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Nintendo DS & 3DS Games that deserve to be ported onto the Nintendo Switch

It’s criminal that none of these are on the Nintendo Switch yet!...

by Ted Hazell - October 26, 2021

3DS Through the Ages: June 2011 to October 2011

The Ambassador Program and huge price drop highlight the end of the honeymoon for 3DS....

by Neal Ronaghan - July 15, 2017

3DS Through the Ages: March 2011 to May 2011

In retrospect, maybe launching with Steel Diver wasn't the best idea....

by Neal Ronaghan - July 14, 2017

3DS Through the Ages

A look back at Nintendo's handheld from its 2011 to 2017....

by Neal Ronaghan - July 14, 2017

Best of the Sales: European Christmas Sales Edition

With more options than you can shake a stylus at, Daan has suggestions for European eShoppers....

by Daan Koopman - December 23, 2016

The Great 3D-Switch Up

Is the Switch destined to replace 3DS? It's not that simple....

by James Jones - November 17, 2016

INTERVIEW: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice Interview

Nintendo World Report presses the masterminds behind the new Ace Attorney game about the game’s new mechanics, gameplay balance, and the writing and localization processes. No objections....

by Michael Cole and Jared Rosenberg - June 29, 2016

Vote For Your Favorite Games in the Nintendo eShop Top 50

What are the best digital games? There is only one way to find out!...

by Daan Koopman - June 6, 2016

Our 2016 Nintendo Predictions: Matt West, Associate Editor

…And on the seventh day, Aonuma saw his work and he rested. For he knew it was good....

by Matt West - January 27, 2016

Hidden Gems: Games You Might Have Missed: MORE 3DS Games (and eShop!)

We’re making a list and checking it twice. We’re gonna find out what games you might have missed this generation....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Carmine Red, and Matt West - November 25, 2015

Hidden Gems: Games You Might Have Missed: 3DS Games

We’re making a list and checking it twice. We’re gonna find out what games you might have missed this generation....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Carmine Red, and Matt West - November 25, 2015

Hidden Gems: Games You Might Have Missed: MORE Wii U Games

We’re making a list and checking it twice. We’re gonna find out what games you might have missed this generation....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Carmine Red, and Matt West - November 25, 2015

CONTEST: Xeodrifter Instagram Giveaway

Get free stuff just for following us!...

by John Rairdin - July 26, 2015

Nintendo Direct Indie Roundup

Get your download on!...

by John Rairdin - April 8, 2015

Nintendo World Report's Top 20 3DS Games (So Far)

From the launch days of 2011 to the end of 2014, we bring you our Top 20 3DS games...at least for now....

by - February 23, 2015

Know Your Nintendo Developers: EAD Group 3

We trace back the routes of the folks who have defined Zelda for the past 20 years....

by John Rairdin and Neal Ronaghan - February 18, 2015

Know Your Nintendo Developers: EAD Group 1

Learn all about the directors and producers of Mario Kart and Nintendogs games....

by John Rairdin and Neal Ronaghan - February 4, 2015

The Top 5 Nintendo eShop Games of 2014: John Rairdin, Associate Editor

When John isn't making video's he plays eShop games. Here are his favorites....

by John Rairdin - February 2, 2015

What to Expect on Nintendo Platforms in 2015

Take a look at all the games we can expect to see hit Nintendo platforms throughout the year....

by Justin Berube - January 28, 2015

StreetPass Puzzle Swap Panel Compendium

This reminds me of a puzzle!...

by Andrew Brown - September 18, 2014

Mariobilia: The Plumber, the Projectile and the Puppy

We check out the English Photos With Mario cards, too....

by Andrew Brown - July 2, 2014

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Review Revisit

Just another romp in Hyrule, or a timeless classic in the making?...

by Justin Baker, Aaron R. Brown, Andy Goergen, and Addison Webb - May 20, 2014

Top 10 3DS Playtimes

Individual and collective top 10's all around!...

by Josh Max - April 14, 2014

ROUNDTABLE: Staff Sez: 3DS Memories

The Nintendo 3DS just turned 3! Remember when it was just a baby?...

by Josh Max - March 28, 2014

Top 10 3DS Games: Three Years and Running

The 3DS is just about three years old. We celebrate by updating our Top 10 list....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 25, 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

The Odd Odyssey of Yumi: What the Heck Is Umihara Kawase?

Ahead of its first western release, we delve into the history of the weird series....

by Neal Ronaghan - February 25, 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

One Piece of Nintendo's History

A retrospective look at Nintendo's One Piece treasures....

by Andrew Brown - February 10, 2014

ROUNDTABLE: Bravely Default Expectations

Our staff shares their expectations for Square Enix's latest 3DS RPG....

by James Dawson - February 8, 2014

Nintendo's Third Pillar: How Nintendo Plans to Improve Your Quality of Life: Why a New Platform?

Nintendo already has two platforms. Why do they need a third for their Quality of Life plans?...

by James Jones - February 5, 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

CONTEST: Europe: Score Yourself A Copy Of BEYBLADE: Evolution

UPDATE: The winners are known!...

by Daan Koopman - January 19, 2014

NWR's Favorite 2013 Games From Japan: Danny's Respectable Half Of This List

Danny delivers verdicts on grappling hooks, monsters and beautiful settings....

by Danny Bivens - January 15, 2014

NWR's Favorite 2013 Games From Japan: Daan's List Of What Makes Japan Unique

Daan brings game selling dogs, adorable ghosts and funny Mii people to our attention!...

by Daan Koopman - January 15, 2014

NWR's Favorite 2013 Games From Japan

Daan and Danny talk about some of the best games that you should pray will come out in your region....

by Danny Bivens and Daan Koopman - January 15, 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

Allan & Nicole A Miiverse Romantic Tragedy Part 2: The Return of Jafar

What awaits the fate of Miiverse's 8th grade lovers?...

by Curtis Bonds - January 12, 2014

35 Minute Audio Discussion On Kirby Triple Deluxe

Daan and special guest Tim Chaten talk about Kirby's latest adventure!...

by Daan Koopman - January 12, 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

Allan & Nicole: A Miiverse Romantic Tragedy in One Act

Curtis re-enacts a tragic story of love, loss and Luigi's Mansion... from Miiverse....

by Curtis Bonds - January 8, 2014

Nintendo World Report's 2014 Predictions: Justin Berube, Features Editor

The King Nintendo Fanboy leverages his expertise in order to guess how the world looks through Nintendo's eyes....

by Justin Berube - January 6, 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

A Link Between Worlds: Melbourne Launch Gallery

Australian Zelda fans await their adventures in Lorule....

by Andrew Brown - November 22, 2013

This Week in Super Smash Bros.

