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December2015
News We'll Be Seeing More Of Level-5's 3DS Title The Snack World This Month
Anime will debut alongside Yo-Kai Watch the Movie 2 in Japan
At its media event this year, Level-5 lifted the lid on its latest cross-media extravaganza, The Snack World. The property is hitting a wide range of sectors - including smartphones, TV, comics and toys - but Nintendo fans will be interested to learn that it's coming to the 3DS as well...
News Monster Hunter X Has Outsold Monster Hunter 4G on the Japanese 3DS eShop
In just three days
As some of you may be aware, Monster Hunter X just launched in Japan only a few days ago. The follow up to last year's Monster Hunter 4G boasts a much more dynamic and fast paced combat system that should make most fights even more exciting and spectacular. While it's still not confirmed for the West, it's practically bound to...
November2015
Video Santa Is Ready For Insane Levels Of Monster Strike 3DS Demand In Japan
Very asobemasu!
You might not have heard of it, but Monster Strike is one of Japan's biggest smartphone games, and pulls in daily revenues in excess of $4 million. Think Puzzle & Dragons, but even bigger. Co-created by former Konami and Capcom employee Yoshiki Okamoto (1942, Final Fight, Street Fighter II) and currently available on Android and...
News The Splatoon and Mario Kart 8 Wii U Bundle Leads the Way in UK Cyber Monday Deals
Some decent game discounts, too
The shopping madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday ends soon to be replaced by the vagaries of Christmas shopping. Yep, it's all one big spending bonanza. The themed occasions like Cyber Monday can throw up some decent deals, however, and what started out as an article pointing out a tasty Wii U bundle discount in...
Review Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. (3DS)
This Mario mashup is a real jam
Though it came as a bit of a surprise, quietly tucked away into Nintendo's Digital Event during E3 earlier this year, fans of RPG silliness have been anticipating the crossover of a lifetime since the announcement of AlphaDream's latest adventure. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. (known simply as Mario & Luigi:...
Nintendo Life Weekly Hi-Def NES Gaming, Replacement GamePads, Facial Hair Battles and More
Mario's moustache won't back down
With all the fun and games of the week with Thanksgiving in the US and Black Friday madness around the world, it's been another busy seven days. As is now tradition we've decided to make life easy for you, collating the best news of the week as well as all of the releases and reviews you've come to expect of...
Review Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (3DS)
Gotta recruit 'em all
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is very much a rollercoaster ride, frequently oscillating between highs and lows. Just when you think you can't bear the tedium any longer something interesting happens that pulls you right back in. On the other hand, just when things are starting to get good it levels off and you're forced to...
News Story of Seasons Release Date Brought Forward to 31st December in Europe
That's one way to usher in the New Year
Here's an odd release date for you - Story of Seasons is now coming to Europe on 31st December, New Year's Eve - it had previously been pegged for an arrival on 8th January in the region. It's a strange date to launch a game but seems to be a decision to also tap into the Download Update, if we allow...
News Give Thanks For The National StreetPass Weekend: Thanksgiving Edition
It doesn't get much better than turkey and StreetPass
It's Thanksgiving today if you're in the US, so what better time for Nintendo of America to launch a Thanksgiving National StreetPass Weekend which runs from Nov. 26th to Nov. 29th? After you fill up on turkey you can stop by any of the 29,000 Nintendo Zone hotspots scattered around North...
Review The Legend of Legacy (3DS)
SaGa All-Stars
A pedigreed project if ever there was one, The Legend of Legacy could easily have been named for its own lineage — this Furyu-developed RPG counts among its creators some of the legendary minds behind Chrono Trigger, the SaGa series and Final Fantasy XIII. As the latest in a long line of Atlus adventures for the 3DS, it's also...
News Nintendo Badge Arcade Gets A Mario Kart 8 Turbo Injection
Vroom vroom
We had mixed feelings about Nintendo Badge Arcade when we took a look at it over the weekend, but those with collecting streaks will likely find the arcade too cute and compelling to put down. Today Nintendo of Europe revealed that new catchers containing badges from Mario Kart 8 have just been added to Nintendo Badge Arcade
Video Catch the Skull Kid in Action in the Latest Hyrule Warriors Legends Showcase
Tatl and Tael bring the pain
Koei Tecmo has been releasing plenty of videos for Hyrule Warriors Legends recently to showcase new characters in action. Now it's the term of Skull Kid, with the iteration from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask being new in this 3DS entry. True to the character's roots Skull Kid seems to use the fairies Tatl and Tael...
