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News Hideki Kamiya Wants Nintendo To Reboot Virtual Console For Switch 2
Not a fan of Switch Online, huh?
Before Nintendo Switch Online, there was Virtual Console. Available on the Wii, 3DS, and Wii U, the Virtual Console was effectively a line of purchasable retro games available via the Wii Shop Channel and eShop. Unlike Nintendo Switch Online, which offers up a range of playable games for an annual or monthly cost,...
Quiz Can You Name These Zelda: Majora's Mask Masks?
Maskermind
This week, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D turned 10 years old. Realising that we didn't have the power to turn back the clocks and stop the flow of time for a minute, we jumped to the natural 'plan B': making a quiz. So, here you have it, folks, it's time to put your knowledge of Majora's Mask's masks to the test. Below, we have...
News Switch 2 Units Are Reportedly Selling For $40,000 On The Chinese Black Market
Or $50 trade-in at GameStop
According to a recent post on the Switch 2 subreddit (thanks, wccftech), early units of Nintendo's upcoming new console are being sold on the Chinese black market for nearly $40,000. This is supposedly sourced via the same leaker from the Xiahongshu forums who revealed the CAD model for the Switch 2 i
News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Update: Here's a teaser of the light-up collector's edition
First 4 Figures has kicked off the new year with a "first look" at its new Metroid Prime 'Samus Phazon Suit' PVC statue, which is apparently "coming soon". Pre-orders will open in 10 days on 20th February 2025, with pricing to be revealed on the same day. If you sign up to the website,...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Wario Land 4
The perfect Valentine's Day gift
Nintendo's been pretty consistent so far this year with the Switch Online game updates, and joining the service next week is the Game Boy Advance title Wario Land 4. This game originally made its debut on the handheld platform in 2001 and follows on from the first three games as well as the Virtual Boy entry. You...
Poll 10 Years On, Which Version Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Best?
Masktasker
No three-day countdown will prepare you for this one: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D is 10 years old today. Yep, on 13th February 2015, we all opened our 3DSes (some of you might have even landed one of those sexy gold special edition consoles — you lucky gits) and sat down to replay one of the weirdest Zelda entries to date in...
News Nintendo And Amazon File For $7 Million Default Judgement In Fake amiibo Suit
"This request is conservative, reasonable"
Nintendo and Amazon are seeking a default judgement on a joint lawsuit filed back in October 2023 against sellers alleged to have sold fake Nintendo products on Amazon. (Thanks, Polygon.) The plaintiffs filed documents in the US earlier this week requesti
News Switch 2 Patent Suggests You Can Flip The Console Upside Down
Flippin' 'eck
A new patent from Nintendo suggests that the Joy-Con controllers for the Switch 2 can be inserted into either side of the main console, effectively letting you flip it 180 degrees according to your preference. As spotted by VGC, the patent includes detailed images showcasing the idea, with the two Joy-Con controllers effectively...
News Forget Microsoft, Another Company Apparently Wanted To Buy Nintendo Back In The Day
Talk about 'What If...'
We've heard about a few companies with dreams of purchasing Nintendo over the years (*cough* Microsoft *cough*), and it turns out that there was another big ol' American conglomerate looking to snap it up back in the day, too (thanks, Gamespot). That is according to the latest episode of the
UK Charts Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Pushes Donkey Kong Further Down
Slippery slope
Gosh, you can really feel Nintendo's distinct lack of output at the moment, huh? With the Switch 2 on the horizon and nothing of particular significance now until Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on 20th March, the UK Charts is mostly comprised of evergreen titles. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is hanging in there, for...
Random Want To Play Smash Bros. Melee On The Train? Amtrak Is Fine With That
"Go ahead and bring that extra CRT"
Trains are great. We love a good train ride. It's even better these days given the advancements in technology, space, and comfort (though granted, there's still also a load of work to be done; especially in the UK), making particularly lengthy journeys a joy if you happen to have some suitable entertainment with...
News Star Fox Dev Wants To Work With CD Projekt Red On Star Wars, Of All Things
Somehow, Andross returned...
With the upcoming launch of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars on 28th February 2025, creator, ex-Nintendo dev, and Star Fox 64 art director Takaya Imamura has been doing the marketing rounds over the last few weeks. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Imamura was asked about a potential dream collaborati
News Nintendo Announces The First Tetris 99 Maximus Cup For 2025
It's Donkey Kong!
