Review Super Mario Run (Mobile)
Gives you a run for your money
Talking Point Nintendo Will Rely on Switch Word of Mouth Due to Strange Presentation Timing
A very Nintendo move, it must be said
News NES Classic Mini Demand "Greater Than We Anticipated," Admits Reggie Fils-Aime
"Every day there's more going into the retail channel"
News Yooka-Laylee Rattles Away From Wii U Release
Are you happy with the switch to Switch?
News - 2016, Week 50
Sunday18th Dec 2016
Guide The Best Nintendo Gifts For The Holiday Season (US Edition)
Some last minute treats
It's that time of year when we look forward to the Holidays on the one hand, and suffer sweaty brows on the other as we fret over late gift purchases. What to get your Nintendo-obsessed loved one this festive season? What gift will be good enough? Well, don't fret, we've looked around the web to find a range of gifts that...
Guide Collecting Zygarde's Cores for the Complete Forme in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Gotta find 'em all
Zygarde was one of the great mysteries towards the end of the last generation, with new forms being introduced and no game to tie them together, but Pokémon Sun and Moon finally provide the first time that these forms are usable in a main game. Getting these forms is a convoluted process where, once given the Zygarde Cube, you...
Guide The Best Nintendo Gifts For The Holiday Season (UK Edition)
Tis the season to be generous
It's that time of year when we look forward to the Holidays on the one hand, and suffer sweaty brows on the other as we fret over late gift purchases. What to get your Nintendo-obsessed loved one this festive season? What gift will be good enough? Well, don't panic, we've looked around the web to find a range of gifts...
Video Our Alex Goes Into Battle With Pokémon Game Designer Shigeki Morimoto
Have a pika at the launch event
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been Nintendo's biggest launch this year, and in some respects its most successful ever; when the games dropped various events were held in different countries, with Nintendo's subsidiaries going big on the launch. Nintendo UK, for its part, hosted an event in London where fans could get...
Friday16th Dec 2016
Random Nintendo Gives Away 3DS Consoles On Plane To Promote Super Mario Maker
The sky is the limit
Most long-haul aeroplane journeys are crushingly dull affairs, with ropey food, terrible in-flight entertainment and the added bonus of sitting in close proximity to a group of noisy and annoying people. Maybe that's just us! However, for passengers on board Southwest Airlines flight #2482 the monotony of travelling in a giant...
News Nintendo and DeNA Shares Tumble as Investors Show Super Mario Run Revenue Fears
Terribly premature, but that's investors for you
It's time for another episode of 'Investors do the Darndest Things!', in which Nintendo's share value swings up and down as strange movements happen in the financial market. It's right up there with death and taxes as an inevitable part of existence. Super Mario Run arrived on 15th December at about...
Feature An Android User's Weird Alternatives to Super Mario Run
Take that, Apple!
Super Mario Run is out - yay! It's only available to roughly half the world's smart device owning population - boo! Yes, of course, the plumber's first mobile game is only on iOS right now, with Android owners having to wait until 2017. It's a bitter mushroom to swallow. Android users can get around this, though. As an 'Android...
Guide How To Get Togepi, Cleffa, Pichu And Other Gen II Monsters In Pokémon GO
Be my baby (Pokémon)
Gen II monsters are finally in Pokémon GO, but Niantic has disappointed some fans by choosing not to introduce them in the wild. Instead, these 'mon are hatched from eggs which are one of the game's premium items. The debate about whether or not Pokémon GO is now "pay to win" is best left for another day, but the fact of the...
News Nintendo of America Outlines 'Nintendo Switch Preview Tour'
Six cities and three expos confirmed
Earlier this week a small number of My Nintendo members started to get first-come-first-served invites to Nintendo Switch preview events in North America, with New York being first up with other cities to follow. Nintendo of America has now rebranded these events as the 'Nintendo Switch Preview Tour', offering up...
News Super Mario Run Currently The Top Grossing iOS Store App
It prints money
While investors might have their concerns about the money making potential of Super Mario Run which was released on the iOS App Store yesterday, it seems their fears might be unfounded as the title is currently the top grossing app is both the UK and US, and no doubt many other territories too. In the UK we can see Super Mario Run...
