News Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy Hits Europe on 6th October
Nintendo to publish in EU, daily puzzles to be added
News Fire Emblem Echoes Developers on How the Game Iterates on Fire Emblem Fates
"There were things we wanted to implement but couldn’t fit"
News Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Keep Top 10 Places in the UK Charts
Other titles such as Miitopia continue to do well
News Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth Launches on 17th October in North America
New video introduces Fencer class, too
News Dragon Quest XI and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
Great Ace Attorney 2 makes its debut, sales down on predecessor
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off Extended Metroid: Samus Returns Gameplay
And plugs the amiibo, naturally!
3DS - News
November2015
News The 3DS Is Getting A New Puzzle & Dragons Game
CoroCoro magazine will reveal more details later this month
Puzzle & Dragons Z was a massive success in its native Japan, and encouraged Nintendo to work with developer GungHo to create a Super Mario-themed semi-sequel - which was released alongside the original game in the west. While Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Edition wasn't as...
News Disney Magical World 2's Whimsy is Outsold By Call of Duty's Futuristic Warfare in Japan
Also can't match the launch sales of its predecessor
The latest Media Create Japanese chart results are in, and this week reflect one notable sales trend from the West with a big-name shooty-shooty-bang-bang game making a strong debut and boosting Sony's hardware, while there's also a major release on 3DS. Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops III takes top...
Music Have a Listen to the Rodea the Sky Soldier Soundtrack
Soaring high
Rodea the Sky Soldier is out now in North America and is imminent in Europe, and is a title that's been years in the making. It had a sticky route to release, yet for some eager followers that'll matter little - especially as it's a Nintendo exclusive and the original work of Yuki Naka. Although it has shortcomings we gave it a...
News Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei Confirmed For North American Release
Aksys Games is the company to thank
Aksys Games has revealed that it is bringing Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei to North America in Spring of next year. The turn-based strategy title is a reboot of the famous Langrisser series, which began life on the Sega Mega Drive many years ago. Developed by Extreme and Masaya, the 3DS release had a somewhat...
News Keiji Inafune is Interested in Implementing amiibo in His Games
Just don't delay Mighty No. 9 again, Inafune
Up until recently, amiibo had been exclusively first party affairs. There are already dozens of the evasive figures available for a wide array of Nintendo franchises, but the question always remained: will amiibo ever be utilized by third parties? This was answered by a rather surprising reveal by Yacht...
News Nintendo Badge Arcade is Out Now in North America
Get ready to start that collection
If you're anything like this writer, you probably have heard about Nintendo Badge Arcade, but have no idea what it really is. Nintendo Badge Arcade is basically a free to play, virtual arcade game that's centered around the concept of collecting "badges". For $1 you get five shots at controlling a claw machine that...
Gotta friend 'em all
There's no point beating around the bush: Yo-Kai Watch is a lot like Pokémon. But instead of straight up emulating one of Nintendo's biggest franchises, developer Level-5 has aspired to create something a bit stranger and fresher than Pokémon has done in years. The result is a welcoming RPG that has some highs and some lows,...
Video Get a Closer Look at the Lovely Stella Glow Launch Edition
...and warm up the iron
Stella Glow is just a week away in North America, the latest exciting RPG release to be localised and released with some style by Atlus - originally developed by Imageepoch, this one puts music at the core of a wider adventure. With its release so close and plenty of 3DS owners likely to have taken the demo for a spin, Atlus...
News The Next Nintendo Direct is on 12th November
The wait is over!
It's been a long wait since the last Nintendo Direct broadcast, which was before E3, but we finally have a date and time for the next information bonanza. It's happening on 12th November at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern / 10pm UK / 11pm CET. The wait for another Nintendo Direct has been a long one for fans, though company President...
News Nintendo Badge Arcade is Pinned Down For a 13th November Release in Europe
Pay for plays
Late last year Nintendo released Collectible Badge Centre in Japan, an app / game for the 3DS that allows you to 'win' badges that you can then pin and arrange on your HOME screen. It's rather like an addition to themes, and we shared our impressions at the time; it's now confirmed to be heading to Europe on 13th November, with the new...
News Final Fantasy Explorers Will Have a Collector's Edition
Let's hope an art book is included
Update: Square Enix has advised us that details around a Collector's Edition for Final Fantasy Explorers is based on information that was "posted inadvertently and is subject to change before being finalized." With that in mind we should wait and see what details emerge in future. Original Article: In just a...
