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 …
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The Nintendo 3DS family has been discontinued
Back when Nintendo first introduced the Switch, the company was adamant that the 3DS would live on alongside the new console. We all had our doubts as to how long that would last and now, the 3DS has officially been discontinued. This week, Nintendo updated its website to confirm that …
Read More »Nintendo reportedly asking devs to make games ‘4K-ready’ for upgraded Switch
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 …
Read More »Nintendo announces new Hyrule Warriors prequel to Zelda Breath of the Wild
Nintendo's holiday game release plans are beginning to take shape. Last week, we received the announcement of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a collection of remasters for some of the best 3D Mario games to date. There will be something for Zelda fans this holiday too, with Nintendo today announcing a …
Read More »Nintendo is releasing Super Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy remasters for a limited time
Back in March, we first began hearing rumours that Nintendo was planning a series of Super Mario remasters and re-releases for the Nintendo Switch in order to celebrate the character's 35th anniversary. Those plans were confirmed today, with Nintendo dropping a surprise Super Mario-focused direct this afternoon. The biggest piece …
Read More »Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company
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 …
Read More »More sources point to upgraded Nintendo Switch and huge games in 2021
Yesterday a report from Economic Daily News citing supply chain sources indicated that new Nintendo Switch hardware would be coming out in early 2021. Now, another reputable source is backing that up, with Bloomberg tech reporter, Takashi Mochizuki expanding on the report. According to Mochizuki, Nintendo plans to debut “an …
Read More »Supply chain sources claim Nintendo planning new Switch model for 2021
There have been plenty of rumours from sources claiming to have knowledge of a brand new Nintendo Switch model over the last couple of years. One of those proved to be true in 2019, leading to the launch of the Switch Lite. Now, apparently Nintendo is also ramping up production …
Read More »Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced for today
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 …
Read More »The Switch is officially Nintendo’s second best selling console ever
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 …
Read More »Nintendo Switch has sold 61 million units – matching the NES
In just over three years since its launch, the Switch has quickly become one of Nintendo’s most successful systems. In its most recent financial briefings, the console manufacturer revealed that the Switch has now sold 61.44 million units – putting it just shy of the NES’ 61.91 million. These sales …
Read More »Pikmin 3 Deluxe announced for Nintendo Switch
Since the Nintendo Switch’s release back in 2017, the console manufacturer has slowly but surely been bringing enhanced ports of its Wii U titles to the hybrid portable system. One of the last remaining holdouts – Pikmin 3 – has now been announced to be coming to the Switch in …
Read More »Source code and other Nintendo dev tools leak online
There has been plenty of discussion around Nintendo's security over the last few months. That conversation is stirring up again this week as Nintendo has suffered another leak, although this one won't directly impact customers and Nintendo Switch owners. It could do wonders for Nintendo fan modders though. On Twitter …
Read More »GRID Autosport adds Nintendo Labo support in multiplayer update
GRID Autosport is one of the biggest “authentic” racing games on the Nintendo Switch. Releasing late last year for the hybrid console, the game lacked any multiplayer support. Now, Switch players will soon be able to compete online as GRID Autosport is set to receive its multiplayer update on the …
Read More »Everything announced during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini
Just as promised, today Nintendo aired a brand new Direct Mini stream, coming in at about eight minutes long and showcasing various third-party games coming to the Nintendo Switch. We weren't really expecting any exclusives news, but as it turns out, Shin Megami Tensei V did make an appearance. You …
Read More »Nintendo Direct Mini stream coming this afternoon
Despite Nintendo insisting that there are no plans for a Direct stream, the rumour mill has continued to spin. Over the weekends, rumours of a Nintendo Direct began to circulate online and now, Nintendo has confirmed one for later today, although it is a ‘Direct Mini', rather than a bigger …
Read More »LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System leaks
