Accompanying the long-awaited release of Persona 5’s Joker in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo surprisingly launched a stage builder and the ability to capture and edit videos within the game. Unfortunately, the ever-innocent company didn’t think to moderate the custom designs being published on the platform, resulting in not-safe-for-work (NSFW) …
Read More »UK CMA to investigate Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo over potential consumer law violations
Late last week, we learned that the European Commission has launched an investigation into several game publishers over content geo-blocking and regional pricing. Now, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is also launching its own separate investigation into Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo to check they aren't breaching consumer laws. …
Read More »Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are getting VR support
Last year, a hidden VR mode was discovered within the Nintendo Switch OS. For a while, we were all left wondering what Nintendo could have planned, or if this feature would ever be put to use publicly. That changed a few weeks ago with the announcement of Labo VR, a …
Read More »Twitch Plays is attempting the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate campaign
The Twitch Plays community has achieved some staggering feats, beating multiple games including Dark Souls by using commands in Twitch’s chat box to control the character on screen. Now, the community has gathered together to tackle Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s World of Light campaign. Twitch Plays Pokémon popularised the community-controlled …
Read More »Nintendo Switch is getting a Labo virtual reality kit
There have been rumours about Nintendo experimenting with VR again floating around for a while. Last year, a hidden VR mode was found on the Switch, now six months later, Nintendo Labo VR has been announced. Toycon #4, Labo VR, is a pack of Nintendo Labo DIY kits that let …
Read More »Nintendo Japan’s average $80,000 per employee emphasises the pay gap in the west
Earlier this week, Activision Blizzard’s Bobby Kotick and EA’s Andrew Wilson were placed on a list of “most overpaid” CEOs in the US with salaries more than 300 times that of their employees. This is in stark contrast to Nintendo Japan, which has revealed that its average employee earns $80,000 …
Read More »Noclip.website allows users to explore classic video game maps from their browser
Map exploration is usually only seen through the eyes of the character you’re playing, which is often limited by the respective physics of each game. For example, it’s easy to miss the surrounding detail when you’re racing around a track for first place in Mario Kart. noclip.website aims to change …
Read More »Rumour claims that Platinum Games is reviving Scalebound for Nintendo Switch
Following last week's impressive Nintendo Direct, rumours began circulating that Nintendo was reviving a publicly cancelled game. Now, sources are claiming that the game in question is Scalebound, which was cancelled by Microsoft back in January 2017. Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya was the director on Scalebound and had a lot …
Read More »A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros just sold for over $100,000
Video game preservation and massive collections are a point of pride for some enthusiasts. Over the years, we've seen rare games sell for tens of thousands of dollars, meanwhile the largest video game collection in the world was sold several years ago for $750,000. This month, a new record was …
Read More »Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Switch
Since the release of Breath of the Wild in 2017, it’s been debated whether we would be lucky enough to see another Zelda title grace the Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, fans are set to be treated to one of the best in the series, as The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening …
Read More »Nintendo notes that the 3DS market is contracting quicker than expected
When the Switch launched back in 2017, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé was quick to quell concerns that the introduction of the hybrid console meant the end of the 3DS. Unfortunately, the market for the aging handheld device seems to be contracting faster than the company had initially anticipated, …
Read More »KitGuru explores retro gaming in 2019
KitGuru’s Storm and Damien visited the Retro Games Fair in Leeds, a celebration of video games, merchandise and the technology of yesteryear.
