Tag: Nintendo
News Switch Online's DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward
A "limited-time offer" until 1st September
In June, Nintendo announced the new Switch Online event 'DK Challenge' where players could unlock digital challenge cards as a reward. Nintendo has now taken this a step further, announcing Donkey Kong fans in the US can receive a physical 39-card set if they complete the "entire DK Challenge". This...
News Pokémon Bank Is Shutting Down In February 2027
While FireRed and LeafGreen will be added to Pokémon Home
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be ending service for the 3DS app Pokémon Bank on 27th February 2027. So this means that the ability to transfer creatures from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home will cease from that date. The company has advised users to ensure that any...
News F-Zero 99 Receives Ver. 1.7.2 Update, But The Patch Notes Keep Its Changes A Mystery
(F-)Zero information
Keen to remind us all that it hasn't forgotten about F-Zero 99, Nintendo has today released a new update for the battle royale racer. The ver. 1.7.2 update is available on Switch right now, and in classic Nintendo form, the patch notes are far from detailed. As brought to our attention on Bluesky by @oatmealdome, the notes...
News Switch 2 Demo Kiosks Now Advertising September Price Hike
Nintendo announced the new prices in May
Earlier this year, Nintendo announced sweeping price hikes for the Switch 2, and while the new prices have already been applied in Japan, this will not hit Western markets until 1st September 2026. The North American market is just weeks away from this increase, and in the US, Nintendo fans have noticed...
Poll So, Are You Getting The Zelda Switch 2 Console And Pro Controller?
Mipha-ntastic
Just recently, a pretty seismic leak made its way across the internet, revealing the apparent existence of a new Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and accompanying Pro Controller. Produced to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary, the hardware boasts a rather lovely custom theme that includes heavy use of the iconic Triforce along with a...
News Legend Of Zelda Limited Edition Switch 2 Console And Pro Controller Leaks
Only a matter of Time
Rumours recently emerged that Nintendo would be producing a limited edition Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, and well, it seems that this is indeed true. Images of the product boxes have been posted online (thanks, Nintendo Everything), and they look extremely legit. Both contain the 40th anniversary logos for the...
News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Metroid PVC' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Choz-oh no
First 4 Figures has revealed a sneak peek at its latest product from its Metroid range... a, uh, Metroid. Pre-orders open from 20th August 2026 and you can bag $10 off if you sign up to the website. We don't know exactly how much this thing will cost, but First 4 Figures' products are generally known to be pretty expensive. It's...
UK Charts Resident Evil Requiem Gobbles A Herb And Is Back On Top
Graceful ascent
The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and it's a fairly quiet week with no major new entries for the Switch 1 & 2. PS5 and PC got Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, which debuts at number 6, while Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation launched on PS5, PC, and Xbox, landing at number 5. Meanwhile, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem saw a nice...
Random Metroid Prime In 2D Is Now A Reality Thanks To New Fan Project
Back to the Origins
Before Metroid Prime launched in 2002, the series had been exclusively 2D since its inception in the '80s. Now, Nintendo is able to play in both 2D and 3D spaces, but what if you could 'demake' Prime to be more like the original 2D titles? That's exactly what Lv.4 GAMES has done with its new fan project: Metroid Prime Origins...
News Uniqlo's Sweet Mario Kart World T-Shirts Are Now Available
Wahoo!
Earlier this Summer, Uniqlo revealed its first Switch 2 clothing range by lifting the lid on a Mario Kart World collection. It was only announced for Japan at the time, but surprise, it has arrived in Europe today and is coming to North America "soon". The Japanese clothing brand is no stranger to a Nintendo collab, having previously...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Will Allow You To Strategise With Mouse Controls
"Intuitively move units across the battlefield"
Nintendo has confirmed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will allow you to strategise with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. The new entry in Intelligent Systems' long-running tactical role-playing series allows players to "intuitively" move units across the battlefield and access all sorts of helpful information...
News Another Zelda Movie Cast Member Has Reportedly Been Confirmed
It's dangerous to go alone
There has already been some news this week about the cast in the upcoming Zelda movie, and now Deadline is reporting Lydia Peckham is set for the new live-action film. The New Zealand actress previously worked with director Wes Ball on his 2024 release, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. She is also one of the main...
