Tag: Nintendo
Poll Splatoon 3's Raiders-Themed Splatfest Kicks Off This Weekend, Which Team Gets Your Vote?
Laters, Raiders
It's Splatfest weekend, folks! Nintendo technically announced this one back in the June Direct, but with all the Zelda and Xenoblade news, we thought it was only right that we give everyone a little reminder now that it's finally here. The Splatoon 3 Splatfest kicks off tomorrow (11th June) at 1am BST / 2am CET / 8pm ET (10th) / 5pm...
PSA Disgaea Mayhem Demo For Switch 1 & 2 Available Now On The eShop
"Try all seven weapons across three stages"
Later this month, NIS America is bringing Disgaea Mayhem to the Switch 1 & 2. It's a new take on the series, described as a "high-octane" action role-playing experience. If you are wondering what exactly to expect, NIS America has now released a demo, which you can download on the eShop. This demo comes...
News Another F-Zero Album Joins The Nintendo Music Library This Week
"You got boost power!"
Nintendo has this week added an F-Zero soundtrack to its mobile music app for Switch Online subscribers. This time it's the album for the Switch Online battle royale title, F-Zero 99. It comes loaded with 44 tracks in total and has a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes. Here's every song included in this latest update:...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Next Ranked Battle Season Takes To The Skies With A Special Ruleset
Train up those Flying Types
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle seasons have been a little repetitive for the past few months, but July's offering promises to mix things up a bit with a new ruleset built for Flying types. Season 14 kicks off on 16th July at 7am BST / 2am ET / 11pm PT (15th), and only Flying-type Pokémon are allowed to compete...
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Special Pin Set For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
It will be available at select retailers
As part of Super Mario's ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo will be releasing a special themed pin set. As highlighted by 'Nintendeal' on social media, this set will be available as a promotional item from "select retailers". It includes four Mario pins as well as the 40th anniversary Super...
Back Page After 40 Years, It's High Time Link Got Some Pyjamas
The Minish Night Cap
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes — so...
News Go Hands-On With Switch Sports Resort At San Diego Comic-Con This Month
Try 4 of the 12 different sports
Nintendo has announced that it will offering up playable sessions of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at this year's San Diego Comic-Con from 23rd - 26th July 2026. Attendees can try out 4 of the 12 different sports on offer with the new entry, though which specific events have not been confirmed at the time of...
News Switch Online Subscriber? Delivery From Nintendo Store Is Now Practically Free (Europe)
Well, for everything over £1
If you're a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, Nintendo has just added another neat little benefit. Starting today, NSO subscribers purchasing items over £1 on the Nintendo Store will now be eligible for free standard delivery (within 3-4 days of dispatch). In addition, you'll also get free express delivery...
News Toys For Bob Reiterates Its Desire To Make A New Banjo-Kazooie Game
"If the opportunity ever arose, that would be amazing"
Toys for Bob, the developer behind the upcoming Spyro: A Realm Beyond, has once again reiterated its desire to create a new Banjo-Kazooie game. This comes via Kinda Funny Games (thanks, Pure Xbox), which recently hosted Toys for Bob's Associate Creative Director Louis Studdert and Studio Head...
News Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Ends This September
Permanent pit stop
Nintendo has announced that the mobile app Mario Kart Tour is officially coming to an end later this year, with online service closing on 30th September at 7am BST / 8am CET / 2am ET / 11pm PT (29th). Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which shut up shop back in 2024 only to be replaced by a paid offline vers
News Nintendo Music Updated With More Mario Kart World 'Free Roam' Songs
Here's every song included
The Mario Kart World soundtrack was added to Nintendo Music at the beginning of June, and since then, Nintendo has released multiple "Free Roam" song updates for it. The latest batch has now been made available, and this update adds songs based on Super Mario World, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins...
UK Charts Star Fox Dips As World Cup Fever Takes Hold
Red card, no backsies
The latest UK Charts data is in, and as World Cup fever seemingly takes hold as we approach the quarter-finals, EA SPORTS FC 26 has once again grabbed the gold. Meanwhile, Star Fox has slipped down to fourth place, just behind Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Still a pretty good result for its second week on the market, mind...
News Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Original Switch From February 2027
End of an era, in Europe at least
Nintendo has quietly confirmed that it will no longer sell the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch - OLED Model to retailers from mid-February 2027 in Europe. It has also announced that sales of all consoles will cease on the official Nintendo Store at the same time. This news comes via an FAQ segment in the...
