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Nintendo Launches New Marketplace Called My Nintendo Store
Nintendo announced today that they have opened up a brand new online marketplace for fans called My Nintendo Store The goal of the new online shop is pretty simplistic as they have created a place for you to purchase all of your Nintendo needs in one spot rather than across multiple locations This includes physical[...]
Nintendo To Shut Down Wii U & 3DS eShop Support In 2023
The final nail in the coffin for both the Nintendo Wii U and the family of 3DS consoles is coming next year with an eShop change The company announced on Twitter that in March of next year, you will no longer be able to access any of the games you've purchased via the Nintendo eShop,[...]
Nintendo Reveals What They're Bringing To SDCC 2019
Nintendo has issued an official statement on a Switch hacker who has been found guilty and sentenced for selling hacking tools for their console If you're not familiar with the story, a hacker by the name of Gary W Bowser, leader of the group Xecuter, pled guilty in October 2021 to "Conspiracy to Circumvent Technological[...]
Nintendo Announces Several 2022 Titles In Latest Direct Livestream
This afternoon, Nintendo held another one of their Nintendo Direct livestreams, giving us a better picture of what's coming in 2022 The big reveals for the day included the latest Fire Emblem Warriors title coming out this June, Advance Wars 1+2 is on the way, No Man's Sky is finally coming to the Switch, a[...]
Banjo-Kazooie Joins The Nintendo Switch Online N64 Expansion Pack
Nintendo revealed their latest addition to the Nintendo Switch Online N64 Expansion Pack as Banjo-Kazooie arrives today Heralded as one of the best games to ever grace the late '90s console, the platformer has had a unique history over the years with a dedicated fanbase who want to see it come out and be revitalized[...]
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Receives A New Gameplay Video
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company released a new trailer today for Pokémon Legends: Arceus as we get a better look at the gameplay The Game Freak-developed RPG will be taking you on a very different journey through Diamond & Pearl than you previously experienced, as you will be seeking out creatures throughout the Sinnoh region[...]
Kirby & The Forgotten Land Will Release In Late March
Nintendo revealed a lot more about Kirby & The Forgotten Land today as the game will drop on Nintendo Switch in late March Along with a new trailer, which you can watch down at the bottom, and a new series of screenshots, the team at HAL Laboratory revealed a little more behind the story of[...]
Nintendo Already Has Next Mario Kart Game In The Works
Some cool but unsurprising news today from Nintendo as the company is apparently already working on the next Mario Kart title Back when the Switch was first released, rather than getting an all-new title, Nintendo opted to make Mario Kart 8 Deluxe This is basically an all-encapsulating version of the Wii U title with added[...]
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Becomes Latest Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Focus
Nintendo is launching another Maximus Cup event in Tetris 99 this week, and the focus this time around is Pokémon Legends: Arceus The latest entry to the Pokémon series hasn't even been released yet, but its not stopping them from getting fans psyched for both the game and the content to follow[...]
Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch OLED To Launch In October
In news that was painfully obvious looking at store shelves over the holidays, the Nintendo Switch will likely have shortages next year Anyone who spent time looking for the OLED, the Mini, or just the regular Switch model this year for a Christmas present knows full well that the console is the second-most elusive one[...]
Unreleased Game Boy Accessory Revealed 20 Years Later In New Video
A brand new video from Did You Know Gaming has revealed an interesting unreleased Nintendo Game Boy accessory 20 years later The device in question is called the Page Boy, which would have been an additional cartridge accessory that you plugged into the game port on the back It basically looks like your Game Boy[...]
Pikmin Bloom Hosts Photo Contest With Plushie Rewards
Based on the hit Nintendo franchise, Pikmin Bloom is an AR walking game that invites players to decorate their world with flowers When one player plants a flower, others players can see it on their map, creating a dynamic and interactive world Now, players can take this game to the next level with a photography contest[...]
