TodayMon, 26th Jun 2017

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  News Extra Nintendo Switch Stock Drives Game Sales in UK, as Ever Oasis Struggles on Debut

  Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Breath of the Wild move back up

  The UK chart results are out and bring mixed news from a Nintendo perspective. While two big hits got a boost in sales courtesy of "renewed stock" - which likely relates to the Switch hardware getting some fresh units last week - a new 3DS arrival struggled. To start with the good news,...

  • 55 mins ago
  • UK
  • Charts
  • Nintendo Switch
  • 3DS
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  3DS

  Review Ever Oasis

  Happily Ever After

  Ever Oasis might be a new IP, but it comes from a long and storied pedigree: the brainchild of Secret of Mana creator Koichi Ishii, and developed by Grezzo (of the 3DS Zelda remakes and StreetPass Garden/Flower Town fame), while it certainly reflects the influence of its creators’ earlier works, as a full package it feels fresh...

  • 2 hours ago
  • 3DS
  • Reviews
  • Ever Oasis

YesterdaySun, 25th Jun 2017

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  Switch eShop

  Review Mighty Gunvolt Burst

  A mighty burst of pixel platforming perfection

  In the vacuum left behind by the absence of Capcom’s popular Mega Man series, two major alternatives have sprouted up in an effort to take the top spot as the definitive run ‘n’ gun action platformer. These projects — created in parallel — have been headed by various staff that had a hand in...

  • 17 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Reviews
  • Mighty Gunvolt Burst
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  New 3DS

  Review Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition

  Close, but not quite

  When Runbow released for the Wii U back in 2015, we praised it as one of the best games on the platform. Sadly, despite an excellent critical reception, the colourful platformer didn’t reach the audience it could have due to the Wii U’s limited install base.  13AM is aiming to share its opus with a different audience...

  • 21 hours ago
  • New Nintendo 3DS
  • Reviews
  • Runbow Pocket

Saturday24th Jun 2017

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  News Take a Look at The Nintendo Switch Pocket Dock SP

  Yep, it's a Game Boy Advance turned into a Switch dock

  The world of gaming enthusiasts brings us some very cool things, and the Switch has certainly inspired its fair share of mods and neat ideas. The Nintendo Switch Pocket Dock SP undoubtedly qualifies, which is the work of CptnAlex on Instagram. As you can see above we have a Game Boy Advance...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Game Boy Advance
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  93

  News More Rumours Add Weight to Talk of a SNES Classic Mini

  It seems inevitable, right?

  The NES Classic Mini is a cool little device and proved hugely popular, though sadly Nintendo botched the whole supply and demand thing. The success of the hardware, and the buzz it brought in the Holiday season last year, certainly makes rumours of a SNES Classic Mini this year seem feasible. It could be announced...

  • 2 days ago
  • SNES Classic
  • Retro
  • Rumour
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  184

  News Reggie Fils-Aimé Defends Nintendo's Indie Support and AM2R Policy

  Also talks of Animal Crossing app having positive impact for IP

  We've seen plenty of E3 interviews from Reggie Fils-Aimé and other Nintendo executives, many covering the content that Nintendo showcased in LA. There's interest in what wasn't shown though, as despite there being plenty of surprises and official coverage, some areas were...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Metroid
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  88

  News Nintendo's Market Capitalisation Overtakes Sony's Following Switch Success

  Highest market cap for Nintendo since 2008

  The ongoing success of the Switch has seen Nintendo's market capitalisation hit 5.44 trillion yen ($48.9 billion), which sees the Kyoto giant overtake rival Sony for the first time in almost a year. This new market cap figure is the highest posted by Nintendo since October 2008. ...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Business
  • Sony
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  185

  News Nintendo Switch Sales Surge Past A Million In Japan

  Faster than Wii U, but behind the original Wii

  The Nintendo Switch has sailed past the one million units sold market in its native Japan after 16 weeks of sale, Dengeki is reporting. For comparison's sake, by the same point in their lifespans the Wii had sold 1.85 million units in Japan and the Wii U had sold 820,000. The amazing success of...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Japan
  • Sales Figures
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  48

  Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Assessment of the New Nintendo 2DS XL

  Worth the change?

  The New Nintendo 2DS XL arrives in late July, but units are already doing the rounds for those keen to preview and review the system. Our video man Alex shared his views on it earlier this week in his own inimitable style. Now our network colleagues at Digital Foundry have produced their formal review, so you can get precise...

  • 2 days ago
  • New 2DS XL
  • New Nintendo 3DS
  • Video
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  25

  Video MercurySteam, Metroid: Samus Returns and the Prototypes That Were Rejected

  Liam Robertson revisits the story

  Metroid: Samus Returns was a welcome announcement during E3, as Nintendo used the Treehouse segment to unveil what is now one of the most anticipated 3DS titles of this year. It's being developed by MercurySteam, well known among 3DS owners for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, and it's looking rather...

