News F-Zero X Wii U Update Improves Controls and 'Deadzone' Issue
About "75% better", according to our resident F-Zero veteran
News - 2016, Week 48
Sunday4th Dec 2016
Feature Xenoblade Chronicles X - One Year Later
Musing on Mira
In this article Gonçalo "Shiryu" Lopes shares his personal reflections on Xenoblade Chronicles X, the enthralling Wii U title. Exactly one year ago Wii U owners were given a unique opportunity to escape reality by embarking on the extremely difficult assignment: to beat extinction against all odds on Planet Mira. But Xenoblade...
Feature 10 Essential Wii U And 3DS Platformers
Jump to it
Not long ago we picked out 10 RPG gems that we think are pretty much indispensable for fans of the genre that own a 3DS. Now, with the recent release of Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, we thought it was high time to look at the best of the platforming genre. To do the word 'essential' justice, though, this list takes in both the Wii U...
Saturday3rd Dec 2016
News Four Satellaview Kirby Mini-Games, Previously Thought to be Lost, Have Been Preserved
Kirby Pachislot Simulator
You might remember us bringing you the news early last month that four of the ten long lost "Kirby's Toy Box" Satellaview titles had surfaced and been successfully purchased at a Japanese auction. Thanks to the efforts of Frank Cifaldi and Mathew Callis enough money was raised by the community and the auction was won. All...
Sunday4th Dec 2016
Feature The Nindie Christmas Celebration - Runbow Edition
Mitch Vogel on one of the multiplayer highlights of the eShop
With Christmas just around the corner, many a Nintendo gamer is perhaps asking "what should I buy?" Alas, there isn't a whole lot to look forward to in terms of new releases, so in this series we'll be spotlighting a menagerie of quality indie games that have shown up on the eShop over...
Saturday3rd Dec 2016
News F-Zero X Wii U Update Improves Controls and 'Deadzone' Issue
About "75% better", according to our resident F-Zero veteran
Back in early November we wrote about a problem with the Wii U Virtual Console release of F-Zero X in PAL territories. The buzz around a release of the 60Hz North American version was quickly lost when it was discovered that there was a notable 'deadzone' in the analogue controls. Our...
News The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo Provide Food and Goodies in Breath of the Wild
Self-scan groceries
In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link is more of a living, breathing character. He always has been, of course, but in the upcoming Switch / Wii U title you need to manage his clothing and diet to keep him healthy and ready for the environment. You'll need to catch, cook and prepare food to get through the challenge...
Review Octocopter: Super Sub Squid Escape (Wii U eShop)
What has tentacles, spins and shoots missiles?
In an unlikely but plausible(?) scenario an octopus and a submarine have lost their way and sunk to the bottom of the deep blue sea during an epic battle. With the octopus still latched onto to the spinning watercraft, the two enemies must now unite in order to escape from the deadly depths. This...
Friday2nd Dec 2016
News Toys 'R' Us Expecting Fresh NES Classic Mini Stock This Weekend
"They will sell very quickly"
Retail giant Toys 'R' Us has revealed that it will be getting more stock of the NES Classic Edition in its North American stores this Sunday. The console has been incredibly hard to find all over the globe, with demand far outstripping supply. Nintendo has stated previously that a steady flow of machines is expected...
Poll The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Share Your Thoughts on the Latest Footage
Has it left you breathless?
The Game Awards are done for another year, once again doing a solid job of showing and teasing major games, while throwing in some some unpredictable moments. For example in one performance rap duo Run the Jewels seemed to utter the line "I will punch a baby bear", which is a novel way to get some free press from a PETA...
Video Take a Look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's New Trailer
It's worth a watch
A big part of the pre-show of The Game Awards 2016 was a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It focuses on showing new environments and gives glimpses of villages, bigger towns and other characters. You can see it below, and fans are sure to pick it apart for details; there's plenty to see, including what may...
Reminder There's Another Chance to Pick Up Arceus for X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
It's time for judgment
It's been a year of awesome Anniversary Legendary distributions in the last-gen Pokémon games (as they are now), with some neat 'mon given away for X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Most were distributed via the Nintendo Network, but some were more awkwardly tied to store distributions. One of these was Arceus in August,...
Live Blog Watch The Game Awards 2016, Featuring The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Live!
