After seven years of sitting on the sidelines, Mario and crew are once again dusting off the ole racket for a brand new tennis outing from the developers at Camelot. We already got the chance to check out the online multiplayer and special mini-games, as well as get used to the new controls with the game's debut at this year's Game Developer's Conference. Now that we finally have the full retail version in the office, and have spent the weekend brushing up on our tennis skills...

After seven years of sitting on the sidelines, Mario and crew are once again dusting off the ole racket for a brand new tennis outing from the developers at Camelot. We already got the chance to check out the online multiplayer and special mini-games, as well as get used to the new controls with the game's debut at this year's Game Developer's Conference. Now that we finally have the full retail version in the office, and have spent the weekend brushing up on our tennis skills...

It's been a tough road for Sony's newly launched PlayStation Vita. Amid dismal sales figures and a lackluster software library, the handheld is having trouble finding its footing. Speaking from his own experience with the 3DS launch, legendary Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto believes he knows why the Vita is struggling...

For all its strengths, Kid Icarus Uprising had one polarizing element that frustrated many gamers. The game's controls, which use the 3DS's circle pad for movement and the stylus for aiming, proved cumbersome. Determining the best position to hold the system while playing, particularly with the angl...

UPDATE: Nintendo has officially confirmed that the 3DS family will be welcoming a new color in just a handful of weeks. On May 20, the new Midnight Purple 3DS will go on sale in the States, joining the ranks of the Aqua Blue, Cosmo Black, Flame Red and Pearl Pink models...

In the land of Ransei, there exists a legend - one so deeply ingrained in the people's subconscious that few distinguish the myth from fact. It is told that if any warlord is able to conquer all of the land's 17 kingdoms, then the Pokemon that created Ransei will reveal itself. This myth is the unintentional force behind the ongoing battle for control ravishing the peaceful land, as greedy warlords seek the ultimate power offered by this mythical creature...

In a recent investor Q&A, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata addressed the question of third party support from western developers for the 3DS. Iwata admitted "there may appear to be fewer commitments from the U.S. and the European software publishers than those of their Japanese counterparts." He ...

SEGA has announced Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, a new kart racer featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and a familiar cast of SEGA All-Stars...

SEGA has announced Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, a new kart racer featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and a familiar cast of SEGA All-Stars...

It's been a tough road for Sony's newly launched PlayStation Vita. Amid dismal sales figures and a lackluster software library, the handheld is having trouble finding its footing. Speaking from his own experience with the 3DS launch, legendary Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto believes he knows why the Vita is struggling...

In a recent investor Q&A, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata addressed the question of third party support from western developers for the 3DS. Iwata admitted "there may appear to be fewer commitments from the U.S. and the European software publishers than those of their Japanese counterparts." He ...

For all its strengths, Kid Icarus Uprising had one polarizing element that frustrated many gamers. The game's controls, which use the 3DS's circle pad for movement and the stylus for aiming, proved cumbersome. Determining the best position to hold the system while playing, particularly with the angl...

In the land of Ransei, there exists a legend - one so deeply ingrained in the people's subconscious that few distinguish the myth from fact. It is told that if any warlord is able to conquer all of the land's 17 kingdoms, then the Pokemon that created Ransei will reveal itself. This myth is the unintentional force behind the ongoing battle for control ravishing the peaceful land, as greedy warlords seek the ultimate power offered by this mythical creature...

UPDATE: Nintendo has officially confirmed that the 3DS family will be welcoming a new color in just a handful of weeks. On May 20, the new Midnight Purple 3DS will go on sale in the States, joining the ranks of the Aqua Blue, Cosmo Black, Flame Red and Pearl Pink models...

The Pitch-Black Pokemon will be haunting your dreams soon, thanks to a character distribution beginning next month. Starting May 9, Pokemon Black and Pokemon White players will be able to get their hands on the elusive Darkrai...

Last night Nintendo's global firmware update went live, allowing 3DS owners to create and label folders on their systems, as well as allowing for game patches. If you haven't already done so, all you need to do to update your system is go into System Settings, click "Other Settings" and scroll all t...