News NES Classic Edition Sold 196,000 Units in US Launch as Pokémon Sun and Moon Set Records
3DS hardware sales also enjoyed a boost in November
November is always a big month in gaming, and this year was no different. The NPD results for the US - which present a limited but still interesting snapshot of the industry - reflect this, though notably revenues for November were down across the board compared to 2015. Nevertheless, there was...
Guide Super Mario Run Tips And Tricks
Helping you to take the money and run
Hold the phone! The most super of all video game plumbers makes his debut on (gasp) iOS this week with the rather lovely Super Mario Run (check out our full thoughts on the game in our full review). Since we've played a boatload of it already, we thought it'd be swell to key you in early on how to make the most...
News More Legend of Zelda Merchandise Added to Nintendo UK Store
Dress like the Hero of Time
Struggling to find a Christmas present for that someone special in your life? Well, fear not, as your prayers to the Gods of Hyrule have been answered. Nintendo UK has confirmed that it's added more Zelda merchandise, with a new range including a cosplayer's hoodie from Link's own tunic. A lot of these things have been...
News The Era of Meme-Filled 'Parody' Runners on Wii U Isn't Over - Here's Zombie Brigade
Oh no
Who remembers Meme Run? Go on, search in your subconscious, dredge up those memories; therapists can be hired later for extravagant fees. As the name made clear it was a runner that was full of memes, and it had an interesting history. So, you thought the era of meme-filled runners was over on Wii U, and that we could all lead richer, more...
Video Happy Birthday Pit! - The 30th Anniversary of Kid Icarus
Another NES classic marks three decades
Mark your calendars, because on Monday, 19th December, another classic NES game has an anniversary. In 2016 there have been a long list of games that turned 30, including the likes of The Legend of Zelda, Dragon Quest and
News Minecraft Is Getting Fallout DLC And It's Coming To The Wii U
Taking the nuclear option
While Nintendo fans have been cruelly denied the chance to play the recent entries in Bethesda's Fallout series, there's some good news on the horizon - no, Fallout 4 isn't confirmed for the Nintendo Switch before you get too excited - but the Wii U version of Minecraft is getting Fallout-themed content via a new DLC...
Video Pokémon Generations Episode 17: The Investigation, is Now Live
Warning, contains scenes of Pokémon cruelty
The Pokémon Generations animated series has been keeping YouTube viewers happy for a number of weeks, but it's almost reached its big conclusion. It's due to end on 23rd December, with episode 17 continuing the story from Pokémon X & Y. It's another interesting episode, though be warned - Pokémon...
Video Remembering The Soggy Awesomeness Of Mega Man 2's Bubble Man Stage
Water good level this is
Mega Man 2 has to rank as one of the best action platformers in the NES library, if not the entire genre. Regarded by many as the pinnacle of the 8-bit series, it's the only Mega Man release to make it onto the NES Classic Mini, which speaks volumes about its quality. Our friends over at iretrogamer.com cl
Thursday15th Dec 2016
Review Super Mario Run (Mobile)
Gives you a run for your money
The news that Nintendo's globally-renowned mascot Mario would be starring in his own smartphone title was, for some, as earth-shattering as learning that the Easter Bunny isn't real. Nintendo entering the mobile arena was hard enough to stomach, but offering up its most famous son as a blood sacrifice for the baying,...
News The Nintendo Switch Power Debate is Back - Report Suggests It Won't Quite Match PS4
Nintendo Power?
In some respects the graphical power of the Nintendo Switch, though still mysterious in terms of detail, isn't too difficult to figure out. Developers sticking to non-disclosure agreements generally avoid specifics, but due to the portable nature of the system it's unlikely to be bleeding edge technology; Nintendo has focused on...
Nintendo Download 15th December (North America)
Super Mario Run! Excitebots! Picross! My Nintendo discounts! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download update. This week Nintendo of America is cheekily mentioning the latest mobile release (gasp!), but also has some tempting new arrivals and discounts on the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores. Let's get right to it. Missed the...
News Nintendo Switch Patent Provides Insights Into VR Accessory and Console Touchscreen
VeRy interesting
Over the past two years patents have been explored in detail as fans seek clues about Nintendo's upcoming hardware, but now there are some documents that are directly relevant to the Nintendo Switch; they provide some interesting insights, too. Filed on 10th June and made available to the public today, application number 15/178984...
