3DS - News
September2017
News Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Gold / Silver Make Their UK Chart Debuts
Decent results all around
Last week brought the latest notable Switch retail release in the UK, with Pokkén Tournament DX making its mark. It's the second 'deluxe' title from Nintendo in terms of taking a Wii U game and throwing in extra content, and it's had a decent start. Pokkén Tournament DX arrived in 5th place in the all-format chart,...
News Junichi Masuda is Visiting StreetPass Mii Plaza In His Famous Gold Pants
Based on his real life fashion, we're sure
Nintendo's all about the virtual outfits today, as it's now confirmed that we can all have Junichi Masuda in some fetching gold pants on our 3DS systems; yes, he's a surprise visitor to StreetPlass Mii Plaza on 3DS. As 3DS veterans know, all guest Miis in the plaza wear these stylish golden pants; we like...
Video Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon's New Trailer Features Outrageous Surfing, Dudes
Everybody's going surfing
Nintendo has just released a new trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon, which launches on 3DS later this year. The trailer sums up why you should be excited about the forthcoming enhanced version - you'll be able to ride a wave surfing on a Mantine, snap some photos, tackle on a new island trial and...
News Take a Look at the Art Book and Harbinger Class for Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
"A force to be reckoned with in the right hands"
The DS and 3DS generations have been fortunate enough to enjoy multiple Etrian Odyssey main-series games and spinoffs. Pretty soon Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth will arrive in the West, adding to the growing collection. Atlus has released a new trailer to build hype in the form of a video to...
Video Celica Joins The Battle In Fire Emblem Warriors
Redheads just want to have fun
The Tokyo Game Show is now in full swing and to celebrate Koei Tecmo have released a brand new trailer for their upcoming Switch and New 3DS brawler Fire Emblem Warriors, which you can view above. Fans of the series will be delighted about the reveal of a new playable character, the feisty redhead...
Preview Solving the Puzzle of Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy
A new generation with a familiar name
For some gamers, including this writer, the DS and 3DS generations of hardware simply wouldn't be so complete without the Professor Layton series of games. Across six adventures - seven with an Ace Attorney tie-in - the puzzle solving gentleman charmed us all, had numerous cups of tea and saved villages and...
News Metroid: Samus Returns Makes Modest Chart Debut in Japan, as Switch Still Dominates
Sold less than Other M, but a lot more than Federation Force
It's time for the Japanese chart results from Media Create, and this week there are some interesting releases making their mark, including the '2D' return of an iconic franchise that typically struggles in Japan. We're referring to the rather brilliant Metroid: Samus Returns, which...
News The First Hat Wearing Pikachu Giveaway Has Started in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Choose carefully
A while ago The Pokémon Company confirmed a series of promotions to celebrate the upcoming release of Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You in the West. One of the announcements was the distribution of Pikachu in various hats, accounting for multiple regions; the kicker is that you can only choose one from six. The first 'Original Hat'...
News Natsume Has a New Sale Available on the eShop
Whaddya buyin’?
One of the more welcome features of the vastly improved eShop of last generation was the introduction of sales on Nintendo’s digital storefront. Though the company rarely discounts its games—and when it does, there’s not a whole lot being dropped—it nonetheless has at least provided third parties with a means of enticing...
News 3DS OS Version 11.6.0-39 Is Now Available for Download
11.5.0-38 is so last year
With each passing day, it seems that Nintendo Switch becomes an increasingly more important part of Nintendo’s plans, while the 3DS proportionally becomes more and more irrelevant. The release of Metroid: Samus Returns helps stem this, but there’s still a lingering feeling that the platform is on its last legs. Perhaps...
News Metroid: Samus Returns Makes Top 10 Debut in UK Charts
Rayman just outside top 10, NBA 2K18 on Switch nowhere to be seen
Last week had a few high profile releases across various systems, which means the UK charts are a little more interesting than normal. Well, aside from Destiny 2 staying in top spot. The best new arrival is actually NBA 2K18 in second place, but that doesn't include Switch sales as...
Poll What Did You Think of the Nintendo Direct?
The dust has settled...
This week we had the second of what is now the 'current' mainline Nintendo Direct format. Yes, we've had showcases, presentations, game-specific Directs and so on, but this week's 45 minute show adopted a similar format to a Spring broadcast - quickfire 'headline' sections for each current console with some extended showcases...
