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News Mario Kart 8 Becomes The "Best-Selling" Racing Game In US History
Combined sales overtake the Wii entry
The eighth entry in the Mario Kart series has finally surpassed the sales of Mario Kart Wii in the US to be crowned the "best-selling" racing game in this country. This information comes from NPD Group's Mat Piscatella. According to IGN, this includes the "combined" sales of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the original...
Gallery Hallmark Is Releasing Some Fun Video Game Festive Ornaments
Ho-ho-holy moly it's early to be looking at these
It's never too early to plan for the Holidays, and our attention was certainly captured by this gallery of festive ornaments that celebrates famous games. They're on the way from Hallmark, which is listing a range of keepsakes that'll go on pre-order later in the year. Below are the Nintendo-themed...
News Metroid Prime 4 Developer Hires DreamWorks Talent As A Lighting Artist
Has also worked with Disney and Sony's God of War studio
Over the past year, Retro Studios has been on a mass hiring spree for its highly anticipated release Metroid Prime 4. While this important process seems to have slowed down in recent months, apparently the studio isn't done just yet. Metroid fan site Shinesparkers reports a "Lighting and...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosting Explosive Tournament Later This Week
It's going to be a blast!
Following on from the Super Mario 3D World and Monster Hunter Rise spirits, this weekend Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is hosting a tournament. It'll be an explosive one - featuring things that blow up, and fighters who can also detonate this and that. There's Link with his bombs, the Inklings with their Splat Bombs and...
News Nintendo Actually Responded To A Fan Request Asking For Rayman In Smash
Says it will send the suggestion to "other departments"
One of the most popular playable character requests for Super Smash Bros. over the years has been Ubisoft's Rayman. While he's already been added to Nintendo's all-star brawler as a spirit and trophy, the chances of him joining as a playable character seem far less likely - especially now that...
Random Halo Instagram Shows Off Amazing Mario X Master Chief Fan Art
Hmm, interesting timing...
Phil Spencer's shelf has become a bit of a talking point over the past week. First, we heard how Hideo Kojima might be doing something exclusively with Microsoft, and now, the latest focus is the Switch on the top run. We've already noted how Jeff Grubb said "pretty much everything" is a reference to something or other,...
News Nintendo May Have Issued A Copyright Claim To Take Down Some Raunchy Bowser Art
NSFW DMCA
It's safe to say that this news piece is really going to stretch the boundaries of what is possible to talk about on a family-friendly website, but before we begin: this article will not actually feature the image in question, but it's probably not safe to read at work, either. Then again, why are you reading about video games at work? Get...
Rumour Is Something Going On Between Microsoft And Nintendo?
Friendship ended with SONY now NINTENDO is my best friend
Almost two months ago, Phil Spencer - the head of Xbox - appeared in a Microsoft stream, and in that stream, he had a shelf. That might not sound like a big deal, but in the past, Phil's used his shelves to tease, or even coyly reveal, various Xbox surprises - like the Xbox Series S, which he...
News Nintendo Still Isn't Totally Confident Switch Production Can Keep Pace With Demand
"In some cases we may not be able to prepare enough for orders"
Last month tech giant Samsung voiced its concern over semiconductor shortages affecting the production of electronics. With this in mind, Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has now provided an update to Nikkei about the Japanese company's Switch hardware production - stating how...
Soapbox It's Time For Nintendo's Sonic Mania Moment
Go on, cheer us all up
I remember a strange night live blogging the worst Anniversary celebration ever. You know the one, Sonic fans! But it wasn't all bad; we didn't know it at the time, as the widely leaked Switch hadn't even been officially revealed as the NX at that point, but Nintendo fans weren't far away from playing the best Sonic game in...
News Super Seducer 1 & 2 Refused By Nintendo Due To "Explicit Content"
Producer "not so surprised" after third game was banned by Steam
Super Seducer producer, Richard La Ruina, has announced the first two games in his "realistic seduction simulator" series won't be released on the Nintendo Switch. In an email, Nintendo said it would not be able to release Super Seducer 1 & 2 on its digital store due to the...
Random Nintendo Has Uploaded Its Switch Online Trailer (Again), And It's Still Getting Disliked
Oh no!
If you subscribe to Nintendo's official YouTube channel, you might have noticed over the past day that it has uploaded its Switch Online overview trailer again. Despite being a fresh upload, the dislikes already outnumber the likes. At the time of writing, there are around 5K likes and 15K dislikes. Here's a sample of one of the thousands of...