Technically we've known Nintendo has had its eyes on a purple 3DS for almost two years now. When the publisher unveiled the portable back at E3 2010, it displayed a number of conceptual color variations, including red, teal, orange and purple. (Two of those have now made it to stores.) According to a recent retailer listing unearthed by GoNintendo, the purple edition might be on its way...

Welcome, dear readers, to IGN Nintendo's first monthly round-up of all the hottest 3DS eShop games. Although things were slow on the Virtual Console side of things (Read: we didn't get any retro goodies at all), there were several 3DS originals certainly worth talking about. What's more, a couple of...

Following the recent Japanese release of Fire Emblem: Awakening - and the continued lack of news as to a U.S. version - it was starting to look pretty grim for stateside fans of this epic strategy RPG series. But it seems all hope is not lost...

3DS StreetPass fans no doubt noticed the arrival of a new Puzzle Swap panel over the weekend. The new panel, pictured below, is for Mario Tennis Open...

Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series has grown astronomically since it first debuted over a decade ago. Now considered one of the publisher's flagship franchises, the manic fighting series has more than quadrupled its playable roster, introduced characters from third party companies, featured a stage...

What happens when you take 151 talented artists and task each of them with creating their own interpretation of one of the original 151 Pokemon? The Pokemon Battle Royale art exhibit, that's what. From Bulbasaur to Mew, each of these monsters was on display at the Light Grey Art Gallery in Minne...

The recent Nintendo Direct conference brought with it a handful of cool announcements, from an updated Pokedex 3D and Pokemon AR shooter to a Kirby 20th anniversary campaign to a new global 3DS firmware update. Probably the biggest news was when company president Satoru Iwata let loose some information about that mysterious 2D Mario game coming to 3DS this year...

When Nintendo revealed New Super Mario Bros. 2 (NSMB2) late last week, many noticed the company classified the game as both a traditional retail offering as well as an eShop game. Today global president Satoru Iwata offered some clarification, revealing that the game would not only be available through traditional outlets as a packaged game, but as a digital download as well...

Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series has grown astronomically since it first debuted over a decade ago. Now considered one of the publisher's flagship franchises, the manic fighting series has more than quadrupled its playable roster, introduced characters from third party companies, featured a stage...

The Pitch-Black Pokemon will be haunting your dreams soon, thanks to a character distribution beginning next month. Starting May 9, Pokemon Black and Pokemon White players will be able to get their hands on the elusive Darkrai...

3DS StreetPass fans no doubt noticed the arrival of a new Puzzle Swap panel over the weekend. The new panel, pictured below, is for Mario Tennis Open...

The recent Nintendo Direct conference brought with it a handful of cool announcements, from an updated Pokedex 3D and Pokemon AR shooter to a Kirby 20th anniversary campaign to a new global 3DS firmware update. Probably the biggest news was when company president Satoru Iwata let loose some information about that mysterious 2D Mario game coming to 3DS this year...

Following the recent Japanese release of Fire Emblem: Awakening - and the continued lack of news as to a U.S. version - it was starting to look pretty grim for stateside fans of this epic strategy RPG series. But it seems all hope is not lost...

Technically we've known Nintendo has had its eyes on a purple 3DS for almost two years now. When the publisher unveiled the portable back at E3 2010, it displayed a number of conceptual color variations, including red, teal, orange and purple. (Two of those have now made it to stores.) According to a recent retailer listing unearthed by GoNintendo, the purple edition might be on its way...

Welcome, dear readers, to IGN Nintendo's first monthly round-up of all the hottest 3DS eShop games. Although things were slow on the Virtual Console side of things (Read: we didn't get any retro goodies at all), there were several 3DS originals certainly worth talking about. What's more, a couple of...

Last night Nintendo's global firmware update went live, allowing 3DS owners to create and label folders on their systems, as well as allowing for game patches. If you haven't already done so, all you need to do to update your system is go into System Settings, click "Other Settings" and scroll all t...