  • 2 days ago
  • Metroid
  • Video
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  24

  Feature Puzzling Over Dragons with GungHo CEO Kazuki Morishita

  On puzzles, dragons, Switch support, and (not) beating Breath of the Wild

  As one of the most successful — and addictive — mobile match-threes of all time, GungHo Online Entertainment’s Puzzle & Dragons needs no introduction. Lighting up smartphones from Japan to Europe, North America and beyond, it’s also made quite a splash on...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • GungHo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • 3DS

Friday23rd Jun 2017

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  Feature The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results!

  Y’all pulled through

  Back in May we launched our very own “fighter ballot” to hopefully gain some excitement for the possible E3 announcement of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. Unless you completely missed all-things E3 2017, you'll know that this sadly never happened. Nevertheless, you all voted by the thousands – 13,824 to be exact...

  • 3 days ago
  • Features
  • Smash Bros.
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Wii U
  • 3DS
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  106

  News Square Enix Has Been 'Tenacious' in Ongoing Conversations About Final Fantasy XIV on Switch

  "We’ve been trying to keep at it"

  While 2016 brought the high profile arrival of Final Fantasy XV, its predecessor is still very much in progress and relevant to series fans. The MMO has, like so many online games in its genre, spanned across multiple console generations; it was only this week that the Final Fantasy XIV:...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Final Fantasy XIV
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  News Here's Your First Taste Of Grant Kirkhope's Contribution To Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

  Former Rare man has outdone himself yet again

  Nintendo fans were excited to finally hear the confirmation that Grant Kirkhope (known for his work on Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye, and Donkey Kong 64) would be producing music for 

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Music
  • Grant Kirkhope
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  39

  News Pokémon GO's Raid Battles Are Live, But They're Reserved For Master Trainers

  UPDATE: Now available to level 25 trainers

  UPDATE: The cap has now been lowered to level 25. ORIGINAL STORY: Pokémon GO has just been updated with one of its most significant overhauls yet - the introduction of Raid Battles which take place at gyms all over the world. Raid Battles close to your current location can be tracked by tapping the...

  • 3 days ago
  • Pokemon Go
  • Pokemon
  • Mobile
  • Smartphones
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  24

  News Soon You'll Be Able To Wear The Street Fighter II Jeans You've Wanted Since You Were 11

  "The Worlds of Raw Denim & Street Fighter 2 Collide!!"

  Jeans are pretty cool. They're fashionable - despite being invented many years ago - and hard-wearing. But you know what's really cool? Street Fighter II jeans. In a move that we're shocked hasn't happened sooner, clothing line Naked & Famous Denim is teaming up with Capcom to create a line...

  • 3 days ago
  • Video
  • Street Fighter
  • Capcom
  • Merchandise
  • Clothing
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  107

  News PES 2018 is Skipping Nintendo Switch, But Konami Will Consider Future Releases

  Fans have to make noise, of course

  Nintendo Switch owners will be able to play some virtual football this year when FIFA 18 arrives, and it should be an interesting release. EA will have a clean run without competition, however, as Konami has confirmed what was already quite obvious - PES 2018 isn't coming to Nintendo's console. Though that is the...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Konami
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  88

  News Codemasters Hasn't Completely Ruled Out Bringing Micro Machines To Nintendo Switch

  "We’re watching what happens with the Switch with great interest"

  We were more than a little disappointed when Micro Machines: World Series was announced for PS4, Xbox One and Windows PC but not for Nintendo Switch earlier this year. To be released on 30th June, we feel this is a game much like Rocket League which would be perfectly suited for...

  • 3 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Codemasters
  • Micro Machines
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  News Congratulations Nintendo 64, You're A Proper Grown-Up Now

  The classic system turns 21 today

  It's a day of anniversaries today it seems, not only does Sonic The Hedgehog turn 26, but it is also a whopping 21 years since the Nintendo 64 was released in its native territory of Japan. Launched on 23rd June 1996, the N64 served as a landmark moment in Nintendo's history as a video game manufacturer, mainly...

  • 3 days ago
  • Retro
  • Nintendo 64
  • N64
  • Anniversary
  • Japan
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  30

  Video Man Plays Super Mario Bros. In Augmented Reality, Puzzles Bystanders

  For science!

  People are doing some pretty amazing things with Microsoft's Hololens headset, but Abhishek Singh deserves additional praise for his efforts.  Not only has he recreated the first level of Super Mario Bros. in augmented reality, he even dressed up as the famous plumber and tested the stage out in New York's crowded Central...

  • 3 days ago
  • Video
  • Super Mario
  • NES
  • Augmented Reality
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  Feature Quizzing Akihiro Hino on Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy

  Passing the torch to a new generation

  After a hiatus of a few years, the Professor Layton series is finally being resurrected - albeit with a twist - this year with Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy. Starring Katrielle Layton — daughter of the famed professor — this one promises to bring more brain bending...

  • 3 days ago
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Layton
  • 3DS
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  News Sonic The Hedgehog Turns 26 Today

  Happy Birthday, Blue Blur

  Sonic the Hedgehog made his Mega Drive debut 26 years ago today. On June 23rd 1991, Sega's answer to Super Mario arrived on North American store shelves, with the Japanese and European releases following in July. With its incredible visuals and astonishing speed, the game was hailed as an instant classic, and went on to...

  • 3 days ago
  • Sonic
  • SEGA
  • Anniversaries