Monolith Software's JRPG will support pre-loading, too.

The official Japanese box art for Xenoblade Chronicles X has been revealed.

Additionally, a 32 GB Wii U console bundle that comes with a copy of the game, an art book, and map was announced during yesterday's "Direct" broadcast. It'll be priced at 35,000 yen and is currently only confirmed for release in Japan.

Knock these three off your Pokédex!

Meganium, Typholsion and Feraligatr will be avaliable to download for Pokémon Bank subscribers later this month.

Between Febuary 27 and November 30, those who take part in Pokemon Bank will be able to download all three Johto starters. Each are level 50 and come with hidden abilities.

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Something tells me Link won't be a silent hero this time around.

A television series based on The Legend of Zelda is reportedly in the works at Netflix.

The Wall Street Journal has heard from a "person familiar with the matter" that the alleged series will be a full-blown live-action production that aims to be like a family-friendly version of Game of Thrones.

Gamers in North America don't have too long to wait for this New 3DS exclusive!

Nintendo of America has just announced that Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, the handheld port of Monolith Software's epic JRPG, will be coming to New 3DS XL on April 10.

Additionally, the company confirmed that the title will feature both amiibo and StreetPass support, both of which will earn you in-game... Read more...

As for games with friends? Well... that's still a mystery.

New details have emerged regarding Nintendo's upcoming squid-centric shooter, Splatoon.

Sadly, it looks like the game won't support voice chat for those looking to engage in random matches over the internet. Whether or not you'll be able to communicate with friends remains to be seen, but we've... Read more...

Dig Dug, Mappy-Land, Monster Hunter 4 demo and much more!

Not a ton out this week, but there’s some titles that might gauge your interest! Namco Bandai has released two big Virtual Console titles in Dig Dug and Mappy-Land for the Wii U Virtual Console. Puzzle games seem to be go this week as titles like Tri-Strip and KAMI make their debut. And the demo... Read more...

Despite protests from YouTube streamers, many are still jumping on board.

While many are upset at how Nintendo is handling the sharing of its content online, applications to join the company's Creator Program are pouring in at a rate the Big N wasn't even anticipating.

"Due to your enthusiasm for the program, we’re receiving a higher volume of applications to register... Read more...

You had me at LEGO T-Rex.

A teaser trailer for LEGO Jurassic World has gone live today, showcasing the characteristic LEGO humor one might expect from this upcoming summer title.

Beginning with the classic water ripple from the original film, the trailer shows LEGO’s take on the infamous T-Rex’s iconic roar. Be sure to give it a look below.

Is this the start of something new for Amiibo?

Gold and Silver variants of the Mario Amiibo, from the Super Mario line of figures, have supposedly been spotted on Nintendo’s CPSIA Certificates of Compliance website.

This portion of Nintendo’s site is set up to show that each of their toy products comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The pages for the Gold and Silver Mario variants have apparently been taken down since they were first spotted.

It looks like Iwata is feeling better and will be ready to face shareholders later this month.

Nintendo's third quarter financial briefing, which was originally set to take place last week, has been rescheduled to February 17.

This news comes by way of industry insider David Gibson, who posted on Twitter: "Note that @Nintendo's results meeting has been rescheduled for Feb 17th."

The... Read more...

Hungry for more info on the upcoming Wii U exclusive? You don't have to wait long!

New details on Monolith Software's upcoming role-playing game for Wii U will be revealed during a Xenoblade Chronicles X-centric broadcast on February 6.

As of now, there is only a Japanese stream of the presentation scheduled, which you will be able to watch here. The broadcast will air at 8am ET and will showcase more of the game's sprawling world.

Cash in those coins while you still can!

Nintendo has revealed the final batch of Club Nintendo rewards that gamers can cash their coins in for before the service shuts down later this year.

Physical items include goodies like a retro Mario t-shirt, a Majora's Mask 3D messenger bag, and a few different poster sets. There are plenty of... Read more...

Big John Games continues to build on their upcoming Nintendo 3DS eShop game!

The final version of Cube Creator 3D will support the C-Stick and Circle Pad Pro. This is what the developer, Big John Games, announced on its Twitter feed.

The Nintendo 3DS game is very similar to Minecraft, where you build things in a dedicated Creative Mode and fight to live in the Survival... Read more...

And rightly so!

Nintendo was the best publisher of 2014, according to Metacritic's annual publisher rankings.

With an average metascore of 76.5, the Big N was able to outpace Ubisoft and Electronic Arts, who came in second and third, respectively. The company's best overall release was Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, while its lowest-scoring title was Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder.

The hotel originally hosting the event is in for a world of trouble.

The Super Smash Bros. tournament at Apex 2015 has had to chance venues due to safety concerns at the original location.

Fire marshals had to shut down the event and evacuate all of the attendees because of damage to the hotel that was caused by a recent storm. "Sorry competitors, the fire marshals have put a hold on the tournament. We are having an emergency meeting and will keep every1 updated," Team Apex said on Twitter.

Not one, but three Metroid games out for you to enjoy this week!

Some notable releases this week on the Download, as always! First, Metroid Prime Trilogy has arrived on the Wii U eShop. This originally had a limited retail quantity, so you can already feel the tears of eBay sellers as their hundreds of dollars frittered away into maybe forty bucks at this point.... Read more...

A few hundred employees are being offered voluntary retirement.

SEGA is undergoing some restructuring, as its American-based office is being relocated from San Francisco to Southern California.

Approximately 300 employees are being offered voluntary retirement, as the house of Sonic aims refocus the company's efforts on digital and PC.

"This move was crucial... Read more...

LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin has a release date for 3DS, too. If you care...

LEGO Jurassic World and LEGO Marvel Avengers have been announced for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

The Jurassic World title, which Warner Bros. has confirmed arrives this June, is set during the first three movies and continues into the upcoming fourth film.

Meanwhile, the Avengers LEGO game will... Read more...

The upcoming Wii U RPG from Monolith Soft is quite massive, according to Famitsu.

New gameplay details from the upcoming Wii U RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X have emerged in the latest issue of Famitsu.

The world of Xenoblade Chronicles X will be about 5 times the size of the world in the previous game in the series, Xenoblade Chronicles. Because of this larger world, the linearity... Read more...

Surprise of the century: Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sell well.

A list of Nintendo's top selling titles of 2014 has been released, with Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Mario Kart 8 topping off their respective platforms.

The numbers listed include digital sales and are worldwide totals. Since its release, Mario Kart 8 has sold 4.77 million units with... Read more...