News Nintendo Switch Has 32GB Internal Memory, Expandable With Micro SD Cards
Ordering that 256GB card today
Feature Everything You Need to Know About the Nintendo Switch, So Far
Get clued in ahead of the big presentation
News Hori Has A Wide Range Of Nintendo Switch Accessories On The Way
Charging stand! Controller! Compact playstand! Arcade stick!
News Homebrew App Allows Smartphones To Imitate The Wii U GamePad
Early days, but impressive nonetheless
News - 2017, Week 02
Sunday15th Jan 2017
News Airplane Mode Symbol Spotted In Nintendo Switch UI, Sets Tongues Wagging
Mobile data, or something less exciting?
While Nintendo has spent much of this week spilling the beans on its new console the Switch, there's still an awful lot that we don't know about. The online side of things is sketchy at present, and there's a feeling that Nintendo is continuing to hold information back with the intention of drip-feeding it as...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Briefly Addresses Topic Of Carrying Over Online Purchases To Switch
"Stay tuned, we understand the concern, more information to come"
It's fair to say that if you're a Wii, Wii U or 3DS owner, then you've probably dropped a few coins on download software for one (or perhaps all three) of those consoles. With the Wii U and 3DS, Nintendo made everyone start from scratch when it came to Virtual Console titles, despite...
Guide A Breakdown of Confirmed Nintendo Switch Games and Release Dates
When can you buy the biggest hits?
With Nintendo Switch due so soon, on 3rd March, a lot of debate and focus is on the confirmed line-up to date. Eager to avoid ambiguity, we've looked through Nintendo's information and confirmation from third-party developers to get a picture of what games are coming, and when. Note that we're disregarding all...
First Impressions Back on Track with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Switching gear
Given that a number of gamers who pick up the Nintendo Switch may not have owned a Wii U, it makes a lot of sense to have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the launch window for the new system. Not only is it one of the most fun games on the Wii U, but it has also been the best-selling too — with over eight million copies sold worldwide...
News Nintendo Switch Will Be Easier To Find Than The NES Classic At Launch, Says Reggie Fils-Aime
3DS also has "long life" ahead of it, apparently
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime insists that the stock shortages which so badly impacted the launch of the NES Classic Mini won't be replicated when the Switch arrives this March. Speaking to Wired, Fils-Aime stated that Nintendo has two million consoles earmarked for the first month, and...
News State of Mind is a 'Futuristic Thriller' Heading to Nintendo Switch
No firm release window yet
A steady stream of developers have been outlining plans to support Nintendo Switch, and Hamburg-based Daedalic Entertainment is the latest to do so. Though it didn't make an impact on Wii U as was once planned, the company is bringing its next major release to the system - State of Mind. [tweet There's no solid release...
First Impressions A Switch Surprise - Cutting Snipperclips Down to Size
A potential gem for the launch month
If this writer is pressed on his favourite game from the Nintendo Switch preview event, it isn't one of the big-hitters. Some of them were grand, for sure, but tucked away in a corner - somewhat unloved in the shadow of the section for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - was Snipperclips - Cut it out,...
Video Alex Shares His First Impressions Of The Nintendo Switch With Nintendo UK
Switch army knife
At the recent Nintendo Switch premiere, which we attended at Hammersmith Apollo in London, our very own Alex Olney got to sit down for a few moments to be grilled on his first impressions of Nintendo's new hardware by Nintendo UK's (and former Editor-in-chief of Official Nintendo Magazine) Chandra Nair. While we work to bring you...
Video Watch the Nintendo Switch Experience from Tokyo, Day Two - Live!
Including 'Special Rockband'
It's time for more Nintendo Switch action, with additional footage on which to feast your eyeballs. Nintendo is streaming (in Japanese) from the fan event currently taking place in Tokyo, and you can watch the second day unfold below; including a 'special rockband'!(?). It starts at 10:30am Tokyo time, which is 5:30pm...
Video How Shigeru Miyamoto Designs a Game
Philosophy from the Main Man
After being in the video game industry for nearly 40 years, Shigeru Miyamoto knows a thing or two about how to design a game. The creator of such iconic franchises such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid took time out from his busy schedule to explain his thesis and why after all this time why he still likes...
Saturday14th Jan 2017
News Breaking Down the Nintendo Switch Online Service Details
Putting a smartphone app front and centre
We've already seen with parental controls on the Nintendo Switch that the company is keen to utilise apps to link into the new system. In some respects that's a smart move, making it easy and flexible to adjust settings like that without needing to access the console; after all, we always have our...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Offers Hope for Those Dreaming of Mother 3, Metroid and More on Switch
"Talk to me in a year and let's look back"
As is often the way with any presentation focused on a launch, Nintendo unveiled a number of Switch titles while others, either rumoured or simply desired by fans, received no mention at all. There were some notable absentees as a result, but Reggie Fils-Aime has tried to sooth any lingering nerves around...
News Nintendo Switch Won't Have Miiverse Or StreetPass
End of an era
The Nintendo Switch won't use Miiverse or StreetPass, it has been revealed. Both services were introduced during the Wii U and 3DS cycle, and have proven to be a hit with fans. However, according to Nintendo of America's assistant manager of public relations David Young, they won't figure in plans for the new hybrid console: I can...