News 3DS Firmware Update Now Available, Stability Remains The Focus
Stable and able
A new firmware update is available for the 3DS and as you may have anticipated, it offers stability and not a great deal else. Ver. 10.3.0-28 should be ready to download to your console now, and adds even more stability to what surely has to be the most stable piece of gaming hardware on the face of the planet. In case you don't...
News Capcom Shows Off Toon Link Outfit for Monster Hunter X (Cross)
Along with lots of details and videos
Monster Hunter X (Cross) is now just a few weeks away from release in Japan, bringing with it an action-focused style of play and a whole load of new monsters and variations. With release getting close Capcom hosted an online stream focused on new details, and has released a whole load of goodies. First of all,...
News Nintendo of America Confirms Holiday Season Mall Tour
Showing off the best of Wii U and 3DS
With the Holiday season rapidly approaching the battle for shoppers' hearts and minds will be well and truly underway. As a result Nintendo of America has now confirmed that it'll be targeting shoppers directly in an upcoming mall tour to show off major Wii U and 3DS releases. Perhaps a little disappointing is...
News Parent Trap: Choosing The Right Nintendo 3DS For You And Your Family
Which 3DS is right for you? Family Gamer TV's Andy Robertson explains
The 3DS has had a long and winding history. Over the years it has developed a strong collection of games for families, but which version of the hardware is the best fit these days? Family Gamer TV works with a range of different families of varying shapes and sizes. They all play...
News Gaze Upon The Lush Mega Man Legacy Collection Limited Edition You'll Probably Never Own
$120 to you, sir
Mega Man Legacy Collection arrives on the 3DS early next year - a little later than the home console editions - but should be well worth the wait for long-time fans of the series. Compendium of the six "classic" 8-bit adventures, the collection comes with added bonuses for hardcore fans, such as artwork and a special challenge...
Other evergreen releases hold the fort
The UK chart results are out and, yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops III is easily number one. That's hardly surprising, but the overall Nintendo results have prompted us to raise our eyebrows. Let's get the bad news out of the way - Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash appears to have tanked at launch in the UK. Not only is it...
News Sega Themes Are Coming To Your 3DS This Week
To get these themes means waiting AGES
Remember those lovely Sega themes that Japanese 3DS have been enjoying for ages? They're finally coming to the west, albeit with some minor modifications. This Friday, the Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, Sega Master System and Sega Mark III themes will touch down in the 3DS Theme Shop:...
YO-KAI is the reasoning
We've had another corker of a week in terms of Nintendo happenings; so much so that we couldn't blame anyone for not being able to keep up with everything. As we usually do, we've compiled all you need to know in one handy little video for your entertainment. This week we look at the incredible SNES Playstation prototype...
Tom Whitehead thinks it's time for more cohesion
If you'll allow this wistful 30-something to get out his pipe and slippers for some reminiscing, there was a time when game releases were a mystery and seemingly scheduled by the Marx Brothers. There could be months - or years! - between regional releases in the West, nevermind localising Japanese...
News Target Reservation Cards Re-Affirm Fire Emblem Fates as a Dual Release for North America
While a single release seems likely for Europe
At the end of October we highlighted a minor oddity in Nintendo's list of upcoming releases. It showed Fire Emblem Fates as a single release in Europe, but listed the separate parts - Conquest and Birthright - for North America. This was intriguing as it reinforced the ongoing listing on Amazon UK -...
News Get Ready to Shred Some Solos in Hello Kitty & Friends Rock 'n' World Tour
Rock on you crazy cats
Hello Kitty is a hugely successful brand - yes, it really is! So it's not surprising that there are numerous spin-off games and, due to the family focus of Nintendo hardware, they can often be found on Wii U and 3DS. This week Bergsala and Rising Star Games teamed up to release both Hello Kitty Kruisers and Hello Kitty and...
News Akihiro Hino Explains Why Yo-Kai Watch Has Been So Successful and What Sets It Apart
It's kind of a big deal
As many of you are likely aware, Yo-Kai Watch is now out in North America. A massive hit in Japan, the fascinating Yo-kai adventure game has drawn many parallels to Pokémon and other similar monster catching series. Nonetheless, Level-5 is hoping that it'll achieve similar success in the West, and is launching a full...
