Review Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (3DS)
Don't call it a comeback
News Ubisoft Reveals Full Just Dance 2014 Tracklist
Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, ABBA and a bloke called PSY all feature
Review Rage Of The Gladiator (3DS eShop)
Are you not entertained?
News Doublade Revealed for Pokémon X & Y, an Evolution of Honedge
Not the sharpest name, perhaps?
News - 2013, Week 39
Sunday29th Sep 2013
News Extended Nintendo Network and Miiverse Maintenance Confirmed for 30th September
Will affect online play and leaderboards as well as the bespoke network
The Nintendo Network and Miiverse have a fairly solid track record in minimising downtime, but some upcoming maintenance will take the service down for a fairly extended period; there's some loose speculation on the web that this could be related to a potential Wii U update,...
News TT Games Reveals Some New Characters in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Will have a demo available on "most platforms"
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is set to blast onto Wii U in October in North America and 15th November in Europe, and anticipation for it is building by the day. Developer TT Games presented it during Eurogamer Expo as part of a Q&A session with director Arthur Parsons and revealed a few new characters...
A magnetic attraction
The Wii U eShop may have had what we could describe as a "steady" start, but in the remainder of 2013 and into 2014 there are a number of encouraging projects on the way. It's perhaps a product of Nintendo's efforts to spread the word and court smaller developers, as well as the Unity tools and assistance on offer, and it may...
News Shadow of the Eternals is Officially "On Hold"
Precursor Games announces the team will be "taking a break"
Precursor Games has had a couple of stabs at crowdfunding Shadow of the Eternals, which is pitched as a spiritual successor to the GameCube classic Eternal Darkness and was aiming for a Wii U release. The first attempt involved two campaigns that ran parallel to each other, one on the...
Review Tales to Enjoy! Three Little Pigs (DSiWare)
A case of swine flu
If you’ve been hanging around the site during the past two weeks, chances are you’ve at least stumbled onto one Tales to Enjoy review. These games are compilations of activities targeted at kids who are just learning how to read, write, and develop basic problem solving skills. Each one uses an identical interface, but...
Video New Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths Documentary Series Emerges For You To Explore
The Kickstarter campaign is almost at an end
Ynnis Interactive opened up a Kickstarter campaign about a month ago with the aim to bring Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths to other nations in English after the French production team received an influx of demand from those abroad who wanted to play the game. It has been a great success and the...
News Nnooo Set To Bring ORBITOR To Consoles
We just don't know which ones yet...
Australian developer Evil Aliens is behind ORBITOR, its first ever project which is currently on Steam Greenlight. It looked like it would be skipping the console market altogether, but that is no longer the case as the studio's compatriot Nnooo has announced it will be publishing the action adventure game on...
Saturday28th Sep 2013
News China Removes Game Console Ban
There is a catch or two
Earlier this year we reported that China was considering a removal of its ban on video game consoles; it was a rule that was bypassed by TV plug and play systems, including a Nintendo offering called iQue which included Nintendo 64 games. Modern systems with separately sold retail games were, however, out of bounds. As part...
Out Now Pokémon X & Y 3DS XL Models Arrive in North America and PAL Regions
Gotta collect 'em all
With the arrival of Pokémon X & Y now just two weeks away, at the time of writing, it's perhaps worth a reminder that new 3DS XL hardware has been released to celebrate the titles. The pictured systems hit stores on 27th September in North America and PAL regions, priced $199.99 U.S. / £179.99 / €199.99. As the release...
The error was spotted in Hiroshi Yamauchi's obituary
Writers and journalists, no matter the prestige of their publication, make mistakes. Facts are incorrect or the wording may be wrong, and corrections are made. The New York Times, in an admirable sense of perspective and maintaining standards, has corrected an error from an article published 25...
News Nintendo UK Looking To Raise Awareness Of Wii U With Tesco Campaign
"There are many people out there that don’t know what this is"
Nintendo UK has admitted that many consumers don't realise the Wii U is a new console, and that it intends to bolster awareness by embarking on an ambitious in-store campaign with leading UK supermarket chain Tesco. Nintendo is making sure that its new system has a considerable...
