Nintendo Direct News
February2016
Live Blog Watch the Pokémon Direct - Live!
Talking 'bout our generation
It's the first Nintendo Direct of the year and, rather excitingly, it's a Pokémon Direct. Trademarks and logos have emerged, but are they the definitive picture? What will Nintendo and The Pokémon Company bring in its short, but action packed, broadcast? We look forward to finding out. <liveblog...
News Nintendo Announces a Pokémon Direct to Get the Celebrations Started
The hype begins
It's taken a while, but Nintendo has now confirmed details for the first Nintendo Direct of the year. It's a special Pokémon Direct, and it'll go down on 26th February at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK / 4pm CET. [Update: Our chums at Serebii are reporting it'll be five minutes long, which doesn't seem like much!] After an...
Talking Point The Time is Right for a Nintendo Direct
Silence isn't always golden
As we reach mid-February we've realised something - this is our first article of 2016 with the words 'Nintendo Direct' in the headline. Internally we thought there may have been one in early- to mid-January when there was a hefty amount of downtime and maintenance for the Nintendo Network, though little emerged from it...
December2015
Live Watch Masahiro Sakurai's Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation
This Cloud has a silver lining
Well, it's time - Masahiro Sakurai is gearing up for his 'Final Video Presentation' for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. There'll be release details for Cloud, of course, but we anticipate some surprises and additional challengers for the roster. Join us for all the live action...
Feature What We Expect From the Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation
A glorious end to an era?
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have now been out for over a year, and since launch we've seen numerous updates, tweaks and cast additions. Some of the new challengers have been expected arrivals, others have been surprises, and this gen's entries have certainly provided some of the biggest talking points and...
Rumour Data Miners Leak Some of the Information From Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct
Here we go
Data miners are notorious for getting ahold of footage and information ahead of the release of major announcements, typically because developers sometimes tend to put out software updates ahead of the announcements themselves. The process doesn't seem to be overly difficult, it just requires a computer and enough technical savvy to know...
News Nintendo Confirms Details for the Super Smash Bros. Direct
It's the 'Final Video Presentation', featuring Cloud and more
We know it's been coming, but we doubt that makes it any less exciting. Nintendo has now confirmed details for the Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct - branded as the Final Video Presentation - which should bring huge hype for fans of the Wii U and 3DS entries. For starters it's all going...
November2015
Talking Point The Latest Nintendo Direct Was a Bright Return to the Limelight
The end result got the job done
What should we expect of a Nintendo Direct? Megatons, subtle updates, comedy, straight-faced detail, important information? The strength of the format, ultimately, is that is can tackle any and all of these approaches, often within the same presentation. The 12th November broadcasts generally did this, especially in...
Poll Did The Nintendo Direct Comeback Fire on All Cylinders?
Did it work for you?
Was the Nintendo Direct on 12th November the most hyped we'd ever seen? Not quite, we'd suggest, but most definitely not far off. There have been broadcasts in the past that were slightly more anticipated due to specific games that were known to be featured, for example, while the '50 things' Super Smash Bros. broadcast is an...
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th November 2015
Surprises, omissions and a Smash Bros. shock
Well, it had been a while. For a variety of reasons, 12th November brought the first global Nintendo Direct broadcasts in quite some time. Overall the presentations stuck to familiar styles and approaches, with Nintendo of Europe playing it fairly straight and Nintendo of America even indulging in a...
Interview Image & Form Discusses SteamWorld Heist and Its Nintendo Direct Cameo
"I think SteamWorld Heist is on par with some first-party games"
SteamWorld Heist doesn't have a firm release date beyond 'December' quite yet, but the Image & Form title had a welcome boost in exposure in the most recent Nintendo Direct broadcasts. In North America it had a prominent role in an eShop segment provided by Bill Trinen, while in...
Video Catch Up With All of the Nintendo Direct Videos
There are plenty to enjoy
Well, it's been a busy few hours courtesy of Nintendo Direct broadcasts in North America, Europe and Japan. Plenty of details and announcements have been issued, and now it's time to take a deep breath and soak it all in. We'll be doing our usual 'big summary' and editorial content over the coming days, along with a few...
News Square Enix Confirms Details of Gorgeous Final Fantasy Explorers Collector's Edition
Arriving on 26th January
One RPG that some 3DS fans will hope to keep in the limelight is Final Fantasy Explorers, a twist on the franchise that prioritises co-op adventuring. It's heading to North America on 26th January and is sure to be on plenty of wishlists. It featured in the North American Nintendo Direct, and Square Enix has now issued...
