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Video What We Expect To See From Nintendo At E3 2019
Zion and Alex want all of the games!
E3 2019 is just around the corner, so what are we expecting on the Switch front? Zion and Alex have teamed up to predict a bunch of announcements that might be on the way. They’re covering all bases – from the realistic to not so realistic reveals and even what’s been rumoured in the lead-up to the big...
News Nintendo, Creatures Inc And Game Freak Apply For 'Pokegenic' Trademark In Japan
Gotta trademark 'em all
Update: Serebii.net webmaster Joe Merrick has explained what exactly the 'Pokegenic' trademark is linked to over on Twitter. It's being used to highlight the photo spots at this year's Pikachu festival in Yokohama. Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company made four major announcements during its 2019 press conference. If...
News Mario Kart 8 Is Now Five Years Old
We're ready for a new entry
Sure, Mario Kart Tour is coming to mobile devices later this year, but right now, we're still technically playing the same Mario Kart game we were on the Wii U five years ago. Yep, on 30th May 2014, Mario Kart 8 was released in North America and Europe on a Nintendo system that was at the time struggling to appeal to the...
News Nintendo's US Road Trip Will Let You Go Hands On With The Biggest Switch Games
Photo ops and activities aplenty
Nintendo has revealed plans to kickstart a US road trip next month which will see some of the biggest Switch games be ready and waiting for you to try out. Running from 26th June through to October, visitors can expect to enjoy hands-on time with some top games, photo opportunities, and other activities, too...
News Popular Tourist Go-Kart Company in Tokyo Loses Lawsuit Appeal Against Nintendo
Crash and burn
Last year, we reported that Nintendo had won a lawsuit against the popular go-kart company based in Tokyo, MariCar. The business was known for attracting tourists with its Nintendo-themed costumes and go-karts. Even the branding of MariCar (though officially known as Mari Mobility Development Co.) was a cheeky play on the title of...
News John Vignocchi Leaves Gearbox And Joins Nintendo Of America
Welcome to the club
There have been a number of changes to the staff at Nintendo of America in recent times. At the end of last year, Nindie advocate Damon Baker announced he was leaving the company after 12 years. This followed with the retirement of Reggie in April, who was then repla
News Mattel Adds Metal Mario To Its Mario Kart Hot Wheels Line
Shiny!
A year ago, we found out Mattel was teaming up with Nintendo to release a special Mario Kart Hot Wheels line. This series will include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser, Wario and Rosalina and arrives in stores next month. If none of these characters interest you, perhaps this special Metal Mario Hot Wheels kart will. It's inspired by...
News Get Some Shut-Eye When Pokémon Sleep Arrives Next Year
Pokémon GO Plus + also revealed
The Pokémon Company has revealed a new app titled Pokémon Sleep is in development. It promises to provide a gameplay experience unlike any other, by tracking user's sleep patterns. Select Button – the team behind Magikarp Jump – is handling this one and it's due out in 2020. More details about this app will be...
Reminder The Pokémon Company Is Hosting Its 2019 Press Conference
Gotta watch it all
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced a Pokémon Sword and Shield presentation would be taking place next week on 5th June. Alongside this announcement, The Pokémon Company revealed it would also host a press conference, covering a range of topics that will likely interest trainers far and wide. If you would like to watch the...
News The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Will Be Released This Week
Fighter adjustments incoming!
Another update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch is arriving at some point this week. Version 3.1.0 is expected to be a minor patch and will include multiple fighter adjustments. As usual, reply data from previous updates will become incompatible. Here's the announcement from the Nintendo Versus...
News 3DS System Update 11.10.0-43 Is Now Live
Super stable
The 3DS might be on life support, but there are still a handful of quality titles on the way to the system. One of these is Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth, due out early next month, on 4th June. To help ensure the experience on this system continues to be as stable as possible, Nintendo has released a new firmware update. It's the...
News Pokémon Direct Officially Confirmed For Next Week
Pokémon press conference also announced!
Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a Pokémon Direct live stream next week on 5th June for the upcoming Switch release, Pokémon Sword and Shield. The presentation will run for a total of 15 minutes. Just like the last presentation, this one will begin at 2pm GMT, so that's 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CET...
Talking Point Why Nintendo Is Right To Be Cautious With Mobile
Unsavoury aspects of the mobile sector limit cross-platform potential
After years of denying any interest and avoiding the issue, Nintendo has become a fully committed mobile developer. Yes, having the company mascot appear in its first game was a strong signal of how serious it took the mobile platform, but that was just dipping its toe – its...
