3DS eShop - News
March2020
News Atlus Is Removing Code Of Princess From The 3DS eShop Next Week
But you can still get the enhanced port on Switch
If for some reason you've always wanted the action RPG Code of Princess on the Nintendo 3DS but still haven't got around to purchasing it after all these years, now is the time to take action. Next week, on 31st March, Atlus will be removing the game from the eShop. Here's the official tweet...
February2020
News Image & Form Is Hosting A SteamWorld Sale On The eShop This Weekend, Up To 75% Off
"Happy weekend!"
If you haven't experienced the SteamWorld series by Image & Form yet, or still need to play a specific entry, this weekend is the perfect time to act on this. From now until the end of the weekend in both North America and Europe, all SteamWorld games on the Switch, 3DS, and Wii U eShop have been discounted. Some games are even...
December2019
News Hold The Phone, 3DS Is Getting A New Game On Boxing Day And More Are On The Way
A survival horror
All is not lost for the trusty Nintendo 3DS, as a brand new and exclusive game is set to launch on the system this Boxing Day. Silver Falls – 3 Down Stars is a survival horror which has been inspired by the style of classic titles from the '90s and early 2000s. Ammo and recovery items are limited and every fight with enemies can...
November2019
News Get Resident Evil, Mega Man And More In Capcom's Black Friday eShop Sale (North America)
Great savings on Switch and 3DS games
Capcom, much like Sega, Atlus and even Devolver Digital, is hosting its very own Black Friday 2019 sale on the Switch and 3DS in America. There are savings on a variety of games across both digital storefronts, so now is the perfect time to check out series like
News Save On Sonic, Persona And More In The Sega / Atlus Black Friday eShop Sale (North America)
Discounts for Switch and 3DS
Just like Devolver Digital, the Japanese publishers Sega and Atlus have their entire eShop collections discounted across the Switch and 3DS digital libraries for Black Friday 2019. If you're a fan of Sega's offerings, this is a great opportunity to pick up recent releases like Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games...
News All XSEED Games On Switch And 3DS Are Now On Sale, Up To 50% Off (North America)
Celebrating 15 years of localisation
XSEED Games has slashed the prices of its games on the Switch and 3DS eShop in North America to celebrate 15 years of localising and publishing titles within this region. There are plenty of options across both systems, and "most" games are up to 50 percent off, according to the official press release. This sale...
September2019
News Shakedown: Hawaii Launches On 3DS eShop This Month, Includes The "Full Tank" Update
And much more new content
Possibly one of the last major releases for the 3DS is Shakedown: Hawaii from Vblank Entertainment. After years of waiting for this game to arrive on the system, a release date has finally been confirmed. This follow-up to Retro City Rampage will be made available for all 3DS and 2DS systems on 19th September in North...
News Level-5's Snack World Video Game Rated By The ESRB
Snack attack incoming
Got an appetite for more Level-5 games? Well then, be sure to save some room for The Snack World, as a western release appears to be on the way. After a rating for Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold appeared on the Australian Classification Board in April, a classification has now popped up
News Pay Your Respects, The 3DS YouTube Service Has Now Ended In Japan
The end of an era
In July, we found out the YouTube service for the 3DS would end in Japan on 3rd September. Well, it's now officially 4th September in Japan and according to Japanese Nintendo, Google has removed this app and service from the system's eShop. If you're located in this region, you'll no longer be able to download this free app for...
August2019
News Nintendo Removing Credit Card Support From 3DS And Wii U eShop In Europe
Update: Possibly thanks to new EU ruling
Update (27th Aug, 13:45 BST): Further digging suggests that the change could be thanks to PSD2, a new payment directive adopted by the European Parliament. PSD2 is said to add new levels of protection for those making purchases online and make cross-border European payment services safer, and it comes into...
July2019
News 3DS YouTube Service Ends In Japan This September
Turning off the lights
Nintendo's website has revealed Google's YouTube service for the 3DS will end on 3rd September in Japan. After this date, users in this region will no longer be able to download the free app from the 3DS eShop. The YouTube app for the 3DS originally went live in 2013 and followed on from the YouTube update for the Wii U...
