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News Nintendo Labo Racked Up Almost Double The Sales Of God Of War In Japan
Cardboard is king
The weekly Media Create sales figures for Japan are out, and the big news is that the Labo Variety Kit outsold PS4 exclusive God of War by almost two-to-one. The main Labo kit sold 90,410 copies, while God of War sold 46,091 units in the same time frame. The Robot Labo Kit shifted 28,629 units. Sorry, Kratos...
News Someone Has Recreated A 1980s Game & Watch Classic Using Nintendo Labo
Is there anything this thing CAN'T do?
Labo arrived on store shelves last week (in the US and Japan, at least) and it we already know it's a hit with cats. However, it's some of the incredible things that people are doing with this product that really impresses
Random Cats Can't Get Enough Of Nintendo Labo
Feline groovy
Labo launched last week in Japan and North America, meaning that loads of cardboard pianos, fishing rods and robots are now out in the wild. It also means that household pets are coming to terms with a Labo-filled future, and it has come to our attention (thanks, Kotaku) that cats just can't seem to get enough of the latest Nintend
Feature Enjoy The Cardboard Craziness Of These Nintendo Labo Creations
It's just pure creation
Since its January reveal, the question on many people's lips has been can Nintendo Labo's cardboard construction kit survive the novelty factor and wear 'n' tear of younger audiences to genuinely engage creative minds beyond customisation? If early indications are to be believed, the answer is, emphatically, yes, as Japanese...
Site News So, Where's Our Nintendo Labo Review?
Staggered release dates, be damned
Labo launched last week in North America, and you may well have noticed plenty of coverage going up on a wide range of sites since then. The consensus is pretty clear: Labo is a neat toy that has plenty of potential. So then, you may be wondering to yourselves, where's the all-important Nintendo Life review?...
Gallery Japan Goes Absolutely Potty About Nintendo Labo
Bored of cardboard? Not even close
Whatever you think of Nintendo’s latest and wackiest creation, Labo has been pretty indicative of the company's aggressive marketing in the weeks since its brief yet impactful reveal in January. With a combination of Nintendo’s fitting mantra of ‘thinking outside the box’, utilising the console's many new...
Video Diving Head-First into the World of Nintendo Labo
Will you be my Labo partner?
We don't think anyone can deny that Nintendo Labo has caused a stir amongst the gaming community, and even far beyond. The idea of a cardboard construction toy being used in conjunction with an already versatile console is unusual, and unashamedly "Nintendo". We were lucky enough to get our hands on some Labo at a...
News Just How Is Nintendo Making All The Cardboard Kits For Nintendo Labo?
Japanese packaging firm Rengo to the rescue!
The release of Nintendo Labo for Switch is right around the corner now, with Toy-Con 01 - Variety Kit and Toy-Con 02 - Robot Kit becoming available on 20th April in the US and Japan, and later on the 27th in Europe. Now you might be wondering how Nintendo is going to manage producing all of...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For April And May 2018
May is going to be tough on your wallets!
The year may be dashing past at an alarming rate, but it's a great time to be a Switch owner; March saw the release of Kirby Star Allies and Attack On Titan 2. 2018 may have gotten off to a slow start compared to last year's amazing release schedule, but now we're on a roll. So, what's on the horizon for...
Video Nintendo Shows How To Create Your Own Labo Remote Control Tank
Part two of the Toy-Con Garage series
Nintendo's running a series of videos on YouTube which looks at the ways you'll be able to create cool toys using Labo, which arrives next month. This week, it's the turn of the RC Tank. This demonstration shows how you can start with a very basic concept - such as the Joy-Con's IR camera "seeing" some...
Random We Have Our First Nintendo Labo Knock-Off
With the catchy name of "Arcade Bracket"
Nintendo was kinda asking for it, really. When you make a product out of cardboard, it's insultingly easy for unscrupulous companies to jump on the bandwagon and copy the idea - after all, cardboard is pretty easy to mass-produce. Say hello to "Arcade Bracket", which is basically a cardboard stand for the...
Video Check Out The Scope Of Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con Garage Mode
Programming with cardboard
Nintendo is kicking off a new series of videos devoted to showcasing Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con Garage mode, which allows you to create your very own Toy-Con using a basic programming tool. The first video - shown above - talks about how you can use 'nodes' to create inputs and outputs. For example, on the most basic level...
