Tag: Uk
News UK Charts: Cruis'n Blast Just Sneaks Into Top 40, WarioWare Stays In Top Ten
But Deathloop takes the spoils
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 18th September, revealing that four Nintendo titles made it into the top ten this week. Last week's number one WarioWare: Get It Together! has managed to hold firm in the top ten, falling down to eighth place in its second week on sale, while evergreen stars Mario...
News Pre-Order Pokémon Legends: Arceus At Amazon UK To Get A SteelBook And Poké Ball Replica
The best pre-order bonus yet?
If you're wanting to get your hands on a Pokémon Legends: Arceus pre-order ahead of the game's upcoming release, you might want to consider this new bundle from Amazon UK. The retailer has updated its listing of the game to include a SteelBook case and a special Poké Ball replica based upon the ancient ball design...
News Channel 4 Is Resurrecting GamesMaster, The UK's Most Popular Video Game TV Show
Update: It's official, coming to E4 later this year
Update #2: Channel 4 has finally confirmed reports that it is rebooting the classic UK video game-based TV show, GamesMaster (thanks, Eurogamer). The show will initially premiere on E4's YouTube later this year and will be followed by a televised run on E4, Channel 4's youth-focused channel. The...
News Pre-Order Mario Party Superstars From My Nintendo And Get Some Free Goodies (UK)
Existing orders will be upgraded
Metroid Dread isn't the only first-party Nintendo title arriving in the month of October. At the very end of it is the launch of Mario Party Superstars - first announced in June this year during Nintendo's E3 Direct. If you are planning on adding a physical copy of the game to your Switch library and happen to be...
News UK Charts: WarioWare Outsells Multiplatform Newcomers To Earn Debut Number One
Wario-a-numba-one!
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 11th September, revealing that WarioWare: Get It Together! has gone straight to number one. Nintendo's whacky microgame collection managed to outsell a number of new and popular multiplatform releases to get there, including the likes of Tales of Arise, NBA 2K22 and the new...
News Select Super Mario LEGO Sets Appear To Be 'Retiring Soon'
Get Wave 1 while you can
It's been an exciting week if you're a fan of Lego and Nintendo's Super Mario series - with the reveal of the Super Mario 64 '?' Block, but it seems some older sets could soon be retiring. As spotted by VGC, the Lego's UK store will seemingly be retiring three Super Mario sets from Wave 1. They include the Boomer Bill...
News Nintendo's Bringing Mario Kart Junior Esports Tournaments To UK Primary Schools
"We have seen first-hand the positive impact this has had on pupils"
Digital Schoolhouse, a UK-based initiative from Ukie which introduces play-based learning to the school curriculum, has teamed up with Nintendo UK and Outright Games to expand its primary school Esports program. After a successful pilot scheme last year, a new nationwide...
News UK Charts: Minecraft Blocks Mario Kart 8 Deluxe To Take Top Spot
The Switch version continues to flourish
The physical chart data for week ending 4th September is now in for the UK market, and in the absence of notable non-digital releases an old stager has re-taken top spot. Yes, it's Minecraft. As a reminder, the UK charts give the physical Switch iteration its own entry, so every week it spends in the top 10...
Lovely, but expensive
If you saw yesterday's news announcing the lovely premium Ultra Ball replica from The Wand Company and wished you could have a complete set, well... Today's your lucky day. The My Nintendo Store is currently accepting orders for a complete set of The Wand Company's standard collection of Poké Ball replicas, including the...
News Cave's Shmup Espgaluda II Locks In A September Switch Release For The West
Update: It's almost here!
Update #2: A listing on the Nintendo Switch eShop in the UK has now confirmed Espgaluda II will arrive here in the west on 9th September. It'll be available for £15.29 or your regional equivalent. Update #1: A new site and trailer have been published for the upcoming Switch port of Cave's Espgaluda II. We've also got...
News UK Charts: No More Heroes 3 Debuts In Top 20, Only Three Switch Games Reach Top 10
A quiet week for Nintendo
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 28th August, revealing that No More Heroes III earned itself a top 20 debut. The game, which launched exclusively on Switch last Friday, landed in 16th spot in its opening weekend and was the only newcomer aside from Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 - Elite Edition on...
News Zavvi Launches New 'Pokémon Explorer' Clothing Range (UK)
Orders go live today
UK retailer Zavvi is set to launch a brand new and exclusive range of Pokémon clothing today, 25th August, with orders going live at 12pm BST. The fully-licensed collection is called 'Pokémon Explorer' and features designs inspired by the theme of exploring the great outdoors with Pokémon GO. "Combining natural, earthy tones...
