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Nintendo Download 8th October (North America)
Chibi-Robo!, 3D Sonic 2, Legend of Legacy and much more
It's time once again for another Nintendo Download Update, and this week's North American line-up has some tempting options. There are four 3DS retail games, including a Nintendo platformer and an RPG with impressive pedigree, while M2 remasters another wonderful SEGA game for the eShop. On Wii...
Nintendo Download 1st October (North America)
Freedom Planet! Pumped BMX+! Chronus Arc! More!
It's that time, North American gamers, to cast your eye over the new downloadable eShop treats that are available this week. There are diverse offerings, including a highly anticipated and delayed action platformer, a creation tool, BMX stunt action and more; some discounts are also rather tempting...
News NOA Announces Coming Restock of Old amiibo
To select retailers and lucky(?) wallets
Let's tell the story of an unknown, completely random Nintendo fan. We'll call him Jim Smatshaw. Jim was excited for amiibo from the start, and went to a Toys 'R Us as soon as the first wave came out. That night he chose to buy Wii Fit Trainer and Fox, and fortune smiled upon him. Then, limiting himself to...
News Retailers In North America Merge Wii U & 3DS Library Under One Nintendo Banner
Here we go!
With rumours about Nintendo’s next big move already running rife, this latest morsel of information will no doubt add some extra fuel to the fire. Across the US, eagle-eyed individuals have spotted a rather interesting change at local retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target, noting the Wii U & 3DS game library sections have been...
Nintendo Download 24th September (North America)
Animal Crossing! Extreme Exorcism! Nova-111! Beatbuddy! More!
It's that time again as details are confirmed for the Nintendo Download Update in North America. This week brings some highly promising and anticipated releases on the Wii U eShop, with plenty of Nindies pitching in with their latest efforts. In addition the 3DS has a big-name release at...
Nintendo Download 17th September (North America)
Skylanders! Year Walk! Off Road Racing!
It's that time again, North American eShop fans, for the Nintendo Download Update details. We've got a generous helping of new titles for you to get your teeth into - so what are you waiting for? Missed the Nintendo Download Update details for Europe earlier in the week. You cheeky scamp! Don't worry, the...
Nintendo Download 10th September (North America)
Super Mario Maker! The Swindle! Q.U.B.E! Tecmo Bowl! More!
It's that time again, North American eShop fans, for the Nintendo Download Update details. This week brings one of the year's biggest Wii U retail releases and a range of promising downloads on the home console. On the 3DS we have Hatsune Miku, a theme and... did we mention how good the Wii...
Nintendo Life Weekly Smaller New 3DS Launching in North America this Year
Week at the knees
Nintendo's smaller New 3DS is coming to North America at last, but that's not all the news that's happened this week. Once again we've tirelessly condensed the cream of this week's news as well as all the reviews and releases into one handy little video for your viewing pleasure. This week we look at Club Nintendo's European and...
Nintendo Download 3rd September (North America)
Gunman Clive! Excitebike! Mario Golf!More!
It's that time again, North American gamers, for the Nintendo Download Update details. This week brings an excellent download option on the Wii U from Hörberg Productions, along with a much-loved Mario sporting spin-off and another retro début in the West. Pickings are slimmer on the 3DS, though there are...
News The Smaller New Nintendo 3DS Model is Coming to North America
Rejoice!
Nintendo of America has confirmed the news that some 3DS fans in the region have been waiting for - the smaller New Nintendo 3DS model is coming to North America. Initially it'll just be released as part of a special Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer bundle; this'll include a white system, the game, two cover plates and an amiibo card...
Nintendo Download 27th August (North America)
Sin & Punishment (twice), Runbow, FullBlast, Gotcha Racing and more
It's that time again, North American gamers, for the latest Nintendo Download Update. This week brings a Treasure double header on Wii U which is tough to resist, along with one of the Wii U eShop's most-anticipated exclusive releases from 13AM Games. Disney Infinity 3.0 is also...
Rumour XSEED Less Than Happy With Nintendo's About-Face On Publishing Devil's Third
The devil is in the detail
Devil's Third has endured a tortured route to retail, losing its original publisher THQ to bankruptcy and being picked up by Nintendo after years of development, but one of the most unusual twists was that it very nearly got dropped by Nintendo of America only to be picked up again when the company performed a...
News Potential Massacre Averted At Pokémon World Championships
Shotgun, assault rifle, hunting rifle and 250 rounds of ammo seized
Police have arrested two individuals who seemed intent on massacring attendees at the 12th Pokémon World Championships in Boston. 27-year-old James Austin Stumbo and 18-year-old Kevin Norton - both of whom had been invited to play in the "Masters Division" of the tournament - had...