News Nintendo Labo Pre-Orders Are Now Live On The Nintendo UK Store
The age of cardboard is almost upon us
With its April release date looming in the distance, Nintendo has finally started rolling out pre-orders for Nintendo Labo on the official Nintendo UK site. Should your bank balance be suitably healthy, you can head on over there right now and secure the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit, the Nintendo...
Random Nintendo Labo Isn't The Only Way To Combine Cardboard With Your Switch
That's handy, if you like Mahjong
Some days you do just have to chuckle to yourself when covering the latest gaming news. While some were skeptical of Nintendo Labo when it was first revealed, the concept seems to have won a lot of people over and the use of cardboard alongside the Labo games is genuinely innovative. And then we have the photo...
Video Nintendo Labo Is Much More Than Cardboard, You Guys
What's in the box?
We were lucky enough to go hands-on with Labo ahead of its official announcement some time ago and after that initial swell of hype has faded, we've almost put it to the back of our minds. However, Nintendo doesn't want you to forget about this cardboard marvel and has released a
News This Nintendo-themed Masking Tape Will Keep Your Labo Stuck On-Brand
Well, that's Christmas sorted
Nintendo Labo is only two+ months out, so the Big N is slowly beginning to open up pre-orders across the world and unveil official new items to support all that cardboard folding and creative programming. And that includes unveiling a new line of masking tapes complete with Nintendo-themed patterns. They're currently...
News Nintendo Has Plans For More Switch Peripheral Hardware
Nintendo Labo might be just the start
We hope you like peripherals, because it seems like Nintendo has plenty more up its considerable sleeve. Check out this interesting line from Takashi Mochizuki's Wall Street Journal report on Nintendo's latest good fortunes: People familiar with the development plans said new peripheral hardware devices...
Deals Save £10 On Your Nintendo Labo Pre-Order In The UK
Big thanks to Amazon!
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Video We Made Our Own Nintendo Labo Toy-Con
With standard cardboard and varied results!
One of the criticisms we've seen time and time again surrounding the Nintendo Labo construction toys is that you could easily just recreate it yourself for mere pennies and a spare half an hour. Well, we thought it would be interesting to see if we really could do as so many claim they can, so we set...
Soapbox Labo Could Help Nintendo Finally Crack The World Of Education
An elusive but profitable market could be won over, says Yuri Litvinenko
For any company whose products happen to be popular among children, the education market has always been one of the most lucrative to target – but it's one which poses a stern challenge, too. A manufacturer has to offer something that appeals to kids and teachers alike, being...
Video Not Everyone Is Pleased With Nintendo Labo
"C'mon why isn't Smash on the switch"
Nintendo Labo is a bit special, as you'll know if you read our hands-on piece from last week. With humble cardboard Nintendo could potentially create a whole new "DIY gaming" gaming sub-genre, and we personally can't wait to get our hands on these lovely kits (again) to create more Toy-Con goodness.
Random Turns Out Everyone's Favourite Video Game Analyst Was Right, Nintendo Fans Will Buy Cardboard
“A box... that says Nintendo on it, they probably would"
Love him, or hate him, Wedbush Securities research analyst Michael Pachter sometimes makes some quite interesting predictions when it comes to Nintendo, and this blast from the past really makes us chuckle. Back in 2012 on a episode of Bonus Round, everyone's...
Random This Japanese Kid Was Living The Nintendo Labo Dream In October Last Year
Ahead of the game, sort of
Nintendo Labo may have taken the gaming world by complete surprise, but one Japanese player was exploring the joys of cardboard construction as early as October last year. Twitter user masaki_samurai posted the following video of his child playing with a specially-constructed gun in Splatoon 2. OK, so it's not...
Random Cleaner At German Video Game Age Ratings Firm Almost Mistook Nintendo Labo For Trash
"No one would have believed us before the announcement"
Nintendo Labo is certainly a left-field product; gaming hardware is normally associated with plastic but Nintendo's new initiative is all about cardboard. This development so confused the cleaning staff at the German Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (or USK as it is often...