News Lucas & Next Wave Of Animal Crossing amiibo Due Out In North America On 22nd January, 2016
More amiibo cards are also on the way
Nintendo has revealed the Lucas amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS along with the Animal Crossing amiibo Resetti, Blathers, Celeste and Kicks designed for Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival will be released in North America on 22nd January, 2016. In addition to this announcement, was the news Series 2...
News Mother 3 Heading to the Wii U eShop in Japan on 17th December
Will it ever be officially localised for the West?
Though we've been following the Nintendo Direct festivities in North America and Europe, the equivalent broadcast in Japan has thrown up its own unique surprise; unfortunately it's an announcement that can perhaps be considered a bit of a long shot for the West. It's been confirmed that Mother 3 is...
News Super Mario Maker Web Portal Arriving in December
Discover levels online to play in-game
The success of Super Mario Maker continues into the Holiday season with a brand new feature arriving in December. A new online portal will allow players to discover levels through a more detailed search function than the built-in search on the Wii U, as well as filter levels based on interest and level type...
They just appear, as if an apparition...
The Nintendo Direct broadcasts had a few surprises included, and in a segment dedicated to The Legend of Zelda Nintendo of Europe had an extra treat in store; this is in the form of a couple of DS releases for the Wii U Virtual Console. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit...
News Hyrule Warriors Legends Gets a Release Date and 'Female Link', Linkle
So that concept art wasn't for nothing
Who remembers that Koei Tecmo concept art of a 'female Link' for Hyrule Warriors that got people talking? Most have it in their memory banks, we suspect, and now that same character - 'Linkle' - has been confirmed for Hyrule Warriors Legends on 3DS. We'd hope that she'll be part of the cross-platform content...
News Gold Mega Man amiibo Launching Alongside Mega Man Legacy Collection On 3DS
Exclusive challenge stages will be unlocked by the figure
3DS owners have had to wait a little longer than other console owners for Mega Man Legacy Collection, but their patience is being rewarded with 11 special challenge stages which can only be unlocked using the Mega Man amiibo, as well as an all-new golden amiibo figure. In case you didn't...
Games will have separate releases in Europe as well
Bill Trinen revealed more information at the latest Nintendo Direct regarding the upcoming 3DS release, Fire Emblem Fates. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest will retail at the price of US$39.99 and will be released in-store and on the eShop in North America on 19th...
News Dragon Quest VII And VIII Both Confirmed For Western 3DS Release In 2016
And you thought it would never happen
Dragon Quest fans rejoice - Square Enix hasn't turned its back on you after all. It was confirmed during today's packed Nintendo Direct broadcast that Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King are both headed to the west. The games are coming to the 3DS...
News Pokémon Picross Arrives On The 3DS eShop Early December
When Pokémon collides with picross
Nintendo's latest Direct has revealed yet another new free-to-start game is on the way. Following tradition, it's yet another Pokémon title for the 3DS eShop. Pokémon Picross is due out in early December, and is a mostly traditional picross experience with a dash of Pokémon. Players will reveal Pokémon...
News Final Fantasy's Cloud Is Set To Cause Some Strife In Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
More details coming in Special Smash Bros. Direct next month
Nintendo's "one more thing" for today's Direct broadcast was something of a shocker - Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Strife is coming to Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. No, we didn't see that one coming either. Possibly the single most famous character in Final Fantasy history, Cloud is a...
News Star Fox Zero Launches on 22nd April, 2016
It's about time
In today's Nintendo Direct, Star Fox Zero was finally nailed down with a firm release date for North America, which will be on April 22nd of next year - it's just 'April' in Europe for now. While many will no doubt be disappointed with this news after the game was initially promised for a Holiday release, it certainly doesn't seem...
News Shadow Mewtwo amiibo Card Coming With First Print Copies Of Pokkén Tournament
Arrives alongside the anticipated fighter in Spring 2016
Additional information regarding the highly anticipated Pokkén Tournament was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct. A new amiibo card was shown depicting Shadow Mewtwo, but will only be available in copies of the game during the first production run. This will allow players to unlock the...
News Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow Are Coming To The 3DS Virtual Console on 27th February, 2016
It's really happening!
