3DS - News
December2016
News Pokémon Sun And Moon Data Files Show Removed Buddy System
Side by side no longer
Data miners have uncovered what appears to be an unused "buddy" system in Pokémon Sun and Moon. This feature - which shows a Pokémon walking alongside you in the game - was showcased in previous titles but is absent from the most recent instalment, presumably to keep the game running at an acceptable pace on older 3DS...
Video It's Not Hard to Spot the Difference in This Super Mario Maker 3DS & Wii U Comparison
It really isn't...
Super Mario Maker is now available on the 3DS of all things, and if our review is anything to go by it's more than worth your time if you're currently in a state of Wii U-lessness. But can this shrunk-down version compete with its HD counterpart in the visual arena? Of course not, the whole idea that the two would be vaguely...
Competition One Generous UK Reader Wants To Share Pokémon Sun & Moon With You This Christmas
A truly heartfelt gesture
In a true act of kindness a regular Nintendo Life reader, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted us with a desire to spread some festive cheer to all readers after what has been a difficult year for many across all walks of life. Not only do they wish to restore some faith in an increasingly cynical world they also want...
News Nintendo Is Looking For Hackers Who Can Discover 3DS Vulnerabilities
Join the Bug Bounty program if you are a "1337 h4x0r"
While the humble Nintendo 3DS might not be around for too much longer with the impending arrival of the Nintendo Switch, it should not come as a surprise that the Big N are still interested to learn of any vulnerabilities on their 3DS family of systems that might still be exploited. Nintendo...
News Goodbye! BOXBOY! Has Been Announced for Nintendo 3DS
New Qbby amiibo will be sold alongside a collector's edition
A side project from HAL Laboratory, of Kirby fame, the BOXBOY! games have been a nice puzzle-platforming addition to the 3DS eShop, offering a diverse array of thought provoking levels. So far, we've gotten BOXBOY! and its follow up, BOXBOXBOY!, and now it's been announced that HAL will be...
News Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World To Benefit From Frame Rate Bump On New Nintendo 3DS
Another reason to upgrade?
Wii U title Yoshi's Woolly World is getting a new lease of life next year thanks to the 3DS port Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, and according to Game Informer, it could offer existing 3DS owners another reason to consider upgrading to the more powerful New Nintendo 3DS. The magazine is reporting that the title runs at...
Video Unboxing Those Lovely Super Mario Maker For Nintendo 3DS Bonus Goodies
Coasters! A Tin! A Book! A T-Shirt!
Super Mario Maker arrived on the 3DS last week and to celebrate the occasion - as well as encourage you to spend some cash, of course - the Official Nintendo UK Store has a range of special bundles which include the game itself as well as some bonus merchandise. We've been lucky enough to have been sent some of...
Feature 10 Essential Wii U And 3DS Platformers
Jump to it
Not long ago we picked out 10 RPG gems that we think are pretty much indispensable for fans of the genre that own a 3DS. Now, with the recent release of Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, we thought it was high time to look at the best of the platforming genre. To do the word 'essential' justice, though, this list takes in both the Wii U...
Reminder There's Another Chance to Pick Up Arceus for X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
It's time for judgment
It's been a year of awesome Anniversary Legendary distributions in the last-gen Pokémon games (as they are now), with some neat 'mon given away for X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Most were distributed via the Nintendo Network, but some were more awkwardly tied to store distributions. One of these was Arceus in August,...
News Monster Hunter Generations December DLC Has Blanka And Chun-Li Felyne Armour
As well as special gear designed by Square-Enix's Tetsuya Nomura
Capcom has lifted the lid on Monster Hunter Generations' free DLC offerings for December, and Street Fighter fans have a lot to smile about. Take part in the "SF: Ultimate Entrance Exam" Prowler Quest and you can win Blanka and Chun-Li armour sets for your Felyne companions. Also up...
