Super Mario World Review Revisit

NWR staff and community members alike take another look at Mario's first 16 bit adventure....

by Danny Bivens and Bryan Rose - April 2, 2016

Smash Bros., Watch Dogs, Attack on Titan and More Hit the eShop in Japan

The heavy hitters (and Watch Dogs on Wii U) are in full force on Japan’s eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - December 3, 2014

Donkey Kong Country, Etrian Odyssey Untold 2, Super Mario-kun, Plus More Come to Japan’s eShop

16-bit platformers, dungeon crawlers, and “Money Battle” RPGs are the focus of releases on Nintendo’s digital store this week....

by Danny Bivens - November 26, 2014

Pokémon, Taiko Drum Master, Bomberman, Plus More Hit Japan's eShop

The hits keep on coming to Nintendo’s digital store front....

by Danny Bivens - November 19, 2014

Captain Toad, Final Fantasy Explorers, Mega Man Battle Network 2, Plus More Come to the eShop in Japan this Week

The eShop is heating up for the holiday season....

by Danny Bivens - November 12, 2014

Tons of 3DS Demos, Devil World on Wii U, Plus More Arrive on the eShop in Japan

The Wii U may be lacking in releases this week, but the 3DS eShop has you covered....

by Danny Bivens - November 5, 2014

Armillo, Nobunaga’s Ambition, Super Mario-kun, Plus More Arrive on the eShop in Japan

The Wii U continues to get a lot of love and the 3DS isn’t far behind....

by Danny Bivens - October 29, 2014

Tales of the World, Mega Man Zero, Zumba, Plus More Arrive on the eShop in Japan

There’s a little bit of something for everyone on both eShops this week....

by Danny Bivens - October 22, 2014

Yoshi’s Island, Dig Dug, Contra and More Come to the eShop in Japan

The 3DS goes on vacation this week....

by Danny Bivens - October 15, 2014

Monster Hunter 4G, Mega Man X3, Sumo, Plus More Hit the eShop in Japan

No 3DS home menu themes in Japan yet, but there is still plenty happening on Nintendo’s digital storefront this week....

by Danny Bivens - October 8, 2014

F-Zero: GP Legend, Mach Rider Hit the eShop in Japan this Week

The captain rides again....

by Danny Bivens - October 1, 2014

Fatal Frame V, Super Mario-kun Comics, Wii U Virtual Console and More Hit the eShop in Japan

A good variety of titles fill the eShop this week from digital comics to Nintendo published VC Japan only adventure games....

by Danny Bivens - September 24, 2014

Bayonetta 2, Plus a Slew of Virtual Console Titles Hit the eShop in Japan

Bayonetta may be leading the Wii U charge this week, but Konami has your back for those who can appreciate a bit of old school fun....

by Danny Bivens - September 17, 2014

Smash Bros. on 3DS, Mighty Switch Force, Plus More Virtual Console Games Hit Japan This Week

Smash demo for 3DS and some classic VC love for the Wii U this week....

by Danny Bivens - September 10, 2014

Gaist Crusher God, GBA Klonoa, Toki Tori 2 Hit the eShop in Japan

It’s a slow week on the eShop, but there are a few worthwhile titles in the mix....

by Danny Bivens - September 3, 2014

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, a Demo for the New Gaist Crusher, Plus More on the eShop in Japan

Konami goes a little bit crazy with VC releases on the Wii U this week....

by Danny Bivens - August 27, 2014

Gunvolt, New 3D Classic from Sega, Plus More Wii U Virtual Console Games Hit the eShop in Japan

The 3DS is getting some love from Inafune and Sega....

by Danny Bivens - August 20, 2014

Mega Man 7, Fire Emblem and eShop Sales Drop on the eShop in Japan

Summer time brings a ton of sales and more Virtual Console to Nintendo’s downloadable store in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - August 6, 2014

Mega Man: Battle Chip Challenge, Tons of 3DS Downloads, More Hit the eShop in Japan

Japan gets a hearty helping of software on both the 3DS and Wii U this week....