June2019
News The Sonic Anniversary Nintendo eShop Sale Is Now Live (North America)
Discounts on Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShop games
Sega is running a Sonic anniversary sale in North America from now until June 24th. For owners of Nintendo platforms, this sale includes discounted Sonic games on the Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. Take a look at the 12 games on sale in the list below which includes Sonic's latest racing game:...
News Atooi Collection Keeps The 3DS Alive By Throwing Five Games On One Physical Cart
Limited Run's first 3DS title
During Limited Run Games' E3 conference, it was revealed that the company would be entering the world of physical Nintendo 3DS releases for the first time. The first game (or should we say 'games) coming to Limited Run's 3DS line-up is Atooi Collection, which sees five of the Texas-based studio's games arrive on one...
May2019
News A 3DS eShop Title Just Launched For An Eye-Watering $100
Keep your eye(s) on this one
Joining the ranks of games dropping on Switch and 3DS eShop this afternoon, there was one in particular that caught our eye, although not due to its snazzy aesthetic. Nope, the snappily named PDI Check for Nintendo 3DS attracted our notice thanks to its alarmingly high price tag: $99.99. Hailing from an Alaskan eye...
News Citizens Of Earth Is Being Mysteriously Removed From The 3DS eShop In Japan
Available until the end of the month
Citizens of Earth will reportedly be removed from the Japanese 3DS eShop at the end of this month. At the time of writing, a reason for its removal has not been provided. The game was originally released in 2015 on both the 3DS and Wii U and draws inspiration from Nintendo's EarthBound / Mother series. Right now,...
News Get Discounts On Yoshi, Kirby And More With The Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Anything take your fancy?
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are just the four new discounts up for grabs this time around, once again being limited to just the Nintendo 3DS. As always, you can take advantage of these...
News Pocket Card Jockey Dev Team Discuss The Chance Of A Sequel
Good odds
In 2016, Pokémon specialist Game Freak released Pocket Card Jockey on the 3DS. Beyond the cute graphics, the eShop title was a dangerously addictive combination of horse racing and solitaire. Here on Nintendo Life, we gave it seven out of ten stars and said it was worth a look. A series of interviews with the game's core members have now...
April2019
Video Feast Your Eyes On This Brand New Shakedown: Hawaii Trailer
Coming to Switch and 3DS
A successor to Wiiware's Retro City Rampage, Shakedown: Hawaii is firing onto Switch and 3DS this spring. Keeping us in a state of excitement for its release is this brand new trailer, which we've shared for you up above. The game is a 16-bit, destructible, open-world adventure that parodies big business and the white...
March2019
Random Nintendogs + Cats Returns To The 3DS eShop In North America
A new leash on life
In 2016, Nintendo quietly removed the Nintendogs + Cats games for the 3DS from the North American eShop without any warning. It left users in this region with no other choice but to seek out a physical copy if they wanted to spend some quality time with these adorable pets. Now, out of nowhere, all three games are back up on the...
News Level-5's Snack World Video Game Appears To Be Getting Localised
Snack attack
It looks like Level-5's video game and television series The Snack World is still receiving a western release in the near future, with the help of the localisation company 3Beep. The company's website reveals the following information: 3Beep is working with Level-5 to create the English language versions of the television series and...
February2019
News Why Bowser Jr. Got His Own Adventure In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story On 3DS
Growing up in his father's shadow
In the January issue of Nintendo Dream, the Japanese magazine had the opportunity to talk with the development team behind Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey for 3DS. When asked about why Bowser Jr. was selected as the protagonist for the brand-new side campaign, the team explained how...
News Shakedown Hawaii Dev Talks About Old-School Cart Release And Porting RCR To Game Boy Advance
“I love tinkering with old hardware”
Brian Provinciano from Vblank Entertainment recently appeared on Electric Playground Live to demo and talk about his upcoming multi-platform release, Shakedown Hawaii. One of the more interesting parts was when he was asked if it would be possible to run the "open-world comedy" on the Super Nintendo or Sega...
News Grab Four Full Nintendo 3DS Games For Just A Handful Of My Nintendo Gold Points (Europe)
Including the lovely Bit.Trip Saga
Nintendo of Europe is hosting a rather special version of its usual My Nintendo Rewards update at present, allowing players to exchange their gold coins for full games rather than just discounts. Four titles in total are up for grabs, all for the Nintendo 3DS. On the more expensive side of the spectrum is BIT.TRIP...
