News Nintendo Switch to Reportedly Include 4GB of RAM
Interesting, but there are lots of provisos
News Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) Heading to 3DS in Japan
Roaring into stores on 18th March
A farewell to Nintendo's proprietary chargers?
News Nintendo Will Continue To Develop 3DS Software After Switch Launch
Not about to abandon over 60 million users, it seems
News - 2016, Week 43
Sunday30th Oct 2016
News Nintendo Switch to Reportedly Include 4GB of RAM
Interesting, but there are lots of provisos
Over the past week plenty of solid sources have been revealing snippets of information on the Nintendo Switch. As always, there reports are liable for the usual provisos and considerations, but they provide some intriguing potential details on the upcoming console. This time around it's Emily Rogers...
Saturday29th Oct 2016
Feature 20 Wii U and 3DS Games Perfect for Halloween
Ideal for a spooky time
It's Halloween again, a holiday that's big business and plenty of fun if you like sweets / candy, dressing up or a mixture of both. For some, of course, this is more than a single night of trick or treating, but a full-blown Holiday (with a capital H) to celebrate and enjoy. With that in mind, we thought we'd jump in with our...
Video Nintendo Minute Goes Retro With a Look at the Mini NES
Or Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition...
The Mini NES isn't far away, and could be a popular gift in the Holiday season. Pre-orders have been limited and relatively tough to come by in Europe, while in North America it seems the strategy for most stores will be to have them in-store only, which could prompt a bit of a rush on 11th...
Friday28th Oct 2016
Rumour Nintendo Switch Game Cards To Boast 16GB "Standard" Capacity
"At launch"
EDIT: The title of this story has been amended to reflect that 16GB is the "standard" game card size. Apologies for any confusion caused by the original title. Nintendo's decision to eskew optical media in favour of game cards on its forthcoming Switch console is hardly a surprising one when you consider the portable nature of the...
News Nintendo Encouraged by Third-Party Interest in the Switch
Can increase initial shipment of 2 million units to match demand
We didn't think an Investor Q & A was expected for this week's set of financial results, but it seems that report was incorrect. Nintendo's Japanese investor site has posted a Q & A transcript, and having looked through machine translations and those from @Chees
News Mythical Pokémon Genesect Confirmed for Anniversary Distribution in November
That doesn't bug us at all
With Pokémon in its 20th Anniversary year we've been getting one Mythical Pokémon every month for the current-gen games, each available for a few weeks. The November offering will be Genesect, which will arrive on 1st November and be available until the 24th of the same month; it'll be a store distribution, with the...
News Koei Tecmo Confirms Nobunaga’s Ambition Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
The long-running series continues
Nintendo may want its third party supporters to keep their mouths shut regarding Switch software, but that hasn't dissuaded Koei Tecmo from confirming that it is bringing its popular Nobunaga's Ambition series to the new console. The news was revealed by general producer Kou Shibusawa during a Historical Simulation...
Feature NES Mini Classics - Dr. Mario
Just what we ordered
With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (NA) / Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL), we're going to provide short profiles of all 30 games included on the system. This time around we look at Dr. Mario. In the titles we've covered so far in this series, the...
News Monster Hunter Generations Has Sold 4.1 Million Units
Monstrous results
Ever since more or less becoming a Nintendo handheld exclusive, it seems that the Monster Hunter series has been gradually finding better footing in the West. The series has always been a home run in Japan, but Capcom has been tirelessly working to garner similar results overseas. According to Capcom, Monster Hunter Generations...
Review Pixel Hunter (3DS eShop / New 3DS)
This game is not in season
Any list of the greatest games of the 8-bit era is sure to include the likes Mega Man and Super Mario Bros., along with their fantastic sequels. Conversely, many lists of modern greats will include Minecraft. Pixel Hunter draws inspiration from all of these titles in obvious ways, but doesn't replicate the qualities that...
News Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima Feels The 3DS Can "Continue In Its Own Form"
"That business still has momentum"
Tatsumi Kimishima has been president of Nintendo for over a year now, taking control of the firm following the tragic passing of Satoru Iwata - a man who saw Nintendo through some of its most successful and testing times. Kimishima himself is overseeing a drastic change in the company; not only is it looking to...
It's almost time to choose
As expected The Pokémon Company took the opportunity to unveil yet more details for Pokémon Sun and Moon this week. It was an exciting set of reveals, as it included the final evolutions for the three starters, a look at Guardian Pokémon for the Alola region, along with 'The Battle Tree' and some potential
Random Double Dragon 3D, a Suspicious Remaster of The Revenge, Pops Up on Steam Greenlight
Takedown notice in 3, 2, 1...
One of the games included on the upcoming Mini NES is Double Dragon II: The Revenge (which we've written about recently), the best of a trailblazing but arguably iffy trilogy of iconic 8-bit beat 'em ups by Technōs Japan. It seems that thanks to the wildlands of Steam Greenlight, however, it's not the only iteration of...
News Japan Is Getting A Yellow And White 2DS This December
With New Super Mario Bros. 2 pre-installed
Nintendo has confirmed that Japan is getting a new 2DS model this December. The rather fetching yellow and white model will come with New Super Mario Bros. 2 pre-loaded and will retail for 12,938 Yen. Also included in the bundle are a 4GB SD card, AC adapter and the traditional 6 AR cards. The bundle...
Video Feast Your Eyeballs on the Link Between Worlds DLC for Hyrule Warriors Legends
Painting a pretty picture
Earlier this week we shared a pretty gallery of details for the final (confirmed) DLC pack for Hyrule Warriors Legends and the original Hyrule Warriors. It's based on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and adds both Ravio and Yuga as playable characters; in the 3DS game it also inclu
Random Homemade Video Reviews Of Killer Instinct Gold Don't Get Much Better Than This
"It's a very encouraging game to play"
Nintendo Life readers should be familiar with the work of Tyler Esposito. Not only has he contributed to the site in the past, he runs the excellent YouTube channel iretrogamer.com, which showcases loads of excellent retro content as well as covering some of the home movies Esposito made with his late father,...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Are The "Best Pre-Selling Games in Nintendo History"
Yep, that's super effective
Not long ago we reported that Pokémon Sun and Moon are expected to make a splash this November; this was based on the President's Presentation for the company's financial reports. The presentation showed Sun and Moon trending well ahead of equivalent figures for Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and Nintendo s
Video Episodes 9 and 10 of Pokémon Generations Are Now Ready for Your Viewing Pleasure
More drama than you can shake a stick at
It's the end of the week, which means there's more Pokémon Generations to enjoy. The video series, which is due to run up to 23rd December, continues to work through the stories and lore of the main games, and it does so with impressive style. It's a double helping of episodes this week - first up is...
News Klonoa IP to be Turned Into an Animated Movie
Dreamy news
It seems like a broad variety of video game franchises are being given the movie treatment, for better and for worse. This has been the case for a long time, though it has ramped up in the last two years. Naturally we're waiting and hoping to see Nintendo get involved, but an announcement out of Japan is sure to please fans of a certain...
Weirdness Official Channel Pitches Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice as a Romantic Comedy
The Sonic social team strikes again
It's well known that the social team behind the official Sonic the Hedgehog accounts is more than happy to go crazy with in-jokes and memes. After all, this is the group that recreated a Sonic storyline using toys and a dog in a hat, just because it could. Now it's released a quirky trailer for Sonic Boom: Fire...
News Big John Games Explains the Delay for Cube Creator 3D's Newest Update
Hopefully the wait won't be much longer
At E3 this year, we got a chance to demo the upcoming update for Cube Creator 3D, and really liked what we saw. Among other things, Cube Creator 1.2 will be adding in local multiplayer and texture packs, which should expand on the core experience nicely. No timeframe had been given previously as to when the...
