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News Rhythm Paradise Megamix Misses UK Charts in Quiet Week for Nintendo
3DS is waiting to be saved by Pokémon
The UK top 40 doesn't always bring good news for Nintendo, but this week seems particularly disappointing. Battlefield 1 seized top spot as a major release on PS4 and Xbox One, while Nintendo titles struggled to make the lower reaches of the list. Only two Nintendo exclusives actually made it into the...
News GAME Boss Has Nintendo NX Launch Earmarked As "Major Event" In 2017
Well, duh
The boss of the UK's only remaining major gaming specialist has stated that the release of the Nintendo NX will be a "major event" in the retailer's 2017 calendar. UK chain GAME has good reason to be hopeful about the console's commercial chances - it has seen its own profits fall 81 percent over the past year due to "prevailing trading...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash Sales Flatten Out Amid a Wave of New Releases
Wii U entry of Skylanders: Imaginators does 'ok'
The UK chart results are out, and they represent one of the busier weeks in the country in a number of months. Though FIFA 17 is comfortably number one ahead of Gears of War 4, there are a whole load of PlayStation VR titles arriving in the top 20 alongside the hardware. So, what about Nintendo...
Weirdness British Pokémon GO Player Strolled Right Into Stranger's House Looking For Monsters
I know something about opening windows and doors
Pokémon GO continues to generate some of the strangest news stories around, with the latest offering involving a complaint to police that a player had simply walked right into someone's house in search of rare 'mon. According to the BBC, the player entered a property in Norwich, UK and when...
News Paper Mario: Color Splash Makes Top 20 UK Debut as Mario Party: Star Rush Misses Out
Party pooped
Nintendo had two major retail releases last week - Paper Mario: Color Splash on Wii U and Mario Party: Star Rush on 3DS; one achieved a respectable albeit unremarkable result in the UK charts, and the other fell flat. Paper Mario: Color Splash, despite spelling colour wrong for the UK market, managed to secure 14th place in its debut...
News Nintendo Selects Release Brings 999% Boost to Super Mario 3D World Sales in the UK
Wahoo!
We all know that Nintendo Selects releases are popular, as (mostly) first-party games get a healthy discount to boost their evergreen credentials. Last week brought six new Selects games to Europe, including two eShop Selects, and in one notable case the discount had the desired effect. The UK top 40 doesn't have many Nintendo games, but...
News Pre-Orders For New Legend Of Zelda amiibo Go Live On Amazon UK
Plastic fantastic
Amazon UK has put pre-orders live for the four new Zelda-themed amiibo figures which launch later this year. The Legend of Zelda amiibo collection includes Ocarina of Time Link, Wind Waker Link, Wind Waker Zelda and the "classic" Link
News UK Retailer Tesco Adds Nintendo NX Order Page With £349.99 Price
Could the reveal be this week?
UK supermarket retailer Tesco has sparked rumours of an impending Nintendo NX reveal by posting a landing page for the console on its site. The page - which at the time of writing says "Nintendo NX Wii U" and gives a placeholder launch date of 31/12/16 - originally listed the cost of the system at £349.99. The page...
Weirdness Father Complains After Beach Trip Is Ruined By Lack Of Pokémon
Don't visit Holland-on-Sea if you're a keen Pokémon GO player
We've all done it. When you're out and about on a family trip it's all too tempting to pull out your phone, fire up Pokémon GO and check to see if there are any rare 'mon lurking nearby. However, for one father on a visit to the British seaside town of Holland-on-Sea, getting a catch...
News Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Enjoys a Solid UK Debut
Not quite forgotten
After a long wait, last week brought a notable release for plenty of 3DS gamers in the West - Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past finally made it out of Japan. Based on the UK chart results it's done relatively well. The Square Enix release (with publishing help from Nintendo) has made its UK chart debut in 12th...
News Metroid Prime: Federation Force Flops on UK Debut
A long way off the top 40
Recently we reported on Metroid Prime: Federation Force enduring a poor launch in Japan, missing the country's top 20. Unfortunately, today's Chart-Track UK charts don't bring any better news. The Next Level Games-developed title is absent from the all- and single-format top 40 charts for the country, and the picture is...
Feature Pay A Visit To Rare's Local Indie Video Game Store
"They used to come in to buy their latest game to go in their vault"
The English market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch can chart its history as far back as the 11th century and owes its rather unusual name to the Norman Conquest of England around the same time, when the settlement - then known as plain old Ashby - became the property of the La Zouche...
