Feature Top Nindies On the Nintendo Switch Concept, Its Positives and Key Unanswered Questions
"It's definitely a new style for Nintendo"
Weirdness Mario Kart 8 Contains Hidden Swearing
But you'll have to do a lot of digging to find it
Soapbox Captain Falcon, We Have A Problem With F-Zero X on Wii U
Controls are off course on Virtual Console (Updated)
News Here Are Your New My Nintendo Rewards
Get your lovely discounts here
News - 2016, Week 44
Sunday6th Nov 2016
Review EctoPlaza (Wii U eShop)
You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave
Though it seems all too likely that history won't be too kind to the Wii U, it's difficult to dispute the fact that it has been the couch multiplayer console of the generation. Aside from featuring highly polished iterations of classic Nintendo franchises with games such as Mario Kart 8...
Feature NES Mini Classics - Excitebike
Rev it up
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 Excitebike. The upcoming Mini NES has a decent selection of games, but in some...
Saturday5th Nov 2016
Review Twisted Fusion (Wii U eShop)
(Don't) Do the twist
Kickstarter has given budding game developers a chance to shine that never existed in the early days of gaming. Twisted Fusion is one of the most recent titles to be supported by the service, but does it fare well from its crowdfunded roots? Let's find out. We're a little light on story in Twisted Fusion. The main character,...
Not your average Joe
It is not uncommon for a game's critical appeal to far outweigh its selling power. Throughout the history of gaming there have been many cult hits that now go for ridiculous prices on the second hand market, EarthBound and the original Shantae being a couple of notorious examples. However, few games can boast the extreme rarity...
Gallery Check Out Blaster Master Zero, The Inti Creates Revival of a Classic
'Everything is starting again from “zero”'
The power of nostalgia is very real, and Inti Creates - perhaps best known for Azure Striker Gunvolt and its sequel - is counting on it. It's announced that it's bringing Blaster Master Zero to the 3DS eShop next Spring, having acquired the rights to the original Blaster Master. It's a reboot that's...
Video Watch Us Go Hands-On with the NES Mini
It's not about the size, it's what you do with it
Now that the Mini NES is safely out of its packaging, we decided to go absolutely mad and actually play the console to see how it handles. After a few minor technical frustrations we finally got our mess of technology required to capture what this sucker spits out to behave. Make sure you check out...
Live Blog Watch the Japanese Miitopia Nintendo Direct - Live!
Solving the Mii-stery
Miitopia, a Mii-centric game that appears to blend Tomodachi Life with more conventional RPG gameplay, is out in Japan very soon. Localisation to the West seems to be a longshot at present, so we'll watch this out of curiosity; after all, it's a major December release on 3DS in Japan. <liveblog...
Friday4th Nov 2016
Soapbox Captain Falcon, We Have A Problem With F-Zero X on Wii U
Controls are off course on Virtual Console (Updated)
Update: We've been asked quite a few times if this issue is the same on the Wii version of the game. As a test I've just used the exact same Wiimote + Classic Controller on both the Wii U and Wii Virtual Console versions available. The Wii version does not appear to have the same issue and the...
News Yoshio Sakamoto Recalls The Moment He Realised Satoru Iwata Was A Programming Genius
"Iwata-san basically made it in three days"
The celebrate the upcoming release of the NES Classic Mini (or Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system, if you wish), Nintendo commissioned Japanese writer Akinori Sao with interviewing key staff involved with the console's history. One of his interview subjects is Yoshio Sakamoto,...
News Ubisoft CEO Praises "True Innovation" Of Switch, Teases "Surprise" Game In Development
"I’m very happy that we can continue to make big things with Nintendo"
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has hailed the Nintendo Switch as "true innovation" and has teased a "surprise" game that the company currently has in development. Speaking during Ubisoft's first-half 2016-17 earnings conference call, Guillemot highlighted the game-changing nature...
Competition Win Tickets to an Exclusive UK Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Launch Event
We've got 30 pairs of tickets up for grabs
Nintendo UK will be hosting an exclusive celebration event for the upcoming release of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS family systems, taking place on Tuesday 22nd November 2016 at The Old Truman Brewery from 5pm to 10pm. Nintendo UK have given us 30 pairs of tickets to give away to this...