News Game Freak Reveals Early Prototype Video For Pokémon Pokopia
First evolution
Game Freak has released a new video interview with Shigeru Ohmori, in which he describes the development of Pokémon Pokopia while showcasing some early prototype footage. According to Ohmori, development on Pokopia began soon after Scarlet and Violet wrapped, with just three people working on it: Ohmori himself along with two...
Opinion A Short Walk In Metroid Prime That's More Fun Than Most Whole Games
Field notes from a fantastic world
On 6th August, the original Famicom Disk System Metroid turned 40. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today, Omar goes for a stroll... Metroid Prime is one of the best games ever and Tallon Overworld is one of my favourite...
News These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas
We want them all
If you're a fan of colourful Hawaiian shirts or somewhat garish suits, then Nintendo and OppoSuits have just the thing for you. The pair have collaborated again on a trio of Donkey Kong-themed products, and we kinda want them all – yes, even the suit. Available now in the US, the products range from $31.49 to $129.99 depending on...
News Nintendo Warns Against Museum Ticket Resales And Transfers
"Tickets sold anywhere else are not valid"
Nintendo has provided a statement warning against the resale and transfer of tickets for the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The company states that it has identified several instances in which individuals who bought tickets through third-party means were not able to enter the museum. It says that tickets...
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026 And Beyond
Final Fantasy, The Duskbloods and more
Apart from Nintendo reconfirming release windows for multiple upcoming first-party titles, its latest financial update has also shared another look at the third-party titles releasing in the second half of 2026 and "beyond". With games such as Final Fantasy XIV Online and Lies of P now available, there are all...
News Splatoon Raiders Version 1.1.1 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Making a splash with multiple fixes
Following its recent launch, the new first-party Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders has now received a new update. This patch bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1 and includes a bunch of fixes. This includes one that resolves a loading screen crash. You can now also release a tank's limiter without holding down...
News Sam Neill Will Reportedly Appear Posthumously In The Legend Of Zelda
Acclaimed actor passed away in July this year
Deadline has reported that the late Sam Neill will appear in The Legend of Zelda movie, having filmed his required scenes prior to his passing on 13th July 2026. It's likely to be one of his final film roles, if not the last one entirely. Sam Neill has garnered significant critical acclaim over the...
Rumour Ganondorf Actor For The Zelda Movie May Have Been Leaked
What a calamity
The upcoming movie adaptation The Legend of Zelda is less than a year away from its release on 30th April 2027, but – officially, at least – we still know very little about the project. According to a post from Kyle Buchanan from The New York Times (thanks, Nintendo Everything), however, we may now know who is playing the role...
Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Every Metroid ranked
The original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40 today. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today we're republishing this ranked list of the bounty hunter's best (and worst least-best) games. Remember, this ranking is based on the games'...
News Capcom Isn't Fussed About A Potential All-Digital Future
"Approximately 90% of our unit sales are digital"
The idea of a potential all-digital future is still very much doing the rounds at the moment, with Sony confirming that it will be ceasing the production of PS5 discs from January 2028 (and if you thought it might reverse course, think again). One company that doesn't seem too fussed about such an...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Already Sold Over 8 Million Units
Dreams really do come true
Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has already sold over 8 million copies following its launch on 16th April 2026. Now, in terms of a specific figure, 7.94 million units were sold during the first quarter of FY2027 – so that's April, May, and June of 2026. However, Nintendo has specifically...
News Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of June 2026
The BSOATs, if you will
Nintendo's latest financial report is out, which means it's time for an updated look at the best-selling Switch 1 and 2 games so far. Starting with the Switch 1, the order in the list remains unchanged from the previous quarter, and really, pretty much all of the entries have clocked up another couple 100 thousand units...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Link... wake up
As part of its latest financial release, Nintendo has once again reconfirmed the release windows for its upcoming first-party line-up. It's looking pretty healthy, and there are certainly some big-hitters on the horizon with Zelda: Ocarina of Time later this year, then Pokémon Winds & Waves and Xenoblade Genesis in 2027.
