Tag: Uk
News People Order Switch Consoles From Amazon, Get Hilariously Random Items Instead
Including washing powder and a pack of condoms
The UK arm of retail giant Amazon has been forced to apologise to a selection of its customers after they were sent seemingly random items instead of the Switch consoles they had purchased during Black Friday week. Around a dozen customers have complained directly to Amazon via its Twitter account,...
News Pokémon Happy Meals Return To McDonald's In The UK Next January
Gotta eat 'em all
As much as we love cooking and eating curries in the Galar region, every once in a while we prefer a meal that we don't have to prepare and comes with a free toy. Yeah, you heard us right. From 2nd January through to 28th January next year, McDonald's in the UK will be offering Pokémon Happy Meals. While they don't appear to be...
Deals Get A Switch And Mario Kart 8 Deluxe For As Little As £251.99, While Stocks Last (UK)
And it's the 'improved' console, too
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but the deals haven't dried up just yet – Nintendo UK has just announced that limited stock is available of special Switch bundle which includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for no additional cost. The catch is that it's a download code rather than the full game, but still –...
UK Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Take A Fall Thanks To The Black Friday Effect
The charts get a shake up
Black Friday's impact has been felt on the UK charts this week as some unlikely titles make a return to the top ten. Rare's Xbox One exclusive Sea of Thieves was the big winner, leaping back up the chart to number four after occupying the 23rd position in the chart last week. The game was helped by massive discounts on...
Deals Cyber Monday Kicks Off With This Amazing Switch Bundle Offer (UK)
Improved console plus Labo kit, Lego Jurassic World and a case - all for £299.99
Black Friday may be a distant memory, but there are plenty of deals to be had on this Cyber Monday – including this remarkable offer from UK retailer Argos. The store is offering a Switch console, base Labo kit, Lego Jurassic World, and a carry case fo
Deals Nintendo Labo Kits Plunge To Just £15 In Ridiculous Black Friday Savings (UK)
Act fast!
If you're yet to experience Nintendo Labo, perhaps waiting for a price drop before committing to such a purchase, then now is absolutely the time to strike. We can't quite believe that they're available at such a low price, but you can now pick up both the Nintendo Labo Robot Kit and the Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit for just £14.99 in the...
Deals Nintendo Switch Lite Gets A Black Friday Price Drop (UK)
Update: Now down to £179
If you're looking to get your hands on a shiny new Nintendo Switch Lite, perhaps as a Christmas gift or just a little present to yourself, Black Friday is set to be a good time to do just that. Amazon UK is currently offering the console at a reduced price, with all of the three launch models now available for £179.00...
Deals This Is The Cheapest Nintendo Switch In The UK Right Now
Get yourself a Switch lite for just £170
As Black Friday 2019 week truly kicks off in earnest, we're keeping our eyes peeled for the best Switch deal – and at the moment, UK buyers really can't do any better than this incredible offer from supermarket chain ASDA. The chain is offering the Switch Lite for just £169.99 – that's £30 off the...
UK Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Loses Top Spot, But Nintendo Switch Dominates Top Ten
Switch-exclusives run riot
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd November, revealing that Pokémon Sword has lost the first place position it secured last week. Coupled with Pokémon Shield, the game's success last week saw it become the second biggest launch for a Pokémon outing in UK history. The momentum has swung back
News Pokémon Center London Will Return For The 2020 Pokémon World Championships
Let's hope the queues are less painful next time
The recent opening of the Pokémon Center London was something of a mixed bag; while it was great to have a dedicated (if temporary) store in the UK for Pokémon goods, the queues, l
Video Nintendo's Latest Switch Commercial Perfectly Underlines The Console's Broad Appeal
"Play together anytime, anywhere"
Remember how muddled the marketing was for the Wii U? Nintendo didn't have a clue how to 'sell' the concept of the system, and this undoubtedly contributed to its lacklustre commercial performance. However, with Switch, the company isn't making the same mistake twice and its promotional activities have been pretty...
Deals Get A Year Of Switch Online Family Membership For Under £25
That's £3.10 per user
Nintendo Switch Online is slowly but surely evolving into something pretty special, thanks to the recent addition of SNES games and the fact that it enables you to store save data in the cloud (oh, and play online, of course). One of the best ways of getting fully involved is to get yourself a
News Nintendo Switch Looks Set To End PS4's Five-Year Reign In The UK
UK Switch sales spike 30%
For the past five years, Sony has ruled the roost in the UK hardware sales charts. The PS4 is the territory's undisputed champion with millions of consoles safely installed in millions of living rooms. However, it would seem that Nintendo's recent robust performance is going to change things up a little. Retail data...
