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News: C-Wars Could Make It To Wii U And 3DS Should It Surpass Kickstarter Goal

C-Wars Could Make It To Wii U And 3DS Should It Surpass Kickstarter Goal

It's halfway there already

C-Wars is a real-time strategy tower defence game that's being developed by Onipunks. The studio has just launched a Kickstarter campaign and is set to appear on PC, Mac, Linux and Android at some point this year. However, the developer confirmed it could also appear on Wii U and 3DS should it be successful in receiving...

News: CoroCoro Confirms New Mewtwo Form

CoroCoro Confirms New Mewtwo Form

Also reveals more on Pokémon Rumble U

Last week, what looked like a new form of Mewtwo was announced for Pokémon X & Y by the Japanese TV show Pokémon Smash. However, it wasn't exactly clear if it was in fact Mewtwo or a completely different 'mon altogether and a massive debate ensued. Thankfully the latest edition of CoroCoro has emerged in...

Hardware Review: 3DS Circle Pad Pro XL

3DS Circle Pad Pro XL

Two pads are better than one?

When Nintendo announced the 3DS XL, many were disappointed that the system lacked that all-important second slider pad. This omission was made all the more puzzling by the fact that Nintendo had already released the Circle Pad Pro for the original 3DS console, an admission that perhaps a twin-pad arrangement would...

Rumour: Ni no Kuni Could Yet See A Western Release, According To Publisher Namco Bandai

Ni no Kuni Could Yet See A Western Release, According To Publisher Namco Bandai

DS role-player could find a new lease of life on the 3DS

You might be familar with Level-5 and Studio Ghibli collaboration Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch from its recent release on the PlayStation 3, but the origin of the series actually stretches back to a Nintendo DS game, released in Japan in 2010. Ni no Kuni: The Jet-black Mage shares...

News: Iwata Asks Delves Into Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Iwata Asks Delves Into Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Nintendo's President talks Mr Resetti, being mayor and panning for gold

Animal Crossing: New Leaf is edging closer and closer towards its Western release date and we think it's fair to say there are a lot of 3DS owners out there chomping at the bit to get hold of it. As if the hype needed building up any more Nintendo has kindly translated the...

News: Ubisoft's E3 2013 Conference Dated

Ubisoft's E3 2013 Conference Dated

Mark 10th June on your calendars

E3 2013 is almost upon us. With a little over two months to go, you can almost smell the excitement in the air amongst gamers, developers and publishers alike. To kick off the major gaming event, Ubisoft will be holding its presentation on Monday 10th June - which is actually a day before E3 is scheduled to begin...

News: Project X Zone European Release Date Confirmed

Project X Zone European Release Date Confirmed

It'll be available in July

Last week Namco Bandai revealed Project X Zone would be coming to North America on 25th June, but Europe was left with its original vague release date of Summer 2013. This lead people to believe European 3DS owners would be getting the game much later than their American counterparts, however, this is not the case at all...

Nintendo Download: 11th April 2013 (North America)

11th April 2013 (North America)

A rolling ranger, brawling Gods, a pink ball's debut and more

It's Nintendo Download time, North America, and this week there's new content to choose from on Wii U, 3DS and DSi. In the coming week there'll be a couple of tasty retail downloads and a classic platformer that'll cost less than a chocolate bar, while today a rolling Ranger makes his...

News: Swapnote Update Available For Download On North American 3DS Consoles

Swapnote Update Available For Download On North American 3DS Consoles

Euro Letter Box update still AWOL, though

Nintendo has updated its Swapnote application for the 3DS console. The update is available now and weighs in at a modest 81 data blocks, so it shouldn't take long to download. To install the new version of the app, you first must locate it in the 3DS eShop and then click the "To Update Screen" option. The...

News: Skylanders Giants Toys Munching Their Way Into McDonald's Happy Meals This Month

Skylanders Giants Toys Munching Their Way Into McDonald's Happy Meals This Month

I'll have a Spyro with fries, please

Activision and popular fast-food giant McDonald's have teamed up to bring characters from Skylanders Giants to Happy Meals this month. Starting this Friday 12th April and running up until the 2nd of May in the US, those who purchase a Happy Meal will receive one of nine character figures. Not only this, but...

News: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Passes Three Million Sales in Japan

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Passes Three Million Sales in Japan

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon still number one in the charts

Update: As correctly pointed out on Twitter by NintenDaan, it's worth remembering that Media Create charts only account for physical retail sales. The full sales for Animal Crossing: New Leaf will be further beyond three million due to its success on the 3DS eShop. Original Article: Last...

News: KORG M01D Music Workstation Hitting 3DS eShop This Summer

KORG M01D Music Workstation Hitting 3DS eShop This Summer

What sweet music you'll make

Some of you may fondly recall KORG DS-10, a "musical workstation" for your humble Nintendo DS. If you enjoyed making bizarre aural creations with this cult release then you'll be please to learn that it's getting a sequel for the 3DS eShop, entitled KORG M01D. Essentially a souped-up version of the DS original, KORG...

News: Level 5's Fantasy Life Ships 300,000 Copies In Japan

Level 5's Fantasy Life Ships 300,000 Copies In Japan

Another 3DS smash-hit is on the cards

Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino has revealed that total shipments to date of 3DS title Fantasy Life have reached the 300,000 mark in Japan. Back in January, we reported that the game — which is a collaboration between the Professor Layton studio and Brownie Brown — had sold out upon release, an event which no...

News: Batman: Arkham Origins Confirmed for Wii U

Batman: Arkham Origins Confirmed for Wii U

3DS gets a 2.5D spin off, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

Earlier in the year we learned that a new Batman Arkham title was due in 2013, courtesy of a Warner Bros. financial briefing, and we were hoping that it'd appear on Wii U. The good news is that the statement was true and that Nintendo's system is in line to enjoy the next entry; Batman:...

News: The Pokémon Company Describes 2013 as a "Key Year" for the Franchise

The Pokémon Company Describes 2013 as a "Key Year" for the Franchise

Big plans to take the series further

The Pokémon franchise is, without a doubt, a vital part of Nintendo's success, especially in the handheld space, with a new generation 'mon release prompting hype and excitement that's only seen for select brands. It's big in both Japan and the West, and an iconic part of the gaming industry. It's not from...