Category:  News

By Faith, July 25, 2013 0 News, Wii U, Wii-U eShop

One of the strangest-looking games to ever hit a Nintendo console, Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party, has finally received a firm release date. The game—which doesn’t use your TV—will be online for download in the Wii U eShop as of… Read More »

By Micah, July 25, 2013 0 News, Wii U

In the eight months since its release, the Wii U has had a bit of a tough time establishing itself as a competitor. It has missed sales targets, been misunderstood by consumers, and lost key games. And while it’s still… Read More »

By Dave, July 24, 2013 0 News, Wii U, Wii-U eShop

Nintendo has been trying its darndest to get us all to stop buying hard copies of their games and download titles instead—in Europe, there’s been a 30% discount on The Wonderful 101 when players purchase Pikmin 3 on the eShop,… Read More »

By Faith, July 24, 2013 0 3DS, News

Earlier this year, Code of Princess appeared in the 3DS eShop at a starting price of $39.99 in North America. Then in May, we saw a 25% drop in price to $29.99. And now, just in case you didn’t take… Read More »

By Micah, July 23, 2013 0 News

We’ve heard about Nintendo’s financial issues for a while now, and of course the quarterly reports have impact on the company’s stock. But according to Bloomberg, our favourite video game company’s stock leaped upward by four percent in Tokyo—its highest… Read More »

By Dave, July 23, 2013 0 3DS, News

Remember the days when you had that shiny new 3DS? You know, the regular sized one? In black? Color loyalists were shaken by their lack of choice not too long ago, back when the 3DS XL appeared on store shelves…… Read More »

By Faith, July 22, 2013 0 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U

As October inches ever closer, the release of Skylanders Swap Force and all the new figures is at the forefront of some people’s minds. (Or maybe just mine. Ahem.) The game will be the latest entry in the Activision series… Read More »

By Dave, July 19, 2013 0 3DS, ComicCon, News

You never know what’s going to come out of San Diego Comic-Con, and the confirmation announcement that just came down the wire is one of those strange reveals that very few (if anyone) saw coming! Namco Bandai confirmed that they’re… Read More »

By Micah, July 19, 2013 0 3DS, News

Yesterday’s surprise Nintendo Direct Mini broadcasts brought some exciting news for 3DS owners who use the StreetPass feature of their handheld consoles—both the European and North American broadcasts announced a StreetPass Enhancement coming to Nintendo Zone soon! This enhancement will… Read More »

By Micah, July 17, 2013 0 3DS, News, Wii U

If you’ve been to the theatre lately, you may have had the good fortune to watch a highly entertaining (and nostalgia-inducing) trailer for an upcoming film titled LEGO: The Movie. Honestly, it was only a matter of time. So of… Read More »