Nintendo To Discontinue Original Nintendo 3DS Launch Colour In Japan

Sharp eyes at Inside Games spotted Nintendo’s online shop in Japan listing two versions of the original 3DS—“Cosmo Black” and “Ice White”—as soon-to-be discontinued. Cosmo Black was a launch color for the 3DS, while Ice White was launched a few months later.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Stan Lee Is Playable!

You knew Stan Lee was going to make an appearance in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. But did you know he was going to be a complete badass?

"Pokémon X and Y" Return with More Mega-Evolved Pokémon

When Nintendo first formally announced the addition of Mega evolutions to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, they unveiled a video showing off Mega Mewtwo, Mega Lucario, and Mega Blaziken.

A First Look At The New Medabots Dual Action Game Arriving This Year

Medabots Dual is coming to the Nintendo 3DS in Kabuto and Kuwagata versions.

Additionally, Famitsu.com has shared the first screenshots of the game, which you can view below. Medabots Dual: Kabuto and Medabots Dual: Kuwagata will be released for 3DS later this year.

Pokémon U.S. National Championships Kicks Off Next Week

 

Next week, the 2013 Pokémon U.S. National Championships will be conducted from July 5th – July 7th at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event consists of two competitions—the Trading Card Game Championships and the Video Game Championships.

The 2013 Pokémon TCG U.S. National Championships will begin Friday, July 5th, at 9:00 am, while the Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships will begin on Saturday, July 6th, at 9:00 am.

In celebration of the Pokémon U.S. National Championships, attendees that bring their Nintendo DS or 3DS systems along with a copy of Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 will be able to receive a Metagross based on the one used by the 2012 Pokémon World Champion, Ray Rizzo. Other prizes can be earned through various events at the Championships as well.

A Better Look At The Limited Edition Eevee Nintendo 3DS XL

 

 For those of you in Japan, the special Eevee Edition 3DS LL has been officially revealed. This new 3DS LL is due for release in the Pokémon Centres across Japan. Like the Charizard one last year, ability to get this 3DS LL is done via a lottery, with applications beginning today until June 3rd. If successful, it will cost 18,900¥ and purchasable from June 22nd. Like all 3DS systems, it's region locked. 

Nintendo 3DS Gets New Metallic Red Colour In Japan Next Month

 

Japan is getting a new Nintendo 3DS colour next month—Metallic Red. The new colour will be released on June 13th for 15,000 yen and will come with a 4GB SD card.

Pokémon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS Comes With A Giant Tretta Scanner

As reported earlier today, arcade game Pokémon Tretta is headed to the Nintendo 3DS. Titled Pokémon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS, the game is developed by Marvelous AQL, Takara Tomy and Nintendo, and comes with a Tretta Scanner add-on for the 3DS.

In the arcade version of Pokémon Tretta, you use Trettas, actual physical discs housing a Pokémon, on the machine and scan it in. The game begins with you seeking out wild Pokémon, and once you find one, you can scan your Trettas in to form a party of three. Then, a three-on-three battle takes place, and if you win, you get a brand new Tretta to add to your collection.

Shocking Pink Nintendo 3DS XL Headed To U.K. Next Month

 

The Official Nintendo Magazine has the first look at the all-pink new Nintendo 3DS XL set to be released in the UK at the end of next month. This is much brighter than the existing pink-and-white model that we've seen. 

Pokemon: Meloetta C-Gear Skin & Pokemon Musical

 

 For those of you in Europe, the special Meloetta C-Gear Skin and Pokémon Musical downloads are to be available from today. 

Pokemon: Get a Free Dragonite!

In the collaboration of "Dragonite Vs Charizard" that will be airing in Japan next week, a special event is being held via "Pokemon Global Network". 

If you enter "Pokemon Global Link" input the "password" that had been display when the broadcasting of the anime, You can get Kairyu/Dragonite as a present. Dragonite will be at level 55 and it will have a move like Thunder Punch, Dragon Drive Memory and several other moves like Iris Dragonite

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Demo Arrives Next Week

 

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is getting a demo on the Nintendo eShop next week, Nintendo of America have announced via their Twitter. The demo will be available on March 7th.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity will be released in North America on March 24th. Europe will see the game on May 17th.

Source: via Siliconera

BlazyBloo: Clone Phantasma Intro Trailer

After the BlayBloo Battle Royal, A trial version for Arc System Works’ latest chibi BlazBlue adventure, BlazyBloo: Clone Phantasma, has become available on the Japanese 3DS eShop. 

Additionally, the developer released an introduction trailer and new screenshots for the December 26-due battle action eShop title. Screenshots + Chibi Character

Cardfight!! Vanguard Ride to Victory Has Online Play, Over 1300 Cards On 3DS

 

 FuRyu, the makers of Unchained Blades, picked up the license to Cardfight!! Vanguard and are making a Nintendo 3DS game based on the series.

Cardfight!! Vanguard Ride to Victory will have over 1,300 cards all the way up to booster pack #9. Never played Cardfight!! Vanguard before? The game has a tutorial that explains how the speedy battle system works and computer controlled rivals to fight.

Connect A PS2 Controller To Your Wii U

 

This really suprise us all, with the news that the Wii U that is having a region lock and Bayonetta 2 is eclusive for Wii U, Nintendo is cheering up people again by making this thing. Now You can use a PlayStation 2 controller to play Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. 

Nintendo 3DS XL Charizard Edition For Japan Looks Awesome

 

 Remember the Pikachu-themed Nintendo 3DS XL released exclusively via Pokémon Centers in Japan earlier this year? The Pokémon Company are releasing another similar Pokémon-themed 3DS XL soon, this one featuring Charizard. 

Nintendo 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro Coming On November 15

 

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate looks great on a Nintendo 3DS XL. The larger screen enhances the 3D effect, but without a second analog stick you can’t use the claw.

The Circle Pad Pro was made with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate in mind and soon you can get one for your 3DS XL. Nintendo will start selling the accessory in Japan on November 15.

Go-Busters Game For Nintendo DS Has Combat, Platforming, And Mech Battles

Namco Bandai aren’t done with the Nintendo DS just yet.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Developer Behind The World Ends With You: Solo Remix

Jupiter developed The World Ends With You, but didn’t work on the iPhone version, The World Ends With You: Solo Remix. H.a.n.d. (short for Hokkaido Artist Network and Development) reworked the combat system and redrew artwork to support Retina display devices.

Inazuma Eleven 1,2,3: 3DS vs DS

 

 

Level-5 released a few comparison pics showing how Inazuma Eleven 1, 2 and 3 have been improved for their appearance on the 3DS through Inazuma Eleven 1,2,3 Legend of Endo Mamoru. The screens aren't full resolution, but you should be able to see the differences.