Tag: Amazon
Video Here's The Official Mega Man Trailer For Amazon's 'Secret Level' Series
The "groundbreaking" anthology debuts next month
At Opening Night Live in August, Amazon shared a teaser of its new anthology series 'Secret Level' from the "creative minds behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS. It's a series focused on "original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games" and we've now got our first look at the...
News Amazon Appears To Be "Directly" Selling First-Party Switch Games Again (US)
Starting with Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo first-party Switch titles are reportedly being "directly" sold by Amazon in the US once again. According to a story by IGN, for "much of 2024" Nintendo's first-party titles have been absent "both physically and digitally, for pre-orders and after release". Up until now, major Nintendo games have been...
News Amazon Says It Plans To Develop Games For The Switch Successor
Its previous releases include games like New World
A new Nintendo generation is on the horizon and it appears the publishing giant Amazon Games could potentially be releasing its titles on the Switch "successor" going forward. Speaking to IGN recently, Amazon Games CEO Christoph Hartmann mentioned how the Switch had been "a fantastic product"...
News Pac-Man Sure Looks Different In Amazon's New "Adult-Animated Anthology Series"
Mega Man and other video game icons to also feature
There were all sorts of game announcements at Opening Night Live earlier this week, and a few other reveals along the way included Amazon's new "adult-animated anthology" series 'Secret Level' from the "creative minds" behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS. This series will focus on "original stories set...
News Pikachu Squishmallows Are Now Available On Amazon (US)
Update: They're gone now
Update [Wed 26th Apr, 2023 10:00 BST]: And just like that, they're gone. Sorry folks. Hopefully, a restock will come soon. Original Article [Wed 26th Apr, 2023 09:45 BST]: If you've been after a Pikachu Squishmallow and are having a bit of trouble finding one, then good news, because it's now in stock on Amazon US for...
Random Amazon Is Turning Delivery Boxes Into Mario Question Mark Blocks
Promotion for the upcoming movie
Nintendo and Illumination are currently ramping up the Super Mario Bros. Movie marketing campaign significantly, with the movie set to launch on April 5th, 2023. It looks like Amazon is getting in on the action too with a rather ingenious alteration to some of its delivery boxes. Yes, as spotted by the folks over at...
News 2D Multiplayer Game 'Killer Queen Black' To Shut Down Next Month
"This is not something that was planned or foreseen"
Liquid Bit's strategy multiplayer game Killer Queen Black is shutting down on 30th November. In an update posted to the developer's website, Matt Tesch — CEO of Liquid Bit — shared the disappointing news with fans (thanks, Nintendo Everything). The reason for the game's shutdown is a result...
News CNBC Sources State Amazon Is Not Planning To Buy EA
Update: USA Today's FTW responds
Update #2 [Fri 26th Aug, 2022 19:00 BST]: FTW has now updated its original story, stating that "unnamed and unvetted sources" were cited in the reporting on this rumour. Here is the editorial statement in full: "Earlier today, GLHF — a gaming/e-sports outlet and content partner of For The Win — ran a version...
News Nintendo Dominates Amazon's Best Sellers Of 2021 Gaming List
Well, after Gift Cards
There are many, many ways to buy and enjoy games nowadays, but it's fair to say that retail behemoth Amazon is still a big option for a lot of consumers. As a major player in game sales (and sales of pretty much anything) it's interesting to see its best performers of the year, and in terms of gaming the results are intriguing...
News Nintendo Switch Online Hit By Amazon Web Service Outages
"We apologize for the inconvenience"
Update [Wed 8th Dec, 2021 05:30 GMT]: According to Nintendo's customer support account on Twitter and network maintenance webpage, these issues have now been resolved: "The failure related to the Nintendo Switch network service in general, which occurred around 0:35 on December 8, has been recovered. We...
News Nintendo Dominates Amazon's Best-Selling Games List For 2020
And you can probably guess which game is top
Retail giant Amazon has shared a list of its best-selling products from the video game world throughout 2020, and it sure looks like Nintendo had one heck of a year. When removing accessories and top-up cards from the full rankings in order to focus on just the games themselves, seven of the top ten...
Random Amazon's Luna Controller Sure Does Look Familiar
Where have we seen that design before?
Amazon has just lifted the lid on its cloud gaming service Luna – and its controller certainly reminds us of something. Luna is powered by Amazon's Web Service infrastructure and, like rivals such as Google Stadia and Microsoft's xCloud, will allow players to stream games across multiple devices, including...
