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February2016
News Fire Emblem Fates Becomes Fastest Selling Release in Franchise History in the US
More than 300,000 copies in its launch weekend
Fire Emblem Fates is out now in North America, with two editions - Birthright and Conquest - released alongside a special edition that includes both versions; Revelation is a 3rd storyline that'll arrive as DLC on 10th March, priced at $19.99. The dual release launch strategy was an intriguing one,...
Video See the Contents of the Bravely Second End Layer Deluxe Collector's Edition in our Unboxing
Oh, brave Sir Robin
Bravely Second: End Layer, the sequel to the wildly acclaimed Bravely Default is due out in Europe in just a few short days; North America will have to wait until April, but if our review is anything to go by it'll be definitely worth the wait. Until all is revealed, why not take a look at what you can discover in the Deluxe...
News Yo-kai Watch Begins Its European Quest on 29th April
About time
Though the majority of major Nintendo releases have aligned releases globally, or at least in the West, the recent glut of 3DS releases have been somewhat scattered between North America and Europe. One example is Yo-kai Watch, which was marketed as a major Holiday 2015 release Stateside but is only now dated for the EU. It's arriving on...
News 3DS System Version 10.6.0-31 is Now Available
Guess what it does?
It's been nearly a month since the last 3DS system update, and many gamers have no doubt been getting quite worried over the state of their 3DS software, stability-wise. Fortunately, Nintendo software staffers have swept in to save the day again, crafting a new update that should stabilize the 3DS OS even further. As always,...
News Disney Art Academy Spotted for Potential 3DS Release
Had popped up in earlier rumours
The Art Academy series has had multiple versions across platforms, with a Pokemon spin-off being a notable change in direction on 3DS in terms of stepping away from the standard formula. Now there are listings that suggest a Disney spin-off could be in the offing for the portable system. One such listing is on...
News Tomy Seems To Think Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Has Been Delayed For A Second Time
Also convinced there's no new Sonic game for 2016
Some photos from Tomy's New York Toy Fair booth have shed light on Sega's Sonic-related plans for 2016, and while the information can't be considered totally accurate, it's should be enough to worry the most dedicated of fans. First up, Tomy seems to think that Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice won't be...
News First Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 Footage Shown At MAGFest 2016
Keiji Inafune also gives more details on Mighty No. 9 and Red Ash
Inti Creates has shown off the first gameplay footage for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 at MAGFest 2016. The first trailer for the 3DS sequel was shown during the Inti Creates panel, and it was pointed out that Gunvolt has a new design - as do all of the other characters in the game...
News Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Secures Top 10 Spot in UK Charts
Project X Zone 2 debuts at number two in 3DS chart
The UK market had two notable retail releases last week on 3DS, and the positive news is that one made a solid impact on the charts while another did well in the 3DS-only results. Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon was the big-name arrival, and the latest in the spin-off series secured 9th place in the...
News Sega 3D Classics Developer Akira Saito Loses Battle With Cancer
Also worked on Virtual Console emulators for Wii
Japanese developer M2 has revealed that one of its key staffers has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. Akira Saito worked on the Sega 3D Classics range on 3DS as well as the Master System and Genesis/Mega Drive emulators on the Wii Virtual Console. He was 43. M2 president Naoki Horii...
Review Mega Man Legacy Collection
In the year 20XX...
In the year 20XX, the robot hero Mega Man is in a strange place. For whatever reason, Capcom seems to think of the storied series as something of a relic of the past - something that inspires nostalgia and reverence, sure, but not a franchise that could compete in today's world of gritty shooters and action titles. Mega Man...
News Masahiro Sakurai Wanted Geno to be a Playable Smash Bros. Fighter
Well, at least we got a costume
The DLC for Super Smash Bros. 4 has finally drawn to a close, and it brought with it fighters both old and new. Interestingly enough, one of the Mii Fighter costumes that got added was based on Geno, the popular character from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. While this was no doubt a welcome inclusion for...
Video Nintendo Minute Showcases Multiplayer in Fire Emblem Fates
Send your rival's spouse to their doom...
Fire Emblem Fates is now available in North America, bringing the latest and greatest from Intelligent Systems to eager strategy fans. Though the single player content is certainly enough to keep players busy for a long time, this new entry also features expanded multiplayer matches. The latest Nintendo...
