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Feature: The Big Nintendo 3DS Direct Summary

The Big Nintendo 3DS Direct Summary

There's a lot to take in

Before the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, we're sure that many were unsure of what to expect. We've watched enough of them to know that sometimes they can be rather light on revelations, simply stringing us along with a few release dates, and on other occasions they can be blockbuster events that get the Nintendo Life...

News: Shin Megami Tensei IV Launches This July In North America

Shin Megami Tensei IV Launches This July In North America

First print copies will be Limited Edition

During yesterday's Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed that Shin Megami Tensei IV will be released across North America on 16th July; all first print copies of the game will come packaged as a Limited Edition box set, including a Strategy and Design book, a Shin Megami Tensei Music Collection...

News: Nintendo’s Bill Trinen: 2013 Is The Year When The 3DS "Takes Off"

Nintendo’s Bill Trinen: 2013 Is The Year When The 3DS "Takes Off"

Western gamers finally "getting" the console

It's fair to say that yesterday's Nintendo Direct delivered some amazing news — the most significant being the development of a new Zelda title for the 3DS this year. After a slow start in the west, the handheld really seems to be building momentum — something which hasn't gone unnoticed within the...

Review: Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo (3DS eShop)

Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo (3DS eShop)

Just a squirrel trying to get a nut

In early 2012, Little Acorns was released for iOS. It was a simple but charming title in which bespectacled squirrel Mr. Nibbles sought out acorns to prevent his family from starving. When we spell it out that way we realize it sounds rather morbid, but in practice it was a fun and addictive experience that we...

News: Eiji Aonuma Takes To Link To The Past Miiverse To Discuss Zelda 3DS

Eiji Aonuma Takes To Link To The Past Miiverse To Discuss Zelda 3DS

Special mention for Oracle of Seasons and Ages, too

During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo landed an unexpected surprise on us towards the end of the broadcast. We were told to expect a new Zelda game for the 3DS before the end of the year — the kind of megaton announcement that would normally wait until E3. Not only that, but we weren't...

News: Nintendo UK Launches The Legend Of Zelda Facebook Page

Nintendo UK Launches The Legend Of Zelda Facebook Page

Your face(book) is beaming!

Nintendo UK has launched the official Legend of Zelda Facebook page — just in time for the announcement of a new instalment for the Nintendo 3DS. What remarkable timing! The page already has some images from the new game on it, and is sure to be filled with more Zelda-specific goodies as the months roll by. If you're...

Review: LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins (3DS)

LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins (3DS)

Bricking it

We all love a good origin story, right? It's an opportunity to delve further into the inner workings of a character, to learn what they're all about and how they became the hero that we know and love. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins, however, is an oddly timed tale of this ilk: we only just got to know Chase McCain a month ago in...

News: Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS XL Bundle Confirmed in The West

Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS XL Bundle Confirmed in The West

It will be available on launch

Yesterday we reported that UK online retailer ShopTo had listed the limited edition Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS XL sparking rumours the special system would be making its way to the West. Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long to find out as it was confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct presentation that the...

News: Special Luigi 3DS XL System Coming To Japan

Special Luigi 3DS XL System Coming To Japan

The XL stands for "Xtra Luigi"

The Year of Luigi has seen some promising products on the way for the Cult of the Green, but what may be the piece de resistance is currently limited to Japan. A special edition Luigi 3DS XL system was announced during the Japan Nintendo Direct Wednesday. Similar to the Animal Crossing: New Leaf system that was...

News: Nintendo of America Announces Impressive Download Figures and Sales for 3DS

Nintendo of America Announces Impressive Download Figures and Sales for 3DS

Online connection rate for the system is 67%

Alongside today's Nintendo Direct broadcasts, Nintendo of America has been speaking to members of the press about the handheld's recent successes, and we've been fortunate enough to be on hand for the details. Some facts and figures for the 3DS in the region have been revealed by Scott Moffitt, and they...

News: Mario Golf: World Tour Features Online Play And Communities

Mario Golf: World Tour Features Online Play And Communities

Tee-off in large scale global tournaments

Mario certainly loves his sport. Over the years he's tried his hand at football, basketball and tennis to name a few - he's even competed in the Olympics with a certain blue hedgehog. One Mario sports title many people are fond of is Mario Golf and this Summer will see a 3DS iteration of the series emerge...

News: New Mode And Items Confirmed For Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

New Mode And Items Confirmed For Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Also features eight exclusive levels

We recently touched upon a product listing for Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D on the Nintendo UK website, which revealed some new elements for the 3DS port, including an easy mode and new items. These features were confirmed during today's 3DS-focused Nintendo Direct, where Satoru Iwata called the game a...

News: Iwata Reveals More Details On New Super Luigi U

Iwata Reveals More Details On New Super Luigi U

No bros allowed

Satoru Iwata revealed more details about New Super Luigi U, the upcoming downloadable expansion for New Super Mario Bros. U, during today's Nintendo Direct presentation. First revealed in February as part of Nintendo's Year of Luigi, New Super Luigi U takes the "Bros." out of the equation, giving Mario's clumsy green brother the...