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News Nintendo Reveals New Splatoon 3 Merch For September's 'Grand Festival' Splatfest
Including some Platinum Point pick-ups
Nintendo Japan has released a fresh batch of Splatoon 3 merchandise to tie in with the upcoming 'Grand Festival' Splatfest and it's looking preeeety sweet. Now, this was technically revealed during the barrage of Splatoon 3 amiibo / Splatfest news last night, but with so much coming in at once, we thought it...
News Switch Online NES Controller Limited-Time Sale Now Live (North America)
Get 20% off the regular price
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition can be played with all sorts of controllers, but if you want to perfectly recreate the retro speedrunning magic, you're going to need the official wireless NES controllers. Thankfully, they're currently on sale. Switch Online members in the US and Canada can now get 20% off...
News Nintendo Announces Official Switch Joy-Con Charging Stand
Out this October in North America and Europe
Update [Fri 19th Jul, 2024 02:30 BST]: Nintendo has also confirmed this product will be arriving in North America and Europe on 17th October 2024. One of the photos below also shows the Switch Online NES controller connected to the stand in place of the Famicom controller. Original article [Thu 18th...
Japanese Charts Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Gets Off To A Flying Start
But it can't scare off Luigi
Famitsu's latest look at the Japanese gaming charts is in and it's another clean sweep for the Switch. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD holds onto the top spot for the third week in a row — way to go, bro — but there are also two new entries this time around which have snuck into the proceedings. Aerial action was clearly a...
News Sega Takes Legal Action Against Social Media User For Harassment Toward Employee
Good on you, Sega
Sega has announced that it has taken legal action against an individual committing consistent harassment against one of its employees (thanks, Automaton). In a post on its Japanese corporate site, Sega explained that it had been in contact with the individual in question for some time, but after the harassment had not improved,...
News Nintendo's Official Magazine For Summer 2024 Gets English Digital Release
Work it, Luigi!
Summer is finally here (not that you'd know it in grey England) and Nintendo is seeing it in with a brand new online seasonal magazine. The full 84-page magazine was shared today by Nintendo Japan and is, naturally, in Japanese. However, the Big N also shared a slightly abridged 54-page version in English so you can read up on all...
Japanese Charts Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Holds Firmly Onto Top Spot
It's anything but dark
Famitsu's weekly physical sales charts have arrived, and it paints a very familiar picture. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD continues to suck up the rest of the competition, shifting 33,828 copies in the week of 1st to 7th July. In fact, the top three is exactly the same as last week — Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted 10,965...
Video Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Gets A New Overview Trailer
Update: Now available in English
Update [Thu 11th Jul, 2024 14:30 BST]: Nintendo has now revealed an English-language version of the overview trailer for Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition. Original Article [Fri 28th Jun, 2024 03:35 BST]: The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition arrives on the Switch next month and to help promote this...
News Square Enix And Nintendo Co-Dev Reports Losses After Multiple Projects Cancelled
Tose has worked on series like Final Fantasy and Paper Mario
2024 has been a challenging year for the video game industry and it seems Japanese developer Tose (a team that's worked on countless Nintendo projects since the Famicom era and also helped out Square Enix over the years) has experienced some financial losses due to multiple projects being...
Japanese Charts Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Vacuums Up The Competition In Its Debut Week
Gadd tidings
It's time for another look at the Japanese physical charts courtesy of Famitsu and, surprising nobody, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD has scared off all other options in its debut week. Nintendo's latest remaster comes out on top of the pile this time, with a tasty 88,425 copies sold. Its predecessor, Luigi's Mansion 3, also returns to the top...
News Final Fantasy Creator Isn't Interested In Revisiting The Franchise
"I almost live in Final Fantasy XIV"
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has confirmed in a recent interview with Bloomberg (thanks, VGC) that he is not interested in revisiting the franchise. Granted, given that he left Square Enix in 2003 to establish Mistwalker, this shouldn't necessarily come as much of a shock, but what
News DJ Pikachu And Gengar Will Return For Universal Studios Japan's Pokémon Halloween Party 2024
Pikachu used Record Scratch
It's too early to start discussing Halloween plans, right? Not according to Universal Studios Japan. The Osaka-based theme park is already laying out the groundwork for spooky season as it today announced the lineup for its 'Pokémon Jumpin' Halloween Party' 2024, which will once again see DJ Pikachu and Gengar return to...
News Nintendo Runs Out Of Replacement Parts For Wii U, Ends Repair Service In Japan
"We will no longer be accepting repairs for Wii U"
Last year in May, Nintendo's Japanese support service revealed it would be ending repairs for the Wii U when its current parts inventory ran out. Now, in an update just over a year later on its website, it's announced the service for this system (originally released in 2012) has officially ended...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Likely Won't Utilise Generative AI In Its Game Development
Phew...
Update #2 [Fri 5th Jul, 2024 10:15 BST]: Here's the official translation from Nintendo: "In the game industry, AI-like technologies have long been used — for example, to control the movements of opponent characters — so I believe that game development and AI technology have always had a close relationship. Generative AI, which is...
Random Nintendo Teams Up With Kyoto Retailers For Classy New Lifestyle Range
Available exclusively at Nintendo's Kyoto store
A new range of lifestyle products has launched exclusively at the Nintendo Kyoto store, each representing a collaboration between the Big N and a local retailer. Of course we want them. Of course they look amazing. The list of gorgeous Nintendo Japan products we'll probably never get the opportunity to...
News Nintendo Live Suspect Admits To Threats, Blames Being A Sore Loser
"When I kept losing, I became increasingly frustrated"
The suspect accused of sending threats to Nintendo and attending audiences during the now-cancelled Nintendo Live event in Tokyo earlier this year has now admitted to the charges (thanks, Splatoon Torikara). What's more, when explaining the motive behind his threats, the 27-year-old indiv
Japanese Charts Shin Megami Tensei V Drops As Elden Ring DLC Bundle Takes The Throne
Foul Tarnished
Famitsu is back with the latest look at the Japanese charts and last week's champion, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has dropped to second thanks to the arrival of a new DLC-packed edition of Elden Ring. Yes, the new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition on PS5 has taken the gold this time, putting up 24,012 sales on the console...
Random Japan's 'KidZania' Attractions Let Kids Live Out Their Nintendo Game Dev Dreams
Inspiring the next generation
If you've never stumbled across one before, KidZania is a strange concept. This is a child-sized indoor city full of ultrarealistic role-playing opportunities for kids to try out different careers, make money (only to be used in the attraction, we might add) and get a taste of adult life. The available career...
News Nintendo Is Hard At Work To Prevent Future Leaks
Clamping down
Nintendo's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders has been and gone. Among questions about the company's plans for the future, its partnerships and wider technical concerns, one attendee asked about Nintendo's approach to leaked information and the preventative measures it is taking for the future. According to Nintendo's response,...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Addresses Concerns About His Age And Role At Nintendo
Legendary creator turns 72 this year
Update [Fri 5th Jul, 2024 10:15 BST]: Nintendo has now added official translations from its shareholder Q&A. Here is the question relating to the age of Nintendo developers in full: Q: I can imagine that the core developers at Nintendo are getting older. Are you considering handing over or transitioning...
Video Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Gets A Brand New Overview Trailer
Update: English trailer now available
Update [Thu 20th Jun, 2024 15:25 BST]: Two weeks later, Nintendo has shared the English version of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD's 'Overview Trailer'. There aren't really any differences here, but it's good to have a refresher ahead of the game's Switch release next week. We've already spent some time with the HD...
Video New Metroid Prime 4 Footage Spotted On Nintendo's Teaser Website
Another look at the game's jungle-like environment
This week's Nintendo Direct went out with a bang, announcing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would be releasing at some point in 2025. Alongside the title and release date reveal, we got our very first look at the new chapter, which was originally announced seven years ago. If you're hungry for even more...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Appears To Have amiibo Support
Can we get a new amiibo too, then?
It looks like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will have amiibo support when it launches on 26th September 2024. At least, that's what the game's Japanese website says. Near the bottom of the official page on Nintendo's Japanese website, we and many other fans have spotted the little amiibo symbol next to the...
News Miyamoto Shares Surprise Update About New Mario Movie Ahead Of Nintendo Direct
Some news for Japan and a project update
Ahead of today's Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto has shared a surprise update on social media about the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, revealing the launch date for Japan and also sharing a little insight on the project. Firstly, he's now confirmed this new movie wi
News Developer M2 Wants To Bring More Games To The Switch
"We’re always looking for that opportunity"
Japanese developer M2, known for its work on Castlevania Advance Collection, Legend of Mana, and the superb Dodonpachi DaiOuJou Blissful Death Re:Incarnation, has stated that it wants to bring more of its games to the Nintendo Switch. Speaking to
Japanese Charts Paper Mario Dominates As The Switch Scores A Full House
Wahoo!
