All over but the catching of Alolan Dugtrio.

The biggest game of the year, let alone this week, hits Friday in North America as Pokémon Sun and Moon drop on 3DS. Between videos, editorials, and a pair of reviews we've covered this game like a Braviary. And as I've braved the large file size to download Sun, I'll see if I can manage to select Popplio before bedtime.

Along with a rather shaky game from a well known Nintendo developer.

Nintendo's game list for North America has revealed tomorrow's releases, and one is a first for any Virtual Console.

Excitebike 64, a 2000 N64 game developed by Left Field Productions, will release tomorrow for standard N64 pricing ($9.99 US/CDN). A more modern interpretation of the old NES game,... Read more...

The December 1 awards will have some Nintendo involvement.

Nintendo's year will end with nominations in eight categories at the 2016 Game Awards.

The nominations are in the following categories:

Multiple modes of play available

Mario will be running on iOS this December.

Nintendo has announced the release of Super Mario Run for December 15 "in US time zones". As promised at the unveiling, the game will be a free download to start with a full game unlock costing $9.99 USD / $13.99 CAD / €9.99 / €7.99 / ¥1,200.

The game will have three modes of play, and the trial version will include portions of all three modes.

The wait's now shorter than a fight in the manga.

Dragon Ball Fusions has just been moved up three weeks.

BandaiNamco made the announcement on Twitter earlier today, moving the RPG's release date from December 13 to November 22. The European release date has not changed.

EXCITING NEWS! We are moving up the launch of DRAGON BALL Fusions (3DS) from Dec. 13 to Nov. 22! Did you pre-order your copy yet? #DBFusions pic.twitter.com/6egOapALze

Some of this might be familiar from the demo

The Pokémon Company released the final pre-launch trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon today.

Each Alolan starter's final form will have an exclusive Z-move: Decidueye will launch Sinister Arrow Raid, Incineroar will land a Malicious Moonsault, and Primarina will perform an Oceanic Operetta.

A... Read more...

Waiting until launch day

The NES Classic will only be up for launch day on Amazon, and the procedure will be familiar for rarer Nintendo products.

In an email sent to those who signed up for notifications, the company announced that orders will be taken for the small console beginning Friday, November 11 at 5pm Eastern / 2pm Pacific. Orders will be limited to 1 per person and 1-click ordering will be disabled.

This is the worst anniversary party ever.

Nintendo has added a few new rewards and challenges to My Nintendo in North America.

The new rewards are the My Nintendo Samus theme (200 platinum coins) and discounts on the following titles: Super Metroid (New 3DS, 20 gold coins, 30% off), Metroid: Zero Mission (Wii U, 20 gold, 30% off) and Metroid Prime Trilogy (Wii U download, 400 platinum, 20% off).

They were only off by a week.

Following last week'srumors, Nintendo has officially announced the wind-down of Wii U production in Japan.

A note on Nintendo's hardware page in Japan shows that the deluxe set and Splatoon bundles show "Production is slated to end soon in Japan". The listing is common in Japan, but there is no notice of effects for other territories.

The only thing shorter than the NES Classic's controller cord is my temper.

In a warmup for next week's big dual release on the 3DS, the big releases of the week (aside from the NES Classic Mini) are a couple of retail titles. Natsume has a good ol'-fashioned Christmas with Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, while the Cartoon Network brings a big crossover with Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers.

Starting on the week after Pokémon.

Nintendo is taking steps to ensure the New 3DS is a stocking stuffer this holiday season.

The smaller, faceplate-capable New 3DS will be sold standalone this holiday beginning on November 25 ("Black Friday") for a suggested retail price of US$99.99. No games or additional faceplates will be in the package, but two colors (matte black or white with Mario iconography on both) will be available.

Still no idea if this is coming west, sadly.

The Miitopia Nintendo Direct aired earlier today and provided a lot of detail about the upcoming Japanese-only RPG.

As expected, players can go on an adventure with friends to stop a Demon King who has stolen people's faces. The Miis can have different personalities and character classes, with... Read more...

Great, the frog's loose again.

Inti Creates has announced their newest project, in collaboration with one of the NES's great developers.

At their 20th anniversary festival in Japan, the company announced a collaboration with Sunsoft to create Blaster Master Zero, a refined / enhanced version of the 8-bit classic. The company promises improvements to out-of-tank combat, new areas, enhanced sub weapons and "refined mechanics".

You know what makes a great RPG even better? Selfies.

2017's 3DS RPG slate will get off to an early - and massive - start.

The 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King will launch in North America on January 20, 2017. A remake of the 2005 PS2 hit, the 3DS version adds two new character quests, a "speed-up" function for battles, and a StreetPass-capable photo mode. Full character voice acting will also be included.

RIP North American Wii U touchscreens

The big mover (ok, besides the Pokémon preload) in the North American eShops this week is Mario Party: Star Rush. Daan reviewed the European version, and it sounds like there's actually some fresh ideas to go along with the selling of the new Mario line of amiibo in North America. If you're wondering... Read more...

With 2/3 of the goal for the year already shipped, it wouldn't be a surprise. UPDATED WITH NINTENDO COMMENT

Multiple sources have confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U may end production as soon as Friday.

According to the report, the final deadline for orders was the close of business yesterday (October 31) and with only a few small orders placed, the final Wii U system would roll off the line on November 4.

And more information this weekend.

As promised, Miitopia will be launching in Japan before the end of the year.

The Mii-focused 3DS RPG will release on December 8, though a preview of the game is available for download on the Japanese eShop.

Although only a basic overview of the game was given in the Japan-focused Nintendo Direct for the Animal Crossing update, a full Miitopia Direct will air Saturday in Japan.

Bringing new friends and of course, weed relief.

The Animal Crossing New Leaf update for Amiibo support is now live.

After talking to the genie Wisp in the game, tapping an Amiibo card or certain amiibo (Splatoon and Zelda series) will add the character to Harvey's Campground where they can give you items and make requests in the game. The items will be exclusive to the RV.

Win a custom Amiibo!

We're starting a series of monthly giveaways for our readers and supporters! The prize for November 2016 is a "Halloween Town Sora" Custom Amiibo by modder Zanarkandsky!

If you're backing us on Patreon (at any level) you're already automatically entered! We'll run the random drawing at the end of the month, so if you're not already a backer why not check out our Patreon page and consider backing us at a level that you feel comfortable at?

Win a custom Amiibo!

We're starting a series of monthly giveaways for our readers and supporters! The prize for December 2016 is a "Happy Holidays Jigglypuff" Custom Amiibo by modder Zanarkandsky!

If you're backing us on Patreon (at any level) you're already automatically entered! We'll run the random drawing at the... Read more...