With Sony having recently hosted their PlayStation Showcase, and Summer Game Fest + Microsoft set to premiere their own showcases, many have been wondering what (if anything) Nintendo has planned for the Summer. According to one insider we may get a Nintendo Direct next month. During the most recent episode …
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KOTOR 2 cut content DLC for Nintendo Switch scrapped
Back in April KitGuru noted that Aspyr has remained eerily silent on the upcoming Cut Content DLC for Knights of the Old Republic 2. For many, this was a key selling point for the Switch version and would have marked the first time this content was made available through an …
Read More »Nintendo unveils new pastel-coloured Joy-Cons
If you're in need of a new pair of Joy-Cons for your Switch, then soon you'll have more colour options to choose from. This time around, Nintendo is rolling out Pastel-coloured controllers, which will be hitting store shelves later this month. These delightful Joy-Con pairs will be sold in standard …
Read More »Nintendo targets Steam with fresh DMCA strike to remove Dolphin Emulator
Nintendo has become increasingly concerned about emulation recently, with devices like the Steam Deck providing convenient ways for players to access old and new Nintendo content. Previously, Nintendo issued DMCA strikes against videos showcasing Steam Deck emulation, as well as a tool that allows people to add custom artworks to their Steam library. Now, Nintendo is issuing a DMCA takedown against Valve itself with the hopes of getting the Dolphin emulator booted from Steam.
Read More »Nintendo spent over a year just polishing Tears of the Kingdom
6 years on from Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally in the hands of fans. One of the biggest takeaways from the game so far is disbelief in how the console manufacturer was able to run this ambitious title on the woefully …
Read More »Super Mario Advance Trilogy coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo’s support for its Switch Online service has been somewhat inconsistent ever since it first went live back in 2018. That said, the subscription service has slowly but surely been filled up with a number of quality titles. Joining the NSO library next week is the Super Mario Advance Trilogy. …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch delayed to November
Hogwarts Legacy just had a very successful launch on Xbox One and PS4, with the previous-gen console versions both running decently considering the ageing hardware. The game is also due to land on the Nintendo Switch, but unfortunately, fans will have to wait a while longer. The Nintendo Switch version …
Read More »Nintendo President confirms no new console until 2024 at the earliest
Earlier this week, someone claiming to be familiar with Nintendo's plans said that the company's next-gen console is “progressing well”, hinting at a 2024 launch. Now, Nintendo is setting expectations, confirming that there will be no new hardware coming before the end of March 2024. As part of Nintendo's latest …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch is the 3rd best-selling console ever
Since its launch in Spring of 2017, the Nintendo Switch has consistently sold like hotcakes, with the handheld-console hybrid finding itself near the top of the list of best-selling consoles. With the latest figures released, it is safe to say that the Switch could very well end up being the …
Read More »Development of next-gen Nintendo console ‘progressing well’
According to reports coming out of Japan, Nintendo is indeed preparing its next-generation console. Nintendo has addressed the idea of a Switch successor a number of times, primarily to debunk rumours that a new console is on the way. The cycle of Switch 2 rumours continues this week. According to …
Read More »Nintendo will be attending Gamescom this year
While none of the major console makers displayed much interest in returning to E3 this year, they do seem to be keen on Gamescom. Today, Nintendo announced its plans to attend Gamescom in August. The organisers behind Gamescom confirmed that Nintendo is on board today (via VGC), promising to reveal …
Read More »Nintendo mentions “next generation” platform in job listing
The video games industry is rather secretive, especially Nintendo. That said, we can often glean some of these redacted details thanks to job listings. Such is the case with a new posting by the console manufacturer – with Nintendo officially discussing their “next generation” platform. As discovered by Reddit user …
Read More »Miyamoto says there is “No Doubt” that more Nintendo films are on the way
The Super Mario Bros. Movie launched just a few weeks ago on the 5th of April to a great deal of success, bringing in almost $900 million. Thanks to its huge opening, it was safe to assume that more Nintendo adaptations are set to be on their way. This fact …
Read More »Hero Shooter Paladins is being shut down on Nintendo Switch
Last week we reported that the free-to-play 3rd person shooter Rogue Company (from publisher Hi-Rez) was being shut down and delisted from the Nintendo Switch platform due to the system’s aged processor and mobile-focused hardware leading to substandard performance. Following this announcement, Hi-Rez has now confirmed that the hero shooter …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Online update adds Street Fighter II, Kid Chameleon and more
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service was met with some controversy when it was announced, due in part to the fact that the added perk of N64 and SEGA Mega Drive games was lacklustre. Fortunately, Nintendo continues to add new titles (and even new systems) on a …
Read More »Nintendo is hosting an indie game showcase later today