Video Charming Pokémon Sun and Moon Advert Shows Off Its Competitive Side
Settle it in Sun and Moon
Ever since the original Japanese unveiling trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon, there have been a couple of charming promotional videos featuring a young Japanese boy and his experiences settling down in a new home, seemingly Hawaii (playing into the inspiration for the Alola region). Now there's another extended advert with...
News Sneaky Ninja Stealthily Targets Wii U eShop Early Next Year
"The stealth game Nintendo would make"
For Wii U eShop fans wondering what's still coming in 2017, there's good news as 2D stealth platformer Sneaky Ninja is planned to land on the store early next year. We're assured that the game plays like something between Mario and Mark of the Ninja, combining lighthearted platforming with tactical stealth...
Thursday27th Oct 2016
News Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) Heading to 3DS in Japan
Roaring into stores on 18th March
The Japan-only Monster Hunter Nintendo Direct has taken place, and it did indeed announce a new title and continue the IP's run on 3DS. Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) was unveiled, a sequel to Monster Hunter X (Cross) that is known as Monster Hunter Generations
A farewell to Nintendo's proprietary chargers?
It seems that someone at Nintendo is being a little too chatty with regards to the Nintendo Switch, which is leading to some interesting reports. This is another one from LetsPlayVideoGames.com, which to our understanding does have solid sources within Nintendo and elsewhere - earlier today it reported...
News Nintendo Switch Presentation Dated For 12th January
Release date! Pricing! Games!
The Nintendo Switch reveal video brought with it a lot of excitement, though it was rather light on the details. Granted, after months of absolute silence from Nintendo, just a look at the console was enough for most fans. Of course, many were probably a bit miffed when it was said that no more Switch details would be...
Rumour Nintendo Switch Will Support Micro SDXC Cards Up To 128GB In Capacity
Micro SD card slot location hinted at, too
One of the burning questions relating to the Nintendo Switch right now is storage space. Home consoles like the Xbox One and PS4 boast hard drives with capacities in the realm of terabytes, but the Wii U was infamously saddled with just 32GB of space in its largest configuration and relied heavily on...
News Nintendo Isn't The Only Company Impacted By The Failure Of The Wii U
Semiconductor firm Renesas deals with an unwelcome legacy
Nintendo's recent financial briefing has put the dismal performance of the Wii U into sharp focus. Since its launch in 2012 the console has struggled to attract an audience and has sold just over 13 million units worldwide - a far cry from the performance of its forerunner the Wii, which...
News Report Focuses on Nintendo Switch Touchscreen and IR Pointer on Joy-Con Controller
A potential workaround for when the console is docked
With the Nintendo Switch now revealed, one of the ongoing questions has been around whether the high-definition screen on the console is also touch-based. For quite some time its been suggested that the console screen does support multitouch controls - such as in this increasingly accurate Summer...
News Final Starter Evolutions, Gen I Treats and Region Guardians Unveiled for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Plus more new Pokemon and the Alolan Pokémon League!
The Pokémon Company has unveiled its latest information drop for Pokémon Sun and Moon, helping to boost hype further ahead of the two titles making a splash this November. As always a trailer does the job of introducing exciting details - this time we have final evolutions for the Starters,...
Nintendo Download 27th October (North America)
Corpse Party! Just Dance 2017! Ectoplaza! Inchworm Animation II! More!
It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update before Halloween, so naturally there are a few spooky options this week. On 3DS there's a much anticipated retail release, while the portable's eShop has a couple of enticing options for creative gamers. The Wii U eShop has a...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Suggests Nintendo Switch Will be the Core for a Wide Array of Accessories
On VR - "that opportunity is available to us"
In just three and a half minutes Nintendo showed what company President Tatsumi Kimishima describes as "the core product". The big N, though, has been at pains to explain that more is coming to the system, and it's easy to see how that can be possible. Beyond key questions around the detail of that...
