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PSA Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - Free Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon Codes Restocked (North America)
"You wanted more Shiny codes"
The recent Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon distribution for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet got quite a lot of attention when it kicked off in select locations earlier this week. Unfortunately, many trainers in the US weren't able to get their hands on a code in-store. Thankfully, there's now a second chance to claim one of...
ICYMI Switch 2 Available For Purchase At The My Nintendo Store (US)
Get yours today
If you're still considering a Switch 2 and happen to be located in the US, Nintendo has issued a reminder on social media that its new system is now available for purchase on the My Nintendo Store. According to the fine print, no invitation is required, but purchase limits apply. There are three different bundles currently...
Update: The Pokémon Company responds
A recent online post from the US Department of Homeland Security has prompted calls from angry fans for The Pokémon Company to initiate legal action against the US federal department. If you've somehow missed it, the post — entitled 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' — contains a video mixing the Pokémon anime's...
News Capcom Switch 2 Launch Title Gets Its First Big eShop Discount (US)
Capcom's Switch library is also on sale
If you've been hanging out for a Switch 2 eShop bargain, it seems the first major third-party one has arrived. Capcom is currently offering Street Fighter 6 (which was a launch title for Nintendo's new system in June) for half price in the US. This takes this title, which has now surpassed five million...
News Nintendo Of America Reportedly Cuts Loose Customer Service Contractors As It Looks To Outsource
"A lot of us are feeling betrayed"
A new report states that Nintendo of America is cutting loose around 200 long-time contractor jobs as it has decided to outsource its customer support services ahead of the Switch 2's first holiday season. This report comes from IGN's Rebekah Valentine, who spoke to numerous customer support staff and sources...
News New Kirby amiibo Will Apparently Be Nintendo's "Most Expensive amiibo Ever"
Suck it up
Apart from the cost of the new Super Mario Galaxy pack, one other talking point following the latest Direct is the pricing of the new Kirby Air Riders amiibo. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, these new figures will reportedly be Nintendo's "most expensive amiibo ever". To reiterate, it means fans will apparently have to fork out...
News Metroid Prime 4 Rating Spotted On Nintendo's Website
Update: Another rating surfaces online
After a restart, delays and an incredibly long wait, it appears Retro Studios' anticipated release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may have finally been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. A rating has recently been spotted on Nintendo's website in the US, taking it from "Rating Pending" to a 'T' for...
Guide 66 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Blockbuster Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Update: A reminder that this sale wraps up on 10th September at 11:59pm PT. Nintendo sent us an email saying, "20 games from your Wish List are on sale!"...which, even with juicy discounts, would stretch our purse strings past breaking point - but there's still time to pick off a game or two...
High On Life's upgrade now available in the Americas
There are many Nintendo fans around the globe currently making the move from the Switch to the Switch 2, and this process has been made slightly easier – with select games offering completely free upgrades. The latest title to offer this is the mature-rated first-person shooter High On Life...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Is Selling Like Bananas On Switch 2 (US)
It's already made the top 20 for 2025
Circana has released data for game and hardware sales for July 2025 in the US, and despite a competitive month, Donkey Kong Bananza has made a bit of a splash. Shared by Mat Piscatella on Bluesky, DK's latest adventure was the third best-selling game of the month, beaten only by EA Sports College Football 26...
News Pokémon Teases New 'PokémonXP' Event
Taking place in "downtown San Francisco"
One mystery reveal at this year's World Championships event for Pokémon was the announcement of PokémonXP. This news was revealed alongside the confirmation of an "epic arena experience" for Championship Sunday next year at the Chase Center, San Francisco between 28th - 30th August, 2026, with passes going...
Guide 2025 Pokémon World Championships - Full Schedule, Live Streams And Announcements
Update: Tune into Championship Sunday
We've had some exciting game events so far this year, and now it's time for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships. In case you've missed our coverage so far, this year the event is taking place in Anaheim, California in the US between 15th - 17th August, 2025. This year, there will be intense competition...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 2025 Pokémon World Championships Distribution Live
Update: Here's the code for Farigiraf
If you happen to be heading to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California this weekend, you can receive a special Pokémon Scarlet and Violet distribution. When you enter the badge pickup zone at the venue, you'll receive a unique code for a Toedscool. It's apparently "based on the Toedscool...