Guide The Best Nintendo Black Friday 2015 Deals in the UK
We've got you covered
Last week we shared some of the best Black Friday deals coming to the US in 27th November; it's quite an event Stateside with promotional leaflets leaked and released well ahead of time. It's rather different in the UK as deals are revealed somewhat later and closer to the day itself. With the shopping occasion rapidly...
News Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival Has Modest Impact in Japan as 3DS Sales Improve
Wii U is still comfortably in five figures
The latest Media Create Japanese chart results are in and bring a mix of good and bad news for Nintendo. Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival has, unsurprisingly considering the trends elsewhere, struggled to achieve notable sales; the Wii U title shifted just 20,303 units in its first week, well down on the...
News Soon You'll Be Able To Create A Games Store In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Gaming at home
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer might not have been the Animal Crossing game fans had hoped for, but it still has its fans - and those same fans will no doubt be over the moon to hear that a host of new video game-related items are on their way. The items are due to arrive next month in Japan, and include racks full of games, an...
Video Check Out Ganondorf's Terrifying Trident In This New Hyrule Warriors Legends Trailer
Stick 'em with the pointy end
Forthcoming 3DS brawlerHyrule Warriors Legends has been blessed with another new trailer, this time showcasing the evil Ganondorf's Trident weapon. The footage shows some of the new attack combos available to the malevolent character, as well as the destructive power of the weapon itself. Hyrule Warriors Legends...
Video Nintendo Kindly Reminds Us That amiibo Exist With This Timely Festive Commercial
"Tis the season to discover the power inside!"
With the Wii U and 3DS approaching the end of their lifespans and the release schedule looking rather bare, the amiibo range is going to be more important than ever to Nintendo this Christmas. The toy-like nature of the figures combined with a low price point should ensure they sell briskly this...
News Story of Seasons Hits Europe on 8th January, Australia the Next Day
The Not-Harvest Moon finally arrives
The story behind Story of Seasons is a rather strange one. While it may be a Harvest Moon title in Japan, XSEED Games had to change the name in the West due to licensing. So, it's a Harvest Moon in every possible way, but it just can't be called that over here. The situation is complicated further, then, because...
Editorial It's Not Fun to Criticise Nintendo Games, But It's Been Unavoidable in 2015
Tom Whitehead assures you he's not on a maniacal quest to destroy Nintendo
I love the first Jurassic Park movie, which combined perfect casting with terrific film-making flair and a script touched by genius. Memorable characters and one-liners are everywhere, and at the time of release the dinosaurs were a visual effects revelation and, to be fair,...
Rumour A Class in Bravely Second is Supposedly Being Censored for the Western Release
The Wild West
It seems that the controversy of games for Nintendo systems being censored just doesn't end. Only a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Xenoblade Chronicles X would be removing certain character customization options. Now, it appears that a similar tactic was employed in Square Enix's upcoming RPG, Bravely Second. In the Japanese...
Nintendo Life Weekly Huge Pokémon Reveal Next Month, Arguably the Rarest Nintendo Game, and More
Skip, fly, straight to the sky!
With all the hustle and bustle of the recent Nintendo Direct the past week has seemed quiet in comparison, but that doesn't mean we're going to avoid our duties! Once again we've collated the best news of the week as well as all of the releases and reviews you've come to expect of Nintendo Life Weekly. This week we...
Video Watch What Happens When Reggie and Bill Speak Their Minds
Those mischievous Yo-Kai!
For those of you that watched the Nintendo Direct, you probably remember the humourous short that advertised Yo-Kai Watch. Bill Trinen arrived to a meeting early, where he was soon influenced by Hungramps and subsequently stuffed his face with donuts. If nothing else, it was an amusing skit and it did a great job of showing...
News Nintendo Launches eBay Store for North America
No amiibo for a hundred bucks, surprisingly
The last time we wrote about eBay we were probably despairing at scalpers flogging limited edition consoles or amiibo at ludicrous prices in the height of demand and low supply. The topic is Nintendo once again, but this time it's an official store on the marketplace - without a $100 Gold Mario amiibo to...
Guide The Best Nintendo Black Friday 2015 Deals in the US
All the big Wii U and 3DS discounts
Black Friday shopping season is on the way and, as the mighty Mr Burns once said, it's time to deploy the cow catcher and consider your crowd management tactics. It could get a bit crazy. With the festivities officially falling on 27th November - though some offers will be available beforehand - it's worth...