When Nintendo revealed New Super Mario Bros. 2 (NSMB2) late last week, many noticed the company classified the game as both a traditional retail offering as well as an eShop game. Today global president Satoru Iwata offered some clarification, revealing that the game would not only be available through traditional outlets as a packaged game, but as a digital download as well...

What happens when you take 151 talented artists and task each of them with creating their own interpretation of one of the original 151 Pokemon? The Pokemon Battle Royale art exhibit, that's what. From Bulbasaur to Mew, each of these monsters was on display at the Light Grey Art Gallery in Minne...

Last week we laid down four possibilities for Super Mario 4. The choices we outlined included a true, 8-bit sequel to the Super Mario Bros. games, a 3D platformer, a new Super Mario World game and Super Mario 4 Wii U...

Square Enix may have been listening to your fervent pleas after all - as it looks like cult hit DS adventure The World Ends With You may finally be getting a sequel. Whoa. Now before you freak out and start crying and all that, keep in mind that the existence of this sequel hasn't been confirmed yet... but recent comments from series co-creator Tetsuya Nomura make a pretty convincing argument...

The first numbered Pokemon sequels - Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 - are only two months away from their Japanese debut, and the news has already started pouring in. Below you'll find the first Japanese trailer for the titles, which briefly shows off some of the new areas and opponents players can look forward to seeing...

It's an exciting time to be a 3DS owner. In addition to the 3DS's hot summer lineup, as well as all the titles still in the works (Luigi's Manson, Paper Mario, Animal Crossing 3DS, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, Smash Bros. and so on), we also have Project X Zone to look forward to...

During the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast, company president Satoru Iwata announced that Nintendo is preparing to release a global firmware update for the 3DS on April 25...

Late last year, we here at IGN compiled our list of the top 100 SNES games - a retrospective of sorts on the system's best software. In the midst of some fierce competition, against a selection of titles that represent some of the best gaming has to offer (Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger and Super Mario World, to name just a handful), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past managed to take our pick for the number one game of what many consider to be the number one system of all time...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D is the story of a man who doesn't have time for his son. Well, OK, that sounds a bit melodramatic but it's accurate, at least, as the game opens with an eager young teenager getting the brush-off from his old man. He dreams of being a thrill ride designer. A theme park architect. A rollercoaster tycoon, of course and it seems like he's set up well to realize those dreams, too, since his father happens to be employed in that very field...

Square Enix has revealed the North American pre-order bonus for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy - the 3DS exclusive rhythm game featuring music from the franchise's long history, as well as Chibi depictions of beloved characters like Cloud and Squall. Gamers who reserve their copies in advance will receive a gripped stylus and 17 stickers to customize it with, pictured below...

After revealing it was working on a new 2D Mario project for the Nintendo 3DS earlier this year, Nintendo has finally given that game a name - New Super Mario Bros. 2. The platformer is due to be released in both Japan and North America in August 2012...

UPDATE (11:50AM): Clues have sprouted up as to what tonight's Nintendo Direct broadcast might include. Kid Icarus Uprising director Masahiro Sakurai took to Twitter, hinting to his followers that they can expect news pertaining to the recently released Uprising from tonight's video...

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has announced that an updated version of Pokedex 3D is coming to Japan on July 14. This updated 'dex will replace the original Pokedex 3D in the 3DS eShop (take a look at the current version in the video below)...

Nintendo has finally announced a release window for Animal Crossing 3DS. While there's still no global release information, the game will arrive in Japan this Fall. The news came from the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast hosted by company president Satoru Iwata...

Last week we laid down four possibilities for Super Mario 4. The choices we outlined included a true, 8-bit sequel to the Super Mario Bros. games, a 3D platformer, a new Super Mario World game and Super Mario 4 Wii U...

UPDATE (11:50AM): Clues have sprouted up as to what tonight's Nintendo Direct broadcast might include. Kid Icarus Uprising director Masahiro Sakurai took to Twitter, hinting to his followers that they can expect news pertaining to the recently released Uprising from tonight's video...