News The Final Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate DLC Update is Now Live
Some gorgeous GX armour leads the way
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has been the franchises' most successful entry outside of Japan, passing one million sales in Europe and North America, in the process providing a vital breakthrough for the series. It gives us optimism that titles like Monster Hunter X (Cross) will also get localised, or at the very...
Video Check Out This Unused Great Fairy Costume in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Cut completely or future DLC?
One of the biggest innovations brought to the rather divisive The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes was the introduction of costumes. Swappable outfits that bestow various special abilities upon the wearer, these added a refreshing amount of diversity to the gameplay and helped add another layer of strategy to...
News Orders for the Actual Yo-Kai Watch Toy Open on 6th November in North America
This thing's been rarer than Nintendo Directs in Japan
Yo-Kai Watch arrives on 3DS in North America on 6th November, which is an important launch for both Level-5 and Nintendo. It's a franchise that's become a dominant force in Japan, and both parties will hope that it finds a significant audience in the West. In addition to the game it's recently...
Video New Hyrule Warriors Legends Video Shows More Footage of Tetra in Action
Tetra sure knows how to tussle
As many of you are aware, Hyrule Warriors is due to receive an enhanced port on the 3DS in the form of Hyrule Warriors Legends. Featuring all of the DLC from the original game and with some additional playable characters, such as Toon Link and Tetra, this is certainly shaping up to be a title that looks like it'll be...
Video Toki Tori 3D Launch Trailer Flaps Into View
Just in time for release day
Toki Tori 3D launches today, and to mark the occasion developer Two Tribes has sneakily published a launch trailer on its YouTube channel. A remake of the Game Boy Color original, the game boasts improved visuals and animation, as well as a new "rewind" feature that allows you to backtrack and fix your mistakes. Toki...
News Those Who Buy Stella Glow Digitally Will Receive an Exclusive 3DS Theme
Physical buyers will be glowing with envy
As some of you are likely aware, Stella Glow will be releasing in North America on 17th November. The latest RPG from Atlus will be taking a rather musical approach to things, starring a series of witches that all have musical powers of some sort. We certainly enjoyed it based on some limited hands on time...
Video The Pokémon Company Shows Off the Current Zoroark Distribution
Available in North America now in ORAS
The Pokémon Company likes being random sometimes, and has released a Zoroark distribution for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to prove that very point. This particular version of the tricky 'mon comes with the Sludge Bomb move, which it can't learn in normal gameplay, with Dark Pulse, Flamethrower...
Wii U sales stay in four figures
It's Media Create chart results time in Japan, and after a debut week at number one for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and plenty of Nintendo platform releases close behind, the latest results show new titles on rival platforms taking over the top spots. We already highlighted that Tri Force Heroes
The Yo-Kai basics, again
Yo-Kai Watch is just a few days away from its release in North America, as Nintendo and series developer Level 5 aim to turn it into the next major success story for the 3DS. The IP is hugely successful in Japan, but the question remains as to whether it can replicate that performance in the West. Based on the launch...
News New Style Boutique 2's amiibo Outfits Look Rather Fabulous
Strut your stuff
Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward may be one of the most awkward game names ever conceived of by Nintendo, but this is a title that's no doubt on a few 3DS owner's wishlists in Europe. The appeal and success of its predecessors speaks to that popularity, and the fact it's heading to the EU suggests that it's...
News Stella Glow Now Has a Confirmed Release Date for Europe
The music starts
Stella Glow arrives in North America very soon, bringing its own unique blend of music and RPG gameplay - along with a gorgeous launch edition - to the region. Thankfully NIS America has now announced full details for the European release, with the good news being that it'll arrive as both a physical and download title. There are...
Video Toadette Takes to the Court in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash as Yo-Kai Watch Focuses on Weirdness
Net play won't be a strength of Toad and Toadette
It can be interesting to see how Nintendo's marketing varies across different titles, with concepts - or lack of concept as the case may be - drawn up to play to a game's strengths. On that score Nintendo's clearly got very different ideas of how to tempt players to pick up Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash...
News The Falco amiibo is Now Available for Pre-Order from the Nintendo UK Store
Personally, I prefer home delivery
The next instalment of Nintendo's NFC figures is on the way, and you can now pre-order the Falco amiibo from Nintendo UK ahead of its launch date of November 20th in the region; this joins similar pre-orders around the world for the popular Star Fox character. The amiibo costs £10.99 in this listing (as always)...
