Play your games across 3DS and Wii U!

Nintendo confirmed that it will support more titles with cross-platform functionality, according to VG247.

After verifying that the upcoming game Pure Chess will be cross-platform compatible, contingent upon Sony’s agreement, Nintendo went on to reveal that other titles will share this feature.

A fix is on the way, but for now, players are advised to check Nintendo's guide to bypass this glitch.

Nintendo has acknowledged that there is a save data corruption bug in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y and is currently preparing a solution for it.

Many reports have appeared online since the game's worldwide launch on October 12 from players who were experiencing issues upon loading their file after saving their progress in Lumiose City. The glitch will cause the game to not respond to any control input once it has been reloaded.

The popular Super Famicom fighter is arriving on 3DS next month along with a slew of other old school games.

Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2, a Super Famicom fighting game based on the hit anime series, was revealed to be included in Namco Bandai’s upcoming J Legend Retsuden for the Nintendo 3DS. Originally released in Japan in late 1993 (and in France in 1994 as Dragon Ball Z: La Légende Saien), Super... Read more...

Some heavy hitters from the Wii's hey-day will now be cheaper to purchase.

A selection of older Wii titles will be re-branded and reduced in price in Australia and New Zealand from November 7.

The games that will be included are, Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Mario Galaxy and Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort (2 games on 1 disc).

Formerly an iOS game, this artsy sidescroller is getting a Wii U makeover.

Paper Monsters Recut, the remake of the iOS and PC paper-craft platformer from 2012, has been announced for the Wii U eShop, coming this winter.

Under development at Mobot Studios, this reworked version of Paper Monsters will include both brand new and redesigned levels, as well as additional power-ups and enemies and enhanced HD visuals.

Two weeks of pure torture.

The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of Batman: Arkham Origins will not release until November 8 in the UK. The original UK launch date of October 25 for all platforms has been pushed back by two weeks for both Nintendo systems. The boxed PC release date has also been delayed, but as of now, releases for all other platforms will continue as originally planned.

Zelda-themed goodies and the download code for Link's Awakening make up this special package.

The Collector's Edition for the soon-to-be released The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has been unveiled, to be sold exclusively at UK retailer GAME.

Currently available for pre-order at £49.99, the Collector's Edition contains a copy of the game, a musical chest toy, an artwork poster and a download code for the eShop version of the Game Boy Color classic, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX.

The 3DS remains number one.

Since the price drop of the Wii U, sales have gone up over 200 percent in the United States.

Reporting 15 days of sales data, the price drop of the Wii U Deluxe Set from $349.99 to $299.99 has improved sales of the Wii U signifigantly, over 200 percent. Nintendo also credits the sales increase to The Legend of Wind Waker HD Wii U bundle.

The stylish design will be appearing late November.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds special edition Nintendo 3DS XL will be launching in Australia and New Zealand on November 23.

The system will be an EB Games exclusive and will come packaged with a download code for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. The new hardware design sports... Read more...

Virtual Console titles make a return!

Finally some love for the Virtual Console this week! It's been quite a while since we've had the chance to replay some old classics. For those of us already seeking the next thrill after last week's Pokémania, SteamWorld Dig is having a sale and Mighty Switch Force! 2 has come to the Wii U. So, what are you downloading this week? Let us know in the comments below!

Mario Party's 3DS debut comes from Nd Cube and promises a nice single-player experience.

Mario Party: Island Tour, developed by Nd Cube, will feature StreetPass mini-games where players can compete against the ghost data of people they pass by.

The StreetPass mode is a part of the "deep and exciting" solo experience in the forthcoming 3DS game, due out on November 22. In addition, players... Read more...

Monster Hunter 4 gets another special edition bundle, this time with the original 3DS.

A new Monster Hunter 4 Nintendo 3DS bundle, called the Monster Hunter 4 Hunter Pack, is set to release in Japan on November 7 for 19,800 yen. The set comes with a 4 GB SDHC card, a digital version of the game and includes a sky blue 3DS with a white creature and Monster Hunter 4 logo. This is the third special edition 3DS bundle for the game, with the first two releasing on September 14 with black and white originally designed 3DS XL units.

Which one will you choose?

UPDATE: The Zelda XL has been confirmed to be getting an Australian release and will hit retail on November 23.

Two new special edition 3DS XLs are coming to Europe in November with pre-orders starting now on Nintendo’s online store. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 3DS XL will arrive in stores on November 22 and the Luigi Special Edition will be available online November 1.

Pokémon X and Y are taking the world by storm.

The latest generation of games in the Pokémon franchise, X and Y, have accumulated more than four million sales worldwide since their global launch on October 12, 2013.

While this is indeed an incredible figure, comparing the information to sales data from past Pokémon titles is arbitrarily vague,... Read more...

Hacking into Chicago's mainframe will have to wait a few more months.

Upcoming open-world action game Watch Dogs has been delayed until spring 2014, several months after its initial November 2013 release date.

Ubisoft today issued a statement explaining that this delay is to ensure that the development team can produce a high quality final product.

"Our ambition... Read more...

More puzzle solving fun is coming down under in early November. 

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is launching in Australia and New Zealand on November 9, both at retail and as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop.

This latest adventure features Professor Layton and his assistants Luke and Emmy as they travel by airship to the frozen land of Froenborg,... Read more...

Eiji Aonuma himself spoke at this weekend's New York Comic Con about the latest game.

At this year's New York Comic Con, Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma hosted a panel about The Legend of Zelda series, specifically he spoke about the recently released Wii U title, The Wind Waker HD, and the upcoming 3DS game, A Link Between Worlds.

During the presentation, Aonuma revealed some new... Read more...

The effects of the goverment shutdown are felt everywhere.

The U.S. government shutdown has reportedly caused shipments of Pokémon X and Y to be delayed to U.S. military commissaries. A photo was taken of the announcement on a U.S. military base, but it has not been verified if this is a widespread issue, or what base the photo was from.

Military commissaries... Read more...

Mario, Wii Party U and Just Dance feature in these new hardware packs.

Three new Wii U hardware bundles will launch in European stores this November, each coming with two games packed in.

The Mario and Luigi Premium Pack is the first to arrive, releasing on November 8. This black 32GB Premium Wii U will be accompanied by a special "2-in-1" game disc containing platformer New Super Mario Bros. U and its add-on expansion, New Super Luigi U.

Hold onto your hats Pikachu fans!

Development on a new Pokémon game, featuring Pikachu, began this summer, according to The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara.

The Pokémon franchise’s most iconic character has had a few starring roles in the past in titles, such as Pokémon Yellow Version and Hey You, Pikachu, and we’re... Read more...