3DS News
August2016
News Nintendo Continues to Promote Evergreen 3DS Titles With the 'Summer Gaming List'
Kirby: Planet Robobot is best experienced 'in the backyard', apparently
Due to the modest line-up of new releases over the Summer months, Nintendo has been focusing some of its marketing efforts on evergreen and big-name 3DS titles. In North America the Play Nintendo Show, for example, has promoted one 3DS game per episode, targeting young gamers in...
News Mythical Pokémon Arceus is Now Up for Grabs From Store Distributions
Time to nip out to the shops
With Pokémon in its 20th Anniversary year we've been getting one Mythical Pokémon every month for the current-gen games, each available for a few weeks. This month's offering is Arceus, which is up for grabs until 24th August and originated in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. It's level 100 in this distribution, of...
July2016
Video Take Another Look at the Action-Packed Dragon Ball Fusions
Out in Japan soon
We've had a handful of exciting Dragon Ball releases in recent years, with Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden being a decent entry on the 3DS. The next portable arrival in Japan is going to be Dragon Ball Fusions, which is out soon. Though we don't have Western release information yet, it's interesting to see the direction this one's...
News Renegade Kid Has Kindly Offered To Port Sonic Mania To Nintendo 3DS
Sega remains silent on the matter, however
Sega has two new Sonic the Hedgehog titles in development at the moment, both of which are expected to arrive next year. Project Sonic 2017 is coming to NX as well as other platforms, while Sonic Mania - a more traditional take on Sega's mascot - sadly isn't coming to a Nintendo system. Given the 2D nature...
Video Check Out Some Intriguing Metroid Prime: Federation Force Footage
Including a section outside the suit
Metroid Prime: Federation Force isn't far away, with its blend of co-op shooting on the 3DS set to be quite a diversion for the series. The free release of Metroid Prime: Blast Ball recently may have helped win over a few naysayers, and now there's some interesting footage kicking around that 's from the official...
Rumour Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is Getting a Physical 3DS Release
Better late than never
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes out in just a couple months, and it will be available in both physical and digital formats. The past two Shantae games haven't had the same treatment, at least in the West, but a recent listing suggests that 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse will be getting a cartridge release on 3DS for...
Video Eurogamer's NX Rumours and What They Mean for the Next-Gen System
"High-quality" mockups included
The Nintendo NX may have had more about it leaked than Nintendo would like. According to Eurogamer, the NX will be a portable system with detachable physical controllers and a whole lot of power inside, as we've previous reported. But what does this all mean? Check out the video to see how this rumour may translate...
Video Get a Good Look at MHFesta 2016, Japan's Monster Hunter Expo
So much Monster Hunter...
Monster Hunter Generations hasn't been out long, and it'll be interesting to see whether it can achieve similar success in the West to Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, which was touted as a breakthrough release. In Japan, however, there's never any question over whether a major MH title will do well - the franchise remains hugely...
News Yo-kai Watch 3 and New 3DS Continue to Lead the Way in Japan
Tasty results
It's Japanese Media Create charts time, as we see what's hot and what's not in Nintendo's homeland. It's another good week for Level-5 and the 3DS, with a handful of new releases on Sony hardware arriving in the top 20. Dual release Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura comfortably retains top spot, albeit not quite living up to the sales...
News Level-5 Shows More of The Snack World and Unveils Cross-Media Strategy
Heading to 3DS in Japan in July 2017
With Yo-kai Watch established as a major cross-media money-spinner for Level-5 - with its TV show, toys, video games and assorted merchandise - the company is plotting its next major project that'll employ a similar strategy. We've known about The Snack World for a little while, but the recent Level-5 Vision 2016...
News Megaton Musashi Boasts Giant Morphing Mechs And Cunning Cross-Media Marketing
Pacific Rim for kids?
Level-5 has lifted the lid on its next "cross media" property, Megaton Musashi. Set in a universe where aliens have decimated 90 percent of the human population, this new venture will take the same approach as Level-5's other multimedia projects. There will be a 3DS game, smartphone title, anime show and plenty of merchandise,...
News Dragon Quest VIII Pushed Back to 2017 in Europe
The curse of localisation
With Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past not too far away, it's easy to overlook the fact that Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is also heading to the 3DS in the West later this year. That's still the case in North America, according to Nintendo's latest schedule, but t
News Level-5 Announces Lady Layton, Coming To Nintendo 3DS In 2017
Also coming to smartphones
Level-5 has confirmed the next title in the Professor Layton series, Lady Layton. The game will be coming to 3DS and smartphones in 2017, and looks set to continue the puzzle-solving tradition of the original Layton outings. The trailer above shows off a lot of animated content and a little of the smartphone game, which...