News Nintendo's Future Is Focused On New IP And "Staple Series"
"We are constantly looking out for new ideas"
Would you like to see Nintendo revive some of its older and perhaps lesser-known IPs for the Switch generation? Well, if Shuntaro Furukawa's latest comments are anything to go by, it's probably best not to get your hopes up too much. During an interview with Nikkei earlier this week, the Nintendo...
News Nintendo Collector Recreates Company's First Building In Stunning Detail
Wanted "a tribute to Nintendo and its history"
A lot of gaming enthusiasts dream of going on a trip to see Nintendo's old HQ, from the time when it was primarily a playing card company. It's not the full original company building, though, as the traditional wooden construction of that site was knocked down in 2004. In a rather lovely development an...
Video Here's An Extended Look At The Miitopia Port For Nintendo Switch
Update: English clip released
Update [Thu 8th Apr, 2021 00:30 BST]: Nintendo has finally released a translated version of this video. Here it is! Original article [Thu 25th Mar, 2021 02:00 GMT]: To remind fans Miitopia for Switch is a thing, Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel has released a brand new video that runs for more than five minutes...
News PAC-MAN 99 Announced Exclusively For Nintendo Switch Online
Pac is back in a battle royale experience
Super Mario Bros. 35's removal last week is starting to make a lot more sense now that Nintendo, on behalf of Bandai Namco, has gone and announced a new battle royale experience - this time starring the famous yellow pellet muncher, Pac-Man. It's called PAC-MAN 99 and appears to be running on the same game...
Rumour Evidence Of A "New" Nintendo Switch Dock Supposedly Datamined In System Update 12.0.0
Hiding something, Nintendo?
Yesterday, Nintendo rolled out Version 12.0.0 of the Switch firmware. While you might have expected it to be something significant, according to the official patch notes, all it did was fix an issue tied to the save data backup feature. Is it hiding other things, though? While we've already had a conversation about this,...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 12.0.0 Is Now Live
Download it today
Although there were reports of a minor system update on its way to the Switch last month, it seems Nintendo has instead jumped straight to Version 12.0.0. If you were hoping for things like folders, themes and various other exciting features, we're sorry to say, but there's none of that. Instead, this latest update fixes an issue...
Video Tickled By Nintendo ASMR? We've Got Just The Video For You
No foolin'
Games are a huge part of the world of Nintendo — no argument there! — but the wonderful audio work and soundtracks from the software itself are just one part of the aural equation. The greatest Nintendo titles are accompanied by a hardware soundscape of mechanical clicks, thunks, ker-chunks, taps, spins, switch flips and the...
News Xbox Says It's "More Important Than Ever" To Preserve Gaming Icons And Classics
You hear that, Nintendo?
The digital era of gaming should have made video game preservation easier than ever, but as we've slowly been learning over the past decade, it appears to come with a number of setbacks. Some companies aren't interested in reviving older libraries of games, others put odd restrictions and limitations in place, and then...
News Dev Explains Why Nintendo Made Mario's Anniversary Games Limited-Time
"manufactured FOMO helps them get those sales"
It's the 1st of April and you know that means - a handful of Mario games have been removed. Why has this happened and what is Nintendo's reasoning? Fans are still searching for answers to these questions. While nobody seems to really be able to provide an answer, VICE reporter Patrick Klepek...
"please continue to support us"
Today is the big day where Mario will be no more, well... not entirely, but that's what it sure feels like right now with Nintendo wiping out a bunch of his games. While we've got a final reminder going live on Nintendo Life later today, Nintendo appears to have already begun the doomsday celebrations in Japan -...
News Switch Exclusive Project Triangle Strategy Aiming For Around 50 Hours Of Gameplay
Game launching in 2022
Last month, Nintendo revealed Project Triangle Strategy - a Square Enix turn-based tactical RPG, launching exclusively on the Switch next year. So far there's been a demo, and even a survey for the game, and now, during a Game Live Japan YouTube broadcast, producer Tomoya Asano has revealed what players can expect in terms of...
News Nintendo Appears To Have Already Terminated Super Mario Maker's Bookmark Website
Update - it's back! Well, for a few days
Update: The website now appears to be restored, but obviously not for long... Original Story: When Mario's 35th anniversary comes to a close next week, the online services for Super Mario Maker on the Wii U also end - meaning players will no longer be able to upload their own courses. As you might recall,...
