This update exists, but you won't really notice anything new.

Nintendo released a system update yesterday for the Nintendo 3DS.

The update upgrades your system to version 4.2.0-9U. According to Nintendo's website the system update adds "Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience."

The stellar DSiWare game is getting 3D sequel that is set in space.

Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D - Space Recipe for Disaster is just starting development for the 3DS eShop from Tanukii Studios and CIRCLE Entertainment, Nintendo Life reports.

The game is a sequel to last year's Go! Go! Kokopolo, which was a surprisingly excellent DSiWare game that featured colorful art and... Read more...

Europe will be able to conquer the kingdoms of Ransei on July 27.

Pokémon Conquest is coming to Europe on July 27, 2012.

Originally released in Japan, North America, and Australia on March 17, June 18, and June 21 respectively, Pokémon Conquest is a  Pokémon/Nobunaga's Ambition crossover developed by Temco Koei Games. The crossover incorporates aspects... Read more...

Nintendo cooks up some fun to beat the winter chills. 

Over the following weeks, gamers in Melbourne will have plenty to do at the Nintendo Experience store on Swanston Street.

The events kick off next Saturday, June 30, with Super Mario Spectacular: a day of Mario related fun to celebrate the coming of two New Super Mario games this year. Mario fans... Read more...

Far Cry 3 is pushed back to a late November/early December release. The Wii U is also coming out in that same window.

Far Cry 3, a first-person shooter from Ubisoft, is being delayed from its early September release to December 4 in North America and November 29 in Europe.

The game, which was thought to be a possible Wii U title, might be getting the delay to support a Wii U version, especially since the Wii U is slated to come out around the same time as the new release date.

Four tables from Zen Studios' Marvel collection are coming to 3DS.

Marvel Pinball 3D is releasing this Thursday on the 3DS eShop in North America and Europe for $7.99 and €7.00 respectively.

The second eShop game from Zen Studios, Marvel Pinball 3D adds four new tables starring the likes of Iron Man, Blade, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four.

Zen Studios... Read more...

Get ready for an expanded Smash Bros. roster!

The Fatal Frame IP is now co-owned by Nintendo, as reported by Rely On Horror.

After recently updating its copyright status, it has been revealed that in addition to co-owning Fatal Frame (also known as Project Zero), Nintendo also has full ownership of Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir on 3DS, a spin-off of the franchise.

Join us Monday for racing action.

Join the Nintendo World Report community for Mario Kart 7 this Monday, June 24. The action starts at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 Pacific (1 a.m. UTC for anyone overseas). You can exchange friend codes in the Talkback below, or go stock up in our massive 3DS Friend Code thread. You can also add the Nintendo World Report Community Code, which is 15-7711-2023-1792 for Grand Prix at 150cc with All Items.

Buy specially marked Frito-Lay products to get the chance to mail away for four exclusive characters.

The Skylanders Sidekicks Frito-Lay promotion should be beginning on July 9, according to a Frito-Lay presentation.

To get Sidekicks, which are diminutive versions of existing Skylanders that appear next to your character in the game, you have to buy specially marked Frito Lay's Classic and Flavor 20-count Variety Packs, which are listed to be $6.15 in the marketing materials.

Australians are going to have to wait a little longer than their European cousins. 

Nintendo Australia has announced that the new Nintendo 3DS XL, will be launching in Australia and New Zealand on August 23, 2012.

The system will be priced at $249.95 and will be available in silver + black, red + black and blue + black. A 4GB SD card will also be included with every system providing additional space for digital downloads.

The two anticipated 3DS titles are set to launch in the first half of 2013

Both Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing were mentioned in today's European Nintendo Direct, albeit only briefly as their releases have been pushed back to early next year.

Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata was apologetic for the extra wait in his announcement, but remained enthusiastic that Nintendo has delayed the games in order to provide the quality that fans expect from these two series.

The edutainment Poké-researching game gets a European release.

The previously Japan-only Pokémon typing game is set for an English release in Europe under the title Learn With Pokémon Typing Adventure.

In this DS software, players use the included Nintendo Wireless Keyboard to quickly and accurately enter in information to research over 400 critters from... Read more...

The Club Nintendo bonus is sold out.

Those still wishing to get their hands on the Australian Club Nintendo golden Nunchuk are out of luck, as the option has been removed from the list of rewards. 

Our contact at Nintendo Australia has confirmed that the special Nunchuk, designed to match the Hylian crest-emblazoned gold Wii Remote... Read more...

Bring more creations to life next month.

The popular, insane and addictive eShop game, Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! is getting a full retail upgrade in the form of Freakyforms Deluxe, set to release on July 28 across Europe.

The deluxe version of the game will feature an RPG mode allowing you to navigate your Formee creations through dungeons in search of chests containing new abilities, while battling other Formees and boss characters along the way.

Nintendo of America highlighted a few third-party games during their Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo of America highlighted several third-party 3DS games during the June 21 Nintendo Direct, including Skylanders Giants, Adventure Time, and Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed.

Skylanders Giants, developed by n-Space, was shown off for the first time. It looks reminiscent of... Read more...

The Wii collection is coming on September 16 to the United States.

Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition is coming to North America on September 16, according to Nintendo during their Nintendo Direct presentation.

The collection includes six playable games, including Kirby's Dream Land 1, 2, and 3, as well as Kirby's Adventure, Kirby Superstar, and Kirby 64. It also includes a challenge mode, and a museum that goes through Kirby's history.

Sakurai delivers a personal message after the recent Nintendo Direct.

Masahiro Sakurai, the man in charge of the next Super Smash Bros. game has released a message discussing his partnership with Namco Bandai on the game.

Masaya Kobayashi also released a message which showed his excitement to be working on the project alongside Sakurai. He went on to explain what members of his team would be working on the project

New Super Mario Bros. 2's developers will make new Coin Rush stages for the game after its release.

Nintendo announced that New Super Mario Bros. 2 will feature paid DLC after its release.

The downloadable content will contain new Coin Rush stages created by the team after the game is out. The team will use feedback given to them from players to create new stages. Since, as Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said, they don't even know what the content will be right now, there are no firm details yet.

It's an unfortunately expected bummer.

Fire Emblem: Awakening is going to be released during 2013 in North America and Europe, as reported during the recent Nintendo Direct presentations.

Although the existance of DLC has been confirmed, it should be noted that the presentation made no note of the "Awakening" subtitle, instead just listing "Fire Emblem" by itself over a black screen.

Nintendo of America will get two Virtual Console games a week in July, including Wario Land.

Nintendo of America announced a July promotion for the eShop called 8-Bit Summer, where two new 3DS Virtual Console games will come each week, including The Legend of Zelda, Kirby's Pinball Land, and Wario Land.

The lineup, as known right now, follows: