Gaming — Nintendo — April 11th, 2025

Date for First Batch of Switch 2 My Nintendo Store Pre-Order Invitations in the U.S. and Canada, Priority Requirements Set
Here's everything you need to know.
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Fed Up With Switch 2 Scalpers, Nintendo Fans Are Fighting Back
Nintendo fans are mobilizing to report scalpers on sites like eBay.
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Here's Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game You Can Preorder In The US Right Now
As much as we'd like to tell you that Nintendo and its retail partners have opened up US preorders for the recently-announced Switch 2 and at the originally announced MSRPs ($449 for the Switch 2 and $499 for the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle), that is not the case.
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Nintendo adds trio of games to the Genesis App for Switch Online for April 2025
With the Switch 2 dominating headlines this month, you'd think Nintendo might be ready to leave the original Switch in the past. Thankfully, that isn't the case, and Switch Online subscribers will be able to play a trio of "new" classic titles. Available starting today, April 11th, 2025, the Sega Genesis games "ESWAT: City Under Siege," "Streets of Rage," and "Super Thunder Blade" will be playable from the Genesis app, which is as good a time as any to remind you that Nintendo Switch Online has a Genesis app.
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Nintendo Can Get Away With Raising Prices Because of Exclusives -- Former PlayStation Boss
Shawn Layden believes that the quality of Nintendo exclusives like Mario and Donkey Kong allows the company to raise prices.
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Nintendo could lose money on every Switch 2 sale
Analysts believe Nintendo may sell the Switch 2 at a loss, while prepping as many Switch 2 units in Vietnam as possible to ship those to the US.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Cost Might Go Up by $50 to $100 Depending on Tariffs -- Analyst
The analysts also believe that, if the US tariffs on Vietnam stay at 10 percent, Nintendo might decide to just eat the extra costs.
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open Thursday starting at $450, plus everything else you need to know
The new console will be widely available starting June 5.
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Report -- Mario Kart World could offer a blazing fast 120 fps mode
Mario Kart World, the brand-new entry in the Mario Kart series and the first new console title in a decade, is racing its way onto Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th, 2025 as one of the console's launch titles. We've learned a lot about the new game ever since it was first teased earlier this year.
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Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Country Brings Pure Joy To Epic Universe
With Donkey Kong's Mine-Cart Madness and Yoshi Adventurer, Epic Universe features new ways to play and win at Super Nintendo World.
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Switch 2 Getting Star Wars Outlaws "Is Pretty Mind-Blowing," Says Digital Foundry
The open-world game never launched on PS4 or Xbox One.
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The 20 Best Nintendo Switch Games Right Now
The Nintendo Switch's best games include Pokemon, Zelda, Mario and Metroid games, alongside indie hits and multiplayer party games.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition Won't Include Expansion Pass Content
Those that pick up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Switch 2 will have to buy the expansion pass separately.
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Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2, claims Nintendo
Over the course of the Switch's life cycle, Nintendo ported pretty much every single Wii U exclusive to the console, offering enhanced resolutions and sometimes additional content. One of the few games to never see such a remaster was The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. Despite the fact that the GameCube version of Wind Waker is coming to Switch 2 through NSO, the company claimed that a more comprehensive port could happen in future.
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Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's $70 Switch 2 Release Does Not Include DLC
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition may not include the content from the expansion pass.
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Gaming — Nintendo — April 7th, 2025

Amazon Pokemon TCG Restock Updates: I've Found More Surging Sparks Packs In Tins
Plus some ETBs I'm not missing out on.
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Did Nintendo Just Accidentally Reveal An Unannounced Character In Donkey Kong Bananza?
Although Nintendo Korea switched the image quickly, it wasn't quite quick enough...
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Google Search now lets you catch Pokemon thanks to a hidden game
Google has introduced an elaborate Easter egg to Search, which allows catching 151 original Pokemon. Simply search the name of a Pokemon and tap the Poke Ball that appears at the bottom right to add it to your virtual Pokedex. Notably, the minigame is available on Android, iOS, and mobile web via Google Search and requires signing into your Google account to save your progress.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Mario Kart World is the "Richest Mario Kart Experience Yet", Says Nintendo Regarding $80 Price
"Whenever we look at a given game, we just look at what is the experience, and what's the content, and what's the value?"
April 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo addresses Switch 2 Joy-Con drift concerns
While the Nintendo Switch was an undeniable success, one of the handheld's core issues was in its Joy-Cons. Suffering quite easily from Joy-Con drift, the Switch 1 was on the receiving end of a ton of lawsuits. Hopefully though, when it comes to Switch 2 this shouldn't be a concern as Nintendo claims to have fixed the issue.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Hall effect joysticks
Nintendo of America says the Joy-Cons have been redesigned, but not with anti-drift Hall effect sensors.
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Nintendo boss on Switch 2 and tariffs: 'we are actively assessing what the impact may be'
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser explains why the console is currently priced at $449.99.
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Nintendo exec explains $80 price of 'Mario Kart World,' what it means for Switch 2 games
Are $80 games the new normal?
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Nintendo Fan Plans On Waiting in Line For Switch 2 At Nintendo New York For Next 2 Months
That's one way to make sure you get a Switch 2.
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Nintendo says it is 'actively assessing' the impact of US tariffs
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said that the company did not factor in possible tariffs from the U.S. when deciding on the pricing for its Nintendo Switch 2 console, according to Wiredaccording to Wired.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo says the Switch 2 Joy-Cons don't have Hall effect thumbsticks for reducing stick drift
The company also confirmed pricing for the Zelda upgrades and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Developers Discuss The Console's Tech and Iwata's Lasting Legacy on its Development
Talking DLSS, the Nintendo handhelds that inspired them and the impact Satoru Iwata's legacy had on the new console.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Version of Civilization VII Looks Like a Mid-Tier PC, Says Dev
The Nintendo Switch 2 looks to have great third-party developer support, with many recent titles announced for the upcoming hybrid console. One of these titles is Sid Meier's Civilization VII, which launched a couple of months ago to lower-than-usual reviews for the traditional king of the 4X turn-based strategy genre. On Wccftech, the game earned an 8 out of 10 score, whereas previous entries had all scored above 9.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Won't Be the Only Thing in Gaming Affected by Price Hikes -- ESA
ESA spokesperson Aubrey Quinn spoke about the industry body's attempts to talk to the right people regarding the tariffs.
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Nintendo Switch 2's LCD screen is rather rudimentary, despite HDR support
One of the biggest surprises from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was the confirmation that the sequel system's screen will not only be upping its resolution to 1080p, but also supports up to 120hz and even HDR. Unfortunately, the real-world impact of these changes may not be quite as transformative as one might hope -- owing to its use of a rather basic LCD screen.
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Nintendo Switch Game Prototypes Leaked Online Include Unreleased Ridge Racer Game, Retro Studios' Project Harmony RPG
Multiple Nintendo Switch game prototypes have leaked online, including prototypes of an unreleased Ridge Racer game and a canceled RPG that was in the works by Metroid Prime series' developer Retro Studios.
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Nintendo, Sony and More Japanese Game Companies Suffer Stock Market Plunge as Trump's Tariffs Hit Hard
What next for Switch 2?
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Our Big Nintendo Switch 2 Interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen
On price, mouse controls, and a lot more.
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Sony's Switch 2 Survey Has Gamers Hoping For A Proper PlayStation Handheld
Sony fans hoping for a proper followup to the PlayStation Vita may have a new reason to remain hopeful. In response to Nintendo announcing its upcoming Switch 2 console last week, Sony's purportedly sent out a survey to gamers asking a bunch of questions about the handheld, one of which asks, "How interested are you in purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2?"
April 7, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 cartridges only go up to 64GB in storage
While the Switch 2 has been met with a ton of hypemet with a ton of hype, many decisions made by Nintendo have also given long-time fans some pause. Despite costing up to $80 for a physical copy, Switch 2 game cartridges can only hold up to a maximum of 64GB of data.
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Switch 2 Carts Still Taste Bad, Designed Purposefully To Be Spat Out
"We have indeed made it so that if it enters your mouth, you'll spit it out."
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Switch 2 Doesn't Have An Official Achievement System
However, two Zelda games for Switch 2 will use Zelda Notes to track progress and achievements.
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Switch 2 Exclusive Mario Kart World Justifies Its $80 Price Tag, Nintendo Insists in First Comments Addressing Cost Controversy
Moving up the gears.
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Switch 2 Joy-Cons rebuilt from 'the ground up,' but still won't have Hall Effect sticks
One of the biggest points of failure on the Nintendo Switch console since its inception has been the joystick on the Joy-Con controllers. The flattened design for the analog sticks' control mechanism has continued to give players issues that involve registering inputs into the console without any actual interactions (stick drift).
April 7, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Tutorial Game Welcome Tour Costs $10, Nintendo Explains Why It's Not a Free Console Pack-In
Finally, a resolution.
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Switch 2 uses custom Nvidia chip with Ampere GPU
While Nintendo has not fully detailed the hardware inside of the Switch 2, we are finally starting to get details on the chip powering the system. According to Digital Foundry, the Switch 2 utilises a custom Nvidia T239 processor, which means it uses graphics technology similar to what we can find in RTX 30 series GPUs.
April 7, 2025 — Source

The Duskbloods Will Feature a "Cute" Companion in the Player Hub
According to director Hidetaka Miyazaki, the companion in The Duskbloods will be "cute" thanks to the partnership with Nintendo.
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Gaming — Nintendo — April 4th, 2025

9to5Mac Overtime 045: It only takes one -- hands-on with Nintendo Switch 2
Fernando and Jeff talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, how the perception of Nintendo has changed, and how Apple dropped the ball on gaming.
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All the Nintendo Games You Can Update to Switch 2 for Free
Bad news: Mario Kart World will cost $80. Good news: These classic games will get free revamped versions for Switch 2.
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Breaking News: Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders delayed due to Trump Tariffs
Trump's new Tariffs are forcing Nintendo to assess how they will affect the company as well as its new console. The company is opting to delay preorders in the US, however, it still plans to launch the Switch 2 on June 5 for $449.
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Donkey Kong Bananza Gameplay Showcases Environmental Destruction, Turf Surfing, and More
Players have extensive freedom to explore as Donkey Kong, mining Banadium Gems and tackling mysterious Voided Terrain.
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Effects of Higher Priced Games on the Nintendo Switch 2 Will Become Clearer in Year 2 -- Analyst
For context, Mario Kart World is priced at $79.99 for the digital release, making it the most expensive standard edition of a game so far.
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Elden Ring Director Miyazaki Reassures Fans That FromSoftware Will Still 'Actively Develop Single-Player Focused Games' Despite Online Multiplayer The Duskbloods
There's always room for experimentation.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2
After an agonizing wait, Nintendo finally revealed more details on the Switch 2 during a Direct presentation on the morning of April 2nd. While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, the company announced during the Direct that the Switch 2 would launch on June 5th and cost $449.99.
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Former Nintendo PR Managers Say Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Price Backlash 'A True Crisis Moment for Nintendo'
"They have lost control of this."
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From Software's Switch 2 Exclusive Was Originally Pitched For The Original Switch
The From Software title exclusive to Switch 2 started development for its predecessor.
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Here are the best Nintendo Switch game deals after the Switch 2 Direct announcement
These should hold you over until June 5.
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How Does Switch 2's Price Compare to the Cost of Other Nintendo Consoles at Launch? Spoiler: It's Not the Most Expensive
If you adjust the launch cost of past Nintendo consoles for inflation, Switch 2 isn't the most expensive. But what is?
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How much will Nintendo Switch 2 games cost? Here's what we've learned so far.
Will Nintendo's new norm push potential buyers away?
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Mario Kart World Costs $80... Will GTA 6?
That $100 GTA 6 speculation is starting to look more likely.
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Mario Kart World hands-on: The perfect launch game for the Switch 2
Throwing shells and dropping banana peels has never looked this good.
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Metroid Prime 4 proves the Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse can drive a first-person shooter
It works shockingly well.
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Nintendo Explains Why Switch 2 Doesn't Run Every Original Switch Game Flawlessly
Nintendo says it's working to have Switch games running smoothly on the Switch 2 when it launches in a few months.
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Nintendo Made a Much Cheaper Japanese Language-Only Nintendo Switch 2 — and Even Duolingo Is Poking Fun
Chat function.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Aims to Address Predecessor's Issues Instead of Adding New Gimmicks
The company has traditionally included some sort of hardware gimmicks in its consoles, from the DS to the Wii and even the Switch.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Does Not Use Switch Hardware for Backwards Compatibility
Nintendo has traditionally used older console hardware in new consoles to enable backwards compatibility on systems like the 3DS and Wii U.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Game Sizes Revealed, and It Looks Like the 256 GB Internal Storage Will Keep Most Players Going for a While
Good goods come in small packages.
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Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: First impressions of 'Mario Kart World' and 'Donkey Kong Bananza'
Mario and Donkey Kong gave us a lot to look forward to at the Switch 2 premiere event.
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Nintendo Switch 2 recent updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know
The next-generation handheld will cost $450 and be available on June 5.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Analysis: Is 4K Actually Realistic?
Has Nintendo Switched it up?
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Nintendo Switch 2 uses emulation to run backwards compatible Switch titles
Nintendo announced months ago that the Switch 2 would be backwards compatible with Switch 1 titles, bar a few limited exceptions. However, it turns out Switch 1 titles aren't running natively on Switch 2 and are instead relying on emulation.
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Nintendo Switch 2 versus ROG Ally: Which gaming handheld is better?
If you're trying to decide between Switch 2 and ROG Ally, here's everything you'll want to consider.
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Nintendo Switch 2 versus Switch 1: Every Detail Compared
The Nintendo Switch 2's official specs aren't too different, but the new console has a lot of upgrades on the original Switch.
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Nintendo Switch 2: All The New Features & Tech That Make This Sequel Console Special
The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here. In just a few months, you can get your hands on the sequel to the greatest home console since the PlayStation 2, at least according to sales figures. While some features and changes are a tad concerning --- almost nobody is looking forward to the increased game prices --- others are turning heads in a good way.
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Nintendo Switch 2: Release date, price, new Switch games and everything else you need to know
The console arrives on June 5, and a new Mario Kart game will be out the same day.
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Nintendo Switch 2's Price Roasted By Duolingo
A Japanese-only Switch 2 sells for more than $100 less, so it's time to learn a new language, Duolingo says.
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Nintendo Was Likely Caught Off-Guard by Backlash to Switch 2 Game Pricing -- Former PR
"I do think that they are a bit surprised by how severe this reaction is," said Krysta Yang, who previously worked at Nintendo of America.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Wishes the Switch 1 Was Faster So Developers Could Make Any Kind of Game They Want
The original Nintendo Switch was powered by an older Nvidia Tegra chip that was considered underpowered back when in 2017.
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Nvidia confirms Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing
Firm has produced a custom processor for the console
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Rising Cost of Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Are Trump's Tariffs to Blame?
It all comes down to money.
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Smaller Game Studios Are Struggling To Get Nintendo Switch 2 Dev Kits - Report
Many game studios reportedly still don't have their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit.
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Street Fighter 6 for Switch 2 features new control options and modes (including amiibo functionality!)
During today's Nintendo Treehouse Live stream, Capcom was on hand to showcase some gameplay of Street Fighter 6 running on the Switch 2. While the game is obviously not on par with the visuals for the PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X versions of the game, it does still look quite good and runs at a locked 60 fps. More importantly than graphics, however, are all of the exclusive features that the Nintendo Switch 2 port will contain.
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Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods: 7 Things We Learned From Nintendo's Interview with Director Hidetaka Miyazaki
It's in the blood.
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Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods' Hub Keeper Is 'Something Cute For a Change,' Because of Its Partnership With Nintendo
Please be respectful of the gentleman, though.
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Switch 2 Preorders Could Open As Soon As April 21, According To New Leak
The Nintendo Switch 2 releases June 5, but we're still waiting for Nintendo to officially confirm a new preorder date following a delay in the US and Canada.
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Switch 2 Price Likely To Increase As Nintendo Pulls US Preorders Over Trump's New Tariff Policies
The Switch 2 remains scheduled to release globally on June 5.
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Switch 2 Will Support DLSS Upscaling And Hardware Ray Tracing, Nintendo Confirms
The Switch 2 has 10 times the graphical performance of its predecessor, opening up a lot of options for developers.
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The Duskbloods Will Feature Over 12 Playable Characters; FromSoftware Isn't Abandoning Single Player
Arguably, the most unexpected game announcement made during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was FromSoftware's The Duskbloods. Today, Nintendo has published a lengthy interview with FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki, revealing lots of information on the upcoming game.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 almost makes PC gaming look cheap
A new gaming PC is a lot more expensive than a new console. But between a much higher price, $80 games, plus many more options for cash-strapped PC gamers, the Switch 2 looks pretty spendy right now.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 promises major storage upgrades, but it'll cost you
MicroSD Express cards are significantly faster than conventional options, but also much rarer and more expensive for now.
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The Switch 2's Nvidia hardware brings 10x performance, DLSS, and more
Nvidia announced new details about the Nintendo Switch 2's hardware, including a custom GPU that can do real-time ray tracing and AI upscaling.
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We Played Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - First Hands-On Preview
The opening minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond were a great showcase of Switch 2's mouse controls.
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Xbox is getting the sequel to one of Nintendo Switch's biggest cult mecha anime hits
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, the sequel to 2019's Daemon X Machina, will be blasting its way onto Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, and PC later this Autumn
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This is how Nintendo aims to stop Switch 2 emulation on Android
Do as I say, not as I do.
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Yes, Mario Kart World's Cow Can Eat Burgers and Steak
We're grilling Nintendo about this.
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You Can Already Buy Switch 2 Compatible MicroSD Express Cards
SanDisk's Express microSD cards are already available to buy.
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Gaming — Nintendo — April 2nd, 2025

All new The Legend of Zelda amiibo are coming June 5th!
Well folks, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has wrapped up, and we've actually got some exciting amiibo news to share! Not only did Nintendo announce a new entry in the Hyrule Warriors series called Age of Imprisonment, but they also revealed that four new amiibo will be launching on June 5th that are compatable with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! These amiibo, like other released for the game, will unlock items and a special paraglider.
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All the Third-Party Games Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Street Fighter 6 and Split Fiction are coming on launch day.
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Bravely Default HD Remaster Is A Switch 2 Launch Title, Will Feature New Minigames
The original game released in 2012 for Nintendo 3DS.
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Cyberpunk 2077 and Split Fiction are third-party launch titles for Nintendo Switch 2
Hitman, Elden Ring and EA Sports FC are also confirmed to arrive on day one.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Confirmed For Nintendo Switch 2 As A Launch Title
CD Projekt Red's popular RPG is expanding to Switch 2 soon.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a Launch Title For Nintendo Switch 2
The Ultimate Edition will include the base game as well as the critically-acclaimed expansion Phantom Liberty featuring Idris Elba.
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Deltarune Chapter 3 and 4 Debut Announced For Nintendo Switch 2
Deltarune finally continues in June with Chapters 3 and 4.
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Donkey Kong Bananza Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
He's back!
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Drag x Drive Harnesses the Switch 2's Mouse Functionality in 3v3 Basketball
Play as competitors in wheelchairs and move around the court with the Joy-Con 2's mouse to score points, slam dunk, and more.
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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Out in 2025
The Switch 2 release of Elden Ring might end up being a definitive release that also includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
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Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Hades 2 And More Confirmed For Nintendo Switch 2
Today's Nintendo Switch 2 presentation was a wave of new information about Nintendo's hotly anticipated console, and some of the first-party Nintendo games that will be available on the console either at launch, or later this year.
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Every Switch 2 game revealed in the Nintendo Direct livestream
From 'Elden Ring' to 'Donkey Kong Bananza,' it's a long list.
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Final Fantasy Remake Intergrade Confirmed For Switch 2
Price and release date for the Switch 2 version are still unknown.
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From Software Announces The Duskbloods, A New RPG Exclusive To Switch 2
From Software has announced a new RPG, The Duskbloods, exclusive to the Switch 2 console.
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GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online
With the arrival of the Switch 2 comes a slate of new games for Nintendo Switch Online.
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Hades 2 Confirmed For Nintendo Switch 2
The roguelike sequel has been confirmed as a Nintendo Switch 2 title.
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Hogwarts Legacy Confirmed For Nintendo Switch 2
The wizarding world will be joining the lineup for Nintendo's next console.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is launching in 2025
It's time to take off our clown makeup.
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How Much Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Will Cost And Where to Find Them
Some games, like Breath of the Wild, are getting upgraded versions for the new console called Nintendo Switch 2 Editions.
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How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2
Hop on the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder train before a scalper tries to take your place.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
The Tears of the Kingdom prequel we didn't know we were waiting for.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment tackles Zelda's role during Tears of the Kingdom
As part of the third-party lineup of titles coming to Switch 2 during today's Direct, Nintendo announced that Koei Tecmo will be developing a new Hyrule Warriors game for the console. As many expected while playing through Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the newest game would tackle the Imprisoning War that Zelda had the unfortunate luck to be a part of. In a way, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment acts as a side story to Tears of the Kingdom.
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Industry veterans launch new indie publisher The CoLab
"Our goal is to make every developer who joins The CoLab an integral part of our collective, fostering a supportive environment"
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Kirby Air Riders is a Switch 2 racing game from Masahiro Sakurai
The Kirby and Super Smash Bros. creator returns with his first game in seven years.
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Kirby Air Ride sequel coming to Switch 2 in 2025, Masahiro Sakurai to direct
A highlight for many from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was the long-awaited confirmation of GameCube titles coming to the Switch Online subscription. More surprising, then, would be the reveal of a full sequel to a GameCube gem much later in the presentation.
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Mario Kart Goes Open-World With Mario Kart World
It's the first game officially announced for the Switch 2.
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Mario Kart World launches exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2
Mario Kart gets the open-world treatment.
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Mario Kart World headed to Switch 2 with 24-player races and an $80 price tag
It arrives alongside the new Nintendo console on June 5.
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Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct coming April 17th
Nintendo saw fit to kick off today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct with a brand-new Mario Kart! Even in an hour-long presentation there was no time to slow down and take in everything Mario Kart World had to share. That's why it was almost a relief when it was announced a dedicated Direct is scheduled to dive deeper into the new racing adventure.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Will Run At 4K@60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2 in Quality Mode; Display Modes Detailed
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is getting significantly upgraded on Nintendo Switch 2, with support for two different display modes supporting high resolution and framerates.
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New James Bond Game And Hitman Coming To Switch 2
IO Interactive is bringing multiple games to the Switch 2.
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Nintendo Announces Drag X Drive, A Switch 2 Game That Relies On Mouse Controls
Drag x Drive will put your skills, and the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls, to the test.
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Nintendo Announces Game Sharing For All Switch Consoles
GameShare allows multiple people on a local network to play the same game, even if only one person has a copy.
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Nintendo announces 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' for Switch 2
It's been six long years.
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Nintendo Announces Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment, Leads Into Tears Of The Kingdom
A new Warriors game set during the Imprisonment War, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in winter.
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Nintendo announces 'Mario Kart World' during Switch 2 stream
Start your engines, we're going off-road!
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Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Welcome Tour, A Paid Game That Explains The New Console Features
Switch 2 Welcome Tour will be a digital-only game, available on launch day.
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Nintendo brings GameChat live chatting to the Switch 2
They finally did it.
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Nintendo confirms 22 third-party games for Switch 2 including Cyberpunk 2077
During today's Nintendo Direct, a few first-party exclusives were confirmed for the Switch 2, but there was a much bigger wave of third-party games announced. From promising indie titles to massive AAA ports of next-gen titles, we've rounded up all 22 third-party games announced for the Switch 2 so far.
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Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Joy-Cons Have Mouse-Like Functionality
The new feature has big potential for bringing PC games to the platform.
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Nintendo drops surprise FromSoftware game 'The Duskbloods'
So... Bloodborne 2?
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Nintendo goes in-depth on Switch 2 backward compatibility
By and large, last-gen games will run smoothly on the Switch 2 — but there are some exceptions.
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Nintendo just added sat nav to 'The Legend of Zelda'
I need this immediately.
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Nintendo Is Taking on Scalpers With a Genius Switch 2 Purchase Rule
Want to be the first in line to grab a Nintendo Switch 2? I found all of the rules you need to follow.
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Nintendo is upgrading the Switch's best Zelda games with Switch 2 Editions
Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are both getting upgrades for smoother gameplay, higher resolution, and HDR support.
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Nintendo reveals first games to get paid 'Switch 2 Edition' upgrades
Nintendo has confirmed the first six first-party Switch games to get upgrades for the Nintendo Switch 2. This includes new upgrades for both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, as well as still upcoming titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Pokemon Legends Z-A.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Reveals What The Switch 2 Could Have Been Called
Nintendo considered many options before landing on Switch 2.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo schedules Treehouse streams to showcase Switch 2 in-depth
Nintendo has announced a double feature of Treehouse Live sessions scheduled for later this week, offering fans an extended look at upcoming Switch 2 gameplay. While the duration of each presentation remains undisclosed, Nintendo has confirmed that both will showcase "hands-on gameplay of Nintendo Switch 2 games", providing a more detailed look at the software library for the upcoming Nintendo console.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 -- GameCube Games Are Coming to Online Subscription Service
The collection will kick things off with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soul Calibur 2, and F-Zero GX. More titles to come.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 -- New C Button is Used for Game Chat for Voice, Video and Gameplay Streaming
There will also be a Switch 2 camera that can be used for video chat through the Switch 2's new Game Chat available at console launch.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Accessory Revealed, Releases Same Day As Console
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera allows you to video chat with your friends and bring yourself into a variety of games.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Everything Announced
The day has finally arrived!
April 2, 2025 — Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Finally Implements a Real, Normal Voice Chat Feature With Its New C Button
A first look was shown during today's Nintendo Direct.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Cards Are Faster And A Different Color Than Switch 1
Nintendo shared a closer look at the new kinds of game cards its upcoming Switch 2 system will use.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Upgraded Red Game Cards and MicroSD Express Storage Support
Switching it up.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Getting A Kirby Air Ride Sequel
Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai is directing the Switch 2 racing game Kirby Air Riders.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Official: Bigger, Faster, Cooler And Way More Storage
As expected, Nintendo provided a fuller reveal of its upcoming Switch 2 console during a special Nintendo Direct livestream event today. The hour-long event offered up additional details that were not disclosed during an earlier showcase trailer, including bits about the hardware design, special capabilities, pricing, preorder and release dates, and a whole host of games (which we'll cover in a separate article). Lets dive in.
April 2, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Two-Packs Will Cost $90
You can also pick up a Charging Grip, Joy-Con 2 Wheel, and two premium carrying cases.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup: Every game we predict will be available at launch
Some of these are easy guesses, but a lot of them are not.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 For $450
The Switch 2 will launch this June for more than $100 more than the original console.
April 2, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Launches on June 5th -- 4K, Mouse Support, 7.8 Inch Screen, and More Revealed
Nintendo's upcoming console supports up to 120 FPS on supported titles, 256 GB of internal storage, HDR, and so much more.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Game Officially Revealed as Mario Kart World
And it's...open world?!
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 out June 5 featuring 120FPS LCD display and 256GB storage
Eight years after the launch of the massively successful hybrid console, the Switch, Nintendo is bringing out a sequel to the masses in just a couple of months. Following the announcement of the Switch 2 earlier this year, today Nintendo hosted its latest Direct showcase with a closer look at the upcoming console, plus details about its launch plans.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Release date, prices, delays and everything else you need to know
The new console will be widely available starting June 5, but U.S. pre-orders remain delayed.
April 2, 2025 — Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Has Remappable Back Buttons
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller adds a new C button and two back buttons.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 revealed: Specs, pricing, release date, and more official details
Here's everything Nintendo announced during today's Switch 2 reveal.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more
Finally, some specs.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Specs Include Support For HDR, 4K, And 120FPS
The veil has been lifted on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Supports 120fps, Up to 4K Resolution Docked
Bigger than before!
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 to launch with GameCube games via Nintendo Switch Online
This morning's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed that GameCube classics will be heading to the Switch 2 through its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled: Release Date, Official Specs, Games, and More
The long-awaited console features a 1080p display, a new game-sharing mechanism, and a host of new and upgraded titles.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs Announced for Switch Games, Will Include Enhanced Visuals and Additional Content
The Nintendo Switch 2 release of Metroid Prime 4 will also feature a new control mode, as well as the choice for 4K/60 FPS or 1080p/120 FPS.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 versus Switch 1: Every Detail Compared
The Nintendo Switch 2's official specs aren't too different, but the new console has a lot of upgrades on the original Switch.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a Paid Game Showcasing the Console's New Features
The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will be available to purchase digitally when the console hits store shelves on June 5.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Will Be a Paid Tour of Your New Nintendo Switch 2
A guided tour of your Switch 2, for a price.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Get Upgraded Original Switch Games, Including Metroid Prime 4 And Pokemon Legends
Nintendo Switch games will receive a variety of new features on the upcoming console, but you'll have to pay for them.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 will release June 5 priced at $449 with 4K support in docked mode, mouse functionality, and a Chat button
Nintendo has pulled the wraps of the Switch 2 in a Direct livestream.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: Every Reveal About the Console, New Games, Price, Release Date
The $450 console launches June 5, with Mario Kart World the highlight of its launch day game lineup.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: Release date, price, new Switch games and everything else you need to know
The console arrives on June 5, and a new Mario Kart game will be out the same day.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: What We Didn't Get During Nintendo Direct 2025
Commentary: From Mario and Zelda, to more crucial info on the console, here's everything Nintendo missed out of its Direct presentation.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2's C Button Is All About Video And Voice Chat
At long last, one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the Switch 2 has been solved
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Controllers Officially Have Mouse Functionality — Here's What They Can Do
Ch-ch-ch-changes.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2's New GameShare Feature Lets You Temporarily Play Your Games With Other People
Feature also lets players share one copy of a game online, too.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch Games Can Now be Temporarily Shared Locally Through GameShare
The feature allows players to play local multiplayer games locally by allowing a game to be shared with up to three other players.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch Online, Explained: How Much Does a Subscription Cost?
Breaking down NSO.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console
Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, with the update eagerly awaited by both gamers and investors.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo's megahit Switch console: what to know
Gaming giant Nintendo is set to unveil the successor to its phenomenally popular Switch console on Wednesday.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Nintendo's Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers
You can purchase a Switch 2 directly from Nintendo, but only if you have at least 50 hours of gameplay on the original console.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Some Nintendo Switch Games Are Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades, Including Breath of the Wild and Metroid Prime 4
Now in HDR.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Some of the best GameCube classics are coming to Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack will be carrying forward to the Switch 2 console, and those picking up Nintendo's next-gen console will get brand new benefits -- starting with a wave of GameCube classics.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Split Fiction Confirmed For Switch 2 As A Launch Title
Hazelight's co-op game is coming to Switch 2.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Street Fighter 6 coming to Switch 2 with three new amiibo figures and cards
Capcom has revealed that all 22 amiibo cards will be sold together in a single bundle, dubbed the "Starter Set." This suggests there could be even more Street Fighter amiibo cards released in the future!
April 2, 2025 — Source

Super Smash Bros. director's Kirby Air Riders will come to the Switch 2
It follows 2003's Kirby Air Ride for the GameCube.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed During Nintendo Direct
Not long to wait.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Upgrades Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Revealed
They come with a new Zelda Notes feature via the Nintendo Switch app.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Will Get GameCube Games Through Nintendo Switch Online, New GameCube Controller
The GameCube titles coming to Switch 2 include Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and F-Zero GX with online play.
April 2, 2025 — Source

The 26 best Nintendo Switch games in 2025
A guide on the best Switch games to play, from A to Z trigger.
April 2, 2025 — Source

The Duskbloods Is New FromSoftware Gaming Action Coming to Switch 2 in 2026
Talk about a surprise for the new Switch.
April 2, 2025 — Source

The internet reacts to Nintendo's new Switch 2, 'Mario Kart World'
A huge day for gamers.
April 2, 2025 — Source

The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Getting Upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 Versions
These new upgraded versions will be classified as the "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of each game, and if you already own either game, or any of the games that are getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you'll be able to get the new version by purchasing an upgrade pack.
April 2, 2025 — Source

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a camera accessory for video chats
The Switch 2 Camera will let you see your friends while you play games.
April 2, 2025 — Source

The Switch 2's Joy-Cons can double as mouse-like controllers
Wii and PC ports might be a go.
April 2, 2025 — Source

The Switch 2's Pro Controller adds customizable rear buttons
The next-generation Switch 2 Pro controller has arrived.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Why the Nintendo Switch 2 Will Redefine Gaming in 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to transform the gaming landscape when it launches in 2025. Combining advanced hardware, innovative features, and a thoughtfully curated game lineup, this next-generation console is designed to elevate your gaming experience. With a redesigned controller, backward compatibility, and support for retro games, the Switch 2 aims to seamlessly blend innovative technology with nostalgic appeal, making sure it caters to both new and long-time fans of Nintendo.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Yakuza 0: Director's Cut announced for Switch 2
During a string of third-party announcements for Nintendo Switch 2 April Direct, Sega casually announced that Yakuza 0: Director's Cut would be coming to the platform. While most people likely know what Yakuza 0 is (its US release is eight years old now), it's interesting to see the "Director's Cut" subtitle added to the game. Seeing as how the game's director, Kazuki Hosokawa, left Sega with series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi in 2021, I think the title is misleading.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 31st, 2025

Amazon Has Restocked Loads Of Pokemon TCG Elite Trainer Boxes Again
Journey Together ETB is also going in and out of stock.
March 31, 2025 — Source

CRKD Introduces the NEO S LINKIN PARK Edition Controller
CRKD, the premium collectible gaming brand behind the award-winning Nitro Deck and NEO S collectible controllers, announced today the NEO S LINKIN PARK Edition, a licensed, special edition NEO S controller, designed for use with Fortnite Festival and other rhythm-based games.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Eidos Montreal lays off 75 staff
"It is not a reflection of their dedication or skills, but we don't have the capacity to reallocate them," the company said
March 31, 2025 — Source

Exactly how Nintendo can avoid Joy-Con drift in Switch 2
The problems that plagued the original Switch don't have to be repeated.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Every Disney Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025
Where to find Disney on your favorite handheld.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know
The next-generation handheld will cost $450 and be available on June 5.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary Website Set Tongues Wagging on Potential Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Remake Reveal
Dagger to the heart.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Square-Enix Celebrates Final Fantasy IX's 25th Anniversary with New Merch and Site
It's hard to believe Final Fantasy IX is turning 25 on July 7th. I still remember playing it on my beat-up PlayStation 1, with a disk tray so finicky I had to weigh it down just to get the game to load. But I played it anyway—and I'm so glad I did. Now, to celebrate 25 incredible years of this beloved classic, Square-Enix has launched a brand-new anniversary website, featuring upcoming merch, fresh news, and a gorgeous new logo marking the occasion.
March 31, 2025 — Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.
March 31, 2025 — Source

The Legend of Zelda film will in fact be an entire trilogy, claims insider
Following an official announcement quite a while ago, Nintendo finally offered fans their first details on the currently-in-development Legend of Zelda film. Said to be coming in 2027, new reports have claimed that the company's ambitions are much larger than expected -- with an entire Zelda trilogy reportedly in the works.
March 31, 2025 — Source

The Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly release in June
While Nintendo has not yet announced a release date for the Switch 2 console, a new leak indicates that we'll be getting that news very soon, as pre-orders are due to go live in April.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 28th, 2025

Mario Kart 9 Might Not be a "Slam Dunk" Switch 2 Release -- Former Nintendo PR Managers
Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang spoke about the massive success of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and how a sequel may not reach similar numbers.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Already Used Its News App to Drop Date of Zelda Movie
This explains why the company released the Nintendo Today app on Thursday.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo announces new lending feature for digital games
Digital games will become Virtual Game Cards, can be lended to Nintendo Account family group members
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Introduces Virtual Game Cards to Help Manage Digital Copies of Purchased Games
Through Virtual Game Cards, players can "load", "eject", and even share their digital games with other Nintendo Switch consoles.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo launches Nintendo Today app on smart devices
Firm will use app to provide news and updates directly to consumers
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Design Registration Provides New Look At The System's Design and More
A Nintendo Switch 2 design registration went live this week, complete with some illustrations that provide another look at the system launching later this year worldwide.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Controller C Button Will Allow System to Connect to the Original Switch to Use as Second Screen -- Rumor
The function of the Nintendo Switch 2 new Joy-Con controller C button has yet to be officially revealed, but there's the chance that we will get to celebrate the unexpected return of the Wii U console when it will, according to rumors circulating online.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Mystery Button Revealed... Kind Of
What does the C stand for?
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2's Biggest Unknown Piece: The Weird Stuff
When it comes to whatever Nintendo might announce tomorrow, expect the unexpected.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo teases upgraded 'Switch 2 Edition' games
Yesterday, Nintendo announced a major shake-up to the way it handles digital games with the Switch Virtual Card system, which allows players to share their digital games with friends and family -- within a set of limitations. Now that the FAQ page for this is now live, fans have spotted a big hint towards how Nintendo will handle the transition from Switch 1 to Switch 2.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Uses Its New App to Announce the Release Date of The Live-Action the Legend of Zelda Movie
Tri harder.
March 28, 2025 — Source

The Legend of Zelda movie hits theaters on March 26, 2027
Nintendo just announced the release date on its new Today! app.
March 28, 2025 — Source or Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 24th, 2025

A long-lost NES version of Populous was just uncovered
It's always fascinating when someone uncovers a long-lost prototype or port of a popular game to an older platform. As spotted by Time Extension this morning, the archivists over at "Games That Weren't" recently discovered the lost prototype of Peter Molyneux's Populous for the NES.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Nintendo has reportedly filed a patent for something similar to Square Enix's HD-2D
In a bit of interesting news today, it appears as if Nintendo has filed a patent for something very similar to what Square Enix has dubbed its "HD-2D" line of remakes. As spotted by Universo Nintendo (and translated by Go Nintendo), Nintendo recently filed a patent under the ridiculously long name of "Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Having Game Program Stored Therein, Game System, Game Processing Method, and Game Apparatus."
March 24, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 Will Get a Lot More Xbox Games in 2025
Multiple Xbox games will hit the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 consoles this year besides those that have already been announced, according to a new report shared online today.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Over 5 million units of Chrono Trigger sold just in time for game's 30th anniversary
There are lots of video games out there that die-hard fans would say are truly timeless. When looking at such games, often RPGs stand out as having aged the best of any classic titles. The genre is not only very popular to this day, but is very easy to grasp while still allowing for depth and nuance. One of the best examples of this is the cult classic Chrono Trigger, which despite having turned 30 years old this month, is still going strong.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Overclocked Nintendo Switch Can Run Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Skyrim and Other Titles at Averages Well Above 60 FPS, New Video Highlights
Though not at stock settings, even with its dated hardware, the Nintendo Switch is more than capable of pushing higher than 60 FPS averages, even in some demanding games.
March 24, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Palworld communications director isn't ruling out a possible port of the game to Switch 2
When Palworld blew up last year, one of the most common comparisons that fans made was to Nintendo's Pokemon series. While there has been controversy regarding potentially stolen assets from Nintendo's series and its developer, Pocketpair, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with Nintendo over such a thing, it seems the developer isn't ruling out a potential port to Switch 2. All of that depends on whether or not the console is "beefy enough."
March 24, 2025 — Source

Palworld Could Come To Switch 2 If The System Is "Beefy Enough"
As of yet, however, Palworld's developer has not seen the Switch 2's specs.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Palworld Developer Will Bring Game to Switch 2 if Console is Powerful Enough -- Communications Director
Pocketpair seems to have not gotten its hands on the development hardware yet, so it doesn't know if a Switch 2 port is even possible.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG: Destined Rivals Preorder Guide -- Release Date, Where to Buy, and What's Included
I want Cynthia's Garchomp ex more than I want inner peace.
March 24, 2025 — Source

ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 Emulator Version 0.7.0 Is Now Available for Download; Adds AMD FSR, HDR Support and More
A new version of the ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator is now available for download, introducing some welcome new features and quality-of-life improvements.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Pokemon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokemon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled to evenings (typically, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time).
March 24, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG: Destined Rivals Drops May 30th Featuring Giovanni's Mewtwo & Ethan's Ho-Oh
Here we go again—The Pokemon Company has officially announced its latest expansion: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals, set to release on May 30th. But with the hype around the theme and the ever-frenzied state of the Pokemon TCG scene, don't expect these cards to stay on shelves for long.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 21st, 2025

Amazon Is Having a Massive Resurge in Pokemon TCG Stock, Uses International Resources to Tackle Shortage
Catch 'em all for the first time in 2025.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Animal Crossing: New Horizons turns five despite feeling like an eternity ago
Acknowledging the anniversary of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a bit surreal when looking back at its release. To date the title is to also put a firm date on when most people started their experience with lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two are inexplicably linked, for better or worse, and it's one of the only video games I can think of with that sort of fate. Sure, other games came out in 2020 and were even responsible for helping people get through such an unprecedented time, but New Horizons is the only one that allowed people to connect and talk as if the world wasn't falling apart around them.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket is getting in on the shiny hype
The Shining Revelry expansion debuts on March 27th.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Shiny Pokemon coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket's next expansion, Shining Revelry
It's time for another expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket, and the best part? Unlike physical cards, these can't sell out or get snatched up by scalpers! The newest set, Shining Revelry, is bringing Shiny Pokemon to TCG Pocket for the very first time.
March 21, 2025 — Source or Watch Video or Source or Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 17th, 2025

New Qualcomm Snapdragon G Series chips will power upcoming handhelds — One looks like a Nintendo Switch that can turn into a DS
Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, G2 Gen 2, and the flagship G3 Gen 3 have been announced for new portable gaming devices.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Updated Patent Further Details AI Upscaling; Metroid Prime 4: Beyond True Unveiling At The Switch 2 Direct Will Blow Everything Else Out of the Water
A Nintendo Switch 2 patent that was updated a few days ago provides additional details on AI-powered upscaling, strongly indicating that the system will indeed support the technology in some capacity.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Director Was Previously CG Director on Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Z-A won a Famitsu award for being the most anticipated game in 2025 over titles like GTA 6 and Death Stranding 2.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Star Wars Hunters Announces Shut Down Just 9 Months After Launch, Steam Release Appears Scrapped
I fear something terrible has happened.
March 17, 2025 — Source

The OneXSugar asks: what if Nintendo Switch could transform into Nintendo DS?
This time, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon G handheld gaming chips have attractive new devices to come with.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Why New Nintendo Filings Are Getting GameCube Fans Excited for Switch 2
C-Stick it right here.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition -- Everything You Need to Know
The Definitive Edition will smoothen out the rough spots in Xenoblade Chronicles X for a much more approachable experience.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 14th, 2025

Nintendo Has Shipped Almost 400,000 Switch 2 Consoles to US and Canada – Rumour
The shipments are expected to have happened already to allow Nintendo to avoid stock shortages that often accompany console launches.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 could be priced at an eye-popping $500
Much pricier than the $300 first-gen Switch
March 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Switch 2 expected to launch in June at $399
We're still waiting for Nintendo to share more details about its launch plans for the Switch 2. However, analysts are already laying the groundwork for what to expect. Based on the latest reports, the Switch 2 will be landing this summer, with a price tag in the $400 range.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Have Slower Adoption; Game Pass to Reach 50 Million Subs in 2025, Says SuperData Founder
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be fully unveiled soon, with the special Direct show scheduled for April 2 and subsequent public hands-on events taking place all over the world. The rumor is that it might launch as soon as this June, which seems all the more likely after the news that nearly 400K units were shipped to North America in the month of January alone.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Will Sell Loads of Switch 2 Consoles at Launch ‘Regardless of Price,’ Analysts Predict, June Release Date Once Again Mentioned
Jumping for joy.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Won't Sell As Well As Original Due In Part To Backward Compatibility - Analyst
The Switch 2 having only "modest technical improvements" and backwards compatibility could negatively impact sales, one analyst believes.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Switch 2's Higher Chip Price Could Make System $500, Analyst Says
"I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo goes ahead with $499."
March 14, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 13th, 2025

8BitDo Introduces 64 Bluetooth Controller
The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller revives the iconic N64 layout, but wrapped in an ergonomic, updated body. A precision hall-effect joystick with the original gate and signature concave rubber joystick cap. Say goodbye to the infamous loose joysticks. We're bringing back the signature C-buttons, A/B and Start—with the button sizes, positioning and feel just like the original.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 12th, 2025

Pokemon Go Dev Moves to Reassure Players After $3.5 Billion Sale to Monopoly Go! Company Is Confirmed
"I won't say that Pokemon Go will remain the same..."
March 12, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Scopely set to acquire Niantic's entire gaming division, including Pokemon GO
After rumors began circulating last month, it has now become official: Scopely will acquire the entirety of Niantic's gaming division for a historic $3.5 billion. Scopely will now control some of the most popular mobile games around, including Pokemon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and companion apps such as Campfire and Wayfarer. In a joint statement released to the press, studio leaders Kei Kawai and Ed Wu from Niantic talked up the deal as being the right move for them and their teams.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 11th, 2025

Nintendo and LEGO officially unveil new Mario Kart mega kit
It appears that the rumors were true. Nintendo and Lego both made a joint announcement yesterday that the "Mario Kart -- Mario & Standard Kart" kit is, in fact, the next addition to the Lego Super Mario range for Adults. While the rumors were accurate about how many pieces this set would include, which is a whopping 1972, it did get the price and release date wrong.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 features confirmed in new filing
Small but mighty upgrades to the popular console.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Super Mario Bros. 3 tracks added to Nintendo Music
In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo Music has updated to add the soundtrack of Super Mario Bros 3!
March 11, 2025 — Source

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Stunning Unreal Engine 5.5 Zora River Demo is Now Available For Download
A new stunning demo of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time fanmade remake powered by Unreal Engine 5 in development by CryZENx is now available for download, allowing fans of the game to experience a small portion of the classic game like they never did before.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 10th, 2025

1,972-Piece Lego Mario Kart Display Model Revealed On Mario Day
Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart releases May 15 and is available to preorder now for $170.
March 10, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 -- New Patent Indicates OS-Level Integration for Voice Chat
Nintendo Switch 2 might leave behind the reliance on a smartphone app for its players to use voice chat in multiplayer games.
March 10, 2025 — Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Filings Reveal NFC Support, Suggesting Amiibo Will Work With It
Figures.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Splatoon manga app arriving on Switch in Japan this March 13th
Splatoon has quickly become one of Nintendo's most popular franchises, with three games being released so far, a plethora of merchandise and collabs under its belt, and numerous mangas available to the masses over the years. Nintendo of Japan has now revealed that a new app featuring the Splatoon manga will be available on March 13th!
March 10, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 confirmed to feature WIFI-6, NFC support and more
Back in January after years of leaks, rumours and speculation, the Switch 2 was officially unveiled. That said, we still know relatively little about Nintendo's upcoming sequel system. Ahead of the promised April Direct, new details on the Switch 2's hardware has been revealed, including its support for WIFI-6, NFC and more.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 8th, 2025

You can now play Donkey Kong '94 through Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo just added the Game Boy classic along with Mario's Picross.
March 8, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 28th, 2025

9to5Mac Daily: February 28, 2025 -- Folding iPhone rumors, encryption pushback
The biggest problem with a folding iPhone has been solved -- report. iPhone 17 Pro again rumored to feature 12GB RAM for better AI. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo of Japan announces title will be removed from NSO library, first time since launch
Update: Nintendo of America and Nintendo or Europe have also confirmed it will be removing Super Soccer from the Nintendo Switch Online catalog on March 28th.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Will Delist A Switch Online Game For The First Time, But Only In One Region
Nintendo will delist the Super Famicom game Super Formation Soccer from NSO later in March, a first for the service.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Pokemon Botanical Easter 2025 merch revealed for Japan Pokemon Center
Springtime is peeking around the corner and we're eagerly awaiting those warmer, more colorful days. As the season of blooms and sunny skies approaches, so do familiar holidays and releases around the world — one being the long-running, annual line of lovely pocket monster goods themed to florals over at the Pokemon Centers in Japan. And let me tell you, this year's motif does not disappoint! Titled "Pokemon Botanical Easter," this year, Pikachu is joined by the likes of Espeon, Sprigatito, Wigglytuff, and quite a few others to bring fans a very festive season filled with flowers, ribbons, and lots of pastels (all my personal favorites).
February 28, 2025 — Source

Pokemon Champions -- Former World Champion is Excited for Upcoming Multiplayer Title
Pokemon Champions is an upcoming multiplayer-focused title coming to the Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android that might shake things up.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Pokemon Fans Are Hoping Legends: Z-A Will Bring a Certain Elemental Monkey Trio to Nintendo Switch at Last
A complete PokeDex at last.
February 28, 2025 — Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now
Our picks include official pro-style controllers and Joy-Con alternatives, along with a dongle for connecting Xbox and PlayStation gamepads.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 18th, 2025

Impressive fan-made Switch 2 detachable accessory animation shows what the future could hold
Reddit user r/JardDog did some impressive heavy lifting for the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit. An animation they've created of a pair of detachable accessory concepts for the upcoming console has amassed over 3,700 upvotes. It's understandable why — The graphics and manipulation of the Switch 2's shell and Joy-Con flipping and spinning is high quality stuff.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Drops Gold Points, Switch Game Vouchers for Switch 2
Looks like Nintendo is prepping for the release of its next big console by ending some popular Switch perks.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points Rewards Program Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
As of March 25, you'll no longer earn Gold Points when you buy games from the Switch eShop.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Music gets a selection of 3DS Street Pass tunes
Without much fanfare, which is pretty typical of Nintendo these days, the Nintendo Music app has received the entire album of 3DS Street Pass songs. Released sometime last night, you can relive memories of heading to conventions and furiously checking your Street Pass plaza for new puzzle pieces or visits from VIPs in the games industry.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers won't apply to Switch 2 games
Nintendo has revealed that any game vouchers that are bought during the Switch's lifecycle will not work on Nintendo Switch 2 first-party titles.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Xbox Showcases Will Now Have PlayStation And Nintendo Logos
Microsoft's multiplatform initiative takes another step.
February 18, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — February 17th, 2025

Atari alumni Chuck E. Cheese to debut new mall arcade concept Chuck's Arcade utilizing retro '80s imagery
It's probably been a minute since most of us have visited a Chuck E. Cheese's. If you're a parent, it's a no-brainer. It's practically the birthday party mecca. However, gamers most likely don't frequent a CEC as a hangout spot or seriously think about it as an arcade. What makes this so fascinating is a single fact: Chuck E. Cheese is the largest operator of arcades in the world, having almost 50,000 games to their name. It was after all founded by Nolan Bushnell, creator of Atari. So it makes sense that they'd want to embrace this status further, right?
February 17, 2025 — Source

Blindfolded Mario 64 Speedrunner Seconds Away From Heartbreak With Invalid Record-Pace Attempt
You'll never see it coming.
February 17, 2025 — Source

French soccer player Antoine Griezmann traded his jersey for Pokemon cards after a match
While most know Pokemon for the video games themselves, the franchise as a whole has a far greater reach. This includes the vastly popular Pokemon Trading Card Game, which has been around for nearly 30 years now. The collection potential has made the TCG immensely popular over the years, some might even say too popular in the past several years. With sets selling out almost instantaneously, enthusiasts have had to get creative to keep up with their collections, and that even includes exchanging one of a kind sports memorabilia for them.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Hideki Kamiya wants Virtual Console to make a return on the Switch 2... but should it?
The vast umbrella that is Nintendo has been around for a long time, with decades of history under its belt. Of course, where there's history, there's lost history, and there are many older titles and IPs which have been left to the wayside over the years. Fortunately, starting with the Wii, Nintendo came up with a nice solution to this problem in the form of the Virtual Console. Virtual Console allowed users to purchase classic titles that would otherwise be largely inaccessible and emulate them natively on their more modern hardware. It was a great system, which is why many lament its loss, as it did not return on the Nintendo Switch.
February 17, 2025 — Source

'I Know It's Not What Everybody Else Is Doing' — Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Will Keep on Putting PlayStation and Nintendo Logos in Microsoft Showcases
"People should know the storefronts where they can get our games."
February 17, 2025 — Source

Nintendo's Recent Patent Applications Are Routine for a Company -- Patent Attorney
The recent applications were noted as standard operating procedure, with some of Nintendo's patents for in-game mounts rejected.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Pokemon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokemon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled to evenings (typically, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time).
February 17, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 14th, 2025

Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time Finally Locks in May 2025 Release Date
Fantasy will become a reality soon.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Gets New Patent For Players Capturing "Characters" by Using Items
The new patent was filed all the way back in July 2024, and is part of a larger gameplay-related patent from December 2021.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Units Are Reportedly Being Sold on the Black Market for $40,000
Early Nintendo Switch 2 units are reportedly selling on the black market in China for an exorbitant amount of money.
February 14, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Nintendo's Anti-Palworld Patent Assault Hits A Snag As USPTO Rejects 22 Of 23 Filings
Palworld was one of the surprise hits of 2024, capturing gamer zeitgeist by delivering a familiar experience with a fun twist. However, this success also caught the attention of Nintendo and the Pokemon Company, leading to both of those companies filing a lawsuit against Palworld developers, Pocketpair.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Pokemon Has a Spooky Side: The 5 Creepiest Pokedex Entries
Nightmare.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Sellers are hocking digital Pokemon TCG Pocket cards on eBay despite violating TOS
When an opportunity presents itself, people won't hesitate to pounce on it. With the explosive success of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, it was inevitable that we'd eventually see people trying to make money off of the game. Recently, a trading feature was added to TCGP and that has opened the floodgates for exploitation from players. Despite developer DeNA listing in its Terms of Service (TOS) that selling cards for actual currency is a violation of its user agreement and even pushing a message to users that it would be cracking down on resellers, listings are running rampant on eBay for digital cards.
February 14, 2025 — Source

System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition Renamed System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, Also Coming to Nintendo Switch
Time for a Shodan.
February 14, 2025 — Source

The Pokemon Company And Niantic Pledge $1 Million For Los Angeles Fire Relief
Niantic and The Pokemon Company are making a sizable donation to help Los Angeles recover from the wildfires earlier this year.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 10th, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Units May Already Be in the Hands of Some; Console Could Be Priced at Around $350 – Rumor
The Nintendo Switch 2 could already be in the hands of some users, according to some new online reports.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Talks Switch 2 Demand And Gives Small Update On Pricing
Nintendo is trying to make sure the Switch 2 will not face the same supply issues as its predecessor.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Take-Two confirms plans to support the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch was a surprise hit for many, including Nintendo, but especially 3rd-party publishers – with many studios being unprepared for its overwhelming success. It seems as though lessons have been learned, with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirming that they “fully expect to support” Switch 2 when it releases.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Take-Two pledges support for the Switch 2 and claims no game is off the table
During Take-Two’s financial results call last week, which Eurogamer graciously summarized, company CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that it “fully expects” the company to support the Switch 2 and even indicated that no game was off the table for the format. He was questioned by investors about the extent that Take-Two would publish games on Nintendo’s upcoming platform and while he didn’t confirm anything specifically, it stands to reason that he might be talking about Grand Theft Auto VI.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 7th, 2025

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD demo now available
Are you getting Donkey Kong Country Returns HD? Try out the demo if you're on the fence! The DK Country Returns HD demo is now available to download and features levels 1-1 Jungle Hijinxs, 1-4 Sunset Shore, and 1-6 Crazy Cart.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Golden Sun tracks now available on Nintendo Music
It's that time of the week again, Nintendo Music has added a new soundtrack. This week's entry: Golden Sun! Originally released in 2001 on the Game Boy Advance, Golden Sun is regarded as one of the best games on the Game Boy Advance and was widely popular upon release. Golden Sun spawned one GBA sequel and one DS sequel, but nothing new in the franchise has been released since Dark Dawn in 2010.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Grand Theft Auto VI Is Still Scheduled to Release This Fall; Take-Two Fully Expects To Support the Nintendo Switch 2
Grand Theft Auto VI is still scheduled for release this Fall, the game's publisher Take-Two Interactive recently confirmed.
February 7, 2025 — Source