Guide What Is Nintendo Labo? 16 Of Your Questions Answered
Welcome to the world of Toy-Con
Hot on the heels of Switch, Nintendo has just announced its latest innovation: Nintendo Labo. To cut a long story short, it's a set of cardboard kits that turn your Switch into, well, anything. In the first pack alone, you can create a set of motorcycle handles, a fishing rod, and even a piano out of car
News Labo's Cardboard Revolution Adds Almost $1.4 billion To Nintendo's Value
Now we just need some sticky back plastic
A year ago, the reveal of Nintendo Switch helped swell Nintendo's market value by a staggering $1 billion, and now, mere months before the release of Nintendo Labo, the Japanese firm's worth has shot up by another 2.4%. That might not sound like a big percentage, until you realise that translates into a...
Video There Are More Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Than You Might Expect
A keen eye reveals all
Although by no means hidden, there are a number of Nintendo Labo constructables that Nintendo revealed in the video that first looks at the product, but hasn't properly acknowledged since, certainly not in a commercial manner. These include a camera, a pump-action gun of some kind, and a bird just to name a few. You...
News UK Pricing For Nintendo Labo Is Confirmed
Paper for cardboard
Nintendo UK has confirmed the pricing or Labo in the United Kingdom. A landing page for both the Variety Pack and Robot Pack have gone live on Nintendo UK's Online Store, with the former costing £59.99 and the latter £69.99. The customisation kit is £8.99. We already know that in North America, th
News You Can Now Sign Up For Nintendo Labo Workshops In The UK
Go hands on
Nintendo UK has released information relating to a series of Labo workshops it will be holding next month. From February 14th to 17th, the company will be holding events where you can go hands-on with the new product in South Kensington, London. The deadline for registering your interest is February 1st. If you’re a parent/guardian...
News Twitter Reacts In Typically Hilarious Fashion To The Nintendo Labo Unveiling
"How did Arbys predict it though?"
It's fair to say that many of us were taken by surprise when Nintendo Labo was revealed to an unsuspecting world last night. We were lucky enough to get some hands-on time with Nintendo Labo earlier this week, and it is fantastic fun and brimming with potential. However, it will take a bit of time to win everyone...
Buyers Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Labo Kits
Get 'em while they're hot
Although we’ve still got a few months to go until Nintendo Labo is on store shelves, fans are already clamoring to have the toy in their hands. There will be two kits initially available for Labo, one for Project Giant Robot and one with a variety of minigames and Labo constructs. If you head on over to Amazon, both of...
News Reggie On The Future Of Nintendo Labo Regarding Third Parties
This is only the beginning
Nintendo Labo is an unprecedented idea for the company, yet one that makes perfect sense given how Nintendo has always been one to march to the beat of its own drum. Though two kits were revealed in the initial announcement for Labo, it seems that this is a long term initiative that the company will continue revisiting in...
News Nintendo Confirms It Won't Be Freely Supplying Extra Cardboard Replacements For Labo
Update: Better look after your original ones
Update: Following on from post earlier in the day, Nintendo has since clarified its stance on additional cardboard design patterns. IGN France, which originally reported the support for such a long-term feature, reports that Nintendo won't be proving additional cardboard patterns for those that wreck the...
Feature Nintendo Labo Shouldn't Be A Big Surprise, Nintendo Is A Toymaker First And Foremost
It's all just a little bit of history repeating
No doubt the recent reveal of Nintendo Labo came as a massive surprise to many who were expecting the Japanese veteran to reveal something like Virtual Boy 2 or finally have the ill-fated Vitality Sensor brought back to life for Switch, but when you put down that pitchfork and really stop to think...
Hands On The Future Of Gaming Is Cardboard, Thanks To Nintendo Labo
First impressions of Nintendo's latest left-field revolution
Whenever an invite is extended to check something new and interesting at Nintendo's offices immediately after a Nintendo Direct broadcast, it's easy to fall into the trap of making rash assumptions. Given that it has just been confirmed that Dark Souls is Switch-bound, we took it almost as...
News Nintendo Announces Labo, A Range Of Interactive DIY Toys For Switch
"Our goal is to put smiles on the faces of everyone Nintendo touches"
Nintendo has lifted the lid on its "new way to play" by announcing Labo, a range of interactive toys which you create yourself. Launching on 27th April, the Labo range currently comprises of two packs, each filled with cardboard panels out of which you can pop-out shapes and...
News Nintendo Is Announcing "A New Way To Play" Later Today
"For kids and those who are kids at heart"
An interesting tweet has just gone live on Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account which teases a "new way to play". The announcement is coming at 7AM tomorrow morning in Japan, which is 10PM in the UK and 4PM CST. Nintendo UK has also issued a Facebook post, stating that this is for "kids and those who are...