Gallery Here's What The Nintendo Switch Looks Like From (Almost) Every Angle
Hands-on with the new system
During yesterday's Nintendo Switch UK Premiere in London we got the opportunity to not only sample some of the forthcoming games for the new console, but also to lovingly fondle the Switch itself and some of its accessories. The tiny Joy-Cons are adorable but don't feel too small in use; time will tell if they're up to...
Video Did Ultra Street Fighter II's Trailer Just Reveal Its New Mode?
First-person fireballs
Capcom has already stated that Ultra Street Fighter II on Nintendo Switch will have special modes which haven't been revealed yet, but the game's freshly-released trailer appears to give of a hint of what one of them could be. Towards the end of the trailer there's a very short segment which shows the action taking place from...
Video Feast Your Eyes On Ten Minutes Of Splatoon 2 Gameplay
Ink it up
We got the chance to get our hands on Splatoon 2 yesterday during Nintendo's UK Switch Premiere, and we're happy to report that it's utterly fantastic. But don't just take our word for it; here's (almost) ten minutes of direct feed gameplay, captured on the show floor by our very own Alex Olney.
Video Watch the Nintendo Switch Experience From Tokyo, Day One - Live!
Yet more footage to enjoy
It's been quite a day, with the Nintendo Treehouse live stream running for a number of hours and showing off plenty of games. If you want more, though, there is extra footage to enjoy. Nintendo is streaming (in Japanese) from the fan event currently taking place in Tokyo, and you can watch it all unfold below. Yes, it'll...
Friday13th Jan 2017
Gallery Treading The Red Carpet At The Nintendo Switch UK Premiere
Hello Hammersmith Apollo!
Today we were lucky enough to attend the UK premiere of the Switch, the latest games console from the Japanese gaming giant Nintendo. The event took place at the Hammersmith Apollo in London and was filled with Switch units running some of the titles we'll be playing on the platform in 2017. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had its own...
News Nintendo Switch Has 32GB Internal Memory, Expandable With Micro SD Cards
Ordering that 256GB card today
It has been confirmed that the Nintendo Switch will come with 32GB of internal memory, some of which will be reserved for use by the operating system. However it can easily be expanded with a Micro SDXC card to store lots of games to play while you are on your travels. We would imagine the maximum capacity for the...
Live Blog Watch the Nintendo Treehouse With Nintendo Switch - Live!
Going in depth with upcoming games
We've had the Nintendo Switch Presentation live out of Tokyo, and now the big N moves into promoting and showing off the goodies that were revealed. Nintendo of America's Treehouse team is going to go in depth with some major Switch games, so check it out below. <liveblog...
Live Blog Watch the Nintendo Switch Presentation - Live!
It is time!
It's been a long wait but it's finally here - the Nintendo Switch Presentation. Live from Tokyo, we're expecting a whole lot of reveals and details on Nintendo's next-gen system. The time is now. <liveblog id="watch_the_nintendo_switch_presentation_-_live" tags="#NintendoSwitch" video="
Hands On Putting the Nintendo Switch Hardware Through Its Paces
We consider its features, build and general performance
As you're no doubt aware, press events are currently taking place to showcase the Nintendo Switch, with some also open to the public this weekend. We attended the London event and took the opportunity to put the hardware through its paces, testing out its varied control options and functions...
News Here's Your First Look At The Nintendo Switch User Interface
Game news, but no Miiverse?
Nintendo blew the doors off the Switch today with a special hour-long presentation which covered hardware, launch details and initial software. While the presentation also covered elements of the console's functionality, there wasn't much focus on how the system's UI will work, although images are now online which show...
Poll What Did You Think of the Nintendo Switch Presentation?
Is the hype real?
It's now been a few hours since Nintendo wrapped up its Nintendo Switch Presentation, during which it revealed a whole range of launch details. We learnt more about what the system can do, saw a lot of games, and discovered how much it'll cost. Our Nintendo Switch section has all the news articles, while you can watch the...
Feature The Big Nintendo Switch Presentation Summary
Let's break it down...
The Nintendo Switch Presentation, live out of Tokyo, delivered a number of exciting reveals. There were some surprises, some absences from past rumours, and even a 4Chan post was ultimately proven right in multiple areas. For most, we hope, there were some genuine surprises to add to the buzz. We put together quite a lot of...
Gallery New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Screenshots Look Pretty Fresh
Deluxe imagary inside
As we're sure you're aware by now, Nintendo Switch is getting an updated version of Mario Kart 8 in the form of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and it launches in April. In case you weren't excited enough already, here are some lovely screenshots from the Switch version. Feast your eyes. <screenshots...
News Zelda and Bokoblin Added to Breath of the Wild amiibo Range
More small delights
Today's Nintendo Switch Presentation had plenty of reveals, but some details have emerged through press releases and website updates. For example, two additional amiibo have been shown off for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is coming to both the Switch and Wii U on 3rd March. These additions are Zelda, who made a
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Launch Day
Update: Wii U version on the same day
The saga of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's release date has finally come to a close - the game will be available for the launch of the Nintendo Switch on March 3rd worldwide. Nintendo confirmed the news today during its Switch presentation, alongside a fresh trailer for the long-awaited adventure...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Launches On Switch In April, Features Splatoon Inklings
Revamped battle mode and more
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will make its way to the Nintendo Switch sometime in April in North America and specifically on 28th April in Europe. Here's some info from the official PR: With Nintendo Switch, fans can enjoy the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 anywhere, anytime, even with up to 8 friends in local wireless...
Soapbox The Switch Presentation Was Good, but Not Perfect
Generally good though
So by now we're assuming you've all seen the absolutely monstrous amount of Switch info we the public have been privy to, but it's just not complete without having someone's face tell you their own opinions about what happened. If that sounds like your sort of thing for whatever reason, make sure you check out the video above...
News Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 18th January
Fire Emblem Warriors to feature, bets may also be on mobile title
There had been plenty of rumours of a new Warriors cross-over coming to Switch, so it was interesting to see that become reality with the announcement of Fire Emblem Warriors with a teasing trailer. Not much of it was seen but it seems Nintendo had a good reason for that approach,...
News Square Enix Announces Project Octopath Traveler For Nintendo Switch
"Every road is yours to take"
A whole variety of games were showcased during the Nintendo Switch presentation, including a few from partnering developers currently working for the console. One such offering is a brand new RPG from Square Enix entitled Project Octopath Traveler. Only a short trailer was revealed for the game, although it promised a...
News Super Mario Odyssey Will Be Trotting Globes On Switch This Holiday Season
The red capped hero returns, with a new friend
The newest instalment in the Mario franchise was revealed at today's Nintendo Switch presentation. Super Mario Odyssey is Mario's latest sandbox style game, exclusively on the Switch. Mario will travel and visit cities, jungles, castles, and various unique worlds. The worlds will be a sandbox style,...
News Minecraft, Sonic, Street Fighter And Bomberman Are All Coming To Switch
Third-party support delivers
During today's Nintendo Switch live presentation, a wide array of third party titles were shown during a montage clip. Surprisingly, Nintendo didn't make a big fuss about this particular section of the presentation, despite the fact that it contains some interesting reveals. Games shown include the following:...
News Square Enix Confirms Nintendo Switch Release For I Am Setsuna
Western release confirmed, too
Square Enix has revealed that it is bringing the RPG I Am Setsuna to the Nintendo Switch, and what's more, it will be getting a North American and European release. Developed by Tokyo RPG Factory, the game launched in Japan at the start of 2016. It's currently available in the west on the PS4 and Steam. Inspired by...
News Ultra Street Fighter II Introduces Evil Ryu And Violent Ken
Yoshinori Ono to demo game during Treehouse Live
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch during today's presentation, and now Capcom has given a few more details on the forthcoming fighter. Based on the original Street Fighter II - the arcade smash hit which made its home console debut on the SNES back...
News Fire Emblem Warriors Has Been Announced For the Nintendo Switch
From the Hyrule Warriors team
It was a bit of a random announcement when Nintendo revealed Hyrule Warriors way back when, but the idea turned out quite well in the end, and even warranted a port to the 3DS. There've been some rumours circulating for a while now that the same team from Koei Tecmo was working on another Warriors game with a new IP and...
News Dragon Quest Heroes 1 And 2 Are Brawling Their Way To Nintendo Switch In Japan
Enhanced gameplay compared to the PlayStation versions
Square Enix is bringing its two Dragon Quest Heroes titles to the Nintendo Switch in a special pack fittingly entitled Dragon Quest Heroes I•II. The pack - which launches alongside the console in Japan on March 3rd and costs 8,800 yen - includes Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Is Currently in Development
Going back to the roots
We knew that Monolith Soft was working on something for the Nintendo Switch, but one of the surprise reveals at today's Switch event was that of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Not a whole lot is known about the game so far, aside from the fact that it will apparently be a continuation of the first Xenoblade Chronicles. Also, it...
News Here's How Long the Switch's Battery Life Will Last
Not bad, not bad
It's been confirmed that the Nintendo Switch's battery will range anywhere from two and a half to six hours depending upon the game being played (assumedly due to how hard each game pushes the hardware). Additionally it's been confirmed that the Switch will utilize a USB Type-C port for charging, ditching the proprietary format...
News Sources Outline GameStop Trade-In Deals and Pre-Order Details for the Nintendo Switch
"Save when you trade"
Ahead of the Nintendo Switch presentation, a couple of sources have reached out to us revealing pertinent information regarding GameStop's US plans for Nintendo's latest console. You'll be able to pre-order the Switch (in the US, at least) starting at 10am tomorrow at your local GameStops; it's looking like allocation will be...
News Nintendo Switch to Introduce Paid Online Service in Autumn / Fall
Free for a trial period at launch
In a surprise move in the Nintendo Switch Presentation, it's been confirmed that Nintendo will start to charge for online services (like multiplayer), an approach similar to that seen on systems like PS4 and Xbox One. At launch online services will be free, but this is just for a trial period. In the Autumn / Fall...