Reggie Fils-Aime also expected at the event
It's time, once again, for The Game Awards. Now in its third year, this show has established itself as one of the biggest of its kind and has started to build a solid reputation. Nintendo often has a decent presence, and this year there'll be exclusive new footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
Video Nintendo Shows Off New Area in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Check out Zonai Ruins
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had two segments during The Game Awards, with the second being a brief Nintendo Treehouse playthrough of a new area; gameplay was on Wii U, notably. Link initially meets Kass, a travelling minstrel, and then we catch a glimpse of the 'Zonai Ruins' and different approaches to tackling the...
News 3D-Printed Toys-To-Life Title Inchvilles Coming To Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo Switch being considered, too
Hungarian studio Moragami has announced that it is bringing a new kind of toys-to-life experience to the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Inchvilles - so-called because the toys are an inch tall - is a 3D action platformer in which you must use your wits to collect all of the golden gems in each stage. The unique element of...
Video Everything You Wanted To Know About The Super Game Boy, But Were Afraid To Ask
Don't matter if you're black or white
The Super Game Boy accessory might seem a little pointless to modern gamers who are used to playing retro titles in a wide range of ways on various systems, but back in the early '90s it was a wise investment for the typical Nintendo fan. On the surface, the selling point was simple - you can play your portable...
News Retro Studios is Hiring and Tweeting, Which is Nice
We all want to know what the dev is making, of course...
Retro Studios is among the most admired of Nintendo's associated studios, having made its name with the Metroid Prime Trilogy and then by reinvigorating 2D DK gaming, most recently with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Wii U. The studio has contributed to other games - including Mario...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Pokémon GO Win At The Game Awards 2016
No winner picked in controversial "Best Fan Creation" category
The Game Awards 2016 took place last night and Nintendo scooped awards in three categories. The phenomenon that is Pokémon GO won two awards - Best Mobile/Handheld and Best Family game - while Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was deemed to be the Most Anticipated upcoming title...
Video Prepare for Pixel Goodness With the Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment Trailer
'Prequel' will be standalone adventure, but still free with the main game
Yacht Club Games has gone to impressive lengths to deliver on crowdfunding promises and to keep expanding the brilliant Shovel Knight. As expected it released fresh footage of the next expansion during The Game Awards - Specter of Torment. What's fascinating is that it'll be...
News Metroid Developers Reflect on the Development Process of the Original Metroid
Samus was mistakenly named after a Brazilian soccer player
The Metroid series is one of those franchises that has a ravenous and loyal fanbase, but doesn't always have the best of luck. It's been in something of a slump lately, with the middling Metroid Prime: Federation Force being something of an anticlimactic comeback after 2010's Metroid: Other...
Video A Look At Pokémon GO as Played Using Augmented Reality Glasses
Virtual Insanity
The Pokémon GO craze during the Summer meant that you didn't have to go far before seeing the tell-tale signs of people playing it; anyone stood in an unlikely place looking at their phone was probably catching pocket monsters. The app is still rather popular, too, and tech companies continually use it as a platform to explore...
News Monster Hunter Generations December DLC Has Blanka And Chun-Li Felyne Armour
As well as special gear designed by Square-Enix's Tetsuya Nomura
Capcom has lifted the lid on Monster Hunter Generations' free DLC offerings for December, and Street Fighter fans have a lot to smile about. Take part in the "SF: Ultimate Entrance Exam" Prowler Quest and you can win Blanka and Chun-Li armour sets for your Felyne companions. Also up...
Video A Modern Take on the Virtual Boy is Still a Bit Ridiculous
But we love it
A short while ago we shared an episode of the The Ben Heck Show where he deconstructed and repaired a Virtual Boy; it was an interesting look into how the machine works. Now, as promised, a follow-up episode rebuilds it and tries to modernise the device, dispensing of the infamous 'stand' and redesigning it as a head mounted display...
Video A Brief Interview with One of the Original Nintendo Power Line Counselors
They were simpler times
One of the most notable features of the days of the NES was the existence of the Nintendo Power Line. Seeing as it would be several years before the internet became usable to the world, obtaining information back in the day was mostly related to schoolyard discussions and advice from that one kid whose dad worked for...