Nintendo has been very active recently as it begins ramping up promotion for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Today, the company will be turning its attention to third-party studios, with a Direct focused on upcoming indie games. The Nintendo Indie World livestream returns today at 5PM BST. …
Read More »Nintendo subpoenas Discord in effort to identify Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaker
A few weeks back, someone on Discord leaked the entire art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, showcasing concepts from the development process, different pieces of art used for the final game, and plenty of spoilers for the adventure ahead. Now, Nintendo is hoping to force …
Read More »More Nintendo films are likely on the way, teases Miyamoto
The Super Mario Bros. Movie launched earlier this week to a great deal of success, bringing in over $120 million during its first two days in cinemas. Thanks to its huge opening, it is safe to assume that more Nintendo adaptations are set to be on their way. This fact …
Read More »Nintendo is now offering free Joy-Con repairs in Europe
Since the Switch's first year on the market, Nintendo has faced criticism for the design of its Joy-Cons due to persistent stick drift issues. A number of lawsuits were filed and Nintendo did make some efforts to try and alleviate the problem, but it was never really stamped out completely. …
Read More »Nintendo and DeNA team up to form Nintendo Systems, a new joint venture
Prior to the success of the Nintendo Switch, there was a lot of concern about Nintendo's future in the gaming business, as the Wii U struggled to gain any momentum in the market. At that time, Nintendo turned to the mobile gaming specialists at DeNA to boost its revenues to …
Read More »The Nintendo eShop for the Wii U and 3DS shuts down for good today
Just as announced last year, Nintendo has now begun winding down online services for the eShop on the Wii U and 3DS systems. Support for most payment methods was dropped last year and now, it is time for the eShop for both consoles to go offline for good. At 5PM …
Read More »Nintendo of America President discusses Switch successor and the future of gaming
The Nintendo Switch has been a runaway success for the console manufacturer with the system set to become one of the best selling consoles of all time – and could very well be the best-selling when all is said and done. That said, the Switch is getting long in the …
Read More »Metroid Fusion is the next Game Boy Advanced title heading to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo impressed us all last month with the surprise release of Metroid Prime Remastered, bringing the original shooter to the Switch with enhanced visuals. Now this week, Nintendo is dropping more for Metroid fans, with the addition of Metroid Fusion to the Switch library. Metroid Fusion will be added to …
Read More »Nintendo’s next console might not be Switch 2, claims insider
The Nintendo Switch has been on the market for over 2000 days now and while we have for years heard rumours regarding the highly-successful console’s successor, Nintendo remains tight-lipped on the whole idea of a new Nintendo console. According to one industry insider however Nintendo’s next system might not be …
Read More »Nintendo confirms it is skipping E3 this year
The early rumours about the big three gaming companies missing E3 2023 were accurate. Like Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo is also skipping this year's E3 event. The confirmation comes from the company, which stated that despite not being present at the event, it would keep supporting ESA. According to Nintendo's …
Read More »Microsoft enters 10-year deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles
As Call of Duty has become the focal point for regulators scrutinising Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company decided to put all of its cards on the table, promising to keep the series multi-platform and even sending out 10-year agreements to Sony, Nintendo and even Valve to ensure the …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Online will seemingly carry over to Nintendo’s next-gen console
Nintendo has had an interesting relationship with its retro titles. While the console manufacturer has historically brought most of its back catalogue of classic games to each successive system, the release of a new console would typically see these efforts rebooted with each new generation. Fortunately, it seems as though …
Read More »Nintendo responds to Tears of the Kingdom’s pricing controversy
Recently we reported that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was seemingly set to retail for $70 – a $10 increase over other AAA Nintendo Switch releases and the first title to do so. This price increase was later confirmed by Nintendo, however in the wake of this …
Read More »Nintendo is finally bringing Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games to Switch
For years now, fans have been asking for Nintendo to bring more classic games to the Switch. The company started off slow, with N64 and Super Nintendo titles. Now, we are finally going to start seeing Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games on the Switch. Game Boy games will …
Read More »Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might cost $70 according to official Nintendo shop
With the release of the 9th generation of consoles, we have seen the upper base price of games shift from $60 to $70, with console manufacturers and publishers using the new hardware as justification. With the Switch releasing during the 8th generation, Nintendo has opted to keep its games at …
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