An introduction to our new weekly roundup of Smash Bros. news....

by Curtis Bonds - November 21, 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

This Week in Releases: November 17, 2013

Cat Mario? Okay, now I'm interested....

by Zack Kaplan - November 17, 2013

Link Between Worlds' Superb and Totally Optional Super Guide

Don't forget your Hint Glasses when you go on your next big adventure....

by Neal Ronaghan - November 15, 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

The MIX LA 2013 Shows Off the Latest in Indie Gaming

Fancy venue plus communal beer keg equals one heck of a night....

by Kimberly Keller - November 12, 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

BLOG: Nintendo in Retrograde

The movements of Kyoto relative to the Zodiac dictate all boneheaded corporate decisions...

by James Jones - November 4, 2013

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

Wii Sports Club cometh....

by Danny Bivens - October 30, 2013

This Week in Releases: October 27, 2013

Assassinate Sonic by any means necessary....

by Zack Kaplan - October 27, 2013

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

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

by Danny Bivens - October 25, 2013

Pokémon X and Y Online Features Overview

Find out how to the make the most of Pokémon X and Y's online features....

by James Dawson - October 24, 2013

This Week in Releases: October 20, 2013

Marvel and DC face off while the Wii U throws a party. ...

by Zack Kaplan - October 20, 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

This Week in Releases: October 13, 2013

Unlike Skylanders, you can't swap out this week's releases....

by Zack Kaplan - October 13, 2013

BLOG: Kirby Is Coming and You Better Be Ready

Kirby 3DS hype and Wii U dreams collide in one super cute blog....

by Zack Kaplan - October 12, 2013

Pokélaunch Party Australia: EB Knox

Pokémon X and Y have hit Melbourne! It's time to celebrate!...

by Andrew Brown - October 11, 2013

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

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

by Danny Bivens - October 9, 2013

This Week in Releases: October 6, 2013

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues. Also some niche 3DS game and a new handheld....

by Zack Kaplan - October 6, 2013

INTERVIEW: eShop Interview with Dan Adelman and Damon Baker

Curt sits down Dan and Damon from Nintendo of America and discuss the eShop, indie games, and third-party relationships....

by Curtis Bonds - October 3, 2013

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

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

by Danny Bivens - October 3, 2013

This Week in Releases: September 29, 2013

We have seen Link on boats, trains, and birds. Now all we need is to see him in outer space! ...

by Zack Kaplan - September 29, 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

INTERVIEW: Pokémon X and Y Interview with Game Freak

We had the pleasure to sit down with some of the minds behind Pokémon X and Y....

by Justin Berube and Josh Max - September 24, 2013

This Week in Releases: September 22, 2013

I'm Batman....

by Zack Kaplan - September 22, 2013

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

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

by Danny Bivens - September 19, 2013

Tokyo Game Show 2013 Nintendo Platform Title List

There is still going to be plenty of Nintendo love at the show this week! ...

by Danny Bivens - September 18, 2013

This Week in Releases: September 15, 2013

The Wonderful 101 leads this week's releases....

by Zack Kaplan - September 15, 2013

ROUNDTABLE: Pokemon X and Y Roundtable

Our staff express their opinions regarding the new features in Pokemon X and Y....

by Justin Baker, Justin Berube, Nicholas Bray, J.P. Corbran, Alex Culafi, James Dawson, Tom Malina, Josh Max, and Neal Ronaghan - September 15, 2013

The Storied History of Rune Factory

Let's get geared up for Rune Factory 4's eventual release with a history lesson!...

by Kimberly Keller - September 14, 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

BLOG: The Pokémon Game Show - What You Need to Know

Pokémon fans don't need TGS when they have their own special event!...

by Danny Bivens - August 16, 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

BLOG: Explaining Monster Hunter

Hi, my name is Jon, and I'm an addict. Come join me....

by Jon Lindemann - 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

History of AlphaDream: Ketchup and Plumbers

Mini-games abound at this second party developer....

by Justin Baker - July 25, 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

Animal Crossing: Style Setters

NWR staff members show off some of their own clothing designs for Animal Crossing: New Leaf!...

by Nicholas Bray, James Dawson, and Josh Max - July 16, 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

INTERVIEW: Interview With Urban Trial Freestyle Developer Tate Multimedia

Bringing face-plants and bone-crushing wrecks to a 3DS near you!...

by Justin Baker - July 4, 2013

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

Chibi Robo in da house, yo!...

by Danny Bivens - July 4, 2013

BLOG: Stop and Smell the Roses: My New Appreciation for Animal Crossing's Plodding Pace

After logging 100 hours in 2 weeks, Tom explores what sustains his crippling addiction to New Leaf and suggests why it can be important to break the Bell-farming rut....

by Tom Malina - July 3, 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

INTERVIEW: Interview with G.Rev CEO Hiroyuki Maruyama, Kokuga Developer

We sat down to talk about G.Rev's latest shmup: Kokuga...

by Justin Baker - 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

BLOG: The Quest for the Perfect 3DS XL Case

How I found the Holy Grail of 3DS XL cases....

by James Dawson - June 16, 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

ROUNDTABLE: Roundtable Discussion: Sonic Lost World

After watching the debut trailer, are we excited for the return of Sonic and friends? ...

by Justin Baker, Nicholas Bray, Michael Cole, J.P. Corbran, Andy Goergen, Tom Malina, Josh Max, Jonathan Metts, Carmine Red, and Neal Ronaghan - May 30, 2013

History of Monster Games

How did these American racing game buffs become one of Nintendo's go-to developers?...

by Tom Malina - May 26, 2013

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

Gunman Clive finally makes it to Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - May 22, 2013

History of Nintendo Software Technology

From Bionic Commando to Mario vs Donkey Kong....

by Nicholas Bray - May 20, 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

INTERVIEW: Image & Form Games Interview with Brjann Sigurgeirsson

Neal digs deep with one of the developers of the upcoming 3DS eShop title "SteamWorld Dig"!...

by Curtis Bonds and Neal Ronaghan - May 15, 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

Top 10 3DS Games: Two Years and Counting

From March 27, 2011 to March 27, 2013, great 3DS games came out. We whittled the list down to 10....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 29, 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

BLOG: One More Shot

J.P. sees the new Zelda announcement as a reason to go back and give a classic another chance....

by J.P. Corbran - April 24, 2013

BLOG: My Thoughts on the Latest 3DS Nintendo Direct

I'm still in shock....

by Justin Berube - April 21, 2013

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

Pimp dat Pokémon....

by Danny Bivens - April 17, 2013

NWR Staff 3DS Playtime Round Four

Two years and man, are we playing a bunch of 3DS....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 16, 2013

BLOG: Call from EU: A First 2013 Reflection

We look back at the first quarter of 2013 and look ahead at what is right around the... oh....

by Daan Koopman - April 11, 2013

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

My dad is a professional dry cleaner....

by Danny Bivens - April 10, 2013

BLOG: Buried in Treasure

Along with other things, Luigi's mansions are haunted by money....

by Nate Andrews - April 9, 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

BLOG: Embracing the Digital Future on the 3DS

How many full games have you downloaded digitally on 3DS and Wii U?...

by Neal Ronaghan - April 1, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/27/2013)

An action-packed week with Wario, motorbikes and spaceships!...

by Daan Koopman - March 29, 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

BLOG: Just Being Mii: The Infinite Possibilities of Disney Infinity

Monorail racing through Epcot would be fun, right? ...

by Zack Kaplan - March 19, 2013

Nintendo Collectors Journal 3/14/2013

The Fire Emblem Awakening 3DS, games, merchandise, and more can be seen in this week's journal....

by Justin Berube - March 14, 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

BLOG: Coaster Creator 3D Exclusive QR Codes

Ride some virtual coasters courtesy of your friends at NWR....

by Zack Kaplan - March 8, 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

Must Be This Japanese to Play: Renegade Kid, Gaijin Games, Shin'en, and More Speak Out on Publishing in Japan's eShop

The process to bring a Western game to Japan is harder than you think....

by Tyler Ohlew - March 1, 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

BLOG: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D: An Unnecessary Remake

A remake of a three-year-old game? Fine, go bananas!...

by Zack Kaplan - February 19, 2013

BLOG: Valentine's Day in My Village

Animal Crossing has players experience their own stories, such as this one....

by Minoru Yamaizumi - February 16, 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

BLOG: Fire Emblem Frustration

Kim takes an emotional ride through Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones....

by Kimberly Keller - February 8, 2013

BLOG: Brain Age: Concentration Training - Day 4: Devil World 

Can Dr. Kawashima make a Mensa out of me?...

by Tyler Ohlew - February 7, 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

