Club Nintendo’s “pay by coins” scheme now active

Not a fan of the novelty tat that has been the foundation of the US Club Nintendo catalogue thus far? Well, Mr/Miss “I’m too cool for a Kirby patch set”, Nintendo may just have the rewards you desire after... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

Full list of Ambassador GBA games revealed, launching December 16th in Europe and Japan

“The forthcoming 10 GBA Virtual Console titles available for registrants of the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Programme will be available before the end of December 2011″ said Nintendo. Bah! After the delays of the eShop and the postponing of the... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

Nintendo reveals 2012 release dates for Retail and eShop titles

Nintendo have revealed the line-up headed to 3DS in early 2012, kicking off with enough AAA software and hidden gems to start the new year off with a bang. The biggest news is that Kid Icarus Uprising (the first... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

Monster Hunter Tri-G and LovePlus 3DS Demos coming to Japanese eShop

Nintendo have finally caught up with our expectations of what a gaming device in 2011 should feature with downloadable demos of retail games; specifically demos for Monster Hunter Tri-G and LovePlus. Available in Japan only, the 30 play limit trial of... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

Circle Pad Pro and Resident Evil Revelations Bundle Confirmed for Europe

As confirmed earlier in the year, the Circle Pad Pro attachment is headed to Europe in 2012. Adding extra shoulder buttons and a second circle-pad to the 3DS (in a less than beautiful way, as is the general consensus),... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

3DS Firmware Update Pushed Back to December

Were you looking forward to playing James Cameron and recording 3D videos today? I know I was, but as unfortunate strokes of fate would have it; we’ll be waiting until next month for all the goodies the new 3DS... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

“Pearl Pink” 3DS Coming to North America on December 4th

From the “Misty Pink”, the “Coral Pink” ,and now the “Pearl Pink” as it will be known in the US…the pink 3DS just doesn’t know what it wants to be. Except pink. That’s a given. It also knows it... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

RUMOUR: 7th game in a JRPG series to be remade for 3DS

Rumour has it that the 7th game in a famous JRPG series will see the portable treatment on 3DS. The game is supposedly set to be announced next year during a Nintendo event that will celebrate high sales of the... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

November 3DS Update Release Date Confirmed

The upcoming 3DS firmware update has been confirmed for release on November 30th. Problem is, there’s a bit of a lack of…proof on the fact. But it is indeed fact! I saw it with my own two eyes! An advert... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

Toys R Us offers Free Skylanders with Mario 3D Land 3DS Bundle

That red 3DS and Super Mario 3D Land bundle is pretty sweet as it is, right? Getting one of the best Mario games out there with such a nice system for $199 is good enough I’d say, but for... Read More »
Callum Wood | News |    

GAMEfest 2011 Impressions: Kid Icarus Uprising

It’s been twenty years since the last Kid Icarus game, and in that time the gaming industry has undergone some significant changes. Read More »
Michael Jarvis | Previews |    

GAMEfest 2011 Impressions: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D

I’ve never been a huge fan of stealth-action games. I’ve have had a crack at them with the likes of Splinter Cell, but they’ve just never clicked with me. That said, I did have tremendous troubles battling the sneaking... Read More »
Callum Wood | Previews |    

GAMEfest 2011 Impressions: Super Pokemon Rumble

Pokémon games have always followed a very traditional pattern: the core games, those incredibly deep RPGs that have kept players coming back year after year (even when they’ve grown and matured way beyond the age group the art style... Read More »
Callum Wood | Previews |    

Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D Preview

Gabrielle, the somber star of Natsume’s ghostly rhythm-tapping title, is having some trouble. Not only has she managed to sneeze her soul straight out of her body (join the club), but now she has to travel to neighboring Monster... Read More »
Ryan Worthey | Previews |    

Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure Preview

We’ve all seen peripherals, and most of us have bought them. Millions bought plastic instruments for Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Nintendo even made their way into the American video game market via a toy, Rob the Robot. However,... Read More »
William Hill | Previews |    