by Danny Bivens - July 30, 2014

More Golden Sun, Kirby Spin-offs, Free Games, More Hit the eShop in Japan

Cool free goodies and more Game Boy Advance titles hit the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - July 23, 2014

Two GBA Titles Hit Wii U, Sega Delivers Another 3D Classic, Plus More on the eShop in Japan

The GBA love comes in the form of Mario and Kuru Kuru Kururin....

by Danny Bivens - July 16, 2014

Mega Man Battle Network, Yokai Watch 2, Alien Crush, More Hit eShop in Japan

This is what it’s like when pinball, ghosts, battles, and Mega Man all collide....

by Danny Bivens - July 10, 2014

Mystical Ninja, Demos for Edge Highlight eShop Releases in Japan

It’s a slow week, but some demos and Goemon are here to save the day....

by Danny Bivens - July 2, 2014

Street Fighters, Taiko Drum Master, Wii Sports Club and More Hit eShop in Japan

Capcom hopes you like fighting games....

by Danny Bivens - June 25, 2014

Metroid: Zero Mission, Free Wii U Games, Pokémon Art Academy, More Hit the eShop in Japan

Tons of Wii U VC titles, games from the 2013 Nintendo Game Seminar, and more hit Japan....

by Danny Bivens - June 19, 2014

Pac-Man, Picross and Tons of E3 Video Content Hit the eShop in Japan This Week

Despite the busy week on the E3 show floor, Nintendo is still serving up some cool content on the eShop in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - June 11, 2014

Free Pokémon StreetPass App, Persona Q, and More Hit the eShop in Japan

The week after Mario Kart still served up a healthy number of key releases....

by Danny Bivens - June 4, 2014

Mario Kart 8, an NES Fighter & More Hit the eShop in Japan

Some Japan-only VC games round out the release line-up on the Wii U this week....

by Danny Bivens - May 28, 2014

Gargoyle’s Quest II, Super Famicom TwinBee Come to the eShop in Japan

Japan says yes to more VC goodness on the Wii U....

by Danny Bivens - May 21, 2014

Sonic Racing Finally Makes it to Japan, While Mega Man, Fire Emblem Round Out Digital Releases

Some things are better late than never....

by Danny Bivens - May 14, 2014

Donkey Kong Land III, TwinBee, Plus a Handful of Others Arrive on Japan's eShop

It's an unusually light week for downloads in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - May 7, 2014

Game Boy Advance Fills the Wii U eShop, Mario Golf Hits 3DS, Plus More This Week in Japan

Tons of Virtual Console releases for the Wii U, including more PC Engine, Child of Light, and tons more on the 3DS....

by Danny Bivens - April 30, 2014

Theatrhythm Curtain Call, Mega Man, Castlevania Invade the eShop in Japan

It’s another extremely solid week on the download front in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - April 23, 2014

Donkey Kong Land 2, Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest and More Hit the eShop in Japan

It’s a Virtual Console smorgasbord on the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - April 16, 2014

New Theatrhythm Curtain Call Demo, Adventures of Lolo Hit eShop in Japan

Two additional songs for the upcoming Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and some VC love arrive today....

by Danny Bivens - April 10, 2014

Donkey Kong Land, GBA Titles Flood the eShop in Japan This Week

Tons of downloads, including a free to play title from Sega, are coming to Nintendo platforms!...

by Danny Bivens - April 2, 2014

Final Fantasy V, New Love Plus + Hit the eShop in Japan

Check out the wide variety of new games ranging from farming to dating out in Japan this week!...

by Danny Bivens - March 28, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/19/2014)

Hello new Sega 3D Classic!...

by Danny Bivens - March 19, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/12/2014)

Tactics Ogre and the latest Pokémon puzzler join the likes of digital manga and Arc System Works games....

by Danny Bivens - March 12, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/05/2014)

Bird Mania Christmas 3D arrives just in time for the holidays in Japan...oh, wait......

by Danny Bivens - March 5, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/26/2014)

Dig up fossils and then fight on your 3DS...or something......

by Danny Bivens - February 26, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/19/2014)

Final Fantasy makes everything better....

by Danny Bivens - February 19, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/12/2014)