News Conatus Creative Includes Wii U and 3DS Stretch Goals For River City Ransom: Underground
It's yours for $320,000
Back in April this year, we reported that Conatus Creative — previously known as Combit Studios — was developing a sequel to River City Ransom, which was first released on the NES back in 1989. The company had planned to run a crowdufunding campaign towards the end of the Summer to help fund the game. Earlier this month,
Review Letter Challenge (DSiWare)
Missing the mark
There isn’t really an interesting or unique way to introduce Letter Challenge, but that might be the point. There are plenty of word-based puzzle games available in the world, and so many of them already exist in one form or another on the Nintendo eShop, but that wasn’t enough to stop Enjoy Gaming from throwing another one...
News Ohno Odyssey Puzzling Its Way to the 3DS eShop
Due this year
Big John Games has confirmed that it's bringing a new title to the 3DS eShop later this year — Ohno Odyssey. It'll be a physics-based action puzzle title, in which you use and manipulate various power-ups and items to guide your team mates to the safety of a pod; there'll be 35 levels. The developer says that the team has "worked...
Friday27th Sep 2013
We spend some time with the newest member of the 3DS family
When the 3DS first launched and showed the world exactly how incredible glasses-free 3D gaming could be, it was quickly dismissed by many as a gimmick and a dying fad. Now, almost three years and 30 million shipped units later, the 3DS is one of the strongest consoles on the market, and...
News Awesome Mario Kart Trophies Added to Club Nintendo Europe
Four available for 5000 stars each
We suspect, based on our community game nights and events — they will return! — that Mario Kart 7 is pretty high on a number of favourite game lists. The franchise is also the classic multiplayer experience on Nintendo systems, successfully bringing out the most competitive instincts in players. Naturally, if...
Exclusive New Instalment in SteamWorld Series Under Development for the 3DS eShop
Brjann Sigurgeirsson spills the beans to us
SteamWorld Dig, since its release on the 3DS eShop, has gradually matched critical acclaim with greater awareness and success on the platform. It's certainly a title that's captured the imagination of many regular 3DS eShop regulars, picking up plenty of positive word of mouth. We've spoken in detail to...
Review Gradius (Wii U eShop / NES)
Just keeps shooting
To say that the original Gradius was influential on the evolution of the side-scrolling shoot 'em up would be a gross understatement. When it hit arcades in 1985 it was lauded for its amazing level designs and simple, yet wildly playable, power-up system. This NES release was one of the first home ports of the game and has become...
News Mighty No. 9 Sets an Ambitious 3DS Stretch Goal
Nearly $900,000 needed in four days
Mighty No. 9, the action-platformer from Keiji Inafune's Comcept studio — with a heavy Mega Man influence — has caused quite a stir since it launched its Kickstarter campaign. Its initial target was broken quickly, and a follow up stretch goal was soon hit to confirm a Wii U release. With just four days...
News Nintendo Acquires 27% of Panasonic’s PUX Technology, Which Includes Voice Recognition
As well as tools for detecting handwriting, faces, objects, and gestures
Nintendo has, in the past, utilised technologies for its games and then purchased shares in the related companies, either in part of through a full acquisition. One example is from February 2012 when Nintendo purchased MobiClip, and in a similar move the company has now...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Explains That Internal Development Teams "Gravitate" Towards Big Franchises
Less about names and more about desired game styles
We suspect a common complaint for some with Nintendo's current and confirmed lineup of titles is the absence of particular cherished and relatively under-served franchises. Examples such as Star Fox, F-Zero and 1080° are notable examples, as they enjoyed various entries on previous systems yet...
News Batman: Arkham Origins Will Be Cheaper on Wii U
Savings in lieu of online multiplayer
Although Batman: Arkham Origins for the Wii U will not be receiving the online multiplayer mode provided to its Xbox 360 and PS3 brethren, the omission does seem to be reflected in a lower price point. Kotaku reports that a $50 price for the Wii U version has been confirmed with a represent
News Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Coming To Europe This Year, Enhanced Version On The Way
Bravely Default: For The Sequel is flying West
Back in August, we reported that Square Enix was working on Bravely Default: For the Sequel on the 3DS, an updated version of the original Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. Gamers in the West have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming RPG since localisation was confirmed, but there still hasn't been a...
