3DS - News
October2016
It's almost time to choose
As expected The Pokémon Company took the opportunity to unveil yet more details for Pokémon Sun and Moon this week. It was an exciting set of reveals, as it included the final evolutions for the three starters, a look at Guardian Pokémon for the Alola region, along with 'The Battle Tree' and some potential
Weirdness Official Channel Pitches Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice as a Romantic Comedy
The Sonic social team strikes again
It's well known that the social team behind the official Sonic the Hedgehog accounts is more than happy to go crazy with in-jokes and memes. After all, this is the group that recreated a Sonic storyline using toys and a dog in a hat, just because it could. Now it's released a quirky trailer for Sonic Boom: Fire...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Are The "Best Pre-Selling Games in Nintendo History"
Yep, that's super effective
Not long ago we reported that Pokémon Sun and Moon are expected to make a splash this November; this was based on the President's Presentation for the company's financial reports. The presentation showed Sun and Moon trending well ahead of equivalent figures for Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and Nintendo s
News Final Starter Evolutions, Gen I Treats and Region Guardians Unveiled for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Plus more new Pokemon and the Alolan Pokémon League!
The Pokémon Company has unveiled its latest information drop for Pokémon Sun and Moon, helping to boost hype further ahead of the two titles making a splash this November. As always a trailer does the job of introducing exciting details - this time we have final evolutions for the Starters,...
News Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) Heading to 3DS in Japan
Roaring into stores on 18th March
The Japan-only Monster Hunter Nintendo Direct has taken place, and it did indeed announce a new title and continue the IP's run on 3DS. Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) was unveiled, a sequel to Monster Hunter X (Cross) that is known as Monster Hunter Generations
News Mysterious 3DS Title Miitopia Still On Course For 2016 Release In Japan
More information coming "at a later date"
A while back Nintendo confirmed that it was making a Mii-based title for the 3DS known as Miitopia, but stopped short of giving any other details aside from the title and "2016" release window. The lack of information regarding this game has led some to assume it has been pushed into 2017, but Nintendo has...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Are Poised to Make a Big Splash in November
One for the history books?
This past year has seen something of a resurgence for the Pokémon brand, as the Pokémon Company has gone all out in celebrating the 20th anniversary. After a strong start with the surprisingly good Pokkén Tournament, the release of Pokémon GO in the summer broke numerous records and drove sales for 3DS consoles and...
News StreetPass UK Challenge Wraps Up With a Spooky Finale
Ghostbustin' with Luigi
StreetPass remains a wonderful part of the 3DS, and communities around the world give 3DS owners a chance to meet and enjoy gaming together. StreetPass UK is one example, helping to support and organise events throughout the year, and is currently running a special series of challenges. The group's Paul L. Russell has put...
News Mario Party: Star Rush Struggles to Get Into the Mood in Japan
Nintendo hopes most buyers are just fashionably late
It's Wednesday, which means we can start eyeing the weekend, and also that the Japanese chart results are available. Considering the results, some at Nintendo may be doing the former and getting in some strong drinks. The big release last week, from Nintendo's perspective, was Mario Party: Star...
News Nintendo Will Continue To Develop 3DS Software After Switch Launch
Not about to abandon over 60 million users, it seems
The Nintendo Switch is due to arrive in March and aims to unify the company's domestic and handheld interests. While the Wii U is already on life support with little in the way of new retail software to look forward to - outside of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, of course - the older 3DS continues to...
News Mario Kart 8 Has Now Sold 8 Million Units Worldwide
On a system with just over 13 million owners
Nintendo's has confirmed that Mario Kart 8 has sold 8 million copies since launch. The popular racer launched in 2014 and has become the Wii U's biggest commercial hit. What makes this achievement all the more remarkable is that the Wii U has only sold 13.36 million units to date. Elsewhere, Super Smash...
News Nintendo Is Refusing To Let Project Giant Robot And Devilish Brain Training Die
"TBD"
Nintendo's recent financials contain all kinds of interesting information, including a rough release schedule for the coming months. While this is naturally looking a bit on the light side as the 3DS and Wii U come to the end of their lifespans and Nintendo continues to keep its Switch cards close to its chest, it does throw up some...
You're invited
Corpse Party is one of those experiences that's an acquired taste; you won't be entirely sure if you like it or not at first, but keep trying it. A game such as this is less about raw gameplay and more about an engrossing story and atmosphere, which it has in spades. There may be some frustrations in the gameplay formula that can rip...