News Check out the Retro-Bit Generations Launch Trailer
In all its old-school glory
It won't be long before the NES Mini will be on store shelves, but that's obviously not the only console that will be offering a throwback experience. The Retron-5 has gotten a lot of attention for its versatility, but now Retro-Bit is looking to get a piece of the market with the Retro-Bit Generations. Over 100 titles...
Video See What Lurks Inside the Packaging of the NES Mini
Released from its cardboard prison
As far as miniaturised consoles go, the NES Classic Edition (or Nintendo Classic Mini as it's known in Europe) has to be one of the most adorable. We managed to get our hands on one of these bad boys early and put its packaging through its paces, albeit gently. Check out the video above where we take this sucker...
News Nintendo Celebrates the NES Classic Edition by Going Retro With The 'Power Line'
Who you gonna call?
Remember the '80s? The Goonies, leg warmers, Duran Duran and most importantly the Power Line. Yes, back when there was no internet (not even dial-up!) Nintendo fans struggling with a particular game could contact the call line for handy tips and hints from "Nintendo Game Play Counselors" (imagine having that on your CV). Now with...
News The November Monster Hunter Generations DLC is Now Live
With a distinctly Japanese flavour
We're on the final stretch of free Monster Hunter Generations DLC, with content due to keep coming up to early 2017. The latest set is distinctly Japanese in flavour, given us a taste of the sorts of outfits, weapons and extras that are no doubt hugely popular in Capcom's homeland. The DLC quests are all...
Poll Are You Excited About the Mini NES?
Perhaps hype is bigger than the diminutive system
It's been easy to get distracted in recent times, but one of Nintendo's most important Holiday releases is around the corner. We're not talking about Pokémon Sun and Moon, that's still to come, but rather the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo...
News Argos Seems to Have the UK Retail Exclusive for SEGA 3D Classics Collection
There's also a rad release trailer
SEGA 3D Classics Collection is rather good, bundling together plenty of delicious retro games - including some making their way out of Japan for the first time in their 3D form. This collection arrived in North America earlier in the year, and thankfully European gamers can now get in on the act. It's available on...
News Doubt Is Thrown On The Exact Story Behind The Creation Of Donkey Kong
Did Miyamoto have to compete with his co-workers?
Donkey Kong is arguably one of the most important games in Nintendo's history. Prior to its release the firm was struggling for attention with coin-op rivals like Taito and Namco, and it is often stated that it was a 'make or break' release for the Japanese company after a string of costly failures...
News Spawn Rates Of Pidgeys, Rattatas And Zubats Reduced In Pokémon GO
Thank goodness for that
Niantic has revealed that it has reduced the spawn rate of some of Pokémon GO's more common monsters to increase the chances of players finding other, rarer 'mon. Pidgeys, Rattatas and Zubats are perhaps the most commonly-found monsters in the game, and players have previously complained that they seem to catch very little...
News Runbow Pocket Devs Explain the Lack of Local Multiplayer and StreetPass
Porting and coding issues seem to be the culprit
Runbow still stands as one of the most fun and frantic multiplayer games on the Wii U eShop, so it made plenty of sense when 13AM Games announced they'd be doing a portable variant with Runbow Pocket. The game will be coming to the New 3DS and seems to have translated the Runbow experience to the...
News Huge Miitomo Update Promises Direct Messages, Room Customisation And Sidekick Miis
Show off your style and answer publicly-posted questions, too
The Miitomo update that was teased back in October has been revealed in a little more detail. Once the mandatory updates arrives, you'll be able to send direct messages to people on your friends list. You'll also be able to customize what your room looks like by picking a wallpaper and...
News Isabelle Animal Crossing 3DS HOME Theme Added to My Nintendo in North America
Now she can organise your games for you, too
Animal Crossing: New Leaf may not be the freshest game in the world, but this week it's had a welcome revival courtesy of the extensive (and free) 'welcome amiibo' update. Keen to build on that momentum, Nintendo of America has released a small extra treat. It's an Isabelle 3DS HOME Theme, which can be...
News Classic Game Music Gets a Jazzy Twist in New Game+ Album
From OverClocked Records and jazz fusion band Materia
Retro games are continually celebrated in different ways around the web, giving classic material a new lease of life. Plenty of talented fans do this through music, and a new album brings a classy twist to iconic tracks. New Game+ is a collaboration between OverClocked Records and 'jazz...
Video Check Out Pokémon Generations Episode 11: The New World
Time, space, dimensions, drama...
It's a weekly treat that keeps on giving (until 23rd December), with The Pokémon Company continuing the run of its rather popular animation series - Pokémon Generations. This time we have Episode 11: The New World, and the lore may start to feel familiar to those that have only jumped into Pokémon in more recent...
News Official 25 Hour Live Stream of Sonic the Hedgehog Games to Raise Money for Charity
Including the rubbish games, of course
As regular readers have no doubt noticed, we're fans of the somewhat anarchic but always self-aware Sonic the Hedgehog social media accounts. Yet it's not all memes, Sanic and fan-art, as it's been announced that the social team will run a 25 hour live stream (not 24, because the clocks go back in North America...
Thursday3rd Nov 2016
Random Raspberry Pi Hack Takes The Wii U GamePad One Step Closer To Switch
Build it and they will come
Nintendo Switch comes out next year, and is already shaping up to be quite an impressive concept - a stand-alone gaming system which not only connects to your TV but can also be taken on the road. Thing is, some people don't like to wait and hacker banjokazooie has taken it upon himself to create the next best thing - a...
Talking Point Ports vs. Sequels On The Nintendo Switch
A unique switchuation...
In this Talking Point, Arjun gives his perspective on the ports vs. sequels considerations for the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo NX - erm, Switch - has finally been unveiled, and it's arguably the lion's roar that the big N needed after troubles with its last home system. The Wii U has suffered a similar fate to that of the...
Nintendo Download 3rd November (North America)
Mario Party! Twisted Fusion! DK Jungle Beat! Hyrule Warriors DLC! More!
It's that time once again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week includes a first-party retail release on 3DS, while a couple of tempting Virtual Console games arrive on Wii U. Beyond that there are a variety of interesting download-only games...
News NES Classic Edition Teardown Peeks Inside the Tiny System
Might not be easy for modders to add new games
Various media outlets are beginning to get their hands on the upcoming Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, and it was only matter of time before someone dismantled this miniature work of art to see what's going on inside the shell. GameSpot senior reviews editor Peter Brown tweeted a...
News Nyko Thinks Cords Are Gnarly, Offers The Miniboss For The NES Classic Edition Instead
$19.99, out on November 11th
The NES Classic Edition arrives this month, and ships with a wired controller which is a close match for the pad that accompanied the game-changing 1985 console. While being tethered to the system by a cord no doubt adds to the authentic retro experience, there will be some players out there who are young enough to have...
News Monster Hunter Stories amiibo Are Compatible with English Copies of Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Hmm….
No doubt many of you are aware of Monster Hunter Stories, the kid-friendly RPG spin-off of Capcom's popular Monster Hunter series. The game's done pretty well in Japan, but there's still no word on whether or not there will be a Western localisation. Though Capcom has remained fairly tight lipped about this, the recent update to Animal...
Rumour Nintendo Switch Will Launch On 17th March In Europe
Thank me lucky charms
It's been confirmed by Nintendo that the Nintendo Switch will be launching in all regions during March 2017. Take this with a pinch of salt, but now Laura Dale - who from our own conversations seems to have some solid sources, and has previously published some articles on Switch via LetsPlayVideoGames - has revealed that she...
News Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Arrives on 20th January
Time for another adventure
A number of 3DS owners are likely still working through Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. They should probably get a move on, however, as Nintendo of America has now confirmed that Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King will arrive in its region on 20th January. [Update: this is also confirmed as...
News Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Hitting the North American Wii U eShop This Week
The Wii version, obviously
Though we often wait until the full Download Update is issued before going into too much detail on the line-up for any given week, it's worth changing it up to confirm that North American gamers are in for a treat - Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (the Wii New Play Control version) is heading to the Wii U eShop on 3rd November,...
