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PSA Switch Online Includes Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack Access At "No Additional Cost"
Active Expansion Pack subscription required
Nintendo has announced it will be releasing paid "Switch 2 Edition" upgrade packs for select Switch games, but it seems there's a catch. You won't actually have to fork out extra coin (for at least some games) if you already have access to the original game and an active Switch Online + Expansion Pack...
PSA You Can Now Download Nintendo's New Mobile App
"Nintendo fun, delivered daily"
To go out with a bang, Shigeru Miyamoto announced the new mobile app Nintendo Today! during the latest Switch Direct. In case you missed it, this free app has now officially gone live on Android and iOS devices and is available to "anyone with a Nintendo account". It's Nintendo's way of keeping fans up to date on the...
PSA Gold Points For Nintendo Switch Purchases Are Now Discontinued
Update: The Golden age is over
Last month, Nintendo announced it would be discontinuing the My Nintendo Gold Points program, with it no longer possible to earn these points after a certain date. In case you missed this, Nintendo has issued a reminder on social media ahead of the big day next week on 24th March 2025 (or 25th March depending on your...
PSA Be Careful, These Light-Up Joy-Con Look As Dodgy As They Come
AI spy with my little eye
We Switch fans are no strangers to AI-generated software — heck, we hardly bat an eyelid at it when opening the eShop any more — but seeing it used to promote hardware still catches us a little off guard. Sure, the product likely exists, but can we assume that it actually has any of its promised features if even the...
PSA Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has Reportedly Leaked Online
Spoiler shields, activate!
We are mere days away from the official release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on 20th March and now, as has been the case with so many first-party releases during the Switch generation, the game has reportedly leaked online. That's according to a new moderator post on the XCX
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Second Story Expansion DLC Now Available
"The Chapter of Seign"
Following the arrival of Marisa's story at the end of last month, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has now rolled out "The Chapter of Seign". This is the second chapter and will set you back $7.99 / £5.99 (or your regional equivalent). Once again you'll need the main game to access this new prequel story content. This DLC...
PSA Don't Be Fooled, This Blatant Rip-Off Isn't The 'Content Warning' You Want On Switch
Be warned
Back in April 2024 you may remember a flurry of excitement when Landfall's Content Warning released for PC. A first-person co-op horror game which involves capturing footage of scary events and uploading it to 'SpöökTube' for likes and clout, it was made free to download for 24 hours at launch and its blend of quirky comedy and genuine...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes First Story Expansion DLC Out This Week
"A prequel to the epic saga of the Hundred Heroes"
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was one of the many RPGs to arrive on the Switch in 2024 and developer Rabbit & Bear Studios has now started its rollout of the story expansion DLC. As previously revealed, this all kicks off with "The Chapter of Marisa" which arrives on the eShop this week. It...
News Konami Adds Incredibly Rare Slice Of GBA Ninja History To The Switch eShop
Welcome back, Ninja Five-O
The Switch has a growing library of Game Boy Advance titles and Konami has expanded this with its latest eShop release. It's the GBA action-platformer Ninja Five-O (also known as Ninja Cop). This Switch version was originally announced last month and you can download the title right now for USD $24.99 /
PSA Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Expansion Is Here, But You Can Still Open Old Packs
Gimme a Boost(er)
The day is finally here, Trainers! The 'Space-Time Smackdown' expansion is now live in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, giving us access to a whole bunch of sweet Gen IV newbies. But have no fear if you're still chasing cards from Genetic Apex, they're still available to open. Unlike when the 'Mythical Island' mini-expansion...
PSA Trading Is Finally Live In Pokémon TCG Pocket, But It's A Real Headache
Traders of the Lost Card
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's hotly-anticipated Trade feature is finally live in the mobile app. Those who have been waiting to swap cards with their pals can now do so, but there's a catch: it's a real headache. As with everything TCG Pocket, Trading is all about consumable items and currency. We've known for a while...
PSA Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Launch Discount Ends Soon
Get 50% off while you still can
At the end of last year, Nintendo launched Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete - a "complete" version of the previous free-to-play mobile title which has now officially ended its service. As part of the launch of this new paid version, Nintendo has been offering residents a limited-time discount on the game -...
PSA 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Invites Are Now Being Sent Out
Did you get yours?