October2018
News Shakedown Hawaii Releasing On Switch And 3DS Early Next Year
Run a criminal empire
If you enjoyed Retro City Rampage by Vblank Entertainment on WiiWare, it might be worth taking a look at the new gameplay overview trailer for its successor Shakedown Hawaii. The game was originally scheduled to arrive in 2017 on the 3DS and Nintendo Switch and has since been pushed back to Q1 2019. Surprisingly, the 3DS...
News Wario's Latest Microgame Collection On 3DS Wasn't Just A Quick Money Grab
There was a serious selection process
WarioWare Gold on the 3DS is arguably the definitive Warioware collection with the inclusion of the best 300 microgames covering every title in the series from the original 2003 Game Boy Advance release to the slightly more recent 2013 Wii U game. As fantastic as the new microgame collection is, there are...
August2018
News Dataminer Uncovers Early Cutscene Frames Within WarioWare Gold Game Files
"Wahahahaha!"
Wario's hijacked the eShop, Nintendo's Twitter account and even issued his own press release in celebration of WarioWare Gold arriving on the 3DS. Overall, it's been an effective way of reminding everyone games are still actually being released on the system. Now, website Gaming Reinvented reports an equally as naughty...
That's a lot of Bells
Animal Crossing: Wild World on the Nintendo DS is no longer the best-selling title in the lifestyle simulation series. Despite there being far less 3DS systems in the wild compared to the Nintendo DS, the odds have been defied. As of Nintendo’s latest financial report, Animal Crossing: New Leaf for 3DS has sold 11.78...
July2018
News Picross e9 Brings Its Puzzling Gameplay To 3DS Next Month
e9 + S2 = lots of puzzles
Jupiter has announced today that Picross e9 is gearing up for release on Nintendo 3DS. The game is launching in Japan on 8th August with other regions expected to follow shortly after. The news comes just days after the reveal of Picross S2, the second Switch instalment of the franchise which will be hitting the eShop this...
News Treasurenauts For 3DS eShop Cancelled, Switch Development Remains On-Track
No longer a viable market
Treasurenauts has been in development for what feels like forever, with both 3DS and Switch versions planned. However, 3DS owners might want to look away now because in the latest Atooi video update, Jools Watsham has revealed the development for that version has been cancelled. His reasoning is pretty sound;...
News Head Of MercurySteam Believes Nintendo And Konami Resurrected Spanish Studio
Forever thankful
Spanish-based studio, MercurySteam, is best known for developing Metroid: Samus Returns and also working on Konami's Castlevania series - including the 3DS entry, Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. Although the studio’s history has been well docu
Nintendo Download 19th July (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
Another week, another eShop update! Expect plenty of new games, DLC updates and discounts on the eShops in your region - there's bound to be something down below that'll whet your gaming appetite. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential...
Nintendo Download 19th July (North America)
Mega Man X Legacy! Pool Panic! City Connection... again!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. Have a read down below and you're bound to find something that'll get your bank balance shaking with fear. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Mega Man X Legacy...
When paths collide
As much as Tingle divides The Legend of Zelda fanbase, the stories he continues to provide the Nintendo community are priceless. During a chat with Kotaku about Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers, Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe revealed the quirky fairy hopeful - starting out in Majora’s Mask - was going to be the star of a...
Video Japanese WarioWare Gold Trailer Is Four Minutes Of Microgame Insanity
Weird, wacky and wonderful
WarioWare Gold is out next month on the 3DS and in preparation for the release, Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube account has uploaded a new four-minute overview trailer of the game. The recent demo made available on the 3DS eShop at the start of this month allowed players to go hands-on with Wario's latest outing, and this...
Nintendo Download 12th July (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
We're almost halfway into July, so that means more summertime games to keep your entertained on Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Wii U and mobile. Since it's Thursday, expect plenty of new games, DLC updates and discounts on the eShops in your region - there's bound to be something down below that'll...
Nintendo Download 12th July (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games, fresh DLC and discounts galore to an eShop in your region. Have a read down below and you're bound to find something that'll get your bank balance shaking with fear. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Download 5th July (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
The Nintendo Download update is finally here, kicking off the month of July with all manner of summery delights ready to leap onto your Nintendo console of choice. From slices of retro goodness to all manner of indie curios, you're bound to find something to tickle your fancy. Feel free to...