UK Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Beats Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order To Claim Number One Spot
Second biggest launch for the series in the region
Pokémon Sword and Shield has enjoyed a massive opening week in the UK sales charts, holding off Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to claim the number one spot – making it the biggest system exclusive game of 2019. Pokémon Sword on its own is the third biggest physical game launch of the year,...
News Untitled Goose Game Dev Wins The 2019 Golden Joystick Breakthrough Award
And Smash Bros. Ultimate takes out Nintendo GotY
This week at London's Bloomsbury Big Top, the results of the 37th Golden Joystick Awards were revealed. More than 3.5 million public votes were cast to determine the winners across 19 categories. On the Switch front, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate took out the Nintendo game of the year. Perhaps more...
65 stores taking part
Based in the UK? Itching to get your hands on Pokémon Sword and Shield? Well, you'll be pleased to know that high street chain GAME is conducting a series of midnight openings on Thursday night/Friday morning across 65 of its stores, which means you can get your grubby hands on the latest title in the series a few hours...
News Pokémon Center London Calls In New Pikachu Plush As Items Start To Permanently Sell Out
The "unprecedented demand" continues
London's pop-up Pokémon Center has introduced a new Pikachu plush for visitors to buy as other products begin to completely disappear from shelves. The Pokémon Company has revealed that, starting today, the London Guard Pikachu plush will be available in limited quantities. There is a limit of one London Guard...
UK Charts Luigi's Mansion 3 Falls To Fourth As Death Stranding And Call Of Duty Take Command
Mario & Sonic grabs eighth
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 9th November, revealing that Luigi's Mansion 3 has slipped down to fourth place in its second week on sale. After becoming the fastest-selling physical Switch game of 2019 in the UK last week, the game couldn't manage to overturn Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's dominance...
Deals Get Luigi's Mansion 3 For £20 When You Buy A Nintendo Switch Console (UK)
Wa-hoo!
If you're still on the lookout for Luigi's Mansion 3 and happen to be in the market for a Nintendo Switch to play it on, these new deals could be just the ticket. Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but Amazon UK appears to be getting in on the deals early with this selection of Nintendo Switch offers. At the time of writing, you can...
News Nintendo's Taking Ring Fit Adventure On A Tour Of The UK & Ireland
And you can win your own copy
If you've been left intrigued by Ring Fit Adventure but haven't yet taken the plunge, you'll be pleased to know that you can now check it all out for free at a number of locations around the UK. Nintendo's taking its fitness and RPG mash-up on tour, giving players a chance to get their sweat on and see what the game's...
News Pokémon Center London Goes From Bad To Worse, Products Could Sell Out Before Closure
Update: We have our first casualty
Update (4th Nov, 12:00 BST): As feared, The Pokémon Company has now confirmed that the exclusive London City Pikachu Plush will sell out before the store's closure. If you're planning a trip to the store next week, you'll likely be out of luck. "Due to overwhelming popularity, this week will be the final week...
UK Charts Luigi's Mansion 3 Just Had The Best Opening Week Of Any Switch Game In 2019
But couldn't take number one
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 2nd November, revealing that Luigi's Mansion 3 has had a very impressive debut indeed. The spooktacular game has become the fastest-selling physical Switch game of 2019, ahead of the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Maker 2, and its opening sales...
News Zavvi's Luigi's Mansion 3 Clothing Range Will Make Your Friends Green With Envy
And you can get 25% off with our special code
To celebrate the launch of Luigi's Mansion 3 on Switch, UK retailer Zavvi has produced some limited-edition items which tie-in with the game – including a glow-in-the-dark print and a rather fetching varsity jacket. The jacket is only available for 7 days, so if you like the look of it, you'd better...
News Scalpers Strike As Demand For Pokémon Center London Merchandise Skyrockets
Items changing hands for inflated prices online
We’ve reported on the situation at the Pokémon Center London a few times now, and things have gotten pretty hairy of late. First, there was the news that queues had to be cut short due to the insane level of interest, and more recently we’ve been hit with the news that there
UK Charts Ring Fit Adventure Falls To Seventh Place Despite Strong Second Week
Mario Kart's still going at top speed, too
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 26th October, revealing that Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure has fallen to seventh position after its impressive third place debut last week. Strangely enough, the game actually saw a 5% increase in sales this week compared to last, but with plenty of new releases...