Video Pokémon Generations Episode 15: The King Returns is Suitably Dramatic
It's all heating up
There are only a few weeks left of the Pokémon Generations episodes on YouTube, the hugely popular series that has been dramatizing the plot lines and lore of the 'main' games. Another new episode is live, but as we missed last week's here - your humble writer apologises - they're below as a catch-up. Episode 13: The Uprising...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Will Be Showing Off Super Mario Run At NY Apple Store Next Week
He'll be chatting to Katie Linendoll, too
Apple has confirmed that Shigeru Miyamoto will be visiting its SoHo, New York store to demo the forthcoming Super Mario Run smartphone game on Thursday, December 8th. Miyamoto will appear at 6:00PM alongside tech expert and TV personality Katie Linendoll, and is expected to "share the importance of fun and...
Thursday1st Dec 2016
Nintendo Download 1st December (North America)
Super Mario Maker 3DS! Advance Wars: Dual Strike! Hyperlight EX! More!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This time around there's a major retail arrival on 3DS, a DS classic on the Wii U and some interesting 'Nindie' efforts. Let's get right to it, shall we? Missed the European Nintendo Download Update?...
News Meloetta is Now Being Distributed to the Gen 6 Pokémon Games
Get it while you can
With all the hype around Pokémon Sun and Moon, it seems that the earlier games on 3DS have largely fallen by the wayside. All the same, the Pokémon Company has been regularly distributing Legendary and Mythical Pokémon each month via the mystery gift to Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Now the time...
News My Nintendo Rewards Site Gets A Fetching Facelift
New rewards and "Child Accounts" available, too
The My Nintendo rewards programme hasn't been running all that long but Nintendo has already given the main site something of a makeover. Almost every element of the site has been updated, with a new main page and refreshed sections for current rewards, points balances and ongoing missions. There are...
News My Nintendo Gets Plenty of Legend of Zelda Goodies in North America
Discounts, themes, and also Flipnote Studio 3D
With the start of the month comes the standard My Nintendo updates, and now the North American equivalent is on board. Capitalising on the buzz of upcoming footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the rewards are mostly focused around the iconic franchise. Details are below; as you can see...
Feature The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Five Things We Still Want to See
Some of which may be glimpsed during The Game Awards
Back in late 2014, such innocent times, we got a good look at what is now The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild during The Game Awards. It was an enjoyable segment, during which Eiji Aonuma and Shigeru Miyamoto showed a decent amount of off-screen footage, though the game has certainly changed a...
Video Image & Form Discusses Nintendo Switch Capabilities and 'Cool Facts'
With an eye on its NDA, of course
The Nintendo Switch is going to be revealed more fully in January, with press and preview events also due around the same time. More questions will be answered, and we'll hopefully have a good taste of what the system will have to offer when it arrives in March. Image & Form is one of the developers that's...
News Ubisoft Director Says Nintendo Switch May Unite the Casual and Hardcore Gaming Audiences
Best of both worlds?
We're only about four months away now from the official release of the Nintendo Switch, and pre-release reaction certainly does seem to be quite positive. Naturally, developers are always talking up a storm ahead of any console's launch, but the Switch's unique positioning as both a handheld and home console has gotten a lot of...
Video Learn How to Make a Tiny and Functional Game Boy for Your Keychain
And play The Witcher 3 on it, sure
We've often shared our admiration for the technical wizardry that's often applied to console mods and creations, as talented gamers see how far they can push readily available tools for unique results. Now there's what is possibly the smallest Game Boy in the world doing the rounds, and it works. A keynote from...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon Is Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Game In The Americas, Ever
85 percent up on Pokémon X & Y
Pokémon Sun and Moon has already broken records in the UK and Europe and sold by the bucketload in Japan, and now it has been confirmed that the game is the fastest-selling
News New Mario Happy Meal Toys Are Coming To Japanese McDonald’s Next Year
What is Mario doing on his chocolate throne?
Following news that the UK McDonald's outlets will be getting a fresh line of Super Mario Happy Meal toys next year, we've now hearing reports that Japanese restaurants will also be receiving new figures around the same time. The hook of this particular range is that each toy recreates famous actions...
