A new payment option finally comes to Nintendo’s home console along with a free game enticing gamers to use their NFC payment cards.

Nintendo has allowed for the use of NFC payment cards for purchases on Wii U in Japan. The cards, which are used in Japan as a means to scan for train fare or purchasing items at convenience stores, can be utilized by touching them against the NFC reader on the Wii U GamePad. Usable cards include Suica, Pasmo, Kitaca, Manaca, Toica, Icoca, Hayakaken, Nimoca and Sugoca.

Who wouldn’t want to rush in with a gun-wielding raccoon?

Guardians of the Galaxy will come to Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Superheroes this fall, joining The Avengers and Spider-Man Play Sets.

In this Play Set, players will explore and protect Knowhere while being pursued by Ronan the Accuser and his Sakaaran fleet after having stolen a powerful cosmic object from him. The story will be based on both the upcoming film and comic series.

It's Persona! On 3DS! and it is out this year! What more do you want?

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth hits retail and the 3DS eShop on November 25 in North America.

Developed by a combination of both the Persona and the Etrian Odyssey development team, Persona Q features the characters of Persona 3 and 4 in an all new story. While it shares the same type of combat as the Persona games, the Etrian Odyssey elements sink in with its first-person dungeon crawling.

A trio of Ocarina of Time representatives have been revealed for the game, along with the return of Golden Skulltulas.

Key Ocarina of Time cast members Sheik, Ruto, and Darunia have been confirmed by Famitsu as playable characters in the upcoming Wii U title, Hyrule Warriors.

Sheik, of course, is well-known as Zelda’s alter ego and has featured prominently in the Smash Bros. series, but these will be the first... Read more...

Get ready for some serious Tetrimino action.

Tetris Ultimate will come to the 3DS this fall, Ubisoft announced this week.

The game will feature six modes of gameplay: Marathon, Endless, Ultra, Sprint, Battle, Battle Ultimate and Challenge. Special power-ups, like Let it Rain and Buzz Saw, will add an additional layer of chaos to Battle Ultimate mode. Leaderboards will also be updated to showcase top players around the world as well as your friends’ best scores.

Plus a new way to navigate the eShop!

Nintendo has released a new update for the Wii U that allows full system transfers for the first time. The new option will be added to the System Settings menu and will enable users to transfer all software and data to a new console.

Version 5.1.0 will also allow users to navigate through the eShop using any Wii U compatible controller and adds general system stability improvements and other minor adjustments.

Discount on NES titles if you own either NES Remix for the Wii U!

Europe will see four weeks of Virtual Console discounts on the Wii U, starting July 24th. The announcement was made via Twitter this past Saturday.

Following last week's promotion on both NES Remix entries, the Virtual Console service on Wii U will be offering various discounts on classic games.... Read more...

Mario Kart, Tomodachi Life sell well in the month of June.

Mario Kart 8 and Tomodachi Life both ranked in the top 10 this month on the NPD charts.

Tomodachi Life ranked at number 9, while Mario Kart 8 ranked highest at number 2. Call of Duty: Ghosts, which came out for the Wii U last November, continues its success at at number 8.

In their press release,... Read more...

Smash Bros., Hyrule Warriors and much more to be showcased!

Nintendo will be present as always at San Diego Comic Con, taking place next weekend, and they have big plans.

They will have their usual presence on the first floor of the Marriott Marquis and Marina hotel, close to the the San Diego Convention Center, in the San Diego Ballroom. A number of events... Read more...

Control the sun and the moon in this illuminating puzzler.

Dahku Creation's Soon Shine is making it's way to the Wii U next month.

In the game, the player controls either the moon or the sun. Using their respective powers, the sun and moon draw in spirits looking to harm them and sends them packing with the use of touch screen controls at the player's... Read more...

This week sees Strike Force Foxx, Comic Workshop, and Mr. Driller 2 alongside some choice sales.

There are only three game releases across Nintendo's digital storefronts this week. Strike Force Foxx for 3DS leads the pack with its solid arcade-inspired action, though the comic creation utility Comic Workshop looks promising for budding artists. Mr. Driller 2, the latest Game Boy Advance release... Read more...

Next month’s issue of the Japanese magazine should be quite smashing.

Monthly Japanese publication CoroCoro says they’re featuring a list of all characters and stages for the upcoming 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. in next month’s issue, according to an ad on their website.

The issue in question is slated to come out on August 12, roughly a month prior to... Read more...

He's gonna take you back to the past.

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures is hitting the Wii U "very soon", with the 3DS version to come out sometime after.

This news comes from AVGN Adventures developer's Twitter, FreakZone Games, where it was stated that "AVGN ADVENTURES IS COMING TO WII U VERY SOON, AND 3DS AFTER. Thanks."

Based... Read more...

The series’ producer says other Square Enix titles could get the Theatrhythm treatment.

The upcoming Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call may end the series’ reliance on Final Fantasy and allow for future rhythm titles based on other Square Enix franchises.

Theatrythym producer Ichiro Hazama revealed this and more in an interview with GameSpot. "This is just my own broad thinking,... Read more...

Pick one free downloadable game, please.

The 2014 Elite Status gifts have been revealed on Club Nintendo. Instead of any physical rewards like previous years, choices consist of sixteen different free downloadable titles, with Gold members' options being limited to Virtual Console games.

The following games will be claimable until 11:59 PM PT on August 15, 2014:

What Pokémon has a new Mega Evolution? And why is Pikachu dressed as a southern belle?

A new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video has launched this morning, showcasing various aspects of the remakes.

The video shows the various gyms found in the game as well as the Elite Four trainers. A short segment on Secret Bases was also shown for a few seconds, confirming their return.

Now's as good a time as any to stock up!

An upcoming Best Buy promotion will offer a buy one, get one free deal for select 3DS games.

The promotion, which is set to run for the week of 7/20-7/26, has been leaked early on the Blu-ray.com forums. Games included in the deal are Pokemon X & Y, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Yoshi's New Island,... Read more...

If you like Fire Emblem, today's your lucky day!

Lucina and Robin from Fire Emblem: Awakening have been confirmed for the upcoming Smash Bros. games for 3DS and Wii U.

The video shown this morning revealing them has Chrom wounded. Lucina takes the blade to fight Captain Falcon from the F-Zero series who is now confirmed to be in the game. The... Read more...

A company rep offers a thorough breakdown detailing how Bayonetta 2 buyers will get the first game for free. UPDATE: We now have new information direct from Nintendo to augment our original report.

UPDATE: We have received word direct from a Nintendo rep regarding this issue, and the information we now have presents a different take on how digital shoppers will go about getting Bayonetta 1 and 2.

Those getting the games from the eShop will need to make two separate purchases, but the price... Read more...

The designer of indie darlings Isaac and Super Meat Boy keeps hope alive.

Binding of Isaac is still not ruled out for a 3DS release in some form, according to a Tumblr post from the game’s designer, Edmund McMillen.

McMillen, also known for his work on Super Meat Boy and prominent role in Indie Game: The Movie, responded to a fan’s question of whether a 3DS version... Read more...