BLOG: Brain Age: Concentration Training - Day 2: My Working Memory Is Unemployed

Sympathy for the Devilish....

by Tyler Ohlew - February 4, 2013

BLOG: Call from EU: How Fire Emblem: Awakening Became a Favorite

With the North American release upon us, I reflect on ten months with my Awakening....

by Daan Koopman - February 4, 2013

BLOG: Brain Age: Concentration Training - Day 1: This Is 70

This is one devil I don't want exorcised....

by Tyler Ohlew - February 3, 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

BLOG: Nintendo Wishes for the New Year

When you wish upon a Mario star, makes no difference which Toad you are......

by Zack Kaplan - January 25, 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 (01/09/2013)

HAL Pinball (non-Kirby related), Metal Max, and even top eShop lists from Nintendo hit the service today!...

by Danny Bivens - January 10, 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

Top 10 3DS eShop Games (As of Now)

May your Top 10 lists be Muddy, Mighty, or Pushy....

by Neal Ronaghan - December 10, 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

Nintendo World Report's 2012 Holiday Gaming Guide

A list of gift-worthy games for the discerning Nintendo enthusiast....

by Phillip Stortzum - December 5, 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

BLOG: Ranking the Professor Layton Series

A perplexing puzzle as one NWR staffer tries to figure out his favorite Layton games....

by Phillip Stortzum - November 17, 2012

CONTEST: CONTEST: Win a Copy of Spirit Hunters Inc

Update: Winners announced!...

by Andrew Brown and Neal Ronaghan - November 16, 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

CONTEST: Mutant Mudds 3DS eShop Contest (Europe)

We've got three copies of Mutant Mudds to give away! Enter now!...

by Tom Malina - October 29, 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

Agricultural Differences: A History of Harvests

Let's take a look at how Harvest Moon has evolved....

by Andrew Brown - October 23, 2012

BLOG: Josh Max and The Kid Icarus Tournaments: Part 1

Let me tell you a tale about Comic Con....

by Josh Max - October 23, 2012

Grasshopper Manufacture's Heroine Addiction  

A look at how Liberation Maiden's Shoko Ozora compares to Grasshopper's previous female heroes....

by Tyler Ohlew - October 22, 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

NWR Staff 3DS Playtime Round Three

What has your NWR Staff been playing on their 3DSes?...

by Neal Ronaghan - October 17, 2012

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

AKB48 owns your soul... but Konami and Arc System Works try to give you other options....

by Danny Bivens - October 10, 2012

Staff Sez #9: Fall Anticipation

In this special Staff Sez, we ask the staff what they are most anticipating in the latter part of 2012. ...

by Patrick Barnett - October 10, 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

BLOG: The Denpa Men: They Came By Wave - The Unboxing!

Unboxing doesn't have to stop at retail!...

by Tyler Ohlew - September 28, 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

BLOG: The Rarest StreetPass Puzzle in the World

JC goes on a a real StreetPass quest!...

by James Charlton - September 26, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/19/2012)

I'll wreck your Denpa tomato princess mini golf party!...

by Danny Bivens - September 20, 2012

Tokyo Game Show 2012 Nintendo Platform Title List

Curious about what Nintendo titles will be at the show? We have you covered!...

by Danny Bivens - September 19, 2012

A Golden Opportunity for Mario Fans

Check out the NSMB2 Gold Coin Edition from Australia....

by Andrew Brown - September 18, 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

INTERVIEW: Fractured Soul Interview with Grant Davies

With the game's upcoming eShop release, we talk with Grant Davies of Endgame Studios about the past, present, and future of Fractured Soul....

by Nate Andrews - September 7, 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

BLOG: Nintendo Direct 2012.08.19 Live Stream, Blog, and Chat

Join us for the latest Wii and Nintendo 3DS news!...

by Patrick Barnett - August 29, 2012

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Guide: European DLC Set #7 - Set #8

Get your Final Fantasy rhythm fix!...

by Danny Bivens - August 28, 2012

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Guide: North American DLC Set #7

Which track are you waiting for?...

by Danny Bivens - August 28, 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

BLOG: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Reversible Cover

Purchasing the packaged version has a few pluses over the digital version in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - July 28, 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

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Guide: European DLC Set #1 - Set #6

European Theathrhythm DLC is in da house!...

by Danny Bivens - July 11, 2012

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Guide: North American DLC Set #1 – Set #6

Is any of this DLC worth your hard earned cash?...

by Danny Bivens - July 11, 2012

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Guide: Japanese DLC Set #7 – Set #12

Get a preview of what could be coming to your region soon. ...

by Danny Bivens - July 11, 2012

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Guide: Japanese DLC Set #1 – Set #6

See what tracks you are missing in your region!...

by Danny Bivens - July 11, 2012

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC Guide

What DLC is worth your hard earned cash? NWR has you covered!...

by Danny Bivens - July 11, 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 (07/04/2012)

Monster Hunter 4 and Kirby are a huge focus on the eShop this week....

by Danny Bivens - July 5, 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

BLOG: Nintendo Direct 6/22/2012 Live Blog and Stream

Watch this spot for the latest Nintendo news from Japan starting at 11 p.m. ET and then following with North America and Europe an hour later....

by Neal Ronaghan - June 21, 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

BLOG: Where in the World Is Animal Crossing?

Alex discusses the lack of Animal Crossing on 3DS before coming to a startling realization....

by Alex Culafi - June 7, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo 3DS Software Showcase E3 2012 Livestream

Nintendo has an additional conference to showcase 3DS wares....

by Aaron Kaluszka - June 6, 2012

BLOG: Reaction to Nintendo Direct, Plus Bits You May Have Missed

James C. reacts to the Nintendo Direct conference, and points out some interesting bits that may have passed you by....

by James Charlton - June 4, 2012

BLOG: Nintendo Pre E3 and E3 Event/Conference Times

Nintendo has FOUR events planned in the next few days, NWR has all the times and dates for you right here!...

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - June 3, 2012

E3 Predictions 2012 - Bingo Edition: Zach's Predictions

Pretty safe bets for the most part, but wouldn't Eternal Darkness 2 be great?...

by Zachary Miller - May 31, 2012

E3 Predictions 2012 - Bingo Edition: James D's Predictions

Localizations, rumors, expected announcements, and nonsense....

by James Dawson - May 31, 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

BLOG: Better Living Through 3DS

Have you guys heard about this thing?...

by Nate Andrews - May 28, 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

BLOG: Club Nintendo Reward: 18-Game Case

Best. Reward. Ever....

by Zachary Miller - May 20, 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

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

Two words: Cosplay salon....

by Danny Bivens - May 9, 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

StreetPass Experiments in Tokyo!

The Famicast crew push the 3DS StreetPass feature to its limits in downtown Tokyo!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Michael Cole, and Minoru Yamaizumi - April 26, 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

BLOG: Pedro Sees a 3DS for the Very First Time

After a year since its release, Pedro finally witnesses a 3DS in action....

by Pedro Hernandez - April 25, 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

BLOG: Paging Dr. Stiles...

If only my surgeon had the Healing Touch, I'm kind of pressed for time... ...

by Andrew Brown - April 10, 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

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/28/2012)

The second Bravely Default demo is here!...

by Danny Bivens - March 30, 2012

INTERVIEW: Shifting World Interview with Guillaume Bouckaert 

We talk with developer Fishing Cactus about the latest entry in the Shift series....

by Nate Andrews - March 28, 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

Fave Five... Ambassador Games

I am the Ambassador of AWESOME. ...

by Josh Max - March 27, 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 (03/07/2012)

Goemon, Pit, and DLC all appear this week in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - March 7, 2012

Fave Five... Mario Kart Games

Regardless of which Mario Kart game is your favorite, we can agree that the Blue Shell stinks....

by James Charlton - March 3, 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

Metal Gear: Primer

Don't go into Snake Eater naked....

by Nate Andrews and Zachary Miller - February 22, 2012

Nintendo Direct: What Do We Expect?