News Project X Zone 2 Will Have Some Pre-Order Bonuses in North America
Will include an exclusive theme and some in-game goodies
As many of you are likely aware, Project X Zone 2 is only a few months away from releasing in the West. The three company crossover extravaganza is set to be even more massive than the original, with more franchises being represented and more characters than ever before. It's also worth noting...
News Gold Mega Man amiibo Will Not Be Coming to Europe
Mega Bummer
One of the unforeseen, but no less pleasant, announcements from the Nintendo Direct was that the collector's edition of Mega Man Legacy Collection would come with a golden Mega Man amiibo that will unlock an additional 11 challenge levels that are exclusive to the 3DS version of the game. As it would happen, the game will be a...
Nintendo Download 19th November (North America)
Mario Tennis! Pokémon! Typoman! GBA Street Fighter 2! More!
With another week comes another batch of Nintendo Download goodies in North America, and 'tis the season for major retail releases on both Wii U and 3DS. The Wii U eShop also gets an exclusive while a range of options are available across both stores - let's get to the details. Missed the...
Video Latest Hyrule Warriors Legends Trailer Shows More of Toon Link In Action
Wave-ridin' since '03
As many of you are probably aware, the Wii U's Dynasty Warriors and Legend of Zelda mashup - Hyrule Warriors – is coming to the Nintendo 3DS in the form of Hyrule Warriors Legends on 25th March. Since the hack-and-slash's handheld announcement, a variety of new and exclusive content has been revealed, including a "Classic...
News Standalone Chibi-Robo amiibo Will Be Amazon Exclusive in North America, Releases 30th November
Pre-orders go live on 19th November
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash has been out for a while now and it unfortunately doesn't seem to have performed too well. While this could potentially signal the end of the series, it nonetheless was a decent, if so
News This Handsome Infographic Shows Off All The Job Roles in Final Fantasy Explorers
Even the Monk is ready for battle
We all love a good infographic, right? They're a visually pleasing way to gawk at information on upcoming games, or perhaps to show off timelines and franchise histories without all that confusing text. Square Enix clearly sees the value of them, too, as it's now in on the act. It's promoting Final Fantasy...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection Gets a Budget Price as a Download-Only Release in Europe
Better than a Mega Buster shot to the face
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a slightly strange release on the 3DS - not so long ago Capcom released all six original 'classic' style NES games on the 3DS eShop as individual Virtual Console offerings; now you can play them again in a collection that throws in a Challenge mode and a Museum section to view...
News You'll Be Able To Dress Up Your Felyne Palico As A Yu-Gi-Oh Dark Magician In Monster Hunter X
Or "Dark Maginyan", to be precise
The latest issue of Weekly Jump reveals that the forthcoming 3DS title Monster Hunter X will allow players to dress up their Felyne Palico as a Dark Magician from the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series. Known as the "Dark Maginyan", the costume will be obtainable via an event quest. This is likely to be the first of many...
News Splatoon Bundle Boosts Wii U Sales in Japan as Project X Zone 2 Struggles
3DS 'family' sneaks top in hardware
It's Media Create chart results day, once again, and the Japanese market has had a few key releases to shake things up. Starting off with software we have Project X Zone 2 making its debut on 3DS, though it's unable to overthrow Call of Duty: Black Ops III having only shifted 40,935 units; that's well down on the...
Gallery There's Loads Of Awesome Linkle Fan Art Available Already
We're pulled together some of our favourites
The news that Hyrule Warriors Legends is getting a female version of Link named Linkle has caused quite a stir online, but it's merely the latest chapter in the character's interesting history. Concept art appeared in the Hyrule Warriors artbook
Video Nintendo's Japanese Showcases Make Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Tough to Resist
The charm, it is overpowering...
Nintendo's an accomplished purveyor of charm. Does any other company do a better job of providing colourful and quirky entertainment? Possibly, but we never cease to be surprised at the ease with which Nintendo can draw a smile, simply through its characters, design and gameplay approaches. Of the various teams and...
News Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final to Feature Predecessor's Cast and Use Its Save Data
For those dedicated to the series
While we're still awaiting news of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final being localised to the West, the popularity of its processor - unsurprisingly called Shin Megami Tensei IV - gives us hope that Atlus will bring the title outside of Japan. For now we can only follow coverage for the February 2016 release in Japan, and...