News Heads Up! The Nintendo Official UK Store Has A Bunch Of Legend Of Zelda amiibo Back In Stock
Pre-orders live for several hard-to-find figures
Is there such a thing as having too many Link amiibo? A quick glance at our Billy bookcase suggests that, no, that is not possible. Still, getting your hands on them can be tough - we've somehow managed to miss out on that gorgeous Link's Awakening amiibo and can't find it anywhere! Well, that...
UK Charts Ring Fit Adventure Debuts In Third As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Closes In On FIFA 20
Update: Revised chart gives Ring Fit Adventure a healthier spot
Update - Tue 22nd Oct, 2019 12:00 BST: Chart compilers GfK Chart-Track have reissued yesterday's UK Charts with a couple of corrections to the All-Formats sales ranking. It seems that Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure debuted not at fifth as previously reported, but in an even healthier...
Video Let's Take A Tour Of London's Pop Up Pokémon Center, Shall We?
Here's what you can buy from the store
As you've probably already heard by now, London is currently enjoying its very own pop-up Pokémon Center. With exclusive merch items and even some new Pokémon Sword and Shield related goodies up for grabs, it's certainly worth having a look for serious Poké-fans. As it happens, our very own video wizard...
News Pokémon Center London Closes Entry Queue 9 Hours Early Due To Ridiculously High Demand
Some arrived as early as 4am
Today sees the grand opening of London's very own pop up Pokémon Center store. Since it was first revealed we had no doubts that it'd be popular - UK fans have been crying out for something like this for years - but we didn't expect it to be this popular. Westfield London, the shopping centre where the new store is...
News Here's Your First Look Inside London's Shiny New Pokémon Center
So this is where our money will be going!
Tomorrow sees the grand opening of London's pop up Pokémon Center store and if you're interested in having a sneak peek before you visit - or even if you live too far away and want to see what you're missing out on - you're in luck. Before the place gets swamped with eager visitors, we've been treated to a...
News Here's Your First Look At Some Of The Exclusive Merch Coming To London's Pokémon Center
Starring London City Pikachu
The pop-up Pokémon Center coming to London, UK will be opening in just two days' time, and if you're as keen on Pikachu and pals as we are, you're probably going to want to head on over to the capital for a visit. Before you do, though, let's take a look at some of the exclusive items you can expect to find. The...
UK Charts FIFA 20 Scores Third Week At Number One As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Races Into Third
Zelda falls to seventh
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 12th October, revealing that FIFA 20 is sitting at the top of the table for the third week in a row. The game stays ahead of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint which was another non-mover in second, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe saw a nice boost to see it blast past other games into...
Feature How Pirate Television Helped Sega Beat Nintendo In The UK
"We were The Rolling Stones to Nintendo's Beatles"
The year is 1992. In a typical British household a typical British family is huddled around the television, still unsure about what has just transpired during the ad break of their typical British soap opera. Nestled among the traditional commercials for washing powder and breakfast cereal is a...
News UK Doctors Can Now Refer Young Patients To Be Treated For Video Game Addiction
Specialist services for those aged 13 - 25
England's National Health Service (or NHS) is set to open the country's first specialist clinic designed to treat young patients suffering from video game addiction. Doctors can refer patients starting from today. The services will aim to help children and young adults aged from 13 to 25 who are considered...
UK Charts FIFA 20 Stays Top Of The Table As Zelda: Link's Awakening Takes A Tumble
Ghostbusters debuts in top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 5th October, revealing that FIFA 20 has managed to keep hold of its first place position. The game managed to fend off Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint to stay ahead of the competition, with last week's number two, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, seeing a 60%...
Deals Nintendo UK Store Dishes Up Some Tasty Offers And Pre-Order Bonuses
Use these codes at checkout
If you're after the freshest deals, the Nintendo Official UK Store is currently boasting several offers and pre-order bonuses that might just tempt you into a purchase. We've got the lowdown for you right here, including some promo codes that'll help you snag some extra goodies. We'll kick things off with a couple of...
UK Charts Zelda: Link's Awakening Drops To Second As FIFA 20 Shoots and Scores
Dragon Quest falls just short of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 28th September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has dropped down to second place. Considering this week's competition, a second place finish is still mightily impressive. Anyone who follows UK gaming trends won't be surprised to hear that FIFA...
News The UK's Pop-Up Pokémon Store Will Stock An Exclusive London City Pikachu Plush
How can you resist that little face?