It's a Final Fantasy (again) and Zelda week in Japan. ...

by Danny Bivens - February 12, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/05/2014)

Square Enix is the master of releasing RPGs on the eShop...in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - February 5, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/29/2014)

Say hello to more non-Nintendo platform Virtual Console games on Wii U....

by Danny Bivens - January 29, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/22/2014)

Pokémon Bank lives another day on the eShop. ...

by Danny Bivens - January 22, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/15/2014)

The doctor is in the house, and he recommends a dose of Game Gear and Famicom....

by Danny Bivens - January 15, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/08/2014)

Final Fantasy, Kirby, and more kick of 2014 on the eShop in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - January 9, 2014

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/25/2013)

The eShop brings the Christmas cheer with Pokémon Bank, PC Engine, and MSX games....

by Danny Bivens - December 25, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/18/2013)

Square Enix offers some cool VC titles and Sega gives gamers the next entry in their 3D classic series this week....

by Danny Bivens - December 18, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/11/2013)

A wild Game Boy game, Monster Hunter Frontier G and even Final Fantasy II (Famicom) all make appearances on the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - December 12, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/04/2013)

Another busy week with Gaist Crusher, Bravely Default: For the Sequel, Dragon Quest X: Version 2, Mega Man Xtreme, and more!...

by Danny Bivens - December 4, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/27/2013)

How about a side of space simulation with your Hatsune Miku?...

by Danny Bivens - November 27, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/20/2013)

Mario, Ogre Battle, and even a new Picross e title appear this week on the eShop!...

by Danny Bivens - November 20, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/13/2013)

How about some old school RPGs and Mighty Switch Force with your Band Brothers?...

by Danny Bivens - November 13, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/06/2013)

Tons of free goodies, including entry into the Monster Hunter Frontier G beta test, hit the eShop this week!...

by Danny Bivens - November 6, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/30/2013)

Wii Sports Club cometh....

by Danny Bivens - October 30, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/23/2013)

This week is all about Sega, Nintendo and Capcom....

by Danny Bivens - October 25, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/16/2013)

Rayman Legends makes it to the Wii U in Japan this week thanks to Nintendo....

by Danny Bivens - October 17, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/09/2013)

Gotta catch 'em all one more time....

by Danny Bivens - October 9, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/02/2013)

Hello free Jam with the Band P music making application....

by Danny Bivens - October 3, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/25/2013)

Mama, Mickey, Mega Man, Link and more collide on the eShop this week. ...

by Danny Bivens - September 25, 2013

Paving the Way We Play: Virtual Consolation

Why U treat NES so bad?...

by Andrew Brown - September 21, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/18/2013)

'Twas the day before the Tokyo Game Show......

by Danny Bivens - September 19, 2013

Missed Opportunities: The iTunes of Party Games

Download your party here please....

by Nicholas Bray - September 15, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/11/2013)

Fighting robots from the Famicom and Monster Hunter burst their way onto the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - September 12, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/04/2013)

Get ready for more digital manga than Iwata can shake a banana at. ...

by Danny Bivens - September 5, 2013

Paving the Way We Play: Future Folders

A little customization could go a long way....

by Andrew Brown - September 2, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/28/2013)

Japanese gamers can finally enter Double Fine's Cave....

by Danny Bivens - August 28, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/21/2013)

Are you ready for a Super Famicom text based adventure game from 1999?...

by Danny Bivens - August 21, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/14/2013)

Even on summer break, Nintendo delivers a few new titles this week....

by Danny Bivens - August 14, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/07/2013)

Sales, Sega offerings, Hulu for 3DS and Denpa Men 3 are just a select few bits of content available on the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - August 7, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/31/2013)

Game Freak lets us all know what you get when you cross Solitaire and horse racing....

by Danny Bivens - August 3, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/24/2013)

This week is all about communication tools...with a few games mixed in....

by Danny Bivens - July 24, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/17/2013)

The Year of Luigi continues along with a side of nuts and milk....

by Danny Bivens - July 17, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/10/2013)