News We're Really Not Sure What Crayon Shin-Chan Gekiatsu! Is All About; But We Love It
Sing and dance with Oden Man
If you are lucky enough to live in Japan you will get to see TV commercials such as the one above for upcoming 3DS game Crayon Shin-Chan Gekiatsu! Oden wa Rudo Dai Konran!! which launches in Japan on the 30th November this year. The game itself appears to be a cartoony 2D platformer, which looks like fun. But we'd...
News Japan Is Getting The Best New Nintendo 2DS XL Model Yet
And you thought the PokéBall edition was neat
This week's Nintendo Direct revealed that we're getting a rather snazzy new 2DS XL design based on a PokéBall, but - as is often the case - Japan is getting an exclusive model which is even better. On November 17th, Japanese gamers will not only have the chance to purchase the...
News Minecraft “Better Together Update” Not Coming To New 3DS Version Of The Game
Unsurprising developments
Yesterday during the latest Nintendo Direct we found out Minecraft would be released exclusively on the New Nintendo 3DS. Since then, it has been clarified the closet equivalent to Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition is the 0.15.4 build of Minecraf
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 13th September
Big surprises, some love for the 3DS and hype for Mario
This week Nintendo brought us a lengthy Nintendo Direct; it clocked in at 45 minutes and included four 'showcase' segments and quickfire headline sections. Covering both 3DS and Switch, it packed in a lot of announcements. As expected there were some new announcements, a few slightly out of...
News Scan amiibo In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga And Stamp Some Sheets
Grab a Goomba
We're rather looking forward to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, due on 3DS on 6th October, as it's another chance to play a much-loved game. This remake of the Game Boy Advance classic is shaping up to be yet another great game for Nintendo's veteran handheld. While the game was first revealed at E3, we got...
News Atlus Confirms A Western 3DS Release For The Alliance Alive In Early 2018
Man alive, there are men alive in here
Atlus has confirmed that it is bringing 3DS JRPG The Alliance Alive to the west early next year. The game - created by the team behind The Legend of Legacy - has already launched in Japan, but Atlus has stated its intention to localise it for western markets, too. Penned by Yoshitaka Murayama (Suikoden)...
News Here, Have A Generous Helping Of Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon News
Yum!
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct kicked off with a large section devoted to the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, giving fans of the series a taste of what's in store when the titles arrive on November 17th. It was revealed that the mysterious Pokémon shown on the packages of Pokémon Ultra...
News New Style Boutique 3 Struts Its Stuff In Europe On 24th November
Become a styling star
One surprising announcement during the latest Nintendo Direct was the reveal of New Style Boutique 3 – Styling Star. Despite the series not always receiving the recognition it deserves, it has still managed to build a loyal following over the years. Also known as Girls Mode 4 in Japan, Nintendo Presents: New Style...
News Orange & White New Nintendo 2DS XL Arrives In North America On 6th October
Better late than never
After a long wait, the orange and white New Nintendo 2DS XL will finally be making its way to North America on 6th October. Europe received this particular system earlier this year alongside the launch of the 2DS XL. This news follows several other hardware related announcements during the latest Nintendo Direct -...
News Kirby Will Be Out Of Control When Kirby: Battle Royale Arrives On The Nintendo 3DS
The pink puffball joins fight club
Kirby’s 25th anniversary is well and truly underway, with the latest Nintendo Direct revealing the pink puffball's latest 3DS game originally announced back in Spring. Kirby: Battle Royale appears to be a cuddly and cute version of fight club. In this title, Kirby enters a tournament to face-off against his...
News Mario Party: The Top 100 Will Combine The Best Of The Series On 3DS
Out in November
Nintendo has announced in its latest Direct that Mario Party: The Top 100 - a game containing 100 of the greatest minigames of the franchise's near two-decade history - is coming to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on November 10th this year. The game will offer multiplayer for up to four friends via Download Play or local...
News This November You Can Finally Own A New Nintendo 2DS XL That Looks Like A Pokéball
Wish granted
Pokémon Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun launch later this year on 3DS, and Nintendo is releasing the perfect console to play these games on. On November 3rd, the company will release a special PokéBall edition of the New Nintendo 2DS. This is mere weeks before the two new instalments hit store shelves. ...
Explode Creepers on the small screen
Can you ever have too much Minecraft in your life? Maybe you already own two or even three copies, so how about you add another version to your game library? Nintendo’s latest Direct has just revealed yet another iteration of Mojang's highly successful title exclusively for the New Nintendo 3DS line of...
Watch The European Nintendo Direct Broadcast - Live!
