Looks like face plates don't beat screen size.

Thanks to sales figures published by Famitsu, we can now see that the vast majority of Japanese gamers have picked screen size over face plates.

Over the course of the systems launch weekend, the standard sized New 3DS sold 61,151 units while the larger New 3DS LL managed to sell a whopping 172,332 units. That's nearly three times the sales of the standard New 3DS.

Sakurai hints at dropping some bombs regarding the console fighter in the near future.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will have way more to offer over the 3DS version, according to the game's director, Masahiro Sakurai.

When asked about the differences between both versions, Sakurai told Famitsu that an announcement is in the works for the Wii U version that showcases "the true potential of Smash Bros.", possibly in the next Nintendo Direct. He did not offer a specific timeframe for the announcement.

Nintendo's setting the spooky Halloween mood with...Kirby?

New Virtual Console titles are heading to Nintendo's platforms later in October, as revealed in today's Nintendo Downloads press release.

In addition to the previously announced Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, set to release on Wii U Virtual Console on October 23rd, Nintendo revealed the following set to come on Devil's Night (October 30).

Sizable Wii U eShop releases make up most of today's update.

There are a fairly large number of Wii U eShop releases as well as a slew of sales coming to Nintendo platforms in the coming days. The Castlevania love continues in the form of Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance on the Wii U Virtual Console. Pyramids 2, the followup to one of the eShops earliest download titles is also out. Check the list below for the full offering this week.

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

A Fantasy Life puzzle is now available in the Mii Plaza's Puzzle Swap service.

The puzzle appears to contain the standard 40 pieces which includes 8 StreetPass only pieces.

Fantasy Life is set to release on October 24 in North America.

Link is trading in Epona for a shinier model.

The Mario Kart 8 DLC coming later this year will feature the Master Cycle, a horse themed motorcycle made just for Link.

Revealed on their Twitter this morning, Nintendo of America touted the bike as having "plenty of horse power." The bike is decked out with Triforce hubcaps as well as a Hylian shield for side protection.

Warning: Spoilers for demo ahead.

Both Mega Steelix and Mega Glalie have appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire demos, out now in Japan and Europe. Mega Steelix is reported to gain the Sand Force ability and Mega Glalie boasts the skill Refrigerate and is a pure Ice-type.

The OR/AS demo starts off by sending players... Read more...

English or Japanese? Only one could be featured in the game.

The official spoken language in Mighty No. 9 will be English, as decided by the game's Kickstarter backers.

Last week a survey was distributed in which a choice could be made between English and Japanese Voice Acting. Due to the large cost of voice work, only one language could make it to the final game.

We now welcome the return of gifting.

You can now go to Nintendo's website to download select Nintendo-published games directly to your system from an Internet browser as long as you connect your Nintendo Network ID. If you don't, you can still buy games, but you will have to redeem a code on the system's eShop.

This new service also... Read more...

Many Pokémon fans won’t have to do a thing!

A North American download code for the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version will be e-mailed to everyone signed up for the Pokémon Trainer Club who has opted in to receive promotional messages.

The code will be e-mailed shortly after October 20 as part of the October Pokémon Trainer Club Newsletter. So those wishing to obtain the demo had better register before that date.

The developer of Siesta Fiesta has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Impact Winter, which is equal parts Oregon Trail and Fallout.

Mojo Bones has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming game, Impact Winter.

Impact Winter is a survival RPG that tasks players with enduring a frozen apocalypse for 30 days, until help arrives from a mysterious benefactor. Based on early images, Impact Winter is a stark departure from Mojo Bones’ last project, the charming Siesta Fiesta, which released earlier this summer on the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

Kirby, Pit, DK and Mike Jones are this month’s Club Nintendo stars.

Wrecking Crew, Kirby’s Dream Course, Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II, Maboshi’s Arcade, Kersploosh!, Brain Age: Express Math, 3DS Classics: Kid Icarus, and Donkey Kong ('94) are the new Club Nintendo digital rewards.

Nintendo 3DS owners can choose Kersploosh! or Game Boy Donkey Kong for 150 coins as well as Brain Age Express: Math or 3D Classics: Kid Icarus for 200 coins.

Digital purchasers will get the upper hand.

Tetris Ultimate will release on the Nintendo 3DS November 11 with a discount to digital purchasers, Ubisoft announced.

Digital buyers will be able to download Tetris Ultimate at the price of $19.99 while retail shoppers will find the title at a MSRP of $29.99.

The game features 6 different play types as well as a single player challenge mode exclusive to the 3DS version of the game.

Is this a prototype of a soon-to-be browser-based eShop?

A keen NeoGAF user has discovered what is potentially a web-based eShop.

The page (eshop.nintendo.net) links to a site that as of now only allows you to navigate through pages relating to download code redemption. Users were able to enter a download code and have the appropriate title download... Read more...

UPDATE: Shiny Gengar is Now Available!

UPDATE: Shiny Gengar is now available. The official Pokemon Youtube channel posted a video to commemorate the occasion.

Beginning October 13, distribution events for both a Shiny Gengar and the mythical Pokémon Diancie are coming to the US.

The events will both be held at GameStop locations... Read more...

The team at Ubisoft Bucharest has been focused on recreating the same experience as other platforms but with Wii U advantages.

When Watch Dogs hits Wii U on November 18, the GamePad will be the major unique addition.

"Our focus was in re-creating the same experience as on the other platforms, while taking advantage of what the Wii U has to offer," Ubisoft Bucharest Producer Florin Sanda told us. The Wii U advantage is off-TV play and an interactive map. The latter is useful, according to Sanda, because in Watch Dogs, "exploration is key."

Will Wii U owners get to experience Watch Dogs DLC?

As of now, Ubisoft isn't saying yes or no to the potential of Watch Dogs DLC on Wii U.

"We will have an update for you soon," Ubisoft Bucharest Producer Florin Sanda told us recently.

Ubisoft has had a spotty record with DLC for its Wii U offerings. Assassin's Creed III received DLC, but got... Read more...

Revealed together with a brand new trailer!

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker has finally been giving dates for Europe and Japan.

Europe will be able to explore with the adventurer on January 9th, while Japan gets to that sooner on November 13th. The January 9th date covers most European countries, except for Portugal and Spain, who are getting the game a week earlier on January 2nd.

Also, Armillo and Kubi join the never ending endless battle!

I've Got to Run: Complete Edition has been submitted to Nintendo and should be releasing some time this year in Europe and North America, announced 4 Corner Games via Twitter.

Next to this, the company also announced two new playable characters will be joining the Nintendo 3DS eShop game. Armillo and Kubi from the BitBoy!! games will also be running like there is no tomorrow.

The ill-fated release finally gets the attention it needs so badly!

The Nintendo 3DS eShop release of Swords & Soldiers will be getting an update this coming week in Europe, according to CIRCLE Entertainment's Twitter page.

The release, which was slammed pretty heavily by critics, had quite a few issues including a poor frame rate. This will be improved and delivered together with some minor bug fixes and the Super Saucy Sausage Fest DLC.