Tag: North America
Some customers also claim they've been able to "reorder" the system
Last week, Walmart reportedly cancelled Zelda Switch 2 pre-orders a day before the launch after it "oversold" the consoles. In an update, the retailer is apparently giving out vouchers in response to the upset these cancellations have caused. As highlighted by Polygon, some...
Nintendo Download 29th October (North America)
Hello Kitty! Darkest Dungeon! Peak!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 (Mojang, 27th Oct,...
News Walmart Cancels Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Orders A Day Before Release
The retailer reportedly "oversold" orders
The Zelda-themed Switch 2 is out this week, and Walmart has reportedly cancelled some pre-orders at the last minute. As highlighted by Kotaku, some buyers have apparently received a message from Walmart notifying them that their pre-order has been cancelled as the item is now out of stock. They won't be...
Both events have already "sold out"
Ahead of the launch of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2 next week, Nintendo has officially revealed its midnight launch plans for the New York and
News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 ESRB Rating Summary Published
Cover up?
Back in July, the game rating for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was spotted on Nintendo's official store page. In case you missed it, it's E10+. The title contains "animated blood" and "fantasy violence". Now, in a small update, the rating summary has officially gone live on the Entertainment Software Rating Board...
Gallery iam8bit's Sonic Legacy Cartridges Are Stunning, But Are They Worth The Money?
For a select few, potentially
When iam8bit announced its Legacy Cartridge Collection for Sonic and Sonic 2 on Sega Genesis a few months back, it's safe to say that most people were taken aback by the price. Available via iam8bit's official store page, each cartridge — complete with authentic case, instruction manual, and poster — is priced at...
Nintendo Download 22nd October (North America)
Final Fantasy! I Am Your Beast! Wuhu Island!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Also, seeing as we missed last week's Download, we've bundled that in at the...
News EA Shuts Down Legendary RPG Developer BioWare
"Early development" on the next Mass Effect is also ending
After more than three decades, Electronic Arts has today confirmed the closure of the legendary RPG developer BioWare. The studio has released an official statement on its website about the shutdown. It's also announced "early development" on the next Mass Effect project is ending...
Nintendo Download 8th October (North America) - Plus 3 Discounted Games That Should Be On Your Radar
Kingdom Hearts! Hellraiser! Dragon's Dogma!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] (SQUARE...
News Best Buy To Offer Additional Switch 2 Zelda Units In-Store At Midnight Launch
Available in limited supply
If you've been unable to secure a Zelda-themed Switch 2 or Pro Controller and happen to live in the US, Best Buy will be offering limited stock at its Ocarina of Time midnight launch. The retailer has revealed "select stores" will have "limited numbers" of the Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller on hand. These extra units...
News Spending On Switch 2 Game-Key Cards In The U.S. Has Risen By 631%
Overall physical media spending increased 5%
Circana's Mat Piscatella has posted a breakdown of the firm's latest sales report for the U.S., providing an interesting statistic for Game-Key Cards on the Switch 2. According to Piscatella, spending on Game-Key Cards has risen by a whopping 631% in the region during 2026. This figure is so substantial...
News EB Games Is Opening North America's First-Ever Nintendo "Store-Within-A-Store" Experience
A "new permanent Nintendo space" arrives later this month
EB Games Canada has this week announced it's bringing a new Nintendo retail experience to its flagship location in Toronto. It's opening a Nintendo space at the EB Games store, located at 267 Yonge Street. According to the PR, this is "Nintendo's first-ever store-within-a-store in North...
Nintendo Download 1st October (North America) - Plus 3 Discounted eShop Games Worth A Look
Mickey! Mordor! Muchi Muchi Pork!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Minecraft Dungeons II (Mojang, 29th Sep, $29.99) – A...
Nintendo Download 24th September (North America) - Plus 3 Games Worth Picking Up On Sale
TOEM 2! Garfield! Mr. Do!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: EA SPORTS FC 27 (Electronic Arts, 25th Sep, $69.99) –...
News My Nintendo Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Heroic Sweepstakes Announced (North America)
Enter and win prizes
To celebrate the launch of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on the Switch 2 this week, Nintendo is now running a "heroic sweepstakes" for athemed prize pack. If you're located in North America, you can enter it between now and 8th December 2026. The prizes on offer include an Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Switch 2, a...
