Tone it down

Sony's announced the first colour variations for PS Vita, pushing a Crystal White console out to Japan on 28th June.

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As if any further proof were needed that SEGA is the greatest video game company in the whole world, this week it's bringing no fewer than three games to lucky European fans this week. Elsewhere there's a long awaited piece of 3DS download software and an out-of-nowhere DSiWare game too. To the list!

3DS Virtual Console

Sonic Labyrinth (Game Gear, SEGA, £4.50/€5) — The critically acclaimed... er, no, that's not right. Sonic's isometric adventure (his second, after arcade release SegaSonic the Hedgehog) isn't the most fondly-remembered of hedgehog outings, but we'll see if it's as bad as they say in our upcoming review.

3DS Download Software

VVVVVV (Nicalis, £7.20/€8) — Terry Cavanagh's indie darling reaches Europe nearly six months after its North American launch, but that's OK because it's still pretty darn good. Check out our VVVVVV review for more.

Wii Virtual Console

Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Virtual Console Arcade, SEGA, 900pts) — Two arcade games in the space of seven days? The benevolent SEGA rains down VC blessings again. We already have Wonder Boy in Monster Land on Master System, but the arcade original boasts superior graphics and sound. We'll have a full review soon.

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Kappa and the captain talk Wii

After looking back at the magic of console launches we decided to hone in the last Nintendo home console launch back in 2006: the good old Wii. What better way to relive those halcyon days than with the return of the Nintendo Life podcast?

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Some surprising names

We're a month away from E3 but Blockbuster reckons it's got the Wii U software line-up all figured out, listing 25 titles for pre-order.

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Bro-off

Mario marathons are nothing new, but this weekend sees an oft-overlooked entry in the franchise take centre stage — and all for charity.

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Looks the part

Wii U's controller will come with a built-in rechargeable battery, so naturally Nintendo will provide a means of charging it with the console. It may not be as boring as a cable though: it could be an immensely exciting cradle.

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Ubisoft is preparing another outing for the Rabbids, as we've unearthed a rating for Rabbids Rumble.

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Spin-off staying home spun

United Front Games isn't working on a Vita version of LittleBigPlanet Karting, the developer's confirmed.

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Bumper crop

3DS Virtual Console fans can get another dose of Kirby download fun soon as Kirby's Pinball Land is heading to the service, as outed by — you guessed it — the Australian Classification Board.

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Germs and birds

The eShop gets its cheapest game yet, a $1.99 'infinite challenge' title, and real-time strategy fans can rejoice that Intrinsic Games' molecular head-scratcher is finally out, plus the return of VC Arcade. Here's what's up and competing for your money today.

3DS eShop

Bird Mania 3D (Teyon, $1.99, 227 blocks) — Fly as far as you can and rack up a high score, picking up 20 achievements and bonuses along the way. This could be worth a look — our review will let you know.

DSiWare

Amoebattle (Grab LLC, 500pts, 97 blocks) — Intrinsic Games' long-awaited DSiWare strategy finally reaches North America. Make sure you check out our Amoebattle interview to learn more in anticipation of our upcoming review.

Wii Virtual Console

Super Hang-On (Arcade, SEGA, 900pts) — SEGA's arcade racer reaches North America on the same day as Europe. We'll have a full review for you very shortly.

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