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News: Liberation Maiden Takes Flight to iOS

Liberation Maiden Takes Flight to iOS

Flying solo from 3DS

In a surprising development, former Guild01 compilation game and current eShop download, Liberation Maiden, has made the jump to Apple's iOS platform. We say that this is surprising, but it's now just one of a number of 3DS titles that have gone in either direction between the Nintendo handheld and smartphone/tablet devices...

News: Tails Adventure And Crystal Warriors Get Rated For Western Release

Tails Adventure And Crystal Warriors Get Rated For Western Release

More Game Gear goodness on the way

Game Gear titles Tails Adventure and Crystal Warriors have both received ratings from the Australian OFLC. The former is a spin-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog series which stars cute sidekick Tails, while the latter is a turn-based RPG in the same mould as Shining Force. The Japanese 3DS Virtual Console received...

News: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Price Slashed For North American eShop Release

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Price Slashed For North American eShop Release

Digital copy will cost just $20, releases March 7th

Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will be hitting the North American 3DS eShop on March 7th, and will cost just $20 to download. Originally released as a retail title in 2011, the game has already been made available for download in Japan. As you'll know if you read...

News: Nano Assault EX Also Goes Virus Hunting In North America on 7th March

Nano Assault EX Also Goes Virus Hunting In North America on 7th March

It's now a trans-Atlantic virus

It was confirmed at the start of the week that Nano Assault EX is coming to Europe in the upcoming 3DS eShop update on 7th March, ending one of the most well-rehearsed "where's xxx" comment threads in the Nintendo Life community. Thankfully it's not just Europe that'll finally get its hands on Nano Assault 1.5, as...

News: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Demo Arrives In North America Next Week

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Demo Arrives In North America Next Week

Well worth exploring

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity will be releasing on 3DS in North America on 24th March. The latest instalment in the sub-series will feature local multiplayer, have additional downloadable content and allows players to use the 3DS camera to scan objects and access new locations. Nintendo of America has announced it...

News: Rhythm Hunter: HarmoKnight's US Price Is Revealed

Rhythm Hunter: HarmoKnight's US Price Is Revealed

Better start saving those pennies now

A listing for Rhythm Hunter: HarmoKnight has appeared on the US 3DS eShop, suggesting that the title will go on sale for $14.99 when it releases next month. The rhythm platforming game, developed by Game Freak (famous for the Pokémon games), is a download-only title for the system. While the US price point may...

News: Notion Games "Would Love" To See Super Ubi Land On 3DS

Notion Games "Would Love" To See Super Ubi Land On 3DS

It just can't get the staff

Super Ubi Land is currently being developed for the Wii U eShop and other downloadable platforms by Notion Games. The studio has teamed up with Maestro Interactive Games in order to bring the game out, and hopes to make good use of its official recognition as a Wii U developer by releasing more titles for Nintendo's new...

News: Nano Assault EX Blasting Into Europe on 7th March

Nano Assault EX Blasting Into Europe on 7th March

Assaulting the 3DS eShop soon

Nano Assault has been available on the 3DS for quite a while now. It was released back in 2011 and was so successful the developer, Shin'en Multimedia, decided to make a Wii U title in the series known as Nano Assault Neo, which can be found in the eShop. Since then the studio has been working on another iteration for...

Nintendo Download: 28th February 2013 (North America)

28th February 2013 (North America)

Running, gunning, creating coasters and more

It's Nintendo Download time again, North America, and this week all four of Nintendo's online platforms have content to choose from; you lucky gamers. Some are long-awaited and in one case probably already keeping some of you very busy, while others will no doubt also have an audience to snap them up...

News: ATV Wild Ride 3D Skidding Into 3DS eShop March 7th

ATV Wild Ride 3D Skidding Into 3DS eShop March 7th

$7.99 price point confirmed

Renegade Kid has confirmed that ATV Wild Ride 3D will be released on the North American 3DS eShop on March 7th. The game will carry a price of $7.99. You can check out our first impressions here. ATV Wild Ride 3D To Deliver Extreme On-line Racing in Nintendo eShop Austin, Texas – February 28, 2013 – Today,...