Guide 59 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In The 'Play Together' eShop Sale (North America)
Update: Ends this weekend
Update: The Play Together sale ends this Sunday, 17th August, so you've only got a few days left to nab some bargains! It's time once again for Nintendo of America's Play Together sale! From today until August 17th at 11:59 pm PT the Play Together sale slashes the price of multiple multiplayer games so you and your...
News Pokémon Scalpers Set Their Sights On World Championships Merch
Exclusive items are already being resold online
Scalpers are reportedly at it again, and this time they're targeting exclusive merch available at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships. As highlighted by Kotaku, there are already eBay listings popping up for the commemorative Pikachu plush, themed TCG playmats, card binders, the jukebox and various...
News New Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Physical Switch Release Spotted
Update: New listing pops up in Europe and it's a "code-in-box"
Since the arrival of Game-Key Cards on the Switch 2, there has been ongoing discussion about the future of third-party physical releases. Even during the Switch generation, certain hard copy releases didn't always live up to expectations, opting to include a download code instead of the...
News Nintendo Switch Console & Accessory Prices Are Going Up In The US
Switch 2 and NSO prices remain the same
Nintendo of America has announced that the price of the Nintendo Switch family of systems — so the OG, the Lite, and the OLED — will be increasing on 3rd August 2025. This is "based on market conditions" (thanks to Wario64 for reposting!). Price changes are coming to the Switch 1 consoles, some Switch 2...
News Nintendo's Official Camera "Attach Rate" With Switch 2 Revealed For US
How did the GameChat companion perform?
We've just heard how around "1 in 3" Switch 2 owners bought a new Pro Controller, but how did other accessories like the official camera perform? Game File has now been able to provide some additional information. Speaking to Circana's gaming analyst Mat Piscatella, it was noted how Nintendo's camera had a...
News Around 1 In 3 Switch 2 Owners Bought New Pro Controller Despite High Price Point (US)
Pro sales
We know the Switch 2 has sold incredibly well worldwide, with the console shifting 1.6 million units in June 2025 in the US alone. Now we have an idea of just how well the pricey, but excellent, new Pro Controller has done, too. Game File's Stephen Totilo has shared Circana's estimated Switch 2 Pro Controller sales, and it's around...
News Switch 2 In-Store Restocks Arrive Alongside Donkey Kong Bananza (US)
Don't miss out on DK's new "groundbreaking adventure"
If you're still on the hunt for a Switch 2 and happen to have a Best Buy nearby, you might have another chance to get your hands on Nintendo's new hybrid system this week. Best Buy has announced it's restocking Switch 2 units "in-store only" on July 17, alongside the release of Donkey Kong...
News GameStop Is Auctioning Off Its Infamous Switch 2 Stapler For Charity
Fair play
Remember when GameStop made the news following a rather unfortunate incident involving a newly-bought Switch 2 console and a stapler? Yeah, one store thought it wise to staple receipts onto the Switch 2 box, puncturing the cardboard and damaging the screen of the Switch inside. It wasn't a good look for the company, but now, GameStop is...
News Nintendo's Summer Deals Discounts Multiple Physical Switch Titles, Save Up To $20 (US)
Available at participating retailers
Nintendo's summer sale is currently underway, and apart from digital sales, it's also offering discounts on multiple physical games. These deals are available at participating retailers in the US from now until July 19, 2025 and you can save "up to $20" on select first-party games while supplies last. This...
News Crocs Launching "First-Ever" Collaboration With Animal Crossing, Out Next Month
A great fit
Nintendo has revealed it's teaming up with Crocs – a "global leader in innovative casual footwear" – to release a special Animal Crossing-themed line. This new collection will launch in the US next month on 26th August 2025 and will include both adult and child footwear inspired by the "lush, natural setting from the game" and...
News Nintendo Reportedly Pulled Amazon US' Switch 2 Sales After Beef Over "Unauthorised" Sellers
Both companies deny the claims
If you found yourself trying to pick up a Switch 2 across the pond in recent months, then it will be old news to you that the console, and many first-party games prior to it, was not available directly through Amazon US. It felt like a baffling omission, but a recent report from Bloomberg (paywalled) might give some...
PSA Switch 2 Restocks Are Now Available At Multiple Stores In The US
Come and get it
The Switch 2 has been flying off the shelves in its opening month, with Nintendo already confirming the new device has sold "over 3.5 million units worldwide" in the first four days of its life – making it the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever". While there were some initial concerns the excitement for the Switch successor...
Checked out
Many libraries offer services where you can experience and even borrow video games. Unfortunately, a 45-year-old Oakland man named Jamal Reed-Obafumi has been arrested after being accused of stealing "approximately $10,000 worth" of Nintendo Switch video games from Marin County Libraries, located in Northern California. Marin County's...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Spotted In The Wild
Play it today at a kiosk near you
Following a recent story about Switch 2 kiosks popping up in US stores, we've now got a small but exciting update. If the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct left you wanting to play the game right now, apparently a demo of the game has been added to these same kiosks at locations like Walmart and Target in the US. You can...
News Switch 2 Sets "All-Time" Launch Record For Video Game Hardware In The US
Beating the PS4's record with the help of Mario Kart
Following Nintendo's news about the Switch 2 becoming the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware" ever in the US, we've now got some numbers to go with it, courtesy of Circana’s analyst Mat Piscatella. According to Piscatella, this is an "all-time launch week unit sales record for video game...
News Switch 2 Is Officially The "Fastest-Selling Nintendo Hardware" Ever In The US
Breaking records in less than a week
Earlier this week, Nintendo shared its first official sales data for the Switch 2 – confirming the new hybrid system had sold "over 3.5 million units worldwide" in just the first four days, making it the highest global sales level for any Nintendo hardware within this amount of time. Now, in an update, the...
News Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Brings The "Par-Tee" To Switch This September
PAC-MAN also confirmed
[Sun 1st Jun, 2025 11:00 BST]: Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots was announced for the Switch earlier this year but at the time few other details were shared. In a small development (via Wario64 on social media), the game has now been rated by the ESRB. At the very least it's a sign the game's release schedule is still on track...
News Another US Retailer Will Be Stocking Additional Switch 2 Units Next Week
Available while supplies last
If you've had no luck so far securing a Switch 2 pre-order just yet, and happen to be located in the US, there'll still be some opportunities to grab a system at launch. Apart from locations like GameStop, Costco and Staples, which are set to offer additional units, it seems Target will also have more stock the day...
News Hellblade Looks To Be Getting A Limited Run Physical Switch Release
A new listing surfaces on the ESRB
The Xbox developer Ninja Theory released Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice on the Switch eShop back in 2019, and if you've been holding out for a physical release on Nintendo's platform, you might be in luck. A new rating has been spotted on the ESRB for the Switch and it will apparently be published by the physical...
News Nintendo Store Outlines Switch 2 Launch Events For New York And San Francisco
"First come, first served"
We're getting closer to the Switch 2 and Nintendo has now revealed its plans for the launch events at its stores in the US. If you're planning on heading to either the Nintendo New York store or the newly-opened San Francisco store, you're going to want to show up on June 4th. Entry to both events is "first come, first...
Gallery Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Its New Store In The US
Update: Now open!
It's not every day Nintendo opens a new store to the public, but this week happens to be one of those very special occasions. In case you somehow missed this news, Nintendo San Francisco opens its doors this week and the US branch has been teasing all things related to it - including special merch as well as some photos. Select...
News GameStop To Offer Additional Switch 2 Units In-Store And Online At Launch
"Didn't pre-order?"
If you haven't pre-ordered a Switch 2 yet and feel like you've missed out, the US video game retailer GameStop has announced it will be offering additional units both in-store and online at launch. So, when the launch event begins in GameStop stores, you'll still be able to potentially acquire a system around this time. This...
PSA Mix And Match Your Switch OLED At Nintendo's New Store (US)
Decide how you want your Switch to look
It might be incredibly late in the Switch's life to be doing this, but Nintendo will allow fans who visit its new store in San Francisco to fully customise the colour of their brand-new Switch OLED. This includes the Joy-Con colours and also the Joy-Con wrist straps. Of course, you are bit more limited when...
News Nintendo's New Store Will Stock Mini Sculpture Replicas
"Bring a piece of Nintendo San Francisco home with you"
Nintendo is opening its new San Francisco store in the US this week on 15th May and if you do plan on taking the trip there, you'll able to pick up one of five minature "sculpture replicas" based on the same statues in Nintendo's stores. This includes Mario, Link, Pikmin, Isabelle and the...