News Puzzle & Dragons X Confirmed for 3DS in Japan
Why about Y?
A little while ago we shared the news that a new Puzzle & Dragons title had been confirmed for the 3DS, albeit without a name or details. Well, there's a little more to share now - it's called Puzzle & Dragons X and will arrive in Japan in 2016. It was confirmed by GungHo Online Entertainment and Nintendo in the latest issue of...
News Amazon Lists Pokémon Red, Yellow And Blue At 10 Bucks A Pop
Premium Pocket Monsters
The news that Pokémon Red, Yellow and Blue are finally headed to the 3DS Virtual Console caused quite a bit of excitement when it was announced during last week's Nintendo Direct. The games which launched the phenomenally successful franchise, these monochrome masterpieces are sure to sell well - and it would appear that...
Review Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward (3DS)
Back in style
Like high-waisted shorts or the reemergence of leg warmers, some things just come out of nowhere. Syn Sophia's New Style Boutique was a similarly surprising success when it hit the 3DS runways in 2012, giving the fashion sim genre a real gem. After a few seasons off it's back for another appearance (in Europe at least) with this...
Review Rodea the Sky Soldier (3DS)
Fasten your seatbelts
Rodea the Sky Soldier has had a pretty turbulent launch. The original concept for the game was conceived way back in 2010 by Yuji Naka, lead programmer and eventually producer on many Sonic the Hedgehog titles. The next year it was reported that the game was finished and ready to be published for the Wii, yet it never came...
News Nintendo Breaks Out the Bubbly Following More Patent and Anti-Piracy Wins in the Courts
"We are very pleased with this decision" heard over party poppers
Nintendo and its legal teams have some cause for celebration today, especially the latter once they submit their billable hours. Nintendo of America has announced another patent victory in California, while Nintendo of Europe has been tackling mod-chips and 'game copiers' in Italy...
News Nintendo Titles Get Pushed Down But Hold On to Top 40 in UK Charts
New releases will try and flourish on 20th November
We'll give you one guess what was number one in the UK charts for last week, just one... Fallout 4 set the record as the best-selling début of its franchise in the UK, while the focus for Nintendo fans in the country takes us further down the charts. Three of the company's main Holiday releases...
Video Check Out Cloud Strife's Marvellous Super Smash Bros. Moveset
Let me be your (final) fantasy
Last week's Nintendo Direct broadcast had a few neat surprises for fans, but the biggest shock of all was the revelation that Final Fantasy VII's protagonist Cloud Strife is joining the roster of Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. The trailer showed plenty of footage of the new fighter in action, and unsurprisingly...
News Pre-ordering Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Will Net You a Papercraft Set in the UK
On the paper cutting edge
While it may be that North Americans have to wait until early next year, those of you from Europe will be able to pick up Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam in just a few weeks. We recently spent time with the game on a preview build and were fairly satisfied with the product, and it seems that this will be a game well worth the...
News Take a Look at Nintendo's Game Awards 2015 Nominees
Super Mario Maker is up for GOTY
As we reported on a little less than a week ago, The Game Awards will soon be taking place on 3rd December. The up and coming award show will employ a board of industry veterans from a wide array of game companies and backgrounds to decide which of this year's games were the cream of the crop. The nominations for...
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th November
Surprises, omissions and a Smash Bros. shock
Well, it had been a while. For a variety of reasons 12th November brought the first global Nintendo Direct broadcasts in quite some time. Overall the presentations stuck to familiar styles and approaches, with Nintendo of Europe playing it fairly straight and Nintendo of America even indulging in a little...
Stellar
Though they've had a hand in games as diverse as Yoshi's New Island and Time and Eternity, the name 'imageepoch' will forever be linked with Luminous Arc, the studio's successful strategy RPG series that debuted on the DS back in 2007. As a spiritual successor to those titles, as well as imageepoch's last release following their bankruptcy...
News These Are Nintendo's Black Friday Hardware And Software Offers
Wii U, 3DS and amiibo all up for grabs
Black Friday is almost upon us, and that means striking discounts on all manner of gaming hardware and software. Nintendo has started outlining exactly what products its will be reducing in price on the big day, and if you've yet to invest in a Wii U or 3DS console, then now might be the time to do so. The...
Preview Crossing Over With Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.
A real page-turner
Transforming a platformer into an RPG never did seem like an easy recipe for success, but somehow the Mario series has caught this rare form of lightning in a bottle not only once, not only twice, but three times over. The classic SNES title Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars established a winning formula of comedy,...
