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News Hyrule Warriors Legends Season Pass Confirms Four Waves of DLC for 3DS Release
Medli to arrive as a freebie in both versions of the game
Hyrule Warriors Legends aims to catch lightning in the bottle, converting the excitement that surrounded the Wii U original into strong sales to the far larger 3DS userbase. Of course, that original title was jam packed with paid DLC, and Nintendo has now confirmed that the portable iteration...
News Sakurai Talks About the Development Process Behind the Smash Bros. DLC Stages
Lots of attention to detail
The DLC for Super Smash Bros. 4 drew to a close earlier this month, easily making this the most packed version of Smash Bros. to date. Naturally, there's a lot of franchises from across many companies that could easily belong in a Smash Bros. game, and the process of deciding who and what gets represented likely isn't one...
News Masahiro Sakurai Wanted Geno to be a Playable Smash Bros. Fighter
Well, at least we got a costume
The DLC for Super Smash Bros. 4 has finally drawn to a close, and it brought with it fighters both old and new. Interestingly enough, one of the Mii Fighter costumes that got added was based on Geno, the popular character from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. While this was no doubt a welcome inclusion for...
Video Nintendo Reminds Us of Just How Much DLC We Had for Super Smash Bros.
A game changer
Each successive release in the Super Smash Bros. series has delivered a bigger cast than its predecessors, and that was no different in this generation's Wii U and 3DS entries. Masahiro Sakurai has often talked of the pressures this brings, along with the expectation of more general content from one release to the next. Even on day...
Video See Bayonetta & Corrin Smash it up in Super Smash Bros.
Smashing
The final batch of DLC for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS is finally out, bringing with it the Umbra Witch Bayonetta and the dragon warrior Corrin. It's a bittersweet moment for many fans, but no doubt this isn't the end of Super Smash Bros. as we know it. In the video below we look at both of these new characters as well...
Gallery Gear Up for the Final Super Smash Bros. DLC With Some Screens and Videos
Bayonetta and Corrin wrap up the cast
Choosing a lead image for a Nintendo Download Update can sometimes be fun, and in the case of this week's EU article the obvious choice was Bayonetta fighting Duck Hunt Duo, which is a fun sentence as well as an entertaining screenshot. Following the weekend announcement of the final Smash Bros. DLC arriving...
News Splatoon Producer Hints at More Content Being Added in the Future
"I'm starting to wonder if we can't organize a little something else."
Splatoon had an admirable amount of post release support, with new game modes, maps, clothes, and weapons, being regularly added to the game via free updates. While it was inevitable that there would come to be an end to all the free goodness, the question of more, paid DLC has...
Or the 4th; don't you love time zones?
The long-awaited final bundle of DLC, or AOC as Nintendo likes to call it, for Super Smash Bros. including Bayonetta and Corrin will be landing on Wii U and 3DS systems on 3rd February in North America and the 4th in Europe. Nintendo has yet to confirm a time but judging from the official Nintendo of America...
News Nintendo Outlines Details of DLC Map Pack One in Fire Emblem Fates
Regular updates to keep you busy
Fire Emblem Fates, across two retail editions and a third campaign as DLC, is set to offer a lot of content - for a combined $80 or so for the full story, admittedly. Beyond that it's following the lead of Fire Emblem: Awakening in offering plenty of DLC maps; these will provide fan service and useful rewards such as...
News Fire Emblem Fates New Nintendo 3DS XL Model Confirmed, Along With DLC Details
Revelation storyline on 10th March, all-in-one edition on the way
Fire Emblem Fates is not only the eagerly awaited second entry of the franchise on the 3DS, but it's also an intriguing release. Due on 19th February in North America it'll come in two separate editions - Birthright and Conquest - that have different storylines, though those keen to...
Video Relive The Hype With This Japanese Smash 4 DLC Trailer
Are you out (C)orrin?
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U is a game that keeps on giving, but as we all know all good things come to an end eventually. As most of you are aware, we were presented with newcomer Cloud from the Nintendo Direct in November, and then with Corrin and Bayonetta from December's final Super Smash Bros. Direct...
News Mercedes-Benz Representative Explains the Company's DLC Deals with Nintendo
Appealing to nostalgia
In a rather strange turn of events, the first DLC ever released for Mario Kart 8 was all themed around Mercedes-Benz cars. Understandably, this put many gamers on edge and many saw it as a sign that the company was 'selling out', though this was perhaps an unfairly harsh criticism. At any rate, Mercedes-Benz DLC struck again...