News Nintendo Shares Statement After Being Voted Famitsu's Number One Developer
"Thank you for choosing Nintendo"
Famitsu readers in Japan recently voted Nintendo the number one game developer, beating the likes of Square Enix (which, as the developer of Dragon Quest, is a big deal in the region), Capcom, Atlus, and FromSoftware. Now, as reported and translated by Nintendo Everything, the company has shared a statement to...
News Nintendo Talks About Connecting Players With Its Past Via Switch Online
"We would like to continue exploring a variety of possibilities"
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has reiterated in a recent (and now translated) shareholders meeting how the Japanese firm will continue to "create opportunities" for people to experience Nintendo's past with "initiatives" such as Switch Online. This was tied to a question asking...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder "Elephant Mario" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A First Look
Update: Pre-orders are now live
[Fri 26th Jun, 2026 01:30 BST]: First 4 Figures is known for releasing all sorts of Nintendo-themed figures, and the next one on the way is "Elephant Mario" from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It's now teased the "standard edition" of this upcoming figure in its latest showcase, and it will be "coming soon". No price...
News Nintendo Will Remain Tough On IP Infringement, Whether AI Is Used Or Not
"our policy is to respond appropriately"
In case you haven't noticed, AI is a pretty big topic at the moment. More and more companies are embracing it, it's getting increasingly difficult to discern reality from fiction, and those hoping for the proverbial 'bubble' to pop could be waiting for a long time. During Nintendo's most recent shareholder...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Wants To Bring "New Characters To The World" Outside Of Nintendo Games
"not only Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda"
Nintendo designer and legend Shigeru Miyamoto says he wants to expand Nintendo's IP outside of video games to include "new characters" beyond Mario and Zelda. Speaking at Nintendo's recent investor Q&A (the official the English translation has now been published), one of the 19 questions put to...
News Industry Analyst: Sony's Shock Physical Announcement Unlikely To Influence Nintendo's Plans
Circana's Mat Piscatella says "Nintendo is going to be Nintendo"
Sony's announcement this week it would end PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has unsurprisingly raised questions about the future of physical games media on other console platforms. If you are wondering about Nintendo's position in this space, Circana senior director and video...
News Splatoon Raiders Demo Now Available At Switch 2 Kiosks (North America)
Splashing news
Ahead of the launch of Splatoon Raiders on the Switch 2 later this month, an in-store demo for the game has gone live. If you happen to be located in the US or Canada, and are near a Best Buy, Walmart, Target or GameStop, you'll be able to go hands-on with the new single-player experience before it's even released. This new kiosk...
Opinion What's The Best Star Fox Stage, And Why Is It Sector X?
Sector Why?
I'm all for celebrating the little anniversaries. For example, did you know that Star Fox launched on Switch 2 one week ago today? Far from the biggest achievement, I'll admit, but it does mean that one thought has been rattling around in my head for a whopping seven days now (even longer, if you include the review period), and I just...
À la cartridge
Earlier this week, Sony dealt a devastating blow to the gaming community by confirming that it would no longer offer physical discs for the PS5 from January 2028. Now, according to a report from Windows Central, it sounds like Xbox's upcoming Project Helix will launch without a disc drive, potentially joining Sony in ditching the...
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Update Adds Songs From The New Rhythm Heaven Game
Listen to the beat
Rhythm Heaven Groove is out this week on the Switch and to celebrate the Nintendo Music app has been updated with a "special release". This adds seven tracks from the new game and has a run time of 15 minutes. Below is every song included. Nintendo has also released new icon elements inspired by Rhythm Heaven Groove today. And if...
News Mysterious 'Metroid Ravenous' Game Rating Appears Online
Zeb-easy now
A mysterious rating for a project called Metroid Ravenous has been spotted on the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security site by Universo Nintendo (thanks, VGC). The rating was swiftly removed, but a screenshot has been posted to verify its authenticity. Filed by Nintendo of America, it refers to a project in producti
Talking Point As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?