News Katy Perry's "Roar" to Be a Free Downloadable Track in Just Dance 2014
Eye of the tiger
Ubisoft has announced that Katy Perry's latest single, Roar, will be available as a free downloadable track when Just Dance 2014 releases over the next couple of weeks. Scheduled to launch 4th October in the UK and 8th October in the US, the latest instalment in the popular dancing series will feature more than 45 chart-topping...
News Nintendo Australia Announces EB Expo 2013 Lineup
Plenty for Aussie gamers to get excited about
Nintendo of Australia has revealed its lineup for the Sydney EB Expo 2013, and there's no shortage of great Nintendo content for those attending to look forward to. Confirmed to be playable for the 3DS are The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Sonic Lost World and Professor Layton and the Azran...
News Additional Minigames Confirmed for Spin The Bottle: Bumpie's Party
Put Your Hat On, Act Like An Animal, and Don’t Laugh
Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party is undoubtedly one of the quirkiest games on Wii U, incorporating the Wii Remotes in unique ways alongside the GamePad screen. It's also a title set to incorporate a unique pay structure, where early adopters get more content for less money, whereas those that buy...
Thursday26th Sep 2013
Nintendo Download 26th September (North America)
An epic tale is revisited, crazy fishing, a running discount and much more
It's Nintendo Download time, North America, with this week bringing new offerings to Wii U, 3DS and even DSiWare — it's the latest handheld that has the most content. A particularly enticing first-person RPG features in the retail downloads, while some sequels and WiiWare...
News Toon Link Adventuring Onto Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS
Maybe he'll tri-force (we are sorry...)
Just recently Peach was finally confirmed for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS, an inevitable reveal that nevertheless pleased plenty of fans. The official website for the games has now confirmed the return of Toon Link, the plucky young cel-shaded hero that, of course, is prominent once again in The Legend...
Talking Point The Steam Gaming Machines Are An Unconventional Challenge to the Wii U
Sony and Microsoft aren't the only competitors
When considering the challenges and competitors that the Wii U faces in the months and years to come, it's becoming an increasingly cluttered and tricky space to manoeuvre. Much the same was said during the early days of the 3DS, as its struggles saw it stacked up against smartphones and tablets; at one...
News Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass Confirmed for Wii U
Well, that's a first
Nintendo gamers should be familiar with some secondary treatment when it comes to online modes and DLC in triple-A releases; even when major titles bring all DLC to the Wii U, for example, the system often misses out on season ticket deals. While Batman: Arkham Origins on the Wii U will be missing the online multiplayer from...
News Robin Williams Says His Son Came Up With The Idea To Name His Daughter Zelda
Says he's yet to try a Wii U
Robin Williams has been a keen Nintendo fan and has always been happy to talk about his love for the games, with The Legend of Zelda being a particular favourite of his. Indeed, he even named his daughter Zelda as a result of his undying love for the franchise, however, during a recent Reddit AMA he said it was in fact...
Review Secrets of the Titanic 1912-2012 (3DS eShop)
A boatload of dull
2012 marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a maritime disaster that saw around 1500 people lose their lives. People sadly die as a result of tragic accidents every day, but the reason why the Titanic has such a poignant legacy is perhaps because it was the result of human arrogance — not to mention...
News Pokémon Origins Coming to Pokémon TV in November
Gotta watch 'em all
The official Pokémon website has confirmed that the upcoming mini-series Pokémon Origins will be available to watch exclusively on Pokémon TV from 15th November. The upcoming four-part adventure is based closely on the very first Pokémon games, Pokémon Red & Blue, meaning that Ash Ketchum is nowhere to be found. The...
News Ubisoft Not Ruling Out Rayman Legends On 3DS
It would take time but Ubisoft is open to the idea
Rayman Legends has been out on Wii U, and a selection of other home consoles, for nearly a month now and has even made the transition to the PlayStation Vita, albeit without a load of levels that are set to be integrated at a later date. However, it was not made available for the 3DS, which is...