Bit.Trip Saga finally makes it to 3DS in Japan and Pikmin 3 looks to help save the Wii U....

by Danny Bivens - July 12, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/03/2013)

Chibi Robo in da house, yo!...

by Danny Bivens - July 4, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/26/2013)

Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana and Mario Tennis (GBC) all arrive on the same day!...

by Danny Bivens - June 27, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/19/2013)

A Famicom Konami fighter, sumo, Super Mario Kart and revitalized Japanese classics permeate the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - June 20, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/12/2013)

Tons of E3 goodness, a new Picross and a surprisingly good shooter (3DS) hit the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - June 12, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/05/2013)

This teddy bear is alive and wants to be your friend......

by Danny Bivens - June 5, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/29/2013)

Level-5 sale, ahoy! Oh, and a wild 3D Altered Beast appears!...

by Danny Bivens - May 30, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/22/2013)

Gunman Clive finally makes it to Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - May 22, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/15/2013)

Super Metroid, 3D Sonic, Baseball and more VC sales are definitely a thing on the eShop this week!...

by Danny Bivens - May 16, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/08/2013)

Virtual Console ahoy!...

by Danny Bivens - May 8, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/01/2013)

Two straight weeks with Wii U downloadable, non-retail releases? A first for Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - May 1, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/24/2013)

Pokémon, a Gunpei Yokoi/Sakamoto detective game, Art of Balance Touch and more!...

by Danny Bivens - April 26, 2013

Sizing Up The Wii U Virtual Console Launch Lineup

We've got eight games, all of which are accessible on Wii and/or 3DS already. Get their details....

by Tyler Ohlew - April 25, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/17/2013)

Pimp dat Pokémon....

by Danny Bivens - April 17, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/10/2013)

My dad is a professional dry cleaner....

by Danny Bivens - April 10, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/03/2013)

Kunio-kun, Fire Emblem, Tails and My Deco-Rainbow Wedding bring the heat this week on the eShop. ...

by Danny Bivens - April 3, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/19/2013)

Who can say no to 30-yen Mother 2 and insect tanks?...

by Danny Bivens - March 19, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/13/2013)

Level-5 puts on the first Guild02 title while dinosaur pets, Game & Wario, and more permeate the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - March 13, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/06/2013)

Revelations goes digital, Goemon and Kunio-kun return, a wild "Happy Ocean" appears, and Wii Karaoke U is back in full force this week in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - March 6, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/27/2013)

The first Wii U downloadable title and Zelda highlight the eShop releases in Japan this week....

by Danny Bivens - February 27, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/20/2013)

Welcome to the Wii U GamePad, Fire Emblem!...

by Danny Bivens - February 20, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/13/2013)

If you like "kuso ge-," the game that coined the term, Ikki, along with Ghosts'n Goblins and more are available now in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - February 13, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/06/2013)

Double Dragon, Miracle Mask Plus, some Game Gear love, and a slew of videos hit the eShop in Japan this week. ...

by Danny Bivens - February 6, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/30/2013)

Tons of retail games, a skateboarding cat simulator, a cheating boyfriend crime scene game, and more craziness hit the eShop in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - January 30, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/23/2013)

Nintendo Direct is in the house, but there are also a few other cool releases this week!...

by Danny Bivens - January 26, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/16/2013)

A skimpy week, but a wild VC game and Wii U demo appear!...

by Danny Bivens - January 15, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/02/2013)

Akemashite Omedetō! Super Mario Bros 3 for the Famicom helps bring in the new year in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - January 2, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/26/2012)

Free tanks, Space Harrier 3D, Milon's Secret Castle, Famicom Wars and more 3DS retail games hit the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - December 28, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/19/2012)

Care to take a dip with birds in 3D?...

by Danny Bivens - December 19, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/12/2012)

Mega Man games are 20 percent off, e-books are a thing on the 3DS, and Dragon Quest X gets a card battler this week!...

by Danny Bivens - December 13, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/06/2012)

The much anticipated (right?) music service, Reco Choku, older retail titles, and more hit the 3DS eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - December 6, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/29/2012)

A handful of retail games turn downloadable, some classic Famicom titles appear, and there's even some more Mario DLC love this week....

by Danny Bivens - November 29, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/21/2012)

More Guild 01 love, Pac-Man, and an eShop game (singular) is on sale!...

by Danny Bivens - November 21, 2012

GUIDE: Wii Mode F.A.Q.