News Take-Two Interactive Reiterates Support of Nintendo Switch, But Won't Confirm Games Yet
NBA 2K is still just a trailer concept
Remember the bit in the Nintendo Switch trailer where the 'dudes' play real life Basketball, then play videogame Basketball on the Switch right next to the same court? Not necessarily the most realistic scenario, but it made for a good video sequence. It did leave us scratching our heads at Nintendo Life...
Review Fire: Ungh's Quest (Wii U eShop)
Are you still fascinated by the concept of fire?
We're all taught about fire at a young age. It's dangerous, and without it humanity would likely not have developed as it has. So how about a game where you are transported to the Stone Age and take control of a Neanderthal who is on a journey to locate fire? This is the basis of the eShop title that...
News Pokémon GO's Designer Wants You To Look Up From Your Phone
"It saddens me a bit when I see a lot of hunched over people outside"
The name Dennis Hwang might not mean much to you, but you're almost certain to have seen one of his creations online. Hwang is responsible for many of the amazing "Google Doodles" which have been seen on Google's main page over the years - surely one of the most visited pages on...
Gallery Nintendo Cosplay and More at MCM Comic Con in London
Lots of love for the big N
MCM London rolled around again for its biannual event, and with it the Nintendo presence was strong. Ranging from games to play at the official Nintendo stand, retro game competitions with Smash Bros. and Mario Kart, stands selling lots of Nintendo merchandise and a number of awesome Nintendo cosplays, there was plenty to...
News Daily Bonuses Are on the Way to Pokémon GO
Get rewarded for regular play
Some rumours have been floating around the internet lately concerning a future update for Pokémon GO. Data miners uncovered data that seemed to be pointing the way to some sort of 'Daily Quest' system to keep players invested in continuous play. Given the evidence, it seemed like a pretty safe bet that this would be...
Wednesday2nd Nov 2016
Feature Top Nindies On the Nintendo Switch Concept, Its Positives and Key Unanswered Questions
"It's definitely a new style for Nintendo"
The dust has now well and truly settled on the Nintendo Switch 'Preview Trailer', a three and a half minute reveal that aimed to succinctly and stylishly promote the merits of Nintendo's next-gen gaming concept. Since it aired Nintendo and a handful of gaming executives have added a few relatively vague...
Weirdness Mario Kart 8 Contains Hidden Swearing
But you'll have to do a lot of digging to find it
Modern computers allow gamers to dig into video game data files to their heart's content, and this often throws up some interesting discoveries which perhaps should have remained hidden. That certainly seems to have been the case with this latest Mario Kart 8 find. YouTube user Harm - who perhaps...
This is a fair 'un
Fairune was a fun - if not particularly ground-breaking - little game that came out of nowhere and charmed us with its simplistic yet addictive gameplay, mixing Ys-like bump combat with a Zelda-esque overworld filled with secrets. We thought the game's story felt pretty complete, so we were quite surprised that a sequel popped up,...
Review Just Dance 2017 (Wii U)
Another year, another Just Dance game
It seems like it was only yesterday that this writer was reviewing Just Dance 2016 – last year's entry in Ubisoft's mammoth dancing franchise. Most people will be at least somewhat familiar with the concept; seeing friends and family dancing along to a variety of songs with wavering levels of success. By that...
Random GAME 'Opens' Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders, Though Using Paypal is a Bad Idea
A temporary price of just £999.99
Nintendo has been pretty clear in its Nintendo Switch strategy. On 12th January it'll host a full unveiling of the system, and is planning to give gamers around the world opportunities to go hands on with the system before it arrives in March. Pricing and release date are key details that should emerge at that...
Feature Catch Up With the Animal Crossing Direct and New Leaf's Fresh Features
The only download in the village
The Animal Crossing Direct has taken place, and revealed a surprisingly extensive update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf. We knew that the 'Welcome amiibo' update and new edition would introduce the figures and cards into the much-loved 3DS game, but Nintendo went further with new minigames and additional features to...
News Animal Crossing: New Leaf Update Is Available Now
amiibo support, here we come!
The long-awaited update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf is available for download as we speak. This welcome news was announced during today's Animal Crossing Direct. The update brings amiibo support to the game for those playing on the New Nintendo 3DS or using the NFC Reader. Fire up that 3DS and get playing. Once...