Review Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (Wii U eShop)
Not the sort of pumpkin you'd expect
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure, developed by small indie developer Cotton Game and published by CIRCLE Entertainment, is described as a point and click puzzle title about a pumpkin that has lost its memory. Previously released on computer and mobile platforms, the intriguingly bizarre title has now graced the Wii U eShop...
Review Defend Your Crypt (Wii U eShop)
Tomb sweet tomb
Curiosity is the folly of man. Those pesky humans tread where they do not belong, steal what isn't theirs, and dig into dark realms beyond their imagining. Their greed is a plague, and there's only one cure – giant smashy blocks! Tired of people raiding your elaborate tomb in search of treasure? Don't get mad; get even, with Defend...
Feature Nintendo Switch and eSports - Targeting A Lucrative but Tricky Market
Skillz CEO Andrew Paradise - "This could be a big step forward"
You don't have to look far to get a sense of the incredible growth in eSports; with bigger crowds and online stream audiences have come more money and mainstream attention. There are some that argue that eSports should be recognised more fully, with appeals for a potential Olympics role...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Are Poised to Make a Big Splash in November
One for the history books?
This past year has seen something of a resurgence for the Pokémon brand, as the Pokémon Company has gone all out in celebrating the 20th anniversary. After a strong start with the surprisingly good Pokkén Tournament, the release of Pokémon GO in the summer broke numerous records and drove sales for 3DS consoles and...
News Mysterious 3DS Title Miitopia Still On Course For 2016 Release In Japan
More information coming "at a later date"
A while back Nintendo confirmed that it was making a Mii-based title for the 3DS known as Miitopia, but stopped short of giving any other details aside from the title and "2016" release window. The lack of information regarding this game has led some to assume it has been pushed into 2017, but Nintendo has...
News Nintendo Expands Super Mario Run Launch To 150 Countries
Arrives in December on iOS, Android version in development
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has revealed that Super Mario Run will launch in 150 countries this December rather than 100, as was originally planned. The game will be exclusive to iOS for a limited time. Kimishima also confirmed that the Android version is in active development, but...
News UK Retailers Optimistic About Nintendo Switch, But Lingering Doubts Remain
"The storage space is high up on the list of questions"
With more than 23 million people tuning into the Nintendo Switch preview event, there's clearly a lot of interest in Nintendo's new console. While some irksome questions remain - questions which won't be answered until January - the mood among players appears to be positive, and that upbeat...
News Nintendo's Switch Preview Was Watched By More Than 23 Million People
Reaction was 95 percent positive
Last week Nintendo finally gave the world a glimpse of its forthcoming Switch console with a special preview event. During the footage, the console's physical form was shown off as well as simulated footage of software in action. Nintendo has since revealed that more information
News Miitomo is Due to Get a Major Update in the Near Future
Personal messages!
Miitomo certainly seemed like an odd choice for Nintendo's debut software entry in the smart device market. It's safe to say that nobody expected a Mii-centric social network game, and it seems like Nintendo itself has been a bit unsure what to do with the app. Nonetheless, the company isn't keen on giving up on it yet, and the...
Live Blog Watch the Japanese Monster Hunter Nintendo Direct - Live!
Let's practice our Japanese language skills
The Monster Hunter series is much-loved here in Nintendo Life Towers, so it's only right that we cover this rather intriguing Nintendo Direct. It's a Japanese broadcast, and we haven't seen the big N's Western subsidiaries give it much attention, but we'll watch anyway. Is it a new game, a port, more DLC?...
Wednesday26th Oct 2016
News Nintendo Will Continue To Develop 3DS Software After Switch Launch
Not about to abandon over 60 million users, it seems
The Nintendo Switch is due to arrive in March and aims to unify the company's domestic and handheld interests. While the Wii U is already on life support with little in the way of new retail software to look forward to - outside of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, of course - the older 3DS continues to...