How does your Wii U work with your old Wii data? Here are some answers....

by Andy Goergen - November 19, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/14/2012)

Mega Man, Suda 51, Sonic Drift with local multiplayer, a Naruto demo, and more on the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - November 14, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/07/2012)

A Miyamoto handheld title, Puyo Puyo, and some Pokémon love are all included in this week's eShop update in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - November 7, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/31/2012)

Crashmo is in da house, yo!...

by Danny Bivens - October 31, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/24/2012)

AKB48+Me, Picross, Animal Crossing and a skyscraper building puzzle game all make appearances this week....

by Danny Bivens - October 25, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/17/2012)

There's lots to love for fans of old school Famicom games. Oh yeah, and an EX Troopers demo. ...

by Danny Bivens - October 19, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/03/2012)

A few Chotto Nintendo Direct vids along with Mario Golf (GBC), Dig Dug and a falconry simulator make for a great week in downloads....

by Danny Bivens - October 3, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/26/2012)

TGS 2012 hits the 3DS in a big way this week...as does Denpa Ningen 2, Mega Man 3, and more!...

by Danny Bivens - September 27, 2012

INTERVIEW: Wii U Interview with Nintendo's Marc Franklin: Marc Franklin Interview: Page 3

No Virtual Console on the Wii U GamePad. Bummer....

by Josh Max, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Ariel Ruff - September 19, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/12/2012)

Nintendo's brave isn't very default in Japan this week....

by Danny Bivens - September 12, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/05/2012)

The spirtual predecessor to Link's Awakening, Game Freak's rhythm game and more hit the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - September 5, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/29/2012)

Nintendo Direct is back, complete with giving the eShop more videos and demos. ...

by Danny Bivens - August 30, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/22/2012)

After a week off, the eShop is back in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - August 25, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/08/2012)

If you wear a primary colored suit to work, prepare to be thrown....

by Danny Bivens - August 9, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/01/2012)

Dragon Quest, Bravely Default, Fire Emblem and even Kunio-kun make an appearance this week in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - August 1, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/25/2012)

There's not much in terms of content, so the demo for Level-5's Time Travelers is highlighted this week....

by Danny Bivens - July 27, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/18/2012)

It's a great week for men made of rocks, monsters in your pocket and videos of epic quests and short bits of training. ...

by Danny Bivens and Daan Koopman - July 19, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/11/2012)

Get a look at some challenge stages for the upcoming Kirby's Dream Collection and more!...

by Danny Bivens - July 11, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/27/2012)

Taiko Drum Master, Etrian Odyssey, and Bravely Default demos, Nintendo Direct videos and more!...

by Danny Bivens - June 28, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/20/2012)

R.I.P. SpotPass TV....

by Danny Bivens - June 20, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/13/2012)

Baku baku baku baku? ...

by Danny Bivens - June 13, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/06/2012)

E3/Nintendo Direct Edition....

by Danny Bivens - June 9, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/30/2012)

Theatrhythm DLC, Shifting World Demo, a few video previews and AlphaDream's first retail release all hit this week....

by Danny Bivens - May 30, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/23/2012)

Another Kirby game, a video about Guild 01, and Itsu no Ma ni Terebi evolves... kinda....

by Danny Bivens - May 23, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/16/2012)

Learn how to play tennis and then relax on a boat ride in the rivers of Tokyo....

by Danny Bivens - May 16, 2012

BLOG: The Sad State of Virtual Console on 3DS in North America

Remember when we had almost a new Game Boy release on eShop every week? Yea, me neither....

by Neal Ronaghan - May 4, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (05/02/2012)

People can get a free taste of Kingdom Hearts and Wario is back on the Virtual Console....

by Danny Bivens - May 2, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/25/2012)

Nintendo Direct, April edition! Also, Fire Emblem DLC Characters and the 3DS firmware update!...

