintendo
Unlocks content in current - and future - Shovel Knight games
Just in case you still aren't convinced that the Shovel Knight amiibo is a thing, Nintendo of America confirmed its existence alongside a raft of other announcements during a pre-PAX presentation at its Nindies@Night event at EMP Museum in Seattle. Scanning the amiibo on Wii U version of...
News Nintendo UK Sends Out Free Photos With Animal Crossing Download Codes
You have mail
Nintendo UK is in the middle of a national tour around shopping malls, promoting current and upcoming releases on Wii U and 3DS. One promotion it's been running at events has been to give out free codes for Photos with Animal Crossing, an AR app for the 3DS that allows you to snap pics with some of your favourite animals. It's the...
Rumour Fresh Sources Suggest Shovel Knight Is Indeed Digging His Way To Super Smash Bros.
With an amiibo figure in tow, naturally
Rumours regarding Shovel Knight's inclusion in the Super Smash Bros. roster have been doing the rounds for quite some time, but we've managed to unearth some fresh evidence which suggests that Yacht Club Games' famous character is indeed about to take a bow in Nintendo's famous fighter. We've been in touch...
News Super Robot Wars BX Battles Its Way to Number One in Japan
Animal Crossing and Yo-kai Watch still going strong
It's Media Create Japanese chart results time again, with this week bringing more good news for the 3DS; the portable's been rather greedy in its success in recent times. Super Robot Wars BX makes its début on 3DS in top spot, which looks noisy and fun based on the footage at the end of this...
Video Check Out These Delightful Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Japanese Trailers
Dungeon crawl with your pocket monsters
The upcoming release of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon promises to take the now long-running series to new heights with a more extensive game experience than ever before – with enhancements such as randomly generated dungeons that change each time a player enters, and the chance to battle alongside both...
Sadly Xenoblade Chronicles X won't be playable
PAX Prime is taking place in Seattle this week, one of the most popular expos held annually in the US - it's already sold out. As always Nintendo of America is planning to have a significant presence, in the process aiming to win over some gamers to the Wii U and 3DS cause. A notable event this year is...
News Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 'Starter Boxes' Coming to Europe in October
Includes a Pokéball Cartridge Case and Hoenn Pokédex Poster
After two consecutive years with 'main' Pokémon games on the 3DS, this year brings the spin-off Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon in North America while Europeans need to wait until 2016. Game Freak, evidently, needs more time to produce its next major entry. The absence of Super Mystery...
News Updated 'Roadmap' Infographic Shows Nintendo's 2015 Release Line-Up
It's actually the Wii U rocking the most games
If you've been browsing around the site and wider web today you'll have seen plenty of announcements from Nintendo relating to release dates, bundles and even some new goodies. It's been rather like the news splurge we'd have from a Mini Nintendo Direct, only without the relevant video. In any case,...
News New Style Boutique 2 Will Strut Its Stuff in Europe on 20th November
amiibo outfits have never been so stylish
Amongst a glut of details revealed by Nintendo across Europe and North America, the former region had an extra game up its sleeve. There's been no equivalent announcement for NA, but Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward will hit Europe on 20th November. [tweet
News Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and amiibo Festival Bundle Details Emerge
Including NFC reader info for North America
As part of a detail dump from Nintendo today, information on key bundles and extras for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival have emerged. Release dates were already known for the 3DS title, and it's worth noting that amiibo Festival on Wii U still has a 'Holiday'...
Star Fox Zero! Fatal Frame exclusive to eShop! Devil's Third! More!
Nintendo of America and their European counterparts have decided to have an information splurge to kick off the week, which is just fine by us. First of all, it's confirmed that a Super Mario Maker Wii U hardware bundle will arrive in North America, as was previously announced for...
News iOS and Android Receive Pokémon Shuffle Mobile in Japan
Shuffling onto a single screen
We've known for a long time that Nintendo has been developing apps for the gigantic smart device market, and Pokémon Shuffle felt very fitting for such a market when it was first launched on the 3DS. Now it's finally made its way onto touch screens all over Japan and marks the first Nintendo game on iOS and Android...
News Splatoon and Super Smash Bros. Lead a Lonely Fight for Nintendo in the UK Charts
Tomodachi Life squeezes in too
A little while ago a reader asked why we've not been sharing the UK charts on a weekly basis. The fact is we still check Chart-Track every Monday morning, but there's been little happy news from a Nintendo perspective. These charts cover physical retail sales, of course - no eShop figures here - and there are some key...