News Meloetta is Now Being Distributed to the Gen 6 Pokémon Games
Get it while you can
With all the hype around Pokémon Sun and Moon, it seems that the earlier games on 3DS have largely fallen by the wayside. All the same, the Pokémon Company has been regularly distributing Legendary and Mythical Pokémon each month via the mystery gift to Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Now the time...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon Is Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Game In The Americas, Ever
85 percent up on Pokémon X & Y
Pokémon Sun and Moon has already broken records in the UK and Europe and sold by the bucketload in Japan, and now it has been confirmed that the game is the fastest-selling
November2016
Video Catch Up With the Latest Story Trailer for Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
As narrated by a mustachioed mystic
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King isn't far away, due to arrive in North America and Europe on 20th January. Following the excellent Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, its remastered form on 3DS will offer new features and content; these extras are confirmed to include two more playa
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Have Delivered the Biggest Ever Nintendo Game Launch in Europe
Over 1.5 million copies in week one
It's been clear over recent days that Pokémon Sun and Moon have been a significant success, shifting millions of copies and even setting a Nintendo record in the UK. Nintendo of Europe has now confirmed that it's the biggest ever Nintendo game launch in the region. NoE has said the following in a press release:...
Review Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Super Mini Maker
Though it never had much of a chance of matching its predecessor in sales, the 3DS has nevertheless proven to be a valuable hardware hit for Nintendo. Its solid sales have not only defied many gloomy early expectations, but has ensured that it's been a strong platform for vital franchises, from sure-fire hits like the Pokémon main...
Video Take an Extended Look at the Quirkiness of Miitopia
Health boosts with a salt shaker, rescuing faces, and more
In early November Nintendo broadcast a Miitopia Direct in Japan, which lifted the lid on the quirky Mii-centric RPG adventure on 3DS. With various tropes of the genre, it throws in typically peculiar Mii features and populates the adventure with characters found on your device. You could try...
Guide Getting To Grips With EV Training In Pokémon Sun And Moon
Worth the effort
Next week is the 2016 European International Championships at the ExCel in London, and many people are still getting to grips with the new system for training and even the new Pokémon in Sun and Moon. While Individual Values haven't changed much - beyond Hyper Training, anyway - how you get Effort Values has altered from Pokémon X...
News The Pokémon Sun and Moon Soundtrack is Beginning to Roll Out on iTunes Globally
Keep your eyes peeled
While the titular Pocket Monsters may be the stars of the Pokémon franchise, the music has certainly been a nice plus in the games. Many a classic track has been crafted over the years, and the Pokémon Sun and Moon soundtrack fits in well with this lineage. For those of you that would be interested in listening to the...
Random Japanese Player Claims To Have Beaten Pokémon Sun And Moon With A Magikarp
Does that sound fishy to anyone?
One dedicated Japanese gamer has bested Pokémon Sun And Moon using nothing but a Magikarp - a monster which has a reputation as being one of the most useless in the entire Pokémon series. According to Forbes, it appears that the Magikarp was kept in its base form by using Everstone, allowing it to reach level 70...
News The Race is on to Catch 100 Million Pokémon in Sun and Moon
We can do it!
Now that Pokémon Sun and Moon has been out for a couple weeks, it's gotten to the time where Global Missions have begun. These will be facilitated via the Pokémon Global Link, and will require the collective participation of Pokémon players across the world in order to achieve the lofty goals being set. The first mission just went...
News Six New SNES Titles Hit The New 3DS Virtual Console In Japan
Kirby! Fire Emblem! Mario's Picross! Pop'n Twinbee!
Last week we reported that six Super Famicom (SNES to me and you) titles were hitting the New 3DS Virtual Console in Japan, along with a special retro 3DS home theme which was free to download if you purchased any of the half-dozen titles. At the time Nintendo confirmed that six more Super Famicom...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon Is Nintendo's Biggest UK Launch Ever
It's a monster
Pokémon Sun And Moon launched in the UK last week, and while it was pretty obvious that it was going to shift a fair few copies, the reality is actually a little more surprising - it's Nintendo's biggest software launch in UK ever. GFK Chart-Track has the two versions of the 3DS game entering the UK multi-format chart at 3 (Sun) and...
