Nintendo is highlighting the upcoming sequel to the Japanese hit.

A Japanese Nintendo Direct focusing on the upcoming Level-5 RPG Yōkai Watch 2 will air this Friday, July 4, at 6 p.m. local time.

Yōkai Watch 2 is set for a July 10 release in Japan and will come in two versions: the Ganso (Founder) and the Honke (Head) editions, which will each allow players to earn a rare medal exclusive to that version.

Nintendo shareholders have spoken!

According to the latest shareholder's vote, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's approval rating is up, while longtime developer Shigeru Miyamoto's approval rating has fallen.

Iwata's rating has risen from 77.26% to 80.64% this year, while Miyamoto's rating has fallen from 92.74% to 86.81%.

While... Read more...

Even with a delay, Pier Solar HD brings many new additions worth getting excited about.

Pier Solar and the Great Architects (referred to as Pier Solar HD) has been delayed after failing "internal requirements" by Microsoft for Xbox 360 certification.

This directly effects the release of the title on Wii U because developer WaterMelon Co. wants to send in the game in to Nintendo,... Read more...

The rhythm game from Sega will be hitting 3DS in North America and Europe next year.

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai Remix, an enhanced version of the 2013 Japan-only release Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2, is coming to 3DS in North America and Europe in 2015.

Project Mirai Remix is the first time the Hatsune Miku spin-off will leave Japan. Additionally, it is the first Hatsune Miku to release outside of Japan on a Nintendo system.

Now everyone can see how their Miis live.

A new Tomodachi Life demo will be available on the North American 3DS eShop on July 2, according to Nintendo.

This demo is virtually identical to the Move In Version that was previously available through a Club Nintendo offer in addition to being bundled with the game so players could give the demo to others. The only differences are that the demo has a play limit of 20 times and the bonus Panda Suit is not accessible.

The costumes will come bundled with various editions of the game.

Some Hyrule Warriors characters will be getting alternate skins as DLC in Japan, according to the game’s Japanese site. Twilight Princess costumes for Link and Zelda have been revealed so far, with more yet to be announced. These add-ons can be acquired via download codes packaged with the various editions of the game.

It's time to make sweet, sweet music.

Korg is releasing new synthesizer software for the 3DS this September in North America and Europe. It will be called Korg DSN-12, and is currently set to release on the eShop

Billed as a tool for “serious sound-creation and song production,” it will likely follow the same model as the 2008 DS title Korg DS-10. The feature list boasts sequences of up to 64 patterns and the “world’s first 3D display oscilloscope screen.”

E for Exciting!

Although it's not set to release until 2015, ESRB has already given Nintendo and Intelligent Systems' new Codename: S.T.E.A.M a "T" (Teen) rating.

ESRB cites Blood, Fantasy Violence, and Mild Suggestive Themes as reasons, as well as noting that online gameplay "may expose players to unrated user-generated content." Here is a short, full rating summary for the game as it stands in its current stage of development:

To fill the dog-shaped hole in your heart.

Pre-ordering Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley from GameStop will earn gamers a Harvest Moon dog plush as an exclusive bonus. The plush itself will resemble the player's dog from this specific Harvest Moon title, with a new short-eared, gray and white look as opposed to the classic dog fans are used to.

A little something to tide us over until the Hoenn remakes release.

Starting August 15 in Washington D.C., a live concert series called Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will begin touring the country. Each concert will feature all-new musical arrangements from throughout the last couple decades of Pokémon history.

The tour premiere will take place at Warner Theater... Read more...

Squid Odyssey will allow cross download for the 3DS and Wii U.

The 3DS release of Squids Odyssey offers the Wii U version of the game for free on the European eShop.

This cross-buy feature is the first on any Nintendo system. Popularized with the "Cross-Buy" name on PlayStation platforms, cross-buy allows for the owner of a game on one system the ability... Read more...

Bayonetta will be able to don Daisy's dress in the first Bayonetta on Wii U.

Bayonetta will be able to wear a Daisy costume in the upcoming Wii U version of the original Bayonetta, according to gameplay footage from a post-E3 event in London.

Other wearable costume, including Samus, Link, and Peach, were confirmed back at E3 2014 when it was revealed that Bayonetta, first released in 2009 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, was going to be bundled in with Bayonetta 2 when it comes to Wii U this October.

Ghost levels, new characters and more on the way.

Mutant Mudds on the 3DS will be receiving an update on July 3 that will bring in features from the Wii U version. The update will be coming to both North America and Europe, marking the first time the deluxe version features will be available to gamers outside of North America. The features are as follows:

Get your 3DS pre-heated.

Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit for 3DS is set to release this September in North America.

The game will feature six modes of play, including a new Cooking Dojo mode for training. Over 60 recipes varying from appetizers and drinks all the way to desserts will be on the menu to master. 30 activities will also be included that will let players feed pets, deliver orders, play word games, and more.

Castlevania, Shovel Knight, doll collections and more this week!

This week in downloads, Shovel Knight is out for both Wii U and 3DS. Also, for those who roll their eyes at the sequel to the original, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is out. Also there's Monkey Pirates, more Wii Sports games, and a ton of DSiWare titles, including three different doll collecting... Read more...

The game may sneak on to the Wii U as early as October.

Curve Studios is aiming to release the Wii U exclusive Stealth Inc. 2 this October.

A 2D platformer focused on sneaking around, Stealth Inc. 2 features exploration-based "Metroidvania" areas along with the ability to post messages on Miiverse that will appear on other players' walls. Curve Studios... Read more...

They have some ideas on how Mojang’s indie smash hit could work on Wii U and 3DS.

Nintendo has had some internal discussions regarding how Minecraft could work on their platforms and how its developer, Mojang, could benefit from a partnership with the company, according to a Kotaku interview with Nintendo EAD head Shigeru Miyamoto and SPD head Shinya Takahashi.

"We've always... Read more...

We're taking That Nintendo Year on the road with two panels at this Philadelphia show.

Nintendo World Report (along with our friends at Third Rate Minion) are heading out to rap about Nintendo games from 10 and 20 years ago at TooManyGames 2014, located outside of Philadelphia, PA at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center this weekend, June 27 to 29, 2014.

On Saturday June 28 at 3... Read more...

There are other new details regarding classic Zelda items and characters set to appear, and some new trailers, too.

Agitha from Twilight Princess and an original character named Lana the White Witch have been revealed as playable characters in Hyrule Warriors, according to information originating from Famitsu.

Agitha battles armed with a parasol and can also summon and attack with insects, as is befitting... Read more...

Fight against evil vegetables in this sidescrolling shooter!

Dolores Entertainment, a studio which is based in Barcelona, is bringing their title Ice Cream Surfer to the Wii U eShop in the near future.

The game is a sidescrolling shooter, where you will travel to the Gourmet Universe and destroy various vegetable enemies in a number of worlds. For some... Read more...