News Monster Hunter Stories Is The Best-Selling 3DS Game On Amazon Right Now
It's amazing what a sequel can do
Capcom surprised Nintendo fans this week with not one but two brand new Monster Hunter games. The second title, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, will be released on the Switch in 2021 and is a follow-up to the original 2016 3DS entry. This announcement is now seemingly fueling sales of the original M
News Amazon France Removes Listings For Mysterious Third-Party Switch Games
But the Nintendo ones are still live
For about a week now, multiple mystery game listings for the Nintendo Switch have been appearing on Amazon France. The publishers linked to these listings include Bandai Namco,
News Bandai Namco Joins The Party With Its Very Own Amazon France Switch Listing
Another mystery game appears online
Believe it or not, but Amazon France is still posting listings online for upcoming Nintendo Switch titles. The publishers that have got a mention so far include Bethesda, Ubisoft, Capcom, Square Enix, Warner Bros., Take 2,
News Amazon France Strikes Again With Another Mystery Nintendo Switch Game Listing
This time for Koch Media
Amazon France is the gift that keeps on giving right now. The online retailer posted multiple mystery product listings for upcoming Switch games last week, with with Bethesda, Ubisoft, Warner Bros., Take 2 and even Nintendo
News PowerA Releasing Minecraft Enhanced Wireless Controller For Switch, Out Later This Week
Just in time for Minecraft Dungeons
Have you been waiting for a Minecraft themed Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch? Well, here's an enhanced wireless one from the accessory manufacturer PowerA. It's due out in the US later this week on 10th April, according to a listing on Amazon, and will be priced at $49.99. As you can be seen, it resembles...
News Amazon Mexico Lists May Launch Date For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
And it matches up with the previous listing
Once we get past this week, what Nintendo Switch games are there to anticipate? Probably the next one most likely to be released is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. It's been rated in various regions, listed on the Sw
News PowerA Announces "Limited Release" Master Ball-Themed Controller For Nintendo Switch
Available now on Amazon
Switch accessory maker PowerA has unveiled a brand new enhanced wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch, that completes the Poké Ball line and celebrates this year's Pokémon Day. Introducing the Master Ball controller. Even if it's the same as the existing ones, the name alone makes it the best one by default. The...
News People Order Switch Consoles From Amazon, Get Hilariously Random Items Instead
Including washing powder and a pack of condoms
The UK arm of retail giant Amazon has been forced to apologise to a selection of its customers after they were sent seemingly random items instead of the Switch consoles they had purchased during Black Friday week. Around a dozen customers have complained directly to Amazon via its Twitter account,...
News Nintendo Opens Official Merchandise Store On Amazon And We've Picked Out The Best Stuff
Apparel, toys and accessories galore
In recent years, we've noticed quite a surge in officially licensed merchandise. Nintendo appears to be more relaxed with its own IP signing off on many more products than ever before. Its latest move in the US is to highlight many of those products in a new official Amazon US storefront. The "Nintendo Official...
News Amazon's Sudden Restriction On Used Nintendo Game Sales Was An "Error"
Update: Amazon responds
Update (2nd Nov, 01:10 BST): In a statement given to ArsTechnica, Amazon has responded to the restrictions placed upon third-party sellers (see original article below). The restrictions were supposedly put in place "in error" and have since been reversed. Yesterday’s email [to third-party Amazon sellers] was sent in...
News Uncensored Version Of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Becomes Best-Selling Wii U Game On Amazon Japan
Who needs the Switch release?
Some Nintendo fans located in Japan are seemingly refusing to accept the censorship in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore. This follows on from earlier this week – when it was discovered the upcoming worldwide re-release on Switch would be
News Amazon Prime Video Is Dropping Support For The Wii U This September
"we can no longer support certain device models"
The Switch hasn't had much luck with video services so far. There's the YouTube app, but apart from this, there's not much else. The Wii U arguably has more to offer, if you want to watch rather than play. Now, though, it seems the services on this particular Nintendo device could be winding down...
Talking Point Amazon's Efforts To Tempt Gamers Show Why We Need Dedicated Games Consoles
But is Nintendo missing a trick here?
'Convergence' is a word that has often been mentioned when it comes to consumer tech, and we've seen firsthand how it can manifest itself; the smartphone that many of you will be reading these words on right now is a wonder of convergence, as it has made the camera, PDA, MP3 player and (for some people) portable...