Guide Getting Started In Pokémon Sun and Moon
Become the best trainer in Alola with these handy tips and tricks
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, two of the most anticipated games of this year, are finally here. Our reviewer praised the game highly for its new mechanics and its strengthening of Pokémon fundamentals. However, if you've just gotten the game, you might be a bit confused about...
Video Charming Animal Crossing: New Leaf Overview Trailer Shows Off the Welcome amiibo Update
Perfect for relaxing after a mad shopping day
This time of year can be a bit intense, we find, with big game releases, Black Friday and the usual pre-Christmas / Yuletide / generic Winter Holiday shenanigans ahead of late December. In work and private lives, there's a lot going on. Animal Crossing: New Leaf is an ideal way to chill out, with quirky...
Guide The Top Nintendo Black Friday 2016 Deals in the US
Grab yourself a bargain!
It's that time, once again, when shoppers around the world prepare to brave the crowds in search of bargains. The Black Friday festivities are mostly based in crowded stores, though plenty of deals can also be hunted down online. For gamers, it's often a time of year for stocking up on goodies ahead of the festive season;...
Guide The Top Nintendo Black Friday 2016 Deals in the UK
Grab yourself a bargain
It's that time, once again, for Black Friday, when shoppers around the world prepare to brave the crowds in search of bargains. Though originally an American tradition, like Big Macs and over-sized soft drinks it's been exported around the world, for better and worse. A lot of UK bricks-and-mortar stores try and avoid the...
News The National StreetPass Weekend: Thanksgiving Edition Is Back
Time for hits
While StreetPass is a neat feature that's always working for us when carrying our 3DS systems around, occasionally Nintendo organises themed weekends to encourage more players to take part. Just as it did in 2015, Nintendo of America is utilising the US Thanksgiving Holiday for an event weekend throughout North America. What it...
News 3DS Software Sales Pass 100 Million In Japan
No doubt helped by Pokémon Sun And Moon
More than 100 million pieces of 3DS software have been sold in Japan since the launch of the console in 2011. The 3DS just only the third system to reach this remarkable milestone, with the Nintendo DS and Sony PlayStation 2 being the other two. The recent arrival of Pokémon Sun & Moon - which sold 2...
Video Let's Put the Original 3DS Through its Paces with Pokémon Sun & Moon
Comparing the New 3DS to the original 3DS
Pokémon Sun & Moon received a glowing recommendation from us at Nintendo Life when we reviewed it recently, but many people have expressed concern over how it holds up on the older, more restricted hardware of Nintendo's first 3DS console - before they bumped up the internals with the release of the New...
News Nintendo Marks Sonic's 25th Birthday With Digital Sale In North America
Save up to 60 percent on select titles
Sonic turns 25 this year and Nintendo is marking the occasion with a sale on selected Sonic the Hedgehog titles, no doubt inspired by the Black Friday madness which is currently gripping the planet. The titles - all digital versions, of course - are: 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (3DS) - $2.99 (no
Feature Best Nintendo 3DS RPGs
A quest for the best
As the 3DS's sixth year in the world draws to a close, we can already look back on its impressively varied library with wonder; along with plenty of standout platformers, life sims, rhythm games, and puzzlers, it's also carved out a particular niche by delivering an almost non-stop barrage of first class RPGs. Responsible for...
Weirdness Pokémon Sun And Moon Glitches Are Half Monty Python, Half Terminator 2
"You're really interested in silly walks, aren't you?"
Pokémon Sun And Moon hasn't even been available for a full week and people are already discovering all kinds of strange and hilarious glitches in the game. One of the most common bugs involves your character's lower limbs acting rather strangely, calling to mind the legendary "Ministry of...
News Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse EU DLC Details Confirmed
Lots of extras
It's been out in North America for a little while, but it's not long now until Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse arrives in Europe - it lands on 2nd December on the eShop and as a physical retail release. Though the core adventure is lengthy and rather brilliant, there's loads of DLC to also consider. It comes in various forms, and...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon Sells Nearly 2 Million Copies In Three Days In Japan
Only X & Y has had a bigger launch on 3DS
Pokémon Sun And Moon has shifted 1,905,107 copies during its opening weekend in Japan. That incredible figure is only eclipsed (no pun intended) by the launch of Pokémon X & Y, which sold 2.09 million copies in its first weekend on sale. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire "only" sold 1.5 million...
Random You Can High-Five Your Pokémon in Sun and Moon
How Refreshing
Pokémon Refresh is one of the interesting new features in Pokémon Sun and Moon, building upon the foundation that was laid out last generation with Pokémon Amie. You still interact with your Pokémon like before, but this time around it's more than a distraction and has real game related benefits. Status conditions can be cured via...
News GAME Confirms Midnight Openings and Events for Pokémon Sun and Moon
If you fancy a bit of cosplay or TCG action
For European gamers it's been a slightly frustrating wait for Pokémon Sun and Moon, with The Pokémon Company not following up on the global release that we saw with X & Y. Nevertheless it's nearly arrived in the region, and GAME has confirmed a lot of midnight openings in the UK for those that don't...
Video Pokémon Sun And Moon Takes A Fair Old Time To Boot On Vanilla 3DS Consoles
Time to update to New 3DS?
The New Nintendo 3DS may not have received all that many exclusive games, but those of you who have upgraded and are in the process of playing Pokémon Sun And Moon should be feeling a little smug, as the game boots much faster on the newer console than on the original - as you can see from the video above. This isn't the...
News Japan Gets A Bumper Helping Of SNES Titles On New 3DS Virtual Console
With six more on the way next week
Seven Super Famicom titles (SNES to you and me) are launching on the New 3DS in Japan this week. The games are Final Fight 2, Final Fight Tough / Final Fight 3, Tactics Ogre, Rockman X3 / Mega Man X3, Romancing SaGa, Super Castlevania IV / Akumajō Dracula
News Spheroids Mixes Mutant Mudds And Pang, And It's Coming To Wii U Next Year
Might also be 3DS-bound
Eclipse Games has confirmed that it bringing its new title Spheroids to the Wii U eShop. The game mixes the bubble-popping mechanics of Pang / Buster Bros. with the 2D plain-swapping gameplay of Mutant Mudds to create a unique platforming adventure in which you have to save the world from the titular Spheroids. Here's the...
Video Get Comfy for this Hour-Long Pokémon Sun & Moon Discussion with GameXplain
Alex gets to flex his talking muscles for once
We at Nintendo Life are very typical gamers in the sense that we love to talk the hind legs off anyone who'll listen when it comes to video games, so naturally when the lovely chaps over at GameXplain invited this floppy-haired video diva over to their channel to natter about Pokémon Sun & Moon, we...
News October NPD Results Show the 3DS Experiencing Steady Growth
Five months straight of higher year-on-year sales
With the Nintendo Switch just on the horizon, many have wondered how it will impact Nintendo's business strategy in the coming months and years. It's obvious that the Wii U is being put out to pasture – the console's already ceased production – but what of the 3DS? Nintendo has shown that...
News Swapdoodle Available Now For Free In North America And Europe
Share 3D images with other 3DS owners
Image sharing app Swapdoodle is available to download now in North America and Europe. Cost to you? Absolutely nothing. The app allows you to sketch 3D pictures and share them with other 3DS owners. It even comes with special doodle lesson packs based on famous Nintendo franchises. These packs can be purchased...
Preview Getting Creative in Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
Making it to the small time
When Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS was revealed recently in a Nintendo Direct, it wasn't necessarily surprising. Nintendo has seen some top notch titles achieve only modest sales on Wii U, and where possible is clearly looking to get stronger results through the larger userbase of the 3DS. This, along with Poochy...
News First Shipment of Pokémon Sun and Moon Passes 10 Million Units
Setting new records for the 3DS
It's been an exceptional Anniversary year for the Pokémon franchise, from its Super Bowl commercial, to Virtual Console releases of the first-gen games, right through to the phenomenal success of Pokémon GO. Next up are Pokémon Sun and Moon, of course, bringing a new generation for the series exceptional levels of...
News Nintendo Drops The Ban Hammer on Pokémon Sun and Moon Pirates
Hammer Attack is Super Effective
As you're no doubt aware, some with early access to Pokémon Sun and Moon, whether through approved copies or grabbing them from early retail stock, couldn't behave themselves and promptly starting dropping spoilers online. Naturally the game files were also dumped, and a number of people started pirating the games;...
Review Pokémon Sun and Moon (3DS)
The difference is night and day
The Pokémon series has been through a lot, and a casual observer would be forgiven for assuming that the developers must be out of fresh ideas after twenty long years. Thankfully people who spend far too much time playing video games, like us and many reading these pages, know better. Enter Pokémon Sun and Moon,...
News Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death on 3DS Given Japanese Release Date
Arriving on 30th March
Attack on Titan is still a hugely popular Japanese manga series, and Koei Tecmo has announced that another game based on the series - Escape from Certain Death - will be coming to 3DS on 30th March 2017. Set in an old castle, fans can expect a brand new original story following the adventure of a Survey Corp member. An...
News New 3DS Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball Title Will Include Super Mario Content
Super Mario Sluggers
Konami has revealed that the next entry in its Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball series will feature Super Mario-themed content. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball Heroes - which hits the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on December 15th - will allow players to dress up the famous Power Pro Kun as Mario. As well as being a dead ringer for the...
Video Check Out The Latest Trailer and Information For Pokémon Sun And Moon
Excitement levels rising...
Pokémon Sun and Moon arrives this week, and a new trailer has just gone live to celebrate that fact. The trailer - which is just over 3 minutes on length - boasts some lovely new footage from the game and is sure to generate a fair amount of hype before the finished product arrives in a few days. Update: The localised...
Weirdness Nintendo Commissions a Survey to Try and Sell Mario Party Star Rush to Guilty Parents
Sure, why not
Nintendo has a lot of money, and can spend it as it darn well pleases, but a press release from Nintendo of America has us a little baffled. It seems the subsidiary hired a survey company (they're not necessarily cheap, either) to quiz parents about how bad they feel about time they can't spend with their children; this data has then...
News You Can Now Post Pokémon All Over Your Twitter Photos
A dream come true?
To mark the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon on the 3DS Twitter has released some new Pokémon stickers which can be added to photos posted on the popular social network. Rowlet, Litten, Popplio and a Poké Ball are the options available at present, and it's not known if more 'mon will be added in the future. Sun and Moon...
Deals A Guide To The Finest Pokémon Sun And Moon Preorders
Gotta pre-order em all
This article was originally published on 1st November, and with release now just one week away in North America (and slightly longer in Europe) we thought we'd share it with you once again. In case you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you'll most likely be aware that Pokémon Sun and Moon will finally be...
News Nintendo Badge Arcade Celebrates Anniversary With Discounts and Free Plays
Pinned down
Though it may not necessarily be widely used on a daily basis, Nintendo Badge Arcade has been a fun extra on the 3DS. The free-to-download app - with various microtransactions thrown in - offers a chance to win badges through a simple crane game, which can then be used to spruce up the system's HOME page. The pricing on plays and...
News Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World Will Let You Create Custom Yoshi Skins
Get that stylus ready
It came as a bit of a surprise when Nintendo lifted the lid on Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World, a 3DS Port of the cute Wii U platformer. As indicated by the name, this version will be placing greater emphasis on Yoshi's canine companion, and a Poochy amiibo will even be sold alongside the game. When it was revealed, there were...