News Nintendo Switch Release Date And Retail Price Confirmed, Region Locking Is Out
Earlier in March than expected
Nintendo Switch will launch worldwide on March 3rd, it has been revealed. The console's retail price has also been confirmed. It will cost $299.99 in North America and 29,980 Yen in Japan. The price in Europe is decided by individual retailers. Interestingly, Nintendo has also confirmed that the system will not...
Limit playtime remotely to suspend a youngster's play
Nintendo, no doubt employing the expertise of DeNA in particular, is utilising smartphone apps for managing key parts of the Nintendo Switch. There'll be an app for managing aspects of online features, and a trailer showcases how an app can be used to monitor a youngster's play habits and limit...
News Nintendo Switch Will Cost £279.99 In The UK
Better start saving
The Nintendo Switch will cost £279.99 in the United Kingdom. This follows the news that the console will retail for $299.99 in North America. As is the case elsewhere in the world, the base system will come with the Switch console, dock, Joy-Con grip, two Joy-Cons, a power supply and a HDMI cable. Is this more than you...
News Skyrim Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Arrow in the Knee on the Go
After initially being showed off in the debut trailer for the Nintendo Switch, fans have eagerly been waiting for its confirmation. Today at the Nintendo Presentation Todd Howard of Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be making its way to the handheld. No official date has been given so far for the...
News Travis Touchdown Will Return In No More Heroes Sequel For Switch
It's about time
Goichi "Suda 51" Suda took to the stage during Nintendo's Switch presentation to reveal that a No More Heroes sequel is coming to the new console. While he didn't have anything to show in terms of gameplay as the project is still very early in development, he did voice the opinion that Switch is an easy platform to create content...
News Nicalis Bringing Redout And The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ To Nintendo Switch
Arriving in the Spring
Nicalis is bringing anti-grav racer Redout and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ to the Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. Redout looks to follow in the footsteps of F-Zero, WipEout and FAST Racing Neo with its futuristic racing and white-knuckle intensity. Developed by 34BigThings, it's built using the Unreal Engine and...
News Nintendo Introduces ARMS, a New Boxing IP
Join the Arms race
Much in the same way that Splatoon was a new IP that acted as a poster child for the Wii U, it seems that Nintendo is bringing in another new IP to show off the motion controls for the Nintendo Switch. The new game is called ARMS, and features a colourful cast of characters in a high intensity boxing match. Character arms are...
News Nintendo Unveils Tricks and Features of the Joy-Con Controllers
Multiple colours, motion controls, advanced feedback, hand sensor
During the Nintendo Switch Presentation we were given an extensive demonstration of the Joy-Con controllers, which deliver on some of the ambitious rumours and patents of recent months. For starters, there will be two alternative colours to choose from early on, with Red and Blue...
News Atlus Is Bringing Shin Megami Tensei To Nintendo Switch
3DS title also in development
Atlus is bringing its popular Shin Megami Tensei series to the Nintendo Switch, it was revealed today. The game will be made using Unreal Engine 4, and the brief video shown off during the Switch presentation didn't show any gameplay as the title is still very early in production. The last game in the series was Shin...
News Splatoon 2 Hits Nintendo Switch This Summer With New Weapons And Stages
Including jetpacks and dual weapons
Splatoon 2 will be hitting the Nintendo Switch this summer, it has been confirmed. A full sequel rather than a simple update of the Wii U version, Splatoon 2 (not "Spla2oon", which is a shame) will feature new weapons and stages. You'll be able to dual-wield weapons and special items - such as jetpacks powered by...
News Nintendo Introduces 1-2-Switch, A Party Game Which Asks You To Ignore The Screen
"The game everyone can play together"
Nintendo has just revealed a new piece of software for the Nintendo Switch entitled 1-2-Switch. The multi-player title is based around a series of mini-games which, unusually, require you to watch the reactions of the other human player rather than look at the screen itself. An example given during the...
News The Massively Popular FIFA Franchise Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2017
The world's biggest game is back on Nintendo
Electronic Arts is bringing its popular FIFA franchise to the Nintendo Switch this year. The news was revealed during the Nintendo Switch Presentation, and while no footage was shown, the strength of the concept is clear. You'll be able to challenge friends in local co-op matches or play online with...
Thursday12th Jan 2017
News Hyperkin Shows Off RetroN 5 3-in-1 Adapter and Nintendo Switch Accessories at CES
All due in 'Q1'
CES highlighted quite a few interesting products for retro and current-gen gaming fans, and Hyperkin has now issued a press release and assets for the goodies it showcased at the event. Perhaps the key reveal for keen retro followers of the company is its 3-in-1 adapter for the RetroN 5, a rather solid clone console that can play an...
News Amazon UK Confirms Time for Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders
One per customer due to limited stock
Have you been working on your browser refresh action, clicking on that little button? If not then it's time to get up to speed, as the dash for Nintendo Switch pre-orders approaches. We expected a whole range of retailers to go live with orders tomorrow, and are plotting a guide to help you find them, but...
Feature What We Expect from the Nintendo Switch Presentation
It's nearly time...
The Nintendo Switch Presentation is almost upon us, which will be followed up by multiple streams and plenty of hands-on impressions - including our own - hitting the web. It's been a long wait, but we're finally going to get a good look at Nintendo's next system. When is the Nintendo Switch Presentation? The full presentation,...
