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Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop: Indie Developers Host Free Game Code Giveaways Ahead of Deadline
As the final code redemption deadline approaches for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, indie developers like WayForward, Yacht Club Games, and more celebrate with...
SteamWorld: Tower Defense Removed From 3DS eShop as Nintendo Closes DSiWare Access
SteamWorld: Tower Defense, the original DSiWare classic by Thunderful, is no longer available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Developer Brjann Sigurgeirsson discusses the...
Nintendo Extends 3DS and Wii U eShop Code Redemption Deadline Following Technical Issues
Nintendo has announced an extension for redeeming codes on the 3DS and Wii U eShops following service disruptions, with a new cutoff date set for early April 2023.
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop Closures Inspire Heartfelt Tributes from the Gaming Community
With the closure of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, fans pay tribute to the iconic digital storefronts through creative artwork and musical pieces, celebrating the...
Nintendo Offers Free 3DS HOME Menu Themes on North American eShop
Nintendo is giving away two previously paid 3DS HOME menu themes—'Dots & Stripes: Yellow & White' and 'Stars: Gold & Black'—for free to North American...
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop Closures: What Gamers Need to Know
The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops have officially closed for new purchases, marking a significant moment in Nintendo's digital history. Discover what this means for...
Poké Transporter Access Restored: Pokémon Bank Now Free Following Nintendo 3DS eShop Closure
Poké Transporter login issues on Nintendo 3DS have been resolved, and Pokémon Bank is now free to use after the eShop's closure. Here’s what 3DS users need to know...
Nintendo Badge Arcade Partially Shuts Down: End of Daily Free Plays on Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo Badge Arcade for Nintendo 3DS has partially shut down, ending daily free plays and badge catcher rotations following the global 3DS eShop closure.
Nintendo Badge Arcade Free Plays Missing on 3DS—Possible Error Reported
Nintendo Badge Arcade on Nintendo 3DS has stopped offering free plays, alarming players, though recent findings suggest the issue may be a configuration error rather...
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop Closures: Reflecting on Their Legacy and Future for Digital Content
An in-depth look at the closure of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, exploring their legacy, the impact on gamers, and the future of digital content on Nintendo platforms.
Disney Animator Pays Homage to Nintendo 3DS eShop with 'Toadal Disaster' Animation
Disney animator Wayne Unten celebrates the Nintendo 3DS eShop's legacy with a hand-crafted animation using beloved creative apps, just ahead of the platform's closure.
Monster Hunter Games Leaving 3DS and Wii U eShop: Capcom Issues Final Reminder Ahead of March 27 Shutdown
Capcom reminds fans of the impending removal of Monster Hunter titles from the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop as the platforms’ digital stores permanently close on March...
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop Closure: How to Merge Your Funds with Your Nintendo Account
Learn how to transfer your remaining Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop balance to your Nintendo Account before the eShop closure deadlines. Find out key dates, steps, and...
Bravely Default Collectibles: Good Smile Reveals Release Dates for Pop Up Parade Figures on Nintendo Platforms
Good Smile Company announces Pop Up Parade figures featuring the main Bravely Default cast, with official release dates for Tiz, Agnès, and Edea. Get the latest on...
Why Nintendo 3DS StreetPass Remains Beloved Amid Switch’s Ongoing Success
Explore the ongoing appeal of Nintendo 3DS StreetPass in 2023 and how the community keeps this unique feature alive, even as the Nintendo Switch dominates the market.
Nintendo Discontinues 3DS and Wii U Image Share Feature Ahead of eShop Closure
Nintendo ends the Image Share feature on 3DS and Wii U as part of ongoing service discontinuations. Learn what this means for players and the upcoming eShop closure on...
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop Prepaid Card Functionality Ends Amidst Gradual Closure
Nintendo has disabled prepaid card redemption on the 3DS and Wii U eShops, marking the next step in their planned digital store shutdowns for these legacy platforms.
Nintendo eShop Card Usage Ends Soon for Wii U and 3DS: Key Dates and What Gamers Need to Know
Nintendo will end eShop card support for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on August 29, 2022, with full eShop closures set for March 27, 2023. Learn what this means for fans and...
YouTube and Crunchyroll Apps Ending on Wii U — Key Dates, Niconico 3DS Shutdown, and eShop Changes
Google's YouTube app and the Crunchyroll app will cease support on Nintendo's Wii U, with additional video-service shutdowns affecting 3DS. Here are the confirmed...
Nintendo Announces Wii U and 3DS eShop Closure: Final Dates for Purchases and Fund Additions
Nintendo confirms the end of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, announcing final deadlines for fund additions and purchases. Learn key dates, historical context, and what this...