News Nintendo Switch Won't Be Sold At A Loss, Two Million Units To Ship In Time For March
Consumers will see system is different to the 3DS, claims CEO
While the Nintendo has been very clear on the fact that it won't be revealing any more Switch spec details until next year, CEO Tatsumi Kimishima has shared some comments which give us a little more information about the system - from a business perspective, at least. Wall Street Journal...
News Latest Pokémon GO Update Breaks GO Plus Accessory, Fix Already In The Works
It's little more than an expensive bracelet at the moment
The Pokémon GO update which rolled out yesterday has been causing some issues for owners of the Pokémon GO Plus accessory. Reports have surfaced online that version 0.43.3 for Android and 1.13.3 for iOS prevents
Video These 19 Subtle Nintendo Switch Details Might Have Slipped You By
Red rings to maximum
The Nintendo Switch reveal trailer was chock full of enticing scenes; from enjoying Skyrim on the plane to playing Mario Kart in a van that clearly didn't pass its last MOT (it's a British thing), it was exciting stuff. Not satisfied with all we saw first-off, however, we dusted off our fine-toothed combs and set about running...
News Mario Kart 8 Has Now Sold 8 Million Units Worldwide
On a system with just over 13 million owners
Nintendo's has confirmed that Mario Kart 8 has sold 8 million copies since launch. The popular racer launched in 2014 and has become the Wii U's biggest commercial hit. What makes this achievement all the more remarkable is that the Wii U has only sold 13.36 million units to date. Elsewhere, Super Smash...
Video Sonic Utopia - The Ambitious Fan Demo That Might Be Better Than Some Official 3D Sonic Games
Runs for free
When it comes to Sonic games, we're rooting for them. After all, the mascot's recent form is often unfairly portrayed as terrible, when in reality there was one awful game - the game that shall not be named on Wii U - in recent times, but the past couple of generations has delivered games that range from ok to rather good. The slump...
Editorial Don't Let Patents Be The New Source of Unrealistic Nintendo Switch Expectations
Let the hype be real, not fantastical
Now that the Nintendo Switch has been unveiled, we're thankfully past the stage of particularly unlikely rumours and 'leaks' getting the web all hot under the collar. After all, the scope for exaggeration is greatly reduced now that the system is visible, and reports can focus on sensible considerations such as...
News GameStop Starts Selling and Accepting Trade-Ins on Retro Gaming in the US
Trading with power
The retro gaming scene has changed a lot in recent years, with values climbing up in many cases; it can be an expensive business picking up some games and systems from decades gone by. There must be money in it, as GameStop is ramping up its retro offerings and even taking trade-ins on old consoles and games. Trade-ins are...
News Nintendo Is Refusing To Let Project Giant Robot And Devilish Brain Training Die
"TBD"
Nintendo's recent financials contain all kinds of interesting information, including a rough release schedule for the coming months. While this is naturally looking a bit on the light side as the 3DS and Wii U come to the end of their lifespans and Nintendo continues to keep its Switch cards close to its chest, it does throw up some...
Deals Nintendo Halloween Gift Guide
Impress your family and friends this Halloween
It's almost that time of year again, All Hallows' Evening, which you might know as good old Halloween. A time for eating too many sweets and amusing your neighbours with questionable fancy dress. Of course, aside from updating your wardrobe, it's also a great time to play a spooky game from yesteryear...
Random This Charming Advert for the Boo amiibo Shows That Mario's Emails Must Be Nonsensical
Take off the gloves Mario, you nutter
Fashionably late to the party as ever, Mario Party: Star Rush doesn't arrive in North America until 4th November, and with it will come the new entries in the Super Mario amiibo range. One of the most anticipated is the glow-in-the-dark Boo, which ideally would have been out this week in time for a certain...