Guide Getting to Grips With SOS Battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Sending out an SOS
S.O.S. Battles are the most noteworthy new battle element in Pokémon Sun & Moon because, well frankly, you will continually see them during your gameplay. So what are they? As you are battling a Pokémon, it will often call for help from another Pokémon, usually one of the same species, that will join the battle and give...
Video Ladies And Gentlemen, We Might Have Found The Worst Game On Wii U
Alex suffers for his art
Like any console, the Wii U has seen its fair share of stinkers. Not every game can be like Splatoon, Super Mario 3D World or Bayonetta 2; some will invariably fall short of greatness and make you wonder exactly what compelled you to hand over your hard-earned cash in the first place. However, if you've ever wondered...
Soapbox Why I Still Love the Wii U
Forgotten by some, but not gone
On what Steve (a reviewer on these pages) is calling 'Switchmas Eve', he shares his love for the system that's soon to be replaced by the Nintendo Switch. He raises a glass to the Wii U. It's Switchmas Eve, and like a child waiting for Father Christmas I couldn't be more excited for what the Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Download 12th January (North America)
F-Zero X! Shift DX! Erm, did we mention F-Zero X?
Merry Switchmas everyone! Some things never change; we still have a Nintendo Download Update for North America. It has two games so, um, let's quit this intro while we're ahead shall we? Missed the European Nintendo Download Update details? Don't write a morose diary entry bemoaning your fate just...
Video These Five Titles Would Be Perfect on the Switch
S'which ones do you want?
Everyone's got a games wish list for the Nintendo Switch, and this video boffin is no exception. Make sure you check out the video just up there so see just a few of what series should be coming to the Switch. If you're appropriately inclined, we'd also love to hear what you've got to say on the matter in the comments...
News The 'January Digital Deals' Offer eShop Discounts in North America
Splatoon! Shantae! SEVERED! Games that don't start with an S!
Today's North American Nintendo Download Update was rather concise, but Nintendo is showing off its Sales and Deals website with some rather tasty 'January Digital Deals'. The best part is that some of the games also have an extra 10% off for My Nintendo members, too. All of the...
News Nintendo Will Live-Stream Its Tokyo Switch Hands-On Event This Weekend
Who needs sleep, right?
Nintendo will be showing off its new console to the press and general public this week and has a series of broadcasts planned, including tomorrow's official reveal and a Nintendo Treehouse event following afterwards. It has now been confirmed that Nintendo will also be live-streaming the hands-on event which takes place on...
Video LEGO City: Undercover Re-Release Gets a Shiny New Trailer
Coming to Nintendo Switch, remember
Back in November last year Warner Bros. added another game to the list of confirmed Nintendo Switch titles, including the system for a re-release of LEGO City: Undercover. Originally a Wii U exclusive, it's coming to the Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC in Spring this year. A new trailer gives a reminder of the...
Editorial The Idea of VR on Nintendo Switch is Interesting, But Big Questions Remain
Virtual Insanity?
In early 2016 I wrote an article about why Nintendo and VR weren't a good fit for 2016, heady days when there was a chance of the Switch - at that point still the 'NX' - being a Holiday 2016 release (in our dreams). I concluded by saying that "Virtual Reality isn't well established, efficient or affordable technology, at least not...
News F-Zero X Comes to the North American Virtual Console Tomorrow
Hopefully it's the patched version
F-Zero X has had a bit of a rough time on the Virtual Console this generation. The high-speed racer ran into some serious control issues when it made its Wii U VC debut in Europe, and these issues actually rendered it nigh unplayable. Fortunately, Nintendo listened to fan outcry and fixed the issue a bit later, and...
News Famitsu Will Be Holding A Special Switch Report Following Nintendo's Broadcast
An hour long, but what will it show?
Japanese publication Famitsu will be holding its own Nintendo Switch video report after Nintendo's full reveal tomorrow, it has been revealed. The broadcast - which will be around an hour long - will air on the NicoNico channel around 9 to 10PM Japanese time. This will be a few hours before the Nintendo...
News Tony Rosato Passes Away at Age 62
Luigi's voice actor from those early Super Mario cartoons
Many of you no doubt remember Mario's early forays into the world of Saturday morning cartoon entertainment. Twenty years ago, times were quite different for the popular mustachioed plumber, and the three series' of cartoons that occurred over the period of 1989-1994 took some notable...
News The Wii U Generated Just 2.1 Percent Of UK Games Market Revenue In 2016
3DS did better with 6 percent
The UK physical games market fell 15.8 percent to £1.78bn in 2016, according to the latest figures from GfK. Sales of PS4, Xbox One, Wii U, 3DS and older systems suffered a considerable drop, falling by 27 percent. Home consoles generated £503m of revenue in 2016 compared to £689.5m in 2015. The only exception was...
News Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Returns to Top Spot in Japan
Wahoo etc...
The most recent Media Create results from Japan have a quirky circumstance this week - the software top 20 doesn't have a single new entry. As a result it's established games duking it out, which has suited some 3DS titles rather nicely. Intriguingly, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS has reclaimed top spot, and seems to be all set...