Nintendo's first release of the year was Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, so it's only fitting to make the first Tetris 99 Maximus Cup of 2025 the same theme. With this in mind, a new event will kick off next 13th February 2025. As usual, you'll be able to unlock a new theme featuring Tetriminos, music, and art based on the latest...
Random Someone's Created A Motorised Mario Kart LEGO Set
And it's stunning
Nintendo and Lego have already dipped their toes into the Mario Kart series with some official sets, but if we're being honest, we're not overly keen on the output so far. It's just lacking some of that signature Nintendo ingenuity, y'know? So, we were absolutely thrilled when we stumbled across this stunning Lego Mario Kart...
News You May Be Due A Refund As Nintendo Alters Tax Rate On Select Museum Gifts
A whole 30 yen!
Nintendo has announced that it is offering partial refunds on select items from the Nintendo Museum store, 'Bonus Stage'. As reported by Sora News 24, Nintendo Museum Cookies, Pull-out Pikmin Cookies, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Polvorones are all subject to the refund offer, with Nintendo stating that an incorrect...
Random A Kirby Board Game? This Fortune Street Mod Brings The Dream To Life
Planet Robo-what?
Looking back on 2011's Fortune Street (or 'Boom Street' for those in Europe) today feels like a fever dream. A Wii board game starring Mario & co. that isn't Mario Party? One that's published by Nintendo but developed by Square Enix? And also features a handful of familiar faces from the Dragon Quest series? Sounds like...
News Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
Your move, Nintendo
Sony has seemingly finally made a move against some of the so-called 'eSlop' plaguing digital storefronts in recent years. According to True Trophies (thanks Push Square), the company has removed a whole bunch of titles from the PSN store, mostly from developer RandomSpin Games. This comes after an extensive investigation from
News "Massive" Mario Kart LEGO Set Rumour Surfaces Online
It could be a big year for Nintendo's racer
Nintendo-related LEGO leaks have been quite accurate in the past - with perhaps the biggest one of the lot so far being The Legend of Zelda Deku Tree set. Now, new rumours have surfaced online about another "massive" Nintendo-themed set. According to multiple reports, the next major Nintendo set could be...
News Team White Chocolate Grabs The Win In Splatoon 3's Returning Sweet Treat Splatfest
Sweet!
We knew that some Splatfest themes would make a comeback once Nintendo announced that Splatoon 3's "regular updates" would come to an end, and next month we'll see just that! The 2023 chocolate-themed Splatfest will be the first theme returning to the Splatlands next month, with the battle of "What's your favourite chocolate?" getting...
News Nintendo Music Adds Golden Sun Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Relive Camelot's GBA classic
Nintendo has today added the soundtrack of Camelot's Game Boy Advance title Golden Sun to the Nintendo Music app. This latest addition to the Switch Online music service includes a total of 54 tracks and has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll be able to listen to songs like the main theme, battle theme, Mercury...
Talking Point Which 'Tales' Game Will Come To Switch Next?
It's Karma
Big, bold characters. Comfortable story beats that deal with multiple worlds, gods, and the power of friendship. Confusingly titled battle systems. And colourful anime openings featuring J-pop songs. The Tales series has made a name for itself over the last 30 years for many different reasons, and it's why many — myself included —...
News Nintendo President Reiterates Switch Online Will "Continue To Be Available" For Switch 2
"We will continue to provide comprehensive services"
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2. With this in mind, during Nintendo's latest financial results Q&A, company president Shuntaro Furukawa reiterated how the service will "continue to be available for Nintendo Switch...
Talking Point Where Should 'Luigi's Mansion 4' Take Place?
"M-M-M-Maaaaario?"
One of the best reasons to play the Luigi’s Mansion series is the simple joy that comes with exploring new, spooky environments. Truly, the locations are the star of the show. The first entry in 2001 was arguably too short and a bit too easy and repetitive, but its titular mansion was a compelling backdrop. Cobwebs adorned the...
News Nintendo Is Developing New Mobile Game Apps, Unsurprisingly
"Even as we transition to Nintendo Switch 2"
The Switch 2 is obviously the big focus for Nintendo moving forward, but one other area of business it plans to continue is mobile applications. During the company's Q&A for its latest financial earnings, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the company's "current position" when it...
News Nintendo Talks About Future Switch Support Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
"We would like to continue releasing new titles"
Nintendo has already confirmed it will be supporting the Switch in 2025 with new software, but what is the plan for the system beyond this year? During the Q&A of Nintendo's latest financial results briefing, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the balancing act shifting from one...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate
Our guide to Switch 2's display - size, resolution, LCD or OLED
Nintendo's new console offers notable upgrades to Switch 1, most obviously with its increased size. To match its larger Joy-Con, Switch 2's screen is much bigger than its predecessor, with more display real estate for anybody playing in handheld or tabletop mode. In this guide, we...
