Live Blog Watch Nintendo Reveal The Legend of Zelda at E3 2016 - Live!
Pokémon Sun and Moon also promised
News Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
Also says to "grab a Wii U while you can"
"There was a lot of struggle with using the physics engine"
News - 2016, Week 24
Sunday19th Jun 2016
First Impressions Cowering in Fear in Corpse Party on 3DS
The kids aren’t alright
With Shantae and Story of Seasons filling XSEED's E3 booth with so much colour and cheer this year, there was one title that stood out starkly with its bloodstained logo and bleak look: Corpse Party on the 3DS. This inimitable Japanese indie horror game has been scaring people silly in various forms since 1996, and is now...
Nintendo Life Weekly Zelda Wins E3 2016, Pokémon GO! Plus Accessory Price Revealed, and More
A breath of fresh air
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was just one of the standouts of this E3, and we can't blame you for not catching everything that happened. As always, we've crammed a whole week's worth of gubbins into a single video so you can catch up nice and easily. This week we naturally round up the cream of E3, but due to format...
Ninterview Avid Retro Game Collector Justin "Jutman" Hickman
"I would say close to 60 percent of my total collection is Nintendo"
In the latest of our long-running Ninterview series we speak to a UK-based video game collector with the kind of haul you can't help be insanely jealous of. Lifelong Zelda fan Justin Hickman - known on Twitter as "Jutman / thec0llect0r82" - was kind enough to sit down with us for a...
News 2D Shooter And Adventure Mash-Up Starr Mazer Confirmed For Wii U And 3DS Release
Japanese company Playism handling publishing duties
Remember Starr Mazer? A curious mix of point-and-click adventure and 2D shooter, it took to Kickstarter a while back and looked so goshdarn amazing that it had us crossing every available limb in the hope that it would eventually find its way to Nintendo consoles. It looks like we can finally...
Hands On Waiting for the End of the World in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
In like Flynn
While Atlus' booth at E3 this year was decked out from top to bottom in Persona 5's deep red regalia, tucked in between artwork of the Phantom Thieves and attendees swarming for swag was a single splash of neon green, representing a hidden gem for 3DS gamers: Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. This upcoming RPG is a sequel of sorts to...
Saturday18th Jun 2016
News Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
Also says to "grab a Wii U while you can"
Following an E3 in which Nintendo won the day in terms of social media buzz, courtesy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, focus is shifting to the future once again. Even that title, showcased on the Wii U, has the sub-context of being a key NX release in 2017, a point of view reinforced by Nintendo...
"There was a lot of struggle with using the physics engine"
Rather like the early days of the Wii U when Nintendo cited challenges in shifting to HD development, the ambition behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild appears to have been the cause of its multiple delays. Originally announced for a 2015 release, it was pushed back to '2016'...
Video See Even More of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild With Eiji Aonuma and Nintendo Minute
Come for the footage, stay for Aonuma-san howling
If you followed E3 closely you'll have seen a lot of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with the Treehouse team providing a combined 8 hours+ of demonstrations. Yet there's always more to see, as the latest Nintendo Minute proves. The usual presenting duo of Kit and Krysta are joined by series...
First Impressions Kicking It With Kunio-kun in River City: Tokyo Rumble
Return of the King
If you're a retro fan, chances are you've come across at least one game in the longstanding Kunio-kun series. Running steadily for the past 30 years in Japan and localized under such varied names as Renegade, River City Ransom, Street Gangs, Crash 'n The Boys, and Double Dragon, the series has been incredibly prolific and...
First Impressions Going Under the Gavel With Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice
No objections here
Nestled between the rowdy Street Fighter V stage and a rather impressive Monster Hunter airship at Capcom's E3 2016 sat an orange-tinted oasis of calm, in the Tibetan-esque temple of justice dedicated to Phoenix Wright's latest lawyerly adventure: Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice. We had the chance to go hands-on with a 20-minute...
Friday17th Jun 2016
E3 2016 Sony Boss Shuhei Yoshida Seems Pretty Hyped About Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"I can not wait to play Zelda again when it comes out"
Nintendo's presence at E3 2016 may have been somewhat reduced with the company only showing off a handful of games, but the buzz around one of those titles has eclipsed everything else. So much so in fact that Sony's Shuhei Yoshida has publicly voiced his feelings about The Legend of Zelda:...
Too Burnt To Be Good
Remember when random encounters, grinding for money and to level up characters was a thing in RPGs? ASH sure does. ASH starts with some rather vague storytelling. The game drops players into the Empire of Aghaus with control over two characters, Nicholas and Damien. It's hinted that Nicholas is a former member of Aghaus'...
Editorial Nintendo Did A Solid Job at E3 2016, But That Didn't Ease Long-Term Concerns
An exclusion from the broader picture remains a worry
Well, E3 2016 is over. Done. Finished. It was a show that - broadly speaking - didn't seem to set the world alight, but it also had some strong moments. Nintendo can probably look back at its week with some satisfaction, too. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild not only dominated social...
