According to Japanese retailer Enterking, a system update could render your 3DS unusable if you've used a DS flash card.

A Nintendo 3DS system update could potentially brick the system if the update detects traces of flash card use, which are often used for the purposes of playing pirated software. Japanese retailer Enterking has posted a warning on their website as follows:

"Dear Customers who resell Nintendo 3DS:In... Read more...

Natsume's spooktacular rhythm game goes 3D.

Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove, first announced at E3 last year, has jumped into the third dimension. The game was originally planned for a DS release, but has since been rescheduled for 3DS.

Hiro Maekawa, president and CEO of Natsume, enthusiastically reports on the experience:"As soon as we saw what... Read more...

The bee-branded business is officially bought out.

Deals between Konami and Hudson have been finalized, and as of April 1, the Tokyo-based developer of Bomberman and Adventure Island will officially be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konami. Under Konami's supervision, Hudson will focus its attention towards SNS (Social Network Services). Konami became a major shareholder of Hudson in 2001 and majority stockholder in 2005, before announcing its plans in January to completely buy out the company.

The "Hero" moniker is not dead yet.

With the recent news that there are to be no new Guitar Hero or DJ Hero games. Activision seems to be gearing up for a brand new entry into the Hero series, called Dance Hero. 

Some of the songs that are rumored to be coming to the game include, 2012 by Jay Sean (feat Nicki Minaj), Out of Space by The Prodigy, The Way I Are by Timbaland (feat Keri Hilson and D.O.E.) and Take Over Control by Afrojack (feat Evan Simon).

The alternate battery will provide double the playtime of the standard 3DS battery.

Nyko today announced two new accessories for the 3DS, designed to extend the three to eight hours of playtime Nintendo promises for 3DS.

The Power Pak+ is an add-on battery that replaces the standard battery unit that comes with the 3DS. Nyko promises that this device will double the battery life... Read more...

One of this week's games involves saving the Earth from a meteorite using bombs; Prepare to sing "I don't want to miss a thing"!

This week's downloads update marks the first time in weeks that we are graced with a Virtual Console release. Bomberman Hero, originally for the N64, is this week's sole Virtual Console update. The title is an action/adventure game where Hudson's hero Bomberman explores numerous worlds using his famous bomb based attacks. The title can be downloaded for 1,000 Wii Points ($10).

Worries arise for an age rating of 12 given to the adult party game.

Ubisoft's upcoming risqué title We Dare has been given an age rating of 12+, in spite of the fact that the game is intended for mature players. The game is heading for Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 later this month and is once again causing a stir.

The game features activities such as kissing... Read more...

Donkey Kong may be going on another lengthy hiatus. 

For those expecting Nintendo to release a sequel to last year's Donkey Kong Country Returns, they may be disappointed to hear that Nintendo has no plans to create a sequel at this point in time.

In an interview with Game Informer, Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe revealed that Retro Studios had... Read more...

A Nintendo representative spills the news on Ocarina of Time's alternate quest.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will include the Master Quest version of the game in addition to the original title.

In a video interview conducted by Conservative New Media, Associate Public Relations Manager at Nintendo of America David Young detailed some of the new enhancements in... Read more...

Lets just hope that there is depth in the gameplay.

AQ Interactive's Nintendo 3DS puzzle platformer, Cubic Ninja, has foregone the use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D effect. 

The stated reason being that the developer wanted to instead take advantage of the systems gyroscopes. It would not be possible to keep the system in the so-called "sweet spot" where you will be able to see the 3D effect while using the gyroscopes.

Nintendo talks about '3DSWare', 3D Classics, transferring DSiWare games onto the 3DS.

Charlie Scibetta, Nintendo's senior director of corporate communications talked to Joystiq about the new 3DS eShop. The 3DS eShop is an online marketplace where 3DS owners can purchase and download games. Scibetta revealed to Joystiq that most of the DSiWare library will be available from the launch of the new eShop.

Miyamoto explains to Iwata why he thought the original Zelda wasn't that unique.

In the latest entry of Nintendo's Iwata Asks column, the Nintendo President sat down with lead designer and producer Shigeru Miyamoto regarding his games and the recently released in Japan 3DS.

When Iwata asks how he makes it so that his games are the opposite of bland, Miyamoto explains that it is a misconception as he thought the original Legend of Zelda game for the NES was bland.

Capcom is offering a special bonus for those who buy the game at launch. 

Today Capcom announced that the first printing of Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition would be shipped with a limited edition cover slip, featuring 3D artwork.

Capcom has made it clear that this cover will only be available with the first printing of Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition, so to be... Read more...

Nintendo producer name drops in a discussion of overseas collaborations.

During the Donkey Kong Country Returns panel at GDC, Nintendo Producer Kensuke Tanabe casually revealed that PilotWings Resort on Nintendo 3DS was developed by Monster Games.

Monster Games previously revived the Excite series with ExciteTruck and ExciteBots.

In conjunction with North American... Read more...

Sega reveals the first five handheld games to launch on the service.

Sega has announced the upcoming lineup of Game Gear games that will be available in Japan for the 3DS Virtual Console service. The titles listed are Sonic and Tales 2 (known as Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble in the West), Sonic Drift 2, Shinobi, Dragon Crystal: Shirani's Maze, and Columns. As of right now, there is no specific release date for the titles.

Nintendo's first party 3DS titles perform well at the system's launch.

The sales numbers of the 3DS's Japanese launch titles have been revealed, courtesy of Media Create. Overall, six titles appeared on the list of the top 20 best-selling titles.

The best-selling title during the launch was Level 5's Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle, which sold 119,591 copies, placing it at number three on the charts behind Phantasy Star Portable 2 for the PSP and SD Gundam G Generation: World, also for the PSP.

The Zelda remake will be with us this summer.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will be released in North America in June 2011. The game and the release month were mentioned in Nintendo's GDC keynote earlier today.

You can find a new set of screenshots in our game profile.

Short entertainment videos will be viewable by 3DS owners.

A short-form video service, in the style of the previously announced SpotPass, will be available in late May when a system update will be available for the Nintendo 3DS.

The service acts much like a portable Nintendo Channel and will bring exclusive content to 3DS with Nintendo-moderated selections such as comedy clips and music videos.

These platforms join the handheld download service. Updated.

During Iwata's keynote, it was announced that Game Gear and TurboGrafx-16 (through the TurboExpress handheld, which played the same games) would be joining Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on the 3DS Virtual Console when the service launches in late May.

No information is available yet for what... Read more...

As part of his GDC keynote address, Satoru Iwata announced the new game is being designed to "take full advantage" of the system's 3D display.

During his Game Developer's Conference keynote address today, Satoru Iwata announced that Nintendo EAD Tokyo, developers of the Super Mario Galaxy games, are currently working on a new Super Mario title for Nintendo 3DS.

The game is being designed to take full advantage of the 3D display on the 3DS.