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 …
Read More »Nintendo patent shows new dual-screen gaming device
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.
Read More »Switch 2 will support Nvidia’s ‘ray reconstruction’ according to leaker
The upcoming Switch 2 may benefit from some of Nvidia's best features, including DLSS and the new ray-reconstruction technology...
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder sees universal critical acclaim
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 …
Read More »Here’s the first look at Hogwarts Legacy running on Nintendo Switch
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 …
Read More »Nintendo plans to shutdown online services for Wii U and 3DS in 2024
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 …
Read More »Batman: Arkham Trilogy Switch port delayed
Back in June of this year during Nintendo’s Summer Direct, the console manufacturer announced that the highly-celebrated Batman: Arkham Trilogy would be coming to the Switch in ‘Fall of 2023’. The collection’s release date was then later confirmed; set to arrive on the 13th of October. With just over a …
Read More »Next mainline Monster Hunter reportedly coming to the Switch 2
In the past half a decade or so, the Monster Hunter franchise ballooned into becoming one of Capcom’s biggest, thanks primarily to the incredible success of Monster Hunter World – the first game in a long time to target home consoles. As such, the title never came to the Switch, …
Read More »Far Cry 7 reportedly coming to the next-gen Nintendo Switch
Yesterday we reported on a leak which outlined many details surrounding the upcoming – yet unannounced – Far Cry 7, stating that it will (among other things) feature a non-linear story with a hard 72 hour time limit. More details have since been released, with the upcoming open-world Ubisoft title …
Read More »Switch version of Red Dead Redemption 2 rated in Brazil
The Nintendo Switch recently received a port of 2011’s Red Dead Redemption, offering a mostly uncompromised experience for those who wish to re-live the story of John Marston in a portable form. In a surprising move, it seems as though Rockstar might be planning to also bring its sequel/prequel ‘RDR2’ …
Read More »Mortal Kombat creator addresses MK1’s Switch woes
Despite being long in the tooth, many developers have continued to support the ageing Nintendo Switch due to its immense popularity. One such game is Mortal Kombat 1, which arrived on Switch despite otherwise being a current-gen console exclusive. It seems as though this has led to some issues both …
Read More »Leaked documents reveal Microsoft’s long-term plan to acquire Nintendo
In what is now undoubtedly a big news day for Microsoft, the FTC accidentally leaked a ton of internal documents shared by the console manufacturer, revealing plans for upcoming Xbox consoles, unannounced games and a whole lot more. As part of this, an email sent by Xbox’s Phil Spencer shows …
Read More »F-Zero 99 battle royale announced and released
Nintendo owns some of the most iconic video game IPs, however many of them have not seen any new entries in years – or even decades. One such franchise is F-Zero: the hyperfast futuristic racing series. Almost 20 years after its last entry, the franchise has been somewhat revived with …
Read More »Splatoon 3 is getting a rogue-lite DLC
During Nintendo’s most recent Direct showcase, the console manufacturer showed off a whole bunch of new titles, while also updating fans on already-released games. One of the more interesting announcements came in the form of DLC for Splatoon 3 – adding a brand new rogue-lite game mode. As part of …
Read More »Nintendo’s big Direct finale was yet another Mario remaster
Nintendo likes to end each Direct with a ‘one more thing' announcement. This year's September Direct featured a heavy dose of Mario already, so the reveal of a Paper Mario remaster to cap off the stream was certainly underwhelming. Today's Nintendo Direct stream had a few surprise announcements but the …
Read More »Mario VS Donkey Kong returns on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo holds a big Direct stream each September to unveil new games landing in Q4 and Q1 the following year. This year is no different. Today during Nintendo Direct, the company showed off a bunch of new releases, including a new Mario VS Donkey Kong game. Mario VS Donkey Kong …
Read More »Nintendo announces surprise Direct stream
Following on from Gamescom, there have been numerous Nintendo leaks, with a number of sources claiming that a new next-gen system was shown to developers behind closed doors. The Nintendo surprises don't stop there though, as a new Direct stream is coming up this week. Today, Nintendo announced its next …
Read More »Gotham Knights seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has been known for its “impossible ports” over the past few years, with the likes of The Witcher 3, DOOM Eternal and more all being added to the system. As the generations progress, we have even started to see current-gen exclusives being brought to Nintendo’s handheld-hybrid. According …
