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Deals Switch OLED Just Dropped In Price - But You'll Have To Be Quick (UK)
Down to £300
Waiting for the Nintendo Switch OLED to get a little cheaper before you spend your hard-earned coins on it? Now might be your chance, as it's dropped to just under £300 at UK online game store The Game Collection. This deal is not without its caveats — it's only available "while stocks last", and only until the stroke of midnight...
News Nintendo Switch Was The UK's Bestselling Console In 2021
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe led Switch physical sales, of course
Nintendo has been enjoying consistently strong sales results around the world, and one small example is the UK market. We have the benefit of regular data for UK game sales, and now GamesIndustry.biz has put together an interesting summary of results for 2021, which brings more positives...
News 'Video Game Swap Shop' That's Saving People Thousands Reaches Business Award Finals
"We have saved the UK general gaming public almost £400,000"
Video games aren't cheap, and if you only have a modest source of income then buying new ones isn't something you can do regularly. There are, of course, high street stores which offer trade-ins against other titles, but the part-exhange price is almost always far less than the resell...
UK Charts Minecraft Goes Top In A Week Dominated By Switch Games
Mario Kart falls to fourth
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 15th January, revealing that it's Minecraft's turn to sit at the top of the pile. The Switch edition of the game, which is treated individually to its rival platform counterparts in the charts, leads a top ten that includes five Switch exclusives in total; Super Mario...
News Switch Was UK's Bestselling Console In December With A 'Dominant' Performance
More impressive longevity for Nintendo's system
While plenty reading these pages will have owned a Switch since 2017, there are still plenty of gamers still buying into the system or, perhaps, adding new and additional consoles into their household. With three distinct models and a large game library the Switch is still showing good momentum, with...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Stays Top For A Second Consecutive Week
Five Switch exclusives make the top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 8th January, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has remained on top for a second week in a row. The news means that, despite the game launching way back in 2017, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has so far been top of the charts in the UK for the entirety of 2022 so far...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Accessories, Including Split Pad Pro, Appear On My Nintendo Store UK
Pre-order now!
If you're excited for the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch, you might want to take a look at the special accessories now available over on My Nintendo Store UK. As well as the game itself, which you can pre-order alongside some free gifts, customers can now grab a Deluxe Travel Case, a Shoulder Bag, and...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Enjoys A Speedy Start To 2022
Five Switch exclusives make the top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 1st January, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has managed to take the first pole position of 2022. The game is joined by four other Nintendo Switch exclusives in the top ten, with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Mario Party Superstars managing to climb...
Feature Nintendo Hotliner Life 1990–93: Manning The Phones During The Console Wars
The curious tale of a Nintendo UK Hotliner
“Video Game Enthusiasts Wanted!” teased the advert in the Portsmouth Evening News. Other than a phone number, this mysterious call to arms offered no further information. But as a gaming obsessed 18-year-old looking for a job after finishing a BTEC in Computer Studies, I was mesmerised by the...
"I think what they're gonna see is a nice live-feeling and chaotic show"
Listen, Rob's not messing around here. He knows his games As we reported just a few days ago, Scottish comedian, writer, poet and self-professed "God of Games" Robert Florence has been announced as host of the upcoming reboot of Channel 4's iconic GamesMaster. Alongside...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Was Still On The Podium For Switch In The Holidays
Just Dance 2022 proved popular, too
Full UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 25th December, giving the full picture on festive sales. All told it was a solid week for Switch titles, though the presence of its games was reduced slightly due to boosted sales of multiplatform releases. Leading the way for Switch, somewhat predictably,...
BT, Virgin, Sky, TalkTalk and others must now block ROM-sharing sites
Nintendo has obtained a UK High Court injunction against six internet service providers in an effort to stop Switch games from being downloaded illegally. The injunction means that six UK-based ISPs – BT, EE, Plusnet, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media – must now block access to...
News More Klonoa Trademarks Have Surfaced Online
Is Bandai Namco up to something?
Update [Thu 23rd Dec, 2021 02:30 GMT]: Following on from last week, trademarks have now been filed in Canada on 17th December and Europe on 20th December for 'Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series' (via Gematsu). Update [Sat 18th Dec, 2021
News Amazingly, Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Is Nintendo's Only UK Christmas Number 1 Since 1984
Some absolute classics in the list
Regular readers of these pages will know that each week we cover the UK charts, which often show a lot of familiar games running the top 10. As a nice bit of trivia for the Holidays, GamesIndustry.biz head honcho Chris Dring has shared an interesting graphic that shows every UK gaming Christmas number 1 since 1984...
