Today marks the 22nd anniversary of Pokemon Red Version and Pokemon Green Version for the original Gameboy in Japan. To celebrate “Pokemon Day”, Nintendo is offering up a brand new 3DS theme, a Detective Pikachu Wallpaper and printable “Pokemon Day” cards over on the My Nintendo service. In order to nab the absolutely adorable sleeping Pikachu 3DS theme you’ll need to spend 100 platinum coins per code. Each my Nintendo account can claim up to 3 free...
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Nintendo announces special edition for Fire Emblem Warriors
During the GameStop Expo in Las Vegas, Nintendo announced a special edition of the Fire Emblem Warriors game for the Nintendo Switch system. The special edition will be available this fall in the Americas, and will come with a variety of items. “The incredible fans of the Fire Emblem and Pokémon franchises not only love the games themselves, but also the features behind the games,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and...
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Since the beginning of story telling, tales have been told about brave warriors combating and defeating the forces of evil. From Greek myths to comic book heroes, the concept of heroes banding together has been done in many different ways, inspiring the audience’s imagination and creating fantasies of themselves as one of those brave heroes. As video games grew and matured as a medium, people could now go from simply hearing, seeing or reading stories of brave...
Continue reading...New Egg-cellent new My Nintendo Rewards available
Nintendo has released some new My Nintendo rewards with the holiday Easter weekend around the corner. Starting (yesterday) April 12th, you can redeem My Nintendo points for a special 3DS theme or one of several discounted games. All but one of the new rewards, including the 3DS theme, require redemption of the premium gold points. • 20G – Yoshi Siesta Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu theme • 20G – 30% off Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (Virtual Console for...
Continue reading...Pikachu New Nintendo 3DS XL set for release in February
Nintendo announced a new Pokémon inspired New Nintendo 3DS XL today. The Pikachu Yellow Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL will be released on February 24th. The electrifying new design for the New Nintendo 3DS XL hardware will hit store shelves with the colorful yellow system sporting a charming drawing of popular Pokémon Pikachu on the cover. The sysyem will be available at a suggested retail price of $199.99 USD.
Continue reading...Nintendo launching four new Fire Emblem titles, including mobile game next month
Nintendo surprised Fire Emblem fans today via a Nintendo Direct announcement with news of multiple new games. We already knew about the upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch and a hint of a 3DS game from the official website, but there was much more news today. In addition to these games we got our first glimpse of the Fire Emblem title headed to mobile devices in Fire Emblem Heroes. “In recent years, the popularity of the Fire...
Continue reading...Nintendo goes black with New Nintendo 3DS Black Friday deal
In a big Black Friday deal, Nintendo announced today that for the first time ever, Nintendo’s popular hand-held New Nintendo 3DS video game system will be offered at a suggested retail price of $99.99 USD in the United States. Two special-edition models – one black, one white, both featuring Mushroom Kingdom characters and imagery – will be available starting November 25th. “Nintendo has some of the best gifts for the holiday season,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of...
Continue reading...Nintendo eShop Spotlights #Nindies for September
Nintendo announced today that through the month of September they plan to release a new “Nindie” every week on either the Nintendo 3DS or Wii U. With the Nintendo Download every Thursday in September, a new digital release will hit Nintendo eShop for Wii U, Nintendo 3DS or both at an introductory pricing promotion of 10 percent off during the first week of launch. Not only that, but the featured developers will share video stories about their projects’...
Continue reading...Three Street Fighters coming to [NEW] 3DS eShop only tomorrow
Because the old Nintendo 3DS can’t seem to handle SNES graphics, Nintendo will release three classic SNES Street Fighter games for the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow, but only for NEW Nintendo 3DS units. The games will also be overpriced in Canada. While it still baffles me why Nintendo is making every Virtual Console title in recent memory not available to preexisting Nintendo 3DS units, the new games join the growing list of VC titles the majority...
Continue reading...Runbow Deluxe and Pocket Deluxe coming in the fall
Nighthawk Interactive revealed today that it will bring 13AM Games’ party platformer Runbow Deluxe to the Nintendo Wii U. Runbow Pocket Deluxe will also be coming to the New Nintendo 3DS later this year. The games are an updated release of the original Runbow which will include all of the DLC launched since it debuted last year on Wii U, including a new story adventure, levels, costumes, characters and more.
Continue reading...Metroid Prime Hunters and DKC 3 coming to Virtual Console tomorrow
The hunt is on! Two new games are coming to the Nintendo Virtual Console tomorrow. The Wii U eShop will see the VC release of Nintendo DS title Metroid Prime Hunters when the download drops tomorrow. The game, which will run you $9.99 USD, can be pre-installed already. Here’s the plot of the game: A ferocious race, now extinct, has left behind relics of its once-powerful warrior culture. Now six other fierce bounty hunters from across the...
Continue reading...PokéPark Wii and Contra III coming to Virtual Console tomorrow
Nintendo has two Virtual Console releases due tomorrow, with one a Wii title hitting the Wii U and another a SNES title being released exclusively for the NEW Nintendo 3DS. The first is PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure, which was released for the Wii in North America in 2010. Compete in a variety of exciting Attractions using the Wii Remote controller. Try to beat your high score in each challenge! Interact with and befriend some Pokémon by defeating...
Continue reading...Hyrule Warriors Legends | Review
Hyrule Warriors Legends is a scaled down version of the hit Wii U title of last year, and while it does fall victim to a few flaws it is overall a fun title. That being said, if you have the original Hyrule Warriors Wii U version and can do without all of the new DLC that has been added to the game then the game is an easy pass. Hyrule Warriors Legends is once again a co...
Continue reading...Hackers Get Full Windows 95 To Work On New 3DS
Only one day after the new year we’re going to party like it’s… 1995? A clever hacker has gotten Microsoft’s two decade only operating system Windows 95 to run on Nintendo’s New 3DS according to a post on console modification forum GBATMP. RetroRampage37 released a rough build of the Windows 95 hack and certainly it fill our minds with the idea of playing older DOS games on Nintendo’s handheld. As of right now the hack does not...
Continue reading...Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Isabelle & Digby’s New Home Trailer
Where should Isabelle and Digby place the furniture in their home? In this brand new trailer Isabelle’s pet dogs guide us through process of deciding where to place their brand new furniture. Towards the end of the trailer there’s even a special appearance from a long-time animal crossing resident! Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer allows 3DS owners to work for Nook’s Homes and help the residents of their town design houses for their fellow villagers. Players are...
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