Live Blog Watch the Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct - Live!
amiibo and New Leaf update goodness
It was a little while ago now that Nintendo confirmed this Animal Crossing Direct, during which we anticipate details on the upcoming update and amiibo support for Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Will there be any neat surprises? Well, we'll just have to watch to find out. <liveblog...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Pre-Load Now Available on the 3DS eShop
Be prepared
Pokémon Sun and Moon are undoubtedly the biggest hits coming to Nintendo hardware in the Holiday season, and there seems to be substantial hype around the dual release. Nintendo is making big claims about them being the biggest pre-selling games in the company's history, which shows how much appetite there is for a new generation of...
News Super Mario Run Has Been Built on Unity
A sign of things to come?
Of all the common engines used in the game industry, few are used as often as Unity. Though it may not suit every developer's needs, the engine is scalable and easy to grasp, making it a popular choice among indie developers. Until very recently, Nintendo mostly developed games for its own hardware -- meaning that it also...
News Nintendo Insists That Wii U Production Will Continue Beyond This Week
"There is no change to our continuing [Wii U] production"
Yesterday we - like a great many other gaming sites - reported on a rumour which claimed that Wii U production was stopping this Friday. However, Japanese site IT Media has been in touch with a spokesperson from Nintendo who has said the reports are "not true" and that the console will...
Reminder The Distribution of Mythical Pokémon Genesect is Underway
Now with a cool trailer
As we reported last week, the November Mythical Pokémon distribution is Genesect, a rather neat addition to the range of 'mon that have arrived during this Anniversary year. The good thing is that the distribution is now live, though you do have to head to a participating store to get a code. A rather flashy new trailer...
Reminder Super Mario Series Wave 2 amiibo Hit North America This Week
Will you be getting any?
It's felt like an age since we've had some truly new amiibo, excluding Splatoon palette swaps. Now the time has finally arrived for the Super Mario Series Wave 2 amiibo. While a few of these came out in Europe in October, they will all be available in North America later this week, on 4th November. We've assembled these...
Video Take a Look at the Miitopia Preview Download in All Its Weird Glory
Like Tomodachi Life, sort of
Miitopia is getting its own Japanese Nintendo Direct this weekend, continuing the strange path to release for the Mii-centric 3DS title. As for a Western arrival, there's been no solid indication of that happening any time soon. In any case, a preview download of the game is on the Japanese 3DS eShop, and NintenDaan
Video Latest Japanese Pokémon Sun And Moon Ads Acknowledge The Pokémon GO Effect
Linking up
Pokémon Sun and Moon comes out this month, and is sure to be a massive seller for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Any new mainline release in this popular series is assured bumper sales of course, but this time around the hype machine has been sent into overdrive by the release of Pokémon GO on smartphones this year. This...
News Take A Sneak Peek At Prima's Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics Book
It's dangerous to go alone!
Hot on the heels of the launch of the Nintendo Classic Mini on the 11th of this month is Prima's Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics Book, which is available on the 18th November. The book offers a retrospective on 17 NES classics including complete walkthroughs for Super Mario Bros. 3, Donkey Kong, and The Legend...
Video Check Out the First North American Pokémon Sun and Moon Commercial
A World Beyond
It seems like Pokémon Sun and Moon were only just unveiled last week, yet here we are in the home stretch to the games being on store shelves. Though the jury's still out on how they'll perform, interest in the Pokémon franchise has been quite high over this past year, and Sun and Moon have already gone on to break a few records in...
News Miitopia Getting Its Own Nintendo Direct In Japan This Week, Releases On December 8th
That was quick
During the Japanese version of today's Animal Crossing Direct it was revealed that the mysterious 3DS title Miitopia launches in that region on December 8th - and it's getting its own Direct broadcast in just a few days on 5th November. That's a quick turnaround for a title which we still don't really know much about, aside from the...
News Japanese 3DS Hardware Sales Remain Steady as PS4 and Vita Games Dominate Software Sales
River City Ransom SP makes a modest debut
The weekly Media Create chart results out of Japan are now available, and this week they're dominated by new releases on PS4 and Vita, though Nintendo's hardware sales have maintained their momentum. As you can see in the top 20 below, new releases on PS4 and Vita are the headline story, with Sword Art...