News UK Charts: Switch Games Slip Down The Pecking Order As PlayStation Runs Riot
Zelda drops out of top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 21st August, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has lost out on last week's number one position. Despite only seeing a 4% drop in sales week-on-week (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz), Nintendo's smash hit racer has dropped from first position to fourth; the launch of the new...
News A New Range Of Colourful Switch Accessories Launches Just In Time For Switch OLED (UK)
All under £25
UK-based accessory maker Stealth has announced a new wave of Switch accessories that'll arrive in stores just in time for the launch of the new Nintendo Switch OLED model. Boasting bright, vibrant colours throughout, the range includes Joy-Con wheels, headsets, and travel case options. Everything's planned to launch at the end of...
Deals Pre-Order WarioWare: Get It Together! From Nintendo's UK Store To Snag Free Extras
Including a Wario nose-picking keyring!
WarioWare: Get It Together! is somehow less than a month away from launch already, and if you're looking forward to jumping right in, the My Nintendo Store has a nice pre-order bundle that'll help you make the most of the game's release day. All pre-orders will receive a free cotton bag and keyring, the...
News UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Returns To The Top Of The Podium
Followed by GTA 5, believe it or not
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 14th August, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is not only leading the way for Nintendo, but is back on top of the charts. It's followed by Grand Theft Auto V, which is also always hanging around near the top. It's a week of old games leading the way, with...
News UK Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Speeds Into Second As Nintendo Takes Half Of Top Ten
Spiritfarer earns top 40 debut
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 7th August, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is once again leading the way for Nintendo. Despite being more than four years old at this point, the game was the second best-selling physical release in the UK last week. Only F1 2021 managed to outsell it, which...
News UK Charts: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Stays Second, NEO: TWEWY Debuts In Tenth
NEO: The World Ends With You sells best on Switch
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 31st July, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is still serving as Nintendo's best-selling title in the country. The game has managed to stay in second spot for a second week in a row, with F1 2021 also keeping hold of its first...
News UK Pokémon Fans Can Now Stream Episodes On BBC iPlayer
TV series and films now live
Pokémon fans living in the UK can now stream episodes of the series' anime on BBC iPlayer, as the franchise appears on the streaming service for the very first time. The show's tenth and eleventh seasons, both set in the Sinnoh region as Ash joins Brock and Dawn for all sorts of Pokémon adventures, are available to...
News Metroid Dread Samus And E.M.M.I amiibo Available To Pre-Order At Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
The My Nintendo Store in the UK has opened pre-orders for the lovely new Samus And E.M.M.I amiibo set to launch alongside Metroid Dread this October. Available for the standard RRP of £25.99, the two amiibo come together in a special double pack. You can grab them via the link below – orders over £20 qualify for free shipping, so...
Random There's A New Hill In London, And People Think It Looks Like Super Mario 64
Uncool, Uncool Mountain
"What on earth do you mean," we hear you say, "by 'a new hill'?" Trust us, we're as baffled as you are. It turns out that The Powers That Be (Westminster Council) commissioned a £2 million hill next to Marble Arch, for some reason, and yesterday, the 26th of July, was the launch day (although how exactly one "launches" a...
News UK Charts: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Settles For Second After A 74% Drop In Weekly Sales
Nintendo takes half of top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 24th July, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has fallen to second place in its second week on sale. The game managed to go straight in at number one last week, beating other newcomer F1 2021 to the top prize, but after a 74% drop in physical sales...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (Europe)
Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch
Regular sales have become a welcome fixture on the Nintendo Switch eShop and there are huge numbers of cheap and discounted Switch games available at any given time. With so much choice it can be tough to know exactly is worth your hard-earned cash and precious time. Never fear — Nintendo...
Random A UK Company Is Inviting Customers To Smash Up Old Games Consoles
Unleash your Final Smash
If you're a regular reader of this site, we imagine you're quite likely to be the type of person who looks after their old games and consoles with heartwarming levels of love and care. Indeed, in our case, we're not afraid to admit that we're so precious over our collection of classic systems that we'd start to feel a little...
News UK Charts: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Soars Straight To Number One
Switch takes six of top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 17th July, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has gone straight in at number one in its debut week. Despite being a Switch-only title, the game managed to outsell the multi-platform F1 2021 to achieve that success; the latest F1 game also launched...
