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Aside from updates to Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Go, Pokémon Sleep and the announcement of a new version of the Pokémon TCG for mobile devices, today's Pokémon Presents stream also brought the unveiling of the next major Pokémon game, although there is still quite a wait ahead for fans.  Pokémon Legends …

Prior to Microsoft’s Xbox Business podcast (in which they revealed that 4 of the console’s titles would be going to other platforms), leaks and datamines suggested that Hi-Fi RUSH would be one of the games – and that it would come to PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The game has now …

Earlier this month, Microsoft confirmed plans to bring a few of its exclusive games to other platforms. We're getting four games in all, thought to be Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment and Grounded. To kick things off, Microsoft will be shipping both Pentiment and Grounded for Nintendo Switch.  As …

Game Freak wrapped up the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet generation with a pair of expansions last year. Now in just one week's time, The Pokémon Company will unveil its next projects.  The Pokémon Company has announced plans for a new Pokémon Presents stream, which will air on the 27th of …

With the Switch soon to be on its way out, there remain a small number of Nintendo Directs left before focus shifts towards the company’s next generation device. With that, the Switch maker has now announced a 25-minute Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase – where we might see the official announcement …

For what feels like forever now, we have heard an increasing number of rumours surrounding the inevitable successor to Nintendo’s incredibly popular Switch console. With that, it seemed as though 2024 would be the year that we finally get our hands on this next-gen system. Unfortunately, it appears as though this won’t be the case.

Just as promised, today Microsoft uploaded the official Xbox podcast, with Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty all sitting down to discuss 'updates on the Xbox business'. Ignoring how odd it is to see something like this from a console maker like Xbox, we do get some much needed clarifications on recent rumours. Kicking off with the games exclusivity discussion, Spencer confirms that four first-party Xbox games will be going to PlayStation and Nintendo. 

Nintendo’s relationship with backwards compatibility has historically been somewhat mixed, with some of their prior systems featuring absolute backwards compatibility at the hardware level – and others including no BC whatsoever. Fortunately, it seems as though the impending Switch successor will come with a robust implementation of backwards compatibility.

When all is said and done, the Nintendo Switch will have been one of the most successful video game consoles of all time. With less than a year to go until the company most likely releases their next-gen successor, the 2017 handheld-hybrid has proven itself across the world – especially …

Ever since Nintendo announced its NSO (Nintendo Switch Online) service, many fans have been hoping that we would see the console manufacturer offer classic GameCube titles as part of the subscription. So far, this has yet to come to fruition – though a new trademark hints at the fact that …

Over the past week, the open world monster collecting game Palworld has taken the world by storm, selling over 6 million copies in 4 days and shooting to the top of the Steam concurrent charts. Despite this, the game has garnered a great deal of controversy due to its clear …

Following the official announcement of Persona 3 Reload, fans discovered an unlisted trailer which seemed to suggest that the remake would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This ended up not being the case, though according to one leaker, Persona 3 Reload is being held back for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch …

Following the official announcement of Persona 3 Reload, fans discovered an unlisted trailer which seemed to suggest that the remake would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. We now know for certain that this isn’t happening, but ATLUS have revealed that while there are no plans for a Switch release, …

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is the latest entry in the long-running combat flight simulation series. First released 5 years ago now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, the game has surprisingly been announced to be coming to the Nintendo Switch. In an interesting move by Bandai Namco, …

One of the earliest surprise successes to come from the Nintendo Switch was Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, with the Mario/Rabbids crossover strategy game going on to sell over 7 and a half million copies. Its sequel, released in 2022, unfortunately fell under the radar, with Ubisoft themselves admitting that …

The Switch generation has seen Nintendo top many markets, with the aging console still continuing to sell like hotcakes despite nearing its end-of-life. One of Nintendo's biggest markets is unsurprisingly Japan. Though they may have a home advantage, Nintendo and the Switch still managed to completely dominate the market – …

In partnership with Universal, Nintendo has been building its own suite of theme park attractions and locations, with the past few years seeing the opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan and Hollywood. As part of the company’s plans for expansion, Nintendo looks set to introduce dedicated Zelda, Pokemon and …

In recent years we have seen Nintendo expand outwards beyond just video games, with the entertainment giant partnering with Universal Studios to open up a dedicated Super Nintendo World within Universal’s parks. Nintendo World is set to get a massive upgrade next year, with the Japanese branch adding a dedicated …

Following the overwhelming success of The Super Mario Bros Movie, it did not come as a surprise to see that a Zelda adaptation was greenlit shortly after. Despite being a live-action project, the film’s director has compared his ambitions for the Zelda movie to the works of Studio Ghibli, being …

In the wake of his departure from PlatinumGames, Hideki Kamiya has started up a YouTube channel where the co-founder has been hosting many Q&A sessions. In his latest video, Kamiya opened up on the future of the Bayonetta series and how it might proceed with or without him. In his …

Hogwarts Legacy is finally available on Nintendo Switch after several months of delays. Getting this game running on the Switch was no easy feat, as we can tell by the scaled-back graphics. Another cut had to be made to get the game on Nintendo's hybrid console, splitting the game's open …

For many, Mario represents the face of video games, with pretty much any title featuring the Italian plumber set to be a sales success. Even so, the latest Super Mario Bros. Wonder seems to have captured the imagination of fans even more so than usual, with the latest 2D platformer becoming …

For years, we've been hearing rumours that Nintendo is planning a Hollywood adaptation of the Legend of Zelda franchise. Now out of the blue, Nintendo has confirmed exactly that, with plans for a live-action movie.  Unlike the Super Mario Bros movie, which was an animated movie, Nintendo's Zelda film will …

When all is said and done, the Nintendo Switch will have been one of the most successful video game consoles of all time, not only due to the number of systems sold, but also thanks to the sheer abundance of software – with the likes of The Legend of Zelda: …

When Nintendo announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the game’s title could not have been more fitting, with the Switch entry featuring every single fighter from the franchise’s history. By the end of its support, Ultimate included 89 total characters and over 100 stages. In discussing potential future entries in the …

All signs are pointing to a new Nintendo console in 2024, widely expected to carry forward the hybrid console idea. A new Nintendo patent gives us a small peek at one idea its had, showing a new dual-screen device that splits in half.

The upcoming Switch 2 may benefit from some of Nvidia's best features, including DLSS and the new ray-reconstruction technology...

The 20th of October looks set to be one of the best days of the year for video game releases. Just a few days ago reviews for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 went live, with it receiving universal acclaim. Now, the embargo for Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been lifted – and …

We've heard little about the Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy since its delay earlier this year. That has finally changed this week, with the game going live for pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop – better yet, the store now has screenshots from the Switch version, giving us our first …

Earlier this year, Nintendo began winding down services for the 3DS and Wii U systems, starting with the shutdown of each console's digital game store. Now, the remaining online services are set to go in early 2024.  In an announcement published today, Nintendo confirmed that in April 2024,” online play …