During the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast, company president Satoru Iwata announced that Nintendo is preparing to release a global firmware update for the 3DS on April 25...

Square Enix may have been listening to your fervent pleas after all - as it looks like cult hit DS adventure The World Ends With You may finally be getting a sequel. Whoa. Now before you freak out and start crying and all that, keep in mind that the existence of this sequel hasn't been confirmed yet... but recent comments from series co-creator Tetsuya Nomura make a pretty convincing argument...

The first numbered Pokemon sequels - Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 - are only two months away from their Japanese debut, and the news has already started pouring in. Below you'll find the first Japanese trailer for the titles, which briefly shows off some of the new areas and opponents players can look forward to seeing...

Nintendo has finally announced a release window for Animal Crossing 3DS. While there's still no global release information, the game will arrive in Japan this Fall. The news came from the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast hosted by company president Satoru Iwata...

Square Enix has revealed the North American pre-order bonus for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy - the 3DS exclusive rhythm game featuring music from the franchise's long history, as well as Chibi depictions of beloved characters like Cloud and Squall. Gamers who reserve their copies in advance will receive a gripped stylus and 17 stickers to customize it with, pictured below...

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has announced that an updated version of Pokedex 3D is coming to Japan on July 14. This updated 'dex will replace the original Pokedex 3D in the 3DS eShop (take a look at the current version in the video below)...

After revealing it was working on a new 2D Mario project for the Nintendo 3DS earlier this year, Nintendo has finally given that game a name - New Super Mario Bros. 2. The platformer is due to be released in both Japan and North America in August 2012...

Late last year, we here at IGN compiled our list of the top 100 SNES games - a retrospective of sorts on the system's best software. In the midst of some fierce competition, against a selection of titles that represent some of the best gaming has to offer (Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger and Super Mario World, to name just a handful), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past managed to take our pick for the number one game of what many consider to be the number one system of all time...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D is the story of a man who doesn't have time for his son. Well, OK, that sounds a bit melodramatic but it's accurate, at least, as the game opens with an eager young teenager getting the brush-off from his old man. He dreams of being a thrill ride designer. A theme park architect. A rollercoaster tycoon, of course and it seems like he's set up well to realize those dreams, too, since his father happens to be employed in that very field...

It's an exciting time to be a 3DS owner. In addition to the 3DS's hot summer lineup, as well as all the titles still in the works (Luigi's Manson, Paper Mario, Animal Crossing 3DS, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, Smash Bros. and so on), we also have Project X Zone to look forward to...

The 3DS news just won't stop this week. Miyamoto wants to make a sequel to A Link to the Past, first details for Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 surfaced, Project X Zone was unveiled, the strategy RPG mash-up Pokemon Conquest made the cut for a U.S. release, and more. As if all that weren't enough, we also found out that sneaky ole Nintendo registered a domain for Super Mario 4. Hmm...

Day in and day out you hear a lot from the IGN Nintendo team. Now we want to hear from you. What you'll find below is our weekly blogging feature. Here we ask you questions based on recent Nintendo events or games and ask you to blog your thoughts. The best responses will be featured later in the we...

Following in the footsteps of Resident Evil Revelations, a new survival horror game has made its way to the Nintendo 3DS. A spinoff of the Fatal Frame series, Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir sticks to familiar territory for the franchise - in other words, ghosts, exorcisms and ancient rituals. It f...

Friday the 13th is upon us, and the media publishers of the world are once again capitalizing on this most superstitious of dates by releasing their latest horror-focused wares. For gaming, that means a new spin-off of Tecmo's long-running Fatal Frame series. Need to catch up on what's happened so far in this frightening franchise before jumping into Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir for 3DS? Then flip through the pages of our visual history...

To celebrate Easter, we asked for your seasonal messages via Letter Box on Nintendo 3DS - here's the best six entries which each win an eShop voucher. Thanks for all the eggciting entries, picking our winners was no yolk...