News Nintendo and System Exclusives Earn Golden Joystick Nominations
You still have time to vote
The Golden Joysticks are an annual games industry awards shindig in the UK, which take place this year on 25th October. The awards are based on the votes of the public, so they also give you a chance to back your favourite games and companies. You can vote until the end of this month at the link above, and as we know...
News Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games May Not Be Competing on 8th November After All
Nintendo says the eShop notification was an error
Earlier this week it appeared the upcoming Wii U title Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games was given a release date, as a notification on the system in North America stated it would be sliding in on 8th November. However, in a dramatic twist it seems this was in fact an error as...
Wednesday25th Sep 2013
Review Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (3DS)
Don't call it a comeback
When Etrian Odyssey arrived on the DS in 2007, it was something of a revelation. A dungeon-crawler that traded in dusty catacombs for organic, open-air environments and prized cartography and character customization over narrative, it combined the best of pen-and-paper RPGs with Nintendo's new touch-screen hardware to create...
Review Rage Of The Gladiator (3DS eShop)
Are you not entertained?
The original WiiWare version of Rage of the Gladiator was a triumph in more ways than one; not only was it a hugely playable take on the classic Punch Out!! formula but it also managed to bring a considerable sense of gravitas to Wii's downloadable game service — a gravitas which was sorely lacking due to Nintendo's...
News Doublade Revealed for Pokémon X & Y, an Evolution of Honedge
Not the sharpest name, perhaps?
The Pokémon Company recently teased a new evolution announcement for Pokémon X & Y, and as promised it's used its Facebook page to make the big reveal. What it's unveiled is an evolution of the new Steel / Ghost Type Honedge; as you can see above this one will, appropriately, be called Doublade. Its height is...
News EA Executive: Shigeru Miyamoto is 'Falling Down on the Job'
Says consoles' demands are making consumers turn to mobile
Lately, it seems Nintendo has received its fair share of disparaging remarks from EA representatives, along with unflattering comparisons to Apple. And now today, at D.I.C.E. Europe, came the one-two combo of an EA executive unflatteringly comparing Nintendo to Apple. EA Chief Creative...
Video Level-5's Wii U RPG Wonder Flick Gets A Gameplay-Laden Trailer
Next-gen role playing with old school sensibilities
We revealed recently that Level-5's next big project is an RPG for the Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox One and PS Vita. Wonder Flick is due in Japan next year and will feature connectivity with a mobile application for smartphones and tablets. Level-5's Akihiro Hino insists that this link "goes beyond the...
News Lifetime Sales for the 3DS Have Now Surpassed the Wii in Japan
Cripes...
It's a weekly theme here at Nintendo Life that we report the ups and downs in the Japanese software and hardware charts, yet in the case of the 3DS it's often almost exclusively ups. It tops the hardware results almost every week, occasionally outselling all other system combined, and has a reliable set of ever-green titles in the software...
News Splinter Cell Blacklist Homeland DLC Available Now on Wii U
Missions, weapons and gear included
Splinter Cell Blacklist is Ubisoft's latest entry in one of its most popular franchises, blending its recent focus on action with the option — should you prefer — of reverting back to the classic sneaking for which the series is renowned. As is standard for any high-profile triple-A title, there's optional...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Outlines His Evolving Role in Overseeing Projects
Trusted producers such as Aonuma-san and Eguchi-san have greater control
It's been common knowledge for a couple of years that Shigeru Miyamoto's role has evolved at Nintendo. Once a producer with a heavy hands-on influence on multiple franchises, he still serves a role of oversight but with less micro-management, with the famed game designer and...
News SEGA Unleashes a Plethora of Sonic Lost World Screens
And yes, that includes 3DS screens
With its release now roughly a month away, SEGA is ramping up the presence of the upcoming Sonic Lost World on Wii U and 3DS. This week we've already learned more about the design ideas for Sonic's parkour moves, and even the eShop file sizes; SEGA's now followed up wit
News Monster Hunter 4 Maintains Japanese Chart Dominance
As does the 3DS, naturally
Last week we reported that Monster Hunter 4 sold a staggering 1.7 million retail units in just two days, a figure not too far off two million when estimated download sales were also considered. In its first full week and its second appearance on the Media Create Japanese software chart it's continued that strong form,...
