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Nintendo Download 7th September (North America)
Fae Farm! MythForce! Gunbrella!
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: Fae Farm (Phoenix Labs, 8th Sep, $59.99) -...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Already Topped Amazon's "Best Sellers" Chart In The US
It's off to a wonderful start
Ahead of the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder next month, it seems the game is already dominating the charts on Amazon in certain parts of the world. Following the special Direct presentation last week, revealing even more about the new entry, Wonder has now gone straight to the top of Amazon's best-selling video...
Video Here's 20 Minutes Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gameplay From Nintendo Treehouse
Playable at Nintendo Live 2023
In case you missed the initial announcement, Nintendo Live 2023 is currently taking place this weekend in Seattle. The event is packed with all sorts of entertainment and as part of this Nintendo is also showcasing its upcoming Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Nintendo's Treehouse held a live hands-on gameplay...
News Extremely Limited Edition Cult Of The Lamb Switch Controllers Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
Joy-Con and Pro Controllers up for grabs
Indie hit Cult of the Lamb recently received a cool Don't Starve crossover, but if that wasn't already enough it's now unveiled officially licensed Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controllers. These designs were crafted by CptnAlex Designs and are "extremely limited" edition. There are only 125 of each controller...
Nintendo Download 31st August (North America)
Rune Factory 3 Special! Trine 5! Chants of Sennaar!
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: Rune Factory 3 Special...
News Beyond Good And Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
Ubisoft's classic appears to be returning
Here's a classification you might not have expected! As spotted on social media, the ESRB for North America recently rated the Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The action-adventure game is rated 'E10+' and contains animated blood and fantasy...
News Nintendo Switch Has Surpassed The Wii's Lifetime Sales In The US
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom played a huge part
Nintendo's Switch has just achieved another sales milestone. Although worldwide hardware sales of the hybrid system surpassed Wii sales some time ago, there's been an update in the US. According to new data from Circana (previously the NPD), US lifetime sales of Switch hardware have "finally" overtaken...
Nintendo Download 24th August (North America)
Samba de Amigo! Sea of Stars! Blasphemous 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! Switch eShop - Highlights: Samba de Amigo: Party Central...
News Castle Crashers Remastered Is Finally Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open next month
If you've been holding out for a physical Switch version of Castle Crashers Remastered, today is your lucky day! Developer Behemoth has finally confirmed a physical copy will be made available for $29.99 USD, with pre-orders going live online next month. It comes with a sticker pack and includes a character unlock guide...
Nintendo Download 17th August (North America)
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk! The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood! Die After Sunset!
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: Quake...
Nintendo Download 10th August (North America)
Red Dead Redemption! Moving Out 2! Vampire Survivors!
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: Red Dead Redemption...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Themed Rewards (North America)
Coasters and stickers now available
To celebrate the first anniversary of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on the Nintendo Switch (yes, it's already been a year), the My Nintendo Store in North America has released a new themed reward. It's asking fans to embrace the outdoors with this four-pack of "camping coasters". The artwork features Noah, Mio, and the...
News Switch eShop's Massive QuakeCon Sale Includes DOOM & More For "Lowest Prices Ever"
Get 'em while you can
Ahead of QuakeCon 2023 next week, a sale has gone live on the Switch eShop in the US - with all of id Software's classic first-person shooters on sale. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is also available for a reduced price. This sale apparently has the "lowest prices ever" on titles such as DOOM and Quake in this...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Has Been Announced For Online Subscribers
Join Goku in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Nintendo has officially announced its next free Switch Online trial in North America is Bandai Namco and Arc System Works' 2018 fighter, Dragon Ball FighterZ. It's available from 4th August until 10th August - with the whole game available to download and play as long as you're a Switch Online member. As part of...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (North America)
WrestleQuest! Tiny Thor! Legend Bowl!
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: Brotato (Seaven Studio, 3rd Aug,...
News Pikmin 4 "Limited-Time" Bubble Tea Announced In New Kung Fu Tea X Nintendo Partnership
Update: Available now
Update [Thu 3rd Aug, 2023 01:30 BST]: The special Kung Fu Tea x Pikmin drinks are now available. Here's a look at the "Pikmin Tropical Punch & Slush" flavours: Original [Tue 11th Jul, 2023 01:30 BST]: The American bubble tea company Kung Fu Tea has today announced a special partnership with Nintendo ahead of the...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Arriving this October
Nintendo went out with a bang in the previous Direct with the reveal of its new platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It's due out on the Switch this October, and ahead of release, North America's classification board the ESRB has recently rated this upcoming release. Unsurprisingly, it's 'E' for everyone and contains some...
Nintendo Download 27th July (North America)
Disney Illusion Island! Venba! Yggdra Union!
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: Disney Illusion Island (Disney...