News Bayonetta Could've Been in Project X Zone 2
Kamiya said no, but he wishes he didn't
Project X Zone 2 has finally been released in the west, allowing all gamers an opportunity to get a second helping of some multi-company crossover goodness. Naturally, one of the biggest selling points of this game is the massive cast of characters from a wide selection of games and while the selection is...
Review Hello Kitty and the Apron of Magic: Rhythm Cooking
Food, friends and funky tunes
Hello Kitty and the Apron of Magic: Rhythm Cooking, despite sounding like something that's come through the wrong side of an awful, online band name generator, is actually a rhythm action title which focuses on cooking various dishes in time to music. Unsurprisingly the game features the titular character alongside a...
Video Nintendo Goes for a Dramatic Approach in Its Fire Emblem Fates Launch Trailer
Time to boot up that 3DS
Fire Emblem Fates is out now in North America; based on the success of predecessor Fire Emblem: Awakening and the positive critical reaction this week, it should be a key release for Nintendo and Intelligent Systems. With two versions to choose from and plenty of DLC on the way there's going to plenty of strategizing to keep...
News Ten Hours of Nintendo Network Maintenance Could Impact Some Online Gaming This Weekend
After Splatfest though, so don't sweat it
Nintendo completing maintenance on its network is a very regular occurrence, in most cases with around two hours of downtime. There is a bit of extended work this coming weekend, though, so it's worth bearing in mind for North American gamers - in particular. The upcoming ten hour window will affect 'some...
Interview PopoloCrois Creator Yohsuke Tamori on Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
"I want people to know that heartwarming RPGs like this still exist"
In a season already brimming with high-profile RPGs on the 3DS, Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale stands out: a crossover between Yohsuke Tamori's PopoloCrois — an enduringly popular fantasy manga series that's served as the basis for several anime adaptations...
News Pokémon Red, Blue And Yellow European Pricing Is Confirmed
Language details also revealed
Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow launch on the 3DS Virtual Console later this month, and the relevant game pages have just gone live on the North American and European eShops. The big news here is that European pricing has finally been confirmed. Each game will cost £8.99/€9.99. Furthermore, the various language...
News Puzzle & Dragons X Hitting Japan This July In Two Versions
Check out the new trailer
Puzzle & Dragons is one of the few mobile franchises to have successfully made the transition to console, with Puzzle & Dragons Z and a Super Mario-themed crossover proving to be commercial hits for developer GungHo. The firm is now following up with the 3DS sequel Puzzle & Dragons X, which hits Japan on July...
News Fire Emblem Developers on How the Series Can Maintain its Momentum
Onward and upward
Fire Emblem Fates is mere hours away from launching over in North America, and there's obviously plenty of high expectations. We absolutely loved it in our review, praising how it appeals both to newcomers and veterans looking for a more serious challenge. Of course, now that the current game is out, the immediate question that's...
News Pokémon Rumble World Comes to Retail in North America on 29th April
No microtransactions either!
About a year ago, Nintendo published Pokémon Rumble World on the eShop, a notable new experiment built on the free to play model. We really liked it in our review, and the free to play model wasn't too exploitative. Considering that there is functionally a full game here, it came as no surprise that Nintendo chose to...
Video Watch Ganondorf Wield His Devilish Trident in Hyrule Warriors Legends
Being bad has never felt so good
Hyrule Warriors Legends will aim to prove that lightning can strike twice, with the popular Koei Tecmo spin-off making the transition from Wii U to 3DS will all DLC included, with some exclusive content also thrown in. With its Western release a little over a month away, at the time of writing, we can expect Nintendo...
Review Bravely Second: End Layer
This’ll ring a bell
When JRPG giant Square Enix brought Bravely Default to the 3DS back in 2013, it took an old-is-new-again approach, bringing the feel of golden age Final Fantasies — four heroes, airships, crystals and castles included — to Nintendo's newest handheld. The result felt like a truly classic adventure with all mod cons, and it...
Dream Pet: Pegasus or Dragon?
Fire Emblem Fates is just hours away (at the time of writing) from its release in North America, with gamers having to choose from two different versions - Birthright and Conquest. There is a limited edition that includes both plus the upcoming downloadable third path - Revelation - and you can download the second main...
Choose your destiny
Fire Emblem Fates launches this week in Europe. To mark this event, we're republishing our review of the North American version of the game, which originally went live on the site back in February. Intelligent Systems got itself into a weird predicament after the stellar success of Fire Emblem Awakening a few years ago. Fire...
News Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final Storms to Number One in Japanese Charts
3DS nearly catches PS4 as Wii U toils
It's the middle of the week, which means it's time to look at the Media Create chart results for Japan. After a tough couple of weeks for Nintendo hardware things are a little more positive this time around - a new release is the key, of course. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final arrived last week in Japan and has...
Video Here's What Final Fantasy IX Looks Like On The New Nintendo 3DS
Hack it, and they will come
Whenever a new piece of gaming tech is released one of the first things that many enthusiastic bedroom coders try to do it hack it, and the 3DS family is no exception. Despite Nintendo's attempts to secure the system, exploits are periodically found which allow users to run unsigned code on their machines and perform all...
VIDEO 7th Dragon III Code: VFD Wants You to Know Dragons are Dangerous
So you should punch them
The press release that came with SEGA's latest video for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD goes to considerable length to emphasize that dragons are vile, deadly beasts. It's almost like they want to get the message out before something comes along saying that dragons can be our allies or something. Like what do they think we're...
News TT Fusion Outlines Process for Level Design in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
It's true. All of it.
Those that have played a lot of LEGO games, particularly those tied to movies, know the drill by now. Iconic scenes, some of which that are actually light on action, are recreated and exaggerated in order to deliver fun, accessible gaming. It's a formula that works well, too, even if over-familiarity may be leading to a little...
Random Why You Can't Say "Smeg" on the 3DS
"Sir, you're a smeeeee"
If you are a bit of a potty mouth, you probably noticed long ago that swearing of any kind on the 3DS is prohibited. This is a smart move by Nintendo, as keeping the handheld free from profanity will obviously please parents who are concerned about their children being exposed to naughty words, or worse still being the...
News Nintendo Issues Statement Clarifying How 'Petting' Will Work in Fire Emblem Fates
Straight from the horse's mouth
Over the past few weeks, there's been an interesting controversy over a relatively obscure feature in Fire Emblem Fates. In the Japanese version, players are able to rub character's faces with the touchscreen and interact with them, but this was supposedly removed for the western release. Since then, all sorts of...
Player beware, you're in for mediocrity
As one of the latest in a long line of recent nostalgia-driven reboots, the Goosebumps franchise has managed to drag itself out of the grave for another attempt at success. R.L Stine's series of horror novellas aimed primarily at children was a smash hit during the 1990s, quickly going on to spawn a television...
Video Nintendo's Latest Fire Emblem Fates Presentation Focuses on Relationships and Classes
New items and mechanics to tackle
Fire Emblem Fates is now just days away from release in North America, with 3DS owners facing the choice between two editions (or buying both) of the latest in Intelligent Systems' strategy series. With the arrival so close Nintendo has published another entry in its 'Life on the Front Lines' series, in this case...
Oh man, I'm gonna have to back off
The rumour mill continues to produce fresh, and in this case bitter nuggets of potential news. If you've been kept behind by other commitments, you've nothing to fear any longer, Nintendo Life Weekly has all the biggest news from the past week, just like every week. This week we're looking at the damning rumours...
Super Smash Zone
It's difficult to know what to expect out of such a massive crossover like Project X Zone 2. When one game includes characters, places and references to dozens of franchises from across five different companies, one must wonder whether there will be balance to all of the different parts at play. Fortunately, Project X Zone 2 pulls...
News New North American Nintendo Selects Range Emerges in Retailer Listings
Includes Wii U, 3DS and even Wii titles
The European range of Nintendo Selects titles - which is available at handsome price points - has continued to grow, leaving some in North America frustrated at the lack of progress in their region. Thankfully that seems to be heading for an improvement, with Canadian retailer VGP Video Games Plus apparently...
News Square Enix Store for the Americas Offers Plenty of Discounts in Anniversary Celebrations
Deus Ex! Final Fantasy! Kingdom Hearts! More!
Apparently the official Square Enix store for the Americas is one year old, and as a result there are a whole load of discounts being offered. We previously shared the store's Black Friday discounts last year, and though this promotion is smaller it still offers a chance to pick up some excellent...
News Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Secures Top 10 Place in Single Format NPD Chart
An otherwise quiet month for Nintendo
January isn't exactly the hottest month of the year for game sales, with many bemoaning the impact of Holiday excess on their bank balances. As a result there weren't many big-name releases, though Nintendo of America did have some success with its major release of the month. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam hit...