We speculate on what exactly Nintendo has in store....

by Patrick Barnett and Neal Ronaghan - February 21, 2012

GUIDE: Resident Evil: Revelations Raid Mode

Here's your primer for our upcoming Community Night!...

by Zachary Miller - February 20, 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

INTERVIEW: Fractured Soul Interview with Grant Davies

We talk with Grant Davies of Endgame about the DS and 3DS title. ...

by Nate Andrews - February 7, 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

 ">BLOG: Why Do I Play Pokémon?  

 ">Why do you strive to be very best?...

by Josh Max - 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: Games and Marriage

NWR's Director became Director, got hitched, and played some video games in 2011....

by Neal Ronaghan - January 21, 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

The Year in Review: 2011: James D. Plays a lot of Ports in 2011

The story of how I spent hours of my life in 2011, playing Xevious, TwinBee, Zelda II, and VVVVVV....

by James Dawson - January 21, 2012

The Year in Review: 2011: Alex Gets Disappointed

With 2011 behind him, Alex complains about a poorly utilized year....

by Alex Culafi - January 21, 2012

The Year in Review: 2011: Zach's Honorable Mentions & Year in Review

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times....

by Zachary Miller - January 21, 2012

The Year in Review: 2011: PLAY ALL THE GAMES IN 2011!

Daan Koopman plays as much as possible in 2011!...

by Daan Koopman - 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

NWR Staff's Favorite 10 Games of 2011: Mario Kart 7

A game doesn't have to innovate to entertain....

by James Dawson - January 3, 2012

BLOG: Get Yourself Brand New Stationery for Swapnote

Because we love you too after all!...

by Daan Koopman - January 2, 2012

NWR Staff's Favorite 10 Games of 2011: Super Mario 3D Land

EAD Tokyo does it again....

by J.P. Corbran - January 2, 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

BLOG: Santa's Requests are in: Nintendo Rules

Santa Claus has been keeping tabs on the kids' wishlists this year!...

by Andrew Brown - December 24, 2011

BLOG: Treat Yourself to the Mighty Switch Force Soundtrack

Step into the maelstrom of aural delights that is MSF's music....

by Nate Andrews - December 23, 2011

BLOG: How My 3DS Virally Updated Another

Read how I unwittingly gave another guy SwapNote and other apps....

by James Charlton - December 22, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (12/21/2011)

Kid Icarus and a new messaging system for the 3DS are available now in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - December 21, 2011

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

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

by Danny Bivens - December 14, 2011

BLOG: Comments on Nintendo's Q1 2012 Release List

Three Wii games, a 3DS game, and oh man, look at that eShop list!...

by Neal Ronaghan - December 13, 2011

BLOG: Circle Pad Pro Get!

Danny buys the Circle Pad Pro and tests it as a grip for unsupported games....

by Danny Bivens - December 10, 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

GUIDE: StreetPass Mii Plaza Find Mii Hats

The new update gave us a lot of new hats. Help us finish the list....

by Aaron Kaluszka and Neal Ronaghan - December 6, 2011

The Innovations of Mario Kart: Mario Kart 7

KART RACING IN THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!...

by Pedro Hernandez and Neal Ronaghan - December 6, 2011

BLOG: The Kirby Pouch & Zelda 3DS

Check out pics of Kirby's Epic Pouch & the new Zelda 3DS!...

by Nicholas Bray - December 5, 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

Australian Connection Tour 2011

Nintendo has hit the road with a wealth of unreleased games....

by Nicholas Bray - October 12, 2011

NWR Staff 3DS Playtime

What games are getting the most love by the NWR staff?...

by Neal Ronaghan - October 7, 2011

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

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

by Danny Bivens - October 5, 2011

BLOG: Spurious SpotPass Surprise

Did somebody press the wrong button?...

by Aaron Kaluszka - October 1, 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

BLOG: My Monster Hunter Tri Monogatari

How did Danny's quest for the golden 3DS Monter Hunter ticket fare?...

by Danny Bivens - September 19, 2011

Monster Hunter 3G English Manual at TGS

See how the upcoming 3DS game controls in these pictures from TGS....

by Pedro Hernandez and Aaron Kaluszka - September 15, 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

BLOG: Nintendo 3DS Conference (09/13/2011) Times

Nintendo's 3DS press conference is streaming live Tuesday in Japan. What time is that everywhere else?...

by Danny Bivens - September 12, 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 (08/17/2011)

The eShop is on summer vacation in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - August 17, 2011

BLOG: Seeing in Three Dimensions for the First Time

J.P.'s recent eye surgery had an unexpected benefit....

by J.P. Corbran - August 16, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/03/2011)

Idols, VC games, and more this week on the eShop in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - August 3, 2011

BLOG: My 3DS Price Drop Reaction

(read...)

by Mike Sklens - July 28, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/27/2011)

Picross, Dr. Mario and more join the ranks of downloadable titles in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - July 28, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/20/2011)

Virtual Console and 3DS download games arrive this week in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - July 20, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/13/2011)

A new 3D Classic and video service land in Japan this week....

by Danny Bivens - July 13, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (07/06/2011)

A 3D Classic is teased, an old classic arrives on the VC, and more video content abounds in Japan. ...

by Danny Bivens - July 6, 2011

BLOG: Zelda Ocarina Edition Unboxing

Take a look at what Australia's OOT comes with!...

by Andrew Brown - June 29, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/29/2011)

The Virtual Console and video content are still going strong in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - June 29, 2011

INTERVIEW: Nintendo Interview with Marc Franklin

Our E3 2011 interview goes over Nintendo's Wii U plans....

by Aaron Kaluszka, Neal Ronaghan, and Jared Rosenberg - June 25, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/22/2011)

The eShop gets two new Virtual Console games and more video content in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - June 22, 2011

Streaming Video Content on the Japan eShop

The first batch of streaming videos hit the eShop in Japan....

by Danny Bivens - June 17, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/15/2011)

The eShop is just over a week old, here is the latest selection from Japan....

by Danny Bivens - June 15, 2011

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/07/2011)

The eShop arrived in Japan with tons of games, videos, and a 3D Classic Xevious. ...

by Danny Bivens - June 13, 2011

BLOG: The Pains (and Solutions!) of Using eShop Internationally

Here's a little tip for international credit card holders......

by Andrew Brown - June 7, 2011

How To Transfer Your DSiWare Games To Your 3DS

Perplexed? Wonder no more....

by Neal Ronaghan - June 7, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Danny's Predictions

There are still Japanese Wii and DS titles out there that can leave Japan, ya know!...

by Danny Bivens - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Jared's Predictions

Jared peers into the future....

by Jared Rosenberg - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Nick's Predictions

New F-Zero for 3DS? Yes Please!...

by Nicholas Bray - June 2, 2011

E3 2011 Predictions: Andy's Predictions

Evil returns to Nintendo's home console....

by Andy Goergen - June 2, 2011

Street Fighter IV Australian Tournaments: Street Fighter IV Sydney Tournament

There was some fighting on the streets of Sydney today....

by Nicholas Bray - May 31, 2011

Street Fighter IV Australian Tournaments: Street Fighter IV Melbourne Tournament

Andrew checks out the street fighting in Melbourne....

by Andrew Brown - May 31, 2011

INTERVIEW: Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion Interview with Richard Robledo

Papaya Studio gives us extensive insight on how the cartoony brawler came to be and everything that makes it unique....