News Square Enix Confirms Details of Gorgeous Final Fantasy Explorers Collector's Edition
Arriving on 26th January
One RPG that some 3DS fans will hope to keep in the limelight is Final Fantasy Explorers, a twist on the franchise that prioritises co-op adventuring. It's heading to North America on 26th January and is sure to be on plenty of wishlists. It featured in the North American Nintendo Direct, and Square Enix has now issued...
News Hyrule Warriors Legends Gets a Release Date and 'Female Link', Linkle
So that concept art wasn't for nothing
Who remembers that Koei Tecmo concept art of a 'female Link' for Hyrule Warriors that got people talking? Most have it in their memory banks, we suspect, and now that same character - 'Linkle' - has been confirmed for Hyrule Warriors Legends on 3DS. We'd hope that she'll be part of the cross-platform content...
News Gold Mega Man amiibo Launching Alongside Mega Man Legacy Collection On 3DS
Exclusive challenge stages will be unlocked by the figure
3DS owners have had to wait a little longer than other console owners for Mega Man Legacy Collection, but their patience is being rewarded with 11 special challenge stages which can only be unlocked using the Mega Man amiibo, as well as an all-new golden amiibo figure. In case you didn't...
Games will have separate releases in Europe as well
Bill Trinen revealed more information at the latest Nintendo Direct regarding the upcoming 3DS release, Fire Emblem Fates. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest will retail at the price of US$39.99 and will be released in-store and on the eShop in North America on 19th...
News Dragon Quest VII And VIII Both Confirmed For Western 3DS Release In 2016
And you thought it would never happen
Dragon Quest fans rejoice - Square Enix hasn't turned its back on you after all. It was confirmed during today's packed Nintendo Direct broadcast that Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King are both headed to the west. The games are coming to the 3DS...
News Pokémon Picross Arrives On The 3DS eShop Early December
When Pokémon collides with picross
Nintendo's latest Direct has revealed yet another new free-to-start game is on the way. Following tradition, it's yet another Pokémon title for the 3DS eShop. Pokémon Picross is due out in early December, and is a mostly traditional picross experience with a dash of Pokémon. Players will reveal Pokémon...
News Final Fantasy's Cloud Is Set To Cause Some Strife In Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
More details coming in Special Smash Bros. Direct next month
Nintendo's "one more thing" for today's Direct broadcast was something of a shocker - Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Strife is coming to Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. No, we didn't see that one coming either. Possibly the single most famous character in Final Fantasy history, Cloud is a...
News Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow Are Coming To The 3DS Virtual Console on 27th February, 2016
It's really happening!
Nintendo has delivered absolutely massive pocket monster news during its latest Direct. What fans have dreamed of for a very long time will soon become a reality with the announcement the original Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow, released by Game Freak on the Game Boy in 1998, will arrive on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on...
News Free Den of Trials DLC Update Heading To Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Launches December 2nd
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes will be receiving free DLC to embark on even more adventures to share with your friends. The Den of Trials downloadable content adds new stages that implement a brand new gameplay style; there'll be more than 30 new stages. In addition, new outfits will be added such as the Lineback...
Nintendo Direct Watch the North American November 2015 Nintendo Direct - Live!
Is your body ready?
It's been a long time coming but we now have a fresh Nintendo Direct to enjoy. We expect plenty of details on confirmed games along with some surprises, while a special episode of Nintendo Minute will follow the standard broadcast. Follow it all and chat with us live!...
Nintendo Direct Watch the European November 2015 Nintendo Direct - Live!
The time has come
After a long wait it's time for another Nintendo Direct, and this stream will follow the European variation of the broadcast. Satoru Shibata will be hosting and will no doubt giving us plenty to look forward to on Wii U and 3DS, with Holiday 2015 and quite likely early 2016 on the agenda. Watch it live here!...
Feature What We Expect from Nintendo Direct - 12th November
The hype is building
After a long wait it's finally time to think about Nintendo Direct once again. With simultaneous broadcasts in North America and Europe we can expect a show packed with information on Holiday releases, perhaps some titles due in early 2016 and - hopefully - some surprises. We've already written about the need for deep breaths...
Video Watch The King of Red Lions Make Waves in Hyrule Warriors Legends
He needs the exercise
The King of Red Lions is a pretty quirky character, even by Nintendo standards. It's a talking boat after all, and... well, just play The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD to catch up. Of course, Hyrule Warriors Legends kind of gives the story away - to a degree - by virtue of featuring the character in his human-esque form...