Interview Learning More About The 'Ultimate Crossover' RPG, Project X Zone 2, From Its Creators
"I believe this is one of the great crossovers in recent years"
The 3DS family of systems, rather like its DS predecessors, has gradually accumulated a highly impressive library of RPG titles, with that library representing varying styles and approaches. A few of these are hitting the market this year, especially in Europe where some 2015 releases...
News Download the Bravely Second Demo and Get 10% Off the eShop Version of the Game
Ten for ten
As we revealed earlier this week, the Bravely Second: End Layer demo – Bravely Second: The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers – will featureten hours of unique, free content that will also be transferrable to the full version of the game should you choose to buy it. That alone is an extremely generous gesture by Square Enix, but as if...
Soapbox Bayonetta Deserves to be in Super Smash Bros.
"Good to know some of you are keeping your part of the contract"
Bayonetta's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS has garnered a mix of views from fans of the series and those that just have a strong opinion over the matter. Certain opinions have been less than favourable, stating that Bayonetta doesn't belong in the game for...
News Nintendo Gives Us A Friendly Recap On Why We Should Be Excited About Hyrule Warriors Legends
Wondering what's new? Wonder no more
Fans of the original Hyrule Warriors will no doubt have been following the progress of the 3DS "update" Hyrule Warriors Legends with intense interest, questioning just what all the fuss is about and - most importantly of all - if the game is actually worth bothering with if you've already bested the Wii U...
Video Meet The Early Sega Mascots That Time Forgot
Say hello to Professor Asobin and Dr. Games
Yesterday, we reported on the news that the limited edition version of SEGA 3D Classics Collection would come with a sheet of decals comprised of logos and other old-school Sega imagery. One of these stickers stood out from the rest as it featured a character who is practically unknown to modern Sega fans:...
Video TT Fusion Explains How It's Handling THAT Scene In LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
If you haven't seen the film, walk away now
The announcement of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens might have been predictable, but that doesn't mean we're not excited about the prospect of playing through the latest block-based adventure - especially as the movie on which it is based remains so fresh in our minds. Game Informer has been chatting to...
News Let's Clarify Exactly How the Fire Emblem Fates 'Skinship' Mode Works in North America
'Petting' is limited to 'S' relationships
Fire Emblem Fates, whether deservedly so or not, has prompted debate recently over its localisation. This has revolved around the 'Skinship' mechanic which has been referenced as a 'petting' minigame. Quotes from Nintendo stating that it had been removed made way very recently to suggestions that it's...
Video Why We Want Detective Pikachu Translated for North America & Europe
Go west, young Pika
Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo is the latest in the line of Pokémon spin-off games that The Pokémon Company have produced, but for the moment at least it's only available in Japan. We're sure every Pokémon fan and their Houndoom is frothing at the gob over this title due to its lustrous visuals, charming animation and...
News 3DS Decals to Add Style to Launch Copies of SEGA 3D Classics Collection
Include the familiar and obscure
SEGA 3D Classics Collection was a recent announcement for the 3DS, a retail compilation of nine of the portable remasters that's coming to North America on 26th April; there's no European release date as yet. The collection itself is already tempting, and SEGA has now announced that "pre-orders and a limited number...
News Nintendo Drops Behind Sony in Japan as Wii U Sales Tumble
Lack of new releases harms momentum
It's the time of the week where we consider the Media Create charts from Japan, and the most recent results bring some interesting numbers. One notable new arrival on PS4, and the lack of fresh arrivals on Wii U and 3DS, set the tone. In the software charts Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 makes its debut...
News Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Gets Dated for Europe
Picks up the silver behind NA release
The number of 3DS retail titles with solid release dates for Europe is relatively thin, but we can now take Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games off the list. As continues to be the case it's the 3DS version that's coming first, with the Wii U iteration yet to be dated. It's heading to Europe on 8th...
News USK Listing Reveals Picross 3D: Round 2 for Europe
Hang in there, North America
The Picross series has always been a somewhat niche property within the Nintendo canon, but one that is greatly appreciated by its fanbase. There's something remarkable to be found in the experience of creating pixel art through a deductive reasoning puzzle. Most games in the series have been exclusively 2D affairs,...
