News You're Not Dreaming, Mario Pikachu Is Officially A Thing Now
There's Luigi Pikachu, too
News Nintendo Confirms List Of Third Party Supporters For Nintendo Switch
EA, Bethesda, Sega, Square Enix, Activision...
Guide Everything We Now Know About the Nintendo Switch
Breaking it all down
News Say Hello to the Nintendo Switch, a New Concept for Gaming
Nintendo clicks into gear
News - 2016, Week 42
Sunday23rd Oct 2016
Random Check Out This Neat 3D View of the Nintendo Switch
Switch up the viewing angle
We've been mentioning Switch so much that we have Will Smith's family friendly rapping stuck in our heads, but that's a hazard of the job. After weeks (or months?) of constant "where's NX" remarks in social media, Nintendo can now say "HERE IT IS" in an exasperated tone. It feels like we've already deconstructed all we...
Feature NES Mini Classics - Double Dragon II: The Revenge
A mini fight
With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (NA) / Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System (EU), we're going to provide short profiles of all 30 games included on the system. This time around we look at Double Dragon II: The Revenge. So far this series of articles on the NES Mini...
News Michel Ancel Discovers and Showcases Rayman on SNES
A ray of retro light
Michel Ancel has one of the most interesting and closely followed Instagram accounts in the business at present. In addition to new Beyond Good & Evil game posts and cool artwork besides, the much-admired game designer and creator has now shared images of an extremely rare SNES ROM. It's the original SNES Rayman, which was...
Saturday22nd Oct 2016
News GameStop Won't Offer Pre-Orders for the NES Classic Edition
Time to get in line
The upcoming Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (as it's called in North America) should be a hugely popular stocking filler in the Holiday season. Yet while pre-orders have been possible (albeit limited in availability) in PAL territories, North America has only seen brief pre-order windows that were rapidly shut...
News Nintendo Switch Will Be a Single-Screen Experience
No more second screen gaming
One of the questions raised when the Nintendo Switch was announced was if the console would have some sort of dual screen mode. In the reveal trailer, users could be seen switching between the tablet and TV screen, but they weren't shown using both at once in a manner reminiscent of the Wii U. There was a possibility...
Poll Nintendo Switch Delivers Single Screen Gaming - Will You Miss the Dual Screen Concept?
DS, 3DS and Wii U kept our eyes busy
Ever since Reggie Fils-Aime plucked a DS out of his jacket pocket at E3 2004, Nintendo has focused on dual screen gaming. The DS was the best selling portable system of all time, so inevitably the same broad design was carried across to the 3DS. The WIi U was the grand experiment in bringing dual screen gaming to...
Friday21st Oct 2016
News You're Not Dreaming, Mario Pikachu Is Officially A Thing Now
There's Luigi Pikachu, too
Super Mario and Pikachu are two of the most recognisable characters on the planet, but you know what's better than both of these individuals? Mario Pikachu, that's what. No, you're not dreaming. All of these images are real. Mario Pikachu isn't a figment of your addled imagination, strained from hours of watching Nintendo...
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Isn't Physically Backwards Compatible With 3DS And Wii U Software
In other news: water is wet
Nintendo's Switch preview gave us a massive helping of information regarding the new console - what it looks like, what control options it has and the kind of games we'll be playing - but it also left some unanswered questions. Does it have a touchscreen? Can you add more memory via SD cards? What kind of battery life...
Gallery Take a Look At These Classic Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Grip Designs
Shut up and take my money
Nintendo has a long and proud history, and it also has a tendency to release special and limited edition designs for its consoles and handhelds. One speedy designer on Twitter called @DevSF4 has already mocked up what the limited edition controllers for Nintendo Switch could look like. We contacted Dev who kindly...
Has Super Mario World pre-installed
Nintendo of America clearly likes to give retailers exclusives on limited edition systems, and has done so again with a rather interesting Lime Green New Nintendo 3DS XL Special Edition. It comes bundled with a Virtual Console copy of Super Mario World, intriguingly, and it's available right now. It's only on...
