Nintendo to Cease Online Services for 3DS and Wii U Software in 2024

Nintendo to Cease Online Services for 3DS and Wii U Software in 2024

Nintendo announced today (4th) that it will cease online services for 3DS and Wii U software in early April 2024. The specific date will be announced later. “Notice of termination date for online play services for Nintendo 3DS software and Wii U software” has been posted. pic.twitter.com/m4Inc7Oatt — Nintendo Support (@nintendo_cs) October 4, 2023 These … Read more

“A Sneak Peek into the Remodeling of Nintendo NY Store”

“A Sneak Peek into the Remodeling of Nintendo NY Store”

If Europe is not yet lucky enough to have its own Nintendo store, Japan and the United States are well served in terms of stores, each with their temple dedicated to the brand. The Nintendo World Store, now renamed Nintendo NY, located in New York, is the most iconic store since it has long remained … Read more

Indie Game Developers Increasingly Offering Free eShop Codes for Wii U and 3DS

Indie Game Developers Increasingly Offering Free eShop Codes for Wii U and 3DS

Over the past few years, the indie game development scene has been growing rapidly, and with it comes a new trend: more and more indie developers are giving away free eShop codes for Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS consoles. Whether it’s a promotion to increase visibility or a gesture of goodwill towards fans, this trend … Read more

“Creator of the SteamWorld Series Acknowledges Upset Over Closure of 3DS eShop”

“Creator of the SteamWorld Series Acknowledges Upset Over Closure of 3DS eShop”

SteamWorld series creator, Brjann Sigurgeirsson recently expressed his disappointment over the closure of the Nintendo 3DS eShop. In an industry where digital distribution platforms are becoming increasingly popular, the 3DS eShop was a long-standing marketplace for numerous indie games – the SteamWorld series being one of them. As the end of an era approaches, Sigurgeirsson … Read more

“Official Closure of 3DS & Wii U eShops: No Longer Possible to Make Purchases”

“Official Closure of 3DS & Wii U eShops: No Longer Possible to Make Purchases”

Nintendo has officially shut down the eShops for the 3DS and Wii U. Players can no longer purchase digital games or DLC for these legacy consoles. The decision has sparked controversy, as it impacts the ability of players to access and enjoy classic titles that were only available digitally. In this article, we’ll look at … Read more

Pokemon Bank Now Available For Free Use On Nintendo 3DS – A Public Announcement

Pokemon Bank Now Available For Free Use On Nintendo 3DS – A Public Announcement

Pokémon lovers, rejoice! The long-awaited news has finally arrived – The Pokémon Bank is now free to use on the Nintendo 3DS. For those who don’t know, The Pokémon Bank is an online storage system that allows players to store and manage up to 3000 Pokémon from across all generations of the popular game. This … Read more

Nintendo is undergoing maintenance related to online play. Until around 13:00 on March 7 today-GAME Watch

Nintendo is undergoing maintenance related to online play. Until around 13:00 on March 7 today-GAME Watch

Nintendo has been conducting network maintenance for Nintendo Switch/Wii U/Nintendo 3DS from around 9:30 on March 7th today. The period is scheduled until 13:30 on March 7th. Currently, Nintendo Switch/Wii U/Nintendo 3DS online play maintenance is underway, and network services may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance. [ネットワークメンテナンス情報]We are currently performing network maintenance for[Online Play]. The … Read more