Nintendo Super NES classics to come to the 3DS

Feeling a bit nostalgic for some Super Mario World, F-Zero or Pilotwings? Nintendo has announced that they plan to bring some Super Nintendo games to the new 3DS and 3DS XL. Those in the US are getting the three aforementioned games already with six other coming in the next few weeks. Those other games include Super Mario Kart, EarthBound, and Donkey Kong Country, which are expected to arrive starting March 24^th. After that there will be The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest.

These games will come out in either special 3DS-specific enhancements or with the “Perfect Pixel” setting if you want get nostalgic and play these in their native resolution. However, your console SNES purchases won’t make its way to your mobile gaming consoles. And no word yet if we’re getting the games yet here in Canada. Will let you know for any updates.

Source: The Next Web

Nintendo Canada gives a sneak peek for the holiday season

By Sonya Davidson

We're just entering the holiday season and pretty soon we'll be making our wishlists. At Nintendo Canada's holiday preview event last night, media were giving a first look at the new games and judging my my 10 year old gamer, the list is going to be long! Among the games that were previewed at the event include...

The highly anticipated Super Smash Bros. (Wii U) is definitely on the "want" list with over 50 new features for this version and a special mode that allows eight players simultaneously get in on the action. But wait...the launch of the game scheduled for November 21st, also coincides with the introduction of the new Amiibo interactive figures.

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