Shigeru Miyamoto wants to see a new Zelda game in the style of A Link to the Past for the SNES. When recently asked whether he was still intent on porting the SNES title as a 3D classic for the Nintendo 3DS, the legendary designer indicated he had a more original approach in mind...

The 3DS eShop is simply on fire as of recent, and this week is no exception. The latest downloadable goody to come our way is Ketzal's Corridors, a puzzle adventure good enough to finally justify pulling yourself away from Pushmo. Seriously...

The 3DS is shaping up to have a pretty impressive summer. Mario Tennis Open, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Heroes of Ruin and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy will all be on store shelves before the end of July. Heck, even the DS game Pokemon Conquest is being released in just a couple months...

UPDATE (10:30 am):Famitsu has released a variety of screenshots for Project X Zone. Check out a few of them below...

It's been a couple months since the minds of PokeManiacs worldwide were blown with the announcement of Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, the very first numbered sequel for the core Pokemon games. Today some juicy new details have finally emerged thanks to Japanese manga magazine CoroCoro...

At its last investor's presentation in January, Nintendo announced it was working on a new 2D Mario adventure game. Outside of a release date prior to April 2013, no further details were given by company president Satoru Iwata. However just days ago, Nintendo registered a domain for 'supermario4.com'...

They didn't get pandas, but Nintendo did snag The Soup host and Community star Joel McHale for some viral marketing. His favorite 3DS color is Pearl Pink. Will Mario and Luigi get more respect now?...

The 3DS is shaping up to have a pretty impressive summer. Mario Tennis Open, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Heroes of Ruin and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy will all be on store shelves before the end of July. Heck, even the DS game Pokemon Conquest is being released in just a couple months...

The 3DS eShop is simply on fire as of recent, and this week is no exception. The latest downloadable goody to come our way is Ketzal's Corridors, a puzzle adventure good enough to finally justify pulling yourself away from Pushmo. Seriously...

To celebrate Easter, we asked for your seasonal messages via Letter Box on Nintendo 3DS - here's the best six entries which each win an eShop voucher. Thanks for all the eggciting entries, picking our winners was no yolk...

Friday the 13th is upon us, and the media publishers of the world are once again capitalizing on this most superstitious of dates by releasing their latest horror-focused wares. For gaming, that means a new spin-off of Tecmo's long-running Fatal Frame series. Need to catch up on what's happened so far in this frightening franchise before jumping into Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir for 3DS? Then flip through the pages of our visual history...

The 3DS news just won't stop this week. Miyamoto wants to make a sequel to A Link to the Past, first details for Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 surfaced, Project X Zone was unveiled, the strategy RPG mash-up Pokemon Conquest made the cut for a U.S. release, and more. As if all that weren't enough, we also found out that sneaky ole Nintendo registered a domain for Super Mario 4. Hmm...

It's been a couple months since the minds of PokeManiacs worldwide were blown with the announcement of Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, the very first numbered sequel for the core Pokemon games. Today some juicy new details have finally emerged thanks to Japanese manga magazine CoroCoro...

They didn't get pandas, but Nintendo did snag The Soup host and Community star Joel McHale for some viral marketing. His favorite 3DS color is Pearl Pink. Will Mario and Luigi get more respect now?...

UPDATE (10:30 am):Famitsu has released a variety of screenshots for Project X Zone. Check out a few of them below...

Following in the footsteps of Resident Evil Revelations, a new survival horror game has made its way to the Nintendo 3DS. A spinoff of the Fatal Frame series, Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir sticks to familiar territory for the franchise - in other words, ghosts, exorcisms and ancient rituals. It f...

At its last investor's presentation in January, Nintendo announced it was working on a new 2D Mario adventure game. Outside of a release date prior to April 2013, no further details were given by company president Satoru Iwata. However just days ago, Nintendo registered a domain for 'supermario4.com'...

Day in and day out you hear a lot from the IGN Nintendo team. Now we want to hear from you. What you'll find below is our weekly blogging feature. Here we ask you questions based on recent Nintendo events or games and ask you to blog your thoughts. The best responses will be featured later in the we...

