Badge Arcade News: 3/4/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Being added to the collection of classic catchers in the Badge Arcade today are five new Legend of Zelda games! Featuring Link and co. in their original 8-bit iterations, as well as some unique Link Between World artwork, now there’s even more to choose from with all the free plays…

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Rhythm Heaven Megamix coming to 3DS this year!

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: 3DS, News

While today’s Direct had a lot to be excited about, one announcement in particular had me extra excited. As a compilation of the series as a whole, Rhythm Heaven Megamix will be bringing the music-based fun of the franchise to the 3DS! Released in Japan as Rhythm Tengoku the Best…

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Upcoming Fire Emblem Fates DLC

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: 3DS, News

With Fire Emblem Fates having been out in America for almost two weeks now, Nintendo has elaborated a bit more during today’s Direct on some of the upcoming downloadable content that will be released in March. The most substantial piece, the Revelation storyline, will be releasing March 10th. This creates…

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Splatoon updates coming soon!

Categories: News, Wii U

During today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that new updates were in the works for Splatoon. Starting March 8th, Splatoon fans will be able to download a free new update, which will balance and improve some gear abilities, adjust ranked battle matchmaking, and enhance Splatfest elements. Down the road, fans can…

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Details on all of the JRPGs from today's Direct

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: 3DS, News, Wii U

Much like the Nintendo Direct that aired back in November, today’s was peppered with several JRPGs of different shapes and sizes. Here’s a general guide to what was shown: Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Finally, after months of having to grapple with its long winded Japanese title, we have an English…

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Nintendo makes a new case for Metroid Prime: Federation Force

Categories: 3DS, News

During today’s Nintendo Direct, long-time Metroid series producer Kensuke Tanabe took another shot at explaining why we should all be looking forward to Metroid Prime: Federation Force. After a lackluster debut at E3 last June, and the prolonged protest from Metroid fans that followed, Nintendo really needed to show how…

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New tools are coming Super Mario Maker next week

Categories: News, Wii U

Next week, Super Mario Maker will receive its third major content update, which will add three new tools and some exciting new features to the game. Since its launch about six months ago, players have uploaded more than 6.2 million courses online. This new set of tools should keep that…

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Nintendo announces Paper Mario: Color Splash

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Wii U

One of the surprise announcements from today’s Nintendo Direct was of a brand new Paper Mario title for Wii U, subtitled Color Splash. Focusing on a brand new arts-and-crafts theme, Color Splash introduces paint mechanics to Paper Mario’s world. Players will run around the Prism Island paradise, filling in drab…

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Star Fox Zero & Guard coming April 22nd

Categories: News, Wii U

There’s been recent speculation that Star Fox Zero would receive another delay. Well, Nintendo has put those rumors to rest and has confirmed that Star Fox Zero, along with the newly announced Star Fox Guard, will be ready for launch on April 22nd. Star Fox Zero Fans of Star Fox…

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