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Friday15th Jan 2021
News The Switch Has Been The Top Console In The US For 25 Months In A Row
And it's catching up fast to the Wii
Pandemic, shmandemic. Who needs to go outside when we've got Ring Fit Adventure? Who needs friends when we've got all the villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Who needs jobs when we can work on a farm in Stardew Valley? We're big fans of escapism, and this year, we've needed it more than ever. Following...
Tuesday12th Jan 2021
Random Welp, The Internet Thinks Bowser Is Hot Again
We're more Luigi fans, to be honest
Listen, we're not going to get too deep into this, because we are a family website, gosh darn it, but it seems that Big, Angry Bowser in today's Super Mario 3D World trailer is exactly what some people are looking for in a man. We admire the candour and courage of these people in publicly admitting it to the rest...
Tuesday22nd Dec 2020
News Switch Owners "Most Likely" To Own A Rival Console, 2020 Study Shows
Console also scores highly in 'bestselling' and 'worst game' categories
Our friends over at GamesIndustry.biz love crunching the numbers and turning them into lovely charts, and we love reading them. Their "Year In Numbers" for 2020 shows a pandemic-fuelled frenzy of video game spending, with a 21% increase in the value of the console market,...
Friday11th Dec 2020
Deals Fight The Flab This Christmas With Nintendo UK's Ring Fit Adventure Switch Bundle
Remember when you couldn't get Ring Fit for love nor money?
Nintendo's official UK store has had several bundle deals on offer over the past few weeks, and the latest one should help you fight back against all those rich meals and indulgences of the festive season. Ring Fit Adventure mixes the fitness focus of Wii Fit with RPG-style turn-based...
Tuesday17th Nov 2020
News Asia Is Now Nintendo's Fastest-Growing Market
Sales up by a whopping 152%
Nintendo's growth in the Asian market is outstripping that seen in other parts of the world, it has been confirmed. Speaking during a recent Nintendo investor Q&A, company president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed sales in Nintendo’s “other” region – the term it uses to refer to Australia, New Zealand and regions...
Tuesday27th Oct 2020
News Nintendo Is Releasing Three Switch Bundles In Japan Next Month
Just in time for the holiday season
Nintendo has announced it will be releasing two Switch controller bundles and a new Switch console bundle in Japan next month. All three will be available on 20th November, just in time for the holiday season. Super Mario Party Joy-Con Bundle: First, we have a Super Mario Party bundle - featuring a copy of the...
Monday19th Oct 2020
Poll One Year Later, How Are You Getting On With Ring Fit Adventure?
Still breaking a sweat? Or is it gathering dust?
Over the past few months, Switch owners all around the world have been transforming their living rooms into makeshift workout areas, gripping their trusty Ring Fit Adventure Ring-Con to get in some much-needed exercise during lockdown. In fact, the game actually celebrated its first anniversary just...
News Ring Fit Adventure Has Now Outsold Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Physical Sales In Japan
And sales are still rapidly rising
Ring Fit Adventure is proving to be so popular in Nintendo's home country of Japan that it has now sold more physical copies than one of Switch's biggest releases, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you keep up to date with our regular Japanese chart updates, you'll have seen that Ring Fit Adventure...
Friday25th Sep 2020
News All Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Will Receive A Ring Fit Adventure Item In-Game
“Your sweat is so shiny and beautiful!"
In a cool little bit of cross-promotion, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players will soon be treated to a free Ring-Con from Ring Fit Adventure to display in-game. Perfect for placing inside your living room next to the already-available Switch and TV combo, the Ring-Con will be given to all players who...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News Nintendo Recruits Love Island's Laura Whitmore As Ring Fit Adventure Ambassador
Luck of the Irish
Remember the days of the Wii and DS, when cash was so plentiful that Nintendo was capable of securing the talents of celebrities like Beyonce, Patrick Stewart, Ant & Dec and [checks notes] Jedward? Well, it would seem that those glory days are back with us once more, as Nint
Friday18th Sep 2020
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Outsells Animal Crossing For Second Week In A Row
Minecraft Dungeons debuts in fourth
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 7th - 13th September, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure is once again sitting pretty at the top of the pile. The game sold another 43,459 copies this week, outperforming physical sales of the retail monster that is Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the second week...
Friday11th Sep 2020
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Beats Marvel's Avengers To Number One
As Nintendo takes six of top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 31st August - 6th September, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure has managed to fend off the competition to secure a number one spot. The game, which also secured second place last week, sold more physical copies than new PS4 title Marvel's Avengers. Ring Fit's 63,958...
Tuesday18th Aug 2020
News Ring Fit Adventure Is Getting Its Own Direct In China Tomorrow
Release date info to come
Tencent, which works in partnership with Nintendo to deliver its products to consumers in China, has announced a Ring Fit Adventure-specific 'Direct' presentation for the region. According to translations by Chinese Nintendo, Tencent plans to host the show on 19th August at 5am PST / 8am EST. The presentation will reveal...
Saturday15th Aug 2020
Reminder Week-Long Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Sees The Return Of Three Themes
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion and Ring Fit are back
As much as we love the themed events in Tetris 99, we don't always catch or complete them in time. The good news is Nintendo is running a special week-long event in the game from 14th August - 22nd August, allowing players to unlock three existing themes that they may have missed out on. As...
Monday22nd Jun 2020
UK Charts Ring Fit Adventure Continues To Impress As Nintendo Takes Half Of The Top Ten
Animal Crossing drops out
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 20th June, revealing that Nintendo has secured half of the top ten all formats chart. Ring Fit Adventure leads the way for Nintendo this week, earning a second place spot for the third week in a row. It was only beaten by PS4's The Last of Us Part II, fending off the UK's usual...