News Nintendo Share Value Drops 6.5% Following Switch Reveal
Investors evidently aren't happy
With the Nintendo Switch now revealed through an initial 'preview trailer', we've all had a first look at Nintendo's approach for its next generation of hardware. There's been plenty of positivity about it in this community, and the system has been trending and racking up 'likes' on its YouTube upload. With...
News Amazon Customers Have Their Say About Nintendo Switch
Shoppers seem happy on the whole
Despite the fact that the upcoming Nintendo Switch was only revealed yesterday and won't go on sale until March 2017, that hasn't stopped Amazon UK customers from having their say on the site's Nintendo Switch landing page, where you can currently only register for an email when it becomes available for pre-order...
Talking Point The Nintendo Switch May Divide Opinion, But It's Made a Splash
It's trending, which helps
When Nintendo unveiled the Wii U at E3 2011, some were confused about whether it was a Wii add-on or a new system. By the time it was unveiled at E3 2012, it felt like even getting a broader audience to look at and consider the system was an issue. We suspect many have encountered the following scenario since the console...
News Nintendo Won't Be Making Any Game or Spec Related Switch Announcements Until 2017
Just a few months, right?
When Nintendo announced that it would be doing the official reveal for the Switch, fans were understandably excited at what might be said. The reveal ended up being, more or less, what was expected; that is to say, it pretty much just showed the console itself and revealed the name. Specs, game lineups, and other such...
Poll What Do You Think of the Nintendo Switch?
Are you feeling joy, conned, or just loving the Joy-Con controllers?
It's been a full-on day of excitement in the world of Nintendo. The 'NX' and lots of speculation made way for the Nintendo Switch, lots of clarity and a little leftover speculation. Nintendo only released a three minute video and a relatively limited press release, but despite that...
News Analysts Weigh In On The Nintendo Switch Debate
"They [Nintendo] need a proper message"
Since its three and a half minute reveal, the Nintendo Switch has prompted a lot of debate and conversations. While there are plenty of positive reactions and vibes to be found, on the flipside you have a sharp decline in share value and some cautious words from analysts. Hours after the reveal
News Unreal Engine 4 Will Be Supported on Nintendo Switch
Now there's some good news
Nintendo's announcement of the all-new Nintendo Switch has taken the gaming industry by storm, at last bringing months of rumours and confusion to an end. The Switch represents a bold new step for Nintendo, but it certainly seems like developers are confident in this new vision. Of course, one of the big questions on the...
News Xbox Bosses Praise The "Bold Vision" Of Nintendo Switch
"Love seeing new innovation in our industry, Switch looks like fun!"
After what felt like a lifetime Nintendo finally lifted the curtain on its Switch console yesterday, and sent the gaming world into overdrive. The new platform is designed to operate like a home system and a handheld, and is clearly gunning for a different sector of the market to...
News Nintendo's Christmas Gift Guide Is Live
Is it that time of year already?
Nintendo's Christmas gift guide is a regular event these days, and this year the site has the usual focus of Wii U, 3DS and amiibo products for buyers to mull over. While software for both of Nintendo's consoles has slowed in the build-up to Switch's launch next year, there are still some neat buying options here if...
Review Ninja Pizza Girl (Wii U eShop)
Eww, lukewarm pizza
You can probably count on one hand the number of video games where the premise revolves around delivering pizza. Aside from Spider-Man 2 from the GameCube era, which involved delivering some pies as Peter Parker, not much else comes to mind. Ninja Pizza Girl aims to be the pizza-delivering game to end all of them; let's see if...
Video This Unofficial Pokémon Advert Has a Beautiful Message for Older Sun and Moon Trainers
We all evolve
There's little doubt that The Pokémon Company has been making a big play on the nostalgia of older gamers this year. While Pokémon Sun and Moon will still be marketed to young players, there has been messaging to tempt lapsed trainers back to the series. In any case, The Pokémon Company will be hard pushed to produce something as...
News Zoink Confirms It's Developing a Game for Nintendo Switch
From the minds of Stick it to The Man
Close followers of the Wii U eShop may be familiar with Zoink, the rather talented studio that developed Stick it to The Man. It's a studio with an interesting Nintendo history, having also worked on a cool concept idea called WeeWaa back in the Wii days. Back in 2014 the company also announced a publishing...
