This week, Nintendo shrinks down Wii U standout title ‘Super Mario Maker’ to fit in your favorite handheld. Does the soul of this beloved level-builder survive the process, or is it diminished?
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Still struggling with what to buy the Nintendo fanboy or fangirl on your gift list? Check out this guide for steals, deals, and perennial favorites that are sure to please.
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Come along with me on a trip to a faraway island paradise. We’ll enjoy tropical drinks, participate in sacred native customs, and befriend and fight specialized animals for sport.
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Get ready to go back to town with today’s special ‘Animal Crossing’ Nintendo Direct.
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‘Style Savvy: Fashion Forward’ is ridiculous and fun. It’s also ridiculously fun.
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Despite the internet doomsayers, ‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’ arrives on the Nintendo 3DS as an oddly enjoyable little FPS. So grab your friends, grab your gear, and let’s shoot some stuff!
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HAL Laboratory’s pink puffball is back to save the day the only way he knows how—by literally devouring his unfortunate enemies—but, this time, he also turns their very own tech against them. Say domo arigato to Mr. Roboboto!
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This week sees the release of the Square Enix-published, Nintendo-distributed RPG ‘Bravely Second: End Layer,’ the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Bravely Default.’ That previous chapter largely managed to impress with its novel take on the role-playing genre, but does this game follow suit? Here’s what you need to know before you make your purchase.
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Nintendo’s first big bet of the holiday season, ‘Yo-kai Watch,’ is both an established property and a virtual unknown. The supernatural Yo-kai can make you laugh, cry, and fart, but can they make their way into your family’s 3DS systems? Read on to find out.
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Putting Mugen’s New 3DS XL battery claims to the test.
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We’re still a couple of weeks out from the proper release of the New Nintendo 3DS XL here in America, but I was lucky enough to get an early review unit. Overall I really dig the new design, and I think you will too. Here’s a quick rundown of ten specific high points.
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It’s only the third week in January, and 2015 is already lousy with Pokémon news!
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As expected, Nintendo of America confirmed the release of a newly updated 3DS handheld gaming system here in the States during this morning’s Nintendo Direct broadcast. But that’s not to say there weren’t a few surprises regarding this upcoming hardware roll-out.
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Later this week you too will get the chance to catch however many Pokémon you feel appropriate when Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire hit shelves nationwide. Here’s a quick rundown of ten things GeekParents should know about these upcoming titles.
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Once again it seems that everything’s coming up Pokémon.
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First Animal Crossing: New Leaf, then Tomodachi Life and now Fantasy Life — yes, when Nintendo has an early review program for a 3DS life sim they know exactly who to call!
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Last week Nintendo of America unveiled Play Nintendo, a brand new online destination where fans can explore all Nintendo’s greatest characters and franchises.
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Check out this new video featuring the Legendary Pokémon Mega Rayquaza in all its glory.
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Today’s the day, sports fans; Nintendo’s famed cross-franchise fighting game has finally arrived on next generation… handhelds. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is here, and, while the title is a tad uninspired, there’s a lot to love about this diminutive brawler.
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Just when you thought it was safe to make a handheld purchase, Nintendo of Japan drops a bomb on gamers everywhere. New hardware with new specs in both 3DS and 3DS XL flavors will be available soon in Asia – the rest of us seemingly have to wait. Here’s what we know so far.
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Here’s a close look at the New Nintendo 3DS just announced.
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Some video games tell you everything you need to know about them in their clearly concise titles like Duck Hunt or Don’t Starve. Others are more ambivalent, like Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, or just plain weird – I’m looking at you, Um Jammer Lammy! With that in mind, allow me to drop some science re: Nintendo’s recently released Tomodachi Life.
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March is shaping up to be a great month for Pokémon fans.
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With the 2DS now not many moons away I had some hands on time with the device.
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Sony went in to last week’s German trade show Gamescom with the proverbial guns a-blazing. A firm release date for the PS4 (November 15th here in North America) and a bold commitment made to the indie game development community underscored Sony’s plans for the future, but they also took another major stride toward continued relevance in the current generation with a price drop on the struggling PlayStation Vita handheld. But is it enough to save the floundering portable?
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been sleeping on or were just sadly unaware of Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda eShop deals, the time to take advantage draws short. Game Boy Color classics The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons will be on sale for $4.99 (each) — that’s a cool buck off the regular retail price — until June 20th.
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With release day soon upon us and my time in Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf Mayor Program drawing to a close, I thought I’d take one more look back at my time in Muswell.
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As a participant in Nintendo’s special Mayor Program, I was afforded much earlier access to the title than I would my normal review fare, but, with nearly five weeks of play behind me in this charming life sim’s 3DS debut, I know I’ve only begun to scratch the surface of what New Leaf has to offer.
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We’re only a week away from the big North American release of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, so let me take one more opportunity to again highlight GeekDad’s extensive pre-release coverage.
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As a member of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf Mayor Program, I know I have a duty to my anthropomorphic constituents, but I also reserve the right to have fun!
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