Nintendo has delivered absolutely massive pocket monster news during its latest Direct. What fans have dreamed of for a very long time will soon become a reality with the announcement the original Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow, released by Game Freak on the Game Boy in 1998, will arrive on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on...
News New Stages and Gear Are Soon to be Added to Splatoon
Also, an official tournament is on the way
In today's Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that Splatoon will soon be receiving a massive influx of content. In terms of what's being added, two new maps are set to enter the rotation, called Mahi Mahi Resort and Museum d'Alfonsino. Museum d'Alfonsino will go live in an update on 14th November and Mahi...
News The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Is Receiving A High-Definition Face Lift
Wolf Link amiibo also confirmed
Earlier in October we reported a rumour about a popular data miner in the Nintendo scene who uncovered listings on the Wii U eShop for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. At the time the evidence available was not entirely concrete in regards to what exactly this release would be, but now we have an official...
Nintendo Direct Watch the North American November 2015 Nintendo Direct - Live!
Is your body ready?
It's been a long time coming but we now have a fresh Nintendo Direct to enjoy. We expect plenty of details on confirmed games along with some surprises, while a special episode of Nintendo Minute will follow the standard broadcast. Follow it all and chat with us live!...
Nintendo Direct Watch the European November 2015 Nintendo Direct - Live!
The time has come
After a long wait it's time for another Nintendo Direct, and this stream will follow the European variation of the broadcast. Satoru Shibata will be hosting and will no doubt giving us plenty to look forward to on Wii U and 3DS, with Holiday 2015 and quite likely early 2016 on the agenda. Watch it live here!...
Feature What We Expect from Nintendo Direct - 12th November
The hype is building
After a long wait it's finally time to think about Nintendo Direct once again. With simultaneous broadcasts in North America and Europe we can expect a show packed with information on Holiday releases, perhaps some titles due in early 2016 and - hopefully - some surprises. We've already written about the need for deep breaths...
Feature Five of Our Favourite Nintendo Direct Moments So Far
Well, six if you count the honourable mention
With Nintendo Direct rapidly approaching we can't help but look back - this will be the first Nintendo Direct in quite some time and since Satoru Iwata passed away. There was an undeniably sad moment, for this writer at least, when this week's presentation was announced and it dawned upon me how integral...
Talking Point Deep Breaths Are Needed as Highly Anticipated Nintendo Direct is Confirmed
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, there it is. After months of waiting - for once that's not an exaggeration - we have the next full Nintendo Direct. With E3 and then the tragic passing of former President Satoru Iwata - who was very much the figurehead of the series - it was always likely to be a respectful delay before it returned; now,...
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...
October2015
News Tatsumi Kimishima Confirms That Nintendo Direct Will Return, With "At Least One" This Year
And... exhale
Just recently we wrote about the continued desperation for a new Nintendo Direct, with a mix of circumstances meaning that there's been no such presentation since the E3 'Digital Event' in June. It always seemed likely that Nintendo would return with the hugely popular series, but there's always some nagging doubt until it's announced...
Talking Point As Rumours Come and Go the Desperation for a Nintendo Direct Grows
Roughly 7.8 billion 'rumoured' Directs haven't happened
There's totally going to be a Direct this week everyone... Someone probably said two months ago. There'll be a Nintendo Direct this week, because Miyamoto sneezed and it sounded like a very loud 'Direct'. And Kimishima-san was seen smiling, so that must mean he's thinking about the Direct...
September2015
News Nintendo Direct Broadcasts Will Continue Despite Iwata's Passing
"But we have no details to provide now"
Nintendo has told IGN that its popular Nintendo Direct broadcasts will continue in some form, but at the moment it is unable to provide specific details. Here's what a Nintendo representative told the site: Nintendo Directs will continue, but we have no details to provide now on who will be featured or the...
August2015
Talking Point Considering the Future of Nintendo Direct and Beyond for Reaching Old and New Fans
Continued evolution, or a fresh direction?
Since it first emerged in late 2011, the Nintendo Direct concept has been integral to the big N's strategy for communicating with fans. In busy periods there can be multiple broadcasts in a single month, while longer gaps of 6-8 weeks have become relatively common in the past two years. We're in the midst...
June2015
Video Here's All Your Pre-E3 Nintendo Direct Video Content In One Handy Place
Moving images are fun!