News Pokémon: I Choose You Movie Gets Its First Trailer
Pokémon Chat Pal stickers also go live on iOS
Though they don't necessarily have the same impact in the West as in Japan, the regular Pokémon animated movies continue to be a big draw for fans of the series. Intriguingly, the next looks like it's getting right back to basics. A short teaser for the movie, which is simply called Pokémon: I Choose...
News Nintendo Offers a Seasonal Treat in New Screen for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
You may Fall for it
Nintendo has a number of decent official Facebook pages, and now it appears to be kicking into gear with its page for The Legend of Zelda. The latest post states that we can look forward to new screens for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, showcasing Hyrule and its varied locations up to the game's launch; it doesn't...
Video Watch Us Compare Super Mario Run's "Battery Saving" Graphics Options
Who ordered the choppy framerate?
Burrowed away in the options menu of Super Mario Run you can find a pair of options that claim they can save you battery power by lowering the graphical performance that the game attempts to pump out. Casual players may not notice an enormous difference at first but for any frame rate-savvy individual out there the...
News Super Mario Run's My Nintendo Rewards Are Live
Toad! Coins! Tickets! Things!
When My Nintendo launched one of its key features was integration with Miitomo; through the social app you can earn more Platinum Points, and there are regular reward updates with outfits and virtual goodies. With Super Mario Run - Nintendo's second smart device app - now out on iOS, the same idea is being applied once...
Music Behold the Majesty of The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert CD
Japan gets all the best stuff!
Remember CDs? They were those shiny discs you can still play in most car stereos. We jest, the Japan-exclusive The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert CD looks seriously cool. Out on 15th February 2017, this lovely 2-disc release will set you back ¥3,000 (around £20 / $25) plus tax; Amazon Japan is listing it...
Video Embrace the Weirdness of Snack World, Level-5's Next Big Thing
Deliciously strange
Level-5 has been a successful company for quite some time, but the viral success of Yo-kai Watch in Japan took it to another level. Though the company had previously dabbled with 'cross-media' franchises with the likes of Professor Layton and Inazuma Eleven, the idea's been exploited to the full with the Pokémon challenger. The...
Video Super Mario Run Launch Used as an Opportunity to Promote My Nintendo
Get exciting rewards! Like, um...
It's Super Mario Run day for Nintendo, and while we're awaiting an embargo to tell you what we think of it and to go into detail, the big N has at least given a glimpse of the role the iOS game will play on My Nintendo. A short video for the loyalty programme has been posted by Nintendo of Europe; it shows that -...
News Nintendo Releases Link-Themed 'Holiday Card' Website for the Festive Season
Snow joke
Every year Nintendo releases festive messages in different regions, and Nintendo of America has already pitched in. It's launch a simple 'Happy Holiday' website, which in the code is referred to as a 'Holiday Card'; it's a rather neat video focused on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the broader series. You can see it here or...
News Super Mario Run Is Now Live On The iOS App Store
Run to the App Store now!
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - Super Mario Run is now available to download in the iOS App Store. Just in case you forgot to turn on that notification, we can tell you that it popped up at about 17:35 here in the UK, and it seems to have already rolled out in the US; it's worth checking in your territory,...
News Picross e7 Launches in North America Tomorrow
European release is next week
The Picross series has always been a reliable portable offering from Nintendo, providing relaxing, thought provoking puzzle gameplay. It seems that Jupiter Corporation—the development studio—has really doubled down this generation, as we've so far received six Picross e games along with Zelda and Pokémon spinoffs,...
News SSBMRANK joins with Red Bull eSports to announce Melee Rankings 2016
This game's winner is...
There's big news for fans of the competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee scene,with SSBMRANK announcing that it will be partnering with Red Bull eSports to reveal the world's greatest players from the past year. For those of you that don't know, SSBMRANK is a community-driven ranking of the top 100 players in Super Smash Bros...
Video NFL Stars Richard Sherman and Johnny Hecker Kick in for Pokémon Promotion
Hey, punters can be stars too
Throughout this year The Pokémon Company has been recruiting celebrities to show off the fact they're fans of the franchise. As a series of videos in an anniversary year they've been rather effective. Another one has popped up today, and it's had a little more effort than "put a celeb in a room and get 30 seconds of...
