News Capcom Admits Monster Hunter Stories Performed Below Expectations
High hopes for Monster Hunter XX in 2017
News Official Hori Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards Set a Handy Benchmark
Overpriced, of course
News NieR: Automata Designer is Open to the Idea of a Switch Port
We'd settle for a new Bayonetta, too
News Nintendo Outlines Pricing Range for Switch Online Service
Also states VR will be added to Switch when the experience is right
News - 2017, Week 05
Sunday5th Feb 2017
Review Lifespeed (New Nintendo 3DS)
F-Zero meets Star Fox
First announced in 2015, this promising futuristic racing game's been on the horizon for quite a while. Having seen its fair share of delays, it's now finally here. But has it proven worth the wait? Lifespeed wastes no time getting down to brass tacks, as after booting it up and reaching the main menu you'll be presented with...
Video Digital Foundry Puts the NES Mini Up Against Retro Rivals
Compared to Analogue NT, the original NES and the Virtual Console
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) was a hit in the last Holiday season, even if stock issues meant that not everyone that wanted a system could pick one up. For those that do have a NES Mini, though,...
Video Learn More About the Ever-Present Pikachu
The iconic face of a franchise
The Pokemon series is one of the most important IPs on Nintendo hardware, while The Pokemon Company also goes big with releases on smart devices and the Trading Card Game. Often, when Pokemon is front and centre, Pikachu is normally used as the face of the franchise. With Pokemon now in its 21st year the yellow mascot...
Saturday4th Feb 2017
Feature Nintendo Switch Countdown - Considering the Joy-Con
Vital weapons for the Switch's future
The Nintendo Switch is now a little less than a month away. Over the coming weeks we're going to use official details and our own hands on impressions to give breakdowns and opinions on various features and games that are integral to the system. First up - the Joy-Con. It seems an age ago now, but in early...
News Super Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2 Lead Switch Reveal Trailer Views
Making a splat online
One of the stand out moments from the Nintendo Switch Presentation was the return of everyone's favourite Italian plumber. This has now been proved by taking the top spot among the recent uploads on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel, which is easily the most viewed and popular of Nintendo's official channels on the video...
Video Nintendo Minute Tests Out the Defenders of the Triforce Experience
But is it legendary?
There was certainly intrigue last year when the 'Defenders of the Triforce' experience was unveiled, with the events being run by experienced Escape Room company SCRAP. Beyond the unfortunate urls and hashtags (still being used) of #SCRAPZELDA, fans of the series in North America have no doubt been tempted to splash out on it...
Video Nintendo Shows Off Football / Soccer in Latest Mario Sports Superstars Trailer
You can set formations for some extra Pep in your gaming
Mario Sports Superstars is out in March, arriving on the 24th in North America and the 10th in PAL territories; releasing one week after the Switch in Europe couldn't possibly go wrong, right? With Europe leading the way on release the region is getting some neat videos showcasing the game's...
Friday3rd Feb 2017
Editorial No, Nintendo Switch Isn't Having a 'Soft Launch', But The Perception is a Problem
Strategy clashes with expectations
Well, the Nintendo Switch is a month away, which is exciting news for those with pre-orders down or perhaps are considering the possibility of grabbing one on launch day. The arrival of new gaming hardware, from Nintendo or rivals such as Sony and Microsoft, is typically enough to get hearts fluttering and send...
Video A Good Look at Why the Nintendo Switch Isn't Comparable to the Wii U GamePad
GameXplain goes a little further with a dev unit
An interesting part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation out of Tokyo was the segment where the company highlighted the concept as an evolution on about 30-35 years of home console design. Of course, due to its portable nature some have wondered aloud about the quality of the build and its comparison...
News Official Financial Results Q&A Clarifies Kimishima's "3DS Successor" Comment
Talk of a 3DS sequel was perhaps overblown
UPDATE: Dr. Toto has responded to this new translation of Kimishima's comments: ORIGINAL STORY: Yesterday we reported on comments from Dr. Serkan Toto which seemed to suggest that Nintendo was keen to explore the possibility of creating a
News Best Buy Has 'Limited Quantities' of Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders Available
Go go go!
Nintendo Switch pre-orders have disappeared fast in various territories, but Best Buy has topped up its stock enough to offer 'Limited Quantities' of pre-orders on its website. [tweet At the time of writing only the grey model is still showing as available when you go to the product page, with the neon Joy-Con model showing as 'coming...
