He's definitely a fan of the new 3DS Miiverse...

Nintendo is kicking off National StreetPass Weekend by sending over an exclusive gold pants Mii to players who visit Nintendo Zones during the event.

Tom, better known as NintendoTom from the Miiverse, will appear in his golden attire on any 3DS that has successfully logged visits in a Nintendo... Read more...

With Mario in the driver's seat, Wii U sales reportedly improve.

Wii U console sales in the United States reached approximately 230,000 units in November, a reliable industry source has informed us.

While official sales numbers have not been released, Nintendo did state via a press release that sales of the Wii U console increased 340% from October. From April... Read more...

One thing is for certain: This game is going to suck!

New details have been revealed about the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title, Kirby Triple Deluxe.

The official website for the upcoming game has showed off many new gameplay and story details. When King Dedede, Kirby's reccurring foe, is kidnapped by Daranza, the game's villain, Kirby goes on an adventure... Read more...

Time to get your brawl on with Billy Lee!

Sega’s 3D classic continue to bring the heat this week with two more entries, and Nintendo saw fit to grace the Virtual Console with Double Dragon. It’s not quite up to par with some of the deluges of eShop content we’ve seen in the recent past, but it’s a respectable offering. We’re also looking forward to two more Sega 3D classics next week!

Relive the wonders of some classic Pokémon music.

Following on the heels of the soundtrack release for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y on iTunes, the Pokémon Company International has now released the soundtrack for Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, which features 90 songs.

Fans of Pokémon music can also look forward to the following releases in 2014:

Get ready to pull your hair out in one of Mario's toughest adventures.

This month's Club Nintendo games are Mario's Picross, Starship Defense, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, and Balloon Fight.

Mario's Picross is the 3DS Virtual Console release of the now classic Game Boy puzzle game. Chip away at grids to form images, many of which are themed around the famous mustachioed plumber. This can be your new gaming addiction for only 100 coins, and is available only on the 3DS eShop.

One of the greatest SNES games is making its way to a GamePad near you.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is hitting the European eShop on the Wii U this Thursday.

Highly regarded as one of the best titles in the series, A Link to the Past introduced many elements that have come to define the series.

The game will cost €7.99 or £5.49, and there is currently no word yet on a North American release date.

It's a secret to everybody... or a marketing snafu.

The recent Miiverse update has revealed an image which may signify upcoming SNES releases on the 3DS Virtual Console service. When the Miiverse community page for the Wii U Virtual Console release of Contra III: The Alien Wars is loaded on the 3DS Miiverse application, the game is shown running on a 3DS XL in the header.

Bring on the Miiverse!

Nintendo has released System Software version 7.0 for Nintendo 3DS, which includes Miiverse support in addition to several other features. Notably, the system update allows users to link a Nintendo Network ID they've already established on Wii U, or create a new Nintendo Network ID. This functionality allows players with Wii U and 3DS to share a common wallet across the eShop on both systems.

Get your 3DS ready!

Nintendo has announced a National StreetPass Weekend for December 14 and 15 in North America.

For two days, all Nintendo Zones throughout Canada and the United States will communicate with each other, mixing up the StreetPasses they receive and redistributing them to other Nintendo Zones. This means players can receive passes from all over the continent, filling in their map and logging more players from even more areas than ever before.

Who knew that this golden oldie had such deft platforming skills? (SPOILERS INSIDE)

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will be released for Wii U on February 21, 2014, as announced during the recent VGX awards show.

In addition to a release date for the previously delayed 2D platformer, Nintendo and Retro Studios unveiled the title's fourth playable character to be Cranky Kong, the grandfather of the titular Donkey Kong who was previously teased via a leaked image of the game's box art.

Toad is still waiting on his celebration.

The Year of Luigi will continue on into 2014, according to President and COO of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime.

Nintendo's campaign to promote Luigi was announced during a Nintendo Direct on Feb. 14, 2013. During an interview with Siliconera, Reggie said that there will be "some Year of... Read more...

Not as a playable character, but we can continue to dream! 

Skull Kid, the antagonist and wielder of the titular Majora's Mask, will becoming to Super Smash Bros.

This information comes from the official Super Smash Bros. site where Skull Kid can be seen posing above a location that looks similar to Skyloft. The site stresses that Skull kid will... Read more...

The downloads train is slowing to a crawl...

Things are slowing down once again here at the Downloads Headquarters. Sonic and Altered Beast make an appearance, you know, just in case owning them on a hundred previous consoles wasn’t enough for you. The final character-themed sale is here as well, featuring Donkey Kong and none of his best... Read more...

The President and COO of Nintendo of America will be making an apperance. 

Reggie Fils-Aime, the president and chief opperating officer of Nintendo of America will be at Spike's 2013 VGX to show a Wii U game.

It is unknown what title will be shown off, the only information given on the official VGX website is that Reggie will be "presenting a new look at an upcoming Wii U game."

Do you share your mic too much maybe?

Horicorp has finally created what you’ve all been waiting for: a licensed antibacterial, sound-reducing funnel-like object for the Wii U microphone.

The device can fit onto any Wii U compatible USB microphone by first pushing the base through the bottom of the microphone until it seals and then... Read more...

Not gonna lie, this trailer looks pretty badass.

Batman: Arkham Origins will receive the previously announced Initiation downloadable content today, according to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

The Initiation DLC includes four challenge maps and the Initiation Bruce Wayne and Vigilante Bruce Wayne skins. The add-on can be downloaded on all consoles for $6.99 while players who have purchased the Season Pass for Arkham Origins can access the content instantly for free.

So the rumors are true!

A Mario and Luigi themed 3DS XL is now available in stores and comes with Mario and Luigi: Dream Team pre-installed. The bundle has a suggested retail price of $199.99.

The limited edition console features line illustrations of the brothers running on the outside of the console against a silver background. 

A free update is coming to Mutant Mudds on the 3DS.

Treasurenauts has been delayed from a late 2013 release to a Q1 release in 2014. Jools Watsham, co-founder and director at developer and eShop publisher Renegade Kid, revealed this news on his blog. 

The reasons for the delay given were not related to issues with the game, but the team's... Read more...

You wouldn't download a chair now would you?

From December 1-31, people who have the SpotPass feature enabled on their Nintendo 3DS Animal Crossing: New Leaf game will receive a free Tree-Stump Chair.

To receive the gift, players must visit the Post Office on Main Street and speak with either Pelly or Phyllis, then select the menu option "Downloadable Item."