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News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Nintendo's Cheapest Switch 2 Edition Yet
And that fps might explain why
The prices have been revealed for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and its upgrade pack, and they are slightly lower than you might have expected. As listed on the Switch eShop, the full Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available to pre-order for £54.99 / $64.99, while the upgrade pack is a...
News Nintendo Seems To Be Uploading Old Nintendo Power Covers To Nintendo Today!
No free poster, though
Nintendo Today! is on a bit of a roll... today, isn't it? Now, without warning, the Big N has shared the front cover of the very first issue of Nintendo Power on the app. Well... this is very cool and unexpected, and comes with basically no fanfare or reason. Not that Nintendo needs a reason. But hey, it's cool art of Mario...
News Nintendo's Pokémon Catching-Related Patent Has Been Rejected In Japan
Refused as it lacks an 'Inventive step'
Nintendo has been dealt a bit of a legal blow in Japan as the Patent Office has rejected an application relevant to the company's ongoing case against Pocketpair's Palworld. This patent is related to monster catching à la Pokémon, but it's not quite the same one filed in the US reported on back in September...
News Retro Nintendo Games Are Returning To Animal Crossing (Sort Of)
One game per system
As you've no doubt seen, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting another massive update early next year, along with a Switch 2 Edition with the expected enhancements (Mouse Mode, wooo). But amongst all the Bells and whistles announced, you might have missed the news that retro Nintendo games are also returning to the series...
News Surprise! Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives Next Year
Alongside a new free update
Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be arriving alongside a new free Ver. 3.0 update on 15th January. The Switch 2 Edition includes all sorts of new features to make the most of the new console. There's Mouse Mode integration for improved home layout and clothing...
Review Luigi's Mansion (GameCube) - A Spooky Little Romp That Still Sucks You In
It's-a me! Mari— wait, what?
This review was originally published in October 2010. We're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack GameCube library on Switch 2. Enjoy! Nintendo has always had a dark side. Though it's built up a name for itself as a family-friendly company, every so...
PSA Struggling With Luigi's Mansion's Inverted Controls? You Can 'Fix' Them On NSO
From "Marioooo?" to "?ooooiraM"
Spooky season is well and truly upon us, and Nintendo has marked the occasion by dropping the excellent Luigi's Mansion onto the Switch 2's GameCube NSO library. Many of us will be diving back in today for the first time in decades, but with so many hours spent with Luigi's Mansion 2, 3, and 2 HD in the years since,...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Soundtrack Is Scoring A Gorgeous Vinyl Release Next Year
B-Sidon
Well this is music to our ears! Nintendo has announced that it's teaming up with Laced Records to give the Breath of the Wild soundtrack the vinyl treatment next year in two stunning collections. We'll start with the biggie. A 130-track 8 LP box set is now available to pre-order from both Laced Audio and the My Nintendo Store for £145 /...
News Two Classic Donkey Kong Icons May Soon Join Bananza As Unlockable Figures
They're back! Sort of...
Eagle-eyed Donkey Kong Bananza fans have spotted an advertisement for the game's next event, and it sounds like the rewards will be quite familiar to those who played Donkey Kong 64 back in the day. Yes, as spotted by X user @upachan64 (thanks, Gaming Reinvented), both Lanky Kong and Chunky Kong appear to be entering the...
News YouTube Is Working With Nintendo To Make Its App Available On Switch 2
Update: YouTube says it's still on the way
[Sun 8th Jun, 2025 04:25 BST]: Switch 2 supports existing apps and games, but out of the gate you might experience some issues. If you've been trying to access YouTube on your new Nintendo system you'll receive a notice about how the software is unable to start. In case you're wondering if it will make a...
Back Page I Was The Louvre Heist Thief, But I Was Just Trying To Steal Their 3DSes
C'est tout un gros malentendu!
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...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Is Confident Mario Will Be Around For "A Long Time To Come"
"It’s a given that Super Mario will constantly evolve"
It's incredible to think how much Super Mario has evolved since those early days back in the '80s. Starting as a simple, albeit incredibly intuitive 2D platformer, Mario has since developed the ability to fly, shoot water from F.L.U.D.D, traverse the literal depths of space, and transform...
