The only thing shorter than the NES Classic's controller cord is my temper.

In a warmup for next week's big dual release on the 3DS, the big releases of the week (aside from the NES Classic Mini) are a couple of retail titles. Natsume has a good ol'-fashioned Christmas with Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, while the Cartoon Network brings a big crossover with Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers.

Starting on the week after Pokémon.

Nintendo is taking steps to ensure the New 3DS is a stocking stuffer this holiday season.

The smaller, faceplate-capable New 3DS will be sold standalone this holiday beginning on November 25 ("Black Friday") for a suggested retail price of US$99.99. No games or additional faceplates will be in the package, but two colors (matte black or white with Mario iconography on both) will be available.

Still no idea if this is coming west, sadly.

The Miitopia Nintendo Direct aired earlier today and provided a lot of detail about the upcoming Japanese-only RPG.

As expected, players can go on an adventure with friends to stop a Demon King who has stolen people's faces. The Miis can have different personalities and character classes, with... Read more...

Great, the frog's loose again.

Inti Creates has announced their newest project, in collaboration with one of the NES's great developers.

At their 20th anniversary festival in Japan, the company announced a collaboration with Sunsoft to create Blaster Master Zero, a refined / enhanced version of the 8-bit classic. The company promises improvements to out-of-tank combat, new areas, enhanced sub weapons and "refined mechanics".

You know what makes a great RPG even better? Selfies.

2017's 3DS RPG slate will get off to an early - and massive - start.

The 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King will launch in North America on January 20, 2017. A remake of the 2005 PS2 hit, the 3DS version adds two new character quests, a "speed-up" function for battles, and a StreetPass-capable photo mode. Full character voice acting will also be included.

RIP North American Wii U touchscreens

The big mover (ok, besides the Pokémon preload) in the North American eShops this week is Mario Party: Star Rush. Daan reviewed the European version, and it sounds like there's actually some fresh ideas to go along with the selling of the new Mario line of amiibo in North America. If you're wondering... Read more...

With 2/3 of the goal for the year already shipped, it wouldn't be a surprise. UPDATED WITH NINTENDO COMMENT

Multiple sources have confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U may end production as soon as Friday.

According to the report, the final deadline for orders was the close of business yesterday (October 31) and with only a few small orders placed, the final Wii U system would roll off the line on November 4.

And more information this weekend.

As promised, Miitopia will be launching in Japan before the end of the year.

The Mii-focused 3DS RPG will release on December 8, though a preview of the game is available for download on the Japanese eShop.

Although only a basic overview of the game was given in the Japan-focused Nintendo Direct for the Animal Crossing update, a full Miitopia Direct will air Saturday in Japan.

Bringing new friends and of course, weed relief.

The Animal Crossing New Leaf update for Amiibo support is now live.

After talking to the genie Wisp in the game, tapping an Amiibo card or certain amiibo (Splatoon and Zelda series) will add the character to Harvey's Campground where they can give you items and make requests in the game. The items will be exclusive to the RV.

Win a custom Amiibo!

We're starting a series of monthly giveaways for our readers and supporters! The prize for November 2016 is a "Halloween Town Sora" Custom Amiibo by modder Zanarkandsky!

If you're backing us on Patreon (at any level) you're already automatically entered! We'll run the random drawing at the end of the month, so if you're not already a backer why not check out our Patreon page and consider backing us at a level that you feel comfortable at?

Win a custom Amiibo!

We're starting a series of monthly giveaways for our readers and supporters! The prize for December 2016 is a "Happy Holidays Jigglypuff" Custom Amiibo by modder Zanarkandsky!

If you're backing us on Patreon (at any level) you're already automatically entered! We'll run the random drawing at the... Read more...

Even Europe can get in on the most pre-ordered game in Nintendo history.

Those with large memory cards can start downloading Nintendo's biggest game of the year now.

The preload options are now available for Pokémon Sun and Moon worldwide, to unlock on November 18 (23 November in Europe). Large memory cards are recommended, as the full game takes up roughly 3.2GB of space (26,214 blocks).

North America aiming straight at the heart of the News Editor

The first of the month brings a new slate of My Nintendo rewards.

For North America, the following discount offers have been added, all available through February 1:

Or Switch info, but we knew that going in.

The Animal Crossing direct promised in September will air tomorrow.

Nintendo of Europe have announced the stream will run at 1400 GMT / 1500 CET, with NCL running the Japanese stream at 2200 local time. Nintendo of America have confirmed the stream for 7 am Pacific, 10 am Eastern tomorrow.

The... Read more...

You'll be surrounded by Hardy Greninja.

The biggest holiday title for Nintendo has a ton of early momentum.

Pokemon Sun and Moon's special demo, which released on October 18, has been downloaded over 3.5 million times in just over a week according to Nintendo's investor briefing. The download count has made it the fastest start of any 3DS demo since the system launched.

Plus a Miitomo update is coming.

There's a lot of demand for Super Mario Run, and its release will be wider than ever.

Nintendo's investor meeting earlier today (Japan time) showed that over 20 million people have signed up for notification when Super Mario Run will go live in December, and that the rollout is planned for "approximately 150 countries".

Which would you rather have - a dance party, or a Corpse Party?

It's hard to believe we're less than six months away from the Wii U's successor launching, and yet we're getting a prominent Wii game this week in the form of Just Dance 2017. But that's off-topic, since you'll probably want to pick up the Wii U version for its access to, among other things, the music... Read more...

Warning: champions approaching.

The last Pokémon Sun and Moon trailer for October has revealed eight new Pokémon, including the final evolutions of the starting Pokémon, and given hints about the game's structure.

New Pokémon:

It's new styles, not players

Monster Hunter X (Generations) will be getting an expanded version next March.

Monster Hunter XX (pronounced "double cross") was announced today for a March 18, 2017 release in Japan on the 3DS. The new game will feature two new hunting styles and harder G-Rank quests in addition to all of the Generations content.

Let the countdown commence!

Nintendo has given a date for the details of the Switch.

At an analyst and institutional investor meeting today, Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima announced that the "Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017" will occur on January 12 (North America time). This will include the system's launch date and confirmation of launch titles as well as other games in development.