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Nintendo sues creator for playing pirated Switch games on Twitch
Nintendo has another lawsuit on its hands. This time, the company is suing an online creator for playing pirated Switch games on stream and promoting piracy.
Read More »Nintendo seeks £50K in damages from Palworld patent lawsuit
More details around Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocket Pair have emerged, including the three patents Palworld allegedly infringes on.
Read More »Nintendo confirms its next console will be backwards compatible with Switch
The successor to the Nintendo Switch will be backwards compatible, so those who invested in their Switch libraries won't have to leave any games behind.
Read More »The Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed soon
The Nintendo Switch 2 is still on track to be revealed sometime in the next few months, as confirmed by the company's president, Shuntaro Furukawa.
Read More »Nintendo announces exclusive music streaming app
Nintendo has announced their own music streaming service. Named Nintendo Music, the service is exclusive to NSO subscribers.
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles X finally coming to Nintendo Switch
The long-awaited Definitive Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X has been announced. The game will release with improved visuals and added story in March 2025.
Read More »Yooka-Laylee remaster announced for current-gen consoles and ‘Nintendo’
The previously-announced remaster for 2017’s Yooka-Laylee has now gotten additional details – including that it will be coming to “Nintendo Platforms.”
Read More »Nintendo Switch Online Playtest details leak despite NDA
Details about the mysterious Nintendo Switch Online Playtest have leaked just days after being announced. Those who signed up were required to accept an NDA.
Read More »Nintendo announces surprise NSO: Playtest Program
In a surprise announcement, Nintendo has detailed an upcoming NSO: Playtest Program – possibly hinting at what fans can expect from the Switch successor.
Read More »Nintendo shocks fans with Alarmo
If you've ever wanted to be awoken by the sound of Splatoon guns firing, or Mario collecting coins, then the Alarmo is the product for you.
Read More »Nintendo shuts down Switch emulator ‘Ryujinx’
Months on from the lawsuit levied against the team developing Yuzu, Nintendo has shut down another Switch emulator project - Ryujinx.
Read More »Platinum Games acquires The Wonderful 101 trademark from Nintendo
Platinum Games has made some fantastic games for Nintendo consoles over the years. Now, the company is in the process of acquiring the trademark rights back. We're still awaiting news on IP like Astral Chain, but in the meantime, it appears that Platinum Games has taken ownership of The Wonderful …
Read More »2021 ‘Pokeball’ patent could be at the centre of Nintendo’s Palworld lawsuit
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair this week, claiming that the studio's game ‘Palworld' infringes on a patent held by the company. While Nintendo has yet to let anyone, including Pocketpair, know what patent is at issue here, it is looking incredibly likely that a patent …
Read More »This is the Nintendo Switch 2 (allegedly)
Nintendo has finally briefed development partners on its next-generation console, commonly referred to as the ‘Switch 2'. As a result, a fresh batch of leaks are in, giving us our first look at what the new system should look like, as well as a detailed breakdown of technical specifications. While …
Read More »Nintendo has yet to tell Pocket Pair which patents it ‘infringed’
In a blog post simply titled ‘Regarding the Lawsuit', Pocket Pair has publicly acknowledged the pending lawsuit against the company, brought forward by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. While Both parties claim Pocket Pair has infringed on patents, so far, no specific examples of patent infringement have been supplied. “Yesterday, …
Read More »Nintendo and The Pokemon Company sue Palworld creators for patent infringement
Back when Palworld first went viral for its ‘Pokémon with Guns' concept, many had assumed Nintendo would try to block the game's release with legal threats. As it turns out, the game was allowed to launch but now, just ahead of the game's impending PS5 release, Nintendo has officially filed …
Read More »Square Enix is “making progress” on bringing FFXIV to Nintendo ‘consoles’
Final Fantasy XIV is one of Square Enix’s most successful titles in recent years, with the highly popular MMO remaining stronger than ever more than a decade on from its initial launch. With the game finally available on Xbox consoles, FFXIV’s director has revealed ongoing plans to bring the MMO …
