Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Review

Another smashing good time....

by Bryan Rose - September 26, 2014

Talking Dillon With Kensuke Tanabe, Risa Tabata, and Jun Tsuda

We had the chance to chat with Nintendo and Vanpool about Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers, the character’s origins, and Tingle....

by Neal Ronaghan - May 17, 2018

NWR's Midyear 2016 Hype Meter Results: #10 - #6

We are approaching some crazy levels of hype!...

by Justin Berube, Zachary Miller, and Donald Theriault - September 8, 2016

NWR Hype Meter 2016 Preview Results: #15 - #11

These titles just missed the top ten....

by Justin Berube, Neal Ronaghan, and Matt West - January 22, 2016

2015: The Year Of Unintended Consequences: The Second Half

The passing of Satoru Iwata knocked Nintendo for a loop....

by Donald Theriault - December 31, 2015

The Newsmaking Games Of The Year: #5 - #1: Go And Stay Fresh

The biggest of the big....

by Neal Ronaghan, Donald Theriault, and Matt West - December 22, 2015

Ranking Nintendo's Past 10 Holiday Lineups: #3 - #1

Great games mean great holidays. These three years prove that....

by Neal Ronaghan - November 2, 2015

CONTEST: Summer of Amiibo Week 5

A Samus Aran Amiibo could be your bounty if you tune into Connectivity Episode 183 this weekend to find out the (not very) secret pass phrase! Update: Congratulations to the winner!...

by Carmine Red - July 23, 2015

CONTEST: Summer of Amiibo Week 4

Did you know that Luigi is Mario's younger brother? Get your trivia right and you could bag a brand new Luigi amiibo! Congratulations to the winner!...

by Carmine Red - July 16, 2015

CONTEST: Summer of Amiibo Week 3

You don't have to collect 8 pieces of the Triforce to win this Zelda Amiibo, just submit the winning caption! Congratulations to the winner!...

by Carmine Red - July 13, 2015

ROUNDTABLE: Staff Sez: The Smash Ballot

There is only one rule: No Goku....

by - April 24, 2015

Mewtwo Super Smash Bros. Impressions

Justin lets us know if Mewtwo is worth adding to your Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS roster....

by Justin Berube - April 22, 2015

Nintendo Characters that Deserve to be Super Smash Bros. DLC: #3 - #1

Two veterans and one new fighter....

by Justin Berube - March 20, 2015

Nintendo Characters that Deserve to be Super Smash Bros. DLC: #8 - #4

Heroes, villains, and more....

by Justin Berube - March 20, 2015

Nintendo Characters that Deserve to be Super Smash Bros. DLC: #13 - #9

Some ridiculous and daring picks....

by Justin Berube - March 20, 2015

Nintendo Characters that Deserve to be Super Smash Bros. DLC

We take a look at 13 worthy contenders....

by Justin Berube - March 20, 2015

Nintendo Collectors Journal 3/12/2015

Check out the NES themed 3DS XL, Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. promo items, Japanese Mario toys, and more!...

by Justin Berube - March 12, 2015

Nintendo World Report's Top 20 3DS Games (So Far): #5 - #1

Here it is: our top 5 3DS games....

by - February 26, 2015

NWR Staff's 10 Favorite Games of 2014: Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

The series' first foray into portable consoles makes it one of the premiere fighters on any handheld....

by Bryan Rose - December 24, 2014

How We Think Smash Bros. 3DS Should Be Updated

After playing countless hours, here are a few ideas on how to make Smash Bros. on 3DS better....

by Justin Berube - October 22, 2014

Our Super Smash Bros. 3DS Thoughts

Now that many of us own it, the NWR staff shares their thoughts on the latest Smash Bros. game....

by Justin Berube, Curtis Bonds, James Charlton, Alex Culafi, Andy Goergen, and Zachary Miller - October 9, 2014

Nintendo Collectors Journal 10/2/2014

The King Nintendo Fanboy is back to show you more Nintendo goods including some Super Smash Bros. swag....

by Justin Berube - October 2, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Character Costume Guide

We are sharing screens of every character's costumes in the latest Smash Bros. title. SPOILERS INSIDE!...

by Justin Berube - September 30, 2014

MAILBAG: Yoshi-EGGS Answers A Smash Bros. Dilemma

Can Kirby Fighters Deluxe stave off a Smash fan until the Wii U version?...

by Yoshi -EGGS - September 30, 2014

This Week in Releases: September 28, 2014

Prepare your circle-pads....

by Zack Kaplan - September 28, 2014

NWR's Smash Diary: Ranking the Smash Bros. Starting Roster

Neal took it upon himself to rank each of the 36 starting fighters of Smash Bros. on 3DS....

by Neal Ronaghan - September 26, 2014

NWR's Smash Diary

A number of our staff is buying the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. on 3DS. Here's our thoughts on it as we play it....

by - September 11, 2014

NWR's Smash Diary: How I Grew to Love the Villager

Riding gyroids, catching items, and planting trees of doom....

by Neal Ronaghan - September 11, 2014

Smash Bros. on 3DS, Mighty Switch Force, Plus More Virtual Console Games Hit Japan This Week

Smash demo for 3DS and some classic VC love for the Wii U this week....

by Danny Bivens - September 10, 2014

Staff Sez: Who Else Can Be in Smash Bros.?

