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Thursday13th Sep 2018
News Super Mario Party Bundle For South Korea Revealed
Pre-order bonus for standalone game purchase
Back in August, Nintendo revealed a Super Mario Party bundle including a physical copy of the title and a neon green and neon pink Joy-Con set was making its way to Europe. Following this, a similar but different bundle was discovered on Nintendo's Japanese
Wednesday5th Sep 2018
Hands On Rolling The Dice With Super Mario Party On Switch
Mario shows us his new party trick
At PAX West this week we were given the opportunity to play the latest entry in the Mario Party series, Super Mario Party. We played a handful of minigames and spent some time in the newly-announced river survival mode, but what was most striking about this new Mario Party is how much it drew us in. Based on what...
Tuesday4th Sep 2018
News Go Hands-On With Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let's Go And More At EGX 2018
Nintendo shares EGX plans
Nintendo has revealed some of the activities that EGX attendees can expect to get up to later this month. The event, which is running from the 20th - 23rd September at The NEC, Birmingham, will play host to some of the biggest upcoming Nintendo Switch titles, with fans getting the chance to go hands-on for the...
News Has Nintendo Accidentally Revealed The Entire Cast Of Super Mario Party?
Potential spoilers
Alongside the reveal of the neon yellow and neon pink Joy-Con bundle for Super Mario Party on the game's Japanese website was a new promotional video for the title in collaboration with the comedy team from Yoiko. If you don't want any character-related spoilers
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Super Mario Party Bundle In Japan
Different colour Joy-Con set
As discovered in August, the upcoming October release Super Mario Party won't be playable with Switch Pro Controllers. Fortunately, it looks like special Joy-Con bundles will be making up for this. Following the reveal
Friday24th Aug 2018
News Super Mario Party On Switch Won't Include Pro Controller Support
Anti-social behaviour
Anyone planning to stock up on Switch Pro Controllers in preparation for the release of Super Mario Party might want to reconsider - with nextn.net reporting the game won't support the alternative control method. This discovery follows the Nintendo reveal earlier
Thursday23rd Aug 2018
News Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let's Go And More Big Switch Titles Will Be Playable At PAX West
Diablo, Starlink and more!
Nintendo has revealed that a wonderfully exciting line-up of the most highly anticipated games will be playable at PAX West this year. This year's event is once again taking place in Seattle, this time from 31st August to 3rd September, and promises to be a great day out - or four - for any Nintendo fan. There's a...
Wednesday22nd Aug 2018
Video Check Out River Survival, A Brand New Mode Coming To Super Mario Party
Working together
Nintendo has shared a new video from the RedCube at Gamescom 2018, giving us an extended look at the upcoming Super Mario Party and introducing a brand new mode in the process. Things kick off with a more traditional party game on a tropical-themed board. This board is split into four distinct areas - all based on...
Tuesday21st Aug 2018
News Nintendo Reveals Super Mario Party Joy-Con Bundle For Europe
Join in the fun!
Nintendo has revealed a brand new Joy-Con bundle for Super Mario Party, giving players the chance to stock up on controllers ahead of its chaotic multiplayer launch. This new bundle will include a physical copy of the game and a set of the Neon Green/Neon Pink Joy-Con. Naturally, this is a great option for those looking to pick up...
Monday20th Aug 2018
Video The Complete History Of WarioWare
Time to celebrate all things Wario
Ah, Wario. Whether you know him from his debut back in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, as a playable party-goer in the Mario Party series, or as a larger-than-life racer in Mario Kart, Wario has become a very familiar face in the Nintendo world. Of course, the pink-nosed antagonist also has his own series...
Friday17th Aug 2018
Deals Grab This Free Question Block Lamp With Your Super Mario Party Pre-Order In The UK
Range of lamp designs available, too!
Super Mario Party is only a month and a half away from releasing on Switch, and if you want to get your pre-orders in early, you can even come away with a funky little bonus. The Nintendo Official UK Store is offering a Super Mario Party bundle which includes a free Question Block 3D Lamp. The...
Wednesday1st Aug 2018
News Nintendo Details Gamescom Activities Including Super Mario Party Hands-On And Livestreams
Watch the action from home
European gaming trade fair Gamescom is rapidly approaching and Nintendo has now detailed its plans for the event. Luckily, both attendees and homestayers will have plenty to see. Visitors to Nintendo's booth will be the first to go hands-on with Super Mario Party, getting to try out some of its brand new minigames, and...
Tuesday19th Jun 2018
News Nintendo Is Happy That Sony And Microsoft Pay Less Attention To Younger Audiences
"It’s been an incredibly important market"
Sony and Microsoft both offer games that cater to younger audiences, just like Nintendo offers a selection of games aimed at more mature fans, but their focus is very much geared towards older consumers. A quick glance at the content shown during E3 this year provides a clear picture of this, with...
Friday15th Jun 2018
News Super Mario Party Will Feature Online Play With Friends, But Only For Minigames
Not the full boardgame
During yesterday's edition of Nintendo Treehouse: Live, it was revealed that Super Mario Party will feature online play - albeit it with some restrictions. The online play is presented as a standalone mode called 'Online Mario-thon', in which players will compete in five randomly selected minigames aiming to get the highest...
Wednesday13th Jun 2018
News Super Mario Party On Switch Appears To Make Use Of Nintendo's Recent Multi-Screen Patent
Two consoles working together
Just over a month ago we reported on a new multi-screen patent filed by Nintendo which seemed to make use of two separate screens, running on two separate devices, with information and displays being shared between them seamlessly. After closer inspection of the recent Super Mario Party trailer, it appears that this...
Tuesday12th Jun 2018
News Super Mario Party Revealed For Nintendo Switch, Launches This October
More mini games than you can shake a Joy-Con at
Super Mario Party is a brand new Mario Party game coming to the Nintendo Switch, officially announced during the Nintendo Direct E3 2018 live stream. As you can see in the trailer, a range of play styles will feature including a particularly fancy looking game featuring multiple Switch consoles lying...
