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...

You come seeking DLC and salty ol' pirates eh?

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on the Wii U will not be getting DLC support.

In the announcement for the Assassin's Creed IV Season Pass, the Wii U was not mentioned. After contacting PR representatives, Gamereactor Germany confirmed its absence. 

The Season Pass includes an additional... Read more...

Almost as long as it takes to sail the Great Sea.

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD for the Wii U only had a half-year development cycle, according to Eiji Aonuma.

Speaking to Siliconera, Aonuma talked about the game's short, but still difficult, development time. "You had to consider the difference in hardware at the time." says Aonuma. "There... Read more...

Really though, we all know that Bulbasaur is the best Pokémon. Right, guys?

It's here, the long wait is over! Nintendo is finally releasing Golf and Tennis on the Wii U Virtual Console! Oh man, I've waited for this day for so long. Pokémon X and Y also come out this week, if you're into that. But, come on, Tennis and Golf!

Seriously though, Pokémon X and Y are coming... Read more...

The Injustice of Wii U continues.

The recently announced Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition won’t be available on the Wii U according to a Warner Bros. press release and later confirmed by game creator Ed Boon.

The game’s Ultimate Edition will include the main game as well as all of the DLC released so far. According... Read more...

If you weren't buying it already, you might be now.

Gen III starter Torchic will be downloadable as part of a special distribution event for the release of Pokémon X and Y.

Starting on October 12 gamers will be able to receive a special Torchic via Wi-Fi as part of an event commemorating the release of the new Pokémon games.

Torchic will arrive... Read more...

Link goes on his first journey, and Mario joyrides in this month's rewards.

Club Nintendo offers up Touch Solitaire, The Legend of Zelda, ThruSpace and Super Mario Kart this month.

Touch Solitaire is the game of solitaire, but played using a touch screen. This DSiWare game can be redeemed on the 3DS for 100 coins.

The Legend of Zelda on the NES was the first Zelda game... Read more...

Kickstarter's atmospheric pixel adventure could be headed to Wii U.

Indie game Hyper Light Drifter will be getting a Wii U release if its next stretch goal is reached, according to the latest update on the game's Kickstarter page.

The game is a top-down action RPG title inspired by retro 8-bit and 16-bit graphics in which the lone protagonist, a Drifter, explores... Read more...

The next Mario game has some exciting secrets! Possible spoilers inside!

New artwork for Super Mario 3D World has revealed some interesting details about the game's world. The picture shows a sweeping overworld view showcasing many elements from the game, including the usual array of level types, enemy appearances and subtle hints.

We can see both Boom Boom and Pom Pom... Read more...

So who said the Wii U doesn't have any games?

IndieCade is seeing a large Nintendo presence with numerous games being shown on the 3DS and Wii U.

Located in Los Angeles, IndieCade is the International Festival of Independent Games, and as such, features many indie games and their developers. Nintendo's booth is showing off a sizable number of Wii U games: