Animal Crossing News

Hardware maker lays claim to idea of a virtual world devoid of direct player interaction, suggests implementation on "Wii 3D video game console."

New console will feature 6.2-inch touch-screen controller with a host of features; next Legend of Zelda gets release window; massive third-party support includes THQ, Sega, Tecmo, 2K, EA; 2011 3DS lineup detailed.

Mario Factory holding New York event to unveil its plans for North American release of the glasses-free 3D handheld.

Spring 2011 software lineup in Japan features Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilotwings, Super Street Fighter IV; Mega Man Legends 3 Project and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D revealed.

Stereoscopic handheld to launch February 2011 in Japan, March 2011 for US/Europe; price pegged at ¥25,000 ($299) in home nation; to include Game Boy Virtual Console.

Company president Satoru Iwata reveals Nintendo's plans to make "elaborate games targeting serious gamers" for 3DS; claims successor to Wii will be 3D compatible.

E3 2010: Kid Icarus, PilotWings, Mario Kart, Nintendogs, Animal Crossing, StarFox, and Paper Mario all in the works for new handheld; standard DS to get new Professor Layton, Pokemon Ranger, Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

APRIL FOOL'S DAY: Authorities believe bones, torn clothes strewn around property of loan shark raccoon belonged to dozens of rival moneylenders.

Web site for upcoming animated movie based on Nintendo's franchise reveals characters, plot, crew.