Lace your boots (or your busters!) up for this week's selection of downloads!

Not much to go on this week. A lot of Nindy titles, including Meme Run is out today on the Wii U. Cool story, bro. There’s also a couple of Virtual Console games out today, including Mega Man Zero, which is sure to get Mega Man fans in a tizzy. Or maybe just Zero fans. Maybe there’s a Zero fanbase... Read more...

Can't find Marth? Don't worry. You might be able to get a card of him.

If you're unable to find certain Amiibo figures, you might be able to still use the character's features in games in another way, according to Shigeru Miyamoto in a recent interview.

He didn't comment directly on the idea of discontinuing certain figures, but Miyamoto did clarify that figures could come back in another form.

Mario's next big thing might not be on Wii U.

Mario is poised to star in a new game or take on a new role on Nintendo's next system. In a recent interview, Shigeru Miyamoto said he wants his creation to "usher in the next era."

That next era is already being worked on, according to Miyamoto, as the company is already working on ideas for the next system.

Unfortunately, there's no way to wrap it up and place it under the tree.

The beloved NES classic Duck Hunt is making its way to Wii U Virtual Console in North America on December 25, Nintendo has announced.

This Virtual Console release was first unveiled during last month's Nintendo Direct broadcast. Instead of using the original Nintendo's light gun, however, this... Read more...

There is still hope for those who are looking to play Smash Bros. like it's 2002!

Nintendo of America has promised to restock the Wii U Gamecube Controller Adapter as well as the Super Smash Bros. branded GameCube controller.

According to a spokesperson for the company, Nintendo is doing the best it can in terms of ensuring that more adapters will be coming. The full statement is as follows:

The support won't be major, but Amiibo will do "something" in each game.

Amiibo will do something in The Legend of Zelda Wii U and Star Fox Wii U, according to Shigeru Miyamoto in a recent interview.

While Miyamoto seemingly nixed the idea of Amiibo being a big part of either game, he did add "We do plan on doing something so that people who have Amiibo will get some enjoyment out of having Amiibo and using them in [Zelda Wii U and Star Fox]"

It's a subtle change but a change nonetheless.

Bandai Namco has announced that its company name will be changed in the new year. Starting April 1, 2015, the company will be known as Bandai Namco Entertainment instead of Bandai Namco Games.

"With the start of its next Mid-term Plan in April 2015, the Company will change the names of its subsidiaries... Read more...

In just over a week you'll be able to play WayForward's 2D platformer on your GamePad.

Developer WayForward has announced that its 2D platformer Shantae and the Pirate's Curse will be releasing for Wii U on December 25.

The game is currently available on 3DS but will be making the leap to console next week, complete with off-TV play, an unlockable Pirate mode, and multiple endings. Additionally, the Wii U version will support the Classic Controller Pro and the Wii U Pro Controller.

The download is free, but you’ll still be spending money here.

Home Menu Kazareru Badge Torēru Center (which could be translated as Decorate the Home Menu: Collectible Badge Center), a free home menu editor, is available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop starting today, December 17, in Japan.

While downloading the software itself is free, the application is more... Read more...

Those pesky ducks are back to give you headaches just in time for the holidays.

Duck Hunt is releasing on the Wii U Virtual Console next week in Japan.

The game will retail for 514 yen. This new release requires a Wii remote to play and can be supports up to two players. To enable gamers to see where they are shooting, an on-screen target reticle tracks where the Wii Remote is pointing.

While the details are still sparse, it looks like Mario's next party might have some amusing toy support.

Amiibo support in Mario Party 10 could be a step above current support according to Shigeru Miyamoto in an appearance on the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies.

"We have a lot of different Amiibo that are out there, but with Mario Party 10, we have some fun things that we are doing with Amiibo in that game," Miyamoto said about the upcoming Wii U game.

If you've always dreamed of Luffy wearing a Mario costume, now you can actually see it.

Amiibo Support is coming via a software update to One Piece Super Grand Battle X for Nintendo 3DS in Japan. Once Amiibo are scanned, the characters in the game will don costumes of the corresponding Nintendo characters. For example, if you scan a Mario Amiibo on Luffy, he will appear in the game wearing Mario’s iconic overalls and mustache.

Like it or not, you'll have to visit specific stores if you want them all.

While the bulk of Nintendo's lineup of NFC figurines will be available across a number of different retail outlets, some are exclusive to particular stores.

So far, in North America, we know that the Shulk amiibo will be exclusive to GameStop, Meta Knight will only be found at Best Buy, you'll have to take a trip to Toys 'R Us if you want to pick up Lucario, and Rosalina and Luma will only be available at Target.

Xeodrifter and Harvest Moon are invading your consoles this week!

A lot of games coming out this week on the Download, but there's three in particular that stand out.The much talked about indy (or is it nindie now?) title Xeodrifter is out this week for those who love to explore. There's also Harvest Moon 3 GBC! If you enjoyed being a farmer for the first two installments,... Read more...

The idea sounds clean and dirty at the same time.

Nintendo and Sony Pictures are working on an animated Super Mario Bros. movie, following the ongoing massive leak of e-mails from the movie studio.

While nothing is officially greenlit, the e-mails suggest that film producer Avi Arad recently acquired the rights to produce animated films based... Read more...

Dragon Quest is getting the rhythm treatment next spring.

Theatrhythm Dragon Quest is coming to the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on March 26 and will retail for 5,800 yen (plus tax). Gamers in Japan will also have a chance to check out the game early at Jump Festa ’15, which is taking place at the Makuhari Messe convention center on December 20 and 21. Up to... Read more...

The popular franchise proves that people still have the “gotta catch ‘em all” fever in Japan.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire have already sold two million physical and digital units in Japan. The success of these games marks the fourth title (with both games referred to as one by Nintendo) in the past five months to sell through two million units. The other titles that achieved... Read more...

Details revealed about a special collector's edition, a demo hitting the Japanese eShop and more.

Bravely Second is set to hit the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on April 23. Not only that but a demo for the game is set to release in Japan's eShop tomorrow, December 10.

The stand-alone retail release will sell for 5,980 yen (plus tax) while a special collector’s version will retail for 14,800 yen... Read more...

But a little bit of unfortunate news for those who already pre-ordered ORAS.

From December 8 through December 31, GameStop is holding a promotion called MegaStop in celebration of the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

To enter, buy participating Pokémon products either at your local GameStop or online at GameStop.com and then enter the code on the receipt... Read more...

More experiences will be coming our way in the new year!

Last week, indie games publisher Curve Digital announced that they were teaming up with more developers and planning to bring more games to the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS next year.

The popular PlayStation and PC release OlliOlli will be coming to Nintendo 3DS and Wii U in early 2015. The game marries... Read more...