Feature The Most Intriguing Features in Pokémon Sun and Moon
A new generation is coming
Pokémon Sun and Moon are almost here, bringing us the year's biggest release(s) on the 3DS and kicking off a new generation in the iconic franchise. There's plenty of excitement, with pre-order numbers high and plenty of buzz online, so we thought we'd break down some of the most intriguing new features to be found in...
Video Get a Good Look at Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS in This Japanese Showcase
You can almost hear the humble 3DS GPU whirring
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS is a notable release for the portable this Holiday season, as Nintendo aims to target a sizeable audience that likely doesn't own a Wii U. It's lacking some features seen in the home console iteration, notably online level sharing, but does have a few of its own...
News Pirate Pop Plus Developer Would Love To Bring It To The Original Game Boy
"If I did it, [it] would be proper cartridges"
Pirate Pop Plus recently launched on the 3DS and Wii U eShops, and the game received a hearty recommendation from us. Produced by dadako, this bubble-popping action title uses Game Boy-style visuals and audio to create a unique "faux-retro" experience which has predictably enraptured players old enough...
News RPG Maker Fes Player Will Give Japanese 3DS Owners Plenty of Free Games
Yes, we're jealous
A while ago we wrote about RPG Maker Festival - or RPG Maker Fes - which will bring the well-regarded app to the 3DS in Japan. Though the tools are simple, it's a popular app for enthusiasts and, occasionally, a gem emerges that succeeds in becoming a full published game. It arrives as a retail title in Japan on 24th November,...
Video Get Hype For The Kutar Series With This Gloriously Unhinged New Trailer
"Kutar will just inflate his body and overcome"
Circle Entertainment is releasing the Kutar series in North America this week, a range of mini-games which showcase the mysterious Kutar, who - we're reliably informed by the PR below - is absolutely not a dog, cat or bear. There are 10 titles in total, each costing 99 cents. They are Kutar Apple,...
News Junichi Masuda Didn't Expect Pokémon GO to Be a Big Deal
Guess it must have come as a surprise
Though it's certainly tapered off by this point, it's impossible to dispute the fact that Pokémon GO had a pretty colossal debut. One would think that the developers behind this game would've realized in advance the kind of appeal that an AR Pokémon game would have, but it's also well documented that they were...
News Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Will Feature amiibo Support
What will it do?
It feels like Nintendo's been a little quiet on Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, considering that the game is launching less than a month from now. Of course, we mostly know what to expect from the core experience, but there will still be some exclusive new features, such as the tough Medal Challenges. Interestingly enough, it...
Talking Point A New Nintendo 3DS Price Drop Can Prolong the Portable's Lifespan
New Black Friday options in North America are a smart idea
We've been wondering when it would happen, and it's finally come. Nintendo has bitten the bullet and confirmed New Nintendo 3DS models for North America that will cost under $100. Now, you don't need to be a genius to proclaim that selling goods at a budget price is a way to attract...
News Game Boy-Inspired Puzzler Warlock's Tower Coming To 3DS eShop Next Year
Every step you take
Indie studio Midipixel is bringing its Game Boy-inspired puzzle title Warlock's Tower to the 3DS in 2017. Boasting more than 100 rooms packed with zombies, flying eyes and slimes, Warlock's Tower has a unique twist. Every step you take costs you a life, and the need to constantly restock is a key part of the gameplay. It also...
News SEGA 3D Classics Collection is Nowhere to be Seen in the UK Charts
Mario Kart 7 runs a lonely race in top 40
The weekly UK chart results have made for disappointing reading for Nintendo in the past few weeks; not much has changed this time around, though there are a couple of interesting points to consider. First of all, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare has surprised no-one in arriving at number one, though its...
Live Blog Watch the Japanese Miitopia Nintendo Direct - Live!
Solving the Mii-stery
Miitopia, a Mii-centric game that appears to blend Tomodachi Life with more conventional RPG gameplay, is out in Japan very soon. Localisation to the West seems to be a longshot at present, so we'll watch this out of curiosity; after all, it's a major December release on 3DS in Japan. <liveblog...