Read More »Nintendo announces Dr. Mario World as its second smartphone game of 2019
Nintendo might be taking things slow in the mobile market by delaying Mario Kart Tour, but that hasn’t stopped the company from revealing its next smartphone entry. Nintendo’s mascot is set to eventually ditch the steering wheel in favour of his stethoscope in the upcoming Dr. Mario World. While Dr. …
Read More »Nintendo enjoyed high Switch sales over Christmas but will miss ambitious 20m target
It is no secret that the Nintendo Switch has been a huge success for Nintendo. The console has already surpassed the GameCube and Wii U in lifetime sales and has been outpacing the Xbox One and trading blows with the PS4 month to month. Over the holiday season, Nintendo boosted …
Read More »Nintendo delays Mario Kart Tour to improve the game’s quality
Say what you want about Nintendo’s newfound focus on mobile gaming, it looks as though the company is treading lightly in the divisive market. Although Mario Kart Tour was meant to hit smartphones at the end of March, the game has reportedly been delayed and won’t be arriving until the …
Read More »Nintendo updates fans on Metroid Prime 4, development is being restarted
One of Nintendo's big surprises at E3 two years ago was the announcement of Metroid Prime 4. We knew at the time that development was in the early stages as the trailer was a simple logo reveal. Unfortunately since then, work on the game hasn't gone particularly smoothly, so Nintendo …
Read More »Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players have one more week to claim Piranha Plant for free
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players have just one more week to claim the first DLC character for free, before Piranha Plant enters the fray at some point next month. After this, that Mario alumnus will not be included in the Fighters Pass, instead available as a standalone purchase. Those who …
Read More »Nintendo president wants to continue making 2-3 mobile games per year
At the start of the year, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa hinted that the company could eventually “shift away from the home console,” worrying fans of the brand. Furukawa has since clarified that this doesn’t necessarily mean home consoles won’t be a priority, but that he hopes to continue Nintendo’s trend …
Read More »Germany plans to take Nintendo to court over no-refund policy on eShop
Usually Nintendo is the one dishing out legal action, but this time the Japanese company has come under fire from German regulators. The German Consumer Protection Authority (VZBV) has highlighted Nintendo’s lack of cancellation methods when pre-ordering games on the eShope as a violation of consumer law. At the beginning …
Read More »Dragon Quest is rumoured to see representation in Super Smash Bros Ultimate
With just 4 more unconfirmed fighters set to make their way into Super Smash Bros Ultimate, we couldn’t help but make our own wishlist of who we want to see make their way into the roster. Hinting at a previously unmentioned hero, a supposed leak suggests that Dragon Quest will …
Read More »Nintendo files lawsuit against alleged hacked system distributor
Nintendo might be taking a more relaxed approach when it comes to content creators, but that doesn’t mean the company shies away from legal action when it needs to protect its intellectual properties. The Japanese video game firm is cracking down on hacked consoles that allow for pirated versions of …
Read More »Nintendo reassures that it will continue to attend E3 despite Sony dropping out
Sony surprisingly revealed last month that it wouldn’t be attending E3, without its own alternative event in the works. With an increased focus on its Direct presentations, many fans expressed concern over Nintendo potentially following suit. Fortunately, Nintendo of America’s president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime has tempered these worries, stating …
Read More »Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 announced for 2019 as a Nintendo Switch exclusive
Marvel has been working to expand its video game offerings for some time now. The first step was Spider-Man on PS4, which turned out to be Insomniac's masterpiece. Now, in 2019, we'll be getting a new Marvel game, although this time around it will be a Nintendo Switch exclusive. At …
Read More »Nintendo is finally loosening its grip on YouTube and Twitch content
Back in early 2015, Nintendo launched its own YouTube Creators Program after much criticism from channels having their Nintendo videos demonetised. The program itself wasn't ideal but it at least allowed certain channels to still earn money while producing Nintendo-focused content. Now several years later, Nintendo is ending the program …
Read More »Nintendo acknowledges fan outcry for Waluigi in Super Smash Bros
Super Smash Bros Ultimate is just over two weeks away from hitting shelves with the biggest roster of Nintendo mascots to date, yet fans are still saddened by the glaring omission of Waluigi. In what seems like a Christmas gift all of its own, the firm finally acknowledges that it …
Read More »LoveROMs and LoveRETRO owners avoid trial by agreeing to pay Nintendo over $12 million
Back in July, Nintendo filed lawsuits against two ROM site owners, accusing LoveROMs and LoveRETRO of breaching copyright laws. It seems that both parties have come to an agreement, as the final judgement demands the sites pay Nintendo a total of $12 million. Following the Arizona-based filing, owners Jacob and …
Read More »Controversy sees Mr Game & Watch altered for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo seems to have caused quite the controversy with last week’s Direct presentation, as new footage of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate showed Mr Game & Watch don an insensitive Native American sprite. The developer has since apologised, stating that it will be altering the animation from its anticipated brawler via …
Read More »Nintendo might revisit existing big titles as places larger focus on DLC
Since its conception, Nintendo has relied heavily on its first-party line-up of games, continued with a stellar range of upcoming Switch titles. While Nintendo has increasingly dipped its toes in the world of post-game content in recent years, it looks like the firm is set to put greater emphasis on …
Read More »Netflix’s Castlevania producer reportedly set to create The Legend of Zelda series
Over the last few years, there have been numerous rumours surrounding a TV series surrounding The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo has debunked these rumours in the past but they keep popping up, with the latest reports claiming that Netflix's Castlevania producer is in talks to produce a Zelda series. Castlevania …
Read More »Nintendo wants to turn smartphones into Game Boys
Nintendo is big on its nostalgia, often re-exploring the classic consoles that made the company great. Its latest adventure sees the firm patent its own Game Boy smartphone case, helping to transform handsets into the portable console that started it all. Game Boy-style phone modifications aren’t a new thing, however …
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