PSA You Might Need To Free Up Some Space For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
It's a beast
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is just around the corner, launching on the Switch 2 on 6th November 2025. It's yet another arrow in the console's quiver, but if you're considering purchasing a digital copy next week, then you might want to take a look at how much storage you have remaining and consider making some room...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
Out on Switch 2 next week
Switch 2 has got off to a strong start with heavy hitters like Mario Kart, Donkey Kong and more recently Pokémon. Next up, it's Zelda's turn in the brand new release Hyrule Warriors: Age of
News Takaya Imamura's Comment On Super Mario Odyssey's 8th Anniversary Makes Us Feel Very Old
"It's unbelievable"
Eight years ago today, a little game called Super Mario Odyssey launched on the Nintendo Switch. We've said so much over the years about this incredible entry from Nintendo, we won't go over it all again here. But a recent post from ex-Nintendo developer Takaya Imamura caught our eye and we simply felt compelled to highlight it,...
News "Go Tell Nintendo" - Ex-Blizzard President Responds After Xbox Calls Exclusives "Antiquated"
"Nintendo has continually dominated with outstanding games"
Xbox has been making headlines recently with the news that Halo: Campaign Evolved would be making its way to the PS5 in addition to Xbox Series X|S. Halo had always seemed like the last bastion of exclusivity for Microsoft's platform, and now that it's going multi-platform in 2026, it...
News Team Zombie Gobbles Up A Win In Splatoon 3's Splatoween Splatfest
Monster mash
Nintendo has announced that the next seasonal Splatfest is right around the corner, with Splatoon 3's Splatoween event returning next month. Running from 25th-26th October (depending on your region), this event will see the return of the monster-based teams, with us all once again having to decide between Team Zombie, Skeleton, and...
UK Charts Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is The Smallest Retail Launch Since 'Let's Go!' In Europe
Sales roughly 28% lower than Arceus
We're back with another look at the UK boxed charts and, surprising no one, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has maintained its lead in the second week, with original Switch sales now starting to outpace Switch 2. Heck, with 150 million+ consoles out in the wild, we expected nothing less. However, according to Chris Dring...
News Fire Emblem Shadows Gets A Free Update Adding New Story, Map And More
Play through 'Book 2 episodes 1-4' today
In case you missed it, Nintendo shadow-dropped the new mobile game Fire Emblem Shadows in September. If you haven't given this free-to-play title a go just yet, now might be the time to take a look. A new story "and more" has been added in a free update. Book 2 - Wolf Brother adds episodes 1-4. You can...
Book Review Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective - Stunning Art, Though Lacking Context
The real logbook
It often feels like Metroid fans are starved for new goodies these days; doubly so for fans of Retro Studios’ Prime series. Yet just over a month before the highly anticipated fourth mainline entry for Switch and Switch 2, you can get your hands on an absolutely stunning hardback art book from Piggyback covering the first three...
News Xbox Reiterates Its Support For Switch 2
Halo was announced for PS5 this week
In some absolutely huge industry news this week, Microsoft yesterday announced the Halo series would be coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026, with a new Unreal Engine 5 remake of Master Chief's original campaign. While there have been rumours for some time now about this iconic serie
News Mario Is Getting His Own Balloon At The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Just don't jump up and pop it
Nintendo of America has announced that Mario himself will be making an appearance at this year's 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, 27th November 2025. This marks the first occasion that Mario has joined in on the celebrations, and his balloon will feature the character's iconic flying pose...
News Watch - Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct #2 - Live!
Sakurai 2.0
Yes, you read that right, Masahiro Sakurai is back for another Nintendo Direct presentation all about Kirby Air Riders. The game's second showcase gets underway today at 2pm BST / 3pm CET / 6am PT / 9am ET, and promises another 60 minutes of info about the upcoming Kirby racer — pfft, and there we were thinking that we had seen...
News Two Unlisted Metroid Prime 4 Commercials Reveal New Boss Fight
"Power up your holidays"
Two new unlisted Switch 2 lifestyle commercials for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond have been spotted on Nintendo's official YouTube page. They're titled "Power Up Your Holidays", so we'll seemingly be seeing them in the lead up to the Christmas season. Although these new trailers are only around 16 seconds each and spend a lot of...
News My Nintendo Store Adds A New Metroid Reward For Switch Online Members (US)
Get it while you can
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond lands on the Switch 2 and Switch this December, and ahead of the long-awaited release, Nintendo is celebrating the Metroid series in all sorts of ways. It's now offering a special Metroid Desktop Metal Display, based on the original NES release. It's exclusive to Switch Online members in the US right...
Opinion Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
Move!
