Sony’s handheld business struggles as Nintendo 3DS outsells PS Vita 47-to-1
The PlayStation Portable never overtook Nintendo's portable gaming business, but the PSP carved out a potent niche for itself between 2004 and today. Its successor, the PS Vita, is getting crushed but its competitors.
Iwata: Nintendo won’t drown its audience in paid DLC
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said that while his company knows that games like Animal Crossing: New Leaf would be "unbelievably profitable" if they were supported with paid DLC, it's more important to build good relationships with players than to price…
Nintendo slashes earnings forecast as Nintendo 3DS underperforms
A new quarterly earnings report shows a Nintendo that won't repeat last year's first annual loss. Even as the House of Mario recovers, though, its handheld business is still struggling.
Nintendo: 3DS software sales have increased by 89 percent
According to Nintendo, games for its 3DS handheld have been selling like hotcakes. Incredibly lucrative hotcakes.
Jetsetter: The Force is strong in Finland’s Angry Birds and a lost French classic
In Jetsetter, concept art's uncovered for a lost Rayman sequel, Nintendo prepares a new Circle Pad Pro in Japan, and Jedi birds hit Finland.
Digital Blend: Pondering a free-to-play StarCraft 2 and streaming games from your ISP
Welcome to Digital Blend, your one-stop-shop for coverage and recommendations of all things relating to mobile gaming, digital marketplaces, and indie titles (for the week ending September 30).
Nintendo 3DS update permanently blocks flash cart using pirates
The latest Nintendo 3DS update permanently blocks the use of flash carts for playing pirated games according to one cart manufacturer.
Harvest Moon celebrates 15 years with new games, plush cows
Natsume is rolling out all the stops for the 15th anniversary of Harvest Moon (and by "stops," we mean "adorable plush dolls.")
Bayonetta 2 studio Platinum Games wants to work on Nintendo 3DS, PC next
Platinum Games' Atsushi Inaba discussed his studio's future after Bayonetta 2 in a new interview, citing Steam and 3DS as his destinations.
Lost Planet spinoff EX Troopers won’t be released outside Japan
Ever the crowd pleaser, Capcom decides to leave its exciting Nintendo 3DS/PlayStation Vita shooter EX Troopers in Japan.
FAA review of portable electronics policies is good news for gamers
The FAA's review of what portable electronics can stay on for the duration of flights is good news for the game obsessed.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3DS remake shows up in UK retailer’s database
UK retailer GAME says Nintendo is cooking up the long-rumored Nintendo 3DS remake of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
Nintendo’s 3DS Song and Dance: Friend Collection and Rhythm Hunter announced
Weeks ahead of the Wii U's launch announcement, Nintendo shows the 3DS some love with new games with weird, storied histories.
Watch out Sony and Nintendo, here comes the Archos GamePad
Archos has announced the GamePad, a 7-inch Android tablet with a set of hardware gaming controls, due for release in October.
Nintendo President: 3DS sales show that smartphones haven’t killed handheld gaming yet
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata acknowledges the strength of the smartphone and tablet market while still seeing a future for Nintendo 3DS.