The Nintendo Mii is a customizable avatar that saw its debut in 2006 on the Wii and whose use has continued on later Nintendo consoles. The Mii’s purpose is similar to that of the Xbox’s Avatars, ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Maddie Fisher is a writer, journalist and game developer. She was born and raised on the east coast, having started working in games journalism over ten years ago. She tends to enjoy musical theater, ...

Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming systems, which ends the platform’s life cycle after nine years. The 3DS is ...

Nintendo closed down the Wii U and 3DS eShops on Monday 27th March, 2023, meaning that you are no longer able to buy digital games on either platform. Online play for these consoles was shut down on ...

The best Nintendo 3DS games are capable of showcasing the best of the system while still offering an unforgettable gaming experience 12 years on from its release. With its software slowly being ruled ...

Nintendo’s next video game system is almost here, and for the first time, the legendary company is dipping into both of its markets by delivering a hybrid console/handheld. While the Switch is ...