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"Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition" Might Be Coming In May 2020
The game was introduced by Nintendo last year as a game on the way in 2020, but we haven't seen a lot of information about it since And even though there was a Pokémon Direct this past week, there's still rumor we'll be seeing a proper Nintendo Direct before the end of the month[...]
Tencent Switch Cartridges Won't Function in Global Switch Systems
Credit: Nintendo If for some reason you were hoping to nab some Switch games and import them to play on your Western system (or whatever version you have) from China, you're going to be out of luck. According to analyst Daniel Ahmad, physical game cards for the Tencent Nintendo Switch in China won't work with global consoles[...]
New "Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore" Trailer Shows Off Combat
Credit: Atlus The upcoming Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is about to touch down on Nintendo Switch, and it's going to be an exciting port release. Nintendo just debuted a new trailer that runs down the stylish combat, which brings together a mixture of Fire Emblem and Atlus's best games, like Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bdg0S28RRAVideo can't[...]
Nintendo Comments On "Smash Bros." Esports' Low Prize Money
The issue has been brought up with Nintendo several times over the years, not just in America but in every major market as esports expands the globe Recently, in an interview with Nikkei, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the situation and gave an answer many fans may not want to hear Here's a translation of[...]
Did Mike Tyson Just Leak a New Nintendo Punch-Out Game?
So how do you make an impression on retro gamers and the speedrunning communities when you've already beaten the game several times over in difficult ways? Credit: Nintendo They found a way… Awesome Games Done Quick 2020 is currently underway, and the two men paired up for a special run They decided to play Mike Tyson's Punch-Out[...]
"Speaking Simulator" May Be One of the Switch's Funniest Games Yet
And I absolutely can't wait to give it a try. From the moment I laid eyes on the trailer with its goofy character and his wiggly eyebrows, Octodad-like appendages, and his struggle to speak coherently, I knew I'd have to give it a try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=77&v=gDgqAU_fpUY&feature=emb_titleVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Speaking Simulator on Nintendo Switch[...]
"Pokémon Sword & Shield" Sales Surpass Six Million Units Worldwide
Good news, Pokémon fans! The next Nintendo Direct livestream will take place this week, and it will specifically be a Pokémon Direct The word came down this morning on their social media and official website, letting fans know the feed will happen this Thursday, January 9th The feed will kick off at 6:30am PT, which[...]
The Alienware Concept UFO Is A PC Version Of Nintendo Switch
We're just a tad interested to see what Nintendo thinks of Alienware's latest gaming device revealed at CES 2020 as they debuted the Concept UFO The company showed off the device and released more information about it this week as the device is currently in the concept phase During the presentation at CES, they showed[...]
"Super Mario Maker 2" Now Has Over 10 Million User-Uploaded Courses
Credit: Nintendo Super Mario Maker 2 users, it's time to celebrate! Collectively, players have uploaded a whopping 10 million playable courses since the game debuted on Nintendo Switch in 2019 The official Nintendo of America Twitter account shared the news with a tweet earlier this evening. "Thanks to the creativity of Makers around the world, there are now[...]
Rumor: A New Nintendo Switch Model Is Coming In 2020
If you believe the latest rumors about the Nintendo Switch, it sounds like we'll be seeing a new version of the console sometime in 2020 According to the Taiwanese tech website called DigiTimes, Nintendo is reportedly going to be ramping up production of the Nintendo Switch sometime in Q1 of 2020 The goal is that[...]
Nintendo's President Says Dedicated Hardware Isn't Going Away Yet
A recent interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa reveals his thoughts on cloud gaming and dedicated hardware in the future Nintendo Everything translated an interview Furukawa had with Nikkei recently, where the topic of cloud gaming was brought up And while he believes it could become bigger in about a decade, he doesn't believe console[...]
Nintendo Wins Injunction Against An Accused Switch Modder
If there's one thing we've learned about Nintendo over the past decade, its that they frequently take people to court over their property Torrent Freak got their hands on a new injunction, which took place just before Christmas, filed against a California man for pirating old SNES games through a mod for the Nintendo Switch[...]
"Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training" Gets A European Release Date
Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch The game has been released in Japan and Europe, ready to test the minds of anyone who plays it No word yet as to when it will be released here But it's still cool to kick back and enjoy those puzzles and tests that await us. Credit: Nintendo Get ready to[...]
Nintendo Releases "Dragon Quest" Hero Into "Smash Bros." Today
In an interview with Nintendo Dream, both Dragon Quest XI producer Hokuto Okamoto and director Takeshi Uchikawa were asked about the character's inclusion into the Smash series Turns out, it almost didn't happen as it was "near impossible" to add him Thatkfully they worked it out, but it nearly turned out to not happen Here's[...]