News Collectors Rejoice, Rare amiibo Figures Are Getting Restocked
Splatoon 3-pack! Little Mac! Villager! Captain Falcon! Marth!
Nintendo is apparently preparing to push a load more rare amiibo figures into circulation, according to CPSIA certificates found online. Restocks come around 1 to 2 months after CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) registration, and the figures getting refreshed are all listed...
Nintendo Download 20th August (North America)
Escher-like puzzles, robots, crab cakes, Gunstar Heroes and Daves
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update in North America, and this week serves up a fairly diverse range of options. We have many promising Indie efforts on Wii U, a Sega Genesis classic reborn in 3D along with lots of other downloadable delights. Let's get to the details...
News Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director's Cut Getting Physical Release In North America
Cut-price release coming next month
It would appear that Wii U eShop platformer Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is getting an updated physical retail release in North America. Retailer Toys''R''Us has Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director's Cut listed for a September 8th release, and is pricing it at $39.99. Extra content exclusive
News Nintendo 2DS Drops To $99 In North America
30 bucks off, Mario Kart 7 still included
Nintendo is slashing $30 off the recommended retail price of the Nintendo 2DS in North America. The price drop to $99.99 comes into effect on August 30th. The system still comes bundled with Mario Kart 7. Nintendo is hoping that the price drop will boost the sales of Little Battlers eXperience, which...
News Freedom Planet Release Bound by Bug
Wii U debut postponed, but not out
The effort to get the speedy, indie action-adventure game Freedom Planet onto the Wii U eShop has had some very tough breaks lately. Its North American release was first pushed back a week by a console-freezing bug found in review copies of the game. Now, with the revised release date nearing, developer GalaxyTrail...
Nintendo Download 13th August (North America)
Pandora's Tower, a wound up Knight, Tank heroism and more
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update, and this time around we have an 'Operation Rainfall' arrival on the Wii U eShop alongside a runner, while on 3DS we have tank battling and a few other options. There are also a load of discounts thrown in, so let's get to the details. Missed...
Serial code giveaway for Australia & New Zealand, UK details also inside
Update: In the United Kingdom, players can obtain Shiny Rayquaza and Pikachu at Smyths Toys Superstores starting on 24th August, with the promotion lasting four weeks. Original post: If you’re a fan of the legendary serpentine pocket monster, Rayquaza, and happen to live in...
Nintendo Download 6th August (North America)
Golden Sun goodness, classic Capcom, Picross, Kung Fu and much more
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update in North America, and this week serves up a fairly diverse range of options. We have two promising Indie efforts on Wii U, while a certain GBA Virtual Console release with 'Golden' in the title may go down well. The 3DS has a couple of...
Nintendo Life Weekly Nintendo Subscription Box, Smash Bros. & Splatoon Updates
Updates all round
Finding yourself bogged down by too much content to fully process in a week? Well have we got a solution for you! In the video below you'll find all the biggest Nintendo news as well as all the releases and reviews for the previous week. This week we look at Nintendo's Loot-Crate style subscription service that is supposedly...
News Splatoon's Next North American Splatfest is Detailed
Let's be frank, we always want s'more
For whom does the Sacred Fax Machine dial-in, Splatoon fans? It dials in for thee, North Americans! The orders have descended for the next Splatfest, starting 7th August at 9 p.m. PST and running a full 24 hours. Squids are asked to take sides this time on what they prefer to roast over a campfire: the mystery...
News Final Fantasy Explorers is Journeying To The West Early Next Year
And we thought it had been forgotten about
Square Enix has confirmed that Monster Hunter-wannabe Final Fantasy Explorers is coming to the west next year. The company has released an announce trailer - shown below - which lists the release date as January 26th 2016. Given that Square had gone quiet on the title during most of 2015, many had assumed...
Nintendo Download 30th July (North America)
Three Kirby games, BADLAND, Xeodrifter, Flick Golf and more
It's time once again for the North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week brings a fairly busy and diverse line-up. The Wii U is offering a triple-header of Kirby games, alongside a welcome port from Renegade Kid and a promising Game of the Year Edition. On 3DS we have a...
Nintendo Download 23rd July (North America)
Binding of Isaac Rebirth! 3D Streets of Rage 2! Legend of Kay! Much more!