News 3DS System Version 11.2.0-35 is Now Live
Buckle up
It's been about a month and a half since Nintendo last gave the 3DS an update, and 3DS owners have no doubt been growing more worried with each passing day. With the advent of the Nintendo Switch and the American Presidential Election, times have never been more uncertain or, shall we say, unstable. The people need somewhere or something...
Gallery Nintendo Hosts a Mario Party Event for Starlight Children's Foundation
Supporting a good cause
We don't always share Nintendo of America's sometimes-gimmicky PR events for promoting games. Typically shared via a press release, they consist of some carefully taken publicity shots of the public enjoying a game at an event, and aren't often particularly interesting. Nevertheless the most recent event is worth an...
Video Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Trailer Shows Off Medal Challenges
Tricky
Aside from a certain dual-release from The Pokémon Company, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS is one of Nintendo's big hopes for Holiday sales on the 3DS. It takes much of what people love about the Wii U title and brings it to the portable, with online sharing and some Mystery Mushroom outfits making way for a couple of offline additions...
News Rhythm Paradise Megamix Misses UK Charts in Quiet Week for Nintendo
3DS is waiting to be saved by Pokémon
The UK top 40 doesn't always bring good news for Nintendo, but this week seems particularly disappointing. Battlefield 1 seized top spot as a major release on PS4 and Xbox One, while Nintendo titles struggled to make the lower reaches of the list. Only two Nintendo exclusives actually made it into the...
Poll Nintendo Switch Delivers Single Screen Gaming - Will You Miss the Dual Screen Concept?
DS, 3DS and Wii U kept our eyes busy
Ever since Reggie Fils-Aime plucked a DS out of his jacket pocket at E3 2004, Nintendo has focused on dual screen gaming. The DS was the best selling portable system of all time, so inevitably the same broad design was carried across to the 3DS. The WIi U was the grand experiment in bringing dual screen gaming to...
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Isn't Physically Backwards Compatible With 3DS And Wii U Software
In other news: water is wet
Nintendo's Switch preview gave us a massive helping of information regarding the new console - what it looks like, what control options it has and the kind of games we'll be playing - but it also left some unanswered questions. Does it have a touchscreen? Can you add more memory via SD cards? What kind of battery life...
Video This Unofficial Pokémon Advert Has a Beautiful Message for Older Sun and Moon Trainers
We all evolve
There's little doubt that The Pokémon Company has been making a big play on the nostalgia of older gamers this year. While Pokémon Sun and Moon will still be marketed to young players, there has been messaging to tempt lapsed trainers back to the series. In any case, The Pokémon Company will be hard pushed to produce something as...
News Nintendo's Christmas Gift Guide Is Live
Is it that time of year already?
Nintendo's Christmas gift guide is a regular event these days, and this year the site has the usual focus of Wii U, 3DS and amiibo products for buyers to mull over. While software for both of Nintendo's consoles has slowed in the build-up to Switch's launch next year, there are still some neat buying options here if...
Weirdness Pokémon Sun And Moon's Alolan Persian Sure Does Look A Lot Like Garfield
Never trust a smiling cat
The Pokémon Sun And Moon demo is out now and we've already reported on the fact that data miners have managed to unearth a lot of information from the code which really should have remained secret. One titbit that was discovered was the Alolan form of the Pokémon Persian, and we've now been given a better look courtesy...
Reminder Early Adopters of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version Have a Treat to Collect
Winging it
The Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version has been keeping plenty of 3DS owners busy since its arrival, with a mini adventure of its own and plenty of items and an Ash-Greninja to claim; these will be transferrable to the full game. One thing the demo is doing to keep players coming back is giving away special items after set...
News The 'Masuda Method' Lives On in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Masuda-san also explains the thinking behind Z-Moves
With Pokémon Sun and Moon looming ever closer, more and more details are emerging while players can also try out the Special Demo Version. The upcoming dual release kicks off a new generation, too, and with that it introduces a range of new ideas for players to try out. Some things remain the...
News StreetPass UK Challenge Enters Third Week With Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
Play for free and win prizes
StreetPass remains a wonderful part of the 3DS, and communities around the world give 3DS owners a chance to meet and enjoy gaming together. StreetPass UK is one example, helping to support and organise events throughout the year, and is currently running a special series of challenges. The group's Paul L. Russell has...