News Aussie Yo-Kai Watch 2 Rating Builds Hype For European Release
He's got a Yo-Kai Watch
Yo-Kai Watch 2 has already been confirmed for a North American release, but now we have the first confirmation that the ghost-catching title will also be making its way to Europe. The game's two versions -
News Monster Hunter Generations Holds Top 10 UK Spot as Pokémon Titles Enjoy GO Benefits
A welcome boost in the quiet shopping season
The UK chart results are in, and they bring some positive news for Nintendo UK and also Capcom, with the quiet Summer months not doing too much harm to 3DS releases in particular. Monster Hunter Generations, which had an impressive debut in third place, secures 9th in its second week in the all-format...
News Fresh Pokémon Sun And Moon News Coming August 1st
What's next?
It has been confirmed that we'll be hearing a bit more about the forthcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon 3DS games early next month. On August 1st 22:00 Japanese Standard Time, more information will be revealed about the titles, which are surely to be the last Pokémon outings for the 3DS. That translates as: 2 PM UK time 3 PM European...
News National StreetPass Weekend: Summer Edition Takes Place This Weekend in North America
Along with a Mario Kart 7 tournament
Some of you may remember that Nintendo put on a National Streetpass Weekend in early June to celebrate the upcoming E3 extravaganza. Not ones to leave the isolated gamer out of the fun for long, they've opted to do another one that technically started yesterday. National StreetPass Weekend: Summer Edition is...
Hands On Squashing Space Pirates in Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Insane in the Mother Brain
It's safe to say the general - or at least loudest - response from Metroid fans upon the reveal of Metroid Prime: Federation Force was one of disappointment. One year on and things have calmed down a little bit, but is there enough in this game to sway those who spoke so strongly against it at E3 2015? First and foremost...
News Yo-kai Watch 3 and New 3DS LL Lead The Charts in Japan
Level-5's latest release struggles to match its predecessors, however
This week's Media Create chart results for Japan tell an interesting tale of one enormous hit overshadowing a number of older, struggling titles. Only two games managed to sell unit numbers above five figures, with Nintendo being one beneficiary of the week's one smash hit...
Gallery Take a Better Look at July's Monster Hunter Generations DLC Goodies
Worth it for the Starter Pack alone
Monster Hunter Generations arrived recently in the West, so we trust that plenty of you are currently going on some exciting hunts both offline and online. Something you may have overlooked is that, as per tradition, there's a launch set of DLC to get you started, and Capcom Unity has broken down the full details...
News Autumn Animal Crossing: New Leaf Update To Bring amiibo Figure And Card Support
Four years after release
Nintendo is bringing amiibo support to Animal Crossing: New Leaf almost four years after the game's original release in Japan. The update - which is due in the Autumn - will allow users with a New 3DS or NFC Reader to use their amiibo figures and amiibo cards in the game. Cards will make villagers arrive in your town but it...
Gallery A Closer Look at the Latest Additions to Pokémon Sun and Moon
We're in Team Bewear
Earlier today new details were revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon - these include 'Hyper Training' and expanded options in the Pokémon Global Link service. In addition six new Pokémon got revealed, so as is now the norm we've looked through the Pokémon Twitter feed and official website for the full lowdown and images on the...
News Hyper Training, Six New Pokémon and More Announced for Sun and Moon
Pokémon Global Link to offer customisable competitions
Pokémon Sun and Moon aren't too far away, with the dual release to be ready to rock our 3DS systems in November, and The Pokémon Company is continuing its steady reveal of new details as the weeks and months tick by. Today's information drop is an exciting one as it reveals new ways to play...
Guide Making the Meowst of Palicoes and Prowler Mode in Monster Hunter Generations
You can never have too many cats
Not only do cat puns abound in Monster Hunter Generations, but your furry friends are also bounding around the field. Palicoes - as they are called - are your friendly Felyne companions on your quest to hunt giant monsters, gather rare items and level up your battle-scarred Hunters. In this guide we provide key...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Opens Pokémon Sun and Moon Pre-Orders With Bonus Figurines
Solgaleo or Lunala, the choice is yours
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been available to pre-order from various retailers for quite a while, depending on your region, but now UK gamers have the option of the official Nintendo store to consider. As is the norm with this store it's charging the typical retail prices, but is throwing in extras to tempt us...