How Much Will Switch 2 Cost? Nintendo Says It Needs to Consider 'The Price Range That Consumers Expect for Nintendo Products'
No plans for an OG Switch price cut.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Gets New Gorgeous Screenshots
The screenshots also show us what the new UI for changing Camouflage will look like, along with one of the main bosses of the game.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Adding Wario Land 4 to Nintendo Switch Online Library
Valentine's day treat.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Patent Details Switch 2 Joy-Cons Working Like A PC Mouse
To be honest, almost everything we've seen about the Switch 2 seems to imply that it will simply be the Switch, except more. A slightly larger screen, a more powerful SoC, and other incremental upgrades are certainly welcome (particularly in light of the official confirmation that it will be backward-compatible), but they're not exactly exciting.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Shared By Super Smash Bros. Creator and Fans Are Going Wild Over a New Game
Smashing.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 New Joy-Con and Pro Controller Patent Heavily Suggest Mouse Functionality For the Controller
The rumored mouse functionality for the new Nintendo Switch 2-Con controller is most likely real, judging from a recently filed patent that surfaced online.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 patent seems to confirm mouse functionality for the new Joy-Cons
Nintendo Switch 2: The Squeakquel.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: Mouse Functionality for Joy-Cons Seemingly Confirmed by Patent
The Nintendo Switch 2, in all likelihood, is set to see the light of day on the 2nd of April at Nintendo Direct. Among the many rumored features, mouse-like functionality for the Joy-Cons have graced the interwebs quite a few times now. In the recently uploaded Switch 2 teaser video on YouTube, a portion of the video showed the Joy-Cons sliding on a surface akin to a tracking device, which added credibility to the aforementioned rumors. A recently uploaded patent filing also seems to confirm mouse-like functionality for the Joy-Cons, making the possibility all the more likely.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Pokémon TCG Pocket Trading Has Spurred a Strange Black Market for High Rarity Cards
Team Rocket.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Take-Two Interactive Will Continue Bringing Games to Nintendo Consoles -- CEO
In responding to a question about Take-Two's relationship with Nintendo, CEO Zelnick pointed to Civilization 7 and NBA 2K games as examples of support.
February 7, 2025 — Source

The ESA announces pseudo-E3 replacement iicon for 2026
The Entertainment Software Association, previously the organizers of E3, has announced that it will be attempting to start a new annual conference for game developers and video game announcements. Dubbed the Interactive Innovation Conference, or iicon, this conference is pitched as "an essential convening for changemakers across the industry." Already receiving the backing of companies such as Ubisoft, Take-Two, Sony, and Microsoft, the conference is set to take place at the Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas from April 27-30, 2026.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Patent Confirms the Biggest Rumor About the Switch 2
A Nintendo patent from Japan describes the Switch 2 JoyCon's 'sensor for mouse operation.'
February 7, 2025 — Source

Wario Land 4 coming to Nintendo Switch Online this February 14th
Nintendo has announced an update to Nintendo Switch Online's GBA games, with Wario Land 4 set to be released next Friday, February 14th. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with the smelly, greedy villain Wario?
February 7, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 5th, 2025

EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes Madden and EA Sports FC could find 'real energy' on Switch 2
While Nintendo and EA haven't always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn't stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn't have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2 could provide some "real energy" for EA's top franchises, including Madden and EA Sports FC.
February 5th, 2025 — Source or Source

Here's When You'll Finally Know What the Nintendo Switch 2 Can Do
Though we'll still need to rely on leaks, rumors, and conjecture for whether the JoyCons can act as a mouse for games.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

How to Watch the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct on April 2
We know exactly when Nintendo will reveal more details about the upcoming next-gen Switch handheld.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Madden May Return To Nintendo With Switch 2, EA CEO Hints
Andrew Wilson also noted the EA Sports FC franchise as a possibility for the recently revealed system.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A Reaffirmed for 2025 Launch
Nintendo also confirmed it will "continue to launch attractive software" for the Switch 1 "as soon as we can develop it."
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Pledges Affordability And A Switch 2 Scalper Beatdown At Launch
Following the immense success of Nintendo's first-gen Switch console, which has spawned several iterative refreshes (like the Switch Lite and Switch OLED), it's a safe assumption that the upcoming Switch 2 will attract a lot of buyers, many of which are eager for a true next-gen release. It's coming. So are the scalpers, unfortunately.
February 5th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Reveals Timing of Switch 2 Direct Event
The Nintendo Switch has been a huge success by any measure, surpassing 150 million total sales just this month. Nintendo might not move many more Switches, though. With the Switch 2 now official, gamers will probably hold off until they can pick up Nintendo's new console. We're still missing myriad details on the Switch 2, but we do finally know when the mysteries will be solved: Nintendo is planning its Switch 2 Direct event for April 2, 2025.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo says it's 'taking risks' to meet Switch 2 demand
The first Switch was tough to get at launch. It seems like Nintendo is trying to change that for the successor.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo shares more info on its Switch 2 direct
In addition to the date, now we know the exact time the direct will take place.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement: all the news on the next console
It's finally time: after months of teases and rumors, Nintendo has finally revealed the successor to the Switch. A new console generation is always a big deal, but this is an especially pivotal one for Nintendo.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives Are Essential to Its Success, Says CEO
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives Are Essential to Its Success, Says CEO
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything You Need to Know
The Switch 2 is real and here are all the details we know.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Now We Know Exactly When Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Is Happening
Rise and (Super Mario Sun)shine.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Dev Gifts Players Trade Tokens But Still Doesn't Have Answers to Fix Controversial Feature
Enough for two ex trades.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Estimated to Have Made Half a Billion Dollars in Less Than 3 Months
Poke Gold.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Review -- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it's undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8's jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes on it initially because of its platform went on to become a top-selling Nintendo Switch powerhouse.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Several directors confirmed to have left PlatinumGames in video shared by Hideki Kamiya
The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega's cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there's been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For a while at least it seemed as if things were mellowing out, however, the past couple years have seen that not be the case at all.
February 5th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: Date, time, and what to expect
It's official! While we already knew that Nintendo would be airing its Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, we now have the exact time and details of the presentation!
February 5th, 2025 — Source

The 15 Best Nintendo DS Games of All Time
The revolutionary dual-screened handheld just celebrated its 20th anniversary, but interest is still going strong.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
Expect to get the full lowdown during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

The Nintendo Switch has sold over 150 million units
The Nintendo Switch is currently in its home stretch, with the console's successor finally having been announced last month. Still, when all is said and done, the OG Switch will go down in history as one of the most successful consoles of all time -- having now surpassed 150 million units sold.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Now Has a Time as Well as a Date
Rise and shine.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

What the weak yen might mean for Switch 2 pricing
Amid rising exchange rates, Nintendo prez looks to "affordable price that customers expect."
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 3rd, 2025

Donkey Kong Kill Screen beaten after over 40 years
If you're anything like me — old, tired, and chronically nostalgic — you've probably played a few rounds of the '80s arcade classic Donkey Kong. While most games last around ten minutes (if you're lucky), a select group of incredibly skilled players has spent years pushing the game to its absolute limits. It's players like these who have witnessed something that most of us never even knew existed — or at the very least, only dreamed of seeing: the fabled Kill Screen.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Ex-PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden believes the Switch 2 name represents 'brand value'
Nintendo has never taken the easy route when it comes to naming its consoles. Before the Switch 2 was announced, no one had any idea what the device might actually be called. When the Wii was succeeded by the Wii U, it felt like the exact kind of esoteric nonsense Nintendo loves indulging in. A lot of people were expecting something like "Super Switch" or "Switcheroo," but Nintendo went basic. According to ex-PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden, that's because the Switch name has "brand value."
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Kirby Planet Robobot Nendoroid restock confirmed; Is a Switch reveal imminent?
Kirby fans, strap in! All the way back in 2017, Good Smile Company released an absolutely stunning Nendoroid featuring Kirby and his massive Robobot armor from the 3DS title Kirby: Planet Robobot. The figure sold out almost instantly, causing resale prices to skyrocket to several hundred dollars on the secondary market.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Running at 360p Upscaled to 1080p With NVIDIA DLSS 4 Showcases How the New Upscaler Could Benefit the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 would greatly benefit from NVIDIA DLSS 4 if the console manages to run games with it at decent performance, as highlighted by a recent Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Nintendo to cease foreign payment on digital stores in Japan
Decision made to "prevent fraudulent use" of overseas credit cards and PayPal accounts
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket -- Cresselia ex Drop Event Guide
Pokemon TCG Pocket is jam-packed with so many events and promotions, it can make your head spin. Each week, Nintendo Wire will be covering the details of each event, what goodies they have to offer, and the best way to tackle each task. Today, we are taking a look at the Cresselia ex Drop Event.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Reveal Was Surprising Due To Lack Of Surprises, Says Former PlayStation Boss
"The only surprise to me was the mice thing that they showed."
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Ultra Rare Nintendo GameCube Space World Prototype Hits Ebay For $100K
An eBay seller and collector wants to sell one of the handful of Nintendo GameCube "announcement models" still in existence. This particular unit was one of the few announcement units at the Space World 2000 product premiere, which makes this piece of gaming console history quite special. We just don't think it's $100,000 special, especially when taking into account that the unit up for auction isn't operational. So yes, it's a $100k paperweight.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 24th, 2025

Nintendo Adds Fatal Fury 2 and Other SNES Games to Nintendo Switch Online Library
Super.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Adds Fatal Fury 2 And Other SNES Hidden Gems To Nintendo Switch Online
Fatal Fury 2, Sutte Hakkun, and Super Ninja Boy are now available to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers as part of the SNES catalog.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet - Prismatic Evolutions Review: The Ultimate Crown Jewel of This Era
Stock has been hard to come by, but it's worth investing in.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Switch Online gets a trio of SNES games for January 2025
The slow drip feed of classic games for Nintendo Switch Online continues today with the addition of three SNES titles to the Switch’s growing catalog of classic games. As announced by Nintendo on its official YouTube channel, subscribers to NSO can now play “Fatal Fury 2,” “Sutte Hakkun,” and “Super Ninja Boy” on the SNES app at no additional charge. It seems that the theme, this time, is “ninja.”
January 24th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
Expect to get the full lowdown during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 22nd, 2025

All the things Nintendo didn't tell us about the Switch 2
Some informed speculation on everything from price to battery life.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Everyone's favorite angry gaming nerd is getting a new 8-Bit NES game
In a bit of a surprise announcement this morning, the Angry Video Game Nerd has unveiled a brand-new game based on his iconic character. Titled "Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit," there is a cool catch with this latest action/platformer: it's playable on real NES hardware. After having two indie games based on his antics and reviews, the nerd is finally coming home to the console that put him on the map.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

New 3D Mario And Zelda Remake Mentioned By A Retailer, But Don't Get Excited Yet
One retailer's list of Nintendo's upcoming games is all it takes to light the Switch 2-verse on fire.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Nintendo of America's Former President Reggie Fils-Aime Says Astro Bot 'Almost Outdid Nintendo at Its Own Game'
Quite the leap.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Design Triggers A New Joy-Con Release Action, Watch Here
Nintendo teased some design elements of its upcoming handheld console refresh during a recent 'first-look' Switch 2 showcase trailer, one of which includes a closer look at the retooled Joy-Con controllers. They're physically bigger (suggesting that the Switch 2's display is getting an upgrade in size as well), but even more importantly, they introduce a slicker attachment / detachment system.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: Is THIS the Future of Gaming?
Nintendo is set to transform the gaming industry once again with the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release in 2025. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Switch 2 promises to deliver an innovative gaming experience that seamlessly blends handheld and hybrid gaming. With a host of advanced features, refined design, and exclusive titles, this next-generation console is poised to captivate gamers worldwide.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo, BioWare amongst nominees for outstanding video game at 36th GLAAD Media Awards
However, the majority of nominations went to indie games with strong LGBTQ+ representation
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Player Has Spent A Ludicrous Amount Of Money On The Game
How much does it cost to build a virtual collection of 50,000 cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Review -- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
We're already three weeks into the new year and I have a prediction: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be the best Crash Bandicoot game I play in 2025.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Video Reveals How Snappy Joy-Con Removal Works
Magnets, how do they work?
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Switch 2's magnetic Joy-Con were originally prototyped for the first Switch
If there is one thing you can count on Nintendo for, it's taking an idea and pushing it to its limits. After months of speculation regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, we got confirmation in its reveal video that the revamped Joy-Con would attach to the console via magnets. Interestingly enough, that idea was intended for the first Switch and that information dates back eight years to when former Nintendo employees Kit and Krysta spoke with Switch designer Yoshiaki Koizumi.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The Havok Physics engine is making a pitch to developers in 2025; my bingo card was way off
Not only was I wrong to think this tech had long since been forgotten, but it's continuously improving.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 20th, 2025

Every Nintendo Console Tier List
Which Nintendo console do you think is the greatest? Rank them here.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Insists 'The Game Is Real, Progressing, and Will Release' as Fans Obsess Over a Picture of Chocolate Cake
Was the cake a lie?
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong is 'real, progressing, and will release' according to Team Cherry
It's been six years since developer Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong, the hotly anticipated sequel to its 2017 classic. Originally envisioned as a bit of DLC for the first game, the scope of the game had expanded so much that Team Cherry decided to make it a standalone title. Now, after years of silence, we finally have some kind of update on the progress of the game.
January 20th, 2025 — Source or Source

NACON Announces Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories, Expecting Switch 2 Release Between April and September
In a new report, NACON has announced their accessories that have been created with the Nintendo Switch 2 in mind. Just last week, people finally got their first look at the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. While it didn't reveal many details, it has been confirmed that people will get more information about the upcoming console in April thanks to a special Nintendo Direct dedicated to the console.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Controllers to Feature Hall Effect Sticks; Diablo IV, Fallout 4, Starfield Will Be Ported to the System -- Rumor
The Nintendo Switch 2 new Joy-Con controller will reportedly address one of the most critical issues of the original controllers, according to rumors circulating online.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer exceeds 30 million views in 72 hours
After years of leaks, rumours and pure speculation, Nintendo finally officially unveiled the Switch 2 in what was ultimately a pretty basic hardware reveal trailer. Despite this, interest in Nintendo's console appears to be at its peak, currently outpacing both the PS4 and PS5 reveal trailers combined.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Rumor -- Insights suggest that Diablo IV may be getting a Switch 2 port
With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally confirmed after all this time, the discussion of what will be on it grows stronger every day. From thoughts of new first-party titles to third-party ports, there's a lot of potential to be had here. That latter point is particularly interesting; as exciting as new entries for the Nintendo staple franchises are, there's even more ground to be broken by enabling more games to go cross-platform thanks to the hardware upgrade. Among the recent rumors of this regard, one stands out above the rest: Diablo IV potentially coming to the Switch 2.
January 20th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Starfield, Diablo 4 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection Are Being Ported to Switch 2 -- Rumour
Along with Microsoft's catalogue, the rumour also alleges that Bandai Namco's Elden Ring and Tekken 8 are coming to the console.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

What the new Mario Kart designs for the Switch 2 mean for the future of the series
As one can expect with a franchise that has been running as long as the Super Mario series has, the cast of characters in it has seen a wide variety of iterations over the years. From all the way back to the arcade origins of Donkey Kong and Jumpman to where things are now, the path to reach this point has been a winding road of design variance. Despite this, for most of recent memory it feels as if the characters' designs and proportions have finally been set in stone; their appearances finalized, so to speak. That is, until recent entries in the greater Mario franchise have started breaking the mold.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 17th, 2025

A sequel done right: How the Switch 2 avoids Wii U's branding nightmare
For the last few years, when rumors of a Switch successor would pop up, it was always labelled as the Switch 2. Nobody knew what it was actually going to be called, but Switch 2 was a quick shorthand for saying "Nintendo's next console" or "the successor to the Nintendo Switch." It seems a little like a playground rumor, just tossing the next logical number in sequence next to the name of the thing that already exists -- I remember hearing and wondering about things like the N128, the Xbox 2, and the PlayStation 3 as a kid, though only one of those ended up being an actual console. Despite its absolute simplicity, using Switch 2 as a name for the rumored console was clear and concise, and it's easy to see why it took off as the main name people would toss around when talking about or reporting on rumors and leaks.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Analysts Say Nintendo Switch 2 Won't Outsell the Original Switch, but That's Okay
Don't worry, Nintendo's going to be fine.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Digital Foundry Believes that Nintendo Switch 2's Tegra T239 SoC is 8 nm Part
Yesterday, Nintendo officially unveiled its Switch 2 handheld via a first look video presentation. Featured content did not come as a surprise to many gaming enthusiasts—a steady flow of leaks have already revealed outer and inner workings. Earlier today, the Digital Foundry team has offered their collective opinion on Nintendo's formal announcement. Their roundtable discussion first focused on the Switch 2's physical appearance—mainly a showcased physical increase in size, when lined up against the preceding (standard) model. Conversation quickly moved onto technical matters—a topic that Nintendo normally avoids discussing.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Everything we're still dying to know about the Nintendo Switch 2
All we really have for certain is a snazzy 3D render and some (potential) Mario Kart.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Here's how to play the Switch 2 early
Nintendo's giving the public a chance to demo the Switch 2, but getting a ticket will involve a bit of luck.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Fuels Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Fever With a Picture of a Chocolate Cake
All the ingredients for a sweet announcement.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

How Big Is the Nintendo Switch 2?
The new console could be around 25% larger than the original Switch.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

How to sign up for the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience
All you need is a Nintendo Account to enter, but it's not guaranteed you'll get in.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Mario Kart 9 Rumors: Switch 2 Trailer Clues And Everything Else We Know So Far
Mario Kart 9 is expected to be a Switch launch title.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Addresses Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Credits Controversy
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD doesn't individually credit any of the original team members who worked on the game.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo has a pretty high sales goal for the Switch 2
Well, we finally got our first official look at the Nintendo Switch 2. We, along with the 15 million people who saw the announcement on YouTube are all excited about this console. It looks like we're not the only ones, as Nintendo has a pretty optimistic sales goal for its upcoming system. According to a new report, Nintendo plans to sell 20 million Switch 2 units in its first year.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo omits original Donkey Kong Country Returns team from the remaster's credits
It's not the first time Nintendo has come under scrutiny for its crediting decisions.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo shares down on detail-light Switch 2 teaser
Nintendo shares tumbled as much as seven percent on Friday after the Japanese games giant failed to impress with a teaser video of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo stock prices fall after Switch 2 reveal, analyst believes leaks were the culprit
Yesterday's reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 told us that Nintendo has a new console on the horizon. That's not meant to be a punchline, either: the reveal only told us that a new console is happening. There was a glimpse of a new Mario Kart and astute viewers can glean some information about the updated Joy-Con, but otherwise, the trailer was a whole load of nothing. It's not surprising, then, that this morning in Japan, Nintendo's stock prices fell an estimated 5.9% following the reveal.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Leaked Clock Speeds Further Suggest 8nm Chip; Reveal Trailer Has No Obvious Evidence That DLSS or Any Ampere Feature Were Being Used
The Nintendo Switch 2 leaked clock speeds, which look rather legitimate, further suggest how the system is powered by an 8nm chip, according to a new analysis.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Hit All the Right Notes, According to Analyst
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official. After a couple of years of speculation, the Japanese company has unveiled its upcoming console, which will be released at some point in 2025.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 versus Steam Deck (is a dumb argument)
Nintendo's Switch 2 isn't competing with PC gaming and the Steam Deck, at least not directly, and trying to pit these two handhelds against each other in a straight fight is pointless.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Sell Well, May Take Time to Outsell Switch -- Analysts
Technical specs matter less than "Nintendo's proven ability to create compelling software experiences," says NYU Stern's Joost van Dreunen.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Wishlist: Top 5 Upgrades That Would Make It A Repeat Hit
After what seems like a decade (because It almost was...) Nintendo has finally officially revealed its Switch 2 console. It draws a lot of similarities with the original Switch, with a few physical changes such as a larger size. Nintendo knows it had a good thing with its original console, as the sales numbers will back them up.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo's Switch 2 is here — sort of
On The Vergecast: what we know about the Switch 2, the TikTok ban, and the future of Sonos.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Is Finally Adding A Trading System
You'll soon be able to trade cards with friends.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Trading Unveiled — But Is So Poorly Received the Developers Had to Respond
"Your concerns are seen."
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Some of the Switch's 2 first accessories are all about Mario Kart
Nacon has revealed a folding desktop steering wheel accessory for the Switch 2's redesigned Joy-Cons.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 sports ~7.9-inch screen, 33% bigger tablet surface—Ars video analysis
Joy-Cons are about 18% wider, with bigger buttons and joysticks too.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Switch 2's Big Twist Is That It Plays It Safe, And That's 100% The Right Move
If it ain't broke...
January 17th, 2025 — Source

The next Mario Kart will feature up to 24 players per race
After years of leaks, rumours and speculation, Nintendo finally officially unveiled the Switch 2. While we will have to wait until April for the full blow-out event, the brief teaser trailer released already offers plenty to get excited for -- including the fact that the new Mario Kart could feature up to 24 characters per race.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
Expect to get the full lowdown during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

This man chose to sell modified Nintendo Switch consoles, but got arrested
Days after the alleged visit by Nintendo lawyers at CES 2025, where a third-party accessory maker displayed a mockup of the rumored Switch 2 console, now there's a Switch-related arrest.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

This Nintendo Switch 2 Feature Could Be a Game Changer
The next-gen Switch could see many new games not typically found on a Nintendo console.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

This Raspberry Pi handheld emulator looks like a Nintendo Switch but it can play many more games
This Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 handheld 'switches' things up a bit.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

What is Mario Kart 9's New Twist?
Could the Switch 2's new Mario Kart be open world? We look into it, as well as other theories.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 13th, 2025

A racing heart didn't stop this speedrunner from achieving a new Super Mario Bros. record
Just 18 frames away from literal perfection
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Former Nintendo of America Social Media Director Comments on Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks
"They don't like what's happening, but once they announce this and show games, they're off to the races," said Kit Ellis.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo lawyers allegedly paid a visit to the Switch 2's leaker
Nobody but a few people in Nintendo headquarters know the exact date of the Switch 2 release. Millions around the world are already hyped and have been for years now. They want that Nintendo Switch successor... and they want it now.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Reportedly 'Sent Lawyers' to Genki's CES Booth Over Switch 2 Mockup
Shut up shop.
January 13th, 2025 — Source or Source

Nintendo responds to Switch 2 leaks
Genki, an accessory manufacturer that makes cases for products like the Nintendo Switch, arrived at the show armed with its first Nintendo Switch 2 case, and a dummy model of the console to proudly unveil to everyone in attendance. At this point, a number of accessories makes have leaked details about the Switch 2, but Nintendo is staying quiet for now.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Rumored for This Week
Nintendo is expected to show off the Switch 2's hardware this Thursday, according to a popular gaming podcast.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Approaches: What We Know
The Nintendo Switch has been revealed, but there's a lot we still don't know.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Release Date Reportedly Leaked Online Alongside Release Window
Allegedly this week.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 to be Unveiled on January 16 -- Rumour
As leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 keep heating up, a new rumour indicates that the console might get unveiled as early as this week.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Pocket Power: The Game Boy's Legendary Journey
Legends of Tech - Vol VII
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Blown Away After Discovering Some Cards Reference Iconic Game Boy Locations
Hidden Ability.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Report: After many leaks, Switch 2 announcement could come "this week"
Reveal will reportedly focus on hardware, with game announcements to come later.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Rumor -- Halo: The Master Chief Collection could be coming to Switch 2
2025 has been full of nonstop rumors and leaks for Nintendo's upcoming Switch successor, and this week has been no different. According to NateDrake, Microsoft is getting ready to upgrade existing Xbox titles and port over a slew of new games!
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Looks a Lot Like the Original Nintendo Switch... and That's a Good Thing
Commentary: The PlayStation Portal and Steam Deck make it clear to me that Nintendo needs to fix some things, but it's OK if the Switch 2 looks the same.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Reveal Coming This Week, Launch Expected May Or June - Report
There may only be a few more days to go before Nintendo reveals the Switch 2.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

While Everyone Waits For Switch 2, Nintendo Just Made A Different Hardware Announcement
Alarmo's retail release is delayed.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 10th, 2025

Halo Coming To Switch 2 And PS5 In 2025 Alongside Gears, Flight Sim, And More - Report
It's also been reported that Final Fantasy 7 Remake, MS Flight Simulator 2024, Hellblade 2, and Gears of War could show up on rival consoles.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 This Year -- Rumor
Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator will be among the Xbox games that will launch on other platforms in the near future, according to rumors circulating online.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo announced a 2025 handheld... but it's made out of LEGO
To the surprise of many, Nintendo has just announced a 2025 handheld, but it's not the Switch 2, and it's made out of LEGO. Many of you would easily guess what I'm talking about now.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo debunks Genki's Switch 2 CES model as "not official"
The Switch 2 has had a heck of a media week, especially in Las Vegas. The Consumer Electronics Showcase (Abbreviated as CES) played host to a number of tech giants, including accessory developer Genki who brought mockups of the yet-to-be-revealed Nintendo Switch followup console. Genki in specific claimed this was based off models of the real deal.
January 10th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories at CES 2025 Were Based on Leaks, Says Genki
Accessory maker Genki has revealed that it did not have access to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware to design the products it showcased at CES 2025.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Could Support Some Sort of Dynamic AI-Upscaling; Ports May Be Scaled Down From Xbox Series S Versions
The Nintendo Switch 2 could support more than regular NVIDIA DLSS, as a recently filed patent outlines some brand-new tech that has never been seen before.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Mock-Up at CES 2025 Was Not Official
Nintendo clarifies that Switch 2 hardware showcased at CES 2025 by accessory manufacturer Genki was "not provided to the company by us."
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: What It Looks Like, Launch Games, Specs, Everything We Know
The Switch 2 announcement is so close you can almost smell it.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Rumor: Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth set for Nintendo Switch 2 release
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of leaks and speculation, with alleged images, specs, and rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 dominating the gaming news cycle. Until Nintendo officially announces something about the much-anticipated console, this flurry of speculation is likely to continue.
January 10th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The House of the Dead 2: Remake gets Spring 2025 release window
After years of speculation and anticipation, publisher Forever Entertainment has finally announced that its House of the Dead 2 remake will finally be seeing the light of day this year. Revealed alongside a new trailer, the aptly titled "The House of the Dead 2: Remake" will be hitting Switch and all major platforms in Spring 2025. Much like the previous remake of the original House of the Dead, this redo for its much-beloved sequel will include brand new graphics, redone voice lines, tweaked audio, and gyro controls on compatible platforms.
January 10th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The Minish Cap Has 20 Years Of Zelda Wonder Packed Inside Its Tiny Levels
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap created a new kind of magical fantasy by showing us an unseen side of Hyrule at microscopic scale.
January 10th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It's Back in Stock on Amazon and Best Buy
Outperforms more expensive Intel and AMD processors in gaming.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
Expect to get the full lowdown during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 9th, 2025

An all-new Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition trailer is here!
It’s January 2025, and Nintendo just dropped an all-new trailer for the one thing we have all been eagerly waiting for! That’s right, an all-new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition! All joking aside, the new trailer actually does a good job of showcasing some of the visual enhancements the game will have, as well as a look at combat and traversal. Check it out below to see for yourself!
January 9th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Analyst predicts decent first-year sales for Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t been announced yet, but analysts are already giving predictions on how good US sales are going to be. Analyst Mat Piscatella has taken to Bluesky to share his predictions, noting that he predicts strong sales of the console within the first year.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Analyst says Nintendo Switch 2 will face supply constraints, PlayStation 5 will remain the best-selling console in the US
The Nintendo Switch 2 is predicted to sell 4.3 million units in the US this year
January 9th, 2025 — Source

How the largest CRT ever made was finally found and documented
In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic TVs of the time period, the CRT display. While rather bulky by modern standards, the legacy these screens hold explains the large community centering around them. Yet even among those most educated on these systems, there’s still a holy grail waiting out there that up until recently was nearly entirely undocumented.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Leaked Switch 2 Renders Grant A 360-Degree Look At The Console
The leaks start coming and they don't stop coming.
January 9th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Multiple Switch 2 details have leaked, including the console's official logo
With 2025 well underway, we have started to see an increasing number of leaks detailing Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2. Though we have yet to hear anything official from Nintendo themselves, a new leak claims to give fans a first look at the system's -- admittedly simplistic -- logo.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

New GameStop leak confirms the Switch 2 will use ‘SSD like’ MicroSD Express format
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica from an accessory company. Beyond the software, you might wonder — what else could possibly leak?
January 9th, 2025 — Source

New Trailer Showcases Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
A new trailer today has been published, showcasing the world of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The game will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2025. For those who are fans of the Xenoblade Universe, this is a massive opportunity and upgrade for the title, as it was previously released in 2015 on the Wii U.
January 9th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

New Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Trailer Shows Off The Remaster's Switch Glow-Up
10 years after it was first released, Xenoblade Chronicles X is finally headed to Switch.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Announces Lego Game Boy
Jumping for joy.
January 9th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Listings At GameStop Allegedly Reveal New Detail
The need for storage speed.
January 9th, 2025 — Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Appears to Be Using microSD Express Format
Today, the daily Nintendo Switch 2 rumor mill is focused on a screenshot reportedly grabbed by a GameStop employee from the internal list of upcoming product releases. The screen grab, posted a few hours ago on the Switch subreddit, shows a JoyCon Charger Grip for the Nintendo Switch 2.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2025? Everything we know
Is Genki's alleged mockup of the upcoming Switch 2 a real leak or a publicity stunt gone awry? Here's what we found.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 leak suggests improved microSD support
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to leak like a faucet and the latest revolves around improved microSD card support for the console. The Nintendo Switch has always supported expandable storage via microSD cards. However, the maximum capacity the console would support is 2TB.
January 9th, 2025 — Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 May Let You Turn Your Joy-Con Into a Mouse
It’s a trap.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup Revealed by Gaming and Tech Accessory Maker
Genki says Nintendo's highly anticipated new Switch console will debut in April.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Renders Based On New Information From Proven Tech Leaker Provide Updated Look At System’s Design, Controllers
A new look at the yet-to-be-officially revealed Nintendo Switch 2 has come today, thanks to the renders put together by a well-known tech leaker.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Palworld Dev Pocketpair Just Launched a Game on Nintendo Switch Despite The Pokémon Company Lawsuit
Ballsy.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Palworld Developer Launches New Game On Switch In Middle Of Nintendo Lawsuit
The game combines cards, tower defense, and roguelike elements.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

The Switch 2 is almost here — but PC handhelds are giving it big competition
The Switch 2 will have a lot of competition from other great handhelds like the Steam Deck.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Receives New Action-Packed Gameplay Trailer
Players can obtain the Exploration Support Pack containing credits, weapons, and more for free by purchasing the title by April 6th.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 8th, 2025

Accessory maker says 3D mock-up at CES is sourced from an actual console.
We've all seen those 'potential' console leaks before, but they usually come and go without much fanfare because of just how fake they always seem to end up being... But in a bizarre twist that feels almost unprecedented for a gaming giant, it looks as though Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch 2 is being revealed by literally anyone but Nintendo themselves.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Approaches: What We Know
The Nintendo Switch has been revealed, but there's a lot we still don't know.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 leaks again, now from accessories brand Genki
The Nintendo Switch 2 has leaked several times over the past few months, but just this week it's leaked more than a few times in several capacities, the most recent being from accessories brand Genki, who is now advertising accessories for the upcoming console.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup Revealed by Gaming and Tech Accessory Maker
Genki says Nintendo's highly anticipated new Switch console will debut in April.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup Spotted at CES, Accessories Maker Alleges Release Month and More
C what they did there?
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Here's How Many Units The Switch 2 Could Sell In 2025 In The US
The Switch 2 is expected to release this year and could put up some big numbers.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Home of the Future: Samsung Redefines the Standard for Smart Homes
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Samsung Electronics presented its Home AI vision and redefined the meaning of home. Samsung's booth introduced immersive future home experiences centered around the themes of Home for Efficiency, Home for Wellness, Home for Loved Ones, Home for Productivity and Home for Art — offering a comprehensive look at how AI is shaping modern living.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

HUGE Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks! You Won't Believe This...
The gaming world is buzzing with anticipation as recent leaks and rumors shed light on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Drawing from industry insiders, developers, and supply chain sources, these details suggest that Nintendo's next-generation console could mark a significant leap forward in gaming technology. From enhanced performance to innovative innovations, here's what you need to know about the Nintendo Switch 2.
January 8th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'I Didn't Expect This Much Media Attention' — We Saw Genki's CES Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup, Here's What They Had to Say
The rumors are sounding truer by the second.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Is this the Nintendo Switch 2?
Accessory maker Genki brought a 3D-printed mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 to CES, and we photographed it.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

New videos show off larger Nintendo Switch 2, snap-on Joy-Cons
Accessory maker says 3D mock-up at CES is sourced from an actual console.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Pokemon Presents Confirmed for Next Month Via Pokemon Go Datamine
Legends Z-A, perhaps?
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Report: Pokemon Presents seemingly leaked by Niantic in new datamine
Over the past few weeks, it feels like we've been reporting on leaks more than official announcements. A few months ago, the Pokemon Company suffered a massive leak due to an external hack. However, today's leaked Pokemon news comes directly from Pokemon GO developer Niantic. According to the leak, a Pokemon Presents and a Unova themed event in Pokemon GO is scheduled to take place on Pokemon Day, February 27th.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 Release Month And More Accessories Apparently Revealed
Nintendo has not announced the Switch 2 yet, but an accessory company is already hyping the console.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Switch 2 To Sell 4.3M Units in US (if 1H), Predicts Mat Piscatella
In new posts from Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella, he predicts that Nintendo's next hardware device (which is supposed to be the Nintendo Switch 2) will sell approximately 4.3 million units in the US in 2025, assuming that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in the first half of the year. Many were expecting more news to be released last year, but it felt that the audience was still kept in suspense, as we are no closer to knowing the release date of the upcoming console.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 7th, 2025

It's 2025 and the Nintendo Wii is getting a new Guitar Hero controller
Hyperkin says its Hyper Strummer features a design similar to hardware it released in 2009, but with upgraded components inside.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 New Dock Leaked Photo Shows New Information; System Will Ship With a 60W Charger
Another day, another Nintendo Switch 2 leak. Today, a new partial picture of the system's dock started making the rounds online, providing new information on the yet-to-be-revealed consoles.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

PlatinumGames kicks off a year of celebration for Bayonetta's 15 year anniversary
Originally published by Sega, Bayonetta is a dynamic action game centered around the pompous Umbra Witch of the same name. Nintendo would end up picking up the cancelled sequel and releasing Bayonetta 2 as a Wii U exclusive. From there, the series would become an integral member of the vast Nintendo umbrella, with the full trilogy as well as a spinoff available on Switch.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Rumor -- Images of the alleged Switch 2 dock appear online
The start of 2025 has seen more Switch 2 leaks than the last couple of months combined. After a new patent mentioned upscaling technology for Nintendo's upcoming device and a leak of the Switch 2 Joy-Con showed an optical sensor on the controller, this latest photo dump shows us a photo of the alleged dock for Nintendo's next-gen system.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 6th, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 8nm SoC Is More Likely Due to Ampere Architecture; Good Performance and Battery Life Are a Challenge, but the Chip Was Likely Designed With Certain Efficiency Goals
The Nintendo Switch 2 T239 could be an 8nm chip, and while this could make good performance and battery life a challenge, there's a good chance this process node won't significantly impact the system.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Images Apparently Emerge, Could Tease Unexpected Feature
Mouse and... joystick?
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Reportedly Revealed in Alleged Image Leak — and Internet Sleuths Are Trying to Work Out What It All Means
Unbuttoned.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 JoyCon Leaked in New Images -- Rumour
The Switch 2's JoyCons seem to also include the SL and SR keys, allowing for instant local multiplayer, much like the original Switch.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor Mill: JoyCons as PC Mice, No Man's Sky on the Way
The Nintendo Switch 2 rumor mill has been working at a neck-breaking pace lately. Just yesterday, we got our first proper look at the new JoyCon controller, thanks to a leak from China.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch Cartridges Are Being Replaced With Googly Eyes
Some players who have purchased Switch titles from Walmart recently say someone's been swapping out games for googly eyes.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch Players Are Reporting Their New Games Have Been Replaced With...Googly Eyes
Nothing to see here.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Rumor -- Leaked Switch 2 Joy-Con photos highlight an optical sensor, suggesting expanded controller functionality
Over the weekend, some leaked images of supposedly official Switch 2 Joy-Con were shared on social media. While the physical description matches most of the rumors we've been hearing, there was one addition: an optical sensor. With the Switch 2 Joy-Con reportedly having magnetic connectivity with the main device, this sensor may be used to determine whether or not the controllers are attached for charging purposes.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Triangle Strategy is Available Again on the Nintendo eShop
The strategy RPG is once again available to purchase digitally on the Nintendo Switch, with Square Enix now acting as publisher.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

The Mario Series Has Pipes Because Miyamoto Saw A Pipe One Time On The Street
"One day I happened to be walking through the streets of Kyoto, and I saw a plastic pipe sticking out of a wall."
January 6th, 2025 — Source

The Pokemon Center Declares 2025 the Year of Eevee
Move over, Pikachu.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

The Pokemon Company Declares 2025 the 'Year of Eevee'
Happy 2025, Pokemon fans! While we already know that Pokemon Z-A is set to release on Nintendo Switch systems sometime this year, it seems there's even more to celebrate. According to the official Pokemon Center webpage, The Pokemon Company has officially declared 2025 as the "Year of Eevee"!
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 3rd, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 LEAKED! Power, Specs, Release Date, and MORE!
Recent leaks have unveiled exciting details about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, offering a glimpse into its advanced hardware, AI-driven graphics, and potential release schedule. Sourced from manufacturing leaks and patents, these revelations suggest that Nintendo's next-generation console will deliver a significant leap in performance and efficiency. The Switch 2 is poised to redefine your gaming experience with its innovative technology and thoughtful design improvements.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Supply chain sources reveal more Switch 2 details
At this point, we all know about the Nintendo Switch 2. Even Nintendo's president has confirmed that the next console will be an 'evolution' of the Switch. However, for whatever reason, Nintendo has not yet made an official announcement. That announcement will need to come soon, as the Switch 2 has now been in manufacturing for months, leading to a wave of supply-chain leaks.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 2nd, 2025

A New Zelda: Ocarina of Time Romhack looks to recreate the feel of the 1996 Spaceworld Beta
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We've heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we've seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was noticeably different from the final product. Link was sporting a different design, the levels were more abstract, and the combat was entirely different.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Newest Nintendo patent practically confirms DLSS upscaling for Switch 2
With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Leaked Motherboard Analysis Suggests SoC Uses Samsung 5nm Node; NVIDIA DLSS 4K Upscaling Mentioned in New Patent
The Nintendo Switch 2 SoC likely uses Samsung 5nm node instead of the 8nm node, according to a new analysis of the SoC seen on the leaked motherboard.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 PCB Leak Reveals an NVIDIA Tegra T239 Chip Optically Shrunk to 5nm
Nintendo Switch 2 promises to be this year's big (well small) gaming platform launch. It goes up against a growing ecosystem of handhelds based on x86-64 mobile processors running Windows, its main play would have to be offering a similar or better gameplay experience, but with better battery life, given that all of its hardware is purpose-built for a handheld console, and runs a highly optimized software stack; and the SoC forms a big part of this.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

The Punch-Out series is reportedly on ice according to industry insider
It seems as if we couldn't start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo's Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story he had with one of the people close to developer Next Level Games.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

This Is How the Nintendo Switch 2 May Achieve 4K
With its special Nvidia chip and AI upscaling, the Nintendo Switch 2 may allow you to play at resolutions the first Switch couldn't handle.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 1st, 2025

KitGuru Games: What Switch 2 Needs to Sell Two Hundred Million Consoles
The Switch is easily Nintendo's most successful video game console of all time, with the system selling more than 146 million units over the past 7 years and managing to shift 1.3 Billion game copies during this period. The Nintendo Switch is a phenomenon and one which the company is undoubtedly stressing about hoping to replicate with its impending successor. Unfortunately, as history has shown, the console maker has not had the smoothest of track records when it comes to following-up on a successful system.
January 1st, 2025 — Source

New LEGO Mario Kart & Animal Crossing sets available now!
Happy New Year, Nintendo fans! To celebrate 2025, the amazing team at LEGO has launched an exciting collection of Nintendo-themed LEGO sets, and they're available now! From Animal Crossing and Mario Kart to the iconic Great Deku Tree, these sets are ready to bring your favorite games to life.
January 1st, 2025 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Teased In Surprise Motherboard Photo Leak
One can only speculate why Nintendo has not yet gotten around to formally introducing its promised Switch successor, which we're calling the Switch 2 until told otherwise. If the increase in leaks is any indication, however, a launch is not far off. The latest leak purportedly gives us several views of the upcoming handheld's motherboard and accompanying hardware bits.
January 1st, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 30th, 2024

An impressive metal Sonic statue coming soon from First 4 Figures
First 4 Figures has been on a roll lately with its lineup of stunning Sonic statues, and now, Metal Sonic is joining the collection!
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Last chance to catch Shiny Rayquaza in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet!
I’m sure many of you, like me, have had a busy holiday season and may have missed some truly important things. That’s right — I’m talking about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Terra Raid battles! Right now, a shiny Rayquaza is available in 5-Star Terra Raids, but you only have until January 5th, 2025, to add it to your Pokédex.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Star Fox 64 gets a native PC port thanks to decompilation efforts by the community
Just before Christmas last week, a native PC port of the legendary Star Fox 64 was released online. Nintendo would likely never create such a thing as it then couldn't sell more consoles, so this port was brought to us by a dedicated community of fans. The people responsible for the incredible PC ports of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, a group known as Harbour Masters, had been working on a decompilation effort for quite some time and were delighted to have things ready before the holidays.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 29th, 2024

Nintendo Switch 2 Might Launch on March 28, Says Italian Website
Countless Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have circulated over the past couple of years, but none had nailed down the new console's launch date yet. A few hours ago, the Italian website UAGNA shared the rumor that Nintendo Switch 2 accessories (first-party as well as third-party ones) will launch on the market on March 28. As such, they believe this to be the release date for the console, too. To begin with, we must take this with a big grain of salt.
December 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 28th, 2024

10 terrific Nintendo Switch games from 2024 to check out
We're all impatiently awaiting Nintendo's next console, but in the meantime, it's been quite the sendoff year for the Switch.
December 28th, 2024 — Source

What to Expect From Nintendo in 2025
2024 was filled with questions about Switch 2. In 2025, we'll finally get answers.
December 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 27th, 2024

A fake Nintendo lawyer is scaring YouTubers, and it’s not clear YouTube can stop him
Fear of a Japanese company put this German YouTuber through a mental hell.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Animal Crossing breaks decades-long Japanese sales record
The launch of Animal Crossing New Horizons back in 2020 was a phenomenon in many ways – quickly becoming the second-best-selling game of all time on Nintendo Switch. That said, in Japan the game has managed to exceed even this, having now broken a decades-long sales record held by the original 1996 Pokémon.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

N64 microphone support hiding in Zelda: Majora’s Mask for nearly 25 years
Leave it to hackers and modders to discover the darndest things about our favorite games. In a new video posted by Skawo on YouTube, it’s been discovered that The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask has support for the N64’s microphone peripheral. For those unaware, Nintendo released a microphone for its 64-bit machine that supported only two games: Hey You, Pikachu! and Densha de Go! 2.
December 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The 26 best Nintendo Switch games in 2025
A guide on the best Switch games to play, from A to Z trigger.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

The best Nintendo Switch OLED accessories for 2025
Power up your system with some fancy peripherals.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

YouTuber won DMCA fight with fake Nintendo lawyer by detecting spoofed email
Gamer urges YouTube to change DMCA takedown process to end copyright abuse.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 26th, 2024

Nintendo Switch 2 Console And Dock Pictured But Are They Actually Real?
There has been a noticeable increase in leaks and rumors pertaining to Nintendo's next-generation handheld, which is widely referred to as the Switch 2 (until Nintendo says otherwise). From purported specs to interesting design language changes (including magnetic Joy-Con controllers), there is a fair amount of unverified information to wade through. One we can add to the pile is a pair of pictures purporting to show the Switch 2 and its accompanying dock in the flesh.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Could Be Revealed on January 8th; Alleged First Image of the Dock Surfaces Online
The Nintendo Switch 2 could finally be revealed in less than two weeks, according to rumors circulating online.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Rumor: Alleged Images of Switch 2 Console, Dock, and Logo Leaked
Here we go again, folks. As 2024 finally comes to a close, the Switch 2 rumor mill is running at full speed as we all anxiously await any official announcement from Nintendo about their next console. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped, more information continues to trickle out from unofficial sources, such as case manufacturers and so-called "industry insiders." The latest leak comes from a "leaker" going by the name of NextHandheld on Twitter and Reddit. While relatively unknown, they have shared some compelling images.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 20th, 2024

Don't Expect the Creator of Garry's Mod to Sue Over Skibidi Toilet in Fortnite
"Please stop telling me."
December 20th, 2024 — Source

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Trailer Showcases Remade Intro
Watch how the Tiki Tak Tribe uses their powers to steal all the bananas, prompting action from Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

Lost high-quality footage of Nintendo Space World 2000 emerges online
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company's history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000 has become significant for showing how Nintendo planned to capture audiences in the new millennium. It was also the last time Nintendo focused purely on the graphical capabilities of its latest console over everything else.
December 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Nine Sols is Getting a Physical Switch Release in 2025
The acclaimed Sekiro-inspired Metroidvania title will be available on the Nintendo Switch physically, courtesy of Fangamer.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 16th, 2024

Palworld: Feybreak update launches next week
Palworld is getting its next major update next week. On the 23rd of December, the Feybreak update will roll out to players, introducing a whole new island to explore, new pals to find and more.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Cower as Mythical Island Expansion Threatens to Make Misty Even Stronger
Flip a coin.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Design, Ports, Joy-Con Controller Have Been Showcased Again in New Leaks; Third Party Developers Are Very Excited About the System
New leaks that emerged online over the weekend have provided another look at the Nintendo Switch 2 supposed design, the system's ports, and more.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 might be announced next month, leaker shares first-hand info
Switch 2 is perhaps the most discussed and leaked gaming handheld to date. Following the success and millions of units sold since the release of the first device, gamers are looking forward to the successor, featuring more capable hardware, a larger screen, while retaining support for existing games.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Switch 2 Case Reveals New Details of Nintendo's Upcoming Console
The design is based on a '3D scan of the real hardware.'
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Unpacking Creative Director Challenges Nintendo To Address "Egregious Scams" On eShop
Unpacking: Deluxe Edition has nothing to do with Unpacking, but it's on the eShop right next to it.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

You can now buy this nostalgic Game Boy Advance clone
Anbernic’s RG34XX borrows the GBA’s design but upgrades it with extra buttons and game emulation.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Ways that The Game Awards 2024 improved and areas where it fell short
With another year of Geoff Keighley’s “The Game Awards” behind us, it feels important to take stock of the ways this latest show improved and areas where it fell short compared to previous years. Keighley’s show has been under constant scrutiny ever since its inception in 2014 (which followed from the truly awful Spike Game Awards years prior) and ever the professional, Keighley has dedicated himself to listening to all of the feedback he receives.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 13th, 2024

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is coming to the Nintendo Switch in January
In the long and storied history of video games, mobile games are relatively new territory. While they've existed for a long time, up until recently they felt more like time-killing minigames as opposed to full-scale games found on other platforms. Yet now that has changed, and mobile games are blurring that line and even crossing it. Take Hello Kitty Island Adventure for example, the Sanrio take on the cozy game formula. In a little over a month, this wholesome piece of the App Store will be making its way onto the Nintendo Switch's library.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — December 10th, 2024

Every Mario Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2024
All the Mario fun you could ever ask for.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Fans Believe This Could Be A Blurry Look At The Switch 2
A peripheral company might have revealed the form factor and design of the system, or maybe this is nothing at all.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Music gets updated with 32 tracks from Wave Race 64
Since you can never quite pin down when Nintendo is going to do anything (especially announce a successor to its most popular console ever), it should be no surprise that the company uploaded 32 tracks from Wave Race 64 to its Nintendo Music service last night. With seemingly no rhyme or reason for what gets added to the service, nostalgic fans can now relive some memories of one of the N64's early graphical highlights by diving into the entire OST on the go. No, I did not mean that to be a pun, but let's go with it.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Games Will Likely Use NVIDIA DLSS Widely, but the Most Demanding Titles May Not Target 1080p, 4K Resolution Output
Nintendo Switch 2 games will likely extensively use NVIDIA DLSS, but the most demanding titles may not be able to target 4K and 1080p output resolutions in docked and handheld modes, respectively, for a few reasons.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

The Shady Side Of Nintendo: Hidden Controversies & Questionable Incidents
Few names in the gaming world carry as much weight as Nintendo. The company behind immortal franchises such as Mario and Zelda rocketed to prominence in the 1980s with the NES, dominating the video game market into the 1990s. Nintendo no longer has such a stranglehold on the industry, of course, but it's still part of the Big Three of gaming alongside Sony and Microsoft.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 6th, 2024

A Nintendo Switch 2 Event is Being Planned For May, Suggesting a Potential June Release of the System -- Rumor
A Nintendo Switch 2-focused event is being planned for May, suggesting, together with industry chatter, that the console could be released this June.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Is Up for Preorder on PS4 and Nintendo Switch
Complete with eight games.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Rumor -- Kirby: Planet Robobot might be getting an enhanced port for Switch
While rumors abound about the upcoming Switch 2 (or whatever Nintendo wants to call it), there is still a current system Nintendo has on the market and it's still going strong. For 2025, we already know that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is hitting in January and a new rumor suggests that the excellent 2016 3DS title Kirby: Planet Robobot will potentially be one of the last original Switch games released by the Big N.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Rumor -- Switch 2 set to be released in May 2025
So it goes with the internet, rumors are running rampant about information regarding the Switch 2 (or whatever Nintendo wants to call it). As with the speculation about an enhanced port of Kirby: Planet Robobot coming to the original Switch, this latest rumor about when Nintendo will finally give us details about its next home console comes from the NatetheHate podcast. Both NateDrake and MVG believe Nintendo is gearing up for a January/February reveal with a release later in May or in early June.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

This Game Boy Advance clone could satisfy your purple taco nostalgia
Anbernic's next handheld emulator borrows the GBA's design but adds extra buttons and a larger screen.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 2nd, 2024

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is Now Available
A paid version of the title replaces its previous release, while a new feature also allows players to import custom designs from New Horizons.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's Microtransaction-Free Version Is Out Now For $10, Doubles Soon
Previous users can link their accounts to keep playing.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Animal Crossing's paid mobile app launches a day early
The free-to-play version of Pocket Camp has shut down, but players can transfer their saves to the new app and keep playing.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases
Nintendo has released a new game for iPhone today, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. The title brings back much of the experience in its predecessor, but with new content and perhaps most interestingly, a pricing experiment.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Alleged Pictures Surface Online, Providing a New Look At the Controller
New alleged pictures of the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controller are making the rounds, providing the first supposed look at the controller.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Paid Version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Now Available
Nintendo today debuted Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, a paid offline version of Pocket Camp that lets customers continue to play now that the freemium version of the game has been shut down.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Square Enix's Triangle Strategy Mysteriously Removed From Nintendo eShop
Tactical RPG Triangle Strategy has been removed from the Nintendo eShop for no given reason.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 1st, 2024

The latest 'Palworld' update breaks the game — and everyone is blaming Nintendo
Palworld update v.0.3.11 might be small, but it's made a huge impact to players.
December 1st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 29th, 2024

Nintendo subpoenas Google, Discord, Reddit and more in ongoing Switch pirate crackdown
Firm particularly targeting SwitchPirates subreddit, which has over 190,000 members
November 29th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date LEAKED?! (March 2025)
Excitement is building in the gaming world as rumors about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 gain traction. Recent reports suggest a potential reveal in January 2025, followed by a release in March 2025. These claims, originating from a hidden forum post and a Weibo leak, have sparked widespread speculation among gaming enthusiasts.
November 29th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 5.5 Fan Made Remake Demo Showcases Stunning Recreation of the Road to the Great Fairy
A new playable demo of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 5.5. fan made remake by CryZENx is now available for download, allowing fans to experience another remade portion of the classic game by Nintendo.
November 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 27th, 2024

New details for the next Pokemon TCG Happy Meal promo have come out
In the nearly 30 years the Pokemon franchise has existed, it has grown to become a globe-spanning empire. Beyond even the video games themselves, Pokemon has a wide array of content to enjoy. One of the most popular is the Pokemon Trading Card Game, which has been carrying along since the very beginning. For every year since 2011, the TCG has even been featured in McDonald's Happy Meals with special promotions each fall.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo adds ToeJam & Earl and Vectorman to growing Switch Online library
Nintendo Switch Online has grown into a solid retro gaming collection
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Online Adds Three Genesis Games, Including Some Leaving Steam
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron and two other classic Sega games are the latest additions to Nintendo Switch Online.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Palworld x Terraria Collaboration Is Coming In 2025
Pocketpair reveals that Palworld's first-ever crossover collaboration will be with Terraria in 2025.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Corviknight and Bellibolt Tera Raid Battle and Mass Outbreaks guide
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokemon's Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokemon's type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokemon will receive boosted attack power, provided that the attack type and the Tera type match.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Square Enix reveals new kawaii-themed Final Fantasy album and merchandise
When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends to excel in all facets of the formula, including the soundtrack.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Star Wars: Hunters Launches Soon on Steam Early Access -- Full Release Expected in Mid-2025
The free-to-play third-person shooter game Star Wars: Hunters will debut soon on Steam Early Access, as announced yesterday by publisher Zynga (which was acquired a couple of years ago by Take-Two). Star Wars: Hunters debuted last June on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Tencent revealed a massive new Intel gaming handheld with a unique feature similar to the Nintendo 3DS
Legion Go used to be the largest gaming handheld with its 8.8-inch display, but the Tencent x Intel 3D One reportedly has an 11-inch screen.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

The latest Switch Online Expansion Pack update includes three classic Sega Genesis games
The new games include VectorMan, Wolf of the Battlefield: MERCS and the second ToeJam & Earl game.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 25th, 2024

Heinz Japan is collaborating with Nintendo for some Kirby ketchup labels
I suppose there can never be enough Kirby in our lives. In a post on Twitter last night, Heinz Japan announced that it will soon be selling some Kirby-themed ketchup packets in different sizes and flavors. Each packet will feature some unique artwork of Kirby holding different food and while the designs are a bit simplistic, they are very cute. Who can say no to Kirby inhaling three tomatoes?
November 25th, 2024 — Source

McDonald’s unintentionally reveals Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Happy Meal toys
With November coming to a close and December knocking on the door, that can mean only one thing. That’s right, the release of the Sonic The Hedgehog 3 movie is under a month away! As December 20th grows ever closer, promotion campaigns are getting ready to roll out and take the world by storm. That all being said, it seems like one might have jumped the gun, as McDonald’s seemingly accidentally revealed a new set of Happy Meal toys for the film before they intended.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book to release in 2025Fans of Nintendo and Retro Studios’ Metroid Prime trilogy are in for a treat next year. Made in collaboration with Piggyback, a company dedicated to premium quality strategy guides, a brand-new retrospective art book covering the three main Prime games will be released to commemorate the legacy of the series. Printed on premium sheet-fed paper with a stitch-bound cloth hardcover, the hefty tome will not only have artwork from all of the games but also new interviews, development sketches, and a forward by Metroid Prime producer Kensuke Tanabe.
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November 25th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: 5 Upgrades That CHANGE EVERYTHING
The Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to take your gaming experience to new heights with a host of significant upgrades and enhancements. At the forefront of these improvements is the console’s performance optimization feature. This innovative addition empowers you to tailor your gaming sessions according to your preferences, allowing you to prioritize either extended battery life or peak performance when playing in handheld mode.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo's Switch 2 may turn your smartphone into a controller
Nintendo patent explores options for local multiplayer gaming
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Reports claim Sony is working on a dedicated handheld console
After spending a couple generations away from the handheld market, Sony seems to be making a grand return. Following on from the surprise success of the PlayStation Portal, reports are claiming that Sony is planning to make a proper Nintendo Switch competitor.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out’s Max Out Finale event guide
With Pokémon GO’s GO Wild Area event over and the Season of Max out about to end, there’s one more event Niantic has planned. To send off the season, more Galar region Pokémon debut and some return in Raids.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Official Trailer 2 is Here!
We’re officially less than a month away from the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Paramount has just dropped our best look at the film yet! The latest trailer, running over two minutes long, is packed with a Chao Garden-themed restaurant, a Pokémon joke, and Shadow wielding a freaking gun!
November 25th, 2024 — Source

‘Sonic x Shadow Generations’ review: New content makes this remaster worth revisiting
Shadow the Hedgehog adds a lot to this package.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Sony designing standalone portable games console to do battle with Microsoft and Nintendo says report
However, insiders say the device may be still 'years away.'
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Sony is developing a PS5 handheld device to compete with Nintendo's Switch
It may also be competing with Microsoft's future handheld
November 25th, 2024 — Source or Source

Sony Set to Take on Nintendo With New Portable PlayStation — Report
But it's "likely" years away from launch.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Sony’s making a handheld console to compete with Nintendo and Microsoft
The portable console could natively play PS5 games without an active Wi-Fi connection.
November 25th, 2024 — Source or Source

Virtua Fighter 5 is getting yet another remaster, this time for PC and in 4K
Just a few weeks back, we learned from a VGC interview that Sega was planning on releasing a new Virtua Fighter game. While the hope was that it would be a proper Virtua Fighter 6, it turns out that the masters over at Sega AM2 don’t know how to go past 5. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. has been announced for PC with a nebulous “Winter” and it will be yet another remaster of Virtua Fighter 5. This time, however, the game will be boasting 4K visuals and rollback netcode.
November 25th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — November 24th, 2024