Smashing
Well, we now have the final Super Smash Bros. cast for the Wii U / 3DS generation, with Cloud arriving imminently - at the time of writing - while Bayonetta and Corrin are due in February 2016. They'll all add their own twists to the roster and wrap up the largest and most ambitious Smash Bros. line-up to date. We've already compiled the...
News Final Mii Fighter Costumes and Hats Detailed for Super Smash Bros.
Tails! Knuckles! Geno! More!
The final wave of Mii Fighter hats and costumes have been revealed in today's special Super Smash Bros. presentation. Firstly, in combination with the new fighter Cloud from the Final Fantasy series, a Chocobo hat will be released alongside the anticipated fighter. Also, a surprise costume from the beloved Super Mario...
Stormy clouds for the eShop servers
As was widely expected, Masahiro Sakurai took the opportunity in his video presentation to confirm that Cloud will be available to pick up from Super Smash Bros. "within hours" of the presentation; we suspect many are already waiting impatiently. In addition to the character there'll be the Midgar stage, which...
News See The Super Smash Bros. Silver Lining With These Cloud Screens
Anywhere you go
Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS can't be accused of playing it safe and predictable, with Sakurai-san and his team utilising the lucrative money-making of DLC to go a bit nuts with its new character additions. We've already had Ryu, yet the recent announcement of Final Fantasy's Cloud was on a whole new scale of the unexpected. We...
Video See Splatoon's New Heavy Splatling Deco in all its Rhinestoned Glory
Fabulous freshness
Splatoon's latest free update in the continued support for the game gifted us all with a brand new variant on the Heavy Splatling, the Heavy Splatling Deco, and we've only gone and recorded some footage of it fresh from the servers. This thing not only looks flashy and unwieldily, but it has Point Sensors to keep track of your...
News The Final Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate DLC Update is Now Live
Some gorgeous GX armour leads the way
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has been the franchises' most successful entry outside of Japan, passing one million sales in Europe and North America, in the process providing a vital breakthrough for the series. It gives us optimism that titles like Monster Hunter X (Cross) will also get localised, or at the very...
Talking Point Super Mario Maker's Update Continues Nintendo's Focus on Major Games as Services
Going beyond day one
Super Mario Maker is on the cusp - at the time of writing - of receiving its first major update. It solves one of the most notable quibbles that fans have had by adding level checkpoints, in addition to features such as dedicated areas for official Nintendo courses and 'event' courses contributed by companies such as Facebook...
News Super Smash Bros. 'Digital Complete Pack' Combines Game and DLC for Wii U and 3DS
For a not-quite-smashing discount
Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS is the game that keeps giving, assuming you dig into your pocket every now and again. It's rather sneakily become Nintendo's most substantial DLC vehicle to date, serving up over $50 of extra content across four batches if you've opted to buy it all across both versions. It ain't...
News Custom Range Blaster And Custom E-litre 3K Scope Coming To Splatoon Today
Tomorrow if you're in Europe
Rejoice, shooter fans! Two new weapons are coming to Splatoon - well, when we say "new" we mean custom versions of pre-existing weapons. The items in questions are the Custom Range Blaster and Custom E-litre 3K Scope. Both will arrive in North America tonight and early tomorrow morning in Europe. Are you still...
Rumour Data Miner Discovers Three Empty Character Slots in Super Smash Bros.
And possibly more stages
We know that more DLC is coming to Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS, but that doesn't stop data miners digging around for more information. They've done so successfully in the past, notably leaking some of the big E3 DLC reveals months before they were announced. The data miner that was apparently behind discovering Ryu...
News GX Hunter Armor Stars in Penultimate Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate DLC Update
Just one more to go
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has provided a huge amount of content on the 3DS, and for those with regular online hunting buddies or a lot of skill, the free monthly DLC has certainly kept things interesting. The October content is now up and, sadly, it means we only have one more set of DLC to come. In terms of what's available...
Gallery Details, Screens and Video for This Week's Super Smash Bros. DLC
It's download day, so let's break it down
Nintendo closed out September with a bit of a bang, at least from the perspective of Super Smash Bros. fans. It released DLC on 30th September, and now that the rest of the week's download content has landed on the eShop and Nintendo mentioned the Smash DLC in its press release, we thought we might as well...
Video Super Mario Maker and Wind Waker Star in Super Smash Bros. DLC
Super Mario Waker
Super Mario Maker continues to bring joy to hundreds of thousands of people across the globe, but now you can experience this custom Super Mario experience in a somewhat more violent manner. Released today, the Super Mario Maker stage is available to buy for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS, and alongside this new offering on...