According to The Wall Street Journal
In a recent editorial breaking down timelines for potential NX details we highlighted 26th October as a key date - this is the date when Nintendo will report its second quarter financial results. In the equivalent reports for the last financial year, Company President Tatsumi Kimishima delivered a Corporate...
News The Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Limits Online Functions on Old 3DS Models
That New 3DS looks a lot more tempting…
Especially by this point in time, the original model of the 3DS is certainly beginning to show its age. Though the console has played host to dozens of must-play games over the past few years, it's telling that Nintendo saw a need to put out a sort of stop-gap with the New 3DS. Some especially complex games...
Poll What Do You Think of Pokémon Sun and Moon: Special Demo Version?
Super Effective?
Pokémon Sun and Moon is undoubtedly the highest profile game still to come to Nintendo hardware this year, with the dual release likely to be at the heart of 3DS sales over the Holiday season. The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have been ramping up the hype, which went another step with the release of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo...
News The Alliance Alive Is A "New Classic RPG" From The Studio Behind The Legend of Legacy
Coming early next year on 3DS
FuRyu is publishing a new 3DS RPG from Cattle Call - the studio behind the 3DS title The Legend of Legacy - in Spring 2017 in Japan. A teaser site has just gone live. Named The Alliance Alive, the title follows nine protagonists and takes place in a land divided into different regions with unique cultures. Weekly...
News There's A New Attack On Titan Game Coming To The Nintendo 3DS
It's got a really jolly title, too
The 3DS already has a pretty decent giant-slaying title in the shape of Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains, and according to Famitsu magazine, it's about to get a second called Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death, courtesy of Koei Tecmo studio Ruby Party. Staff members who worked on the anime TV show will...
News Data Miners Find More New Monsters In Pokémon Sun And Moon Demo
SPOILER KLAXON DEPLOYED
Today the demo for Pokémon Sun And Moon went live, and it hasn't taken long for data miners to dig into the code and unlock secrets that really should have remained hidden until the final game arrives. Needless to say, if you're keen to ensure the experience is as fresh and surprising as possible then you should leave this...
Reminder Pokémon Sun And Moon Demo Is Available Right Now
Dive in
We're sure you probably already know this and have already downloaded it to your 3DS console, but the demo for Pokémon Sun And Moon is now live on the 3DS eShop. Our resident Pokémon fanatic Alex has already spent some time in the land of Alola and found it to be quite pleasant indeed. You can check out his impressions here. Update:...
News A Pokémon Sun and Moon Announcement is Due on 27th October
Hold onto your hats
In just a little over a month, Pokémon Sun and Moon will finally release on the 3DS, bringing the 20th anniversary of Pokémon to its climax. Over the past several months we've learned about all sorts of new changes and Pokémon to look forward to; it certainly seems like these games will be making some notable breaks from...
News Mysterious New Sun & Moon Pokémon Spotted on TCG Packaging
So, don't feel blue
Pokémon Sun and Moon aren't far away, and the hype is building with the Special Demo Version about to roll out on the eShop. Though announcements and reveals have been frequent, eager fans are still spotting intriguing details in unconventional ways; with that in mind it seems that a new 'mon may have been discovered. The...
Hands On Pokémon Sun and Moon - Special Demo Version
Demonstrative indeed
Demos have come an awfully long way over the years, even to the point where these bite-sized chunks can be considered full games in their own right; you only have to look at the Bravely series to know what we're talking about. So it was no surprise when Nintendo announced the arrival of a demo for the upcoming Pokémon Sun &...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Offers 'Choose Your Gift' Super Mario Maker for 3DS Pre-Orders
Coasters, 'build a level' mug, 3D 'motion notebook' and more
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS will be a notable release for the portable in the Holiday season, bringing some creativity and plenty of 2D Mario gaming with it, though the lack of online sharing may make some think twice. In any case, the Official Nintendo UK Store has opened...
News Pokémon Remains Committed To Handhelds, States Game Freak's Junichi Masuda
"Handheld consoles & devices offer us the best way to achieve this vision"
Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara has already triggering speculation regarding the form factor of Nintendo's forthcoming NX system by stating that it will "change the concept" of handheld and domestic gaming, and Game Freak's Junichi Masuda has added more weight...