Nintendo's final Direct broadcast before E3 was something of a surprise - we knew the Japanese event was happening but the Western Nintendo Direct Micro came out of nowhere. Still, when it delivered so much new-game goodness, it's hard to grumble about being blindsided - even if poor old Tom had to be shackled to his PC...
News Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure Will Try to Make Us All Feel Better Soon
No need for Apple today
During the weekend's Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast a new Dr. Mario title was released for the 3DS; today's Nintendo Direct Micro has now brought the news that this title is pretty close to release in the West, too. Called Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure, it's getting released in North America and Europe
News Art Academy: Home Studio Heading to North America as Wii U eShop Exclusive
$4 discount for SketchPad owners
It's been a while coming, but just recently we learned that Art Academy: Atelier is heading to Wii U in Europe on 26th June, this being the full home console retail entry in the series. It's now been confirmed in a Nintendo Direct Micro that'll it'll be called Art Academy: Home Studio in North America, and will...
News LBX: Little Battlers eXperience Will Be Fighting It Out On 3DS This Year
Silly customisations ahoy!
Today's surprise Nintendo Direct Micro did more than just provide localisation details from the weekend's Japanese broadcast, but has confirmed another title on its way to the West. LBX: Little Battlers eXperience is hitting the 3DS in North America on 21st August this year, and is due in Europe in November. As the name...
News Bravely Second End Layer is Heading to the West in 2016
The wait begins
Bravely Second End Layer has proven to be a success in Japan, and considering the highly respectable sales of its predecessor in the West it's little surprise that it's now confirmed for localisation. The Square Enix-published RPG had recently been trademarked in Europe, so this isn't particularly surprising news. Both Nintendo of...
Pre-show broadcasts also promised
Following the past weekend's Nintendo World Championship's qualifiers, Nintendo of America has used its quirky Nintendo Direct Micro and subsequent details to flesh out the final event that's taking place in LA on 14th June. For starters, the big event will be at 3pm Pacific time on 14th June, which is 6pm Eastern...
News Nintendo of America Unleashes a Nintendo Direct Micro With New Game Details
Release dates for some of the Japanese Nintendo Direct reveals
Over the weekend there was a Japanese Nintendo Direct that unveiled some exciting details, all of which is summarised right here. Nintendo of America has now release a neat 'Nintendo Direct Micro' with localised details on some of these reveals. Examples include Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure,...
May2015
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 31st May 2015
Say hello to Morimoto-san
In what was surely the last notable information blow-out ahead of E3, we've had a Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast focused on near-term Wii U and 3DS releases, with some Capcom Monster Hunter reveals thrown in. There were quite a few new games announced, fresh details on familiar titles and a new host in Morimoto-san,...
News Satoru Iwata Will Return as Nintendo Direct Host, Apologises Again for amiibo Shortages
Splatoon stock seems to be short in Japan, too
Nintendo fans following today's Japanese Nintendo Direct will have seen a new presenter in action, Morimoto-san. The younger face held his own, fitting in with the often formal nature of the Japan-only broadcasts, taking on the tough role of filling the shoes of our most regular presenter - Nintendo...
News Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Palico Village DX Heading to Japan This Year
Rather like Animal Crossing x Monster Hunter
A combination of a Japanese Nintendo Direct and a live Capcom fan event have brought news of two more MH titles heading to the 3DS. Most notable is the reveal of Monster Hunter X (Cross), which blends the classic main-series play with Frontier-like special moves and quicker combat. Also announced today...
News Chibi-Robo Platformer and amiibo Coming to Japan This Year
Stepping away from AR
Chibi-Robo is a series that's somewhat more prominent in Japan, though 3DS owners worldwide may have been tempted to pick up Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder to try out its use of the system's cameras for AR (augmented reality). Photo Finder certainly had its critics, though, and Nintendo has today announced a new title for Japan that...
News New Dr. Mario Title Released on 3DS in Japan
Features online matches, download play and also has Luigi
In today's Nintendo Direct a couple of new downloads were given immediate releases in Japan. One of these is Super Mario Galaxy on the Wii U eShop, but there's a fresh option for 3DS owners too in the form of a new Dr. Mario title for the handheld. Also featuring Dr. Luigi, this new en
It's actually quite pricey
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer remains a bit of an oddity, at least in the opinion of this writer. It appears to be a rather simplistic game in which you decorate homes to satisfy cute characters, adopting one small part of AC charm into one package. It's also a vehicle for the first range of amiibo cards, which will...
News Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is Dashing to Wii U and 3DS
Rugby and golf make the cut
Whenever the summer or winter Olympics roll around there's a certain tradition for Nintendo fans - contemplating whether to pick up the latest Mario & Sonic release. A big deal when it first happened, we're now used to seeing the former enemies battling it out over a 100 meter sprint rather than in bizarre '90s...
News Fire Emblem If Allows You to Build and Manage a Town, All Four Current FE amiibo Supported
Ten minute presentation video released
It may not be coming to the West until 2016, but Fire Emblem If is hard to ignore as a result of its rapidly approaching release in Japan. With two distinct versions - and a third arc available via download - it's a title ambitious in scope, expanding upon the excellent Fire Emblem: Awakening. Today's Japanese...
Nintendo Direct Watch the Japanese Wii U and 3DS Nintendo Direct - Live!
A surprise pre-E3 treat
Though E3 is just two weeks away, Nintendo is hosting a special Direct broadcast for Japan, covering Summer Wii U and 3DS releases in the country. We may get a look at intriguing titles such as Fire Emblem: If, so join us for live coverage of the broadcast...
News Japanese Nintendo Direct Coming May 31st
Focus Is Summer Wii U And 3DS Games
Nintendo has just confirmed that a Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast will take place this Sunday, May 31st. The focus of the video will be Wii U and 3DS games which are releasing this Summer. 7PM Japan-time is when it will all happen, which works out as 3AM PT, 6AM ET, 11AM UK time and 12PM in Europe. The...
Feature The Key Details on Splatoon, Nintendo's Shot at a New Wii U Hit
Modes, guns, 8-bit games and amiibo
This week brought us Splatoon Direct, Nintendo's quirky pitch for its upcoming ink-based arena shooter. It's a game that's justifiably been talked up a fair deal, with a blend of intuitive and clever GamePad controls, bright visuals and a whole lot of gameplay potential. While large sections reiterated information...
Reaction The Splatoon Global Testfire Demo Is a Clever Nintendo Direct Highlight
Stress tests servers, creates an 'event' and builds hype all at once
Nintendo isn't quite as old-fashioned as some like to pretend; it is, after all, a multi-billion dollar entertainment company that manufactures and sells consoles. In recent times it's signalled a serious intent to tackle the smart device market, shake up its customer loyalty...
Video Catch Up With the Splatoon Direct Broadcasts
Enjoy your fake scientist voice-over of choice
Earlier today Nintendo served up its Splatoon Direct broadcasts, which revealed quite a few intriguing details, including what is effectively the first ever timed Beta demo by Nintendo. Check you out, big N, welcome to the future! We've written a host of news articles on the various details that...
News Play 8-Bit Retro Squid Games While You Wait For An Online Match In Splatoon
Complete amiibo missions to unlock special gear & more mini-games
The plaza featured in the upcoming Wii U title, Splatoon, will allow players to interact with the game world in an assortment of ways, and the latest Nintendo Direct today has revealed a few extra hidden surprises within the happening location. First is the inclusion of a vintage...
News Pick A Side And Represent It In Splatoon's Themed Event, Splatfest
Earn valuable Super Sea Snails as rewards
It's well documented that the anticipated Wii U squid shooter, Splatoon, is heavily focused on team-based ink wars, and the the latest Nintendo Direct celebrating the title's upcoming release has revealed the trend will continue with themed events known as 'Splatfests' – further encouraging team spirit...
News Splatoon Mii Fighter Outfits Coming to Super Smash Bros. in the Summer
GameStop pre-order bonuses in the US, also coming to Europe
Nintendo has wrapped up its Splatoon Direct, which provided over 30 minutes of details on the upcoming Wii U-exclusive shooter. One piece of information saved until the end was confirmation of Splatoon-themed Mii Fighter outfits for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS; their...
News Get Inked With This New Nintendo 3DS Splatoon-Themed Cover Plate
Be as stylish as a squid this July
The latest Nintendo Direct celebrating the upcoming release of the squid-based shooter, Splatoon, has just come to an end. While this title is making a splash exclusively on the Wii U, Nintendo has also revealed New 3DS owners will be able to be as stylish as Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy while out on the streets,...
Nintendo Direct Watch the North American Splatoon Direct - Live!
A splattering of info
Splatoon is just a few short weeks away, and Nintendo is going to show it off to convince us that the colourful new Wii U IP is a must buy. Join us to watch all of the ink-splatting live, as we expect information on amiibo, online modes and more...
