Tag: Nintendo
News Pokémon Pokopia 'Sableye's Gem Hunt' Event Has Finally Been Officially Announced
Kicking off next week
We've known about an upcoming Sableye event in Pokémon Pokopia for a good while now (thanks to the joys of time jumping), but The Pokémon Company has today made it official. The 'Sableye's Gem Hunt' event kicks off next week on 29th April at 5am and will run until 14th May at 4:59am (local time). As the name suggests, this...
News Dive Into The Pages Of Yoshi And The Mysterious Book In This New Overview Trailer
Creature comforts
We are quickly approaching Nintendo's next first-party release, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book! We shared our hands-on thoughts yesterday, and today, we've got a brand-new overview trailer. Initially shared on Nintendo Today!, the trailer goes into Yoshi's central gameplay, explaining the creature discovery mechanics and running...
News Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Effective against Bugs
A couple of weeks ago, The Pokémon Company announced that it was working on a bug-squashing update to fix up Pokémon Champions' launch state. Well, surprise! Said patch is now live. The ver. 1.0.3 update launched on Switch yesterday, fixing a handful of issues that were immediately pointed out at Champions' launch —...
News Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up Another Small Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixing the fever
Mario Tennis Fever launched in a pretty solid state on Switch 2 earlier this year, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from going in and tweaking the format with an update or two. Well, what do you know, now we've got another one. The latest Fever patch launched yesterday, bumping things up to ver. 1.0.3, but keep those expectations...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Received Its First Update On Switch
A small patch for your island, addressing "several issues"
Following its launch on the Switch last week, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has today received its first update, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.1. Nintendo's patch notes don't go into detail about what exactly has been updated in this version of the social sim, but in general,...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book
Gearing for the Booker Prize?
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is mleming its way to its 21st May 2026 release date, and we have a bunch of previews to showcase to see how it's holding up so far. Our own Jim Norman recently went hands-on with the latest Nintendo title and came away feeling pretty optimistic, stating: "It'll be interesting to see how...
News It Sounds Like Peach's Mario Galaxy Movie Backstory Will Be Canon In Future Games
Peachy
If you have watched The Super Mario Galaxy Movie already (and based on those box office figures, we'd wager a fair few of you have), then you'll no doubt know that there are some pretty big revelations when it comes to Princess Peach's backstory. Well, according to Shigeru Miyamoto himself, that backstory will remain true in future games...
News Two U.S. Gamers Are Suing Nintendo Over Tariff Refunds
Here we go...
If you thought Nintendo suing the U.S. government over tariffs was bad enough, two gamers have now reportedly filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo over the tariff refunds. Strewth. As reported by Stephen Totilo at Game File, California-based Gregory Hoffert and Washington-based Prashant Sharan have alleged that Nintendo will...
To each their own
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie released to fairly middling reviews, with many critics in agreement that it felt overblown with references that ultimately struggled to make up for the lacklustre story. In a new interview with NDW (thanks, Nintendo Patents Watch), Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto expressed his surprise at the critical...
News Mario Galaxy Movie Helps Franchise Surpass $2 Billion At Global Box Office
Working together
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already 2026's biggest box office hit, and it seems another significant milestone has been achieved. This is a combined effort, with Deadline reporting Mario's movies (includin
Talking Point So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
Raiders of the lost Shark
Splatoon Raiders has made a big splash today thanks to a big release date trailer. It's our first proper look at the upcoming Splatoon game, which swaps the focus from online multiplayer to single-player, and it's swimming onto Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026. And, amazingly, this is the first time we've seen more of the game...
News Splatoon Raiders' Switch 2 Price And Box Art Have Been Revealed
Unidentified Fryeing Object
After months of radio silence on the Splatoon Raiders front, Nintendo has opened the floodgates today. We now know the release date (23rd July), we've seen the tie-in amiibo, and look, here's the price and box art too! We'll start with that all-important price tag. Splatoon Raiders will set you back £41.99 / $49.99 digi
News A Trio Of New Splatoon amiibo Are On The Way
Launching this summer
Well, this is a nice surprise! Keen to make sure that nobody has forgotten about Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo has today revealed its release date. What's more, it'll have a trio of new amiibo in tow. The new Shiver, Frye and Big Man (Splatoon Raiders Edition) amiibo will launch alongside the game on 23rd July. The figures see...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream?