Shigeru Miyamoto wants to see a new Zelda game in the style of A Link to the Past for the SNES. When recently asked whether he was still intent on porting the SNES title as a 3D classic for the Nintendo 3DS, the legendary designer indicated he had a more original approach in mind...

For Pokemon Black or White players who acquired Reshiram or Zekrom respectively but had trouble convincing a friend to trade their legendary monster for a high level Patrat - now you're in luck. Beginning March 10 and ending April 8, Pokemon White players have the chance to get Reshiram and Pokemon Black players have the chance to get Zekrom through a special character distribution via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection...

During the Nintendo Direct press conference in February, a 3DS collaboration between SEGA, Namco Bandai and Capcom was announced. Now, a countdown appearing on the game's official site hints that the first details may be on the way soon...

It's been seven years since we got a new entry in the Mario Tennis franchise, but the developers at Camelot are bringing the series back to the spotlight with Mario Tennis Open for the Nintendo 3DS. The game will hit store shelves on May 20, and based on my recent demo, it's clear that Mario Tennis is coming back with a vengeance...

There's nothing quite like an amazing painting application to while away the hours with - and luckily for 3DS owners, that app has arrived in the form of Colors! 3D. Available now on the 3DS eShop, Colors! allows players to create 3D paintings on their system by drawing on up to five different layer...

Media Create's weekly sales charts have been released, chronicling how the Japanese game industry is doing. Translated by Andriasang, the data, covering the week spanning from March 26th through April 1st, continues to paint a great picture for Nintendo while painting an equally poor picture for Sony...

Square Enix has announced Western release dates for upcoming Nintendo 3DS games Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy...

While I've only had a few days with an early version of the game, it's already very apparent that Heroes of Ruin is like nothing else in the 3DS library. A Diablo-stlye action RPG with a huge emphasis on online multiplayer, this new game from Square Enix is bringing quite an ample offering to the 3DS table...

We were doubtful it would ever happen - but it seems the Japanese gaming gods have smiled down on us stateside gamers once more. No, no news on Pandora's Tower - but we did find out today that the Japanese strategy RPG crossover Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition will be coming to the U.S. as Pokemon Conquest...

The more info that comes out about the upcoming 3DS game, Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, the more... well, epic it sounds. Last week we reported the first details for Power of Illusion, including the fact that it's a sequel to both the original Epic Mickey for Wii and the SEGA Genesis class...

Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition is headed to Western store shelves as Pokemon Conquest this June. Previously described as "the craziest Pokemon game you've ever seen," Pokemon Conquest is set in feudal Japan. The game is a crossover with Tecmo Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition strategy series and follows...

There's something poignant about the timing of Rhythm Thief's release, arriving as it does while SEGA suffers its worst financial crisis since the demise of the Dreamcast. With the publisher cancelling a number of future projects, investing only in sure-fire moneyspinners, this is exactly the kind of title that might not ordinarily have survived such a cull...

To celebrate April Fool's day, we asked for your spoof game designs via Letter Box on Nintendo 3DS - here's the best six entries which each win an eShop voucher. Thanks for all the amazing entries, it was difficult to choose our favourites...

Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition is headed to Western store shelves as Pokemon Conquest this June. Previously described as "the craziest Pokemon game you've ever seen," Pokemon Conquest is set in feudal Japan. The game is a crossover with Tecmo Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition strategy series and follows...

There's nothing quite like an amazing painting application to while away the hours with - and luckily for 3DS owners, that app has arrived in the form of Colors! 3D. Available now on the 3DS eShop, Colors! allows players to create 3D paintings on their system by drawing on up to five different layer...

We were doubtful it would ever happen - but it seems the Japanese gaming gods have smiled down on us stateside gamers once more. No, no news on Pandora's Tower - but we did find out today that the Japanese strategy RPG crossover Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition will be coming to the U.S. as Pokemon Conquest...