News Switch 2 Surpasses 23 Million Units As Nintendo Claims Sales Remain "Solid"
Price hikes took effect in May in Japan
Nintendo has released its latest financial report for the first three months of FY2027, confirming that the Switch 2 has now sold a total of 23.68 million units as of 30th June 2026 (surpassing GameCube at 21.74 million). 3.82 million Switch 2 consoles were shifted during the first quarter, representing a...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Getting A Manga Series, Here's The Key Art
The game arrives on Switch 2 this September
Promotional artwork for the game Alongside other Direct news this week, Nintendo has announced Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will be getting its own manga adaptation. This announcement was shared on the official Fire Emblem social media account and at the very end of the Japanese Fire Emblem Direct. The
News Nintendo Donating 50 Million Yen To Assist Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Efforts
It will also offer free repair services
Following the devastating Kumamoto earthquake in Japan last week, Nintendo has announced it will be donating 50 million yen (about 317,000 USD) to the local Red Cross Society. Additionally, the video game company will also be providing free repair services for residents in affected areas until 1st February...
News Virtual Boy Cardboard Model Gets A Limited-Time Discount In Select Locations
Update: Discount now live in the UK and Europe
[Sat 1st Aug, 2026 05:00 BST]: Following the news that two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles would be joining the 'Nintendo Classics' service next week, Nintendo has now announced a limited-time discount on its cardboard headset in select locations. As highlighted by Vooks, the cardboard...
News Nintendo Reveals Its Playable Gamescom Line-Up
Switch Sports Resort, Call of Duty, and more
Nintendo of Europe has revealed which games will be playable at this year's Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany on 26th - 30th August. The big headliners here are Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, which made its playable debut at Comic Con in San Diego last month, along with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,...
Feature Six Things I'd Like To See in 'Metroid 6'
Ravenous for more
On 6th August, the original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today, Ollie scans the horizon. And fair warning - if you haven't finished Metroid Dread yet, you may want to skip... The original Metroid...
News Nintendo Identifies Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition Bugs, Update On The Way
Following multiple inquiries from players
Following last week's arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch 2, Nintendo has announced it has identified some bugs in this version of the game. As highlighted by 'OatmealDome' on social media, it received multiple inquiries about the music volume during battles being too quiet, and in New Game +,...
News Super Mario 40th Anniversary Gift Card & Collectible Case Now Available On Nintendo Store (US)
Includes a $100 eShop card
Nintendo's 40th anniversary celebrations for Super Mario continue, with a new item now available on its store in the US. This time it's a $100 eShop gift card in a collectible case. It will set you back $100, and as you can see, it comes with its own themed gift card. Here's the official description along with a look:...
News Nintendo Music Adds Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave As A Special Release
Plus, grab a new theme for Nintendo Today
Nintendo has added tracks from Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave to Nintendo Music as a special release, giving you a taste of what's to come when the game launches on 17th September 2026. There are 10 tracks clocking in at 30 minutes in total. We've quickly scanned through them, and they sound equal parts...
UK Charts Master Chief Knocks Splatoon Raiders Off The Top Spot
Chin up, Chief
This week's UK physical gaming charts sees Splatoon Raiders ousted from #1 by the Master Chief in Halo: Campaign Evolved, with Nintendo occupying 15 spots in the Top 40 charts and Raiders knocked to #2 in its second week. Both Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream slip down one place each, with...
Watch Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct - Live!
Sitting on a fortune
Fire Emblem fans, gather 'round. A new Nintendo Direct is upon us, and this time it's focused entirely on the upcoming Fortune's Weave for the Switch 2. Clocking in at roughly 20 minutes in length, the Direct should provide a lot more detail about the game's premise, its mechanics and features ahead of its worldwide launch on...
News "I Threatened Him" - Capcom Producer's Radical Approach To Negotiating With Miyamoto
Well, it worked
Some of the most memorable Zelda games weren't actually made by Nintendo, but were instead developed by Capcom – more specifically a now defunct division of Capcom called 'Flagship'. These games include Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords, and The Minish Cap. It's fairly well known by this point that Capcom's...
News Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme
Drop in later this week
Following the recent release of Splatoon Raiders exclusively for the Switch 2, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a new themed event in Tetris 99. If you boot up the Switch Online battle royale title between 7th - 10th August 2026, you can earn event points. As usual, once you've got 100 event points, you'll unlock a...
Opinion When It Comes To Metroid's Future, Familiar Is Better
Same-us
On 6th August, the original Famicom Disk System Metroid turns 40. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today, Ryan considers how the series might best move forward... I think change is important. Video game franchises that exist for decades...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Xenoblade Chronicles 2 On Switch 2
Been waiting Aegis for this
Nintendo has just released Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition digitally, meaning the classic Monolith Soft RPG has finally been given the performance upgrade it's needed for yonks. You can check out our updated review for a few impressions on the new release, but the tech boffins over at Digital Foundry...
News Nintendo Direct For Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Announced
Fortune favours the weave
Nintendo has announced a new Direct presentation focused on Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave for the Switch 2. It will take place on Tuesday, 4th August 2026 at 3pm BST. Here are the exact details for your region and timezone: 4th Aug 2026 3pm BST The presentation will last "approximately 20 minutes" and will likely feature a...
News Miyamoto Wants Nintendo Products To Be As Ubiquitous As School Bags
Bag? Check. Pencil? Check. Alarmo? Check.
Famitsu's recent interview with Shigeru Miyamoto revealed quite a few interesting tidbits, including confirmation that Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book were made as a direct result of the recent Mario movies, and some of the creators thoughts on Nintendo remakes and their role in the company's...
News Xbox Series S Is Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In Europe And The UK
Though likely not for long
We currently live in an era in which consoles are getting more expensive as time goes on. It's ridiculous. The good news, however, is that for the remainder of August at least, the Switch 2 is now reasonably cheaper than the Xbox Series S in Europe and the UK. This does, of course, also apply to the US, but Microsoft...
Guide Splatoon Raiders Guide, Tips & Tricks
Raiders gunna Raid
Whether you're a series veteran or still fresh around the gills, Splatoon Raiders is packed with gameplay, mechanics and upgrades to get your head around. But worry not, we're here to lend a hand. In the following Splatoon Raiders guide, we'll be sharing some hints and tips for surviving the Spirhalite Islands, recommending the...
Guide Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Characters - Every Hero Revealed So Far
Team Spirit
Fire Emblem is back! Fortune's Weave is right around the corner, and in the run-up to its release on 17th September, Nintendo is rolling out the character introductions. Just like in previous series entries, we'd wager that team building will play a huge part in the next adventure, so we've assembled the following guide for you to keep...
News Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3's Got You Covered Next Month
Summer Nights event returns
We've been so lost in the Splatoon Raiders sauce for the past week that we had started to forget the sweet, sweet taste of Splatfests. Well, worry not, because we're getting a reminder of their brilliance next month. Nintendo has today announced that the Summer Nights event will return to Splatoon 3 soon enough, with the...
Quiz When Is Nintendo Ending Switch 1 Sales?
Our monthly quiz enters sunny season
Get your shades on and make sure you've applied enough sun cream, because our monthly quiz is about to get sunny.* July might not have been quite as jam-packed with news as its super-busy predecessor, but there was still enough from Nintendo to keep us all entertained — hey, two first-party releases is nothing...
Reminder Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Goes Physical On Switch 2 Today
(un)Boxing Day
Nintendo's rollout for the Xenoblade trilogy on Switch 2 has been immensely confusing with its digital/physical split, so this is your friendly reminder that if you're after Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition physically on the new hardware, it's available today. That's right, after launching digitally as a surprise shadow drop...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Updated To Version 2.0.0
Timed in with XC2's Switch 2 Edition
Alongside the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition today, Nintendo has also released an update for Torna - The Golden Country. This bumps the adventure up to Version 2.0.0. As previously detailed, this is a free Switch 2 upgrade enabling 4K resolution and 60fps in TV mode, and 1080p...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Returning in 2026
Nintendo is releasing a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 this year, and the first rating for the game has now been spotted online. It's surfaced on the title's official Nintendo store page in the US, with the ESRB rating listed as 'Everyone 10+'. According to the attached description, it will include...