News EVO 2023 Reveals Full Schedule - Featuring Tournaments, Panels & Surprises
"A surprise developer takes the spotlight"
Ahead of the Evolution Championship fighter series (EVO 2023) next month, the full schedule of announcements has now been revealed. There will be a panel for a number of games, including one "exciting announcement from a surprise developer". "A surprise developer takes the spotlight for an exciting...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Pikmin 4 Physical Rewards (US)
Get them while you can
Update [Fri 21st Jul, 2023 01:55 BST]: To celebrate the launch of Pikmin 4 on Switch, Nintendo as now added another two items to its My Nintendo Store. Kitchen Towel (600 points) "Add a touch of Pikmin decor to your home with this microfiber kitchen towel! Decorated with a pattern of Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin,...
Nintendo Download 20th July (North America)
Pikmin 4! Ghosty! Mr. Run and Jump!
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: Pikmin 4 (Nintendo, 21st Jul) - Meet...
News Sonic Superstars Has Been Rated For Switch By The ESRB
Game scheduled to arrive "this Fall"
Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a brand new multiplayer platformer this Fall titled Sonic Superstars. Sega hasn't actually locked in a specific release date just yet, but it seems the game is on track, with the ESRB in North America now rating the title for Switch and multiple other platforms. Unsurprisingly, it's...
Reminder Pokémon GO Plus + Is Now Available In Stores
It comes with a Pikachu inside of it
The Pokémon Company this week gave select regions a test try of its new app Pokémon Sleep, and now it's also released the new device Pokémon GO Plus + in a number of regions. In case you missed the initial announcement, this device can be used in Pokémon Sleep to record your sleep patterns. It even includes...
Nintendo Download 13th July (North America)
Manic Mechanics! Atelier Marie Remake! Paint Ball!
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: Manic Mechanics (4J...
News M2's 'Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Collection' For Switch Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Update: Limited Run confirms western release
Update [Thu 13th Jul, 2023 00:25 BST]: Limited Run Games has now confirmed a western physical release of Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Collection for the Nintendo Switch. You can find the full list of included games below. KYUKYOKU TIGER (Japan Arcade Single Player Version) KYUKYOKU TIGER (Japan Arcade Two...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Streaming On Peacock This August (US)
"1 month until the bros power-up!"
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a major hit when it arrived in cinemas earlier this year, and now it's been confirmed it will be "streaming exclusively" on Peacock in the US, starting August 3. Peacock subscribers will also be able to access all of the bonus features of the movie including cast and crew...
Nintendo Download 6th July (North America)
Oxenfree II! Trails into Reverie! Gimmick!
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: OXENFREE II: Lost Signals (MWM...
News Nintendo Has Apparently Retired Its Gulf War Game Boy
It's going back to Redmond
Nintendo was known in its earlier years of video game development for its durable and long-lasting hardware, but one system that trumped all was the legendary Game Boy. In fact, there's one famous Game Boy as you might recall that was damaged in a bombing during the Gulf War and still works! In an update, the Game Boy has...
News Nintendo Of America Announced As A Sponsor Of Dream Con 2023 (US)
Mario Kart and Smash Bros. tournaments will feature
If you happen to be located in the US and can set aside a few days in late July, you might be interested in checking out the anime and gaming experience 'Dream Con 2023' taking place in Austin, Texas. Nintendo of America will be a sponsor of the 2023 event. Nintendo games have "played a major part...
Nintendo Download 29th June (North America)
Ghost Trick! Rain Code! Everybody 1-2-Switch!
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! Note: Sonic Origins Plus, which launched on 23rd June...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Collector's Edition Restocked On Nintendo Store (US)
Get it while you can
Nintendo's limited edition physical releases aren't always the easiest to get hold of, but it seems to be making an effort to restock the latest one for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as regularly as it possibly can. With this in mind, the Zelda creator has restocked Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition on the...
News Mario's Face Is Officially On A Cookie With Limited Edition Super Mario Bros. Oreos
Cookie Land would approve
Mario is following in the footsteps of Pokémon, as Nintendo has teamed up with snack company Mondelez International to create some official Super Mario Bros. Oreos. Launching in North America on 10th July, these limited edition packs of cookies (or biscuits, depending on where you're from in the world) can contain 16...
News The FTC Doesn't Seem To Think Switch Is A Serious PlayStation & Xbox Competitor
Microsoft's Phil Spencer says it's "incorrect"
Microsoft is currently locked in a courtroom battle with the Federal Trade Commission over its proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and although the focus is mostly on Xbox, on day two of the proceedings, the Nintendo Switch has already been dragged into the fight. According to The...