The latest Japanese charts are in, courtesy of Famitsu, and while it's certainly a pretty quiet week for video games, it's nevertheless yet another win for the Nintendo Switch. After playing host to the PS5's Stellar Blade in recent weeks, the top ten once again belongs solely to the Switch, with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door at the...
News Nintendo Is Seeking More Talent To Help Run Its Switch Online Service
It wants to create a "lasting relationship" with consumers
The Switch Online service will seemingly be carried over in some way or form to the next hardware generation, and as we get closer to the reveal of a "successor" system at some point this fiscal year, Nintendo is now seeking recruits in Japan to help sustain its subscription-based offering...
Japanese Charts Paper Mario: TTYD Stays On Top Despite Drop In Sales
Switch family surpasses 33 million in lifetime sales
This week's Japanese charts are in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and it is yet another win for Nintendo's latest, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, which claims the crown for the second week in a row. While the remake took in an impressive 115,649 copies in its debut, things are substantially...
News Minecraft: The Manga English Release Coming Spring 2025
Minecraft is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary
Minecraft has now turned 15 and as part of the celebrations, the official manga (which originally made its debut in CoroCoro Comic in April 2020) will finally be released in English. VIZ Media is handling the localisation of Minecraft: The Manga, with it expected to launch at some point in...
Japanese Charts Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Just About Beats Origami King
Usurped
Ahh, victory. Yes, the latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (thanks, Gematsu) and, as expected, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has managed to beat the competition to take the top spot with a total of 115,649 copies shifted. Not only that, but the game has also beaten Paper Mario: The Origami King by 6,557, whic
News Another Atlus Persona Game Is On The Way To Switch
P3's Japan-only mobile title joins G-MODE Archives+
G-MODE Archives+ series has another surprise in store for Switch fans, announcing it's releasing the Atlus 3D action RPG Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission for the eShop on 6th June 2024. Unfortunately, this title (which marks the 100th game in the series) is only being released in Japan, and...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Jumps Into Second In A Quiet Week For Sales
Please sir, can we have some games?
It's time to take a look at the weekly Japanese charts from Famitsu (by way of Gematsu) and it's a rather quiet one this time, folks. The PS5's Stellar Blade holds onto the crown for the third week in a row (though Paper Mario will surely shake things up next time) and Ring Fit Adven
News Dave The Diver Getting Physical Switch Release With Guilty Gear Collab Content
Update: Anniversary Edition delayed for North America
Update #2 [Sun 19th May, 2024 04:00 BST]: Arc System Works has announced the North American release date for Dave The Diver: Anniversary Edition has now been delayed until 28th June 2024 "due to production issues". Here's the notice in full: Announcement: DAVE THE DIVER - Anniversary Edition...
Easy, tiger
We're republishing this 2021 import review because, over two-and-a-half years after its Japanese release, M2 has finally brought Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli to the West, surprise-dropping this Toaplan collection on the US Switch eShop on 16th May. There's no word on a European release just yet, but the base game is available on the US eShop for...
Japanese Charts Mario Kart Zooms Onto The Podium, But It Can't Overtake Stellar Blade
Stellar competition
The latest Japanese charts from Famitsu (via Gematsu) are in and this week paints a pretty familiar picture. Last week's champion, Stellar Blade, takes the trophy once again and stands as the representative of the only non-Switch title in the running. On the flip side, the likes of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and
News Zelda Master Sword Replica Joins Tamashii Nation's 'Proplica' Line In 2024
Become the Hero of Time
Alongside the first anniversary of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it's been announced the Bandai Spirits Tamashii Nations 'Proplica' Master Sword will launch in Japan later this year. Pre-orders have also gone live. According to the My Nintendo Store in Japan, this sword is scheduled to release in September 2024 with shipping...
Video Nintendo World Championships Japanese Gameplay Officially Revealed
The Famicom 'Special Edition' comes with NSO controllers
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is on its way to the Switch this July and if you're eager to see more, you might want to take a look at the final episode of "Famicom Talk Shop: Kobayashi-Toy Store" starring comedian and actor Kendo Koybayashi and featuring other Japanese talent. The...
News A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 'Master Works' Art Book Is Coming To Japan
464 pages!