Pokemon Games in Order: Chronologically & By Release Date
It's been almost 30 years since the Pokemon video games debuted on the Nintendo Game Boy, and the series shows no signs of slowing down. Ever since Pokemon Red and Green/Blue arrived in 1996, developed by Game Freak, alongside the anime series that chronicled the story of Ash Ketchum, the franchise has only snowballed from there.
November 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 23rd, 2024

Pokemon GO Max Mondays for Monday, November 25th, 2024
During the Pokemon GO's Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokemon's Generation VIII (Pokemon Sword and Shield) where Pokemon transform into "giant" versions of themselves or even new larger than life forms. Pokemon that have Dynamaxed can use Max Moves, powerful attacks based on their attack type (and Gigantamax Pokemon use G-Max Moves).
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 21st, 2024

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Becomes Japan's Best-Selling Game, Beating Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
It's not all about graphics
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Honoring 18 years of the Wii, Nintendo's motion-controlled console that briefly upended the industry
Do you remember where you were when the Nintendo Wii launched? In November of 2006, Nintendo unleashed the Wii on the United States and it felt as if the entire world had gone into a frenzy. While I had been unreasonably excited for previous consoles in my life due to the fact that I was a child, I don't recall there ever being such a fervor as there was for the Wii. The prospect of motion controls redefining what was possible with gaming took over not only gaming circles but the cultural zeitgeist at the time.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

LEGO Horizon Adventures Patch Adds Player Progression Screen, Focus Customization
Apex Hunts got a balancing pass, Teersa has received some buffs, and Mother's Heart grants some Studs for interacting with plots.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Player Reveals Exactly How Long It Takes to Complete the First Set... After Spending $1,500
Hey big spender.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic coming to coming to Switch this December
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart's content.
November 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — November 18th, 2024

2024 Game Awards nominees revealed
Here we go! Let's take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn't have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite to win and has only lost twice in the history of the awards show — to Overcooked 2 and It Takes Two.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

2024 Game Awards nominees will be revealed later today
The 10th anniversary show of The Game Awards is less than a month away, and today we will find out the nominees for 2024! Today at 9 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. CT 12 p.m. ET, a livestream will reveal nominees for each category, including the coveted Game of the Year award.
November 18th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Chernobylite Launches for Nintendo Switch on December 13
It will include the base game and all of its post-launch content, while a Premium Edition will also include a digital soundtrack and artbook.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Donkey Kong 64's composer releases a new version of the famous 'DK Rap'
One of the most common talking points among video game circles is often the music that accompanies them. Yet for every award-winning soundtrack, there's a handful of tracks that live on for more amusing reasons. Perhaps the most well-known song of this caliber is the notorious "DK Rap" from Donkey Kong 64. Being the subject of many jokes and gags over the years, it has remained in the public mind on the merits of how quickly it seemed to age even from its original release.
November 18th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Here are Google Play's best apps & games for 2024
Another year has (almost) passed, so it's time for Google's best apps and games lists, this time around for 2024, of course. Google says that this year's awards "aren't just about showcasing amazing apps, games and books". The company says that they're also "a thank you" to the talented developers that make Android so "vibrant".
November 18th, 2024 — Source

One of 2024's Best Episodic Games is Coming to Nintendo Switch
A timeline conundrum
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokemon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled to evenings (typically, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time).
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 16th, 2024

Pokemon GO's Season of Max Out's Into the Wild event guide
The new Pokemon GO Wild Area: Global 2024 event is almost here! Leading up to this event, Trainers can prepare with the Into the Wild event. Toxel debuts worldwide, Dialga and Palkia's Origin Formes are back in Five-Star Raids, Dynamax Drilbur will be featured in a Max Mondays event (so Trainers can have a type advantage against Gigantamax Toxtricity), and more.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 15th, 2024

A massive merch drop for Pokemon Gold & Silver's 25th anniversary is coming to Japan
From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokemon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokemon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems to just keep growing and growing every year.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto turns 72 years old today
In a bit of exciting news to brighten your day, legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto has turned 72 years old today. While it technically hasn't happened in the US just yet as his birthday is November 16th, 2024, it is the 16th over in Japan. For nearly 50 years now, Miyamoto has worked at Nintendo and is the father to some of the most recognizable gaming franchises in the world, including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Pikmin.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Had To Play Detective To Find An Alleged Switch Pirate
An alleged Switch pirate may regret crossing Nintendo after the game publisher worked overtime to track him down.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo v. Pomelo: Yuzu-Based iOS Switch Emu in Circumvention Dead End
2024 has been a pretty rough year for Nintendo-loving emulator fans. At this point it's clear that they can either choose Nintendo, or Switch emulators, but they can't have relationships with both. At least not in public. During the last few hours Nintendo began targeting Pomelo, a popular Switch emulator for iOS devices. Like similar emulators before it, Pomelo's disclaimer against piracy is redundant.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Surprise! Nintendo Tracked Down Alleged Switch Pirate in Arizona via Reddit Posts and Repair Orders
Pipe down.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 12th, 2024

Aonuma wants more top-down Zelda games in the future alongside 3D
Of all of Nintendo's long-standing franchises, The Legend of Zelda is easily one of the most well-known. Despite how ubiquitous this series is, in the eyes of many there's a subtle divide among the games. The classic Zelda gameplay was a top-down 2D formula, with a 3D style being adopted later on by Ocarina of Time. For a while there was a balance between these two, yet in recent years it feels like 3D has taken the role as the main way new games would be made.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Donkey Kong expansion set to open at Super Nintendo World in Japan this December -- Exciting new details revealed!
The Super Nintendo World-focused Nintendo Direct has officially wrapped up, and Donkey Kong fans have plenty to be excited about! Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Donkey Kong Expansion at Super Nintendo World in Japan.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Like Mario, Zelda Series Should See 2D And 3D Games Going Forward
A Link for all.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Mario and Luigi: Brothership Review -- High Tide
Mario and Luigi's return is a triumphant one.
November 12th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Masahiro Sakurai Helps Zelda Cosplayer Struggling to Unsheathe Link's Sword By Explaining How It Works in Smash Bros.
A master at work.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo courts non-gamers in 'about-turn' strategy
Once confined to rectangular screens, chirpy plumber Mario and pointy-eared Princess Zelda are popping up in theme parks and toy stores as Nintendo goes all out to win non-gamer fans.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Made Link Talk in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom But 'It Felt Really Wrong'
Hey, listen!
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Sea of Stars: Dawn of Equinox update is now live
As announced just a few months back, Sea of Stars' major 'Dawn of Equinox' update is now live on all console platforms. A major indie RPG hit from 2023, Sea of Stars was built in the vein of Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana and had players setting out with a team of two companions to travel across time and space to stop a world-ending threat.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

See Quagsire as the new ambassador of Japan's Kochi Prefecture
In the nearly three decades that Pokemon has been around, the franchise's influence has extended far beyond the scope of most video games. Of the many things Pokemon does with this widespread influence, one of the most interesting is Pokemon Local Acts. This program aims to highlight the unique identities of many regions of Japan by assigning them a Pokemon ambassador and running promotional events.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Super Nintendo World Direct shows off Donkey Kong park
In partnership with Universal, Nintendo has been building its own suite of theme park attractions and locations, with the past few years seeing the opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan and Hollywood. Following a report from last year revealing that the park will be getting a new Donkey Kong themed section, Nintendo has now announced and published a Super Nintendo World Direct to show off the latest addition to its theme park.
November 12th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Widsom Was Originally Supposed to Feature a Talking Link
"It felt really strange. Nobody knew what Link would say -- that's only natural, because he's never spoken before," says series producer Eiji Aonuma.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 10th, 2024

Nintendo Sues Streamer Who Shared Unreleased Switch Games
Nintendo has initiated a federal lawsuit in Colorado against Jesse Keighin, a video game streamer who allegedly streamed unreleased Nintendo Switch games without authorization. Known online as EveryGameGuru, Keighin reportedly broadcasted pirated versions of popular titles, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 9th, 2024

Mario & Luigi Brothership: New Nintendo RPG Shows We Need the Switch 2 Now
It's familiar fun with some new twists, but it only makes me crave the next-gen Switch even more.
November 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 8th, 2024

Here are the patents Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing Palworld over
Nintendo is seeking an injunction against Palworld's developer PocketPair, along with a fine for the alleged patent infringement.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

How to Follow People and Stay Up to Date on Roblox
Friendship is magic
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company Want an Injunction and $66k Fine Against Palworld
Pocketpair has unveiled details of Nintendo's lawsuit over Palworld, which relates to three patents filed at some point between February and July 2024.
November 8th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

"Nintendo is not asserting patents on genuine technological inventions but trying to monopolize game rules" The patents for the Palworld lawsuit have finally been revealed — filed after the game launch
Nintendo versus Pocketpair news is heating up as Nintendo seek the equivalent of over $66K in damages for 3 patents
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Sues Streamer of Emulated, Pre-Released Games
The streamer, who opened new channels when Nintendo shut them down, said he "can do this all day."
November 8th, 2024 — Source

PlayStation 5 surpasses the NES with 65 million units sold
Back when the PlayStation 5 first launched, its sales were hampered by global economic issues including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic -- affecting the availability of the much-desired system. In the years since, production of the PS5 has stabilised, with Sony's latest and greatest now surpassing the lifetime sales of the classic Nintendo Entertainment System with over 65 million units shipped.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Pocketpair shares Nintendo, The Pokemon Company's demands from Palworld lawsuit
Japanese studio faces claims of infringing three patents, as well as potential injunction and at least $65,000 in damages
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Shigeru Miyamoto: 'What We Create Is More Important Than the Amount Spent on Development'
"The more you polish something that has never existed before, the more value it brings."
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Call for Change to Going First Mechanic
"One advantage, however, is that you can concede faster."
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon TCG Surging Sparks Is Here - Get Free Pokemon Horizons Promo Cards Before They're Gone
Snag Terapagos and Fuecoco promo cards when you spend $15 or more on Pokemon TCG releases at Best Buy.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Pushes Past 30 Million Downloads, Tops App Store Chart
Ri-deck-ulous.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 7th, 2024

Key Zelda And Animal Crossing Developer Has Left Nintendo
A fan-favorite Nintendo composer reveals that he departed from the company last year.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Mario & Luigi: Brothership icons now available at Nintendo Switch Online
Now that Mario & Luigi: Brothership has officially launched on Nintendo Switch, it’s time to celebrate with a slew of goodies — including new icons for Nintendo Switch Online members! Alongside the fourth and final wave of Super Mario Party Jamboree icons, we’re getting a nice batch of Brothership icons showcasing Mario and company! That’s right, down below you’ll find the red-clad plumber with his best bro, Princess Peach, newcomers Snoutlet and Connie, and a whole lot more. The icons will cost you 10 Platinum Points.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 will avoid the fate of Wii U | Opinion
Backwards compatibility was inevitable, but it's not good news for everyone
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, Creator of Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, and More, Denies Being a Genius
"I think I am a pretty ordinary person."
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Online reaches 34 million members
Nintendo recently held an investors meeting (PDF), revealing information on the current Nintendo Switch as well as the upcoming successor console. One of the more interesting facts was about Nintendo’s online service.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Swoon Over Mythical 'God Packs' That Have 5 Alternate Art Cards
Oh my Arceus.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

SEGA Genesis Classics will be delisted from the eShop this winter
When it comes to virtual consoles, the Nintendo Switch has a quite impressive library thanks to Nintendo Switch Online. Of course, there’s still quite a wide array of older titles available on the system outside of that, such as Sega Genesis Classics.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Super Mario Run is hosting a limited-time Mario & Luigi: Brothership event
Somehow, someway, Super Mario Run has continued to receive “new” content since its release in 2016. To commemorate the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership today, Nintendo has launched a crossover event in Super Mario Run. Running until December 19, 2024, the event adds the limited “Mario and Luigi’s New Adventure! Special Mission” objective that will reward players with statues of Mario, Luigi, and some of their new friends to place in your mushroom plaza.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 5th, 2024

Analysts Say Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Now Unlikely Before End of 2024
Console yourself.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

As MTG Runs Into Trouble, the Pokemon TCG Mobile Game Is Off to a Huge Start
Pokemon TCG Pocket has hit the ground running with a very successful launch period, and the mobile app is poised for further success as one of the game's biggest competitors is mired in drama.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

As the Switch 2 reveal approaches, Nintendo lowers sales expectations for the original
After months of rumors, Nintendo itself revealed earlier this year that it is preparing a successor to the hugely successful console, the Nintendo Switch. The original announcement said that the company is planning to at least unveil the new hardware, called the Switch 2 by fans until an official name comes through, before the end of the current fiscal year, which is March 31, 2025.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

As the World Waits for Nintendo to Announce Switch 2, Sales of the Switch Continue to Plummet
Generation game.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Hacker Puts Playable Version Of Doom On Nintendo Alarmo
Now that it's been proven that Doom can be played on Nintendo's Alarmo, what's next?
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Has Sold 1.57 Million Units
The action-adventure remaster sold over a million and a half units over the course of the quarter, Nintendo has announced.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Continues to Sell Millions, So Will Nintendo Release Mario Kart 9 for Switch 2?
Last lap.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Sold 64.27 Million Units, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sells 46.45 Million
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also moves up the rankings, overtaking Super Mario Party to reach eighth place.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Announcement Is Less Than Five Months Away
Well, we're waiting!
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Cuts Yearly Forecast After Another Weak Switch Quarter
This morning, Nintendo reported its latest quarterly financial results to investors. The previous trend of weak Switch sales has continued: the hybrid handheld/home console sold only 2.62 million units this quarter, for a lifetime total of 146.04 million units as of September 30, 2024.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo expects to sell fewer Switches than planned as new model looms
It expects to sell 12.5 million units this year instead of the 13.5 million it previously forecast.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo lowers full-year forecast as H1 sales fall 34% to $3.4bn
First half suffers tough comparison with Tears of the Kingdom and Mario movie as Switch soldiers on through eighth year
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Lowers Switch Sales Estimates as Switch 2 Looms
On November 5th, Nintendo reduced its forecast for Switch console sales in the current financial year from 13.5 million units to 12.5 million.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo President Confirms "No Change" in Plans to Announce Switch Successor This Fiscal Year
Earlier this year, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa officially confirmed the existence of the Nintendo Switch successor and its planned announcement window. In a tweet from May, Furukawa stated that the new console would be revealed sometime during this fiscal year, which ends in April 2025. While many had hoped for an earlier announcement, it now seems increasingly likely that the reveal will come after the holiday season.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo reports 60% plunge in YoY profit for the first half as the Switch shows its age
It's prime time for Nintendo to launch the Switch 2
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 is Unlikely To Be Revealed Before the End of the Year
The Nintendo Switch 2 is unlikely to be revealed before the end of the year, as the official announcement of the system during a critical season could significantly impact the company.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Sells 146.04 Million Units
Nintendo also sold 39.64 million units of software during those three months. Hardware sales are down 31 percent year-on-year.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Successor Reveal Still Scheduled for Current Fiscal Year
However, Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda believes an announcement this year will be "quite difficult" given the holiday shopping season.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Wii Console Gets Modded Into A Slick Ryzen Gaming PC
The original Wii console (not to be confused with the Wii U) is one of the most popular game consoles of all time, and Nintendo's fourth-best selling console ever at 101.63 million units, trailing only the Game Boy (118.69 million units), Switch family (146.04 million units), and Nintendo DS (154.02 million units). It's also now old enough to considered a candidate for cool modding projects, as is the case here.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo's music app has great ideas and frustrating limitations
It's a good place to listen to K.K. Slider's repertoire, but the app isn't yet a comprehensive collection of Nintendo's musical history.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Over 200 days after its official closure, the last user of Nintendo Network's online servers finally disconnected after a 3DS system crash
"It's over. Rest in peace, Nintendo Network."
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Has Sold 1.94 Million Units
The remake has enjoyed solid sales on the Switch since its launch earlier this May, as per updated sales figures shared by Nintendo.
November 5th, 2024 — Source or Source

Play Store to give you quick access to installed games on your phone
The Google Play Store is set to receive multiple new features in the future. It was previously spotted that the Play Store will display apps specifically meant for tablets and cars, and also introduce a dedicated Download Manager, which will show the apps that are currently downloading and the recently installed apps that you haven't opened.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Think They've Discovered a Secret Way to Get Super Good Cards
The conspiracy theorists are out.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Releases Lapras ex Through Limited Time Battle Event
Get it while you can.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Sold 2.58 Million Units in Five Days
Nintendo's latest title in the long-running series, starring Zelda for the first time, debuted with strong sales in September.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

You Can Now Run a Fully AI-Generated Minecraft on a Browser, If You Like Surreal Landscapes and Playing on 20 FPS
Dare you enter the magical AI-generated realm?
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 3rd, 2024

Mario & Luigi: Brothership -- Everything You Need to Know
Mario & Luigi Brothership keeps several returning mechanics from the beloved series while elevating its variety and scope. The explorative emphasis with the sailing ship adds a degree of optimism that fans haven't felt since Dream Team.
November 3rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 1st, 2024

3 Reasons Why the Nintendo Switch 2 Is Taking So Long to Be Announced
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been rumored and speculated over for several years now. While it seems as though we're seemingly always just a Nintendo Direct away from an official reveal, it still hasn't happened yet in the seven long years since the hardware originally debuted.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Glover's belated console port will finally be rolling out in 2025
It's been a long time coming, but the console port of the N64 classic Glover will finally be rolling onto modern platforms in 2025. In a brief trailer from QUByte Interactive, we see that not only will the port contain all of the modern accouterments you'd expect from a retro re-release, it will also be developed by the resurrected Bleem Company.
November 1st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Hack Nintendo's alarm clock to show cat pics? Let's-a-go!
A hacker who uses the handle GaryOderNichts has found a way to break into Nintendo's recently launched Alarmo clock, and run code on the device.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Music was created because Nintendo believes game music is 'important and valuable'
In a new interview with Japanese outlet NTV News NNN, Nintendo was asked a few questions about why it decided to launch Nintendo Music recently. As part of a string of unexpected announcements from the company this past week, Nintendo Music was released on mobile platforms and it allows subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online to stream a selection of tracks from various Nintendo games with some neat features. It's a very Nintendo way of handling the distribution of video game OSTs.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Legends: Z-A: Everything We Know About the Next Pokemon Adventure
Pokemon Legends: Z-A will be the latest installment to the monster-catching franchise, releasing sometime in 2025.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Love Farfetch'd, and They're Absolutely Right
Freak Leeks.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Why is Nintendo targeting this YouTuber?
Retro Game Corps isn't Nintendo's typical mark. Could he fight back?
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 30th, 2024

A look back at Bayonetta and Bayonetta 3 on their joint anniversary
When one thinks about Nintendo games, the first franchises to come to mind are likely to be Mario, Pokemon, Zelda, and maybe a handful of others such as Animal Crossing or Splatoon. Across all of these games one thing remains relatively constant: a whimsical and stylized cartoon art style. While that is the Nintendo trademark, there's one major franchise under their belt that defies this convention, that being the Bayonetta series.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

How to unlock Mew in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Pokemon TCG Pocket has been out for less than 24 hours, and deep-pocketed players have already discovered a top secret immersion card that wasn't advertised! Of course that card would have to be Mew. That's right — a Mew ex animation card is indeed in the game, but unlocking it may prove challenging (unless you're ready to drop a fair bit of money, that is).
October 30th, 2024 — Source

New Pokemon TCG app now available for iPhone
Nintendo has just launched a new Pokemon TCG Pocket app for iPhone. The app brings the experience of collecting and playing with Pokemon cards into the digital realm. Here's what it can do.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Could Be Making a New Labo VR Add-on for Its Next Switch
Nintendo has published a new patent that could point to its next iteration of Labo VR for its long-awaited Switch successor.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Review -- Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut for Nintendo Switch
You're on a path in the woods. And at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin in a princess. You're here to slay her. If you don't, it will be the end of the world.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Xenoblade Chronicles X finally coming to Nintendo Switch
At this point, all of the Xenoblade Chronicles games are available to play on Nintendo Switch, with one notable exception. Xenoblade Chronicles X was originally developed for the Wii U and has remained exclusive to that system ever since. Now, the game is getting the Definitive Edition treatment on Nintendo Switch.
October 30th, 2024 — Source or Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — October 28th, 2024

Animal Crossing mobile is getting its new, paid app in December

The feature-complete version with no microtransactions launches December 3rd, and existing players with linked data can port their game over until June 1st.
October 28th, 2024 — Source or Source

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will be replaced by paid 'complete edition'

Nintendo has made great strides with its mobile games over the last six years. One of the longest-running and most popular Nintendo smartphone games, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is going offline soon. However, it will be replaced by a premium "complete edition".
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch New Extreme Overclocking Test Shows How the Tegra X1 Chip On Steroids Can Get Impressive Results in Benchmark Tests, And Run Dolphin Emulator Rather Well

Even when it was released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch was never a powerhouse hardware, but with some overclocking, the system is capable of achieving impressive scores in some benchmark tests and even running the Dolphin GameCube emulator reasonably well.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo tries again on mobile with a $10 Animal Crossing game arriving in December

It was a sad day when Nintendo announced that its free mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp would soon shut down. The app is ending its service on November 28; however, it's also getting a revival. This time, though, it'll be a paid game.
October 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo to Let Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Players Keep Playing After Servers Shut Off... for a Price

A more expensive camp site.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokemon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Review -- Super Mario Party Jamboree

So here we are again with the third and almost certainly final Mario Party on Nintendo Switch. We've had something new that tried to be old, something old that tried to be new, and now we move on to the logical next step: why not both? Super Mario Party Jamboree's influence and intent isn't difficult to spot, and it largely succeeds in pulling the best from those piles.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Skull Kid joins Super Smash Bros. via an amazing fan-made trailer

Every time a new Super Smash Bros. game is revealed, speculation for the new characters joining the roster quickly takes over the internet. It makes sense, many of the most exciting Nintendo reveals are Smash Bros. character trailers. Yet even with it having been over three years since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate received its final DLC character, excitement among the community remains strong.
October 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Super Mario Odyssey's Awesome Amiibo Figures Return Soon

The Super Mario Odyssey Mario, Peach, and Bowers Amiibo reprints release November 21.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Team Ninja took home the victory in Splatoon 3's Splatoween 2024

It's time to roll out the congrats! This weekend's spookyfest wrapped up and the awards have been handed out, with Team Ninja taking home the gold for this year's Splatoween spectacular. Earning 500p, it reigned supreme over its opponents, Team Wizard (250p) and Team Knight (120p).
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 25th, 2024

8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller Up For Preorder, Half The Price Of Backbone
8BitDo's $50 smartphone controller contains several of the best features of its Ultimate controller, and it'll be available soon.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO's Season of Max Out's GO Bigger event guide
After having a month of tinkering with Max Battles and leveling up our Dynamax Pokemon, it's time to challenge some Gigantamax Pokemon! Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Charizard, and Gigantamax Blastoise debut in Six-Star Max Battles and they'll pose a challenge. Up to 40 Trainers can participate in these Max Battles!
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon TCG Surging Sparks Is The Best Scarlet and Violet Set
Pikachu, Eeveelutions and Dragon-Types anyone?
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Spider-Man 4 Officially Has a Summer 2026 Release Date With Destin Daniel Cretton Directing
Sony Pictures has set a date for Spidey's next outing in the MCU.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Yooka-Laylee remaster announced for current-gen consoles and 'Nintendo'
The Yooka-Laylee duology are a series of throwback platformers, harkening to the days of the Nintendo 64 and PSOne mascot games. Originally released for the 8th-generation of consoles, the team at Playtonic have announced PS5, Series X|S, and PC remasters of the first entry -- and is also coming to "Nintendo."
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 22nd, 2024

Horizon Dev Explains Why Guerrilla "Needed" To Leave Killzone Behind

A brighter Horizon beckoned.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

I've given up on trying to predict what Nintendo will do — especially when it comes to the Switch 2

After more than a decade covering the company, I've learned to expect the unexpected.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Metal Slug Tactics Launches on Nintendo Switch November 5th

It's official! After a long wait, Dotemu has finally confirmed that Metal Slug Tactics will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox, and Steam on November 5th.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Quits YouTube With Final Video Teasing Mystery New Game

Ultimate news.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai reveals he's working on a new game

After a few years of running a YouTube channel dedicated to game development tips and insights, Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has finally hung up the reins. In his final video, he not only shared some extra insight about what he hopes to achieve with any new projects, but Sakurai announced that he has been working on a new game for the past two years.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now

From the unbeatable Switch Pro and comfy Joy-Con alternatives to a dongle that lets you use your Xbox or PlayStation controllers with your Switch, these are the best Switch controllers you can get.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Wii U Owner Warns: Plug in Your Console to Ward Off Memory Corruption

At 12 years old, the Nintendo Wii U is at risk of 'dying' for good, this gaming enthusiast reports.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 18th, 2024

A New American Psycho Movie Is in the Works, But Don't Call It a Remake
Luca Guadagnino is working on a new interpretation of Patrick Bateman's story
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Analogue 3D Console: Expected Release Date, Features, Pre-orders & Price
Oh, we had high hopes of seeing the Analogue 3D Console — the Nintendo 64 of our childhoods brought into the modern 4K era — before the end of 2024, but another delay means we are still waiting for the day to arrive.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Banjo-Tooie Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on October 25
The acclaimed N64 platformer will be available to all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers later this month, Nintendo has announced.
October 18th, 2024 — Source or Source

Fans come to the rescue of popular Mario content creator
An outpouring of fan support has enabled the person behind the Supper Mario Broth website to continue his work as a content creator full time.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO's Season of Max Out's Yamask and Galarian Yamask Research Day event guide
October's Research Day in Pokemon will certainly be spooky. Ghost-type Pokemon Yamask and Galarian Yamask are being featured in this Field Research task focused event. Plus, a few other Pokemon are being featured as wild encounters.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Super Nintendo World opens in Orlando on May 22, 2025 | News-in-brief
Attraction will be one of five worlds within new Universal Epic Universe theme park
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May
It joins other locations in Los Angeles and Japan.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 16th, 2024

Analogue 3D Available To Preorder Starting Today - Check Out This 4K Nintendo 64 Console
The Analogue 3D is 100% compatible with the entire N64 library of games and is designed to replicate the look of CRT TVs in 4K resolution.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Analogue 3D Price, Specs and Preorder Date Revealed, Able to Play N64 Games in 4K, But Won't Support openFPGA
New console hailed as "first and only reimagining of the N64," with release date set for Q1 2025.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Analogue 3D: A 4K FPGA Nintendo 64 has been fully revealed!
Exactly one year ago today, Analogue — a company known for creating beautiful (and expensive) recreations of classic gaming hardware like the Analogue Pocket and Super NT — teased something big for Nintendo 64 fans. At the time, not much was revealed beyond a teaser image and the promise of 100% FPGA compatibility and 4K resolution.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Astro Bot is getting a new level each week until mid November
Astro Bot has already set records as one of the most-played 3D platformers outside of Nintendo's Super Mario series. The game is one of the highest-rated games of the year but the developers aren't finished with the game just yet, with plans for even more content.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Decorate You Christmas Tree With These Video Game Ornaments
You'll find ornaments featuring iconic characters such as Mario, Bowser, Master Chief, and more.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Hallmark Reveals New Animal Crossing and Pikmin Holiday Ornaments, Now Available to Preorder
These are adorable.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Hitman Dev IO Interactive Teaming With Ex-GTA Producer's Studio to Publish MindsEye
IO Interactive CEO says that MindsEye is still being made using the Everywhere technology.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

New report reveals Epic Universe could open by Memorial Day 2025
Universal has been very vague with the opening date of Epic Universe, their brand-new theme park in Orlando, Florida, but our wait might be over sooner than we had thought.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch's New Mario Party Is the Best One
It's not perfect, but it's got the best mix of previous games and is an instant family game pick-up for the holidays.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Project 007 Is a 'Young Bond for Gamers' and Hopefully the Start of a New Trilogy, IO Interactive Boss Says
CEO Hakan Abrak teases IO Interactive's shadowy James Bond game as a "young Bond for gamers."
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Startup Tales Wants to Let You Build Your Own Games with Generative AI Beginning Next Month
There's a new generative AI startup in town called Tales, and its goal is to empower gamers and creators to essentially make whatever they want with mere text prompts. According to the press release, the technology is based on a Large World Model (LWM) called Sia.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now
From the unbeatable Switch Pro and comfy Joy-Con alternatives to a dongle that lets you use your Xbox or PlayStation controllers with your Switch, these are the best Switch controllers you can get.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 13th, 2024