News Light Up Your Life With This NES Controller Super Mario Lamp
With fully functioning buttons
We wouldn't usually get all that excited about a lamp, but this particular design has caught our attention for all the right reasons. Introducing the 'Light Up The World NES Controller Lamp'. Featuring a Super Mario Bros. design around the lampshade itself, this USB-powered contraption is inspired by the classic NES...
News The Beta For Mario Kart Tour Doesn't Seem To Include Proper Multiplayer Racing
Well, this is a surprise
The beta for Mario Kart Tour recently went live in Japan. If you haven't read our previous post, it includes the usual driver roster and a selection of retro tracks. Races are cut down to just two laps and the game is played vertically with touch input and swipe commands. It all seems relatively straightforward until you...
News Mario Kart Tour Beta Test Details And Images Are Already Leaking Online
Fancy a sneak peek?
The Mario Kart Tour beta test has just got underway in Japan, and it really didn't take long for all sorts of details and screenshots to find their way online. If you don't want to be spoiled ahead of the game's release, this is your final chance to head back to our home page and away from all the leaked images. We'll kick...
News Pokémon Rumble Rush Now Available Worldwide With New Update
Psyche!
Last week saw the launch of Pokémon Rumble Rush, a new smartphone game not to be confused with the "new and exciting" mobile offering said to be available by March next year. Initially, it was only available in limited territories, but the app is now available globally. If you've been unable to download the app until now, it's well worth...
News This Fan-Made GameCube Classic Mini Is Both Adorable And Fully Functional
Come on, Nintendo!
Sure, we'll still waiting to hear any official announcements regarding a Nintendo 64 Mini console, and you'd fully expect the N64 to be the next Classic machine after the NES and SNES Mini releases, but does that mean we can't already dream of things later down the line? The answer, friends, is absolutely not, and proving our...
News Treat Your Ears To Classic Super Mario And Zelda Songs Reworked Into Soothing Electronica
'Mario & Chill'
If you're spending your valuable time perusing our lovingly crafted website, chances are that you're probably quite the fan of Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. If so, we'd urge you to check out these two albums featuring music from both series transformed into '80s and '90s-inspired electronica. Both released through Gamechops...
News Mario Kart Tour Beta Test Emails Appear To Be Rolling Out To Lucky Players
Check your inboxes!
It would appear that those fortunate enough to have been selected to take part in the closed beta test for Mario Kart Tour are starting to be notified via email. If you applied for the chance to take part, make sure to keep an eye on your inbox. Last month, Nintendo opened beta test applications for Android users in Japan and...
Gallery These Pokémon x Super Mario Crossover Designs Are Wonderfully Weird To Behold
All original 151 Pokémon in the works
Plenty of Nintendo franchises are known for their adorable cast of cute, cuddly and colourful characters, many of which stay with us through our childhood and beyond. Super Mario and Pokémon are prime examples of this; with literally hundreds of character designs between them, both franchises have somehow...
Random These 3D Concepts Have Us Dreaming Of A Nindie amiibo Line
Stunning work
Nintendo's amiibo line has been an absolute cash cow for the Japanese company since arriving alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in 2014. To date, there are more than 170 amiibo available. While most of them are based on first-party Nintendo titles, there are a few exceptions such as Yacht Club's Shovel Knight. If you've always...
Random The Internet Is Obsessed With Nintendo's Good Boy, Undodog
The top dog in Super Mario Maker 2
One of the highlights during the recent Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation was the confirmation of Undodog, a good boy who is one of the many helpful characters Mario will encounter in the brand new story mode. If you're not familiar with Undodog (also known as Undo Dog), he first appeared in the 1992 Super...
Video 19 Secret Details Hidden In The Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Presentation
Watch and learn
You've watched the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct multiple times over, found out a bit more thanks to the game's eShop listing and perhaps heard more detailed explanations, so why not take the time out to listen to our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, talk about 19 secret details hidden in the latest presentation. Yep, we're...
