Retro appears to be fully staffed at the moment.

While looking for work, Grant Kirkhope, a former composer for Rare, was turned down by Retro Studios.

In response to someone trying to aid his job search on Twitter Kirkhope said "I already tried Retro .... They're full up!" 

Kirkhope, who composed the score for the action-RPG Kingdoms of... Read more...

It's time to get even more Zen.

This week for the Nintendo downloadable platform brings us two new DSiWare games, two new eShop games, one new 3DS demo, and a sale on a 3DS favorite.

3DS eShop Games:

Marvel Pinball 3D - $7.99This game is the Zen Studios followup to Zen Pinball 3D, featuring four tables based on Marvel properties.... Read more...

n-Space's 3DS RPG will get a playable demo in another region next week.

A demo for Heroes of Ruin will launch on the North American eShop on July 5, according to n-Space's Dan O'Leary. The demo came out in Europe on June 7.

Heroes of Ruin is also already out in Europe, coming out a week and a half ago. It doesn't come out in North America until July 17.

For those... Read more...

Also, Pokémon Dream Radar will hit the eShop the same day. Pokédex Pro 3D is set for a fall release.

Days after the Japanese release of Pokémon Black and White 2, Nintendo confirmed that the game will hit North America and Europe on October 7 and 12 respectively. Additionally, Pokémon Dream Radar will hit the 3DS eShop the same day in each region.

Pokémon Black and White 2 are coming out on... Read more...

A new demo of the game is also available in Japan.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy will release across Japan on October 11, according to the game's publisher, Square Enix.

With the game now about four months away from release, the Japanese eShop has received its third downloadable demo. This demo features some of the game's battle system.

In addition... Read more...

Probably not.

Medal of Honor: Warfighter may be headed to 3DS, as reported by a recently removed Game Informer listing.

The website originally listed the title for 3DS, despite the publisher only fully confirming releases on PS3, PC, and Xbox 360. The listing, however, has since been removed. Game Informer also incorrectly listed the upcoming Tomb Raider title for Wii U, so the validity is in question.

Lefties rejoice! The new Circle Pad Pro is coming this year.

To accompany Nintendo's newly designed handheld, a new version of the Circle Pad Pro will be released later this year.

The original device added, on top of some extra weight and mass to the 3DS, a second circle pad for games that required a little extra aiming precision. It also granted left-handed gamers the ability to play Kid Icarus Uprising without conforming to the awkward right-handed control scheme.

This update exists, but you won't really notice anything new.

Nintendo released a system update yesterday for the Nintendo 3DS.

The update upgrades your system to version 4.2.0-9U. According to Nintendo's website the system update adds "Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience."

The stellar DSiWare game is getting 3D sequel that is set in space.

Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D - Space Recipe for Disaster is just starting development for the 3DS eShop from Tanukii Studios and CIRCLE Entertainment, Nintendo Life reports.

The game is a sequel to last year's Go! Go! Kokopolo, which was a surprisingly excellent DSiWare game that featured colorful art and... Read more...

Europe will be able to conquer the kingdoms of Ransei on July 27.

Pokémon Conquest is coming to Europe on July 27, 2012.

Originally released in Japan, North America, and Australia on March 17, June 18, and June 21 respectively, Pokémon Conquest is a  Pokémon/Nobunaga's Ambition crossover developed by Temco Koei Games. The crossover incorporates aspects... Read more...

Nintendo cooks up some fun to beat the winter chills. 

Over the following weeks, gamers in Melbourne will have plenty to do at the Nintendo Experience store on Swanston Street.

The events kick off next Saturday, June 30, with Super Mario Spectacular: a day of Mario related fun to celebrate the coming of two New Super Mario games this year. Mario fans... Read more...

Far Cry 3 is pushed back to a late November/early December release. The Wii U is also coming out in that same window.

Far Cry 3, a first-person shooter from Ubisoft, is being delayed from its early September release to December 4 in North America and November 29 in Europe.

The game, which was thought to be a possible Wii U title, might be getting the delay to support a Wii U version, especially since the Wii U is slated to come out around the same time as the new release date.

Four tables from Zen Studios' Marvel collection are coming to 3DS.

Marvel Pinball 3D is releasing this Thursday on the 3DS eShop in North America and Europe for $7.99 and €7.00 respectively.

The second eShop game from Zen Studios, Marvel Pinball 3D adds four new tables starring the likes of Iron Man, Blade, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four.

Zen Studios... Read more...

Get ready for an expanded Smash Bros. roster!

The Fatal Frame IP is now co-owned by Nintendo, as reported by Rely On Horror.

After recently updating its copyright status, it has been revealed that in addition to co-owning Fatal Frame (also known as Project Zero), Nintendo also has full ownership of Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir on 3DS, a spin-off of the franchise.

Join us Monday for racing action.

Join the Nintendo World Report community for Mario Kart 7 this Monday, June 24. The action starts at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 Pacific (1 a.m. UTC for anyone overseas). You can exchange friend codes in the Talkback below, or go stock up in our massive 3DS Friend Code thread. You can also add the Nintendo World Report Community Code, which is 15-7711-2023-1792 for Grand Prix at 150cc with All Items.

Buy specially marked Frito-Lay products to get the chance to mail away for four exclusive characters.

The Skylanders Sidekicks Frito-Lay promotion should be beginning on July 9, according to a Frito-Lay presentation.

To get Sidekicks, which are diminutive versions of existing Skylanders that appear next to your character in the game, you have to buy specially marked Frito Lay's Classic and Flavor 20-count Variety Packs, which are listed to be $6.15 in the marketing materials.

Australians are going to have to wait a little longer than their European cousins. 

Nintendo Australia has announced that the new Nintendo 3DS XL, will be launching in Australia and New Zealand on August 23, 2012.

The system will be priced at $249.95 and will be available in silver + black, red + black and blue + black. A 4GB SD card will also be included with every system providing additional space for digital downloads.

The two anticipated 3DS titles are set to launch in the first half of 2013

Both Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing were mentioned in today's European Nintendo Direct, albeit only briefly as their releases have been pushed back to early next year.

Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata was apologetic for the extra wait in his announcement, but remained enthusiastic that Nintendo has delayed the games in order to provide the quality that fans expect from these two series.

The edutainment Poké-researching game gets a European release.

The previously Japan-only Pokémon typing game is set for an English release in Europe under the title Learn With Pokémon Typing Adventure.

In this DS software, players use the included Nintendo Wireless Keyboard to quickly and accurately enter in information to research over 400 critters from... Read more...

The Club Nintendo bonus is sold out.

Those still wishing to get their hands on the Australian Club Nintendo golden Nunchuk are out of luck, as the option has been removed from the list of rewards. 

Our contact at Nintendo Australia has confirmed that the special Nunchuk, designed to match the Hylian crest-emblazoned gold Wii Remote... Read more...