News Sonic And Tails Are Spin-Dashing To Build-A-Bear Workshop
Ringing in the changes
Teddy bear maker Build-A-Bear Workshop is marking Sonic's 25th with two special plush toys. Sonic comes as part of a special bundle which includes the 17-inch toy, a gold ring and an art print produced exclusively for the retailer by Sonic Team, all for $35. Also available is Sonic's trusty sidekick Tails, who is slightly...
News Reggie Confirmed For On-Stage Appearance At The Game Awards 2016
The main man himself
The Game Awards 2016 take place tonight and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed that Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime will be appearing on-stage at some point during the event. From Keighley's comments it sounds like Reggie is going to be presenting on-stage. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be shown during...
News Yacht Club Games All Set to Show New Material at The Game Awards
Specter Knight content seems like a good bet
Shovel Knight has been out for quite some time, yet Yacht Club Games is still diligently working through its original Kickstarter stretch goals to deliver free updates to the game. The next content due is 'Specter of Torment', and it looks like a good bet that we'll get a look at it during the pre-show...
News Empoleon is Coming to the Arcade Version of Pokkén Tournament
So the rumours were true
You've gotta give the developers of Pokkén Tournament credit, they've kept the game going for quite some time post-release with new characters. Though the Wii U version hasn't really gotten the benefit of receiving these new fighters, their existence in the arcade version mean that there's always a chance that an update...
News The Man Behind Goosebumps And Monsters Vs. Aliens Is Directing The Detective Pikachu Movie
Say hello to Rob Letterman
Legendary Entertainment has confirmed that Rob Letterman will be directing the live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu. Letterman has helmed projects such as Goosebumps, Monsters Vs. Aliens, Gulliver's Travels and Shark Tale, the latter of which he wrote as well as directed. He is also currently attached to a new...
News Check Out This Officially Licensed Famicom Stationary Collection
Want a Famicom pen?
With the recent launch of the NES/Famicom Mini, Nintendo's debut home console has seen something of a pop culture resurgence. It's always been an iconic piece of tech, so it's no surprise that Nintendo hasn't been afraid to dip into its past a bit to tap into nostalgia every now and then. Of course, the new microconsole has been...
News Pokémon GO's Nearby Tracking Feature Now Live In The UK
Rest of the US and parts of Europe coming shortly, too
Pokémon GO's "Nearby" tracking feature - which replaces the previous tracking element of the app that was turned off a while ago - is now live in the United Kingdom. The feature shows which Pokéstop each monster is closest to, narrowing down your search for rare and elusive 'mon. Niantic has...
Wednesday30th Nov 2016
Guide Getting To Grips With EV Training In Pokémon Sun And Moon
Worth the effort
Next week is the 2016 European International Championships at the ExCel in London, and many people are still getting to grips with the new system for training and even the new Pokémon in Sun and Moon. While Individual Values haven't changed much - beyond Hyper Training, anyway - how you get Effort Values has altered from Pokémon X...
Review Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Super Mini Maker
Though it never had much of a chance of matching its predecessor in sales, the 3DS has nevertheless proven to be a valuable hardware hit for Nintendo. Its solid sales have not only defied many gloomy early expectations, but has ensured that it's been a strong platform for vital franchises, from sure-fire hits like the Pokémon main...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has a Lovely Official Website
We'll Link to it
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is expected to be one of the hottest releases on 2017, heading to both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. Just ahead of the game getting new footage shown off at The Game Awards, Nintendo
News Nintendo UK Promises More NES Classic Mini Stock Before Santa Arrives
Ho Ho Hope there's more than 10 this time
The NES Classic Mini has been a hot ticket this festive season, with demand far outstripping supply all over the world. If you're in the UK and still want to get one before Christmas, then you might want to keep your eye on the Official Nintendo UK store. More stock is promised in December according
News EA Reconfirms That A "Major Game" Is In Development For Nintendo Switch
"We're huge fans. We have a relationship that goes many decades back"
EA's on-off relationship with Nintendo has become so epic that it could be turned into a Hollywood romance, but the pair appear to be at the stage of exchanging furtive glances across the room at the moment, with the massive American publisher indicating that while it is...
Rumour Pokémon GO December Update Might Be A Gen 2 Monster Mash
100 new beasts on the way?