NWR's staff gives a list of who they'd love to see make the cut....

by Bryan Rose - September 5, 2014

Amiibo Guide: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U / Nintendo 3DS

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U / Nintendo 3DS Amiibo details....

by Justin Berube - September 5, 2014

Super Smash Bros. Veteran Chances

The NWR staff comes together to determine which of the currently unannounced veterans will return in the 3DS and Wii U versions of Super Smash Bros.....

by Justin Berube, Kimberly Keller, Zachary Miller, Carmine Red, and Bryan Rose - July 9, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS E3 2014 Character Guide: Toon Link, Luigi, Shiek, Yoshi

These four were only in the 3DS version, but we still got to check them out....

by - July 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS E3 2014 Character Guide: Mega Man, Villager, Rosalina & Luma, Greninja

These four new characters are all vastly different....

by - July 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS E3 2014 Character Guide: Pikmin & Olimar, Sonic, Little Mac, Wii Fit Trainer

Some returning characters return and some brand new ones join the battle....

by - July 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS E3 2014 Character Guide: Zelda, Marth, Zero Suit Samus, Pit

How have these characters changed in the new Smash Bros.?...

by - July 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS E3 2014 Character Guide: Samus, Donkey Kong, Fox, Bowser

Have the big bruisers gotten stronger? How about those outer space-faring characters?...

by - July 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS E3 2014 Character Guide: Mario, Link, Kirby, Pikachu

How have these four characters changed in the new Smash Bros.?...

by - July 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS E3 2014 Character Guide

Learn all about the playable characters in the E3 2014 Super Smash Bros. demo....

by - July 1, 2014

Nintendo Collectors Journal 6/26/2014

Check out Nintendo swag from E3, Smash-Fest, and more....

by Justin Berube - June 26, 2014

Super Smash Bros. Developer Discussion Live Blog

Masahiro Sakurai is in Los Angeles to talk about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. See what he has to say....

by - June 10, 2014

Possible Remaining Smash Bros. Newcomers

We lay out the remaining possible newcomers for the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros....

by Justin Berube - June 5, 2014

What to Expect At E3 2014: 3DS Software

Nintendo could be highlighting more 3DS software in their booth this year than the last two years combined....

by Justin Berube, Danny Bivens, Becky Hollada, Clay Johnson, Kimberly Keller, Neal Ronaghan, and Bryan Rose - June 3, 2014

E3 2014 Predictions: Neal Ronaghan, Director

Neal mixes the realistic with the absurd for his E3 2014 predictions....

by Neal Ronaghan - June 3, 2014

ROUNDTABLE: Staff Sez: Next New Super Smash Bros. Character

This week the staff weighs in on the new roster....

by Josh Max - March 13, 2014

Nintendo World Report's 2014 Predictions: Neal Ronaghan, Director

Check out these oddly specific to-the-exact-date predictions....

by Neal Ronaghan - January 8, 2014

Nintendo World Report's 2014 Predictions: Justin Berube, Features Editor

The King Nintendo Fanboy leverages his expertise in order to guess how the world looks through Nintendo's eyes....

by Justin Berube - January 6, 2014

This Week in Super Smash Bros.

An introduction to our new weekly roundup of Smash Bros. news....

by Curtis Bonds - November 21, 2013

INTERVIEW: Apex 2014 Interview: Talking 'Bout the Biggest Smash Bros. Tournament Around

Curious about the competitive Smash Bros. world?...

by Neal Ronaghan - October 9, 2013

BLOG: Smash Bros. Online: An Odyssey

One man's journey into that abyss that is Brawl Online....

by Andy Goergen - June 17, 2013

Super Smash Bros. Dreams: Birdo & Mike Jones

A dinosaur confused abouts its gender and a yo-yo-wielding time-traveling hero would be awesome in Smash Bros....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 12, 2013

Super Smash Bros. Dreams

The characters, items, stages, and more we want to see in the upcoming Smash Bros. games....

by Justin Berube - March 29, 2013

Getting to Know Your Smash Bros. Collaborators

So what exactly have Masaya Kobayashi and Yoshito Higuchi of Namco Bandai done before they teamed up with Sakurai for Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS?...

by Neal Ronaghan - June 22, 2012

E3 Predictions 2012 - Bingo Edition: Neal's Predictions

I'm thinking Silicon Knights, Retro Studios, and Platinum Games all have some big announcements....

by Neal Ronaghan - May 31, 2012

BLOG: Super Smash Bros Brawl Had It All!