Alongside the Switch 2 reveal earlier this month, Nintendo announced a "series of hands-on events" would be taking place around the world. Now that registrations have been live for a few weeks, it seems Nintendo is now sending out emails to let them know if they've been selected. As previously mentioned, this is effectively a...
PSA Don't Fall For This New 'Wukong' Game On The Switch eShop
You cheeky monkey
One of the biggest surprises of 2024 was undoubtedly Black Myth: Wukong, an action RPG from Chinese developer Game Science. Though not necessarily regarded as one of the all-time greats, it was certainly well-received and went on to sell an extraordinary amount of copies within a very short timeframe; reportedly over 18 million in...
News Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Adds Online Play In Latest Update
Better late than never
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind made its debut on the Switch eShop in December last year but was missing one key mode on the Switch. Fortunately, online play has now finally arrived in the latest update - allowing players to "connect with friends" and punch some putties (together). Here's the developer's official...
PSA Be Warned, Nintendo's New 'Emio' Trailer Is Packed With Late-Game Spoilers
Bag practice
This is a warning to all those who are yet to play Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club and want to work through the mystery unspoiled: do not watch Nintendo's latest trailer for the game. Yesterday, Nintendo uploaded a new trailer for the 2024 mystery entitled 'What Lies in the Past' (we've linked it in that last sentence...
PSA Switch 2 Is Getting Revealed In The Next 100 Days
Set your Alarmos
We've been waiting for that sweet Nintendo Switch 2 announcement for what feels like years now — hold on, it has been years — but, as of today, we are finally on the home straight. That is if your 'home straight' consists of 100 days to go. We know that an announcement is coming "this fiscal year", and if you take today (22nd...
PSA Watch Out, Sonic 3 Movie Spoilers Are Already Cropping Up Online
Including the all-important post-credits scene
We are speeding ever closer to the worldwide release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in cinemas from 20th December, so, naturally, spoilers are already popping up online. Tut. Select pre-screenings of the movie have taken place in recent weeks, and it appears that some naughty customers whipped their phones...
PSA If You're Into Switch 2 'Leaks', It's The Wild West Out There Right Now
Logo mock-ups, curvy docks, yee-haw
Over the weekend there's been a flurry of Switch 2-related activity online, with unsubstantiated details and mock-ups for the officially-not-yet-revealed console doing the rounds on social media. Following on from accessory makers such as iVolver and Dbrand putting out images and dimensions of the Switch 2,
PSA Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
A limited-time offer
It's that time of year when there are all sorts of sales on games and if you haven't got around to playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown just yet, it's now available as part of Best Buy's deal of the day offerings. It's just $14.99 USD (instead of $39.99) - so act fast, as there are just hours remaining on this deal. Apart...
PSA It's Your Last Chance To Get 'Sega Mega Drive Classics' On Switch eShop
Game to be delisted on 6th December
The end is nigh for SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive Classics on the Switch eShop, as Sega will be delisting the game from digital storefronts on 6th December 2024. Sega announced it would be taking the classic game collection down from the eShop — and other games across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation storefronts —...
PSA Select Super Mario amiibo Have Been Restocked At GameStop (US)
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo has restock select amiibo in the Super Mario series and they're now available at GameStop in US. As highlighted by amiibo Alerts on social media, Super Mario fans can now get their hands on the 'glow-in the-dark' Boo, Goomba and Koopa Troopa for $15.99 USD each. These amiibo aren't always the easiest to find, so if...
PSA Don't Be Alarmed, Nintendo's New Clock Isn't A "Limited-Time" Product
It will be available at "other retailers" in 2025
Nintendo's 'Alarmo' is currently exclusive to Nintendo Stores and the My Nintendo Store, and it's already sold out in multiple locations around the globe. If you are desperate to get your hands on this new sound clock, but haven't had any luck just yet, there's no need to worry. Nintendo's official...
PSA Buy A Select Digital Game And Get A Switch Online "14-Day Free Trial" (Canada)
"That's twice as long as usual"
Nintendo Canada is currently offering a "14-day free trial membership" to the Switch Online service when you purchase select digital titles. As you might already know, that's twice as long as the usual trial! If you purchase any of the following titles digitally from the eShop between now and the end of October,...