3DS gains let down by poor Wii U and amiibo sales
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Nintendo, though primarily in talking about what the future will bring. In its Q2 financial reports it's had to focus on the nitty gritty of money made in the past six months, and the outcome isn't particularly encouraging; the declining interest in Wii U and (it...
News Splatoon Showdown Series On the Way in North America
Battlefy hosts an online spin on eSports
It's evident that Nintendo is eager to make steps into eSports. We've seen the company improve its support for the Super Smash Bros. and Pokkén Tournament scenes, and the recent Nintendo Switch preview trailer featured a Splatoon-centric competitive scenario at the end. It's a growing industry, and Nintendo...
News Hyperlight EX Is Jetting To The New Nintendo 3DS Soon
Faster than light speed
Shoot 'em up fans will be delighted to hear that a remake of the popular iOS blaster Hyperlight by CatfishBlues Games will be available in November for the New Nintendo 3DS. The console version known as Hyperlight EX is an enhanced version of the original and was developed specifically for the New Nintendo 3DS...
News Mario Party: Star Rush Struggles to Get Into the Mood in Japan
Nintendo hopes most buyers are just fashionably late
It's Wednesday, which means we can start eyeing the weekend, and also that the Japanese chart results are available. Considering the results, some at Nintendo may be doing the former and getting in some strong drinks. The big release last week, from Nintendo's perspective, was Mario Party: Star...
Video Did You Know Gaming Takes a Look at The Mysterious Murasume Castle
That one Nintendo game with the samurai
Some of you may be aware of The Mysterious Murasume Castle, an NES game developed by Nintendo that has received numerous references over the years. Though the original game was never localized, it nonetheless has popped up every now and then, such as in the Takamaru's Ninja Castle minigame in Nintendo Land or...
News Minecraft Spooky Bundle is Coming to Wii U
Get in the spirit of Halloween
Minecraft: Wii U Edition has been receiving pretty decent post-release support, with several map and skin packs being released to pad out the experience further. With Halloween being less than a week away, Mojang has opted to get people in the spirit by putting out a Halloween themed 'Spooked Bundle' with plenty of...
News StreetPass UK Challenge Wraps Up With a Spooky Finale
Ghostbustin' with Luigi
StreetPass remains a wonderful part of the 3DS, and communities around the world give 3DS owners a chance to meet and enjoy gaming together. StreetPass UK is one example, helping to support and organise events throughout the year, and is currently running a special series of challenges. The group's Paul L. Russell has put...
Tuesday25th Oct 2016
You're invited
Corpse Party is one of those experiences that's an acquired taste; you won't be entirely sure if you like it or not at first, but keep trying it. A game such as this is less about raw gameplay and more about an engrossing story and atmosphere, which it has in spades. There may be some frustrations in the gameplay formula that can rip...
Video Fan-Made Trailer Takes An Alternative Look At Nintendo Switch
Warning: Contains toilet breaks, car sickness and social awkwardness
Running at a little over three minutes, the Nintendo Switch "preview" caused quite a stir when it aired last week. Nintendo's new console had been the topic of countless conversations over the past year and finally seeing it in the flesh -
News 3DS System Version 11.2.0-35 is Now Live
Buckle up
It's been about a month and a half since Nintendo last gave the 3DS an update, and 3DS owners have no doubt been growing more worried with each passing day. With the advent of the Nintendo Switch and the American Presidential Election, times have never been more uncertain or, shall we say, unstable. The people need somewhere or something...
News EMiO Releasing NES Advantage-Style Joystick For The NES Classic Edition
Along with a joypad that boasts Turbo
If you were really serious about your NES gaming back in the day then there was only one control option in town: the NES Advantage. An arcade-style joystick so sturdy it felt like it could comfortably withstand nuclear war, it even had a brush with Hollywood fame thanks to the movie Ghostbusters 2. This iconic...