News Nintendo Shares The Best NES Nostalgia Photos From UK Fans
#ILoveNES
It's fair to say that there is a lot of excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, bundled with 30 of the best classic NES games. If you're a seasoned Nintendo fan then you're certainly going to want to find one under your Christmas tree this year. To celebrate the launch of the NES Mini our chums at...
News Insert Coin's New Range Of Pokémon Shirts Is Super Effective
We'll take the lot
UK video game clothing firm Insert Coin has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to create a new range of designs, and unveiled them at a pre-launch event in London this week. The Pokémon x Insert Coin pop-up shop opens today and will be doing business until 30th August at London's Old Truman Brewery. The store isn't just selling...
News Evergreen Nintendo Titles Continue Solid Run in UK Charts
New Super Mario Bros. 2 is doing particularly well, believe it or not
In recent weeks we've seen some happier times for Nintendo in the UK, as evergreen releases have established themselves in the top 40 charts thanks to a variety of factors - namely Pokémon GO mania, competitive prices and some solid advertising campaigns. That trend continues in...
Competition Create A Shaun The Sheep Themed Level In Super Mario Maker, Win Original Artwork
Drawn to life
Have you had a chance to check out the Shaun the Sheep event course in Super Mario Maker yet? We think it's totally adorable. Following the release of this sheepish course, Nintendo UK has teamed up with Aardman Animations to create an exciting course design contest with a very cool prize. The illustration of Shaun the Sheep playing...
News Nintendo System Exclusives Continue a Summer Run in the UK Top 40
Tell me more, tell me more
The Summer months have been relatively positive for Nintendo in the UK charts, with a mix of new and evergreen releases holding firm in the top 40. You know it was a quiet week at retail when Grand Theft Auto V is back at number one - it really is! The first Nintendo-exclusive is Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, sitting...
Hosted at The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge
We had such a blast meeting you lovely people at the inaugural Nintendo Life Gaming Night last year, that it was a no-brainer to team up again with our chums at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge, England and do another event. Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday 30th July 2016...
News It's All GO in the UK Charts with Pokémon Alpha Sapphire on the Rise
A range of Wii U and 3DS titles make the top 40
In the past week or two we've seen some decent results for Nintendo platform exclusives and releases in the UK charts, with new and evergreen titles all contributing. That continues in the latest Chart-Track results, with Pokémon benefitting particularly well during the school Summer holidays...
News Monster Hunter Generations Holds Top 10 UK Spot as Pokémon Titles Enjoy GO Benefits
A welcome boost in the quiet shopping season
The UK chart results are in, and they bring some positive news for Nintendo UK and also Capcom, with the quiet Summer months not doing too much harm to 3DS releases in particular. Monster Hunter Generations, which had an impressive debut in third place, secures 9th in its second week in the all-format...
News Retailers Expect Pikachu And Pals To Be Big Sellers This Christmas Thanks To Pokémon GO Fever
Pokémon 3DS games sales rose by 145 percent last week
We already know that Pokémon GO has caused a spike in sales at retailer GameStop, but it would appear that the beneficial effect of the mobile title is bigger than previously assumed. The increased interest in Pokémon has triggered a spike in 3DS hardware and software sales in the UK, with...
News Nintendo's Official UK Store Opens Pre-Orders for the Nintendo Classic Mini NES
With some extras thrown in
The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System is no doubt going to be a big-seller in November, as fans rush to get the budget-priced system. Nintendo's Official UK Store is now joining in with the pre-order fun with its own range of offers; as always everything is priced at the recommended retail rate, but with...
News Monster Hunter Generations Enjoys a Positive Launch in the UK
Disney Art Academy gets frozen out
The UK chart results are out for the last week of sales and certainly have some interesting news for 3DS fans, with Capcom seeking to follow up a previous hit with continued momentum. We're referring, of course, to the arrival of Monster Hunter Generations. The huge action title has finally arrived in the West and...
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo NES Classic Mini In The UK
£49.99 RRP
It's fair to say that the reveal of the Nintendo Classic Mini (NES Classic Edition) took the interwebz by storm yesterday. We had a flood of emails and social media comments asking where you can preorder one, so here we go. It only appears to be available for preorder in the UK at the moment, the rest of the world will follow soon we are...
UK tabloid The Daily Mail asks, is this "the world's most dangerous game?"
UK charity NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) has issued a statement regarding Pokémon GO, claiming that the new smartphone app could place children in danger. The warning follows reports that criminals have been using the game's "lure"...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Wii U Starts Well in UK Charts After Delayed Release
Mario & Sonic continue to improve their results, too
The UK chart results have rolled out once again, and this week brings some positive news for Nintendo and third-parties. A delayed arrival had a positive impact, while a couple of older releases saw their fortunes slowly improve. First of all, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens had its belated...