The pop-up Pokémon Center heading to London next month will be stocking an exclusive plush, and it's probably the most obvious choice they could have gone with. It's still adorable, though. Yes, the London City Pikachu will be available exclusively at Pokémon Center London, a new store which will only be open...
Video Nintendo UK Reveals The Winner Of Its Link's Awakening Fan Art Competition
So many incredible entries!
To celebrate the return of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening after 26 years, Nintendo UK decided to hold a fan art competition recently where fans could submit something based on this rather unique title. This covered hand-drawn pictures, dioramas, and even cosplay. In the above video, you can see all of the entries...
News Nintendo Switch Lite Has Slow Start In UK, But Retailers Expect That To Change
Sales expected to rise for Christmas
The Pokémon edition Switch Lite could be particularly popular over the Christmas period The Nintendo Switch Lite has had a relatively slow opening week in the UK; according to a report from GamesIndsutry.biz, around 13,500 units were sold. For the sake of comparison, the Nintendo 2DS (a revised model o
UK Charts Zelda: Link's Awakening Scores Nintendo Another Number One
A decent debut
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has jumped straight in at number one. That's not the only success for Nintendo, either. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still zooming along nicely, climbing up to third place this week, and several other evergreen titles can be...
News Win Dragon Quest XI S Or The Witcher 3 Figures When You Pre-Order From Nintendo UK
Or socks if you're the runner-up
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition are both headed to Nintendo Switch very soon indeed. As such, pre-orders have now gone live on the Nintendo UK store and there are some extra goodies to be had. Pre-ordering either game (or both, if you...
UK Charts Nintendo Loses Out As Borderlands 3, Gears 5 And PES 2020 Take Charge
Daemon X Machina sneaks into top 20
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 14th September, revealing that new Nintendo Switch exclusive Daemon X Machina has debuted in 19th place, failing to match Astral Chain's recent number one success. A splattering of major new releases on other platforms has seen Nintendo take a bit of a backseat this...
Feature So Long, James Bowden - You And Your Hat Shall Be Missed
Nintendo UK's Community Manager moves on
That's Mr Bowden in the purple hat, if you hadn't guessed All good things must come to an end, and for Nintendo UK Community Manager James Bowden, the end is nigh. The man famous for his fetching line in headgear is leaving Nintendo UK and moving onto pastures new, and we couldn't bear the thought of him...
UK Charts Astral Chain Loses Its Number One Spot As NBA And Spyro Take Charge
Switch gives Spyro a new spark
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 7th September, revealing that PlatinumGames' Astral Chain hasn't managed to keep hold of its number one spot. The game fell to 11th place this week with a 73% drop in sales, leaving the chart's top spot open for any eager newcomers. That very position was taken by 2K's NBA...
UK Charts Astral Chain Becomes PlatinumGames' First UK Number One
Off the chain
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 31st August, revealing that PlatinumGames' Astral Chain has entered the charts right at the very top of the pile. It managed to beat a number of other newcomers to achieve the feat, including 505 Games' action-adventure title Control. Things were tight between the top four, however, with...
UK Charts Mario Scores First And Second Places In Successful Week For Switch
He's in 5th, 12th and 16th too!
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 24th August, revealing that Nintendo has managed to snag the top two positions with Mario leading the charge. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has jumped up into first position, after sitting in third last week, and Super Mario Maker 2 has managed to keep hold of second place. There are...
UK Charts Crash Team Racing Takes The Chequered Flag Once More
Lewis Hamilton eat your heart out
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 17th August, with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled sitting pretty atop the podium after claiming the same position in last week's rankings. The majority of sales for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled were, unsurprisingly, on PS4, with Nintendo Switch providing around a fifth of...
News Cor Blimey Guv'nor, The Pokémon World Championships Are Headed To London In 2020
It's a small world
The 2019 Pokémon World Championships have now come to a close after offering a thrilling 3 days of Pokémon-related competition amongst the dedicated community. Given that these are the "world" championships, it's been a bit of a shame that the event has always been hosted in North America. However, that's all set to change as...
News Zelda: Link's Awakening Pre-Orders Updated With Extra Freebies On Nintendo UK Store
Get more for nothing!
With The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening heading to Switch in just over a month's time, you may well be thinking about getting your pre-order in ready for the big day. If you are, the Nintendo UK Store looks to be a good bet as all of its more affordable bundles have been updated with new goodies. First up is the standalone...