News The 3DS Is Getting A New Puzzle & Dragons Game
CoroCoro magazine will reveal more details later this month
Puzzle & Dragons Z was a massive success in its native Japan, and encouraged Nintendo to work with developer GungHo to create a Super Mario-themed semi-sequel - which was released alongside the original game in the west. While Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Edition wasn't as...
News Disney Magical World 2's Whimsy is Outsold By Call of Duty's Futuristic Warfare in Japan
Also can't match the launch sales of its predecessor
The latest Media Create Japanese chart results are in, and this week reflect one notable sales trend from the West with a big-name shooty-shooty-bang-bang game making a strong debut and boosting Sony's hardware, while there's also a major release on 3DS. Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops III takes top...
Music Have a Listen to the Rodea the Sky Soldier Soundtrack
Soaring high
Rodea the Sky Soldier is out now in North America and is imminent in Europe, and is a title that's been years in the making. It had a sticky route to release, yet for some eager followers that'll matter little - especially as it's a Nintendo exclusive and the original work of Yuki Naka. Although it has shortcomings we gave it a...
News Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei Confirmed For North American Release
Aksys Games is the company to thank
Aksys Games has revealed that it is bringing Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei to North America in Spring of next year. The turn-based strategy title is a reboot of the famous Langrisser series, which began life on the Sega Mega Drive many years ago. Developed by Extreme and Masaya, the 3DS release had a somewhat...
News Keiji Inafune is Interested in Implementing amiibo in His Games
Just don't delay Mighty No. 9 again, Inafune
Up until recently, amiibo had been exclusively first party affairs. There are already dozens of the evasive figures available for a wide array of Nintendo franchises, but the question always remained: will amiibo ever be utilized by third parties? This was answered by a rather surprising reveal by Yacht...
News Nintendo Badge Arcade is Out Now in North America
Get ready to start that collection
If you're anything like this writer, you probably have heard about Nintendo Badge Arcade, but have no idea what it really is. Nintendo Badge Arcade is basically a free to play, virtual arcade game that's centered around the concept of collecting "badges". For $1 you get five shots at controlling a claw machine that...
Gotta friend 'em all
There's no point beating around the bush: Yo-Kai Watch is a lot like Pokémon. But instead of straight up emulating one of Nintendo's biggest franchises, developer Level-5 has aspired to create something a bit stranger and fresher than Pokémon has done in years. The result is a welcoming RPG that has some highs and some lows,...
Video Get a Closer Look at the Lovely Stella Glow Launch Edition
...and warm up the iron
Stella Glow is just a week away in North America, the latest exciting RPG release to be localised and released with some style by Atlus - originally developed by Imageepoch, this one puts music at the core of a wider adventure. With its release so close and plenty of 3DS owners likely to have taken the demo for a spin, Atlus...
News The Next Nintendo Direct is on 12th November
The wait is over!
It's been a long wait since the last Nintendo Direct broadcast, which was before E3, but we finally have a date and time for the next information bonanza. It's happening on 12th November at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern / 10pm UK / 11pm CET. The wait for another Nintendo Direct has been a long one for fans, though company President...
News Nintendo Badge Arcade is Pinned Down For a 13th November Release in Europe
Pay for plays
Late last year Nintendo released Collectible Badge Centre in Japan, an app / game for the 3DS that allows you to 'win' badges that you can then pin and arrange on your HOME screen. It's rather like an addition to themes, and we shared our impressions at the time; it's now confirmed to be heading to Europe on 13th November, with the new...
News Final Fantasy Explorers Will Have a Collector's Edition
Let's hope an art book is included
Update: Square Enix has advised us that details around a Collector's Edition for Final Fantasy Explorers is based on information that was "posted inadvertently and is subject to change before being finalized." With that in mind we should wait and see what details emerge in future. Original Article: In just a...
News 3DS Firmware Update Now Available, Stability Remains The Focus
Stable and able
A new firmware update is available for the 3DS and as you may have anticipated, it offers stability and not a great deal else. Ver. 10.3.0-28 should be ready to download to your console now, and adds even more stability to what surely has to be the most stable piece of gaming hardware on the face of the planet. In case you don't...
News Capcom Shows Off Toon Link Outfit for Monster Hunter X (Cross)
Along with lots of details and videos
Monster Hunter X (Cross) is now just a few weeks away from release in Japan, bringing with it an action-focused style of play and a whole load of new monsters and variations. With release getting close Capcom hosted an online stream focused on new details, and has released a whole load of goodies. First of all,...