UK Charts Among Us: Crewmate Edition Makes Top 10 Debut In Another Good Switch Week
A notable success for Innersloth and Maximum Games
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 18th December, showcasing an Indie hit with a strong physical debut and a whole lot of the usual suspects. Among Us is the big story of the week, with its Crewmate Edition making its debut in 5th place. Typically £3.89 on the eShop with...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - The Biggest Discounts On Switch eShop (Europe)
The best Switch games currently under a tenner
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, and Nintendo of Europe is currently...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Still Leads For Switch In Another Positive Week
22% of FIFA 22 sales were the 'Legacy' edition on Switch, too
UK physical chart data is now in (later than usual) for the week ending 11th December, showing that Switch titles are still performing well in stores. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still the top performer on Switch, though has dropped down to third place. FIFA 22 has reclaimed its crown, and a...
Deals Nintendo Switch OLED Receives Small UK Discount With Shipping In Time For Christmas
Save yourself a few quid
Still looking to get your hands on a shiny new Nintendo Switch OLED? Are you maybe thinking of treating a loved one for Christmas, or just wanting a nice treat for yourself? Well, this new deal is likely to be among the cheapest you'll find. The Neon Red/Blue version of the console, which is also available in white, has...
UK Charts Switch Exclusives Dominate, But FIFA 22 Reclaims Top Spot
Big Brain Academy squeezes into top 40
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 4th December, revealing that Nintendo Switch exclusives have taken six of the top ten places this week. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has fallen down to second following its first-place achievement last week, with FIFA 22 returning to the top of the table, but it was...
Deals Amazon UK Has The Ring Fit Adventure Nintendo Switch Bundle In Stock
Throw in Just Dance 2022, too, for a very small saving
Last week Nintendo UK dropped a handful of Switch hardware bundles which included Ring Fit Adventure and a Switch, plus additional games. This week it looks like Amazon UK is getting in on the action, too. Amazon UK's base deal is the same — £309.99 for a Switch and a Ring Fit Adventure...
Deals New Nintendo Switch + Ring Fit Adventure Bundles Hit My Nintendo Store UK
Save £19.99 with this console bundle
If you're in the market for a new Switch this festive season, My Nintendo Store UK has a new set of console bundles that include Ring Fit Adventure — perfect for keeping the holiday weight at bay, or at least slowing its advance as the mince pies and cheese courses start creeping into your diet. The new...
News Nintendo Switch Just Had Its Biggest Sales Week Ever In The UK
Not bad for a console nearing 5 years old
In a little over three months' time, the Nintendo Switch will have been on the market for five whole years. Despite that, the system has just enjoyed its best-ever week in the UK. That's according to GamesIndustry.biz's Christopher Dring, who reports that "last week was the biggest sales week ever for...
UK Charts Black Friday Deals See Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Back At Number One
As Pokémon takes a bit of a tumble
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 27th November, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has once again found itself at the top of the table. Jumping up from a seventh-place finish last week, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was featured in a special Black Friday Switch bundle deal, no doubt explaining the...
News Nintendo Switch Is The UK's Most Wanted Black Friday Tech Deal, Apparently
PlayStation was the seventh most-searched term
It might seem obvious, but the Switch is going to be in high demand as 2021 draws to a close – and a new study by technology site
Black Friday deals ahoy!
My Nintendo Store UK's Black Friday 2021 offers are now live, with a host of deals and discounts on Switch hardware bundles, physical Switch games, Switch accessories and Pokémon merchandise. Gotta love a Snorlax mug! The headline deal is a standard Neon Blue/Red Switch bundle which includes a download code for Mario Kart...
UK Charts Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Make Dominant Debut
The second biggest boxed launch of the year
The UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 20th November, and you get one guess for the biggest arrival(s). Yep, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have gone straight in at number 1 and 2 in the UK charts, and the bundle pack of both is even in the top 10. GamesIndu
Current pre-orders automatically qualify
If you're thinking about picking up Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl this week in preparation for their launch this Friday, you might want to consider grabbing them from My Nintendo Store UK. Nintendo's official store is offering a special promotion where any pre-orders for the two games and...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Outshines Other Popular JRPGs At UK Retail
Move over, Monster Hunter
Yesterday, UK chart data showed that Shin Megami Tensei V managed to earn a ninth-place spot in its opening week on the market. For a JRPG exclusive to a Nintendo platform in a physical-only UK chart, that's pretty impressive going, and further analysis offers a better insight into just how well it's performed...
UK Charts Shin Megami Tensei V Earns Top Ten Debut, But Animal Crossing Leads The Way For Switch
New Horizons jumps up to third
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 13th November, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Switch's best-seller of the week. Continuing to shine as one of Nintendo Switch's evergreen hits, and no doubt helped by the recent launch of the Happy Home Paradise DLC and major 2
UK Charts Mario Party Superstars Stays Third As Switch Takes Four Of The Top Ten
Call of Duty goes straight to number one
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 6th November, revealing that Mario Party Superstars has remained in third place for a second consecutive week. Still sitting comfortably as Switch's highest-charting game for now, the latest entry in the Mario Party franchise couldn't compete with new...
