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Nintendo Download 15th August (North America)
Oninaki, RAD, Vasara Collection!
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! Nintendo Switch: ONINAKI (Square Enix, Thu 22nd August, $49.99) The...
News Play An Unannounced Team17 Game At PAX West Later This Month
And try out the new Overcooked 2 DLC
As we get closer to PAX West 2019 at the end of this month, more developers and publishers are beginning to reveal their game line-up for the big event. The latest company to share its plans is Team17. All up, it will have seven titles on display – including one yet to be announced release. If you visit...
News Nintendo Spent An Estimated $3.7 Million On TV Ads Last Month, Highest Of All Gaming Brands
Ads during Spongebob don't come cheap
Throughout July, Nintendo topped the list of gaming's heavy spenders in the world of TV advertising, spending an estimated $3.7 million in total in the US. According to a report from VentureBeat, Nintendo's spending accounted for just over 60% of the total TV advertisement purchased by gaming brands in the...
News Neon Green Joy-Con Set Revealed On Best Buy Website, Pre-Orders Now Available
Arriving this October for $79.99
Switch owners located in North America can now pre-order a neon green Joy-Con set from Best Buy. Both Joy-Con are apparently the same colour as ones featured in the Splatoon 2 themed sets. The only way to previously acquire a full neon green Joy-Con set was to buy the right one in North America or Europe and then...
News Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft Will Disclose Loot Box Odds
Update: Nintendo issues statement
Update 11/08: Nintendo has now provided Eurogamer with the following statement: At Nintendo, ensuring that our customers can make informed choices when they play our games is very important. As part of our ongoing efforts in this area, Nintendo will require disclosure of drop rates in Nintendo Switch games that...
News Get Some Extra Goodies With Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
Pre-order now
During the "Future of Digimon" panel at this year's Anime Expo, Bandai Namco announced Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch. It's arriving on 18th October and brings together Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth first arrived on the PlayStation Vita in 2015 and Digimon Story:...
News Space Harrier And Puyo Puyo Get Added To The Sega Ages Line Later This Month
Two classics return
The next Sega AGES titles coming to North America and Europe have finally been dated. On 22nd August, you can look forward to the return of Space Harrier and Puyo Puyo. According to the official press release, both titles will be available for $7.99 USD, with commensurate European pricing. Space Harrier promises to recapture the...
News US University To Offer Scholarships For Top Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Players
Think you'd be good enough?
The University of California, Irvine has announced that it will host a pilot scholarship team of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players during the 2019-20 academic year. The scholarship has been made available thanks to a $50,000 donation from the owners of Street Media, a publishing company led by CEO and gaming fan, Brian...
Nintendo Download 8th August (North America)
Pillars of Eternity, Sword Art Online and Turok 2!
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! Nintendo Switch: Pillars of Eternity: Complete...
News Smash Bros. Pro Player Banned From Tournament After Match Fixing Admission
"I vow to never try to manipulate a match result again"
A match-fixing scandal has reportedly rocked the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competitive scene in North America. Zack Lauth, a player who goes by the name "CaptainZack" in the professional fighting scene, revealed on Twitter he has been barred from entering the upcoming Super Smash Con...
Video Sonic Stars In The Latest Episode Of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Gotta go fast
Last month, we found out an entire episode of Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! animated series would be dedicated to a crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower. The episode aired on 4th August and was titled "Let's Meet Sonic". It saw the blue blur and the two-tailed fox visit the plaza to team up with the enthusiastic...
News Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] Announced At EVO 2019
The cult 2D fighting favourite rebalanced and optimised
At the EVO 2019 Championship Series, currently taking place in Las Vegas, Aksys Games and Arc System Works announced Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late would be released in North America in early 2020. This is a revision of Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late and was previously rated for the Switch and...
News Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers "Not Currently Scheduled To Return" In North America
Still available in other regions
Earlier this week, the promotion allowing Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to pick up two game vouchers ended in North America. If you didn't take advantage of this limited-time deal and had hopes of it returning to the region in the future, you might be out of luck. According to the official Nintendo FAQ, these...
News Pre-Order This Jumbo-Size Mareep Poké Plush For A Small Fortune
"about 24 inches tall and 40 inches long"
Pokémon might not actually exist, but that doesn't mean trainers far and wide can't enjoy real-size versions of these lovable creatures in plush form. The Pokémon Center website is currently taking pre-orders for a "jumbo-size" Mareep Poké Plush that matches the electric sheep's height listed in the...
Nintendo Download 1st August (North America)
Pandemic, DOOM and Animal Fight Club!
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! Nintendo Switch: Omega Labyrinth Life (D3 Publisher, Today,...
News The Switch Version Of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets Rated By The ESRB
Is a release near?
After months of rumours, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was finally confirmed for the Nintendo Switch during this year's E3. While we know it's coming to the system at some point this year, we still don't know exactly when CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG masterpiece will arrive on the hybrid platform. Fortunately, we might not have to...