Super Mario Odyssey with Switch and 3DS goodness
It is time for a whopper of a Nintendo Direct, with the promise of 45 minutes of gaming goodness. Super Mario Odyssey will feature along with other Switch and 3DS titles; here's hoping for great footage and a surprise or two. <liveblog id="the_european_nintendo_direct_broadcast_-_live"...
Watch The North American Nintendo Direct Broadcast - Live!
Super Mario Odyssey! Switch games! 3DS games!
It's that time, dear readers, for one of Nintendo's gaming extravaganzas. This Nintendo Direct is expected to be 45 minutes, which means plenty of footage - with Super Mario Odyssey confirmed to feature - and hopefully some surprises. <liveblog...
Feature What We Expect from the Nintendo Direct - 13th September
Games galore, Mario, and a reminder it's not all about the Switch
We're gearing up for what could be, potentially, the final or penultimate 'full' Nintendo Direct of 2017; we may see another focused on early 2018 releases in a month or two, or potentially just smaller game-specific broadcasts. Time will tell, but it's always a treat when a full-fat...
Review Monster Hunter Stories (3DS)
Pocket Monsters
Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has become something of a runaway success since its 2004 debut on the PlayStation 2, reaching millions of players on various platforms, and spawning an explosion of similar games in the ‘Hunter’ mold. Action RPGs with a focus on multiplayer teamwork and lengthy battles against massive monsters,...
Review Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS)
Welcome back
You know, there’s a reason why they call it 'Metroidvania' and not 'Castletroid'. As much as the Castlevania series took the whole ‘interconnected 2D map’ ball and ran with it over the past decade while Metroid fans had to do without, it’s Nintendo’s series that first defined the rules and, when handled properly, did it best...
News Check Out a New NES Game - Amazon's Running Diet
Some quirky anniversary marketing from Ancient
New NES releases in 2017 are always welcomed, but there is more than meets the eye to Amazon's Running Diet, because it is in fact a release by the folks at Ancient to celebrate an anniversary for 3DS title Gotta Protectors. In this endless runner you take control of the titular Amazon, one of the...
News Get Ready for a Nintendo Direct on 13th September
A whopping 45 minutes of it
With the busy pre-Holiday gaming season around the corner, Nintendo is planning to get us all ready with a new Nintendo Direct. It's all going down at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 11pm UK / midnight CEST on 13 September (14th September CEST and in Japan / Australia); the announcement is below, outlining the focus of what...
News Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2 Will Come In Two Flavours Later This Year
Yum!
It has been revealed that Yo-Kai Watch spin-off Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Densetsu Banbarayaa will be released in two versions this December. The October issue of Japanese publication CoroCoro has stated that Hihou Densetsu Banbarayaa will come in "Sword" and "Magnum" versions. Little information exists regarding exactly how...
News Monster Hunter Stories Makes Modest UK Chart Debut as Destiny 2 Dominates
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ makes the top 40
Last week brought a few retail releases to Nintendo hardware, but none were blockbuster arrivals in the UK scene - the latest chart results demonstrate that point. As expected Destiny 2 took top spot (PS4 and Xbox One) and was the biggest launch of the year. Considering the impact of heavy bundling...
Video Monster Hunter Stories Is The Perfect Primer For The Full Series
Ideal for newcomers
Monster Hunter Stories is out now, and some of you may be wondering if it's worth your time. We've got somebody beavering away at the full review as we speak, but in the meantime our video expert Alex Olney has spent a little time with it - and he's come away pleasantly surprised at how it serves as a more gentle tutorial to the...
News Nintendo Made Us A Better Developer, Says Metroid: Samus Returns Studio MercurySteam
"We are the only studio to have made a Castlevania and also a Metroid"
Spanish studio MercurySteam turns 15 this year, and it's about to have the busiest week of that impressive lifespan. The company's contribution to the Metroid universe - Metroid: Samus Returns - launches on 3DS on September 15th, while Raiders of the Broken Planet - an...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Has Passed 250k Sales on 3DS
Electrifying
Inti Creates did a fantastic job of continuing on the legacy of Mega Man in its own way with the stellar Azure Striker Gunvolt games, which first debuted on the 3DS a few years back. The two games just saw a rerelease on the Switch with the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack and while what’s next for the series is still just about...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Misses Out on Top Spot in UK Charts
Another positive Switch launch, though
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is the latest major retail release on the Switch, and it's off to a solid start in the UK. The results for last week (physical retail sales) show the Ubisoft title making its debut in second place, behind PS4 release Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Though it's a little...
