Tomodachi Life (3DS) News Articles
Thursday26th Jun 2014
Video Nintendo Game Developers 'Sing' About Their Upcoming Wii U Releases
Splatoon! Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker! Star Fox! More!
So, we admit, that's a cheeky headline, though we trust the 'Sing' and image have tipped you off to what's really going on here. Nintendo has released a rather funny video of its big-name developers singing songs about their current Wii U projects... in Tomodachi Life. One of this game's...
Tuesday24th Jun 2014
News GAME Offers Buy One Get One Half Price Tomodachi Life Deal
For physical or download copies via online store
We're fans of the slightly bizarre Mii-sim Tomodachi Life here at Nintendo Life, and it's been enjoying a solid — if unspectacular — run in the UK charts, as one example. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has also been making positive noises about sales in the region, though we'll see...
Monday23rd Jun 2014
News Mario Kart 8 and Tomodachi Life Show Decent Momentum in UK Charts
Staying power
A worrying trend in the weekly charts we've seen in the UK throughout 2014 has been for Nintendo releases or system exclusives to make an initial appearance before rapidly tumbling out of the top 40, with the exception of Pokémon X & Y clinging on in the lower reaches. As we head towards July the latest major releases on Wii U and...
Friday20th Jun 2014
News You Can Now Have The Legendary Shaq On Your 3DS, But He's Not Doing Kung Fu
Celebrity Tomodachi Life QR codes released
Famous basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has had his brush with video games in the past — Shaq Fu being a notable failure which has is currently being rebooted into something a little more appealing. However, the new and updated version of this fighting game isn't the only way you'll be able to get...
Weirdness So, Someone Made A Valve E3 Press Conference Using Tomodachi Life
Nintendo's life sim used to poke fun at long-suffering Half Life fans
Valve released Half Life 2 a decade ago, and since then fans have been waiting for news relating to the third instalment in the critically-acclaimed series. Every year, these very same fans search through the internet trying to find hints or references to the release of the game,...
Monday16th Jun 2014
News Mario Kart 8 and Tomodachi Life Hold Firm in UK Charts
There's this thing called the World Cup, it apparently affects sales
The latest UK chart results are in, and they bring reasonable news for Nintendo's two main entries in the top 40, reflecting a quiet spell for game sales but also early signs of hope for the company's current plucky, yet bizarre, 3DS title. To start at the top end, Mario Kart 8,...
Monday9th Jun 2014
News Mario Kart 8 Stays Second in UK as Tomodachi Life Has Modest Début
Still on the podium
The UK chart results are in for last week's sales, with points of interest being the momentum of Wii U racer Mario Kart 8 and the launch of quirky 3DS Mii-sim Tomodachi Life; ultimately, it's a mix of good and bad news. On the happy news front, Mario Kart 8 has retained second place in the all-format chart behind Ubisoft's Watch...
Friday6th Jun 2014
News Dami Im, Winner of Aussie X Factor, Appointed as Official Nintendo Ambasador of Tomodachi Life
YouTube series to follow
Followers of the Aussie edition of reality music competition The X Factor will be more than familiar with Dami Im – winner of the fifth series of the X Factor in 2013 whose single ‘Super Love’ is currently taking the charts by storm down under. Now though, Dami will be embarking on a new adventure as the official...
Thursday5th Jun 2014
Nintendo Download 5th June (North America)
Tomodachi comes to life, 1001 Spikes, Minish Cap and much more
It's that time, North America, for the latest Nintendo Download Update with the details of new goodies available this week. There's a high-profile retail title on 3DS along with an assortment of new download-only titles on both current systems; there's some welcome retro Zelda and more...
Wednesday4th Jun 2014
News Nintendo to Host Special Google Hangout on Tomodachi Life Launch Day
Hosted by Krysta of Nintendo Minute
Tomodachi Life is now just days from release, with Nintendo keen to communicate its charms to as many 3DS owners as possible. Nintendo of America will be doing this with a live Google Hangout to chat about the title on launch day, 6th June, rather conveniently at a time that should suit gamers in Europe, too...
Monday2nd Jun 2014
Nintendo Download 5th June (Europe)
Tomodachi Life begins, zombies attack, Wario's back and much more
Is your Monday feeling a little gloomy? Well cheer up, because Nintendo has served up one of its largest Download Updates in a fair while, courtesy of a huge number of discounts from Bandai Namco and others. There are new games on Wii U, 3DS and even DSiWare, too, with a quirky...
Wednesday28th May 2014
Video Shaun White and Shaquille O'Neal Appear in Latest Tomodachi Life Commercial
They're hungry, too
Ahead of its surprisingly close 6th June release date, Nintendo's keeping up efforts to show 2DS / 3DS owners the charms of Tomodachi Life, with the latest trailer introducing another two celebrity Mii characters that'll be promoted along with the game. This time around we have legendary basketball player and mascot of awful...
Wednesday21st May 2014
News Nintendo Confirms Tomodachi Life: Welcome Version, Two Gift Codes With Each Retail Copy
Get a rare panda suit!
Arriving on 6th June, Tomodachi Life is undoubtedly Nintendo's big hope for a viral hit on 3DS this coming Summer. The Mii-sim's goal is to draw you into its wacky world, exactly the sort of approach that can create buzz on social networks and achieve long-term sales. Nintendo is keen for plenty of gamers to at least try the...
Tuesday20th May 2014
Video This Tomodachi Life TV Spot Will Surely Make Ryan And Andy Global Stars
It's all about Andy
Nintendo of America is making sure every 3DS owner knows that life-sim Tomodachi Life is coming soon with a series of TV spots aimed at a pretty wide audience. The adoreable Lilly and Hannah starred in the first commercial, but this time around we've got a genuine star in the making in the form of Andy. Sure, his co-star Ryan...