News Well, Here's an Awesome Tanooki Mario Statue
Yours for just $199 US Dollars
We do like Nintendo memorabilia here at Nintendo Life, as anyone that follows our Instagram account can see. So when First 4 Figures announces a planned range of Super Mario statues that are officially licensed by Nintendo, you can bet we're interested. The first in this new range is set to be a beauty, too. It's a...
Video Epic Launch Trailer Shows Off The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
There's also a gorgeous orchestrated video for art contest winners
Wii U eShop enthusiasts in North America may already be adventuring through The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, but for everyone else the wait continues for its official arrival on 4th October. That's surprisingly close, however, and Nintendo UK has now released its own rather...
News SnowCastle Games Keen on Public Beta Testing and In-Game DLC Purchases for the Wii U eShop
Nintendo aims to be accommodating
While the current rate of arrival for new download-only titles on the Wii U eShop could be considered rather slow, the coming months look set to bring us a handsome range of new games, many of them multiplatform. With Nintendo's free Unity tools and generally supportive terms attracting a number of studios —...
Tuesday24th Sep 2013
News Sonic Lost World Will Dash Away With Plenty of Memory on Wii U and 3DS
We've got both file sizes for you to check out
With Sonic Lost World now powering up a spin dash for its October release on the Wii U and 3DS, those most interested in a purchase have the usual choice of sticking with a retail disc — old skool — or opting for an eShop download instead. Those considering the eShop route may want to know that it's...
News Online Multiplayer Comes To The Super Nintendo Thanks To SNESoIP
You can't stop progress
When the SNES was released in the early '90s, the concept of online play was very much in its infancy. PC gamers had dabbled with crudely beaming data over telephones in the '80s, and despite some notable attempts to replicate this on consoles — such as X-Band and Nintendo's own Satellaview service — there was never any...
Review Star Wars Pinball (3DS eShop)
Hard to see, the dual screen is
The Wii U version of Star Wars Pinball activated the hyperdrive of success and shot off into the stars, promising many more adventures to come — the table designs were impressive and fantastic production values sealed the deal. Unfortunately, downloading the same title onto your 3DS results in a poor compromise,...
News Wii U Family Hardware Bundles Revealed in Japan
Mario, partying, fitness and karaoke all in one box
When it comes to the Wii U, Nintendo is undoubtedly working hard to line-up offers and deals to make an impression on the market. We've recently seen a special bundle for The Wind Waker HD in North America — which is also coming to Europe — and more bundles are rumoured, such as one featuring...
News The Pokémon Company to Announce a New Evolution Tomorrow
Gotta reveal 'em all
To continue the never-ending hype surrounding Pokémon X & Y, The Pokémon Company has announced on its Twitter and Facebook pages that it'll reveal a never-before-seen evolution on the latter tomorrow, 25th September. The company is keeping hush on the details, asking trainers to guess who the Pokémon could possibly be an...
News Japan Getting Two New 3DS Colours, Pure White and Clear Black
Brings the total number of systems in the region to around 7,499
Japan has certainly had its fair share of exclusive 3DS systems over the years. For example, the Metallic Red 3DS, the special Luigi 3DS XL, the Kingdom Hearts 3DS and the lovely little
News Pokémon X & Y Will Unlock Multilingual Pokédex Entries Depending on Trades
Like having your own personal Roselia Stone
Pokémon X & Y are already the most globally synchronised entries in the series to date with a simultaneous worldwide release; now it is reportedly confirmed that a feature allowing Pokédex entries in multiple languages will also be part of the titles. Speaking to Nintendo World Report, Director...
News SEGA: Sonic Titles Perform "Really, Really Well on Nintendo Platforms"
The design philosophy behind parkour controls is explained
Amidst a sizeable contingent of first party software this Holiday season, the arrival of Sonic Lost World on the Wii U and 3DS is certainly a cause for some third-party optimism. Our own first impressions were full of praise, and we're hopeful that the final product will deliver on the...
Developer Interview Xander Davis on Astrogun, Indie Potential and the Wii U
"Gamers are dreamers, I think we all care deeply about realizing the dream"
Earlier this summer a story that caught the imagination of the Nintendo Life community revolved around Xander Davis, an independent developer that declared himself to be a Wii U believer — he'd previously dismissed the system prior to its launch. It was a case of going...