Monowave! Moonmintroll! Maestro!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. You'll also find some personal recommendations for three of the best games discounted on...
News Here Are The Top 20 Best-Selling GameCube Games In The US
Celebrating the GameCube's 25th anniversary!
This week, Nintendo's GameCube celebrates 25 years since its release in Japan. To celebrate this anniversary, a chart of the system's software sales has been shared by Circana Retail Tracking Service. This includes the "US top 20 best-selling GameCube games, ranked by unit sales". This information was...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Electric Ocarina Nintendo Store Pre-Orders Now Live (US)
Get it while you can
As part of the upcoming release of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, accessory manufacturer HORI is releasing an electric Ocarina of Time. Pre-orders went live earlier today on the Nintendo Store in the US for $49.99 USD. It will be released on 5th November 2026, the same date as the game (shipping dates may vary)...
"Made possible in part by tariff-related refunds"
Last week, Nintendo announced its 'Customer Appreciation Sale', slashing prices (up to 30% off) across digital games, merch and amiibo on the Nintendo Store, all thanks to "tariff-related refunds". The sale is now live and will be sticking around until 26th September, so you only have a couple of...
News Super Monkey Ball Triple Pack Physical Release Rolls Onto Switch This November
"Keep those monkeys rolling"
Sega recently announced triple pack physical collections for Sonic the Hedgehog, and now Super Monkey Ball is getting the same treatment. The Super Monkey Ball Triple Pack "physical-only release" will launch for the Switch on 10th November 2026. It's priced at $39.99 USD and comes loaded with Super Monkey Ball Banana...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Pre-Order Comes With Bonus N64-Style Slipcover
"Exclusively available in Canada at EB Games"
The original N64 box art and game. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders have now opened on Nintendo's website, eShop, and at select retailers around the globe. If you haven't already pre-ordered and happen to be located in Canada, EB Games has announced an exclusive deal. If you pre-order Link's...
Nintendo Download 10th September (North America)
Valheim! Woodo! Batman!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Valheim (Coffee Stain, 9th Sep, $29.99) - Become one of Odin’s...
Nintendo Download 3rd September (North America)
Orbitals! Onimusha! Valheim!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Orbitals (Kepler Interactive, 3rd Sep, $39.99) - Blast off...
Nintendo Download 27th August (North America)
MGS! Elden Ring! Orbitals! COD Beta!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta (28th Aug...
Nintendo Download 20th August (North America)
Elden Ring! Metal Gear! 1000xResist!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition (Bandai...
Guide Sega's eShop Sale Has Up To 70% Off - Here's Every Discounted Switch 1 & 2 Game
SAAY-viiings on Yakuza, Sonic, Persona
Another day, another eShop sale, and this time it's Sega rounding out the summer holidays with a blowout across all platforms. Of course, we're preoccupied with Nintendo platforms around here, so we've taken the liberty of rounding up all the Sega games discounted on Switch 1 and 2. The sale runs until the end...
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...
Nintendo Download 13th August (North America)
Duskfade! Moonlighter! Future Knight!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 (Electronic Arts, 13th...
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...
News Geoff Keighley Confirms The Game Awards Will Return On 10th December 2026
"The countdown is officially on"
Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom later this month, Geoff Keighley has officially announced the countdown to The Game Awards is on. According to an update from the show's creator and host via social media, the annual award show is now four months away and will take place on 10th December 2026 at the Peacock...
Nintendo Download 6th August (North America)
Pro Jank Footy! LEGO Party! Doraemon!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Lies of P: Complete Edition (NEOWIZ, 5th Aug,...
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:...
Nintendo Download 30th July (North America)
Lies of P! Big Walk! Bokura!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 1 & 2 eShop - Highlights: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition...
News LEGO Party Rating For Switch 2 Surfaces On The ESRB
The party doesn't stop
Last September, the Mario Party style game LEGO Party arrived on the Switch with "60 hilarious minigames". If you haven't already given this multiplayer title a go, it looks like it might be making an encore on the Switch 2. A rating for this version of the game has now surfaced on the ESRB. It's 'E' for everyone and contains...
