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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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
Nintendo Download Update: Fire Emblem Warriors and LEGO Ninjago Headline Busy European eShop Line-up
A comprehensive breakdown of the latest European Nintendo Download Update, featuring Fire Emblem Warriors, LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game, and a diverse range of...
Metroid: Samus Returns Guide – Essential Upgrades and Hidden Items for Mastering SR388
Discover all key upgrades and locations for Metroid: Samus Returns on Nintendo 3DS. Learn how to find the Morph Ball, Charge Beam, Ice Beam, and more to help Samus...
Nintendo Unveils Poké Ball Edition New Nintendo 2DS XL Ahead of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Release
Nintendo announces the Poké Ball Edition New Nintendo 2DS XL, launching just before Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon debut on 3DS, with Pokémon Gold and Silver also...
Nintendo Direct Announced for September 13: Upcoming Switch and 3DS Titles Spotlighted
Nintendo of America schedules a Nintendo Direct for September 13, focusing on upcoming Nintendo Switch and 3DS games. Full details, presentation times, and official...
Nintendo eShop Update: LEGO Worlds, The Binding of Isaac, and Monster Hunter Stories Headline Packed Week
Discover the latest Nintendo eShop releases for Switch, 3DS, and Wii U, including LEGO Worlds, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, and Monster Hunter Stories. Get full...
Monster Hunter Stories Redefines the Series on Nintendo 3DS with Turn-Based Gameplay and Vibrant Art
Monster Hunter Stories brings a fresh perspective to Capcom's beloved franchise, offering Nintendo 3DS players a turn-based RPG experience with stunning visuals,...
Nintendo Switch Leads Japanese Sales Charts as Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Dominate
Explore the latest Media Create Japanese sales data, with Nintendo Switch continuing to top hardware charts and key Nintendo titles like Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8...
Rhythm Heaven franchise not dead, Nintendo veteran Yoshio Sakamoto confirms
Yoshio Sakamoto tells Eurogamer the Rhythm Heaven series remains a viable IP for Nintendo. Overview of the franchise, platform history, and what Sakamoto's comments...
Metroid: Samus Returns Marks a New Era for 2D Metroid on Nintendo 3DS
Metroid: Samus Returns launches exclusively for Nintendo 3DS on September 15th. Producer Yoshio Sakamoto reignites his love for classic 2D Metroid, hinting at the...
Shantae and Shovel Knight Join Blaster Master Zero on Nintendo Switch and 3DS as Playable Characters
Inti Creates brings Shantae and Shovel Knight to Blaster Master Zero as playable EX Characters, available as free downloads for a limited time on Nintendo Switch and...
Pokémon Gold and Silver Launching on Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console: Everything You Need to Know
Pokémon Gold and Silver return to the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console with modern wireless features and backwards compatibility. Find out the release date, game...
Pokémon Sun & Moon Demo Events at Toys R Us: Exclusive Eevee Figure Giveaway for First 50 Attendees
Toys R Us hosts Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon demo events for Nintendo 3DS, offering exclusive Eevee figures and giveaways at select U.S. stores.
Rayman Advance and Rayman 3 Join Wii U and 3DS Virtual Console in North America
Fans of the Rayman series can now enjoy Rayman Advance and Rayman 3 on the Wii U and 3DS Virtual Console, as Nintendo updates its classic game library.
Nintendo Switch eShop Launch Details Revealed Ahead of Nindies Showcase
Nintendo confirms key Nintendo Switch eShop launch details, including Nindies Showcase date, indie game lineup, and cross-platform account balances.
Nintendo and City Dads Group Host Super Mario Maker Workshop at Los Angeles Public Library
Nintendo teams up with City Dads Group and the Los Angeles Public Library for a hands-on Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS level-design workshop, fostering family...
Pokémon Bank Update Brings Sun and Moon Compatibility to Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Bank receives a major update, adding support for Pokémon Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS. Game Freak celebrates with director Junichi Masuda taking on a classic...
Nintendo Download Update Europe: February's Top 3DS and Wii U eShop Releases and Discounts
Explore the latest Nintendo Download Update for Europe, highlighting 3DS and Wii U eShop releases, discounts, pricing, and developer achievements for February.
Fire Emblem Direct Recap: Fire Emblem Heroes, Echoes, and Warriors Announced for Nintendo Fans
Catch up on all the major reveals from the latest Fire Emblem Direct, including Fire Emblem Heroes for smart devices, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia for...
Nintendo Switch Officially Drops Miiverse and StreetPass: What This Means for Fans
Nintendo confirms that the Switch will not support Miiverse or StreetPass, focusing instead on integration with external social media platforms. Here's what this shift...
Nintendo Switch Virtual Console: Evolution of Retro Gaming on the eShop
Explore the history and future potential of the Nintendo Switch Virtual Console, its foundation in the eShop, and what it means for classic and indie game distribution...
Nintendo Hosts 'Sunday Funday' 3DS and Wii U Demo Event at Best Buy Nationwide
Nintendo brings exclusive 3DS and Wii U game demos, including Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, and Paper Mario: Color Splash, to select Best Buy locations with the special...
How to Obtain Magearna in Pokémon Sun and Moon: Complete Magearna QR Code Guide for Nintendo 3DS
Discover how to unlock Magearna in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon on Nintendo 3DS. This guide covers the Magearna QR Code distribution, including steps for claiming...
Pokémon Sun and Moon Guardian Deities: How to Find and Catch Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Tapu Koko, and Tapu Lele in Alola
Explore the locations and features of the Alola region's Guardian Deities—Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Tapu Koko, and Tapu Lele—in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Learn how to...