News Animal Crossing's Sanrio And Series 5 amiibo Cards Are Now Available From My Nintendo UK
Update: Series 5 cards going in and out of stock
Update 2 (Fri 5th Nov, 2021 15:55 GMT): At the time of writing, the Series 5 cards are back! They'll no doubt go in minutes again, so be quick! <products id="16118"> Update 1 (Fri 5th Nov, 2021 11:25 GMT): Incredibly, it appears that the Series 5 cards are already out of stock. Gah...
News Celebrate Mega Drive Coming To Nintendo Switch Online With This Cool Sega-Related Merch
(If you're in the UK, at least)
Mega Drive (or Genesis, if you'd prefer) is finally part of the Nintendo Switch Online lineup, and in the UK, Sega has been giving its 16-bit console a wee push in the form of fetching merchandise. We were fortunate enough to get sent some samples of said merch, including a rather cool hoodie, a Mega Drive-style...
UK Charts Mario Party Superstars Lands In Third As Metroid Dread Falls Out Of Top Ten
Five Switch exclusives make the top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 30th October, revealing that Mario Party Superstars has debuted in third spot. The Switch exclusive lost out to FIFA 22 (which is enjoying yet another week at number one), and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy which launched physically on PS5, PS4 and Xbox...
News Sir Trevor McDonald Will Be The GamesMaster In Revived Show
A perfect choice
If you're not British and of-a-certain-age GamesMaster may have passed you by; it was a hugely fun TV show that no doubt contributed to the mainstream image of gaming in the UK. Beyond its quirky challenges, occasionally feisty competitions and plenty of humour, a memorable part of the show was Sir Patrick Moore appearing as The...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Switch Lead As Metroid Dread Drops To Seventh
An underwhelming launch for My Friend Peppa Pig
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd October, showing the return of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the lead Switch exclusive, with Metroid Dread falling back but remaining in the top 10. The entire top three otherwise has a familiar feel, with FIFA 22 and Far Cry 6 maintaining first and...
Techland is trying to get it lifted
As you might have heard, Dying Light Platinum Edition has arrived on the Nintendo Switch and it's been described by the folks over at Digital Foundry as another "intelligently designed port" for the hybrid system. If you happen to be located in the UK, across Europe, or even Australia and New Zealand though, you...
UK Charts Metroid Dread Stays Third As Switch Takes Half Of The Top Ten
Another decent week
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 16th October, revealing that Metroid Dread has managed to stay in third place for a second consecutive week. The entire top three is unchanged from last week's chart, with FIFA 22 and Far Cry 6 also maintaining first and second places. In its second week, Dread managed to...
UK Charts Metroid Dread Just Had The Strongest Opening Week Of Any Metroid Game Ever
Super Monkey Ball debuts in top ten
Update: GamesIndustry.biz's Christopher Dring has explained that the initial report was actually incorrect, and that the original Metroid Prime remains the fastest-selling game of the series when looking at physical sales alone. However, the difference between physical launch sales for the two titles was less than...
Random This 'Game Boy' Device Was Used To Steal Vehicles Worth £180,000
Gadget was used to bypass cars security systems
UK police have jailed a trio of car thieves who were using a device that looks a lot like a Nintendo Game Boy to steal vehicles worth £180,000 in total. Dylan Armer, Christopher Bowes and Thomas Poulson stole five Mitsubishi Outlanders by using the gadget to bypass the cars' security systems,...
UK Charts Sonic Colors Ultimate Debuts In Third Place, Selling Best On Switch
FIFA 22 goes top, obviously
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 2nd October, revealing that Sonic Colors Ultimate has grabbed third place in its opening week on sale. The game launched digitally on the eShop at the beginning of September, but a delayed physical launch means that it's only now started to make a dent in the official...
Deals Get A Free Gift From My Nintendo Store UK With Your LEGO Super Mario 64 Question Block
Bag a Super Mushroom Surprise
Today sees the launch of the latest addition to the LEGO Super Mario set collection in the form of the LEGO Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block. We haven't yet taken delivery of this box of tricks, but it features various levels from the seminal 64-bit platformer, including micro versions of Mario, Peach and Bowser...
News Check Out This Forgotten Donkey Kong Country Comic From The UK
Warning: Lots of images contained within!
Here's a bit of Donkey Kong trivia for you, and no mistake. The Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special was an officially licensed British comic based on Donkey Kong Country for the SNES and published in 1995 by Fleetway Editions. Richard Burton (no, not that one) is listed as the Managing Editor – comic fans...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Pole In A Switch-Exclusive Top Three
New Super Lucky's Tale enters top 40
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 25th September, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has once again screeched into first place. The game leads a top three made up exclusively of Switch games, with Minecraft and Animal Crossing: New Horizons following close behind. Last week's number one...
Update: In addition to the free gift bundle, you'll be entered into a prize draw
Update (Fri 24th Sep, 2021 12:30 BST): Anybody who pre-orders Metroid Dread or any bundle featuring the game from My Nintendo Store UK will now automatically be entered into a prize draw to win one of 10 Metroid D
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 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...
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...
