While some people may have liked playing their enjoyable video games on their Nintendo DS, there were others who chose that they should try to work on learning things and training their memory through the Brain Age games. If you happened to never play these games, players would take part in mini-games that...

At their recent European Nintendo Direct conference Nintendo unveiled a lengthy in depth trailer for Kid Icarus: Uprising presented by none other than Masahiro Sakurai, the game’s director. Sakurai goes into detail on the multiplayer aspect of the forthcoming 3DS title, customization, story mode and...

There is no doubt that the Just Dance series has made a tremendous impact this generation, with skyrocketing sales seen on the Wii and seeing new life on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 late last year. If you think Ubisoft are even close to being done with the franchise though, you would be wrong as today...

The wait for North American RPG fans to finally play Xenoblade Chronicles without having to do anything special to their Wii is finally approaching its end. Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime himself has stated that Xenoblade Chronicles will be released to GameStop stores everywhere on April 6. To...

Get ready to party yet again, Aussies! Mario Party that is. After being announced last year for the Wii, Nintendo of Australia have now announced that Mario Party 9 will be hitting shelves on March 8th. As we’ve mentioned before, this sequel is a new direction for the series, with many new features...

Some of you may remember the fish seen above. It was featured in a classic Dreamcast game that was all about raising a pet called a Seaman, and the game itself was called Seaman. While many loved this game back when it was released on the Dreamcast, it seemed that it would be the only time we ever saw the...

When the Nintendo 3DS was released last year it was seen as a symbol that handheld gaming was in a slump and the sales of the new handheld gaming device were rather poor. However the Nintendo 3DS has long since been on the rise and Nintendo has revealed today that they company has sold 5 million units in...

From the world of Pokémon, we have news that PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond will be available on the Wii on March 29th in Australia and New Zealand. Even though this will be nearly a month later than the Americas release – February 27th, Pokémon diehards will find one way or another to get their hands...

Video games seem generally more focused on making war, not love, but whether you’re rescuing another helpless princess, cracking on to every NPC of the opposite sex, or playing super-creepy Japanese dating sims, romance abounds in the gaming world. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here’s...

You all should by now know about PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond, which is set to hit the Wii on February 27th. While the adventure looks perky and enjoyable this time around though, we have heard very little on the roles that Oshawott, Tepig, Snivy, and Pikachu will have…that is until now. Nintendo really...

You may remember that a Fire Emblem title is being developed for the Nintendo 3DS. However at that time, we knew very little about the game. Now we know just a little bit more thanks to Jump Magazine. Fire Emblem: Awakening is first set to be released on April 19th in Japan and here is a brief glimpse of...

It was revealed way back at E3 that Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Nintendo 3DS, would feature use of the handheld console’s Augmented Reality feature. It has now been confirmed that six AR Cards will come packaged with the game on release. The AR Cards feature characters from the game including Pitt...

You see, Kirby? Dreams do come true. In a rather expected yet still welcome move, Nintendo of Japan announced today that Kirby’s Dream Land 2 will see a release next week on the 3DS’ eShop. For those unfamiliar to this follow-up, Dream Land 2 offers a different mechanic from it’s...

Competition in a marketplace usually ends up benefiting the consumer and it seems that Nintendo is ready to throw a curveball at Sony’s PlayStation Vita launch. If a consumer were to go to GameStop right now and pick up the Nintendo 3DS it would only cost them $149.99 rather than the normal price of...

If you are like the rest of the Wii owners out there, it’s a pretty safe bet that you’d be anticipating Xenoblade Chronicles, which launches in April. If Nintendo know anything about this much-loved property, it is that the fans are what made Xenoblade possible, and in a rather awesome turn of...

If you are a member of Club Nintendo, then I’m sure you have seen the optional box at the bottom. You know, the one that gives you a choice to leave a quote? That box isn’t just for show, as Nintendo have been using the feedback given not only to craft a better experience for the future, but to...

Famitsu’s Most Wanted List has been updated in their latest issue. This latest list has been dominated by the Sony platforms, with nineteen of the thirty games listed coming out for either the Playstation 3, Playstation Portable and Playstation Vita. However, it was a Nintendo exclusive that has...

As all of you 3DS owners know, it’s time for another eShop update. This week the pickings are slim, but one title in particular has had quite a bit of buzz and is sure to impress anyone looking for a modern hack and slash experience on their 3D handheld. Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword puts players...

Nintendo are yet again offering up downloadable titles for Club Nintendo, and this time Mario is getting some more love. Until February 29th, members can redeem their coins for some digital content, with the most prominent being Mario Party 2. If you have followed the age-old series, Mario Party 2 is a...

Imagine if you were to play Mario and as you collected coins, more goombas and koopas started to appear. Sound like a great idea? Well, Kid Icarus Uprising will include such a setting with the Intensity difficulty. As players collect hearts, the game will become progressively harder as more enemies will...

Last year, Super Mario 3D Land came out and turned the 3DS’ sales upside-down, assisting in the increase of units sold by miles. Many 3DS owners who have already played through both 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 have one question on their mind though, with that being “what’s next?”. Yes,...

Over this last holiday season the Pearl Pink Nintendo 3DS was offered in North America as part of a bundle with Nintendogs, however those who still want to pick up this more feminine appearing device may still do so when it is released as a standalone package on February 10th for $169.99 Note that those who...

The landscape of portable gaming is going through a change. The mobile market seems to be growing thanks to the advent of Apple’s iPhone and iPad. This brought a new smartphone and tablet market which is gaining steam. With that in mind, media and consumers have proclaimed the doom of the dedicated...

When Pikachu had an adventure on the Wii a while back, I passed it up completely as Pokepark Wii seemed to be more of a simplistic cash-in for the franchise as a whole. After seeing the promotion for a sequel that has rose up over a year later though, things are looking up for the series. In a new trailer...

After a long wait, the brilliant little platformer Mutant Mudds has finally globbed onto the eShop. For those unfamiliar, this new title from Renegade Kid puts players in the role of Max as he jetpacks along a 12-bit world, armed with his trusty water cannon. You can snag up this gem for $8.99 as of today...

Satoru Iwata has revealed more information on the Wii U during an earnings meeting with investors. First up, it has been confirmed that the Wii U will be compatible with Nintendo Network. The Nintendo Network is the new network platform being introduced for the 3DS and Wii U to allow purchases of digital...