Hands On Digging Deeper With Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows
An explosive addition
The new Shovel Knight expansion has finally dropped, and while it may not be an entirely new game in the Shovel Knight franchise it still brings enough new content and ideas that it warrants a sort-of-review. Remember, this expansion is entirely free with the game, we're just going to share our thoughts on it and how it differs...
News Splatoon's Hammerhead Bridge Map Opens For Business Tomorrow
A bridge over troubled ink
Nintendo has confirmed via its Japanese Twitter account that the Hammerhead Bridge map will go live tomorrow. Hammerhead Bridge appears to be a narrow but long stage with an upper path made up of several platforms connected by mesh bridges, and a lower path which seems to be wider than the upper path and lacking in mesh...
News Super Mario Maker DLC Confirmed, Famitsu's Mascot Necky The Fox Coming Soon
Necky the Fox to be a playable costume in Japan
Super Mario Maker hits the shops in Europe and North America tomorrow (just in case you hadn't heard!). Out of the box it supports a staggering variety of amiibo figurines; for example if you tap a Kirby amiibo against the Wii U GamePad while creating your level you can give Mario an 8-bit Kirby...
News Size Matters in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's September DLC
Big beasts
We're into our last few months of free DLC in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and though the cross-overs and quirky outfits are largely finished, each new batch continues to offer some cool gear and hefty challenges to take on. The September batch is now live, and Capcom seems keen to emphasize that the monsters involved are sizeable beasts...
News There's Another New Map Coming To Splatoon
Welcome to Flounder Heights
Nintendo has revealed that yet another new map is coming to its online shooter Splatoon. Flounder Heights appears to be set in a compact network of apartment blocks, with plenty of vertical surfaces to make things nice and tactical. It will be added to the regular map rotation tonight in North America and tomorrow...
Pokémon being the notable exception
There may be a new Call of Duty, FIFA and Assassin's Creed on store shelves every single year, but Nintendo of America's Scott Moffitt stresses that Nintendo isn't looking to pull the same trick any time soon. Speaking to The Examiner, Moffitt addressed the issue of yearly updates, something which publishers...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's August DLC Ramps Up the Challenge
Total Eclipse of the heart
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate keeps delivering loads of neat - and free - DLC, and this month is no different. The latest available quests don't offer much particularly attractive gear, but there are some cool looking challenges. Check out the video rundown below. There are some promising events there, though we're...
Video Three Reasons Why You Should Be Pumped For Shovel Knight's Plague Of Shadows Expansion
Straight from the developer
Shovel Knight may no longer be a Nintendo console exclusive, but the game is still one of our personal favourites on the 3DS and Wii U eShops - and it's about to get even better thanks to some free DLC. Showcasing the Plague Knight, Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows will be delivered entirely free of charge. In case you...
Talking Point Nintendo's Game Updates and DLC Are Fantastic, Albeit Starved of Attention
Key Wii U titles have evolved a great deal
It's easy to be a little blasé and spoilt as gamers, but it's been striking once again that, with a combination of economic savvy and a clear love for its products, Nintendo is making the most of key releases on the Wii U. Three of the system's biggest games have transformed since launch with a mix of new...
News Here's Exactly What's Changing In This Week's Massive Splatoon's Update
610MB of goodness
Splatoon is getting a major update this Wednesday (Thursday if you're in Europe) which brings with it squad battles, private battles, a level cap rise and more gear and weapons to use. However, beyond these big changes there are many minor alterations that will have a sizeable impact on how the game plays. These have kindly been...
Video Classic N64 Stages Make a Triumphant Return in Super Smash Bros.
Two castles, two princesses
Amidst all the new Mii Fighter costumes and the revamped Tourney mode, it's easy to miss the fact that two classic stages have returned in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS; namely Hyrule Castle and Peach's Castle which both herald form the original N64 game. We've thrown together some footage of these 'new'...
News Super Smash Bros. Version 1.1.0 Update is Now Live
Tourneys, YouTube uploads and new DLC
Earlier this week we shared the exciting news around the major Super Smash Bros. update, due on both the Wii U and 3DS versions. Set for 31st July (which it is at the time of writing in Europe and Japan, for example) it's now gone live in both versions of the game. It's a fairly meaty update, taking over five...
News Super Smash Bros. Is Getting A Massive Update On July 31st
Tourneys! YouTube uploads! New stages! King K. Rool Mii costume!
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS will be getting a significant update at the end of this month. The much-hyped Tourney mode will be landing on the Wii U, along with YouTube replay uploads. Tourneys are divided into two categories: Community Tourneys which...
