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News LEGO Dimensions Expansion Packs Get Solid Release Date
Fantastic Beasts, Sonic The Hedgehog, Gremlins, E.T. and Adventure Time!
LEGO Dimensions continues to get even more amazing in Wave 7 which will arrive on 18th November 2016 to empty your bank account. Including a host of new media franchises and gameplay features, the toys-to-life brand looks like it's going to have quite a big Christmas this year...
News Minecraft: Wii U Edition is Receiving Another Patch Soon
Map packs, bug fixes, and more
Roughly a month ago, Minecraft: Wii U Edition received a fairly substantial update where a new multiplayer competitive arena mode was added in. A few updates followed to fix issues with this, among other things, and it's been several weeks since the last update was pushed out. Now, a new update is due out sometime this...
News Darksiders is Coming to Wii U
Before Death, there is War
Last month, Nordic Games mentioned how they had a game coming that Action/Adventure fans would appreciate. Many made the guess that this would be a port of Darksiders, considering that Darksiders II already came to the console early on. It appears that this turned out to be true, as Nordic Games has confirmed that they are...
News Super Mario Apparel is Set to Appear in Miitomo Next Week
Well, it's about time
With all the positive press that's been surrounding Pokémon GO lately, it's easy to forget that Nintendo's first smartphone app, Miitomo, is still going strong. Though it seems that Miitomo's popularity plateaued rather quickly following its release, Nintendo certainly can't be faulted for abandoning the app, as it's received...
News Legendary Pictures Has Secured the Film Rights to Pokémon
And the first movie is… Detective Pikachu
A few months back, there were rumours of multiple film companies battling it out for the rights to produce silver screen films based on Nintendo's popular Pokémon franchise. Things quieted down for a bit, but the dust got kicked up again in more recent times with the runaway success of Pokémon GO. Now,...
News The Stages for the Final Splatfest Have Been Announced
Kelp Dome! Moray Towers! Walleye Warehouse!
A couple weeks ago, it was announced that the final Splatfest for Splatoon would be taking place later this month. The news was disappointing to many, but it seems like Nintendo wants to make sure that it goes all out with this final celebration. As a result, fans were allowed to vote on what three stages...
News The Full Site For Kirby Café is Now Open
*Cue Gourmet Run music*
A couple weeks ago, it was revealed that there would be a Kirby Café coming to Japan. The Café remained shrouded in mystery for a time, other than the logical assumption that it would feature Kirby themed food and drink. Fortunately, a full site recently opened for the Café, revealing everything that lucky Japanese Kirby...
News Power Disc Slam Spins Closer to Release on 3DS
New trailer shows it off
As reported late last year, Power Disc Slam is the debut game from UK based Chequered Cow Games, which is run by former Argonaut man David McEwen. This 3DS title is, in spirit at least, a modern take on Neo Geo title Windjammers, albeit with modern features and 60fps stereoscopic 3D. The game now h
News Listing Points to Darksiders Heading to Wii U
Still a deathly silence from Nordic Games
Back before E3 Reinhard Pollice, Business & Product Development Director and Executive Producer at Nordic Games, did something a bit unfashionable - he said the publisher was working on another Wii U release. His precise words were "I think Action Adventure fans will enjoy this a lot..." In that article we...
News Buddy & Me: Dream Edition Launches on 21st July
It's so fluffy!
UPDATE: It turns out that the release date is actually for North America as well. Original Story: A few months back, it was revealed that the adorable Buddy & Me: Dream Edition would be arriving on the Wii U eShop. An enhanced version of a popular endless runner on smart devices, Dream Edition aims to add new features such as...
News Wii U Exclusive 3Souls - Episode 1: Nelesa Hits July Release for North America
Same day as in Europe
There aren't many eShop titles that are still utilising the unique possibilities of the Wii U GamePad, so for that reason alone 3Souls - Episode 1: Nelesa is rather interesting. Developer Red Column is working towards the first entry of this episodic series (in three parts) making its mark, and has good news for North American...
Video Check Out This New Trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Bringing people together
With all the craze surrounding Pokémon GO right now, it can be easy to forget that the main series is due to see the debut of its seventh generation in just a few short months with Pokémon Sun and Moon. Details around the Alola region have been gradually coming to light over the past few weeks, wth the most recent news...