Competition Win Tickets to an Exclusive UK Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Launch Event
We've got 30 pairs of tickets up for grabs
Nintendo UK will be hosting an exclusive celebration event for the upcoming release of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS family systems, taking place on Tuesday 22nd November 2016 at The Old Truman Brewery from 5pm to 10pm. Nintendo UK have given us 30 pairs of tickets to give away to this...
News Argos Seems to Have the UK Retail Exclusive for SEGA 3D Classics Collection
There's also a rad release trailer
SEGA 3D Classics Collection is rather good, bundling together plenty of delicious retro games - including some making their way out of Japan for the first time in their 3D form. This collection arrived in North America earlier in the year, and thankfully European gamers can now get in on the act. It's available on...
News The November Monster Hunter Generations DLC is Now Live
With a distinctly Japanese flavour
We're on the final stretch of free Monster Hunter Generations DLC, with content due to keep coming up to early 2017. The latest set is distinctly Japanese in flavour, given us a taste of the sorts of outfits, weapons and extras that are no doubt hugely popular in Capcom's homeland. The DLC quests are all...
News Runbow Pocket Devs Explain the Lack of Local Multiplayer and StreetPass
Porting and coding issues seem to be the culprit
Runbow still stands as one of the most fun and frantic multiplayer games on the Wii U eShop, so it made plenty of sense when 13AM Games announced they'd be doing a portable variant with Runbow Pocket. The game will be coming to the New 3DS and seems to have translated the Runbow experience to the...
News Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Arrives on 20th January
Time for another adventure
A number of 3DS owners are likely still working through Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. They should probably get a move on, however, as Nintendo of America has now confirmed that Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King will arrive in its region on 20th January. [Update: this is also confirmed as...
News Monster Hunter Stories amiibo Are Compatible with English Copies of Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Hmm….
No doubt many of you are aware of Monster Hunter Stories, the kid-friendly RPG spin-off of Capcom's popular Monster Hunter series. The game's done pretty well in Japan, but there's still no word on whether or not there will be a Western localisation. Though Capcom has remained fairly tight lipped about this, the recent update to Animal...
Video Take a Look at the Miitopia Preview Download in All Its Weird Glory
Like Tomodachi Life, sort of
Miitopia is getting its own Japanese Nintendo Direct this weekend, continuing the strange path to release for the Mii-centric 3DS title. As for a Western arrival, there's been no solid indication of that happening any time soon. In any case, a preview download of the game is on the Japanese 3DS eShop, and NintenDaan
Feature Catch Up With the Animal Crossing Direct and New Leaf's Fresh Features
The only download in the village
The Animal Crossing Direct has taken place, and revealed a surprisingly extensive update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf. We knew that the 'Welcome amiibo' update and new edition would introduce the figures and cards into the much-loved 3DS game, but Nintendo went further with new minigames and additional features to...
News Miitopia Getting Its Own Nintendo Direct In Japan This Week, Releases On December 8th
That was quick
During the Japanese version of today's Animal Crossing Direct it was revealed that the mysterious 3DS title Miitopia launches in that region on December 8th - and it's getting its own Direct broadcast in just a few days on 5th November. That's a quick turnaround for a title which we still don't really know much about, aside from the...
News Animal Crossing: New Leaf Update Is Available Now
amiibo support, here we come!
The long-awaited update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf is available for download as we speak. This welcome news was announced during today's Animal Crossing Direct. The update brings amiibo support to the game for those playing on the New Nintendo 3DS or using the NFC Reader. Fire up that 3DS and get playing. Once...
Video Latest Japanese Pokémon Sun And Moon Ads Acknowledge The Pokémon GO Effect
Linking up
Pokémon Sun and Moon comes out this month, and is sure to be a massive seller for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Any new mainline release in this popular series is assured bumper sales of course, but this time around the hype machine has been sent into overdrive by the release of Pokémon GO on smartphones this year. This...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Pre-Load Now Available on the 3DS eShop
Be prepared
Pokémon Sun and Moon are undoubtedly the biggest hits coming to Nintendo hardware in the Holiday season, and there seems to be substantial hype around the dual release. Nintendo is making big claims about them being the biggest pre-selling games in the company's history, which shows how much appetite there is for a new generation of...