Deals Check Out Nintendo Clothing And Homeware Offers In Zavvi's March Mayhem Event
Offers live until 30th March
Online retailer Zavvi is having a bit of a Nintendo and Pokémon-themed blowout on its site at the moment — in fact, you'll find quality swag from all sorts of pop culture franchises up for grabs, if you like non-Nintendo things, too. What a strange concept! Dubbed the 'March Mayhem' event, there are a whole bunch of...
Hades awarded "best game"
The 2021 Bafta Game Awards has just taken place, celebrating the best games of last year and the talent behind them. Animal Crossing: New Horizons ended up taking out two awards on the night - best "game beyond entertainment" and best "multiplayer" title. Some of its competition across these categories included The Last of...
News Disney Art Academy Is Being Removed From The 3DS eShop At The End Of March
It was nice knowing you, Mickey
Mario purge day is coming, and to add to the list of things getting taken down at the end of this month, we've got the Nintendo published 3DS title Disney Art Academy, which will be discontinued on 30th March. Nintendo's Japanese customer support shared this information on Twitter. Any user who has access to a...
Poll What Other Nintendo Franchise Would You Like To See Niantic Work On?
Let us know!
Earlier today it was announced that Nintendo and Niantic would be partnering to release a Pikmin mobile app, designed to make walking "more fun" with real-world AR technology. According to the press release, this is the "first in a series of apps" based on Nintendo's beloved characters. Niantic CEO, John Hanke, said it was a "natural...
News Nintendo And Pokémon GO Dev Niantic Are Releasing A Pikmin Mobile App
"The first in a series of apps" the companies will develop
Nintendo and Pokémon GO creator Niantic have announced a new partnership, which will see the two companies create a "series of apps" together. The first title they'll be developing is based on the Pikmin franchise. According to the official PR, these apps will combine Niantic's real-world...
News PlayStation's Ken Kutaragi "Never" Considered Nintendo To Be A Competitor
"We were workmates"
Before the existence of the PlayStation, Sony worked with Nintendo on a CD-ROM drive for the Super Famicom. Nintendo decided to pull the plug on the device, and so Sony entered the console business by itself - becoming a direct rival and industry powerhouse. With this in mind, “The Father of PlayStation” Ken Kutaragi...
Video Check Out This Unboxing Of The Monster Hunter Rise Collector's Edition
Including a look at the game card and amiibo
Next week sees the launch of Monser Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch. For those of you planning on picking up the collector's edition, you might be interested in taking a look at Nintendo Minute's latest unboxing video. The collector's edition, in case you forgot, comes with a physical copy of the...
News Sony And RTS Jointly Acquire Fighting Game Tournament EVO, Nintendo Responds
"We will continue to assess Evo"
Sony Interactive Entertainment, in partnership with the esports business RTS, has acquired the annual fighting game tournament Evo. Tournament co-founders Tom and Tony Cannon will remain "closely involved" in advisory roles. While this now effectively makes it a Sony PlayStation event, Evo's director of global...
News Super Nintendo World Celebrates Park Launch With Grand Opening Ceremony
Shigeru Miyamoto makes an appearance
After a number of setbacks and delays tied to the pandemic, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan is finally open for business. Today was the grand opening, and to celebrate there was a ceremony featuring Nintendo's very own Shigeru Miyamoto. Alongside him was USJ president and CEO, J.L...
Reminder Super Mario 3D All-Stars Leaves The eShop On March 31st
"Don’t miss out"
Update [Wed 24th Mar, 2021 00:00 GMT]: Nintendo of America has published yet another reminder that Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Switch will only be available until the end of this month. Now might be the time to grab it, if you haven't already. Original article [Thu 18th Mar, 2021 01:35 GMT]: It's March, and that means...
Video 2021 Is A Huge Year For Major Nintendo Anniversaries
Zelda and Pokémon are just the beginning
It's a pretty busy time for Nintendo franchise anniversaries at the moment. As you'll no doubt remember, last year saw Mario's 35th birthday be celebrated in style with Switch rereleases of some of the series' best games, more merch than we could ever hope to buy and more. This year, we've already had...
News Octopath Traveler Is No Longer A Nintendo Switch Console Exclusive
Update: First PC, now Xbox
Microsoft has just revealed that former Switch console exclusive Octopath Traveler is headed to its Xbox Game Pass service: The game is already available on PC (see original story below) but it's now no longer Switch console exclusive. We dare say that a PlayStation release will follow in due course, too. You can read...