Gallery More Details, Characters and Artwork Unleashed for Project X Zone 2
Chun-Li, Ling Xiaoyu, Morrigan and more
Project X Zone 2 remains one of the most pleasant surprises for 3DS this year, not only for the fact it's been made but also that it's coming to the West. Due this Fall in North America and next year in Europe, it'll no doubt bring its blend of cross-franchise RPG madness back once again. The original wasn't...
Live It's Time for the Pokémon World Championships Finals
World champions will be crowned
The Pokémon World Championships have reached their final day, so champions will be crowned and take the glory. Check out all of the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire action live. [liveblog=its_time_for_the_pokemon_world_championships_finals]#PlayPokemon
Nintendo Life Weekly New Patent Could Reveal NX Details, Pokkén Tournament on Wii U
Pinches of salt on standby
It's that time of the week again, and of course we've been struggling tirelessly to try and condense a whole week's worth of Nintendo news, reviews, and releases into one little video for your enjoyment. This week we're looking at the patent Nintendo has field that could suggest various features that may feature on the...
Live Keep Up With the Pokémon World Championships
Fighting for a place in the finals
The Pokémon World Championships are approaching the serious end to proceedings, with players battling for a place in Sunday's finals. Check out all of the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire action live. [liveblog=keep_up_with_thenpokemon_world_championships]#PlayPokemon
News Nintendo 2DS Drops To $99 In North America
30 bucks off, Mario Kart 7 still included
Nintendo is slashing $30 off the recommended retail price of the Nintendo 2DS in North America. The price drop to $99.99 comes into effect on August 30th. The system still comes bundled with Mario Kart 7. Nintendo is hoping that the price drop will boost the sales of Little Battlers eXperience, which...
News Stella Glow Introduces Players to the Fine Art of Witch Tuning
Get your witch on pitch
Upcoming RPG Stella Glow has a substantial musical element to it, as our own Morgan Sleeper discovered early on with his first impressions of the game. According to publisher Atlus, the five witches encountered within Stella Glow's world possess forms of rare song magic, and having them reach their full potential means...
Disney, Hasbro and VIZ Media all involved
Throughout 2015 we've had snippets of information on how Level-5 would team up with partners to try and make Yo-kai Watch as big a hit in the West as it already is in Japan. It was also confirmed that the game would arrive in North America in 2015 (PAL territories in 2016), and now a firm release date has...
News Rodea The Sky Soldier Special Edition Now Available For Pre-Order On Nintendo UK Store
Wii version included, huzzah!
Although recently being delayed, Rodea The Sky Soldier is now available to pre-order on Nintendo's UK Store for both the 3DS and the Wii U version, the latter of which comes bundled with a Wii copy of the game as well. Strangely the only version that's available for each console is the limited edition that comes with...
News What Can be Said About This SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson Collector's Edition Unboxing?
It's the Happy Boobs edition
Senran Kagura Burst proved to be quite a divisive title, with some claiming it was harmless titillation and others finding the content of the game to be derogatory to women. Things don't appear to have changed much with SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson and when we interviewed Producer Kenichirō Takaki at E3 this
News Picross 3D Sequel is Heading to the 3DS in Japan, Includes amiibo Support
Here's hoping for a Western release
The DS introduced various genre ideas and intuitive ways to enjoy them, and alongside a substantial range of RPGs - as one example - there were plenty of puzzle games. Picross 3D was one such title, a relatively simple idea that was rather enjoyable as a twist on a well-established idea. That title was developed...
News Watch Pikachu Dance, Dance, Dance in This New 3DS HOME Theme
Busting some moves
Pikachu is kind of a big deal, we know - as the main mascot and spokesthing for Pokémon, the little yellow critter's cuteness is appreciated by millions of fans around the world. So when Nintendo, The Pokémon Company or Game Freak are spreading the gospel of 'mon, this is one character that appears regularly. Now, in a follow...
Review LBX: Little Battlers eXperience (3DS)
Battle-ready or rusting in a corner?
If your first thought when looking at LBX: Little Battlers eXperience was that it's aimed for children you'd be right on the money. From top to toe this is clearly aimed at the older child/young teenager market with its colourful aesthetic, 'kid-friendly' violence and badass robots. The core of the game however...
