2021 is the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series, and typically Nintendo likes to celebrate these milestone years with new games and more. While last night’s Nintendo direct didn’t include a blowout celebration as some may have hoped, it did bring some Zelda news nonetheless. Nintendo has announced …
Read More »Nintendo announces 50-minute long Direct
Though Nintendo pioneered the online video game announcement format which many publishers now use, the console manufacturer has not hosted a general Nintendo Direct ever since September 2019. As we navigate through 2021 however, it would appear as though these Directs are back, as Nintendo has now announced a 50-minute …
Read More »Super Mario 3D World’s Switch launch 3x stronger than Wii U
The Nintendo Switch has become a common home for re-releases and ports of older titles – and for a good reason too! Many older titles have gone on to perform better than their original release, thanks to the success of the Switch console and platform. Such is the case with …
Read More »Nintendo adds more NES and SNES games to its online service
As part of Nintendo’s online service – Nintendo Switch Online – subscribers are able to play a handful of classic NES and SNES titles. Periodically, Nintendo will refresh its offerings, adding more games to the service. Four new titles will be joining the service on the 17th of February, bringing …
Read More »Apex Legends is coming to Nintendo Switch next month
Back in June 2020, EA announced that the popular Battle Royale shooter Apex Legends would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Though the game may have taken longer to arrive than anticipated, Switch players will soon finally be able to take part in battling for victory when Apex Legends drops …
Read More »Bowser’s Fury is limited to 30fps in handheld on the Switch
One of the unique aspects to the Nintendo Switch is the console’s ability to be playable both as a home console or as a handheld device. Of course, when playing handheld, the power available to the device is limited, often resulting in a reduced resolution. Interestingly, with the soon to …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 is now the best selling entry in the franchise
The Mario Kart series is one of Nintendo’s most well known and successful. Each entry of the kart racer is consistently one of the best selling games on that platform. With the success of the Switch, it was clear that Mario Kart 8 would be a major title. As of …
Read More »The Switch is on pace to become the best selling home console ever
With each new fiscal announcement from Nintendo, it is continually reaffirmed that the company’s latest console – the Switch – is an overwhelming success. Going from strength to strength, it has now been revealed that Nintendo’s console-handheld hybrid is on pace to become the best selling home console of all …
Read More »Special Edition Monster Hunter Rise Nintendo Switch announced
While special edition video game consoles are a relatively common occurrence, Nintendo has been more reserved than most when it comes to releasing special edition Switch consoles. While rumours of a Switch ‘Pro’ continue to circulate, Nintendo has now announced that it will be releasing a special edition Nintendo Switch …
Read More »Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity becomes the best selling ‘Warriors’ game ever
Of all of Koei Tecmo's franchises, its Warriors games are by far the best selling. With over 42 million copies sold across the entire franchise, it more than quadruples the publisher’s next best-selling series. Even among Warriors games however, the newly released Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity stands out, becoming …
Read More »Among Us sells 3.2 million copies in one month on the Switch
Among Us was by far one of the biggest games in 2020. Despite launching originally in 2018, the imposter-styled online game blew up in 2020 following global lockdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the fast-paced nature of the video games industry, Among Us continues to see immense …
Read More »Nintendo announces newly designed Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch
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 …
Read More »The Switch outsold all other consoles combined in 2020
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 …
Read More »Datamine suggests ‘Switch Pro’ will have an OLED screen; 4k support
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 …
Read More »Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced for today
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.” …
Read More »Funimation streaming app may be coming to the Switch
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 …
Read More »Nintendo hacker sentenced to three years in prison
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 …
Read More »New Switch software update 11.0.0 released
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, …
Read More »Nintendo sues Amazon seller over Switch hacking tools
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 …
Read More »Persona 5 Scramble may finally be launching in the West in early 2021
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 …
Read More »NieR Replicant’s remaster may be coming to the Switch
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 …
Read More »Super Mario 3D All-Stars update will add accessibility options
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 …
Read More »A demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity may be coming soon
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, …
Read More »The much-rumoured Switch Pro might use a Mini-LED display
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 …
Read More »Nintendo is releasing the original Fire Emblem outside of Japan for the first time
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 …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has set a new sales record
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 …
Read More »Apex Legends has been rated for Switch
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 …
Read More »Nintendo awarded $2 million in case against Switch hacking tool sellers
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. …
Read More »Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s next fighter to be announced today
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 …
Read More »French consumer org accuses Nintendo of ‘planned obsolescence’ over Joy Con drift
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 …
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