G-Shock Is Making An Expensive Earthbound Wristwatch
Yes, that's correct, you can't get any of the Mother titles or Earthbound on Nintendo Switch Online, but you can purchase a watch dedicated to the game It sounds really weird, but this old-school watch that looks like it was plucked out of 1996 will be sold through 1101.com The look is a replica of[...]
Pikmin Bloom December 2021 Community Day Details Revealed
This newly launched game based on Nintendo's popular Pikmin franchise debuted in October 2021 and featured its first Community Day in November 2021 Let's take a look at what will be going on in-game for December 2021 Community Day in Pikmin Bloom. Pikmin Bloom promo image Credit: Niantic Here are the details of Pikmin Bloom December 2021 Community Day: Date: Saturday,[...]
Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For August 19th
Nintendo dropped a new Indie World Showcase livestream this morning showing off several games coming to the console in 2022 As it tends to be with a lot of these particular showcases, this is a massive mix of content that's already out and is getting a Switch release date, and brand new games people haven't[...]
Tetris 99's Next Maximus Cup Will Feature Mario Party Superstars
Nintendo has revealed the next Maximus Cup for Tetris 99 will this time revolve around their recent release, Mario Party Superstars The 27th official Maximus Cup will kick off this week starting on December 9th at 11pm PT on Nintendo Switch Online and will run all the way you December 13th at 10:59pm PT, which[...]
Fire Emblem Heroes Has Added PvP Summoner Duels
Nintendo revealed a new update they've added to the mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes this morning that brings about PvP battles The new addition to the game is called Summoner Duels and is being launched into the title as part of the Book VI update that will go live tonight at 11 pm PT With[...]
Programmer Discovers Weird Fact About Majora's Mask Stars
Courtesy of Nintendo. It's true! A programmer by the name of Zel took to Twitter to pen their discovery as they showed off the coding within the game that makes this possible Every time you load a new game and create a name for the save file, this program randomizes the position of the stars in[...]
Former Nintendo President Bought An Xbox Over The GameCube
In what feels like something that shouldn't be a story, people are freaking out that former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé chose Xbox! During a special livestream event reflecting on the past 20 years of the Xbox, Reggie was a part of a special panel that included 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross, former Xbox[...]
Opinion: Nintendo Should Support "Smash Bros." Esports, But Won't
Those who have been begging Nintendo to do anything esports with Super Smash Bros will kinda get their wish next year The company announced today it will be working with Panda Global to produce a series of tournaments focused on both Melee and Ultimate, making this the first-ever officially licensed championship circuit in North America[...]
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Has Received Version 2.0
Nintendo has released a brand new update for Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit as the game has officially received Version 2.0 A good chunk of this update is centered around new content, as they have provided more courses to race in no matter what the design is that you choose to place the markers down[...]
Big Brain Academy Brain Vs. Brain
Nintendo is giving you a chance to try out Big Brain Academy: Brain Vs Brain as they have released a new free demo in the eShop Like previous demos that have come before it from Nintendo, this is basically a chance to get a great sample of the game to see whether or not it's[...]
Pokémon BDSP Introduces New Way to Encounter Mythicals, Legendaries
In just a little over a week from now, Pokémon will revisit the Sinnoh region with their Generation Four remakes for Nintendo Switch: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Ahead of the release of these games, The Pokémon Company has announced that they will feature a new way to encounter Legendary Pokémon in the game along with a[...]
Review: Nintendo 64 Controller For Nintendo Switch
With the release of the Nintendo 64 library for Nintendo Switch Online, the company released a classic controller that works with the console Much as they did with the NES and SNES libraries, this controller was released so that you could play the games as intended instead of trying to figure out a new button[...]
Nintendo Releases Physical Edition Of Metroid Dread: Special Edition
For those who are looking to get all-things-Metroid, Nintendo has released Metroid Dread: Special Edition filled with awesome goodies This particular edition of the game comes with some exclusives you won't be able to get in any other edition, which includes a decorative steelbook case, five high-quality art cards with key art for each 2D[...]