Are you living your best Tomodachi Life?
After reportedly being feature-complete roughly one year ago (see, the industry can still keep some secrets), Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is out now on the Switch. If you thought that releasing on such a monumentally successful console like the Switch would dilute the game's eccentricities, then worry...
News Hideki Kamiya Marks Okami's 20th Anniversary With A Special Message
"I still can’t believe we got it out the door"
Capcom has commenced celebrations for Ōkami's 20th anniversary, so naturally, director Hideki Kamiya has shared a heartfelt message to commemorate the occasion. Over on the official anniversary website, you can check out the first celebratory events for yourself. Capcom has invited fans to share...
News Good Smile Reveals Two Stunning Fire Emblem Figures, Pre-Orders Now Live
Azura reps Fire Emblem Fates
Although Nintendo is already focused on the next game Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, The Good Smile Company is today celebrating the series' past with the reveal of two new figures based on Azura from the 3DS title, Fire Emblem Fates. There's the Azura (White Songstress) 1/7 Scale Figure and the
News A Surprise Nintendo Pop-Up Store Has Arrived In London
Tottenham Court Toad
After years of feeling left out, it feels like London is being treated to a bit of Nintendo store recognition, of late. First, we had the Westfield pop-up at the end of last year, and now there's another surprise store in town, taking up floor space in an Argos, of all places. Out of nowhere, the Tottenham Court Argos is now...
News "A Big Miscalculation On My Part" – Hideki Kamiya On Leaving Bayonetta 3 Up To Interpretation
Big ending spoilers lie within
Though many folks loved Bayonetta 3 (we awarded it a 10/10 upon release), many fans have understandable concerns regarding the game's multiverse setting and the events of its ending. Spoiler alert right from the start with this one, we'll be diving into some pretty hefty stuff here. So to explain further, Bayonetta 3...
UK Charts Tomodachi Life Is Living The Dream In Its Debut Week
Mii, myself and I
We had to give our eyes a little rub and pull a double-take as we opened this week's UK charts data this morning. Is that... Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream in the top spot? Yes, despite the series selling rather well on 3DS, there was a part of us that thought the gap until Living the Dream might have dampened enthusiasm a...
News We Might Have Just Got Our Best Look At Link In The Legend Of Zelda Movie
But how accurate is it..?
With principal photography now wrapped on The Legend of Zelda movie, it's likely that Nintendo and Columbia Pictures will want to start the hype train engine ahead of its release on 7th May 2027. The movie's Director of Photography, Gyula Pados, may have jumped the gun slightly, though. In a now-deleted post on Instagram...
News Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
"We will be supervising the Pickmos team"
Pickmos (which, until recently, was called Pickmon) has been unceremoniously removed from Steam following an intervention from its publisher, Networkgo (thanks, PC Gamer). Developed by PocketGame, Pickmos is a blata
Talking Point What Would You Want From A New Star Fox Game?
WHAAAAT?
Whispers of a new Star Fox game this year just waiting to be announced by Nintendo for the summer have many a fan on edge. On the one hand, it's been nearly 10 years since Lylat's finest had their own game — the admirable but divisive Star Fox Zero — so it's certainly high time for a new series entry. Fox's appearance in The Super...
PSA Xenoblade Chronicles X Now Available Physically For Switch 2
Get it on cartridge
Nintendo shadow-dropped Xenobade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (that name will always be just a little bit silly) back in February 2026, but if you've been holding off for a physical edition, then your day has come. With the game and upgrade pack available on the cartridge (no Game-Key Card...
PSA Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition Has Received Another Small Update
Improving your gameplay experience
Nintendo has today released another small update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition, following the launch of the upgrade and Meetup in Bellabel Park last month. Based on the patch notes, there doesn't appear to be much going on, but if we hear anything else, we'll let you know. At the very least, this...
News Nintendo Music Celebrates Tomodachi Life Switch Launch With Special Update
Just don't expect any tracks next week
To celebrate the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for the Switch this week, Nintendo has updated its music app with a special release. This update for the Switch Online Nintendo Music service on mobile devices adds ten tracks from the new title. Nintendo has also issued a notice mentioning how no...