News The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening Book is Now Just Days Away
Awaken the senses
In late 2015 we told you about the upcoming book, The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening; at the time it was planned for a Summer release. It didn't hit that target, but a retweet
News Oceanhorn, A Game Inspired by The Wind Waker, Confirmed for 'A Nintendo Console'
Was recently released on PS4 and Xbox One
Those may remember when we highlighted Oceanhorn, a title that is inspired by The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. It was initially released on smart devices, before arriving as an enhanced download on PS4 and Xbox One this year. Developer FDG Entertainment has confirmed that all versions of the game have...
News New Pokémon, Evolutions and Trainers Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
It's that time again!
Pokémon Sun and Moon is getting closer, while we'll all have a chance to play a special demo very soon. The Pokémon Company isn't letting up on reveals, either. As always, if you don't want to know about these surprises, don't look any further... The new video unveils new Pokémon, evolutions and even a couple of Trainers...
News Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki Confirmed for Japan
Another souped up release
Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura arrived in Japan during the Summer, and though the latest dual release fell short of the launch sales of its predecessor, it was nevertheless another success for Level-5. The developer and publisher isn't planning to slow down with the series, either. Copying the strategy from Yo-kai Watch...
News The Dragon Quest VII Localisation Team Describes the Challenges and Joys of its Work
"Nothing quite compares to DQVII"
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is one of the most substantial releases of the year on 3DS, and it's a long-awaited remaster for fans of the series. Compared to the original it delivers a major visual overhaul, along with improvements to make it more suitable for portable gaming. What cannot be...
Disney World in your own home... sort of
What happens when you combine life in a fantasy world, lots of the most recognisable fictional characters on the planet, some bonus magic, sparkles and cheery songs into a tiny 3DS cartridge? Theoretically, the answer you're looking for is "success". Luckily in the case of Disney Magical World 2 this is also...
News CoroCoro Scans Reveal More Pokémon Sun And Moon Evolutions
Monster mash
Yesterday we posted some news from Japanese magazine CoroCoro which not only confirmed the existence of Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Sun And Moon but also hinted at details relating to Jangmo-o and Type: Null's evolutions. Scans of these evolutions have now appeared online. Jangmo-o's evolutions are Jarango & Jararanga and Type:...
New 3DS LL sees a small boost
The Media Create Japanese sales for last week have emerged, and this time around feature a high profile spin-off from Capcom, while Arc System Works enjoys a positive launch on PS4 and PS3. Starting with software, Monster Hunter Stories arrived in Japan, an intriguing RPG spin-off that targets fans old and new to the...
Hands On Checking Out A New Generation In Pokémon Sun and Moon
Talking 'bout our generation
From the off it's clear that here's been a tremendous level of effort from Game Freak to make Pokémon Sun and Moon another notable evolution of the Pokémon series; whilst the jump from Black and White to X and Y was like a Bulbasaur becoming an Ivysaur, the jump to this generation is more like a Magikarp becoming a...
News Another Alolan Pokémon Is Revealed Ahead Of Sun And Moon Launch
Plus details of an interesting evolution
One of the coolest aspects of the forthcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon is the fact that many older monsters are getting types that are unique to the game's setting. Thanks to Japanese magazine CoroCoro, we've now got another variant to add to the list. An image of the Alolan Grimer has surfaced, presumably a...
News Here Are The Final Two Games In Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage
The lineup is complete
Following the announcement of the third and final Sega 3D Classics package in Japan, Sega has been drip-feeding details of the new games included in the collection. First up was Turbo OutRun, quickly followed by the sublime 16-bit shooter
News Monster Hunter Generations Gets a Tempting Discount in North America
Time to hunt it down
Monster Hunter Generations is one of the best games to come out on 3DS this year, offering a mix of nostalgia and new ideas. As always it's also got a whole lot of content, with free DLC adding to that every month; we gave it 9 out of 10 in our review. Lucky North American 3DS owners now have a chance to pick it up at a...
News Square Enix Teases Bravely Default News As Original Game Turns Four
"We apologize as news has been scant recently"
Back in 2012 Square Enix published the excellent Bravely Default on the 3DS, one of the most beloved JRPGs of recent memory. A sequel followed on the same console, but since then we've heard little about the future of the franchise - until now. The official Bravely Default Twitter account has tweeted a...
Gallery The Pokémon Z-Ring Packaging Shows That It's a Truly Plastic Fantastic Add-On
As subtle as a Wood Hammer
We all know that subtlety isn't always important with toys and add-ons, a point that The Pokémon Company is more than keen to make with the Z-Ring toys for Pokémon Sun and Moon. They're a neat idea, as the bracelet and connected crystal interact with Z-Moves in the game, lighting up at the right moment. They've looked...
