News Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns Secures North American Release Date
Little more than a month away...
As we're now well into 2017, Marvelous has now confirmed that Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns will be releasing in North America before Q1 ends. Yes, for fans of the farming simulator you will be able to pick up a copy of the anticipated sequel come on 28th February. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series...
News Tales of & Taiko Drum Master Franchises in Development for Switch
In addition to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which appeared in the Presentation
Bandai Namco Entertainment made a somewhat brief appearance in the Nintendo Switch Presentation, with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 being shown in a sizzle reel. In a PR release a sidenote also mentions that Japanese role-playing IP Tales of and rhythm series Taiko Drum Master are...
News Rayman Creator Discusses Legends: Definitive Edition for Switch
"Preparing several surprises"
During all of the commotion that took place surrounding the Nintendo Switch presentation, Ubisoft uploaded a video detailing why Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition is making its way over to the console/handheld hybrid. In the two minute video we see Rayman's creator himself; Michel Ancel discusses his feelings on the...
Video How Shigeru Miyamoto Designs a Game
Philosophy from the Main Man
After being in the video game industry for nearly 40 years, Shigeru Miyamoto knows a thing or two about how to design a game. The creator of such iconic franchises such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid took time out from his busy schedule to explain his thesis and why after all this time why he still likes...
News Skyrim Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Arrow in the Knee on the Go
After initially being showed off in the debut trailer for the Nintendo Switch, fans have eagerly been waiting for its confirmation. Today at the Nintendo Presentation Todd Howard of Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be making its way to the handheld. No official date has been given so far for the...
Video Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 Fan Project - One Year of Development
Give this Man a Cucco
If you're a regular on these pages you may have noticed, over the previous 12 months, that we have brought attention to a popular Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 project. Now, one year of development has been shown off by its creator - YouTuber cryZENx. It's looked impressive across multiple videos, and it's now been...
News Shift DX Arriving on 3DS eShop this Month
Looks a bit shifty...
Just before we launch into the crazy world of the Nintendo Switch, developer Fishing Cactus and Choice Publishing have announced that the puzzle game Shift DX will be released onto the 3DS eShop come 12th January. The series, known for its key concept of being able to "shift" the playing field to a different angle and therefore...
News CoroCoro Magazine Reportedly Pegs The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Spring Release
Take a deep breath
Rumours have been circulating for a while now as to when The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will finally be released. Estimates have ranged from the Switch launch, to 'Spring' and also 'Summer'. Fans have been wishing for Zelda will be part of the Switch launch lineup, of course, and now Japanese magazine CoroCoro has...
News Fan-Made Pokémon Prism Game Leaks Online After Nintendo Shutdown Notice
Trainer used Revive
After Nintendo delivered a cease and desist notice, fan-developed game Pokémon Prism has now leaked to the web. Adam "Koolboyman" Vierra received a letter from the gaming giant (on 21st December) requesting his project immediately stop production; he promptly obliged, shutting down both the website and the unreleased game. Now,...
News Super Mario Run Races to 50 Million Downloads
Think of that Mushroom Kingdom coin...
What can you say? People love Mario. After previously surpassing 40 million downloads in its first four days since becoming available on the App Store, the plumber has already taken another milestone. Nintendo of Europe has announced that Super Mario Run has now reached 50 million downloads worldwide. To...
News Dragon Quest VIII Official Website Shares More Details for 3DS
Coming 20/01/2017
Just in time for the holidays and to celebrate the impending release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Nintendo UK has updated its official website dedicated to the JRPG. Sharing more details of what players can expect on their perilous journey, the webpage explains the premise, controls and new features exclusive...
News More Legend of Zelda Merchandise Added to Nintendo UK Store
Dress like the Hero of Time
Struggling to find a Christmas present for that someone special in your life? Well, fear not, as your prayers to the Gods of Hyrule have been answered. Nintendo UK has confirmed that it's added more Zelda merchandise, with a new range including a cosplayer's hoodie from Link's own tunic. A lot of these things have been...
News SSBMRANK joins with Red Bull eSports to announce Melee Rankings 2016
This game's winner is...