Media Create's weekly sales charts have been released, chronicling how the Japanese game industry is doing. Translated by Andriasang, the data, covering the week spanning from March 26th through April 1st, continues to paint a great picture for Nintendo while painting an equally poor picture for Sony...

Square Enix has announced Western release dates for upcoming Nintendo 3DS games Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy...

To celebrate April Fool's day, we asked for your spoof game designs via Letter Box on Nintendo 3DS - here's the best six entries which each win an eShop voucher. Thanks for all the amazing entries, it was difficult to choose our favourites...

There's something poignant about the timing of Rhythm Thief's release, arriving as it does while SEGA suffers its worst financial crisis since the demise of the Dreamcast. With the publisher cancelling a number of future projects, investing only in sure-fire moneyspinners, this is exactly the kind of title that might not ordinarily have survived such a cull...

It's been seven years since we got a new entry in the Mario Tennis franchise, but the developers at Camelot are bringing the series back to the spotlight with Mario Tennis Open for the Nintendo 3DS. The game will hit store shelves on May 20, and based on my recent demo, it's clear that Mario Tennis is coming back with a vengeance...

During the Nintendo Direct press conference in February, a 3DS collaboration between SEGA, Namco Bandai and Capcom was announced. Now, a countdown appearing on the game's official site hints that the first details may be on the way soon...

While I've only had a few days with an early version of the game, it's already very apparent that Heroes of Ruin is like nothing else in the 3DS library. A Diablo-stlye action RPG with a huge emphasis on online multiplayer, this new game from Square Enix is bringing quite an ample offering to the 3DS table...

For Pokemon Black or White players who acquired Reshiram or Zekrom respectively but had trouble convincing a friend to trade their legendary monster for a high level Patrat - now you're in luck. Beginning March 10 and ending April 8, Pokemon White players have the chance to get Reshiram and Pokemon Black players have the chance to get Zekrom through a special character distribution via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection...

The more info that comes out about the upcoming 3DS game, Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, the more... well, epic it sounds. Last week we reported the first details for Power of Illusion, including the fact that it's a sequel to both the original Epic Mickey for Wii and the SEGA Genesis class...

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is only a couple days away from its March 29 Japanese release date, and Square Enix has already started promoting Sora's latest adventure. We're still awaiting news of a solid North American release date for this title, which for now is only promised to come out by the end of the year. In the meantime, take a look at the Japanese television spots below, as found by Siliconera, for a sneak peek at the first 3D Kingdom Hearts game...

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion for 3DS has been revealed. The game will tie-in with the recently announced Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two...

Day in and day out you hear a lot from the IGN Nintendo team. Now we want to hear from you. What you'll find below is our weekly blogging feature. Here we ask you questions based on recent Nintendo events or games and ask you to blog your thoughts. The best responses will be featured later in the we...

This May Nintendo's bringing back a classic Mario sports series after a seven-year hiatus -- and since it's been that long since Mario Tennis has had a true sequel, you might want to get back up to speed. We're here to help, so please enjoy Mario Tennis: A Visual History...

As eShop enthusiasts well know, every Thursday brings a set of new downloads for your gaming pleasure. We got a handful of genuinely good titles this month - so let's start with today's eShop releases and work our way backwards...

Pokemon masters across North America will be joining together for a weekend of intense battles during this year's Pokemon Spring Regional Championships, taking place in eight cities across the U.S. and Canada the weekend of April 14-15. The goal? To become a Spring Regional Champion and earn an invitation to the Pokemon U.S. and Canadian National Championships later this year...

A few days ago we published a new Question of the Week article, this time regarding your thoughts on the recently released Kid Icarus Uprising. Within this article we included a poll, asking you readers who picked the game up at launch to tell us how impressed (or unimpressed) you are with Pit's latest outing...

During a recently released edition of Iwata Asks, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata sat down with Super Smash Bros. developer Masahiro Sakurai to discuss his latest creation, Kid Icarus Uprising. The interview began with some discussion of how Uprising came about in the first place - which apparently stemmed from Iwata's desire for Sakurai to work on something original...