Pokemon Developer Game Freak Reportedly Hacked, Stolen Data on Unannounced Games as Well as Nintendo Switch 2 Codename Leaked Online
UPDATE: Game Freak confirms data breach.
October 13th, 2024 — Source or Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 12th, 2024

Old-school Nintendo console gets Bluetooth and improved audio features with addon — NES hub utilizes previously unused expansion port
NES Hub also supports an SNES Add-on for SNES and Famicom controllers.
October 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 11th, 2024

Anime Voice Actress Nobuyo Oyama, Voice of Doraemon and Danganronpa's Villainous Mascot, Dies at 90
Oyama played one of anime's iconic characters over the course of more than 2000 episodes.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

GPD’s powerful dual-OLED laptop is now available to order
This monster "engineer's laptop" can use both screens at once or share a screen with a coworker.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo announces surprise NSO: Playtest Program
Back when the Nintendo Switch was first announced, the console manufacturer hosted a sort of trial period of its NSO service – testing the system’s online capabilities before being turned into the paid service that it is today. In a surprise announcement, Nintendo appears to be doing something similar once again with an upcoming playtest – perhaps related to the upcoming Switch successor?
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Asks Players to Please Not Talk About Its Mystery Switch Online Playtest When It Goes Live — and We All Know How That’s Going to Go
Pipe down.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Seeks 10K Gamers To Test A Secret New Switch Feature, How To Apply
Nintendo fans are hoping for a Switch 2 announcement, which could come any day now, though it probably won't until sometime next year. Instead of a next-gen console, however, Nintendo has something else up its sleeve and it's a bit mysterious. It's some kind of "Playtest Program" for Switch owners, and Nintendo is looking for up to 10,000 gamers to help the company out.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Tells Switch Players They Shouldn't Talk About Mysterious Online Test
Nintendo is asking invited testers to keep their mouths shut about what they see and learn.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption will launch at £40 on PC
Red Dead Redemption is a 15 year old game at this point but with it coming to PC for the first time this year, Rockstar doesn't intend to price it like one.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Smash Bros. Creator Sakurai Offers Heartbreaking Tribute to Late Nintendo President Iwata as He Winds Down Popular YouTube Channel
Masahiro Sakurai shares his memories of Satoru Iwata, including their final conversation and how he fixed Smash Bros. Melee.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

The Top 10 Undead Video Game Characters of All Eternity
Mr. Rigor Mortis is late for the party
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch
Tomb Raider fans have been eating good over the past year! Earlier this year, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered was released on Nintendo Switch, featuring updated versions of Lara Croft’s first three adventures. Now, it looks like three more classic adventures are getting the remastered treatment with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered.
October 11th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Yakuza Kiwami getting a physical release from Limited Run Games
Just over a month ago at the August Nintendo Direct, SEGA and Nintendo announced that the Yakuza series would finally be making its way to the Nintendo Switch with the release of Yakuza Kiwami on October 24th. Originally thought to be a digital-only release, the folks at Limited Run Games have confirmed that a physical version is indeed coming and is available to pre-order right now!
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 10th, 2024

Alarmo Is the Latest in a Long Line of Weird Nintendo Hardware — and Some of It Failed Hard
The Alarmo isn't the strangest hardware reveal we've seen from Nintendo.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Full Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings animated series now released
Sonic X Shadow Generations is just a couple weeks away, and Sega’s just checked off a big, fanservice-y box on their prerelease plans. Dark Beginnings, a three part animated series focused on Shadow, has just had its final episode go live.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

I played 90 minutes of 'Mario & Luigi: Brothership' — here are my honest thoughts
The Switch could get yet another great 2024 RPG in November.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

In Less Than 24 Hours, Nintendo Alarmo Clock Sales Already Halted Due to High Demand in Japan
Time’s running out
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Mario & Luigi Brothership Aims To Emerge From Paper Mario's Shadow
The first Mario & Luigi game on a Nintendo console looks like a promising mixture of goofball humor and surprisingly deep RPG hooks.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Mario & Luigi Brothership overview trailer gives largest look at game yet
Are you ready for an island-hopping, jazzy-jumping, Bros. bonding adventure?! Because Nintendo sure wants you to be with the return of the Mario & Luigi RPG series. The fifth installment is nearly here, and as is customary for these final legs a longer overview trailer has been shared detailing the ins and outs of Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
October 10th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Mario & Luigi: Brothership – The Final Preview
All aboard Shipshape Island.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Mario and Luigi: Brothership Trailer Details Bros. Moves, Combat, Battle Plugs, and More
Learn more about the RPG's exploration, Bros. Moves and Attacks, and more before it launches on November 7th for Nintendo Switch.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Mystery Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Generates Wild Speculation Over Miiverse Return, GameCube Streaming, and Other Theories
Nintendo says it will share a download code on October 20.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Announces Open Playtest For Undisclosed Switch Online Feature
A very mysterious announcement was made by Nintendo, which announced a playtest for a new Nintendo Switch Online feature. However, those who want to participate will need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription enabled with the Expansion Pack.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo is looking for 10,000 testers for a new Switch Online feature
But only Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can participate.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Released a Day-One Update for Alarmo and Yes, Now Even Alarm Clocks Have Patch Notes
It’s about time.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo's New Alarmo Clock Already Has A Day-One Update
Alarmo users will wake up to a day-one update the minute the clock hits the market.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Reggie 'Incredibly Touched' by Apparent Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Reference to Friendship With Satoru Iwata
Reggie Fils-Aimé responds to what may be a sweet tribute to himself and the late Nintendo president.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Tetris Forever 14-Game Collection Also Includes Brand-New Tetris Time Warp
The collection will also bring multiple Japan-only versions to Western shores for the first time.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Tingle Creator Has An Idea About Who Should Play Him In Live-Action Zelda Movie
No, it's not Jeff Goldblum or Paul Dano.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 8th, 2024

Alleged Switch modder takes on Nintendo's legal might without a lawyer
Pro se legal filing denies all of Nintendo's accusations, offers some novel defenses.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch SUPER7 Screen Mod Will Put the Vanilla OLED Screen to Shame
The original Nintendo Switch will soon get a screen mod that will put the vanilla OLED screen featured in the console's second version to shame.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support Every Unreal Engine 5 Feature, Possibly Even MegaLights; Performance Differences With the Steam Deck Won't Matter
While the Nintendo Switch 2 won't be as powerful as the current generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft, the upcoming system will support every Unreal Engine 5 feature, possibly even the recently revealed MegaLights, although with some caveats.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Despite rumors, Saudi Arabia's PIF has reduced its stake in Nintendo
Just a few days ago, it was reported by various outlets that Saudi Arabia's PIF (Public Investment Fund) was looking at increasing its shares in Nintendo. For some unknown reason, the PIF has reduced its shares in the company, now owning 7.54% of Nintendo instead of its previous 8.58%.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Pikmin sightings at the San Diego Zoo
Nintendo's affinity with the natural world runs deep in both imaginative and surprisingly realistic. Whether it's establishing a new life with a whole host of animal neighbors or diving into a never ending sea, it's easy to see the ecological influences. Perhaps no series embodies that more than Pikmin, which melds fantastic organisms with sometimes unnervingly realistic settings.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Saudi Arabia Lowers Stake in Nintendo, After Rumors Of It Increasing
It's been confirmed that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has lowered its stake in Nintendo, which is a huge contradiction to the reports that have recently been released suggesting that Saudi Arabia was going to raise their stake in the Japanese company. Saudi Arabia first took a stake in Nintendo in 2022, and has slowly increased it over time. The stake started at 5.01% of Nintendo and raised up to 8.58%.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Switch Firmware Update Out Now, Described By Expert As "Major"
But it doesn't contain any clues about the Switch 2.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Switch Modder Takes on Nintendo Without a Lawyer in Single-Player Court Battle
Ryan Daly AKA "Homebrew Homie" has refused to shut down his Modded Hardware business and is taking the fight to Nintendo in court without a lawyer.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Switch 2: Will Nintendo Finally Take Accessibility Seriously?
Although Nintendo games are often accessible by design, it's hardware and system options need a lot more work.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Tetris champion becomes the first to cause a "Rebirth" in NES Tetris
If you asked anyone to name the all-time greats of classic video games, undoubtedly one of the first answers you'll hear is Tetris. This simple, yet complex game formula has lived on for decades and has been nearly perfected by truly devoted fans. As time goes on and players hone their skills, the boundary for what is humanly possible continues to be pushed further and further.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 7th, 2024

Goemon successor Bakeru is getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch in February
2023’s Japanese 3D platformer Bakeru is currently on a bit of a comeback tour. Following its exclusive release overseas last November, almost a full year later Bakeru made it to Western digital store shelves in September on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
October 7th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Killing Time: Resurrected hits Nintendo Switch just in time for Halloween
Nightdive Studios has had a pretty tremendous 2024 so far. Having released both PO’ed: Definitive Edition and Doom 1 + Doom 2, the company is looking to close off the year with a remaster of 2002’s The Thing and the weirdly macabre 3DO shooter Killing Time. This new port, dubbed Killing Time: Resurrected, will be heading to all major platforms (so PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch) and will slash its way to digital storefronts on October 17, 2024.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Mario + Rabbids creative director teamed up with Red Dead Redemption designer to create new studio
A brand-new game studio has emerged! Davide Solani, the creative director for the Mario + Rabbids games, has teamed up with Christian Cantamessa, the lead designer and writer for Red Dead Redemption, to create Day 4 Night Studios (PDF).
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Modder Who Refused to Shut Down Now Takes to Court Against Nintendo Without a Lawyer
Single player.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Pokémon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

October 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 6th, 2024

Pokemon GO's Season of Max Out's Galarian Expedition: Taken Over event guide
Team GO Rocket is back and they're crashing the Galarian Expedition event. Shadow Raids are getting a shake up, Team GO Rocket Boss Giovanni will be battling with a new Shadow Pokemon, the season-long Special Research will be getting a few more steps, and more.
October 6th, 2024 — Source

Saudi Arabia's PIF Eyes Larger Stakes in Nintendo and Other Japanese Gaming Giants
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) plans to raise its investments in Nintendo and other major Japanese gaming companies, including Nexon, Capcom, and Koei Tecmo.
October 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 5th, 2024

10+ Best Nintendo Switch Games for Kids to Play in 2024: Family Fun
Nintendo continues its long-running family-friendly legacy by offering some of the best Switch Games for kids to play. The handheld launched in 2017 and has received some great kid-friendly titles that almost everyone can enjoy. From relaxing games like Animal Crossing to tentpole titles like Legend of Zelda, there's a wide variety of titles to play.
October 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 29th, 2024

What's October 2024's Pokemon GO Research Breakthrough?
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokemon for Pokemon GO's Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokeStops (one task per PokeStop per day).
September 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 25th, 2024

Guide -- All amiibo costumes & unlocks in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom continues the series' tradition by supporting a wide variety of amiibo in-game! We will update this guide with new information as we approach the launch of Echoes of Wisdom on September 26th.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

LEGO Horizon Adventures Digital Deluxe Edition Includes Ratchet, Rivet, and Sackboy Outfits
Players also get classic Horizon outfits like Banuk Armor and Shadow Stalwart, a metal version of Aloy, and a roller coaster.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Kawaii is keychain-sized Nintendo Wii (made from a stripped-down Wii mainboard)
For years, the Nintendo Wii hacking scene has been finding ways to cut up and rearrange the Wii motherboard to fit into smaller and smaller bodies. We've seen a Wii-in-an-Altoids tin, a Wii-in-a-Game-Boy-like body, and a pack-of-cards-sized Wii.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Lawsuit May Hinder Palworld's PS5 Release in Japan
The PS5 release of Palworld, the monster-catching survival game by developer Pocketpair, has been postponed indefinitely in Japan.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Heavily Hinted at by Some Recent Findings
Recent discoveries made with an in-depth look at the Switch 18.0.0 firmware seem to suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 is indeed going to be backward compatible with its predecessor, as rumored in the past few months.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Palworld officially launches on PlayStation...except in Japan
Palworld is one of the biggest breakout hits of 2024, with the monster collecting survival game breaking Steam records and selling over 15 million copies on PC alone in just a month. Despite being in the middle of a lawsuit from Nintendo, Palworld has now officially launched on PS5.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Princess Zelda takes the lead in 'Echoes of Wisdom'
Princess Zelda will shed her role as damsel in distress to play the heroine for the first time in the nearly four-decade history of the Nintendo fantasy series named after her.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review
This Zelda-led adventure is far more than some second-tier spinoff.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Review - A Link Between Eras
Echoes of Wisdom mixes Tears of the Kingdom with the classic top-down Zelda formula to create a charming adventure that is both forward-thinking and nostalgic.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review - A Wink to the Past
"Why are the games called 'The Legend of Zelda' when you always play as Link?" is an inescapable question asked by pretty much everybody who encounters Nintendo's beloved series, and yet, the company has never really provided a satisfactory answer beyond, "Uh, just because."
September 25th, 2024 — Source

'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' review: Princess Zelda shines in her protagonist debut
Creating tables out of thin air has never been this fun or useful.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom doesn't test your intelligence enough
Zelda's first solo adventure plays to her strengths, but even in her own game, she feels underutilized.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's Map is 8x Larger Than Link's Awakening
We're just one day away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Nintendo is celebrating by releasing a four-part interview with the game's developer, Grezzo conducted by the legendary Eiji Aonuma. In today's segment, director Satoshi Terada discusses the massive scope of the game, confirming that the world map is an impressive eight times larger than Link's Awakening!
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 23rd, 2024

Chappell Roan Reacts To Fan Using Nintendo DS To Take Photos At Her Concert
Well, that's certainly one way to get around the "no flash photography" rule.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Review -- A Superb Remake With Just a Few Smudges
Curiosity got the mouse
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Disney's Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Review -- What Could Have Been
From its announcement, Dysney's Epic Mickey felt unlike any other game starring Mickey Mouse. Instead of the usual colorful platform game, the game developed by Junction Point Studios, a development team founded by the creator of the Deus Ex series Warren Spector, was a darker game that was part of a much wider project to reintroduce Mickey's more adventurous side to a bigger audience.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 chassis "almost certainly real," analysts say
Photos and CAD images look very familiar, just bigger
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 AMD Bid Didn't Go Through Due to Handheld Mode Performance and Efficiency; Leaks Suggest Excellent Battery Life
The Nintendo Switch 2 had the chance to be powered by AMD, but the company lost the bid to produce the next Nintendo system due to handheld mode performance and power efficiency, according to rumors circulating online.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Photos Leak 'Almost Certainly Real,' Say Tech Experts
Crucial component.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: These 6 Leaks Will Blow Your Mind
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been the subject of numerous leaks, revealing potential design changes, new features, and technical specifications that aim to enhance the gaming experience for users.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

PlatinumGames Has Acquired The Wonderful 101 Property From Nintendo
Wonderful indeed
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Review: Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Through decades of Disney projects, spin-offs, and ambitions, we have received some of the most interesting video game ideas of all time. Kingdom Hearts, for instance, features anime pretty boys with emotional angst getting pulled into a whimsical set of Disney worlds. Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix exists. But one specific project always comes to mind — Epic Mickey.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Stardew Valley Console and Mobile 1.6 Update Finally Has a Release Date
Plough ahead.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

The Delta emulator is getting online multiplayer for Nintendo DS games
Time to sharpen those Mario Kart DS skills.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Features Franchise's First Female Director
It also sounds like the game's origins revolved around a Zelda dungeon maker idea.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

What's this new mystery Nintendo device?
Nintendo has filed a new 24GHz wireless device with the FCC — and it isn't the Switch 2.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 22nd, 2024

2021 'Pokeball' patent could be at the centre of Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair this week, claiming that the studio's game 'Palworld' infringes on a patent held by the company. While Nintendo has yet to let anyone, including Pocketpair, know what patent is at issue here, it is looking incredibly likely that a patent covering Pokeball mechanics is at the centre of the issue.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Offers Early Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Demos in Canada
Nintendo of Canada has announced that fans will be able to play The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at select GameStop stores across the country starting September 28.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Users' on 'Camera Control': a Disgrace, Gimmicky, & Hard to Press
iPhone 16 users have voiced their opinions on the new Camera Control button(?), and let's just say -- the results are far from flattering. The new addition to Apple's latest devices has been met with criticism, with many users describing it as a "disgrace" and a "gimmick."
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 21st, 2024

Nintendo Sues Palworld Studio for Its Pokemon-Like Shooter Game
The extremely popular parody game -- think Pokemon with guns -- debuted in January.
September 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 19th, 2024

Assassin's Creed Shadows Rumored To Have a 60 FPS Mode on all Platforms
Assassin's Creed Shadows isn't far away, and those who plan to pick up the game will be transported to Feudal Japan as of November 2024. The game will be available on all platforms except for the Nintendo Switch, and it's now rumored to offer a 60 FPS mode on all platforms.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Ballad of Antara F2P Action RPG Gets 15 Minutes of Gameplay
Ballad of Antara, a free to play fantasy action RPG, received a promising new gameplay video of nearly 15 minutes today. The game is being developed by Tipsworks, the Chinese studio behind the challenging Soulslike game Pascal's Wager, which debuted on mobile devices in 2020 before launching on PC in 2021 and Nintendo Switch in 2022.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

?Cold-Blooded Business': Nintendo Is Patent Trolling Palworld Because It Got Too Big
Japan games industry analyst explains why Nintendo is going after Palworld, and why it's probably going to win.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

How The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Takes Tears of the Kingdom's Creativity to a new Dimension
Link isn't the only one with a few tricks up his tunic
September 19th, 2024 — Source

"It is truly unfortunate that we will be forced to allocate significant time to matters unrelated to game development due to this lawsuit," ? Palworld responds to news of Nintendo suing for patent infringement
Hot off the news of Nintendo's lawsuit, Pocket Pair have put out a statement to fans.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo and Pok?mon are suing Palworld maker Pocketpair
Palworld is accused of infringing ?multiple patent rights' that belong to Nintendo and The Pok?mon Company.
September 19th, 2024 — Source or Source

Nintendo has yet to tell Pocket Pair which patents it ?infringed'
In a blog post simply titled ?Regarding the Lawsuit', Pocket Pair has publicly acknowledged the pending lawsuit against the company, brought forward by Nintendo and The Pok?mon Company. While Both parties claim Pocket Pair has infringed on patents, so far, no specific examples of patent infringement have been supplied.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Sics Patent Lawyers On Pocketpair, Dev Of Smash Hit Palworld
In a statement, Nintendo says that ?this lawsuit seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages on the grounds that Palworld, a game developed and released by the Defendant, infringes multiple patent rights.? This lawsuit shouldn't be too big of a surprise, as Nintendo has a track record of being a litigious company.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Sues Palworld Studio for Its Pokemon-Like Shooter Game
The extremely popular parody game -- think Pokemon with guns -- debuted in January.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo sues Palworld developers Pocketpair for patent infringement
The exact patents being infringed upon remain unknown.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Palworld developer has no idea why Nintendo's suing over its Pok?mon-like game
In a statement released earlier today, Pocketpair said it isnt aware of any patents it infringed in developing Palworld.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Palworld Developer Responds to Lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pok?mon Company
Last night, Nintendo released a statement on social media and their Japanese website, stating that they would be joining forces with The Pok?mon Company to sue Palworld developer Pocketpair for patent infringement. While no specific allegations have been made public yet, Palworld?s developer, Pocketpair, has released a statement regarding the lawsuit.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

PocketPair responds to Nintendo and The Pok?mon Company's patent lawsuit against Palworld
Late on Wednesday in the US time Zone, Nintendo and The Pok?mon Company filed a lawsuit in Japan against Palworld developer PocketPair. The two companies claimed that PocketPair's survival game " infringes multiple patent rights." They added that Nintendo will "continue to take necessary actions against any infringement of its intellectual property rights."
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Pok?mon TCG Pocket wants to be a gateway to digital card collecting
The Pok?mon Company's latest mobile game is designed to bring a new generation of collectors into the fold.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Is A Snazzy Way to Carry a Pokemon Card Binder in Your Pocket
Another way to play Pokemon.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

'Pok?mon with guns' game 'Palworld' hit with inevitable Nintendo lawsuit
Interestingly, it might have nothing to do with their creature designs.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 16th, 2024

8BitDo Mod Kit Makes OG GameCube Controllers Wireless For Gaming On Android And Switch
The original Gamecube Controller is a product of Nintendo's eccentric design sensibilities, but it's still a favorite of gamers. Talk to Smash Bros players, for instance, and they'll immediately extol the virtues of this wacky-looking gamepad.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Cancels Updates for Splatoon 3
Nintendo will end regular updates for Splatoon 3, concluding development two years after its launch.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Retro Nintendo Fans Won't Want To Miss Newly Translated Game Boy And NES Books
Discover the unexplored history of Nintendo with these highly anticipated new books from author Florent Gorge.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Splatoon 3 is Ending Regular Updates After 2 Years
Seasonal events will continue alongside Monthly Challenges and Big Run, but balance changes will be released "as needed."
September 16th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Already Leaked Online
It comes as no surprise these days that a game has leaked just weeks before its release, and this time, it's happened to Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This title is set for release on September 26, and allegedly copies of the game have already leaked online.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 15th, 2024

10+ Best Pokémon Games to Play in 2024: Catch ‘Em All
The Pokémon franchise is one of the biggest ever, thriving on Nintendo consoles for decades. Each new Nintendo generation comes with some of the best Pokémon games, and the Nintendo Switch generation is no different.
September 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 14th, 2024

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Has Gone Gold
Releasing on November 14th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, it offers revamped visuals, a new Vocation, and much more.
September 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 13th, 2024

Italian Police Say They Have Busted A $52 Million Counterfeit Retro-Console Ring
The Italian streets are now safe from Fony PolyStations and Mintendo Entertainment Systems.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may have leaked already
Watch out for spoilers!
September 13th, 2024 — Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ROM Has Reportedly Leaked
Watch out for spoilers, Zelda fans. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ROM is apparently out in the wild.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 10th, 2024

Are Gold Enemies in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom? Answered
Not everything that glitters is gold
September 10th, 2024 — Source

How to Get Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
The deadliest gambit
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 9th, 2024

Pokemon TCG: Full Release Schedule for 2024
Catch 'em all?
September 9th, 2024 — Source

Review -- Marvel versus Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Capcom's fighting game output was legendary from the very beginning. It's why they can get away with having multiple, sometimes overlapping, genre compilations readily available this console generation. That's not a complaint in the slightest -- I'll keep eating these collections up, as they bring back old favorites and let us discover new ones.
September 9th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Review: Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland
There was truly nothing like the cartoon and movie tie-in games of the late '80s and early '90s. Back when the NES and SNES were the hot new consoles on the market, you could find your Saturday morning favorites in game cartridges just as well as on your TV. However, all you could do in games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers, or Batman was run, jump, throw, and shoot. Still, this managed to capture the imaginations of many who grew up during that time.
September 9th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Super Mario Party Jamboree Learns the Right Lessons from Superstars
If Superstars was Mario Party's greatest hits compilation, Jamboree could be its comeback album.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 6th, 2024

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know So Far
Nintendo fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the immensely popular Nintendo Switch. With rumors and leaks suggesting a launch date in 2025, the gaming community is abuzz with speculation about the new features and improvements that the Switch 2 will bring to the table.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO's Season of Max Out's Falinks Raid Day event guide
Falinks has been in Pokemon GO since 2021, but gets to star in its very own Raid Day event thanks to the recent season being all about the Galar region. To sweeten the feature, Falink's shiny version will debut.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 3rd, 2024

Mario & Luigi: Brothership Steelbook announced for France
With Mario & Luigi: Brothership just a few months away, retailers are beginning to unveil their pre-order bonuses. While there isn't much to get excited about yet for those of us in the US and Canada, fans in France have just received an awesome perk from retailer Micromania!
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Mario and Luigi: Brothership Receives New Details on Islands, Combat Gameplay
Learn more about some locations Mario and Luigi will explore in their new adventure, launching on November 7th for Nintendo Switch.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Marvel versus Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Trailer Focuses on Marvel versus Capcom 2
The most popular title in the compilation features 56 fighters and 3v3 fights while introducing new Hyper Gauge mechanics to the series.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

New video showcases combat and enemies in Mario & Luigi: Brothership!
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is set to launch in just over two months, and Nintendo of Japan is starting to release new information, including a few brand-new videos and pics showcasing the game's combat system and enemies!
September 3rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Review -- Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Review -- Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
September 3rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Switch Online members can play Link's Awakening to earn new icons
For anyone who is into collecting the various icons Nintendo offers Switch Online subscribers, September is going to be an eventful month. Likely in anticipation of the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, anyone who plays The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening via the Game Boy app will not only receive 50 platinum coins but also the chance to unlock new avatar icons based on characters from the game.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Trailer: Mario & Luigi: Brothership — Greetings from Concordia!
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is just over two months away, and Nintendo has been busy sharing exciting new details! This morning, the Japanese Nintendo website updated with fresh information about combat and enemies. Now, Nintendo of America has joined the fray with a brand-new trailer titled Greetings from Condordia!
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 2nd, 2024

Guilty Gear -Strive- comes to Nintendo Switch next year
First released back in 2021 for PlayStation and PC, Guilty Gear -Strive- is the latest entry in the long-running and much loved 2.5D fighting game series from Arc System Works. In the years since, the game has found its way to additional platforms -- with Xbox players getting the game in 2023. Finally, Guilty Gear -Strive- is set to come to Nintendo platforms soon, with a Switch version of the game arriving early next year.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Square Enix is "making progress" on bringing FFXIV to Nintendo 'consoles'
Final Fantasy XIV is one of Square Enix's most successful titles in recent years, with the highly popular MMO remaining stronger than ever more than a decade on from its initial launch. With the game finally available on Xbox consoles, FFXIV's director has revealed ongoing plans to bring the MMO to Nintendo systems next.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

New leadership for Nintendo of Europe following continental reorganisation
Luciano Pereña takes over as president, CEO and chairman as Stephen Bole steps down after six years
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo revises content creator guidelines to make it easier to object to "inappropriate" content
This includes "graphic, explicit, harmful, or otherwise offensive content," the company said
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 1st, 2024

Pokemon GO's Season of Max Out guide: Dynamax Pokemon, Max Battles, Special Research, Raids, events, and more
Every few months, the seasons change into spring, summer, fall, or winter. Inspired by these changes Niantic added Seasons to Pokemon GO back in December 2020. Each Season in the mobile game is three months long and features special events, certain Pokemon appearing more often in the wild (in certain areas and hemispheres), refreshed Egg pool, and more.
September 1st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo gets dark with detective game Emio
The new visual novel expands the Switch's growing lineup of interactive mysteries.
September 1st, 2024 — Source

The Best Nintendo Game You've Never Heard of and Its 2024 Sequel
The inside story of the greatest forgotten NES game.
September 1st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 31st, 2024

10 Best Poki Games in 2024
Nothing like a free game to pass the time
August 31st, 2024 — Source

Super Mario Party Jamboree Confirms Pauline and Ninji as Playable Characters
The superstar mayor of New Donk City joins the upcoming party title's roster of playable characters, alongside Super Mario Bros. 2's Ninji.
August 31st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 27th, 2024

A physical edition of Pizza Tower for Switch is coming soon from Fangamer
Hot off the heels of the digital announcement of Pizza Tower during today's Nintendo Direct, Fangamer has exciting news for fans of physical media! A physical release of Pizza Tower is coming soon, with both a Standard Edition and a Collector's Edition available.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

An Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Demo is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop
Surprise! For those eagerly awaiting the release of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch, THQ has just made the wait a little easier with a brand-new demo, available right now on the Nintendo Switch eShop!
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Balatro Friends of Jimbo Deals a Hand of Collaborations With Witcher, Among Us, and More
Vampire Survivors and Dave the Diver join the deck.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Balatro Gets Four New Cosmetic Collaborations In New Update
Balatro is an indie game that took the world by storm when it was first released in February 2024. It is regarded as one of the most unique games out there. It combines Poker with roguelike elements, making for a time-consuming experience. Today, it was announced during Nintendo's Indie Direct that Balatro will be receiving its first collaboration with four hit games.
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings Power Stone, Project Justice, versus SNK and more
Capcom's been on a roll with their compilations lately, bringing plenty of titles back to modern platforms both beloved and obscure. The latest set, announced as part of today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, continues that trend in a big way, particularly if you're a Dreamcast fan.
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Castlevania Dominus Collection Shadow Dropping on Switch With Multiple Classic DS Games - Nintendo Direct
Now you can play almost all of the Castlevania games on Switch.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Castlevania Dominus Collection unites three DS greats, available now!
Konami had a one-two punch for reveals during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. Along with the collection of Suikoden games coming next year, a triple pack of Castlevania titles was announced with a much shorter wait time.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Castlevania's classic DS trilogy is coming to the Switch
The Switch is turning into an ideal Castlevania machine.
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Dual Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to go live later today
While General Nintendo Directs are quite a rare affair, the Switch maker keeps players content with plenty of 3rd party showcases throughout the year. Set to go live later today, Nintendo has announced its latest Indie World Showcase -- as well as a joint Partner Showcase.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Dustborn Interview -- Setting, Art Style, Choices, and More
Red Thread Games founder Ragnar Tørnquist speaks with GamingBolt about the studio's narrative-driven action-adventure title.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

