Nintendo Network to undergo 'emergency maintenance'
The Nintendo Network will be undergoing "emergency maintenance" starting later tonight and lasting through tomorrow. Certain online shops, games, and other services will be interrupted during the period.
READ MORE >Disney Infinity discs to contain future movie assets
Disney Infinity discs will contain assets for the next 12 months of content plans, which means hackers may spoil future movie PR plans.
READ MORE >"wtf. Before this announcement it would have been 'hackers MAY spoil future movie PR plans', now ..."
see all 7 commentsLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon multiplayer detailed
Nintendo has detailed the online play modes in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. The cooperative "Hunter Mode" has you take down ghosts with friends in a tall tower before the time runs out.
READ MORE >"Same here, but I've actually held on to my 3DS for this game alone. I'm super pumped for it, ..."
see all 4 commentsLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon features local multiplayer
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon will feature a local multiplayer mode, though Nintendo is notably vague on what that means.
READ MORE >Project X Zone coming to 3DS this summer
Project X Zone is coming to 3DS this summer. The tactical RPG takes characters across multiple franchises from multiple publishers: Capcom, Sega, and Namco Bandai, making it one of the most exhaustive cross-overs ever created in video games.
READ MORE >"This needs the full VA from the japanese version and just give us subtitles. I do not want to ..."
see all 4 commentsLuigi's Mansion gets scary on March 24, other 3DS dates detailed
Nintendo has outlined release dates for several 3DS games, including Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Etrian Odyssey 4, and Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins.
READ MORE >How Disney Infinity's starter set was chosen
When Disney Infinity launches, the $75 Starter Set will feature Mr. Incredible, Monster Inc's Sully, and Captain Jack Sparrow. But, how did Disney settle on these characters?
READ MORE >"Actually, Disney used to own Power Rangers. I believe Haim Saban bought the rights back from them."
see all 22 commentsCapcom releasing 'many' 3DS back-catalog games on eShop
Capcom senior VP Christian Svensson says that the company is planning to release more of its previously released 3DS titles on the eShop "in the coming months."
READ MORE >"Make Megaman 9 and 10 happen. Gamers already have the essentials, street fighter and resident ..."
see all 2 commentsFire Emblem blue 3DS bundle announced for the US
Nintendo of America doesn't always bring special edition systems to America. However, they've decided that Fire Emblem Awakening is deserving of one.
READ MORE >"I think you're fooling yourself if you think these won't sell."
see all 7 commentsSkylanders franchise reaches $500 million in sales
Activision has another money-maker, just in case that "Call of Duty" thing stops working for them. Skylanders has surpassed half a billion dollars of sales.
READ MORE >"This game desperately needs online co-op. I refuse to invest in this game until my son can play ..."
see all 17 commentsFire Emblem: Awakening getting demo, DLC detailed
Fire Emblem: Awakening is coming February 4, and Nintendo has detailed a demo, downloadable content plans, SpotPass and StreetPass features.
READ MORE >"Captain Kirk: I need more DLC Scotty! Scotty: I can't do it Captain, I don't have enough ..."
see all 4 commentsLego Marvel Super Heroes coming this fall
TT Games and Warner Bros Interactive announced Lego Marvel Super Heroes today, a mash-up that features 100-plus Marvel characters dispatching villains like Loki and Galactus. It's due this fall.
READ MORE >"My kids will be all over this, just like LEGO Batman. I'll be a good dad and join them."
see all 14 commentsNintendo may consider free-to-play for new franchises
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said in an interview that the company is open to free-to-play games if it fits comfortably into the development, but doesn't intend to use the model for established franchises.
READ MORE >Mutant Mudds 2 confirmed for 3DS
Mutant Mudds 2 has been confirmed by developer Renegade Kid.
READ MORE >Lego 'Legends of Chima' games announced
Warner Bros Interactive has announced three games as part of Lego's new "Legends of Chima" line, including an iOS game, a 3DS and Vita game, and an online PC game.
READ MORE >"Refreshing to see a Lego game that isn't a spin-off of some franchise, definitely. However, I ..."
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