News Nintendo Switch Will Create "A Fantastic New Way To Play", Says GAME Digital CEO
"SWITCH is another example of Nintendo differentiating its experiences"
Yesterday Nintendo finally showed its new home console to the world, a system which mixes portable and domestic gaming in a unique new way. It hasn't taken long for the industry to react, and Martyn Gibbs - CEO of UK specialist retailer GAME Digital - has voiced his opinion on...
Hamming it up
The Pokémon Generations videos have proven to be a big hit on YouTube, with weekly episodes of the slick animation taking us through all of the main game storylines one at a time. Now Episode 8: The Cavern is live, and it's full of drama and some deliciously hammy acting. We imagine the voice actor for the episode's star - Team Aqua...
Thursday20th Oct 2016
News Nintendo Confirms List Of Third Party Supporters For Nintendo Switch
EA, Bethesda, Sega, Square Enix, Activision...
Nintendo has just given a preview of its new Nintendo Switch console - formerly known as NX - and has also revealed a full list of publishers and developers committed to producing games and software for the platform. During the Switch preview, Skyrim was shown off - and would you believe it, Bethesda...
Guide Everything We Now Know About the Nintendo Switch
Breaking it all down
Well, it's finally been revealed - the Nintendo Switch has been shown off in a flashy three minute trailer. In many ways it reinforced plenty of the more reputable rumours from earlier in the year, though naturally a lot of doubt has been replaced by clarity. It's also possible, just from those three minutes, to learn a lot...
Live Blog Watch and React to the Nintendo NX Preview Trailer - Live!
The time is now
It's been a long wait, but Nintendo is going to finally unveil the Nintendo NX, showcasing its vision for the next generation of gaming. Join us to chat about hopes and dreams in the build-up, and then check out and react to what the NX will have to offer. <liveblog id="watch_and_react_to_the_nintendo_nx_preview_trailer_-_live"...
News Say Hello to the Nintendo Switch, a New Concept for Gaming
Nintendo clicks into gear
Nintendo has revealed its next generation of hardware – the Nintendo Switch. It's a device that plugs into a dock unit for play on TV, and can then be removed in a tablet form for play on the go – it features full controller and detachable control elements, depending on player choice. The first look is below. Games...
News Preview Trailer of the Nintendo NX Confirmed for 20th October
A preview trailer to give us a first look at the system
To say that Nintendo fans have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of the 'NX' hardware is an understatement. Frankly, it's all some have been able to talk about as we anticipate a new generation of gaming from the big N. Thankfully the wait is almost over. Nintendo has announced a 'first...
Gallery Let's Take a Look at the Nintendo Switch
How do you like the design?
Nintendo finally lifted the lid on it's new concept today and revealed Nintendo NX as Nintendo Switch. Along with the initial reveal video released on YouTube we also have a host of images for you to oogle over. The images confirm the games will be on SD-like cards along, while detachable controllers will be called...
News Here Are The Games Officially Confirmed in the Nintendo Switch Reveal
Zelda! Mario! Splatoon! Mario Kart! Skyrim! Some basketball game!
The Nintendo NX is dead, long live the Nintendo Switch. The successor to the Wii U was officially shown off today, and is a hybrid console powered by Nvidia tech which comes with detachable controllers. During the short preview video, six games were shown off the console. We already...
Rumour NX's September Reveal Was Delayed Because Console's Mario Game "Wasn't Running Perfectly"
Mamma mia!
Today's the day we actually find out what NX is, but it's been a long wait. Not so long ago there were rumours that Nintendo was due to show off the console in September, but that month came and went without a sniff of a reveal. Eurogamer's Tom Phillips - the man who broke some significant NX news back in July - has taken to Twitter to...
News King Boo in Mario Kart '8' and New Splatoon Goodness - Breaking Down the Nintendo Switch Reveal
Small hints for an exciting future
We have a big breakdown of the Nintendo Switch on the way, but we thought we'd look at some details from two games featured in the video - the ports / remasters / sequels / whatever they are for Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon. First of all, here's the trailer again. Let's start with the Mario Kart we see - it looks...
Reaction Our Early Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch
Thoughts on next-gen Nintendo
It's been quite a day. The Nintendo Switch was revealed, and most of the internet has had its say on social media. There's been a lot of positivity, and naturally some people aren't fans; in any case we now know the core concept that will drive the next generation of Nintendo gaming. We've covered a lot of angles and...
Exclusive Image & Form Confirms That It's Developing a Game for Nintendo Switch
"I'm confident that the Switch will be a hit for Nintendo"
The Nintendo Switch has been revealed, an exciting concept that blends a home console experience with an on-the-go tablet, detachable controllers and seemingly a range of innovative ideas. An exciting list of third-party publishers has been confirmed, but we can add one more to the list -...
That figures
With each passing hour some extra snippets of information emerge on the Nintendo Switch, and now there's a little extra clarity on a few features of the system, and in particular its Dock. First of all, Nintendo has confirmed to IGN that the amiibo range is supported with the system, with wording to suggest that it is indeed integrated...
News Nvidia Tegra Officially Confirmed As The Tech Behind Nintendo Switch
Powered by a custom chipset made just for Nintendo
Nintendo has just lifted the lid on its next games console, the Nintendo Switch. In a short video presentation, the system's unique hybrid focus was revealed, alongside detachable controllers known as "Joy-Cons". All of this tied in with previous rumours regarding the system, and now the final...
Weirdness Pokémon Sun And Moon's Alolan Persian Sure Does Look A Lot Like Garfield
Never trust a smiling cat
The Pokémon Sun And Moon demo is out now and we've already reported on the fact that data miners have managed to unearth a lot of information from the code which really should have remained secret. One titbit that was discovered was the Alolan form of the Pokémon Persian, and we've now been given a better look courtesy...
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Footage Looks Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous
Exploration, combat and weather shown off
Nintendo has just updated the official Japanese website for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with some stunning new video footage. Three relatively short clips have been published. The first - which is shown above - focuses on exploration, showing Link running, sailing, climbing and snowboarding...
News Blizzard Tweet Prompts Hopes for Hearthstone on Nintendo Switch
It begins...
Though Nintendo revealed a range of interesting details about the Nintendo Switch today, the desire for more information will now go up another notch. A priority for many, understandably, is to learn more about the games that are going to come to the system. Now a tweet from the Hearthstone account has fans dreaming of seeing...
Parent Trap Nintendo Switch Takes on Tablets
A family perspective on Nintendo's next-gen system
While it will take a while for the news to sink in fully, the Nintendo Switch has got quite a few things right for families. Most importantly it has one single feature to communicate and doubles down on that with its name. Switch underlines the double value families can get here by covering the...
Nintendo Download 20th October (North America)
SteamWorld Heist! Pirate Pop Plus! LoZ Spirit Tracks! More!
Well, today is dominated by Nintendo's next system, but as always we do have a Download Update for the Wii U and 3DS. It's rather good this week too, with some fantastic Nindie games on both systems along with a few intriguing options. A couple of much-admired games arrive on the Wii U and...
News Nintendo Stock Leaps Following NX Trailer Announcement
$1 billion added to company value
Nintendo's share price has risen following the news that it will reveal its new NX console later today. Shares jumped as much as 4.6 percent at midday in Tokyo, which added more than $1 billion in market value. The company's stock is up more than 50 percent this year, something which is also partly thanks to its...
Talking Point What We Hope to See in the Nintendo NX Preview Trailer
A clear, concise demonstration of the concept
Nothing has been conventional about Nintendo's approach to unveiling the NX system. Initially announced in early 2015 by former President Satoru Iwata - in a bid to calm nervous fans after announcing Nintendo's plans for smart devices - it's always been expected as a 2016 reveal. Yet Nintendo has been...
Feature With NX Looming, a Look Back at Past Nintendo Reveals
A young Bill Trinen, the 'utopian' Wii U and more
Well, it's happening, a 'Preview Trailer' of the Nintendo NX is just hours away at the time of writing. It's the latest step in Nintendo's unconventional approach with the system, in which it's remained silent and elusive for longer than expected. All that's truly known so far is that Nintendo's...