by Pedro Hernandez and Aaron Kaluszka - May 24, 2011

StreetPassin' in Akihabara

Two-thirds of the Famicast crew hit the streets of Tokyo to try out StreetPass....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Michael Cole - May 21, 2011

INTERVIEW: FIFA 12 3DS Interview with Matt Prior

EA Sports is bringing FIFA to 3DS. What's the producer got to say about it?...

by Neal Ronaghan - May 19, 2011

BLOG: 3DS Sports Wars: FIFA vs. Pro Evolution

FIFA is coming to 3DS this fall, and it is the "best soccer game available on the Nintendo 3DS" according to EA....

by Neal Ronaghan - May 10, 2011

3DS Battery Tests

How long does the 3DS battery really last?...

by Nicholas Bray and James Jones - May 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

Nick's StreetPass Weekend Adventure

20,000 steps, 70 hits, one weekend....

by Nicholas Bray - April 16, 2011

3DS Launch Event - Melbourne, Australia

If there's one thing Nintendo Australia does well, it's partying!...

by Andrew Brown - March 30, 2011

3DS NYC Launch Event

It was really cold and Reggie made an appearance. ...

by Jared Rosenberg - March 27, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide: Other Third-Party Games

What did other third-parties bring to the Nintendo 3DS launch?...

by Matthew Blundon - March 27, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide: Ubisoft's Launch Games

Did Ubisoft deliver with their four launch games?...

by Matthew Blundon and Neal Ronaghan - March 27, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide: Electronic Arts and Capcom's Launch Games

Did these two publishers bring anything noteworthy to the Nintendo 3DS launch?...

by Matthew Blundon - March 27, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide: Nintendo's Launch Games

Did Nintendo bring anything noteworthy to the launch of its new handheld?...

by Matthew Blundon - March 27, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide

What Nintendo 3DS games should you pick up at launch?...

by Matthew Blundon and Neal Ronaghan - March 27, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: How DS Games Look on 3DS

Short answer: They kind of looked stretched out and weird, or very tiny....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 26, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: Power A and PDP's 3DS Case-A-Palooza

Power A and PDP sent us some 3DS cases. What are they like and how do they look?...

by Neal Ronaghan - March 26, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: Friends List, Notifications, and More

Check your friends, read notifications, and write notes on the 3DS....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 25, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: AR Games Overview

Curious about what will transform the world around you in the AR Games?...

by Neal Ronaghan - March 24, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: Mii Maker and StreetPass Mii Plaza

The one where we ask "What is the point of Miis on 3DS?"...

by Neal Ronaghan - March 23, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: The 3DS Activity Log

Track your footsteps and your playtime in this new 3DS addition....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 21, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: Nintendo 3DS Sound: An In-Depth Look

If you've ever wanted a visualizer that looks like Excitebike, you're in luck....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 20, 2011

The Japanese Are All Ninjas at Street Fighter IV

After owning the 3DS for several weeks, I finally tried out SSFIV3D's online component....

by Matt Walker - March 20, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS: Nintendo 3DS Camera: An In-Depth Look

What else is new in the camera application outside of 3D picture taking?...

by Neal Ronaghan - March 19, 2011

Welcome to the Survival Horror: The History of the Resident Evil Series on Nintendo Systems

The Resident Evil legacy has spread on Nintendo systems as wide as the T-Virus....

by Pedro Hernandez - March 19, 2011

My Week and a Half with the 3DS

Nintendo World Report got their 3DS unit in, and we'll be going over everything about the system before it comes out....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 17, 2011

3DS Launch Game Previews: The Games from Smaller Third Parties

Here is a look at what third parties not named Ubisoft and EA are delivering on launch day....

by Andy Goergen, Pedro Hernandez, Josh Max, and Jared Rosenberg - March 15, 2011

BLOG: Custom Card Makes Mega Mario

Fan-made AR card makes for super-sized Mario....

by Andrew Brown - March 14, 2011

Nintendogs + Cats Journal: First Encounter of the Feline Kind

Tournaments, walks, pet cafes, plus cats!...

by Danny Bivens - March 10, 2011

3DS Japanese Launch: Nearly Disastrous: Danny's Nintendo 3DS Launch Tale

Read on to see how Danny's 3DS launch experience nearly ended in disaster! ...

by Danny Bivens - March 5, 2011

Nintendogs + Cats Journal

Follow Danny's musings in his Nintendogs + Cats Journal!...

by Danny Bivens - March 5, 2011

A Look at Nintendo 3DS Development Hardware

What's a Game Developers Conference without development hardware?...

by Aaron Kaluszka - March 4, 2011

3DS Japanese Launch: Hundreds of People in Ikebukuro

A well-prepared pre-order means a smooth launch purchase....

by Matt Walker - February 28, 2011

3DS Japanese Launch

Our three-headed monsters of Japan Correspondents observed and participated in the 3DS launch in Japan. Read their musings....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Matt Walker - February 27, 2011

3DS Japanese Launch: Nintendo 3DS Unboxing 

Danny Bivens unboxes the Nintendo 3DS....

by Danny Bivens - February 26, 2011

3DS Japanese Launch: Nintendo 3DS (Didn't) GET!!

James Charlton braves the launch day lines, to not pick up a 3DS......

by James Charlton - February 26, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console: Games for Jared Rosenberg

Jared thinks all games should have either flying pigs or flying exclamation marks!...

by Jared Rosenberg - February 10, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console: Games for Michael "TYP" Cole

Portable putting, rolling, and role playing....

by Michael Cole - February 9, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console: Games for Neal Ronaghan

Neal goes over a well-known classic and a hidden gem....

by Neal Ronaghan - February 4, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console: Games for Karlie Yeung

A crippling addiction comes to light, and a popular Nintendo series appears in double....

by Karlie Yeung - February 3, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console: Games for Zach Miller

Now if only we could somehow combine these three games......

by Zachary Miller - February 2, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console: Games for Pedro Hernandez

There are a lot of lands to cover in Pedro's selection of games....

by Pedro Hernandez - February 1, 2011

Games We Want on Handheld Virtual Console

The NWR staff members look back at some of the games they wish to see on the handheld Virtual Console...

by Michael Cole, Pedro Hernandez, James Jones, Aaron Kaluszka, Jon Lindemann, Josh Max, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Lauren Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Karlie Yeung - January 31, 2011

MAILBAG: Feed the Mailbag: 3DS Edition

With the announcement of the release details it is time for you to send us all your 3DS questions....

by James Jones - January 26, 2011

Dead or Alive Dimensions Roundtable Transcript

Game information and Q&A from Team Ninja's Yosuke Hayashi....

by James Jones and Karlie Yeung - January 23, 2011

Nintendo of Europe Nintendo 3DS Presentation Script

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by Aaron Kaluszka - January 19, 2011

INTERVIEW: Madden 3DS Interview with Ryan Stradling

Madden makes a portable return, and NWR gets the lowdown....

by Neal Ronaghan - January 19, 2011

BLOG: Nintendo 3DS Preview Event Liveblog

Live from New York AND Amsterdam, NWR goes stereoscopic....

by Neal Ronaghan - January 18, 2011

BLOG: 3DS Destined for 2011 Release?

Nintendo revealed their fall release dates and there doesn't seem to be a window for the 3DS to fit into....

by Neal Ronaghan - August 17, 2010

BLOG: Nintendo 3DS Experience, or E3 Repeat

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by Karlie Yeung - July 28, 2010

BLOG: Sharp Presents 3D Touchscreen LCD: 3DS Technology In Action?