PSA LEGO Retiring Multiple Nintendo Sets (UK)
Get 'em while you can
LEGO is always bringing out new themed sets, but as part of this, it's constantly winding down the production of existing sets. With this in mind, it's retiring some rather big Nintendo sets in the UK, with some other themed gaming sets also scheduled to end their run. Some Nintendo sets are also being retired in the US and...
PSA Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Reportedly Leaked Online In Full
Update: It might not be all that bad
Update [Mon 16th Sep, 2024 15:30 BST]: While it seems as though a few folks may have gotten their hands on early copies of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, initial reports that the game is accessible via emulators may have been premature. Evidence that the game is out there is certainly available...
PSA Get 50% Off 'Mushihimesama' Before Its Switch eShop Delisting This Week
Hurry!
Last month, we reported on the rather sad news that Mushihimesama, the wonderful bullet-hell shmup from developer Cave, would soon be delisted from the Switch eShop. Well folks, there isn't much time left. Mushihimesama will disappear from the digital storefront later this week on 10th August 2024. If you're on the fence about whether to...
PSA Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Switch Digital Pre-Orders "Opening Soon"
CEO says there were "no requests for changes to the game"
Update: Digital pre-orders for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will go live on 9th August 2024. Check out our updated story for more information: Original: Although physical pre-orders for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP have already gone live, we're still actually waiting for the digital pre-purchases...
PSA Receive 1,000 Gold Points With This Switch Online Family Membership Offer (North America)
A "limited time" offer
Nintendo is currently running a "limited time" promotion where you can earn 1,000 My Nintendo Gold Points when you purchase or renew a 12 month family membership for NSO or the Expansion Pack service. This offer is currently open to residents located in North America and will be available until 11th August 2024. These Gold...
PSA Smash Bros. Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Spirits Now Permanently Available
Following a limited-timed event earlier this year
Earlier this year as part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fifth anniversary celebrations, Nintendo added brand new spirits to the game. This included all sorts of franchises and one of the highlights was the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet spirit collection. If you didn't manage to get them back in...
PSA Metroid Zero Mission's Fusion Gallery Is Already Unlocked On Switch
No link cables required!
Last week was very busy in the land of Nintendo with a new Direct and all sorts of announcements including a new batch of Switch Online titles. One of the releases happened to be the Game Boy Advance classic Metroid: Zero Mission. If you weren't already aware, this game comes with a special Metroid Fusion gallery. As...
PSA Splatoon 3 News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Banner
Celebrating the winners of the World Championship
Update [Wed 24th Jul, 2024 10:00 BST]: Following Nintendo's revokement of team Jackpot's Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024 first-place victory, the free in-game banner is planned to be removed in a future update for the game. <related ids="169324"> Original story [Wed 5th Jun, 2024 02:15...
A "PSA" from Atooi following the 3DS online shutdown
Following the shutdown of online play for the 3DS and Wii U yesterday, Atooi founder Jools Watsham has issued a special PSA to "Nintendo 3DS owners and fans of Chicken Wiggle". All of the 3DS community levels that were uploaded to Chicken Wiggle during its lifecycle will be made available to...
News It's Over! Nintendo Shuts Down Online Servers For 3DS And Wii U
Thanks for the memories
Nintendo previously confirmed it would end "online play and other functionality" for the 3DS and Wii U in April 2024 and we've now reached the exact date of this shutdown, so this is it! The online services for both of these systems have been officially discontinued - marking the end of Nintendo's Network generation...
Reminder Nintendo Is Ending 3DS And Wii U Online Play Early Next Month
The official shutdown is almost here
In case you missed it, Nintendo is shutting down online play and other functionality for the 3DS and Wii U early next month. As we get closer to this deadline, Nintendo's Japanese social media accounts have been issuing regular PSA. The latest one was posted earlier this week, once again reminding everyone...
News More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Are Getting Restocked
Arriving next month
If you're planning to collect the full line of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo now that the final figure (Sora from Kingdom Hearts) has been released, you might actually have a chance of completing this goal with ongoing restocks in recent weeks. As highlighted by Comicbook.com, amiibo hunters in North America wi
PSA You Have Until Next Week To Add "Unused" 3DS And Wii U Funds To Your Nintendo Account
The deadline is almost here
As we get closer to the official shutdown of online play and other functionality for the 3DS and Wii U next month, Nintendo has issued a reminder this week to merge your unused eShop balance while you still can. If you haven't already, now is the time to add these funds to your Nintendo Account, so they can then be used...