Guide Best Switch Games In Nintendo's Hyper Max eShop Sale (North America)
Update: Sale ends this weekend
Update: The Hyper Max eShop Sale ends on 25th June, so make sure you check out our favourite games that have been discounted. We're on the cusp of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it's time for summer sales! Nintendo is running Switch eShop sales around the globe, but that doesn't mean the same games...
News E3 2024 And 2025 Have Supposedly Been Cancelled
The ESA claims "no final decisions" have been made
E3 2023 was cancelled earlier this year in March, and now in an update, it seems the events for 2024 and 2025 have also been axed. This information was featured in a slide during a Los Angeles City Tourism Board meeting. The Entertainment Software Association has come out with a statement,...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (North America)
Pikmin 1 & 2! Story of Seasons! The Last Hero of Nostalgia!
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: Pikmin 1 and...
News Nintendo Adds Multiple New Games To Its Switch Voucher Program (North America)
"Save on two digital games"
Nintendo's latest Direct broadcast was packed with quite a lot of major first-party announcements. If you plan on getting them all but want to save some coin, you can always make use of the Switch Online voucher program, which was relaunched in North America earlier this year. For the price of $99.98 / $132.99 CAD,...
News Nintendo's New York Store Announces Nintendo Direct Livestream
"First-come, first-served"
As part of the Nintendo Direct celebrations, Nintendo's New York store has announced it will be airing the livestream on-site. It will be on a "first-come, first-served basis" so if you happen to be located in this area or can make the trip in - be mindful of this. The broadcast will get underway on 21st June 2023 at 10AM...
News Nintendo Confirms Legend Of Zelda amiibo Restock In The US
Skyward Sword Link & Bokoblin are back
There has been talk of a Legend of Zelda amiibo restock taking place soon, and yesterday in North America a few retailers actually had some listings. Now, in a minor update, Nintendo has made it official via social media - announcing a few "previously available" Legend of Zelda amiibo have returned. You can...
News Legend Of Zelda amiibo Reprints Now Available (North America)
But they are selling out fast
Update [Tue 20th Jun, 2023 06:18 BST]: We've got some good news and some bad news - Legend of Zelda amiibo are back in stock in North America. They seem to be getting restocked in waves on websites like Best Buy and Amazon, so you might be in luck depending on your location. The ones up for grabs include the new Link...
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience"
Later this month, Spike Chunsoft is releasing Master Detective Archives: Rain Code on the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, if you ended up ordering a copy of the "Mysteriful Limited Edition" and are located in North America, there's been a slight delay. Instead of releasing alongside the standard and...
Nintendo Download 15th June (North America)
Tails of Trainspot! Nova Lands! Jack Jeanne!
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 - New Releases: Alchemic Cutie (CIRCLE...
News Nintendo May Be Heading To A City Near You In The 'Summer Of Play' Tour (US)
Games and goodies galore
If you're unable to attend the Nintendo Live 2023 event in Seattle this coming September, then worry not, because Nintendo might well be heading to a city near you when it kicks off the 'Summer of Play' tour this week. Lasting from June 15th to August 28th, Nintendo will be touring the US from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in...
News Two Switch Games Will "No Longer Be Available" On The eShop
Say goodbye to 'The Lost Child' & 'God Wars' by NIS America
We've already seen the 3DS eShop closure wipe out a lot of digital titles earlier this year, and now game publisher NIS America has announced two of its games from the Switch eShop will be disappearing in the coming weeks and months. The first one is the RPG The Lost Child, originally...
Nintendo Download 8th June (North America)
Harmony! Dordogne! Katamari!
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: Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (DON'T NOD, 8th...
News The Mario Movie Physical Release Is Already Available (North America)
Official announcement says it's out next week
Update [Wed 7th Jun, 2023 05:30 BST]: There were reports last week about fans securing physical copies of the Mario Movie early, and although an official release date of 13th June 2023 was announced today, it seems even more people have managed to secure a copy. In other words, you might already be able...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Steelbook Already Being Shipped Out (US)
It's happening!
The Super Mario Movie made its digital debut last month, so when can we expect to see the physical version arrive? Following a supposed leak that suggested the Steelbook release would be arriving on 6th June 2023, it seems some Mario fans in the US have already secured their copy. According to reports, a weekly ad by the retailer...
Nintendo Download 1st June (North America)
Etrian Odyssey! Decarnation! Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX!
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: Etrian Odyssey...
News My Nintendo Celebrates Super Mario GBA Coming To Switch Online
Grab these wallpapers while you can
Following last week's release of three Super Mario games for the Switch Online GBA service, Nintendo has now released some brand new wallpapers for desktop and mobile devices. This item is available on My Nintendo in the US and will set you back 50 Platinum Points. As you can see, it's got a picture of the...
Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)
Cassette Beasts! Bat Boy! Skye Tales!
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: MAQUETTE (Annapurna Interactive, 25th...