Hacker unlocks the 3DS system kernel key to running pirated software

Hacker Neimod won't release the exploit until he's confident Nintendo won't be able to patch it.

Top gaming technologies of 2012

This year saw the continued evolution of three consumer technologies -- autostereoscopy, touch sensing, and motion sense – with direct application in the gaming world.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Mario, Wario, and Alex Trebek

Apparently, Nintendo decided to center its weekly eShop update around guys with mustaches. Well, that and more full 3DS and Wii U games.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Crimson Shroud, Batman, and Adventure Time

This week, Nintendo has something for Batman, Sonic, and even Adventure Time fans. The only thing keeping this update from pandering to all nerdy demographics is the lack of My Little Pony.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Lego Lord of the Rings, Scribblenauts Unlimited, and New Super Mario Bros. 2

Nintendo has a bunch of full Wii U and 3DS games you can buy this week without leaving The Shire. See, because one of them is Lego Lord of the Rings.

This week in the Nintendo Download: YouTube, Pac-Man, and Aero Porter

It's a big week for Nintendo's various digital distribution services, provided you like to eat ghosts or manage airports.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Epic Mickey, Myst, and Hotel Transylvania

Nintendo adds Epic Mickey 2 and a classic PC adventure game to the 3DS eShop this week. Also, Adam Sandler is there.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Paper Mario, Epic Mickey, and a Pokédex

The Wii U may be coming soon, but that won't distract Nintendo from making another full new game available on the 3DS eShop. Also, Mickey Mouse and the most important tool for any Pokémon trainer.

Nintendo adds Super Mario 3D Land, Ocarina of Time 3D, and more to eShop

Nintendo's download report for the week of Oct. 18 reveals more full 3DS games available digitally on the eShop. Plus: fashion tips!

Nintendo realizes it still has a Virtual Console in this week’s download report

This week, the 3DS eShop makes paranoia fun, and an SNK fighting game joins the Wii's Virtual Console.

The Nintendo Download for August 16: You don’t even need to leave the house to buy New Super Mario Bros. 2 this week

This week, new items on Nintend's 3DS eShop include New Super Mario Bros. 2, downloadable Theatrhythm songs, and...Crazy Chicken Pirates 3D.

Overall video game sales dive 20 percent in July, 3DS and NCAA Football 13 take top spots

The NPD Group just released its sales numbers for new physical retail and electronic distribution video game sales for the month of July 2012.

Nintendo sells more than 5 million 3DS consoles in the U.S.

Despite the announcement of the bigger Nintendo 3DS XL, the original handheld just crossed over the 5 million units sold mark in the U.S.

Nintendo announces 3DS folders, new Animal Crossing, and New Super Mario Bros. 2

Nintendo announced an upcoming firmware update and a number of games coming soon for the 3DS in the latest installment of its every-once-in-a-while Nintendo Direct video briefing tonight.

Kingdom Hearts boosts 3DS in Japan while PS Vita flags

Handhelds continue to dominate the video game sales charts in Japan, and one handheld in particular. Driven by the release of a new exclusive title in Square Enix’s hit Kingdom Hearts series, the Nintendo 3DS had a very strong final …

Kid Icarus: Uprising only gets so far on wax wings (review)

26 years have passed since Kid Icarus was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Aside from a forgotten handheld sequel for the Game Boy in 1991, the series has remained dormant for several generations. Resurrecting an ancient game franchise is …

A roundup of stories from the Game Developers Conference

Our GamesBeat team is exhausted after five days of covering the biggest show for game developers in San Francisco. Here’s a day-by-day roundup of the major stories that we wrote from the Game Developers Conference this week. We’ve also thrown …

Nintendo 3DS tops 4.5 million units in US within first year

The 3DS, Nintendo’s current-gen handheld, has sold more than 4.5 million units in the US within its first year, the company announced today.

The system launched March 27th of last year, and has managed to quickly outpace Nintendo’s original DS …

Report claims developers are abandoning PlayStation Vita for Nintendo 3DS

Japanese newspaper Nikkei is reporting that developers are abandoning PlayStation Vita projects in favor of the Nintendo 3DS. (Nikkei was also the first to break the news that Sony appointed Kazuo Hirai as CEO, which Sony denied and then later …