Pokémon GO has seen a few changes of late, with the "nearby" tracking system getting an overhaul, monsters being rebalanced and even the elusive Ditto arriving in the game, but if rumours are to be believed December could have somet
News 8Bitdo Is Bringing A Wireless Controller Option To The NES Classic Mini
$39.99, and it ships before Christmas
Fed up of the stupidly short controller cable on the NES Classic Mini? Fear not, because peripheral maker 8bitdo has confirmed today that it is bringing its own wireless control option to the NES Classic Mini. 8Bitdo has already performed the same trick with the standard
News The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ Won't Be Coming to Wii U
However, the Switch is a good possibility
For the past year or so, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth has been in something of a "will it, won't it" status on the Wii U. Though a port was initially unlikely, rumours began circulating that it would indeed be happening, and a confirmation came in April. However, this confirmation mentioned that the port...
News Nintendo Making "Great Effort" To Support Third Parties On Switch, Claims Take-Two Boss
"We're very optimistic on the Switch"
The Nintendo Switch arrives early next year but aside from a special preview event, we've had little in the way of solid news regarding the games we'll be playing on it come March 2017. Not only has Nintendo been coy about what it's working on, it appears to have forbidden third-party publishers from sharing...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Have Delivered the Biggest Ever Nintendo Game Launch in Europe
Over 1.5 million copies in week one
It's been clear over recent days that Pokémon Sun and Moon have been a significant success, shifting millions of copies and even setting a Nintendo record in the UK. Nintendo of Europe has now confirmed that it's the biggest ever Nintendo game launch in the region. NoE has said the following in a press release:...
News Composer Koji Kondo Talks Super Mario And Zelda In Freshly Translated 2001 Interview
"The jumping sound was even used on a TV quiz show"
Some of Nintendo's most iconic tunes were created by Koji Kondo, making the Japanese composer one of the most listened-to artists in the world - even if people don't necessarily know his name. A 2001 interview with Kondo - taken from Game Maestro Vol. 3 - has been freshly translated into English...
Video Catch Up With the Latest Story Trailer for Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
As narrated by a mustachioed mystic
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King isn't far away, due to arrive in North America and Europe on 20th January. Following the excellent Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, its remastered form on 3DS will offer new features and content; these extras are confirmed to include two more playa
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...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Help Keep the 3DS on Top in Japan
Getting close to two million physical retail sales
It's the middle of the week, which means that the Media Create Japanese chart results are here to show us what's hot and what's not in Nintendo's home country. Unsurprisingly Pokémon Sun and Moon remain in top spot, holding off a number of new releases across various platforms. It's close to 2...
News The Pokémon Sun and Moon Soundtrack is Beginning to Roll Out on iTunes Globally
Keep your eyes peeled
While the titular Pocket Monsters may be the stars of the Pokémon franchise, the music has certainly been a nice plus in the games. Many a classic track has been crafted over the years, and the Pokémon Sun and Moon soundtrack fits in well with this lineage. For those of you that would be interested in listening to the...
Video Take an Extended Look at the Quirkiness of Miitopia
Health boosts with a salt shaker, rescuing faces, and more
In early November Nintendo broadcast a Miitopia Direct in Japan, which lifted the lid on the quirky Mii-centric RPG adventure on 3DS. With various tropes of the genre, it throws in typically peculiar Mii features and populates the adventure with characters found on your device. You could try...
Tuesday29th Nov 2016
Feature Super Mario Maker FAQs - The Key Differences between the Wii U and 3DS Versions
Aside from screen size
Perhaps due to the limited userbase and sales potential on the Wii U, Nintendo is bringing a couple of its notable home console releases of recent times to the 3DS, no doubt necessitating some technical wizardry in the process. The first of these is Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, which delivers a portable version of the...
Soapbox Nintendo, the NES Mini and Ongoing Stock Problems
Damien and Tom weigh in on the issues, and the possible reasons for them
When it comes to product releases, particularly hardware or accessory related, Nintendo's reputation is currently suffering. After the missteps with amiibo in late 2014 and into the Summer of 2015, this year has seen Nintendo make a mess of the NES Mini launch and, in North...
Rumour The Skylanders Franchise Might Be Facing Cancellation
Liam Robertson weighs in on the topic
It seems that the writing's been on the wall for the toys-to-life market for a while now. The Disney Infinity franchise just got cancelled this summer, and the general sales in this industry have been steadily shrinking. Lego Dimensions and Skylanders have been holding the line thus far, but it seems that...