News Fire Emblem will be Getting an Art Book for its 25th Anniversary
Naturally, it's Japan only
It's hard to believe, but Fire Emblem has been a source of SRPG nirvana for almost 25 years already. Of course this statement is kind of cheating, as Nintendo didn't opt to bring the series West until a little over ten years ago, but at least Japan got to enjoy it for all that time. When it comes to Fire Emblem, it seems...
October2015
Video Nintendo Gets Literal in Its Latest Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Commercial
Cute but confused residents
Animal Crossing is a curious franchise. It's in the name, naturally, that animals are walking around on two legs and charming us with silly dialogue, but not all will relate the characters to real animals. Sure, they may loosely resemble dogs, ducks and more, but the stylised visuals and quirky setting ensure that we...
Nintendo Life Weekly Miitomo, Twilight Princess HD, Unannounced 3DS & Wii U Titles, and More
Nice to Miit you
It's been a week and a half for Nintendo news so there's no shame in feeling like you may have missed something important. That's why we've once again brought all the biggest news together to form one substantial but bitesized video. This week we look at the announcement of Miitomo, the first official Nintendo-developed app for...
Review Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets
Why you ackin' so cray cray?
Gravity Falls seems like the kind of show that would translate well into the realm of video games. From Zelda to Mario to Donkey Kong, the Disney cult hit has trotted out references to many of gaming's greatest franchises. In fact one of the best episodes of the series, "Fight Fighters", is about main character Dipper...
News Yo-Kai Watch Will Be The Next Pokémon, Claims Viz Media
"We are certainly bigger than Pokémon in Japan"
Viz Media - the firm which is handling the release of the Yo-Kai Watch comic and TV show in Europe and America - has confidently claimed that the series will be "the next Pokémon". Waell Oueslati, EMEA associate brand manager at Viz Media, is clearly bullish about the chances of the franchise in the...
News The Legend of Legacy Isn't Too Far Away From a Release in Europe
NIS America shares the happy news
The Legend of Legacy is now out in North America, which is welcome news for RPG fans with a 3DS. Developed by the highly respected FuRyu team, it features seven core characters that each have their own unique ending to the game. Published by Atlus in North America, the good news for European fans is that the...
News Pokémon Hoopa Distribution Confirmed for McDonald's in the US, XY & Z Anime Opening Emerges
Dramatic...
While Pokémon fans in Europe have had the opportunity to pick up Hoopa for Pokémon X & Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, some other territories have had to wait a little longer. The good news for 'mon fans in the US is that the powerful pocket monster now has confirmed distribution details for the country. As rep
News Here's a Breakdown of 3DS Software and Hardware Sales This Year
Looking good, Nintendo
Nintendo released a lot of new information at the latest investors strategy and while some of this was highly anticipated, some of it was also just plain fascinating to see. Among this information was sales data for 3DS software and hardware sales. It seems like the 3DS is still doing pretty well in the West, though Japan is...
News Nintendo Has Unannounced Wii U And 3DS Titles Ready For Launch Before The Year End
Keeping things in reserve
Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima has stated that there are more unannounced titles on the way for the Wii U and 3DS this holiday season. Speaking for the first time as CEO at a special strategy briefing for investors in Tokyo, Kimishima explained that these new games will arrive before the end of the year. These titles are...
Video Catch Up With Famitsu's Most Recent Monster Hunter X (Cross) Feature
Learn more about key monsters, Palicoes and more
Monster Hunter X (Cross) is only around a month away in Japan, which means those of us in the West can start getting jealous right about now. This new title will include a number of familiar elements from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, but will have plenty of different monsters, attack styles and new...
Less than a quarter of Link Between Worlds launch sales
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes has rolled out around the world, with the quirky spin-off bringing a multiplayer focus on the 3DS. It's with interest that we check out the latest Media Create results in Japan, then, to see whether it's hit it off with the portable's audience in Nintendo's...
News Zelda Fans Vent Anger At Nintendo of America Over Doge Memes In Tri Force Heroes
"So ancient. Such ruin."
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes was released on the 3DS recently, and while some may feel it's not one of the greatest Zelda games to date; at least the quality of the writing won't be a problem, will it? The answer to that question seems to depend on where you live. The European version which we reviewed has a very...