Review Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei (3DS)
Languid
With a string of well-loved strategy RPGs spanning the glory days of the Mega Drive, Super Famicom and Sega Saturn, Masaya's Langriser is a storied series. Its unique art style, large-scale battles and Germanic-inspired lore earned it a passionate following; now, nearly two decades after 1998's Langrisser V, Aksys has delivered a new entry...
News Monster Hunter Generations Enjoys a Positive Launch in the UK
Disney Art Academy gets frozen out
The UK chart results are out for the last week of sales and certainly have some interesting news for 3DS fans, with Capcom seeking to follow up a previous hit with continued momentum. We're referring, of course, to the arrival of Monster Hunter Generations. The huge action title has finally arrived in the West and...
Gallery A Look At HYPER JAPAN 2016
Nintendo out in full force
HYPER JAPAN is a wonderful cultural festival that celebrates everything Japanese, and returned to Olympia in London, UK for its three day summer showcase this past weekend. We've been to the show a couple of times before but this was our first time visiting the Olympia West Hall. Nintendo had a host of activities
News Nintendo Starts New Video Series for Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Yep, it has that music we all love...
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is sure to be near the top of a number of 3DS wishlists this year, and with its release getting ever closer Nintendo is stepping up its efforts to promote the Square Enix title. The big N is starting a new video series that will gradually show off various...
Talking Point A Front-Row Seat For The Yo-Kai Watch Multimedia Juggernaut
Damien McFerran on witnessing the birth of a brand
Despite being involved with Nintendo Life, there are elements of the wider Nintendo world of which I am largely unaware and, until very recently, Yo-Kai Watch was one such element. Naturally, I knew of the series, its popularity in Japan and the
Video Check Out This New Trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Bringing people together
With all the craze surrounding Pokémon GO right now, it can be easy to forget that the main series is due to see the debut of its seventh generation in just a few short months with Pokémon Sun and Moon. Details around the Alola region have been gradually coming to light over the past few weeks, wth the most recent news...
News CoroCoro Magazine Reveals Two New Pokémon for Sun and Moon
One's a bear, making Sun/Moon GOTY contenders
As if we haven't typed the word Pokémon enough in the past few days, we now have more news around the series. This time it's all about two new Pokémon that have been revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon, popping up courtesy of leaked CoroCoro magazine scans. The new arrivals consist of a bear(!) called...
Video Get Ready for Monster Hunter Generations With the Opening Cinematic
Not long to wait now...
Monster Hunter Generations is now just a few days away, and Capcom is gearing up for what it hopes will be another successful release in the West. With reviews now dropping online - we gave it a strong recommendation in our own assessment - we're seeing the start of what's likely to be heavy promotion over the next few days...
Review Monster Hunter Generations (3DS)
One to sink your teeth into
Monster Hunter Generations is, at its core, a celebratory release. With the franchise now past a decade old and starting to make notable sales progress in the West, this entry combines areas and characters from across those ten years with some new ideas. Nintendo gamers that have been following the series since Monster...
News Etrian Odyssey V's DLC Gets Detailed And Dated For Japan
Still no word on a western release, sadly
We already know that Etrian Odyssey V is getting DLC that will enable FM sound, but that's not the only paid-for additional content coming to the game. The dungeon-crawling 3DS adventure - due for release in Japan next month - is getting a raft of DLC, all priced at 300 Yen each and available from August...
Guide Amazon Prime Day 2016 - Nintendo Deals
Quality rather than quantity?
Today is Amazon Prime Day 2016, in which the retail giant tries to tempt those that are part of that membership with tasty deals. From a Nintendo perspective it's a short line-up, but there could be some enticing deals in the US - if you're in the UK, sadly there's nothing there for big N fans. As a result we've also...
News Monster Hunter Generations x Star Fox DLC Confirmed
Gee, I've been hunted by Fox. How swell.
Monster Hunter Generations is just days away, and in addition to Western-exclusive Capcom franchise cross-overs in its DLC offerings, it seems gamers outside of Japan will also enjoy some awesome Palico outfits themed on the big N's franchises; a Wind Waker outfit was confirmed recently. It's now confirmed...
News We're Digging This Shovel Knight Cameo In Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
Didn't see that one coming
Shovel Knight has made his fair share of cameo appearances, but this latest one has to be his most left-field. The legendary warrior will be joining the cast of Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 thanks to some amiibo-scanning magic. Scan in the NFC-enabled figure and you'll be able to face off against him in a one-on-one battle...