News Fire Emblem Fates Third Path And New HOME Theme Launch In Japan
Invisible Kingdom is now available
If you are a Fire Emblem fanatic and you have been following the updates of Fire Emblem Fates - called Fire Emblem If in Japan - you will know that there are two scenarios that have been released in Nintendo's home country. The two scenarios, named Birthright and Conquest, have the same storyline up until the sixth...
News Mario Kart Arcade GP DX Gets a Timely Boost with Major Update
Metal Mario and Rosalina join the roster
It's easy to forget that arcades exist in this day and age; if you've seen Wreck-It Ralph, that's how some of us still picture them in our mind. Unfortunately the majority of arcade machines nowadays are confined to bowling alleys alongside Whack-a-mole and Air Hockey tables. But we digress, Mario Kart Arcade...
Video Get the Full Breakdown of Ryu's Super Smash Bros. Moves and Their History
Spanning generations
The Super Smash Bros. series has had some particularly pleasing crossovers - from Snake in the past to the ongoing appearances of Sonic and more besides - but the DLC arrival of Ryu nevertheless feels like a notable high point. In terms of fighting royalty the lead fighter of the Street Fighter series is hard to ignore. As...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's July DLC Brings Great Gear and Fan Favourites
Straight-up Monster Hunting this month
For its sheer volume of content its hard to look beyond Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate as a leading light on the 3DS. It's an experience catered to skilful, dedicated players, however, and the July batch of DLC is certainly full of challenges for fans and masters of the franchise. There are no quirky crossovers...
News Two More New Weapons Coming To Splatoon Tomorrow
Ink-credible staying power
Nintendo has confirmed that two more weapons will be added to Splatoon tomorrow. The Carbon Roller and Custom Dual Squelcher are the items in question, and according to the recent leak, these are the sub weapons they'll be shipping with: Carbon Roller - Burst Bombs & Inkzooka Custom Dual Squelcher - Squid Beakon...
News Luna Blaster Weapon Arriving Tomorrow For Splatoon
It's out of this world
Nintendo UK have confirmed that the "Luna Blaster" - the latest new Splatoon weapon is available for us Brits from tomorrow morning (Wednesday the 24th). As of yet, Nintendo of America haven't tweeted out the news, but it will presumably be available this evening - in keeping with the usual DLC release patterns. Little...
News Good News, Zelda Fans, A Free Costume Awaits in Hyrule Warriors
A silver lining
Hyrule Warriors Legends may have only had a brief mention in the Nintendo Digital Event, and had been leaked last week anyway, but there has been a surprise celebration of its announcement in the form of free DLC for Hyrule Warriors in Wii U. It comes in the form of an outfit for Link, which is a rather fetching Classic Tunic...
News Two More Splatoon Weapons Are About to Arrive
We can expect them today / tomorrow
Update: It's now confirmed that, as normal with these updates, these weapons will arrive at 7pm Pacific / 10pm Eastern today, which is 3am UK / 4am CET on 17th June in Europe. Because one new weapon just doesn't seem like enough, the L-3 Nozzlenose is being added to the ink gun arsenal today at 7 PM PT! This...
News Nintendo Apologises for eShop Issues Caused by High Super Smash Bros. Traffic, Urges Patience
The DLC will be waiting for you later on
Nintendo knew what would happen when Masahiro Sakurai announced the immediate release of a substantial batch of Super Smash Bros. DLC, with the creative lead of the franchise stating in the broadcast that we should expect busy servers when trying to purchase the
News Splatoon’s Kelp Dome Multiplayer Map Is Now Live
The game that keeps on giving
Nintendo’s squid shooter, Splatoon, continues to grow, with the latest update now live. The Kelp Dome map, previously featured in the single player portion of the game, will now appear in the multiplayer modes. Kelp Dome is a map featuring maze-like greenhouses. There are two pathways to take in this arena – above...
News Free DLC Heading to Affordable Space Adventures, With Plans for Future Paid Content
Extra Value Space Adventures
Affordable Space Adventures is one of a small group of Wii U exclusives, and arguably does more for the cause of the Wii U GamePad's unique capabilities than a number of Nintendo's own efforts. A collaboration between KnapNok Games and Nifflas, we gave it a strong recommendation in our review. It's a premium-priced...
News Get Messy in Splatoon's Latest Free Stage, Kelp Dome
If you get in trouble, just cry for kelp (sorry)
Update: It's now been confirmed that this stage will arrive today (10th June) at 7pm Pacific Time / 10pm Eastern, which supports the previous 'tomorrow morning' announcement from Nintendo of Europe as this is 3am UK / 4am CET. Original Article: Splatoon is turning out to be the game which keeps on...