News GAME Boss Has Nintendo NX Launch Earmarked As "Major Event" In 2017
Well, duh
The boss of the UK's only remaining major gaming specialist has stated that the release of the Nintendo NX will be a "major event" in the retailer's 2017 calendar. UK chain GAME has good reason to be hopeful about the console's commercial chances - it has seen its own profits fall 81 percent over the past year due to "prevailing trading...
News Japan’s Financial Services Agency Considering Regulation For Pokémon GO's PokéCoins
Could mean big changes for "free to play" gaming in general
Microtransactions are commonplace in many "free to play" smartphone titles, including Pokémon GO. However, the amazing success of Niantic's title has attracted the attention of Japan's Financial Services Agency, which is apparently considering regulation for the app's in-game currency,...
News Twisted Fusion Hits The Wii U eShop Early November
You're twistin' my melon man
We've just got word from Leuvsion - a studio led by UK-based developer Lewis Pugh - that work on the ambitious "open platformer" Twisted Fusion is now all wrapped up; the game will be available on the Wii U eShop in Europe and North America on the 3rd November and will cost £4 / €5 / $5. Way back in Spring 2014 this...
Random Japan's Getting a Kindle Paperwhite With as Much Storage as a Premium Wii U
All about manga
Well, the hype is building for the NX reveal, so let's all take a deep breath and think about something else for a short while; it's good for the blood pressure. Back in the early days of the Wii U, when we were still full of optimism for the system, this writer shared the view that the system was in a unique position to capitalise...
Wednesday19th Oct 2016
According to The Wall Street Journal
In a recent editorial breaking down timelines for potential NX details we highlighted 26th October as a key date - this is the date when Nintendo will report its second quarter financial results. In the equivalent reports for the last financial year, Company President Tatsumi Kimishima delivered a Corporate...
News The Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Limits Online Functions on Old 3DS Models
That New 3DS looks a lot more tempting…
Especially by this point in time, the original model of the 3DS is certainly beginning to show its age. Though the console has played host to dozens of must-play games over the past few years, it's telling that Nintendo saw a need to put out a sort of stop-gap with the New 3DS. Some especially complex games...
Reminder Early Adopters of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version Have a Treat to Collect
Winging it
The Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version has been keeping plenty of 3DS owners busy since its arrival, with a mini adventure of its own and plenty of items and an Ash-Greninja to claim; these will be transferrable to the full game. One thing the demo is doing to keep players coming back is giving away special items after set...
News The 'Masuda Method' Lives On in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Masuda-san also explains the thinking behind Z-Moves
With Pokémon Sun and Moon looming ever closer, more and more details are emerging while players can also try out the Special Demo Version. The upcoming dual release kicks off a new generation, too, and with that it introduces a range of new ideas for players to try out. Some things remain the...
Poll What Do You Think of Pokémon Sun and Moon: Special Demo Version?
Super Effective?
Pokémon Sun and Moon is undoubtedly the highest profile game still to come to Nintendo hardware this year, with the dual release likely to be at the heart of 3DS sales over the Holiday season. The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have been ramping up the hype, which went another step with the release of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo...
Review Pirate Pop Plus (Wii U eShop)
Let's rumble, bubble butt!
In an industry focused on creating increasingly complex games and pushing the boundaries of what can be done with the gaming medium, it can be nice sometimes to take a step back and play something that's just… simple. Pirate Pop Plus is one such game; there's not much to it on the surface, but it's one of the most...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash Makes Modest Japanese Chart Debut
Monster Hunter Stories is still number one
It's that time of the week for the Media Create charts out of Japan, and there are a few major releases to consider; it's a mix of good and bad news for Nintendo. To start with the good news, Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories on 3DS is number one for the second successive week; though it's tracking a long...
News DeNA Closes US Subsidiary as Focus Shifts to Nintendo Partnership
Super Mario Run and more on the agenda
DeNA is a company familiar to those that follow Nintendo closely, courtesy of the corporate partnership between the companies and DeNA's role in handling back-end services and networks for the big N. Primarily brought in for its expertise in mobile and networks, DeNA's imprint can be found in Miitomo and - very...
News Michel Ancel Says "The Tech is Ready" for Ambitious New Beyond Good & Evil Game
Reasons to be excited
Though nothing has been seen of the new Beyond Good & Evil as yet, it's certainly a project being closely followed by fans of the original. Limited information and artwork has previously arrived via Michel Ancel's Instagram page, and he's now posted his longest message yet on the upcoming title. Overall there's an image...