News Nintendo's Theme Park in Japan is Expected Open Before the 2020 Olympics
Investment exceeds that of Harry Potter park
It's been well known for a while now that Nintendo is looking to leverage its IP in more ways than just video games going forward. There have been rumours of movie and TV series', a Kirby Cafe is set to open this summer, and we know that there are plans to build a Nintendo Theme Park. The theme park is...
News Adventure Labyrinth Story Begins Its Quest on the 3DS eShop Soon
A spin-off for Adventure Bar Story
Adventure Bar Story was a quirky and enjoyable release on the 3DS eShop, and now developer Rideon Japan - with publisher CIRCLE Entertainment - is bringing a spin-off to the West called Adventure Labyrinth Story. Described as a rogue-like RPG, you set off into a randomly generated dungeon with the goal of...
News Gotta Protectors Looks Like an Amazing and Quirky Throwback to '80s Gaming
Music from great composers like Yuzo Koshiro
The 3DS eShop has hosted plenty of retro-styled games, a number of which have been excellent. We're rather optimistic about another that's on the way - Gotta Protectors by Ancient Games. Known as Protect Me Knight 2 in Japan, this one arrives in North America on 21st July and will cost $12.99. That's an...
News Nintendo is Opening a Kirby Café in Japan
Grab a Kirbyccino and start the day right
Nintendo's ultra-popular "super-tuff pink puff" has always been all about eating things, from maxim tomatoes to enemies. In fact, many of Kirby's games seem to open with him just about to partake in a feast of some sort, before it's cut short by whatever the problem is in Dreamland this time around. This...
News New Atlus and SEGA Publishing Deal is Great News For European Gamers
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse & 7th Dragon III Code: VFD on the way
It's a long running complaint for European and PAL gamers, particularly 3DS owners, that a range of excellent titles from Atlus (and sometimes SEGA) either take a long time to arrive in the region or never make the transition. This is due to Atlus in particular publishing...
News Nintendo Producer Highlights How Paper Mario: Color Splash Improves on Sticker Star
No more aimless wandering?
It's no secret that Paper Mario: Sticker Star wasn't the best received Paper Mario game to date. Taking a different approach to the established and much-beloved RPG system, Sticker Star came under fire for the somewhat removal of experience points and stats, necessity of using "Thing" stickers to progress further, and...
News Two-Player Roguelike Bit Dungeon+ Coming To Wii U eShop This Month
Procedurally generated dungeons and multiple endings await
Spanish developer Dolores Entertainment has confirmed that it is bringing its Roguelike dungeon crawler Bit Dungeon+ to the Wii U eShop on July 14th. The game features two-player co-op and procedurally generated levels. There are six different level themes, over 40 individual enemies and a...
News Wii U Exclusive 3Souls - Episode 1: Nelesa Arrives Soon in Europe
28th July in EU, "a few weeks" later in Americas
There aren't many games still on the way that prioritise the Wii U GamePad and its unique features, but the exclusive eShop title 3Souls - Episode 1: Nelesa is one example. Developer Red Column has the goal of showing how the second screen can still be used in smart ways to enhance gameplay and...
News Aksys is Bringing Chase: Cold Case Investigations - Distant Memories to the 3DS This Year
Led by Taisuke Kanasaki and former CiNG staff
A while ago we told you about a new title being developed by Arc System Works, Chase: Unsolved Cases Investigation Division – Distant Memories, which was being led by Taisuke Kanasaki and was employing the talents of multiple staff from the now shuttered CiNG studio. They're well known for...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 Launches in North America on 30th September
Alongside a physical double pack that has both games
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 was announced a while back for Japan, but a release in other territories was subject to doubt for a time. Sure, Azure Striker Gunvolt performed pretty well on a global scale, but sometimes release schedules just don't make sense. However, a recent listing in Australia outed...
Video Maya Fey Stars in New Trailer for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice
Just two more months...
We may not get all of the Ace Attorney games in the West, but we do have Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice to look forward to on the eShop. Capcom's releasing the localised version in September, and is slowly ramping up its efforts to promote the quirky entry in the series. It sees Phoenix Wright in a...
Video XSEED Shows Off Some Promising Titles in Post-E3 Showcase
Three promising Wii U / 3DS games feature
As we head into the Summer months we can expect some quieter times, but the recent E3 LA extravaganza also set us up for some promising releases in the coming months; XSEED happens to be publishing a few of these that are coming to Wii U and 3DS. The publisher has now shared a 3.5 hour stream showcasing a...