News Pokémon GO Plus Pre-Orders Open on Official Nintendo UK Store, Priced at £34.99
Limited to one per customer
During E3 it was confirmed that Pokémon GO would arrive before the Plus add-on, with the latter given a late July release window by Shigeru Miyamoto. The recommended price in the US will be $34.99, and now Nintendo UK has opened pre-orders on its official store. The UK price is the same as in the US, set at £34.99; it...
Hands On Embracing Freedom in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Where even the smallest details can surprise Zelda veterans
In our third and final hands on preview of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from E3, Alan Lopez breaks down what makes it a unique new direction for the series. Links to our previous write-ups by Morgan Sleeper and Mitch Vogel can be found at the end. To really understand the...
E3 2016 Hideki Kamiya Has "Spent A Lot Of Time" Thinking About Bayonetta 3
"I’ve got ideas in my head for Okami 2 as well"
Bayonetta and its Wii U-exclusive sequel are two of PlatinumGames' most beloved releases. The first title was a cult classic that sold moderately well, but it took Nintendo's involvement to make the second a reality. While Bayonetta 2 was a critical success, only being available on one console (and...
Video Get a Good Look At Zero Time Dilemma on 3DS
Just over a week away...
Zero Time Dilemma arrives in the West on 28th June, providing a concluding part to the Zero Escape series. For fans of Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Virtue's Last Reward it's a hugely exciting prospect. With the release so close Japanese publisher
Hands On Whipping Hair Back and Forth in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Half-genie, all hero
WayForward's popular half-genie mascot hasn't starred in a game in since 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, and now the wait for her next adventure is nearly over. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is due to arrive both digitally and physically this Fall, kicking off something of a new beginning for the series. Given that the...
News A Second Culdcept Revolt Nintendo Direct is on the Way in Japan
It's on the cards
In early May Nintendo hosted a Japanese Nintendo Direct for Culdcept Revolt, and interesting 3DS title heading for a July release in the country. It was an intriguing watch, and it's a big deal in Japan as it's the first entry in the series for a number of years. Nintendo is now lining up a second Direct dedicated to the game,...
Thursday16th Jun 2016
News Special Edition Pokémon Sun and Moon New Nintendo 3DS XL Systems Confirmed for Japan
Fingers crossed for the West
Pokémon Sun and Moon has had a little extra attention during E3, and fans in Japan have received a bit of additional good news - two Special Edition New Nintendo 3DS LL (XL) models have been revealed for a Japanese release on 18th November. Though neither of the models will come with Sun or Moon pre-installed, they do...
Talking Point Where Does The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Fit Into the Zelda Timeline?
Considering some clues
After Nintendo's glorious reveal of the new 2017 Legend of Zelda title - Breath of the Wild - we were given lots of trailer and gameplay footage to marvel at. Naturally, these kinds of revelations spark much debate and theorising amongst series enthusiasts, including where it could belong on the almighty Zelda timeline. Now...
Hands On Digging into Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Getting back to the land
With its giant inflatable tree, pastoral picket fences and fully-stocked stables of farm-animal plushies, Natsume's booth at this year's E3 represented a rustic respite from the show floor madness, and we happily headed down to the farm to check out its newest title: Harvest Moon: Skytree Village. This latest is Natsume's...
E3 2016 New Kind Of Mario Game Is Coming, Says Shigeru Miyamoto
"Maybe next E3 we'll be able to share something"
Shigeru Miyamoto has hinted that a "new kind" of Super Mario title is on its way, and could even be shown off at next year's E3. Speaking to IGN, the legendary designer said: We're always challenging ourselves to create something new, so hopefully you'll see a new kind of Mario in about a year or...
News What Treasures Await Inside The Legend of Zelda Edition Nintendo Mystery Box?
It's dangerous to go alone! Take this.
The Official Nintendo UK Store has recently added a preorder page for a mysterious Zelda themed Loot Crate style box, which we can't wait to get our hands on. Due on 2nd September, this mystery box promises 5 pieces of Zelda themed merchandise and exclusive collectables. Surely this is everything you'd need to...
News Monster Hunter Generations Demo Codes Are On the Way in North America
Check that inbox
During the second day of the Nintendo Treehouse Live show there was an announcement and demonstration of the demo for Monster Hunter Generations. Hype at the reveal then became somewhat muted due to the peculiarity of its roll-out, however - it first appeared in the E3 2016 Humble Bundle Digital Ticket in the $4 tier. It then became...
Feature The Big Nintendo E3 2016 Summary
It wasn't just The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
As we publish this article E3 attendees are taking final opportunities to conduct interviews and try out new games, including our own dedicated foursome from Nintendo Life; they have a lot more content from the show to share in the coming days. For Nintendo fans at home, however, the event has...
Weirdness The Mario Party Star Rush Box Art is Actually Recycled From the Mario SpagettiOs Can
Mamma-mia!
We all know that Nintendo is a company with a lot on its plate, planning a new system while developing, marketing and releasing games for the 3DS and Wii U. Corners will be cut, it's inevitable. It seems the box art for Mario Party Star Rush is one such cut corner, and in a humorous way - Twitter user @starwindbliss recently made the...