One of the more unexpected stories to come out during 2020 has been Nintendo’s collaboration with LEGO, the plastic toy brick company. Most recently, both companies announced the LEGO Mario set, which sees the iconic mascot plumber recreated in block form. It would appear as though LEGO and Nintendo aren’t …
Read More »Crysis Remastered is still coming to Nintendo Switch this month
Last week, it was announced that Crysis Remastered would be delayed, in large part due to fan reaction from gameplay trailer leaks. Now, the developers will spend some extra time polishing up the PC, Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game, which will now be released at a later …
Read More »Nintendo president apologises for Switch Joy-Con drift
Nintendo has caught plenty of flack for Joy-Con Drift, an issue that the company continues to tip-toe around due to various lawsuits brewing. There was a slight change in messaging this week though, as Nintendo President, Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the problem during an investor Q&A session. Speaking during the session, …
Read More »Pokémon Unite is a new MOBA-like game for Nintendo Switch and mobile
Pokémon Company has announced a new Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms. The upcoming Pokémon Unite is a MOBA-like game, similar to League of Legends and DOTA, created in partnership with Tencent. Developed by Tencent’s Timi Studio, known for their work in Call of Duty Mobile, Pokémon Unite will be …
Read More »More EA games revealed for Nintendo Switch
During the recent EA Play 2020 stream, Electronic Arts announced that it would be bringing a number of its games to the Nintendo Switch. Four of the games were announced during the stream, though we now know what the other titles set to arrive on the hybrid console are planned …
Read More »Pokemon Snap is returning for Nintendo Switch
There have been a number of Pokemon spin-off games over the years, but Pokemon Snap continues to be regarded highly by classic Nintendo 64 fans. Now, Pokemon Snap is making a proper comeback, this time with a new adventure on the Nintendo Switch. New Pokemon Snap (yes that's the full …
Read More »Nintendo abandons its Eternal Darkness trademark
With an industry as secretive as the video games industry, trademarks are often one way to determine whether a publisher is interested in its list of long dormant IP. In Nintendo’s case, it appears as though the console manufacturer has no interest in the much-loved Eternal Darkness, as the trademark …
Read More »Nintendo says 300,000 accounts were affected by security issue
Back in April, a number of Nintendo account security breaches were reported by users, with 160,000 people estimated to have been affected at the time. Since then, more digging around the situation has taken place, with Nintendo believing that around 300,000 users were actually affected. In an update to the …
Read More »Nintendo cracks down on Switch hacking tool sellers
Over the last 18 months, hackers have made great progress on opening up the Nintendo Switch console for piracy and homebrew software. Nintendo has been cracking down on these exploits with software updates but the latest tactic is to take things to the courtroom. At the end of last week, …
Read More »Nintendo not planning any Direct streams right now
Earlier this month, it was reported that Nintendo was not planning a big Direct presentation for June to coincide with when E3 would normally take place. As it turns out, there are no Directs planned at all this year for the time being. Japan is currently under lockdown due to …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Blades leaves Early Access and launches on Nintendo Switch
Bethesda first found success in the smartphone gaming market with Fallout Shelter, which acted as a fun little spin-off to keep fans occupied during the wait for Fallout 4 in 2015. The Elder Scrolls Blades was more ambitious but fell flat when it came to monetisation methods. The game has …
Read More »The Outer Worlds is just under 10GB on Nintendo Switch
The Outer Worlds is going to be back in the news over the next couple of months, as the Nintendo Switch version nears release. The game will be heading to Nintendo's platform in June and now, we know how much storage space you will need to free up to play …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch is “barely halfway through its life cycle”
Nintendo recently held its investor Q&A as part of its quarterly earnings announcements. Alongside the reveal that the Nintendo Switch has sold over 55 million units, representatives for the company reportedly claimed that the successful hybrid console is “barely in the middle of the switch cycle” and despite the looming …
Read More »Switch sales have surpassed several other Nintendo consoles
The Nintendo Switch has found its way into many homes all over the world, and in March of this year it was reported that had the Switch had surpassed the Wii's lifetime sales in Japan. Despite suffering recent shortages, the console continues to sell well and has now surpassed N64, …
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