News Nintendo's Offering 10% Gold Coin Rewards for Switch Online Subscriptions
Update: North America confirmed, too
Update: Offer also applies to North America: With over 26 million subscribers, Switch Online has done well for Nintendo. Granting players access to online multiplayer, cloud saves,
News Nintendo Reportedly Gearing Up For Record Switch Sales This Year
Much of its software apparently remains "unannounced"
A new report from Bloomberg claims Nintendo is gearing up for "record software and Switch sales" this year, which obviously leads into the next fiscal year for the company. The surge in sales will supposedly come from the release of the rumoured new model system featuring an OLED display. This...
News Get Ready For Zelda: Skyward Sword HD's "Smoother And More Intuitive" Controls
Another reason to buy it (again)
Since announcing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Switch, Nintendo has been continually reminding fans on social media that this version of the game will be a better experience than the original Wii release. In its latest post on Twitter, it notes how the controls in the game have been recreated and are...
News Switch Is Now Nintendo's Second Best-Selling System In The US, In "Tracked History"
Based on "total lifetime dollar sales"
The latest NPD data has revealed "total lifetime dollar sales" of Switch hardware in the US has now surpassed the Nintendo DS. This apparently makes the system the second "best-selling" Nintendo platform "in tracked history" within the country. The Wii is still in the top spot. Overall, this supposedly makes...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #78 - Super Mario RPG
Seven-star game
Welcome back, you lovely lot, to Box Art Brawl — our poll-filled series to find out your favourite regional retro box art variants from two or more contestants. It's been over a month since the last Brawl but following some time off to train up and recuperate, we're back once again to wreak havoc on video game covers of yesteryear...
News Samsung To "Aggressively Position" OLED Tech In Console Gaming Space
Wants to go "well beyond" smartphones
The hunt for the existence of a new Nintendo Switch continues, so what's the latest? YouTuber Doctre81, who has identified games like Apex Legends coming to Switch years ahead of the official reveal, believes he's uncovered evidence that backs up existing reports of a Switch featuring an
Feature A Brief History Of Nintendo’s Home Hardware Add-Ons
A multi-format menagerie
Nintendo’s handheld console upgrades were so common for so long you could practically set your watch by them: the leap from Game Boy to Game Boy Color via the Pocket; the GBA’s evolution from its original battery powered form to the blazing intensity of the Micro’s beautiful
News Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Was The Best-Selling Game Of February (US)
And is the second best-selling game of 2021
NPD sales tracking data has revealed Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury has experienced a strong start in the US, in terms of sales. In its launch month of February, the game was ranked as the best-selling game and the second best-selling game of 2021. Notably, this doesn't include its digital sales...
Rumour Nintendo Of America Might Be Shutting Down Its Support Forums
Official announcement supposedly expected in the "coming days"
Word on the street is that Nintendo of America is supposedly closing its official support forums after more than a decade. This information comes from Nintendo Everything via a post on the Nintendo subreddit. Users referred to as "top members" have allegedly been sent an email about the...
News Dark Horse Appears To Have Cancelled The ARMS Graphic Novel Series
KO!
Remember the ARMS graphic novel series that Dark Horse Comics has been working on for a number of years now? Well, it's reportedly been cancelled. Following on from an update last year, when a Dark Horse representative said the comic book giant was still intending to go ahead with the project, comic writer Ian Flynn has now seemingly confirmed...
News Nintendo Reminds Us The Super Mario Bros. 35 Service Will End On 31st March
Happy MAR10 Day!
It's 10th March today and that means it's officially Mario day. While there's a sale and more to celebrate Mario's 35th anniversary, unfortunately, Nintendo's Japanese customer support Twitter account has dampened the mood with yet another reminder the company will end the Super Mario Bros. 35 service on
News Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day 2021 With Themed Switch Sale (North America)
Save On Super Mario Maker 2, Luigi's Mansion 3 and more
It's been a mixed time for Super Mario fans lately. After successfully launching Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury last month, the threat of delisting still looms for several Super Mario games
News Nintendo Plugs Skyward Sword HD With "Elements" Later Adopted In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"features like a stamina gauge"
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword might not necessarily be everyone's favourite entry in the Zelda series, but according to Nintendo, it put a lot of foundations in place for the Wii U swan song and Switch launch title, Breath of the Wild. Nintendo has used this as yet another opportunity on social media to promote...
Rumour Nintendo Switch Pro "Will Have Exclusives", Says Insider
"I know of at least one"
Bloomberg published a story earlier this week about Nintendo's plans to release a new Switch model that would come equipped with a Samsung OLED display which will consume less battery, and offer higher contrast and possibly even a faster response time. It's reportedly a 7-inch, 720p-resolution panel and will be able to...