If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (and we're going to go out on a limb and assume that many of you are), then you'll want to pay attention. A 'Master Works' art book looking at production designs from the game will be launching in Japan on 30th August 2024, containing a whopping 464 full-colour A4 pages. The...
Japanese Charts Eiyuden Chronicle Starts Strong As Stellar Blade Takes The Crown
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is also doing well, surprising no one
The latest Japanese Charts are in, and since the region recently celebrated its annual Golden Week holiday, we're covering two weeks' worth of sales from 22nd April to 5th May 2024. The PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade managed to come out on top with a total of 67,131 sales, while Eiyuden...
News The Resident Evil Franchise Has Sold An Astonishing 157 Million Units
Capcom's S.T.A.R player
Capcom has confirmed that the Resident Evil franchise has now sold a ridiculous 157 million units since the franchise's launch back in 1996. Granted, we can't imagine a huge percentage of sales have come from the Switch, where several titles were sadly relegated to 'Cloud Versions', but it's still an impressive feat...
News Localiser '8-4' Offers To Help Translate 'Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay'
Game currently not planned for Western release
Tokyo-based localiser 8-4, Ltd. has offered to assist in translating Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay after Bandai Namco had confirmed that the game was not being planned for a Western release. Likely due to soft sales of the original Retro Game Challenge on DS (which publisher XSEED had previously...
News Nintendo World Championships: Famicom Special Edition Includes NSO Controllers
Switch Famicom controllers will also be sold to the "general public"
Japan often gets different game bundles, and it seems this trend is set to continue with the upcoming Switch release, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. It's been revealed the 'special' Famicom Edition actually comes packaged with two Famicom wireless controllers. These...
News The Nintendo Museum Is Now Complete, Scheduled To Open In The Fall
"Preparations will take some time"
The Nintendo Museum building in Kyoto, which was originally scheduled for completion in March, is now finished and is scheduled to open in Autumn 2024. This is according to information included in Nintendo's latest financial results. This follows a month's delay to the site's completion date. The company revealed...
News Nintendo Japan Reveals New Range Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Merch
And we want it all
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is no stranger to a tasty bit of merchandise (just check out that new Uniqlo range, for crying out loud) and it looks like a whole lot more is now available. The catch? It's only available in Japan. Yes, a fresh batch of Hyrule-inspired goodies is fresh out of the oven on the Japanese My...
News Inti Creates Announces Gold Collection, Three Games On One Physical Switch Cart
Coming to Japan this August
If you are a fan of Inti Creates or simply want to catch up on some of its game releases, you might want to read on... The game company has announced the Inti Creates Gold Archive Collection for the Nintendo Switch. It's a physical package featuring Mighty Gunvolt, Mighty Gunvolt Burst, and PuzzMiX on a single game...
News Eighting Is Working On A New Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game
Update: Here's a look at the gameplay
Update #3 [Fri 26th Apr, 2024 02:30 BST]: We've finally got our first proper look at Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact and it's a 2D fighter starring all of the cast from the series. You can check it out above (thanks, Gematsu). Update #2 [Sat 20th Apr, 2024 23:45 BST]: In a new update from Bushiroad Games,...
Japanese Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Pole Position As Game Sales Falter
Switch continues to dominate
Over in Japan this week, it's been a pretty quiet time for the video game industry, meaning that the evergreen titan Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has managed to speed past the competition and claim pole position with 11,585 units sold. It's a good week for the Switch, mind, with tentpole first-party Nintendo games (and...
Video Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Gets A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: Now in English!
Update: The English trailer is now live! Plus, we've also managed to spend some time with the game ahead of its launch next month: <related ids="164990"> <products group-id="26305"> Original article: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is out on the Switch next month and Nintendo has now released a new overview...
News Nintendo Event Cancellation Suspect Charged For Sending Threats Via Contact Forms
Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo was planned for January
As reported by the daily Japanese newspaper Kyoto Shimbun (via VGC), a man suspected of sending threats to Nintendo has been charged after the company cancelled two of its events last year. The Splatoon
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Patch Updates Are Already Rolling Out
Update: 505 Games issues statement
Update [Wed 24th Apr, 2024 10:30 BST]: 505 Games has issued a press statement to directly acknowledge the performance issues for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on Switch while reassuring fans that developer Rabbit & Bear Studios is working on ironing out the problems. It said the following: We are aware...