Wednesday14th Dec 2016
Rumour Images Related to the Upcoming Fire Emblem Mobile Game Have Been Found in Miitomo
Well, isn't that interesting
In addition to Super Mario Run and Miitomo, there are currently two more games planned for release next year: Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing. Aside from the fact that they're in development, not a whole lot is known about these, though it is expected that they will mirror the main games in some way. Interestingly...
Feature The Wii U's Journey - Four Years of Excellence, Failure and Indifference
It wasn't to be
The Wii U is now just over four years old, passing the milestone most recently on 8th December (for the Japanese release). This is the point when it should be contemplating a steady step back, still accumulating quality games while the 'next generation' starts to loom. That would be the norm, but the gaming industry - like the...
News Fresh Download Discounts Come To My Nintendo In North America
Mario Tennis! Wrecking Crew! Mario & Luigi!
A fresh batch of 3DS and Wii U software discounts have gone live on the North American My Nintendo site, along with some items for Miitomo. Here's what's new: 3DS/Wii U Software Discounts • 20% Discount on Mario Tennis (Wii U) - 200 Platinum Points • 20% Discount on Wrecking Crew (Wii U) - 100...
Video Seasons Of Heaven Teaser Trailer Launches Ahead Of Full Reveal Next Week
Switch exclusive is looking good
Seasons of Heaven has been something of a surprise Switch reveal, coming ahead of Nintendo's January event where - it is assumed - we'll get a more solid picture of the console's software lineup. Based on a book by Nico Augusto and developed by California-based Any Arts Production, Seasons of Heaven is looking...
News A Special Kirby 25th Anniversary Broadcast Will Air Tomorrow in Japan
Pinch me, I must be dreaming
Earlier this summer, the Kirby series saw its latest entry with Kirby: Planet Robobot, the sublime mech-centric platformer that more or less concluded a trilogy of Kirby games that have come out over the past few years. As it would happen, Kirby's 25th anniversary is due to occur in 2017, and while there haven't been any...
Tuesday13th Dec 2016
News Limited Numbers of Nintendo Switch Preview Invites Offered to US My Nintendo Members
New York is first up
During its most recent financial briefings Nintendo outlined plans to offer members of the public a chance to try out the Nintendo Switch ahead of its launch. It's not a new idea from the big N, as it previously ran system-specific events prior to the launch of the 3DS in 2011. As chatty journalists and attendees confirmed in...
Wednesday14th Dec 2016
Random Someone Is Localising Final Fantasy IV Using Google Translate
"I want to hit it with my mother chocolate"
Modern gamers are quite fussy about how Japanese games - RPGs in particular - are localised. Back in the 16-bit era, translations were often hack-jobs riddled with errors, but more recently we've seen a rise in quality which is all down to the tireless efforts of localisation teams who seek to maintain the...
A minimalist trip down memory lane
We've seen lots of attractive coffee table art books aimed at retro gaming fans in recent times, which is no bad thing. Joining the ranks is a publication simply titled 8-Bit Art Book - by Ear Books - which pays homage to the visual quality of classic games spanning from 1975 to the early '90s. The author Stephan...
News 3D Platformer Clive 'N' Wrench No Longer Leaping Onto Wii U
There's a pattern here...
Remember Clive 'N' Wrench, a 3D platformer inspired by the likes of Banjo-Kazooie? We'll forgive you if you don't, but back in February 2015 we reported that the title was bound for the Wii U subject to a successful Kickstarter campaign. The game raised just
News Nintendo UK Opens Contest to Attend Nintendo Switch Preview Event
Check your email
Nintendo of America has started to give My Nintendo members in some areas a chance to get tickets for a Switch preview in early January, and now Nintendo UK is getting in on the act. An email newsletter being sent out now to UK users offers a simple prize draw to get a place at a Switch event in London on 14th or 15th January. A...
News Koji Igarashi on How Bloodstained Will Utilize Procedural Generation
It'll handle all the environmental detail
Though Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been delayed until 2018, we can rest assured that Koji Igarashi and his team are doing everything they can to polish the game to the nth degree and make it all worth the wait. In a previous update, Igarashi mentioned how he would be utilizing procedural generation...
News New Super Mario Bros. Discounts Hit My Nintendo for PAL Gamers
No doubt timed for the launch of Super Mario Run
Super Mario Run arrives on iOS on 15th December, and could prove to be an enormous success for Nintendo. We'll see whether that turns out to be the case, but My Nintendo in PAL territories (Europe / Australia / New Zealand) is offering a couple of appropriate discounts to celebrate the release. The...
