Get the pink 3DS bundled with Nintendogs + Cats next month.

In a recent press release, Nintendo revealed that the pink 3DS will launch in North America on December 4, 2011.

The pink 3DS will be bundled with one of two different versions of Nintendogs + Cats. One version will include Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog and New Friends while the other is bundled with Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends. Both versions of the bundle will retail for $169.99.

You will have to wait a bit longer before you can record 3D videos.

Nintendo announced a delay for the Nintendo 3DS update, which was originally planned for tomorrow. This was indicated through a notice on their official 3DS website.

The update will add new functionality and games to the StreetPass Mii Plaza as well as the ability to record and playback 3D video content. It will also allow players to finally transfer their data between units of the handheld.

The more you hear of it, the more unfamiliar it sounds.

Details on Kiki-trick, a Nintendo-published Wii title, have been revealed by several retailers.

Nintendo announced the game quietly at the Nintendo Direct Conference back in October. Very little was known about the game, but as its release date approaches, details are appearing on game shop sites.

Japanese players can download this platformer next week.

Next week's Japanese 3DS Virtual Console title is the Sunsoft-developed Game Boy title Trip World.

This platformer puts players in control of the rabbit-like creature Yacopu. Players join Yacopu as he swims underwater, takes to the skies, or walks across five different stages, each of which includes its own boss fight. The enemies in Trip World are not aggressive and will not deal damage unless provoked by the player.

A look at the animation and mechanics of the 3DS music game.

Sega released four new videos for its upcoming 3DS game, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure (also known as Rhythm Thief R). Three of the videos focus on the game's animation and story component, with the fourth highlighting the game's rhythm-based gameplay.

Rhythm Thief is slated for release in early 2012.

Metroid II arrives with some other downloadable goodies, but the Wii Virtual Console is abandoned once again.

As reported earlier this week, the 3DS eShop received Metroid II: Return of Samus. Other downloadable titles this week included a WiiWare game and two titles available on both the DSiWare and 3DS eShop services.

Metroid II: Return of Samus, a 3DS eShop game, is the sequel to the NES game Metroid. Players can once again join Samus as she fights off the Metroid scourge, for $3.99.

The digital store keeping its momentum going with another interesting release.

Zen Studio's Zen Pinball 3D will be available next week on the European Nintendo eShop. This information is confirmed through a newly added entry on the digital store.

The game offers four different tables, each with their own attributes and set pieces for a unique pinball experience. You can also duke it out online and locally with up to four players, post your scores on online leaderboards and look at some shiny 3D models.

Renegade Kid's first eShop release gets a new trailer.

Renegade Kid has released a new trailer for their upcoming eShop platformer, Mutant Mudds. The trailer introduces some new areas and enemies.

Mutant Mudds is due out on the eShop by the end of this year.

Side-scrolling action title set to release before the end of the year.

Samurai Sword Destiny, an action side-scroller from UFO Interactive Games, is coming to the 3DS eShop before the end of this year.

In the game, you control a female samurai on a quest to bring her missing older brother home. Along the way she can pick up dozens of upgrades to enhance her fighting abilities and help her take down the forces that stand in her path.

Shin'en's Nanostray follow-up was supposed to come out today.

Nano Assault, which was set for a November 22 release, isn't coming out quite yet, according to publisher Majesco.

"The game was pushed back and is not available yet," a representative from the publisher said today.

Developed by Shin'en, Nano Assault is a shoot-'em-up for 3DS. It is one of seven 3DS games Majesco is publishing this holiday season.

Also, Pushmo set for December, and Sakura Samurai is coming in January.

Metroid II: Return of Samus is coming to 3DS Virtual Console on Thursday, and two new original eShop titles are on the way soon, according to a Nintendo press release.

We already reported on Metroid II's European release, which was also confirmed via press release this morning. Metroid II originally came out in North America almost exactly 20 years ago.

A QR-code-related bug was fixed this week.

The 2nd update for Hiku Osu (Pushmo in North America and Pull Blox in Europe) is now available on the Japan eShop. Last week’s update added QR code functionality, whereby players can import and export originally created puzzles. However, it contained some bugs; specifically, due to the bugs, some puzzles were improperly encoded to QR codes which created unsolvable puzzles.

Get ready for your Metal Gear remake in March 2012.

Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D is coming to Japan on March 8, according to Famitsu (via Andriasang).

The information was revealed at a press event celebrating the release of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.

The game was originally shown at E3 2010, where the positive reception of a demo led... Read more...

Well, in Europe at the very least!

Metroid II: Return of Samus will be making its way to the Virtual Console section of the Nintendo eShop this Thursday. This was revealed through Nintendo of Europe's upcoming games list, which can be found on the right here.

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The addictive puzzler is making its way to Japan early next year.

Zoo Keeper 3D is coming to the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on January 26, 2012 and will retail for 3,990 yen.

The game will feature several modes including normal game mode, score attack, quest mode, and a download play option for single-cartridge multiplayer. Zoo Keeper 3D also features an online battle... Read more...

The gold trimmed handheld will now be a reality in North American shores. UPDATE: Nintendo officially announces it with Mario 3D Land bundle.

The recently announced Zelda 25th Anniversary 3DS is coming to North America, a source confirmed to Kotaku.

The special edition 3DS was first announced for Europe, with no confirmation as to whether or not other regions would receive the special edition 3DS and Ocarina of Time 3DS bundle. However,... Read more...

A familiar locale and a brand new one await fans of the Kingdom Hearts series.

Two new Disney locations were revealed for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance which come from Pinocchio and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Pinocchio's world, entitled Pranksters Paradise, is set in the belly of a whale. Here, players will encounter characters like Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket.... Read more...

Unfortunately, it never got past the first line because Nintendo had no online strategy.

Battlefield developer DICE pitched Battlefield as a GameCube exclusive to Nintendo, according to Penny Arcade's Jeff Kalles (and former Nintendo of America employee) on our 2nd Annual Live Podcast Telethon for Child's Play.

Apparently, despite Nintendo's love for the initial pitch, it never got past the gatekeepers because Nintendo had no online strategy in place.

Nicalis has submitted the finished 3DS version of VVVVVV to Nintendo.

Nicalis has finished the 3DS version of VVVVVV and has submitted it to Nintendo. According to Terry Cavanagh, the creator of VVVVVV, that means VVVVVV will likely be out on the eShop in a few weeks if it clears quality checks.

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Games on Wii U might make use of Epic's graphics technology.

Epic Games announced an agreement with Square Enix to bring their Unreal Engine 3 to Square Enix's upcoming games.

No games were announced, however some titles being published by Square Enix are headed to the Wii U. Dragon Quest X, developed by Square Enix, is releasing on both the Wii... Read more...