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The latest firmware update (6.00) for the Nintendo Switch added in a digital sharing option that we didn't quite expect from Nintendo The company has set up a new system where you can make a specific Switch console a primary console, and then tie other consoles into it using the primary console's account, so that[...]

This morning, after the launch of Nintendo Switch Online, the company released a full set of details as to what the service will offer at launch This includes the full library of classic NES games that you can access, as well as what's to come, and the finer details of online play. credit//Nintendo Online Play: Nintendo Switch Online[...]

Nintendo and Epic Games have come together for a brand new bundle as a special edition Nintendo Switch with Fortnite is coming in October The company will be selling it for the same standard price of $300 and aside from the fact that it will come with Fortnite, there will be some bonus goodies mixed[...]

The Smash community took to the internet to get Nintendo to allow the fan to play the game before it comes out This isn't the first time a request like this has been made, as there have been online campaigns to help other patients take part in seeing films and enjoy theme parks before they succumb[...]

The Nintendo Switch Online Service was finally given a launch date and details last night, however, some new details have come to light that may make you reconsider the online service Or at least, reconsider how you'll approach it. While the Switch Online Service provides access to cloud saves for compatible games, according to a new[...]

Nintendo took a moment after revealing 900 things yesterday to give out patch notes for Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country You can check out the full list below or here on Nintendo's website, as they detail all of the fun changes you're getting with this addition. credit//Nintendo Version 2.0.0 Issues Fixed Fixed an issue occurring in quests where[...]

Nintendo and Ubisoft have announced plans to launch a version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch in Japan based on cloud streaming. Japan has been experimenting with some interesting stuff on the Nintendo Switch in recent months when it comes to playing graphic intensive games Several games have gotten streaming based solutions that make[...]

A short but prolific portion of today's Nintendo Direct featured a series of announcements about third party games coming to the Nintendo Switch in the coming year Newly announced titles include Sid Meier's Civilization VI, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, Just Dance 2019, and LEGO DC Super-Villains We also recieved additional information on other third party Switch games like Mega[...]

As part of today's massive Nintendo Direct, the company released new details on upcoming releases Katamari Damacy Reroll and Daemon X Machina. The groundbreaking Katamari Damacy is getting an HD remaster of the classic game, complete with HD Rumble, gyro control, and multiplayer support with the Joy-Con controllers. Katamari Damacy Reroll launches on the Nintendo eShop on November 30th, 2018[...]

Paradox Interactive and Tantalus Media used today's Nintendo Direct to announce that Cities: Skylines will be available on the Nintendo Switch The Switch version of Cities: Skylines will retail for an MSRP of $39.99 USD and will be Paradox's first foray into publishing for a portable platform. Originally created by Colossal Order, Cities: Skylines is a more modern take on[...]

As part of the insanely huge Nintendo Direct that went live today, Asmodee Digital announced that it will be bringing a ton of its digital board games to the Nintendo Switch platform The mass migration of Asmodee's digital board games will start over the coming year with five of the publisher's best-selling games Switch ports[...]

Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes, in collaboration with developer Panic Button, is bringing their online action MMO Warframe to the Nintendo Switch on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018. With 38 million registered users over its five-year cycle on multiple systems, so Digital Extremes is hoping Warframe's popularity will continue with another console added to its roster[...]

As part of today's Nintendo Direct presentation, the company announced four new 3DS games: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, Luigi's Mansion, Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, and Yo-Kai Watch Blasters. All four announcements include: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn: The hit Wii game Kirby's Epic Yarn is warping to Nintendo 3DS[...]

Credit// Nintendo As part of the massive Nintendo Direct presentation today, the company detailed the version updates coming to both Splatoon 2 and Mario Tennis Aces Several updates will be rolling out soon as free updates for both games, with both the Version 4 and 4.1 updates planned for Splatoon 2, while Mario Tennis Aces will be getting its version[...]

As part of today's massive Nintendo Direct, the company shared some new details on the abilities of your pokémon companion in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Turns out, both partner pokemon will be able to use secret techniques. According to Nintendo: During the adventure, players will be able to overcome obstacles with their partner Pokémon[...]