News A New Fighter is Due to be Announced for Pokkén Tournament on July 14th
Who's that Pokémon?
Pokkén Tournament was a fun and quirky new fighter released in March, merging the 3D fighter action of the Tekken Series with the pocket monsters of Pokémon. We absolutely loved it, praising the accessible, yet deep, nature of the gameplay. The character roster is one of the game's many strengths featuring a diverse array of...
News Axiom Verge Creator is Looking into a 3DS Port
There's technical hurdles, but it's not impossible
Axiom Verge is a game that very clearly drew strong inspiration from the Metroid games of old, so it came as no surprise when the game was inevitably announced to be coming to Wii U. Tom Happ, the game's sole creator, even referred to it as the game coming to it's "home turf". While that Wii U port...
News Super Mario RPG Hits the North American Wii U VC for This Week's Update
The father of Mario & Luigi and Paper Mario
Nowadays, Nintendo technically has two Super Mario RPG franchises. There's the quirky Mario & Luigi series on its portable platforms, and there's the Paper Mario games which are mostly for home consoles. Of course, Paper Mario has seemingly been shifting away from its RPG roots with its more recent...
News Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing Confirmed for Wii U
GO GO GO!
EnjoyUp Games has been one of the most prolific publishers in the eShop era, releasing various titles across Wii U and 3DS while recently moving onto other platforms such as Xbox One. The studio has now confirmed its next planned Wii U release, with no firm date as yet - Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing. It's the latest in line for the series...
News Tumblestone is Tumbling Onto Wii U on 12th July
We apologise for the headline
Tumblestone is a name you may recognise from some Nindie promotions and previews from Nintendo of America, with the upcoming action puzzle title getting plenty of buzz. The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild - a neat name for a development studio - is now nearly ready to share it with the world. The title's arriving on 12th...
News 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is Getting a Demo on the North American eShop
See what it's all about
For all of you North American JRPG fans looking for a good reason to dust off the ol' 3DS this summer, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is only a couple weeks away from release. This next entry in the 7th Dragon series is the latest RPG to be put out by SEGA, and footage of the game is certainly promising. Naturally, not everyone is...
Video Learn How To Care For A Stuffed Toy In This Charming Teddy Together Trailer
Build-A-Bear
Teddy Together is out in Europe on the 3DS later this week, so we thought we'd share this charming trailer with you from Nintendo UK. The game originally started life as a game called Kuma Tomo in Japan and was developed by Bandai Namco and Arika. As you have probably guessed from the title, this is a child-orientated game about taking...
News Tell Us What to Do in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Pants or no pants
The response from our wonderful US team to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been outstanding, but now it's the turn of the home-grown UK team to get our mitts on the game, and we want to bring you along for the ride. We've been invited to demo this incredibly promising foray in the Zelda series, and considering how few...
News Fresh Pokémon Sun And Moon Information Coming Next Week
Kicking July off with a bang
The Pokémon Company has revealed that more information relating to Pokémon Sun and Moon is coming next week. The firm tweeted the following message: ...which translates as: The next time new Pokemon Sun and moon information, 7/1 (Friday), night 10 o'clock coming soon! To enjoy! What kind of information are you...
News Miyamoto and Bill Trinen Discuss Why Breath of the Wild is Called an "Open Air Adventure"
Basically, it means open world
In the modern game industry, it making games into open world adventures seems to be all the rage. Sometimes it makes sense and sometimes it was obviously just done to hop on the bandwagon, so there's obviously a lot of oscillation in the quality of each open world. That being said, it could be argued that The Legend of...
News Sonic Team is Working on a New Sonic Game
So, the stories are true
It's no secret that the Sonic Boom spin-off games haven't been very well received. While the accompanying cartoon series has been quite successful, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric was an absolute mess of a game, and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal was only average at best. With the advent of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ic
News Eiji Aonuma Talks Voice Acting and Sci-Fi in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Boldly going where no Link has gone before
It's no secret that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be tossing plenty of series' tradition out the window in favor of a new future for the iconic adventure franchise. Apart from the positively massive open world that allows for more player choice than ever before, there will also be the...
News Metroid Prime: Federation Force Will Have amiibo Support
So, it's got that going for it
The highly divisive Metroid Prime: Federation Force is due to come out in just a few short months, yet there's still a lot we don't know about the game. It was disappointingly absent from E3's showing, and it would've been nice to see how the game is shaping up after last year's middling reception. Still, it hopefully...
