Nintendo 3DS gets new Fire Emblem, Luigi’s Mansion, and Brain Age in 2013
In July 2011, Nintendo promised it would keep a steady stream of games coming to Nintendo 3DS and it's sticking to that plan in 2013 with Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Fire Emblem Awakening and Brain Age: Concentration Training out by March.
What do steep discounts on Wii U games say about Nintendo’s new console?
Retailers like Target are offering huge discounts on Nintendo Wii U games, an unusual move following the release of a brand new gaming console. Are these price cuts say the Wii U's in trouble or is this a sign of a fast-changing business?
Lost Planet spinoff EX Troopers won’t be released outside Japan
Ever the crowd pleaser, Capcom decides to leave its exciting Nintendo 3DS/PlayStation Vita shooter EX Troopers in Japan.
Nintendo President: 3DS sales show that smartphones haven’t killed handheld gaming yet
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata acknowledges the strength of the smartphone and tablet market while still seeing a future for Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo makes little effort to police use of “conflict minerals” in Nintendo 3DS, Wii U
Advocacy group the Enough Project has given Nintendo a 0 score for making no effort to police the use of "conflict minerals" in its devices.
New Super Mario Bros. 2 review
New Super Mario Bros. 2 is craft made gaming, but it lacks the artisan's touch.
Level 5 brings new Suda 51, Yasumi Matsuno 3DS games to the west
New trademarks hint that Level-5 is localizing Yasumi Matsuno and Suda 51's Guild 01 Nintendo 3DS games for the English speaking market.
Luigi’s Mansion and Castlevania for Nintendo 3DS delayed into 2013
Nintendo's fall release schedule for 3DS is packed, but two high profile titles have slipped to 2013.
Digital Blend: Microsoft’s Surface takes aim at the iPad as Nintendo goes super-size with the 3DS XL
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Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto says that Sony’s PlayStation Vita won’t be a “strong product” without better games
Father of Link and Mario says that Sony's machine lacks the games to compete in the competitive handheld market.
Bigger isn’t better in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
Series creator Masahiro Sakurai says that the new Super Smash Bros. can't rely on increasing scale to impress players.
Super Mario Bros. 2 for 3DS announcement features some answers, but raises more questions
Nintendo turns around a sequel to the 26 million selling New Super Mario Bros. in record time, reinstating a style of play to the series not seen in twenty years.
Nintendo news: New Mario game coming to 3DS, Kirby collection coming to Wii, 3DS system update
Nintendo has announced new Mario and Kirby games as well as an upcoming 3DS system update.
Top five Nintendo 3DS eShop games
Digital downloads are a growing field for gaming systems, and handhelds are no exception. Here’s our roundup of the top five 3DSWare games on the Nintendo eShop.
Taiwanese animation takes on Nintendo revenue report
The news that Nintendo is predicting a rare loss in revenue didn’t escape NMA TV, the Taiwanese animation team that has a knack for crafting absurd, animated reports on the world’s headline stories. This time around, Mario gets the brunt of NMA’s bizarre spin on the news, falling victim to a toppling Gameboy and crying […]
Sony PlayStation Vita sales fall sharply after Japanese launch
While Sony did a good job of quickly responding to technical issues of the PlayStation Vita, sales of the device have gone into a freefall after the strong launch in Japan.
Nintendo 3DS news roundup: early 2012 lineup revealed, DLC coming, sales exceed 4 million in Japan
Good news for fans of the Nintendo 3DS. The system has sold more than 4 million units in Japan, Nintendo has revealed its early 2012 game lineup, and Fire Emblem will be the first game with DLC.
Man dresses like Mario for a month to get free Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo fan earns a free 3DS and a meeting with Mario as part of Facebook contest.
Nintendo and the Louvre partner for 3DS-enhanced tours
While many museums and attractions attempt to increase revenue by renting audio devices during tours, the Louvre is upgrading to video screens with the help of Nintendo's handheld gaming device.
Early adopters of the Nintendo 3DS will get these free GBA games
Nintendo has revealed the last 10 games that early adopters ("Ambassadors") will get to download free, and they include Zelda: The Minish Cap, Metroid Fusion, Yoshi's Island, F-Zero, Fire Emblem, WarioWare, and Kirby.
Nintendo releases early 2012 software lineup for 3DS and Wii
While Nintendo's year has been somewhat disappointing due to slowing Wii sales and lackluster 3DS sales, the gaming company looks to build interest in both platforms with new releases in the next few months.
Boingo brings free airport Wi-Fi to Nintendo 3DS
With Nintendo 3DS owners are likely diving into the free firmware update that Nintendo rolled out this week, Boingo Wireless is going to make air travelers with the 3DS even more excited with another freebie.
Nintendo 3DS system update finally arrives
New firmware update allows for 3D video and adds achievement-like awards to Nintendo 3DS environment.
F1 2011 for the 3DS review
Review: Codemasters’ F1 racing series goes portable thanks to Sumo Digital, but sometimes smaller is not always better.
Nintendo 3DS update pushed back to December
Major update for Nintendo 3DS delayed until December 8, according to company statement.
Super Mario 3D Land Review
Review: Nintendo's Super Mario 3D Land isn't a reason to run out and buy a 3DS handheld, but it's definitely the best reason to own one as 2011 comes to a close.
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Review
Review: Namco’s Ace Combat heads to the 3DS with some new looking tech, but old-school gameplay, in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy.
Nintendo 3DS on a course to beat first-year DS sales
Nintendo reveals that the 3DS portable gaming device is on a course to close out its first year on the market with more sales than its DS predecessor, which sold 2.37 million in year one.
Photos: Super Mario 3D Land invades Times Square
Nintendo celebrates the launch of Super Mario 3D Land by recreating a level in Times Square, New York. We also sit down and ask NOA's Cindy Gordon about the state of the 3DS.
Can Sony and Nintendo still compete in mobile gaming?
Nintendo and Sony have lost their grip on mobile gaming. One company is tentatively embracing Android; the other is banking on its history. Can either strategy succeed?
Nintendo admits that it ‘intentionally delayed’ certain 3DS game releases
CEO Satoru Iwata confirms that Nintendo has "intentionally delayed" certain upcoming 3DS releases into early 2012, with the intention being to avoid any one release cannibalizing sales of the others.
The Sims 3: Pets 3DS Review
Review: The Sims return to the Nintendo 3DS with their best offering yet, The Sims 3: Pets.
Hulu Plus coming to Nintendo 3DS and Wii by end of 2011
Streaming television service Hulu Plus will be available on Nintendo consoles by the end of the year, according to company.
No online play for Monster Hunter Tri-G
The Nintendo 3DS installment of the Monster Hunter franchise won't feature online multiplayer, says Capcom.
Nintendo DS the best-selling game system in U.S. history with 50 million units
Nintendo reports that its DS handheld has sold 50 million units in the US, making it the best-selling system in the country.
91 percent of kids play video games, says study
NPD reports that 91 percent of kids ages 2-17 are playing video games, up 12.58 percent from two years ago. Much of this growth has been fueled by kids ages 2-5 and smartphones.
Nintendo and Dreamworks partner for 3D video on the 3DS
After inking a syndication deal with Netflix last month, it appears as if Dreamworks is continuing to branch out to new content delivery systems with Nintendo becoming a new partner.
Resident Evil: Revelations confirmed for a February 7, 2012 release
Capcom confirms that the upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Resident Evil: Revelations will be released on February 7, 2012.