Game Informer corroborating earlier reports of a disc delay.

Following the changing of release dates for Mighty No 9 to a 2016 placeholder, we have new information regarding a probable delay of the Kickstarter-backed game.

Game Informer has reported that their retail sources have confirmed publisher Deep Silver has reported the game's delay. As a reminder, Game Informer is a publication of GameStop.

It's a throwdown by the campfire.

The next brawl for Splatfest glory and snails will come next weekend.

The 24 hour contest will decide the best thing to roast over a campfire, as Team Marshmallow (Callie) faces off against Team Hot Dog (Marie). The contest begins at appoximately midnight ET on August 8 (9 p.m. Pacific time on August 7) and will run for the traditional 24 hours.

Rumors of a "Retro Three Pack" have begun to swirl.

Those who want to get R.O.B, Mr. Game and Watch or the Duck Hunt Duo from GameStop should make ready for an early start next Saturday.

According to sources posted to Reddit, GameStop stores will be holding the preorder event for the remaining Wave 5 Amiibo (Zero Suit Samus, Ganondorf, R.O.B, Mr.... Read more...

Including a full list of costumes for your perusal

Version 1.1.0 of both the 3DS and Wii U versions of Smash Bros is now live.

As previously promised, the update includes replay uploading, the oft-promised tournament mode and several new stages and Mii costumes available for purchase, plus many balance changes. Downloading the update also unlocks the KK Slider Mii costume.

The split worldview only last a short time

Some clarification has been obtained about the "two worlds" view of Dragon Quest XI where the game can be played in 16-bit style 2D or in 3D.

According to a leaked Jump magazine in Japan, the dual view will run for the early part of the game, then the option will be given to switch between the 2D and 3D modes on the fly. The dual view was shown in the game's original launch demo last week.

The indie hit will be playable in the land of its leak next week

After being leaked by the German game ratings board a few months ago, Terraria has finally been confirmed for release on 3DS and Wii U.

Published by 505 Games, the game will land in early 2016 and will feature extensive multiplayer; the 3DS version will have 4 player local play, while the Wii U will support 4 player local using Wii Remotes splitscreen and 8 player online.

Who doesn't love Nintendo merchandise?

Nintendo is rumored to be planning to sell a subscription box service off their online store in the UK.

The service will be known as "N-Box" and each box will come to customers full of random Nintendo goodies, similar to other subscription box services out there. It is said that this upcoming service will start in September and customers can buy one box, or a subscription that lasts three, six, or twelve months.

The hunting action/Final Fantasy fusion is coming into a loaded field.

Final Fantasy Explorers will hit the 3DS in January 2016.

The hunting action title, released in Japan last December, will come out in North America on January 26, with a European release to follow on 29 January. The game allows you to play as classic Final Fantasy characters and Lightning to take down large monsters and save the Grand Crystal.

Even though this update has a lot of sucking, don't sleep on the crossbuy adventure.

Before we begin today, just a public service announcement: If for some reason you have a North American game code from the late Club Nintendo, you have until midnight Pacific tomorrow night to use that code.

The last download update of the month is quite a busy one for North America. On the Wii... Read more...

Also coming: Two beloved RPG characters get Mii costumes, as well as the greatest threat to America.

As promised last night, there are more details of the content in the Smash update.

The Smash Bros JP Twitter has updated with news that the Youtube uploads will also upload to Miiverse. In addition, three new Mii costumes were revealed: Honey bears (pictured below) for the Gunner, Flying Man (Earthbound series) for the Brawler and Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia as the Swordsman.

Though their version is slightly different than North America and Europe's.

Australia and New Zealand didn't get to participate in the Nindies @ Home promotion during E3, but they'll get to do their own version starting tomorrow.

First reported by the Australian specialists at Vooks, the ANZ version of the program will run with three games each week for the next three weeks. Downloading the demos will still provide the 15% off the final product.

Zelda Wii U: Confirmed to have no release date at this time.

Nintendo has issued a supplementary statement to their 1st fiscal quarter financials which includes the traditional updated release schedule.

Although most of the games were already revealed, Project Guard is now listed as a 2016 elease while Project Giant Robot, which previously listed as 1st half of 2015, is now showing a TBA release date. This confirms that Platinum is working to turn Guard into a full game as was announced at E3.

UPDATED: Thanks to the ESRB, we know which ones will be added.

UPDATE: The ESRB has added listings for Kirby 64, Kirby Squeak Squad and Kirby Return to Dreamland, which indicates they will be the three games in question. The original story is below.

A lot of classic Kirby will be coming to the Wii U in North America this week to celebrate the pink ball's birthday.

Could there finally be a use for that Pikachu Amiibo?

The Japanese website for Super Mario Maker has updated with a bunch of new information about the titles.

The main feature is the "Costume Mario" that shows off several of Mario's transformations including Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Kirby and Isabelle from Animal Crossing. A separate update to the Amiibo... Read more...

Including the return of a much-abused Lord... in Mii costume form.

The next Smash Bros update will launch before the week is out.

The update will drop on July 31 in Japan, with NA/Europe/Australia times to be announced shortly. Among the features of the update are the long-promised Tournament mode, replay uploading and support for the classic Super Smash Bros stages Peach's Castle and Hyrule Castle from the N64 version.

The first financial quarter is a success thanks to kids and squids.

Nintendo has released their financial results for the 1st quarter of the fiscal year, and it's a profitable one.

Nintendo brought in profit of 8.3bn yen in the quarter (US$67m, all figures rounded), on the back of a slight operating profit of 1.1bn yen (US$9m) and 90bn yen (US$729m) in revenue. This was ahead of analyst expectations according to Nikkei, who had estimated a 125m yen loss.

First 4 Figures fully reveals their upcoming statue and opens pre-orders.

First 4 Figures has fully revealed their upcoming Meta Knight statue and have opened pre-orders. Both a Standard and Exclusive version of the collectable are being offered.

Both versions of Meta Knight are 16 inches tall. The Standard version is no frills, limited to 1,000 pieces, and costs $239.99.... Read more...

More slime filled adventures await in the future!

Square Enix in a video presentation today announced the next main entry in the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest XI, for the Nintendo 3DS, as well as the Playstation 4 and Nintendo's upcoming system, currently codenamed the NX.

Footage was shown of the 3DS version during the event. This version... Read more...

These New 3DS bundles sure are pretty!

Nintendo fans in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand will get the chance to design homes for their favorite Animal Crossing characters on a brand-new Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer edition New 3DS XL or a white New 3DS system with an exclusive set of Animal Crossing cover plates. Both bundles... Read more...

Includes a tag team match for the players, and some road construction.

The Japanese Splatoon Twitter account has announced a massive content update for August 6, with the update landing on August 5 in North America.

According to a translation provided by @Cheesemeister3k the update will include new weapons and items, as well as private matches and a new tag team match function.