Is a new trend in the making for packaged 3DS software?

Hatsune Miku and the Future Stars Project mirai has a digital manual built into the cartridge, similiar to Nintendo's recent packaged software. This is what we discovered when we opened our version of the game.

Sega's music rhythm game featuring the Vocaloid singer is the first third party release... Read more...

Sega and Zoe Mode's 3D-fueled platformer is a GameStop exclusive now, for the budget price of $19.99.

Crush 3D is coming out on March 9 in North America as a GameStop exclusive for $19.99, according to a tweet from Sega's official Twitter account.

Originally, the remake of a PSP game was slated for a September 2011 launch before it was delayed because of lackluster 3DS sales. From there, it was delayed to February, moved up to January, and then pushed back to March. The game came out in Europe in January.

The Wii Virtual Console is back again, along with some downloadable handheld games.

An eShop game is joined by both a 3DS and Wii Virtual Console title as well as a DSiWare game in this week's Nintendo Downloads.

The Shin'en-developed Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is now available on the Nintendo eShop. Play minigolf as your Mii in 81 different minigolf holes. Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! can be purchased for $4.99. You can read our review of the game here.

The hundreds of cards will be tough to collect.

AR cards for Kid Icarus: Uprising will have limited distribution, according to a Nintendo representative at GDC.

Most cards will be available only through events, such as GDC, as well as tournaments. Some cards may be packed in with magazines, such as the latest edition of Game Informer, which included... Read more...

The developer once again holds the rights to its 3DS platformer.

Endgame, the developer of Fractured Soul and its 3DS incarnation, Fractured Soul: Deep Void, might self-publish the latter through Nintendo's eShop service.

In an interview with Joystiq, Endgame managing director and co-founder Grant Davies (whom we spoke with about the games last month) noted that... Read more...

The middleware developer will help power Nintendo's upcoming console.

Nintendo has licensed Havok Technologies middleware (services provided to software development beyond the operating system) for use on the Wii U.

With the licensing agreement, Wii U software developers will gain access to Havoks Physics and Animation technologies, previously used in the Assassins Creed franchise, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and L.A. Noire.

The Tao dragons will appear to those who had no opportunity to catch them in their original versions.

Reshiram or Zekrom will be distributed to Pokémon Black and White starting March 10.

The distributed legendary Pokémon is specific to which game a player owns. If the player has Black version (featuring Reshiram as a mascot), they will be given Zekrom, and if the player has white version (featuring Zekrom), they will instead recieve Reshiram.

Nintendo can now provide Autodesk Gameware technology to Wii U developers.

Nintendo is now able to provide Autodesk Gameware technology to Wii U developers through a license agreement, according to Autodesk, Inc.

The licensing agreement allows Nintendo to distribute three of Gameware's development tools to Wii U developers. Autodesk Scaleform is used for user interface development, Autodesk Kynapse is used for artificial intelligence, and Autodesk HumanIK is for interactive character animation.

The 3DS doubles the Nintendo DS' first year sales.

Nintendo 3DS reached 4.5 million units sold in the U.S. during its first year, according to Nintendo of America.

Since its US launch, the Nintendo 3DS has sold twice as many units as its predecessor, the Nintendo DS. The 4.5 million units of hardware sold throughout the country are also joined by over 9 million units of software sold.

Also, the game may or may not be $20 now.

Crush 3D looks like it is getting delayed another week in North America, as it hasn't shown up in stores today, and most retailers have it listed as a March 13 release now. Additionally, Nintendo's website lists it as a March 13, too.

GameStop, in particular, also has it listed as being $19.99 instead... Read more...

Hopefully their Wii U games can be as awesome as Nano Assault.

Shin'en revealed on their website that they are developing games for Wii U.

The developer of Nano Assault, Jett Rocket, FAST, and many more teased a difference on their website on their Twitter page. The change is in their Welcome section, which reads: "Welcome to Shin'en's web-site. If you're interested... Read more...

The Mutant Mudds developers appear to be hard at work on another game for Nintendo's download service.

Bomb Monkey, which seems to be a puzzle game involving a bomb-wielding monkey, is the next eShop game from Mutant Mudds developer Renegade Kid.

Renegade Kid's Jools Watsham tweeted a link to a site that displays an animated image featuring the game's logo and apparent art style.

Aside from the tease, there is no information yet about the game. We'll keep you posted, though.

Punch-Out!! and Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! are bringing exclamation points to the eShop this week in North America as well.

Punch-Out!! and Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! are slated to launch on eShop in North America on March 8. Additionally, Nintendo detailed their upcoming eShop line-up, which includes three Game Gear titles and new games such as Ketzal's Corridors, Zombie Slayer Diox, Arc Style Soccer!! 3D, and Colors! 3D. Also, a demo of Rhythm Thief is coming out on April 19. Unfortunately, we still don't know when Rhythm Thief is coming out in North America.

Go out and grab three new Skylanders now.

Three new Skylander characters were made available in stores today, as part of the Dragon's Peak Adventure Pack.

First to join the Skylanders ranks is Lightning Rod. Joining the air elemental Skylanders, Lightning Rod makes use of lightning bolts to take out enemies. Accompanying the fire element... Read more...

Taking place during the American Revolution, the Assassin's Creed mainline series makes its debut on Nintendo consoles.

Development of Assassin's Creed III for Wii U is underway, according to Ubisoft. However, there is no confirmed release date. The other versions are set for an October 30 release.

The game's debut trailer showed off the new American Revolution-era hero in action in the year 1777. Named Ratohnhaké:ton... Read more...

The next round of DLC hits and will keep coming once every two to three weeks.

The next set of downloadable songs for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy are coming out this week on March 8 in Japan. This marks the second set of DLC to be made available for the game since it’s launch on February 16. This also marks the first time that a non-numbered Final Fantasy game (the yet to be released outside of Japan PSP title, Final Fantasy Zero) received a track. The following four songs will be available this week:

If you missed out on this game before, you will have a chance to get it soon.

Capcom is selling new copies of their GameCube game Gotcha Force in Japan, according to their online store.

Gotcha Force was released in 2003 and received mixed reviews. You can read our review here. Now, almost nine years after the game's release, Capcom will be selling more copies of it on their online store.

Genius Sonority patches a few bugs in their latest eShop RPG.

Developer Genius Sonority has released a patch that fixes several minor bugs found in Denpa Ningen no RPG.

If you own the title and wish to update, you can simply visit the eShop and then confirm that you would like to proceed with the update. After downloading the patch, the update is seamlessly... Read more...

The guys that brought you 3D Dot Game Hero are working on the latest Square Enix RPG.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy for the Nintendo 3DS is being developed by Silicon Studio, a tweet from the official Twitter account revealed.

Previously, it was thought that the developer was Matrix, the team responsible for developing Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy: Four Warriors of Light on the Nintendo DS.

Two demos released, as well as a DSiWare and 3DS Virtual Console game.

A DSiWare title, as well as a 3DS Virtual Console game are accompanied by two demos this week in Nintendo Downloads.

3DS owners that were not part of the Ambassador program can finally get their hands on a portable version of the NES classic Metroid. Join the fight against Mother Brain for $4.99.