Video Get A Feel For Little Battlers eXperience In This Mech-Filled Overview Trailer
Handheld havoc
Level 5's mech-building title Little Battlers eXperience launches very soon, but Nintendo is giving the game very little in the way of promotion or hype. What should be a tent-pole release in the 3DS calendar has received precious little attention, although to its credit Nintendo UK has recently released a fresh overview trailer which...
News 3DS Homebrew Hacker Turns to YouTube App As Latest Workaround for 'Tubehax'
Follows the removal of IRONFALL Invasion from the eShop
Early this month the rather niche 3DS homebrew scene had a key evolution, moving away from requiring a specific retail game - namely Cubic Ninja - and utilising a free download to trigger the workaround. It's a small-scale scene compared to the DS days, but the homebrew launcher efforts of...
Nintendo Life Weekly Super Mario Maker New Features
A handful of everything
It's that time of the week again, and as always we've thrown together what qualifies as being the biggest news of the week as well as all the releases and reviews. This week we're focusing on the new features in Super Mario Maker, Chris Prangar's unfortunate dismissal, and much more besides! Have you subscribed to Nintendo...
News Nintendo Removes Ironfall Invasion From 3DS eShop Ahead Of Ironhax Exploit Release
Beaten to the punch
A short time go we reported on the Ironhax exploit which would allow 3DS users to run homebrew and unsigned code on their consoles. The work of Jordan "Smealum" Rabet, Ironhax was unique in that unlike other methods, it didn't require the user to purchase a physical game in order to make it run - Ironfall Invasion is a...
Exclusive MercurySteam Has Been Working On A Metroid Prototype For Wii U And 3DS
Update: Anonymous developer tried to leak the game three months ago
Update: Since we posted the original story, we have since come across this curious post from 4chan's /v/ board (click that link at your own risk) which appears to show a member of Spain's development community attempting to leak the existence of MercurySteam's Metroid. The post...
News Splatoon Passes Half a Million Copies Sold in the US as Wii U Game Sales Beat 2014 Figures
3DS hardware results are also up
It's NPD time again - though the figures only represent 'new' sales at physical retail and are therefore limited in scope, they give some insight into the state of the US gaming market. Overall, the market in the July sales is up compared to 2014's equivalent period. From Nintendo's perspective the software top 10 -...
News The Legend of Legacy Launch Edition is a Thing of Beauty, Arrives on 13th October
Hats off once again to Atlus
When it comes to 3DS RPG releases in North America, Atlus is the publisher at the forefront of a number of the finest arrivals in recent years. The Legend of Legacy is yet another example, headed to the region on 13th October. Developed by FuRyu, with hugely respected industry figures involved such as Tomomi Kobayashi...
Video The Monster Hunter Training Academy Emphasizes the Importance of Gathering and Combining Items
Green herbs, Blue Mushrooms and Honey - don't forget
Just recently we shared the first entry in Capcom's cute Monster Hunter Training Academy series, which is introducing series newbies to the basics of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Part one was relatively simple, but we're getting to more useful tips in the latest video uploaded on the Monster Hunter...
Pre-orders now open for business
Nintendo's official UK store has opened pre-orders for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and is offering a selection of bundle options related to the game. The game on its own is up for pre-order at £34.99 and comes with a special 3DS Kit, which includes: A universal system case which holds New Nintendo 3DS...
News Dragon Quest XI 3DS Screens Show Off the Blend of Old and New
They sure are pretty
Dragon Quest XI is a good while off, so much so that a Nintendo NX version was sort-of announced before some inevitable backtracking once Square Enix realised it had somewhat gotten ahead of itself. We have seen the 3DS version in action, though, which looks like an accomplished portable alternative to the HD version that'll be...
News Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Leads as Splatoon Passes Half a Million Sales in Japan
Wii U sales increase, too
The latest Media Create Japanese charts have arrived, bringing with them more positive news of Summer sales for Nintendo. On the software side Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer stays on top with over 180,000 sales in its second week, pushing it beyond 700,000 retail sales already. The two iterations of Yo-Kai Watch...
News 'Green Blob' Pokémon Set for Key Role in Mega Evolution XY Anime Special
A key part of lore, or just a blob?
Since its initial tease in Japanese theatre showings of the latest Pokémon movie, and subsequent marketing images with a better look, there's been huge interest in the 'green blob' Pokémon. Part of the allure is in the mystery, along with thoughts drifting to whether it'll play a prominent role in the...
Serial code giveaway for Australia & New Zealand, UK details also inside
Update: In the United Kingdom, players can obtain Shiny Rayquaza and Pikachu at Smyths Toys Superstores starting on 24th August, with the promotion lasting four weeks. Original post: If you’re a fan of the legendary serpentine pocket monster, Rayquaza, and happen to live in...
News NIS America Confirms Rodea the Sky Soldier Delay
You have to wait until mid-November
Rodea the Sky Soldier, a title with a troubled development and publishing cycle which failed to take off after release in Japan, is still nevertheless one to watch. A project originally led by Yuji Naka, we had fun with it when we went hands on earlier this summer. Unfortunately,
Video Capcom Launches Cute Monster Hunter Training Academy Series
"There is no furry without fury"
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has been available in the West for about six months now, in the process becoming a success in Capcom's quest to boost the IP's sales outside of its guaranteed popularity in Japan. It's a fantastic entry in the series that's both familiar and fresh, with core mechanics and systems in place...
Hands On Here's What The 3DS Version Of Terraria Looks Like
On show at this year's Gamescom
Although the Wii U version was not forthcoming, the 3DS iteration of the popular 2D mining game Terraria - recently confirmed as coming to Nintendo platforms - was fully playable at this year's Gamecom. We've put quite a lot of time into the PC version and it took a little while to get used to the controls on the 3DS...
News Mewtwo Still Looks Just As Fearsome As A Packaged amiibo
No. 51 in the Super Smash Bros. Collection
It wasn’t long ago a prototype of the upcoming Mewtwo amiibo was spotted in the wild at the San Diego Comic-Con following the pocket monster’s DLC arrival in the latest Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS. Since then, nothing appears to have changed, with photos of the final model of the Mewtwo...
Video There's Almost Too Much Disney In This Disney Magical World 2 Trailer
My life is now happy
Disney Magical World 2 - known in Japan as Disney Magical Castle: My Happy Life 2 in its native Japan - is getting a big promotional push in the Land of the Rising Sun at the moment, with publisher Bandai Namco trying to build up as much interest as possible leading up to its November launch window. A few days ago the game's...
Video Get Into The Rhythm With the Stella Glow Opening Movie
Ahead of a Holiday release in North America
Stella Glow, the upcoming RPG for 3DS, is ultimately a swansong for Imageepoch. While that's a slightly sad circumstance, it's another title - being published by Atlus in North America - to look forward to; it's due in the region this Holiday season. Atlus has now posted the localised opening movie from...
News Skylander SuperChargers Racing On Wii And 3DS Will Offer Bespoke Tracks And Progression
Racing experience "unlike" anything you'll see on current-gen systems
Activision may have unveiled a lot of the Wii U version of Skylanders SuperChargers at Gamescom 2015, featuring heavily the platform-wide addition of its Kart Racing mode, but we are still light on details relating to the Wii and 3DS versions of the game. Talking to Vicarious...
News Fire Emblem Fates Looks Set to be a Single Release in the West, According to Amazon
In Europe, at least
Fire Emblem Fates promises to bring the most content of any entry in the series, so much so that it has two distinct versions at retail and a third path available as DLC in Japan. It's ultimately a choice between light and dark paths, with many Japanese gamers making their decision in stores. Due in 2016 in the West, no details...
Nintendo Life Weekly Xenoblade Chronicles Arrives on Wii U eShop in Europe
Now it's Shulk time
Do you ever have one of those weeks where you seems to end up doing everything you don't want to do and end up missing out on all the latest Nintendo happenings? Well we at Nintendo Life have once again slavishly compiled all of the week's doings into one easy to handle video just for you. This week we take a look at a double...
News Nintendo Scoops Three Gamescom Awards
Mario and Legend of Zelda do the trick
Gamescom is now entering the chaotic weekend days, in which a dizzying number of gamers descend on Cologne. Though the event isn't over, a week of industry events has nevertheless culminated in the official Gamescom awards; Nintendo of Europe, which is out in force at the expo, has a few wins to celebrate...