Nintendo Download 16th June (North America)
Super Paper Mario! Rhythm Heaven Megamix! Terraria! Much more!
As E3 enters its last day in LA it's time to go back to some old routines, with the North American Nintendo Download Update being one of them. This week seems to be a strong offering, with notable releases across Wii U and 3DS, along with some high-quality Virtual Console offerings on...
E3 2016 Rhythm Heaven Megamix is Available to Buy Right Now on the North American eShop
There's a demo, too
In a late surprise on day two of E3, Nintendo of America has released the charming Rhythm Heaven Megamix on the 3DS eShop. It combines rhythm levels from previous entries in the series along with all-new stages and 'remixes', and has a price tag of $29.99 in the US. In addition to the game going on sale there's also a demo...
E3 2016 Check Out the Paper Mario: Color Splash E3 Trailer
The final cut
After its brief tease earlier in the year, we finally got a good look at Paper Mario: Color Splash thanks to the Nintendo Treehouse Live broadcast from E3. We saw aspects of the story and gameplay, with the segment ending with some rather entertaining (and creative) sequences. Key details include the lack of formal 'XP' points, but...
Hands On Taking a Deep Breath with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A fresh, new approach
In our second Hands On piece for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mitch Vogel shares his analysis of the demo experiences offered at E3. You can find a link to our first article by Morgan Sleeper at the end, while Alan Lopez will pitch in with his thoughts in our third impressions piece very soon. When Nintendo made...
E3 2016 Hyperkin's "April Fools" Game Boy Phone Attachment Is Alive And Well
Now only confirmed for Android phones, though
Remember the Smart Boy? It began life as a 2015 April Fools' Day joke by hardware maker Hyperkin, but the company later admitted it was making the thing for real. We've heard little since then, but the Smart Boy is still very much alive and well - it has even been spotted on the show floor at E3. The...
Poll What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3 2016?
From 'shirtless Link' to Miyamoto bossing The Pokémon Company
It's the final day of attendees scurrying around E3 2016, but for many following from home it's already the end of the year's highest-profile gaming show. After today it'll no longer be considered normal to watch eight hours of Nintendo Treehouse Live without so much as a toilet break,...
News Rhythm Paradise Megamix Is Getting Physical In Europe
You'll have to wait until October, though
Those of you in Europe hoping that Rhythm Paradise Megamix - which is out now in North America - might be coming to the 3DS eShop this week should be ready for some disappointment. Nintendo UK has just confirmed that the game won't be arriving until 21st October, which - if you watch the footage below -...
E3 2016 Pokémon Go Heads For July Release, With the Plus Add-On Costing $34.99 in the US
Adding up the cost
There's little doubt that Pokémon Go is an important release for Nintendo, The Pokémon Company and developer Niantic. Though there's a little ambivalence about it in the Nintendo Life community (at least among those in the E3 live stream chat) it's clearly a big deal to members of the broader public; it was, after all, one of...
E3 2016 How The Sin of Getting Lost Has Been Pardoned in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Aonuma on Miyamoto's role - "Miyamoto is God"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the most definitive open world game in the series to date. While previous Zelda games offered the illusion of an open world, there were often visible areas which the player would be prevented from exploring. Speaking to WIRED, game director Eiji Aonuma...
E3 2016 Brandwatch Data Shows The Legend of Zelda Dominating Social Media During E3
Still led Nintendo trends on day two
Earlier this week we reported on data from social media monitoring tool Brandwatch, which emphasized the impact that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had when it was unveiled on day one of E3. It gained huge traction, to the point that it was comfortably the 'winner' of E3 when it came to game ment
E3 2016 Reggie Says VR "Needs to be Mainstream" For Nintendo To Get Involved
Should "represent strong value to the consumer"
Nintendo of America's President and Chief Operating Officer Reggie Fils-Aime has been speaking to Bloomberg about the possibility of Nintendo jumping on the VR bandwagon along with competitors such as Sony who will be going to market with their PlayStation VR headset later this year. Somewhat...
News "Oops", Says Image & Form as 'SteamWorld Bundle' Rating is Spotted for Wii U
The pressure's building
Image & Form has established itself as a Nindie to be reckoned with thanks to the eShop releases of SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist, both arriving on the 3DS and Wii U. It seems that those titles will be getting combined into one steamy bundle, too. A USK (German) rating from May has been spotted
E3 2016 Catch Up With All of the Nintendo Action From Day Two at E3
A variety of games and the occasional surprise
After a first day at E3 in which Nintendo had a lot of attention and hype, the Treehouse Live broadcast settled down to a more familiar pattern on day two. After kicking off with a Pokémon Go Q & A we saw a variety of upcoming Wii U and 3DS games. Grezzo game Ever Oasis was revealed, Rhythm Heaven...
News Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice Leads Japanese Charts and Boosts New 3DS
No objection
We're later than normal because of a little thing called E3, but the Media Create chart results from Japan are certainly worth looking at. This week they bring great news for a popular franchise, Capcom and the New Nintendo 3DS. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice has made its bow on the retail scene in Japan and stormed...
