Reggie mentioned these important demographics in an E3 analysts meeting.

Nintendo is looking to get a lot of future 3DS sales from kids, and also to get a lot of girls of all ages playing as well. This was the intention that NOA President Reggie Fils-Aime divulged to analysts at an E3 briefing.

Nintendo's intention to target younger demographics became clear with the... Read more...

So if it’s a Dynasty Warriors game it takes place in historical China, right?

Now that we know the release date for Hyrule Warriors, September 26, there is only one date surrounding this title that remains a mystery; its place on the Legend of Zelda Timeline.

Rather than viewing Hyrule Warriors as canon and having a place on the timeline, series Producer Eiji Aonuma sees... Read more...

Nintendo reveals new turn-based strategy game for the portable.

Nintendo revealed a new 3DS game entitled Code Name: STEAM at a developer roundtable today. It is a turn-based strategy game with "action elements" being developed by Intelligent Systems, of Advance Wars and Fire Emblem fame.

The game is set in London, England and has a "steampunk" theme with... Read more...

Nintendo's own dino-flavored remix on Pokémon mechanics gets a 3DS sequel.

Fossil Fighters: Frontier is on deck for a 2015 North American release, Nintendo revealed today. This latest 3DS entry to the Nintendo-owned RPG franchise (Spike Chunsoft and Red Entertainment are credited with development duties) follows the 2010/2011 Fossil Fighters: Champions for the DS.

The... Read more...

Those who participate get some rather interesting offers!

Those who participate in this week's Smash Fest at Best Buy are getting some good deals for participating.

Reports on Twitter are indicating that people who participate in the event across select Best Buy retailers are being offered coupons for participating in these events. Coupons include $20... Read more...

The mega hits keep on coming.

Sableye is the latest Pokémon to get a Mega Evolution.

Introduced in Ruby and Sapphire, Sableye gets a whole new look upon evolving into it's Mega Evolution. What is most interesting is Mega Sableye uses a shield similar to the jewel seen in it's chest, perhaps to raise defense. No word on what typing or ability Sableye obtains upon Mega Evolution.

The Wii U Kart entry sold more units overall, boasted a higher attach rate, and increased hardware sales more.

Mario Kart 8 sales figures have thus far trumped Mario Kart 7 in sheer volume and key statistical categories, such as attach rate and associated hardware sales boosts, according to a report from research analyst David Gibson derived from an "analyst meeting" during E3.

According to the report,... Read more...

The NES and GBA games sneak onto the eShop to join the current 30% off sale.

Pac-Land and PAC-MAN collection snuck onto the Wii U Virtual Console in North America yesterday, and are available for a "special introductory price." Even though they weren't officially named in the current 30% eShop sale, the game's appear to be similarly discounted until June 16.

Pac-Land,... Read more...

Sony Pictures is helping to bring the blue blur to life in a hybrid live-action/CG movie.

Sony Pictures is working with Sega Sammy Group division Marza Animation Planet to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to the big screen, according to a press release from Marza.

Sega's highly successful video game franchise is set to be adapted as a hybrid live-action/computer-animated movie, with a screenplay... Read more...

In other words, it's gonna keep looking that amazing.

The trailer shown earlier today for the upcoming Legend of Zelda game was running in engine.

This is coming from Kotaku, who spoke to a Nintendo representative. It is not pre-rendered footage, but also not coming from the gameplay camera. Whatever it might be, the footage we saw today is what we will be eventually seeing when we get our hands on the title sometime next year.

As predicted, Pac-Man smashes in.

Pac-Man has been announced as a new challenger for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS at tonight's E3 presentation for the game.

Pac-Man can sort of morph into his classic limbless incarnation during certain moves, but he typically appears in his more modern 3D-modeled guise. He does have retro-inspired... Read more...

Well, if that wasn't him, then who was it?

Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma hinted about a possible twist in today's Zelda Wii U trailer.

When asked why Link wasn't wearing his iconic green tunic in the battle scene seen today in the trailer, Aonuma simply replied to VentureBeat, “No one explicitly said that that was Link.”

Is it possible... Read more...

The long-awaited team-up between two of gaming's most logical heroes is coming soon.

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is coming to 3DS in North America on August 29. The game was developed in a collaborative effort between Capcom and Level-5, but will be published by Nintendo in North America.

We've already reviewed the European release of the game, so fans waiting patiently can check that out to get a feel for what to expect, or just watch the new trailer below.

This RPG from Level-5 will come to North America in October.

Fantasy Life, a 3DS RPG developed by Level-5, is coming to North America in October. The game was originally released in Japan in December 2012 and has been rumored to come out in other territories for quite some time.

Gameplay in Fantasy Life revolves around inhabiting 12 Life classes which players... Read more...

Platinum's Wii U exclusive sequel also comes with Nintendo character themed costumes. UPDATE: The original game appears to be bundled-in only for physical copies.

UPDATE: Nintendo's E3 Game Site for Bayonetta 2 currently states that the original game will be "packed in with the purchase of every retail packaged version of Bayonetta 2." This highly suggests that players who opt to download the sequel will NOT be treated to a free copy of the original game as well.

Get 30% off select Wii U and 3DS titles.

Nintendo has started an eShop sale for both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

The following games are now 30% off through June 16.

Wii U

Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario World

Sonic Lost World

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

The Legend of Zelda

New (old) ways to play!

Price points regarding the GameCube adapter for Wii U, the Smash Bros. GameCube controller, and a game bundle including all of the above have been revealed.

The adapter will let up to four original GameCube or WaveBird controllers play on the Wii U, and will have an MRSP of $19.99. The new GameCube... Read more...

And it's an exclusive!

Devil's Third has been announced for the Wii U, and it's an exclusive for the system.

Developed by famed Ninja Gaiden director Tomonobu Itagaki, the game is a blend of both the melee combat and first-person shooter genres. It is under development by Valhalla Game Studios, the studio Itagaki started when leaving Temco in 2008.

The recently-announced Pokémon remakes have been given a firm date for their 3DS arrival.

Nintendo announced via its E3 Digital Event that the upcoming Pokémon remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire will hit 3DS on November 21. A montage of game footage was rolled out, showing off the games' updated visuals. We'll be keeping an eye out for more details as E3 rolls on, so check back here for additional info during the Expo.

This new IP from Nintendo features online squad-based combat.

Nintendo announced a new Wii U game titled Splatoon during the E3 Digital Event. It’s an 8-player, 4-on-4 online action game which features paintgun-like battles played from a third-person perspective.

Players take control of characters who can switch forms from human to squid and back again.... Read more...