Can M-rated titles succeed on the Nintendo DS? Well, this one's getting a sequel.

Nintendo consoles have been viewed with a skeptical eye when evaluated as platforms for M-rated titles. However, with a sequel to the horror title Dementium: The Ward in the works, publisher SouthPeak Games and developer Renegade Kid seem positively excited to buck the trend.

"[We] knew we could... Read more...

The upcoming release will feature new characters and hopefully online play.

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, the North American version of last year's Japanese game Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes, will feature some additions and be more like a "championship edition," according to Capcom's Senior Community Manager Seth Killian.

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The sizzling new hardware colors will arrive in Japan over the summer.

It's amazing what the prospect of simply offering the same hardware in a new color can do. Nintendo's handhelds have been using this tactic to re-attract consumer attention since the original Game Boy started exploring the palette in the mid-'90s. As a consequence, the announcement of a solid red... Read more...

Play as a hard-boiled detective on the streets of New York in this new action adventure from Ubisoft.

Ubisoft announced that C.O.P. The Recruit is coming to DS this fall. Players will take on the role of a cop named Dan Miles who recently joined the terrorist fighting organization Criminal Overturn Program (C.O.P.).

The story finds Dan going undercover and back onto the streets he came from... Read more...

Based on the bestselling novels by James Patterson this title will feature three club members on a mission to solve a gruesome murder.

Based on the best selling Women’s Murder Club series by James Patterson, Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion is being developed by THQ for Nintendo DS and DSi. Previously, the Women’s Murder Club game series was exclusive to the PC and was extremely well received by fans of James Patterson and the mystery genre alike, according to the game's publisher.

Read a thorough account of Shigeru Miyamoto's presentation to the gaming media, including the Q&A session.

Nintendo’s annual developer “roundtable”, featuring Shigeru Miyamoto, revealed a new Zelda project and contained new details on a number of upcoming games.

Nintendo usually trots out Shigeru Miyamoto and one or two other developers for a large media presentation on the first evening of E3, but it was just Miyamoto himself this year. NOA’s Tim O’Leary of the Treehouse handled translation throughout the event.

A new Warioware and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong focus on user generated content.

Today at the Nintendo press conference Nintendo revealed two new DS titles, WarioWare D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) for a retail release, and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again for DSiWare.

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again will be the third installment in the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong series. The familiar puzzle-solving elements that comprised the previous titles in the series will return with all new challenges and brain twisters.

Atlus will bring the critically acclaimed Mystery Dungeon game to North America.

Today, Atlus announced that they have secured the North American rights to publish Shiren The Wanderer for Wii.

In Shiren the Wanderer, you play as Shiren, a vagabond who travels with his companion Koppa, a talking ferret. Players navigate through randomly-generated dungeons and areas. The game features intense boss battles, item customization, and a cast of interesting characters.

New characters and online play will highlight the game's American debut later this year.

Capcom has announced that the American version of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom will not only feature five brand new exclusive characters, but that it will also feature online play that allows for worldwide matches. The game's online mode will feature friend, rival, free, and ranked battles, with match-ups that extend beyond friendlists. Players can also earn points and titles for other players to see.

Miyamoto and company are working hard on the new Legend of Zelda, and it might be Wii MotionPlus compatible.

At the Shigeru Miyamoto roundtable tonight, it was revealed that an all-new entry in the Zelda series is in development. One piece of concept art was shown displaying Link and what was possibly a Zora.

The brains at EAD are still working on many new ideas for the new Zelda, but they hope... Read more...

Pictures captured with the DSi camera can now be uploaded directly to facebook.

Technology has made connectivity a persistent feature of day to day life. With just a touch of a button anyone can make phone calls, check email, video chat, and even watch movies.

Nintendo recognizes this trend in the constant improvement on utilizing new and fresh pieces of technology to keep... Read more...

The device will measure the body rhythm of the user, to help them "relax."

At their E3 Briefing today, Nintendo announced the Wii Vitality Sensor. The device attaches to the Wii Remote via the device port, and clips to the user's finger. It appears similar in form and function to pulse oximeters used in hospitals. Nintendo states that the device measures the pulse and... Read more...

Metroid Prime Trilogy, Kirby Super Star Ultra, and the next Professor Layton title are among the games dated for the summer.

Nintendo of Europe has revealed the Wii and Nintendo DS release schedules for the third quarter of this year, dating a number of significant first and third-party titles for the first time as well as confirming previous announcements.

The headline addition to the first party Wii summer line-up... Read more...

The week before E3 has Namco Bandai's The Munchables, Nintendo's Personal Trainer: Walking, and a few more. The downloadable side of things has 19 Rock Band 2 songs, and one song for World Tour.

This is the calm before the storm as the game releases are reaching a lull before their almost non-existence next week during E3. This week has Namco Bandai's The Munchables for Wii, Nintendo's Personal Trainer: Walking for DS, and a smattering of other games.

Rock Band 2 gets 19 songs, including... Read more...

Fans will be able to see footage from the E3 conference and show-floor.

Nintendo will be offering trailers and footage from E3 on the Nintendo Channel. Many fans have used the channel in the past to watch videos of the latest Nintendo releases.

Trailers from Wii Fit Plus, Wii Sports Resort, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Sin and Punishment 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii and many more are currently available.

Get a quick, thorough recap of the press conference, all in one article here!

Nintendo’s annual E3 press conference took place in Club Nokia (with overflow simulcast in the nearby Nokia Theater), right next to the Los Angeles Convention Center. This poor venue had no wireless internet access and poor phone service, but we took notes and are happy to now summarize the event for you.

Check out the trailer that was shown during Nintendo's E3 2009 press conference!

Mega-sequel is on its way.

Today's Nintendo Press Conference revealed that a sequel to Super Mario Galaxy is on the way. Mario Galaxy 2 will feature Yoshi as a playable character, and he will be able to be inflated in order to access new areas. Footage shown at the press conference was graphically stunning. Nintendo's teleprompter labeled the video as "Beyond Galaxy," so the name may not be finalized. Look for more information as it becomes available.

Style Lab gives tweens a chance to become their very own fashion designers.

Announced yesterday at Ubisoft's press conference, Style Lab is a new video game brand targeted specifically for the tween girl market in North America. The Style Lab games are specifically designed to take full advantage of the DSi's camera and web capabilities. Players will have the ability to create their own style through jewelry, new hairstyles, looks and more.

The company announced that it will publish the anticipated sequel in North America.

Due to the success of the first No More Heroes title, Ubisoft has confirmed that they will bring the sequel to North America.

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle centers on Travis Touchdown, who yet again is at the bottom of the United Assassins Association, and his goal is to reclaim the number one assassin ranking. This time around Travis can dual wield beam swords and fight more than one boss simultaneously.