Video Join Us For A Tour Of Nintendo's Stand At E3 2016
Alan, Morgan and Mitch are your hosts
E3 2016 is slowly but surely coming to a close, and our intrepid team on the show floor have been working around the clock to bring you all the best Nintendo coverage from the show. We're sure you've already checked out the excellent written content we've been serving up, but if you'd like to get a taste of...
News Discount Picross Joins The Ranks of My Nintendo Rewards in Europe
Pick 'em out
The My Nintendo loyalty programme has already had something to offer Picross-loving members with the exclusive My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The latest update in Europe, though, adds a little extra grid-based action for members to consider. These two latest rewards are both available until 1st September:...
Wednesday15th Jun 2016
Live Blog Watch Nintendo Show Off More Games At E3, Including a New IP on 3DS - Live!
Pokemon Go! Monster Hunter! Paper Mario! New Mario Party! More!
After a first day dedicated to the new evolutions in the Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda franchises, the Treehouse team is stepping it up a notch with demonstrations of multiple Wii U and 3DS games. It's a varied line-up that includes previously unseen games and even an all-new RPG IP...
E3 2016 Monster Hunter Generations Demo is Announced and Available Now (Sort Of)
In Humble Bundle, with free codes and eShop release also coming
Update 2: The European demo includes an offline tutorial and three challenges that can be tackled in co-op either offline or online. 'Slay the Great Maccao' (Beginner), 'Slay the Malfestio' (Intermediate), and 'Slay the Nargacuga' (Advanced). Update: If you're in Europe and have a...
Reaction Key Early Lessons We Learned About The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo goes all in on the adventure
We started the first day of E3 knowing very little about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - not even that name - and have ended it with a lot more knowledge. The Nintendo Treehouse, Eiji Aonuma, Shigeru Miyamoto and all involved excelled at demonstrating a lot of fascinating details while also steering...
Poll Did Nintendo Triumph With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at E3?
A legendary reveal
Well, there we have it - Nintendo showed us many hours of footage from the newly named The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild after a short opening salvo of Pokémon Sun and Moon. The Treehouse team, with special guests including Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma, showed a lot of the underlying mechanics and gameplay of the 2017...
E3 2016 Brandwatch Declares The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the Winner of E3
Boom
Anyone with a Twitter account could see that as Nintendo's live broadcast from E3 sprung to life, it started to trend and generate a lot of online buzz. Nintendo, of course, didn't utilise the press conference format that draws attention for a 60-90 minute burst, instead focusing on its Treehouse format for this year. Did the move pay off?...
Reminder Day Two of E3 Brings Multiple Nintendo Games Including a 'New Role-Playing IP'
SEGA's ready to excite (or disappoint) Sonic fans, too
After a day where we saw a lot of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with few complaints from this writer, today brings a different flavour as the Nintendo Treehouse team dives into a range of other games. We'll see more of games that have previously been relatively mysterious, including...
Video Here's 50 Facts About Zelda: Breath of the Wild that May Have Passed You By
Because five is too few
In all the hubbub of Nintendo's Treehouse streams over the past few days, we've seen a metric busload of footage for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; so much so that it was all a bit overwhelming and difficult to process all at once. Never fear, our tireless team of video enthusiasts known commonly as yours truly has...
E3 2016 Nintendo Reveals Ever Oasis for the 3DS
Developed by Grezzo, Koichi Ishii is leading the project
Nintendo has unveiled the New IP RPG / Adventure title for 3DS, and it's called Ever Oasis. In development by Grezzo (well known for the 3D Legend of Zelda remasters on 3DS, for example), the project is being led by Koichi Ishii. Ishii-san played a key role in early Final Fantasy titles, and...
Hands On Wide-Open Wanderlust in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Legendary
Instead of the open-floor plan filled with dozens of demo kiosks we've come to expect from its showings, Nintendo's booth at E3 this year looked rather different, featuring a single space shielded from the rest of the showfloor and dedicated to a single game: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While it may have seemed like an odd...
E3 2016 Zelda: Breath Of The Wild E3 Coins And Shirts Already Being Hawked Online
Got a spare 200 rupees?
During this year's E3 event, Nintendo is rewarding attendees with special The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild coins and T-Shirts, and as is often the case with such collectables, they're now being sold for high prices online. Even though E3 is still ongoing, a quick look at online auction site eBay reveals that several...
E3 2016 Nintendo to Introduce a 'New Role-Playing IP' for 3DS At E3 Today
Crikey
Today brings us the second day of E3, and Nintendo's final Treehouse broadcast of the year. It's going to show off a number of previously announced games (which we'll remind you off in a feature soon), but Nintendo UK has prompted us to raise our eyebrows a dangerous amount with a line in its latest press release. Outlining the day's...