"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" Is Holding A Special Melee Event
Basically, the closest you'll get to see the game on the Nintendo Switch shy of hacks Unfortunately, because it is using the SSBU format, you won't be able to use any familiar tactics like wavedashing or wobbling to pull off a victory. Credit: Nintendo The tournament also is very specific about character usage It's only characters introduced[...]
Come enjoy your time on the island.
Credit: Nintendo Just can't wait to get your hands (or maybe paws?) on Animal Crossing: New Horizons? You're in luck, because there's new footage floating around today, courtesy of Isabelle herself! The official Animal Crossing Twitter account posted a brief look at the game, which builds a bit on top of the multiplayer gameplay trailer back[...]
Nintendo Reveals What They're Bringing To SDCC 2019
If a particular pattern holds true, then it appears Nintendo will be giving us a Nintendo Direct livestream sometime in the next month We haven't had a stream from the company in a few months as they basically did one before PAX West 2019 to show off all the new games before the holidays, as[...]
Nintendo Reveals A Lot More About "Animal Crossing: New Horizons"
A bit of a surprise for gamers in Japan on New Year's Day, as Nintendo dropped a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons trailer out of the blue The trailer is only 30-seconds long, and everything is written in Japanese, but the gist of it is this is a training video It's basically showing what you[...]
Popular "Super Mario 64" Mod Gets A Split-Screen Addition
His latest video shows a new ROMhack where you now only get to play two-player as Mario and Luigi, not only do you get to do it co-op style, but you get a split-screen to play together. Credit: Nintendo You can watch the video below and see how he made the magic happen We'll see if the[...]
"Pokémon Quest" & Nintendo LABO Do A Weird Crossover
There's a new crossover promotion happening between Nintendo and The Pokémon Company that will bring you some oddities from Pokémon Quest The website Japanese Nintendo is showing off the latest crossover that hopefully might make its way to the west for some fans You can now create a few different creatures in Nintendo LABO with[...]
"Pokémon Sword & Shield" Sales Surpass Six Million Units Worldwide
Those of you who own Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are in for a treat as Nintendo is giving you a free in-game gift for a short time Aside from the fact that they're offering a free Gigantamax Meowth, as well as some Rare Poké Balls, there's a special gift you can snag[...]
Nintendo Reveals What They're Bringing To SDCC 2019
All those Nintendo Switch consoles and games that got bought this year came at a relatively affordable price for Nintendo At least, in the United States The report comes from Venture Beat, who broke down advertising in the U.S for all major forms of entertainment In the Video games area, Nintendo made up only 14.6%[...]
"Fire Emblem Heroes" Is Getting A New Year's Update
Nintendo will be sending a new update to Fire Emblem Heroes as the mobile title will be getting some New Year's content The company released a new trailer last week for Renewed Spirit, which is an update that will drop on December 31st In it, players will be getting several costume changes for their heroes[...]
Giveaway: Nintendo Switch Lite Courtesy Of eBay
When it comes to hardware hacks, they're all but a certainty given enough time, which is why we knew someone would eventually crack the Nintendo Switch Lite The original Switch was cracked in about a month's time by a few different people, showing off some of the capabilities of it beyond the OS The Lite[...]
Super Smash
The tournament will consist of eight teams of two, with each team getting one Pokémon player attempting to train the Smash player in VGC competitive battling. Credit: Nintendo The announcement came down earlier today with a complete list of all the competitors The teams will be training between now and January 12th, both live on stream and offline[...]
"Mario Kart Tour"
Complete with a mask that he'll hold over his face during jumps that looks like Mario Credit: Nintendo You'll also see a Freerunning Gold Koopa with a gold hat, and a Red Yoshi will be added to the roster Beyond that, there really isn't any major additions to Mario Kart Tour with the next update[...]
Brittany's 2019 Games of the Decade: Bayonetta 2
It's going to be a wild ride. Bayonetta 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SxJGDofOfoVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Bayonetta 2 for Nintendo Switch Trailer – The Game Awards 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SxJGDofOfo) When Nintendo brought Bayonetta 2 to the Wii U as an exclusive, audiences were shocked But not for a bad reason – it was just surprising[...]
From The Rumor Mill: Did Nintendo Tease "Splatoon 3"?
If you're inclined to believe the latest rumors on social media, it appears Nintendo may have dropped a hint that a Splatoon 3 announcement is coming Things have been rather quiet on that front of Nintendo ever since they wrapped up all the content with a final battle And since that time the speculation has[...]