News NIS America Revealing A "Mystery Title" At PAX West 2019
Exciting news, doods
NIS America, a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, has announced it will be attending this year's PAX West in Seattle, WA from 30th August to 2nd September. It promises to "heat up" the show with six playable titles. One of these is a "mystery title" that has not yet been announced. Three of the titles currently on the list are...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance To Buy Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (North America)
Get 'em while you can!
Back in May, Nintendo started a new promotion which allowed Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to pick up two game vouchers for £84.00 / €99.00 / $99.99. In North America, these are a limited-time offer, and this week sees the end of the promotion. The vouchers can be used on a number of first-party Nintendo favourites...
News My Nintendo Offering Unique Box Arts For Fire Emblem: Three Houses (North America)
Wallpapers also available
The North American My Nintendo website is offering three unique box arts for the latest Nintendo release, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. As you can see above, there's one for each house. You can choose from the Blue Lions (Dimitri), the Golden Deer (Claude) or The Black Eagles (Edelgard). Or, if you really want, you can print...
Nintendo Download 25th July (North America)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Fantasy Strike!
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! Nintendo Switch: Fire Emblem:...
News Nintendo Will Reportedly Fix Joy-Con Drift For Free And Refund Customers Who Paid
Taking control of the issue
Following on from Nintendo's statement yesterday, Vice Games has reportedly revealed internal documentation at the video game company is now instructing support service representatives to repair drifting Joy-Con for free and refund any customers who previously paid to have one of their faulty controllers fixed...
News US Splatoon 2 Players Can Snag This In-Game Gear Set For Free
Previously locked behind a purchase in Europe
With Splatoon 2's final Splatfest now well and truly over, there's an eerie yet almost nostalgic feel to the Inkopolis air. If you happen to live in the US, you can now treat yourself to a last-minute in-game gift for old times' sake. The gift in question is a Gear Set, seen in the image above. It comes...
News Sonic And Tails Crossover With Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Episode airs on 4th August
Sega is always happy to experiment with Sonic the Hedgehog, and early next month on 4th August, Sonic and Miles "Tails" Prower will be appearing in Cartoon Network's animated series, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. The news was revealed at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. Below is the official Twitter announcement: As you can...
News Class Action Lawsuit Officially Filed Against Nintendo For Switch Joy-Con "Drifting" Issues
"Filed on behalf of purchasers"
Yesterday, we found out a law firm located in the United States was preparing to file a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, based on reports the Joy-Con controllers for the Switch can experience "drift" issues. Now, in the latest development, the lawsuit against Nintendo of America has been officially filed by the...
News US Law Firm Opens "Switch Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Investigation
Calling on users experiencing issues
Anger over Joy-Con drifting issues appears to have finally boiled over, with a US law firm reportedly preparing to file a class action lawsuit against Nintendo. Details about this come straight from Chimicles, Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith – the firm currently looking into the possibility of a such a...
Nintendo Download 18th July (North America)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Etherborn and erm Tarot Readings
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! Nintendo Switch: Marvel Ultimate Alliance...
Random Everyone On This Southwest Flight Got A Nintendo Switch For Free
Lucky sods
A Nintendo Switch can easily be your best friend if you have to hop on one of those aeroplanes people use to travel long distances through the air, as we're no doubt so many of you reading already know first-hand. But what if you don't own one? How are you supposed to enjoy the benefits of playing DOOM at 33,000 feet on a 7W beast of a...
News Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete Launches On 30th July
And it includes all of the DLC
In May, it was discovered Natsume would be releasing a complete version of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition. This game was originally released last year and outperformed Natsume's expectations. Now, the worldwide publisher and developer, has announced Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete...
News My Nintendo Adds Dr. Mario World Wallpapers For PC And Smartphone (North America)
Just what the doctor ordered
To celebrate the release of Dr. Mario World, My Nintendo in North America is offering special themed wallpapers for your PC and mobile device. You can select Wallpaper A or Wallpaper B and each one will set you back 50 silver coins. Both are available in multiple sizes and can only be redeemed once. This offer will...
News You Can Now Get 90% Off All Atooi Games On Nintendo Switch (North America)
Download all four games for one cheap price!
Jools Watsham, the owner and founder of Atooi, has announced all of the company's existing Switch eShop games are currently on sale on the North American Switch eShop. Each game is 90% off, meaning you can grab Mutant Mudds Collection, Xeodrifter, Totes the Goat and Soccer Slammers for a total of $3.96...
Nintendo Download 11th July (North America)
Dragon Quest Builders 2, God Eater 3, Dr. Mario World!
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! Nintendo Switch: Dragon Quest Builders 2...
News Here Are The Top 30 Best-Selling eShop Games Of June 2019 (North America)
Mario Maker's in there twice!
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games on the Nintendo eShop for June 2019. Plenty of the obvious big names and recent releases are there, but we also have a few slightly older indie favourites still performing nicely. Nintendo says that the ranking is "based on Nintendo eShop unit sales", which...
News NPD Reveals The Best-Selling Third-Party Nintendo Games In The United States
And the best-selling portable games of all-time
Last week, NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella shared the top ten best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch in North America. Apart from Ubisoft's title Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, there were no other third-party games featured. To make up for this, he's now revealed Nor
News Nike Is Releasing Air Max Inspired By The Nintendo 64 Generation
Get some fresh kicks
According to House of Heat, Nike is releasing Air Max 97 inspired by Nintendo's beloved 64-bit system. Both the shoes and the system were released months apart back in 1996/97, so it's fitting to see these generational icons honoring the era together. The grey on the shoe symbolises the system's controller and the splash of...
