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:

And it's still coming to North America on November 22, despite the European delay.

The 3DS debut of Mario Party, coming to North America on November 22, will not feature any online multiplayer, according to a Nintendo representative at a recent demo event. Mario Party: Island Tour will, however, be fully playable using one card in Download Play.

The third portable entry in the... Read more...

The name behind the popular video game brand has passed away. 

Tom Clancy, the highly successful author and name behind many games, has passed away at 66 years old, the cause of death is unknown.

The Tom Clancy brand has been a huge gaming franchise for many years. Clancy was known for series such as Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon, many of which were published on Nintendo systems. Most recently, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist was released this past August on the Wii U.

Ganbarion went from action to fitness games.

Ganbarion, the team behind Pandora's Tower, is co-developing Wii Fit U according to the title screen shown at a recent demo.

Outside of a One Piece game due out in November, Ganbarion has not had any known developed games since Pandora's Tower, which launched in 2011 in Japan. The studio, created... Read more...

Arm-flapping dancing and hardcore street brawling collide.

There's a Virtual Console on 3DS? Well, you certainly wouldn't know it by looking at the last couple of Nintendo Downloads! We are, however, graced with the next entry in the Just Dance series, as well all three Final Fight games. So, burn off some extra calories dancing, then flop down on the couch for a snack-filled marathon of Final Fight. Seriously, those Mad Gear guys have it coming. What a bunch of jerks.

Toki Tori, Edge, and Rush will all be coming to the Wii U this year.

Two Tribes, the developer behind Toki Tori 2, are bringing three of their previously released games to the Wii U.

The first game coming in October is Toki Tori, the precursor to Toki Tori 2 is a puzzle platformer, Edge is a retro inspired 3D platformer, and Rush is a 3D puzzle game that has you helping cubes reach their given destination.

This previous Wii U exclusive will finally see the light of day.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut is releasing on the Wii U on October 22 in North America and October 25 in PAL regions.

Edios-Montreal also announce a new Deus Ex game for "next-gen" systems, although the Wii U wasn't specifically named.

The upcoming port of Human Revolution features... Read more...