War, huh?
Not long ago retail listings suggested that Darksiders: Warmastered Edition had been delayed until 22nd November. A press release from publisher THQ Nordic has now confirmed that's the case, though the detail is a little different for Wii U owners. The 22nd November date is accurate for PS4, Xbox One and Wii U, but while the Sony and...
News FCC Listing Points to Potential Bluetooth amiibo NFC Reader
amiibo support for smart devices, perhaps even NX?
Filings and formal listings can occasionally be a means to see a product before it's revealed to the world, and we may just have such a case today. Eagle-eyed observers on NeoGAF have unearthed an approved FCC listing for a Bluetooth device that looks very much like the amiibo NFC Reader, but in...
News Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure Receives a Wii U PEGI Rating
A happy ending?
Minecraft: Story Mode has had something of a spotty relationship with the Wii U. After the initial episode launched, there was a period of several months before episodes 2-5 made it onto the console, and there were still episodes available on other platforms that were nowhere to be found on Wii U. It's been rather unclear when – or...
News Super Mario Maker and Pokémon GO in the Running for BAFTA Children's Awards
Battling other big hitters in the Kids' Vote
Nintendo has a mixed record in awards shindigs over the past year, scooping some nice prizes and coming up empty in others. A chance for a bit more glory is coming up on 20th November, however, in the British Academy Children's Awards. The Kids' BAFTAs celebrate the best of TV, Film, Games and more for...
News StreetPass UK Challenge Enters Third Week With Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
Play for free and win prizes
StreetPass remains a wonderful part of the 3DS, and communities around the world give 3DS owners a chance to meet and enjoy gaming together. StreetPass UK is one example, helping to support and organise events throughout the year, and is currently running a special series of challenges. The group's Paul L. Russell has...
Tuesday18th Oct 2016
Hands On Pokémon Sun and Moon - Special Demo Version
Demonstrative indeed
Demos have come an awfully long way over the years, even to the point where these bite-sized chunks can be considered full games in their own right; you only have to look at the Bravely series to know what we're talking about. So it was no surprise when Nintendo announced the arrival of a demo for the upcoming Pokémon Sun &...
Review Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure (3DS eShop)
Ceci n'est pas une drill
An often overlooked strength of the 3DS eShop is the way it can serve as an unexpected harbour for under-the-radar gems. We likely never would have touched Yumi's Odd Odyssey without the eShop, nor seen a contemporary remake of Steel Empire. Add to these ranks Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure, which originally saw light on...
News Data Miners Find More New Monsters In Pokémon Sun And Moon Demo
SPOILER KLAXON DEPLOYED
Today the demo for Pokémon Sun And Moon went live, and it hasn't taken long for data miners to dig into the code and unlock secrets that really should have remained hidden until the final game arrives. Needless to say, if you're keen to ensure the experience is as fresh and surprising as possible then you should leave this...
Reminder Pokémon Sun And Moon Demo Is Available Right Now
Dive in
We're sure you probably already know this and have already downloaded it to your 3DS console, but the demo for Pokémon Sun And Moon is now live on the 3DS eShop. Our resident Pokémon fanatic Alex has already spent some time in the land of Alola and found it to be quite pleasant indeed. You can check out his impressions here. Update:...
News Timing of NX Reveal Remains Up for Debate, as Insight Emerges On Super Mario Run Development
Dr. Serkan Toto cites 'rock solid' Mario Run source
Another day, another set of comments from sources familiar and otherwise with Nintendo's upcoming projects; many are focused on NX, but CEO of Tokyo-based consultancy firm Kantan Games - Dr. Serkan Toto - has also given a little insight into Super Mario Run's development. This is all ahead of...
Video Fan Remakes NES Castlevania Using Unreal Engine 4
While Konami sleeps...
We've already seen a few Nintendo properties remade using the powerful Unreal Engine but this latest project is of interest because it aims to remake one of the NES' most beloved third-party titles: Konami's Castlevania. Dejawolfs has spent the past four months working on the demo shown above, which recreates the first two...