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by James Jones - April 5, 2010

Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS) Vintage Review

A journey back to the distant time of 2017....

by John Rairdin and Neal Ronaghan - July 21, 2021

The Fall and Rise of the Nintendo 3DS in 2011

Way back in 2010, Nintendo revealed the 3DS. The rest, as they say, is history, complete with failure and success....

by Neal Ronaghan - October 20, 2020

Ranking Xenoblade's Best Grass

An in depth study of the draw distance and rendering methods of grass in the Xenoblade franchise....

by John Rairdin - June 10, 2020

E3 2015 Hype Trailer

It's never to early to book your ticket on the hype train!...

by John Rairdin - April 30, 2015

What is... Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures?

He's gonna take you back to the past... via game coming to the Wii U eShop this Thursday!...

by Curtis Bonds - March 29, 2015

Nintendo's Gamepads: Episode 4 (Finale)

What if I told you, that everyone else is just copying Nintendo?...

by John Rairdin - February 21, 2015

The Nintendo Top-Tendo #2: The Top Ten Characters That Should've Been in the New Super Smash Bros.

Curtis steps up to the plate, and offers his thoughts on which characters should've made it in....

by Curtis Bonds - November 21, 2014

A Look at All the Nintendo 3DS Themes Available

Well... the ones available in Europe and North America that is....

by Daan Koopman - October 6, 2014

See Our Early Battles in This Pokemon Link Footage

Prepare yourself for a brand new puzzle adventure with your favorite critters!...

by Daan Koopman - March 7, 2014

Be Puzzled By This First Look at Tappingo

Score yourself some moving imagery for Hugo Smits' latest brainteaser!...

by Daan Koopman - February 25, 2014

Exploring Japanese Demos for Sonic Lost World

Watch some cutscenes and gander at green slopes of Windy Hill!...

by Justin Baker - October 9, 2013

Join Us for a Funfair Party Games Multiplayer Party

Four staffers team up for an internet session like no other!...

by Becky Hollada, Zack Kaplan, Kimberly Keller, and Daan Koopman - August 31, 2013

Explore the Dream with This Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Clip

We explore Luigi's very own dreams in just 30 seconds....

by Daan Koopman - July 8, 2013

Inside the Bubble: Dec 1 - 7, 2012

This week's Inside the Bubble... Wii Mini lacks SD, Google Maps app, the price of GamePads, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - December 7, 2012

Inside the Bubble: Nov 24 - 30, 2012

This week's Inside the Bubble... Wii U sells, what's a Wii Mini, demos incoming, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - December 1, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Oct 27 - Nov 02, 2012

This week's Inside The Bubble... Iwata games, Super Punch-Out, Digital Deluxe Program, leaks, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - November 2, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Oct 20 - 26, 2012

This week's Inside The Bubble... Online Chat, YouTube coming to 3DS?, Need for Speed, and more in under 5 minutes....

by Ariel Ruff - October 26, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Oct 13 - 19, 2012

This week's Inside The Bubble... Demo stations, Finish Mutant Mudds!, Ghost n Goblins is hard, and more in under 5 minutes. ...

by Ariel Ruff - October 19, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 30 - Oct 5, 2012 

This week's Inside The Bubble... EA is shady, Donkey Kong, Pushmo 2, and more Nintendo Direct than you can shake a stick at in under 5 minutes!...

by Ariel Ruff - October 5, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 15 - 21, 2012

This Week's Inside The Bubble... Wii U browser deets, pre-order madness, They Came By Wave info and more in under 5 minutes!...

by Ariel Ruff - September 21, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 8 - 14, 2012

This Week's Inside The Bubble... NSMB U,Nintendo Directs,Wii U, and more in under 6 minutes! ...

by Ariel Ruff - September 14, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Sept 1 - 7, 2012

Week 6 of Inside The Bubble...A Cave, Free DLC, NSMB U Deets, and more in under 5 minutes! ...

by Ariel Ruff - September 8, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Aug 27 - 31, 2012

Week 5 of Inside The Bubble...Leaks, exclusive adventures, Nintendo Direct, and more in under 5 minutes!...

by Ariel Ruff - August 31, 2012

StreetPass Puzzle Swap (Complete Collection)

Now updated with Oni Training, NSMB2 and Kirby puzzles!...

by James Charlton - August 26, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Aug 18 - 24, 2012

Week 4 of Inside the Bubble brings you more gold, chicks in soccer games, a date with the Wii U, and oh yeah... Zelda....

by Ariel Ruff - August 25, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Episode 3 (Aug 13th-17th)

Inside The Bubble is at it again with episode 3... Pachter, delays, release dates, and more!...

by Ariel Ruff - August 17, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Episode 2 (Aug 6th-10th)

Inside The Bubble returns for week #2 in an attempt to bring you the news in under 5. ...

by Ariel Ruff - August 10, 2012

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Gameplay Footage 

Check out over 20 minutes of gameplay footage with audio. ...

by Jared Rosenberg - June 11, 2012

StreetPass Puzzles Complete Collection!

For those unable to get the elusive pink pieces, let me show you my wares!...

by James Charlton - May 19, 2012

PAX East 2012: Mario Tennis Open Gameplay Footage

Check out video of the retro Super Mario Tennis mode....

by Jared Rosenberg - April 7, 2012

Mario Kart 7 Video Round-up

Check out the final two cups and more!...

by Aaron Kaluszka - December 1, 2011

Sonic Generations 3DS Gameplay

Watch snippets of Sonic's first adventure on the 3DS!...

by Daan Koopman - November 22, 2011

Mario Kart 7 Japanese Overview Trailer

If you understand Japanese, then you will see what Mario Kart 7 is all about....

by Pedro Hernandez - November 16, 2011

3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure Trailer Appears on the EU eShop

Europe's 3D trailer trend continues with a look at Kirby. ...

by Daan Koopman - November 10, 2011

Mario Kart 7 Cup Previews

These latest videos show off some of the new tracks as well as some classic ones....

by Pedro Hernandez - November 3, 2011

Super Mario 3D Land Commercial and Gameplay Videos

Tired of seeing Super Mario 3D Land yet? Too bad cause here are some more videos!...

by Pedro Hernandez - November 3, 2011

New Super Mario 3D Land Videos From Japanese Website

The story behind all those Tanooki tails plus some additional gameplay....

by Daan Koopman - October 6, 2011

ZEN Pinball 3D Trailer Arrives on European eShop

After Mighty Switch Force another upcoming eShop game makes an appearance....

by Daan Koopman - September 15, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Press Conference Videos: Third Party Games Part 2

Check out some of Namco Bandai, Sega, Konami and Level 5's offerings....

by James Dawson - September 14, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Press Conference Videos: Nintendo Games Part 3

Animal Crossing, Culdcept and more are the highlights....

by Pedro Hernandez - September 13, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Press Conference Videos: Nintendo Games Part 1

See the latest trailers for Nintendo's upcoming 3DS efforts....

by Pedro Hernandez - September 13, 2011

Biggoron's Sword Video Guide

This video shows how to obtain the Biggoron's Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D....

by Jared Rosenberg - July 29, 2011

Metal Gear Solid 3 Video Comparison: 3DS vs. PS2

Does the 3DS version look the best?...

by Jared Rosenberg - June 3, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Gameplay Video Round-Up

Update 2: Gameplay footage for Steel Diver, Pilotwings Resort, Lego Star Wars III, and more have been added.  ...

by Jared Rosenberg - January 24, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Preview Event Trailer Round-Up

Publishers released over a score of videos revealing their 3D game line-up....

by Aaron Kaluszka - January 19, 2011

New Gameplay Footage Compilation from NYC Preview Event

Check out footage from Ocarina of Time 3D, Steel Diver, Super Mario Land, Lego Star Wars III, and many more....

by Jared Rosenberg - January 19, 2011

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 321: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Part 2 of the 3D Zelda Game Club...