News Isaiah TriForce Johnson and Captain Nintendo Dude Get in Line for the Nintendo Switch Launch
'Switching' around and passing the torch
Some of you may know Isaiah TriForce Johnson for his work in eSports with Empire Arcadia, but there's a good chance that many of you know him as the man that is traditionally first in line for the New York launches of Nintendo consoles. He was first with Wii U, 3DS and more, though previously confirmed he...
Video Hideo Kojima Can't Resist Having A Go On 1-2-Switch
Revolver Ocelot, eat your heart out
Just like Wii Sports before it, 1-2-Switch is perhaps one of the most vital releases for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. A collection of mini-games which show off the potential of the system's Joy-Con controllers, it's clearly intended as tool for selling the console, and it seems to have captured the attention of...
Soapbox Think of 1-2-Switch as Less of a "Video Game" and Suddenly It Gets Better
Bear with me
1-2-Switch is one of those titles that many fans have lashed out towards for being 'too casual' or for simply not having enough substance. These criticisms are of course perfectly valid; as with any art form video games in terms of quality are tremendously subjective, but having stepped back and thought long and hard about it, I think...
Random Eiji Aonuma Shows His Awesomeness in Light-Hearted Breath of the Wild Videos
Almost as good as the Cucco dance
In this oh-so-serious world, it's always a treat when someone with a job as demanding as being series producer for The Legend of Zelda shows their funny side. Over the years Eiji Aonuma has made us smile quite a few times, and in order to tap into this Nintendo of Europe has started posting and sharing some fun...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Starts Strongly in Japan as Nintendo's Share Value Soars
All about Gacha, it seems
Fire Emblem Heroes is just starting to settle into a number of smart devices around the world, and players can decide whether to play through various modes for free or gamble orbs in the 'Summon' part of the game. We're still rattling through for our review and have, so far, had no need to spend money, and as we suggested...
News Here Are The New Features Coming in Miitomo's Next Big Update
Miifoto Logs! Bios! Other Stuff!
After today's Fire Emblem collaboration, it seems that Miitomo is being brought back into the limelight a bit. A little while back, the app received a considerable update that reworked several important aspects, and now it's come out that Nintendo is poised to put out another similar update in the near future. The...
News Super Famicom Title 3x3 Eyes: Jūma Hōkan Gets Translated To English
All eyes on you
Classic manga and anime fans should gather and rejoice as news arrived of a complete English translation for the second game in Banpresto's 3x3 Eyes Super Famicom series. 3x3 Eyes: Jūma Hōkan was released in 1995, a late generation title for the Super Famicom. In this game you take control of Yakumo who has just arrived in Hong...
Music Secret Of Mana Composer Hiroki Kikuta Releases Prog Rock And Jazz Fusion Albums
Nice
Composer Hiroki Kikuta is responsible for some of the best gaming soundtracks ever, with Seiken Densetsu II (Secret of Mana), Seiken Densetsu III and Koudelka under his belt. He's currently creating music for the Kickstarter title Indivisible by Lab Zero Games, but he has found the time to produce not one but two new albums, collaborating with...
News Nintendo Switch Hands-On Events Are Taking Place In The UK This Month
First come, first served
Nintendo UK will be giving a select few fans the chance to go hands-on with the Switch this month via a series of special events around the country. Not only will these lucky individuals get the chance to lovingly fondle Nintendo's new home system, they'll also be able to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
News A Fire Emblem Heroes Event is Live on Miitomo
Fire Emblem merch for the rest of the month
Now that Fire Emblem Heroes has rolled out worldwide, thousands fans have no doubt been making their way through the strategy series' first smart device release. Of course, this marks Nintendo's third major smart device release, following on from Super Mario Run and Miitomo, and now an event has shown up...
Thursday2nd Feb 2017
News Tatsumi Kimishima Talks About a Potential 3DS Successor
Switch Mini? 4DS? Neo Game Boy?
With the Switch releasing next month, the 3DS will certainly occupy a different space in the Nintendo ecosystem. Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has already indicated that the 3DS isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but it's obvious that the console won't stick around forever. This raises the question: will a...