News 13AM Games Reveals More Information About Runbow
Runbow Pocket's release info! Free updates! Physical copies!
Runbow launched on the Wii U eShop last August to critical acclaim, cementing itself as a real gem for the storefront. Since then, 13AM Games has been keen to keep the game updated with fresh content, and has since announced that a portable edition will be on its way to the New 3DS, while...
News StreetPass UK Challenge Moves Onto Mario Kart 7 for Round 2
Mushvroom around Toad Circuit
Last week we shared details on a month-long StreetPass UK contest, in which gamers in the country are encouraged to tackle challenges and share their exploits in order to try and win 3DS games or eShop credit. It's a nice way for players to compete and interact with each other on Twitter. The second challenge has now...
News Volcanion Distribution Kicks Off in North America and PAL Countries
It's all heating up
If you remember the unveiling of Volcanion in late 2015, kudos for the good memory. Details of Pokémon number 721 were given, but the actual distribution was only outlined as something to look forward to. It's taken ten months, but the Fire / Water type is now rolling out for the current-gen games. It's a retail-led...
Editorial Reminiscing on Hoarding StreetPass Hits, and Why Any NX 'Portable' Should Keep Them Alive
The Greatest Hits
Earlier this week we reported on the scaling back of Nintendo Zone areas - StreetPass Relay Points - in the UK. It used to be particularly easy to get a batch of hits in most UK shopping centres, with McDonald's and O2 stores being hugely useful sources; now GAME is the last retailer standing if you want to collect some data and...
News Capcom UK Gets Hopes Up for a Localisation of The Great Ace Attorney
Don't rush to judgement yet, though
The Ace Attorney series may now be a download-only franchise in the West, but at the very least recent entries have still been localised. The rather intriguing The Great Ace Attorney (called Dai Gyakuten Saiban: Naruhodō Ryūnosuke no Bōken in Japan) is a recent exception, however, having stayed in Japan to...
Video Snazzy Legendaries Trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon Has Now Been Localised
Plug in some headphones for this one
With a demo on the way soon (18th October), the hype is most definitely building for Pokémon Sun and Moon; the file size certainly suggests there's plenty to it, also. If you need a reminder of why some are starting to get rather excited, however, a freshly localised trailer should do the j
News The October Monster Hunter Generations DLC is Now Live
Fire Emblem! Ghosts 'n Goblins! Weird Zombie-kun Set!
Monster Hunter Generations is an excellent game, and its appeal continues to grow with a fresh batch of free DLC every month. Many of the costumes come through 'High' level quests, and add some cool content for those that have battled through the core campaign. The October add-ons are now...
News UK Nintendo Zones Are Now Only To Be Found In Branches Of GAME
StreetPassing is now a little harder
When Nintendo revealed StreetPass, it felt like a glimpse of the future. The ability to effortlessly share data with other 3DS owners was a forward-thinking novelty and to this very day we can't help but get excited when we see that flashing green light on our console. Nintendo made the whole process a little...
News StreetPass UK Challenge Offers 3DS Owners a Chance to Showcase Their Skills
Games and eShop credit up for grabs
StreetPass remains a wonderful part of the 3DS, and communities around the world give 3DS owners a chance to meet and enjoy gaming together. StreetPass UK is one example, helping to support and organise events throughout the year, and is currently running a special series of challenges. The group's Paul L. Russell...
One, two!
Things get pretty wacky in Nintendo's Rhythm Heaven series of music games, a proud tradition carried on with splendor in Rhythm Heaven Megamix. You've got lumberjack cats chopping wood, seals rolling around in lovely synchronicity, and an onion in need of facial hair grooming, to name but a few bizarre scenarios served up and played out...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon's File Size Is The Stuff Of Legends
Time to upgrade that SD card?
The official Japanese website for Pokémon Sun And Moon has listed the estimated file size for the game, and if you're one of those people who is still using a single-digit SD card, you might want to look away now. Each game will take up around 3.2GB - which is 26,214 blocks - on your SD card. The official site...
Review Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls
Yo-kai to the past
When Yo-kai Watch arrived in the West (initially North America) in November 2015, it charmed us with its dense and detailed world, frantic touchscreen battle system and off-kilter personality. Although the similarities to Pokemon were overt, Yo-kai Watch still managed to carve out a unique identity and take us on a surprisingly...
