A ton of characters and loads of collectible content are available in the newest Tekken title.

A recent Japanese retail listing for Tekken 3D Prime Edition revealed new information regarding the number of characters and some additional content in the game.

According to the listing, the game will feature over 40 different playable characters. The game features some touch screen buttons that... Read more...

The fifth entry in the Layton series was a 3DS launch title in Japan, and now its European release has been teased.

In a recent trailer for the fourth installment of the Professor Layton Series in Europe, it was revealed that the fifth entry is coming to Europe next year.

In the last few seconds of the European launch trailer players were teased by the exclaiming words "Get ready for an all-new Layton next year!" These final few seconds also reveal that the new title is a 3DS game. 

On November 18, 2001, the GameCube launched into our stores and our hearts.

Today, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the GameCube, Nintendo's fourth home console. So, go grab your systems by their handles, play your proprietary mini-discs, and hook up to the Warp Pipe with your broadband adapter.

This also kicks off a hell of a weekend here at Nintendo World Report, which is fitting considering the GameCube was integral to this site's early days (that happens when you're called Planet GameCube).

Pinocchio, Kirby, Convenience Stores and more on this Nintendo Downloads day, while the Virtual Console is once again left out.

Four new downloadable titles have landed on Nintendo's Downloadable Services. These new downloads include a 3D classic, a WiiWare puzzler, and two DSiWare titles. The Wii Virtual Console once again receives no update.

This week the 3DS eShop received the 3D Classic: Kirby's Adventure. Play as Kirby as he travels across Dream Land on a quest to restore the Star Rod. You can play the 3D version of this classic title for $6.99.

Roller Derbies, Bugs and classic Kirby action in this week's European downloads.

Although the release schedule is filled with new retail releases, we shouldn't forget the downloadable side of things. The selection of this week is certainly suprising and there is something for everyone. Let's hop right in!WiiWare

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Producer Masachika Kawata gives new details about the 3DS entry. 

Gamers should expect a real Resident Evil experience out of Resident Evil: Revelations, rather than a simple or light take on the series, said Producer Masachika Kawata during a Nintendo retailer briefing.

In addition to this, Kawata mentioned that Revelations' single-player component should... Read more...

The update for QR Code support is live!

The update that enables QR Code support for Hiku Osu (Pushmo in North America) is now live on the Japan eShop. Using the QR Codes, players have the ability to share created puzzles with their friends. Downloading the update is simple. If you own Hiku Osu, simply go to the eShop. Before the main page... Read more...

Spike and Chunsoft will merge to make. . . Spike Chunsoft.

Spike and Chunsoft will be merging into a new company on April 1, 2012. The new company will be called Spike Chunsoft.

Both Spike and Chunsoft are subsidiaries of DWANGO, the Dial-up Wide-Area Network Game Operation. Chunsoft has been one of the developers of the Dragon Quest series in the past... Read more...

The rumble is coming down under.

Nintendo Australia has announced that Super Pokémon Rumble will be arriving in Australia for Nintendo 3DS on December 8, 2011.

Super Pokémon Rumble features more than 600 toy Pokémon to collect, providing fast-paced battles and challenges. The game also features StreetPass functions, which will allow players to battle their Pokémon collections if near each other.

Skyward Sword's launch is getting its own weekly comic.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword releases November 20, and in celebration Nintendo has teamed up with Penny Arcade to create five weekly comic panels.

The comics, the first of which saw release today, include some of the characters and themes of the game. The art design combines both the styles... Read more...

An anonymous source reveals information in regards to the future of the online capabilities of the Wii U.

An anonymous EA Intern has revealed some information in regards to what EA has in store for the online component of Nintendo's next console, Wii U. Supposedly EA is talking with Nintendo in an attempt to make their service, Origin, a large part of the next console's online strategy.

EA is apparently... Read more...

First 3DS installment of Final Fantasy will come in February.

Square Enix announced on its official site that Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, a rhythm action game featuring music from the numbered Final Fantasy titles, will be released in Japan on February 16, 2012, and priced at 6,090 yen (about $79, as of today). On the official site, gameplay footage is available,... Read more...

New and old tracks cover land, sea, sky, and space.

The remaining Mario Kart 7 tracks have been revealed. Nintendo also released footage of the Star Cup, Leaf Cup, and Battle Stages. The track lists and videos follow.

Star Cup

Piranha Plant SlideWario ShipyardNeo Bowser CityMaka Wuhu

Special Cup

DK JungleRosalina's Ice WorldBowser's CastleRainbow Road

Australians will be able to get a black balance board!

Nintendo Australia has announced that from December 1, they will be offering a new Wii bundle which will include the new Wii hardware revision, Wii Fit Plus, Wii Remote Plus/Nunchuk, and a Balance Board.

The Balance Board will be coloured black to match the rest of the console, as this new bundle will only be available in the black colour.

Goal Poles, Tanooki Mario, and more are discussed in this Super Mario 3D Land themed Iwata Asks.

In a recent edition of Iwata Asks, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata sat down with various members of the Tokyo Software Development Department, the team that worked on Super Mario 3D Land. The team was composed of director Koichi Hayashida, lead designer Kenta Motokura, program leader Hideyuki Sugawara, and planning leader Daisuke Tsujimura.

The podcast marathon returns to raise money for Child's Play.

It's all over! The telethon was a huge success, and we sincerely thank all the donors, special guests, audience callers, and fantastic NWR staff members who made all this work so well. We did get a recording of the show, warts and all, and we'll be releasing it in parts this week.

Hayabusa-san's bloody journey continues on Nintendo's latest console.

Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge has been confirmed as a launch title for the upcoming Wii U, based on Tecmo's marketing material.

In an earnings presentation, Tecmo Koei presented their plans for their upcoming releases. They explained their worldwide plans, which include handling systems based on regions. In a slide, they show future titles, which confirms Ninja Gaiden 3 as a launch title for the Wii U.

The 3D system may surpass the first-year sales of the Nintendo DS.

First-year sales of the 3DS may surpass the first-year sales of the original DS console, according to sales data by the NPD Group.

The 3DS sold 1.65 million units since its launch early in the year and is fast approaching its first holiday season, which will include the releases of Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7. Nintendo expects the system to have surpassed sales of the DS once the holiday season is over.

Early bird Black Friday shoppers will get to nab the elusive blue Wii at sister store Sams Club as well.

Update: The Blue Wii will also be available at warehouse club chain Sam's Club, according to the store's preview of its "Day After Thanksgiving Event" ads. Though the Walmart ad claims "Only at Walmart" for the blue version of Nintendo's home console, Sam's Club's having the item on sale could have... Read more...

Get the new games, and have fun while doing it!

On November 23, Nintendo Australia along with EB Games will be hosting a special launch event for both The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Super Mario 3D Land.

There will be food, drinks, music, and giveaways during the night. Everyone that attends will be given two free posters, and the opportunity to have their photograph taken in either Skyloft or the Mushroom Kingdom.