Features Nintendo can learn from Brawl to make Wii U the best online console ever. Confused? Read on!...

by James Charlton - May 10, 2012

Fave Five... Pictures of Sakurai's Cat

How adorable is the developer of Kid Icarus: Uprising's cat? So adorable....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 9, 2012

What Are Nintendo's Developers Doing?: SPD Groups, Retro Studios, Intelligent Systems, and the Rest

Outside of EAD, what is going on with Nintendo's developers?...

by Neal Ronaghan - January 25, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 561: What Year Is It

Jon Lindemann still lists years by the reign of Roman Consuls....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - March 4, 2018

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 4 - Good ol' Pants

The Boys talk about their Top 5 Most Played 3DS Games!...

by Talk Nintendo Podcast - October 13, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 463: Feel the Magic User

My boy Hector once axed 40 guys in a single day; do you really think he's going to be shy about me touching his face?...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - February 14, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 462: The Full Monty Punch

Getting hit by a dragon's spear is always a bad time....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - February 7, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 457: Define Winning to the Persistently Non-Competitive

Not everyone can be a winner; thankfully the host of the show gets to define all terms to his advantage...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - December 20, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 69 - AMIIBRO FESTIVAL

Get the latest from Japan coming directly to your ear holes from your favorite Amiibros....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - November 27, 2015

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 453: Even the Podcast Leaked Early

I guess this makes Jon the show's Cloud Strife? I'm not comfortable with this analogy....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - November 14, 2015

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 447: Who Is Cobra Commander?

This isn't a rhetorical question; I need to know....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - October 4, 2015

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 437: Yoshi the Harbinger

New Yoshi games don't always require his return, as far as he knows....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - July 26, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 46 - GATCHA CATCH EM ALL

We did it live, and now you can too! Listen and/or watch talk on Amiibo, Smash Wii U, and Japan exclusive swag!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - December 11, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 407: Guillaume & Watch

The RFN guys play and discuss Smash Bros for Wii U in this unique episode, recorded during a four-way online match!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - November 30, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 43 - NO STRINGS ON US

Famicast season two begins! Join the crew for a brand new adventure in Japan as good times await!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - October 30, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 403: Je Te Plumerai le Text

Sorry, the Box Hunter is out this week. Instead, a friendly tiger joins our circus!...

by Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - October 26, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 402: Witch Time Zones

Craig Harris joins us for impressions of Bayonetta 2, memories of unreleased games, and much more!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - October 19, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 401: Themesters

It's time to get back to normal, and that includes Smash Bros, system updates, and Listener Mail....

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - October 12, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 399: TVii Sen'SeY

One week prior to the big anniversary, we discuss TVii (really), the Smash Bros. 3DS demo, and much more!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - September 21, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 40 - SMASH BACK

A familiar voice returns to the show this month to talk about Smash Bros. on 3DS, pre-TGS news, listener mail and more!...

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - September 16, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 39 - ZELDA DIES

Hyrule Warriors, some talk about the New Nintendo 3DS and even a bit about Japanese baseball on the show this month!...

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - September 4, 2014

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 142: I Like to Grind

We break down an exciting week of news and look back at Tomodachi Life....

by Curtis Bonds, Alex Culafi, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - July 18, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: E3 2014 - California Dreamin'

Three regulars and special guest TYP join forces in one room to digest more E3 games, our favorite announcements, and those little moments on the floor that can only happen at gaming's biggest event....

by Michael Cole, James Jones, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - June 15, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: E3 2014 - Home Team Assemble

What is the E3 experience for the half of RFN that isn't at E3 playing Smash Bros? Guillaume, Jon and special guest Greg Leahy give their thoughts on Nintendo's E3 2014 performance....

by Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - June 13, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 379: RFN After Hours

A good friend joins us for the first time, even as Jonny exits halfway through. We still get to talk Mario, Milon, more Rusty, and answer your emails!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Scott Thompson - April 20, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 378: So I Mortgaged an Axe Murderer

We're joined by Developer/Podcaster Lewis Pugh and discuss Smash Bros. and Tomodachi Life on this loaded episode!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - April 13, 2014

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 128: Cult Connectivity

An hour long interview with Renegade Kid's Jools Watsham, Smash Bros. predictions, and more!...

by Alex Culafi, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - April 4, 2014

CONNECTIVITY: Connectibite: E3 Nintendo Direct Reaction

The gang discusses today's E3 Nintendo Direct....

by Patrick Barnett, J.P. Corbran, Zachary Miller, and Scott Thompson - June 11, 2013