Deals Grab A Free Gift Bundle When You Pre-Order Metroid Dread From Nintendo's UK Store
Existing orders will be upgraded
Less than three months remain until Metroid Dread blasts onto Nintendo Switch, and if you've been thinking about grabbing a pre-order, now might be the perfect time to strike. The My Nintendo Store in the UK has revealed that all pre-orders of the game will now come with a special gift bundle. By picking up either...
News UK Charts: Monster Hunter Stories 2 Earns Third-Place Debut In Another Decent Week For Nintendo
Mario Golf falls to fourth
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 10th July, revealing that Monster Hunter Stories 2 has managed to grab third place in its debut week. The game was outsold by FIFA 21 (which is perhaps not all that surprising considering all the Euro 2020 hype), and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the latter of which...
Deals Get A Nintendo T-Shirt, Mug And Coasters For Just £10.99 Combined (UK)
Go on, treat yourself
Update (Thu 8th Jul, 2021 16:15 BST): The deal has sadly changed from £8.99 to £10.99. Saying that, £10.99 for all the goodies mentioned below is still a pretty great offer! Original Article: UK retailer Zavvi has a cracking new offer available for Nintendo fans, offering up a variety of goodies at a heavily reduced price...
Feeling lucky?
Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD just got a whole lot tastier over at the My Nintendo Store in the UK, with all buyers being entered into a draw to win this lovely 'Link on Loftwing' figurine from First 4 Figures. Completely sold out on the manufacturer's website, the figurine is a pricey prize, initially...
Set playtime free
You see that picture up there? Four friends, chilling in a pub garden, playing from Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, as you do. We've been dreaming of this sort of scenario for a long while now, and as things start to approach a degree of normalcy following the events of the last year or so, we're looking forward to Summer...
Another decent week for Nintendo in the UK
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd July, and the big news is that Mario Golf: Super Rush has held onto the top spot for the second week running. PlayStation title Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has dropped down the chart from 3rd to 6th place, allowing the evergreen Mario Kart 8...
News Nintendo UK Celebrates Summer With A 30-Day Switch Accessory Competition
Find out how you could win
To celebrate the arrival of summer, Nintendo UK is holding a contest where it'll be giving out a Nintendo Switch accessory each day from now until the end of the month, courtesy of the My Nintendo Store. Entrants are required to be residents of Great Britain and must be 16 years or over. You can go in the draw by simply...
Deals Legend Of Zelda's Revali Lands On The Nintendo UK Store In Fine Form
Add some swagger to your shelf
If you've played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you've almost certainly got your favourite Champion. You know, the four warriors who helped out Link during the Calamity and whose spirits occupy the Divine Beasts used to fight Ganon? We got to spend a lot more time with them in Hyrule Warriors: Age of...
News UK Charts: Mario Golf: Super Rush Scores A Debut Hole In One
Nintendo takes six of the top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 26th June, revealing that Mario Golf: Super Rush has gone straight in at number one in its opening week. Nintendo's latest Switch release beat last week's number one Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart to get there, also fending off the never-ending threat of FIFA...
News UK Charts: Minecraft Dungeons Jumps 28 Places Thanks To Tempting Physical Sale
Ratchet & Clank stays on top
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 19th June, revealing that PS5 exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is still sitting pretty in first place. This week's top ten is a mostly familiar sight, with Minecraft Dungeons being the only real surprise with a 28-place leap into second spot. The game sold...
News UK Retailer GAME Gives Away Euro 2020 Pokémon Cards, Scalpers Flip Them Instantly
Should we be surprised?
UK high street retailer GAME is celebrating Euro 2020 by giving away exclusive Pokémon England Futsal trading cards – and it should come as no great shock to learn that scalpers are already selling them for massive amounts online. The first of the exclusives, Eevee England Futsal Promo Card, and the second, Grookey...
News UK Charts: Four Switch Exclusives Make The Top Ten, But Ratchet & Clank Takes First
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Switch's best-seller
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 12th June, revealing that PS5 exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has gone straight to number one. According to GamesIndustry.biz, Insomniac Games' latest platformer has sold "in-line with" Switch exclusives New Pokémon Snap and Monster Hunter...
News Switch Was Outsold By PS5 And Xbox Series X|S In The UK Last Month
Year-on-year sales have taken a tumble
Both Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S consoles managed to outsell the Nintendo Switch in the UK last month, new data has revealed. According to GfK Entertainment (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz), a new surge of PS5 stock saw the console comfortably top the UK's hardware charts for the month of...