Wii U and 3DS eShop Closure: Key Dates and Steps for Nintendo Fans
Discover essential deadlines and expert tips to prepare for the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShop closures, plus how to secure your favorite digital games.
Nintendo Switch Sports review: Modern successor to Wii Sports on Nintendo Switch
Comprehensive look at Nintendo Switch Sports — the Switch-era successor to Wii Sports. Coverage includes launch roster, controls, Spocco Square hub, online features,...
Nintendo Switch Online: Trademark Renewals Spark Interest in Classic Game Availability
Nintendo renews trademarks for Mach Rider, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Metroid: Zero Mission, and Donkey Kong Country 3, fueling speculation about potential...
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop Shutdown: Over 1,000 Digital-Only Games Set to Be Lost
Nintendo announces the phased closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShop stores, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 digital-only titles and hundreds of Virtual Console games...
Nintendo Confirms Closure of Wii U and 3DS eShops in 2023: What This Means for Gamers
Nintendo announces the Wii U and 3DS eShop closures for 2023, sparking strong reactions among fans. Discover the impact on digital purchases, user sentiment, and...
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop Closure: How to Access My 3DS & Wii U Memories and Preserve Your Gaming Stats
Nintendo has officially confirmed the closure date for the 3DS and Wii U eShops. Discover how you can access your play statistics using the My 3DS & Wii U Memories...
StreetPass Nostalgia: Why Nintendo 3DS’s Social Feature Still Resonates with Fans
Explore the lasting appeal of Nintendo 3DS StreetPass, including community reactions, and why fans miss this unique social gaming feature on modern hardware like the...
Miitopia Switch Remaster Review: Enhanced RPG Adventure Returns with Grezzo’s Upgrades
Explore how Grezzo's Miitopia remaster on Nintendo Switch improves upon the 3DS original with new features, visual upgrades, and avatar customization tools for Mii...
Elon Musk Wario SNL skit draws on Mario legacy and Nintendo history
Elon Musk guest-hosted Saturday Night Live and starred as Wario in a courtroom skit that riffs on Mario and Nintendo history. Coverage includes factual context on...
Bravely Default II Nintendo Switch Review: Job System, Combat, and Switch Port Analysis
An authoritative look at Bravely Default II on Nintendo Switch — developer Claytechworks' 2021 JRPG featuring the job system, brave/default combat, visible overworld...
The Legend of Zelda Retrospective: Celebrating Key Releases from 2011 to 2013
Explore Nintendo's pivotal Legend of Zelda releases from 2011–2013, including major remakes, sequels, and Japan-exclusive Tingle titles across platforms like Nintendo...
Fitness Boxing 2 Nintendo Switch Review: Rhythm, Workout Features, and What Changed
An authoritative review of Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise on Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes release details, gameplay features, profile transfer, Joy-Con...
Alphadia Genesis Switch Review: KEMCO’s Retro RPG Delivers Classic Adventure
Dive into our in-depth review of Alphadia Genesis on Nintendo Switch, developed by Exe Create and published by KEMCO. Discover how this RPG offers nostalgia, engaging...
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Review — A Deep Tactical RPG on Nintendo Switch
An authoritative look at Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia on Nintendo Switch — gameplay, developer Matrix Software, publisher Happinet, tutorial, and tactical systems.
AlphaDream Files for Bankruptcy: Impact on the Mario & Luigi Series and Nintendo Handheld Legacy
AlphaDream, developer of the Mario & Luigi RPG series, filed for bankruptcy. Background on the studio, key releases on GBA/DS/3DS, and what is known about the filing.
ZARA the Fastest Fairy review: Arcade action on the New Nintendo 3DS from Famous Games
An informed look at ZARA the Fastest Fairy for the New Nintendo 3DS. Coverage includes gameplay, controls, price on the Nintendo eShop, and whether the Famous Games...
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Movie—Unveiling Origins, Game Connections, and Trivia
Explore the origins and development of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, its ties to the Nintendo 3DS game, and fascinating facts about the movie's journey and script, as...
BoxBoy! Returns: HAL Laboratory's Beloved Puzzle Platformer Heads to Nintendo Switch
HAL Laboratory's iconic BoxBoy! franchise is making its debut on the Nintendo Switch, bringing Qbby's acclaimed puzzle-solving adventures from the Nintendo 3DS to a...
Beholder: Complete Edition Review (Nintendo Switch) — Warm Lamp Games' Dark Surveillance Simulator
An in-depth review of Beholder: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch. Explore gameplay, aesthetic design, control notes, difficulty modes, and how Warm Lamp Games'...
LEGO DC Super-Villains Nintendo Switch Review: TT Games’ Open-World LEGO Adventure
An authoritative review of LEGO DC Super-Villains on Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes developer TT Games, release details, open-world design, voice cast including...