Nintendo Download 5th July (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
It's Thursday, so you know what that means - it's time for the weekly Nintendo Download update. This week's haul brings all manner of new digital delights to an eShop near you, so there's bound to be something that'll catch your eye. Drop a vote in our poll if it applies, and a comment or...
June2018
Nintendo Download 28th June (Europe)
Here are all the shiny new things arriving on the EU eShops
The Nintendo Download for Europe update has gone live, bringing with it all manner of new games, DLC, demos, themes and more to the various eShops in your region. So have a read and see what takes your fancy. And while you're here, why not drop a vote in the poll, and a comment down below...
Nintendo Download 28th June (North America)
Every new bit of content hitting the NA eShops
The Nintendo Download update has gone live, bringing with it plenty of new additions to the eShops. From tiny indies to full-blown triple-A releases, there's bound to be something to tickle your fancy. As always, be sure to drop a vote in the poll and a comment below with your favourite new additions to...
Nintendo Download 21st June (Europe)
The European eShops have some new goodies
The Nintendo Download has arrived on the EU eShops, and that means lots of new games, DLC, demos and themes to add to your growing collection. Be sure to leave a vote in the poll below, and a comment with your hot picks from the latest digital haul. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo,...
Nintendo Download 21st June (North America)
Here are all the new games arriving on the NA eShops
The latest update to the Nintendo eShops in North America is here, and it's brought all manner of new and exciting games to your digital doorstop. Whether its a LEGO-themed blockbuster or a new addition to your growing HAMSTER collection, there's bound to be something to tickle your fancy. Be sure...
Nintendo Download 14th June (Europe)
Every new bit of content hitting the eShops
Welcome to this week's Nintendo Download roundup, your weekly update on every new game, piece of DLC, discount and theme coming to the eShops in your region. As always, drop a vote in our poll if it takes your fancy, and leave us a comment below with your thoughts on the latest additions to Switch, 3DS and...
Nintendo Download 14th June (North America)
New games, DLC, discounts and more
Thursday is here once more, bringing with it the promise of a new weekend on the horizon, and a fresh update to your local eShops. This week's haul of digital delights includes everything from a battle royale phenomenon and an objective-based shooter to a shape-based puzzler and grim-looking platformer. We'd like...
Nintendo Download 7th June (Europe)
Get the lowdown on the Nintendo Download
Update: Sorry for the delay, but Nintendo Life didn't receive the latest update from Nintendo of Europe until this morning. Thanks for your patience. E3 2018 is mere days away, so what better way to get you in the mood for the big announcements and reveals to come than a nice new game or two? The latest...
Nintendo Download 7th June (North America)
All the new games and content coming to the NA eShops this week
The Nintendo Download is here yet again, and it's the last one before E3 2018 kicks off and all that hype turns into actual game announcement and realised dreams. So to get you in the mood for all those revelations to come, we've gathered together all the new additions to the various...
May2018
Nintendo Download 31st May (Europe)
Grab a new game or two from this week's eShop updates
It's time for another Nintendo Download update on the Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops, which brings with it all manner of new games, demos, discounts and themes to add to your virtual collection. We're sure you'll find something to your liking in this week's haul. As always, be sure to leave a vote...
Nintendo Download 31st May (North America)
All the new games, deals and demos arriving on the NA eShops
It's the time of the week yet again as the Nintendo Download update brings in all manner of fresh games and other virtual delights to an eShop near you. This week we've got something for everyone, ranging from Switch indies to 3DS titles and Wii U oddities. As always, drop a vote in the...
Nintendo Download 24th May (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
Thursday is once again upon us, bringing with it a brand new Nintendo Download for all those lovely eShops. It's a big one this week, with everything from returning classics to some exciting new entries from the world of independent development. As always, leave a vote in the poll below and...
Nintendo Download 24th May (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
The latest Nintendo Download goes live today on the various eShops, adding in an impressive new wave of titles to Switch, 3DS and Wii U - so be sure to log in and see what takes your fancy. As always, be sure to leave a vote in the weekly poll, and drop a comment or two below with your hot...