News Nintendo Store Restocks Pokémon amiibo In Select Regions
Celebrating Pokémon Day 2024
We've got some good news for Pokémon fans and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo collectors. In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024, Nintendo has restocked its official online stores with select Pokémon amiibo. The Pokémon included in this restock are Pikachu, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Mewtwo, Lucario, Greninja and...
PSA If You're Still Watching Sonic Prime, Season 3 Is Available Now
Sonic Vs. Nine
Netflix is cranking out new seasons of Sonic Prime seemingly faster than the 'Blue Blur' himself, with Season 3 now available to watch in its entirety. It doesn't seem that long that we were first reporting on the animated show and speculating what it would all be about, but now the story is kicking into high gear with Sonic going...
PSA Pokémon Concierge Debuts On Netflix Today
Enjoy your stay
First announced back in February 2023, the new stop-motion animation series Pokémon Concierge is now available to watch on Netflix. Developed by The Pokémon Company, Dwarf Studios, and Netflix Animation, Pokémon Concierge follows protagonist Haru, who takes on a job as concierge at the idyllic 'Pokémon Resort'. Her role is to...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Celebrate Holidays With Delibird-Themed Events
Outbreaks, Tera Raids - it's a holiday special!
The holidays are very close right now, but there's no need to wait for Delibird to come down the chimney and deliver your presents — you can go catch them right now in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. There are actually two different Delibird-esque events going on right now in Paldea. First up, let's...
News Super Mario RPG Switch Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
It's happened again
Following a Super Mario Bros. Wonder leak in October, it looks like Super Mario RPG for Switch has now also been made available ahead of its official launch next week. Although the game isn't out until 17th November, dataminer 'OatmealDome' has confirmed the game has now been "leaked to the inter
PSA Don't Forget The Meaty Downloads Required For Metal Gear Solid's Physical Edition
Snakey
If you are considering picking up the physical edition of Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, you might want to bear in mind just how little is packed onto the cart without completing some rather meaty updates. We have known that the Master Collection Vol. 1 on Switch would require a good number of downloads for some time...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Watch out for spoilers
Another anticipated Nintendo Switch exclusive has been leaked online. This time it's Super Mario Bros. Wonder, due out next week on 20th October. After the voice of the new Mario was confirmed on Friday, there are now multiple reports suggesting Mario Wonder's ROM file is being distributed online. This new game is also being...
PSA Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Items
Light up Link with this tasty skewer
Nintendo has been offering free in-game item drops for some time now in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and in case you missed it, the latest items can now be claimed via the Switch news channel. This time you'll receive three glowing cave fish and two brightcaps which will illuminate Link in areas...
PSA Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Items
Get an Octo Balloon, Rocket & Traveler's Shield
Nintendo is offering a new in-game item drop for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. To claim these items, you'll need to head on over to the Switch news channel. This latest one allows you to redeem an Octo Balloon, Rocket & Traveler's Shield which you can fuse together and then go high in...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Leaks Surface Online Ahead Of Launch
Watch out for spoilers
NetherRealm's new game Mortal Kombat 1 is just weeks out from release, but unfortunately, it's the latest victim of a leak. According to a report from MP1st, some stores in certain locations around the world are already selling physical copies of the title, and one individual has managed to get hold of a Switch copy of the...
PSA Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Items
Get an opal and magic rod
It's a new week and that means another in-game item drop for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. As usual, you'll be able to access these items directly from the Switch news channel. This latest one allows players to redeem an opal and a magic rod to create an elemental weapon. Here the steps you'll need to follow...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC Has Reportedly Leaked
Watch out for spoilers!
Ahead of the launch of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC on 13th September, there's reportedly been a leak. As highlighted by Polygon, "renders of new Pokémon and Pokémon forms" from part one 'The Teal Mask' are apparently doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere online. There are supposedly some other details...
PSA Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Items
Go shield surfing in Hyrule this weekend
Following another update for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earlier this week, Nintendo has now posted a new story on the Switch news channel about shield surfing. Yes, in this latest post, players will be able to redeem a Soldier's Shield and Cart to go shield surfing in the land of Hyrule. Just...