On Valentine's Day we asked you to woo us with your Letter Box love notes in exchange for eShop vouchers and the entries that we received were even better than the cards we received from our loved ones! You can check them out here...

Disney isn't just publishing Epic Mickey 2 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii - it's bringing its new franchise to the Nintendo 3DS as well. Contrary to some expectations, however, this sequel isn't just following up Warren Spector's first game, it's also serving as a sequel to the Sega Genesis classic, Castle of Illusion. Titled Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, the game is due alongside its console counterparts this fall, but is a completely original and unrelated experience...

A few days ago we published a new Question of the Week article, this time regarding your thoughts on the recently released Kid Icarus Uprising. Within this article we included a poll, asking you readers who picked the game up at launch to tell us how impressed (or unimpressed) you are with Pit's latest outing...

During a recently released edition of Iwata Asks, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata sat down with Super Smash Bros. developer Masahiro Sakurai to discuss his latest creation, Kid Icarus Uprising. The interview began with some discussion of how Uprising came about in the first place - which apparently stemmed from Iwata's desire for Sakurai to work on something original...

Disney isn't just publishing Epic Mickey 2 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii - it's bringing its new franchise to the Nintendo 3DS as well. Contrary to some expectations, however, this sequel isn't just following up Warren Spector's first game, it's also serving as a sequel to the Sega Genesis classic, Castle of Illusion. Titled Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, the game is due alongside its console counterparts this fall, but is a completely original and unrelated experience...

As eShop enthusiasts well know, every Thursday brings a set of new downloads for your gaming pleasure. We got a handful of genuinely good titles this month - so let's start with today's eShop releases and work our way backwards...

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is only a couple days away from its March 29 Japanese release date, and Square Enix has already started promoting Sora's latest adventure. We're still awaiting news of a solid North American release date for this title, which for now is only promised to come out by the end of the year. In the meantime, take a look at the Japanese television spots below, as found by Siliconera, for a sneak peek at the first 3D Kingdom Hearts game...

Pokemon masters across North America will be joining together for a weekend of intense battles during this year's Pokemon Spring Regional Championships, taking place in eight cities across the U.S. and Canada the weekend of April 14-15. The goal? To become a Spring Regional Champion and earn an invitation to the Pokemon U.S. and Canadian National Championships later this year...

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion for 3DS has been revealed. The game will tie-in with the recently announced Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two...

Day in and day out you hear a lot from the IGN Nintendo team. Now we want to hear from you. What you'll find below is our weekly blogging feature. Here we ask you questions based on recent Nintendo events or games and ask you to blog your thoughts. The best responses will be featured later in the we...

This May Nintendo's bringing back a classic Mario sports series after a seven-year hiatus -- and since it's been that long since Mario Tennis has had a true sequel, you might want to get back up to speed. We're here to help, so please enjoy Mario Tennis: A Visual History...

On Valentine's Day we asked you to woo us with your Letter Box love notes in exchange for eShop vouchers and the entries that we received were even better than the cards we received from our loved ones! You can check them out here...

Pendleton Ward, creator of the immeasurably awesome Adventure Time cartoon series, has announced via Twitter that an Adventure Time video game is on the way later this year...

After months of anticipation, Kid Icarus Uprising has finally soared onto store shelves. In celebration of this momentous occasion, we decided to record the game's first 20 or so bosses (thanks to the handy dandy Boss Rush mode, which you unlock after beating the game) for your viewing pleasure...

It won't be long now before stateside gamers have their hands on Kid Icarus Uprising - the first new entry in the series for more than 20 years. You could spend the rest of your Icarus-less time replaying Metroid Prime Hunters and developing stylus strategies for minimum hand discomfort or, instead, you could mosey on down to the videos below for a sneak peek at a few of the things you can look forward to in Pit's soaring adventure...

Today Square Enix confirmed it plans to publish Theatrhythm Final Fantasy in North America. Scheduled to be released Summer 2012 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, the title pulls from the vast Final Fantasy music library for a variety of rhythm-based mini-games...