News Etrian Odyssey V to Offer FM Sound Source Music as Paid DLC
It's that man Yuzo Koshiro once again
With Etrian Odyssey V heading to the 3DS in Japan in August, hype is starting to build for the latest in the much-loved franchise. We're still waiting for word of localisation to the West, but it's nevertheless interesting to follow the game's progress as it works towards the Japanese release. The latest update...
Review 7th Dragon III Code: VFD (3DS)
Very Fine Dragons
3DS owners have watched the pocket-sized portable become something of a treasure trove of JRPGs over the past few years; ATLUS in particular has showered the system with Etrian Odyssey and Shin Megami Tensei titles, Square-Enix introduced the Bravely series, and Nintendo's stepped back up to the plate in helping to publish...
News Monster Hunter Stories Gets Three Shiny New amiibo Figures
But still no western release date
Monster Hunter Stories doesn't have a western release date yet, so the news we're about to report might make you feel quite uncomfortable - queasy, even. We already knew that the game would be accompanied by its own amiibo, and the first few figures were revealed a while ago. However, we've now got images of three...
News Meet Salandit, The Latest New Pocket Monster in Pokémon Sun and Moon
A poison / fire type
During the Japan Expo in Paris, Junichi Masuda has revealed another new Pocket Monster for Pokémon Sun and Moon. It's a Poison/Fire-type and has a clear lizard-like design; a new trailer shows it in action. The official website has also been updated with details, as seen below. Salandit emits toxic gas, together with...
Review Mike the Knight and The Great Gallop (3DS)
The Modest Trot
Mike the Knight and the Great Gallop is unashamedly a game for the young 'uns. Based on the animated TV show it consists of an original storyline played out over nine mini-games; these are interspersed with cut-scenes depicting Mike's adventure complete with a whimsical narrator. Jumping straight in, our story centres on young Mike...
News Zero Time Dilemma Makes Modest Debut in Japanese Charts as Shovel Knight Digs Into Top 20
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns maintains solid momentum
It's that time of the week once again for the Media Create Japanese chart results, and there are a few notable new arrivals to consider. All told, it's a mix of good and bad news for those following the fortunes of titles on Nintendo hardware in Japan. First up we have Story of Seasons: Trio...
News New Atlus and SEGA Publishing Deal is Great News For European Gamers
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse & 7th Dragon III Code: VFD on the way
It's a long running complaint for European and PAL gamers, particularly 3DS owners, that a range of excellent titles from Atlus (and sometimes SEGA) either take a long time to arrive in the region or never make the transition. This is due to Atlus in particular publishing...
News Capcom Confirms Monster Hunter Generations x Wind Waker Outfit as Free DLC
Renews hope of equivalent Star Fox outfit
Just recently Capcom announced a neat Strider crossover DLC for Monster Hunter Generations, which is a Western exclusive and was suggested to be the 'final' of four multi-franchise crossovers. That made us worry that we'd miss out on some neat Palico outfits that arrived as free DLC on Monster Hunter X...
First Impressions Exploring Whether Toad is a Fungi in Mario Party Star Rush
Getting the party started
Mario Party Star Rush was one of only a few new Nintendo announcements out of E3, with Ever Oasis by Grezzo (due in 2017) being the other major reveal. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was arguably a reveal too, but that was perhaps more of an unveiling, as it's a game we'd known about for around two years before it...
News Faux-Retro Survival Horror Back In 1995 64 Shuffles Menacingly Towards The Nintendo 3DS
Party like it's 1995
Japanese indie title Back In 1995 launched on Steam in April, and whisks you back in time to the '90s when consoles like the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 ruled the roost. This 3D action game uses deliberately outdated visuals to recreate the authentic feel of the period, and at this year's BitSummit event in Japan, developer...
News SGDQ Speedrunner's 3DS Dies During Live Run of New Super Mario Bros 2.
"That is really not good... um… huh...."
Many of you have no doubt been tuning in to the Summer Games Done Quick event, a weeklong twitch stream featuring some of the fastest gamers in the world as they blast through popular games. All proceeds from the event are donated to a chosen cause -- Doctors Without Borders, this year -- and the runs are...
Feature The Biggest Wii U and 3DS Games of 2016 - Summer Edition
Yes, we're combining the lists...
Summer is pouncing upon us and at the time of writing it's Independence Day in the US and a tad drizzly in this writer's part of the UK. It seems like a typical early July day, but we are shaking things up a little in this latest quarterly entry of the 'Biggest Games' series. We're combining the Wii U and 3DS...