Guide Starting the Battle in Fire Emblem Heroes
Tips for becoming a true legend
Fire Emblem Heroes has arrived on iOS and Android, and is arguably Nintendo's most ambitious mobile release yet. Miitomo was the first and tried to create a unique social environment, while Super Mario Run naturally utilises the company's biggest brand. Heroes, developed with Intelligent Systems, nevertheless has the...
Nintendo Download 2nd February (North America)
Fire Emblem Heroes! Poochy & Yoshi! TurboGrafx-16 games! More!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll be so bold as to say it's a decent week - there's an excellent retail arrival on 3DS, a high-profile mobile release, two TurboGrafx-16 games on Wii U, and also some interesting download-only offerings on...
Out Now Fire Emblem Heroes Is Available To Download On iOS And Android
Heroic stuff
If you're already bored of Super Mario Run then fear not - Nintendo's latest smartphone release is available to download right now on iOS and Android devices. Fire Emblem Heroes is a tactical RPG based on the popular fantasy series and features loads of characters from previous games. It's entirely free to download, but unlocking some...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Expects Nintendo Switch To Sell "About As Well" As The Wii
A target of around 100 million units, then?
It's been a busy day for comments from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima. Earlier on we reported that he'd spoken about the potential of a true successor to the 3DS, but the Nintendo boss has also been talking about his expectations for the Switch, which arrives next month. In a recent interview,...
News Nintendo Has Finally Pulled The Plug On Project Giant Robot
System failure
Nintendo has cancelled the experimental Wii U title Project Giant Robot, it has been confirmed. The game was originally shown off at E3 2014 alongside Project Guard as a showcase for the unique potential of the Wii U's GamePad controller. While Project Guard would become part of the Star Fox serie
News Nintendo's Share Value Takes a Hit Following Financial Results
Also rattles DeNA shares after suggesting other mobile collaborators
Nintendo's most recent financial results were some of the most contradictory the company has released in sometime - overall profits are higher than expected, but operational profits are expected to be down on previous projections. There were big download numbers for Super Mario...
News Rolly Roguelike TumbleSeed Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Aims to be console's "flagship" title for HD Rumble
The unique-looking TumbleSeed is coming to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed today. Described as a "rolly roguelike", the game has gained recognition at various gaming festivals for its eye-catching visuals and gameplay. The developers appear to be particularly interested in the potential of...
News Snake Pass is Slithering Its Way To Switch
Sssounds Sssuper
Every day it seems a new game is announced for the Nintendo Switch, and we're not complaining about it at all. Sheffield-based studio Sumo Digital - perhaps best known for games like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - has announced that its latest project, Snake Pass, will be slithering it's way to the Nintendo Switch. Due...
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Missions Have Appeared on My Nintendo
Coins galore
Fire Emblem Heroes is now mere hours away from releasing everywhere, and there's plenty of excitement around the SRPG series' mobile debut. As part of Nintendo's smart device efforts, it's been expected that the game would have some integration with My Nintendo, much like Miitomo and Super Mario Run did before it, and now the missions...
Video Let's Take A Look At Contra Force, The Black Sheep Of The Contra Family
The world's most hated Contra game?
Contra (or Probotector / Gryzor if you're in Europe) is one of those series which perhaps isn't as popular today as it deserves to be. During the 8 and 16-bit eras it was one of the best run-and-gun action franchises around, with amazing instalments on the NES, Mega Drive, SNES and Game Boy. While there have been...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash and Pokémon Moon Shortlisted for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Pokémon Sun fans may picket the ceremony
The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are coming on 11th March, and will be hosted by John Cena - he'll potentially be wearing tight orange shorts that can't be unseen. Now the shortlists have been revealed; the music category includes such family friendly acts as Drake and Rihanna, and that child-friendly...
News Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls Finally Get a European Release Date
And keep the weird names
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls arrived in North America last Fall / Autumn, but have taken a little longer to make their way to Europe. Their arrival is now nailed down, however, as the dual release will hit stores in the region on 7th April. Intriguingly, Europe was highlighted as a successful territory...
Wednesday1st Feb 2017
News Nintendo Switch Version Of Skylanders Imaginators Doesn't Support Traps Or Vehicles
Drastic plastic
It's a sad fact that the Wii U era was packed with instances where Nintendo players missed out on content in third-party games, and it would appear that history is repeating itself - with Skylanders Imaginators, at least. As we all know, the concept behind Skylanders is that toys and items from older games are backwards-compatible...