News Amazon Reveals Top 100 Gaming Products Sold In 2018, Smash Bros. Ultimate Takes Top Spot
Mario Kart Wii amazingly makes the list
Retailing giant Amazon has shared a list of the 100 best-selling products under its 'Video Games' category throughout 2018 in the US. Nintendo has an impressively large presence in the list overall, even managing to snag the number one spot. While this list obviously only covers this one particular store,...
Random Nintendo Is Now Refusing To Offer Stock To Amazon France After Disagreements
French buyers must look elsewhere
It would appear that Nintendo has refused future stock shipments to Amazon France following a number of disagreements over product pricing, meaning customers must now buy their Switch consoles from third-party sellers or shop elsewhere. The French retailer no longer has any stock of the Switch in any variant...
Random Amazon's Gaming Pre-Order Discount Cancellation Sparks Nintendo Sale Surge
Making the most of it
If you're a regular user of Amazon.com - specifically the US variant of the site - you'll likely be aware that a 20% discount offer automatically applies to any video games pre-ordered with a Prime account. You might also be aware that this discount offer will soon be discontinued, with any orders placed after 28th August being...
Weirdness Amazon UK Invites Switch Owners To Spend A Penny For Free Game Demos
In for a penny, in for a - erm hang on
If you're a regular Nintendo eShop visitor, you'll no doubt be aware that countless demos litter the Switch's digital store's pages offering a free taste of a healthy selection of games. These demos act as a way for players to understand what the game is about and, essentially, whether or not they want to part...
Deals Amazon Prime Day Is Happening Now In The US, More Nintendo Switch Bargains On The Way?
Deals aplenty
Amazon Prime Day kicks off today, giving buyers a whole day (and a half) to grab some crazy deals on the latest and greatest products - usually including lots of gaming goodies. The UK version of Amazon Prime Day started earlier on today - with two Nintendo Switch bundles and lots of games and accessories on offer - so we're hopeful...
Deals Grab A Bargain On Nintendo Switch Goodies On Amazon Prime Day In The UK
Switch bundles, games and Micro SD cards on offer
Love it or loathe it, Amazon Prime Day starts in the UK today at 12 noon and offers a day (and a half) of epic deals for Prime subscribers. If you're in the market for picking up a Nintendo Switch bundle then you're definitely in luck today as two deals are set to go live at 12 noon in the UK. One...
Random Amazon Doesn't Seem Too Confident On Dark Souls: Remastered's Switch Release
Say it isn't so
A while ago we heard the news that Dark Souls: Remastered - along with that lovely Solaire amiibo - would be delayed on Switch. The game has now been and gone on other platforms and we're still yet to hear anything about the Nintendo version, but retailer Amazon has now taken things to a whole new level. As this tweet below shows -...
News Game Boy Title Sagaia Coming To Darius Cozmic Collection As Amazon-Exclusive DLC In Japan
Shooting heaven
We won't dwell too long on the fact that the Virtual Console isn't part of Nintendo's plans for Switch, but the desire for retro games on the console remains as high as ever - which is why the news that a Game Boy game is coming to the system is such big news for the wears of rose-tinted specs. However, before you get too excited,...
News Amazon Germany Lists Project Octopath Traveler For August Release On Switch
The path less travelled?
In the absence of official release dates we often rely on retailer listings to get an idea of when a particular title is launching, and while many of these are usually incorrect guesses, Amazon - by and large - gets things right most of the time. That's why we're willing to believe that a recent listing for Project...
News Amazon Launches Pokémon Channel For TV Shows And Movies
Fill your boots
Amazon has launched a dedicated Pokémon channel for Prime subscribers which grants access to TV shows and movies. At launch the channel offers seasons 2 though to 5 and 10 through to 16. There's also a selection of movies, including Pokemon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2006), Pokemon 3: The Movie (2001)...
Random Mario Kart Wii Made Amazon's Top 100 Games In December
Did you get the right Mario Kart under your tree?
Christmas 2017 was a bumper one for Nintendo, with the Switch - and its software - selling impressively. However, it would seem that older Nintendo games have benefited from the increased exposure, as Mario Kart Wii - which is almost a decade old - made Amazon's top 100 video game best seller
News Amazon's 2017 Best Selling Games List Topped By Nintendo Titles
There's even a Wii U game in there!
Amazon has released its 2017 video game best sellers list and the top three titles are all on Switch, amazingly. Super Mario Odyssey is number one, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Zelda: Breath of the Wild following up in second and third position respectively. Elsewhere, Splatoon 2 is number 7 while
Deals Grab Super Mario Odyssey On Digital Download For A Nice Price In The UK
Retail and download price match
Super Mario Odyssey for Switch is not far away now; it's hard to imagine but on 27th October the game will be out in the wild. While collecting the physical version of the game will be nice (who doesn't want this box on their gaming shelf?) - changing the cart in your Switch won't be as much fun. Given that Super...