News Former PS4 Indie Exclusive, Rime, Listed for Nintendo Switch Along With Other Platforms
Another potential eShop treat
We don't yet know with absolute certainty whether the Switch's download store will keep the eShop name - though we suspect it will - but we do know that promising download titles are in the works for the system. A number have been confirmed or teased, and now another seems to have joined the list. Rime, developed by...
News 3DS Hardware Sales on the Rise in Japan as Miitopia Makes Chart Debut
Pokemon Sun and Moon continues solid momentum
The Media Create Chart results are with us once again, showing us what's hot and not in the Japanese market. There are a number of new game releases this week, with a few on 3DS, which has helped prompt some positive movement in hardware sales. Starting with software, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life has...
News Mini Golf Resort Will Bring Serious Sport to 3DS on 22nd December
Fore (because Golf, see?) dollars and 99 cents in the US
There are some key genres that largely skip Nintendo hardware - sports games are certainly in that mix. But fear not, 3DS fans, as Mini Golf Resort will help to scratch that itch soon - it's coming out on 22nd December in North America ($4.99 in the US), and is aiming for Europe in early 2017...
News Pokémon GO Was Google's Most Searched Term of 2016
Hey Google
Search engine and all-around behemoth technology company Google has revealed its biggest searches of 2016. With categories ranging from musicians to global news, the biggest insight into our searches has shown that Pokémon GO was the most searched term of the year. It should be noted that the bulk of that interest was in July and August...
News 3Souls Episodes 2 and 3 to Now Arrive as Free Updates
Festive discount of part one also on the way
3Souls has been an intriguing release on the Wii U eShop, utilising the GamePad for dual-screen gaming and plotting out a three-part release schedule. Though we found faults with part 1 in our review, we appreciated some of the ideas and intent behind the title. Those interested in taking a punt on it...
Tuesday13th Dec 2016
Talking Point Nintendo Will Rely on Switch Word of Mouth Due to Strange Presentation Timing
A very Nintendo move, it must be said
Nintendo is gearing up to kick off 2017 with a bang, unveiling the Switch in detail on 12th / 13th January, in the process ensuring that early-year momentum and attention goes its way. With a March release and so little officially known about it, that seems like a smart way to go. Oddly, however, Nintendo has...
News Yooka-Laylee Rattles Away From Wii U Release
Are you happy with the switch to Switch?
In a move which isn't necessarily surprising, it has now been confirmed that the much anticipated Yooka-Laylee will not longer be getting a Wii U release. In a recent blog post on the Playtonic Games site, the reasoning for this is explained. The Playtonic team is sad to confirm that despite our best...
News Junichi Masuda on the Future of Pokémon for the Switch
Seems to be taking a wait and see stance
The Nintendo Switch represents a bold new step for Nintendo, as it currently seems that the company will be going forward with just the one console. This will mean many new beginnings, one of which is the future of the Pokémon series, which has historically kept its main entries to portables. With the Switch...
Editorial As Games Jump to Nintendo Switch, We See How Quickly the Industry Moves On
The Wii U is only just over four years old, but is almost last-gen
The Wii U doesn't have too many big-name games still confirmed to be on the way, especially from third-parties. As a result the cancellation of Yooka-Laylee on the platform has led to quite a reaction, which I suspect is partly reflective of some wider frustrations. First of all,...
News Yooka-Laylee's Wii U Cancellation is Only Due to Technical Challenges, Not the System's Woes
"We can assure you this was a hard decision for everyone"
Earlier today there was the disappointing news that Yooka-Laylee is no longer coming to Wii U. When the game was first revealed Playtonic Games emphasized the importance of Nintendo hardware to the game, with a number of backers opting for the Wii U iteration in the Kickstarter campaign. The...
News Nintendo Confirms Broadcast Time for January Switch Event
It'll be worth it
Several weeks ago, Nintendo announced that it would be lifting the lid on complete details surrounding the upcoming Nintendo Switch, with matters such as pricing, games, and release dates all being discussed. Afterwards, there will be some hands on demo sessions taking place around the world in which the public will be able to try...