News Ubisoft 30th Anniversary Video Has Mario, Luigi And Toad In Rabbids Form
The rumours are true?
A short while ago we reported on the rumour that Ubisoft was working on a title which places the cast of the Super Mario series in the world of the Raving Rabbids, and that it was set to be a Nintendo Switch launch title. This rumour has been given additional weight by the fact that Mario, Luigi and Toad appear in Ubisoft's...
News Nintendo Attractions Confirmed for Universal Studios and Resort Theme Parks
Japan, Orlando and Hollywood all in on the act
Quite some time ago Nintendo confirmed that it was in the process of planning attractions with Universal parks, and it emerged that a deal was pretty much done for a Universal Studios Japan setting in time for the Tokyo Olympics. Rumours then swirled around extra land for a Nintendo attraction at...
Review Ninja Usagimaru - The Mysterious Karakuri Castle (3DS eShop)
Mysterious indeed
Any American high school student who's owned a TI series calculator and endured hours of math classes has no doubt discovered Block Dude. The simple puzzle platformer was centered around escaping from rooms by moving around a limited number of blocks, and presented a wonderful escape from the dreariness of algebra. Evidently, the...
News The First Hands-On Nintendo Switch Event is on 13th January
New Yorkers be ready
Shortly after Nintendo aired the official reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch, it was announced that a presentation would be taking place on 12th January. This will be livestreamed from Tokyo and will deliver all the details and information around the console's launch, including launch games, release dates, pricing, and more...
News Stardew Valley is Cancelled for Wii U, But It's Heading to Nintendo Switch
"Switch’s unique capabilities could create some exciting opportunities"
Back in June it was announced that Stardew Valley would make its way to the Wii U eShop along with other console platforms; developer Concerned Ape expressed enthusiasm about utilising the GamePad's second screen, for example. It seemed like a good fit for Nintendo's system;...
Random Japanese Player Claims To Have Beaten Pokémon Sun And Moon With A Magikarp
Does that sound fishy to anyone?
One dedicated Japanese gamer has bested Pokémon Sun And Moon using nothing but a Magikarp - a monster which has a reputation as being one of the most useless in the entire Pokémon series. According to Forbes, it appears that the Magikarp was kept in its base form by using Everstone, allowing it to reach level 70...
Monday28th Nov 2016
News Exclusive Footage for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Feature in The Game Awards
We'll be tuning in
With Nintendo planning an eShop sale to coincide with The Game Awards, in addition to being up for some of the upcoming event's prizes, it's been clear the company is continuing its run of involvement with the show. Now the hype is ramping up further, with confirmation that there'll be an 'exclusive new look' at The Legend of...
Tuesday29th Nov 2016
Music Nintendo Tunes Played On Japanese Instruments Sound As Cool As You'd Expect
Famikoto confirm 4th live performance in Japan
We all know that video game music is some of the most dramatic, striking and downright beautiful around, but nothing can prepare you for the utter magnificence of hearing your favourite Nintendo tunes being played on traditional Japanese instruments. Say hello to Famikoto, a group of musicians who use...
News The Race is on to Catch 100 Million Pokémon in Sun and Moon
We can do it!
Now that Pokémon Sun and Moon has been out for a couple weeks, it's gotten to the time where Global Missions have begun. These will be facilitated via the Pokémon Global Link, and will require the collective participation of Pokémon players across the world in order to achieve the lofty goals being set. The first mission just went...
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...
Music Rayman Soundtrack Could Get a Jazz/Rock Reimagining in New Album
Led by the original composer
It's relatively common for enthusiasts for remix and remaster classic game soundtracks, but occasionally the originally composers take up the challenge. That's the case with a current Kickstarter campaign being led by Rémi Gazel, the composer for the original Rayman. His goal is to raise funds for a soundtrack album...
Monday28th Nov 2016
News Super Mario Happy Meals Heading Back to McDonald's in the UK in Early 2017
Including balloons and 'Find Yoshi' activities
The Super Mario franchise and McDonald's Happy Meals are regular buddies, with promotions through different territories over the past few years. Super Mario is now coming back to UK Happy Meals in early 2017, which will be good timing with Nintendo planning its big Nintendo Switch reveal around that...