Wednesday11th Jan 2017
News Nintendo Apparently Told Square "Never Come Back" After Losing Final Fantasy VII To Sony
"We don't want you"
Final Fantasy is a series which began its life on Nintendo hardware, and its success - and the ultimate success of its publisher, Square (now known as Square Enix) - owes a lot to the incredible popularity of the Famicom in Japan during the '80s and early '90s. Final Fantasy was the franchise which put Square on the map and it...
News Hori Has A Wide Range Of Nintendo Switch Accessories On The Way
Charging stand! Controller! Compact playstand! Arcade stick!
With the full reveal of the Switch just days away it's perhaps unsurprising that we're seeing a number of peripheral and accessory manufacturers reveal their forthcoming wares, with Japanese firm Hori being the latest to join the list - albeit unwittingly, as all of the following info has...
News Homebrew App Allows Smartphones To Imitate The Wii U GamePad
Early days, but impressive nonetheless
Nintendo never did get around to releasing Wii U GamePads which could be purchased separately, but that might not matter all that much now that progress has been made on a homebrew app which allows a smartphone to replicate the performance of the much-maligned controller. Created by Rolando Islas, this drc-sim...
Rumour Target Will Sell Nintendo Switch For $299.99, 15 Titles Possible At Launch
Placeholder listings generate more chatter
Yesterday we reported on a rumour which suggested that the Nintendo Switch could retail for $249.99 in North America - the source being an employee at retailer Best Buy. Now it's the turn of rival store Target, which apparently has a placeholder listing for the console on its stock system with a price of...
News Nintendo Switch and VR/AR developer Talks Up the 'Evolution' The System Will Bring
Oddly, uses our April Fools' mock-up for 'Virtual U'
Stephen E. Dinehart IV is a game maker and creator that - prior to the formal reveal of the Nintendo Switch - outlined his involvement in developing for the system; he's now shared an interesting article titled 'Evolution - Nintendo & VR', in which he outlines a history of Nintendo innovation...
Feature Our Hopes for the Nintendo Switch Presentation
High hopes
With the Nintendo Switch presentation creeping ever closer the anticipation is undoubtedly building. It's been over four years since the launch of Wii U and nearly six years of the 3DS, so the prospect of new generation hardware is undeniably exciting. We have our usual batch of 'what we expect' and other editorial articles on the way...
News Shovel Knight Is Coming To Nintendo Switch With Gender Swapping And Co-Op Modes
Wii U and 3DS versions will also be updated
Shovel Knight is making the jump to the Nintendo Switch in a new version entitled Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, it has been announced today. Treasure Trove isn't really a sequel but more a restructured release with new features. Those of you who already own the original game on any of the currently...
News Mandatory Pokémon Sun and Moon Update Fixes Glitches
Say goodbye to viewing your old battle videos
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been a significant success for The Pokémon Company, Game Freak and Nintendo, kickstarting a new generation for the series - naturally, though, there are always some flaws to address. A relatively modest update has now gone live to fix a few bugs (not the collectible kinds) in...
Hopefully not too limited...
The expectation is that after the dust settles on the Nintendo Switch Presentation pre-orders will start to go live. It'll naturally vary per region, and details like bundle options and pricing are still uncertain, but orders are expected to be available on 13th January. The Nintendo NY store has now pitched in with a...
News Pokémon GO Is Being Banned in China
Security concerns seem to be the cause
Pokémon GO took the world by storm when it came out this past summer, but in the wake of its launch, there came numerous negative reports. People were falling off cliffs, walking into traffic, finding bodies, and being mugged, and while such incidents were only experienced by a relatively small number of...
Book Review Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: The Guide To Shoot-Em-Ups Volume 1
Bullet point
The humble 2D shooter may have fallen out of favour with the mainstream these days, but it's certainly one of the most important genres in the world of video gaming. Were it not for Space Invaders – the shooter that arguably birthed a genre – then our industry may well have evolved in an entirely different fashion. During the '80s...
Video The First 27 And A Half Minutes Of RiME Sure Look Pretty
You'll be playing this on your Nintendo Switch
Once a PlayStation 4 exclusive, RiME has now gone multi-platform and will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Ahead of the console's full unveiling IGN has posted the opening segment of the game, which - to us, at least - feels like a cross between Zelda, ICO and Journey. That's certainly no bad thing...
Video More Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Cuteness is Shared by Nintendo
Peek-a-poochy
The upcoming release of Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World seems rather promising; while it'll obviously lack the glorious HD visuals of the Wii U original, it will hopefully introduce the terrific platformer to a larger audience. It gives Poochy a more prominent role, as is obvious in the name, and other extras will be short animations...
Video Let's See These McDonald's Happy Meal Mario Toys in Action
Featuring you-know-who
Once again McDonald's and Nintendo have joined forces in the UK to bring Super Mario to the fast food giant's range of boxed meals for children. So we saddled up our green dinosaurs and rode over to our local establishment to see these things for ourselves. Make sure you check out the video above, which is sort of the whole...
News CIRCLE Entertainment Dips Into New Territory With Koi on Wii U
Koi blimey
The Wii U eShop has been a platform for some rather left-field releases, and we think that the upcoming Koi from CIRCLE Entertainment will be another one for the list. It appears to take place within a Koi pond - obviously - with missions, customisation and more involved in the gameplay. A trailer and some screens showing different...
