The key to all of this might be in Nintendo Direct, as Iwata aims to "construct a seamless flow" that guides viewers through videos and demos.

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata wants to eschew the idea that Nintendo is "cautious, conservative, or even negative about business on a network," as he responded to investors at the recent Financial Briefing Q&A.

"Our answer [to that notion] is, in short, that we will make a bold attempt when... Read more...

Nintendo's developers are also "taking into consideration [the system's] network-related capabilities."

The Wii U controller's realization of the original concept of the Wii Remote is one of the main ways the system is unique, according to Nintendo's Genyo Takeda, senior managing director and general manager of the IRD division, who said as much during the Q&A portion of Nintendo's recent Financial Reports Briefing. 

The game was announced at a 10th anniversary event for the series.

A fifth installment of the Ace Attorney games was announced yesterday as part of a 10th anniversary event for the series. No platform was given for the game, nor a release date. No further details about the game were revealed, and it is currently unknown whether there will be a release outside Japan.

Capcom has acknowledged and will be fixing the mistake.

Box art of the North American version of Resident Evil: Revelations has a typo, publisher Capcom acknowledged.

Images circulating the internet via Twitter, revealed that the typo is not just an isolated incident. The side of game's box reads "Revelaitons" instead of "Revelations."

Capcom's Christian... Read more...

The premium-priced Resident Evil title for 3DS is now 10 dollars cheaper.

Resident Evil: Revelations will now be priced at $39.99, Capcom announced through its community blog.

Originally, Revelations was priced at $49.99 due to the game being on a more expensive 4GB cartridge, making it one of the few 3DS titles to be sold at that price. While Capcom maintained that the value of the content justified the original price, after "weeks of effort," the company was able to lower the game's price.

The developer of the hit Batman Arkham games could be behind a TMNT title for Wii U.

Rocksteady Studios is working on a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game for the Wii U, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, according to rumor posted by Paul Gale Network.

According to the source, the title of the game will be TMNT: Manhattan Crisis. The title is set to have all four turtles as playable... Read more...

Mutant Mudds has arrived, along with other games and a new demo.

Four new downloadable games were added to Nintendo's downloadable services, along with another demo on the eShop.

One of the biggest releases of the week was Mutant Mudds. This highly acclaimed 2D platformer sets the hero, Max, on a quest to eliminate the Mutant Mudds. You can read our review of the game here. The game can be downloaded now for $8.99. 

Professor Layton 5, Mario Tennis, and Luigi's Mansion 2 all listed as 2012 releases as well.

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir, the sort-of spin-off to Fatal Frame from Tecmo Koei and Nintendo, is coming to Europe according to Nintendo's Financial Reports Briefing.

The game recently came out in Japan, and was announced for an April 13 release date in North America. Currently, the European release has no set date other than 2012.

Also, Mario Tennis and Luigi's Mansion 2 are totally game for 2012.

Lego City, which was revealed for Wii U and 3DS at E3 2011 under the name Lego City Stories, is coming to 3DS in 2012, according to Nintendo's recent Financial Results Briefing.

Developed by Lego stalwarts Travellers Tales, Lego City is also being licensed by Nintendo "to be sold as a Nintendo product overseas."

Just what can we expect out of Nintendo in Japan in terms of 3DS games?

Nintendo showed off a list of games that they expect to release up until April of this year, as well as beyond, during their Corporate Management Policy Briefing/Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing today.

Some of the titles listed are Japanese-only releases, but the majority of them will... Read more...

The man behind modern Street Fighter states that the image of the Wii U at E3 2011 "is not a reflection of what the system has to offer."

Yoshinori Ono, producer of recent Street Fighter games, made some statements about the Wii U's real power and what it will offer to gamers.

While visiting Madrid, Spain promoting Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken, he was asked about upcoming video game releases, which included the Wii U and PS Vita.... Read more...

Netflix is no longer going to offer video game rentals, but they may begin 3D streaming.

Netflix has dropped their plans to offer video game rentals. This comes just months after they revealed that they would not be splitting their DVD and streaming services. The video game rental service was to be part of the new company, Qwikster; however, with it no longer planned, it seems that Netflix has decided to cancel any plans for game distribution in the immediate future.

A new 2D platformer starring Super Mario will debut before the next fiscal year is complete. 

A brand new Mario side-scroller for 3DS is in development and is set for release in the next fiscal year, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata announced at the company's third quarter earnings briefing.

Iwata explained that the new Mario game will be a key title for Nintendo in the upcoming fiscal year that begins in April. He divulged little information about the platformer, but did describe it as being "totally new."

The advanced connectivity feature will be available right out of the box, Portal of Power not required.

The Wii U tablet controller will have Near Field Communication functions, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced at today's Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing.

In addition to some of the confirmed features of the controller, Nintendo decided to add NFC functionality. This allows the Wii... Read more...

Nintendo discusses digital distribution of retail titles and personal accounts on the comprehensive service.

Nintendo has officially confirmed Nintendo Network as the name of their new online service for the 3DS and Wii U and detailed new aspects of the service.

Unlike their previous online initiative, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo Network will not focus on specific features, as Nintendo aims to make a comprehensive service for competitions, communication among users, and distribution of digital content throughout their various platforms.

StreetPasses yield model houses, the village will be divided into areas, and players will become mayors of their towns.

Several new details regarding Animal Crossing 3DS were revealed in the latest issue of Official Nintendo Magazine.

The article details a previously announced major new addition to the series: the ability to become a village's mayor. As mayor, players will be able to decorate their towns as they... Read more...

The company was previously known for releasing titles based on Nickelodeon properties.

THQ is exiting the children's licensed games business to focus on "core" titles as well as the digital platform, as stated by the company on Wednesday.

THQ is typically known for publishing a multitude of titles based around Nickelodeon and Disney-Pixar franchises, but in the wake of Volition's... Read more...

Nintendo's upcoming console may be receiving a new name.

Nintendo is reconsidering the name "Wii U" for their next home console, and may change the name of it before the next E3 comes around, according to CVG sources "close to the platform holder."

According to the website, discussions are taking place at the highest corporate level, and that this... Read more...

Nintendo's next console will be available by the end of the year.

Nintendo plans to release the Wii U for the holiday season this year in North America and other key markets, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told reporters today.

Release regions mentioned in the announcement include Japan, USA, Europe, and Australia.More details are expected to emerge in the near future, most likely at E3 2012 in June.

Those with copies of the game can get the psychic Pokemon in February.

The legendary Pokémon Mewtwo will be distributed over Wi-Fi to owners of the North American version of Pokémon Black and White, starting February 12.

It was also revealed that Mewtwo will recieve an exclusive move it can not normally learn. Last October, a similar Japanese event distributed a level 70 Mewtwo with the exclusive move Electro Ball, along with Shadow Ball, Aura Sphere, and its signature move, Psystrike.