News: Vblank Entertainment: Nintendo is "Great To Work With"

Vblank Entertainment: Nintendo is "Great To Work With"

Retro City Rampage developer says Nintendo is welcoming to small developers

Retro City Rampage will most likely be WiiWare's swansong when it finally becomes available for download on 28th February, and its developer Vblank Entertainment seems to have enjoyed working with Nintendo while making it. Speaking on Twitter Brian Provinciano, the game's...

Nintendo Download: 28th February 2013 (Europe)

28th February 2013 (Europe)

Splashing and crashing, new and old retro and fishing

Nintendo's well and truly on the ball this week, Europe, bringing us our download news nice and early. This week sees the Wii and DSi rejoin the party with 3DS, while Wii U drops out for a bit of a rest. The offerings include a recently unveiled game from 3DS Direct, as well as a long awaited...

News: WayForward Confirms Mighty Switch Force 2 For 3DS

WayForward Confirms Mighty Switch Force 2 For 3DS

Forcing its way into the 3DS eShop

Mighty Switch Force has been a successful title for WayForward Technologies. The 2D platformer has been in the 3DS eShop since 2011, and recently an updated HD version came out on the Wii U eShop in the form of Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition. In an interview with Destructoid, director at WayForward

News: Capcom's Arcade Cabinet Games Could Be Hitting The 3DS

Capcom's Arcade Cabinet Games Could Be Hitting The 3DS

We're gonna party like it's 1943

A while back, we reported on Capcom Arcade Cabinet — a venture by the esteemed industry veteran to resurrect some of its coin-op classics. So far, the package has only been released on PS3 and Xbox 360, but a recent ESRB listing for vertically-scrolling shooter 1943 seems to suggest that the individual titles...

Nintendo Download: 21st February 2013 (North America)

21st February 2013 (North America)

F-Zero, demos to hunt, adventures, vikings and a famous green dinosaur

It's Thursday, and it's time for Nintendo Download news in North America. Continuing the recent trend also seen in Europe there are only offerings for Wii U and 3DS, with a variety of demos, download-only games and a retail release to test your resolve. Let's see what's on offer...

News: Guild02 Coming To Japan As Three Separate eShop Downloads

Guild02 Coming To Japan As Three Separate eShop Downloads

Trio of treats

It has been confirmed during today's Japanese Nintendo Direct that Guild01 is being followed up by Guild02 - a trio of 3DS eShop titles developed by some of Japan's leading designers. Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune is contributing a tank shooter with insect-sized enemies. Mini Kitchen's Kazu Ayabe is working on The Friday When The...

News: The Legend of Zelda Oracle Titles Coming to Japanese 3DS Virtual Console

The Legend of Zelda Oracle Titles Coming to Japanese 3DS Virtual Console

We'd be amazed if the same doesn't happen in the West

Nintendo has hosted a Japanese 3DS Direct, focused on titles on the way in the big N's homeland. While a number of games on show may never make it to the West, two upcoming Virtual Console titles seem inevitable for worldwide appearances. It was confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of...

Nintendo Download: 21st February 2013 (Europe)

21st February 2013 (Europe)

NightSky brings delight, F-Zero in 60 Hz, price cuts and monstrous demos

Nintendo's been keeping its download details for Europe under-wraps for a little longer this week, but now we know what delights are due to arrive. Both DSi and Wii are resting their weary circuits, with 3DS and Wii U stepping up with some enticing offers and big-time freebies;...

News: Coaster Creator 3D Ride Starts on 28th February in North America

Coaster Creator 3D Ride Starts on 28th February in North America

No height restrictions, thankfully

After its confirmation at the start of the year, Coaster Creator 3D now has a confirmed release date for the North American 3DS eShop; gamers can join the queue — candy floss in hand — ahead of its arrival on 28th February for $9.99. Rather than being a full-blown theme park simulation, this is exactly as the...

News: 3DS eShop Version Of Gunman Clive Outsells Android Edition

3DS eShop Version Of Gunman Clive Outsells Android Edition

Quick on the draw

Gunman Clive developer Bertil Hörberg has confirmed via his Twitter account that the 3DS eShop version of the game has now passed the Android edition in terms of units sold. We reported last month that the 3DS eShop version had outsold its iOS sibling, but the Android version was the clear leader. It's amazing that the Nintendo...