Thursday18th Jun 2020
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Surpasses One Million Sales, Nintendo Takes Entire Top Ten
Animal Crossing's still on top, of course
Remember these guys? Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 8th - 14th June, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure has now surpassed one million boxed sales in Nintendo's home region alone. The game has found itself regularly occupying the top ten since launch and this week's no different. It sold...
Monday8th Jun 2020
UK Charts 51 Worldwide Games Makes Top Ten Debut As Ring Fit Adventure Soars Into Second
But Xenoblade takes a tumble
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 6th June, revealing that Nintendo's latest release, 51 Worldwide Games (known as Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics in North America), has debuted in sixth position. The game managed to squeeze just ahead of Nintendo's evergreen chart star Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, only finding...
Friday24th Apr 2020
Reminder Tetris 99's Special Ring Fit Adventure Event Kicks Off Today
Earn a new in-game theme
Update (Fri 24th Apr, 2020 14:30 BST): As a quick reminder, Tetris 99's 12th Maximus Cup begins today. You can find all the details you need in our original article below - make sure you compete to add that lovely Ring Fit theme to your collection! Original Article (Tue 21st Apr, 2020 02:45 BST): Nintendo's exercise game...
Friday10th Apr 2020
News Demand For The Switch And Ring Fit Adventure In Japan Is Absolutely Crazy Right Now
Even lotteries to buy the products are causing chaos
As you've likely heard, there have been Nintendo Switch and Ring Fit Adventure shortages around the globe for months on end. Over in Japan, though, the situation sounds like it's got even worse. As highlighted by Niko Partners Senior Analyst Daniel Ahmad, the Japanese retailer Yamada Denki...
Tuesday7th Apr 2020
Video Ring Fit Adventure User Discovers A Healthy Way To Play Dark Souls III
But it sure is punishing
Most people don't like games that are seemingly unfair, but one exception seems to be the Dark Souls series. Over the years, it's become famous for its challenging and often overly harsh gameplay. For some players, though, that's still not enough. YouTuber Super Louis 64 – a guy who likes to play games with bananas, dance...
Tuesday31st Mar 2020
Video The Best Switch Games To Play When You Can't Leave The House
Because it's raining outside
When you can't go outside what should you do? Play video games, of course! Our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has been indoors a little more regularly than usual as of late, and to help pass the time he's decided to put together a video of the best Nintendo Switch games to play in this situation. Games like...
Saturday28th Mar 2020
News Nintendo Shares Colourful New Graphic Of The Games Showcased In This Week's Mini Direct
Something for everyone
This week, Nintendo shadow-dropped a Mini Direct presentation. In it, the company confirmed some release dates, revealed some brand new games and rolled out updates for existing ones. There were a few other goodies like a game demo for Bravely Default II and the confirmation an ARMS character was coming to
News Fitness Fanatics Are Now Paying Ridiculous Prices Online For Ring Fit Adventure
When extreme price gouging pays off
There's been on-going demand for Nintendo's exercise game Ring Fit Adventure since it was released last October, and in recent months it's become even harder to find due to the coronavirus outbreak – with shortages and supply issues reported worldwide. Now, in North America, there seems to be some extreme price...
Friday27th Mar 2020
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Ring Fit Adventure Version 1.2.0
The biggest update yet!
Nintendo's Switch workout game Ring Fit Adventure has just received a substantial update adding a new score-based rhythm game - featuring 17 music tracks - and a jogging mode where you can run non-stop. If you're wondering what else this latest update contains, and if there are any hidden extras, Nintendo's now released the...
Thursday26th Mar 2020
News Mario, Splatoon And Zelda Tunes Come To Ring Fit Adventure Via A New Rhythm Game Mode
Download the update now
A free update for Nintendo's hit exercise game Ring Fit Adventure has been announced via today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini. A new score-based Rhythm Game mode will enable you to stretch and squeeze your Ring-Con to the beat of some swingin' Nintendo tunes from the likes of Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoo
Sunday15th Mar 2020
News Ring Fit Adventure Is So Popular It Keeps Selling Out
Nintendo can't keep up with the demand
Ring Fit Adventure for the Nintendo Switch is in-demand big time. In an update earlier this week, a Nintendo spokesperson told Polygon the company's latest fitness video game was "selling out" across North America. the Ring Fit Adventure game is selling out at various retail locations in the Americas. We are...
Wednesday11th Mar 2020
News Get A Ring Fit Adventure Workout In This Week's Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Event
Three brand-new spirits are up for grabs
Should you be exercising more? Do you not workout in Ring Fit Adventure enough because you're too busy button-mashing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Well, this week you can combine your two favourite games together. As usual, Nintendo has announced a new spirit event for its all-star fighting game, and this...
Sunday23rd Feb 2020
News Ring Fit Adventure Sales Rapidly Increase In China Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak
But there are now global shortages
The coronavirus outbreak – officially known as COVID-19 – has already impacted the production of the Nintendo Switch in China and forced certain game companies operating within the country to
Wednesday12th Feb 2020
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure And Pokémon Are Still Doing The Business For Switch
But a PS4 title takes top spot
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 3rd - 9th February, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure is still serving as Nintendo's strongest effort this week. The game sold another 23,149 copies this week, just beating Pokémon Sword and Shield for a second consecutive week which managed 23,114 sales. This week's...
Monday10th Feb 2020
UK Charts Ring Fit Adventure Leaps Into Top Five, Outselling Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
FIFA retakes top spot
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 8th February, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure is going from strength to strength with a top-five finish. The game re-entered the charts last week after stock shortages impacted its success over the Christmas period, and it's steadily climbing higher and hig