There’s been quite a lot of talk recently about the lack of voiceover work in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and I can understand why. Game Freak has made some pretty decent strides with its cutscenes, depicting characters that animate realistically right down to their facial expressions and mouth movements. Yet they don’t actually talk. It’s...
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games... In September?
But it came out in October!
We knew Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Switch would be popular, but according to the latest figures from Circana's Mat Piscatella, the game topped the best-selling titles on Nintendo platforms in September. Wait a minute... September? But it launched on 2nd October, right? Yes, that's right. But...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Almost Had Completely New Cutscenes
But producer Kensuke Tanabe decided against it
Nintendo is shortly launched Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a new art book looking at concept art for the original trilogy on GameCube and Wii (with a small section dedicated to Metroid Prime Remastered). Speaking of the more recent Switch remaster, the book reveals that Retro Studios had...
News Metroid Prime 1-3 Art Book Somehow Teases And Debunks An Echoes Remake
What are you saying, Tanabe?!
The upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book delves into a heck of a lot of information from the original trilogy, primarily from notes provided by long-time producer Kensuke Tanabe. Fans have been speculating about the prospect of a Metroid Prime 2: Echoes remaster/remake for quite some time now,...
News Sakurai Reveals Even More Kirby Air Riders Footage Ahead Of Tomorrow's Direct
False start!
There's less than 24 hours to go before we get another 60-minute dose of Kirby Air Riders info from Masahiro Sakurai himself, but someone's a little keen to get off the start line, it seems, as the legendary game designer has already lifted the lid on some new footage. As shared on the official @KirbyAirRiders X account, Sakurai has...
News Nintendo's Excellent Pikmin Short Is Finally Available On YouTube
Both versions!
When Nintendo followed up on its recently 'Close to You' short with another version that confirmed the presence of Pikmin, the company annoyingly kept it locked to its Nintendo Today! app. Well, not anymore, because both versions of the film – Pikmin and invisible Pikmin – have been uploaded to YouTube in one 8-minute-long video...
News Surprise! Pikmin 4 Is Getting A Free Content Update On Switch Next Month
Decor Pikmin! Photo Mode!
Well, we weren't expecting this! Nintendo has announced that Pikmin 4 is receiving a free update next month, adding in adorably unique 'Decor Pikmin' for your squad, a photo mode, and new modes adjusting the overall aggression of in-game creatures. There's no firm release date just yet, but Nintendo has also confirmed...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The London Pop-Up Nintendo Store's Sweet Merch
Pop Up, Superstar!
This week, London will be treated to its very first pop-up Nintendo Store, making all of us UK Mario fans clutch our wallets in fear. The shop opens to the public tomorrow (22nd October) in the Shepherd's Bush Westfield London Shopping Centre, where it will be stocking its sweet merch until 16th November. Those hoping to visit...
News Nintendo Direct For Kirby Air Riders Announced For Thursday, 23rd October
Another 60 minutes?!
Well folks, as promised, another Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders has been announced for this week on Thursday, 23rd October 2025. We're getting another 60 minutes' worth of information from director Masahiro Sakurai on the upcoming game, which is due to launch for the Switch 2 on 20th November 2025. Here's a look at what...
News Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Digital Sample Available For Free
A 35-page appetiser
Nintendo has released a 35-page digital sample for its upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective book ahead of its official release on 28th October 2025. The sample shows off some gorgeous concept art from the original Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. We get a glimpse at Samus'...
News Nintendo's Trademarking 'Virtual Console' Again, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
Virtual dreams
It's time to talk trademarks again, as Nintendo of America has had a new filing for 'Virtual Console' bumped up to the pending phase. But let's be clear right from the jump, it probably doesn't mean what you're thinking. As brought to our attention by @MikeOdysseyYT on X, the trademark was initially submitted on 21st April 2025, and...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
Z-A++?
The latest Pokémon adventure has landed on the Switch and Switch, letting players roam about a much-expanded rendition of Lumiose City from X & Y. Pokémon Legends: Z-A has received some fairly mixed reception so far, though it seems most are in agreement that although it might not be the prettiest game ever made (far from it!), the new...
Anniversary SNES Action RPG 'Terranigma' Is 30 Years Old Today, And It's Still A 10/10 In Our Book
Never released in the US of A!
