Rumours of two new Nintendo Switch models continue to circulate, with a report from last week suggesting that at least one would be available during the third quarter. This would suggest an unveiling at E3 in June, but Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa states that the company has “no plans” for …

Originally meant to launch in February, Nintendo delayed Mario Kart Tour to better improve quality and content. The company is now gearing up to test the game, as Android owners in North America and Japan receive a closed beta trial starting May 22nd. Nintendo is currently accepting applications from now …

Anthem may not have launched to positive reception but it still went on to be BioWare's biggest game launch ever. Since then though, the game has been slipping in the charts. Beyond that, the latest stats for March video game sales show Ubisoft's The Division 2 earning the top spot, …

Accompanying the long-awaited release of Persona 5’s Joker in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo surprisingly launched a stage builder and the ability to capture and edit videos within the game. Unfortunately, the ever-innocent company didn’t think to moderate the custom designs being published on the platform, resulting in not-safe-for-work (NSFW) …

Reports of new Nintendo Switch models have been circulating since the end of last year, but only recently have rumours tried to detail the presence of two separate variants. One is supposedly a cheaper, budget version that recent sources suggest will come first, while the second is a more powerful, …

Expected to arrive before the end of April, Nintendo has surprisingly debuted Persona 5’s Joker in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ahead of his release today. The trailer gives us our first look at his move sets, accompanying Mementos stage and even Kirby’s Joker form. Joker’s move set relies on his …

Late last week, we learned that the European Commission has launched an investigation into several game publishers over content geo-blocking and regional pricing. Now, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is also launching its own separate investigation into Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo to check they aren't breaching consumer laws. …

Despite the fair annual price of Nintendo’s Switch Online service, the company has repeatedly been criticised for omitting integrated voice chat in favour of a smartphone application. Vivox is looking to end this by handing developers the tools to implement voice chat in the summer, while Performance Designed Products (PDP) …

In an effort to strengthen its relationship with content creators, Nintendo ditched its controversial Creators Program at the end of last year hoping to “make it easier” to monetise videos based on the publisher’s games. Now, Nintendo has partnered up with Twitch to offer Prime members a free year of …

Update (26/03/19): Yesterday, reports emerged that Nintendo is supposedly set to release two new models of Switch instead of one, targeting both the premium and budget markets. Although the company has yet to officially address these rumblings, the news has caused a significant rise in Nintendo’s share prices. Investors have …

There have been rumours about Nintendo experimenting with VR again floating around for a while. Last year, a hidden VR mode was found on the Switch, now six months later, Nintendo Labo VR has been announced. Toycon #4, Labo VR, is a pack of Nintendo Labo DIY kits that let …

It seems as though the Nintendo Switch is proving to be the perfect playground for hackers, ever since Linux was successfully installed onto the console last year. Moving forward, someone has now managed to get Microsoft’s Windows 10 ARM variant working on the device, although it isn’t without issue. Installing …

Fresh off its failure with the Wii U, Nintendo began promising better third-party support with its succeeding console. Now passing its two-year anniversary, the Switch has earned praise from the industry for delivering, with Devolver Digital highlighting the improvement in Nintendo’s communication during this generation. As usual, the Nintendo Switch …

Earlier this week, Activision Blizzard’s Bobby Kotick and EA’s Andrew Wilson were placed on a list of “most overpaid” CEOs in the US with salaries more than 300 times that of their employees. This is in stark contrast to Nintendo Japan, which has revealed that its average employee earns $80,000 …

Celebrating Pokémon’s 23rd anniversary, Nintendo unveiled Game Freak’s two new mainline entries headed to the Switch later this year. Dubbed Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the developer gave us a tour of the new Galar region and introduced us to the three new starters available to choose from. Ditching the …

Update (27/02/19): Nintendo unveiled Pokemon Sword and Shield, the upcoming 8th generation pegged for release “Late 2019.” Original story (26/02/19): Pokémon Day lands on February 27th every year, prompting The Pokémon Company to celebrate the release of the original Red & Green in Japan. Alongside a special event in Pokémon …

Reggie Fils-Aimé is retiring from Nintendo of America, making way for senior VP of sales Doug Bowser.

Following last week's impressive Nintendo Direct, rumours began circulating that Nintendo was reviving a publicly cancelled game. Now, sources are claiming that the game in question is Scalebound, which was cancelled by Microsoft back in January 2017. Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya was the director on Scalebound and had a lot …

The latest Nintendo Direct held many surprises, with one of the biggest coming from none other than Platinum Games. While many of us expected to see something about Bayonetta 3, instead we were introduced to a brand new exclusive game called ‘Astral Chain'. Astral Chain is directed by Takahisa Taura, …

Since the release of Breath of the Wild in 2017, it’s been debated whether we would be lucky enough to see another Zelda title grace the Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, fans are set to be treated to one of the best in the series, as The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening …

Spyro fans had their hopes dashed last year, with no sign that the developer had even attempted to port its Reignited Trilogy to the Nintendo Switch. A new listing courtesy of GameStop’s German branch has breathed new life into the rumours, suggesting a launch later this year. Ditching the Skylanders …

When the Switch launched back in 2017, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé was quick to quell concerns that the introduction of the hybrid console meant the end of the 3DS. Unfortunately, the market for the aging handheld device seems to be contracting faster than the company had initially anticipated, …

Nintendo might be taking things slow in the mobile market by delaying Mario Kart Tour, but that hasn’t stopped the company from revealing its next smartphone entry. Nintendo’s mascot is set to eventually ditch the steering wheel in favour of his stethoscope in the upcoming Dr. Mario World. While Dr. …

It is no secret that the Nintendo Switch has been a huge success for Nintendo. The console has already surpassed the GameCube and Wii U in lifetime sales and has been outpacing the Xbox One and trading blows with the PS4 month to month. Over the holiday season, Nintendo boosted …

Say what you want about Nintendo’s newfound focus on mobile gaming, it looks as though the company is treading lightly in the divisive market. Although Mario Kart Tour was meant to hit smartphones at the end of March, the game has reportedly been delayed and won’t be arriving until the …

Last year, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé denied rumours that the Switch was due for an iterative upgrade, but the timing of the rebuttal left many sceptical that it was to preserve the company’s Holiday sales. Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa has since reiterated the sentiment, stating that the firm’s …

Metroid Prime fans haven’t had it easy, with their 12-year wait for a true sequel extended even further thanks to Metroid Prime 4 being scrapped and restarted. Nintendo might have something in store for fans in the meantime, as reports suggest that Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch has already been …

One of Nintendo's big surprises at E3 two years ago was the announcement of Metroid Prime 4. We knew at the time that development was in the early stages as the trailer was a simple logo reveal. Unfortunately since then, work on the game hasn't gone particularly smoothly, so Nintendo …

At the start of the year, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa hinted that the company could eventually “shift away from the home console,” worrying fans of the brand. Furukawa has since clarified that this doesn’t necessarily mean home consoles won’t be a priority, but that he hopes to continue Nintendo’s trend …

Earlier this week, dataminers found evidence that SNES games could be on their way to the Nintendo Switch by uncovering 22 titles within the code. Not only do these remain following yesterday’s update to the platform, apparently new information has been added that could suggest a release sooner rather than …