Video Someone Has Solved Super Mario 64's Impossible Coin Mystery
Striking gold
You might think we know everything there is to know about Super Mario 64, but that's not the case. The game continues to give up its secrets, and the latest involves a coin which is impossible to collect. The N64 classic actually has a handful of coins that cannot be obtained by the player, but the one in question - found in the huge...
News Report Suggests Nintendo Switch Won't Be Offered With a Portable-Only Bundle at Launch
With the Switch it's all about the pitch
Nintendo's preview trailer for the Switch was clear in its intentions - the core pitch was of a powerful portable console that can deliver a substantial home system, before being easily enjoyed on the go. The idea is simple - play your games wherever you are. It's only logic, then, that the system will come...
Gallery Ravio, Yuga and More in the Upcoming Hyrule Warriors Legends DLC
A Link Between Worlds gives us the grand finale
Hyrule Warriors Legends - and to a lesser degree Hyrule Warriors on Wii U - have delivered a decent amount of DLC this year. The final pack due in the Season Pass has now been outlined, and it includes some rather neat extras. The pack is based on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and it's...
News A New Update is Rolling Out for Pokémon GO
New eggs!
Following hot on the heels of the announcement of Pokémon GO's first event, Niantic has opted to put out another update for the popular monster catching game. This update doesn't really change much, mostly affecting cosmetic parts of the game, but it's nonetheless welcome. The biggest change is that eggs will now be a different color...
News Nintendo Share Value Rebounds Slightly After Recent Drops
Some happier news
The stock market can be an erratic beast, and Nintendo's seen that in the movement of its share value over the past week. A boost prior to the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch was wiped out (and more besides) as investors reacted poorly to the reveal. The start of this week saw a further decline following a Nikkei report predicting
Interview Learning More About Ectoplaza, A Spooky Wii U Multiplayer Game for Halloween
"Nintendo of America have been tremendously supportive "
With Halloween approaching there are some appropriately themed discounts currently on offer for eShop fans. Ectoplaza, though, is an award winning upcoming arrival on Wii U that's perfect for the season - it's exclusive to Nintendo's system and features chaotic multiplayer action, with...
Random The Nintendo Switch Sure Makes A Cute Looking Pooch Plushie
Woof.
When Nintendo lifted the lid on its new Switch console last week it triggered a lot of questions. Does it have a touchscreen? How long will the battery last? What are those tiny, tiny pads going to be like when you've been gaming for six hours straight? And why does the assembled Joy-Con controller look like a dog? That final question is one...
Feature Musical Memories and Cosplay at The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
The full Zelda experience at the recent Glasgow concert
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour once again set sail for UK shores this week, and for the first time in its history it landed in Glasgow. The tour has been going since 2012, after the Symphony of the Goddesses CD was released with Skyward Sword, but the Symphony had...
Monday24th Oct 2016
News Fans "Shouldn't Assume" That The Nintendo Switch Reveal Trailer Features "Actual Game Footage"
Plenty was added in post-production
The Nintendo Switch reveal trailer gave us a first official glimpse of the system's concept ahead of its March release. Naturally the trailer was carefully picked apart, and some fascinating detail was there to be found, but now there's a bit of insight into how the reveal came together. Speaking to GameXplain...
Talking Point Imagining a Future Nintendo Switch Budget Spin-Off - A Non-Switching Microconsole
A 2DS equivalent for the price conscious consumer
Now that the dust has settled on the reveal of the upcoming Nintendo Switch, everyone seems to have shared their opinions on Nintendo's chances of turning the concept into a success. While many are very positive about the Nintendo Switch reveal, there are also some analysts who have raised concerns...
Book Review Nintendo 64 Anthology
A fitting tribute to a beloved console
So much for the internet destroying printed media. In the past few years we've seen a wealth of amazing video game-related books, including Sega Mega Drive: The Collected Works, Britsoft and – still to come – the
Nikkei expects Nintendo to report a disappointing half year
While the reveal of the Nintendo Switch was an exciting moment for plenty of fans, causing plenty of buzz online, one group of people was evidently unimpressed - investors. Nintendo's share value plunged 6.5% after the reveal, wiping out gains from earlier in the week and more besides...
