Nintendo Co. is a Japanese consumer electronics and video game company founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi. The company is based in Kyoto, Japan. The company originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards. By 1963, the company was involved in several niche businesses such as cab services and love hotels. Nintendo moved into producing toys in the 1960s and became a video game company in the 1970s.
Nintendo is both a video game publisher and developer, however the company is also known for producing game consoles like the Famicom, N64, Wii, and, most recently, the Switch. The company is known for it's best-selling game franchises like Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon.
Nintendo shocked players today with a surprise Nintendo Direct, this time focusing on one game, as we're getting a brand-new Star Fox title for the Nintendo Switch 2. Even though this is a legacy franchise for the company, this will be the first major Star Fox title released by the company in over a decade, […]
Nintendo released a new video today for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, confirming the game's launch on Nintendo Switch 2 next month. This six-minute video tells you everything you need to know about the all-new Yoshi-themed adventure, as a mysterious living book named Mr. E falls from the sky on a day, leading the various […]
Nintendo released a new trailer for its upcoming Splatoon spinoff, Splatoon Raiders, confirming the game's launch this July. In case you haven't seen the game yet, this is a single-player-focused action shooter set in the world of Splatoon, designed to be an action-packed challenge for both veterans and newcomers to the franchise. The game was […]
Nintendo has released three new retro games to the Nintendo Switch Online library, all of which are classics from the NES/Famicom system. The three games include the original Nintendo version of Pac-Man (not the weird Tengen version, even though they're basically the same game), the puzzle adventure title Mendel Palace, and the awesome action RPG game The […]
Hasbro has released its latest edition of Monopoly, featuring a version based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Aptly named Monopoly: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Edition, the game takes locations, characters, items, and more from the sequel and made it into a version of the long-running real estate game. With the twist that you […]
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releasing this week and talk of Nintendo and Illumination expanding their animated film slate, fans have been anxious to see if a Smash Bros. film might be on the docket. Unfortunately, the company's own Game Director, Shigeru Miyamoto, dashed those dreams. Confirming that the plan seems to be keeping most of the […]
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might level up the fan service, but it's somehow worse and even less fun than the first one. Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, and Pierre Leduc Summary: Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Doesn't […]
Turtle Beach revealed a few new items added to their shop as they've partnered with Nintendo for some Super Mario gear ahead of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Specifically, they have made a few controllers featuring Mario, Luigi, Rosalina, and more that light up as you play them, a new Switch 2 carrying case featuring […]
A new video was released today featuring musicians Jon Batiste and Josh Harmon collaborating on a few songs, including a classic from The Legend of Zelda. In the video you see here, the two start making some fun music around claassic black-and-white cartoons from the golden age of animation, but later on in the video (around 17:45), they break out […]
Nintendo dropped a new trailer this week for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, as we get a far better look at the game, along with some news of a free demo. First off, the video, which you can check out above, is nearly eight minutes of a guided tour, in which the team basically tells […]
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have confirmed the launch date for Pokémon Champions, as the game will be out in two weeks. The team revealed more about how the transfer system will work across multiple other titles in the franchise that are currently out, as the mobile/portable title will serve as a sort of nexus […]
Box Lunch has released a new collection of items this week tied to Super Mario in preparation for the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. As you can see from the images here, they have decided to crank out a number of new items for collectible lovers and new clothing items to wear. […]
THQ Nordic has announced that four popular titles will be added to the Nintendo Switch 2 library between the Summer and Fall of 2026, all of which are tied to bigger franchises. The company confirmed that Destroy All Humans!, Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the […]
Nintendo released a new trailer this morning for their upcoming release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park. This is about six minutes' worth of a guided tour, pointing out everything from the original release that is here, and all of the changes and new additions that […]
Nintendo has revealed its plans for Mario Day 2026, as you'll see a number of events taking place across multiple activations. We ahve the full rundown for you here, which includes special content through the eShop, the reveal of the last The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, a new sweepstakes, and even a special Lunchables […]
Half the size, double the trouble. Catch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, only in theaters April 1. pic.twitter.com/7PwGbCGd1h — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (@supermariomovie) March 6, 2026 Pixar is hopping into theaters this weekend with Hoppers, but Illumination isn't far behind with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie set to be released next month. The first film […]
Nintendo held another one of its annual Indie World Showcase livestreams, providing an update on several indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The stream was under 20 minutes total when it finally got rolling, with the majority of the announcement just being games that we already knew were out getting a […]
PowerA revealed a few new designs for its Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, which offers new options. The controller has been given some upgrades for the newest portable console from the company as they've improved the design, the buttons, the wireless performance, battery life, and more. They've also added four new designs, which you can […]
The Pokémon Company held one of its occasional Pokémon Presents livestreams this morning, revealing a number of items for the new game and updates for current titles. The big reveal was the next dual-title in the works, as Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will be coming to Nintendo Switch in 2027. The team also revealed […]
GameStop has decided to throw a special event in Manhattan for Mario Day this year, aiming to set a world record. The company is going to hold the Mario World Record on March 10 (MAR10, get it? Of course you do, we've been doing this joke for a decade now) with a judge on hand […]