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, Neal Ronaghan, and Matthew Zawodniak - May 6, 2022

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 310: The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - Game Club

Part 1 of the 3D Zelda Game Club...

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, Neal Ronaghan, and Matthew Zawodniak - February 25, 2022

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 309: Last Call for Wii U and 3DS

After many years, the Sub Wars finally draw to a close....

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, and Neal Ronaghan - February 18, 2022

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 285: Metroid II, Samus Returns, and AM2R

Part 2 of the Metroid Game Club...

by Alex de Freitas, Zachary Miller, John Rairdin, Neal Ronaghan, and Matthew Zawodniak - August 13, 2021

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 648: Les Absents Ont Toujours Tort

The capitalist machine's insatiable appetite for labor claims two of our regulars this week, but thankfully Syrenne provides reinforcement....

by Greg Leahy, Syrenne McNulty, and Guillaume Veillette - November 17, 2019

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 629: Public Estrangement

Who needs PR when you can get PE?...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Guillaume Veillette - June 30, 2019

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 239: Bat Ship Crazy

A certain lizard and bat are the main topic this week....

by Nicholas Bray, Xander Morningstar, and Matt West - December 28, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 234: Is That a Rabbid On Your Butt?

Nintendo Direct, plus a little extra....

by Adam Abou-Nasr and Nicholas Bray - September 14, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 231: More Than a Waifu?

A tale of waifus and Ninjas....

by Nicholas Bray, Andrew Brown, and Zachary Miller - July 18, 2017

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 37 - Nothing Cryptic About Luvn' Texas BBQ

Alex Osborn joins us for our E3 Prediction Extravaganza!...

by Perry Burkum and Casey Gibson - June 8, 2017

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 518 Part 1: Come-Hither Pikmin

We break down yesterday's Nintendo Direct and give our opinions on ARMS, Splatoon 2, sexy Pikmin, and our efficacy as bank robbers....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - April 13, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 224: Dragon Quest VIII Game Club Part 2

The adventure continues....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - April 11, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 221: Dragon Quest VIII Game Club Part 1

Some old friends return to talk about a classic RPG....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - February 21, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 217: Before the Switch, We Review

It's a year in review show....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Kelton Rice, Bryan Rose, and Matt West - January 1, 2017

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 216: The Sun and Moon Spoilercast Christmas Bash

Look out, its a full on discussion about the latest Pokémon games....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Bryan Rose, and Matt West - December 22, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: NWR Chat Season 1, Episode 2: The Fire-Type Strikes Back

Jon's reign of terror continues as we talk Pokemon Sun/Moon, Excitebike 64, and more. You may want to wash your face afterwards....

by Alex Culafi, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - November 20, 2016

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 7 - Dirty Rotten Scalpers

Nes Classic for $500?! We weigh in on the morality of scalping....

by - November 17, 2016

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 5 - Hamster Prison Break

We Switch up the format and talk even more Nintendo Switch!...

by - October 27, 2016

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 201: #MaxAttack

Connectivity returns with an attack from the max....

by Nicholas Bray, Becky Hollada, Kimberly Keller, and Josh Max - April 7, 2016

THE FAMICAST: Episode 74 - SLOW AS LIGHTNING

W the fun with the latest live episode of NWR's podcast from Japan....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - February 27, 2016

THE FAMICAST: Episode 72 - DRUNK UNCLE MENDOZA

Pokémenz, Amiibo challenges, the new Box Boy, Hyrule Warriors and a dash of NX are sprinkled into the latest live outing from the Famicrew....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - January 30, 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

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 186: Mom in the Woods

We discuss some of the games that wowed us during various generations....

by Adam Abou-Nasr, Nicholas Bray, and Bryan Rose - September 9, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 62 - FAMISPLAT SEASON

Get your splat on with the red-hot Famicrew!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Ty Shughart - August 18, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 61 - ONE CRAZY BALLOON TRIP

Come listen to JC, Ty, Sairus and special guest Syrenne for non stop Japan game chat....

by James Charlton - July 29, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 53 - SOLID GOLD DeNA

Danny, JC and Sairus discuss Amiibo hats, our celebrity status in Japan, and the end of days....

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - March 25, 2015

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 167: Eat Your 3DS

On the eve of the New 3DS, we look back at the launch of the original 3DS. Plus, a whole lot of Majora's Mask 3D talk!...

by Curtis Bonds, Nicholas Bray, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - February 7, 2015

THE FAMICAST: Episode 33 - THREE YEARS IN JAPAN

Here's to three years of Fami-filled fun, this time the busty anime babes are included!...

by Danny Bivens, Ty Shughart, and Matt Walker - February 27, 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 30: CHIBICAST

A small dose of Japan comes your way just in time for the (American) Thanksgiving weekend....

by Danny Bivens and Ty Shughart - November 29, 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 28: TGS 2013 - FOR THE FUTURE

The Famicrew talks about the few and the proud Nintendo titles that appeared at TGS 2013, the future of the Famicast and more!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - September 27, 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 25: LIVE FROM JAPAN

Miss the live show last week? The Famicrew has you covered!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - July 7, 2013

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: RFN at E3 2013: First-Party Impressions and Armature Studios Interview

The entire "away team" talks about Nintendo's main offerings, and Jonny talks to one of the highly qualified developers of the new Metroid-style Batman game for 3DS....

by Justin Berube, Andrew Brown, Michael Cole, Alex Culafi, Aaron Kaluszka, Kimberly Keller, Jonathan Metts, Neal Ronaghan, Jared Rosenberg, and Guillaume Veillette - June 13, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 24: NAGOSHI MEETS PUNKS

Are you locked and loaded for a three hour Famicast? We sure are!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - May 29, 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 22: NOMI-CLAP

There is no party like the ones filled with games!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - March 29, 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 20: JOURNEY TO JAPAN 

Have you ever wanted to journey to the Land of the Rising Sun? The guys talk about that and more in this month's episode!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, Matt Walker, and Minoru Yamaizumi - January 27, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 19: CANICHIWA MINI-SAN

When a year gives you a ton of games, you play them. Simple as that....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - December 29, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 18: BRAVELY DIRECT

In this time bending episode, everything ends in flux!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, Matt Walker, and Minoru Yamaizumi - November 30, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 17: LATE TITLE CARD

Do you accept Danny as your new Famicast overlord? These guys do!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - October 26, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 15-2: FAMIQUEST DIRECT

From the creators of Famicast 15: the sequel you've all been waiting for. Probably....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Matt Walker, and Minoru Yamaizumi - September 4, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 49: Rocket Man

Have you ever listened to Connectivity... in zero G?...

by Nicholas Bray, Andrew Brown, Jonathan Metts, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - September 1, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Connectibites News Digest: August 29, 2012

It's a Nintendo Direct extravaganza....

by Patrick Barnett and Daan Koopman - August 29, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Connectibites News Digest: July 27, 2012

Downloadable games and rewards are the huge focus of this weeks show....

by Patrick Barnett and Ariel Ruff - July 27, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 297: Hippy Shows

Jon is gone. Jonny is gone. Billy is here. James is in charge. What could go wrong?...

by Billy Berghammer, James Jones, and Guillaume Veillette - July 8, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Connectibites 2012 E3 Reaction Show

We all watched it, now you get to listen to us react to it....

by Alex Culafi, Andy Goergen, and Mike Sklens - June 5, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 37: We All Scream for E3

It's all E3 up in this week's episode of Connectivity....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - May 31, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 12: SEAL OF EXCITEMENT

The Famicrew gets excited about Wii U...and the 64DD Drive....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Daan Koopman - May 30, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 34: Mental for Wii U

Digital download hesitation and Wii U hype....

by Andy Goergen, Pedro Hernandez, Zachary Miller, Carmine Red, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - May 12, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 33: The Up to God Game