EA Sports College Football 25 tops revenue charts for July | Newzoo Charts
Nexon's The First Descendant debuted at No.5 after reaching 10 million players
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Free Balatro Update Out Today With Witcher 3 And More Crossovers
Balatro's newest DLC combines The Witcher, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver, and Among Us.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

MySims is making a comeback on the Switch
The Chibi-style Sims spinoff is returning to the Nintendo Switch with a refreshed look.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct August 2024: Everything Announced
Yakuza, Suikoden, Castlevania, and more.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Indie and Partner Direct: the biggest news and trailers
Even without a Switch 2 reveal, it's been a busy period of announcements for Nintendo. There was a packed Direct in June filled with major reveals like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and last week, the company showed off its upcoming museum in Kyoto.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Pizza Tower has surprise dropped for Nintendo Switch
The fantastic 2D platformer takes a whole lot from Wario Land and Sonic.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Pizza Tower makes its long awaited run to Nintendo Switch
Closing out a Nintendo Direct of any kind is an honor, and today's Indie Showcase was no exception, being a celebration worthy reveal. Not just any celebration would do for this high-speed delight though. I'm thinking it's time for a pizza party...
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Coming to Nintendo Switch and PC in Spring 2025
Following the Celestial Collapse, players control an Earth Dancer who must revitalize the world of Azuma and restore their memories.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie trailer is here! Keanu Reeves Confirmed as Shadow!
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! After what feels like an eternity, the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is here. And yes, the rumors are true—Keanu Reeves will be voicing Shadow!
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Switch Is Finally Get A Sims Game This November
The MySims Cozy Bundle launches on November 19.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Tales of Graces f Remastered coming to Nintendo Switch this January
Things have been awfully quiet on the Tales of front ever since the (non-Switch) release of Tales of Arise. Thankfully Bandai Namco had a surprise for us during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, announcing the unexpected return of Tales of Graces.
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Source

Tetris Forever Announced, Celebrates 40 Years of Tetris Later This Year
The original NES Tetris is also coming to Nintendo Switch Online, while a new Maximum Cup event has also been announced for Tetris 99.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Tetris Forever, a Collection of Tetris History, Announced for Nintendo Switch
Explore the past and present of one of gaming's most important titles.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

The Patrick Star Game, SpongeBob's take on Goat Simulator, launches this October
SpongeBob SquarePants is many things — arguably the biggest animated show of all time, the most recognizable sea creature next to Nemo, Dory, and Jaws, as well as Nickelodeon's unabashed mascot. However, he is also a video game star thanks to his successful takes on 3D platforming from the mid-2000s.
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Wario Land-Inspired Platformer Pizza Tower Finally Hits Nintendo Switch... Today | Nintendo Direct
A slice of the action.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Yakuza Kiwami finally brings the series to Switch, coming October 24
Yakuza is one of those series that I just accepted wouldn't be making it onto the Switch. Sega's history with the series was one of strong ties to the Playstation, followed by a more modern approach on Xbox with Game Pass for its seventh entry, Like a Dragon.
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Source

Yakuza Kiwami Launches for Nintendo Switch on October 24
The Dragon of Dojima is finally coming to Nintendo's platform, with Yakuza Kiwami having been officially announced for the Switch ahead of an October release.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 26th, 2024

Hollow Knight Fans Are Ready to Have Their Hearts Broken Again by Tuesday's Nintendo Direct
"46th time's the charm."
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Mario & Luigi: Brothership: Release Date, Platforms, Price & Features
Mario and Luigi: Brothership is the new adventure title focusing on the most famous brothers in video game history. In this piece, we look at the Mario and Luigi: Brothership release date, and cover everything you need to know about the title alongside it.
August 26th, 2024 — Source

PS5 vs. PS5 Slim: What are the differences?
Sony's new PS5 Slim model has some key differences from the original.
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 22nd, 2024

Amazon Games Boss Says Label Will Put Games on Nintendo Switch 2, Praises Switch as a 'Great Device'
CEO Christoph Hartmann talks about the long-awaited next-gen Nintendo Switch.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is Ending Service on November 29, Paid Version in Development
Players will be able to transfer their save data over from the current version of the game to its upcoming paid release, Nintendo confirms.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Black Myth: Wukong Drives Substantial PS5 Sales in China
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is seeing a substantial surge in sales in China, driven by the release of Black Myth: Wukong.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Don't freak out, but Nintendo is killing off Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
A new app for continuing players' save data is in the works.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

NHL 25 First Details and Cover Stars Revealed, Will Include Revamped Franchise and 'Ice-Q'
Here's what to expect from the latest edition of EA's hockey franchise
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Ending Support For Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Will Release Offline-Only Version
The current game will be taken offline, but players will be able to continue their progress in a paid version of the app.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo has an official Pokémon TCG app coming soon to iPhone
The Pokémon TCG is coming to your iPhone soon. Nintendo announced that an official Pokémon TCG Pocket app is launching on the iOS App Store at the end of October. The app lets you collect digital cards, build decks, and battle with friends. And it looks pretty great.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo is shutting down 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp' — but you'll still be able to keep playing
This is a novel approach to keeping live service games alive.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Is Shutting Down Its Animal Crossing Mobile Game — but It’s Working on a Paid Offline Version to Replace It
What next for Animal Crossing?
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Sony’s Live Service Hero Shooter Concord Has Been in Development for Around 8 Years
"We’re strapped in and ready to push it for years to come."
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 21st, 2024

Here's Our First Look At The Nintendo Museum
The museum in Kyoto will open this October.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Lego Mario Kart Sets Fully Unveiled, Release In January
Good luck trying to start 2025 without a trip to the Lego Store.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Sets Are on the Way
No shortcuts.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Museum will open on October 2 in Kyoto, Japan — historic card manufacturing plant repurposed to showcase its most iconic games
Quirky Nintendo exhibits are included— like a giant Wii Remote or a mobile card game played through a touchscreen floor.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Razer Introduces New Kraken V4 and Kraken V4 X Gaming Headsets
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announces the Razer Kraken V4 and the Razer Kraken V4 X gaming headsets. Building on a legacy spanning over 12 years since the first Razer Kraken headset, and celebrating over 20 million units shipped worldwide, these headsets are the latest evolution in Razer’s renowned Kraken lineup.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Samsung's glasses-free 3D gaming monitor isn't vaporware, apparently
The company says it'll be available by the end of the year.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Three new LEGO Animal Crossing sets coming in January
It was an exciting day at Gamescom for LEGO fans! Following the announcement of six brand-new Mario Kart sets, LEGO has also confirmed the release of three additional Animal Crossing sets, all set to launch on January 1st, 2025.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 16th, 2024

An Old Nintendo Game is Selling For Over $150,000 — Here's Why
That's one expensive piece of plastic
August 16th, 2024 — Source

As a Huge Nintendo Fan, I'm Worried I Just Wasted Thousands of Dollars
Plastic beach
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Emio -- The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Demo Announced for August 19th
The free demo will include the Prologue and Chapter 1, with Chapter 2 following on August 22nd and Chapter 3 on August 27th.
August 16th, 2024 — Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 May Release in the First Half of 2025 for $499
The Nintendo Switch 2 may not be released during the current fiscal year ending in March 2025, but it may still launch in the first half of the year, according to a new report.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo's Creepy Game Is Taking A Neat Approach To Demos
Nintendo will release Emio - The Smiling Man demos in chapters that can be saved and transferred to the full game.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO August 2024 Community Day Classic Guide
Pokemon GO's long-running monthly event, Community Day, turned 4 years old in 2022. Four years means a plethora of Pokemon have been shown off with special, event-exclusive attacks and increased Shiny rates. (And now that we're in 2024, it's six years' worth!) Yet, for newer Trainers, chances are they've missed out on most of these gatherings.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 14th, 2024

Game Devs Reportedly Share Disappointing Update On Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Back in May, Nintendo spilled the beans on its Switch 2 launch plans, saying a "successor" to its wildly popular handheld game console would arrive "within this fiscal year." Nintendo's fiscal year runs through March 2025, so any time before or by then is fair game, right? Maybe not. Game developers are seemingly under the impression that a Switch 2 console will miss Nintendo's public launch target.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Krafton Confirms its Acquisition of Tango Gameworks Doesn't Include The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo
Krafton now owns Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP, but the studio's other properties will remain under Microsoft ownership, it's been confirmed.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 may not launch until mid 2025 or even later
The OG Switch launched back in March 2017
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 not to be expected till at least Spring 2025
More details have surfaced on the potential launch timing of the Nintendo Switch 2, and it's not really too far off from the timeline of previous 2025 rumors. The Nintendo Switch 2 is Nintendo's long-awaited follow-up to the popular Nintendo Switch lineup.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly won't launch before April 2025
Switch 2 release slipping from Q1 to Q2 2025 According to new reports, Nintendo won't launch its highly anticipated gaming handheld before April. There has been no update on the Switch 2 for weeks, at least nothing that could be considered major news.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Launch April 2025 At the Earliest
There's no chance the new handheld will come out this year, according to insiders.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Switch 2 reportedly not arriving until the next fiscal year
After many years of rumours, speculation and anticipation, Nintendo finally confirmed back in May that they would be officially announcing the Switch's successor at some point during the current fiscal year (ending 31st March 2025). While this may still be the case, it seems the system itself won't be available to purchase until the following fiscal year.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Video Game Collector Sets World Record by Connecting 444 Unique Consoles to a Single TV
Cable management pro.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 8th, 2024

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Be Almost on Par With The Steam Deck, But Software Limitations Could Impact the System Heavily
The Nintendo Switch 2 could be more or less on par with the Steam Deck, but software limitations could impact the system's performance heavily.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs at 90FPS with Ultra settings on Steam Deck
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launched to a lot of praise, but the lack of a Steam version of the game meant that Ubisoft was missing out on a lot of PC-based customers. That issue has been resolved today with the game's release on Steam and better yet, it is Steam Deck verified and can run at Ultra settings up to 90FPS.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Super Mario Party Jamboree Is Up for Preorder
It's party time.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 6th, 2024

10 Things You Need to Know from the New Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Trailer
From new towns to Zelda's crazy Bind ability, these are the biggest takeaways from the new footage.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Balatro Creator Hates the Thought of Their Game Being Sold to a Casino Enough to Forbid It in Their Will
"From the outside this might make zero sense."
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Major Japanese Game Companies Shares Plummet
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has crashed significantly, causing huge losses to major Japanese game companies. Companies such as Nintendo, Sega, Capcom and Square Enix are among the companies to experience a drop. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's stock market has been plummeting for three consecutive days.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 3rd, 2024

Why Nintendo's NES & SNES Classic Consoles Are So Expensive (And Where You Can Find One)
These days, it doesn't take much to emulate classic video games, especially older ones from the 2D era. For something like that, even projects built around a $10 to $15 Raspbery Pi Zero single-board computer are enough to emulate consoles through the Sega 32X and SNK Neo-Geo, as well as 2D arcade games released even later.
August 3rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 2nd, 2024

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Sells 62.9 Million, Animal Crossing: New Horizons at 45.85 Million
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has also reached 20.80 million units sold since launching last year for Nintendo Switch.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Forms New Team Within Blizzard to Develop AA Games Based on Existing IP -- Rumour
The team, comprised primarily of former King employees, will work on smaller titles based on popular Blizzard properties, it's claimed.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo first-quarter net profit sinks as Switch sales slow
Nintendo said Friday that first-quarter net profit more than halved as sales for the seven-year-old Switch slowed down and fans keenly awaited news on the hit console's successor.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Nintendo profit plummets 55% as Switch hardware and software sales slow
Switch sales slow as next-gen launch nears
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Closing In On PS2's Sales Record
Switch sales slid significantly in the past quarter.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Has Sold 143.42 Million Units Worldwide
The console sold 2.1 million units in the quarter ending June 30th, 2024. However, sales are down 46.3 percent year on year.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Online is Adding Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
The original GBA roguelike dungeon crawler Pokemon Mystery Dungeon title will soon be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Sells 1.76 Million Units, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Hits 1.19 Million
Princess Peach: Showtime! also received updated figures, having crossed 1.3 million sales as of June 30th, up from 1.22 million.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Is Headed to Nintendo Switch Online Next Week
The final Pokemon game to be released on the GBA will soon be on Switch.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the Fastest Title in the Series to Sell 25 Million Units
Launched in November 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, it's currently the third best-selling title in the franchise to reach this milestone.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

The opportunity costs of NFT madness are still being paid | Opinion
The IOC exiting its very fruitful licensing deal with Nintendo and Sega to pursue an NFT dead-end is an object lesson
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 31st, 2024

35 Years Ago, The Game Boy Made Mainstream Gaming Just A Little Stranger
Games like Link's Awakening represent the handheld's ability to get weird.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Olympics reportedly dropped Mario and Sonic games in favour of mobile, NFTs
This is the first Olympics without a Nintendo and Sega game tie-in since 2007
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 29th, 2024

Nintendo Kawaii Is The World's Smallest Wii Console And It Fits On A Keychain
It can be hard to fathom the scale of Nintendo Wii hysteria if you didn't try and fail to buy one. Nintendo's 2006 console release was so successful you couldn't reliably find a Wii in stock for more than a year after release.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2: 5 Game-Changing Features That Will Blow You Away
The gaming world is buzzing with anticipation as the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to make its grand debut by March 2025. This next-generation console promises to bring a host of innovative features and updates that will elevate your gaming experience to new heights.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokemon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 28th, 2024

Meet Nintendo Kawaii, the new smallest Wii build that fits on your keychain
The whole unit is pictured below in blue, attached to a docking station with 4 GameCube controller ports
July 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 26th, 2024

This Adorable Pikmin Calendar Is Now Up For Preorder
Watch your Pikmin multiply as you roll through the year with this unique calendar.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

You Can Now Preorder Emio -- The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Out August 29
The first new Famicom Detective Club game in 30 years.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 24th, 2024

Mario + Rabbids Chief Davide Soliani Leaves Ubisoft After 25 Years
Davide Soliani, who spearheaded the successful Mario + Rabbids series of games, has left Ubisoft after 25 years.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Mario + Rabbids Director Leaves Ubisoft
Davide Soliani, creative director on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope, is leaving Ubisoft Milan, he has announced.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo revokes win of Splatoon 3 World Championship victors Jackpot after misconduct allegations
Decision follows evidence that team members used racist language on social media and Discord
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Wii: The Non-Gamer's Game Console
Legends of Tech - Vol II
July 24th, 2024 — Source

The wireless GameSir G8 Plus controller works with smartphones and the Switch
The $79.99 clamp-on gamepad brings physical controls to smartphone gaming and can replace the Nintendo Switch's problematic Joy-Cons.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 22nd, 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Closed Beta Delayed in Part Because Passive Dice Rolls 'Literally Stopped Working'
Larian Studios wrestles with bugs, releases more Patch 7 highlights.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 19th, 2024

A nifty hack made Mario a playable character in 1994's Donkey Kong Country
The mustachioed plumber finally gets to square off against King K. Rool.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Making Horizon: Zero Dawn suitable for eight-year-olds
The expansion of the Horizon video game series into a mass media IP took an interesting turn at Summer Games Fest last month.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO July 2024 Community Day Guide
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokemon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokemon. For one day each month, a Pokemon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokemon will be boosted.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 18th, 2024

Nintendo finally made a first-party Joy-Con charging station
It only took seven years after the launch of the Switch.
July 18th, 2024 — Source or Source

Nintendo Solves Mystery Behind Creepy Emio Smiling Man Horror Game Trailer
The family-friendly game maker developed and published two Famicon Detective Club games in the late 1980s, including The Missing Heir and The Girl Who Stands Behind, both on disk cards (that look similar to 3.5-inch floppy disks) for the Famicon Disk System. More recently (2021), Nintendo released remakes in the form of The Two-Case Collection for the Switch.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Splatoon 3's next Splatfest is a battle of the starches
As the summer rolls on and Nintendo fans go about their routines, one thing remains constant: new Splatfests. Nearly every month since Splatoon 3 first released almost two years ago, they've been hosting new themes to keep their players engaged. With the most recent Summer Nights Splatfest having just wrapped up, they've already announced the next theme for August.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 9th, 2024

Dolphin emulator finally leaves beta
The Dolphin emulator is one of the most well known in the scene, with the GameCube / Wii emulator being by far the best way to experience Nintendo's games from the 6th/7th generation. Already a pretty mature platform, Dolphin emulator is set to enter a new era as it switches from lengthy beta and stable releases to a rolling release model.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Online's July 2024 update is loaded with NES classics
As the Switch enters its (possibly) final year on the market, Nintendo seems to be going much harder with adding classic games to its Switch Online service. For July 2024, NSO subscribers will be receiving a total of seven NES classics to play on the go or at home. Most of these really stretch the definition of "classic," but all the same, it's an interesting and diverse selection of games that will certainly tickle the nostalgia bone of certain players.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has an unexpected Game Boy Advance callback
Last weekend at Anime Expo Sega hosted a panel focused on Shadow the Hedgehog -- specifically the character's past and his starring role in a new animation project. Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings will be looking at the hedgehog's history and attendees were given a first look.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Super Nintendo World toys coming to McDonald's Happy Meals in Japan
McDonald's has announced a new line of Super Nintendo World-themed toys to be included in Happy Meals in Japan. The toys -- which feature Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, and Toad -- each appear to have unique interactions and features, making for quite the varied line-up. They will be available from July 12th.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

This may be your last chance to own a rare Nintendo PlayStation controller
In August, Heritage Auctions will be auctioning off another rare piece of hardware from the failed Nintendo and Sony collaboration.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 6th, 2024

Nintendo Switch 8GB memory mod runs Grand Theft Auto V at 20 FPS
Switch with 8GB RAM enables a lot more games Switch 2 can't come soon enough. The Nintendo Switch's hardware limitations, especially its 4GB memory, make it hard to play modern games. This drawback affects the quality of games like "The Witcher 3," which looks significantly downgraded compared to the PC version.
July 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 5th, 2024

Dog Speedrunning MLB on Super Nintendo Is One of the Most Wholesome Things You'll See Today
Good boy!
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Don't Break Your Wii U, Because Nintendo Has Run Out Of Parts To Fix It With
Another nail is hammered into the Wii U's coffin.
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Modded Nintendo Switch With 8GB of RAM Is the Pro Model We Never Got, as It Can Run Multiple PC Games Surprisingly Well
A modded Nintendo Switch with 8GB of RAM, instead of the vanilla 4, is almost the Pro model we never got, as it is capable of running multiple PC games rather well.
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo adopts wait-and-see on generative AI | Opinion
Disruptive new technology is always controversial -- but Nintendo's decision to steer clear of generative AI is based on hard-nosed business logic, not high-minded creative ideas
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Says Generative AI Can Be Used in 'Creative Ways,' but Highlights IP Issues
"We are open to utilizing technological developments."
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Sees Potential In Generative AI, But Won't Make Games Created "By Technology Alone"
For now, Nintendo is focusing on people, not technology, to create its games.
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Unofficial Native PC Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ports Seemingly in the Works
Modding group Team Luminescent is seemingly working on native unofficial decompiled PC ports of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Why You Shouldn't Expect Nintendo To Use AI In Game Development Anytime Soon
The umbrella of generative AI includes a wide variety of tools that could feasibly make game development easier and faster. Besides using language models for code review and optimization, there are also ways to use language models for generating NPC dialogue, whether beforehand or in real-time, like with NVIDIA's ACE.
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 4th, 2024

13 Games to Play If You Loved Skyrim
Looking to recapture the magic of Skyrim? These games are worth a try.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

Donkey Kong Jr. Math, SOLAR JETMAN, Golf, and More Available for Nintendo Switch Online
Seven classic NES titles are available now for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, including Nintendo's first ever fighting game.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Debuts on Top of Weekly Physical Japanese Charts with Over 88,000 Units Sold
The remaster was also accompanied by Luigi's Mansion 3 re-entering the top 10, taking the No. 7 spot.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo president rejects the use of generative AI in upcoming games — issues of pedigree and copyright cited
Nintendo's unique games 'cannot be created through technology alone'
July 4th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Recognizes Generative AI's Potential and Risks, Aims to Continue Delivering 'Unique' Value
During the 84th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Nintendo President and Representative Director Shuntaro Furukawa answered several questions about the company's strategy. One shareholder inquired about Nintendo's plans for generative AI, and Furukawa-san replied by recognizing the technology's potential as well as its risks.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — July 2nd, 2024

Nintendo continues to target Switch pirates with new lawsuitsspan>
Nintendo is not giving up on its crusade against Switch piracy, as it has filed two new lawsuits against individuals who allegedly promoted and profited from modded consoles and pirated games. Interestingly, one of these lawsuits targets one of the moderators behind the popular r/SwitchPirates subreddit.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Nintendo sues two Switch pirates for "substantial and irreparable harm"
"Defendant is well aware that his conduct is unlawful and infringes Nintendo's intellectual property rights"
July 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 29th, 2024

Switch 2 Needs Backwards Compatibility, And Luigi's Mansion 2 Shows Why
This generation needs to be the last time we re-purchase our old games.
June 29th, 2024 — Source

What's July 2024's Pokemon GO Research Breakthrough?
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokemon for Pokemon GO's Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokeStops (one task per PokeStop per day).
June 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 28th, 2024

Four waves of Luigi's Mansion 2 icons are making their way to Nintendo Switch Online
The day we've all been waiting for is finally here, the remake of Luigi's Mansion 2 has officially released! While it's easy to get sucked into Luigi's ghostly adventure, be sure to check out the Nintendo Switch Online rewards first!
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Overview Trailer Details Story, Confine, and Confire
After separating from her companion Ash, Marona teams up with Apricot to reunite the legendary pirate crew and defeat the ghost fleet.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Review: CRKD's Nitro Deck+ for Nintendo Switch
I absolutely adored last year's Nitro Deck from CRKD. After purchasing one late last year, it's become one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now
From the unbeatable Switch Pro and comfy Joy-Con alternatives to a dongle that lets you use your Xbox or PlayStation controllers with your Switch, these are the best Switch controllers you can get.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 26th, 2024

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition -- First Impressions of the Remixed Classics
Somehow, Nintendo made playing only 2-30 seconds of classic NES games at a time fun.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Is Competitive Nostalgia, and I'm Elite
Nintendo is breathing new life into some of its most beloved games with multiplayer challenges, online leaderboards and more.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 23rd, 2024

Watch the Metroid Prime 4 Trailer From Nintendo Direct 2024
The game is scheduled to be released next year.
June 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 22nd, 2024

11 Of The Weirdest Peripherals Ever Made For Nintendo Systems
Throughout the history of Nintendo, the Japanese firm has always experimented with new and interesting features. You can look at things such as rumble feedback, save games, and motion controls to see just how willing Nintendo is to try different things.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 21st, 2024

In the Switch's eighth year, Nintendo can still surprise | Opinion
The summer showcase season closed with a remarkably strong line-up for Nintendo's ageing console -- and hints that the Switch successor will be all about continuity
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct and the year ahead | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download or watch now
June 21st, 2024 — Source

The Nintendo Switch Saved Metroid
The galaxy's greatest bounty hunter is no longer wandering the wasteland.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 20th, 2024

AWE: Hands-on haptic gloves HaptX, a test of Varjo Teleport, and Palmer Luckey's announcement!
These days at AWE are being intense... in a good way. Today I have selected two cool things to talk about with you: the new version of the haptic gloves HaptX, and the new "Teleport" service by Varjo. Then I am reporting you the (in)famous announcement by Palmer Luckey about him working on a new headset!
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Basketball is coming to Nintendo Switch Sports in a surprise update
Nintendo Switch Sports was far from the game many Nintendo fans were hoping for when the title released back in 2022, with the premium game in many ways being inferior to Nintendo's own Wii Sports pack-in title from back in the day. That said, Switch Sports did improve over time thanks to a number of free updates. Over a year on from its last major patch, the game is getting a surprise new sport.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Danganronpa Writer Took Out a Loan to Fund New Game The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Despair.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Deliver Us the Moon is Coming to Switch on July 16
KeokeN Interactive and Wired Productions have announced a release date for the sci-fi adventure title's long overdue Switch port.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Delve deeper into Luigi's Mansion 2 HD with new overview trailer
This week's Nintendo Direct packed out the rest of 2024 with style but it's worth remembering that the updated remaster of Luigi's Mansion 2 is just a week away!
June 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Farmagia gets an extended trailer, anime announcement
This week's Nintendo Direct gave us our best look yet at the upcoming farming/action game Farmagia. Developed by Marvelous of Rune Factory fame, with art by Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima, it definitely looks like a unique spin on the genre, where instead of growing simple crops you're growing monsters to add to expansive team of critters.
June 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Game Freak's next title is free-to-play mobile RPG Pand Land
While undoubtedly best known for developing the Pokemon series, Game Freak has been experimenting with other IP for over a decade now. Their latest idea, developed by WonderPlanet Inc., is the mobile sailing RPG Pand Land, and it has more than a few bits of DNA in common with their mega franchise.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Tales of the Shire Dev Teases That Plenty of Iconic and "Familiar Faces" Will Be in the Game
There and back again
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 17th, 2024

20 Years Ago, Nintendo's E3 2004 Press Conference Changed The Company's Trajectory
After years of struggling to compete with Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo's showing at E3 2004 laid the groundwork for a more successful path forward.
June 17th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

A Long-Abandoned Game Boy Advance Game Is Finally Out Now
After 23 years and three previous cancelations, Kien has finally arrived on the GBA.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

A new Nintendo Direct is coming June 18: Here's when and how to watch it and what to expect
Sony held its State of Play event on May 30 for its upcoming PC, PS5, and PSVR 2 games in 2024. Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase event on June 9 for its PC and Xbox Series X|S games for the rest of the year and into 2025. Now it's time for Nintendo to hold its own streaming event.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Likes Are Now Private on X, the Perfect Solution Is... Bringing Back Nintendo's Miiverse?
Yeah!
June 17th, 2024 — Source

New co-development studio The Unreal Guys opens doors
Co-developer to specialise in Unreal Engine and operate remotely out of the UK
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct Announced for June 18th
The showcase will last roughly 40 minutes and focus on Nintendo Switch titles launching in the second half of this year.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct Announced for Tomorrow, With 40 Minutes of Switch Games Coming Out Later This Year
Get your popcorn ready.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct Covering Switch Games Coming in the Back Half of 2024 Drops Tomorrow
Switch owners have been eagerly awaiting a Nintendo showcase of some sort, with rumors flying one would be arriving soon, but the company itself has remained mum on the prospect. Well, today Nintendo finally lifted their veil of silence, announcing a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow, June 18.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Could Get Final Fantasy XIV, But It May Not Happen For Years
The Nintendo Switch 2 console could be getting one of the most popular MMORPGs of all time, Final Fantasy XIV, but it could only happen some time after the system launches.
June 17th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo will detail its holiday 2024 Switch lineup in new Direct
There won't be a Switch 2, but expect a handful of new titles to round out Nintendo's year.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Super Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Has Filmed His Final YouTube Video
What's next?
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 15th, 2024

Woman busted smuggling 350 Nintendo Switch game cards in her bra — Chinese customs officials intercept smuggler at checkpoint
Smuggler was busted because her bust appeared unnatural.
June 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 14th, 2024

Guerrilla Games would like to see Aloy in Smash Bros.
During Summer Game Fest, Sony officially announced LEGO Horizon Adventures -- a retelling of 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn which has been completely reimagined in the style of the LEGO Movie. In a surprising move, the game is not only set to come to PlayStation and PC, but also the Nintendo Switch. This has seemingly opened up the opportunity for series protagonist Aloy to appear in Super Smash Bros.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door debuts at No.1 | Japan Monthly Charts
Remake of the 2004 GameCube title sold over 115,000 units in three days
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO's Season of Shared Skies' Armageddon Auckland Winter event guide
Niantic will be attending Armageddon Expo's Auckland Winter event and they'll be hosting a little in-person Pokemon GO event in the area. Pokemon Trainers can visit the Auckland Showgrounds for some extra bonuses, Field Research tasks, and the return of the You, Me, and Pikachu! Timed Research. Trainers looking to add Unown A to their Pokedex will want to stop by too, as that particular Unown may spawn at lured PokeStops.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Smuggler goes for high score, stuffs 350 Nintendo Switch games in her bra
A low polygon count gave her away
June 14th, 2024 — Source