News Korean Ratings Board Suggests Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Ready To Scare This Summer
Spooky stuff
With all the hype surrounding the next Animal Crossing game, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC and Super Mario Maker 2 more recently, we wouldn't hold it against you if you forgot Luigi's next spooky outing for the Switch is also due out this year. In case it slipped your mind,
Reminder You Can Unlock A Game Boy Theme In Tetris 99 Now
Big Block DLC Adds Two New Offline Game Modes
After ongoing requests from the community, Nintendo has today dropped Tetris 99 DLC that allows players to enjoy two new modes – both of which can be played offline. The Big Block DLC is a one-time purchase of $9.99. It includes CPU Battle, allowing you to play Tetris 99 offline against 98 bots and a...
News Blizzard Open To More Nintendo Collaborations And Is "Super-Happy" With Diablo On Switch
"Nintendo's been a great partner"
Diablo III: Eternal Collection was easily one of the best games released on the Switch last year. The only problem is we now want more Blizzard IP on the hybrid system. Although Blizzard is currently preparing for the release of World of Warcraft Classic, it's safe to say it hasn't forgotten about Nintendo's latest...
News This Game Boy Color Watch Is Effortlessly Cool, And Pre-Orders Have Just Gone Live
Order now with free delivery
Let's face it: if you're on the lookout for a new watch, or even if you're not, you probably won't come across one that's quite as cool as this. Clearly based on the trusty Game Boy Color handheld console, this watch is an officially-licensed product available to order from Merchoid. It features the expected time, date...
Video Meet Pappy Van Poodle, The Nintendo Character Nobody Knew Existed
Pay-to-meet
Do you have any memories of the free-to-play 3DS eShop title, Rusty's Real Deal Baseball? It was launched exclusively in North America in 2014 and was one of the earliest games Nintendo released prior to its mobile selection, to include paid downloadable content. The baseball mini-game compilation starred a down and out in-game shop...
Random 23,000 Fans Petitioned To Get Reggie A New Chair, And It Worked
Update: And now it's arrived...
Update: Not wanting to let you down on your daily fix of essential Nintendo news, we are happy to confirm that the chair has now arrived. Phew! Original Article: Last month, as ex-Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé shared last minute photos and memories from his office,
News Prepare To Suit Up In The Next Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Event
Lookin' sharp
Another week, another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit event. This next one is titled "Suit Up!" and is all about well-dressed spirits. As usual, it will start on Friday and run for a total of three days. Here's the description from Nintendo's Twitter account: The three-day spirit event "Suit Up!" starts on 17/05! Spirits wearing...
Video Reggie Reflects On His Time At Nintendo And Why The Fans Liked Him So Much
Putting smiles on faces
Since Reggie retired from his role as the Nintendo of America president last month, he's been in demand all over the place. A week ago he delivered a commencement address at Ringling College and now he's spoken to The Sarasota Herald-Tribune newspaper, based in Florida, about his time as a student, position at Nintendo and...
News Fight For Time Travel Or Teleportation In Next Weekend's Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Choose your superpower
Alongside the Tetris 99 competition next weekend (giving you a chance to unlock an exclusive Tetris Game Boy theme), Splatoon 2 will be holding another Splatfest in both North America and Europe. The big question this time around is would you prefer to be able to time travel or
Random Frozen Rayman Spotted In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Tip of the ice
Nintendo and Ubisoft might have grown increasingly friendly during the Switch generation, but unfortunately, it's still not enough for Masahiro Sakurai and his team working on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to include the French publisher's iconic mascot Rayman in the base version on the game. Still, with four DLC character slots...
News Panic Button Studio Head Adam Creighton Steps Down, Moving On To Something New
Retro Studios, perhaps?
Studio head of Panic Button, Adam Creighton, has revealed that he has stepped down from his role at the company and is "moving on to something new". Panic Button has become something of a fan-favourite name amongst Nintendo Switch owners as of late, largely thanks to its porting efforts with games like DOOM, Wolfenstein,...
News 3DS Sales Might Be Lower, But The Demand Is Still Stable
More handheld series also expected on Switch
Although there was no mention of future games support for the 3DS at Nintendo's financial briefing last month, a recently translated Q&A has revealed the system is still performing, sales-wise. Despite a scaled-back sales plan for the 3DS this fiscal year, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa...
News PlatinumGames' Studio Head Talks About Strong Professional Relations With Nintendo
"We've been friends for a long time"
In the same interview with VGC, Platinum Games' studio head, Atushi Inaba, spoke about the positive relations the company had maintained with Nintendo over the years and how respect and trust played a major part in the relationship. "Nintendo is a company that respects creators. From that perspective, it is a...