Monday19th May 2014
News Club Nintendo Distributing Tomodachi Life Demo Codes to Select Platinum Members
Go check your email already!
Nintendo of America is distributing a special access code for a demo of Tomodachi Life to a select group of Club Nintendo members who have achieved Platinum status (those who have earned 600 Coins or more during the current fiscal year). The demo, entitled Tomodachi Life: Move-In Version, will allow you to transfer your...
Wednesday14th May 2014
Video Check Out This Pretty Comprehensive Guide To The Charms Of Tomodachi Life
Bringing your Mii to life
Tomodachi Life launches next month, and Nintendo is taking steps to ensure that the appeal of this incredibly unique game is as obvious as possible. With this in mind, Nintendo UK has produced a video which runs for almost four minutes and outlines some of the things you'll be able to get up to in the final game. The clip...
Monday12th May 2014
Video Nintendo Goes For The Female Pre-Teen Vote With This Tomodachi Life Commercial
Whoa! Cool!
Tomodachi Life isn't far from release now, and Nintendo clearly has high hopes for the game's commercial fortunes. However, it could be argued that the company hasn't had such a tricky title to market for quite some time; Tomodachi Life isn't really a game as such, and is clearly going to require some savvy promotion to really hammer...
Friday9th May 2014
News Nintendo Apologises "For Disappointing Many People" Over Tomodachi Life Same-Sex Marriage Issue
Potential future entry to be "more inclusive" and representative
Nintendo has this week been making headlines over the absence of same-sex marriages in upcoming 3DS Mii-sim Tomodachi Life. Following a social media campaign called Miiquality, Nintendo issued a response to explain its reasoning. As well as extensive coverage in the gaming media,...
Thursday8th May 2014
Editorial Addressing The Tomodachi Life Same-Sex Marriage Issue
Including our policy moving forward
As many of you are likely aware, Nintendo recently released a statement responding to a "Miiquality" campaign seeking the inclusion of same-sex marriages in Tomodachi Life. You can read it in full in our article on the subject, in which Nintendo states that it will not be including the option. The purpose of this...
Wednesday7th May 2014
News Nintendo Rules Out Same-Sex Marriage in Tomodachi Life and Explains Position
"Nintendo never intended to make any form of social commentary"
As you may be aware, upcoming 3DS title Tomodachi Life has drawn some criticism due to the absence of same-sex marriages in the Mii-sim, with only male and female characters having the relevant relationship options. The topic was first raised in 2013 with the Japanese release, with some...
Saturday26th Apr 2014
News Nintendo Serves Up New Videos For Kirby, NES Remix 2, Tomodachi Life and Mario Golf
Feast your eyes
After early months this year that have seen some major releases but also some quiet release spells, at retail and on the eShop platforms, we're now entering a stretch where most weeks have something enticing to separate us from our money. This week we have NES Remix 2 on the Wii U eShop, while next week Mario Golf: World Tour will...
Thursday17th Apr 2014
News The North American Version Of Tomodachi Life Will Only Be Playable In English
Bad language
The European version of Tomodachi Life is playable in several languages — hardly a shock when you consider how many different countries make up that particular region. Since we previewed the game a few days ago, we've had a few questions regarding the language choices that will be available in the North American edition of the game,...
Wednesday16th Apr 2014
News Yoshio Sakamoto Striving For "New Entertainment" and "New Fun" for Franchises Both Old and New
Naturally thoughts drift to Metroid
Yoshio Sakamoto is perhaps best known as the Director of the iconic early entries in the Metroid series, including the NES original, Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion. Sakamoto-san is not averse to experimentation and different genres, however, with producer credits in the WarioWare series, in particular, while his...
Monday14th Apr 2014
News Tomodachi Life is Big on Character, But Modest in File Size
Will you find space in your life?
Tomodachi Life made quite an impact when it was revealed in gloriously wacky Nintendo Direct broadcasts last week, as an audience outside of Japan was given a clearer insight into how the Mii-sim works, and perhaps why it should jump to the top of some wishlists. We've been fortunate enough to spend some time with...
Friday11th Apr 2014
News Nintendo Provides Some Context to 2013's Tomodachi Life Same-Sex Marriage Controversy
Indications are is that it still won't be an option, though
Yesterday's Tomodachi Life Nintendo Direct brought the rather wacky 3DS Mii life-sim to the attention of a lot more gamers, though it's not actually a new release. Tomodachi Collection: New Life was a Spring 2013 arrival in Japan, and proceeded to accrue some impressive sales and generate...
News Nintendo's Bill Trinen Discusses Localising Tomodachi Life
"It's not really a simulation. You could hardly even really call it a game"
Following its release date confirmation, Polygon has published an interview with Nintendo of America director of product marketing Bill Trinen on the Western localisation of the upcoming 3DS title Tomodachi Life. The Big N devoted an 11-minute special Ninte
Thursday10th Apr 2014
News Nintendo of America Confirms Christina Aguilera as a Guest Celebrity in Tomodachi Life
APRIL FOOLS!!!... Oh, wait
Earlier today Nintendo unleashed the utterly barmy and brilliant Tomodachi Life Nintendo Direct broadcasts in Europe and North America, also confirming a 6th June release in both territories. They're worth a watch, and certainly show how the quirky Mii life-sim could become an indispensable part of the 3DS library this...
Nintendo Direct Nintendo Shows Off The Peculiarities of Tomodachi Life and Confirms Release Date
It looks bonkers and amazing
We've known for a little while that 3DS title Tomodachi Life was being localised, but Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo of America have now released special mini Nintendo Direct broadcasts to not only provide full confirmation, but also to show off the wacky world of this Mii life-sim. To get the important detail out of...