The first of the Big Three to pull the plug
The day we've known for years was coming has finally arrived - or its arrival has been announced. From January 2028, Sony will not release physical disc versions of any PlayStation games. Coming shortly after Rockstar went digital-only with its GTA6 pre-orders and taking advantage of the latest avalanche...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove
You threw off my groove
The final first-party Switch 1 game (as announced at the time of writing) is almost here, with Rhythm Heaven Groove set to launch tomorrow on 2nd July. This one has felt like a long time coming, with the series being notably absent for almost the entirety of the Switch generation, but the previews and a free demo left us...
News Sony Ditches Physical Media - Suddenly Game-Key Cards Don't Look So Bad
The lesser of two evils
Sony has announced that it is completely ditching physical media for the PS5 – and presumably PS6 – from January 2028. As a response to "shifting trends", this move applies to all new games released for the PS5, with digital-only options available via the PlayStation Store and retailers. GTA 6 was the first game to adopt...
PSA New Knockout Tour Rallies Are Now Available In Mario Kart World
With more to come!
Mario Kart World was updated to ver. 1.7.0 last night. We covered the full patch notes earlier, but we think it's worth highlighting the main feature for those who haven't caught up yet: Nintendo's added new Knockout Tour Rallies! As showcased in the above trailer, both the Drill Rally and the Boomerang Rally are now available in...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New Knockout Tours, Photo Mode update and more
To end the month of June, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2. It's a little more than just fixes, with the general changes for Version 1.7.0 also including the arrival of the "Drill Rally" and "Boomerrang Rally" in the Knockout Tour mode. Nintendo has also confirmed...
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Streaming Release Date Confirmed (US)
Bring the adventure home
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie released earlier this year to great success, being the first (and currently only) 2026 movie to surpass $1 billion at the box office. Now, those in the US can look forward to experiencing the sequel in the comfort of their own home when it launches on the Peacock streaming service on 30th July...
Quiz What Does The Upcoming Switch 2 Revision Actually Do?
Our monthly quiz hits summer season
We've very nearly put June 2026 in the rear-view mirror, and what a packed month it's been! With summer showcases galore, we've had our fair share of Nintendo news to tuck into over the last four weeks. So, as is becoming an end-of-month tradition, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Below, we've got 12...
Guide Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
What did you (th)ink?
Not content with multiple trailers and two Treehouse appearances, Nintendo showcased even more of the upcoming Splatoon spin-off, Splatoon Raiders, in a Direct presentation of its own. This 15-minute Direct ran through a bunch of the game's features, and we have listed them all below so you can make sure you're up to date...
Watch Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct - Live!
Splateral thinking
It feels like just yesterday that it was announced (in the June Direct, no less), but Splatoon Raiders' stand-alone Direct is almost here! The show will kick off in just a few minutes at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 7am PT / 10am ET, and it promises to give us a closer look at the upcoming single-player-focused spin-off. There's just 15...
Rumour Nintendo Might Be Updating The Switch 2's LCD Panel
Could another revision be on the way?
It's not uncommon for Nintendo to release subtle hardware revisions, and a new rumour doing the rounds online this week suggests the Japanese firm could be updating the LCD panel on the Switch 2. Now, before anyone gets too excited, we're not talking about Nintendo swapping the current screen out for a fancy...
News More Mario Kart World 'Free Roam' Songs Have Been Added To Nintendo Music
Featuring tracks from Mario Kart DS & Wii
Nintendo recently added the Mario Kart World soundtrack to its music app and since then has been rolling out weekly updates featuring additional tracks from the new entry's 'Free Roam' mode. This latest update includes Free Roam songs based on the 'Mario Kart Wii' and 'Mario Kart DS' playlists. The DS...
News It's Looking Likely That Switch 2 Will Have A Handheld PS6 Competitor
That'll be $1 bajillion, please
Despite component prices ramping up globally and consoles receiving unsavoury price hikes as a result, rumours persist of a potential PlayStation 6 in the next couple of years. Now, in a new Q&A session with Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO, Hideaki Nishino (thanks, IGN), it's soundin
News Nintendo Treehouse: Live Returns Tomorrow With Even More Splatoon Raiders Gameplay
You're joking, aNoTHer one??
We are just one day away from Nintendo's next game-specific Direct, and we now know that it'll be followed by yet another Treehouse: Live show. The Splatoon Raiders Direct gets underway tomorrow at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 7am PT / 10am ET, where we'll hear "more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game". It's set to last...