News Capcom Admits Monster Hunter Stories Performed Below Expectations
High hopes for Monster Hunter XX in 2017
Capcom has released its latest financial results, revealing big drops in sales and revenue compared to the same time last year. The company also revealed that Monster Hunter Stories posted "soft" sales figures and the drop-off in interest in Monster Hunter X - one of 2015's biggest successes - impacted the...
Review Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS)
Spinning a good yarn
There have evidently been occasions in recent times when Nintendo started looking at sales figures and picking out projects that deserve a second chance on the 3DS. Yoshi's Woolly World, for its part, is one of a few elite-level 2D platformers on Wii U that stand out as top-notch exponents of the genre. Gorgeous visuals,...
News Nintendo Outlines Pricing Range for Switch Online Service
Also states VR will be added to Switch when the experience is right
Nintendo's online service for the Switch is certainly a key talking point as we head towards the system's launch. Having provided free access to online multiplayer and related features across four different systems (DS, Wii, 3DS and Wii U) the company is stepping into the realm of a...
News Nintendo Details How Voice Chat And Multiplayer Lobbies Work In Splatoon 2
No talking to strangers
The official Japanese Twitter account for the Splatoon series has published a series of tweets which detail exactly how voice chat and multiplayer lobbies will operate in Splatoon 2, which makes use of Nintendo's upcoming smartphone application. The tweets - which have been kindly translated by All Source Gaming - state that...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Microtransaction Prices and Early Impressions Emerge
Summon some credit
Fire Emblem Heroes is just hours away from release on iOS and Android, the latest Nintendo / DeNA effort to arrive on smart devices. This one has had significant development input from Intelligent Systems, of course, the studio that has discovered a formula for sales success with its 3DS entries in the series. Unlike Super Mario...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Responds to Criticism Over the Switch Launch Line-Up
Playing the long game
One of the (arguably justified) criticisms levied against the Switch after its reveal a couple weeks ago was that its initial software lineup for launch seems to be a bit anemic. Granted, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arguably all that's needed to send the console rocketing off shelves, but it remains to be seen...
News Nintendo Switch Developer Options Menu Appears In Unedited Portuguese Commercial
Oops
Footage of what appears to be the Nintendo Switch developer options menu has appeared in a leaked and unedited Portuguese commercial for the console. The footage shows actors playing various Switch games, but at certain points the console is on-screen with its dev menu interface showing. This is because the commercial is largely "raw" live...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Apologises for NES Mini Shortages, Cites Delays Procuring Parts
"We are working to increase production"
In Nintendo's financial reports for the first three quarters of the 2016/2017 year it mentioned the sales success of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition / Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, which is of course a Famicom Mini in Japan. It didn't highlight the stock issues,...
News New My Nintendo Rewards Try to Show The Love for Valentine's Day
Tainted love?
Well, as it's February it's time to shoehorn in references to Valentine's Day, the season of love, tacky cards and over-priced chocolates. Maybe just focus on the first thing there and forget the Hallmark nonsense, we'd suggest. As it's also the start of the month it's time for new My Nintendo rewards, with Nintendo of America...
News Kimishima on the Role of the 3DS After the Switch Launch
"We plan to continue both businesses separately and in parallel"
Today, Nintendo President Kimishima, imparted information regarding the future relationship of the Nintendo Switch and 3DS. You can read the entire transcript for the presentation here, but here are a couple highlights. As for the future of the Nintendo 3DS business, Nintendo 3DS...
Video Nintendo Pushes The Social Play Angle With Switch Super Bowl Commercial
Going big
As any true-blooded American will tell you, sporting events don't come much bigger than the Super Bowl, and the TV commercials shown during this particular match are guaranteed an audience of millions. That makes Nintendo's new commercial - which is to be shown during this year's Super Bowl - all the more impressive; this is the company...
Video New Extended Nintendo Switch Trailer Showcases Launch Window
No Karen appearance, regrettably
With barely a month until the Switch makes its way to shelves worldwide, Nintendo has taken an opportunity to showcase what you can expect in the console's first few months. Posted to Nintendo UK's Twitter account among others, and since on YouTube, the trailer showcases launch games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
News There Are Now Over 100 Games from 70+ Developers in the Works for Nintendo Switch
A bump since the January presentation
During his financial results presentation to the media and shareholders in Japan, Tatsumi Kimishima made some key points around the company's ongoing strategies and progress. For prospective Nintendo Switch owners concerned about its games line-up, for example, Kimishima-san defended the steady roll-out of...