Nintendo Download 17th May (Europe)
New games - and more - on the EU eShops
This week's Nintendo Download update is in, bringing in tons of new games, demos, themes and activities to the EU eShops. As always, be sure to add a vote or two to the poll at the bottom of the article, and a comment with your chosen digital pickups. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Hyrule Warriors: Definitive...
Nintendo Download 17th May (North America)
Here are all the new games heading to the eShops today
Thursday has rolled around once more, so it's time to see what delights Nintendo has brought to its various eShops with this week's Nintendo Download. As always, be sure to leave a vote in our poll and drop us a comment or two in the comments section on which games you'll be picking up...
News Sink Your Teeth Into 15 Minutes Of Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon Footage
Coming to Switch and 3DS soon
If you've been missing Castlevania recently, then you'll no doubt have jumped up and down with excitement at the news that Inti Creates is bringing Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon to Switch and 3DS on May 24th. The news was announced at this year's BitSummit in Japan, and during the event some gameplay was...
Nintendo Download 10th May (Europe)
Here are all the latest games and discounts coming to the EU eShops
The Nintendo Download for all your lovely people in the EU is here, with updates to the Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops all rolled into one lovely package. So have a browse and see if anything tickles your gaming fancy. Oh, and don't forget to leave a vote in our weekly poll, and a...
Nintendo Download 10th May (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
The Nintendo Download for North America is here, bringing with it another slew of new games, activities and demos right to the eShops. As always, be sure to share which games you'll be downloading this week in the poll and in the comments section at the bottom of the article. Enjoy!...
Nintendo Download 3rd May (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
The Nintendo Download update for Europe it finally here, bringing all manner of new games, demos, themes and discounts to an eShop near you. We've got every new addition listed right here, direct from Nintendo, to ensure you have all the info you need to start spending with wanton abandon...
Nintendo Download 3rd May (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
Thursday has arrived once more, bringing with it another weekly update to all of Nintendo's current eShop fronts. We've got plenty of indie sleeper hits, classic retro throwbacks and big titles all waiting to tempt their way into your virtual collection. As always, feel free to add a vote...
April2018
Nintendo Download 26th April (Europe)
Here are all the latest games and discounts coming to the EU eShops
Hello and welcome to this week's Nintendo Download update for the European corner of the world. We've got all manner of goodies direct from Nintendo, so you're bound to find something that takes your digital fancy. Be sure to drop a vote in the poll, and a comment down below with...
Nintendo Download 19th April (Europe)
Here are all the new updates coming to the EU eShops
Fear not, intrepid European Switch owner - your Thursday Nintendo Download update is ready, and we have all the details. Whether you're looking for a new handheld dogfighter, another slice of retro goodness, some oddball indies or something totally off the wall, you're bound to find something...
Nintendo Download 19th April (North America)
Every new game winging its way to the NA eShops
It's Thursday again, so that means the Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops have just been updated with all manner of new goodies. And this week's haul is a diverse one, too - we've got your usual Neo Geo offerings from HAMSTER, a revamped throwback from Natsume, some indie darlings and plenty of new...
Nintendo Download 5th April (Europe)
Here are all the latest games and discounts coming to the EU eShops
The Nintendo Download update is in, bringing with it all manner of new games, DLC drops and discounts. Whether you're a Switch devotee, a 3DS connoisseur or a Wii U devotee, you're bound to find something that takes your fancy. As always, drop a vote in the poll below, and be sure...
Nintendo Download 5th April (North America)
Each and every new update on the NA eShops
Thursday is here once again and the Nintendo eShops have been freshly updated with all manner of new goodies. From new indie darlings to slices of retro greatness from yesteryear, the 3DS and Switch eShops have just got even more tempting. As always, be sure to place a vote in the poll below, and leave a...
March2018
Nintendo Download 29th March (Europe)
All the new games, deals and DLC hitting the EU eShops
Thursday is here, in all its opulent glory, and with it comes the final Nintendo Download update of the month. April beckons, so let's ring out the month with some brand new gaming highlights on the Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. As always, be sure to leave a vote in the poll below, and...
