North Americans may have to wait until Q1 of 2014, but European and Japanese gamers can get this new version starting this December.

Bravely Default is coming to Europe on December 6 and the first quarter 2014 in North America on the Nintendo 3DS. In Europe, a special collector's edition will be available at launch and for those that pre-order will be able to receive an exclusive art book. This version of the game is enhanced from last year's Japanese release featuring a updated user interface, Japanese and English voice overs and new content.

Time to start collection more treasure.

New Mission Mode stages will be available through paid DLC in Pikmin 3 according to this morning's Nintendo Direct presentation. The first of these mission packs is available now as well as one free mission stage for all Pikmin 3 owners.

The "Collect Treasure" pack, which includes stages (7-10)... Read more...

The new mechanics give more power to the player.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds will “offer a brand new gameplay experience,” said Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, during this morning’s Nintendo Direct.

According to Iwata, A Link Between Worlds will still include various dungeons; however, the order that you approach those dungeons will now be up to the player after a certain point in the game.

Kirby goes stereoscopic in 2014.

A new Kirby game has been revealed during this morning's Nintendo Direct video conference, scheduled to release some time next year.

The title looks to have many of the series staples, including Kirby's Copy ability, the super suction power seen in the Kirby's Return to Dreamland on Wii, and a new feature in which the puffball hero can travel forward and backward between level layers, similar to games like Donkey Kong Country Returns. 

Get set to jam with your friends online with the latest entry in the series.

Daigasso Band Brothers P, a series known as Jam with the Band in Europe, is set to be released in Japan on November 14 retailing for 4,800 yen. The game will feature online play in the form of an online jam, allowing players to play together. Downloadable songs will be supported with this version... Read more...

Trial some trials today!

A playable demo for Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies is available to download from the Nintendo 3DS eShop right now, as soon as the Nintendo Direct video concludes.

The demo is likely the one that was on show at this year's E3, featuring the opening trial and the all new Mood Matrix mode, in which you read witness' emotions to cross reference against their testimonies.

Cherries and an ice skating shoe, what else can you ask for? 

New powers, and the newly designed world map for Super Mario 3D World were revealed during this morning's Nintendo Direct presentation.

Several new power ups were shown in the video presentation. A new cherry item can be picked up to duplicate your character. Instead of now controlling one Mario,... Read more...

Mario fans won't be able to resist these new remotes!

Two new Wii Remote Plus controllers were revealed today. One is base on Mario and the other, Luigi.

These controllers will hit stores shelves on November 1 in North America, November 7 in Europe, and November 21 in Japan. The Japanese versions will be available stand alone for 3,800 yen each. 

The blue blur is back!

Sonic the Hedgehog is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, as reported by the latest Nintendo Direct.

Sonic was originally a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Donkey Gone.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, which was originally scheduled to release in December this year, has been pushed back until next year.

As Iwata explained during today's Nintendo Direct, the game will now be released in February 2014. The only explanation offered was that the game is being refined and improved.

Tateishi joins fellow Mega Man vets Yamada and Matsumae.

Composer Takashi Tateishi will join production for Mighty No. 9, according to a recent update on the game’s Kickstarter campaign website.

Tateishi composed music for Mega Man 2 and is now CEO of his own studio, Most Company. He will join fellow composers Ippo Yamada, who worked on Mega Man 9 and... Read more...

Perfect for wiping off all that ghost grime.

Club Nintendo Japan is now offering two Luigi “towel handkerchiefs” in honor of the Year of Luigi.

Each are priced at 120 points and feature designs in various shades of green. One towel shows a large image of Luigi himself, waving to the viewer, while the other is a checkered pattern of an 8-bit Luigi striking poses among various Mushroom Kingdom items. They are sized at 25 by 25 cm and are 100% cotton.

It's not dead, it's just taking a nap.

Shadow of the Eternals is being put on an indefinite hold according to Denis Dyack, Chief Creative Officer of developer Precursor Games.

The game was in development for the Wii U, among other systems, but has faced many problems on its journey. The first Kickstarter for the game was canceled shortly after being announced, and the second Kickstarter failed to reach its funding goal.

Get ready for news about Q4's Wii U and 3DS games!

UPDATE: We just received confirmation of the Australian direct at midnight tonight AEST.

Nintendo is broadcasting their next Nintendo Direct video tomorrow, October 1 at 10am EDT/7am PDT. The presentation focus on upcoming 3DS and Wii U games slated for release by the end of the year.

We will... Read more...

The new game from Keiji Inafune could be coming to the 3DS eShop.

Mighty No. 9 may come to the 3DS if a new Kickstarter stretch goal for the game is met.

If funding reaches $3,500,000, the game will be ported to the 3DS, along with the PS Vita, most likely by Abstraction Games, the team behind the Vita port of Hotline Miami. As of this news story, funding has reached $2,889,027 with a little more than two days to go.

Just in case you were waiting for it.

Super Street Fighter IV 3D edition is available as a digital download on the eShop starting today.

After releasing in Japan’s eShop earlier in September, Super Street Fighter IV’s digital download will now be available for $19.99 in the US. While keeping all the recognizable mechanics of Street... Read more...

Time to break out those wallets, JRPG fans!

It's a light week unless you have a pension for strange eShop titles or pets, but there are some quality titles buried in there.

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl will finally be releasing (which you can read our review of here) on the same day as Rune Factory 4, so RPG fans will have their plates full. In addition to that, if you didn't pick up Shin Megami Tensi IV, then now is your chance. JRPG fans rejoice! This week is for you.

Five DLC packs will be made available via this season pass.

The DLC Season Pass for Batman Arkham Origins has been confirmed for release alongside the main game on Wii U.

Available for $19.99 in North America, the Season Pass will provide access to five pieces of downloadable content. Two of the DLC packs will be single-player content; the first item, Arkham... Read more...

The cel-shaded hero returns, with his giant cat-eyes in full force.

Toon Link will return as a playable fighter in Nintendo's upcoming Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U.

The star of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks and the former title's upcoming HD remake, Toon Link made his series debut in the previous game, Super Smash Bros.... Read more...

Who's that Pokémon! It's... Doublade?

Doublade, the evolved form of Honedge, was announced today via the Official Pokémon Facebook page.

Like Honedge, Doublade is a steel and ghost type Pokémon with the No Guard ability. It has a height of 2’07” and a weight of 9.9 lbs. According to their Facebook page, Doublade can carry out “intricate attacks by telepathically coordinating its two blades to deliver twice the slice in battle”.