News After Eight Years, The Fan-Made Mega Man 2.5D Is Finally Here
Eight years in the making
Mega Man 2.5D is a fan-made project which began life way back in 2009. We've covered the progress of this interesting release a couple of times in the past, and now we can happily report that the game is finally finished. Created by a team of passionate Mega Man fans, the title boasts a unique co-op mode and a camera wh
News The Jackbox Party Pack 3 Announced For Nintendo Switch
Party rival
1-2-Switch may have a rival when it comes to choosing that all important game at a party, as The Jackbox Party Pack 3 has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Developer and publisher Jackbox Games took to Twitter to make the announcement, as well as stating that we can expect the title soon; it arrived on various other platforms last...
News Super Mario Run Kicks Off February With Gold Goombas Mega Event
Runs (no pun intended) until February 20th
A special event has started today in Super Mario Run which offers bonus coins and items. "Mega Event! Gold Goombas!" runs until February 20th, with Gold Goombas appearing in World Tour stages. Taking them down will earn you 30 coins each. You also earn stamps for each one defeated, which are placed on a...
News Kimishima on Making Splatoon 2 and Other Games for the Competitive Gaming Scene
Twitch streams, here we come
When the Switch was first revealed late last year, it was interesting that a portion of the video showcased Splatoon 2 being played competitively in a stadium setting. E-sports continue to grow in popularity each year, and it seems that Nintendo is taking the scene a bit more seriously going forward. Tatsumi Kimishima...
News 3DS Titles Pushed Down by New Releases in Japanese Charts
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World gets past 50,000 lifetime sales
It's Media Create Japanese charts time, and this week's result bring good news for Sony in particular, with new releases serving PlayStation systems well; for Nintendo it's a case of steady sales for older releases. In the software chart we have Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard...
News 13AM Games Confirms Runbow Pocket is Close, But Deluxe Retail Release Will Skip Europe
DLC discounts also on the way in EU
Runbow has proven to be one of the top-tier 'Nindie' downloads that we saw on the system, and since it first landed in 2015 it had DLC additions and improvements. With Runbow Pocket also on the way it's been a successful debut 18 months for 13AM Games, which has also brought the title to Steam on PC. and moved...
Tuesday31st Jan 2017
News NieR: Automata Designer is Open to the Idea of a Switch Port
We'd settle for a new Bayonetta, too
One of the most anticipated releases for the PS4 this coming year is that of NieR: Automata. The upcoming follow up to 2010's NieR is being developed by Platinum Games—of Bayonetta fame—but will be published by Square Enix. While it may be a console exclusive for PS4 at this time, both Square Enix and...
News Nintendo Is Ramping Up Switch Production Following "Good" Pre-Order Demand
Did someone say hot cakes?
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has revealed that there are plans to increase production of the Switch following encouraging levels of demand in terms of pre-orders. The company has already stated that two million Switch consoles will be available at launch. Pre-orders have been robust; in Japan, the demand for the...
Gallery Micro SD Card Slot Shown Off In Ridiculously Close-Up Nintendo Switch Photos
Every angle, every slot
As you'll know if you're a regular reader of this site we were lucky enough to go hands-on with the Nintendo Switch a few weeks ago, and tried to take as many snaps of the hardware as possible. However, given that units were connected to security systems or placed inside cabinets, we weren't able to be quite as detailed as we...
Monday30th Jan 2017
News Yooka-Laylee Formally Confirmed for Switch Along With Wii U Backer Options
"We continue to work closely with Nintendo"
There was understandable disappointment late last year when it was confirmed that Yooka-Laylee is no longer coming to the Wii U. Playtonic Games did give a strong indication that it would bring the title to Nintendo Switch, though the wording wasn't quite ironclad. It now seems to be a firm proposition,...
Tuesday31st Jan 2017
News Nintendo Details UK Pre-Order Bonuses For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
More tat than you can Sheikah stick at
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost with us, and if you're currently weighing up a purchase you might want to cast your eyes over the pre-order bonuses detailed below. These are unique to particular UK retailers, and if you want everything listed on this page then you're going to have to dig deep...