News Nintendo Of America President On Timing Of Switch 2's Release Date
Doug Bowser: There's no specific time you "must launch video games"
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will be arriving on 5th June 2025, but why exactly did it choose this specific month? Speaking to NPR recently, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser revealed some of the reasons behind this decision - explaining how there is really no...
News Walmart Joins GameStop With Higher amiibo Price Listings For Switch 2 (US)
Nothing from Nintendo, yet
Walmart has updated its prices for the new Switch 2 amiibo, matching the
News amiibo Could Be Getting A Price Hike, According To GameStop Listings (US)
Nintendo has already confirmed an increase on accessory prices
The price of Switch 2 accessories in the US has officially been adjusted by Nintendo "due to changes in market conditions" and there are now claims this could impact amiibo next. According to the latest GameStop listings, the next wave of Zelda amiibo (scheduled to release alongside the...
News Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
But accessories "experience price adjustments" in the US
Switch 2 will remain at the previously announced price of $449.99 USD ($629.99 CAD) for the base hardware and $499.99 ($699.99 CAD) for the Mario Kart World bundle in North America, Nintendo has announced. Prices for Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Bananza will also remain unchanged at $79.99 USD...
Random Of Course Nintendo Fans Are Already Camping Out For The Switch 2
Two months and counting!
We're now about two months out from the Switch 2's release and it looks like there's already a line for the system's launch at the Nintendo New York store. As originally highlighted by GoNintendo, leading the charge is "super fan" and YouTuber known as 'ChickenDog' - who is documenting his entire wait over the next few...
News Switch 2 Pre-Orders Expected To Sell Out "Day One" Due To Limited Unit Allocation
According to a "large US retailer"
Following a report from Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson earlier this week suggesting the Switch 2 would launch in June with a "3-phase" software plan, there's now an update. According to "internal emails and documents" provided to the same outlet from a "large US retailer", Switch 2 stock is expected to sell out on...
News Nintendo Spotted Preparing For Switch 2 'Hands-On' Experience, Here's A First Look
The special event kicks off next week
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct takes place next week and ahead of the big broadcast, Nintendo is now busy preparing for its special "hands on" experience which will take place just days later. Footage is already circulating online of Nintendo's New York city event for the Switch 2 and it's basically covered in...
News Game Informer Revived By Blockchain Firm Gunzilla Games
The "entire team" is back less than a year after the closure
As you might recall, last week the US publication Game Informer was spotted teasing a possible return less than a year after its closure and today it's been made official with the "entire team" back. The outlet is now backed by the blockchain developer Gunzilla Games after GameStop ended...
News Nintendo Joins Cross-Industry Effort 'Accessible Games Initiative' As Founding Member
Helping more people experience the "power of play"
The Entertainment Software Association has this week announced a new "cross-industry effort" known as the Accessible Games Initiative and Nintendo of America will be one of the five founding members. Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Google and Ubisoft will be joining Nintendo, with the goal being to...
News Nintendo San Francisco Is Getting A "Grand Opening" In May
Grab your scissors, Mario
First announced back in May 2024, the second Nintendo Store in the US is scheduled to open on 15th May 2025. Nintendo San Francisco (sorry, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO) will join the firm's flagship store in New York and give West Coast fans somewhere to pick up Ninty-related swag, clothes, and other merch. Plus, you know,...
News Capcom Slashes The Price Of Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney In Big eShop Sale (US)
Mega Man, Resident Evil, Ghost Trick all discounted
Capcom is having a huge eShop sale right now in the US, with up to 75% off of some of the studio's biggest IPs. Thanks to the ever-reliable Wario64 for bringing this to our attention! Monster Hunter is among the biggest here, and while the franchise is currently eating up everyone's free time on...
News Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
"What a mess"
Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has implemented a range of tariffs on goods being imported into the country. The introductions, which came into effect yesterday, include a 25% tariff on products from Mexico and a 20% tariff on goods from China (an additional 10% on what was initially implemented on 4th...
News Mario Day Celebrations Begin With Free Switch Online Trial (US)
Available for a limited-time
Ahead of MAR10 Day next week, Nintendo has announced multiple Mario Day discounts on select Nintendo Switch titles. If you're wanting even more Mario action, you can also check out Mario's classic library of games on the Switch Online service. To help you do this, Nintendo is offering a free 14-day trial, with this...
