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Nintendo announces Wii U Virtual Console launch lineup

Nintendo has revealed the games North American Wii U users can look forward to when the Virtual Console officially launches and ... well ... it's not exactly overwhelming. In fact, here's the full library. Try not to strain y...   more

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Kirby's Adventure is now available on Wii U for 30 cents

As part of the Virtual Console 30th Anniversary promotion on the Wii U, Kirby's Adventure is $0.30 until May 16th. Although this classic NES title is available pretty much everywhere under the sun, including Kirby's Dream Col...   more

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EarthBound's music wasn't what held back VC release

There has long been speculation about the reason(s) why Nintendo chose not to re-release EarthBound outside of Japan. Given the passionate nature of series fans, the theories are, in short, fascinating to read about. One theo...   more

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Nintendo Download: LEGO City 3DS, Guild 01 sales

There's a pretty weird mix of offerings today, all of which are 3DS related. Starting this afternoon, you can pick up Harvest Moon 3D: The Tale of Two Towns (research this old retail title before you buy it), Mystery Murders:...   more

Nintendo Download: LEGO City 3DS, Guild 01 sales photo

Nintendo Direct: Zelda Oracle titles bound for US eShop

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, two Game Boy Color titles developed by Capcom's Flagship studio, were released on Japan's eShop earlier this year. Now they will cross the ocean ...   more

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EarthBound coming to North America and Europe!!!

EarthBound is returning to North America and Europe! Announced today as a part of today's Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed that years of clamoring has not fallen on deaf ears, as the platform holder is finally preparing to release a downloadable version of the beloved RPG. Look out for it on Wii U Virtual Console sometime later this year.   more

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Nintendo Download: Soul Hackers, Dillon's, Injustice

It's a decent week ahead of us in terms of Nintendo downloads, as the 3DS and Wii U are getting a few games each this week. On the 3DS front, we have Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers coming April 16th on the e...   more

Nintendo Download: Soul Hackers, Dillon's, Injustice photo

Nintendo Download: Toki Tori 2, Castlevania

There's quite a bit of diversity today on the Nintendo Download front, as the Wii U, 3DS, and Wii are all getting content. The Wii U will front Toki Tori 2 (Wii U eShop, $13.49 until April 25th), which I'll have a review up f...   more

Nintendo Download: Toki Tori 2, Castlevania photo

Nintendo Download: HarmoKnight and not much else

The 3DS continues it's streak of original, exclusive games as it gets HarmoKnight ($14.99) today. In other 3DS news, Legend of the River King (3DS VC, $4.99, an and awesome fishing title, by the way) is available, as are full...   more

Nintendo Download: HarmoKnight and not much else photo

Nintendo Download: Luigi's Mansion, Zen Pinball 2

The 3DS is red hot again this week with Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, which are both available on March 24th. Gates to Infinity will have a free DLC dungeon, the Poké...;   more

Nintendo Download: Luigi's Mansion, Zen Pinball 2 photo

Punch Out!! on EU Wii U eShop will also run at 60Hz

Good news, everyone! Some time ago, the European gaming community was up in arms because Nintendo gave them an inferior version of Balloon Fight on the Wii U Virtual Console. It appears as if Nintendo was listening, as F-Zero...   more

Punch Out!! on EU Wii U eShop will also run at 60Hz photo

Nintendo Download: LEGO City Undercover, Monster Hunter

The Wii U is getting a decent amount of full retail downloads this week, with LEGO City Undercover ($49.99, March 18), Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate ($59.99, March 19), Need for Speed Most Wanted U ($59.99, March 19), and Croods:...   more

Nintendo Download: LEGO City Undercover, Monster Hunter photo

Nintendo Download: Kersploosh!, Wrecking Crew

It's a 3DS kind of day, as basically every update in today's edition of Nintendo Download is eShop related. First off there's the brand new Kersploosh!, which I'll have a review for later today. The rest of the offerings are ...   more

Nintendo Download: Kersploosh!, Wrecking Crew photo

Nintendo Download: F-Zero and Monster Hunter demo

The Wii U will be getting something today, in the form of F-Zero for 30 cents (Wii U Virtual Console), and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Trine 2: Director's Cut demos. Likewise, the 3DS will also be getting a Monster Hunter d...   more

Nintendo Download: F-Zero and Monster Hunter demo photo

Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages coming to eShop [Update]

[Update: As noted by Joystiq, Eiji Aonuma has taken to the Miiverse and confirmed that the titles will be see an international release. "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Oracle of Ages will be released for Vir...   more

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F-Zero on the Wii U eShop will run at 60Hz

Good news everyone! F-Zero is coming to the Wii U eShop for 30 cents this week, but not everyone was that excited -- particularly our friends in the PAL regions. Specifically, I'm referring to the fact that Europeans got that...   more

F-Zero on the Wii U eShop will run at 60Hz photo



Ufouria: The Saga

If you're a Wii owner,  you're probably focused on Metroid: Other M right now. The eighth Metroid game has already proven to be quite controversial, due in no small part to the widely variant review scores the game ...   more

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Everything you need to know about the 3DS eShop launch

The 3DS eShop finally comes to the 3DS on June 6 in the United States and June 7 in Japan. The service is similar to the Wii Channel and DSiWare platform of digital delivery but it also marks a new direction Nintendo is takin...   more

Everything you need to know about the 3DS eShop launch photo

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Wario Land, Zelda, and so much more coming to 3DS eShop

The 3DS Virtual Console in North America will see some the awesome games arriving soon, starting on July 5 with The Legend of Zelda. Then on July 12 it's Kirby's Pinball Land and The Sword of Hope II. On July 19 we...   more

Wario Land, Zelda, and so much more coming to 3DS eShop photo

Super Mario Land 2 and Metroid II on their way to the 3DS

Some good news for the starved 3DS owners out there. Nintendo is planning to release Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and Metroid II: The Return of Samus to the eShop via the Virtual Console in the fourth quarter of 2011. ...   more

Super Mario Land 2 and Metroid II on their way to the 3DS photo

Aero the Acrobat returns via Virtual Console

Do you ever have that experience where you've completely forgotten a game and then someone mentions it and all these awesome memories come flooding back about it. That just happened to me when I saw the news that Aero the Ac...   more


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