Video Let's Reminisce With 34 of the Most Infamous Bad Miiverse Posts
Some are good, most aren't
Miiverse is a tool that for many was a source of great entertainment, and many of its users are mourning the loss of the service due in November. However, as no doubt most of you know, Miiverse also carried with it a certain notoriety for the quality of some of its content. No doubt the same could be argued of any social...
Preview Going Back to SR-388 in Metroid: Samus Returns
Exploring strange, old worlds
It’s hard to believe, but we haven’t received a proper Samus-starring Metroid adventure since Other M launched seven years ago - the role of Metroid Prime: Federation Force will always be disputed. Our chozo-suited heroine has finally come back to us in the aptly-titled Metroid: Samus Returns. It’s a...
August2017
Feature A Long Journey Through Metroid Prime: Federation Force
"Charge!"
Right now Nintendo is building the hype for Metroid: Samus Returns, but it's not been that long since our last game from the IP graced the 3DS. Metroid Prime: Federation Force was divisive (to put it mildly), and is now one year old. Amusingly, our editor Tom Whitehead and reviewer extraordinaire Conor McMahon only recently finished a...
News Nintendo Happy To "Leave Door Open" For More Rhythm Heaven Games
"No, it's not dead"
We may have seen several fun outings since the days of the Game Boy Advance, but the Rhythm Heaven series appears to be on ice at present - at least, that's what many have assumed following rumours regarding the franchise. However, series producer Yoshio Sakamoto, speaking to Eurogamer, counters this rather negative outlook...
Video Get Hyped For Metroid: Samus Returns With This Overview Trailer
Welcome to Planet SR388
The Metroid: Samus Returns hype train has officially left the station. Following the Gamescom presentation today Nintendo has now released an overview trailer, which you can view above. In this video you will learn more about the incredible arsenal at the disposal of the legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran and the many...
Watch The Metroid: Samus Returns Presentation from Gamescom 2017 - Live!
With Yoshio Sakamoto and José Luis Márquez
Gamescom 2017 is still in full swing. Following yesterday's Super Mario Odyssey presentation, today's presentation will focus on none other than Metroid: Samus Returns. The presentation starts today at <time>24th August 2017 11am</time> Producer Yoshio Sakamoto and José Luis Márquez,...
Live Watch Nintendo's Third Day At Gamescom 2017
Third time's a charm
Today marks Nintendo's third full day at Gamescom 2017, and the company has plenty of stuff to keep you busy, including FIFA 18, Metroid: Samus Returns and Splatoon 2. Here's the full schedule (all times GMT): 10:00 - 10:30 – EA SPORTS FIFA 18 gameplay 11:00 - 11:30 – Metroid: Samus Returns presentation with Mr...
Deals Nintendo UK Opens Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Pre-Orders
Gotta catch at least one!
The eagerly awaited Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon launches on 17th November and the Official Nintendo UK Store has some tempting pre-order bundles for your consideration. Let's take a look, shall we? Game + Figurine: <products id="6784,6785,6786,6787,6788" style="list"> New Nintendo 2DS XL...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Races Up The UK Charts, But Digital-Only Sonic Mania Is Absent
Zelda and 1-2-Switch climb slightly
With the Summer lull in the games retail market continuing, there are few new releases meaning that evergreen titles lead the way. As has been the case for some time now, Nintendo feature quite heavily in the UK sales charts. In a week with no big-hitting newcomers Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy on PS4...
Random Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon has a New 'Photo Club' Mode, and Kanto Could Return
Vermilion City gym teased
The Pokémon Company showed off a new trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon this past weekend, giving hints as to what players can expect in this new story within the Alola region. In the trailer gameplay can be seen with the protagonist talking to a Pokémon trainer in a yellow...
News Series Producer Yoshio Sakamoto Is Interested In Making Another 2D Metroid
"If there is another opportunity..."
After a long absence of 2D Metroid games, plenty of fans were delighted to see Metroid: Samus Returns announced at this year's E3. Now series producer Yoshio Sakamoto has made clear that he's interested in creating more 2D outings for the bounty hunter, and has been talking about his passion for the project in...
News New Trailer Reveals Fresh Details for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
New avatar looks! Plot teasers! Z-Power Rings!
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are creeping ever closer, and are likely to be key in driving 3DS and 2DS sales into the Holiday season. The Pokémon Company, aware that time is ticking away, is gradually ramping up with details on what these new entries will bring to the Alola setting. Fresh on...