News Astral Chain Has No Link To Axed Xbox One Project Scalebound
"It's all in your imagination"
In a recent interview with VGC, Platinum Games' studio head, Atushi Inaba, was asked if the upcoming Switch exclusive Astral Chain had been influenced by the previously cancelled Xbox One title, Scalebound. There are supposedly no similarities between the two games: "I can’t go in to detail about how the different...
News Smash Up The City As A Giant Monster In This Free Nintendo Labo VR Minigame
Download it from the Switch news channel
Remember the free 'Alien Bopping' game added to the Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit at the end of April? Well, Nintendo has now released another mini-game. This time it's about smashing up a city as a gigantic green Godzilla-like creature. The only difference is this monster shoots red balls (imagine them as lasers)...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Celebrates Mother's Day With In-Game Event
Mum's the word!
Nintendo has revealed the theme for the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit event, and this time it's doubling up as a celebration for Mother's Day. Called 'Mum's the Word!', the event will kick off this Friday and lasts for three days as always. The Spirit board will be littered with motherly characters for you to win, and...
News Nintendo President Comments On The Risks Of A Potential Hostile Takeover
"We do have systems in place"
In a Q+A session during Nintendo's financial results briefing for the year ending March 2019, shared today on Nintendo's website, company president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed a question which explored the possibility of a hostile takeover. Just like the events of Ubisoft's recent battle against Vivendi, where the...
News Nintendo 'Must Keep Up' With Cloud Tech, But Sees Further Potential In Dedicated Hardware
"Delivering unique entertainment... will continue to be our top priority"
As rumours and whispers of new consoles from all the big companies abound (as they always do at this point in a console generation), and with Google preparing its entrance into the gaming space with its cloud-based Stadia tech, questions are starting to be asked of Nintendo's...
Video Fan Recreates Smash Bros. Melee Opening With Smash Ultimate's Video Editor
Incredible
If you get as hopelessly nostalgic around Super Smash Bros. Melee as we do, you're definitely in for a treat with this video. Smash Bros. Reddit member sass253 has shared a recreation of Melee's opening sequence, created entirely within Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's video editor. While some of the movie's scenes simply cannot be...
Random Nintendo Shuts Down Its Anti-Piracy Website
Farewell, angry Mario
Like many other video game companies, Nintendo does not tolerate piracy. Over the past year, we have heard about the Japanese publisher and developer taking action against individuals selling modified systems and sharing ROMS online. This has resulted in a number of legal battles and some hefty fines. As part of its measures...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Listing Appears On The European Switch eShop
Is a release close by?
The highly-anticipated Nindie release, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer, appears to be arriving at some point between now and the end of this month on the Nintendo Switch. After showing up in a Nintendo newsletter promoting the games coming to the Switch later this month, a listing for the rhythm action-adventure...
News Forgotten Interview With Miyamoto Sheds Light On A Classic Zelda Production
A link to the past
A forgotten interview dating back to 1992 has been spotted on archive.org. It's from issue 25 of the publication Electric Brain and features the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto talking about the development of The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past along with the first two Zelda entries on NES. Throughout the interview, Miyamoto...
News Nintendo Newsletter Suggests Cadence Of Hyrule Will Be Released This Month
Fingers crossed
If you had to pick one of the most surprising Nintendo Switch announcements so far this year, a standout would likely be Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer. The game was originally revealed during the March Nindie Direct showcase and is being developed by Brace Yourself Games and published by Spike Chunsoft. Regarding a...
Random Leave Cardboard Behind With This 3D-Printed Labo VR Headset
Do-it-yourself
Since the release of the Nintendo Labo VR Kit last month, users have been looking for unique ways to enhance their virtual experience. A lot of people have simply added a strap to the headset so they can play for prolonged periods, while others have gone to the extent of rebuilding the device with more durable materials. 3D printing...
A surprise reveal
Nintendo's American website has seemingly revealed the next batch of games coming to the Switch Online NES service later this month. These "upcoming titles" include Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike and Clu Clu Land. More information about each of these games is expected to be shared when Nintendo makes an official announcement. For...
Video Fans Reimagine Super Mario Bros.' Iconic First Level In Ten Different Game Genres
Super Mario Royale?
For many of us, Super Mario Bros.' World 1-1 level is permanently etched onto the back of our eyelids. Who could forget that iconic start - Question Mark Block, row of blocks with Goomba underneath, Warp Pipe, and so on? Magical. Anyway, before we get too misty-eyed, it's time to think about how that level might play out if it...