"Even Wii U was interesting and cool"
Xbox's co-creator, Seamus Blackley, has been known to be pretty blunt with his opinions in the past, especially in relation to the direction that Microsoft has taken its gaming division in recent years. In a new interview with The Expansion Pass (thanks, Go Nintendo), Blackley touched on the idea that Microsoft...
News Nintendo's GameCube App Has Received A Small Update Today (Version 1.6.1)
One for Pokémon XD players
Following last month's release of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for the Switch Online GameCube library, Nintendo has now updated this app again. This bumps it up to Version 1.6.1 and apparently comes with a helpful bug fix for the same title after reports of game crashes, resulting in players losing save data (thanks...
Random Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Nintendo Rating Surfaces Online
Hell yeah?
There have been rumours circulating since last year about Blizzard bringing its action-RPG Diablo 4 to the Switch 2. Now, alongside today's launch of Overwatch 2 (now known simply as Overwatch) on Nintendo's new hybrid hardware, a rating for the upcoming expansion
Wind Breaker HD
We are mere days away from the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on 16th April, so, just like clockwork, Nintendo has published another entry in its 'Ask the Developer' series, all about the upcoming life sim. Expectedly, the discussion contains a whole lot of strangeness — with a game like Tomodachi Life, how couldn't...
Talking Point If The Star Fox Rumours Are True, Where The Heck's Our Captain Toad Sequel?
Treasure Lacker
The word on the street is that Nintendo has an Arwing in the hangar and it's ready for takeoff. Of course, rumours are nothing more than, uhh, rumours, until the Big N confirms, but there's something about the rumblings of a new Star Fox game that feels faintly plausible to me. Mainstream appeal for McCloud and co. was effectively...
News The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie Has Officially Wrapped Filming
Arriving in cinemas next year
Although most of the focus has been on the Super Mario Galaxy Movie in recent weeks, we've got some rather big news today about The Legend of Zelda live-action film. According to an update at CinemaCon 2026, Sony Pictures has announced filming for Nintendo's new movie has now officially wrapped (thanks for the heads...
News LEGO Releases Official Build Instructions For Pokémon Kanto Region Badges
No need to spend THAT many Poké Dollars
Back in February, Lego released a wave of Pokémon sets — somehow, the first ones ever — for the franchise's 30th anniversary. But one of the most-popular ended up being a small set, the Kanto Region Badge Collection, which only available if you splashed the cash on the most expensive set. But there's...
News Splatoon 3's Spring Splatfest Has Crowned Its Winner
Update: Bear with
Splatoon 3's seasonal events are still alive and kicking, and next month, it's time for another Spring Splatfest. The event is set to kick off on 11th April at 1am BST (10th April for those in North America), running throughout the weekend until 13th. It's a returning theme heading to the Splatlands for this event, with the 2024...
UK Charts Pokémon Pokopia Is Starting To Prove Its Staying Power
But RE Requiem reigns supreme
The latest UK Charts data is in, and Pokémon Pokopia has turned in a solid performance this week to land at number 2. We can only imagine that stores have finally been provided with adequate stock to satiate demand – hardly the most compelling reason for the game's jump up to second place, but we'll take it. If...
News Two First-Party Switch 2 Ratings Have Been Spotted
We're ready when you are, Nintendo
New ratings for Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave have reportedly been spotted on Nintendo's European webpages. The spin-off Splatoon Raiders now has a 'PEGI 7' rating, and the new Fire Emblem game has apparently been updated from a provisional rating to a 'PEGI 12' rating. According to Nintendo's...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This small update is available now
At the end of last month, Nintendo released a major update for its Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World - adding Bob-omb Blast to the game's Battle mode. It also included various adjustments and fixes. Now, in a new update today, the Mario Kart team has released a smaller upda
Guide Pokémon Champions: In-Game Purchases - Membership & Battle Pass Explained
Break out your Poké Dollars
Pokémon Champions is set to be the go-to competitive battler for the series moving forward, and while the game is free to start for everyone, there are some paid options to consider down the line. In this guide, we'll be breaking down all of Champions' in-game purchases, explaining how much each one will set you back,...