News Mega Man Is Blasting His Way To Nintendo Badge Arcade
Rock on
While the world cries out for a new Mega Man game, Capcom continues to whistle nonchalantly and look the other way - but thankfully the company isn't totally oblivious to the appeal of its famous android. News that Mega Man is coming to Nintendo Badge Arcade should prove that. Starting February 26th, the Blue Bomber will be added to the...
News Masahiro Sakurai on Keeping Super Smash Bros. Fresh
Balance is key here
About a week ago, the last DLC fighters for Super Smash Bros. were added to the game, finally bringing the lengthy support for the game to a close. It could certainly be argued that this is now the biggest Smash Bros. ever, with a higher stage count and bigger fighter roster than any game before it. All the same, even a game as...
News Famitsu Reveals New Rival for Ace Attorney 6
The "Funeral Prosecutor"
The latest issue of Famitsu magazine will have new information on Capcom's upcoming Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6, including a first look at Wright and Co.'s main courtroom rival. According to translating fans over at Court Records, the new prosecutor is named Nayuta Sadmadhi, although this name might of course change when...
Video See What You Can Expect in the Gargantuan Ten Hour Bravely Second Demo
Ludicrously generous
Demos have been a staple of the gaming world for a very long time, but usually these are snippets from the full game to tempt you into buying the full package. Recently demos have been expanding to try and provide something worth playing for those who would buy the retail package regardless, but we think Bravely Second: End...
News 3DS to Continue as a 'Major Pillar' of Nintendo's Business
Still targeting popular releases on Wii U, too
The present-day Nintendo landscape isn't particularly positive, even though we may wish it otherwise, as continually modest sales levels for Wii U are joined by dropping momentum for the 3DS. So much focus is on the future in mobile and the next generation of hardware, it's easy to forget that this...
Parent Trap Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Gets Personal
Family Gamer's Andy Robertson gets asked some probing Poké-questions
Creating games for children is tricky because it's the small things that make the biggest difference. My kids often get as much fun from unintended consequences of the main game as they do completing the campaign. I've been reminded of this while playing Pokémon Super Mystery...
News Blast 'Em Bunnies Targeting March Release On Nintendo 3DS
Pesky wabbit
Nnooo's first person shooter Blast 'Em Bunnies will be hitting the 3DS eShop on March 11th, it has been revealed. Costing $4.99 / €4.99 and backed up by a selection of paid-for DLC content, the game features 4 different weapons and 16 types of ammunition. The objective is to take down as many enemies as possible and collect coins,...
News Perfect Your Battlefield Fashion with this Fire Emblem Fates Customizer App
Corrin chooses to accesorize!
It won't be much longer until Fire Emblem Fates is released in North America, and there are plenty of folks on both sides of the pond who can't wait to tear into it as soon as they can. We know at least a couple who have chosen to take time off with "Fire Emblem Flu." One of the first items to take care of upon...
Video See the Very First Wii U & 3DS Game to Use Every Single amiibo
Figures, cards, plush toys, oh my!
Since their inception, amiibo have been a smash hit with fans new and old, but one idea that Nintendo still hasn't been fully realised is a game that utilises every one of these NFC delights. It's true that certain games like Hyrule Warriors recognise can use all amiibo, but it doesn't recognise them individually...
Editorial Considering the Recipe For Successful Nintendo Remasters and Re-Releases
Are big names enough on their own?
Recently I was heavily focused on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, figuring out the focus for what would become our preview of the title. From a personal perspective it's proving to be a lovely experience replaying the GameCube / Wii title, and it is by most definitions a solid remaster. The graphics are...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Feature Exclusive Backstory Content
Not the truth about Rey's parents though, don't be silly
When Warner Bros. recently teased the coming together of two major franchises, it need not have bothered - it obviously meant LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens - a huge success at the box office, it was a clear candidate for the LEGO treatment. Of course, stretching the set pieces and key...
News Final Fantasy Explorers UK Sales Take a Dive as LEGO Marvel's Avengers Still Leads the Way
Square Enix release tumbles out of top 40
The recent launch of Final Fantasy Explorers brought respectable early sales in the UK, in which its debut secured 11th place in the all-format charts and number one in the 3DS-only equivalents. Its second week hasn't been quite so succes
Nintendo Life Weekly Mother 3 Localisation Rumours, New Splatoon Content Rumours, and More
Whispers ahoy
Whilst it may not have been an especially explosive week for Nintendo news directly from Nintendo, special sources have been firing ten to the dozen this week bringing forth a wealth of new rumours with surprising validity. If you've been too busy doing other things that someone in your life claims are more important than video games...