News Amazon Spain Lists Fire Emblem Fates Complete Edition For Switch With Fan-Made Cover Art
Then promptly pulls it
Amazon's Spanish site has set chins wagging by posting a listing for Fire Emblem Fates Complete Edition on the Switch, with a proposed release date of November 17th. The listing - which has since been removed - certainly looked legit, and even featured a gorgeous cover. The trouble is, the cover was quickly revealed to be a...
Deals Amazon Prime Day 2017 Round Up
Handful of deals for your consideration
So, unless you've been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you'll probably have heard that it is Amazon Prime Day today. Now in its third year, this is the day when the online retail giant offers you even "greater savings than you might find on Black Friday" - at least that's what they claim. ...
Deals Pick Up A Nintendo Switch On Amazon US Today
You just need to be a Prime member
If you are based in the US and have been struggling to find a Nintendo Switch, then you might want to be quick to hop on this Amazon deal. If you are a Prime customer you can pick one up today for $299.99, but you'll have to like gray joy-con, as the Neon model is much more expensive. If you are not a Prime...
News Amazon Lists Pokémon Stars For Nintendo Switch
...with a 2030 release date
Does Amazon know something we don't? The online retailer has listed Pokémon Stars for Nintendo Switch, a title was previously rumoured to be coming to the console. Many expected the recent
News Amazon Japan's Videogame Bestsellers List Has A Bit Of A Splatoon 2 Theme
Stay fresh
While Splatoon has been a success for Nintendo in the Western world, with strong sales on the Wii U and lots of anticipation for the upcoming release of Splatoon 2 on the Switch, it's fair to say Japan has gone absolutely crazy for the franchise, even prompting a Splatoon manga serialisation. This Japanese love for the squid-themed...
News Check Out These Limited Time Micro SD Card Deals From Amazon
Boost that storage
As is the norm with Nintendo hardware, the Switch has enough internal memory for a decent number of Indie downloads and one or two retail games, but it can fill up quickly. Those looking for affordable storage upgrades may be interested in some limited period deals on Amazon, as they should help keep download fans well stocked for...
News Switch Anti-Grav Racer Redout Could Be Making An Unscheduled Pitstop, According To Amazon
Pushed back to the end of the year
It looks like Switch racer Redout has been hit with a delay, as retailer Amazon has pushed its release date back to the end of the year. The game was scheduled for a Q2 release but we've not heard anything else since the launch of the console. Amazon now lists the North American release date as December 29th.
Report Amazon UK Offering Partial Refunds Following Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Complaints
Retailer refunding the cost of replacements
Update: Since this report went live we've been told of several other cases. These were all offered the same refund - the price of a new pair of Joy-Cons - but replacement systems were offered initially; each person turned this option down due to lack of available stock. A 15 percent refund - around £40 -...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Says Services Like Netflix and Hulu "Will Come In Time" To Nintendo Switch
Stranger Things could happen
One of the key features that some Nintendo Switch owners would like to see is the inclusion of apps for their favourite streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. While the Wii U supports a whole host of these now, the apps appeared over time as and when Nintendo could work this out with the various...
Random Digital Version Of 1-2-Switch Listed For Just £1.99 On Amazon
UPDATE: Amazon now cancelling orders
UPDATE #2: Amazon is now sending out emails saying the digital price was incorrect and that orders are now cancelled: The price for 1-2 Switch [Switch Download Code] (ASIN: B06WP39XBN) was displayed incorrectly when you placed your order XXXXXXXXXXXXX. Despite our best efforts, with the millions of items...
News Nintendo Switch Dips to €299 on Amazon France
Oh la vache!
When it comes to Nintendo Switch there's been a fair amount of hype, but also some question marks over the ideal pricing to truly get it flying off shelves. Early pre-order allocations have been selling out in various territories, but in some countries the system still isn't too hard to find. In fact, it seems that Amazon France is...
Guide Deals and Pre-Orders for The Nintendo Switch, Games And Accessories
Don't miss out to the eBay scalpers!
The Nintendo Switch is going to be released on the 3rd of March in North America and Europe, and preorders are now beginning to open. We're fully expecting it to sell out at launch, so do yourself a favour and slap in a preorder today so you can avoid lining the pockets of eBay scalpers later. We've rounded up...