March2024
Reaction Nintendo's Switch Emulator Fallout Is Shocking Only Because It Took This Long
Emulator action
Well, that was quick... But also slow. That Nintendo would take action against programs that circumvent security and open up obvious avenues to playing Switch games without having purchased them is entirely unsurprising given the platform holder's historic 'emulation is piracy' stance. But the speed with which Tropic Haze, the...
News Former Switch Exclusive Octopath Traveler "Delisted" On The eShop, But There's No Need To Worry
Update: Square Enix is "working on this"
Update [Tue 5th Mar, 2024 12:55 GMT]: Square Enix has publicly acknowledged Octopath Traveler's temporary removal from the Switch eShop. The publisher and developer — who worked with former Tenchu developer Acquire to create the turn-based RPG — states "We are working on this and will update when the...
News Super Mario LEGO Announcement Teased Ahead Of Mario Day 2024
Details about new sets might have been leaked
Following the arrival of the Animal Crossing sets last week, Nintendo and LEGO are now teasing "something" ahead of 'MAR10 Day' later this week. Whatever is planned is apparently getting revealed on 9th March during an "exciting" Super Mario-themed broadcast. In the brief trailer above, you can hear...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds New Icons You Can Only "Get By Playing"
Super Mario World icons now available
Nintendo has just made new themed icons available to Switch Online members. These include a set of icons based on the Super Nintendo hit Super Mario World as well as the popular Switch release Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Redeeming these icons is a little different this time. Not only do you need a Switch...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Two New Super Mario Themed Items (North America)
MAR10 Day is on the horizon
Ahead of Mario Day, Nintendo has added two brand new physical items to the My Nintendo Store in North America. First up we have a Mario Zipper Pouch, priced at 800 Platinum Points. You'll be able to store your everyday essentials in this "colourful faux leather pouch". Store your everyday essentials with this colorful...
UK Charts Final Fantasy Pushes Mario vs. Donkey Kong Further Down The Standings
Cloud watching
The latest UK charts are in and it is no surprise who's sitting at the top spot this week. We predicted it, you predicted it, of course, this week's champ is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the PS5. Square Enix's latest managed to beat both EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy this time around (which is no mean feat) and it means that...
Rumour Paper Mario & Luigi's Mansion 2 News Potentially Coming On MAR10
Popping up
Update [Sun 10th Mar, 2024 14:30 GMT]: Release dates for both of these upcoming Switch releases have now been officially confirmed: <related ids="163314"> Original article [Mon 4th Mar, 2024 15:05 GMT]: With MAR10 just a few days away, we're all getting ready to celebrate Nintendo's mascot — probably by playing Mario games or...
Random Zelda Modder Recreates TOTK's Ultrahand In Ocarina Of Time
Sheiking things up
When it came to exploring The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's massive Hyrule, Ultrahand felt like a gift from Hylia herself. Why would you walk anywhere when you could build a hoverbike in seconds? A part of us wished that such a feature had always been around to help us traverse Link's previous trials. If only there was a...
Anniversary Switch Turns Seven Today, With Over 11,000 Games On The eShop
Thank you, NX
We struggle to remember a time that we thought of the Switch as a 'new' console. Maybe back in 2021 with the release of the OLED and the pandemic popularity of Animal Crossing? Perhaps. For the most part, everyone is keen to jump on the "god, the Switch is sooo old" bandwagon. The thing is, they are right and boy are we reminded of...
Reminder LEGO Animal Crossing Sets Are Out Today, Will You Be Picking One Up?
Celeste ‘til last
It feels like it has been a long time coming, but the LEGO Animal Crossing sets are now available. Like, right now! There are five different sets for you to choose between, each of varying sizes (and prices). The one that is going to set you back the most Bells is the Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House set, which is available for...
Random Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Producer Had To Put His Playthrough Of Zelda "On Hold"
Work on the new PS5 game "got really busy"
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is out this week and while many PlayStation 5 owners will be likely diving into the highly anticipated release, the game's producer Yoshinori Kitase is actually planning to return to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Speaking to BAFTA, Kitase mentioned how he had been a...
February2024
Guide Splatoon 3: Fresh Season 2024 - Every New Weapon, Stage & Feature
Freshly squeezed
Splatoon 3's next season, 'Fresh Season 2024,' has brought a whole bunch of new content to the Splatlands. Fresh Season 2024 began on 1st March 2024 and added new stages, weapon loadouts, gear and more. All of the newbies were shared on the @SplatoonNA and @NintendoUK Twitter accounts, and we have collected together each and every...
