Formerly an iOS game, this artsy sidescroller is getting a Wii U makeover.

Paper Monsters Recut, the remake of the iOS and PC paper-craft platformer from 2012, has been announced for the Wii U eShop, coming this winter.

Under development at Mobot Studios, this reworked version of Paper Monsters will include both brand new and redesigned levels, as well as additional power-ups and enemies and enhanced HD visuals.

Two weeks of pure torture.

The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of Batman: Arkham Origins will not release until November 8 in the UK. The original UK launch date of October 25 for all platforms has been pushed back by two weeks for both Nintendo systems. The boxed PC release date has also been delayed, but as of now, releases for all other platforms will continue as originally planned.

Zelda-themed goodies and the download code for Link's Awakening make up this special package.

The Collector's Edition for the soon-to-be released The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has been unveiled, to be sold exclusively at UK retailer GAME.

Currently available for pre-order at £49.99, the Collector's Edition contains a copy of the game, a musical chest toy, an artwork poster and a download code for the eShop version of the Game Boy Color classic, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX.

The 3DS remains number one.

Since the price drop of the Wii U, sales have gone up over 200 percent in the United States.

Reporting 15 days of sales data, the price drop of the Wii U Deluxe Set from $349.99 to $299.99 has improved sales of the Wii U signifigantly, over 200 percent. Nintendo also credits the sales increase to The Legend of Wind Waker HD Wii U bundle.

The stylish design will be appearing late November.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds special edition Nintendo 3DS XL will be launching in Australia and New Zealand on November 23.

The system will be an EB Games exclusive and will come packaged with a download code for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. The new hardware design sports... Read more...

Virtual Console titles make a return!

Finally some love for the Virtual Console this week! It's been quite a while since we've had the chance to replay some old classics. For those of us already seeking the next thrill after last week's Pokémania, SteamWorld Dig is having a sale and Mighty Switch Force! 2 has come to the Wii U. So, what are you downloading this week? Let us know in the comments below!

Mario Party's 3DS debut comes from Nd Cube and promises a nice single-player experience.

Mario Party: Island Tour, developed by Nd Cube, will feature StreetPass mini-games where players can compete against the ghost data of people they pass by.

The StreetPass mode is a part of the "deep and exciting" solo experience in the forthcoming 3DS game, due out on November 22. In addition, players... Read more...

Monster Hunter 4 gets another special edition bundle, this time with the original 3DS.

A new Monster Hunter 4 Nintendo 3DS bundle, called the Monster Hunter 4 Hunter Pack, is set to release in Japan on November 7 for 19,800 yen. The set comes with a 4 GB SDHC card, a digital version of the game and includes a sky blue 3DS with a white creature and Monster Hunter 4 logo. This is the third special edition 3DS bundle for the game, with the first two releasing on September 14 with black and white originally designed 3DS XL units.

Which one will you choose?

UPDATE: The Zelda XL has been confirmed to be getting an Australian release and will hit retail on November 23.

Two new special edition 3DS XLs are coming to Europe in November with pre-orders starting now on Nintendo’s online store. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 3DS XL will arrive in stores on November 22 and the Luigi Special Edition will be available online November 1.

Pokémon X and Y are taking the world by storm.

The latest generation of games in the Pokémon franchise, X and Y, have accumulated more than four million sales worldwide since their global launch on October 12, 2013.

While this is indeed an incredible figure, comparing the information to sales data from past Pokémon titles is arbitrarily vague,... Read more...

Hacking into Chicago's mainframe will have to wait a few more months.

Upcoming open-world action game Watch Dogs has been delayed until spring 2014, several months after its initial November 2013 release date.

Ubisoft today issued a statement explaining that this delay is to ensure that the development team can produce a high quality final product.

"Our ambition... Read more...

More puzzle solving fun is coming down under in early November. 

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is launching in Australia and New Zealand on November 9, both at retail and as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop.

This latest adventure features Professor Layton and his assistants Luke and Emmy as they travel by airship to the frozen land of Froenborg,... Read more...

Eiji Aonuma himself spoke at this weekend's New York Comic Con about the latest game.

At this year's New York Comic Con, Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma hosted a panel about The Legend of Zelda series, specifically he spoke about the recently released Wii U title, The Wind Waker HD, and the upcoming 3DS game, A Link Between Worlds.

During the presentation, Aonuma revealed some new... Read more...

The effects of the goverment shutdown are felt everywhere.

The U.S. government shutdown has reportedly caused shipments of Pokémon X and Y to be delayed to U.S. military commissaries. A photo was taken of the announcement on a U.S. military base, but it has not been verified if this is a widespread issue, or what base the photo was from.

Military commissaries... Read more...

Mario, Wii Party U and Just Dance feature in these new hardware packs.

Three new Wii U hardware bundles will launch in European stores this November, each coming with two games packed in.

The Mario and Luigi Premium Pack is the first to arrive, releasing on November 8. This black 32GB Premium Wii U will be accompanied by a special "2-in-1" game disc containing platformer New Super Mario Bros. U and its add-on expansion, New Super Luigi U.

Hold onto your hats Pikachu fans!

Development on a new Pokémon game, featuring Pikachu, began this summer, according to The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara.

The Pokémon franchise’s most iconic character has had a few starring roles in the past in titles, such as Pokémon Yellow Version and Hey You, Pikachu, and we’re... Read more...

You come seeking DLC and salty ol' pirates eh?

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on the Wii U will not be getting DLC support.

In the announcement for the Assassin's Creed IV Season Pass, the Wii U was not mentioned. After contacting PR representatives, Gamereactor Germany confirmed its absence. 

The Season Pass includes an additional... Read more...

Almost as long as it takes to sail the Great Sea.

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD for the Wii U only had a half-year development cycle, according to Eiji Aonuma.

Speaking to Siliconera, Aonuma talked about the game's short, but still difficult, development time. "You had to consider the difference in hardware at the time." says Aonuma. "There... Read more...

Really though, we all know that Bulbasaur is the best Pokémon. Right, guys?

It's here, the long wait is over! Nintendo is finally releasing Golf and Tennis on the Wii U Virtual Console! Oh man, I've waited for this day for so long. Pokémon X and Y also come out this week, if you're into that. But, come on, Tennis and Golf!

Seriously though, Pokémon X and Y are coming... Read more...

The Injustice of Wii U continues.

The recently announced Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition won’t be available on the Wii U according to a Warner Bros. press release and later confirmed by game creator Ed Boon.

The game’s Ultimate Edition will include the main game as well as all of the DLC released so far. According... Read more...