Video Check Out the First North American Pokémon Sun and Moon Commercial
A World Beyond
It seems like Pokémon Sun and Moon were only just unveiled last week, yet here we are in the home stretch to the games being on store shelves. Though the jury's still out on how they'll perform, interest in the Pokémon franchise has been quite high over this past year, and Sun and Moon have already gone on to break a few records in...
Feature Getting To Know Pokémon Sun And Moon's Monsters
Monster mash
We are just a mere two weeks away from the launch of Pokémon Sun & Moon and so it's time for another run down of every single thing that we know and today, we are dealing with the Pokémon. We won't be detailing the datamined leaks here, but there will be things from what has been officially revealed so there may still be spoilers...
News Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Airs Tomorrow
Japanese Direct will include a look at Miitopia, too
We already know that more content is coming to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but tomorrow Nintendo will explain exactly what t
October2016
News Just Dance 2017's Best-Selling Version is on Wii
Don't stop 'til you get enough
The UK chart results are in, and from a Nintendo perspective they're rather grim. Aside from the harsh current realities of Wii U and 3DS game sales in the UK, however, this week's results have a quirky side-note that we just had to share. First of all, a quick rundown of what's happening at the top of the charts...
Video New Pokémon Sun And Moon Commercials Hit Japanese TV
Five minutes of new gameplay footage on YouTube, too
Three new TV spots for Pokémon Sun and Moon have been released in Japan. Already confirmed as the most pre-ordered game in Nintendo's history, the latest entry in the long-running monster-catching series certainly isn't short on hype, but this trio of commercials could potentially remind less...
News Japan Is Getting A Yellow And White 2DS This December
With New Super Mario Bros. 2 pre-installed
Nintendo has confirmed that Japan is getting a new 2DS model this December. The rather fetching yellow and white model will come with New Super Mario Bros. 2 pre-loaded and will retail for 12,938 Yen. Also included in the bundle are a 4GB SD card, AC adapter and the traditional 6 AR cards. The bundle...
News Mythical Pokémon Genesect Confirmed for Anniversary Distribution in November
That doesn't bug us at all
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. The November offering will be Genesect, which will arrive on 1st November and be available until the 24th of the same month; it'll be a store distribution, with the...
Video Charming Pokémon Sun and Moon Advert Shows Off Its Competitive Side
Settle it in Sun and Moon
Ever since the original Japanese unveiling trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon, there have been a couple of charming promotional videos featuring a young Japanese boy and his experiences settling down in a new home, seemingly Hawaii (playing into the inspiration for the Alola region). Now there's another extended advert with...
News Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima Feels The 3DS Can "Continue In Its Own Form"
"That business still has momentum"
Tatsumi Kimishima has been president of Nintendo for over a year now, taking control of the firm following the tragic passing of Satoru Iwata - a man who saw Nintendo through some of its most successful and testing times. Kimishima himself is overseeing a drastic change in the company; not only is it looking to...
News Big John Games Explains the Delay for Cube Creator 3D's Newest Update
Hopefully the wait won't be much longer
At E3 this year, we got a chance to demo the upcoming update for Cube Creator 3D, and really liked what we saw. Among other things, Cube Creator 1.2 will be adding in local multiplayer and texture packs, which should expand on the core experience nicely. No timeframe had been given previously as to when the...
News Monster Hunter Generations Has Sold 4.1 Million Units
Monstrous results
Ever since more or less becoming a Nintendo handheld exclusive, it seems that the Monster Hunter series has been gradually finding better footing in the West. The series has always been a home run in Japan, but Capcom has been tirelessly working to garner similar results overseas. According to Capcom, Monster Hunter Generations...
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...
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