Read More »Mario Kart Tour support to end next month
Mario Kart Tour has always been an interesting addition to Nintendo's library, with the mobile-exclusive title doing many things better than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – but also a whole bunch worse. Following 4 years of support and updates, Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting any new content after …
Read More »Nintendo releases ‘special video message’ following retirement of Mario’s voice actor
The voice of Mario is just as iconic as the plumber himself, with Charles Martinet helming the role for over 25 years. Following the surprising announcement that he would no longer be voicing Mario and friends, Nintendo has released a ‘special video message’ to discuss Martinet’s future as ‘Mario Ambassador’. …
Read More »Switch 2 demo included upgraded Zelda, Unreal Engine 5 and DLSS
This afternoon, it was reported that multiple developer sources had seen the Nintendo Switch 2 during a behind-the-scenes demo session at Gamescom last month. Now, we have some more details about what was specifically shown and it would appear that the Switch 2 will ship with the features we've been …
Read More »Developers got to see the Switch 2 at Gamescom, sources claim
Nintendo had a big presence at Gamescom this year with a huge booth to showcase upcoming Switch games. As it turns out, the company's most exciting showings took place behind closed doors, with sources claiming that Nintendo began showing its new console to developers. Sources speaking with Eurogamer have claimed …
Read More »Nintendo to host a Direct next week according to leaks
Nintendo Directs have served as a great way for the console manufacturer to keep fans informed on the latest that Nintendo has to offer, ever since the first Direct premiered back in 2011. While the company itself typically waits until mere days before the showcase to make any official announcements, …
Read More »Borderlands 3 announced for Switch alongside $150 bundle
Borderlands 3 is the latest mainline entry in the fun and frantic first-person looter shooter franchise. Originally released back in 2019, the game was added to pretty much every platform available (even Google Stadia) – every platform except for the Nintendo Switch. In a surprise announcement, Borderlands 3 and all …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder had no development deadline
Nintendo recently hosted a Direct dedicated to the upcoming 2D platformer Super Mario Bros. Wonder, showing off all manner of new and creative ideas set to be unleashed upon its arrival late next month. The game’s director has now weighed in on all that was shown, revealing that the game …
Read More »Nintendo has reportedly begun showing its next-gen console to developers
Gamescom officially took place last week and Nintendo was indeed in attendance to sell merch and show games to attendees. As it turns out, Nintendo may have had some very interesting meetings behind the scenes of the event, as word has begun to spread that the company is now showing its next-gen console to partners.
Read More »Nintendo will reveal Super Mario Bros. Wonder gameplay this week
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't Nintendo's only major first-party release for 2022. During a Nintendo Direct earlier this summer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder was also announced, marking the first all-new Super Mario Bros. game in many years. This next game should also serve as the debut …
Read More »Dead Island 2 will arrive on “another platform” in the next year
Dead Island 2 had been cooking in the oven for many years, with the much-anticipated sequel being handed off to multiple studios over the course of its development. Despite these setbacks, Dead Island 2 finally launched in April to positive reviews and a great deal of sales success. Currently available …
Read More »Batman Arkham Trilogy arrives on Switch next month
Back in June of this year during Nintendo’s most recent Direct, the console manufacturer announced that the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham Trilogy would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. At the time, no launch date was given, with the collection said to simply be arriving in ‘Fall 2023’. Now, we have an exact release date...
Read More »Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s first DLC will launch in September
It has been around six months since Game Freak first announced The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, a two-part set of DLCs for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. We got a new gameplay trailer back in June but no release date news. That has finally changed this week, with the first …
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