Tuesday1st Nov 2016
News Here Are Your New My Nintendo Rewards
Get your lovely discounts here
A bunch of new My Nintendo rewards have gone live today, and as has been the case previously, these are all related to software discounts across Wii U and 3DS. There are different rewards for Europe and North America, which can be viewed below: Europe 30% off Typoman (Nintendo Wii U eShop): 250 Platinum Coins...
Feature Getting To Know Pokémon Sun And Moon's Monsters
Monster mash
We are just a mere two weeks away from the launch of Pokémon Sun & Moon and so it's time for another run down of every single thing that we know and today, we are dealing with the Pokémon. We won't be detailing the datamined leaks here, but there will be things from what has been officially revealed so there may still be spoilers...
News Pokkén Tournament's New Fighter Is A Bit Of A Surprise
I feel so gunky
A new character is coming to the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament, and it's fair to say that it's a rather unexpected addition. Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce the one and only Croagunk. This Poison/Fighting Pokémon comes to the coin-op version of the crossover fighter on November 10th. You can check out some...
News Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Airs Tomorrow
Japanese Direct will include a look at Miitopia, too
We already know that more content is coming to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but tomorrow Nintendo will explain exactly what t
News Pokémon Producer Still Interested in Producing Remakes
Though no plans for Gen 2 On 3DS VC
Take a look at the eShop charts in any region and you'll see that the Gen 1 Pokémon games still consistently take the top spots, proving that there is still a market for the older Pokémon games. Over the past few years, Game Freak has also sprung to remake the first 3 generations across the most recent Nintendo...
Rumour Last Wii U Consoles Roll Off The Production Line This Week
The end of an era?
Nintendo launches its new Switch console in March next year, and while the advent of new hardware is always a time of excitement, it invariably means that existing machines are put out to pasture. With popular platforms there's quite a bit of overlap between the generations, but in other cases the changeover is quite abrupt - it...
Random WWE Star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Dresses As Pikachu To Entertain Baby Daughter
Because why the heck not
WWE star and Hollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might get paid to act like a hard case, but he let his softer side show this Halloween by dressing up as the world's most famous Pokémon, Pikachu. The somewhat disturbing costume was for the benefit of his baby daughter Jasmine, who didn't seem all that bothered that a...
Video Digital Foundry Takes a Retrospective Look at Metroid Prime
A timeless classic
It goes without saying that Metroid Prime marked a high point in Nintendo's long history; the game is frequently listed as one of the best in the Metroid series and is even occasionally listed as one of the greatest games of all time. While Retro did an excellent job of designing it from a gameplay perspective, the visuals and...
News Upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Gets a New Executive Producer
Oh, boy…
As many of you are no doubt aware, there seems to be something of a curse on film adaptations of video games. It seems that very few of these types of movies are commercial successes and even fewer are critical success, due to a variety of factors. While arguably no company has managed to crack this problem yet, Sega's going to be taking...
News "All New" Daytona USA is Indeed Coming to Arcades
Will be on show in two weeks
Yesterday we reported on the hints that a new Daytona USA was coming to arcades, which is particularly exciting for a few members of the Nintendo Life team. Well it is happening, and it'll be on show in a couple of weeks. The SEGA Amusements Twitter account shared the good news; as the name makes clear it focuses on the...
Monday31st Oct 2016
News Nintendo Confirms That Upcoming European Release of F-Zero X is the 60Hz Version
Sweet, sweet speed
If you grew up in the '90s and early noughties playing games in North America, you may wonder why gamers in PAL territories obsess over whether Virtual Console releases are PAL 50Hz downloads or NTSC 60Hz equivalents. It's all about speed, ultimately - different TV standards between regions at that time meant that games ran faster...
Weirdness 'Rich and Bored' Person Promises Free Copies of Pokémon Sun and Moon, Reddit Goes Nuts
That's just cruel
Strange things happen on the internet, which is both its power and its curse. The influence of the crowd is significant, and the most random of occurrences can take on a life of their own. Such a thing has started to happen on the Pokémon subreddit, where a 'rich and bored' user made a strange offer that many appear to have taken...