News Hori Range of Nintendo Switch Accessories, Including LAN Adapter, Arrives on Amazon UK
Case, stand and more also included
Slowly and surely third-parties are emerging with a range of Nintendo Switch accessories. Hori is prominent among these, even to the point that it has officially licensed micro SD cards on the way in Japan; that said, the range long available to pre-order in North America has been slow to come to the UK, for...
Has the Pokemon Co. mastered it?
Following on from the amazing success of Pokémon GO comes the next mobile Pokémon game release, with Pokémon Duel - technically, though, this game came out before Pokémon GO due to its release in Japan in April of last year as Pokémon Co-master. We've actually been playing it ever since that original release and...
Feature The Rollercoaster Ride of Nintendo's Financial Reports
Poor sales revenues contradicted by profits and cash boost
Nintendo's most recent financial report, covering the first three quarters of the financial year, certainly qualifies as one of the most contradictory the company has issued. On the one hand there have been increases in 3DS sales across both hardware and software, while on the flipside...
News Zelda-Inspired RPG Oceanhorn Re-Confirmed for Switch
"Will run beautifully"
Many avid gamers will be aware of the Wind Waker-inspired Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas, which released on iOS back in November 2013. After this the adventure was enhanced when making its debut on consoles last year. Now publisher FDG Entertainment has re-confirmed - via its Twitter account - that Oceanhorn will make...
News The Pressure Is Off With Super Mario Run's New Easy Mode
Unlimited time and bubbles for those who need it
Do you enjoy playing Super Mario Run but find it a bit too taxing for your tastes? If this is the case you'll be delighted to know that Nintendo have rolled out a update today which adds an "Easy Mode", giving the player unlimited time and bubbles to clear the course. This really takes the pressure...
Random 1-2-Switch Already Has Its Own Clone On Steam
Say hello to "1-2-Swift"
1-2-Switch isn't even on the market yet but it already has its own "tribute" in the form of 1-2-Swift. Inspired by 1-2-Switch's Wild West shoot-out mini game - where players try to out-draw each other using the Joy-Con controller - 1-2-Swift uses HTC Vive controllers, or a keyboard if you don't have those handy. The...
News Image & Form Gets SteamWorld Fans Speculating with New Tease
The reveal is close
Image & Form confirmed late last year that it's releasing a new SteamWorld game in 2017, which is unsurprising in light of the franchise proving a success for the company. It's expected on Switch, of course, and it's also been known for a little while that it'll be on show this March at PAX East. Image & Form has now...
News 3DS Enjoys Bumper End To 2016 With Hardware And Software Sales Both Up
3DS version of Super Mario Maker shifts one million copies
The 3DS may be getting a bit long in the tooth these days, but it enjoyed one of its best years ever in 2016, with encouraging sales of both hardware and software. According to Nintendo's fiscal report for the nine months ending December 31st, 2016, the console had sold 6.45 million units...
News The Third Pokèmon Sun and Moon Global Mission is Now Live
Third time's the charm?
The first global mission for Pokèmon Sun & Moon players unfortunately ended with sadness, and the second didn't fare so well either. Last week, Game Freak revealed what the third, hopefully more successful, mission would
News Bit Boy!! Studio Bplus Confirms Trio Of Titles For Nintendo Switch
Bit Boy!! Arcade Deluxe, Puzzle Box and Tank It! all coming this year
Indie studio Bplus has revealed that it is releasing three games for the Nintendo Switch this year, its tenth as an approved Nintendo developer. Bit Boy!! Arcade Deluxe, Puzzle Box and Tank It! are all scheduled for release during 2017. Bit Boy!! is arguably the flagship title of...
News Animal Crossing Mobile Game Delayed Until Later In The Year
To "accommodate the releases and operation" of other mobile games
Nintendo has confirmed that its Animal Crossing mobile game has been delayed, and will now release in the next financial year - after April, basically. The news was delivered in Nintendo's Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended December 2015 and 2016 report, with the...
Video A Look Beyond the Wool in Making the Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Animated Shorts
Behind the magic is painstaking work
One of the rather pleasing extras in the upcoming Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World is a wide range of short stop-motion films featuring the core characters. We've shared some over recent weeks, and they're undeniably charming. Nintendo has shared a rather neat behind-the-scenes video showing the company behind...