It's Nintendo Download Update time once again, and we have a fairly packed week in North America. We have a relatively controversial and long-awaited arrival on Wii U and New Nintendo 3DS, cross platform RPG goodness and some quirky efforts on the home console, while a budget...
Nintendo Download 16th July (North America)
Tiny Galaxy, airport management, Blaster Master, G.G Series and more
Following the passing of Satoru Iwata earlier this week Nintendo isn't actively issuing press releases at the time of writing; as a result the following is based upon checking the eShop stores. We have a promising Nindie effort on Wii U, a couple of quirky efforts on 3DS, more G.G...
News Metallic Blue New Nintendo 3DS XL Looks Set for North American Release
Unless Play-Asia's made a listing error...
While a number of 3DS fans in North America are waiting for the smaller New Nintendo 3DS model to arrive, those eyeing up the New XL may soon have an extra choice in stores. At launch North America had the metallic red unit - which was only in NA - and the black equivalent, but it seems like the region...
News Devil's Third Will Be Released In North America, Just Not By Nintendo
The rumours appear to be true
Yesterday we brought you the shock news that Devil's Third has been canned by Nintendo of America in the U.S. due to concerns about the final quality of the product. We noted that an alternative publisher will have to be found if Devil's Third is ever going to see the light of day in America. It appears that the rumour...
News 3D Streets Of Rage 2 Hits North America & Europe July 23
A slight delay
Last week the North American 3DS eShop revealed 3D Streets of Rage 2 would arrive on 16th July for $5.99. A week later, and SEGA has informed fans via Twitter that there has been a slight delay, with the second entry in the Streets of Rage series now scheduled to release globally on 23rd July.
Rumour Nintendo Isn't Bringing Devil's Third To North America
An alternative publisher may need to be found for the Wii U exclusive
Remember Devil's Third? An action title from the creator of the more recent Ninja Gaiden games - Tomonobu Itagaki - it was first announced a few years ago for the PS3 and Xbox 360, but when publisher THQ went under the game was left in limbo. Nintendo shocked everyone by picking...
Nintendo Download 9th July (North America)
Mario Tennis, Epic Indie Sale, loads of Wii U downloads and more
It's that time again, North American gamers, for the Nintendo Download Update line-up to tempt you ahead of the weekend. It's a busy line-up this week with a glut of varied releases on the Wii U eShop, the arrival of a classic Mario sports game and the rather impressive 'Epic Indie...
News Epic Indie Sale For Wii U eShop Is On Its Way To North America
Own or buy one receive 60 percent discount off the rest
As discovered earlier this week, the 'Epic Indie Sale' is on its way to the Wii U eShop in Europe. As part of the promotion, if you own or purchase any of the eligible titles, you’ll receive a 60 percent discount on all other offers. We now have confirmation that this same sale will be...
Nintendo Download 2nd July (North America)
Ocarina of Time, Roving Rogue, Samurai Warriors, discounts and more
It's that time again, North American gamers, for a look over this week's Nintendo Download Update goodies. One of the greatest games of all time is up for grabs, while there's a mix of Nindie and major third-party options through the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores. Throw in a load of...
Video Rodea The Sky Soldier Takes Flight In This Fresh Gameplay Trailer
Sky fallin'
Rodea the Sky Soldier's rather drawn-out route to market would be enough to make any video game character feel a little downhearted, but this flighty protagonist isn't giving up. With the Japanese launch in the bag and a North American release just around the corner, we're being treated to some more gameplay footage from the Yuji Naka's...
Reminder North American Club Nintendo Rewards Will Disappear Very Soon
You have until 11:59pm Pacific on 30th June
Club Nintendo, oh how we'll miss you. A new rewards program is due this Fall, and the curtain is starting to close on the service that - despite some flaws - had become part of the furniture in Nintendo gaming. In PAL territories such as Europe the service and its catalogue will remain open until 30th...
News Mercenaries Saga 2 Is The Closest You'll Get To A New Final Fantasy Tactics On 3DS
Launches this week in North America
Final Fantasy Tactics fans should be interested to know that CIRCLE Entertainment is publishing Rideon Japan's Mercenaries Saga 2: Order Of The Silver Eagle on the North American 3DS eShop. The game - which originally launched on smartphones - looks almost identical to Square Enix's legendary turn-based strategy...
Nintendo Download 25th June (North America)
Star Fox and Mario & Luigi DS games! Art Academy! Shiftlings! More!