UK Charts Star Fox Barrel Rolls To The Top And Grabs The Gold Medal
Beating the An-dross
The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and it's a resounding victory for Star Fox on Switch 2, which shoots to the top in its debut week. A lot of retailers had some compelling launch prices for the game that no doubt helped to fuel the physical sales, with many undercutting Nintendo's digital price significantly. Rayman: 30th...
Guide Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct June 2026: Time, Date, How To Watch
Ink your calendar
Nintendo usually only gives 24 hours' notice before its Directs, but back in the June presentation, it revealed when the next show is heading our way. It's Splatoon Raiders that's being put in the spotlight this time, with Nintendo sharing even more details on the upcoming spin-off ahead of its 23rd July release date. Below,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Fox On Switch 2?
Barrel (roll) of laughs?
After skipping the Switch 1 generation entirely, Star Fox's return has felt like a long time coming. This week, the fab four returned (Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy, we mean), and while it might not have been the most original fly past we've seen from the mercenaries, it sure brought a smile to our faces. Because yes, Star...
News Multiple Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Shovel Knight and more
The Switch 2 is now a year into its lifecycle, and Nintendo and other developers continue to improve the compatibility of Switch titles on the new hybrid system. With this in mind, another batch of compatibility updates have recently gone live. Improvements have reportedly been made to Shovel Knight and various other titles...
Feature The Master Of Multiplayer - Finally Playing N64's Only 8-Player Game
Nintendo's friend machine
The N64 is 30 years old! This week, we're running a series of articles celebrating the 64-bit machine, its industry-shaping software, and its effect on a generation of gamers. Today, George meets new people with Nintendo's multiplayer marvel. What follows is an epic session, concluding with the system's only eight-player...
News Switch 2's First Year Hardware Sales For The US Have Been Revealed
A promising start
Last month, Nintendo's end-of-year financial data revealed the Switch 2 was just shy of 20 million unit sales globally. As the new hybrid device enters its second year, Circana has now revealed the system's first-year sales in the US. In its first twelve months in this market, the Switch 2 has apparently sold 5.9 million units...
Quiz Can You Tell These N64 Games From The Mangled Box Art?
64 damage points
So, the N64 is 30 years old, eh? We should probably turn back to our copious physical collection and play through some of the system's very bes—oh no, what's happened to all the boxes?? After our far-from-pristine NES collection last year, you would have thought that we might have kept better care of our beloved N64 physicals,...
News Nintendo Refuses To Answer Whether DS Or 3DS Games Are Coming To Switch 2
Obviously
Y'know, if we were present at some of these Shareholder Q&A sessions at Nintendo, there are so many interesting questions we'd ask. So. Many. Yet according to OatmealDome on social media (via @NStyles), one particular shareholder decided to ask a question that, realistically, they must have known wouldn't be answered in a satisfactory...
News Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring From His Role In June
Update: He will continue on as a Production Producer
[Fri 8th May, 2026 08:16 BST]: Nintendo has announced that legendary developer Takashi Tezuka will be retiring from his role as Executive Officer. Tezuka-san is one of the most significant figures in Nintendo history, having served as a designer on the original Super Mario Bros., director on...
News Nintendo Music Update Adds Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise Songs
Lottie returns
Nintendo Music has been receiving updates on a weekly basis and today it's added 25 tracks from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise soundtrack. This paid DLC originally arriving in the Switch version fo the game in 2021 and the album has a runtime of 43 minutes. Of course, to listen to this on Nintendo Music,...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Updated To Version 1.0.3, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Patching island life
Nintendo has today released a new update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Switch, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.3. This patch resolves a bunch of bugs in the game, and also makes a change to the local play mode, where Mii and other creations can't be sent this way if the island or player name features numbers or...
Feature My Parents Bought An N64 To Stay Sane With A Nightmare Newborn (Me)
"We didn't play it for recreation, we played it as therapy"
The N64 is 30 years old! This week, we're running a series of articles celebrating the 64-bit machine, its industry-shaping software, and its effect on a generation of gamers. Today, Jim tackles a tough couple of interviewees... What sounds come to mind when you think back to 1998?...
News Nintendo Announces The Construction Of A New ¥121 Billion R&D Center In Japan
Completion is planned for March 2029
Nintendo has announced it is constructing a new R&D base in Kyoto, Japan, officially called the 'Technology Development Center'. The company states that the new building "will serve as a new research and development base for Nintendo’s software and hardware", with completion currently planned for March 2029...