by Danny Bivens - April 26, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/18/2012)

3D Air Hockey is possibly the most 'interesting' thing about this week....

by Daan Koopman - April 18, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/11/2012)

Fire Emblem video madness, Tumblepop, and a downloadable cart racer appear on the eShop....

by Danny Bivens - April 11, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (04/04/2012)

A new demo, Wario, and more content arrive this week in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - April 4, 2012

BLOG: A Frightening Virtual Console Realization

In which I stomp my feet and demand Wario Land and Kirby's Block Ball....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 28, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/21/2012)

Are you in need of a beautiful clock?...

by Danny Bivens - March 22, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/14/2012)

Game Gear a go-go, baby!...

by Danny Bivens - March 14, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/29/2012)

Metroid, more 3D streaming videos, and another Square Enix demo arrive this week....

by Danny Bivens - March 1, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/22/21012)

Nintendo Direct brings the goods....

by Danny Bivens - February 23, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/15/2012)

Kirby, nintendogs, DLC + cats all show up this week....

by Danny Bivens - February 15, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/08/2012)

Do we really need another old school Kid Icarus on the 3DS?...

by Danny Bivens - February 8, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/01/2012)

A demo for the 999 sequel, a Theatrhythm demo, and Punch-Out!! all arrive on the same day....

by Danny Bivens - February 1, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/25/2012)

Can the real Kunio-kun please stand up?...

by Danny Bivens - January 25, 2012

The Year in Review: 2011: Far, Far Too Many 3DS Games

J.P. barely acknowledged the existence of the Wii in 2012, really overcompensated with the 3DS....

by J.P. Corbran - January 21, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/18/2012)

Kid Icarus and Oira Jaja Maru are in the house!!!...

by Danny Bivens - January 18, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/11/2012)

What's in store for 3DS owners this week?...

by Danny Bivens - January 11, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (01/05/2012)

What does the first eShop update of 2012 have in store for Japan?...

by Danny Bivens - January 5, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/28/2011)

More games, demos and additional content arrive to make you all jealous....

by Danny Bivens - December 28, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/14/2011)

Wario Land arrives on the 3DS Virtual Console!...

by Danny Bivens - December 14, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/07/2011)

3DS demos, Game Boy games, and more hit the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - December 7, 2011

98 Days (and Counting) of No Wii Virtual Console

The Ignition Factor, released on August 25, 2011, was the last Wii Virtual Console game released in North America. This is a problem....

by Neal Ronaghan - December 1, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/30/2011)

Streaming 3D videos not your thing? Now you can go on a 3D date with Itsu no Ma ni Terebi!...

by Danny Bivens - November 30, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/22/2011)

The eShop updates a day early in Japan this week....

by Danny Bivens - November 22, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/16/2011)

Look inside for impressions on the latest Nintendo-made 3DS download game....

by Danny Bivens - November 16, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/09/2011)

It's a slow week for the eShop in Japan, but there is light at the end of the tunnel....

by Danny Bivens - November 10, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (11/02/2011)

Video content, Virtual Console, and what in the world is Takeyariman?!...

by Danny Bivens - November 2, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/26/2011)

Kirby, 3DS downloadable games, and tons of video content appear in the Japan eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - October 26, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/19/2011)

The Game Boy Color is in the house this week!...

by Danny Bivens - October 19, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/12/2011)

Mario is in the eHouse and we have hands on impressions with Hiku Osu....

by Danny Bivens - October 12, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/05/2011)

Submarines, puzzlers, and idols, oh my!...

by Danny Bivens - October 5, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/28/2011)

Link and Samus are available on the same day this week in the eShop....

by Danny Bivens - September 28, 2011

Japan eShop Round-up (09/21/2011)

This week, one game was scheduled, but never delivered. (UPDATE)...

by Danny Bivens - September 21, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/14/2011)

A conspiracy behind the removal of bikini sumo matches (for females) and hands on with the recently released Picture Lives! come to you this week....

by Danny Bivens - September 14, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/07/2011)

A new first party 3DS Downloadable title, pool, and idols in bikinis this week on the eShop!...