News Pokémon Gold and Silver Getting Boxed 3DS Releases In Europe
With a download code inside!
Back in June's Pokémon Direct it was revealed that Game Boy Color classics Pokémon Gold And Silver will be coming to the 3DS Virtual Console on the 22nd September. As if that wasn't exciting enough for Pokémon fans, Nintendo of Europe has announced today that it will be releasing a boxed version of the game,...
News Dataminers Have Found 3DS Code in Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
What’s this, Capcom?
No doubt many Nintendo fans were greatly disappointed by the puzzling omission of anything Nintendo with the recently released Mega Man Legacy Collection 2. Considering that some of the games included originally came out for Nintendo platforms and that the first Mega Man Legacy Collection came out on 3DS, it seems logical that...
News Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy Hits Europe on 6th October
Nintendo to publish in EU, daily puzzles to be added
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy is a welcome return for the classic series formula, albeit we have a new protagonist and a focus on light-hearted storytelling and a push to keep the focus on puzzles. Already confirmed for the Fall season in North America,...
News Fire Emblem Echoes Developers on How the Game Iterates on Fire Emblem Fates
"There were things we wanted to implement but couldn’t fit"
The 3DS has arguably been the most impactful platform for the Fire Emblem series, playing host to a succession of three titles that all manage to take the series to new heights in their own ways. The last of these--Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia—was a remake of the second Fire...
News Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Keep Top 10 Places in the UK Charts
Other titles such as Miitopia continue to do well
We're in the middle of the Summer lull in the games retail market - there are few new releases meaning that evergreen titles lead the way. That's certainly the case in the UK, but the most recent chart results do bring some cheer for Nintendo. In a week with no big-hitting newcomers Crash...
News Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth Launches on 17th October in North America
New video introduces Fencer class, too
Plenty of 3DS fans have been looking forward to the arrival of Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth later this year, and those in North America now have a firm date - it'll arrive on 17th October priced at $39.99USD. The European release date will be announced "at a later time". In addition to that...
News Dragon Quest XI and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
Great Ace Attorney 2 makes its debut, sales down on predecessor
The Japanese Media Create results are out, and remind us of the power of brands with two versions of a massive Square Enix title still leading the way. There's good news for Nintendo in both the software and hardware results, too. Starting with the software top 20, Dragon Quest XI:...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off Extended Metroid: Samus Returns Gameplay
And plugs the amiibo, naturally!
For those eagerly awaiting Metroid: Samus Returns, today brought some lovely news with the announcement of the handsome Samus Edition New Nintendo 3DS. There's also some footage of different areas, with Nintendo Minute pitching in. Along with Sam from the Treehouse they go through some neat areas and also show...
News Nintendo to Live Stream Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid: Samus Returns and More from Gamescom
Yoshiaki Koizumi and Yoshio Sakamoto due to appear
Nintendo of Europe often puts on a good show at Gamescom, the huge annual expo in Germany. Over the years there have been some impressive booth setups, which can include stage demos and events, but it's not often pushed the event up to the level seen at E3, for example. NoE seems to be upping the...
News Elminage Original Will Be Crawling Through Your 3DS Dungeon This Week
"Your very own epic adventure awaits you!"
Nintendo's official site has revealed that Elminage Original is coming to the 3DS eShop in North America this week. Developed by Starfish, Elminage Original is a remake of the 2008 game which started it all. It was previously localised for the west on the PSP in 2012. Elminage...
News Splatoon 2 and Miitopia Hold Top 10 Places in UK Charts
MK8 Deluxe and Breath of the Wild also maintain top 20 spots
The UK charts had very little change to report last week as the summer holiday season rolls on. A lack of new releases meant that it was all about discounts and ongoing popularity, so from that perspective we saw some Nintendo titles hold up quite well. Splatoon 2 is still the...
News First Three Dragon Quest Titles Heading to the 3DS in Japan
Will they make it to the West?
This weekend has brought the Dragon Quest Summer Festival, and with that there were a few announcements. One of these is pleasing for fans of the very beginning of the franchise, with news that this month will bring the first three games on the 3DS. As you can see, the first two titles will land on the 3DS (and PS4)...
News Chicken Wiggle Release Date Revealed, Level Creator Detailed
Create and share levels with your friends
Atooi has confirmed release info and pricing for 3DS platforming adventure Chicken Wiggle. The game launches on the 3DS eShop on August 17th in North America and Europe, and will cost $14.99 / €14.99. The game's main campaign stars a young chicken and a wiggly worm, who have to work...