Random Someone's Tried To Fix Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's Awful UI
Cross-media bar! Radial menu! Spirals!
One of the biggest criticisms we, and indeed the Zelda community at large, had with Echoes of Wisdom was its awful UI design for the echoes. It's a rare blip in what is otherwise an exceptionally well-crafted Zelda title in which you're presented with a single row of echo abilities that simply widens further...
Guide 69 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Supercharge' eShop Sale (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Just a reminder that this sale is wrapping up on Sunday night, so if (like us) you're getting '47 games on your Wishlist are on sale!' emails from Nintendo, you've got until the end of the weekend to make a dent in them. Also, while we're here, we did double-check to make sure this really was the number of games...
News Nintendo's Latest Patent Hints At Joy-Con Mouse Support For OG Switch
Plus, another mysterious controller is included
A new patent from Nintendo was recently made public which seems to confirm that, yes, the upcoming Switch 2 will indeed feature mouse support. Phew. However, upon digging into the patent a bit more, we discovered a couple of additional nuggets that might be of some interest. Namely, it appears that...
News E3's Entertainment Software Association Returns With A New Industry Event
Bringing together a "broad spectrum of sectors"
In some industry news, the Entertainment Software Association (which operated E3) has this week announced it will be returning with a new event known as the Interactive Innovation Conference. This will apparently be a "first-of-its-kind" event taking place in Las Vegas between April 27th - April 30th,...
News New Nintendo Patent Seems To Confirm Mouse Functionality For Switch 2
Squeaker
A new patent filed by Nintendo seems to confirm that the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con will include mouse functionality. The patent was filed on 1st April 2023 and made public today, 6th February 2025 (thanks to reader Davis for sending this to us!). Sure, we've been pretty confident about mouse functionality given the number of leaks over...
News Forget The Retail Delay, Nintendo's Tucking Alarmo In At Japanese Hotels
Wake up the Nintendo way
Nintendo's brand synergy goes deep. Real deep. If visiting Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan wasn't enough Mario for you, you can now rent an Alarmo for the night at some of the park's hotels so you can even have Nintendo on the mind while you sleep. In a post on Nintendo's Japanese website, the company...
News Nintendo Confirms Timings For The Switch 2 Direct In April
Set your alarms
Nintendo has provided a smidge more information regarding its upcoming Nintendo Direct in April, focused entirely on the much-anticipated Switch 2 console. Scheduled to commence on 2nd April 2025, we now know that it will be broadcast at the following times: <time style="list">2nd April 2025 6am PDT</time> It's...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo's Thinking About Affordability With Switch 2 Pricing
Though no official price will be revealed for now
Nintendo has today shared a Japanese transcript of the recent Q&A investors meeting with company president Shuntaro Furukawa and, as you might expect, a lot of the talk gravitated to Switch 2. One question in particular broached the topic of product pricing, specifically whether Nintendo is taking...
News With Switch 2 On The Way, Investors React Calmly To Nintendo's Financial Update
Shares reach another all-time high
Nintendo recently released its latest financial update for the third quarter of FY2025 and, as most of us had probably expected, numbers are down across the board as the Switch lumbers towards its ninth year on the market. Had Nintendo released such figures several years ago – in which operating profit was down...
News Latest 'Video Game Maps: SNES' Book Dives Into Zelda, Kirby, Mega Man And More
Add to cart(ography)
Map fans, listen up! Retro Game Books is back with another volume of Video Game Maps: SNES — the gorgeous-looking hardback that (fittingly) examines some of the console's most iconic cartography — and this one is set to put another 65+ retro gems under the microscope. Following on from last year's 'Vol. 1', the second...
News Zelda Dev "Wasn't Too Pleased" About Working On 'A Link To The Past'
"I didn't really want to"
Takaya Imamura, the legendary ex-Nintendo dev perhaps best known for his work on the Star Fox franchise, received an early gig at the company working on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the SNES. In an interview with Edge magazine (thanks, GamesRadar+), however, he apparently wasn't pa
Random Shuhei Yoshida Reminisces About Playing Sony's First 'SNES PlayStation' Game
Shmup and over
Gosh, Shuhei Yoshida has really brought us the Nintendo goods today, huh? On the latest episode of the Minnmax podcast, the former PlayStation executive began to reminisce about the early days of his time at Sony, recalling the time that he got to play the company's first title for the fabled 'SNES PlayStation' — the CD-ROM...
