From December 9 in Japan, Nintendo 3DS owners can use digital money cards for payment while shopping with the handhelds. Simply touch e-money cards like Suica to either 3DS or 3DS XL’s bottom screen. A similar service was rolled out for the Wii U in Japan earlier this summer. [via Famitsu]

Pokémon ORAS Is Really, Really Popular

Did you buy Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire? If so, you’re not alone. Loads and loads of folks did, too. Millions. According an official release (via Famitsu), over 7.7 million copies of the games have been shipped worldwide. What’s more, the numbers were especially strong in Europe during both games’ first week on sale,…

The Original Wolfenstein Is Way Funnier With Real Physics

Back when id Software first released Wolfenstein 3D, widely regarded as the Nazi-blasting grandpappy of the first-person shooter genre, I doubt they imagined it’d one day be turned into… this. Made by Broforce developer Free Lives as part of the Indies vs Pewdiepie game jam, Super Wolfenstein HD is a modern reimagining of id’s classic.…

Another Stupid Australian Retailer Has Pulled GTA V

Following customer complaints, a second major Australian retailer – K-Mart – has pulled Grand Theft Auto V off shelves. This despite the game receiving an R18+ certification in Australia, meaning it could only legally be sold to adults “Following a significant review of all content in Grand Theft Auto Games Kmart has taken the decision…

Mario Kart Tribute Comes To The PC, Only It’s Kinda Bleak

Nintendo will never, ever release Mario Kart on the PC. But the company can’t stop fans making games that explore the series’ inherent weirdness, and call their game Mario Cars 2: 64. Made in a week by Chelsea Saunders, it takes a good, hard look at just what Mario Kart is: a bunch of Nintendo…

Capture Pokémon In A Totally New Way On The Oculus Rift

Forget about pressing buttons. In this fan-made Pokémon demo, you get to actually pick up the Pokeball with your hand, and throw it at the Pokemon you want to capture. Whoa. It’s not the most robust thing—battle animations are limited, and we only see one encounter from the same angle. And why is Magnemite hiding…

Swamp Things Comes To Infinite Crisis With A Familiar Voice

On December 17 DC Universe-themed MOBA Infinite Crisis goes green with a visit from Dr. Alec Holland, better known as the Swamp Thing. Voicing the guardian of the green is none other than Lieutenant Commander Worf, worst father in the history of Starfleet. A nature-powered Enforcer, Swamp Thing promises to be a huge pain-in-the-ass for…

YouPorn Now Has An eSports Team

Spanish eSports team Play2Win, who play DOTA 2, League of Legends and Hearthstone, will no longer be known as Play2Win. Instead, they’ll be known as Team YP. Or, Team YouPorn. The online porn giant has been trying to get into the eSports business for a while now, but was having trouble with the fact its…

Have You Learned Nothing, Drowning Ghost Sim?

Drown once, shame on me. But drowning twice? via Reddit

Microsoft Is Late On Paying Xbox Indie Developers (Again) [UPDATE]

For a very long time, the Xbox 360’s indie marketplace has been something of a wild west for small game developers, a place where it’s nearly impossible for a good game to stand out. Apparently it’s nearly impossible to get paid on time, too. This afternoon, a Destructoid community member put up a blog alleging…

Two-Year-Old Superman Was A Complete Nightmare

A normal two year old is a force to be reckoned with. A two year old with superhuman abilities fueled by our planet’s yellow sun? It’s a miracle Ma and Pa Kent survived. Warning: Video will auto-play. The Nerdist treads on familiar ground with its latest video, “Superman – Terrible Twos.” Kyle Baker explored the…