Gallery Check Out These Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Mock Ups
Nintendo, take note
Nintendo hardware has historically been known for being quite colorful, particularly with its handhelds. Of course, the Nintendo Switch has no precedent as a console that's both a home console and handheld, but we'd be willing to bet that Nintendo will be rolling out plenty of variations across its lifespan. Last week, we found a...
News Mega Drive 'Limited Edition' Console Heading to Brazil in 2017
22 games pre-installed, supports original cartridges
Making old systems new again is a bit of a trend at the moment, with the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) being just one example that's due in stores soon. Different markets cater to different needs, bringing up...
News Just Dance 2017's Best-Selling Version is on Wii
Don't stop 'til you get enough
The UK chart results are in, and from a Nintendo perspective they're rather grim. Aside from the harsh current realities of Wii U and 3DS game sales in the UK, however, this week's results have a quirky side-note that we just had to share. First of all, a quick rundown of what's happening at the top of the charts...
Nintendo Download 3rd November (Europe)
F-Zero X! SEGA 3D Classics Collection! Hyrule Warriors DLC! More!
As we head towards the end of 2016 we still have a number of Nintendo Download Updates to enjoy on Wii U and 3DS. The European details for later in the week are here, and include some top-notch retro gaming, much-anticipated DLC and some intriguing Nindie downloads. Let's get to the...
News Nintendo Of America Shows Off Its Unreleased Sky Skipper Arcade Cabinet
Hidden away in the vaults
We recently covered the launch of the Sky Skipper Project, which is an ambitious project by three retro enthusiasts - Whitney Roberts, Olly Cotton and Alex Crowley - to unveil a fully restored arcade cabinet of the game in 2017. Sky Skipper was one of a number of arcades planned to arrive after the success of Donkey Kong...
Interview Learning More About the Adventure in Wii U Exclusive Twisted Fusion
"I think the Nintendo audience is perfect for this game"
The list of Wii U exclusives is getting rather short as the system heads into its twilight, perhaps ahead of its time, but there are still intriguing games to keep us busy. One of them is Twisted Fusion, a title that emerged from a successful Kickstarter campaign back in Spring 2014 and is...
News Level-5 Planning To Support Nintendo Switch But Won't Have Any Games At Launch
"We'll work with it as soon as we figure out how to take advantage of it"
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has confirmed that the studio plans to make games for the Nintendo Switch, but admits that he's still not sure how to make the most of the console's unique setup. Level-5 has been a staunch supporter of Nintendo systems in the past, creating the...
Video New Pokémon Sun And Moon Commercials Hit Japanese TV
Five minutes of new gameplay footage on YouTube, too
Three new TV spots for Pokémon Sun and Moon have been released in Japan. Already confirmed as the most pre-ordered game in Nintendo's history, the latest entry in the long-running monster-catching series certainly isn't short on hype, but this trio of commercials could potentially remind less...
Feature Our Spooky Halloween Gaming Plans
Not all Nintendo games, either - the horror...
Well, it's Halloween at last. With a night of trick or treating and dangerously high sugar consumption ahead, some of you may be throwing some gaming into your evening. We've already listed 20 Wii U and 3DS games that could fit the bill, but now our writing team wants to share its recent gaming...
News Sega Bringing New Ghost Squad To Arcades, May Also Be Rebooting Daytona USA
Let's go away!
Once upon a time the local arcade was the only place to get your cutting-edge gaming fix. Back in the '80s and '90s coin-op tech was way ahead of what was available in the home and companies like Sega, Capcom and SNK all put plenty of resource into creating coin-guzzling smash-hits. Fast forward to today and arcades are all but dead,...
News Wii U Version Of Slain: Back From Hell Looking Doubtful
"Sales on that platform are just too weak to justify the port"
The Castlevania-inspired Slain: Back From Hell may not be making its way to the Wii U after all. The PC version was delayed earlier this year due to its intense difficulty, and that had a knock-on effect on the confirmed console ports - which included the Wii U. However, Developer Wolf...
Video Get In The Halloween Spirit With The Complete History Of Splatterhouse
Rickrolled
Namco took quite a gamble when it released Splatterhouse in arcades in 1988. The company's previous titles had been cartoon-like and appealing to all ages, but this side-scrolling action title took inspiration from Hollywood slasher and horror movies, turning up the gore level and providing an experience which wasn't really suitable for...
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