Review Ambition of the Slimes (3DS eShop)
Slimes' Time
One of our favourite trends in the eShop has been seeing titles that turn tried-and-true gaming experiences on their heads by putting the player in a new perspective. From Weapon Shop de Omasse's comedic take on the day-to-day drudgery of an RPG smithy to The Legend of Kusakari turning Zelda's grass-cutting mechanic into a laser-focused...
Nintendo Download 27th October (Europe)
Corpse Party! Just Dance! Gurumin 3D! Discounts and Themes Galore! More!
Another week begins, and we start off with the usual routine of the European Nintendo Download Update details, which give us a look at what goodies are on the way. The Wii U offers a couple of Nindie efforts, a retail release from Ubisoft, some tempting DLC and a lot of...
News Monster Boy is Coming to Nintendo Switch, With Oceanhorn Also a Good Bet
A monster announcement
FDG Entertainment may not be a name many Nintendo fans are familiar with, but we think that'll all change with the Nintendo Switch. The publisher has confirmed its support for the system, confirming two games for the first half of 2017. We now know one for certain, and are pretty sure of the second. Monster Boy has been...
Video Game Center DX Shows Off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Another long look at the Wii U version
We saw plenty of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier in the year, but now that a little time has passed there seems to be a renewed appetite for more footage of the game. Nintendo is still sticking to areas seen in the E3 demo, but it's nevertheless rather nice to see the upcoming blockbuster in...
News Monster Hunter Nintendo Direct Airing In Japan This Week
Could a new Monster Hunter be coming, or more DLC?
Nintendo has just announced via its Japanese Twitter account that there will be a Monster Hunter Nintendo Direct this week. The broadcast will take place on Thursday, October 27th, at 8PM Japanese standard time. There's no indication of what this Direct will cover at present, but it's worth noting...
News Pokémon GO Halloween Event Includes Extra Candy and More 'Spooky' Pokémon
Definitely a treat
Pokémon GO is past the viral stage, during which all sorts of craziness occurred, and is now another popular app among many competing for our time. With Halloween upon us, though, Niantic is keen to make sure players keep catching 'mon as they go tricking and treating. It's been confirmed that there'll be more candy and 'spooky'...
Weirdness Russian Illustrators Create The Pokémon Of Your Nightmares
"Squirtle is the demon of ocean depths and failed trips to sea"
While there are some seriously creepy Pokémon lurking in the ever-expanding Pokédex, most are relatively cute and cuddly, such as Pikachu, Vulpix and Snorlax. Possibly wishing to redress the balance a little, Russian Illustrators Boris and Daria Sokolovsky - otherwise known as...
Video Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Trailer Shows Off Medal Challenges
Tricky
Aside from a certain dual-release from The Pokémon Company, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS is one of Nintendo's big hopes for Holiday sales on the 3DS. It takes much of what people love about the Wii U title and brings it to the portable, with online sharing and some Mystery Mushroom outfits making way for a couple of offline additions...
News Rhythm Paradise Megamix Misses UK Charts in Quiet Week for Nintendo
3DS is waiting to be saved by Pokémon
The UK top 40 doesn't always bring good news for Nintendo, but this week seems particularly disappointing. Battlefield 1 seized top spot as a major release on PS4 and Xbox One, while Nintendo titles struggled to make the lower reaches of the list. Only two Nintendo exclusives actually made it into the...
Gallery Nintendo Hosts a Mario Party Event for Starlight Children's Foundation
Supporting a good cause
We don't always share Nintendo of America's sometimes-gimmicky PR events for promoting games. Typically shared via a press release, they consist of some carefully taken publicity shots of the public enjoying a game at an event, and aren't often particularly interesting. Nevertheless the most recent event is worth an...
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