Read More »Guilty Gear -Strive- comes to Nintendo Switch next year
First released back in 2021 for PlayStation and PC, Guilty Gear -Strive- is the latest entry in the long-running and much loved 2.5D fighting game series from Arc System Works. In the years since, the game has found its way to additional platforms – with Xbox players getting the game …
Read More »Yakuza Kiwami is coming to the Nintendo Switch
Over the course of the past generation, the Yakuza [Like a Dragon] series has gone from being a relatively niche franchise to one of SEGA’s biggest. Aided by the release of a remake of the original PS2 Yakuza back in 2016, the Like a Dragon series has seen strong growth …
Read More »Dual Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to go live later today
While General Nintendo Directs are quite a rare affair, the Switch maker keeps players content with plenty of 3rd party showcases throughout the year. Set to go live later today, Nintendo has announced its latest Indie World Showcase – as well as a joint Partner Showcase. Making the announcement on …
Read More »GTA+ may soon include access to Rockstar’s Nintendo Switch games
Since debuting GTA+, Rockstar's subscription service for GTA Online, the company has expanded the list of benefits to include access to other Rockstar classics on certain platforms. According to a recent update to the Rockstar website, soon, GTA+ subscribers may also get free access to games on Nintendo Switch. Rockstar …
Read More »Ubisoft’s Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is currently free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers
While Mario + Rabbids surprised us all back in 2017, Ubisoft's sequel, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope did not do as well. Fortunately, Nintendo is stepping in to get more players into the game by bringing it to Nintendo Switch Online. If you have a Switch Online subscription, you …
Read More »Nintendo has no plans to adopt Generative AI for game development
While most of the big major publishers in the west are looking to invest in generative AI and implement it to speed up development timelines, Nintendo is going in its own direction. During a recent investor Q&A, Nintendo executives confirmed that the company has no plans to begin using generative …
Read More »Nintendo continues to target Switch pirates with new lawsuits
Nintendo is not giving up on its crusade against Switch piracy, as it has filed two new lawsuits against individuals who allegedly promoted and profited from modded consoles and pirated games. Interestingly, one of these lawsuits targets one of the moderators behind the popular r/SwitchPirates subreddit. As spotted by TorrentFreak, …
Read More »Nintendo plans to stop Switch 2 scalpers by making enough consoles to meet demand
Nintendo is already working to prevent scalpers from targeting its upcoming next-gen console. Speaking with shareholders, the company's president expressed confidence that it will avoid the supply shortages seen during the Switch's run, making it more difficult for scalpers to take advantage. According to VGC, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, assured …
Read More »Basketball is coming to Nintendo Switch Sports in a surprise update
Nintendo Switch Sports was far from the game many Nintendo fans were hoping for when the title released back in 2022, with the premium game in many ways being inferior to Nintendo’s own Wii Sports pack-in title from back in the day. That said, Switch Sports did improve over time …
Read More »40-minute Nintendo Direct announced
With Summer Game Fest having come and gone, a majority of developers and publishers have already shown off what they currently have in the works. Fortunately, Nintendo is about to keep the Summer vibes going, having now announced their next Nintendo Direct. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Nintendo …
Read More »Leaker claims Nintendo is sitting on a Twilight Princess remaster
Over the course of the Switch’s lifespan we have seen Nintendo bring a whole host of older titles to the platform through various re-releases, remasters and remakes. One of the most requested titles by fans has been a Switch release of the Wii’s Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. According to …
Read More »Nintendo acquires Shiver Entertainment to help with future Switch ports
While we regularly see PlayStation and Xbox making headlines for acquisitions and mergers, Nintendo rarely ventures into the M&A arena. Typically, Nintendo makes smaller moves when acquiring additional studios and that continues to be the case now, with Nintendo announcing plans to acquire Shiver Entertainment. Shiver Entertainment was previously owned …
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