News Rhythm Heaven Groove's Price Is A Welcome Surprise
And the box art's a looker, too
Nintendo today lifted the lid on Rhythm Heaven Groove's release date (2nd July, if you missed it), and followed it up by opening pre-orders and revealing the all-important price. The upcoming rhythm title will set you back £33.99 / $39.99, with pre-orders now live on both the European and North American eShop. For...
PSA 'Hello, Yoshi!' Hatches On Western Switch eShops Today
Dino stretch
Nintendo has been gradually rolling out its My Mario line to Western audiences since the start of the year, and today, the kid-friendly Hello, Yoshi! app joins the roster. This one launched in Japan back in November 2025, and promises a similar gameplay experience (if we can even call it "gameplay") to the original Hello, Mario! title...
News My Nintendo Store Restocks Super Mario 40th Anniversary Reward (North America)
Get this pin set while you can!
Mario's 40th anniversary celebrations are currently underway, and as part of the MAR10 Day celebrations in March, a special pin set was released as a My Nintendo Reward in North America. If you weren't able to get it the first time, here's your notice that it's once again available for 600 Platinum Points. It...
Talking Point Which Zelda Game Would You Most Like To See Remade?
Spirit Tracks - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Chuchu Train
Another year, another jaunt on the Rumour Express, right? Yes, whispers of a new Zelda remake are making the rounds once again following a recent claim that Ocarina of Time is making a big comeback on the Switch 2 later this year. We've been here before and we'll probably be here again, but...
News F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.1, Here Are The Patch Notes
Addressing multiple issues
Nintendo's Switch Online battle royale racer F-Zero 99 has today received its first update of 2026, bumping the game up to Version 1.7.1. This follows a major 1.7.0 update last December, which included some new additions, adjustments and changes. As for the latest update, it's a lot smaller and addresses multiple issues...
UK Charts Mario Galaxy Jumps Up The Rankings Thanks To A Big-Screen Boost
Movie Star
After a short pause for the Easter Bank Holiday, this week's UK charts are finally in, and no, it's not the most surprising ranking this time. The top 10 is much as you might expect, with EA SPORTS FC 26 holding onto the top spot once again, and Switch 2 hits like Mario Kart World, Pokopia, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A hanging around with...
News New Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Trailer Continues Hugh Morris' Rejected Romance Drama
Clowning around
Despite rejecting Direct protagonist Angie in favour of Dr. Winters, Hugh Morris was undoubtedly the star of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's solo January Direct. This jolly little heartbreaker pulled in quite the online following after his Direct debut, so it makes sense that Nintendo would want to wheel him out again in the...
Rumour The Legend Of Zelda Movie May Have Found Its Composer
Break out the ocarinas
Nintendo and Columbia Pictures have been pretty quiet when it comes to information regarding the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, but according to an updated IMDB page (thanks, Go Nintendo), it seems that the project's composer may have been confirmed. We're not going to treat this as gospel until it's officially...
News More Splatoon 3 Songs Have Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
A side order of music
Nintendo Music continues to add new tracks to its library, and this week sees the arrival of more songs for the Splatoon 3 album. As described in the mobile app, this new update adds a total of 112 tracks to the service. This includes tracks from the DLC Side Order, the Grand Festival and "more". You'll be able to listen to...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A small but stable update
Following a major system update for the Switch 1 and 2 last month, Nintendo has now released a much smaller firmware update for both hybrid platforms. Version 22.1.0 includes "system stability improvements" following the rollout of Version 22.0.0, which introduced a lot of improvements and adjustments. So, this latest...
News New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
And Mario Galaxy 2, of course
Well, what a convenient bit of timing! Hot on the heels of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's release last week, Nintendo has today announced an all-new limited-time Switch 2 offer, featuring (you guessed it) Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. Yep, the Switch 1 game! From 12th April - 9th May, you can pick up a...
"They didn't know"
One of the biggest highlights of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in our opinion, was its exceptional score. Not only does the sequel pull back on the licensed pop tracks that plagued the original, but it's also chock-full of delightful Mario (and Star Fox) music from composer Brian Tyler. But what the production studios weren't...
News Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
"You witness a king's revival"
Developer Monolith Soft has published a new interview discussing its involvement with the production of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (thanks, Go Nintendo). The interview focuses on the creation and modelling of the game's characters, creatures, and items, which
