Gotta go fast!

Nintendo has uploaded a video to Youtube showcasing one instance of the improved load times scheduled to be included in the upcoming Wii U firmware update. The video shows a comparison video of a person closing a game of New Super Mario Bros. U and returning to the main menu. After the update, it... Read more...

An interview with Capcom shines new light on this upcoming project.

Disney recommended to Capcom that WayForward Technologies develop DuckTales Remastered. This, and several other details, were revealed in a Destructoid interview with the game's producer Rey Jimenez.

Capcom bonded well with WayForward, “they handled practically all of the production side like pros. The game has been in development for around a year, and we would love to work with them again... retro or otherwise,” said Jimenez.

Patience is a virtue.

Capcom Community Manager Brett Elston addressed rumors of a new Mega Man game this past weekend, stating that, although no new game has been confirmed, discussions are happening.

Elston took to Twitter to directly respond to rumours emerging from PAX East on March 22. He said: 

“To clarify – didn’t confirm a new Mega Man game. Mentioned the discussions are still going, but will not announce anything until it’s ready.”

Feel heroic as you buy your morning coffee.

Lawson convenience stores in Japan will be getting a makeover starting March 30 to promote the upcoming Japanese Wii U Dragon Quest release.

The result of teamwork between Square Enix and Lawson, stores will be decorated in an Astoltia motif until May 7. Certain stores will also stock replica Hero and Sky Swords with Slime-themed shopping bags.

Don't have an office? No problem.

Nintendo's manager of business development Dan Adelman has revealed in an interview with Gamasutra that it has lowered its requirements for developers to make games on their Wii U and 3DS eShops. In the interview, Dan mentions that Nintendo wants to make getting a game approved on the eShop "as frictionless as possible", compared to the WiiWare and DSiWare services.

The makers of Antipole come out of their shell.

Turtle Tale, a new Nintendo 3DS eShop title from Saturnine Games has been revealed.

Saturnine Games, the developer behind the DSiWare game Antipole, are developing Turtle Tale. The game is a 2D platformer inspired by classic games of the genre that were found on the NES and SNES. 

Get your special Mii on 3DS!

No more than one day has passed since Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon became immortalized in StreetPass Mii Plaza's Puzzle Swap game, and Nintendo have already released a second gift to commemorate the game's release, a Shigeru Miyamoto Mii exhibiting glorious golden pants.

According to the introduction... Read more...

Luigi's Mansion gets the 3D puzzle panel treatment.

Nintendo have added a new Puzzle Swap panel in the United States, featuring artwork from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.

The puzzle consists of 40 pieces with 8 of them being the pink variety only available through StreetPass trading. As with all new puzzle additions, those with a Wi-Fi connection will receive one piece for free to start off their collection.

Relive a pair of arcade D&D brawlers with Chronicles of Mystara. 

A double pack of Dungeons & Dragons beat-'em-ups, dubbed Chronicles of Mystara, is coming to the Wii U eShop this Summer, Capcom revealed during PAX East 2013.

The compilation, which is being handled by Iron Galaxy Studios, contains the arcade titles Towers of Doom and Shadows of Mystara with improved HD visuals and several gameplay enhancements.

The classic is reborn by WayForward this summer.

DuckTales Remastered, a re-imagining of the NES classic, has been announced for a summer 2013 release on Wii U. The game, developed by WayForward, will feature hand-drawn sprites against 3D backgrounds. In addition, voice actor Alan Young will be returning to voice Scrooge McDuck.

The game, introduced... Read more...

A horned skull and a bloody carving tease one creepy game.

Renegade Kid's FPS for the 3DS eShop is called Cult County, and seems to exhibit a horror theme.

Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham Tweeted a picture of their booth at PAX East, which shows a banner for the game. It bears a horned skull and a bloody carving.

Watsham has noted that the PAX demo is only a "atmosphere demo." Nintendo World Report staff are at the event, and we'll provide more details later.

The German Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body approves.

The restriction that only allowed 18+ games to be viewed and downloaded on the Nintendo eShop between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM has been removed.

Previously, even if you were of the proper age, 18+ games were only viewable and purchasable at certain hours. This was because of a German law on the sale of games online, and as Nintendo of Europe's servers are based in Germany those restrictions were enforced.

Don't you know about the bird? Well everybody knows that the bird is the word!

Toki Tori 2 is set to release on the Wii U eShop on April 4.

Previously slated for a March release, Toki Tori 2 was delayed after a bug that crashed the game was found, which required Two Tribes to fix and re-submit to Nintendo.

The sequel to the Game Boy Color and WiiWare title, Toki Tori 2 has players control the titular bird through a puzzle platforming adventure.

*Place Pinball Wizard joke here*

Hello? Oh, hi. It was hard to see you under that pile of new and interesting Wii U releases this week. Well, the flood continues as Zen Pinball 2 slams into our faces this week. But the 3DS is no slouch, either. Today you can pick up both Pokédex 3D Pro and Mutant Mudds at a discount, or pick up... Read more...

Patty's got a brand new bag.

WayForward's website now shows some interesting new info about the anticipated sequel to Mighty Switch Force.

In a switch from chasing down escaped convicts and battling robotic enemies, Patricia Wagon and Corporal Gendarmor have been recruited into the Planet Land Fire Brigade as a blaze threatens to burn Tangent City to ashes.

Oh the hoops you'll jump through to get your 3DS online for hunting season.

While absent for Tuesday's launch, players of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will soon be able to take the 3DS version online, as well as transfer their save between the Wii U and 3DS.

As Capcom-Unity notes, the publisher is working closely with Nintendo to ensure the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Data Transfer Program and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Packet Relay Tool find the way to the eShop as quickly as possible. Capcom expects a release by Friday.

The king of swing returns from a return this May.

Nintendo Australia has announced that Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will be releasing in Australia and New Zealand on May 25.

The game will be available both as a boxed retail game and as a downloadable title on the Nintendo eShop. The eShop currently has an exclusive 3D gameplay video available to view as well.

How can Rachel aim with that hair in her face? FIND OUT!

Resident Evil Revelations is playing host to a variety of new features for its HD makeover on the Wii U, including new Raid Mode characters, and interesting uses of the Miiverse.

The impossibly coifed Rachel escapes the shackles of the game's campaign to make her debut in Raid Mode, alongside series... Read more...

The Director's Cut marks the series' debut on Nintendo platforms.

An Amazon listing reveals that Deus Ex: Human Revolution will come to the Wii U later this year in the form of a director's cut.

A profile for the game went live on Amazon earlier today, complete with Wii U-specific box art and a release date of May 7.

The enhanced port is said to feature a "multitude... Read more...

Plus some old standbys, you know Nintendo Land and the like. 

Nintendo is bringing multiple titles to its booth at PAX East this year.

Though some have already been released, Wii U games appearing are:

Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, LEGO® City Undercover, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Need for Speed Most Wanted U, Wii Street U, New Super Mario Bros. U, and Nintendo Land.