News New 2DS Colours on the Way, Apparently Thanks to Luigi's Freakishly Stubby Fingers
A useful insight into the workings of Nintendo of America
The 2DS is likely to be a big part of Nintendo's marketing this Holiday season; it's the affordable option that can tempt newcomers while they consider releases like Pokémon Sun and Moon. Nintendo of America has now confirmed two new colour designs on the way, which swap the primary colours...
News Nintendo Hopes You'll Be Tickled Pink By Its Fashion Forward 2DS Bundle
Fashion on the cheap
We were rather impressed by Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward earlier this year; if you're the target audience, then it's well worth a look. In any case, those yet to jump into the 3DS generation - or looking for an affordable option for a child / loved one - have another option coming this week. A pink...
Fall out with your friends on the go
Perhaps indicative of its stature in the grand scheme of things, Mario Party: Star Rush was initially revealed by a throwaway line in a press release at the end of E3 2016's first day. A series more readily associated with home consoles, Star Rush is the second entry in the IP to arrive on 3DS. That may suggest...
News The Big Animal Crossing: New Leaf Update Will Add an amiibo Camera
What a nice surprise
One of the rather surprising announcements in the last Nintendo Direct was that Animal Crossing: New Leaf would be getting a major update this fall. The game is rather long in the tooth by this point in time, but it's getting a shot in the arm with amiibo functionality, 50 new amiibo cards, and new animals. Now, it's been...
Gallery Pokémon Sun and Moon Starter Evolutions, Demo Goodness, Poké Pelago and More
Yet more fresh reveals
As promised, today The Pokémon Company confirmed a demo and more details for Pokémon Sun and Moon. Today's info drop featured information on evolutions for the Starter Pokémon, and also new online and in-game features. There's little doubt that the new generation of Pokémon is eager to push new ideas, albeit wh
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Coming on 18th October, Starter Evolutions and More are Confirmed
Festival Plaza! Mega Evolutions! Poké Pelago!
As promised, The Pokémon Company has revealed a glut of new information on Pokémon Sun and Moon, including the exciting news that a demo isn't far away. The demo is going to arrive on 18th October, available from the Nintendo website and the eShop; it'll give you the opportunity to team up with a...
News Nintendo Selects Release Brings 999% Boost to Super Mario 3D World Sales in the UK
Wahoo!
We all know that Nintendo Selects releases are popular, as (mostly) first-party games get a healthy discount to boost their evergreen credentials. Last week brought six new Selects games to Europe, including two eShop Selects, and in one notable case the discount had the desired effect. The UK top 40 doesn't have many Nintendo games, but...
Capybara plushie shown off as pre-order bonus for Trio of Towns
The 3DS library covers a broad range of genres and game styles, and includes some gems that may be considered 'niche' in some respects yet find success on the portable. Two examples are Story of Seasons and Rune Factory 4, which have hit solid sales landmarks in North America...
News North American Pokémon Trainers Now Have a Second Chance to Pick Up Hoopa
Not as big a hoop-la as last time
Hoopa is a Pokémon that had a rather interesting emergence in the current generation of games, originally being a mystery that had online communities intrigued before arriving as a key 'mon and getting distributed in varied ways. While the Mythical Pokémon was distributed through public places in late 2015, it's...
Review River City: Tokyo Rumble
Straight out of the '80s
River City Ransom was a fantastic NES brawler that - in many ways - was a pioneer for the then-fledgling genre, and has gone on to achieve something of a cult following. It was actually part of the much larger Kunio-kun series, though this perhaps wasn't so easy to keep track of due to spotty localization and a lack of...
Video Learn More About the 3DS and Nintendo's Earliest Experiments in 3D
Did You Know Gaming? does its thing
The 3DS has been an important success for Nintendo, helping the company eke out profits in recent years and hitting 60 million sales despite the challenging market in which it found itself. It's been an interesting generation, with the portable recovering from a bad start to establish itself as a mainstay in...
September2016
News Mythical Pokémon Keldeo Confirmed for Anniversary Distribution in October
An inclusion that's definitely justified
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 Keldeo, which will arrive on 1st October and be available until the 24th of the same month through the Nintendo Network; it...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Double Pack Confirmed For Euro Release
Will this make you hold off downloading?