News Pokémon GO Plus Has Just Received an Update
Well, that's a plus
The Pokémon GO Plus accessory only just came out about a month ago, allowing aspiring Pokémon trainers the opportunity to interact with the world of Pokémon GO in a more passive fashion. Though the dongle came a few months later than expected, it's still been rather tough to find in stores due to demand. Now, a new update has...
Random Meet The Twisted Offspring Of WarioWare And NES Remix That Will Never See Release
"We would not make it available to the public"
Indie coder Bennett Foddy has already made a name for himself with left-field releases like QWOP and Pole Riders, but his latest effort - produced in collaboration with AP Thomson - is perhaps his most charmingly ridiculous yet. Multibowl! takes inspiration from the likes of NES Remix and WarioWare by...
News There's A New Attack On Titan Game Coming To The Nintendo 3DS
It's got a really jolly title, too
The 3DS already has a pretty decent giant-slaying title in the shape of Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains, and according to Famitsu magazine, it's about to get a second called Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death, courtesy of Koei Tecmo studio Ruby Party. Staff members who worked on the anime TV show will...
News Mysterious New Sun & Moon Pokémon Spotted on TCG Packaging
So, don't feel blue
Pokémon Sun and Moon aren't far away, and the hype is building with the Special Demo Version about to roll out on the eShop. Though announcements and reveals have been frequent, eager fans are still spotting intriguing details in unconventional ways; with that in mind it seems that a new 'mon may have been discovered. The...
News A Pokémon Sun and Moon Announcement is Due on 27th October
Hold onto your hats
In just a little over a month, Pokémon Sun and Moon will finally release on the 3DS, bringing the 20th anniversary of Pokémon to its climax. Over the past several months we've learned about all sorts of new changes and Pokémon to look forward to; it certainly seems like these games will be making some notable breaks from...
News The Alliance Alive Is A "New Classic RPG" From The Studio Behind The Legend of Legacy
Coming early next year on 3DS
FuRyu is publishing a new 3DS RPG from Cattle Call - the studio behind the 3DS title The Legend of Legacy - in Spring 2017 in Japan. A teaser site has just gone live. Named The Alliance Alive, the title follows nine protagonists and takes place in a land divided into different regions with unique cultures. Weekly...
Feature NES Mini Classics - Donkey Kong Jr.
Don't call me Junior!
With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (NA) / Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System (EU), we're going to provide short profiles of all 30 games included on the system. This time around we look at Donkey Kong Jr., having covered the iconic original in our most recent...
News Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II Aims to Bring the 3DS eShop to Life Soon
A broad tool-set and online sharing included
The DSiWare store was home to some gems, and one example was Inchworm Animation, an impressive app on the portable. It had surprisingly broad tools for creating animations, and now a successor is imminent on the 3DS eShop - Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II. A 3DS eShop exclusive from Flat Black Films,...
News Pokémon: The First Movie Confirmed for Special Showings in the US
Just $5, too
It seems like we've been typing 'Pokémon' a lot, so we'll just have to keep things moving. This time the focus isn't on the next generation of the game series or a certain demo, but on some nostalgic theatre screenings planned in the US. The Pokémon Company has teamed up with over 200 Cinemark theatres to run screenings of Pokémon:...
Monday17th Oct 2016
Editorial Some Context on the Nintendo NX 'This Week' Claims
As we keep getting asked
Update: We've had multiple trusted colleagues and acquaintances advise (since initial publication) that the 'this week' angle is getting increasingly strong for some sort of NX-related details. As we outline below this is logical and feasible, though the nature of any announcement will also be interesting. Original...
Guide How To Use Medals To Boost Your Pokémon GO Catch Bonus
Playing to type
The latest Pokémon GO update introduces catch bonuses which improve you chances of bagging that elusive 'mon. This system is based on the existing medal element, where collecting a certain number of monsters earns you an achievement. Only the monster type-related medals have impact on your catch bonus - so ignore the first set of...
Nintendo Download 20th October (Europe)
Pokemon Sun / Moon demo! Rhythm Paradise! Halloween Discounts! More!
With the start of another week we have the European Nintendo Download Update, letting us know what download goodies are on the way this week; it's a corker, too. The most high-profile arrival is likely to be a freebie on 3DS, though there's also a retail release on the portable...