News 2D Shooter And Adventure Mash-Up Starr Mazer Confirmed For Wii U And 3DS Release
Japanese company Playism handling publishing duties
Remember Starr Mazer? A curious mix of point-and-click adventure and 2D shooter, it took to Kickstarter a while back and looked so goshdarn amazing that it had us crossing every available limb in the hope that it would eventually find its way to Nintendo consoles. It looks like we can finally...
Video Get a Good Look At Zero Time Dilemma on 3DS
Just over a week away...
Zero Time Dilemma arrives in the West on 28th June, providing a concluding part to the Zero Escape series. For fans of Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Virtue's Last Reward it's a hugely exciting prospect. With the release so close Japanese publisher
Hands On Whipping Hair Back and Forth in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Half-genie, all hero
WayForward's popular half-genie mascot hasn't starred in a game in since 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, and now the wait for her next adventure is nearly over. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is due to arrive both digitally and physically this Fall, kicking off something of a new beginning for the series. Given that the...
E3 2016 How The Sin of Getting Lost Has Been Pardoned in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Aonuma on Miyamoto's role - "Miyamoto is God"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the most definitive open world game in the series to date. While previous Zelda games offered the illusion of an open world, there were often visible areas which the player would be prevented from exploring. Speaking to WIRED, game director Eiji Aonuma...
Video WayForward Issues a New Trailer for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Girl's got rhythm
As many of you are aware, WayForward's purple-haired, belly-dancing mascot Shantae is due to star in another game this fall in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. After a successful Kickstarter campaign and a development period of a few years, Shantae's latest is approaching the final lap prior to its release and it's never looked better...
Video The Battle Mini-Game for Minecraft: Wii U Edition Goes Live on 21st June
Get ready to Nintendoom your friends in the arena
A couple weeks ago, it was announced that another free update would be coming to Minecraft: Wii U Edition. Following hot on the heels of the Super Mario Bros. Mashup Pack, this new update will include a new Battle mode where players duke it out in arenas and fight for glory. The new mode will have...
News Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is Coming to North America in 2017
Harvest Moon, just under a different name
The tale of the Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons saga is a slightly confusing one. The developer, Marvelous AQL, has been making the games for several years, but the publishing rights have primarily rested with Natsume, which incidentally owns the IP. In recent times, Natsume has decided to continue producing...
Video Check Out This Early Footage of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Looking good
Considering the self-destructive route Konami has been on in recent times, it's been disappointing to see many of its popular franchises effectively put on ice, including the Castlevania series. Of course, it could be argued that it's been awhile since the last classic Castlevania game came out, as Mercury Steam took the series in a new...
News Level-5 Reveals Some New Details on Yo-kai Watch 3
Customisable Jibanyans! Zombies! Y-Files!
Here in North America, it was only just recently revealed that we'll be receiving not one, but two versions of the sequel to Yo-kai Watch through Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls. Featuring time travel and over one hundred new Yo-kai, these look like they'll expand on the original in a...
Video Watch the Secrets of Yooka-Laylee Get Unearthed in our Trailer Analysis
Breegulls become bats
As E3 rapidly approaches the hype surrounding Playtonic's debut title is palpable. We were lucky enough to get a first-hand preview of a pre-alpha build of Yooka-Laylee before the new trailer dropped earlier this week. We decided to take a close look at the trailer using what we discovered during
Gallery Check Out All the New Weapons Coming to Splatoon with Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2
Locked and loaded
Though the regular weekly updates of last summer are long gone, Nintendo isn't finished supporting Splatoon yet. Along with the two new amiibo of the Squid Sisters, we're receiving remixed versions of weapons through the new line of Sheldon's Picks. This retooled line of weapons with new sub and special weapons have changed up the...
News Olympia Rising Ascends to North America on 9th June
Just in time for summer
For those of you that live in North America, you may remember that Olympia Rising released in Europe a couple months ago. The retro 2D action platformer calls Kid Icarus to mind with its greek mythology inspired themes and its colorful visuals. We rather liked it in our review, praising the story and visuals, but criticising...
News XSEED Games Will Be Publishing the Physical Copies of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Soundtrack CD to be included
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is slowly but surely creeping its way slowly towards its inevitable release date, as hype and expectations continue to build by the same factor. The first entry in a new trilogy for the series looks like it'll be trying a lot of new stuff, and Shantae fans are understandably eager to see what the...