The folks over at Game Freak had a bit of a surprise today when Nintendo announced Town during the Nintendo Direct livestream As of right now, that's the working title for the game and it could change, but the name pretty much explains it all You're a young warrior in a small village that's doing[...]

One of the fun surprises we got to learn about in the Nintendo Direct stream today was the addition of the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle This one is going to be a favorite for arcade lovers as they're bringing back a lot of the classic 1-4 player classics where you brawled until you ran[...]

  Square Enix announced that a slew of titles from it's immense Final Fantasy series are coming to the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and even Steam The majority of the releases are going to hit the Switch, as announced in tonight's Nintendo Direct, but the Xbox One and PS4 are also getting some pretty major releases. The[...]

credit//Nintendo As part of today's Nintendo Direct, the company revealed new details on both Super Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate Both anticipated first-party games will be launching relatively soon, with Super Mario Party being the first to hit the shelves. Tonight's Direct focused on specific stage gameplay Super Mario Party[...]

  credit//Nintendo The rumors were true, at least as far as New Super Mario Bros U goes Nintendo confirmed in tonight's stream that the Switch is getting an updated version of New Super Mario Bros. U much like it did with Mario Kart 8, complete with the same naming convention Additionally, the rumors also got the DLC news correct, as New Super[...]

During the Nintendo Direct feed today, we got a good look and a target date for the next Yoshi game, Yoshi's Crafted World The game looks like a combination of a DIY festival and a bunch of Labo kits put together to make a cardboard version of previous Yoshi titles, which gives it a nice look[...]

Nintendo has been delaying the promised Switch Online service since the console released last spring However, tonight's Nintendo Direct has given us an overview of the service, its various price-points, and its launch date Like Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus, the Nintendo Switch Online service will give members access to online play and cloud[...]

During tonight's Nintendo Direct, the company announced a brand new mainline game in the Animal Crossing series, which will be the first since Animal Crossing: New Leaf debuted on the Nintendo 3DS way back in 2013 The game's working title is Animal Crossing for Nintendo Switch, a title that will probably be changed before release, but its slated[...]

Get ready to strap that vacuum cleaner back on as Nintendo announced during their Nintendo Direct feed we're getting Luigi's Mansion 3 The company didn't really offer a ton of details, in fact, you could say the entire purpose of the trailer was to kick Nintendo fans for thinking they killed off the character in their[...]

Idea Factory and Ghostlight officially announced that they'll be bringing Compile Heart's Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force to the Nintendo Switch We have the full details below from the publishers, along with the price tag of $40, but no official date was announced beyond "Fall 2018". credit//Idea Factory Story Long ago, a war waged between the Vile God[...]

Better get the mop and bucket out, as Nintendo is kicking off a Splatoon 2 event in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp today Basically, this is a giant event that is aimed at getting you to play for a few hours and claim some gear from the game The first event will be the Blitz Clam Scavenger Hunt,[...]

Ever since Diablo III: Eternal Collection was announced for the Nintendo Switch, we've been dying to know when the game would come out This morning, Nintendo gave us an answer on Twitter as the company formally announced the release date would be November 2nd, and included a link to pre-purchase the game. The minions of hell grow[...]

After canceling the first feed due to earthquakes in Japan, Nintendo has finally rescheduled their Nintendo Direct stream for September The company sent out a quick notice to media outlets this morning alerting them that the feed would take place tomorrow, September 13th, at 3pm PDT They added this small bit of information on top[...]

You'll have a chance to get some gaming in during the college football season as Nintendo is taking Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the road The company is partnering with the Wendy's College Tailgate Tour to bring college football fans a taste of the next installment of the Super Smash Bros series to a stadium parking[...]

When Nintendo launches their new online service sometime this month, one of the things many players were looking forward to was cloud support Partially because it frees up data in the Switch's already low built-in memory, and because it can help recover games if your console ever dies or gets stolen Unfortunately, some keen-eyed players[...]