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News 3DS XL Coloured Charging Cradles Sold Out On Club Nintendo
Snapped up within an hour
Last Friday, we reported that the North American Club Nintendo would be offering multi-coloured 3DS XL charging cradles from 31st October, costing members 500 coins apiece. As expected, they sold out quite quickly - they were reportedly gone within the first hour of appearing on Club Nintendo. It was no lie when it was...
Nintendo Download 31st October (North America)
Wii Fit U, LEGO heroes, Super retro vampire slaying and much more
It's time for the Nintendo Download update, North America, in which we learn what delights will be infesting the Wii U and 3DS eShop platforms this Halloween and beyond. We have a stone-cold classic Super NES title on the Wii U, while one of the most lucrative Wii franchises makes its...
Nintendo Download 24th October (North America)
Destinies are fulfilled, retail big-hitters arrive and more
It's taken a little longer than normal to receive confirmation, but we finally have the North American download information for the week. This time around the focus is truly on retail downloads, though a much-anticipated download-only title arrives from Capcom. Let's get to it. Wii U...
News Mario & Luigi Premium Wii U Bundle Confirmed For North American Release
Retail price of $299.99, available November 1st
Nintendo of America has confirmed that the Mario & Luigi Premium Pack which was recently confirmed for Europe is also getting a release state-side. The bundle — which comprises of a 32GB Wii U with New Super Mario U and New Super Luigi U on a single disc — launches November 1st and will retail...
Nintendo Download 17th October (North America)
A Mighty sequel, retro 'goodies', retail options, racing on snow and more
It's that time again, North America, for the Nintendo Download update to brighten up your week and get you through to the weekend. There's a fairly lengthy list of options on the Wii U and 3DS, incorporating the new, the old and the very old; with plenty of diverse options to...
News XSEED Aiming For November Release For Busty Anime Brawler Senran Kagura Burst
Download version will take up less than 2GB of space on your 3DS SD card
Publisher XSEED has revealed that Senran Kagura Burst should be out in North America some time next month, and that the 3DS eShop version of the game will have a download file size of less than 2GB. The news was posted on the company's Facebook page: November-ish on the...
News Refurbished 3DS Systems on Sale at Nintendo Online Store
Includes discontinued Aqua Blue
Looking to save a bit of coin on a 3DS or a 3DS XL? You might want to consider a newly discounted refurbished unit from the Nintendo Online Store. Nintendo has taken an extra $10 of several varieties of its handheld. The Aqua Blue and Midnight Purple 3DSes are now $109.99 while the Blue/Black and Red/Black 3DS XL...
News Two Tribes Aiming To Release Toki Tori On Wii U eShop Before October Is Out
Expect it on the 31st October
During the Summer, developer Two Tribes announced on its Twitter account that it was working on a "Two Tribes Classics" series for the Wii U, which is set to include previously released titles such as Toki Tori, RUSH and EDGE. Earlier this month,
Rumour Shipments of Pokémon X & Y Delayed to U.S. Military Exchanges
Government shutdown to blame
The above photo is purportedly taken from a store on a U.S. military base. Although exact details are not known, it is not difficult to believe such a thing could happen, as the partial shutdown of the U.S. government had previously shut down military grocery stores entirely up to 5 days ago and it may take some time to...
Nintendo Download 10th October (North America)
Pokémon, retro sports, water racing, lots of zombies and more
It's Nintendo Download time, North America, with a certain Game Freak title dominating attention this time around. There are some other offerings, retro and new, to consider, including two(!) zombie-themed games on Nintendo's handhelds. Let's stop blabbering and get on with it, shall we?...
News Hometown Story Collector's Edition Planned for November Release
Game also scheduled for Q1 in Europe
If you’ve pre-ordered Hometown Story, Natsume’s new life sim coming to North America on 22nd October, you may be due for a cute Ember plushie depending on where you go: green at Gamestop, red at
News Nintendo of America Selling Wii Remote Rapid Charging Cradle and Rechargeable Battery Set
No more scrambling for batteries
Earlier this year, Nintendo stated in an online customer survey it was exploring the possibility of releasing an official Wii Remote Plus fast battery charger to give gamers a bit more juice when playing for prolonged periods. The company has now decided to release one and Nintendo of America has started selling the...
News Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land Coming To 3DS This Month in North America
The pair are heading on an eggscellent adventure
North American fans of Regular Show are in for a treat this month, as the first game based on the Cartoon Network series is being released in the region on 29th October. It's known as Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land and features an original storyline and concept written by the series...
News Aqua Moto Racing 3D Splashing Into North America Next Week
Will be an improved adaptation of the European version
Zordix is the developer behind the Moto series of games, many of which are found in various smartphone app stores. It made its 3DS eShop debut in June when Aqua Moto Racing 3D swept into Europe, but a North American version has not yet emerged. Well the studio has now confirmed the game will be...
News Pokémon Bank And Poké Transporter Will Hit The North American eShop in December
Comes with a free 30 day trial if you activate before 31st January 2014
During September's Pokémon Direct, we learned all about the Pokémon Bank system, which is a cloud-based service that enables players to upload their 'mon with the purpose of retrieve them for use the titles that will appear after Pokémon X
Nintendo Download 3rd October (North America)
Crazy racing, retro brawling, classy puzzling and much more
It's Nintendo Download time once again, North America, and just a little later than normal this week. We have a fairly lengthy list for you to pore over, covering content on the Wii U and 3DS eShops as well as one DSiWare title. There's plenty to get through, so let's leap right in. Wii U...
Live Watch Today's Nintendo Direct Right Here
Focusing on the remaining titles of 2013
Watch the presentation by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata for the latest news on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software launching in the remainder of 2013! [liveblog=nintendo_direct_2013_10_01_na]#NintendoDirect #NintendoDirectNA
News New Wii U System Update Goes Live Across Europe, North America and Japan
Brings Wii Off-TV play, but with a twist
A brand new firmware update has pushed its way across the Mushroom Kingdom and landed on Wii U consoles across Europe, North America and Japan. The prompt for the update began after the scheduled extended maintenance for the Nintendo Network and Miiverse ended. One of the big changes included is the use of...
Nintendo Direct Wii U And 3DS Broadcast Coming Tomorrow
Will focus on games "launching later this year"
Nintendo has confirmed that it will be airing a Nintendo Direct broadcast tomorrow which will cover Wii U and 3DS software launching later this year. The broadcast will take place 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM UK time. With Pokémon X & Y just around the corner, there's a fair chance that we'll be...
Nintendo Download 26th September (North America)
An epic tale is revisited, crazy fishing, a running discount and much more
It's Nintendo Download time, North America, with this week bringing new offerings to Wii U, 3DS and even DSiWare — it's the latest handheld that has the most content. A particularly enticing first-person RPG features in the retail downloads, while some sequels and WiiWare...
News Atlus Slashes 10 Bucks Off Soul Hackers and Etrian Odyssey IV Again
Both are now available in North America for $29.99
Back in August, Atlus temporarily cut the price of a trio of games, including Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers and Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan. The company applied a $10 discount to the eShop versions, but i
News New Sonic Lost World Trailer Reveals A Slight Delay to North American Release
European remains unaffected for the time being
The latest trailer for Sonic Lost World for the Wii U and 3DS reveals that the hotly anticipated release is due to suffer a delay across North America. The Deadly Six extended trailer, which features Sonic encountering each member of his evil enemies, confirms that the upcoming SEGA title won't reach...
News Howard Lincoln: Nintendo Has "No Plans" to Sell Stake in Mariners MLB Team
The late Hiroshi Yamauchi kept the team in Seattle
One of the many stories surrounding the remembrance of former Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi is how he's considered the saviour of the Seattle Mariners baseball team, taking a majority share of the organization in 1992 when its previous owner was about to sell it to a Florida group. Yamauchi's...
News Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games is Sliding Onto Wii U This November
Wear your gloves, it's going to get nippy
Back in May, a SEGA-themed Nintendo Direct broadcast revealed Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, becoming the first Mario & Sonic title on the Wii U and bringing with it a new set of events for Nintendo's current home console. A release date was yet to be confirmed for Mario and Sonic's...
Nintendo Download 19th September (North America)
A legendary HD release, monstrous discounts, classic Mario and much more
We have a bumper Nintendo Download week for you, North America, with over a dozen games gracing the Wii U, 3DS and even the DSi. A certain Zelda title is headlining, but we also have terrific — but brief — Monster Hunter discounts, some retro goodies and enough new 3DS...
News Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Set To Take The Stand in October
Will preside in the eShop on 24th October
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies has been given a release date in North America and Europe. According to the official Ace Attorney Facebook page, it will emerge into the 3DS eShop in both regions on 24th October and will be priced at $29.99 / €24.99. While Japan received a physical copy of...
Nintendo Download 12th September (North America)
Things get Wonderful, an untold story has a demo, discounts galore and more
It's Nintendo Download time, North America, with a host of new offerings to tempt you this week. We have a wonderful PlatinumGames Wii U retail exclusive, classic Zelda, a promising demo, various sales and more. The DSi even gets some love this week, leaving the Wii as the...
News Atlus Shows Off Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl Classic Mode
Saved data can be exchanged between Story Mode
Do you want to get away from all that pre-made drama of Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl’s Story Mode and just relax in the soothing terrors of pure dungeon cartography? Then Classic Mode is for you. Classic Mode offers a straight-up Etrian Odyssey experience for those who grew up with the...
Nintendo Download 5th September (North America)
Dungeons & dragons, twisted dreams, rare retro shooting and much more
It's Nintendo Download update day, North America, and there are some real goodies on offer this week. We have long awaited Wii U eShop games, a rare NES shoot 'em up on the 3DS Virtual Console and various other treats. Without further ado, here are the details. Wii U eShop:...
News Sonic Generations Will Cost $29.99 On The North American 3DS eShop
Will you be taking the plunge?
We recently reported that Sonic Generations is getting a digital release in North America this week, and we can now confirm the price of the game: $29.99. When we ran the original report we commented that the price would have to be reasonable, as pre-owned copies of the physical release can be picked up relatively...
News Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for September
Take to the skies and march with the minis
It's that time of the month when Nintendo offers up some tasty rewards for North American Club Nintendo members to enjoy. This year really is flying by isn't it? Two Wii Shop and two 3DS eShop games will be available to download in exchange for your hard earned coins and of course Wii U owners can access...
Nintendo Direct Pokémon Direct Scheduled For Wednesday September 4th
More details on Pokémon X and Pokémon Y coming our way
Nintendo has confirmed that a special Pokémon-themed Nintendo Direct will be broadcast tomorrow. Hosted by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata himself, the video will offer more details on Pokémon X & Y, which launches worldwide in October. The broadcast will go live at 1PM in Central...
Out Now Rayman Legends (North America)
It's arm-less fun
Rayman Legends is released today in North America, and it arrived in Europe on 30th August. Of course, in a perfect world for the Wii U it would have arrived on the system as an exclusive during the launch window, but despite its controversial route to market it is now here, and earning plaudits from writers and gamers around the...
Nintendo Download 29th August (North America)
Pokémon get rumbling, Rayman and Zelda get legendary, Wario and more
It's that time again, North America, as more downloadable goodies arrive on the Wii U and 3DS eShop platforms. There's a new Nintendo-published Wii U eShop title, a return to legendary beginnings and an all new legend with Rayman, while Wario and a discount grace the 3DS. Check...
Video Let's Take A Closer Look At The Wind Waker HD's Special Edition Ganondorf Figurine
For once, the beast looks beautiful
Yesterday was a good day for The Legend of Zelda fans; Nintendo finally confirmed that the Limited Edition Wii U bundle for The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD was not a rumour as previously reported, but was in fact coming to North America on 20th September and Europe on 4th October. If this wasn't enough to whet...
News Nintendo Confirms Limited Edition Wii U Bundle For The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Download release comes early on 20th September
Update: Nintendo UK has confirmed an equivalent bundle, though it is dated for 4th October, rather than the advance 20th September date in North America. A limited edition boxed version of the game will also be available which will include a Ganondorf figurine and a double-sided title sheet. The...
News Boxed Copy of New Super Luigi U Available This Sunday in North America
The wait for a physical release is almost over
New Super Luigi U has been available in the Wii U eShop for a while now and Europeans have been able to grab boxed version from retailers for a good few weeks. North Americans have had to be patient, but the wait for a physical copy is nearly over. The packaged-disc version of New Super Luigi U will be...
News Sonic Lost World Deadly Six Bonus Edition Confirmed For North America and Europe
Sonic's having a NiGHTMARE
Yesterday we brought you the news of a special Wii U version of Sonic Lost World that contains content from the classic title NiGHTS into Dreams.... It was revealed in a UK trailer for the game but did not announce any other regions. Well, fear not, as SEGA has now confirmed the Sonic Lost World Deadly Six Bonus Edition...
