The deal is golden.

Europe will be getting a New Super Mario Bros. 2 Special Edition 2DS bundle on July 4.

The bundle contains the white and red 2DS with a copy of New Super Mario Bros. 2 pre-installed on its 4GB memory card. On top of that, all the Coin Rush DLC for the game will be pre-installed as well, adding 30 more challenges to the main course. However, no price was included in the details.

Dr. Kawashima's face now haunts Nintendo's home console.

Tōhoku Daigaku Mirai Kagaku Gijutsu Kyōdō Kenkyū Center Kawashima Ryūta Kyōju Kanshū Nō o Kitaeru Otona no DS Training, otherwise known as Brain Age in North America, is available as a free download on the Wii U eShop in Japan. The title, a port of the original DS game, will be available from... Read more...

Here comes the Boom, ready or not.

The pair of Sonic Boom games on Wii U and 3DS, named Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal respectively, are set to release November this year.

The aforementioned Lyric is the new villain that Sonic and friends face. He's a tech-savvy, snake-like creature from an ancient... Read more...

The newest entry in the Harvest Moon series is set for a 2014 release.

Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley is coming to 3DS later this year, according to publisher and developer Natsume.

The Lost Valley, which is being developed internally at Natsume, features a full 3D setting for the first time in the series, allowing players to fully customize their world with whatever crops and flowers they want in their farm.

The game hits North America and Europe the same week, with a couple of goody-laden versions to choose from.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call has been scheduled to come out for the Nintendo 3DS on September 16 in North America, with a European release quickly following on September 19.

Square Enix has also announced a couple of limited edition versions of the game to be accompanied by some choice... Read more...

Double Fine's playful RPG is set to trick and/or treat on the eShop later this year.

Costume Quest 2 is coming to the Wii U eShop around Halloween, according to developer Double Fine.

It is a sequel to the THQ-published first game, which never came to Nintendo platforms. Costume Quest 2 is a whimsical RPG based around a bunch of kids in an adventure game-like setting. The battle system is reminiscent of Mario RPGs and even features a job system of sorts involving the kids' Halloween costumes.

Treehouse members will live-stream game demos from the show floor, sometimes with special guests such as Shigeru Miyamoto.

Nintendo has released more details concerning the previously announced Treehouse: Live @ E3, a component of its Play Nintendo E3 initiative that will bring fans live-streams of demos from the expo’s show floor.

These demos will be led by members of Nintendo of America’s Product Development... Read more...

Set the tone right for Mario Kart 8 by starting up the game as fast as possible.

Nintendo's latest Wii U system update is now available for download.

Headlining this update, Version 5.0.0 U, is the new Quick Start feature. This feature allows users to directly load recently played or recently installed software directly, cutting out the home menu from the loading process.

Also, more eShop releases of its past games!

Natsume is set to announce three new titles for release on Nintendo platforms, according a blog post from the publisher's community manager.

Details on these projects will be revealed no later than E3, though the post implies that some announcements may be made during the lead-up to the Expo.... Read more...

This game is selling...fast.

1.2 million copies of Mario Kart 8 have been sold worldwide.

A press release brought this news along with the following statement from Reggie Fils-Aime, President and COO of Nintendo of America:

"The early response to Mario Kart 8 demonstrates that the best days for Wii U are still ahead...This year’s E3 is just days away, and it will be all about the future games for Nintendo platforms. This milestone is a great place to start!"

We sure hope that white is your preferred color for a gaming console.

The last black Wii U consoles are being permanently removed from Japanese store shelves.

This is confirmed via the Japanese website of Nintendo.

The family bundles, which contained games like New Super Mario Bros. U and Wii Party U, were the final ones to actively include black Wii U consoles... Read more...

A new trailer shows new footage and a timeframe release date!

Mighty No. 9 will be out next Spring.

A new trailer has popped up, showcasing the game that still is a work in progress. Mostly consisting of gameplay from stages, there is footage of boss battles towards the end of the trailer as well.

At the very end of the trailer, an announcement that the game will be arriving in the spring of 2015 was shown.

Publisher reveals $5 loyalty discount for 3DS and post-release patch plans.

1001 Spikes will come out for both Wii U and 3DS on June 3.

The game will be available via eShop for $14.99 on both systems. However, a loyalty discount of $5 will be applicable to the 3DS version, so those who own other Nicalis titles on that platform--such as VVVVVV, NightSky, Cave Story, Ikachan or Grinsia--will be able to pick up this new title for $9.99.

Let's hope you've been practicing!

Mario Kart 8 is now out worldwide, so what better time than to start up some tournament play!

Join the NWR staff and community alike as we duke it out over the weekend with some intriguing rules. Mirror races are implemented, with bikes and shells allowed only. Maybe a little restrictive, but... Read more...

The bundle from down under.

Two Pokémon 2DS bundles will be available to buy in Australia starting June 26.

The bundles will include either Pokémon X or Pokémon Y pre-installed on the 2DS. However, they are restricted to only the blue and black handheld. The bundles will retail at $179.95 a piece.

Mario Kart, Mega Man, Klonoa, and, most importantly, Luv Me Buddies out this week!

Not a whole lot this week in the Nintendo Download, but there’s one title everyone’s been waiting for. Yes, Luv Me Buddies Wonderland is finally out on the Wii U. Calm yourselves down, I know it’s been a long wait but the time has finally come. Oh, and some game called Mario Kart 8 will be arriving in a few days. But come on, we know the big players here in the Wii U field.

Newly revealed details include the tournament character roster and the addition of a secondary Fan Favorite bracket.

Nintendo has finally announced significant details for the E3 Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament, including the roster of challengers, rules, and more.

A limited selection of only twenty characters will be available for the challengers to pick from. The sixteen tournament participants... Read more...

Get ready for Smash Bros. by breaking out your old GameCube controllers or possibly buy new ones.

A GameCube Controller Adapter is coming to Wii U to be used with Super Smash Bros. It also appears that Nintendo will release new GameCube controllers with a Smash Bros. logo on them, too. We have reached out to Nintendo for confirmation.

The controller adapter will allow four GameCube controllers to be plugged into a USB-powered device. The adapter, however, will take up both of the front USB ports on the Wii U.

A special surprise? It better be Zelda related...

On Tuesday, Zelda Williams took to Twitter to tease a personal appearance and a surprise at E3. The daughter of Robin Williams is best known to gamers as the girl famously named after Princess Zelda, who appeared in the commercials introducing Ocarina of Time’s 3D remake.

In her initial tweet,... Read more...

Perfect chance to spend those expiring points.

May 29 will see the release of a Mario Kart 8-themed t-shirt for Japan’s Club Nintendo members, arriving on the same day as the game itself.

The shirt is grey; it features twelve racers on the front such as Bowser, Toad, Mario, and Donkey Kong, and it will be available for 600 points in medium... Read more...