Nintendo Download 29th March (North America)
Each and every new update on the NA eShops
The Nintendo Download has arrived, and the final instalment of the month brings games to the Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. As usual, it's a varied bunch of titles to choose from, ranging from HAMSTER's ever reliable Neo Geo re-releases to some charming indie highlights from across the industry. As...
News Nintendo Download Special Offers: 22nd March (Europe)
Here are all the special spring discounts on the eShops
There a lot of special offers across the Nintendo eShops this week as part of a new Spring Sale. Since there are just so many, we've put together a special extra article to cover the new discounts in Europe. Let us know in the comments section below if you'll be taking advantage of any of these...
Nintendo Download 22nd March (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
Running out of things to play on your 3DS or Nintendo Switch? Well, we've got just the remedy - a brand new Nintendo Download update. This week's haul is an impressive one, bringing with it a ton of new additions to the eShops, ranging from Neo Geo re-releases and indie curios to bigger...
Nintendo Download 22nd March (North America)
Games, games and more games on the NA eShops
Thursday is here, yet again, and with it, another Nintendo Download update for North America. As per usual, it brings a whole host of new games, extra bits of DLC, demos and maybe the occasional discount and deal. As always, be sure to add your votes to the poll below and leave us a comment sharing...
News Grab Zelda, ARMS, FIFA 18 And More In The Big eShop Sale On 3DS, Wii U And Switch
Bag an EU bargain
With the Nindies Showcase arriving this week (later today, to be exact), what better way to celebrate than some much-needed discounts? Across the European Switch, Wii U and 3DS eShops over 140 titles that have had their prices slashed - including some of the biggest titles to feature on all three platforms. Here are some...
Nintendo Download 15th March (Europe)
Each and every new release on the European eShops
It's Thursday once again and there's a slew of new titles, DLC packs and other digital delights coming to the European eShops. Whether you're playing on 3DS, Wii U or Nintendo Switch, this week's Nintendo Download has it all. Kirby returns for a brand new adventure; experience the heart ache of Last...
News Witch and Hero 3 Arrives On 3DS eShop In Europe This Week, North America "Very Soon"
Concluding the trilogy
CIRCLE Entertainment has confirmed that Witch and Hero 3 will arrive on the 3DS eShop in Europe on 15th March, with an asking price of €3.99. Concluding the trilogy of releases on 3DS, this retro-style action game shakes the series up slightly with the addition of the ‘Little’ Hero, who joins the Witch and original Hero...
February2018
Nintendo Download 22nd February (Europe)
Here's all the new games and extra stuff arriving on the EU eshops
Thursday has rolled around yet again, and with it comes another new Nintendo Download update. This week's haul is an impressive one, with triple-A ports, indie darlings, Neo Geo revivals and enough games in between to satisfy even the pickiest of player out there. Which ones will...
Nintendo Download 22nd February (North America)
Every new game and piece of content hitting the NA eShops
Hello, and welcome to another day of virtual treasures and digital morsels from the world of Nintendo! This week's impressive haul is a hefty one, and includes everything from the triumphant return of a video game icon, a platformer with a love of vocabulary, the usual glut of Neo Geo ports...
Review SteamWorld Dig 2 (3DS eShop)
Diggin’ up a treat
Image & Form’s SteamWorld franchise has become somewhat of a household name among the Nintendo eShops as of late, with games spread across Switch, 3DS, and Wii U gathering almost nothing but praise from players and critics alike. SteamWorld Dig 2, which is perhaps unsurprisingly the sequel to the rather wonderful...
Nintendo Download 15th February (Europe)
Games, games and more games on the EU eShop
It's that time of the week again as the Nintendo Download rolls around with another treasure chest filled with all manner of virtual goodies. Whether it's a brand new game, an extra piece of DLC, a new theme, a free demo or more, there's always a ton of new content to peruse on Nintendo's myriad eShops...
Nintendo Download 15th February (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
It's Thursday and that can only mean one thing, people - Nintendo Download day! As usual, Nintendo has stuffed its virtual hamper full of tasty downloadable treats for Nintendo Switch and 3DS, so whether its a new indie hit, a Neo Geo classic, a piece of DLC or a much-wanted theme,...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Will Dig A Path To Nintendo 3DS On 22nd February
Dual-screen digging
The Switch eShop version of SteamWorld Dig 2 has already tunnelled its way into our hearts - in fact, we loved it so much we gave it a 9/10 - but what about those players who played the equally great first game on Nintendo 3DS? Well, wonder no more fellow handheld friends because developer Image & Form has revealed the...
