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Mega Man and Mario fight in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U,

Nintendo is shutting down online services for 3DS and Wii U next April

Nintendo will discontinue online services for most Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games and applications in 2024.
Best Nintendo 3DS games

As the 3DS eShop closes, devs reflect on a golden age of Nintendo indies

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The best Fire Emblem games, ranked from best to worst

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The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games

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Nintendo’s eShop closures are a necessary, but messy move

Photos of the 3DS eShops

Nintendo is ending Wii U and 3DS eShop service

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The Nintendo Switch Lite may not impress you, but that’s not the point

Report: Nintendo will release two new Switch models in 2019

Nintendo Switch review

Nintendo eye-tracking patent hints at 3D gaming on the Switch

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Nintendo isn’t abandoning the 3DS, despite its absence at E3

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild review

Nintendo is hiring a level designer for Zelda, but will it be for a new game?

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‘Super Smash Bros.’ and ‘Splatoon 2’ DLC lead a crammed Nintendo Direct

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Solve crimes adorably when ‘Detective Pikachu’ launches this March

A new trailer has been released for Detective Pikachu, showing off the little Pokémon's crime-solving skills.
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Even with Nintendo Switch mania in full swing, 3DS sales remain strong

The Nintendo 3DS managed to have its best sales month in three years in December 2017, even with the Switch continuing to sell.
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SNES-themed New 3DS XL is a thing of beauty, comes with ‘Super Mario Kart’

North America will receive its own SNES-themed New 3DS XL system in November, complete with Super Mario Kart.
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'Pokémon Ultra Sun' and 'Ultra Moon' will be series' last 3DS games

Following the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Game Freak will be shifting its focus away from the handheld 3DS.
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‘Monster Hunter World’ hits PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in January

Monster Hunter World is out for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this January, with a PC release following later on.
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Missed the latest Nintendo Direct presentation? Here are all the highlights

A Nintendo Direct event on September 13 included information on several upcoming games, including Super Mario Odyssey.
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How to save your Wii U and 3DS Miiverse posts before they are gone for good

Nintendo's Miiverse will be wiped in November, but you still have time to save your Miiverse posts and help build a community archive.
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Say goodbye to your memes — the Miiverse shuts down this November

Nintendo's bizarre social network Miiverse will shut down on both Wii U and 3DS this November, but you can still save your favorite posts.
Nintendo Switch review

Nintendo Switch sales: nearly 5 million sold — and nearly all players own ‘Zelda’

Nintendo has sold more than 4.7 million Switch consoles since its launch in March, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild is its most popular game.
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Quickness is key in ‘Kirby’s Blowout Blast’, launching July 6 on the 3DS eShop

Kirby's Blowout Blast, the expanded version of the Kirby: Planet Robobot minigame Kirby 3D Rumble, increases stage size and adds boss fights.
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Explore and blast baddies on Nintendo 3DS in ‘Metroid: Samus Returns’

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of the Game Boy game Metroid II, and it's coming to 3DS this September.

Nintendo’s E3 2017 spotlight goes live at 12 p.m. ET, 9 a.m. PT — watch it here!

Nintendo is forgoing a traditional E3 press conference again this year, and will instead present a prerecorded Nintendo Direct video.
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‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’ review

Everything we know about 'Fire Emblem Warriors'

From the game's cast of characters to its surprisingly strategic combat, here is everything we know about Fire Emblem Warriors.
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Nintendo Direct event shows off ‘Pokkén Tournament DX’ for Switch

Nintendo unveiled Pokkén Tournament DX during a recent Nintendo Direct event. The game comes to Switch this September.
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‘Do the Mario’ with Nintendo at this year’s E3 event

Mario is going to be the star of Nintendo's E3 2017 presentation, and the company will also show off additional upcoming Switch games.
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‘Fire Emblem Echoes’ will be series’ last ‘main’ game on 3DS

Fire Emblem Echoes is planned as the last game in the series on 3DS, according to producer Hitoshi Yamagami.
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‘Fire Emblem Echoes’ offers a season pass that costs more than the game

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia will feature a season pass that is more expensive than the game itself.
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New Nintendo 2DS XL: Everything we know

The Nintendo 2DS XL is a revision of the 2DS that includes features originally seen on the New Nintendo 3DS XL.
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Nintendo realizes no one needs or wants 3D, reveals the affordable 2DS XL

Nintendo unveiled the New 2DS XL, a brand new addition to the 3DS family that combines features from the 3DS and 2DS.
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Nintendo, it’s time to move away from the 3DS

Nintendo has added the Switch to its hacking bounty program

Nintendo has added its latest console to its hacking bounty program. Reported hacks can net you anywhere between $100 and $20,000.