Retro City Rampage has been out on the PlayStation Network and PC for some time now, providing its fan base with old school references and parodies galore. Sadly for Xbox 360 and Wii owners, the wait has been a bit lengthier. Thankfully, however, that ongoing wait may not be too long now. As announced by Eurogamer, both the Xbox Live […]

Here is the latest weekly update for you folks either on Nintendo 3Ds or Nintendo Wii. Click on the link to be forwarded to each titles profile page on Nintendo.com. Nintendo eShop  Blaster Master: Enemy Below – Using the strong weapons and high jumping power of his legendary battle vehicle, Jason must explore a subterranean region where a sinister life form […]

As revealed earlier this month, some of the more integral aspects to the 3DS’ online experience – such as the eShop and built-in browser – will arrive post-launch. In a recent financial results briefing, company president Satoru Iwata gave a timeframe for the eventual rollout: May. In late May, nearly two months after the initial launch, Nintendo plans on deploying […]

From the ‘what took so long’ department comes official word from Nintendo that time-limited demos are returning for select WiiWare titles. The initial lineup includes indie efforts BIT.TRIP FATE, And Yet It Moves, ThruSpace and Jett Rocket — all of which will be available for sampling starting November 22. Additionally, Nintendo plans on adding more demos to Monday. The logic […]

Sega is busy adding an extra layer of polish to Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, so busy that they’ve had to issue a delay. Previously slated for a summer debut, the title is now on for the “latter half of 2010.” We’d assume that means sometime in fall. Unfortunate. In explaining its reasoning behind the setback, the company noted […]

Old-school, exploration heavy sci-fi FPS Descent will join Nintendo’s WiiWare catalog of downloadable offerings this fall, publisher Interplay announced today. Originally created by Parallax Software, developer G1M2 is handling the WiiWare version, promising to retain the same classic gameplay that broke new ground in the 3D space 15 years ago with obligatory waggle support added in. Sounds like a winning […]

Studio Pixel’s charming pixel-perfect platforming romp Cave Story will make its enhanced debut on Nintendo’s WiiWare download service on March 22, co-developer Nicalis announced today. In addition to beefed up 480p visuals and a remastered soundtrack, the Wii release of this indie classic features five new play modes, including Sanctuary Time Attack and Boss Rush Mode. Both of these modes […]

Capcom today placed dates on the digital debut of its 8-bit styled Mega Man 10. The title will hit WiiWare first on March 1, followed by a PSN release on March 11 and Xbox Live Arcade on March 31. Once again inspired by the NES originals, this entry sees Mega Man and his robo-brother Proto Man battling an army of […]

Putting an end to a series of sporadic teases and carefully placed hints, Sega finally lifted the final curtain on its Project Needlemouse effort late last night, unveiling the title as Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. As originally promised, it is a 2D style side-scroller backed by 3D characters models, with Sonic himself starring as the sole playable character. […]

Capcom has released a fresh batch of screenshots from the Blue Bomber’s next 8-bit styled outing in Mega Man 10, highlighting various robot masters and their pixelated dominions. See it all after the break. Mega Man 10 is primed for a release in March 2010 on the associated digital storefronts of Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii. Mega Man 10 Screenshots

WiiWare effort Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth, a remake of the 1989 Game Boy original is out in Japan and one avid fan has recorded a playthrough of the first stage for your enjoyment. Visually, it’s looking nothing like the original, which in all respects is a good thing. Expect a healthy dose of nostalgia as far as gameplay goes, however. […]

As part of a hidden surprise prepped for this week’s Nintendo Week segment, Nintendo revealed that Excitebike: World Rally is WiiWare bound, a re-imagining of the original NES motorcycle racing classic. It’s due out November 9 and will feature several modern enhancements, including the option to play with the Wiimote’s motion sensor and online multiplayer support. Those who prefer using […]

Despite the fact that Konami has yet to officially announce Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth, a full-on WiiWare remake of the Game Boy title of the same name, images showing off the second take of this whip-slinging entry have surfaced courtesy of Famitsu. Not your typical remake, Konami went the extra mile with this one, giving it a modern look. Which […]

In a press release detailing its holiday lineup, Nintendo revealed that DS title The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is on track for a December 7 release in North America. While story details are still shrouded in mystery, the title features an cel-shaded art style fondly reminiscent of Phantom Hourglass. Apart from the added element of stylus driven controls, gameplay […]

So much for Sega’s poll apparently, as Gameloft today announced that it has a inked a multi-year license agreement with Interplay to publish beloved 2D side-scroller Earthworm Jim across all current digital distribution platforms. That includes WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation Network.

Konami’s seminal run n’ gun shooting franchise is set to arrive on WiiWare next week as Contra Rebirth.

Cowabunga! By way of photos taken from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles road tour van roaming across America, it has come to light that a full-on 3D remake of 1991’s Konami-developed brawler Turtles In Time is in development. As many would attest to, back in its prime, this was undoubtedly one of the most memorable co-op brawlers. Some would even […]

By way of a Gamasutra report, it has come to light that Nintendo is not compensating developers for their WiiWare efforts until a minimum sales threshold is met. While the exact requirement is unknown, it is said to fall within the “mid four-figure” ballpark. While this condition obviously does not affect the majority, it is arising concern amongst smaller indie […]

Nintendo of Europe today released the full list of titles it plans to release over the forthcoming spring and summer months, leading up to July. Notables on the WiiWare front include Cave Story and Crystal Defenders. DSiWare has its fair share of titles incoming as well, including Mighty Flip Champs and Brain Training. Titles on Nintendo Download are not always […]

Independent game developer Gamelion Studios has released the first screenshots of its forthcoming WiiWare effort Furry Legends. The screens are from a development snapshot and as such should in no way be considered final, but do provide a look at the direction the platformer is headed in. The team hopes to deliver a quality experience rivaling the top tiers on […]