New 3DS deal: Get the 3DS XL for $159.99 at Kmart this week (includes the Mario Kart 7 bundle). Also $10 off Mario 3DS titles (Super Mario 3D Land, NSMB 2, etc.)

Alright, it's Monday so that mean news can finally start rolling in!

The Nintendo #3DS Game Card Case returns to #ClubNintendo on Dec 19.

http://nintendoeverything.com/108569/club-nintendo-3ds-game-card-case-coming-back-in-stock-on-wednesday/

Samurai Warriors Chronicles 2nd selling well; more games on the way

Koinuma wrote on Twitter:

“I cannot begin to express how overjoyed I am that [Samurai Warriors: Chronicles 2nd] has continued to sell to the year’s end. Thank you! Just a bit more in sales, and we can start thinking about the next game, so please keep at it!”

http://nintendoeverything.com/108567/samurai-warriors-chronicles-2nd-selling-well-more-games-on-the-way/

Trine 2 sales going "fairly well", says Frozenbyte

http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=192991

More details on Ikachan

- free-roaming side-scroller 
- retro-styled visuals 
- underwater setting
- play as a squid finding its way through a vast ocean 
- avoid obstacles and hazards
- move past certain roadblocks by returning to them once you have the right power-up
- swim by pressing A or B 
- deadly red spikes from Cave Story line the game's corridors
- acquire a pointy hat that allows you to break blocks and spear enemies from beneath
- later power-up called the compressor enables you to make a dashing movement
- level-up system that allows you to grow in power as you collect experience points
- each new level you earn nets you additional maximum health and makes your attacks more powerful
- encounter a room filled with experience-giving fish
- a sign outside warns not to enter on pain of instant death
- if you enter, the door closes behind you, blocked by spikes
- due out within the next month on the eShop, with the DSiWare version following shortly thereafter
- $5 asking price

http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=192979

More details on Toki Tori 2

- abilities include a butt-stomp and singin
- use these to interact with the world's animals
- stomping repels animals or otherwise causes them to lose their grip on walls
- Singing attracts them
- use hermit crabs living in boxes to scuttle along and create platforms
- use a bird to carry yourself to a high cliff guarded by deadly, light-averse masks
- your bird helper ends up dying because of the masks
- if you first coax a second bird to grab a firefly before hitching a ride with your companion, the firefly's light will stun the masks and allow both carrier birds to travel safely to their nests
- this unlocks a new pathway
- no tutorials or explanatory text
- learn key mechanics through observation 
- 100% completion unlocks a special feature that, in the words of the developers, is "game-breaking"

http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=192981

Mega Man 1 through 6 hitting 3DS VC

Capcom has confirmed that Mega Man 1 though 6 will be hitting the 3DS VC, beginning with the original Mega Man on December 27th. Mega Man 2 will land on February 7, and the rest of the series will hit throughout 2013.

http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=192973

Runner 2 due out early 2013

http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=192967

Not sure why they only say fairly well.  It is number 1 on the (recent) Wii U eshop charts (USA).  I plan on buying it sometime soon.

this is bad press aiming to the "ignorant customers" the only goal of  such a lot of crap is to slow the pace of WiiU in get a lot of advantage (huge install base) over  nextbox or ps4 all this crap is orchestrated by sony or ms.

They don't need to orchestrate this. Fanboys are capible enough to do so. I'm surprise the blatently pro-sony site hasn't spoke up on this yet, though they haven't updated in over a year so maybe they grew up. I'm refering to sonydefenseforce.com I had trouble decided wheather it was tongue in cheek or a blantly blind fan boy when it first came out. I go there every now and then for a good laugh.

Dunno if you guys are interested in this (and haven't seen it posted recently) but:

Bravely Default Sequel hinted at by new survey:

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/12/17/bravely-default-sequel-in-the-works-producer-asking-for-fan-feedback/

Hey Square the rest of the world would like the title before you start to think about a sequel.

Great news for those who can't find a retail copy of Code of Princess! The game will be available to download on the eShop on Janurary 3! By the way, it's a great game and I highly recommended for anyone who loves beat-em-ups!

http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=193179

now, that is  good news!!

Huh? Didn't know there was a Hello Kitty game coming to the 3DS this year. It'll also be available to download on 12/27.

Unchained Blades finally has a listing on the eShop.