News UK Charts: FIFA 21 Regains Chart Control But Switch's Biggest Hitters Aren't Far Behind
Miitopia still in the top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 5th June, revealing that half of the week's top ten games are exclusive to Nintendo Switch. After a good while away, EA's FIFA 21 has returned to the top of the table this time around, closely followed by Nintendo's evergreen hits, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and...
News UK Charts: Miitopia Falls To Ninth As PlayStation Discounts Cause A Chart Shake-Up
Four Switch-exclusives make the top ten
Poor Jeff! UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 29th May, revealing that Miitopia has fallen to ninth spot in its second week on sale. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the RPG's physical sales fell by 45% week-on-week, leaving it a little shy of the chart's top spots this time around. In...
News Sega Might Be Reviving Its Theme Park Business In The West
And the UK appears to be first in line...
Sonic has now become a successful live-action movie star, and just last week, Sega teased its plans for the blue blur's 30th-anniversary celebrations with the return of Sonic Colors, Sonic Origins and the announcement of a completely new game.
News Mario Golf: Super Rush Pre-Orders Come With A Free Water Bottle At Nintendo's UK Store
Stay hydrated
If you're hoping to play Mario Golf: Super Rush when it launches next month and feel like treating yourself, the Nintendo UK Store is throwing in a sweet pre-order bonus while stocks last. Yes, for the game's retail price of £49.99, you can now get a copy of the game alongside a special Super Rush-themed water bottle. This is the...
News UK Charts: Miitopia Gets Off To A Cracking Start With A Second-Place Debut
Nintendo takes six of top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 22nd May, revealing that Miitopia is off to a great start. Nintendo's quirky RPG has debuted in second place, only being outsold by Capcom's multi-platform Resident Evil Village this week. It also managed to outperform Mass Effect: Legendary Edition to get there;...
News Pokémon Happy Meals Return To McDonald's In The UK Today
Update: Stock "extremely limited"
Pikachu, coming soon! (Not as a food, though... That would be horrific.) Update: Today's the day! McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meals have started to appear in restaurants across the UK today, although we've been informed that stock is "extremely limited". Remember, sales of the included toys will be restricted (so...
News 'Mario Kart Live' Not Real Enough For You? Then Check Out This Full-Size Rival
Chaos Karts "combines real-life racing with augmented reality"
Mario Kart Live was a bit of a revelation due to the way it took the core gameplay of the Mario Kart series and transplanted it in the real world using remote-control karts equipped with cameras – and the power of the Nintendo Switch, of course. However, if Mario Kart Live wasn't...
Deals Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Drops To Just £55 In The UK
Way cheaper than Nintendo's £99 asking price
Update: Did you grab one in time? It now looks like the Mario edition has sold out, and Luigi has returned to a higher price point. Hopefully they'll plummet in price again in the future. Original Article: If you haven't yet picked up Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit for Nintendo Switch, there's never...
News UK Charts: New Pokémon Snap Tumbles To Tenth, But Nintendo Takes Half Of Top Ten
Mass Effect goes straight to number one
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 15th May, revealing that New Pokémon Snap has fallen down the pecking order. The game, which had previously enjoyed first and second-place finishes in its opening two weeks, is now down in tenth place. EA's Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has debuted in top...
News UK Charts: Resident Evil Village Spooks New Pokémon Snap Out Of Top Spot
But it's still going strong
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 8th May, revealing that New Pokémon Snap has been knocked off top spot. The Switch exclusive finds itself in second this time around, as Capcom's new multiplatform release Resident Evil Village gobbles up first place. Despite its weekly sales falling 63% week-on-week...
News UK Charts: New Pokémon Snap Tops UK Charts As Switch Continues To Dominate
Easily out-performs the original and most recent Pokémon spin-off
UK physical chart data is in for the week ending 1st May, and perhaps unsurprisingly New Pokémon Snap has taken top spot. Perhaps the most notable comparisons (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz) is that it sold four times more copies than the original (which doesn't even count the new...
News UK Charts: Nintendo Takes Five Of Top Ten, But NieR Replicant Grabs Top Spot
Monster Hunter Rise drops to 11th
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 24th April, revealing that Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is Nintendo's highest charting title of the week. The game joins four other Switch exclusives in the top ten, including last week's number two, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Last week's top game,...