Earlier this year Inti Creates revealed that Azure Striker Gunvolt and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 would hitting Japanese retail in a single pack, and shortly afterwards it was confirmed that this same bundle would be launching in
News Free Dragon Ball Fusions Update Adds Online Battles and a New Stage in Japan
Here's hoping they'll come with the Western version on day one
It can be hard to predict, at times, which enticing and notable releases will make it out of Japan to the West. It was certainly good news, then, when Bandai Namco recently confirmed Dragon Ball Fusions for a 13th December release in North America; it'll arrive in Europe sometime in...
Preview Singing and Dancing in Disney Magical World 2
"Oh boy!"
Cast your mind back to approximately two years ago and you may remember the release of Disney Magical World, a 3DS simulation game similar in style to titles such as Animal Crossing: New Leaf but set – completely unsurprisingly – in a Disney universe. Rush yourself back to the present and here we are with a sequel on the horizon –...
News Free-To-Play Version Of Puzzle & Dragons X Released On Japanese 3DS
Try before you buy
GungHo Online has released a scaled-down, free-to-play version of Puzzle & Dragons X on the Japanese 3DS eShop. Battle Puzzle & Dragons X includes a "Battle Mode" identical to that seen in the main game, which features "Fixed" and "Free" contests. In these you can customise your team of monsters and also battle against...
News Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Physical Edition Has Been Delayed to 18th October
But, at least we get a new theme this week
Earlier this summer, a Gamefly listing outed the existence of a boxed 3DS edition of Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. A few days later, it was confirmed that the game would indeed be receiving a physical release with some extra content, and that it would be arriving roughly at the same time that Shantae:...
Reminder Darkrai is Now Being Distributed in North America
Sweet dreams...
This is certainly the year of Pokémon, what with the release of Pokémon GO and the impending release of Pokémon Sun and Moon, but the main games have been getting some love, too. For the past several months, a new Legendary or Mythical Pokémon has been distributed to the 3DS games, offering players a chance to get rare Pokémon...
News Lifetime American Hardware Stats Show The Size Of Nintendo's Task With NX
"The demand for dedicated portables isn't there"
As any long-time Nintendo fan will know, the company's fortunes over the past 30 years have varied wildly. The trailblazing successes of the NES and SNES were tempered by the performance of the N64 and GameCube, while the Wii's incredible market penetration has been followed by the Wii U, one of the...
Lukewarm
Sonic the Hedgehog is a mascot still loved by many, but which is continually fighting to hit top form once again. The Sonic Boom spin-off franchise is an interesting case and point - despite a successful animated series and a reasonable 3DS platformer, in the eyes of some it'll remain tainted by a shoddy Wii U game. That's not entirely...
News Gotta Protectors Was Translated By Just One Person
"Why hasn't this been localized? I want to translate this"
Gotta Protectors has been something of a sleeper hit with North American 3DS owners thanks to its mixture of NES-style visuals, engaging gameplay and the involvement of Japanese company Ancient, perhaps best known as the home of the legendary composer Yuzo "Streets of Rage" Koshiro. While...
Video These Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailers Will Get You Up To Speed
Cold and hot
It's rather sad that Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is the only new Sonic game we're going to get during the character's 25th birthday year, but the 3DS outing is shaping up nicely - as you'll know if you checked out our preview from a short time ago. To keep you interested, a selection of short trailers have been released in Japan - where...
Preview Being Fashionably Late With Mario Party: Star Rush
A good workout for the A button
The Mario Party series has, believe it or not, had a relatively interesting history. Despite being a minigame series that most don't take too seriously, it prompted injuries and glove distributions on N64, was developed by Hudson Soft for a long time until that studio went out of business, and nowadays attracts...
News Dragon Ball Fusions Arrives in North America This Year, Europe Shortly After
Better late than never
Dragon Ball Fusions arrived not too long ago in Japan, and we've been admiring its slightly wacky trailers and footage. Recent ratings and listings pointed to localisation for this one, and now it's official - it'll arrive on 3DS in North America on 13th December, and February 2017 in Europe. In case you're unaware, this...
News 2DS Relaunch Makes Decent Chart Debut in Japan as Persona 5 and PS4 Run Riot
'Slim' model takes PS4 top again
The Media Create chart results are out for Japan, and after some quiet weeks they've brought some notable releases and changes in momentum; not necessarily in Nintendo's favour, either. Persona 5 is the week's biggest success story, taking the top two spots on PS4 and PS3, followed by Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 on...