News Nintendo UK Announces The Summer of Splat And The Great British Splat-Off
...as well as The Splatoon Fan Fest
Nintendo UK is giving Splatoon a renewed push with The Summer of Splat, a series of events which will take place between 16th July and 7th August. Part of this campaign will involve The Great British Splat-Off, a selection of online tournaments for players of various skill levels which they can sign up to now...
Feature An Insider's Look At The End Of An Era At Official Nintendo Magazine
Kate Gray on the final glorious days of a UK media legend
Back in 2014, I was fresh out of university, working in a call centre and feeling like maybe I'd never get anywhere in my dream to be a games journalist. I was also feeling like it was a stupid idea to dream of being a games journalist, because it's one of those jobs like "Jaffa Cake taster"...
News Minecraft: Wii U Edition Makes Top 20 Debut in UK Charts
Mario & Sonic at the Olympics also shows solid form
The UK chart results have, as always, arrived to get the week underway. This week's ratings do include a handful of releases on Nintendo hardware, albeit not at the top end. The physical retail edition of Minecraft: Wii U Edition, arriving a little over six months after the eShop download, has...
Video Nintendo Begins Pushing Teddy Together On UK Children's Television
You know, for kids
Teddy Together's recent announcement was something of a shock. Based on Japan-only Bandai Namco title Kuma Tomo from a few years back, this unique take on the virtual pet craze is currently exclusive to Europe and Nintendo clearly thinks it's onto a winner, as a focused TV advertising campaign is currently being rolled out in the...
News Nintendo Outlines Ambitious Plans For UK's Hyper Japan Festival 2016
Yo-Kai Watch! Monster Hunter Generations! Dragon Quest VII! Cosplay!
Nintendo has been a staunch supporter of the UK's Hyper Japan festival for a good few years now, but for 2016's event the company is really pulling out all of the stops. As well as turning part of its stand into a replica of Yo-Kai Watch's town of Springdale - complete with a...
News Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Secures Top 20 Place in UK Charts
Mario & Sonic at the Olympics and Ocarina of Time 3D also hit top 40
After a couple of weeks with limited top 40 games in the UK, Nintendo has a few different titles making their mark in the most recent chart results in the country. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE made its debut last week and secured a top 20 position, landing in 18th place in the...
News Publisher Future Confirms £14.2 Million Takeover Bid For UK Rival Imagine
The country's two gaming giants are merging
Future Publishing - the UK media veteran whose portfolio includes (or has included in the past) EDGE, Official Nintendo Magazine, Official PlayStation Magazine, Total!, Super Play and many more games mags - has announced that it has agreed terms on a £14.2 million takeover bid for UK-based rival Imagine...
News Cat Mario Figurine Coming To UK This Month, Costs A Lot Of Gold Coins
That's authentic polystone resin, that is
If you've got a spare £150 to burn and you fancy having a statue of portly Italian dressed in a catsuit sitting on your mantelpiece, then head over to the Official Nintendo UK Store and lay down some cash on the Cat Mario figurine, which arrives later this month. Based on the cat transformation seen in...
News Kirby: Planet Robobot and Yo-kai Watch Hang On in UK Top 40
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD has sales boost
Somewhat predictably considering the information and hype black hole that is E3, last week was short of major releases at retail. As a result the UK top 40 was a battle of established games, with DOOM seizing top spot off the back of price promotions. In any case, the picture for Nintendo UK...
News Kirby: Planet Robobot Transforms Into Top 20 Title in UK Charts
Yo-kai Watch clings on to top 40 spot
We're big fans of Kirby: Planet Robobot, the 3DS sequel that ups the ante on its original and introduces clever ideas to a classic formula. Since its launch it appears to have had a reasonable sales start in the UK, too, securing chart placings similar to its predecessor - Kirby: Triple Deluxe. It its first...
News Yo-kai Watch Clings on in UK Charts as Fire Emblem Fates Tumbles Out of Top 40
A cruel fate
The latest UK chart results are out, once again reflecting some half-term sales in the country, and the outcome is disappointing from a Nintendo perspective. Only one Nintendo exclusive is in the top 40, with Yo-kai Watch climbing one place to 39th in the all-format results (38th in single-format). Considering its steady decline we're...
News EGX Teams Up With Amazon For The UK's Biggest Gaming Event
Save up that cash now
EGX 2016 takes place between the 22nd and 25th of September at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, and if you're attending then you'll be pleased to know that your retail needs during those four days will be fulfilled by online giant Amazon - so bring plenty of pennies, basically. Thanks to the new deal, attendees "will have the...
Extra incentive
Back in May we reported on a special Star Fox Zero competition being run by Nintendo UK to find the nation's best players. Getting a total score of over 3000 bags you a certificate, while the grand prize includes a Star Fox Zero canvas print, Fox amiibo, Falco amiibo, Star Fox Zero Collector's Edition Prima Strategy Guide and Star...
News Fire Emblem Fates Drops Down UK Charts as Half Term Sales Boost Rivals
Yo-kai Watch clings on
As is often the case, Half Term in the UK has led to increased sales for a number of titles, old and new, shaking up the top 40 charts. That hasn't benefitted many Nintendo titles, unfortunately, with a major recent release losing some ground. In the UK charts Fire Emblem Fates is counted (appropriately) as two separate...
News UK Toys-To-Life Market Slumps 12 Percent Year-On-Year
Revenue down despite the addition of Lego Dimensions
2015 was the biggest year yet for toys-to-life products in the UK, with £129m generated from such games and figurines. However, increased competition and flagging interest has forced some outlets to slash prices, so while these toys are still selling, the revenue generated by them has fallen by...
News New Splatoon amiibo Now Available For Pre-Order On Nintendo's UK Store
Staying fresh
Remember those amazing new Splatoon amiibo? Well they're up for pre-order on Nintendo UK's online store as we speak. The new figures include a purple Inkling boy, a lime green Inkling girl and an
News Fire Emblem Fates Makes a Double Impact on the UK Charts
Birthright outsells Conquest
Fire Emblem Fates has finally arrived in Europe, and as is the norm we can see how Nintendo's latest release(s) have performed in the UK charts. For the Intelligent Systems titles it's been a thoroughly respectable début. For its part Chart-Track is treating the two versions as individual games, which is a fair move...
News Yo-kai Watch Battles Alone in the UK Charts
Splatoon returns to the top of the Wii U-only results
In the past month Nintendo has had a few fresh releases scrapping away in the UK charts, but going into this week's results only one title is left standing. Yo-kai Watch is the lone release on Nintendo hardware that's made the top 40, now in its third week since release in the UK. It's dropped...
News Yo-kai Watch Makes Its UK Chart Debut as Star Fox Zero Holds Top 40 Place
Bank Holiday weekend dominated by non-Nintendo releases
With the end of a Bank Holiday weekend we have the UK chart results, and there was a new release on 3DS to look out for. Yo-kai Watch, perhaps in a continuation of a limited impact in North America, has only secured 14th place in the all-format results in its first week on UK shelves. In...
News Star Fox Zero Makes a Positive Start in the UK Charts
Guess we should be thankful
Last week brought Star Fox Zero to the Wii U, the first new entry in the franchise in a number of years. Some early indications on its performance have come through with the UK charts, and the result is reasonably good. The number one and another arrival this week is Ratchet & Clank on PS4, which had a substantial...
News The Nintendo Selects Range Brings Some Sales Success in the UK Charts
A fine selection indeed
Last week Nintendo of Europe released six more Wii U titles as part of the Nintendo Selects range, dropping their price to €24.99/ £19.99 in stores and on the eShop. It seems the new price ranges have worked nicely in stores, with three of the titles making their way into the UK all-format top 40. New Super Mario Bros. U
Events UK's First Family Gaming Festival Due To Take Place At Kidtropolis
With Family Gamer TV in charge
Our friends over at Family Gamer TV will be hosting the UK's first family-focused gaming festival at this year's Kidtropolis, which takes place at ExCel London this October. Kidtropolis is the UK's largest consumer event for kids and families. Family Gamer TV - a YouTube channel which gets 8 million views a month -...
News Pokkén Tournament Holds On In UK Charts as Mario & Sonic Fail to Hit Olympian Heights
A decent week for Animal Crossing, too
There was a new retail release on 3DS in the UK last week, though an initial look at the charts don't make that immediately clear. Nevertheless there are two titles ensuring that Nintendo doesn't suffer a washout in the UK all-format top 40. Pokkén Tournament leads for the Wii U, continuing its steady descent...
News Pokkén Tournament Holds Steady in UK Charts as Monster Hunter Enjoys an Unlikely Boost
Hyrule Warriors Legends clings on to top 40 place
Holiday periods can bring some quirky chart results in the UK gaming scene, as heavy discounts help older titles climb back into the top 40. That's happened for the second week in a row, while a recent Wii U release is showing decent momentum. Pokkén Tournament is giving a solid performance in the...
