Nothing to see here. Just an elaborate hoax.

[Update] It looks like "leak" of Rayman's inclusion in future Smash Bros. DLC was nothing more than a well-crafted prank.

The guy behind the hoax posted a video on how he pulled it off.

Check it out below.

[Original Story] Pictures and video footage uploaded today on NeoGAF indicate that Ubisoft character Rayman will be a playable fighter in upcoming DLC for both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros.

Another chance to get my hands on a Rosalina? Yes please!

It appears three additional Amiibo will be included in the Mario Party 10 line of Amiibos.

Over on the game's official Japanese site, new Amiibo for Wario, Rosalina, and Donkey Kong are all pictured.

As for whether these will be included in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. wave of Amiibos remains to be seen, but fans can at least rejoice in the fact that there might be another opportunity to snag a Rosalina figure.

Want to play iOS games on your 3DS? No? Well you're getting them anyway!

Nintendo president and CEO Satoru Iwata believes there is room for Wii U to grow in the months to come.

With major releases like a new The Legend of Zelda and Xenoblade Chronicles X, the Nintendo boss is confident this year will be a promising one for its home console. "I believe the Wii U business... Read more...

Two little arthouse titles called Monster Hunter and Zelda are making their debuts this week.

This week it’s all about 3DS. Wii U has a couple of releases, including the role-playing classic Breath of Fire, but the primary focus is on the release of New Nintendo 3DS this Friday.

With new hardware comes new games, and we have two big ones this week. First off, the Monster Hunter series... Read more...

Not even a cartoon tie-in can save Sega's struggling hedgehog.

The launch of Sonic Boom is now Sega's weakest game debut in the history of the franchise.

The combined sales of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal failed to reach half a million sales worldwide. Instead, a mere 490,000 copies of the Wii U and 3DS titles combined were sold.

The "convenience" of a 3DS system transfer coupled with the magic of two visits to GameStop is required. Sounds fun.

GameStop retail locations are giving customers $100 in-store credit with the trade in of a 3DS XL, or $75 with other 3DS models, when they purchase a New 3DS XL. You just have to transfer all your digital content at home.

The New 3DS requires the source system to be on hand to perform a system... Read more...

The future of J.K. Rowling's magical world could have turned out very differently.

Nintendo tried to secure the exclusive rights to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter franchise.

The company created a pitch back in 1998 to obtain the rights to produce all adaptations of the book series. NoA's internal team worked on a pitch for a third-person adventure title based on the popular wizarding franchise. Additionally, a smaller team was broken off at Nintendo Software Technology to develop a title based on quidditch.

Like it or not, the Big N is still working on improving your quality of life.

Despite the fact it's been quite a while since we've heard from Nintendo about its health initiative, company president Satoru Iwata has confirmed that its quality of life platform is still very much an important part of Nintendo's future.

In an interview with Asahi News, Iwata emphasized the... Read more...

A classic take on the Metroid formula was reportedly in the works for 3DS.

Rumors have been circulating around for quite some time regarding a canceled 2D Metroid game for 3DS, and now we have some new information on the alleged handheld title that will never see the light of day.

According to Unseen64's Liam Robertson, the game was said to offer a faster experience... Read more...

Ubisoft has been holding back a finished Wii U game for over a year. It's a party game called Know Your Friends.

Know Your Friends is a Wii U party game from Ubisoft that has been finished for an entire year according to Unseen 64. There are no current plans for it to come out as far as we know, though.

At E3 2014, Ubisoft's Yves Gullemot said that there was a finished Wii U game that Ubisoft was purposefully... Read more...

Just in time for the launch of New 3DS!

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is getting Amiibo support in an update that will be rolling out tomorrow, Nintendo of Europe has just announced.

"A free update will also be released on 10th February for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS that will enable amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Collection to be used with the new systems," the company shared in a press release.

A second set of covers will grace New 3DS systems very soon!

Another New Nintendo 3DS cover plate that features Nintendo's beloved The Legend of Zelda series is coming to Japan, Nintendo has announced.

The new design features a pattern of small triforces on top, while the bottom has Hyrulian writing and the iconic crest.

This second set of covers is coming out on April 2 in Japan. Sadly, a release date has not yet been announced for Europe or Australia.

Monolith Software's JRPG will support pre-loading, too.

The official Japanese box art for Xenoblade Chronicles X has been revealed.

Additionally, a 32 GB Wii U console bundle that comes with a copy of the game, an art book, and map was announced during yesterday's "Direct" broadcast. It'll be priced at 35,000 yen and is currently only confirmed for release in Japan.

Knock these three off your Pokédex!

Meganium, Typholsion and Feraligatr will be avaliable to download for Pokémon Bank subscribers later this month.

Between Febuary 27 and November 30, those who take part in Pokemon Bank will be able to download all three Johto starters. Each are level 50 and come with hidden abilities.

Meganium... Read more...

Something tells me Link won't be a silent hero this time around.

A television series based on The Legend of Zelda is reportedly in the works at Netflix.

The Wall Street Journal has heard from a "person familiar with the matter" that the alleged series will be a full-blown live-action production that aims to be like a family-friendly version of Game of Thrones.

Gamers in North America don't have too long to wait for this New 3DS exclusive!

Nintendo of America has just announced that Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, the handheld port of Monolith Software's epic JRPG, will be coming to New 3DS XL on April 10.

Additionally, the company confirmed that the title will feature both amiibo and StreetPass support, both of which will earn you in-game... Read more...

As for games with friends? Well... that's still a mystery.

New details have emerged regarding Nintendo's upcoming squid-centric shooter, Splatoon.

Sadly, it looks like the game won't support voice chat for those looking to engage in random matches over the internet. Whether or not you'll be able to communicate with friends remains to be seen, but we've... Read more...

Dig Dug, Mappy-Land, Monster Hunter 4 demo and much more!

Not a ton out this week, but there’s some titles that might gauge your interest! Namco Bandai has released two big Virtual Console titles in Dig Dug and Mappy-Land for the Wii U Virtual Console. Puzzle games seem to be go this week as titles like Tri-Strip and KAMI make their debut. And the demo... Read more...

Despite protests from YouTube streamers, many are still jumping on board.

While many are upset at how Nintendo is handling the sharing of its content online, applications to join the company's Creator Program are pouring in at a rate the Big N wasn't even anticipating.

"Due to your enthusiasm for the program, we’re receiving a higher volume of applications to register... Read more...

You had me at LEGO T-Rex.

A teaser trailer for LEGO Jurassic World has gone live today, showcasing the characteristic LEGO humor one might expect from this upcoming summer title.

Beginning with the classic water ripple from the original film, the trailer shows LEGO’s take on the infamous T-Rex’s iconic roar. Be sure to give it a look below.