Review Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Waiting for the End of the World
Whether you know it from its earliest Famicom days, the immensely popular PlayStation-bound Persona spinoffs, or crossover efforts like Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, ATLUS' Shin Megami Tensei is one of gaming's most enduring and recognizable series, full of top-shelf JRPGs with deep combat systems and intriguing...
News Pokémon Company President Doesn't Think We'll See Mainline Games On Smartphones
"Chance of success" in porting concept to phones "quite low"
Despite the incredible success of Pokémon GO on smartphones, Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara doesn't sound so keen about bringing the mainline RPG series to mobile. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Ishihara was asked if the popularity of Pokémon GO - which has now been...
News Sega 3D Classics Dev M2 Is Developing The Legend Of Dark Witch 3 For 3DS
Consider us interested
The Legend of Dark Witch and its sequel can hardly be considered 3DS eShop classics, but they have their fans, and there's a good chance that the third outing will attract even more followers now that we know who is handling development duties. The Legend of Dark Witch 3 was teased back in August and was recently shown off at...
News Super Mario Maker for 3DS Won't Have 3D Support
A 2D platformer, through and through
One of the surprise announcements from the last 3DS Direct was that Super Mario Maker would be coming to 3DS. It makes sense given the device's renewed importance to the company, and the game could easily take advantage of 3DS features like Streetpass and Download Play. Unfortunately, it seems the game won't have...
Video Learn a Little More About Monster Hunter Generations
It gets the Did You Know Gaming? treatment
One of the year's biggest releases on 3DS (in multiple ways) has been Monster Hunter Generations, the latest series entry to be localised to the West. It seems to have achieved decent sales, and it delivers a nice blend of nostalgia and new ideas for series newcomers or veterans. Some may still be on the...
Gallery Check Out Pokémon Refresh, New Z-Moves, Pokémon Bank and More For Sun and Moon
New Pokémon too, obviously
Earlier today The Pokémon Company unveiled plenty of new details for Pokémon Sun and Moon. It's a regular occurrence now, and today's information drop included some new Pokémon, snazzy Z-Moves, update information on Pokémon Bank, the 'Pokémon Refresh' feature and more besides. As always we thought we'd gath
News New Version-Exclusive Pokémon, Pokémon Refresh and More Shown Off for Sun and Moon
Pikachu does a Z-Move dance, too
New details were promised today for Pokémon Sun and Moon, and thankfully they've been delivered. A new trailer unveils some new 'mon, shows off some details previously seen in CoroCoro Magazine and highlights other key features. First of all, the new video is below; if you don't want to see the new Pokémon or...
News Pokémon Bank Update for Sun, Moon and Virtual Console Titles Now Due in January 2017
Makes us feel a bit blue
Well known for launching in Japan and contributing to a Nintendo Network meltdown over the festive period in 2013, Pokémon Bank is a key part of current-gen Pokémon gaming for some; for a small annual fee it allows you to store 'mon online and transfer them between games. Somewhat subtly, The Pokémon Company has now...
News Castlevania Dev MercurySteam Denies It Ever Pitched A New Metroid To Nintendo
"People have a lot of imagination and time to think about stuff"
A while back we reported that Spanish developer MercurySteam - famous for rebooting Konami's Castlevania series - was working on a new Metroid concept for 3DS and Wii U that it was going to pitch to Nintendo. Apparently this project was disclosed during interviews with potential...
News Atlus Issues Apology for SMTIV:A Translation Error
Whoops
As many of you are no doubt aware, Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse is a day away from releasing in North America. The hotly anticipated RPG released in Japan months ago, and Atlus has been busy over the past year getting the game ready for Western audiences. In a rare oversight, though, it seems that the localization team accidentally left...
Talking Point Nintendo's Continued Commitment to the 3DS Makes Sense
Sales in the US enjoy a boost as Nintendo keeps the portable going
It wasn't that long ago that we had a rather encouraging 3DS Nintendo Direct, even if the short term memory of some means it may as well have been a decade ago. The reaction to it was generally positive, a reward for the fact that Nintendo revealed some genuine surprises, including...
Video Take a Closer Look at the Cute Shenanigans of Disney Magical World 2
We're not taking the Mickey
We bet you forgot that Disney Magical World 2 is out on 14th October. Go on, admit it, we're all friends here. Well, it's not far away, and it gives marketing types the opportunity to be creative with the 'Whole New World' tagline, in the process making us reminisce about classic Disney movies. This looks set to be a...
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