News Masahiro Sakurai Tackles Criticisms of Bonus Features in Games
"If it bothers you so much, then don’t use that feature"
Masahiro Sakurai shares regular articles in Famitsu magazine - on some occasions he discusses Smash Bros. features and updates or his personal plans, but occasionally he's happy to simply give his views on a topic that's clearly on his mind. This week he considers criticisms some level at...
News Moco Moco Friends Aims to be the Cutest Pokémon-Type Game on 3DS
Heading to North America this Fall
Fans of RPGs in which you develop teams of critters to explore and then fight other teams of critters are quite well served on the 3DS, but Aksys Games is pitching its own release into this crowded market. Originally developed by Racjin Co., Ltd, Moco Moco Friends is heading to the 3DS in North America this Fall...
Video These Yo-Kai Watch Busters Commercials Focus On The Ghostbusters Vibe
Bustin' makes me feel good
Yo-Kai Watch Busters is doing pretty brisk business in Japan, as is to be expected when you consider how massive the Yo-Kai Watch series is in its native homeland. The title launched last month and a series of fresh commercials have been aired to maintain sales momentum, and they really push the whole...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's August DLC Ramps Up the Challenge
Total Eclipse of the heart
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate keeps delivering loads of neat - and free - DLC, and this month is no different. The latest available quests don't offer much particularly attractive gear, but there are some cool looking challenges. Check out the video rundown below. There are some promising events there, though we're...
News 3DS Version Of Dragon Quest VIII To Feature Brand New Ending
As well as a new dungeon to tackle once you complete the game
Dragon Quest VIII hits the 3DS in Japan on August 27th, and to build on the already intense interest for the game in its homeland, Jump magazine has delivered some more details. The most striking addition is that the game will feature a brand-new ending. There isn't a lot more detail...
News 3DS Free To Play Release Pokémon Rumble World Catches A Big Update
Lucky balloons and a new land to explore
3DS free-to-play release Pokémon Rumble World has just gotten a new update - version 1.1 - which should hopefully bring it back into your conciousness. Updating the game gives access to a new area - called Changing Land - where you're far more likely to encounter Pokémon you've not yet caught. Also added...
News 3DS Can Last For Another Two To Three Years In The West, Says NIS America Boss
Takuro Yamashita thinks Nintendo's current handheld still has time left
The next-gen console race is now in full swing, but NIS America president and CEO Takuro Yamashita thinks that the current pair of handheld systems - 3DS and Vita - have some time left before they need replacing. Speaking to MCV at Gamescom, Yamashita said he felt it was the...
Coming to shopping centre near you
Nintendo UK has confirmed the dates and locations of its 2015 Summer Tour, where it will show off its latest games to hordes of shoppers up and down the country. The tour kicks off on 12th August and runs until 13th September. Forthcoming titles like Super Mario Makerand Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash will rub...
News Big Update For Cube Creator 3D Arrives This Week
Includes new environments, blocks and more
Cube Creator 3D from Big John Games is arguably one of the better Minecraft clones available on the 3DS eShop right now. If you’re located in North America you may have already experienced it. If not, perhaps now is a good time to consider downloading the title with the latest update arriving this week...
News Nintendo Wraps Up Another Patent Win in Defence of the DS and 3DS
Secure Axcess loses out this time
Nintendo doesn't have a 100% record of winning patent cases, but it does win the majority. It often comfortably sees off particularly frivolous claims on broad technology patents, too - notable defeats have generally come against companies with which Nintendo has previously worked or liaised, not businesses that...
News US Bot Battlers Can Get a Taste of LBX at Select GameStops
This Friday, Friday, Friday!
If you live in the United States and have been dreaming of glory in robotic battle ever since LBX: Little Battlers eXperience was announced for the West, then an area GameStop might have a little something to get your fix before the game's 21st August release in North America. Certain GameStop stores will be holding LBX...
Video Nintendo Challenge Gives You a Super Smash Bros. Target
Beat 100,000 points in Smash Run
Nintendo's done some good content on its YouTube channels in the past couple of years, and as a result the Nintendo of America account - particularly - has seen a big boost in its subscriber numbers. That channel now appears to be kicking off a new series, simply called Nintendo Challenge. In this video Bill Trinen...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection Blasting Onto the 3DS in Early 2016
That's still technically 'Winter'
Mega Man Legacy Collection arrives soon on the PS4, Xbox One and PC, and Capcom has now given a little clarity to its 'Winter' release window for the 3DS version. It'll arrive on the portable in early 2016 - as a download and a physical retail title - so we can take this off our potential Holiday 2015 line-up...
