New 3DS and 3DS LL models are coming to Japan in October.

Nintendo has announced two new 3DS models are coming to Japan this October.

Today's Nintendo Direct in Japan detailed the new models, New 3DS and New 3DS LL. Both models contain faster CPU's, quicker download speeds and colorful face buttons akin to the Super Famicom. Hardware wise, the models... Read more...

There's no objection to investigative crossovers in this week's Downloads!

Summer is pretty much over now, so that’s bound to mean that the Download is ready to come back to life, right? Vital signs seems to indicate there is indeed improvement. The biggest crossover since Sonic and Mario went to the Olympics leads this week in the Download as Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright team up for what is sure to be quite the investigative adventure.

Does your team lack that all important glow-in-the-dark quality?

Players who pre-order Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric through Amazon will receive exclusive luminous costumes for Sonic’s team.

Upon receiving the game, Amazon will provide a code to gamers so they can download the new look for Sonic, Tails, Amy and Knuckles. If you’ve already pre-ordered the game through the retailer’s website, the offer is still valid.

Miyamoto may be upending the casual tea table.

Shigeru Miyamoto commented on an intention for Nintendo to shift their focus away from casual gaming in an interview with Edge Magazine.

A Nintendo executive and the creator of Mario and Zelda, among other franchises, Miyamoto gave his thoughts on what he calls the "passive attitude" of casual... Read more...

WayForward's crowd-funded platformer has reached $900K.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has reached its fifth stretch goal, in which an additional story mode will be added for each of three previously-NPC characters, Sky, Bolo and Rottytops. Each character will have their own reason for embarking on a quest across Sequin Land and will play slightly differently to the other characters.

Nintendo expands their online digital presence.

The Japanese arm of Amazon has started to sell Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Digital download codes.

Previously, digital copies or codes of titles could only be purchased though the eShop or at brick and mortar stores (via special prepaid cards) throughout the country. Titles available are not just limited to digital versions of retail titles, as download exclusive titles are also available to purchase.

16 new courses are also coming our way.

Two new packs of DLC are coming to Mario Kart 8, as announced by Nintendo of Europe's official online store. Both packs will include three new characters, four new karts, and eight new courses.

So far, Nintendo has only revealed a few details about each pack, but we do know that the first one,... Read more...

The first details, and English trailer, for a Pokémon collaboration we knew was in the works.

Pokkén Tournament, a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Bandai Namco, was officially announced today. Pokkén Tournament will be a Tekken-style fighting game starring Pokémon characters. The new game will first be released in Japanese arcades in 2015.

While no Western release has been confirmed, The Pokémon Company did release an English trailer hinting that the title may see the light of day outside of Japan.

Plus the mighty Onion Knight returns!

A limited edition bundle of Final Fantasy Explorers for the Nintendo 3DS will be available in Japan through Square Enix’s online store.

Priced at 14,040 yen, the bundle will include the Final Fantasy Explorers for 3DS, a soundtrack titled “Final Fantasy Explorers Suppin Tracks," an art book, a cover featuring Bahamut for a 3DS XL and a faux leather carrying case.

A number of videos appear to confirm last week's major leak.

Several characters new and old might be joining the fight in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS if a leak that started circulating last week is accurate. The newcomers that are a part of the leak are Shulk (from Xenoblade), Bowser Jr., Dark Pit, the Duck Hunt Dog, and — returning from Melee — Dr. Mario.

Is an European release finally imminent? Let us hope so!

A European trademark has been filled for Rusty's Real Deal Baseball.

Users on NeoGAF discovered the trademark this past Friday. No other information has been released, but discussion regarding Rusty's Real Deal Baseball arriving in European shores has been ongoing for a while, so it seems that this is a first step towards word on a release.

Which one will you get?

Best Buy and Amazon are joining GameStop’s pre-order battle for Hyrule Warriors with exclusive Link and Zelda costumes of their own.

Players who pre-order through Best Buy can receive cheerful Skyward Sword costumes, while pre-ordering through Amazon will grant you some more serious Twilight Princess outfits instead.

Looking to try out your design on the GamePad?

The original Disney Infinity is now free to download for the Wii U from the Nintendo eShop.

The download will include the full game, plus multiplayer and the Toy Box design area. However, players will still need a Disney Infinity base and figures to play the game.

The download will help players who previously bought the game for the Wii, but want to experience it on the newer system without having to pay again for the game itself.

Stop showing your Pokémon and start drawing them this fall.

Pokémon Art Academy is coming to retail and the eShop in North America on October 24.

The Headstrong Games-developed 3DS game comes several months after the Japan and Europe releases, which were back in June and July respectively.

Pokémon Art Academy is also hitting on the same day as Fantasy... Read more...

3DS owners in Japan will be playing Square's new RPG before the year's over.

Final Fantasy Explorers is slated to launch on 3DS in Japan on December 18.

Explorers is a new action RPG from Square Enix that eschews the story-driven nature of most Final Fantasy games and features more of a Monster Hunter style where players go on quests. The combat is focused on a job-based... Read more...

Mega Man and Xtreme Sports highlight this week in downloads!

Judging by the abstract, you'd think this week's Download was barren. Well, unless you're the biggest Midtown Crazy Race fan of all time, you'd be right. I guess the best we can ascertain is that we're experiencing a big slump in releases, and by this time next month we shall be back in the thick of things. At least, that's all we can hope for, right? At least there's more Mega Man if you're a fan.

Get ready for Mighty Gunvolt, an 8-bit throwback starring characters from Mighty No. 9, Azure Striker Gunvolt, and GalGun.

Mighty Gunvolt, a retro-styled side-scrolling action game from Inti Creates, is being bundled in with the 3DS eShop side-scrolling action game Azure Striker Gunvolt for free until November.

Azure Striker Gunvolt, available for $14.99, comes out in North America on August 29. People who buy the... Read more...

The mysterious new project will be announced via live stream in conjunction with Famitsu.

A "surprising" new Pokémon project is set to be revealed Tuesday, August 26, at 10 p.m. JST live via stream on Niconico, according to a post on the Japanese version of the official Pokémon site.

The announcement will be made in conjunction with Japanese video game publication Famitsu. Pokémon... Read more...

If you thought the game had too many girls already, how do you feel now?

Early development artwork for Hyrule Warriors shows a proposed female version of Link.

The revelation comes in the official art book that was included with the Treasure Box version of the game, released only in Japan. The Japanese text calls this version of the character "Rinkuru" rather than the usual "Rinku," which would equate to Linkle.

Big John Games' second 3DS release of the summer will soon let players take the fight to the Thorions once more.

Thorium Wars: Attack of the Skyfighter is set for a release on the 3DS eShop on August 28 with a $7.99 price tag. The game follows hot on the heels of developer Big John Games' last release, July's well-received Strike Force Foxx.

This new game is a sequel to the 2009 DSiWare game Thorium Wars,... Read more...