Video Two More Pokémon X & Y Commercials Are Caught Online
Those youngsters have been dreaming again
A week ago Nintendo of America unleashed a new Pokémon X & Y trailer, in which photogenic young gamers spoke about their dreams of new 'mon; clearly the hype is getting to their heads. The young dreamers have now returned in two new trailers, with these commercials clearly targeting those that can't get...
News New Sonic Lost World Trailer Reveals A Slight Delay to North American Release
European remains unaffected for the time being
The latest trailer for Sonic Lost World for the Wii U and 3DS reveals that the hotly anticipated release is due to suffer a delay across North America. The Deadly Six extended trailer, which features Sonic encountering each member of his evil enemies, confirms that the upcoming SEGA title won't reach...
News Seattle Mariners Hold A Moment's Silence For Hiroshi Yamauchi
The team paid their respects before the game against Kansas City Royals
Seattle Mariners held a moment of silence for Hiroshi Yamauchi, the team's majority owner, before their game against the Kansas City Royals yesterday. The former Nintendo President, who guided the company into the age of video games, died last week at the age of 85. In 1992 he...
Video Here Are Some Reasons to Love Animal Crossing: New Leaf, If You Need Them
No mention of silly hats, strangely
Earlier this summer one game seemed to be absolutely everywhere, and it didn't have any controversy or gun fights in sight, unless you count shooting balloons with a slingshot — Animal Crossing: New Leaf. For a good number of us it's probably still quite a distraction, as daily chores and tree shaking can be...
Review Tales to Enjoy! Puss In Boots (DSiWare)
Give it the boot
Tales to Enjoy! Puss in Boots is a compilation of activities and games geared towards the youngest audience, ages 3-6 years old. If you’ve taken notice of our review for Tales to Enjoy! Little Red Riding Hood, then you should know exactly what to expect here – exactly. The activities and interface are identical, but the...
News New Splinter Cell Blacklist Maps Creeping Onto Wii U
More action from the Billionaire’s Yacht and Dead Coast maps
With great stealth, a tweet from the official Splinter Cell Twitter account has revealed that two new maps will soon become available for download in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist. The new areas, named Billionaire’s Yacht and Dead Coast, will be attainable on all platforms,...
News Atlus Slashes 10 Bucks Off Soul Hackers and Etrian Odyssey IV Again
Both are now available in North America for $29.99
Back in August, Atlus temporarily cut the price of a trio of games, including Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers and Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan. The company applied a $10 discount to the eShop versions, but i
News Xander Davis Explains Sources of Inspiration for Project CIDER
Nintendo also "deserves a lot of credit" for pushing forward Indie support
A few months ago Xander Davis, an independent developer and the man behind studio Astrogun, published a blog entry where he did a u-turn and became a Wii U believer; his hands-on experience after buying the system changed his opinion, after he'd harshly dismissed its...
Monday23rd Sep 2013
News Ubisoft Reveals Full Just Dance 2014 Tracklist
Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, ABBA and a bloke called PSY all feature
Just Dance 2014 will be grooving its way onto Wii U and Wii in early October and Ubisoft has now revealed the full list of tracks you can jive along to. It's set to feature a blend of old and new, with artists such as Bob Marley and ABBA standing alongside Lady Gaga, One Direction,...
Hat-trick hero?
The Inazuma Eleven football / soccer RPG franchise is a major success in Japan, so much so that spin-offs and new releases are — at a minimum — arriving on an annual basis. Localisation to Europe has been a slower burn, and unfortunately non-existent in North America, so the arrival of Inazuma Eleven 3, the third title in the...
Review Breath of Fire II (Wii U eShop / SNES)
Understandably lacking in freshness
The Super NES was home to what are still considered by many to be a some of the finest RPG experiences ever produced. It's a predictable lineup of big names, and Breath of Fire II doesn't often get a mention. If it was overshadowed in the past it perhaps has an early opportunity to earn new fans on the young Wii U...