News Nintendo UK Has Reopened Pre-Orders For Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition
Get in quick!
When Nintendo UK opened up pre-orders for Metroid: Samus Returns a while back, they sold out almost instantly. The pack comes with a retro steelbook case, 40-page Artbook, soundtrack, gold S-Mark pin, Morph Ball 3D keyring and a download code for Metroid II: Return of Samus. If you didn't get one last time, then you'll be...
News Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Has Sold 1 Million Copies in Europe
That's a lot of happy homes
It seems like Nintendo is in an odd spot with the Animal Crossing series, right now. After the launch of Animal Crossing: New Leaf—arguably the best entry yet—it seemed like the natural next step would be to expand on that game in the next home console entry, but Nintendo instead chose to follow it up with Animal...
News Persona Q2 is Confirmed for Nintendo 3DS
Logo and slogan point to Persona 5 characters
Atlus sure likes its stylised and non-committal reveals, and has opted for that approach with Persona Q2, which is confirmed as a 3DS exclusive. This is a sequel to 2014's Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, a rather excellent game that blended Etrian Odyssey ideas with cast members from Persona 3 and...
News Dragon Quest XI Rewards You With A Copy Of The 8-Bit Original When You Finish It
Twice the fun
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age has just launched in Japan and has sold like hot cakes. The game features hours of JRPG goodness that will no doubt keep players busy for some time, but even when the quest is over, the entertainment value doesn't end there. It has been revealed that upon completing Drago
News Dragon Quest XI Sold Over 2 Million Copies in Two Days in Japan
Whoa
Though it’s relatively popular over here in the West, the Dragon Quest series is quite the big deal in Japan, to the point that Square Enix has enacted a company policy to only release each new game on a weekend due to complaints from other companies about loads of employees calling in “sick” and taking vacation days. The latest title,...
News Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Launches on 29th September
Check out the new trailer, too
The 3DS just keeps right on chugging along with new releases such as the Metroid: Samus Returns, Monster Hunter Stories, and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon to look forward to in the coming months. That last one, of course, has competition with
July2017
News Join The Hunt With Monster Hunter Stories' Latest Western Trailer
Not long to go now...
Capcom certainly took its sweet time, but the Japanese veteran is finally bringing Monster Hunter Stories to the west this September. The spin-off title is shaping up to be quite a spectacle for fans of the series, and in order to maintain anticipation, Nintendo has just published a new trailer. Along with the video it's...
News Splatoon 2 Maintains UK Momentum as Miitopia Makes Chart Debut in Top 10
Hey! Pikmin struggled, however
The latest UK chart results are in, and it's established titles that are mostly leading the way, with the most recent Switch hit showing that it has some potential longevity. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is still top of the charts for PS4, but in a repeat of last week Splatoon 2 is just behind in second place...
News Hey! Pikmin Shows Nintendo Still Has A Soft Spot For Rare
A tribute to an "Enduring Partnership"
Rare and Nintendo enjoyed a particularly profitable relationship back in the '80s and '90s, with the UK-based studio creating hordes of titles for the NES, Game Boy, SNES and N64. So close was the connection between the two companies that Nintendo eventually purchased a large stake in Rare and made it a...
News Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Heading to the West in 2018
More information to come in Autumn / Fall
Plenty of fans have been waiting for localisation news for the latest big hit from Square Enix, and it's finally arrived - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will arrive in the West in 2018. The announcement was made in a video, with follow up tweets confirming the '2018' window and that more...
RPMii Maker
Nintendo’s endlessly endearing Mii characters have been one of the most enduring creations of the Wii era; from their earliest days as Wii Sports athletes and player avatars, they’ve gone on to star in StreetPass and Nintendo Land, soar through the air in Pilotwings Resort, race in Mario Kart 8, and even battle it out in Sup
Editorial amiibo Has Stalled, Because Nintendo is Forgetting What Makes It Special
A decline into minor unlocks and collectible DLC
Nintendo is still fully committed to amiibo, that much is obvious. New figures and cards continue to gradually emerge, some as expected with the biggest games (such as Splatoon 2 and Metroid: Samus Returns), and others a little unexpected like the cards that came out alongside Mario Sports...
News Etrian Odyssey V Launch Edition Will Come With An Art Book And Music CD
Oh, and an "outer box"
Atlus has revealed the contents of the Etrian Odyssey V launch edition, which will come as good news to those of you who just can't get enough of your limited edition packaging. When the 3DS title launches later this year you'll get a 24-page art book containing "beautiful character art and concept sketches by the...