Video Nintendo Introduces the Battle Mechanics of Fire Emblem Fates
And shows awesome footage
Late last year Nintendo of America ran a series of 'Survivor's Guide' videos for Xenoblade Chronicles X, and the format was clearly a success. A similar series now seems to be here for Fire Emblem Fates, which arrives in the region very soon. The first video in the series is called "Life on the Front Lines: The Battle at...
News Here's Exactly What Has Changed With Fire Emblem Fates' "Skinship" Petting Mode
Not as bad as you might think
Reports that Nintendo has removed the "petting" mini-game from the western version of Fire Emblem Fates caused the predictable level of consternation among fans online, many of whom are concerned that the company is taking self-censorship to the next level, having recently made changes to the likes of
News Undertale Creator Open To Nintendo Port, But Wouldn't Be Able To Code It Himself
"I actually already talked to Nintendo about a port months ago"
Yesterday, there were rumours swirling around the internet about a Nintendo port of Toby Fox's critically acclaimed indie RPG Undertale. These were triggered by a Nintendo staffer attempting to get in touch with Fox via Twitter, and after the predictable reaction online, Fox has posted...
Giveaway Get Hold of the Bravely Second: End Layer Prelude Demo Early
500 codes to giveaway to UK readers
Bravely Second: End Layer is arriving in Europe on 26th February, but the adventure will start early when a special demo launches on 11th February; this will serve as a prelude to the story and transfer data into the full game. The demo will be titled The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers. For some lucky UK gamers,...
Video See Bayonetta & Corrin Smash it up in Super Smash Bros.
Smashing
The final batch of DLC for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS is finally out, bringing with it the Umbra Witch Bayonetta and the dragon warrior Corrin. It's a bittersweet moment for many fans, but no doubt this isn't the end of Super Smash Bros. as we know it. In the video below we look at both of these new characters as well...
Media Create serves up disappointing Wii U and 3DS results
It's Wednesday, so you know what that means - we're at the half way point of another gruelling week! Actually, it means Media Create Japanese chart results, though it could also mean the first thing; in truth, the results are rather grisly this time for Nintendo, but considering its strong...
News Nintendo Outlines Future Plans for 3DS and Promises That "Several Strong Titles" are Planned
Also aims to grow 'Kids and Female demographics'
When we looked over Nintendo's most recent financial results one set of statistics stood out among the relatively uneventful reports - the 3DS and New 3DS are struggling. That's only reinforced in the official translation of company President Tatsumi Kimishima's Presentation, which includes slides...
News 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is Heading to the Americas This Summer
More RPG action for the 3DS
SEGA has been making a concerted effort to up its game in terms of localisation recently - in the Americas, at least - and is now adding to the collection of RPGs that have graced the 3DS. The snappily titled 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is heading to the region at retail this summer, with a price tag of $39.99/CA$54.99. It...
Weirdness 8-Year-Old Writes Nintendo A Letter Of Apology For Getting His 3DS Wet
A grim reminder to check your thermos cap
It's never too pleasant having to deal with customer service and sending something in to be repaired, but for one eight-year-old boy in Japan, the loss of his 3DS seems to have stirred up some surprising feelings of guilt instead of the usual impatience and annoyance. Imagine that! The young boy apparently...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Leaks Ahead Of Official Announcement
Coming to a Wii U or 3DS near you this June
Warner Bros recently mentioned that it had a huge announcement to make regarding "two of the world's most popular entertainment brands". Whatever plans the company may have had, the guys over at the Xbox Store have thrown a spanner in the works by accidentally revealing the game in question - and it...
News Nine Nintendo Titles Pass One Million Sales For This Financial Year
The green and the evergreen
With Nintendo having shared its financial reports for Q3, therefore covering the first nine months of the financial year, we can get an idea of the year's notable successes, especially as these sales figures cover the all-important Holiday period. Overall Nintendo can point to nine of its games that have sold over one...
Feature Five Key Details That May Emerge From Nintendo's Financial Reports and Briefings
Mobile plans, release details and hints for the next generation
This week will bring Nintendo's Q3 financial results, a presentation briefing from company President Tatsumi Kimishima and a Q & A with investors. Now, that may not be very exciting on paper, but this particular set of results comes at an interesting point, as it'll be the first...