E3 2016 Ubisoft is Confident That Nintendo NX Can Recapture 'Lapsed Wii Players'
Follows confirmation of Just Dance 2017 for the system
An intriguing early announcement in this E3, from a Nintendo perspective, was confirmation of Just Dance 2017 for the Nintendo NX
E3 2016 Prepare to Empty Your Wallets for LEGO Dimensions Wave 6
C'mon, grab your friends and go to very distant lands
Family Gamer TV's Andy Robertson has been doing the rounds at E3 and has been lucky enough to get hands on with the Wave 6 mini-figures for LEGO Dimensions, which we have to say are looking pretty darn lovely. LEGO Dimensions co-director Arthur Parsons shares how the different franchises all...
Review Kaite Tsukutte Asoberu Dezaemon (SNES)
Super shmup construction kit
How would you like to make your own video game? The incredible Super Mario Maker was not the first time a company gave players the tools to produce their own interactive entertainment. In fact, such titles predate the online infrastructure which modern examples of the genre rely on for growth, idea exchange and level...
E3 2016 XSEED Bringing Japanese-Style Action Adventure Exile's End To Wii U
A "cinematic platformer" made with Japanese artists
During our US team's walk around the showfloor at this year's E3 it has been discovered that XSEED is bringing the indie title Exile's End to the Wii U eShop. Created by one-man studio Magnetic Realms (in reality Japan-based Australian Matt Fielding), Exile's End takes inspiration from a wide...
News Super Audio Cart Brings Classic Samples To Modern Musicians
Music to our ears
If you're a fan of retro game music - either as a listener or a creator - then you'll be interested to learn that Impact Soundworks has teamed up with OverClocked ReMix to release Super Audio Cart, a library packed with classic samples dating all the way back to the '70s. Used in conjunction with the Kontakt music making package,...
E3 2016 Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Listed for 16th September Release
According to Nintendo's E3 website
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past had a fairly lengthy showcase on the Nintendo Treehouse stream today, giving us a good look at how well it's transitioned to 3DS. We also heard how fan-power made the localisation happen, with letters from fans in France ap
Gallery Let's Take a Look at Nintendo's E3 Legend of Zelda Booth
Photos from the Wild
It's quite unusual that an entire platform-holder E3 booth is dedicated to one game, but this allowed Nintendo the freedom to really set the mood for those weary exhibitors. Here we have a gallery of images taken on Day 1 by our fearless adventurers Morgan and Alan.
E3 2016 Catch Up With All of the Nintendo Action from Day One at E3
The Legend of Zelda! Pokemon! Lots more Zelda!
Nintendo had a rather good first day at E3 - it may have only shown two games, but the Nintendo Life community seemed rather happy with what it saw of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, in particular. There were many hours of coverage, with various segments focused on key areas of the game. If...
E3 2016 BOXBOXBOY! is Coming to the 3DS eShop on 30th June
No longer boxed into the Japanese eShop
During the Nintendo Treehouse live stream from E3 we got a good look at BOXBOXBOY!, the sequel to the rather charming BOXBOY!. This HAL Laboratory follow-up has been available in Japan for a little while, so fans of the original will no doubt be glad to see it roll out in the West - it's coming to both Europe...
E3 2016 Eiji Aonuma, in His Golden Pants, Is Now Waiting For You in StreetPass Mii Plaza
"Let's get Wild!"
If you haven't quite had enough hype from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild yet, then fear not, your 3DS has a fun extra waiting for you. Nintendo has distributed a special guest into the StreetPass Mii Plaza through StreetPass - Eiji Aonuma. He's in his golden pants, like all of the special guests, and rather humorously his...
Gallery Fans Get Hands-On During The Legend Of Zelda Extravaganza At The Nintendo NY Store
Bet you wish you were there
We recently reported that the Nintendo NY Store would be giving 500 lucky fans the chance to play the new Zelda on Wii U during E3. Of course the title has now been revealed as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and we have to say it looks superb. Nintendo of America were kind enough to send over some photos from...
Video WayForward Issues a New Trailer for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Girl's got rhythm
As many of you are aware, WayForward's purple-haired, belly-dancing mascot Shantae is due to star in another game this fall in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. After a successful Kickstarter campaign and a development period of a few years, Shantae's latest is approaching the final lap prior to its release and it's never looked better...
Reminder Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Clothing Coming To Miitomo
Bow and arrow available on MyNintendo now
Not fired up Miitomo in a while? We may well have the perfect excuse. Nintendo has shown off some new Zelda-inspired outfits for the smartphone app, with one of the items - the bow and arrow set - being available as a MyNintendo reward as we speak. The entire range is based on the latest outing - The Legend...
Tuesday14th Jun 2016
Live Blog Watch Nintendo Reveal The Legend of Zelda at E3 2016 - Live!
Pokémon Sun and Moon also promised
Well, the time is finally here - the Nintendo Treehouse team and guests such as Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji Aonuma and Reggie Fils-Aime will showcase The Legend of Zelda on Wii U, which will also come to Nintendo NX. In addition to seeing this title extensively for the first time we'll be shown more of Pokémon Sun and...