Video Here's What Xenoblade Chronicles Looks Like On A Standard 3DS
(Kind of)
When Nintendo announced the New 3DS, it also lifted the lid on a handheld port of the popular wii RPG Xenoblade Chronicles. Exclusive to the new hardware, the game took advantage of the system's more powerful innards to reproduce the epic scale of its home console counterpart. Nintendo insisted that the conversion was only possible due to...
Project Guard still listed for 2015, Fates remains a single listing in EU
Following today's financial results from Nintendo, we've been picking up some additional details found within the accompanying press conference or documents. As usual we've taken a look at the updated release lists, too, and there are a couple of quirks to consider. First up...
News Vital Wii U and 3DS Releases Join the Million-Seller Club
Updated lifetime game sales for both systems released
Nintendo has released its Q2 financial results covering the first six months of this year, and the outcome's largely positive. Overall sales are up in comparison to last year, which can be put down to improvements in hardware sales for both Wii U and 3DS, the continuing popularity of amiibo and,...
News Nintendo Reports Profits as System Sales Show Positive Momentum
Major releases and amiibo keep the company on track
Nintendo has now revealed its financial results for Q2 of the 2015 / 2016 year, which cover the typically quiet period between 1st April and 30th September. The outcome is positive with profits and reasonable momentum, with the added outcome that Nintendo is sticking to its financial and sales...
StreetPass Earn Yourself Tri Force Heroes 'Friendly Tokens' at these UK Events
Don't forget your 3DS
We love a bit of StreetPass here at Nintendo Life and with our recent review of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes it was our intrepid adventurer Thomas Whitehead who concluded that the game is best served as local multiplayer. The game also restricts you by only allowing you to earn 'Friendly Tokens' using the...
News Spooky StreetPass Event Coming To North America In Time For Halloween
Stalking almost 30,000 locations
This weekend Nintendo of America is holding a special StreetPass event to mark the arrival of the scariest day of the year. No, we're not talking about New Year's Eve, but Halloween. Dropping by one of the 29.000 Nintendo Zone hotspots across North America between October 30th and November 1st could bag you up to...
Translation, triple audio, and true romance
When we got our first hands-on time with Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale at E3 earlier this year, we were very impressed; this quietly charming little JRPG ended up being a highlight of the 3DS' lineup at the show, and we were eager to see more. Thankfully, at a preview event in San...
Video Nintendo Focuses on a Mix of Old and New in 3DS Holiday Commercial
Once again the New Nintendo 3DS XL has the limelight
We're rapidly approaching the craziest shopping season of the year for the Holidays, with Nintendo and its rivals gearing up to compete for our hard earned money. From Nintendo's perspective it'll be focused on exclusives for 3DS and Wii U, most of which will naturally be first-party. Nintendo of...
Video Nintendo Goes for the Zany Approach in North American Yo-Kai Watch Marketing
No, this isn't a Japanese commercial
Yo-Kai Watch is out in North America soon, and Level-5 will be hoping that it makes them enough money for a second swimming pool of cash - we're assuming there's already one in the company's HQ from sales of the IP in Japan. We're not quite sure whether the RPG is enjoying the buzz it'd hope for, however, at...
News Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Getting Monster Hunter Items Next Month
Felyne groovy
Nintendo has revealed that Monster Hunter content is coming to Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer in November. Next week in Europe (9th November in North America) a SpotPass update will bring a Felyne to the game, and with it some Monster Hunter-related items. https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/658674636935274497...
Review Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Ooo's clues too
If you want to play Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations, the odds look really good for you. A version of the game is kicking around on just about all the current (and a few not-so-current) systems out there. If you ask nicely, they might even make a port for the N-Gage. The 3DS version of Finn & Jake Investigations is...
News The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Misses Out on UK Top 10
Tri again next week
The latest UK chart results are out, with some new releases battling it out with long-established blockbusters. It's a mixed week from Nintendo's perspective, with some ever-green titles clinging on and a new release underperforming - arguably - a little. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes has made its début in 11th place in...
Rumour Data Miners Reveal That The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Will Be Receiving DLC
New areas and new costumes appear to be on the way
It's amazing to think how far Nintendo has come along with paid DLC in the last few years. The Nintendo of five years ago seemed to be very reluctant to consider adding content to their games, though admittedly the DS and Wii didn't have the best infrastructure for this kind of thing. Now it's an...
News Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Originally Didn't Have a Single Player Mode
That explains a lot
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is now out in the wild and while there are definitely positives to the experience, it doesn't seem to be up to the usual standards of the series. The game is obviously designed to be played with two other friends locally and while there is online functionality and a single player mode, these...
Insert your own joke about a fully stocked amiibo shelf
Just like in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, some little DLC freebies will likely become increasingly common in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. It's a little way to keep players coming back, and in a game focused on nothing but decorating it seems inevitable that the furniture range will be...
Random Nintendo Continues to Show Its Fun Side With Tri Force Heroes Pom Pom Face Off
Eiji Aonuma takes the win?
It may be our contention that The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes doesn't show the famous franchise in its finest light, but it's a title that is undeniably designed to bring 3DS owning friends together for an enjoyable shared experience. For most of us that'll mean sitting in a comfy seat and hopping online or maybe...
News Nintendo UK Launches Weekly Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Contests
This week's theme is blue (Da Ba Dee)
It seems that Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer has come up a fair bit this week, so we might as well wrap up with details on a Nintendo UK contest that's kicked off - players in the region can try and design their way to receiving a pack of amiibo cards and a Collector's Album, after all. Starting on 23rd...
Video Get Some Tips on Accessing and Enjoying the Animal Crossing Happy Home Network
Don't worry, be happy
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer has been out for a few weeks now and had a day one update to add in online room viewing and sharing, which had been a post-launch addition in Japan. Unlike with some titles this game isn't overly insistent on you installing the update, and some may have missed it entirely. Yet it's the only...
News Here's Where The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Falls in the Timeline
Thank God it doesn't branch again
As many of you know, all games in the Legend of Zelda series are actually connected by a large and somewhat convoluted timeline. Basically, there's one timeline up to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and then it splits into two parts based on whether the hero was defeated or was victorious. The defeated hero...
Video Remember the Good Old Days With These Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animations
The nostalgia may overpower you
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is coming to the 3DS in North America pretty soon - early 2016 in Europe - and The Pokémon Company wants to build a little hype for the latest entry in the spin-off series. To do that it has revisited past entries of the series, or their accompanying animations, in any case. The...
News There's a Free Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3DS HOME Theme Coming to Europe
Celebrating four million sales
Just this week Capcom announced that Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has passed four million sales globally, with this entry also being the first of the series to sell more than one million copies across Europe and North America. It's been a breakthrough title for the IP, in other words. To celebrate it's now been confirmed...
News Online Battles Coming to Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden in Japan
Yes please, Bandai Namco
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden is out now in both Europe and North America, giving Western 3DS owners a welcome dose of the popular franchise. It has a pretty decent range of content and a surprisingly deep combat system, prompting us to give it a recommendation in our review. One complaint we had, though, was the lack of...
News Japan Is Getting Some Gorgeous New 3DS Hardware Bundles And Cover Plates
Jealousy mode: engaged
Japan gets all the best hardware bundles - that's just one of the things us westerners have to live with. As if to prove this universal truth, details have just been released regarding two fresh New 3DS bundles coming to The Land of the Rising Sun, and both look downright lovely. First up is the Super Mario Bros. 30th bundle,...
Video Nintendo Digs Out an Old Favourite for Halloween New 3DS Commercial
Also plugs Yo-Kai Watch
Apparently Halloween is rather popular - maybe it's the outfits, all the sweets / candy, or just a general love of spooky and horrifying things. What was a bit of a laugh when your humble writer was in short trouser many years ago is now a 'Holiday', so we all need to jump on board. Of course we'll do some Halloween-type...
News 7th Dragon III Code: VFD Claims Japanese Number One Spot as Nintendo Maintains Momentum
PS4 still leads hardware, though
The Media Create results are out in Japan, and this week is relatively low key overall, with a new SEGA RPG on 3DS arriving as the most successful newcomer. 7th Dragon III Code: VFD jumps up to number one spot in the software top 20, with Yo-Kai Watch Busters holding onto second place. In a chart dominated by...
Review The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Tri-al and error
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is a remarkably segmented and potentially divisive game from Nintendo. It attempts a similar trick to Four Swords Adventures but, with its totem mechanic and implementation, doesn't accommodate both solo and group players in canny ways; as a result this is a multiplayer game with single player...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Passes Four Million Global Sales
A monster hit
The Monster Hunter franchise has become increasingly important to Capcom, over the course of 10 years establishing itself as one of the company's most consistent IPs. It's growing in the West, too, which boosts our confidence that the upcoming Monster Hunter X (Cross) will eventually make its way out of Japan. Monster Hunter 4...