by Danny Bivens - September 7, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/31/2011)

3DS Ambassador titles and more arrive this week!...

by Danny Bivens - August 31, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/24/2011)

Find out about more games that you won't get on the eShop in your territory!...

by Danny Bivens - August 24, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/10/2011)

TwinBee, Card Hero, and a new Game Center CX appear this week....

by Danny Bivens - August 10, 2011

BLOG: Five Things I Want From Wii U

We've seen it... now what do we do with it?...

by Andy Goergen - June 8, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Jared's Predictions

Jared peers into the future....

by Jared Rosenberg - June 2, 2011

3DS Owner's Manual

If you're deciding to get a 3DS, or you just got one and have questions, we're here to help!...

by Karl Castaneda and James Jones - April 16, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 556: Give the Gift of Protein This Holiday Season!

We're breaking new ground in irrelevant episode titles. It's not even the holidays anymore......

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - January 28, 2018

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 529: Maslow's Hierarchy of Oasis Needs

This podcast can only achieve self-actualization by murdering thousands of squirrels for their teeth....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - July 2, 2017

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 511: Wordplay Ahead

All it takes is one comment about treads, and the entire segment is ruined....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - February 26, 2017

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 485: Pokémon Journalism

Is Pokémon Go causing Global Warming? Should you feel bad for enjoying the game narcoleptics can't? Will this headline get on the Google News front page? One can only hope....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - July 17, 2016

THE FAMICAST: Episode 81 - THE D-TEAM

The guys lay down a heavy New Biz related show with a dab of news before E3....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - June 11, 2016

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 193: Roller City Tangent Boys

It's Smash Direct, Wiiware and DSi galore....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Nicholas Bray, and Carmine Red - December 17, 2015

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 441: The Model of Efficency

The Thunder Round has gained some new Lords....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - August 23, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 45 - BURA BURA BOYS

Captain Toad, the Donkey Kongs, Fake or Real, Life in Japan, all served with a side order of Nuts and Milk!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - December 1, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 43 - NO STRINGS ON US

Famicast season two begins! Join the crew for a brand new adventure in Japan as good times await!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - October 30, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 39 - ZELDA DIES

Hyrule Warriors, some talk about the New Nintendo 3DS and even a bit about Japanese baseball on the show this month!...

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - September 4, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 38 - THE LAST BODY PILLOW

Tune in this month to find out what body pillows, Metroid, NFC payments and Mario Kart all have in common....

by Danny Bivens, Ty Shughart, and Matt Walker - July 30, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 37 - GET GOOD

Are your skills up to snuff for the latest Famicast?...

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - July 2, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 35 - NOBODY CARES INITIALLY

Ladies and gentlemen, ready your CalorieMates and lower your free-to-play expectations for the latest podcast from Japan!...

by Danny Bivens, Ty Shughart, and Matt Walker - May 1, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 34 - THE WRONG FORMAT

Miss the latest live Famicast? The Famicrew has you covered!...

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - April 1, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 32: KIRBY GAIDEN

Kirby, ninjas and kappas invade the Famicast!...

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - January 31, 2014

THE FAMICAST: Episode 31: ATTACK BIKE

Send out the holidays the right way with titans, bikes and KFC!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - December 28, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 29: A LINK TO THE FUTURE

Chris Houlihan gives his nod of approval to the latest Famicast....

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - October 31, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 27: EVENTURE TIME

We are all going to seperate places, but we meet at the crossroads with the coolest cast around!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - August 31, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 26: FAMI-FEST

Join the chaps for revelations, discussions and the warriors of competitive gaming....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - July 28, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 23: GAME CAT

A healthy dose of cats and vidya games come together nicely to create the latest episode of the Famicast....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - April 30, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 21: HOST FAIL

When PlayStation and Nintendo clash with one another, you get the 21st episode of your favorite Pod from Japan... Something like that....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - February 27, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 11: LET'S GET GOLDEN!

April's Nintendo Direct in Japan slowly transforms into a week of gold....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, and Minoru Yamaizumi - April 27, 2012