Fans of beat'em up games, rejoice! Maybe. In tonight's Nintendo Direct, game developer Hiroyuki Sonobe of ParityBit said they were working on "that game," without directly mentioning the title. Images that appeared to be from a new Kenka Bancho flashed on the screen and the words "Coming Soon."

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Nintendo just revealed that two games featured on Kirby Triple Deluxe are getting released as standalone downloadable 3DS titles for Japan. Kirby Fighters Z and DeDeDe's Drum Dash Z will be out July 23, both with new content. No word yet on a Western release.

Dragon Quest X is finally getting a Nintendo 3DS release. Previously released on Wii, Wii U, Windows and smartphones, the 3DS version will use WiFi and cost 3,800 yen ($37). Out September 4 in Japan, it requires an additional subscription fee like the other versions. No word yet about a Western release for the 3DS.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color is making its way to the 3DS eShop... in Europe. The game will arrive on Thursday, and will cost €5. We've contacted Nintendo to ask when (or if) the game will come to the US eShop, and will update you should they reply. (via Kotaku UK, image from GameFAQs)

Still on the fence about Tomodachi Life? Well, Nintendo just said that it's made a free demo of its new 3DS sim game available on the eShop. Check it out if you're one of those people who's still not sure you're ready to move on from Animal Crossing, and read our review here. Read more

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