News Nintendo of America Confirms Holiday Season Mall Tour
Showing off the best of Wii U and 3DS
With the Holiday season rapidly approaching the battle for shoppers' hearts and minds will be well and truly underway. As a result Nintendo of America has now confirmed that it'll be targeting shoppers directly in an upcoming mall tour to show off major Wii U and 3DS releases. Perhaps a little disappointing is...
Parent Trap Choosing The Right Nintendo 3DS For You And Your Family
Which 3DS is right for you? Family Gamer TV's Andy Robertson explains
The 3DS has had a long and winding history. Over the years it has developed a strong collection of games for families, but which version of the hardware is the best fit these days? Family Gamer TV works with a range of different families of varying shapes and sizes. They all play...
News Gaze Upon The Lush Mega Man Legacy Collection Limited Edition You'll Probably Never Own
$120 to you, sir
Mega Man Legacy Collection arrives on the 3DS early next year - a little later than the home console editions - but should be well worth the wait for long-time fans of the series. Compendium of the six "classic" 8-bit adventures, the collection comes with added bonuses for hardcore fans, such as artwork and a special challenge mode...
Other evergreen releases hold the fort
The UK chart results are out and, yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops III is easily number one. That's hardly surprising, but the overall Nintendo results have prompted us to raise our eyebrows. Let's get the bad news out of the way - Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash appears to have tanked at launch in the UK. Not only is it...
News Sega Themes Are Coming To Your 3DS This Week
To get these themes means waiting AGES
Remember those lovely Sega themes that Japanese 3DS have been enjoying for ages? They're finally coming to the west, albeit with some minor modifications. This Friday, the Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, Sega Master System and Sega Mark III themes will touch down in the 3DS Theme Shop:
YO-KAI is the reasoning
We've had another corker of a week in terms of Nintendo happenings; so much so that we couldn't blame anyone for not being able to keep up with everything. As we usually do, we've compiled all you need to know in one handy little video for your entertainment. This week we look at the incredible SNES Playstation prototype...
Tom Whitehead thinks it's time for more cohesion
If you'll allow this wistful 30-something to get out his pipe and slippers for some reminiscing, there was a time when game releases were a mystery and seemingly scheduled by the Marx Brothers. There could be months - or years! - between regional releases in the West, nevermind localising Japanese...
News Target Reservation Cards Re-Affirm Fire Emblem Fates as a Dual Release for North America
While a single release seems likely for Europe
At the end of October we highlighted a minor oddity in Nintendo's list of upcoming releases. It showed Fire Emblem Fates as a single release in Europe, but listed the separate parts - Conquest and Birthright - for North America. This was intriguing as it reinforced the ongoing listing on Amazon UK -...
News Get Ready to Shred Some Solos in Hello Kitty & Friends Rock 'n' World Tour
Rock on you crazy cats
Hello Kitty is a hugely successful brand - yes, it really is! So it's not surprising that there are numerous spin-off games and, due to the family focus of Nintendo hardware, they can often be found on Wii U and 3DS. This week Bergsala and Rising Star Games teamed up to release both Hello Kitty Kruisers and Hello Kitty and...
News Akihiro Hino Explains Why Yo-Kai Watch Has Been So Successful and What Sets It Apart
It's kind of a big deal
As many of you are likely aware, Yo-Kai Watch is now out in North America. A massive hit in Japan, the fascinating Yo-kai adventure game has drawn many parallels to Pokémon and other similar monster catching series. Nonetheless, Level-5 is hoping that it'll achieve similar success in the West, and is launching a full...
News The Final Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate DLC Update is Now Live
Some gorgeous GX armour leads the way
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has been the franchises' most successful entry outside of Japan, passing one million sales in Europe and North America, in the process providing a vital breakthrough for the series. It gives us optimism that titles like Monster Hunter X (Cross) will also get localised, or at the very...
Video Check Out This Unused Great Fairy Costume in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Cut completely or future DLC?
One of the biggest innovations brought to the rather divisive The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes was the introduction of costumes. Swappable outfits that bestow various special abilities upon the wearer, these added a refreshing amount of diversity to the gameplay and helped add another layer of strategy to...
