If you weren't buying it already, you might be now.

Gen III starter Torchic will be downloadable as part of a special distribution event for the release of Pokémon X and Y.

Starting on October 12 gamers will be able to receive a special Torchic via Wi-Fi as part of an event commemorating the release of the new Pokémon games.

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Link goes on his first journey, and Mario joyrides in this month's rewards.

Club Nintendo offers up Touch Solitaire, The Legend of Zelda, ThruSpace and Super Mario Kart this month.

Touch Solitaire is the game of solitaire, but played using a touch screen. This DSiWare game can be redeemed on the 3DS for 100 coins.

The Legend of Zelda on the NES was the first Zelda game... Read more...

Kickstarter's atmospheric pixel adventure could be headed to Wii U.

Indie game Hyper Light Drifter will be getting a Wii U release if its next stretch goal is reached, according to the latest update on the game's Kickstarter page.

The game is a top-down action RPG title inspired by retro 8-bit and 16-bit graphics in which the lone protagonist, a Drifter, explores... Read more...

The next Mario game has some exciting secrets! Possible spoilers inside!

New artwork for Super Mario 3D World has revealed some interesting details about the game's world. The picture shows a sweeping overworld view showcasing many elements from the game, including the usual array of level types, enemy appearances and subtle hints.

We can see both Boom Boom and Pom Pom... Read more...

So who said the Wii U doesn't have any games?

IndieCade is seeing a large Nintendo presence with numerous games being shown on the 3DS and Wii U.

Located in Los Angeles, IndieCade is the International Festival of Independent Games, and as such, features many indie games and their developers. Nintendo's booth is showing off a sizable number of Wii U games:

And it's still coming to North America on November 22, despite the European delay.

The 3DS debut of Mario Party, coming to North America on November 22, will not feature any online multiplayer, according to a Nintendo representative at a recent demo event. Mario Party: Island Tour will, however, be fully playable using one card in Download Play.

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The name behind the popular video game brand has passed away. 

Tom Clancy, the highly successful author and name behind many games, has passed away at 66 years old, the cause of death is unknown.

The Tom Clancy brand has been a huge gaming franchise for many years. Clancy was known for series such as Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon, many of which were published on Nintendo systems. Most recently, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist was released this past August on the Wii U.

Ganbarion went from action to fitness games.

Ganbarion, the team behind Pandora's Tower, is co-developing Wii Fit U according to the title screen shown at a recent demo.

Outside of a One Piece game due out in November, Ganbarion has not had any known developed games since Pandora's Tower, which launched in 2011 in Japan. The studio, created... Read more...

Arm-flapping dancing and hardcore street brawling collide.

There's a Virtual Console on 3DS? Well, you certainly wouldn't know it by looking at the last couple of Nintendo Downloads! We are, however, graced with the next entry in the Just Dance series, as well all three Final Fight games. So, burn off some extra calories dancing, then flop down on the couch for a snack-filled marathon of Final Fight. Seriously, those Mad Gear guys have it coming. What a bunch of jerks.

Toki Tori, Edge, and Rush will all be coming to the Wii U this year.

Two Tribes, the developer behind Toki Tori 2, are bringing three of their previously released games to the Wii U.

The first game coming in October is Toki Tori, the precursor to Toki Tori 2 is a puzzle platformer, Edge is a retro inspired 3D platformer, and Rush is a 3D puzzle game that has you helping cubes reach their given destination.

This previous Wii U exclusive will finally see the light of day.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut is releasing on the Wii U on October 22 in North America and October 25 in PAL regions.

Edios-Montreal also announce a new Deus Ex game for "next-gen" systems, although the Wii U wasn't specifically named.

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Another indie coming to the Wii U.

A Kickstarter campaign has launched for Edge of Eternity, a new Space-JRPG from Midgar Studio.

Edge of Eternity is a turn-based RPG set in Heryon, a Steampunk/Medieval world in chaos after aliens invaded, spreading a virus that turns people and animals into metal monsters. After all of his kind have been turned into these monsters, the game’s hero, Daryon, embarks on an adventure to save his world.

Way to pledge, internet.

Mighty No. 9 is indeed coming to the 3DS. The Kickstarter, which ended today, recently added a stretch goal of $3,500,000 for a 3DS version of the game, and in the last 24 hours of its campaign, that goal was reached.

All of the stretch goals for Mighty No. 9 were met in its final day as pledges... Read more...

Nintendo UK hopes to raise awareness for the console.

Nintendo will be working with Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, to increase focus on the Wii U. The company feels many consumers in the UK don’t recognize the Wii U as a separate system from the Wii and are working to change that view before the Christmas shopping season.

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UPDATE:  Off-TV Play in Wii Mode, along with USB keyboard support added in the update.

UPDATE: The Wii U Firmware update added new enhancements to the system. Wii Games can now be played on the GamePad, though you still need to control the games with Wii Remotes, etc., and Wii games now can output Dolby Pro Logic II. The console will also now be able to automatically download software... Read more...

Register two games, get a downloadable retail game for free!

Nintendo 3DS owners in Japan who register (or previously registered) two of any packaged or downloadable games with Club Nintendo between September 1 to January 13, 2014 are eligible for for a free game. This campaign excludes downloadable content or download only titles. The following fourteen titles are available for download on the 3DS eShop for those that have registered two games:

Donkey Kong isn't the only one who has to suffer.

Mario Party: Island Tour is no longer coming to Europe in 2013, as reported by Nintendo of Europe today in a press release.

The official note from Nintendo states the following: ''Mario Party: Island Tour: Not announced in this latest Nintendo Direct, but in order to deliver the optimum gaming experience for fans, Mario Party: Island Tour will now launch in early 2014.''

You can take down titans with your own hands starting this winter.

Shingeki no Kyojin: Jinrui Saigo no Tsubasa (Attack on Titan: Last Wings of Humanity), a new titled based on the hit anime, is coming to the Nintendo 3DS on December 5 in Japan for 6,090 yen. 

The game will feature a story mode that allows you to relive the main story playing as characters like Eren Jager or Mikasa Ackerman. Animated cutscenes from the anime are also featured throughout the game.

Four events will put you online in competition with others.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will contain competitive online multiplayer modes for four of the game's events.

Ski Cross, Snowboard Cross, Short Track Speed Skating, and the Winter Sports Champion Race can all be played online against others or friends. While played you... Read more...

I'm guessing this DLC won't consist of new levels.

New exclusive Nintendo Zone content is coming to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Kid Icarus: Uprising, and Super Mario 3D Land, as reported in the latest Nintendo Direct.

From today through October 14, Fedora Chair furniture in Animal Crossing will become available, while a Sushi Platter will become... Read more...