In which The Connectables discuss weird Japanese stuff, and ponder the almighty's influence over minigames....

by Danny Bivens, Andy Goergen, Pedro Hernandez, Daan Koopman, Josh Max, Neal Ronaghan, and Mike Sklens - May 5, 2012

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

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 29: Birthday Party

The Connectables break down the 3DS' first year....

by J.P. Corbran, Daan Koopman, Neal Ronaghan, and Mike Sklens - April 8, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 10: STREETPASS TENGOKU

FAMICREW ASSEMBLE!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, Matt Walker, and Minoru Yamaizumi - March 29, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 27: Cherubot Cometh

Neal drops some Kid Icarus knowledge on our collective asses....

by Mike Sklens - March 23, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 26: Lobsterback-log

In which the Connectables assassinate their personal backlogs....

by Danny Bivens, Grant Buell, Alex Culafi, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, Neal Ronaghan, and Mike Sklens - March 16, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 282: Better Late Than Never

Join the RFN crew (plus a special guest) to celebrate the 3DS' first birthday!...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - March 4, 2012

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 20: It's Broken

We hope you like the 3DS, because this show is laced with it....

by Patrick Barnett, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, and Neal Ronaghan - February 4, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 7: ANNUAL GIFT MAN APPROACHES

The whole crew (plus one extra) assemble for an super-extended episode to ring in the new year!...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, Daan Koopman, and Matt Walker - December 16, 2011

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 12: Leave Me Alone

We're talking about big news and small games on this week's Connectivity....

by Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - December 10, 2011

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 8: Escape to Zeldacast Mountain

Lots of 2 things here: Listener Feedback & Zelda...

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - November 12, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 6: TANOOKI ONSEN 3D

Would any other podcast discuss Mario 3D Land and public bathhouses in the same episode? I think not. ...

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Minoru Yamaizumi - November 11, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 67: A Sense of Impending Doom

A new 3DS? Trouble brewing with the Wii U? Seems like the Newscast has plenty on their plate this week....

by Karl Castaneda, Andy Goergen, Neal Ronaghan, and Mike Sklens - August 27, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 4: AKIBA LIVE

Still a man down, the remaining Famicast crew record from right inside Super Potato, Akihabara! ...

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - August 24, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 253: Daddy's Home for Dinner

Billy returns to RFN, and this time, he stays for nearly the entire show....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Jonathan Metts - August 7, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 64: Now You're Playing with Ultra Power

This is Episode 64. Guess what we talk about....

by Zachary Miller, Mike Sklens, and Scott Thompson - August 6, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 252: Sky Puppies Defeat Fake Hero

We've got a lot to say about the 3DS price drop and Ambassadors Program....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Jonathan Metts - July 31, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 3: CHIBI-CAST

Two-thirds of the Famicast return for an update on the Japanese gaming landscape....

by Danny Bivens and James Charlton - July 26, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 247: You Can Lead a Man to the Beam, But...

We reunite to review E3, answer tons of emails, and share dirty jokes....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - June 19, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 244: Party of Five

It's E3 preview time!...

by Michael Cole, James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - May 22, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 52: Beginning at the End

We're back with all the news, rumors, and listener mail you care to eat....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - May 8, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 51: The Church of Pikmin

Cafés and Conduits are the order of the day on the latest Newscast....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - April 29, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 238: RFN Backstage Assault!

More 3DS, more Pokemon, more cult favorite Wii games, and a secret RetroActive?...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - April 10, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 237: Shiny New Toy

Some of us have 3DS, and all of us have your provocative emails. Are Nintendo fans too negative about Nintendo?...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - April 3, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 236: Trauma Hunter

We've got games galore, 3DS launch impressions, and emails to boot!...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - March 27, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 46: Countdown to Launch

Neal has had a 3DS now for a week, and dishes on how the system is holding up....

by Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - March 26, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 235: Svevan

An RFN co-founder returns to the show, and we talk about all the crazy games at PAX East....

by Evan Burchfield, James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - March 20, 2011

THE FAMICAST: Episode 1: 3DS GET!

Join the NWR Japan correspondents in their first ever podcast dedicated to everything Japan....

by Danny Bivens, James Charlton, and Matt Walker - March 11, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 234: Needs More D's

New games, 3DS impressions from Japan, and your Listener Mail -- it's all inside!...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Matt Walker - March 6, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 43: CharmlessRacer7

We welcome Danny, he who has a Nintendo 3DS, to the show for some hands-on impressions....

by Danny Bivens, Andy Goergen, Zachary Miller, Nathan Mustafa, and Neal Ronaghan - March 5, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 231: Lords of Lightning

Gaming slows down, at least for the employed contingent, and our Listener Mail "lightning round" is anything but....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - February 13, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 37: March Toward 3DS

Andy takes a week off as the rest of the crew talks about Neal's 3DS adventure....

by Andy Goergen - January 21, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 227: National Pastime

In this week's New Business... a 3DS hands-on report! Also, we catch up on Listener Mail....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - January 16, 2011

NEWSCAST: Episode 36: A Return to Normalcy

After three consecutive epic-sodes, the Newscast crew returns to a classic style episode with the whole crew....

by Andy Goergen - January 15, 2011

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 213: To Upgrade, or Not to Upgrade?

When it comes to 3DS news analysis, we just can't help ourselves....

by Michael Cole, James Jones, Greg Leahy, and Jonathan Metts - October 3, 2010

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 207: Gotcha Mass x Gotcha Acceleration

Hear about lots o' games & emails from your friendly RFN crew!...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Jonathan Metts - August 22, 2010

Frustrations Of A New Fire Emblem Fan

Between impossible to obtain merchandise and doing a bad Pokémon impression, Fire Emblem may be cut off at its peak....

by Donald Theriault - April 17, 2015

It's Time to Talk About 3DS Sales

Also, bonus speculation about the New 3DS launch in North America and Europe....

by Neal Ronaghan - December 13, 2014

Nintendo Needs Apps

Nintendo is lagging behind its competition with multimedia support. It's time for a change....

by Zack Kaplan - November 4, 2014

New 3DS, It Can't Be Worse than the Old 3DS

I’ve been waiting for the day....

by Andy Goergen - September 1, 2014

With Wii U's Failures, Nintendo Lacks a Fail-Safe

Slashing projections and talking up changing business structures add up rough days ahead....

by Neal Ronaghan - January 17, 2014

How Do Wii U's Sales Compare to Nintendo's Past Consoles?

We compare the Wii U's opening months to the 3DS, Wii, GameCube, Nintendo 64, and DS. ...

by Neal Ronaghan - October 30, 2013

Nintendo Summer 2011: A Rope Of Sand

What games should you be looking forward to this summer? Not many!...

by Neal Ronaghan - June 30, 2011

Problems with the European Nintendo eShop

We are off to a great start, aren't we?...

by Daan Koopman - June 27, 2011

Why Handhelds Aren't Dead

And why we need to take the gaming press with a grain of salt....

by Nathan Mustafa - June 10, 2011

StreetPassing in North America: Success or Failure?

StreetPassing ain't easy, but there might be good days ahead....

by Neal Ronaghan - May 15, 2011

Is Q2 2011 Really That Bad?

The releases on Nintendo systems from April to June look terrible. Are we just spoiled or is this awful?...

by Neal Ronaghan - April 8, 2011

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Worldwide Releases

na: Nintendo 3DS
Release Mar 27, 2011
PublisherNintendo
jpn: Nintendo 3DS
Release Feb 26, 2011
PublisherNintendo
eu: Nintendo 3DS
Release Mar 25, 2011
PublisherNintendo
aus: Nintendo 3DS
Release Mar 2011
PublisherNintendo
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