Release date is for both North America and Europe 

Nano Assault EX comes to the 3DS eShop this Thursday.

Nano Assault EX is an eShop exclusive version of the retail 3DS game Nano Assault. Nano Assault EX has players controlling a microscopic Nanite ship to defeat the Nanostray virus. This new version includes updated graphics, improved gameplay, a new survivor-mode, its own online rankings, and Circle Pad Pro support.

The A Boy and His Blob director has made a new home for himself. UPDATE: Studio confirms who made the jump from WayForward. 

UPDATE: Sean Velasco has informed us of the employees that compose Yacht Club Games; Ian Flood (lead/gameplay programmer), Lee McDole (lead/gameplay programmer), Erin Pellon  (concept/illustration), Sean Velasco (designer/creative director), Nick Wozniak (technical art, animation) David D'Angelo (gameplay programmer). 

System stability updates and nothing more.

An update to the firmware of the Wii U is now available to download. 

Going into the System Settings menu and selecting System Update will start the five-minute download and installation process. According to Nintendo, the update is only for "improvements to overall system stability."

The... Read more...

Swashbuckling adventures and hood wearing awaits!

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has been officially confirmed to be hitting the Wii U.

The new installment in the popular franchise takes place in the beginning of the 1800s. You play as former British privateer, now pirate, Edward Kenway, who happens to be the grandfather... Read more...

The publisher of digital software has a lot planned for this coming year!

Circle Entertainment, publisher of many DSiWare and eShop titles, have announced their line-up for 2013.

Upcoming releases include a port of WiiWare title Swords and Soldiers and Color Commando, a brand new puzzle platformer by Hugo Smits. Fans can also look forward to a new entry in the Castle Conquerer series and some surprises for both DSiWare and the 3DS eShop.

After waiting a very long time, we can finally enjoy it.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked will see a European release on April 5. This is what the European publisher Ghostlight has announced.

Devil Survivor Overclocked is an updated version of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, originally released for the Nintendo DS. It is a tactical RPG where players can take control of up to four squads lead by the main characters. They summon demons into battle for support.

As for those nasty lockups, Gaijin Games is working on it.

A patch for BIT.TRIP Presents...Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is in the works, Gaijin Games' Alex Neuse announced.

The patch does the following:

-Makes it so the game does not appear to hang on the screen where it asks if you'd like to log in. 

-Leaderboards will now only save with your highest score (not your most recent).

Race over to the Wii U for a new release.

Need For Speed: Most Wanted is set for release in North American on March 19, March 21 in Europe and Australia, and March 22 in New Zealand.

The Wii U version features an exclusive co-op mode called Co-Driver, which allows one player to drive while another provides assistance on a map. This version also includes the Ultimate Speed Pack DLC.

X marks the spot. It's there you can find Treasurenauts.

Renegade Kid, the developer behind Mutant Mudds, is developing a game titled Treasurenauts.

Nothing is known about the game. This name was discovered by Siliconera through a trademark in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

In the meantime, Renegade Kid is releasing ATV Wild Ride 3D on the 3DS eShop March 7, while Mutant Mudds Deluxe for Wii U comes out Q2 of this year.

Find out what's preventing your favourite eShop games from making their way to Japan.

NCL requires publishers of 3DS and Wii U eShop titles to be majority owned by Japanese stockholders.

The news comes from Siliconera's report of Nano Assault Neo being published in Japan by Arc System Works (the studio behind the BlazBlu and Guilty Gear series).

This regulation means many independent studios must find publishing deals with Japanese studios to put their game on that country's eShop.

These additions, plus free downloadable quests, coming in April.

The Wii U version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will receive a patch in April that adds Off-TV play and cross-region online multiplayer to the game. The game, originally announced to be region-locked in multiplayer, will now allow players in Europe and North America to hunt together.

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Spidey's senses were signalling to steer clear of an Australian release.

The Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Edition will not be releasing in Australia, however the game will still be released in Europe.

The Ultimate Edition of the game includes the original game plus the DLC that was released for the title. 

This news makes it the third title from publisher Activision to not see release in Australia, the other two titles being 007 Legends and The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct.

Bit.Trip Presents...Downloads2: Mirror Fate of Retro Rampaging.

Pretty big turnout for this Downloads party I'm throwing. Coaster Creator 3D is over there in the corner, chatting it up and NOT using a coaster on my new oak table! You'd THINK he'd know better. Easter Eggztravaganza and Mahjong Mysteries - Ancient Athena were unexpected guests, but they're welcome... Read more...

Renegade Kid sure loves its mud.

The 3DS eShop gets its quad on next week, as Renegade Kid's ATV Wild Ride 3D has been dated for March 5. The arcade styled racer will arrive in North America with a price tag of $7.99.

Originally released as a retail game for the DS, ATV Wild Ride 3D is a remake for the 3DS eShop. The game packs... Read more...

Adds new costumes and new Ninja Trials

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge now has new content available, in the form of new costumes and online Ninja Trials.

Once downloaded, the title screen will display that the version of the game is now "v1.30," and then give you a notice that new costumes for Ryu, Momiji, and Kasumi are now  available,... Read more...

Will Wii Mini become the next Canadian staple? Move over, Alanis Morissette! 

From its launch through to January 31st, the Wii Mini has sold 35,700 units across Canada, according to the NPD Group.

When asked of Nintendo of Canada's opinion regarding the reception, Ryan stated that the "Canadian market has reacted positively to the great value the system has to offer, and we are seeing this reflected in the sales numbers."

Gamers can almost complete a 3DS rainbow with Nintendo's new colors.

Two new colors will be added to the Nintendo 3DS lineup in Japan. Starting March 20, Nintendo will begin selling Light Blue and Gloss Pink colored 3DS units. Each unit comes with a 4GB SDHC memory card and retail for 15,000 yen each. 

These two colors will bring the total number of standard... Read more...

Add some more third party titles to the digital pile. 

Tetris: Axis and Resident Evil: Revelations are coming to the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Japan. 

Tetris: Axis, simply titled Tetris in Japan is being published by Namco Bandai, and is set to release on February 28 for a slightly discounted price of 3,400 yen (the physical version runs 3,990 yen).

Also, new titles in the Nintendo Selects line-up.

Nintendo of Europe has announced that the Wii Mini will be available all across Europe next month. 

Most countries such as the United Kingdom and the Benelux area will get the system on March 22, while Germany will kick it all off on March 15. As pricing details are up to retailers, the cost of the unit is still up for debate.

Last years LEGO title rebuilt for Wii U, brick by brick.

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes will be brought to the Wii U this Spring, announced Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

New to the Wii U version is the ability to play offline co-op without the split-screen presentation found in last June's versions; one player can use the TV while the other... Read more...