News Nintendo Store Adds New Splatoon Raiders And Super Mario Rewards
A memo pad and desktop metal display
Nintendo has added some new themed physical rewards to its North American storefront this week. First up is a memo pad for 550 platinum points that's based on the new Switch 2 release Splatoon Raiders. Here's a look, along with the official description and dimensions: Splatoon Raiders - Memo Pad
Nintendo Download 23rd July (North America)
Splatoon Raiders! Xenotilt! Syvalion!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo, 23rd Jul,...
News Pokémon World Championships Exclusive Plush Officially Revealed
Catch 'em at the pop-up Pokémon Center
Ahead of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships this August, The Pokémon Company has revealed new plush. These will be available "exclusively" at this event (and the new event PokémonXP, taking place alongside the World Championships at the Moscone Center). This year's Pokémon Center pop-up store will stock...
Nintendo Download 16th July (North America)
Denshattack! Culdcept Begins! Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (we had to skip last week's download - apologies!), and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!...
News Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle Gets A Discount Ahead Of System Price Revision (US)
A standalone system will cost $499.99 as of September
Nintendo is increasing the cost of the Switch 2 in North America this September, and just weeks out from this price revision, Amazon has discounted the relatively new "Choose Your Game" bundle. Instead of paying $499.99, you can currently get a Switch 2 system and Joy-Con controllers with a...
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Special Pin Set For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
Update: Available at GameStop, here's a look
[Thu 9th Jul, 2026 02:35 BST]: As part of Super Mario's ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo will be releasing a special themed pin set. As highlighted by 'Nintendeal' on social media, this set will be available as a promotional item from "select retailers". It includes four Mario pins as...
News Go Hands-On With Switch Sports Resort At San Diego Comic-Con This Month
Try 4 of the 12 different sports
Nintendo has announced that it will offering up playable sessions of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at this year's San Diego Comic-Con from 23rd - 26th July 2026. Attendees can try out 4 of the 12 different sports on offer with the new entry, though which specific events have not been confirmed at the time of...
News Industry Analyst: Sony's Shock Physical Announcement Unlikely To Influence Nintendo's Plans
Circana's Mat Piscatella says "Nintendo is going to be Nintendo"
Sony's announcement this week it would end PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has unsurprisingly raised questions about the future of physical games media on other console platforms. If you are wondering about Nintendo's position in this space, Circana senior director and video...
News Splatoon Raiders Demo Now Available At Switch 2 Kiosks (North America)
Splashing news
Ahead of the launch of Splatoon Raiders on the Switch 2 later this month, an in-store demo for the game has gone live. If you happen to be located in the US or Canada, and are near a Best Buy, Walmart, Target or GameStop, you'll be able to go hands-on with the new single-player experience before it's even released. This new kiosk...
Nintendo Download 2nd July (North America)
Tekken! Gecko Gods! Mythmatch!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo, 2nd Jul, $39.99) - Tune in...
News Yoshi's Page-Turning Switch 2 Adventure Debuts In "Top 10 Best-Selling Games" For May 2026 (US)
Egg-cellent
Apart from strong Switch 2 hardware sales last month, multiple first-party Nintendo titles have also featured in the latest US game charts. This includes the new release Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which debuted in 8th spot in the "top 10 best-selling video games" for May 2026. The Switch title Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream...
News Switch 2's First Year Hardware Sales For The US Have Been Revealed
A promising start
Last month, Nintendo's end-of-year financial data revealed the Switch 2 was just shy of 20 million unit sales globally. As the new hybrid device enters its second year, Circana has now revealed the system's first-year sales in the US. In its first twelve months in this market, the Switch 2 has apparently sold 5.9 million units...
Nintendo Download 25th June (North America)
Deathbulge! Namco Legendary Mountains! R-Type Tactics!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! eShop - Highlights: Star Fox (Nintendo, 25th Jun, $49.99) - A...
News Here Are The "Top 200" Best-Selling Nintendo 64 Games In The US
Celebrating 30 years of N64
The N64 is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week, and as we reflect on this glorious 64-bit system in all sorts of ways here on Nintendo Life, Circana has joined in on the fun with a list of the "top 200 best-selling Nintendo 64 games" in the US, ranked by unit sales. This list comes from Circana Retail Tracking...
Nintendo Download 18th June (North America)
Dark Scrolls! The Drifter! Mousebusters! Rugby?
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium...
Nintendo Download 11th June (North America)
Snowrunner! Thomas! and Roger!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo...