News Splatoon 2 Delivers Extraordinary Launch Sales in Japan and Boosts Switch Hardware
Layton’s Mystery Journey takes 2nd for 3DS, too
Earlier today we shared Famitsu numbers covering the Splatoon 2 launch in Japan; now Media Create has weighed in as well. Media Create brings a lower figure, but it's still the biggest Switch game launch to date, and also led to significant hardware sales. Splatoon 2 may be the dominant arrival in...
Throwing the game
Pikmin, as a franchise, is arguably a mid-tier IP for Nintendo - perhaps not in terms of quality, but it is nevertheless refused the same priority and release frequency as other highly successful and profitable Nintendo brands. The Wii / DS generation passed with nothing but re-releases, before Pikmin 3 gave us a timely...
News Nintendo Records Best Q1 Sales Since 2011 in Profitable Start to the Year
Sales targets for Switch and 3DS remain unchanged
Nintendo has unveiled its Q1 financial results (covering 1st April to 30th June), including some solid numbers for the Nintendo Switch and its games. Those looking for dramatic increases in projections and confidence will be left disappointed, however, with the company's core sales estimates...
News Here's What Those Lovely New amiibo Do In Metroid: Samus Returns
Tap for a Metroid marker
The official Japanse website for Metroid: Samus Returns has just popped up and what a beauty it is. Of course, not being Japanese ourselves, we have a hard time knowing what is being said here. Thankfully Japanese Nintendo are at hand with a translation which explains what the Metroid amiibo do within the game: Samus Aran...
News A New Tamagotchi Game Is Heading To The 3DS In Japan
Tamagotchi Life
Do you remember those little cute Tamagotchi keychain digital pets? Who could forget the joys of cleaning up their poop and forgetting to feed them? Well, it's their 20th anniversary this year and Bandai Namco is bringing them back on the 3DS in Japan, as revealed by the teaser website. This new Tamagotchi game launches on 16th...
News European My Nintendo Rewards Bring 3DS And Wii U Games You Can Buy With Your Gold Points
Zen Pinball, Runner2, Art of Balance and more
Fresh rewards have just arrived on the European My Nintendo site, and if you're still rocking your 3DS and Wii U you are in luck. Here's what you can spend those precious gold points on: Zen Pinball 3D (3DS eShop) – 50 Gold Points BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Wii...
Feature Re-acquainting Ourselves With an Old Ally in Metroid: Samus Returns
"It's time"
When it came to time for questions during our hands-on demo with Metroid: Samus Returns for the Nintendo 3DS, the very first thing we asked was, “Why now?” That's because, one deviation aside, Samus Aran has been out of the public spotlight for seven years - it's been a whole decade if you trace her absence back to the beloved...
News Splatoon 2 Misses Top Spot in UK Charts But Out-Performs Predecessor
Third highest Switch launch to date
Last week brought us Splatoon 2 on the Nintendo Switch, and it's delivered a solid launch in the UK charts. It had to settle for second place behind Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, but nevertheless the shooter's arrival outperformed the equivalent figures for the Wii U original. Its debut also made it the...
Gallery Nintendo at San Diego Comic-Con - The Booth and Some Standout Cosplay
From Breath of the Wild, to ARMS and more besides
San Diego Comic-Con is wrapping up as we publish this, a weekend jam-packed with hype and reveals across movies, TV, comic books and of course video games. Nintendo had a booth inside the main expo to showcase Super Mario Odyssey, and also welcomed gamers (with or without expo tickets) at a separate...
News New 2DS XL Tops Japanese Hardware Chart As Switch Sales Plunge Amid Stock Shortages
Hey! Pikmin sells almost 80,000 units, too
The New Nintendo 2DS XL was Japan's biggest selling piece of hardware for the last week in Japan, according to Famitsu. The newest member of the 3DS family shifted 36,860 units in its first week on sale, and was accompanied by new releases Hey! Pikmin (79,517) and Ever Oasis (15,907). Elsewhere,...
News Analysts Expect Nintendo Switch Hybrid to End 'Two-Punch Strategy'
Mobile and more to fill the gap
Over the past couple of months Nintendo's share value has steadily climbed, hitting its highest point in a number of years. This has been largely credited to the successful launch - and ongoing demand - around the Nintendo Switch, while other factors include the company's mobile plans and commercial deals (such as the...