E3 2016 60 Platinum Points Up For Grabs in Legend of Zelda My Nintendo Missions
For the eagle eyed among you
Nintendo has added a little extra spice to My Nintendo during E3, adding three 'Missions' that unlock a total of 60 Platinum Points. The name of the game is to find hidden objects on e3.nintendo.com, while logged in, and presumably clicking on them earns the reward. You can see these below. It's a neat idea, and with...
E3 2016 Nintendo Unveils Massive E3 eShop Sale in North America
Additional 10% off some titles with My Nintendo
Nintendo's presence at E3 also comes with eShop deals for Wii U and 3DS owners in North America. There's a focus on Zelda and Pokémon games, but other top titles including Super Smash Bros. and Splatoon are also up price cuts. Games from both Nintendo and third parties are on sale from 14-21 June...
News SEGA E3 Stream to Feature the Sonic Team and "News For Fans of Sonic The Hedgehog"
Well, that's interesting
While we wait (im)patiently for Nintendo to get its E3 party started, we stumbled across an interesting broadcast in our YouTube subscriber feed. So intriguing that we may just have to cover it live. On 15th June at 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern / 7pm UK / 8pm CET the SEGA Europe team will be streaming live from E3. Its...
News Fans Petition Nintendo To Name Zelda NPC After Deceased Singer Christina Grimmie
Already has 25,000 signatures
The world of music recently lost Christina Grimmie, who was tragically shot during an autograph signing session after a concert and later died from her wounds. Fans are now petitioning Nintendo is name an NPC in the forthcoming Legend of Zelda title after the singer, who was self-confessed fan not only of the series,...
E3 2016 Full Title Of Wii U And NX Legend Of Zelda Revealed
A breath of fresh air?
Nintendo has revealed the full title of the next Zelda adventure during its E3 broadcast. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the final name, and hints at the vast, untamed world you're expected to explore. The footage shown includes voice acting (gasp!), cooking, manipulation of the environment (setting fire to bushes...
News Crash Bandicoot Will Be Playable in the Wii U Port of Skylanders Imaginators
It's been awhile, Crash
Crash Bandicoot is one of those characters that's always been seen as an unofficial "Mario" for PlayStation systems, though this has been something of a misconception. The character has actually belonged to Activision for some time now, and a few of his later titles even appeared on Nintendo systems. Obviously, the character...
"We did discuss as a staff as to what would be possible"
After all of the discussions, rumours and speculations, Eiji Aonuma has confirmed that it won't be possible to play as a female Hero in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Despite the game showcasing an impressively dynamic world and freedom in gameplay approaches, it seems the game's...
Gallery Nintendo Announces amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Check out all the official images inside
Nintendo is in the process of showing off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and has also announced three new amiibo that will arrive with the game. In addition the current Wolf Link amiibo will be supported (as previously announced); scanning that one brings Wolf Link into the world with three hearts,...
E3 2016 Nintendo Unveils Seven New Super Mario Series amiibo, Including Waluigi
Daisy! Boo! More!
Nintendo has unveiled seven new amiibo figures in the Super Mario series, arriving on 4th November in North America - that's the same date as Mario Party Star Rush on 3DS. Of the seven new figures four are new poses for Wario, Rosalina, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong (these are coming earlier in Europe on 7th October). New arrivals...
E3 2016 Mario Party Star Rush is Coming to 3DS on 4th November
Will be shown at E3 on 15th June
Nintendo has announced some fresh details in a press release, and somewhat buried at the end is a game reveal for the 3DS. It's announced Mario Party Star Rush for the portable, with a release date of 4th November in North America (it's actually earlier in Europe, on 7th October). Details are scarce, but it will be...
E3 2016 Fresh Pokémon Sun And Moon Details Include New 'Mon And Battle Format
Say hello to Pikipek and Yungoos
Nintendo has just broadcast an extended Treehouse segment from E3 2016 which focuses on Pokémon Sun And Moon, the latest in the popular series of monster-training titles. Two new Pocket Monsters were revealed - the woodpecker Pikipek and "loitering" Yungoos: Also shown off was an all-new battle format, dubbed...
E3 2016 Paper Mario: Color Splash Dated for 7th October
Treehouse will fill us in on more soon
While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has taken up the majority of Nintendo's Treehouse Live time in its first day, the second day holds looks at a wider variety of games. One of the titles up for a look, Paper Mario: Color Splash, has been given a release date as well. According to a North American...
Video Find Out How amiibo Support Was Added To Super Mario 64
It's-a me, amiibo!
We recently learned that Rare wanted to do amiibo-style toys during the N64 era, which frankly would have been amazing. YouTuber James (aka yoshielectron) has now craftily found a way of retroactively adding amiibo support to Super Mario 64, which might be the next best thing. You may remember him from when he created a
Talking Point Our Hopes For Nintendo's E3 2016 Legend of Zelda (and Pokémon) Bonanza
Beyond gameplay, Nintendo can emphasize its unique strengths
Well, it's finally here. After 18 months of near-silence and zero footage, Nintendo is going to lift the lid on The Legend of Zelda for Wii U and Nintendo NX (and also show some Pokémon Sun and Moon). It's the Wii U version that'll be on display, due to the ongoing secrecy around the...