News Fresh Pokémon GO Plus Stock Expected In March, Says Nintendo UK
Pre-orders open now
For such a small and apparently simplistic device, it's amazing that Nintendo hasn't been able to produce more Pokémon GO Plus units - especially when it's selling out all over the world like cakes that are rather hot. If you're in the UK and have so far struggled to get hold of one, then you'll be pleased to know that Nintendo...
Tuesday10th Jan 2017
Review Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
Return of the King
In addition to a steady stream of top-quality games, the 3DS' RPG library is filled with the sort of lifetime achievements most consoles can only dream of: a hat trick of Monster Hunters, two to four Fire Emblems (depending on your perspective), scores of Shin Megami Tensei titles, and enough Etrian Odysseys to field a curling...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon's Second Global Mission Ends In Failure
Zero for two
Pokémon Sun and Moon's most recent Global Mission - an online event which asks players to work together to achieve a particular goal - has ended in failure. The December event asked players to capture or defeat 1,000,000 monsters using the Island Scan functions, which can only be used once per day. Unfortunately, only 661,839 Pokémon...
Monday9th Jan 2017
News GameStop References Pokémon On Nintendo Switch Product Page
Thank your lucky stars?
Late last year it was rumoured that the Nintendo Switch was going to get an upgraded version of Pokémon Sun and Moon called Pokémon Stars - and now retailer GameSpot has given a subtle indication that this could well be happening. On GameStop's site there's a product description for the Nintendo Switch which appears to...
Tuesday10th Jan 2017
Soapbox The Nintendo Switch's Final Specs Don't Matter
Keep the comments clean, guys
With the Switch Presentation rapidly approaching, the conversation surrounding the final specs of the Nintendo Switch is flaring up yet again, and whilst it's fun to speculate a bit, this video chap is just bored of it all now. In the video above I put the point across that a system's specs aren't the be-all and...
News Best Buy Rumour Reinforces Talk of $250 Nintendo Switch Price
Word on the virtual street
For a little while now there have been conversations around the Nintendo Switch price point, and a number cited with increasing regularity is $250 in the US. A recent Nikkei report added some flames to that talk, with a 25,000 Yen pre-tax price-point giving some fuel to those in the $250 camp. Now the Reddit community has...
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask First 4 Figures Replica up for Pre-Order
"You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?"
The 'Majora's Mask' featured in the The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask has entranced many since its inception all the way back in the era of the Nintendo 64. Becoming a prominent symbol for those who are familiar with the series, die-hard fans will soon be able to own a replica of the colourful mask...
Talking Point The Challenges and Opportunities of the Nintendo Switch Presentation
It can provide vital early momentum for 2017
With just days to go until Nintendo's Switch Presentation, anticipation is building for the first substantial official look at the system and - presumably - a number of games and launch details. Putting aside rumours and leaks, relatively little has been said since the initial preview trailer, beyond a...
News The Next Penelope Cancelled On Wii U, But Nintendo Switch Version Could Happen
"The game was made for a Nintendo console from the beginning"
You might recall that we covered The Next Penelope a while back, and were quite excited about the fact that it was being ported to the Wii U. Playing like a cross between F-Zero, Micro Machines and the classic French/Japanese cartoon Ulysses 31, this combat racer was the work o
News Bergsala to Open Its Doors for Nintendo Switch Preview Event in Sweden
'Several' games playable in Kungsbacka
Nintendo is lining up varied Nintendo Switch public hands-on opportunities in different regions, though we still hope to see more events to build hype and enable more players to go hands on. Nintendo's distribution partner in Scandinavia, Bergsala, has confirmed that it'll do its bit in Sweden. It's confirmed...
News Dark Horse Reveals Gorgeous Limited Edition for The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
With a Master Sword 'unsheathing' on the cover
Last year Dark Horse teamed up with Nintendo to announce The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts, a handsome hardcover book in the same vein as the gorgeous Hyrule Historia. It's now unveiled the Limited Edition, which looks lovely. It addition to gilt-edged pages, this edition includes a sleeve...
News The Fan-Made Famicom Pocket Squeezes Nintendo's 8-bit Wonder Into A Game Boy's Frame
Famicom classics on the go
We recently got our hands on the Famicom Classic Mini and it is truly a thing of beauty. However, it's mighty tempting to sacrifice its innards for the greater good after we watched the video above. The modders over at Kei Studio have seemingly achieved the impossible and ripped out the guts of a Famicom Mini and...
News New Report Claims Pokémon GO Could "Measurably Affect US Life Expectancy"
Game has encouraged an additional 144 billion steps in the US alone
One of the key elements of Pokémon GO is walking - not only do you have to trek around to catch monsters and pillage PokéStops, but you also have to rack up steps to hatch eggs - and it has already been pointed out that the app encourages people to partake in additional physical...
Feature Experiencing Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses & Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
Music to all ears
Arjun has attended both the Symphony of the Goddesses and Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions tours, and shares his thoughts on the experiences. To most people, video games are a way to relax, unwind, be entertained, get competitive, or all of the above. To others, video games are that and then some - a tool to escape into worlds...