Monday30th Jan 2017
News Official Hori Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards Set a Handy Benchmark
Overpriced, of course
For some people having official and licensed merchandise is important, and Hori is going to ensure that Nintendo Switch owners will have officially branded Micro SD cards. Now, if your thought is "that's crazy, once you put it in the console you'll never look at it again", then we salute your savvy outlook on accessories. In...
News I Don't Always Agree With Shigeru Miyamoto On The Essence Of Zelda, Admits Eiji Aonuma
"We're not always on the same page"
The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has admitted that he doesn't always see eye to eye with series creator Shigeru Miyamoto when it comes to defining the "essence" of the franchise. Speaking to GameKult, Aonuma explained that there was much debate over Breath of the Wild, but the two have "eventually" agreed...
News Three Old-School Nintendo Racing Classics Get Translated Into English
Rev Up Your 8 and 16-Bit Engines
Long before Mario and crew jumped into karts back in 1992, they were already quite adept in the racing genre in Japan - Formula 1 to be precise. The popularity of this motorized sport in the Land of the Rising Sun meant that dozens of F1 games were released for both Famicom, Famicom Disk System and Super Famicom with...
Nintendo Download 2nd February (Europe)
Poochy & Yoshi! Punch Club! Lifespeed! Bomberman '94! Much more!
Another week begins, and that means advance warning of what to expect in this week's European Nintendo Download Update. It's a fairly busy line-up this week, with a retail Good-Feel release on 3DS leading the way. There are also promising download-only releases on the Wii U and 3DS...
News Namco Founder Masaya Nakamura Dies Aged 91
The man who spoke out against Nintendo and Hiroshi Yamauchi
One of the most influential names in the Japanese video game arena has passed away, it has been revealed. A former engineer in the Japanese navy, Masaya Nakamura established Nakamura Manufacturing in 1955 after purchasing two mechanical horse ride for $3,000. Due to the intense competition...
News Super Mario Run Now Costs £9.99 To Unlock In The UK
Taking a running jump
A while back we reported that Britain's decision to leave the European Union had resulted in Apple putting up the price of apps on its iOS App Store, and that it could potentially mean that Super Mario Run's unlock cost would rise. That has now come to pass; to unlock all of the game's worlds in single-player mode, you now...
Review Zombie Brigade: No Brain No Gain (Wii U eShop)
Brainless
A Miiverse post for Zombie Brigade: No Brain No Gain wrote, "Better than Meme Run." That's about the nicest thing that can be said about this horrendous title from Cypronia. An endless runner that you will want to end after about five minutes, Zombie Brigade is in the upper echelon of terrible eShop games. And to be clear, that's not a...
News Nintendo Uses Super Mario Maker for 3DS to Promote STEM Activities for Kids
"A new playtime activity", according to Bowser
The promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities is considered hugely important in education around the world. Technology firms often send employees out to local schools, and companies of various kinds organise events to promote STEM learning. In a press release...
Video Tiny Cartridge Captures the Delicious Awkwardness of Milking in 1-2-Switch
"Good job JC"
1-2-Switch is an intriguing launch release for the Nintendo Switch - on the one hand it feels like an ideal pack-in that will instead cost a decent chunk of change, while on the other it'll likely be the best way to showcase the brilliant Joy-Con controllers. As a result it's tempting to pick up, even if we complain about it as we pop...
News SDK Spriter to Add New Level Modes in Free and Paid DLC
Platformers and turn-based battles on the way
SDK Spriter has been an interesting title on Wii U eShop, though it hasn't yet fought through our backlog for a review. It's understandable why the concept is appealing - it's an app that promises a whole lot of tools for creating retro game art for maps, sprites, tiles and levels. There are then some...
News Zoink Teases Its New Game for Nintendo Switch
Has also showed Zombie Vikings running on the system
Last year Zoink, best know to Wii U owners for the quirky and memorable Stick it to The Man, confirmed that it was bringing a game to the Nintendo Switch. It's evidently getting closer to its full reveal, as it's teased some new concept art. You can see this below: [tweet [tweet
News Specter Of Torment Will Make Use Of The Shovel Knight amiibo
"Summon a spirit of Shovelry to keep you company during your quest!"
Nintendo has revealed that the forthcoming Shovel Knight prequel Specter of Torment will include support for the Shovel Knight amiibo. The DLC - which will be available for free if you already own the game on Wii U or 3DS - will be released as a self-contained $9.99 download on...
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