News Former SNK Staffers Are Bringing A New Fighter To The SNES
Say hello to Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter
A team of ex-SNK staffers are working on a one-on-one fighter for the SNES called Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter. Yes, you read that right, the SNES. The project has passed under the radar somewhat, and only came to light thanks to a recent Facebook post regarding the game's playable debut at the...
News The First Pokémon Sun and Moon 'Global Mission' Was a Bit of a Flop
No wonder, based on the sign-up process
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been setting sales records in some regions, and generally looks on track to be another monster hit for The Pokémon Company, Game Freak and Nintendo. That said, not everything has been a storming success - the first 'Global Mission' for the Pokémon Global Link is one such example...
News The Ocarina of Time Soundtrack is Getting an Orchestrated Vinyl Release
One for the ages
One of the most odd, yet satisfying, things to emerge from the 25th Anniversary of the Legend of Zelda was the Symphony of the Goddesses. This traveling orchestra took fans on a sonic journey through all of Link's past adventures, with many classic soundtracks getting a live, orchestrated reproduction. It seems that the symphony...
News The Soul Calibur Series Has Turned 20, And All We're Getting Is A Pachinko Machine
The soul still burns
Bandai Namco's weapon-based 3D fighter Soul Calibur (or "Soulcalibur", if you prefer) turns 20 today, but the publisher isn't giving us a new outing to celebrate - we're getting a Soul Calibur-themed Pachinko machine instead. Just what the doctor ordered, right? The series began not with a Soul Calibur title, but with Soul...
Video Let's Count Down Our Top Five Best New Moves from Pokémon Sun & Moon
Total agreement not guaranteed
Every new Pokémon game brings with it new features, new Pokémon, and the subject of this video, new moves. We decided to check through all the new moves Pokémon Sun and Moon has to offer and compile our top five that we consider to be the best because Golisipod isn't getting nearly enough love in our eyes. What are...
News Veteran Publisher Majesco Exits The Video Game Business
Merges with a medical tech company, of all things
Video game veteran Majesco has merged with PolarityTE, a company which operates in the medical industry, signalling its exit from the video game arena. Founded in 1986, Majesco has published titles like Cooking Mama, Data East Arcade Classics, Bomberman Generation, BattleBots and BlastWorks on...
Rumour Yooka-Laylee Might Be Released in April
Not long now
Playtonic's highly anticipated collectathon, Yooka-Laylee, is expected to launch sometime early next year, though the exact time has not been specified. Considering that we're rapidly closing in on the launch window, one would expect a release date to be forthcoming, but it seems that a few online storefronts may have accidentally let...
Video Check Out Some Key Features of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
In-game photos copyright Square Enix...
With Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past being a treat this year on 3DS, fans of the series are no doubt looking forward to Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, which is due in North America and Europe on 17th January. A number of the new features in this
News Catch Up With an Apple Super Mario Run Event Featuring Shigeru Miyamoto
If you have iTunes, that is
Whether it's a mutual desire to benefit each other or whether a formal timed exclusivity deal was agreed, what's clear is that Apple has been keen to heavily promote Super Mario Run. Over the past month or so the app has enjoyed the benefit of tweets from the App Store's official account, strong placement on the store...
News There's Another Famicom Chiptune Cart Coming Next Year
8bit Music Power Final to contain 18 tracks
The idea of someone releasing a chiptune album on a Famicom cartridge might seem strange if it hadn't happened once already, but that doesn't make the impending launch of 8bit Music Power Final any less exciting or unique. Riki is the developer and Columbus Circle is the publisher, and the cart will hit...
News 3DS eShop Title Johnny Dynamite Hitting Europe in Updated Form
18 months in the making
Despite being developed in the UK, 3DS eShop title Johnny Dynamite still hasn't been released in Europe - but that's about to change. Ian James of developer Twofivesix has gotten in touch to tell us a little more about the release in Europe this week, 18 months after the game arrived in North America. The plan was for Enjoy...
Monday12th Dec 2016
News NES Classic Mini Demand "Greater Than We Anticipated," Admits Reggie Fils-Aime
"Every day there's more going into the retail channel"
The NES Classic Mini has been almost impossible to find since it launched a short time ago, with some North American retailers only getting two or three units per store. Nintendo has been trying to satisfy demand since then but stock is still
Nintendo Download 15th December (Europe)
Minecraft Complete Story! Pikmin 2! Teslapunk! Loads of discounts!