Rumour Wii U System Update Hints That Miiverse Is Coming To An End Soon
So long, and thanks for all the doodles
The recent Wii U system update apparently brings with it more than just increased stability - dataminers have discovered a message which hints that Miiverse is coming to an end. Deep within Wii U system update 5.5.2, the following text has been unearthed: The Miiverse service has ended. Miiverse and any...
Feature The Biggest Nintendo 3DS Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
Life in the little portable yet
Back at the start of Spring we started our usual 'Biggest Games' series, but didn't get around to doing a 3DS equivalent. To be honest, there wasn't much confirmed for the portable, regardless. We had a small collection of solid games, certainly, but they were slim pickings. From Spring onwards, however, a handful of...
News Dragon Quest XI Gets a Batch of Awesome TV Commercials in Japan
When you can only think about one thing
While we wait (im)patiently for the localisation of Dragon Quest XI, we can nevertheless take in the hype for its release in Japan. While the Switch version is still oddly missing, the Japanese market is currently gearing up for the dual release across PS4 and 3DS. Square Enix has now published a series...
News A Shiny Tapu Koko Is Up for Grabs for Pokémon Sun/Moon in North America
Get it before it's gone!
Though the conversation is increasingly shifting to the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the mysterious new core game additions to Generation 7, Pokémon Sun and Moon continues to roll on. The immensely successful pair of games broke many new records for the series and for Nintendo in general, so it comes as...
But only because it wasn't mass produced there to begin with
Earlier today, Nintendo of Japan revealed that it would be ceasing all production of the smaller New Nintendo 3DS, leaving just the 2DS and XL models on the market. Though this was a bit unexpected, it wasn’t necessarily surprising given that the XL 3DS models generally sell better and...
News Nintendo Confirms Its Plans to Switch Things Up at San Diego Comic-Con
"San Diego Comic-Con is full of so many Nintendo fans", says Bowser
San Diego Comic-Con, one of the biggest events of its kind, is just one week away. It's running from 20th-23rd July, and Nintendo has now confirmed its plans for the event. Nintendo will have a booth within the main convention center (no. 235), but it'll only have one game on show...
News Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Haunts Europe This Autumn
12 new quests and over 300 playable Yo-Kai
Nintendo has confirmed that it is bringing Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters to Europe this Autumn, bringing it in line with North America. The game is the third version of Yo-Kai Watch 2, following on from Bony Spirits
Preview Whistling for Attention in Hey! Pikmin
A small world
It's been pleasing for 3DS owners to see that, while a shiny alternative is on the market, the successful family of portables continues to have an important role in Nintendo's plans. With titles like Metroid: Samus Returns and of course Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on the way, the era of dual screens and some stereoscopic 3D isn't...
News The Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition is Up for Pre-Order on the Official Nintendo UK Store
Update: And now they're gone
Update: Having checked at about 16:50 UK time, an hour after publication, we see these are now sold out. Well, we said they'd go fast... Original Article: We all know that some Nintendo limited editions can be rather rare beasts, so UK gamers keen on Metroid: Samus Returns may want to jump quickly on the Legacy...
News Natsume's Hiro Maekawa Talks Harvest Moon, Switch And Making "Everyone Happy"
"Natsume is probably known most as a non-violent, family friendly company"
Natsume is a publisher famous for its Harvest Moon series, which has now racked up more than 30 entries across a variety of systems and continues to sell briskly all over the world. However, there's been quite a bit of upheaval within the company of late, and boss Hiro...
News Nintendo Unveils Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Dual Pack and Fan Editions
Dual pack is Amazon-exclusive in the US
After some early listings popped up online, Nintendo has confirmed and unveiled details on a dual pack for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, very much following in the footsteps of its predecessors. In addition to that dual pack there will - once again - be 'Fan Editions' with SteelBooks in Europe. For...
News 3DS OS Version 11.5.0-38 Is Now Available for Download
A fun new update, just in time for the 2DS XL release
With the New Nintendo 2DS XL due out in the West in a couple weeks, it seems that now is as good a time as any for Nintendo to give the 3DS family system OS a bit of an upgrade, especially given that the last update came out in April and only added more stability to the system. So, what has...
News New Adventure Time And Ben 10 Games Are Coming To A "Nintendo Platform"
"I am sure you can imagine which one that would be"
Outright Games has confirmed that it is working on new video games based on Cartoon Network's popular Adventure Time and Ben 10 animated franchises. Here's a snippet from the PR: Focusing on creating high-quality license-based video games for the family entertainment market, Outright...
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