News FIFA 14 on 3DS is Officially Just a Kit and Roster Update
It's called "Legacy Edition"
Those paying attention earlier today may have spotted FIFA 14 in the European Nintendo Download update, which is nice. Unfortunately it's priced at €49.99 / £39.99 on the 3DS eShop in the region, which is almost as ambitious as Ubisoft's download pricing of Splinter Cell Blacklist on the Wii U eShop. Of course, the...
Nintendo Download 26th September (Europe)
The football season kicks off, new and retro adventures and much more
Monday morning means one thing, and that's European Nintendo Download news. This week's offerings include plenty of retail titles, including two very different new RPG adventures on the 3DS and some Wii U retro goodies, alongside plenty of others and some discounts. Let's get...
Feature A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Five
Olimar on 3DS, all the Single Ladies, a stage tunnel (?!) and more
It's time once again to build our hype for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS ahead of its 2014 (hopefully) release. Masahiro Sakurai, as normal, used the Smash Bros. Director's Room on Miiverse to share five new images last week; all to tantalise us further. It was a week without...
News Happy 124th Birthday, Nintendo
Our favourite company was founded 124 years ago today
124 years ago, Japanese entrepreneur Fusajiro Yamauchi founded the company we now know as Nintendo. Established in 1889, the firm manufactured Hanafuda ("flower cards" in Japanese) playing cards, and Yamauchi opened the first Hanafuda shop called "Nintendo Koppai" in his native Kyoto. Yamauchi...
News Four Turbografx-16 Games Return to the Wii Virtual Console in PAL Territories
A rather pleasant surprise
The Wii Virtual Console was not only the first of its kind on Nintendo hardware, but it had terrific diversity in the platforms and games that it offered; we'll have to see how far the Wii U Virtual Console progresses on those terms. One of the platforms that was supported, giving excellent opportunities to those that...
News Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Hits Funding Target to Confirm Release
Your wish has been granted
While the Shantae franchise has been best known for its appearances on portable systems — which will continue with Shantae And The Pirate's Curse on the 3DS eShop — Wayforward nevertheless decided to launch a Kickstarter campaign in order to fund a HD entry in the series: Shantae: Half-Genie Her
News The Nebula of NES Games Is An Infographic Done Right
A galaxy of classics
Despite the best intentions of the designer, infographics can often be monumentally dull affairs. Thankfully that isn't true with Pop Chart Lab's The Nebula of NES Games, a visual representation of more than 700 Nintendo Entertainment System titles, all neatly arranged in a swirling formation. The spiral advances...
News Howard Lincoln: Nintendo Has "No Plans" to Sell Stake in Mariners MLB Team
The late Hiroshi Yamauchi kept the team in Seattle
One of the many stories surrounding the remembrance of former Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi is how he's considered the saviour of the Seattle Mariners baseball team, taking a majority share of the organization in 1992 when its previous owner was about to sell it to a Florida group. Yamauchi's...
News Doodle Jump Adventures Is Getting Physical In Europe
Smartphone platformer leaps to the 3DS in cartridge form
Beloved smartphone time-sink Doodle Jump is coming to the 3DS — but not in the form you might expect. The downloadable mobile game is getting a physical release via GSP Games, with a European release date of November 15th, according to Amazon UK. The game has a budget price of just £13.99...
News Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games is Sliding Onto Wii U This November
Wear your gloves, it's going to get nippy
Back in May, a SEGA-themed Nintendo Direct broadcast revealed Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, becoming the first Mario & Sonic title on the Wii U and bringing with it a new set of events for Nintendo's current home console. A release date was yet to be confirmed for Mario and Sonic's...
Events Join Us For 3DS Multiplayer Mayhem At Eurogamer Expo 2013
Drop by the Nintendo Life StreetPass Zone with your handheld in tow
The Eurogamer Expo 2013 opens this week, and Nintendo Life will be there in force. You'll find us right next to Nintendo's stand, where we'll be running a series of 3DS-related challenges which give you the chance to win eShop credit and other amazing prizes. The daily schedule can...


























































