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Preview

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (OoT) has remained one of the most anticipated titles for 3DS owners since its announcement at E3 2010; and for good reason. This 3D remake of the classic game will strive to... Read More »
Rebecca Jones | Previews |    

Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion Preview

Either Nintendo are ignoring a fantastic, obvious opportunity or they have no desire to make buckets of cash. Read More »
Michael Jarvis | Previews |    

Dead or Alive: Dimensions Preview

Dead or Alive: Dimensions will be the 15th installment in the acclaimed Dead or Alive series, and the first game of the series to launch on a Nintendo system. Read More »
Rebecca Jones | Previews |    

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Preview

From then developers of Guilty Gear, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II is a sprite-based 2D fighting game featuring outlandish anime characters with over-the-top abilities. Read More »
Ryan Worthey | Previews |    

Raving Rabbids Travel in Time 3D Preview

The Rabbids are back and at it again. This time, they take-on the human world in 3D as they try to conquer history in Ubisoft’s remake turned platformer. Read More »
Rebecca Jones | Previews |    

Zen Pinball 3D Review

“Hi everyone. I’m Cal and…I’m an addict. I’m a Zen Pinball-aholic.” Now, that statement hasn’t left the confines of my mouth just yet, but if my habits with this game continue then it’s just a question of time before... Read More »
Callum Wood | Reviews |    

Cave Story 3D Review

Cave Story is arguably the most famous indie game ever, earning a massive cult following over the years. The game was made by one man – Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya over the course of several years, then released for free – and... Read More »
Patrick McNulty | Games, Reviews |    

Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! Review

From the brief dabble of stage creation in Super Smash Bros. Brawl to the full-on endowment of creation tools in LittleBigPlanet, user-generated content has become a much greater force in modern gaming as DIY nature grows further into the mainstream... Read More »
Callum Wood | Reviews |    

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Review

When the original Super Mario Land was released on the Virtual Console this year, I was shocked to see the downplaying it got on several forums and in reviews. Land was the game that got me into the Mario... Read More »
Callum Wood | Reviews |    

Dark Void Zero (DSiWare): Review

Despite Dark Void being both a commercial and critical failure when released in January 2010 on the PS3 and Xbox 360, Capcom’s sister project provides an intriguing shift in direction with Dark Void Zero. Capcom of course were one... Read More »
Scott Wood | DSiWare, Games, Reviews |    

Pokemon Rumble Blast Review

Since Nintendo’s monster-hunting RPG burst onto the scene in 1996, the Pokemon franchise has enjoyed success in all its licensed forms across a wide range of age groups. Much like the titular creatures themselves, however, not every iteration is... Read More »
Ryan Worthey | Games, Reviews |    

FIFA 12 3DS Review

Over the years FIFA has become an acronym used in households the world over. It’s a word that even your granny would recognise instantly (and not because she’s head over heels for the slimy Sepp Blatter). But what has... Read More »
Scott Wood | Reviews |    

Star Fox 64 3D Review

It’s been a while since Fox and the rest of his mercenary crew have impressed me. Over a decade of okay-at-best titles have filled the gap since Star Fox 64 blasted its way into many Nintendo 64 consoles around... Read More »
William Hill | Games, Reviews |    

The Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening DX Virtual Console Review

Well, where do I begin… The Legend of Zelda series obviously needs no introduction. Any gamer with a Nintendo console has played at least one of them. And with the series celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, I was thrilled to... Read More »
William Hill | Games, Reviews, Uncategorized, Virtual Console |    

Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge Virtual Console Review

Lo and behold, the Big N has delivered a firm challenge to 3DS owners everywhere. The Mega Man franchise is home to some of the most difficult action platforming in the history of video games, and its legacy is... Read More »
William Hill | Games, Reviews, Uncategorized, Virtual Console |