The European Nintendo Download Update details arrived a little later than normal, giving us a look at what to expect this week. It's a packed line-up, with lots of Minecraft storytelling, a well-regarded Wii re-release of a GameCube sequel, a number of 'Nindie' titles, discounts...
Review Hyperlight EX (New Nintendo 3DS)
Faster than...
This review was originally going to begin with the saying "Imitation is the best form of flattery," but we found that it wouldn't be accurate for Hyperlight EX. While, at first glance, the game looks like a simple Geometry Wars clone, Hyperlight EX soon reveals itself to be something quite different. CatfishBlues Games has taken the...
Feature It's Time to Vote for Your Nintendo Life Game of the Year Awards
Your say on the best Wii U and 3DS games of 2016
As 2016 draws to an end it's that time once again - Game of the Year Awards. We're continuing with tradition in having both Staff and Community awards; the latter are entirely in your hands. As in previous years you can vote through a series of polls. In each category we've created longlists; now, of...
Review Exile's End (Wii U eShop)
Good enough to avoid being exiled
Metroidvania fans have had some great luck over the past few years; with solid indie titles like Guacamelee! and Axiom Verge, a once-quiet genre has inched back into the spotlight. Though the game's description claims that Exile's End isn't a Metroidvania game, it should indeed be counted in that category. Let's...
News Gen II Roll-Out Begins in Pokémon GO
Limited edition Pikachu also up for grabs
For quite some time it's seemed clear that Gen II Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO, and as expected the announcement has come to confirm just that. The roll-out of Pokémon Gold and Silver pocket monsters is underway, though the initial numbers (accessed by hatching eggs) are modest; more are coming over...
News Super Nintendo World Coming to Universal Studios Japan in 2020
First concept art showcases stunning theming and immersion
Universal Studios Japan has revealed initial details surrounding Super Nintendo World, Nintendo's first foray into theme park entertainment. The much anticipated theme park experience will be completed in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The themed land in Japan will be the first...
Random Baten Kaitos Speedrun Attempt Leads To Temporary Twitch Account Ban
Getting 100 percent ain't easy
Speedruns of classic games are commonplace on Twitch, with veteran players seeing them as an entertaining challenge as well as a way of popularising their favourite titles years or even decades after their original release. However, not all of these speedrun attempts go according to plan, and that's certainly the case...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Thinks Nintendo Should Have Made Minecraft
"We had some designs that were very similar"
Minecraft is unquestionably one of the most popular video games in the world right now, especially with young children. A vast toybox full of cool tricks and a strong online element, the game has found its way on to practically every viable system, including the Wii U. The success of Minecraft hasn't...
News Miyamoto On Working With Apple, Living With Mario And Why He's Not Retiring Any Time Soon
"I kinda of look at it as if I'm running a talent agency"
Super Mario Run launches on iOS this week, an event which not so long ago would have been totally inconceivable to the average Nintendo fan. Nintendo's slow but steady embrace of mobile has certainly generated column inches in the gaming world, and to push the release the legendary Shigeru...
News Footage Of Unreleased Akira Game Boy Title Hits The Web
Plus Heavy Weight Hockey on NES and Mall Rats on Mega Drive
Remember back in October when someone found four prototype copies of Akira for the Game Boy? Well that someone - Patrick Scott Patterson - has recently released gameplay video of one of the prototype Akira carts being played on the Super Game Boy. The game looks promising despite its...
News Pokémon Sun Beats the Cheeky Moon in UK Charts, as Super Mario Maker on 3DS Moves Up
Also, people are still buying Tomodachi Life
There aren't many UK chart updates left for the year, and the majority of big time releases are now out in the wild and scrapping over festive sales. This week's results bring some decent results for Nintendo, along with a development in the great Pokémon Sun and Moon battle. Starting with non-Nintendo...
News Radiantflux: Hyperfractal Will Be Hacking Your Wii U Later This Month
Hack the planet
TACS Systems has announced that its next Wii U eShop title will launch this month. Radiantflux: Hyperfractal is a unique combination of adventure, action and puzzle-solving all presented in a faux desktop computer environment. You assume the role of a "neo-hacker" who delves into "data-fractal hyper structures" after receiving a...
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