Nintendo Trademarks Twilight Princess and Wii Sports Resort — Trademark Filings Cover Console, Download and Mobile Software
Nintendo registered trademarks for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Wii Sports Resort in November 2018, listing protections for home console programs,...
Yo-kai Watch 3 Western Release Announced for Nintendo 3DS by LEVEL-5
Nintendo confirms Yo-kai Watch 3's western launch for Nintendo 3DS, featuring new content, parallel storylines, and the latest Moon Rabbit Crew update.
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn on 3DS: New Features, Release Date, and New Nintendo 3DS Exclusivity Clarified
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn brings the Wii classic to handheld with new features and mini-games, but is only compatible with New Nintendo 3DS systems. Learn more about...
LEVEL-5 Registers Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy Trademark, Paving Way for Final Nintendo 3DS Release
LEVEL-5 has secured the Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy trademark in Europe after a lengthy legal dispute, hinting at the last possible Nintendo 3DS release for the renowned...
Go Vacation Nintendo Switch Review: Bandai Namco’s Open-World Minigames Come to Switch
Review and analysis of Go Vacation on Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes developer Bandai Namco, release history from Wii to Switch (December 2018), gameplay systems,...
PDP Launches Official Universal Console Case: Poké Ball Edition for Nintendo 3DS Family
PDP introduces its first officially licensed Pokémon accessory, the Universal Console Case: Poké Ball Edition, designed to protect all Nintendo 3DS handheld models.
Nintendo 3DS Update Introduces Enhanced Anti-Piracy Measures from Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's latest 3DS system update incorporates advanced anti-piracy technology previously used on Nintendo Switch, aiming to protect the platform's integrity and...
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Nintendo Switch — A Combat-Free Open-World Success
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles for Nintendo Switch is a polished, non-combat open-world adventure from Prideful Sloth. Read our detailed, journalist take on...
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of Dusk Launches on Nintendo 3DS – Release Date, Features, and Gameplay Details
Aksys Games brings the acclaimed Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of Dusk to Nintendo 3DS, featuring an engaging mystery, side stories, and eShop availability....
Nintendo Confirms Virtual Console Will Not Return for Switch Online Service
Nintendo officially announces no plans to bring the Virtual Console service to the Nintendo Switch, shifting focus to NES classics with enhanced features through...
Luigi’s Mansion 3DS Port Receives PG Rating: Grezzo Confirmed as Developer
The Australian Classification Board has rated Luigi’s Mansion for Nintendo 3DS. Grezzo, known for acclaimed Zelda ports, is handling the remake with new features and...
Nintendo's Quest to Enter the Chinese Gaming Market: Challenges and Opportunities for Switch and 3DS
Nintendo has pursued entry into China's gaming market for over a decade. This article explores the company's efforts with the Nintendo Switch, 3DS, and Wii classics,...
Yoot Saito’s Role in Inspiring Nintendo 3DS StreetPass and the Unseen Mario Motors Project
Renowned Japanese game creator Yoot Saito inspired the Nintendo 3DS StreetPass feature and collaborated with the company on the unreleased Mario Motors prototype....
Virtual Console’s Legacy: How Nintendo Switch Changed Retro Gaming Distribution
Explore the impact of Nintendo’s Virtual Console and how the Switch era transformed retro game releases, with developers like Sega taking the lead on the eShop.
Nintendo Switch eShop Digital Sales Surpass Physical Sales, Nintendo Says at GDC 2018
At GDC 2018 Nintendo revealed third-party digital sales on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS eShop outpaced boxed sales in the U.S., and pledged eShop improvements.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Launches on Nintendo Switch and 3DS, Expanding the Beloved Puzzle Series
Nintendo brings Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS with new levels, including Super Mario Odyssey-themed stages, continuing the legacy...
Nintendo Shuts Down StreetPass Relay Stations in Japan: End of an Era for 3DS Social Gaming
Nintendo announces the discontinuation of StreetPass Relay Stations in Japan, signaling the gradual phase-out of 3DS online features as the handheld reaches its...
Nintendo Switch Sales Dominate Japanese Holiday Charts with Super Mario Odyssey Leading the Pack
Nintendo Switch continues its strong performance in Japan, with Super Mario Odyssey topping holiday sales charts. Detailed sales figures for top software and hardware...
Nintendo eShop Update: Holiday 2017 Brings Massive Lineup to Switch and 3DS
Explore the final Nintendo Download Update for Europe before the festive break, featuring new Nintendo Switch and 3DS games, DLC, and discounts on the eShop.
Nintendo Download Update Europe: New Retail and eShop Highlights for Switch, 3DS, and Wii U
A comprehensive roundup of the latest Nintendo Download Update for Europe, featuring major Switch retail releases like Skyrim and L.A. Noire, essential eShop titles,...