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Due to the nature of the Nintendo Switch and the ability for the console-handheld hybrid to swap out its joy-cons for other colours and designs, Nintendo has released far fewer limited edition Switch consoles when compared to its previous handhelds. This appears to be finally changing, as the console manufacturer …

Though Nintendo is often left out of the discussion when it comes to ‘console wars’ due to its power disparity and out-of-sync release schedule, the Nintendo Switch has silently been dominating the charts. For the entirety of 2020, the handheld hybrid outsold all other video games consoles combined in the …

For what feels like years now, rumours have circulated surrounding the existence of a potential Switch Pro, helping Nintendo’s now almost 4 year old console-handheld hybrid to remain competitive amongst the next generation Xbox Series X|S and PS5. Though yet to be confirmed by Nintendo, the rumours are now persisting …

On a semi regular basis, Nintendo hosts its ‘Nintendo Indie World Showcase’, providing a platform to announce new and upcoming indie titles. The console manufacturer has now announced its next showcase, which will take place later today at 5pm UK time, offering “roughly 15 minutes of updates and new announcements.” …

Ever since the launch of the Nintendo Switch, many owners have been disappointed at the fact that the hybrid console offers very little in the way of video streaming apps. While all other consoles (and even older Nintendo systems) offered applications such as Amazon Prime and Netflix, the Switch has …

Back in January, a Nintendo hacker pleaded guilty to charges brought against him. At the time, we learned that part of the sentence included a $260,000 fine, but now a judge has passed down a final sentencing, which will see the hacker sent to prison for three years. Ryan Hernandez …

Since the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, the hybrid console has received a large number of system software updates. That being said, most of them offered little new in the way of features or additions, sticking mostly to bug fixes and stability improvements. For update version 11.0.0 however, …

Back in October, we learned that Nintendo had won a lawsuit against people attempting to sell Nintendo Switch hacking tools. Now, Nintendo has set its sights on other sellers, leading to another legal battle.  This time around, Nintendo is suing an Amazon seller known as ‘Le Hoang Minh’, which has …

Ever since Persona 5 launched in late 2016 to great success, Atlus and SEGA have continued to release a number of spin-off titles set in the same universe. One of the more exciting releases was Persona 5 Scramble, which takes Persona’s typical turn-based fighting and turns it completely on its …

NieR: Automata took many by surprise when it first launched back in 2017. Since then the game has gone on to sell far beyond Square Enix’s expectations, bringing a new set of eyes onto the franchise. In the wake of this success a remaster/remake of the original NieR game was …

In the past, Nintendo has been criticised for its lack of accessibility in its games. While the console manufacturer still trails behind many other developers in that respect, they do appear to be moving in a positive trajectory. In an upcoming update to Super Mario 3D All-Stars, players will be …

One of Nintendo’s major releases for the remainder of 2020 is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. The musou-style hack n slash title serves as a prequel to the much-loved The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While this alone may be enough to entice fans to purchase the game, …

Though it feels like forever ago since there was first talk of a Nintendo Switch Pro, as we inch closer towards 2021 more alleged details appear to be surfacing, the latest of which suggests that the mid-generation refresh of Nintendo’s rumoured upcoming console will sport a Mini-LED display, which will …

Nintendo’s long-running Fire Emblem franchise has been around since 1990 in Japan, but the series didn’t make its way to the western world until 2004. The original game that kicked it all off, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, never released outside of Japan. That changes this …

Three and a half years into its lifecycle, the Switch has undeniably become one of Nintendo’s most successful consoles ever. Now, the hybrid handheld has set a new record in the US, not just for Nintendo, but for video games as a whole. Since December 2018, the Nintendo Switch has …

Since its launch back in February 2019, many fans of the Battle Royale game Apex Legends have been hoping to see a Switch version come to light. While it was later announced that a Switch port was on its way, we just received the clearest indication yet that the game …

Back in May, Nintendo took aim at a retailer known as Uberchips, taking legal action against the store for selling hacking tools to enable piracy on Nintendo Switch consoles. The case has had a quick turnaround, with a judge ordering the seller to pay $2 million in damages to Nintendo.  …

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate possibly represents the biggest crossover in video game history. This is set to become only more true as Nintendo continues to add new DLC fighters to the game’s already huge roster. Though COVID-19 has certainly slowed down the company’s output, pushing back the release of new …

Joy Con drift has been an on-going problem for Nintendo Switch owners ever since the console first launched. Numerous lawsuits have been launched over the subject and this week, another big one is added to that pile, with a French consumer organisation accusing Nintendo of ‘planned obsolescence’.  For those who …

Midway through the current generation of consoles, we saw both Microsoft and Sony introduce HDR gaming to its devices, allowing for image quality to be much more immersive when using a supported display. Though Nintendo has in recent years fallen behind its competitors technologically, it appears as though the Switch …

While Nintendo appeared to take a break from adding new titles to its NES and SNES Online services, the console manufacturer seems to once again be bringing new titles on a semi-regular internal. For the month of September, Donkey Kong Country 2, Super Mario Picross, and other titles are set …

A couple of weeks ago, fresh reports of an ‘upgraded’ Nintendo Switch model began circulating once again and it seems that this latest rumour isn’t going away any time soon. In a follow up report this week, sources indicate that Nintendo is rapidly ramping up Switch production and has begun …

When Nintendo announced Super Mario 3D All-Stars, there was little doubt in anyone’s mind that the game was going to sell well. That being said, it is still surprising nonetheless to see that the collection of classic Mario adventures has already become the second best selling game of all of …

While Nintendo has slowed down the rate at which it adds new titles to its NES and SNES Online services, the console manufacturer recently brought a new game to the service – or more accurately, a collection of games. In celebration of Mario’s 35th anniversary, the original Super Mario All-Stars …

Vigor, the shoot ‘n’ loot survival title developed by Bohemia Interactive, is scheduled to release on Sony’s current and next-gen consoles in 2020. Additionally, the Switch version of the game will become free-to-play later this month, allowing you to play it without buying the Founder’s Pack. Developed by the creators …

While the video games industry is certainly a major player in the global market, bringing in 10s of billions of Dollars each year, the interactive entertainment market has in many ways surpassed traditional industries. Such is the case with Nintendo, which recently became the richest company in all of Japan …

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is the latest series from Activision to be receiving the remake treatment. Set to arrive on the 4th of September, the game has currently only been announced for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. That being said, just like the other remakes, it appears as …

It’s been almost a year since the last General Nintendo Direct, and while it appears as though that streak won’t be ending any time soon, the console manufacturer has announced that it will be hosting a Nintendo Indie World Showcase later today. Going live at 5pm, the showcase will feature …

Recently, Nintendo updated its console sales figures, revealing that the Switch has sold 61.44 million units – just shy of the NES’ 61.91. Though Nintendo updates these figures every Quarter, new sales figures from the Japanese magazine Famitsu have officially pushed the Switch beyond Nintendo’s first console. As mentioned, Nintendo …

The Switch has been very successful in bringing many of Nintendo’s older games to the console manufacturer’s latest system. While a number of fans are still waiting for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker to make their way onto the hybrid console, it appears as though …