Now, the goal just needs to be met.

Adventures of Pip. currently funding on Kickstarter, has recently been approved by Nintendo of America to release on Wii U.

The game is a 2D side-scrolling action/adventure, with Pip starting out as a single pixel. Pip's got the power to absorb the pixels of fallen enemies, leading him to evolve and grow into the hero that the pixel-y world needs.

Mega Man, Moon Chronicles and more!

Some interesting titles this week here on the download. The 3DS continues to get some attention, with Mega Man IV and Moon Chronicles: Episode 1 coming out today. Wii U gets its fair share as well, with Color Zen and Adventures of Lolo available as well. Heck, there's even another Nintendo DS title out today! So what are you waiting for, check out and see what's on the docket today!

Several Wii and DS games will be affected.

Electronic Arts-published games whose online components were enabled through GameSpy will lose online functionality on June 30, the company has announced.

“Since GameSpy’s announcement, our teams have been working to evaluate options to keep services up and running,” reads a statement from... Read more...

Only a couple more days to get it on the cheap!

Target is offering the Nintendo 2DS console for $99 through May 17.

That's a $30 savings, as the suggested retail price is currently $129.99. Though unavailable online, the Electric Blue and Crimson Red handhelds are sold in stores. Target also offers store pickup, so they can be purchased online for the sale price and later picked up at your local Target.

The Band of Thieves & 1,000 Pokémon will be available for a limited time starting June 5.

A new eShop-exclusive game called The Band of Thieves & 1,000 Pokémon will be available in Japan on June 5.

According to information from the Japanese magazine CoroCoro (via Serebii.net), the game is a tie-in to the upcoming Japanese release of the 17th Pokémon movie, subtitled Diancie and... Read more...

The first 3DS system update of the year is good news for forgetful parents.

Nintendo has made a new system update available to Nintendo 3DS owners.

Users who upgrade to Version 7.2.0-17U will gain the option to set an email address in the Parental Controls settings. Once this email address is set, a user can later have instructions sent there in case of a forgotten Parental Controls PIN.

The bunny is on his way.

Chubbins, an upcoming Wii U eShop platformer, has been completed and sent to Nintendo for testing, according to developer Dahku Creations.

If all goes well, the title should hit the eShop sometime in June with a price point of $5.99. An official trailer was also posted showcasing Chubbins bouncing... Read more...

Information from the company’s financial reports gives fans a glimmer of hope.

Dragon Quest X may yet see release in territories outside of Japan, according to information from Square Enix’s financial results briefing slides.

In a slide titled “Expansion of Overseas Business, primarily in Asia,” the company notes regarding Dragon Quest X that “overseas expansion... Read more...

Loki watch out. There's a new witch in town.

Today, Disney's official Facebook page released an image teasing a silhouette of a Maleficent figurine with the tagline "something wicked is coming to Disney Infinity."

This new figurine has no release date as of yet, but will be part of the upcoming Disney Infinity 2.0, scheduled to release this... Read more...

Become the Poké-artist you know you were born be.

Pokémon Art Academy for the Nintendo 3DS is scheduled to release this fall in North America, Europe and Australia. European and Australian release dates have been set for July 4 and July 5 respectively, but no exact date has been announced for the North American release.

The game features 40... Read more...

Don’t miss the selection of classic games this month!

This month Club Nintendo users can spend their coins to pick up 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure, Brain Age Express: Arts and Letters, Mario Kart 64 and Super Metroid.

Kirby’s Adventure and Brain Age Express are available for 200 coins on the Nintendo 3DS. Mario Kart 64 is available for Nintendo Wii U (through Wii Mode) and Wii for 250 coins, and Super Metroid is available for only the Wii U for 200 coins.

Iwata says Nintendo wants to make a new console for specifically previously untapped markets.

President and CEO of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, revealed that the company plans on making new console aimed at emerging markets.

“We want to make new things, with new thinking rather than a cheaper version of what we currently have, The product and price balance must be made from scratch,” Iwata... Read more...

Over 2,700 locations will host Test Drive Days May 17-18.

Nintendo is partnering with GameStop to allow fans the chance to play Mario Kart 8 almost two weeks early via Test Drive Days, a demo event to be held at over 2,700 GameStop locations across the United States.

While the main lure of Test Drive Days is “an action-packed demo version” of Mario... Read more...

Two legendary Pokémon doing what they do best.

The first in-game footage of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been released.

The footage appears to show Groudon using Drought and Kyogre using Drizzle, their special abilities. To see the footage yourself, check out the video below.

All your favorite Marvel goodies are coming along for the ride.

With the initial announcement of Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes, fans gained a glimpse into some of the new figures on their way this fall. A more detailed list of Power Discs has since been made available, and fans will be excited to see just what else is in store.

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The Japanese variety show will air new footage of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire this Sunday!

Pokémon Get☆TV has announced they will air world exclusive footage of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Omega Ruby this Sunday on their program.

According to Serebii, it is not known exactly what kind of footage the Pokémon themed variety show will air. It will be the first footage shown beyond the teaser trailer posted earlier in the week by Nintendo.

You'll soon be getting your Shaq on.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn has been funded, and will be coming to the Wii U.

The collaborative effort by NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and developer Big Deez Productions has raised $473,884 at the time of writing, putting it over it's $450,000 goal.

The game's developers promises to deliver an experience... Read more...

The company responds further in wake of their initial response.

Nintendo responded further today regarding the absence of same-sex marriages in Tomodachi Life.

"We apologize for disappointing many people by failing to include same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life," the company stated on their website. They further explained that a patch to include same-sex marriages wasn't feasible.

Renegade Kid unleashes the first of four episodes on May 15.

Moon Chronicles will be available exclusively via the 3DS eShop on May 15, developer Renegade Kid announced today.

Moon Chronicles is an updated version of the Nintendo DS first-person shooter Moon, complete with enhanced graphics running at 60 frames per second, full 3D, and Circle Pad Pro support.... Read more...

Downloads! Get your (DSiWare) downloads!

It's an odd week, this one, but still somewhat decent. We see two Mega Man titles as promised thanks to Capcom's Mega May promotion, while quirky platformer Wario Land 4 lands on the Wii U Virtual Console. Unfortunately, there are no original Wii U eShop games out this week (again). There are, however, three new DSiWare titles if you're still living in 2010. Don't worry, no one's judging you.