News Samantha Robertson Moves Into A New Role At Nintendo
Working with the whole family
Nintendo of America's Samantha Robertson has moved into a new role. Robertson made the belated announcement herself over on her Twitter page. There's no need to be upset though, as she's simply moved into a new role at the company. She's now the Manager of Product Marketing for the Publisher and Developer Relations...
News NPD Reveals The Top 10 Best-Selling Switch Games In The United States
Mario Kart 8 is still in first place
NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella has shared the top 10 best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch in North America since the system was launched in 2017. This includes physical game sales as well as digital sales for publishers who are members of the digital leader panel. Nintendo is responsible for...
News Catch A Physical Version Of Fishing Star: World Tour Later This Year
The one you've been waiting for
At the start of this year, Fishing Star: World Tour was released on the Switch eShop across all-regions. If you've been holding out for a physical release, you're in luck. Aksys Games will be releasing a hard copy later this year in both North America and Europe. The game will be priced at $29.99 in the US. This...
News PM Studios Celebrates 4th Of July With A Special Switch Game Bundle
Includes four great titles
PM Studios is celebrating America's Independence Day with a special limited-time bundle sale. The "PM Ultimate Bundle" includes MUSYNX, Deemo, Opus Collection and Mercenaries Saga Chronicles. It's available r
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Will Be A GameStop Exclusive In The United States
There's only one place to call...
Following on from last week's listing, it has now been officially confirmed the physical copy of Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will be exclusive to GameStop in the United States. It is priced at $29.99 and pre-orders are now open on the GameStop website. This remastered version is based on the 2009 game,...
Nintendo Download 3rd July (North America)
Stranger Things 3! What Remains of Edith Finch! SolSeraph!
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! Nintendo Switch: Senran Kagura: Peach Ball...
Reminder Now Is Your Last Chance To Register For The Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open
Fight your way to EVO 2019
Earlier this month, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players located in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be able to keep on smashing following the World Championship, in the Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open. Registration is closing soon, so if you would like to...
Nintendo Download 27th June (North America)
Super Mario Maker 2, Virtua Racing and erm, Dream Daddy!
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! Nintendo Switch: Super Mario Maker 2...
News Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft Band Together To Fight Tariffs On Video Game Consoles
United as one
If you keep up with global politics or happen to live in North America, you might have heard about recently proposed tariffs on Chinese goods by the Trump administration. In a rare display – Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have joined forces (in a seven-page letter) to warn the American government about the impacts this could...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Is On Sale For $14.99 On The North American Switch eShop
And the DLC is half-price
The North American Switch eShop has hosted a number of sales over the past few weeks, including some insane discounts on standalone games. The latest one up for grabs is Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. If you already own it, it might still be worth taking a look at the DLC currently on-sale. Right now, the game...
Reminder Get Up To 80% Off In This Switch eShop Sale Celebrating Indie Devs Down Under
That's a ripper of a sale, mate
There's a rather large amount of Australian and New Zealand developers releasing games on the Switch eShop on a regular basis. To celebrate, all of the studios down under and across the ditch have joined together to offer Switch owners "twenty of the best" games from the region at great prices. The sale covers a wide...
Nintendo Download 20th June (North America)
Bloodstained, Crash Team Racing, My Friend Pedro!
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! Nintendo Switch: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night...
News Pokémon Was The Second Most Pre-Ordered Title At GameStop During E3
Call of Duty takes out the top spot
Video game retail giant GameStop has revealed the most pre-ordered upcoming releases shown during E3 2019. Three Nintendo titles made the cut and one third-party release also coming to the Switch was featured. Activision's next entry in the Call of Duty series took out the top spot and Pokémon Sword and Shield...
News Puzzle & Dragons Gold For Switch Releases In North America Later This Year
A competitive take on the series
In 2013, GungHo Online Entertainment released Puzzle & Dragons Z on the 3DS. It followed this up in 2015 with a local release of the game and also added in a special Nintendo-themed bonus title: Puzzle & Dragons Z: Super Mario Bros. Edtion. Now, GungHo has announced it will release Puzzle & Dragons Gold...
News The Sonic Anniversary Nintendo eShop Sale Is Now Live (North America)
Discounts on Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShop games
Sega is running a Sonic anniversary sale in North America from now until June 24th. For owners of Nintendo platforms, this sale includes discounted Sonic games on the Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. Take a look at the 12 games on sale in the list below which includes Sonic's latest racing game:...
News Level-5 Is Appearing At Anime Expo For The First Time Ever
"Stay tuned for more details"
Level-5, the Japanese developer and publisher best known for Yo-Kai Watch, Professor Layton and the Inazuma Eleven series has announced it will be appearing at next month's Anime Expo in Los Angeles. It revealed this information over on the Layton series Twitter account and informed followers to "stay tuned for more...
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