Nintendo Download 8th February (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and them hitting the EU eShop today
It's that time of the week once again as the European eShops get a brand new blowout of must-own digital titles, demos, DLC and more. This week we've got some huge new games, including a new and rewarding approach to the Minecraft formula, some gravity-defying platforming and plenty of Neo...
Nintendo Download 8th February (North America)
All the digital games hitting the NA eShop today
Another week, and another impressive new haul of digital delights have arrived in the North American eShop. This week's updates brings it with a selection of new interactive experience, including a handful of Neo Geo classics from HAMSTER, some twin-stick shooters from the indie scene, a sci-fi sports...
Nintendo Download 1st February (Europe)
The EU eShops have been updated, and we have all the deets
February has arrived and it's brought with it the very first Nintendo Download update of the month. And it's a huge haul too, with all sorts of new digital editions being uploaded across Nintendo's various eShops. As usual, your friends at Nintendo Life have gathered together every new game,...
January2018
Review Pokémon Crystal (3DS eShop / GBC)
Crystal clear
Akin to Pokémon Yellow's existence to Pokémon Red and Blue, Pokémon Crystal is the next critter-catching adventure to round-off a generation of main series, handheld Pokémon games – that being Pokémon Gold and Silver. But what could Crysta
Nintendo Download 25th January (North America)
All the games, DLC, demos and deals coming to the North American eShop
Another week and another batch digital delights are winging their way down the pipes to the North American eShops. Whether you're a Switch kid or an advocate for all things 3DS, this weeks menu is packed with tasty dishes for every kind of palette. We've got retro helicopter...
Nintendo Download 18th January (North America)
Darkest Dungeon, Ambition Of The Slimes and more
It's Thursday, so that can only mean lots of new games sprinting their way onto the Nintendo Switch and 3DS eShops. As always, Nintendo Life has scoured the web to find you all the latest digital releases now live on your handheld console of choice, and there's a diverse choice of interaction getaways...
Nintendo Download 11th January (North America)
The Escapists 2, Super Meat Boy and more
Following a relatively quiet week for digital releases, the virtual floodgates have flung themselves open as a deluge of exciting new software roars onto the North American eShop. And there are some big names making themselves known, too. We've got the excellent The Escapists 2 bringing its jail-hopping...
Nintendo Download 4th January (North America)
Kirby: Battle Royal in demo form! Neo Geo! More indies!
It's the first week of new releases in 2018, so Nintendo Life has gathered today all the latest incoming games, demos and slices of DLC coming to Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U in North America. This week, we've got another dip into the ACA Neo Geo vault; a selection of indies with racing,...
News Ambition Of The Slimes To Slither Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch in 2018
Prepare for a messy reception
According to a tweet from Japanese developer FlyHigh Works, the grid-based strategy-RPG frolics of Ambition Of The Slimes will be sliming its way onto the Nintendo Switch eShop in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand in the next 12 months. If you're unfamiliar with the series, it's a cute strategy-RPG that...
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Nintendo Download 28th December (Europe)
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition! Stikbold! Double Dragon arcade! More!
As 2017 draws to a close there's one final Nintendo Download Update, with the European line-up offering some intriguing options on the Switch eShop, in particular. In addition there's some DLC and a nice batch of discounts to consider, so let's get to it. Switch eShop:...
Nintendo Download 28th December (North America)
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition! VS. Super Mario Bros.! More!
It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update of 2017, but with most businesses still enjoying the Holidays it's a much quieter line-up than we've seen in recent times. That's not to say there aren't some extremely tempting options, with the Switch doing a lot of the heavy...
News The Nintendo Network and eShop Are Back to Life After a Festive Mishap
No surprise with all those new Switch systems
Going back a while now, the release of Pokemon Bank in Japan caused a festive Nintendo Network meltdown. The service was sporadic and mostly inaccessible for a few days, with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company eventually resorting to taking Pokemon Bank down. This year hasn't been anywhere near as...