Gallery Check Out The First Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Screenshots
We're digging the art style
Nintendo have released the first batch of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshots running on Wii U. Whilst they aren't the very best image quality, they still show a few new areas. We'll update them if they get released in higher quality. So, what do you think? Let us know in the comments.
E3 2016 Legend of Zelda 3DS HOME Theme and Miitomo My Nintendo Rewards Go Live
Hard to resist
Nintendo has started to roll out its Miitomo x The Legend of Zelda content to celebrate the E3 reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Link wigs are being distributed in the app, while there'll also be themed Miitomo Drop games to try out. There's more, though, as Nintendo has also released two My Nintendo Rewards. We have...
News Super Famicom Anime Classic Hyper Iria Now Playable In English
Another female bounty hunter
Dynamic Designs strikes again! This time with the help of Matt's Messy Room and right in the middle of E3 2016 chaos, its Banpresto's 1995 title Hyper Iria that is now fully translated to English. This Japan-only action platformer is licensed from Ashi Productions, using characters and settings from the six episode OVA...
Feature 13AM Games Tells Us About Runbow Pocket, the New Nintendo 3DS Exclusive
Let's get ready to Runbowwwwwwwwwwwww
If you haven't gotten a big group of people together for a competitive game of Runbow then you haven't lived life in COLOURFUL CAPS LOCK yet. The competitive nine-player runner with a roster of original characters and borrowed favourites is a great way to make friends and alienate people. Thanks to the wonders...
Review PixelJunk Monsters (Wii U eShop)
No monsters are getting through on our watch
The Forest Defender, Tikiman, is back to protect his children in PixelJunk Monsters for Wii U. Developed by Q-Games and Double Eleven, PixelJunk Monsters is the second game in the PixelJunk series that started on the PlayStation 3. This time around Double Eleven is porting the popular indie game to the...
E3 2016 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Get a Discount in Europe
With an extra discount for My Nintendo members
Nintendo of America has unveiled a hefty list of eShop discounts (we're compiling the list at the time of writing), and Nintendo of Europe has also pitched in. It's added two titles to its existing 5 year anniversary sale to give an extra retail treat for the region. Both iterations of the current-gen...
Feature Tom Happ on Axiom Verge Coming to Its 'Home Turf' on Wii U
We still can't believe this game is the work of just one guy
It boggles the mind how Axiom Verge is the work of one man. It took five years for creator Tom Happ to produce the game on his own, putting together this game that deftly incorporates elements of Metroid, Contra, and other retro classics. With a list of influences like that, it's tough...
Reminder Catch the Sony E3 2016 Press Conference With Push Square
Expect plenty of games but no Neo
It's been a busy day over at E3, and there's one more major conference to come before Nintendo does its thing. Sony is next up, pitching its latest and greatest games and features for PS4. The company recently confirmed that it won't be showing the PS4 Neo / PS4K at E3, to the disappointment of plenty. Nevertheless...
Feature We Chat to Drinkbox Studios About SEVERED for Wii U and 3DS
Swiping answers from producer Graham Smith on the touch-based dungeon crawl
Drinkbox Studios is perhaps best known for its beloved, rather cheeky lucha-themed exploration platformer, Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition, which hit the Wii U eShop in July 2014. We rather dug it in our review, but it's been two years now and we're itching for...
Feature Thunder Lotus Games Dives Into Norse Mythology With Jotun: Valhalla Edition
Ragnarok and roll
Unveiled earlier this year for the Wii U eShop, Jotun: Valhalla Edition is certainly an eye catching game. Thunder Lotus Games dives into Norse mythology, putting the player into the shoes of Thora, a Viking Warrior that must prove herself to earn a place in Valhalla. Those are big stakes for an action-exploration game. A hit on...
Video Check Out the LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens E3 Trailer
Nice bedroom decor, Kylo
Get ready to fight to save a galaxy far, far away in the LEGO adaptation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The E3 trailer below gives a good idea from what we can expect from LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will be coming to Wii U and 3DS on 28th June in North America and Europe. There is plenty of voice acting in...
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Live Blog See Special Guests from Nintendo Appear on YouTube Live at E3
Just thought we'd Link you in
Likely to be a short and snappy Nintendo cameo, 'special guests from Nintendo' are due to appear along with others in a half hour segment of YouTube's live show from E3. We'll join host Geoff Keighley and watch with interest to see which Nintendo heavyweight(s) appear and what they'll have to say about the coming week...
Review Justice Chronicles (3DS eShop)
For middling justice!
Kemco has been nothing if not busy lately, keeping 3DS owners occupied with a steady stream of eShop JRPGs, and Justice Chronicles is the latest in this line. Though it suffers from a number of common ails of its ilk — like awkward translation, a generic cast, and uneven presentation — Justice Chronicles does have some neat...
Review Mario Hoops 3 on 3 (Wii U eShop / DS)
Going for a slam dunk
From his first venture into Karting through to competing in the Olympics, Mario has been spending plenty of time taking part in activities other than Princess saving. In 2007 (European release) Mario and his mates tried their hands at shooting a few hoops on Nintendo DS in Mario Slam Basketball (aka Mario Hoops 3-on-3 in the...