Nintendo Direct Watch the European Splatoon Direct - Live!
Gunning for glory
Splatoon and its own amiibo toys hit stores at the end of May, and Nintendo's taking this chance to pitch the Wii U exclusive to its fans. Join us for the European variation of the presentation; we expect information on those amiibo toys, online modes and more...
Feature What We Want to See in the Splatoon Direct
Inking in the details
It's now less than a day until our next Nintendo Direct or, to be more precise, a Splatoon Direct. Nintendo is mimicking its Direct scheduling approach from 2014, filling the spaces between its latest major broadcast and E3 with presentations focused on retail releases. Mario Kart 8 had its own - fairly lengthy - Direct not...
April2015
Nintendo Direct A Special Splatoon Direct is Inked In for 7th May
Expect a splattering of details
Nintendo is clearly keen to keep up its run of Nintendo Direct broadcasts for major releases, confirming a Splatoon Direct that'll be broadcast on 7th May - it's going down at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK / 4pm CET. This has been confirmed by both Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe, suggesting that...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 24th April
This one's for the West
With its arrival in Japan less than a week away, Xenoblade Chronicles X is a hot topic for RPG fans in the West that are keen to take on Monolith Soft's latest creation. The exciting news is that a Nintendo Direct focused on the game is airing very soon, as confirmed by Nintendo of America. It'll be broadcast on Friday 24th...
Talking Point Nintendo Turns to Classics, DLC and amiibo to Keep Fans Hooked
Stalling tactics, but delightful nevertheless
Nintendo's most recent Nintendo Direct broadcasts were an oddity of contradictions - a lot was revealed, but it can easily be argued that there wasn't a great deal of new content. We were excited and delighted by some of the reveals, but conversely shook our heads and felt concern with every release...
News Splatoon amiibo 3-Pack Will Cost $35, According To Amazon
Pre-orders opening soon
Yesterday Nintendo hosted a pretty action-packed Nintendo Direct, followed by a really entertaining Treehouse session solely based around the forthcoming Wii U title Splatoon. This Nintendo Direct was absolutely bursting with amiibo fun. With a brand new wave of arriving later this year and the first images of a
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 1st April 2015
Release dates, DLC, knitted amiibo and more
After a wait of over two and a half months, Nintendo finally gave us a fresh Nintendo Direct in which to indulge ourselves. It was interesting for a variety of reasons, not least the fact that its focus in large segments - particularly the opening and finale - was on DLC for existing blockbusters. There...
News Nintendo Shows Off More eShop Games, With Cross-Buy and Promotions On the Way
2-for-1 with Don't Starve, Mutant Mudds cross-buy
The most recent Nintendo Direct broadcasts certainly had plenty of details, and as per tradition there was a segment dedicated to the eShop. In Europe there was the welcome news that Azure Striker Gunvolt will arrive today (2nd April), and the charming Mighty Gunvolt will be free until 2nd July with...
News Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Update Will Speed Up Enemy Turns, More Stock Of Marth amiibo Promised
Fast forward
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is an excellent strategy title for the 3DS, but it's really handicapped by the slowness of enemy turns. Waiting for your opponent to move their units is a real drag, and makes the game hard to enjoy to its fullest. Thankfully, Nintendo is aware of this issue and during yesterday's Nintendo Direct confirmed that a...
News HAL's 3DS Puzzle Platformer BOXBOY! Will Be Available To Download Today
Announced during yesterday's Nintendo Direct
HAL Laboratory's retro-themed puzzle platformer BOXBOY! will be available for download on the North American and European 3DS eShops today. Announced during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the game tasks you with guiding a box-like character through increasingly tricky levels, using his ability to generate...
Defend the outer walls against giant Titans
Based on the hugely popular Japanese anime, the latest Nintendo Direct has revealed the ATLUS title, Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains, will arrive locally on the 3DS eShop in May - that's in North America and Europe. The title will feature four-player local and online co-op gameplay, along with...
News Splatoon Release Date, Modes and amiibo Information Splat Into View
Ranked online matches and three special amiibo toys
We've known for a long time that Splatoon would arrive in May, and it seems that previous - and hastily removed - official web pages were correct; the new third-person shooting IP for Wii U arrives on 29th May. During today's Nintendo Direct broadcasts we were given more information, too. To start...