There's big news for fans of the competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee scene,with SSBMRANK announcing that it will be partnering with Red Bull eSports to reveal the world's greatest players from the past year. For those of you that don't know, SSBMRANK is a community-driven ranking of the top 100 players in Super Smash Bros...
News Pokémon GO Was Google's Most Searched Term of 2016
Hey Google
Search engine and all-around behemoth technology company Google has revealed its biggest searches of 2016. With categories ranging from musicians to global news, the biggest insight into our searches has shown that Pokémon GO was the most searched term of the year. It should be noted that the bulk of that interest was in July and August...
News Pokémon Sun & Moon Sales Pass 2 Million in Europe
Meowth used Pay Day
The good news keeps coming for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. After initially delivering its biggest ever launch in Europe with sales of over 1.5 million in the first week, Nintendo Europe's Twitter account has now revealed the game has gone on to the sell 2.1 million copies in 12 days. Not even 2 weeks in yet, Sun & Moon...
News Dragon Ball Fusions Will Direct Its Super Saiyan Fury Towards Europe On February 17th
Middle East and Australasian regions included, too
After initially being released in Japan back in August and North America in November, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe have today announced that Dragon Ball Fusions will be arriving in European, Middle Eastern and Australasian territories on 17th February 2017. The fighting and role-playing game...
News Final Call For Pokémon European World Championship Early Registration
Last chance to be the very best
With today marking the start of the Pokémon inaugural international championship, The Pokémon Company have now announced the European International Championships. Arriving on British shores from 9th-11th December, this event is taking place in the heart of London at the ExCeL Exhibition Center. The first in a new...
News More Tickets on the Way for Defenders of the Triforce 'Real Escape' Experience
Hey Listen!
For fans of the Zelda universe that were unfortunate not to purchase tickets to the recently announced Zelda-themed escape room / experience in the US, you may be in luck. SCRAP, the company behind the idea, has revealed that additional dates and times will become available soon. With initial sales selling out quicker than a glass of Lon...
Random Pokémon Red Glitch Used to Beat Another Game Boy Title With a 'Credits Warp'
Nope, it's not Missingno
Twenty years after being released into the wild, it's amazing that people are still able to find new glitches in the original Pokémon. Here YouTuber MrCheeze shows that by performing a number of actions in Pokémon Red, followed by quickly switching out the cartridge to Magi-Nation, you can access the credits screen faster...
News Pokkén Tournament to Get Another New Fighter in Arcades
Announcement coming December 1st
You can't go anywhere at the moment without Pokémon appearing in some way. Whether this is on mobile with Pokémon GO or the current hysteria with Pokémon Sun and Moon for 3DS. Now to keep the momentum going it looks like residents in Japan will be treated to some brand new additions to the Pokkén Tournament...
News Nintendo of Europe Confirms eShop Cyber Deals Are Coming on Black Friday
Hope you've saved some Rupees
With Black Friday just four days away, Nintendo of Europe's Twitter account has announced that the region will be celebrating the high-savings event with special 'Cyber Deals'. Starting on 25th November, Nintendo fans can find these offers on both eShop pages for Wii U and 3DS; savings of up to 40% have been promised,...
News Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise Coming to Wii U eShop in Europe
Time to warm up
Can you feel the Rhythm? Nintendo of Europe has announced that Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise will be making its way onto the Wii U eShop before the end of the month. This hidden gem was a critical success in the last generation, helping the series become more of a presence in the west. Recently, of course, we had Rhythm Heaven...
News Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death on 3DS Given Japanese Release Date
Arriving on 30th March
Attack on Titan is still a hugely popular Japanese manga series, and Koei Tecmo has announced that another game based on the series - Escape from Certain Death - will be coming to 3DS on 30th March 2017. Set in an old castle, fans can expect a brand new original story following the adventure of a Survey Corp member. An...
News Generation II Pocket Monsters Found in Pokemon GO Update Code
Enter the Unown
Rejoice Pokéfans! Like Whitney's Miltank it looks like it won't be long now until Generation II starts rolling out in Pokémon GO. In Niantic's latest code for the recent Android update (0.45.0), The Silph Road has done some data mining and discovered that there are 100 new Pokémon names waiting in the (steel) wings, fron #152 to...