News Switch's Falling Sales Aren't Entirely Down To Switch 2 Hype, Says Furukawa
It was always bound to happen
Earlier today, Nintendo released its latest quarterly financial update for FY2025 and the findings were... much as you might expect. Sure, Switch crossed the big 150 million units milestone, but Nintendo also lowered its sales forecast for the second quarter in a row as interest continues to drop. Now, you might assume...
News Nintendo Taking "All Possible Measures" To Combat Switch 2 Scalpers
Ninjas on standby
Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has stated that the company will "take all possible measures" to help combat scalpers and resellers from impacting the upcoming Switch 2 launch. Speaking with press as Nintendo released its latest financial data, Furukawa was asked how the company would adequately prepare for the Switch 2...
News PlayStation Vet Shuhei Yoshida Recalls Nintendo's Scariest Announcement
A monster move
Ex-PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida recently took part in an interview with MinnMax in which he described the "scariest moment" for Sony during his lengthy career (thanks, Push Square). According to Yoshida, the moment in which Nintendo announced that Monster Hunter 4 would launch exclusively for the 3DS stood a
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Is The Fastest-Selling Entry In Franchise History
Worthy of a jamboree
Nintendo has revealed that Super Mario Party Jamboree has shipped a total of 6.17 million units since its launch on 17th October 2024. This not only makes it the best-selling game of the financial quarter for Nintendo, but it's also now the fastest-selling Mario Party entry in franchise history (thanks, Pierre485). Outpacing...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of December 2024
The top dogs
Nintendo has released its latest financial data for the third quarter of FY2025 ending on 31st December 2024. As part of that, the company has provided an update to its top ten best-selling Switch games list. There's no change in the order this time, with each title merely receiving a slight bump in sales figures. That said, we fully...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
... and the Switch 2!
Nintendo has released its latest financial data covering the third quarter ending 31st December in FY2025 and, as per tradition, the company has reconfirmed release windows for its major upcoming Switch software. It's slim pickings, all told, but the games on offer here are sure to be absolute bangers. We've also got the first...
Random Ex-PlayStation Boss Wanted More "Surprises" From Switch 2 Reveal
And acknowledges how leaks can impact announcements
The Switch 2 has been a major talking point for the entire games industry in 2025, and it's even got current and former executives of certain other video game companies sharing their thoughts. Now, the former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has discussed Nintendo's official announcement during an...
News Takaya Imamura On Nintendo's Future: Talented And Charismatic Devs Are "Crucial"
Relying exclusively on big IP would be a "big mistake"
Former Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura has kicked off the new year with a new blog post titled "Why I Left Nintendo" more than four years after departing from the company's Japanese headquarters. While he goes into all sorts of history about his career, he's also shared his thoughts about...
News "Nintendo Is Probably The Easiest To Scam" - Devs Discuss The Current State Of The eShop
The rise of "eSlop"
We all know that in the year of our lord 2025, the Switch eShop has its fair share of problems. It's slow, it's clunky and it's flooded with games that we'd really rather not have to wade through, but what's it like from the other side? How does the storefront hold up if you're the one trying to sell games on it? That was a...
Feature 12 Things Switch 2's Mysterious Not-C-Button Might Do, Maybe
Probably. Possibly.
We're all here, playing the waiting game as Nintendo assembles its April Direct and reveals more juicy details about Switch 2. Well, we hope; it feels like we've been in the realms of rumour and speculation for a good half-decade and after the first trailer we've got our fingers crossed for a real mother of a blow-out come 2nd...
UK Charts Donkey Kong Slips From The Top 5 As Sniper Elite Makes Its Debut
When will Donkey Kong Country return?
It's time for another look at the UK charts and, with 2025 well underway, new releases are coming thick and fast to shake things up. It's Sniper Elite: Resistance that has taken the top spot in its debut week this time, pushing last week's champ, Black Ops 6, down into third and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD...
Random Speedrunner Takes Donkey Kong Run To New Heights By Beating The Kill Screen
But wait, there's more!
44 years after its release, you'd think that the speedrunning community would have pushed the Donkey Kong arcade game to its limit. But, as it turns out, there are a handful of extra levels hidden behind the game's long-assumed unbeatable kill screen. All you've got to do is beat it. That's the challenge that was recently...