Reminder Today at E3 Brings Ubisoft's Press Conference and a Nintendo Appearance on YouTube Gaming
The hype is real
We're dusting off the live stream / live blog template here on Nintendo Life as E3 is kicking into gear. We're going to provide regular updates on our planned shenanigans for each day so that you know when to tune in. We'll be hosting and live blogging two streams today. First up is Ubisoft's Press Conference, which we cover out of...
A Link to the Future
We've already discussed, long before now, how Nintendo's approach to E3 has caused understandable disappointment for some. Even after the company expanded its plans with more streams and games, when we polled Nintendo Life readers there was still disappointment. The promise of E3 discounts on the eShop has helped lift the mood a...
Live Blog Watch Ubisoft's E3 2016 Press Conference - Live!
Just Dance hype
E3 may have already had a few press conferences and live streams so far, but now it's time to get serious - it's the Ubisoft conference. It's time to believe, Nintendo fans, believe that Ubisoft hasn't forgotten us. We're not just here to rubberneck at potentially awful moments of awkwardness on stage - there's one game we all want...
Weirdness We've Made Some Outlandish E3 2016 Predictions for No Real Reason
Something whilst you wait
E3 speculation is all well and good, but there's so little promised by Nintendo this year and, as far as we know, no enormous surprises in store, we decided to take a different route. So instead of making sensible, reliable predictions it was the bright idea of the one penning this article to go in completely the opposite...
Nintendo Download 16th June (Europe)
Gunslugs! Fire Emblem Fates DLC! Twin Robots! Discounts Galore! More!
Happy E3 week to one and all; unsurprisingly we have the European Nintendo Download Update details to get it started. We have puzzle platforming on Wii U and frantic run-and-gun action on the 3DS as new releases, along with a retail download targeting young gamers. Fire Emblem...
News Stardew Valley is Digging Its Way to Wii U
Dev keen to use "special console features like the Wii U's second screen"
Stardew Valley has been a major success on PC, with its charming aesthetic and gameplay hooks earning a lot of fans. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Harvest Moon, it blends farming and living off the land with elements of adventure. The pleasing news is that the...
News Just Dance 2017 Coming to All "Motion-Control Gaming Platforms", Which Includes Nintendo NX
Intriguing
Well, it happened, as predicted, Ubisoft announced Just Dance 2017 in its live press conference. It's coming to Wii U and is even coming to Wii, but Ubisoft also confirmed the game for Nintendo NX. Here's the intriguing bit, in its press release for the game Ubisoft used the following description: Just Dance 2017 will be available on...
News Runbow Pocket and SEVERED Confirmed for the eShop
Runbow Pocket is a New 3DS exclusive
During its appearance on the YouTube@E3 show Nintendo focused on some exciting Nindie games on the way to the eShop later this year. Four releases were covered in total, covering 3DS, New 3DS and Wii U. The main reveal was arguably Runbow Pocket, which will be a New 3DS exclusive later this year. It includes...
Video Check Out The Eager Fans That Got In Line for The Legend of Zelda Demo Slots at Nintendo NY
Some were playing Smash Bros. - why not?
Late last week we gave you a reminder that some queuing would be required to grab a slot for The Legend of Zelda's demo at the Nintendo NY store. With just 500 appointments available it was an opportunity reserved for the most eager and hardy of gamers within traveling distance of New York. KirbyGCN17 has...
Video Take a Good Look at Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Rising Star Games confirms European release in Spring 2017
We've known for some time that Natsume is showing off new 3DS title Harvest Moon: Skytree Village at E3, and now it's released an extended trailer. It helps to visualise a lot of the details that were recently confirmed, as this one clearly aims to get the series back on the front foot...
Reminder Watch the Bethesda Press Conference With Our Buddies at Push Square
It's not all Doom and gloom
Major game publishers are starting to show off their games ahead of E3 opening its doors, with Bethesda getting in on the act. A company renowned for its complex RPG titles in addition to its flashier action-based releases, we expect a mix of titles - rumours and leaks point to Dishonored 2 being shown, while a remaster...
Reminder Join Pure Xbox to Keep Up to Speed With the Microsoft E3 Live Conference
Xbox Slim and more expected
As is now tradition, Microsoft will be the first of the big three platform holders to get E3 up and running, with Sony to follow and Nintendo to get started on 14th June. Microsoft comes into this E3 on the back foot in the current generation, with the Xbox One still seemingly lagging behind PS4. In any case it'll look...
News Kirby: Planet Robobot Transforms Into Top 20 Title in UK Charts
Yo-kai Watch clings on to top 40 spot
We're big fans of Kirby: Planet Robobot, the 3DS sequel that ups the ante on its original and introduces clever ideas to a classic formula. Since its launch it appears to have had a reasonable sales start in the UK, too, securing chart placings similar to its predecessor - Kirby: Triple Deluxe. It its first...
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