This long-awaited remaster of a cult classic, zombie-killing action game is finally revealed with a release date
Lollipop Chainsaw is back with a new remaster that promises improved visuals, framerates, and quality-of-life gameplay upgrades
June 14th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Woman busted smuggling 350 Nintendo Switch game cards in her bra — Chinese customs officials intercept smuggler at checkpoint
Smuggler was busted because her bust appeared unnatural.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 12th, 2024

Elon Musk's X is officially making likes private
Another change no one asked for.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Game over for Twitter/X as Nintendo follows Microsoft and Sony in removing integration
Blame API prices, porn, or both?
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Major Epic Leak Hints at Unannounced Games Coming to Epic Games Store
"We released an update tonight so third-party tools can't surface any new unpublished product titles from the Epic Games Store catalog."
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Should See a Fair Amount of Support and Ports, but Things May Change Once Next-Gen Consoles Are Out
The Nintendo Switch 2 should see a fair amount of ports and support if its performance will indeed be in the ballpark of the Xbox Series S, but things may drastically change once next-generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft are out.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Our Favourite Power Bank for Steam Deck Gets Another Massive Discount In The UK
Never run out of juice again.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

This Legendary Game Dev Promises To "Cook" For Switch 2
"We're definitely gonna cook for it," Suda51 says about the next Nintendo console.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 10th, 2024

Doom: The Dark Ages finally confirmed! Releasing on next-gen platforms in 2025
After some leaks and rumors, Bethesda finally confirmed that Doom: The Dark Ages will be the next game from id Software. Given a very brief trailer during today's Xbox Games Showcase, the game is exactly as the title suggests: The Doom Slayer battles demons in the Dark Ages. It's uncertain if this is a continuation of Doom (2016) or some prequel story.
June 10th, 2024 — Source

No Nintendo Direct This Week, Journalist Claims; Said to Air By the End of This Month
Despite rumors claiming otherwise, Nintendo won't be airing a new Direct episode later this week. Luckily for Nintendo fans, however, there will be a new Nintendo Direct later this month.
June 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 7th, 2024

AVerMedia Shows New Premium Go Series Capture Dock for Handhelds, GaN Charger and More at Computex 2024
While it was keen to show off its earlier released Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) USB and Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) PCIe HDMI 2.1 capture cards which have recently got a big firmware update, giving them 4K144 capture, support for 5.1 multi-channel audio, and support for Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting, AVerMedia had a lot of other new things to show at the Computex 2024 show, including the new Premium Go Series, which includes the world's first Capture Dock, the X'tra Go GC515, the Elite Go GC313Pro and Core Go GC313 GaN charger and capture device, new AVerMedia Streaming Center software, and a couple of NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX-based Box PCs for edge AI.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Mega Man 1 to 5 for Game Boy Available Now on Nintendo Switch Online
Subscribers can experience Capcom's Game Boy Color versions today on Nintendo Switch, including the acclaimed Mega Man 3.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Online Gets 5 Mega Man Titles From The Game Boy
Subscribers can now play five classic Mega Man Game Boy games from the 90s.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Original 5 Game Boy Mega Man Games Hit Nintendo Switch Online
Blue is the color.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — June 6th, 2024

Battle the original game's party with new Octopath Traveler II update
Square Enix just made the Octopath Traveler series much more accessible, bringing the second game to Xbox platforms and the first to PlayStation for the first time. Alongside this, a new update has dropped that should make fans who have played both games happy!
June 6th, 2024 — Source

Fractal Design's tiny Raspberry Pi concept case needs to become reality, stat!
My entertainment system looks so sad without it.
June 6th, 2024 — Source

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD -- 10 Details You Need to Know
Here's everything you should know about Luigi's return to Evershade Valley.
June 6th, 2024 — Source

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Overview Trailer Outlines Ghost Types, Puzzles, and Co-op
Next Level Games' remaster of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon looks good ahead of its launch on June 27th for Nintendo Switch.
June 6th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The present and future of online toxicity management
Unity's Micaela Hays shares advice on how to tackle online toxicity, protect moderators, and what community management can learn from teaching
June 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 31st, 2024

Nintendo Switch 2 Specs & Details Revealed
The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as Nintendo prepares to unveil the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Building upon the success of its predecessor, this next-generation console promises to revolutionize your gaming experience with a plethora of innovative features and significant upgrades.
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Go: How to get the most XP and level up the fastest
Level up more quickly by doing the right kind of activities.
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 30th, 2024

Homelander is absolutely brutal in his debut Mortal Kombat 1 trailer
When the roster of DLC fighters was unveiled, it was immediately apparent that Homelander, The Boys' Superman-esque supervillain, was the fan favorite. Now, almost a year after his announcement, we finally get our first look at Homelander in action in his absolutely brutal debut trailer .
May 30th, 2024 — Source

MultiVersus beta changes fail to impress fans
MultiVersus has had a weird road to release. The game was technically out, and even purchasable from late 2022 to mid 2023. Then, out of nowhere, the development team announced that the game would be 'shutting down' after a six-month long beta, before re-releasing in 2024. Now, MultiVersus has finally re-launched, but some fans aren't happy with the changes made.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

Netflix announces animated Minecraft show
Minecraft has been around for over a decade now, if you can believe it, and while the game has received a lot of spin-offs, merchandise, and cross-overs, it never received an official TV show. Thanks to Netflix, that'll soon be changing.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

The Top 10 Rarest Nintendo DS Games That'll Cost You A Small Fortune
Collector be warned!
May 30th, 2024 — Source

Voice actor reveals Shadow the Hedgehog had M-rated dialogue recorded
2005's Shadow the Hedgehog has gone down in infamy since it first released, being the game that allowed Sonic's rival to wield guns and say some relatively light cursewords. It turns out it was almost much, much worse.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 29th, 2024

How to fix blinking green light on your Nintendo Switch dock
So one moment everything was fine. You were playing with your Switch and having a grand ol' time. Next thing you know, something has gone terribly wrong. You put your Nintendo Switch in its dock and suddenly the green LED on the front of your dock starts blinking.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

LEGO Unveils Its First Legend Of Zelda Playset With 2,500 Pieces And It's Epic
Nostalgia for all things past has been a growing theme amongst many adults of the current generation. Chief amongst the architects of such deep feelings of years gone by are Nintendo and LEGO. It is only apt that they have now teamed up to introduce a stunningly beautiful The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 LEGO Set.
May 29th, 2024 — Source or Source

Microsoft developer demos .NET on the NES — delivers .NES
Ever wanted to see a Nintendo Entertainment System released in 1986 run the .NET Framework released for Windows platforms in 2000? If you're the same kind of techno-degenerate who enjoyed .NET being backported to Windows 95, you're most likely in the right place, though of course the NES isn't going to be nearly as capable as your average Windows 95 PC.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Who is subscribing to Game Pass, PS Plus and Nintendo Switch Online, and why?
Convenience is the No.1 reason people are signing-up to video game subscription services
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 28th, 2024

$300 LEGO The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree Revealed
Hey, listen!
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Digital versus physical Switch games: Which is better?
It's easier to keep track of digital games, but physical games are easier to share and trade in.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Guide: How to listen to Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's original soundtrack
Remakes of classic games are great for two reasons. One is allowing newer generations to experience classic titles they potentially missed out on. The other is for giving longtime fans an update on a game they loved from their past. Sometimes, however, remakes change aspects a bit too much, which can be frustrating.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

How to connect a Nintendo Switch to your phone's hotspot
Connect in a hurry without hassle.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

How to use a PS5 DualSense controller on Switch
Play Switch games with a far more comfortable controller.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

LEGO The Legend of Zelda's Great Deku Tree finally revealed, releasing this September
Quite a while ago now an image leaked of a Lego version of The Legend of Zelda's The Great Deku Tree. It seemed fairly believable at the time, but there was no official word -- until now.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Lego Zelda Great Deku Tree Is Real And Available To Preorder
Lego's first Legend of Zelda set celebrates two of the best games in the series.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Lego's First Legend of Zelda Set Is Absolutely Incredible
Lego and Nintendo are finally heading to Hyrule together for the first-ever Legend of Zelda Lego set, fulfilling a longtime dream of fans.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo opening San Francisco store | News-in-brief
Shopfront will open in 2025 in Union Square, will be the second location in the US
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Two of Earthbound's Runaway Five getting adorable plushes
Hobonichi Mother Project, the initiative founded by Mother series creator Shigesato Itoi, has announced its next batch of plushes and it's two members of the funkiest band in Eagleland.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Zelda Director Weighs In On Furiosa's Box Office Miss
"Like the movie or not, creative swings like this don't come around often."
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 24th, 2024

Every Nintendo Console: A Full History of Release Dates
Discover the storied history of the gaming giant.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter Stories 1 Remaster Gameplay Showcases Upgraded Visuals
Capcom has showcased what the first half hour of the turn-based RPG's upcoming remaster is going to look like.
May 24th, 2024 — Source or Source

Nintendo is finally opening a second US store
The San Francisco shop will open two decades after the flagship New York location.
May 24th, 2024 — Source or Source

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Nintendo Is Opening a Second Official U.S. Store in San Francisco Next Year
Nintendo is headed to San Francisco's Union Square.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake is Out Now on Nintendo Switch
Based on the 2004 classic, players can expect new music, quality-of-life features, improved visuals, a remade intro and more.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 23rd, 2024

Atari acquires longtime rival Intellivision
Atari has announced it has acquired its former competitor from the '70s and '80s, ending what it says was the first-ever console war.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Atari acquires the Intellivision brand
Two of the earliest video gaming pioneers are joining forces... Kind of. Atari and Intellivision waged one of the earliest console wars in the late '70s and early '80s but now, 45 years later, the former is buying the latter, in a manner of speaking.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Guide -- Yoshi Kid Colors in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
If you're like me, one of your favorite parts of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was getting to partner up with a Yoshi Kid. These little rascals come out the egg swingin', and represent the freshest take on the iconic dino this side of Boshi.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

How the developers of Afterlove EP continued the game after its creator's death
"We all agreed that our hearts could not let Mohammed Fahmi's vision go to waste"
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Late Launch Is Leaving People At NVIDIA Confused; Node Shrink Could Boost Performance to 4.5 Teraflops
The Nintendo Switch 2 late launch may have brought some sort of hardware redesign that may impact the console's performance.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Switch Online getting Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door icon parts
If you're a Switch owner there's a high likelihood that you've set out on an adventure to Rogueport and the lands beyond in the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. Before you get too deep into it, however, Nintendo's given you another way to show off your love for the classic GameCube RPG!
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Includes 4K Performance Profile, Possibly For The Nintendo Switch 2
The Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake's code features something quite interesting, which may have revealed new details on the yet-to-be-revealed Nintendo Switch 2.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Go Ultra Space Wonders: Blacephalon, Stakataka, Bonuses, And More
New Ultra Beasts have arrived as part of Pokemon Go's latest event.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Ryujinx Already Runs Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake at 60FPS
Ryujinx, one of the last remaining major Nintendo Switch emulators, is already able to run today's Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake at 60FPS.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 21st, 2024

Nintendo acquires Shiver Entertainment to help with future Switch ports
While we regularly see PlayStation and Xbox making headlines for acquisitions and mergers, Nintendo rarely ventures into the M&A arena. Typically, Nintendo makes smaller moves when acquiring additional studios and that continues to be the case now, with Nintendo announcing plans to acquire Shiver Entertainment.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo acquires Switch port specialist Shiver Entertainment from Embracer
The team is responsible for the Switch ports of Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Buys Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Port Studio Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo rarely buys companies, but now it's acquired a Miami-based team it's worked with before.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Buys Shiver Entertainment from Embracer, Studio Behind Recent Hogwarts Legacy and MK1 Switch Ports
Nintendo has acquired known porting studio Shiver Entertainment from Embracer - the studio behind the recent Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 Switch ports.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 May Only Deliver 4K, 30 FPS With NVIDIA DLSS, but It Would Be A "Misuse" of the Upscaler
The Nintendo Switch 2 may be able to deliver only 4K resolution, 30 frames per second gameplay with NVIDIA DLSS, but we are unlikely to see this scenario much, as it would be a "misuse" of the upscaler.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review
The definitive version of a treasured Nintendo RPG.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Pokemon GO's Season of World of Wonders' Ultra Space Wonders event guide
The Season of World of Wonders is almost over, but that doesn't mean there aren't any more Ultra Beast or Pokemon debuts for Pokemon GO. For the Ultra Space Wonders event, Trainers can evolve their Poipole into Naganadel, battle Stakataka and/or Blacephalon in Five-Star Raids, and Shiny Mareanie may be wandering out in the wild.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Unpublished 2004 Satoru Iwata interview shared in full online
The 2000s were a period of great change for Nintendo. The moderately successful Nintendo 64 made way for the floundering, but beloved, GameCube, while the Game Boy line of handhelds was retired in favor of the smash hit Nintendo DS family.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 17th, 2024

Fallout Is Coming to Fortnite Battle Royale Based on New Tease
Get your Caps ready.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Review -- Start from the Beginning
True to the developers' past catalog, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a unique and memorable game.
May 17th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Pokemon GO May 2024 Community Day Guide
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokemon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokemon. For one day each month, a Pokemon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

These giant Pokemon bean bag chairs will let you relax in style
Have you ever wanted to sit on a giant beanbag Pokemon? No? Well, you might change your mind with these new additions to The Pokemon Center's online store. Three new very large beanbag chairs are now available for pre-order and they include designs based on Jigglypuff, Gengar, and Lechonk. Lechonk, in particular, is adorable.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 14th, 2024

Atlus will delist Shin Megami Tensei V and its DLC in June ahead of Vengeance release
With the release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance coming up, it seems Atlus has deemed that players are not interested in the original version anymore. Released exclusively on the Switch in November 2021, Shin Megami Tensei V will be delisted from the eShop alongside all of its DLC on June 13, 2024. Atlus made the announcement a few days ago and while no reason was given for the delisting, it likely has to do with the newest version being made available.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Biomutant is Out Now on Nintendo Switch
After a bit of a delay, open-world RPG Biomutant is finally out now on the Nintendo Switch, along with a new trailer.
May 14th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Is a Nintendo Switch with Windows 11 the ultimate portable console? No, but someone made one anyway.
Who needs a Lenovo Legion Go when you can run Windows 11 on a Nintendo Switch? Plenty of people, but it's still a fun concept.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter series tops 100 million units sold
Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter has achieved a landmark sales figure just as the series celebrates its 20th anniversary.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Go: How To Evolve Poipole Into Naganadel
Add Poipole's evolved form to your collection.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Rumor -- LEGO The Legend of Zelda -- Deku Tree coming later this year
Just over a year ago, a rumor started making the rounds online, accompanied by a few leaked photos, suggesting the possibility of a The Legend of Zelda: Deku Tree LEGO set. It all began with a leaked survey seeking opinions on the set and its potential contents. However, a year passed with no sign of the Deku Tree to be found. But this morning, thanks to Bricktastic"s efforts, it seems we might finally have some solid details on when we can expect to see the set on store shelves.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Shin Megami Tensei 5 to be Delisted from Nintendo eShop Next Month
Get it while you can.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

The 21 best Nintendo Switch games in 2024
A guide on the best Switch games to play, from A to Z trigger.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Verizon is back to spreading joy with free Nintendo Switch offer
Who doesn't like a freebie, especially when they are of a hefty monetary value and come with a product and service that's essential? If you have been thinking about getting 5G home internet and aren't sure which provider to go for, Verizon has an amazing deal for you.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Your Old Nintendo Game Boy Could Be Worth More Than You Realize
In 1989, Nintendo introduced the Game Boy, an 8-bit handheld game console with removable Game Pak cartridges, a dot-matrix green screen, and the same button layout found on the Nintendo Entertainment System, making its games easy to pick up and play. The Game Boy's success was instantaneous, and while other companies created more advanced systems, none could compete with its impressive library of games.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 13th, 2024

Guy installs Windows 11 on a Nintendo Switch, because why not?
In another case of "just because you can doesn't mean you should", on Sunday, user PatRyk (@Patrosi73) posted on X (formerly Twitter) the photo above showing Windows 11 running on the Nintendo Switch console. This was later accompanied by a video of the operating system running, as well as a few other bits of information about the install.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch New Extreme Overclocking Test Shows How Most Open-World Games Can Run at 60 FPS on the System
The Nintendo Switch seems to be leaving quite a bit of performance on the table at its vanilla clock speeds, judging from a new overclocking test video shared online.
May 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare may finally come to PC in 2024
Last year, Rockstar re-released Red Dead Redemption and its companion game, Undead Nightmare, for modern consoles, including PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately for the PC crowd, we were once again left off the list of supported platforms. However, that may finally be set to change, with an update to Rockstar's website hinting at the imminent announcement of a PC port.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

The 21 best Nintendo Switch games in 2024
A guide on the best Switch games to play, from A to Z trigger.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda BOTW Switch 2 Version Possibly in the Works at Nintendo
A The Legend of Zelda: BOTW Switch 2 version might very well be in the works at Nintendo.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 12th, 2024

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe becomes the 2nd best-selling Nintendo game ever
The Mario Kart series has always been one of Nintendo's most popular, with the arcadey racing franchise typically topping the charts for whatever system it releases on. It therefore comes as little surprise that the overwhelming success of the Switch has aided Mario Kart 8 in becoming Nintendo's 2nd-highest selling game of all time.
May 12th, 2024 — Source

Nearly all Nintendo 64 games can now be recompiled into native PC ports to add proper ray tracing, ultrawide, high FPS, and more
Majora's Mask is the latest to benefit, but N64 Recompiled works with nearly all N64 games.
May 12th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda Could Receive a New Title with Zelda as the Protagonist -- Rumor
YouTuber PapaGenos tweets about Zelda being "severely overdue" as the main character in a title while hinting at it possibly happening.
May 12th, 2024 — Source

The Magic Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom One Year Later Is In Experimentation
Just like its physics system, players' experiences came together naturally.
May 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 11th, 2024

Here's How to Factory Reset Your Nintendo Switch Before Selling It
With the Switch 2 on the horizon, you might be looking to sell your current Switch to make room for an upgrade. Here's what to know.
May 11th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Has a Codename for Its Codename; "Successor" Was the Most Appropriate Expression to Announce New Hardware
Nintendo seems extremely serious about the security of the Nintendo Switch 2, going so far as to create a codename for the system's actual codename.
May 11th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 10th, 2024

Best Capture Card for Nintendo Switch
Want to stream from the Switch? You're going to need a capture card
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Legend Of Zelda Is "Dying For A Cinematic Treatment," Director Says
Zelda is one of the last "untapped properties" due for a film adaptation, Wes Ball says.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

How To Buy A Special-Edition Nintendo Switch Console Below Retail Price
Special-edition Nintendo Switch consoles often go for above retail price, but if you're okay with importing a region-free console, you can save some money.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Leaked Switch 2 tech specs point to a solid upgrade over the original
Thanks to the dedicated members of the Famiboards forum, some new information about the RAM and storage specifications of the Switch 2 may have been discovered earlier than expected. In an effort to get the drop on Nintendo's official reveal of the Switch successor, Famiboards members have been tracking customs and shipping data being sent between Nintendo, Nvidia, and other tech companies and have stumbled upon some rumored upgrades.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 specs could have leaked in shipping data
Quite an improvement over the first Switch
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Sea of Thieves Is April's Most Downloaded Game On PlayStation 5 In Europe, Third in the US
Sea of Thieves debuted on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch last month and has done rather well on Sony's console, managing to become among the most downloaded titles for the last month.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Switch 2 Shouldn't Be Impacted By Any Chip Shortages, Nintendo Says
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa also touched on a few more details regarding the "Switch successor" system.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Masterworks Coming Soon -- Pre-Orders Open Now
As The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom approaches its first anniversary in just a few days, Nintendo is gearing up for the milestone with all-new merchandise set to launch later this year in Japan.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Why the Zelda Movie Director Won't Reveal His Favorite Zelda Game
"I'm one of you."
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 7th, 2024

Construction wraps on Japan's Nintendo Museum, opening set for Fall 2024
Nintendo of Japan has announced that construction on the Nintendo Museum in Japan has finally finished. While the plan was to have everything done by March 2024, things were delayed slightly for undisclosed reasons (likely due to a lack of materials). With construction wrapped, Nintendo is confident that the museum will open to the public in Fall 2024.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga Collection Announced for Switch, Releases in June
The collection will include Gothic Classic Edition and Gothic 2; Complete Edition, and the Saga will be releasing for Nintendo Switch exclusively at retail.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nears 62 Million Sales
Along with its Wii U version, Nintendo's acclaimed kart racer has sold 70.43 million units since first launching in 2014.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo breaks silence on Switch 2, promises announcement by April 2025
But platform holder warns that June's Nintendo Direct will only focus on Switch games for the second half of 2024
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo confirms it will announce a Switch successor by April 2025
It will be absent from June's Nintendo Direct event, though
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo confirms plans to announce Switch 2 this fiscal year
Typically whenever Nintendo is asked about its next-gen console plans, the company simply states that it is always exploring new opportunities but that there are 'no immediate plans' for a new system. That has finally changed this week, with Nintendo acknowledging plans to announce a new console for the first time.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 In The Most Nintendo Way Possible
Nintendo has just officially confirmed that it will reveal a next-gen Switch console later this year. The announcement was made via a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, as part of the company's latest financial report. "We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year," wrote Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct Confirmed For June, But Don't Expect To See Switch 2
Nintendo's next Direct livestream is all about the games coming to the Switch in 2024.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct Confirmed for June, to Focus on Switch Games Only
Prime time.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Direct showcase coming in June but no Switch 2 announcement planned
Today in a rare statement addressing speculation, Nintendo officially confirmed plans to announce its next generation console soon. The highly anticipated 'Switch 2' will be officially announced in the current fiscal year. Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed its summer announcement plans, confirming that the next major Direct showcase will take place in June.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo financial report reveals company expects Switch to outsell DS by March 2025, more
While today's announcement that a successor to the Nintendo Switch is officially in production and due to be announced within the next year, Nintendo's fiscal results for the year ending March 2024 still have plenty of other interesting tidbits to look at.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo pre-announces a Switch 2 announcement is coming... eventually
More info promised sometime before the end of March 2025.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo profits rise to $6.2bn ahead of quiet year
Platform holder expects 20% drop in net sales for new fiscal year as the wait for Switch 2 continues
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo says Switch 2 details coming before March 2025 — seven years after the original version was released
A better, faster Nintendo Switch is just over the horizon.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Spills The Beans On Its Switch 2 Launch Plans
Nintendo has not exactly been all that forthcoming with its next generation game console plans, saying instead that it intends to squeeze as much life out of its current generation Switch handheld as possible. Be that as it may, there is another console on the horizon.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 to Release in March 2025; First Proper Reveal Coming This Fall -- Rumor
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released sometime in March 2025, and the first reveal of the highly anticipated system will be coming this Fall.
May 7th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Switch Has Sold 141.32 Million Units Worldwide
The company sold 15.70 million Switch consoles in fiscal year 2024, a drop of 12.6 percent compared to the previous year.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Sales Slide As Console Enters Its Eighth Year
A recent financial report from Nintendo stated that hardware and software sales for the Switch declined by more than 12% year-on-year.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch Successor Will Be Revealed By April 2025
The president of Nintendo has spoken.
May 7th, 2024 — Source or Source

Nintendo Switch successor will be revealed this fiscal year, company confirms
Seven years after the release of the Nintendo Switch, the console maker has finally confirmed the existence of a successor, and even when it may be revealed. In a statement coming alongside Nintendo's earnings release, president Shuntaro Furukawa said a hardware announcement will be happening sometime this fiscal year.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo to announce new hardware this fiscal year, Switch software Direct planned for June
After years of speculation we finally have word from Nintendo's President Furukawa that the company is working on a successor to the Nintendo Switch.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo to announce Switch successor before March 2025
The company predicts declining sales in the meantime, however.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo to announce Switch successor in this fiscal year as profits rise
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo said Tuesday that it will make an announcement about a successor to its Switch home console sometime before March 2025.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nintendo to unveil successor to Switch before April 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 within this fiscal year The President of Nintendo confirms the new Switch will be announced this (fiscal) year. Finally, the company has confirmed that the Switch will get a successor. This comes years after rumors about potential updates to the Switch and Switch OLED handheld systems that were released years ago.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Princess Peach: Showtime! Sold 1.22 Million Units, Mario versus Donkey Kong at 1.12 Million Sold
Princess Peach: Showtime! has already outsold Super Princess Peach, while Mario versus Donkey Kong's sales are pacing faster than the original.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Rare Super Famicom prototype zooms to $40k bid at auction
It's probably even higher by the time you read this
May 7th, 2024 — Source

The Steam Deck and ROG Ally will soon know what the competition from handheld gaming kings, Nintendo, looks like
Nintendo may not let you play PC games, but It's still the biggest player in the handheld gaming space. Soon we'll know what the Switch successor looks like.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Was The Most Profitable Film Of 2023
The biggest animated film of 2023 earned back its production costs and then some.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Vicarious Visions were working on a new Donkey Kong game at one point
Vicarious Visions is one of the more underappreciated Activision Blizzard studios, with the team responsible for the excellent Crash trilogy remake as well as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 ultimately being reduced to a support studio for Blizzard. Not only had the team previously been working on a remake of THPS 3 and 4, but at one point were also developing a 3D Donkey Kong game.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

You can unlock 5 Classic Zelda Icons in Switch Online... But You Gotta Play First!
If you ever find yourself running low on games to play as the year goes on, it might be a good time to try out a classic title on the Nintendo Switch Online library. With so many options available across various systems, there's something for everyone.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 3rd, 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 Console Deluxe Editions Hit Another Production Delay
All Xbox and North American PS5 orders are impacted.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

In Super Metroid, No One Can Hear You Scream
The 1994 classic didn't just help popularize a genre, but blazed a trail for a smarter kind of horror.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

ESRB listing points to Switch version of Nintendo World Championships
Party like it's 1990
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

ESRB Rating For Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Appears Out Of Nowhere
Could the Nintendo World Championships be coming into our living rooms?
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 emulator-related DMCA takedowns
They contain code from the Yuzu Switch emulator.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Shuts Down Yuzu Clones In Ongoing Quest To Kill Switch Emulation
Github recently removed 8,535 Yuzu-related repositories in response to a Nintendo takedown request, but it's unclear if the console manufacturer will be able to wipe it off the map.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 May Support Higher Than 60 FPS Gameplay, 40 FPS 120Hz Modes
The Nintendo Switch 2 may support higher than 60 frames per second gameplay and even 40 FPS, 120Hz modes, judging from some recent findings.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch Rated by ESRB
Cart before the horse.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Source

Gaming — Nintendo — May 1st, 2024

Endless Ocean: Luminous Review - Hope You Really Like Fish
The SCUBA simulator has relaxing chill vibes for a little while but quickly runs out of oxygen.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Future SEGA/ATLUS remakes all coming to Switch 2 claims insider
In the past we have seen SEGA and ATLUS in particular release its games in a staggered manner, with the likes of the Persona series previously arriving first on PlayStation -- and Nintendo having a similar deal for the SMT games. That said, recently this structure has changed, with more games coming to more platforms more quickly. According to one insider "Every Atlus and Sega remake is also releasing on Switch 2."
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Handheld Mode Said to be Clocked 'Crazy Low' for Better Battery Life - Rumor
Nintendo has yet to officially talk about its next console.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch 2 May Hit 4 Teraflops in Docked Mode; Will Be Clocked "Crazy Low" in Handheld Mode
The Nintendo Switch 2 may be clocked higher than expected in docked mode but "crazy low" in handheld mode to achieve better battery life, according to rumors circulating online.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Switch version of Hi-Fi Rush rated by PEGI
Earlier this year, leaks and rumours sprung up suggesting that the Xbox console exclusive Hi-Fi Rush would be coming to more platforms, specifically PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Of course, Microsoft did wind up announcing that Hi-Fi Rush was coming to more platforms -- though only PS5. One month on from the PlayStation release, it seems Hi-Fi Rush might be coming to the Switch after all.
May 1st, 2024 — Source