Reminder The Current-Gen Mew Special Distribution is Underway
X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire included
The Pokémon Company has plenty going on for the franchises' 20th Anniversary, and the first of a number of monthly special distributions - Mew - is now up and running. We've covered some details in separate posts, but as serial codes are now available in multiple countries we thought it'd be worth...
News Bravely Second "Tomahawk" Costume Change Confirmed For The West
Playing Cowboys, but not Indians
Back in November we reported on a rumour regarding a change in the western version of the 3DS title Bravely Second. The alteration related to the "Tomahawk" class outfit sported by one of the game's characters. We've now had confirmation that the change has indeed been made - the Native American costume has been...
News Final Fantasy Explorers Achieves Respectable UK Sales as LEGO Marvel's Avengers Leads the Way
Some success for 3DS
The UK charts have been rather grim for Nintendo so far in 2016, but this week has thankfully brought some positive news with two new releases making their mark on the top 40. First of all let's look at Final Fantasy Explorers, the Square Enix spin-off that's exclusive to 3DS. Packed with fan service, it's managed to secure...
January2016
Or the 4th; don't you love time zones?
The long-awaited final bundle of DLC, or AOC as Nintendo likes to call it, for Super Smash Bros. including Bayonetta and Corrin will be landing on Wii U and 3DS systems on 3rd February in North America and the 4th in Europe. Nintendo has yet to confirm a time but judging from the official Nintendo of America...
Where's that salt?
Another week, another boatload of news that every fan is expected to digest alongside all the other things that are apparently happening outside the world of video games. Once again Nintendo Life Weekly is here to save you from the fate of current event vacuousness. This week we look at the rumours surrounding a title in the...
News Monster Hunter X (Cross) Sales Hit 3.2 Million as Capcom Talks Up 'Firm' Overseas Results
Surpasses 2.5 million target for Japan, 4 Ultimate also does well
Capcom's latest financial results make for some healthy reading, as it's reported profits for the first nine months of this financial year (1st April to 31st December 2015) that are up on the previous year. Games with Monster Hunter in the title have played a big part in that...
News Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Developers Discuss the Game's Development
It's all about finding balance
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is out now in all territories, giving gamers the opportunity to experience the crossover of Nintendo's two popular Mario RPG series'. Naturally, the Paper Jam Miiverse page has seen a lot of activity over this past week, and Nintendo has chosen to capitalise on this by posting another...
News Analytics Company Fancensus Rates Major Nintendo Releases and Their Impact in 2015
Covering September to 31st December
A debate that often rages in Nintendo-centric forums can be around the company's marketing of major releases; especially if a game struggles, part of the post-mortem looks at the big N's efforts to spread awareness. Nintendo has rapidly grown its influence on social media, in recent years, but how is its promotion...
News Nintendo Confirms a Short Spell of Network Maintenance for Early February
Nothing to get down(time) about
Sometimes Nintendo finds something it doesn't like and suddenly drops maintenance and network downtime upon us, and on other occasions it's simply a bit of regular house cleaning. It's the latter that's on the way early next week, so we thought we might as well give you advance warning. On this occasion it should...
News Nintendo's Official UK Store Gives a Free Animal Crossing: New Leaf Calendar to Customers
Well, that's nice
Companies sometimes behave in sociopathic ways, if we're to think of these enormous corporate entities as we would a person - Sony's a current example in trying and failing to trademark the "Let's Play" phrase - but occasionally they do something nice. Sure, it's often the case that it's all about securing loyalty, but let's not be...
Video Bravely Second Jobs Trailer Features Deadly Desserts And Catmancery
12 new jobs detailed
Bravely Second: End Layer is headed to Europe on February 26th, and Nintendo has published a new video which shows off some of the 12 new job classes included in the game. Highlights include the Catmancer, who can copy the abilities of monsters, and the Patissier, who "undermines foes with deadly desserts". Ahem. With these 12...
News Final Fantasy Explorers Producer Explains What Inspired its Design
Basically, they wanted to make an action RPG, not an MMO
Final Fantasy Explorers is out now in North America and is only days away from release in Europe. We rather liked it in our review, despite the fact that its gameplay may feel a bit too shallow for some. All the same, the game has drawn many comparisons to Capcom's popular Monster Hunter...