Nintendo Download 22nd August (North America)
Retro fighting and ninja skills, soothing portable puzzles and more
It's Nintendo Download Update time, North America, and this week serves up plenty of new and old games on 3DS, alongside some discounts, as well as a lot of 16-bit fighting on the Wii U. Let's get right to the details. Wii U Virtual Console: The Wii U Virtual Console is offering...
Nintendo Download 15th August (North America)
Sam Fisher returns, retro shmup action, DLC, discounts and much more
It's Nintendo Download time, North America, with a variety of goodies arriving on both the Wii U and 3DS eShop platforms. There's a blockbuster retail release, some discounts on top-notch download titles, retro goodies and some new titles on the 3DS eShop. Without further ado,...
Out Now Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Awakens in North America
There's also a demo available in the eShop
North American fans who’ve been dreaming of dreaming with Luigi have no longer to wait, as Mario & Luigi: Dream Team has now been incepted into their lives. Both retail and eShop copies of the newest game in the portable action-RPG series are priced at $39.99. If you’re still sitting on the fence...
News Nintendo Now Selling Refurbished SD Cards and 3DS XL Consoles
Original 3DS and DSi XL models are also available
Earlier this year Nintendo announced it was selling authentic refurbished products on its official website in North America, stating the systems are the only refurbished products on the market that have been cleaned, tested and inspected to meet the company's high standards. At the time, Nintendo...
News Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl Receives Pre-Order Box Set
A special CD and design book will be included
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl is set to emerge in North America in October and there will be a special pre-order pack for those who get in on the action early. The latest game in the Etrian Odyssey series will have a bonus box called Etrian Untold, Unseen, Unheard, which will feature a...
Nintendo Download 8th August (North America)
DuckTales returns, Bumpie has a party, Mario & Luigi are dreamy and more
It's that time again, North America, with some juicy Wii U and 3DS options coming your way in this week's Nintendo Download update. There's some nice variety, too, with a platforming remake, quirky mini-game collection and a bonkers RPG among the options. Let's get to the...
News Classic Retro Titles Coming To North American eShop Later This Year
Super Mario Bros. 3 will be on both Wii U and 3DS
During today's Nintendo Direct it was announced that North America will be getting some timeless classics made available on the eShop. Broadcasting from the Nintendo Treehouse - we're not sure if it's actually a real treehouse - Erik Peterson confirmed five titles will be coming later this year...
Nintendo Direct Watch The North American Presentation Live
Come for the games, stay for the banter
It's been a while, hasn't it? But fear not, a new Nintendo Direct is upon us, containing juicy news relating to "previously announced" Wii U and 3DS titles. You can watch the entire broadcast on this very page, and we'll be supplying blow-by-blow coverage as well. You can also chat freely with other Nintendo...
News Senran Kagura Burst Confirmed For North American 3DS eShop
XSEED is localising another Japanese title
XSEED has confirmed it is bringing Senran Kagura Burst to the 3DS eShop later this year. The sidescrolling action brawler has been available in Japan for a while and features five buxom high school ninjas, each with their own special ability, who train in a secret academy. There are in fact two separate...
News New Nintendo Direct Coming August 7th, Focus Is "Previously Announced" Wii U And 3DS Software
Takes place at 3pm UK / 4pm CEST / 7am PT
Nintendo has confirmed that a new Nintendo Direct broadcast will be taking place tomorrow. According to an email sent out in the last half hour, the Direct will offer details on "previously announced" titles for the Wii U and 3DS games consoles. The broadcast will air at 3pm UK time / 4pm CEST / 7am PT...
News Pikmin Bag Available to North American Club Nintendo Members
Totes cool
What do Pikmin have in common with a bag? Put them both over your face and you can’t see anything, yes, but they also tote things! The Pikmin Tote Bag, now offered to North American Club Nintendo members for 400 coins, is a semi-meta treat in that regard. Made of space age cotton-poly blend, this canvas bag can carry up to 20 pounds (9...
Nintendo Download 1st August (North America)
Pikmin 3, a visit to Cloudberry Kingdom, retro Kirby and much more
It's Nintendo Download time, North America, and this week brings the long-awaited Pikmin 3 to stores. There's plenty more to consider, with new and old download-only options on the Wii U eShop, more retail goodies and a few diverse offerings on the 3DS eShop. Without further ado,...