News Aksys is Bringing Chase: Cold Case Investigations - Distant Memories to the 3DS This Year
Led by Taisuke Kanasaki and former CiNG staff
A while ago we told you about a new title being developed by Arc System Works, Chase: Unsolved Cases Investigation Division – Distant Memories, which was being led by Taisuke Kanasaki and was employing the talents of multiple staff from the now shuttered CiNG studio. They're well known for...
News Watch the Final Day of the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships - Live!
They want to be the very best
With places and qualifying points for the Worlds up for grabs, top Pokémon players of various kinds have been competing at The Pokémon US National Championships this weekend. Champions in some age groups and in particular for Pokkén Tournament were crowned on day two, so now we head to the highest profile showdowns...
Japan Weekly Previews and Reviews as Famitsu Continues to Play Catch-Up with E3
Puzzle & Dragons X sees more coverage as well
With so much news coming out of E3 a few weeks ago and only so many pages in a magazine, Famitsu has struggled to keep up with it all. Like last week, ample E3 news buried a few shining gems of information about upcoming Nintendo games, along with a couple obscure titles that will likely never see the...
Video XSEED Shows Off Some Promising Titles in Post-E3 Showcase
Three promising Wii U / 3DS games feature
As we head into the Summer months we can expect some quieter times, but the recent E3 LA extravaganza also set us up for some promising releases in the coming months; XSEED happens to be publishing a few of these that are coming to Wii U and 3DS. The publisher has now shared a 3.5 hour stream showcasing a...
News Watch Day Two of the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships - Live!
Now it's getting serious
With places in the Worlds up for grabs, top Pokémon players of various kinds have been competing at The Pokémon US National Championships. Day one is now out of the way, so there'll be a lot of competitors dreaming of the big prize as they head into the middle day of the event. As before there's plenty to enjoy with...
News Catch Some Day One Action From The 2016 Pokémon US National Championships - Live!
Video Game, Trading Card Game and Pokkén masters go to battle
The competitive Pokémon gaming scene has been up and running for a few months already in 2016, with players around the world battling it out to qualify for the World Championships later this year. One of the most notable precursors for that event is running this weekend - The Pokémon...
Reminder Mythical Pokémon Shaymin is Up for Grabs Until 24th July
And... relax
With Pokémon in its 20th Anniversary year we've been getting one Mythical Pokémon every month for the current-gen games, each available for a few weeks. This month's offering is Shaymin, which is up for grabs until 24th July and originated in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. It's level 100 in this distribution, of course, and has the...
Gallery Get the Full Localised Details on Pokémon Sun and Moon's Newest Pocket Monsters
Western trailers and official profiles ahoy!
Earlier this week The Pokémon Company reacted to leaks online with a new Japanese trailer revealing a number of new 'mon for Pokémon Sun and Moon. The Western subsidiaries have now played catch up in order to release localised trailers and a host of details over on the official website. As we have in...
First Impressions Looking Back With Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The old and the new
There are a small group of titles coming to the 3DS in 2016 that will target a broad audience, but one Summer release in particular has engaged a dedicated group of RPG fans - Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. The wait for localisation certainly made some rather unhappy, especially in Europe where the PS1...
Video Nintendo Begins Pushing Teddy Together On UK Children's Television
You know, for kids
Teddy Together's recent announcement was something of a shock. Based on Japan-only Bandai Namco title Kuma Tomo from a few years back, this unique take on the virtual pet craze is currently exclusive to Europe and Nintendo clearly thinks it's onto a winner, as a focused TV advertising campaign is currently being rolled out in the...
June2016
Video The Play Nintendo Show Makes Its YouTube Debut
Featuring a talking Piranha Plant and an 'interesting' Reggie cameo
Nintendo has been making some interesting moves in its efforts to promote its games and systems to young gamers, and it's an area we've argued can see further improvement. Play Nintendo in North America has been strong in this respect with an impressive website that's full of...
News Seven New Pokémon Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
New trailer shows them off
Pokémon Sun and Moon are arguably the biggest releases still to come to Nintendo hardware in 2016, and The Pokémon Company is slowly ramping up the hype machine. It's now unveiled a new trailer with seven new Pokémon, though may have had its hand forced by early leaks online. You can see all seven below as images,...
News Axiom Verge Creator is Looking into a 3DS Port
There's technical hurdles, but it's not impossible
Axiom Verge is a game that very clearly drew strong inspiration from the Metroid games of old, so it came as no surprise when the game was inevitably announced to be coming to Wii U. Tom Happ, the game's sole creator, even referred to it as the game coming to it's "home turf". While that Wii U port...