News Nintendo Outlines Details of DLC Map Pack One in Fire Emblem Fates
Regular updates to keep you busy
Fire Emblem Fates, across two retail editions and a third campaign as DLC, is set to offer a lot of content - for a combined $80 or so for the full story, admittedly. Beyond that it's following the lead of Fire Emblem: Awakening in offering plenty of DLC maps; these will provide fan service and useful rewards such as...
Hands On Crossing Over With Project X Zone 2
A character bonanza
When Project X Zone was originally announced, the news came somewhat out of left field. The massive crossover was an RPG lover's dream, featuring characters and content from three popular and prolific companies. The final result was a success, though there were some complaints to be had with the basic gameplay structure,...
News Current-Gen Pokémon Mew Distribution Details are Confirmed for Europe
Legendary
When The Pokémon Company unveiled some of its 20th Anniversary plans it confirmed that Mew would be included as a serial code in the upcoming first-gen Virtual Console releases, and also as a distribution in the current-gen releases - Pokémon X & Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
New 3DS LL still leads hardware as Wii U dips
Another week, another set of Media Create Japanese charts, and this week brings a few major releases to consider, though hardware sales are only showing minor changes. To kick off with software Yakuza: Kiwami is in the top two positions for PS4 and PS3, making it the most successful new arrival this...
News The Official Fire Emblem Fates Site is Now Live in North America
Which side will you choose?
In just a few weeks, Fire Emblem Fates will finally release in North America, giving gamers the opportunity to experience the hotly anticipated sequel to Fire Emblem: Awakening. We really liked it based off of a recent preview build, and it's certainly shaping up to deliver some excellent strategic action. And with two...
News Fire Emblem Fates Removes 'Petting' Feature in Western Localisation
That's probably it for major localised changes...
Fire Emblem Fates is just a few weeks away in North America - still no release date in Europe, much to this writer's chagrin - which means that fans can gear up for the adventure. There'll be the choice of two versions, DLC maps and then a downloadable third campaign; that's a lot of Fire Emblem...
Video 'Smashified' Adds Krystal To Its Collection of Super Smash Bros. Speed Paintings
Crystal clear
YouTube account Smashified - a series dedicated to bringing our favourite video-game characters into Super Smash Bros. via the form of graphic art - has added its latest entry to the series; Star Fox's Krystal. The video below shows a sped-up version of the project - which they've said has taken months to complete - and it really is...
Hands On Finding Work and Adventure in Bravely Second: End Layer
Any game with a Catmancer is on our radar
Bravely Default was an interesting title for Square Enix to release, as it was a classic Final Fantasy-style game in essentially all but name. Though it featured many well-trodden JRPG tropes, it mixed these in with modern gameplay standards and conveniences that made the experience all the more enjoyable...
Hands On Seeking an Awakening in Fire Emblem Fates
Now with feet
Though it was unknown to gamers at the time, Fire Emblem: Awakening was something of a last ditch effort by the development team to make the tough SRPG series a sales success. Failure to do so would've resulted in the series suffering the perma-death that so many of its characters have experienced. Diamonds can only be created in high...
News Pokémon Yellow, Red And Blue 2DS Bundles Now Up For Pre-Order In The UK
Gotta pre-order 'em all?
The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for the new Pokémon Yellow, Red & Blue 2DS bundles. Each one comes with a carry case of the appropriate colour (well, almost - the yellow system has a grey one), as well as a preinstalled version of the relevant game. The asking price is £79.99, while the yellow version of...
News Resellers Rejoice, Hyrule Warriors Legends Is Getting A Save Data Reset Option
Thank goodness for that
Hyrule Warriors Legends is now available in Japan, and some players have encountered a troubling issue - the game doesn't give you the option to erase your save data, which means that when you sell the game on, the new owner can't start the adventure from the beginning - they're stuck with your save data. You might assume...
News Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard Aims to Bring Music Composition to Life on 3DS
On its way to a global release
There are already a handful of music composition tools available on the 3DS, and now Abylight Studios is getting closer to releasing its own effort - Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard. Like some of its contemporaries it'll aim to offer substantial variety in features and instruments, as well as various options for...
Review Final Fantasy Explorers
The Imitation Game
Despite the gravitas which comes with the Final Fantasy name, it's impossible to approach Final Fantasy Explorers without comparing it to Capcom's phenomenally successful Monster Hunter series. The game is a blatant attempt to ape the same concept, offering team-based monster-slaying with plenty of crafting opportunities and many...
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