News Orders for the Actual Yo-Kai Watch Toy Open on 6th November in North America
This thing's been rarer than Nintendo Directs in Japan
Yo-Kai Watch arrives on 3DS in North America on 6th November, which is an important launch for both Level-5 and Nintendo. It's a franchise that's become a dominant force in Japan, and both parties will hope that it finds a significant audience in the West. In addition to the game it's recently...
Video New Hyrule Warriors Legends Video Shows More Footage of Tetra in Action
Tetra sure knows how to tussle
As many of you are aware, Hyrule Warriors is due to receive an enhanced port on the 3DS in the form of Hyrule Warriors Legends. Featuring all of the DLC from the original game and with some additional playable characters, such as Toon Link and Tetra, this is certainly shaping up to be a title that looks like it'll be...
Video Toki Tori 3D Launch Trailer Flaps Into View
Just in time for release day
Toki Tori 3D launches today, and to mark the occasion developer Two Tribes has sneakily published a launch trailer on its YouTube channel. A remake of the Game Boy Color original, the game boasts improved visuals and animation, as well as a new "rewind" feature that allows you to backtrack and fix your mistakes. Toki...
News Those Who Buy Stella Glow Digitally Will Receive an Exclusive 3DS Theme
Physical buyers will be glowing with envy
As some of you are likely aware, Stella Glow will be releasing in North America on 17th November. The latest RPG from Atlus will be taking a rather musical approach to things, starring a series of witches that all have musical powers of some sort. We certainly enjoyed it based on some limited hands on time...
Video The Pokémon Company Shows Off the Current Zoroark Distribution
Available in North America now in ORAS
The Pokémon Company likes being random sometimes, and has released a Zoroark distribution for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to prove that very point. This particular version of the tricky 'mon comes with the Sludge Bomb move, which it can't learn in normal gameplay, with Dark Pulse, Flamethrower and...
Wii U sales stay in four figures
It's Media Create chart results time in Japan, and after a debut week at number one for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and plenty of Nintendo platform releases close behind, the latest results show new titles on rival platforms taking over the top spots. We already highlighted that Tri Force Heroes
The Yo-Kai basics, again
Yo-Kai Watch is just a few days away from its release in North America, as Nintendo and series developer Level 5 aim to turn it into the next major success story for the 3DS. The IP is hugely successful in Japan, but the question remains as to whether it can replicate that performance in the West. Based on the launch...
News New Style Boutique 2's amiibo Outfits Look Rather Fabulous
Strut your stuff
Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward may be one of the most awkward game names ever conceived of by Nintendo, but this is a title that's no doubt on a few 3DS owner's wishlists in Europe. The appeal and success of its predecessors speaks to that popularity, and the fact it's heading to the EU suggests that it's...
News Stella Glow Now Has a Confirmed Release Date for Europe
The music starts
Stella Glow arrives in North America very soon, bringing its own unique blend of music and RPG gameplay - along with a gorgeous launch edition - to the region. Thankfully NIS America has now announced full details for the European release, with the good news being that it'll arrive as both a physical and download title. There are...
Video Toadette Takes to the Court in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash as Yo-Kai Watch Focuses on Weirdness
Net play won't be a strength of Toad and Toadette
It can be interesting to see how Nintendo's marketing varies across different titles, with concepts - or lack of concept as the case may be - drawn up to play to a game's strengths. On that score Nintendo's clearly got very different ideas of how to tempt players to pick up Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash...
News The Falco amiibo is Now Available for Pre-Order from the Nintendo UK Store
Personally, I prefer home delivery
The next instalment of Nintendo's NFC figures is on the way, and you can now pre-order the Falco amiibo from Nintendo UK ahead of its launch date of November 20th in the region; this joins similar pre-orders around the world for the popular Star Fox character. The amiibo costs £10.99 in this listing (as always)...
News Fire Emblem will be Getting an Art Book for its 25th Anniversary
Naturally, it's Japan only
It's hard to believe, but Fire Emblem has been a source of SRPG nirvana for almost 25 years already. Of course this statement is kind of cheating, as Nintendo didn't opt to bring the series West until a little over ten years ago, but at least Japan got to enjoy it for all that time. When it comes to Fire Emblem, it seems...
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Video Nintendo Gets Literal in Its Latest Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Commercial
Cute but confused residents
Animal Crossing is a curious franchise. It's in the name, naturally, that animals are walking around on two legs and charming us with silly dialogue, but not all will relate the characters to real animals. Sure, they may loosely resemble dogs, ducks and more, but the stylised visuals and quirky setting ensure that we...