News Let The Music From Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Bring Cheer To Your Soul
Good music never goes out of fashion
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is out very soon and to celebrate Nintendo Japan has released a charming video showing off some of the amazing music in the game. In the video we can see a violin and accordion being played with great gusto; it all adds up to a very impressive sound. Looking back to The...
News Dementium Remastered Pricing Confirmed as Renegade Kid Looks Ahead to Release
Has been submitted to Lotcheck in North America
Not so long ago we highlighted Dementium Remastered as a 3DS title to look forward to this year, with the Renegade Kid title aiming to bring some horror to the portable's eShop. It's getting closer to release, too, with the studio confirming that it's now gone into Lotcheck approval for its North...
News The Chibi-Robo amiibo is Being Sold Separately in Japan
Perhaps Nintendo has similar plans for the West?
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash launched recently in North America to somewhat middling critical reception. We awarded the game a 6/10, praising its solid gameplay and criticising its somewhat derivative execution. The game also launched alongside an amiibo which was sold exclusively in a bundle with the game...
News 3DS System Update to Version 10.2.0-28 is Now Live
So stable it'll blow your mind
How much stability can one system handle? At what point does it reach peak stability? Nintendo's keen to find out with the 3DS. You see, the 3DS (New and original models) has now been updated to version 10.2.0-28, which is a minor increase of one on that last figure; basically that means it's a stability update. At...
Video Savour the Intensity of This Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final Music
Rock on
Atlus and RPG fans are no doubt looking forward to Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final and awaiting news of localisation to the West (we may be waiting until late next year, as a guess). A standalone new entry in the series, early details suggest that it'll give fans plenty to dig into. Keen to keep up momentum on the buzz it's building in Japan,...
News Yo-Kai Watch 2DS Bundle Coming To North America On November 6th
Comes with the game pre-installed for $99.99
Nintendo is releasing a new 2DS hardware bundle to mark the launch of Yo-Kai Watch in North America. The console - which comes with the game pre-installed - will launch on November 6th for $99.99, alongside the game's full retail release. Yo-Kai Watch is the first in a series which has taken Japan by a...
Random Check Out These New Officially Licensed Storage Peripherals From PDP
Store your gaming equipment with style
PDP is a company that has long since manufactured relatively high quality hardware for Nintendo consoles. Be it a GameCube Fight Pad or a headset for playing games online, PDP is a name that can be relied upon far more so than others like Madcatz. While the company has been rather quiet lately on new releases...
Video Eiji Aonuma Plays Dress-Up As He Shows Off The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
You go for it Aonuma-san
Eiji Aonuma is clearly a very talented, motivated developer, qualities necessary when fulfilling the role of series producer for The Legend of Zelda. He also has a brilliantly playful side, as he demonstrated when he performed a cool Cucco dance at E3 2014. He approached a recent live stream of The Legend of Zelda: Tri...
News XSEED VP Talks About the Future of the Rune Factory Series
"Marvelous knows fans are clamoring for a sequel"
For those of you that aren't aware, Rune Factory is an interesting RPG that aims to merge elements of Harvest Moon with more conventional fantasy themes. While a large portion of the game does revolve around tending crops and building relationships with fellow villagers, there's also dungeons to...
Leaks-a-plenty
At Nintendo Life we know how tricky it can be to keep up with all the happenings that go on in a week, so once again we've compiled the cream of the crop for your entertainment. This week we focus on the recent Nintendo NX rumours that suggest the system may be a fusion of a home console and a handheld, eShop listing leaks, The...
News 3DS Added as Stretch Goal on Ghost Police Kickstarter
Potential soundtrack to be composed by Shovel Knight Composer
Many promising and interesting projects have been made possible only because of Kickstarter. The crowdfunding startup has help give shape to games such as Shovel Knight, Mighty No. 9, Yooka-Laylee, and many more. While it has become a popular spot for displaced industry veterans to raise...
News There's a New Update Incoming for Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
Adds new transformations and enemy types
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition is one of those games that sadly failed to make a meaningful impact on Western audiences. This is made all the more interesting when you consider that the RPG/Puzzler hybrid shares many similarities with Pokémon Shuffle - which has...