Rumour New Beyond Good & Evil Title Set to Be A 'Semi-Reboot' and NX Exclusive
That old chestnut
In recent weeks you likely saw some reports in which Michel Ancel teased a new Beyond Good & Evil, which was then confirmed by Ubisoft. Now a report by LetsPlayVideoGames.com quotes source
News New Pokémon GO Update Appears To Disable Spawns And Sightings When Travelling At High Speed
Impacts Pokémon GO Plus, too
The most recent Pokémon GO update introduced catch bonuses and better gym training opportunities, but it appears to have introduced a less welcome alteration - the app is effectively useless when used in a moving vehicle. Forbes has reported tha
News Paper Mario: Color Splash Sales Flatten Out Amid a Wave of New Releases
Wii U entry of Skylanders: Imaginators does 'ok'
The UK chart results are out, and they represent one of the busier weeks in the country in a number of months. Though FIFA 17 is comfortably number one ahead of Gears of War 4, there are a whole load of PlayStation VR titles arriving in the top 20 alongside the hardware. So, what about Nintendo...
News Super Mario Run Notification Sign Ups Reach 20 Million
Mushroom for excitement
Apple's Tim Cook has revealed that the forthcoming smartphone title Super Mario Run has already clocked up over 20 million notification sign ups. Those 20 million individuals have registered via the iOS App Store to receive a notification as soon as Nintendo's latest mobile title goes live. While that figure is obviously not...
News Nintendo of Europe Formalises the Nintendo Account 'Just for You' Birthday Deals
30% off selected retail games
The Nintendo Account / My Nintendo service has 'Just for You' deals on a regular basis, though rather than being catered to users (such as adjusting depending on what games they own) they've typically been fixed promotions. Another feature touted as part of the service has been deals and promotions to come on player's...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Offers 'Choose Your Gift' Super Mario Maker for 3DS Pre-Orders
Coasters, 'build a level' mug, 3D 'motion notebook' and more
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS will be a notable release for the portable in the Holiday season, bringing some creativity and plenty of 2D Mario gaming with it, though the lack of online sharing may make some think twice. In any case, the Official Nintendo UK Store has opened...
News Pokémon Remains Committed To Handhelds, States Game Freak's Junichi Masuda
"Handheld consoles & devices offer us the best way to achieve this vision"
Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara has already triggering speculation regarding the form factor of Nintendo's forthcoming NX system by stating that it will "change the concept" of handheld and domestic gaming, and Game Freak's Junichi Masuda has added more weight...
Random Big the Cat Will Appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO Dimensions Stage
Perfect for lazy days
In about a month Sonic The Hedgehog will arrive in LEGO Dimensions, as long as you're willing to pay out for the Sonic Level Pack. If you've been sitting on the fence, considering whether to splash out on plastic LEGO figures and a bit of gameplay, SEGA and TT Games have a big selling point to tempt you in. [tweet Yep,...
Exclusive Check Out Wil Overton's Gorgeous Cover Art For HyperPlay RPG Issue Two
No longer a Secret (of Mana)
We're big fans of HyperPlay RPG here at Nintendo Life, partly because it reminds us of the days before the internet where fanzines were commonplace, but mostly because it's an extremely well-produced publication packed with reviews, features and other cool stuff. A short time ago we confirmed that the one and only Wil...
Video Learn About the Factor 5 Dungeons & Dragons Game That Was Pitched For Wii
Console power and license costs got in the way
Factor 5 was a big player in the Nintendo 64 and GameCube eras, in particular, well-known for its Star Wars games. Yet after the relationship with LucasArts fell away the developer was looking for new licenses that could drive its projects. Factor 5 eventually came to the idea of a Dungeons &...
News Mr. Pumpkin Adventure is Shaping Up to be a Quirky Wii U eShop Title
New Fairune 2 trailer released, too
CIRCLE Entertainment is one of the most prolific publishers on the 3DS eShop, and has also been making some strides on the Wii U eShop. It's got two titles on the way this week in North America (20th October) and next week in Europe (27th October), one each for Nintendo's home console and portable stores. Mr...
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