Interview Yoshifumi Hashimoto talks us through Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
"Deep down, everybody has times when they just want to relax"
Somewhere above the Los Angeles Convention Centre, the Harvest Goddess was smiling over this year's E3; along with Natsume's in-house-developed Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, XSEED brought a farming-fan-favourite in Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns — the latest game in the long-running...
News 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is Getting a Demo on the North American eShop
See what it's all about
For all of you North American JRPG fans looking for a good reason to dust off the ol' 3DS this summer, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is only a couple weeks away from release. This next entry in the 7th Dragon series is the latest RPG to be put out by SEGA, and footage of the game is certainly promising. Naturally, not everyone is...
Video Learn How To Care For A Stuffed Toy In This Charming Teddy Together Trailer
Build-A-Bear
Teddy Together is out in Europe on the 3DS later this week, so we thought we'd share this charming trailer with you from Nintendo UK. The game originally started life as a game called Kuma Tomo in Japan and was developed by Bandai Namco and Arika. As you have probably guessed from the title, this is a child-orientated game about taking...
Video Japanese Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailer Shows Off Speedy New Footage
Stay frosty
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice might not have fans quite as excited as it should, but it would appear that Sega and developer Sanzaru Games appear committed to making up for previous Sonic Boom offerings and producing a quality 3DS outing - and new footage seen in the Japanese trailer for the game should give plenty of reasons to be...
News Xydonia Is A Tribute To 2D Japanese Shmups, And Has An Outside Chance Of Making It To 3DS
The catch? 80,000 Euros
Gamers of a certain age will become visibly animated if you mention the names R-Type, Gradius, Thunderforce, Darius and Axelay to them - these 2D shmup classics are held in high esteem even by today's standards, despite the fact that they no longer command AAA status with the vast majority of players. In short, there's...
News Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Secures Top 20 Place in UK Charts
Mario & Sonic at the Olympics and Ocarina of Time 3D also hit top 40
After a couple of weeks with limited top 40 games in the UK, Nintendo has a few different titles making their mark in the most recent chart results in the country. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE made its debut last week and secured a top 20 position, landing in 18th place in the...
Japan Weekly Shovel Knight Impresses Famitsu as Puzzle & Dragons X Follows in Pokemon's Footsteps
Zero Time Dilemma's review and a ninja brawler also make an appearance
It's been a while since Nintendo Life covered Famitsu magazine, but because it consistently features world-first previews and reviews of many Japanese Nintendo titles, we decided to bring it back for your reading pleasure. This week's magazine featured a double-page spread on...
Reminder Five More 3DS Nintendo Selects Titles Are Now Up for Grabs in Europe
Yours for €19.99 / £15.99
The Nintendo Selects range has proven to be a popular series of releases for the big N, in recent times being attributed to notable boosts in sales for evergreen titles. For 3DS gamers in Europe there are now five more to choose from, available for €19.99 / £15.99. The following releases at those new prices are all...
News Sega Placing "Huge Emphasis On Quality" With Future Sonic Titles
Looking to "take Sonic back to where it used to be"
Sega is committed to ensuring future Sonic titles are of a high standard, claims chief brand officer Ivo Gerscovich. Speaking to MCV, Gerscovich points out that the fact that Sonic's latest game - Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice - was held back for 2016 is proof of this renew
News Fresh Pokémon Sun And Moon Information Coming Next Week
Kicking July off with a bang
The Pokémon Company has revealed that more information relating to Pokémon Sun and Moon is coming next week. The firm tweeted the following message: ...which translates as: The next time new Pokemon Sun and moon information, 7/1 (Friday), night 10 o'clock coming soon! To enjoy! What kind of information are you...
News Paper Mario and New Style Boutique Discounts Arrive on My Nintendo in Europe
Coins for clothes
Nintendo of Europe continues to add small, frequent updates to the My Nintendo rewards, mainly with discounts. Its added a couple of 3DS titles into the mix, though the discounts are only available until 8am UK / 9am CET on 1st July (not 30th June as the official graphic shows). The following are both available for 300 Platinum...
News Monster Hunter Generations x Strider Collaboration Confirmed
Joins Okami, Ghosts 'n Goblins and Fire Emblem goodness
The upcoming Monster Hunter Generations has some rather neat collaborations confirmed for the West in the form of armour and weapons that will arrive as free DLC. On the cards are Fire Emblem, Okami and