News Suda51 Wants To Harness The Nintendo Switch To Find "A Cool New Way To Play"
"Nintendo always makes really cool, interesting hardware"
Goichi "Suda51" Suda is one of Japan's most famous game designers, with titles like No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, The Silver Case and Killer7 under his belt. His company, Grasshopper Manufacture, is close to celebrating 20 years in the industry, and he's been speaking to VG247 about his...
News Awesome Games Done Quick Day 3 - Super Mario and Castlevania Triple Headers, and More
Over $340,000 and counting
One of the annual highlights in the speedrunning calendar is already underway; Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 (AGDQ) has started, with days of impressive gaming lined up. Here's a summary for the next 24 hours (day 3). The upcoming stretch includes a Super Mario triple-header of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The...
News Toby: The Secret Mine Arrives on the Wii U eShop Very Soon
It's about Toby and a secret mine, obviously
Late last year Headup Games, a publisher familiar for also developing and releasing Typoman on the Wii U eShop, confirmed that it was publishing another game on the system. That title is Toby: The Secret Mine, which is the work of Lukáš Navrátil, an independent developer from Czech Republic. It looks...
Monday9th Jan 2017
Feature Everything You Need to Know About the Nintendo Switch, So Far
Get clued in ahead of the big presentation
It's Nintendo Switch week, at long last. In a matter of days we'll have seen a lot more of Nintendo's next-gen system and will have a good idea of what it'll have to offer at launch. The arrival of a new console generation is always exciting, and there's the sense that Nintendo aims to go all-in with its...
News Prepare To Be Blown Away By Nintendo Switch, Says Nvidia CEO
"It's really delightful"
Nvidia's Shield range of micro-consoles, handhelds and tablets has done a fine job of getting company recognition in the gaming arena, and has paid off handsomely with the Nintendo Switch - a hybrid system with Nvidia's Tegra technology at its heart. Speaking to Venturebeat recently, Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang covered a wide...
Video Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 Fan Project - One Year of Development
Give this Man a Cucco
If you're a regular on these pages you may have noticed, over the previous 12 months, that we have brought attention to a popular Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 project. Now, one year of development has been shown off by its creator - YouTuber cryZENx. It's looked impressive across multiple videos, and it's now been...
News Nintendo Switch Accessories Outed By Finnish Retailer
Game card holder! Silicon case! Stand! Thumb grips!
The Nintendo Switch might be a few days away from its full reveal but we've already seen peripherals and accessories break cover online, and now we have some more to add to the list. Finnish retailer Konsolinet has listed
Random Hacker Finds Hidden Message Inside The Famicom Mini
"This is the hanafuda captain speaking"
Both the NES Classic Mini and its Japanese sibling the Famicom Mini have been hacked already, with the ultimate objective being the installation of additional games. However
Nintendo Download 12th January (Europe)
Mercenaries Saga 3! Shift DX! Discounts!
Nintendo Switch week is here, but the Wii U and 3DS eShop still have the usual updates on the way. In Europe this week's Nintendo Download Update has two new arrivals on the portable, while there are some tempting discounts across both systems; let's get to it. Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts: SEVERED...
Feature Ten Classic Games Which Would Be Great To Play On The NES Mini
If only there was legit way of adding more games
We really loved getting our hands on the NES Mini back in November last year; this diminutively-sized replica of Nintendo's nostalgic first home console really shows off some of the best games in the NES library. However, after a while even the greatest games in the world may feel a little bit stale,...
News Nintendo Of Europe Updates Regional Websites Ahead Of Full Switch Announcement
Red and white is quite alright
This week will see the full reveal of the Nintendo Switch, and as part of its preparation for this event Nintendo of Europe has given its regional websites a timely face-lift. The old grey, white and blue of the Wii and DS era has all but disappeared and now Nintendo is using a bold red and white design - which...
Review Teslapunk (Wii U eShop)
More like meh-slapunk
The Shmup genre is one that was quite popular in the halcyon days of pre-3D gaming, but it seems that the addition of the extra dimension largely rendered this style of gaming obsolete. Nowadays you may see new entries every now and then, but it seems that many are simple games designed for smart devices, or are otherwise too...
PlayStation Now is another example of the creeping role of cloud gaming
It seems an age ago now, but once upon a time Cloud Gaming was said to be an imminent reality - in 2010 it was hot news, with excitable talk about a revolution in how we play games. The concept has always been simple in theory - utilise remote processing power delivered by the...
News Hex Heroes Still Coming To Wii U, Dev Hints At Nintendo Switch News
Well, that's refreshing
While other developers are dropping Wii U support and shifting projects over to the forthcoming Switch, the team behind Kickstarter project Hex Heroes are bucking the trend by standing by Nintendo's outgoing home system. An update has just been posted on the project's Kickstarter page which shows the game running on a Wii U...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Opens Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Pre-Order Options
With extras to soften you up
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World isn't far away from release on 3DS, set to launch on 3rd February, and the official Nintendo UK store has now opened up its pre-order options. As always it charges the full recommended price, but throws in some extras to tempt you in. There are two specific options for the 3DS release,...
Over $150,000 already raised
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