News Nintendo Network ID Going Offline Next Week During General Maintenance
Something exciting this way comes?
We're used to Nintendo Network Maintenance taking place and impacting certain features of our consoles, but next week's work could be the prelude to something very interesting. Nintendo has confirmed that there will be a bit of downtime taking place from Monday that will mean that Wii U and 3DS users will be...
News Nintendo Launches Updated Developer Portal Website
Designed to be welcoming
In this generation Nintendo has been open-armed and welcoming to developers of all sizes, fostering the 'Nindie' age and opening the Wii U (and eventually the New Nintendo 3DS) up to development tools such as Unity. It seems to be stepping up those efforts, having launched a new Developer Portal with key information and an...
News Nintendo's Official UK Store Promotes 2DS Price Cut
Lots of bundles for under £100
We're creeping towards the busiest shopping season of the year, and Nintendo like many other companies will be running promotions and bundles to tempt us into parting with our cash. One potential stocking filler for this year, particularly for younger games, could be the 2DS, and in the UK Nintendo's Official Store...
Music Fantasy Grooves Is The Chill-Out Fantasy Life Soundtrack You've Been Waiting For
DJ Cutman does it again
We're big fans of DJ Cutman here at Nintendo Life - the famed chiptune artist has kindly allowed us to use his work on some of our YouTube videos - and we have a feeling his latest project will turn many others into firm followers as well. Fantasy Grooves is billed as the sequel to his 2012 album Wii U Grooves, a laid-back...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Will Contain Over 500 Beasts For You To Befriend
Monster mash
This week's Jump magazine has fresh details relating to the forthcoming Square Enix 3DS RPG Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3. First up is the storyline, which is set in the far-flung future. The hero is a young man suffering from amnesia (original!) who discovers a device known as a "Reactor" which allows him to analyse the monsters...
News Lottie amiibo Will Be Exclusive to Best Buy in Canada
Not a whole Lottie places to find this one
It seems that exclusive amiibo announcements have been all the rage lately. Just this past week, we've received confirmation that the Villager re-stock, Mii Fighter 3-pack, and the Mega Yarn Yoshi will be exclusive to Toys "R" Us and that the Falco amiibo will be exclusive to Best Buy
News Nintendo Allows Players To Blacklist Troublemakers In The Legend Of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
A lesson in how to deal with the unworthy
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes releases worldwide on the 3DS next week. While it's not the next big entry fans of the series have been waiting for, Nintendo promises it will still be a blast being able to team up with friends, family and even players online as a party of Links unite in an attempt...
News New Details Emerge Around Phoenix's Story in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6
No objections here
As some of you are likely aware, Capcom has confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6 will eventually be making its way to the West. The quirky game centered around legal battles will be starring not only Phoenix Wright, but also Apollo Justice. There's lots to look forward to about this game and while there's still no word on...
News Atlus Outlines Details of Stella Glow Demo and Gorgeous Launch Edition
Play the prologue for free
Stella Glow is coming to North America on 17th November (next year in Europe), with plenty surely looking forward to the Imageepoch SRPG. We were charmed and impressed by its musical approach in our first impressions earlier in the year. Atlus has now confirmed some details for the North American release, including a...
Challenge accepted, NoA
Nintendo's regional teams are all part of the wider family, but like any siblings they occasionally try to out-do each other. With Nintendo of America kickstarting frantic code swapping with its The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes demo distribution this week, Nintendo of Europe has decided that it's ready to tango. The...
Video Eiji Aonuma's Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Introduction Is Now Available In English
It suddenly all makes sense
We reported a while back about the first in a proposed series of videos by Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma detailing the play mechanics of the forthcoming 3DS title The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. It showed off how the game's online mode worked, but there was a catch - it was all in Japanese. Thankfully, a version has...
News Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Launches on 4th December in Europe
Two worlds collide
Mario has had an interesting journey in the RPG genre. After an initial start in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars on the SNES, Mario went on to star in the Paper Mario franchise, which was something of a spiritual successor. Then, a little before the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the Mario & Luigi...
Video Try to Keep Up With This Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Launch Trailer
Super Butoden 2 is definitely only for pre-orders
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden is just days away in North America and Europe, so Bandai Namco naturally wants to keep momentum going ahead of release. To that end a new trailer has been released to build some launch hype. To the eyes of this non-fan this seems like a colourful and confusing...
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