It's Nintendo Download Update day, and as usual we now have the North American details. It's a busy line-up with three interesting Wii U eShop titles, two popular franchises on the Virtual Console, some discounts and another hefty batch of DSiWare. Yep... DSiWare. So, let's get to...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Hints at Smaller New Nintendo 3DS for North America
Also states that New 3DS-exclusive download games are coming
When Nintendo announced earlier in the year that only the New Nintendo 3DS XL would come to North America, heads were scratched, petitions were launched and fury was vented. Subsequent justifications from Nintendo of America generally weren't accepted by online communities - including when...
Nintendo Download 18th June (North America)
Classic Fire Emblem! Weird Smash 3DS controller thing! Discounts! More!
Some things don't even change in E3 week, whether it be the underwear of those of us watching everything unfold over three days or the arrival of the Nintendo Download Update. This week's North American update has a treat for Fire Emblem fans, some new eShop-only releases,...
News Surprise eShop Sale Discounts Up To 30% Off Dozens of Wii U and 3DS Titles
A treat for North Americans
As part of their E3 celebration, Nintendo is rolling out a beefy selection of discounts available across the Wii U and 3DS eShop, encompassing a very strong collection of titles indeed. North Americans can save up to 30% off select games, which are based off some of Nintendo's biggest franchises as well as a decent...
News RPG Stella Glow Heading to 3DS this Year in North America
"Can't you hear me yell-a?"
Atlus has announced that Imageepoch's RPG effort Stella Glow will arrive this Holiday season in North America on 3DS. The game revolves around the main protagonist Alto as he uses mysterious 'Song Magic' in order to save the world from an untimely end. These songs will retain their original Japanese lyrics and singers...
Nintendo Download 11th June (North America)
LEGO Jurassic Park x2, more Harvest Moon, Dr. Mario and much more
It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update before the E3 shenanigans in LA, and there's a diverse range of options. We have the first GBA Harvest Moon, two versions of LEGO Jurassic World, the return of Dr. Mario, some quirky eShop offerings and four DSiWare games. Let's...
News The Days Are Numbered For The Nintendo Video 3DS Application In North America
eShop now the primary host for video content
If you live outside the US, you will have already moved on from the 3DS application, Nintendo Video. Originally released in 2011, Nintendo Video has since been overshadowed by the recent Anime Channel, a YouTube application and the video service via the eShop. It appears its time is now up in North...
Nintendo Download 4th June (North America)
Pip, Cube Life, AVGN on 3DS, Lord of Magna, DSiWare rebirth and more
It's that time again, North America, for the latest Nintendo Download Update details, and this week is varied and a tad bizarre. We have an eagerly anticipated eShop platformer, a world-building title aiming to bring a bit of Minecraft-style glamour to the home console, while the...
Rumour GameStop No Longer Taking amiibo Preorders, Limiting Sales To One Figure Per Person
Store apparently cracking down on multiple purchases, too
The amiibo stock situation shows little signs of improving, despite Nintendo's assurances that it's trying its utmost to sort things out. Each new wave of figures seems to sell out instantly, and within hours sites like Amazon and eBay are flooded with people re-selling the precious NFC toys...
News Arc System Works Bringing Swords & Darkness And Ninja Usagimaru To The North American 3DS eShop
Full of Eastern promise?
Arc System Works has confirmed that it is bringing two of its 3DS eShop titles to the North American eShop on June 11th. Swords & Darkness launched in Japan a while back and is a side-scrolling 2D action RPG. Our resident import expert Kerry previewed it some time ago, and wasn't that impressed. Ninja Usagimaru – The...
Nintendo Download 28th May (North America)
Splatoon, Double Mega Man, Don't Starve, Nicalis discounts and more
The information has come through a little later than normal, but we now have the full Nintendo Download Update run-down for North America. There's a big-name retail arrival on Wii U that's been inked in for some time, a critically acclaimed indie release, two doses of classic Mega...
News Developer Pleased with Sales of Retro City Rampage: DX on 3DS
The "best-selling-at-full-price port"
With Nintendo platform indie games taking an unprecedented place on the Humble Bundle in North America, attention has focused on deals. Developer Vblank Entertainment, however, is expressing happiness with how their game sells at full price. The Twitter account for Retro City Rampage states that, even though...
News Tic Toc’s Adventures Of Pip For Wii U eShop Arrives In North America On 11th June
No information regarding a European release at this point in time
Update: Just days after the latest release announcement, Tic Toc Games have revealed Adventures of Pip will now be arriving next week in North America on 4th June. Original: Last month Tic Toc Games announced its Kickstarter project, Adventures of Pip, was scheduled to release in...