Feature Vote For Your 2017 Nintendo Life Game of the Year
The big choice
Earlier this week we closed voting on four major categories in the Nintendo Life community Game of the Year awards. Thousands of you took part in the polls and via email submissions, but there is one prize left - that of overall Game of the Year. As promised, then, we've taken the top five from each of the four categories - Switch...
Nintendo Download 21st December (Europe)
TINY METAL! Enter the Gungeon! Brawlout! Floor Kids! Mario Party! More!
It's the final European Nintendo Download Update before the festive break, and it's a bumper offering. The Switch has various high-profile downloads to cater to most tastes, while the 3DS also has a notable retail title and a few of its own new downloads. Without further ado...
News More Festive Switch, 3DS And Wii U eShop Discounts Hit Europe
WWE! L.A. Noire! FAST RMX! Sine Mora EX!
Remember last week, when lucky European Nintendo fans were given over 200 discounts across Switch, 3DS and Wii U? Well, it's happening again this week, so we hope you've got some pennies saved. WWE 2K18 Digital Deluxe Edition (2K) Nintendo Switch (Bundle) Nintendo eShop from 22/12/2017 00:00...
Nintendo Download 21st December (North America)
TINY METAL! Bloody Zombies! The Next Penelope! Style Savvy! Much more!
It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update before the Holidays / Christmas, and it has some enticing games on offer. As is now the norm the Switch has a significant number of intriguing titles, and the 3DS also joins in with some tempting options of its own this week...
News The Legend Of Dark Witch 3 Casts A Spell Over 3DS Next Week
When magic and side-scrolling shooters collide
It's been two years since an episode from The Legend Of Dark Witch series graced a Nintendo platform (episodes one and two were digital titles that shot their way onto the 3DS eShop), but The Legend Of Dark Witch 3 - Wisdom And Lunacy is almost ready
News More Than 240 Nintendo Switch, Wii U And 3DS eShop Games Are On Sale In Europe
Festive fun for all
Nintendo has kicked off a massive eShop sale in Europe (and Australia!) across all of its consoles. We've only covered the Switch releases here, but Wii U, 3DS and New 3DS are also included. We wanted to feature them as well but the list is so long the computer which runs the website starting smoking and vibrating worryingly...
Nintendo Download 14th December (Europe)
Yooka-Laylee! Poly Bridge! Romancing SaGa 2! Mudds Collection! Many more!
Well, the European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's another big 'un. The Switch is packed with high profile downloads which is sure to lead to stiff competition, while there are also some tempting DLC and demo options. As an additional note, you'll notice this...
News Pokémon Crystal Is Coming To 3DS Early Next Year
Complete with Pokémon Bank and wireless support
Game Boy Color classic Pokémon Crystal is coming to the 3DS eShop, it has been confirmed. Originally released in 2000, Crystal will launch on 3DS on January 26th. In other good news, it has also been confirmed that the game will be compatible with Pokémon Bank, a paid service that allows players to...
Feature It's Time to Vote for Your 2017 Nintendo Life Game of the Year Awards
Good luck choosing from all these great games!
As a fantastic 2017 draws to a close it's that time once again - Game of the Year Awards. We're continuing with tradition in having both Staff and Community awards; the latter are entirely in your hands. As in previous years you can vote through a series of polls. In each category we've created...
Review 80's Overdrive (3DS eShop)
Hitting Top Gear to Out Run the competition
Franchises like Gran Turismo and Forza may rule the roost these day but whisper the name Out Run or Top Gear into the ear of a seasoned player and they'll gladly forget all of those hyper-real visuals and authentic physics engines and reminisce instead about the good old days when blue skies and...
Review Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (3DS eShop)
Quality sustained!
It's not entirely fair to say that the 3DS is on its last legs, but with the success of Switch and Nintendo's recent mobile push, it's no secret that the dedicated handheld is entering its twilight years. Rather than ignoring the 3DS and slowly pushing it out of the public eye and relevancy, Nintendo instead seems to be...
News 3DS Title Detective Pikachu Gets A European Rating From PEGI
Coming in time for the movie hype?
3DS eShop title Detective Pikachu has been rated by the PEGI for a Europe release, it has been revealed. The Pokémon spin-off - which is getting a Hollywood movie with Ryan Reynolds in the lead role - launched in Japan way back in February 2016. It plays like a classic point-an
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