"Among the finest action role-playing titles ever crafted, possibly even the finest, and a game that absolutely no RPG fan should miss." This quote, from our 2009 review of the 1995 action-RPG, Terranigma, should give you some idea of just how highly we regard the third slice of what's known as the "Gaia Trilogy" —...
News Nintendo Today! Update Makes It Easier To Share In-App News
It's no screenshot button, mind
Nintendo Today! has scored a tiny update, pushing the app up to ver. 2.0.10 with the addition of a brand new share button. Yep, a share button. It's hardly the most groundbreaking fresh feature, but considering how the company previously removed the ability to take in-app screenshots or nab screen recordings, it's a...
News Alarmo Receives A Software Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Can you see it now?
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo has received a small software update; it's first since March 2025. When we say small, we really mean it. There are only two notes for this one, the latter of which provides that which we all desire in our Nintendo products: stability. Good ol' fashioned stability. Gotta love it. Otherwise, the alarm...
UK Charts Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sales Almost 50/50 Across Switch And Switch 2
Launch sales 40% lower than Arceus
The latest UK Charts data is in and, as expected, Pokémon Legends Z-A has comfortably taken the top spot this week following its release on 16th October 2025. Boxed sales were almost equal for the first week, with the Switch 2 Edition bagging 51% of the split, and the OG Switch version 49%. According to The Game...
Quiz Can You Name These NES Games From The Mangled Box Art?
Undercover covers
Game preservation is no easy task. Your precious complete-in-box purchases are susceptible to all sorts: water damage, light damage, mould, dust, being put into a rudimentary photo editor and messed about with. The NES turns 40 this week, so we thought that we'd put your knowledge of the classics to the test. Below, we have sorted...
Rumour Nintendo Patent Supposedly Points To Return Of DS Games
Anything is possible after Virtual Boy's revival
The Switch Online service has already been expanded with GameCube games this year, and the Virtual Boy library will be making a comeback early next year. Now, a Nintendo patent filed in April and published this week has ignited new rumours about Nintendo DS games potentially returning in the future...
Talking Point How Do You Play NES Games These Days?
Or, do you even play NES games?
The NES — specifically the Nintendo Entertainment System, not the Famicom — turns 40 today. The console's staggered rollout across the US makes its launch a bittier affair than the orchestrated, worldwide drops we're used to these days. But four decades ago, the first units were purchased in the United States and...
Guide 50 Best NES Games Of All Time
Our guide to the greatest games on the NES
The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES (ness? nezz? enn-eee-ess?), is the archetypal home video game console. Earlier machines such as the mighty Atari 2600 pioneered the basic concept of an under-the-TV console with interchangeable software and accessories, but the utilitarian design and hardware...
News Two More Switch Games Have Received Compatibility Updates On Switch 2
Issues with Star Wars and PvZ have been resolved
At the end of September, Nintendo released a new system update for the Switch 2 that included some compatibility fixes for a handful of titles. Now, a few more games have apparently been fixed and are now working on Nintendo's new hybrid system. This includes the RPG
News Ask Iwata Is Getting A Paperback Release In Summer 2026
Words of wisdom from Nintendo's legendary CEO
If you never got around to reading Ask Iwata or just want an excuse to revisit it, VIZ Media has announced it's releasing an English paperback version in Summer 2026. This book, edited by Hobonichi, compiles the former Nintendo president and CEO's famous interviews into a "motivational collection"...
Feature "We're Going To Need More Toilet Paper" - This Is Mario Kart-Attack!
A Mario Kart Live anniversary blowout
We may only be a few months into a shiny, new Mario Kart game with lush open worlds and challenges aplenty, but as I scrap it out in yet another Knockout Tour or pootle about for P Switches and Peach Coins, I can’t help but yearn for something a little more familiar. It’s a sentiment shared by many, if...
Guide Where To Buy Pokémon Legends: Z-A On Nintendo Switch 2 - Game & Hardware Bundle
And Switch 1, too
The next big Pokémon game has launched on not one, but two Nintendo consoles. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is on the original Switch, but there's also a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition which features improved visuals and better frame rates. And if you haven't got Nintendo's latest console yet, there's also a hardware bundle that includes a...
News Nintendo Responds To Reported 'Crimson Collective' Hack With Official Statement
No sensitive data appears to have been compromised
Last week, the hacking group Crimson Collective claimed it had breached Nintendo. At the time, there was no official response from the video game giant. Now, in an update, Nintendo has shared a statement with The Sankei Shimbun, and it appears to suggest there's been no personal, development, or...