News Mighty No. 9 Delayed Until Early 2016
Bugs and online issues to blame
Mighty No. 9 has had an interesting history. Its Kickstarter campaign was a spectacular success, with the desire for a spiritual successor to Mega Man and the leading role of Keiji Inafune causing a huge buzz. As it stands now, however, it's had a visual redesign that's been criticised by some, and now its release has...
News Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Dominates Japanese Charts, Boosts 3DS Sales
Wii U sales increase, too
It's that time of the week, once again, for the Japanese Media Create sales charts. Pleasingly for Nintendo a spin-off for one of its most successful franchises has had a strong start, allaying fears that it would struggle to grab attention. That title is Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, which launched with various...
News Nintendo Confirms Full Gamescom Line-Up
Including Shovel Knight's 'Plague of Shadows' DLC
Nintendo has been keen to ahead of Gamescom opening to the public with a range of announcements for Europe, covered in other articles, and has also outlined its plans for the show itself. If you are heading along to the world's biggest gaming expo this weekend in Cologne, Nintendo is keen to keep you...
Try the horror for free in Europe
Update: The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes will arrive in North America on the same date as in Europe - 23rd October. Original Article: Nintendo has used its pre-Gamescom set of announcements to reveal a couple of key retail game release dates, and an intriguing approach for a much anticipated Wii U title in...
News Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold is Out Now in North America, and Sure Has a Lot of DLC
Most of it is free at launch, though
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is now out on the 3DS in North America, and Atlus is keen to give early adopters plenty of extras in the game. Full details of the launch DLC have emerged, with only one set costing any money at launch. The full press release outline is below, with some of the free...
News IRONHAX to Use Free-to-Play IRONFALL Invasion to Run 3DS Homebrew and Region-Free Workaround
Sorry, Cubic Ninja scalpers
It's tricky to broach the subject of mods and hacks on Nintendo hardware, as they can prompt diverse and at times feisty debate. This is in part driven by the severe damage that R4 cards did to the DS, with piracy of retail games a major problem that was - unbelievably in hindsight - facilitated and supported by major...
Video These Monster Hunter X Trailers Are for Lance Fans
Or treat yourself to the Gun Lance
Capcom's currently in the process of teasing its YouTube followers with flashy weapon trailers for Monster Hunter X (Cross), which is coming to the 3DS in Japan in late November. The footage is welcome, though, as it showcases a few monster variations and demonstrates how the co
News Capcom Continues to Go Big With a Monster Hunter X Limited Edition and New Trailers
For those always on the hunt
Monster Hunter X (Cross) is being given a big push by Capcom ahead of its late November release in Japan, a fresh entry that brings a slight switch in dynamic to the core play. Considering the huge success of previous 3DS releases in the franchise the projections for millions of sales don't seem excessive. A pricey...
News Take a Look at the New 'Green Blob' Pokémon
Plenty of Pokémon Shuffle information, too
Earlier in the summer talk emerged of a new Pokémon that was revealed as part of a teaser during the new 'mon movie that's out now in Japan. We only had some sketches to go on, but 'green blob' seemed to sum up its form nicely. Serebii has dug up an image this weekend, though, which gives us a look at...
Rumour Rodea the Sky Soldier Release Pushed Back to November
Amazon orders delayed
Rodea the Sky Soldier has had a troubled history, delayed frequently before its eventual release - and commercial flop - in Japan. It seems that troubles have followed its localisation, too, if the status of Amazon orders are to be believed. We're been sent a copy of a pre-order notification for Amazon in the US - thanks Zach...
Nintendo Life Weekly Nintendo Subscription Box, Smash Bros. & Splatoon Updates
Updates all round
Finding yourself bogged down by too much content to fully process in a week? Well have we got a solution for you! In the video below you'll find all the biggest Nintendo news as well as all the releases and reviews for the previous week. This week we look at Nintendo's Loot-Crate style subscription service that is supposedly...
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Guide Surviving the New Miiverse Update
Into the wild green yonder
The most recent Miiverse update has met with mixed responses; some feel it's a marked improvement, others are reacting as though it's the spawn of something horrendous. For better or for worse, this new layout is here to stay. The new features may take some getting used to, but in order to speed up this process we've...
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