Japanese Charts Mario vs. Donkey Kong Takes Gold For The Second Week In A Row
Mmm, bananas
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and this week sees Nintendo's newest puzzle platformer hold onto pole position once again. Mario vs. Donkey Kong is the Japanese chart-topper for the second week in a row, grabbing an additional 27,113 sales and beating newcomers Shin chan: Shiro of Coal Town and
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Five Day amiibo Tournament Announced
Celebrating the arrival of the Sora amiibo
Sora from Kingdom Hearts has finally joined the amiibo line and to go out with a bang Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be hosting a special amiibo event. For five days, you'll be able to participate in an in-game tournament and team up with your own trained amiibo. This event starts on 29th February in the...
Talking Point What Would Make You Happy To Give Up Physical Games And Go 100% Digital?
Concessions stand
While the demise of physical media has seemed like an inevitability for many years now, boutique publishers are helping to keep a passionate base of physical-only fans with a stocked game library. The scenario right now isn't ideal, with eShop releases often only getting a physical version months later (once a publisher has gauged...
News Nintendo Store Restocks Pokémon amiibo In Select Regions
Celebrating Pokémon Day 2024
We've got some good news for Pokémon fans and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo collectors. In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024, Nintendo has restocked its official online stores with select Pokémon amiibo. The Pokémon included in this restock are Pikachu, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Mewtwo, Lucario, Greninja and...
News Nintendo Sets Its Sights On Switch Emulator Yuzu In New Lawsuit
It wants "a shutdown of the emulator"
Nintendo has always had an incredibly strong stance against video game piracy and it's now taking legal action against the creators of the Switch emulator Yuzu. As highlighted by Stephen Totilo of Game File, the Japanese video game giant known for hits like Super Mario and
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Release Date, Everything We Know So Far
All details, updates, release dates, and more
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second Pokémon game to bear the Legends moniker, was announced at the February 2024 Pokémon Presents. We have very few details on what this brand-new game from Game Freak and The Pokémon Company is, but we've gathered those scraps together and put them all in one handy...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Announced, Coming To Switch In 2025
Lumiose City will feature
Today's Pokémon Presents ended with a nice little surprise — a teaser for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a brand new Legends-style game which is taking place in Lumiose City. The game will be launching worldwide in 2025 "on Nintendo Switch systems". The teaser didn't really show off much besides teasing some futuristic...
UK Charts Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Slips Down The Ladder To Third
Unleash the minis
After its debut at number one last week, Mario vs. Donkey Kong has slipped down to third in the UK Boxed Charts, leaving EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy to take number one and two respectively. It's still a good showing for the plumber, however, with three Mario titles once again settling in nicely in the top ten. Elsewhere,...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Castlevania: Legacy Of Darkness
Ah-woooooo
Welcome folks, to another episode of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis for the Nintendo DS. We'd love to say it was a close call, but it really wasn't. North America and Europe teamed up to take on Japan, with the Western design winning with a resounding 87% of the vote. Crikey. This...
News Switch Online's Mobile App No Longer Compatible With Older OS
The new update has arrived
If you're still making use of Switch Online mobile app, and happen to be using an older device, you might want to read on. As highlighted by My Nintendo News, Nintendo's latest version of the app (Version 2.9.0) will no longer support iPhone users running on anything below iOS 15. The latest version of the Switch Online...
News Mother Creator On Third Game's Localisation: "Please Talk To Nintendo About That"
Mother 3 is now playable on Japan's NSO library
The 2006 Game Boy Advance title Mother 3 was re-released in Japan this week on the Switch Online service and it's reignited discussion about why there hasn't been a western localisation. The series creator Shigesato Itoi has reportedly been bombarded with all sorts of "complaints and requests" and has...
Guide How To Change Your Nintendo Account Region And Play Mother 3 On Switch
O Mother, where art thou?
Mother 3, the celebrated final part of the EarthBound trilogy (as it's known in the West), is available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan. As of 21st February 2024, the 2006 Game Boy Advance title is available as part of the Switch Online service's library to anyone with a subscription at the Expansion Pack...
Japanese Charts Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Takes Its Fight To The Top
Over 60,000 copies sold
Mario vs. Donkey Kong has made its debut over in Japan to great success, shooting to the top of the charts with a total of 61,930 copies sold. This puts the plumber's flagship platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, at number 2 with a total of 13,036 copies sold, cumulating in 1,745,124 since its release last October. The...