Guide The Best Nintendo Cyber Monday Deals - US & UK
It's just another manic Monday
So you've survived being crushed by the mobs on Black Friday? The fun doesn't end there however - today you can grab some great online deals as it's Cyber Monday, where the only injury you are likely to get is a repetitive strain injury. We've compiled a list of some of the best deals (for US and UK) and the most...
News Nintendo To Hold Special eShop Sale During The Game Awards 2016
Dazzling digital discounts?
The Game Awards take place this week and host Geoff Keighley has revealed that Nintendo is going to hold a special eShop sale to mark the event. It's not known exactly which titles will be included in the sale but it would be fair to predict that all Nintendo-related Game Award nominees should be featured. Fire Emblem...
Nintendo Download 1st December (Europe)
Super Mario Maker for 3DS! Picross 3D Round 2! Sonic discounts! More!
Another week begins, and we have the European Nintendo Download Update details to get us ready for releases later this week. This time around there are multiple high profile 3DS retail releases, along with a mix of download-only titles across both systems. Let's get to it. Wii U...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon Is Nintendo's Biggest UK Launch Ever
It's a monster
Pokémon Sun And Moon launched in the UK last week, and while it was pretty obvious that it was going to shift a fair few copies, the reality is actually a little more surprising - it's Nintendo's biggest software launch in UK ever. GFK Chart-Track has the two versions of the 3DS game entering the UK multi-format chart at 3 (Sun) and...
You win some, you lose some
Nintendo is mediocre (at best) when it comes to meeting demand with hardware and accessories, based on recent history, but it can still enjoy some impressive sales in the busiest shopping periods. Some 'Black Friday' reports and analysis reinforce both points. Starting off with the US market, Adobe released some...
Review Dangerous Road (3DS eShop)
Road worrier
The history of video games where animals play in traffic is a very staggered one. Frogger hit the scene in 1981, then nary a croak was heard from any other property until 2014's Crossy Road gained mobile popularity. Dangerous Road on the 3DS eShop borrows a lot from its Crossy counterpart, but is unlikely to leave its splat on history...
News Nintendo Switch Will "Expand The Possibilities Of Fun" Says Ubisoft's Alain Corre
"We have big expectations for the innovative Nintendo Switch"
Ubisoft may have annoyed Wii U owners with some of its business decisions, but it was one of the few major third party publishers to stick by the console when all others had given up. It would seem that the French company intends to enthusiastically renew its relationship with Nintendo...
Super Mario Run is also trying new things with the bankable franchise
When New Super Mario Bros. came out on DS, the excitement was palpable. After all, it was the first 2D Mario platformer in about 15 years, which seems amazing to consider nowadays. Some of you may raise your eyebrows at that statement, and may argue that it's incorrect, but let's...
Video The History Of Croc, The 3D Platformer Which Partly Influenced Super Mario 64
Green with envy
The link between defunct studio Argonaut Software and Nintendo is well known - the UK firm helped the Japanese giant enter the world of 3D gaming with the SNES blaster Star Fox. However, what's less well documented is the fact that Argonaut had a very early role to play in the development of Super Mario 64, a game which is considered...
News Six New SNES Titles Hit The New 3DS Virtual Console In Japan
Kirby! Fire Emblem! Mario's Picross! Pop'n Twinbee!
Last week we reported that six Super Famicom (SNES to me and you) titles were hitting the New 3DS Virtual Console in Japan, along with a special retro 3DS home theme which was free to download if you purchased any of the half-dozen titles. At the time Nintendo confirmed that six more Super Famicom...
Review Retro Road Rumble (Wii U eShop)
Steer clear
Retro Road Rumble is neither retro nor a rumble, but at least it takes place on roads. The concept behind it is very much like Crazy Taxi; drive from point to point in the time allotted to gain points, with some music to keep you company. The difference is that it's presented in an isometric view, with visuals far worse than the 1999...
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 8Bit Music Power Book Available To Pre-Order Now
Music to our ears
Long-time readers of the site will know that we covered the incredible 8Bit Music Power Famicom release a while ago and came away very impressed indeed. Essentially a chiptune album in cartridge form, it contained tracks from the likes of Hiroaki Sano, Keishi Yonao and Masahiro Kajihara and has unsurprisingly gone on to become...
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