Tag: Nintendo
News Switch 1 & 2 Dominate Famitsu's Best-Selling Games Of 2025 List
Who would have thought it?
Famitsu has shared its rundown of 2025's best-selling games in Japan, and it'll come as a surprise to no one to hear that it was yet another good year for Nintendo. You might recall that Nintendo revealed the most-downloaded eShop titles in the region at the end of last year, but Famitsu's list accounts for the industry...
Meet the new boss
Nintendo of America has a new President and COO, and during the 15th Annual New York Game Awards, Devon Pritchard made her first public appearance in her new role. Introduced by ex-Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé and New York Times columnist Harold Goldberg, Pritchard appeared via a pre-recorded video to celebrate...
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crafts Its Way Back Onto The Podium
Not enough to trouble the top spot, mind you
We are back again with another look at the UK boxed charts, and much like we had hoped last week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has spiced things up a little. Yes, the latest addition to the 'Switch 2 Edition' line-up has performed predictably well in its debut week, bumping...
Random Nintendo Apparently Wasn't Happy About Sonic's Foot Being In Front Of Mario's Foot
Former Sega producer reveals "funny" Mario & Sonic demand
Developers who have worked with Nintendo's intellectual properties have often shared stories about odd requests and demands from the video game giant. With this in mind, the latest story to surface comes from former Sega of Japan producer, Ryoichi Hasegawa. During a chat with Arcade Attack...
Random Disney's Terrible DS Game 'Cory In The House' Is Now Selling For Hundreds Of Dollars On eBay
Ignited by a viral Metacritic campaign
Earlier this week, the 2008 Nintendo DS title Disney title Cory in the House was reportedly on the cusp of dethroning the award-winning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Metacritic's user ranking list. Although Clair Obscur remains out in front at the time of writing with a
News Nintendo's 'My Mario' Toy Line Adds Three Fisher-Price Playsets
The 'My Mario' line launches locally next month
Earlier this month, Nintendo announced it was bringing the 'My Mario' line to the West on 19th February 2026. This line is supported by a "range of partners", and now, ahead of the launch, Mattel's Fisher-Price brand has officially revealed three Mario-themed 'Little People' sets. Here's a look and...
News Zelda's Next Lego Set Is Based On Ocarina Of Time's Final Battle, Out March
Update: Officially announced
Fri 16th Jan, 2026 06:05 GMT: Late last year, after some rumours, Nintendo teased a new Legend of Zelda-themed Lego set coming in 2026. Now that we're in the new year, it seems this set might have actually leaked ahead of the official reveal. As the rumours suggested, it appears to be a diorama based on the "final...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?
Redd Dead Redemption
Yes, the time is finally upon us. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available in its swanky new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition package! While the free ver. 3.0 update arrived a little earlier than expected for all users (Switch 1 and 2), yesterday marked the big release of Nintendo's latest paid Switch 2 upgrade. This one...
News Mystery Product Code Sparks Rumours Of A New Switch 2 Model
Already?!
Right folks, get ready to file this one under either "huh?!" or "hmmm....", because an unusual discovery on Nintendo's official website has got folks chatting about a potential new Switch 2 model. The discovery comes via Bluesky user dootsky, who notes that a new product code labelled 'OSM' can be uncovered on the Nintendo Account Portal...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards
The king of...?
Donkey Kong's new outing for the Switch 2 has already won some awards, and it's now in the running for even more. The '26th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards' is taking place on 12th March 2026 (during the GDC Festival of Gaming) and this week it's been revealed Donkey Kong Bananza is up for 'Game of the Year' and multiple other...
Opinion I'm Happy amiibo Survived The Console Jump, But These Unlocks Are Getting Silly
You and amiiboth
If there was one name I wasn't expecting to see crop up in the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Direct, it was Kirby Air Riders amiibo. Smash Ultimate and its DLC fighters had propped up the amiibo release schedule for the best part of five years, and its conclusion lined up so neatly with us all boarding the Switch 2 hype train that I...
News Super Nintendo World Is Celebrating Its Fifth Anniversary In Style
Anyone for cake?
Believe it or not, Universal Studios Japan is hosting Super Nintendo World's fifth anniversary this year, and it's marking the occasion in a way that only Nintendo can: a buttload of decorations and some exclusive merch. The Mario-themed park will be getting a celebratory birthday makeover from 18th March, featuring a giant...
Random Feeling Blue? This 91-Year-Old Zelda Fan Will Make Your Day
"When you find your passion, stay with it"
You're never too old to pursue your passion, and as demonstrated in the above video from Killer Carp, 91-year-old Jan is proof of that. Jan started playing Nintendo games when she picked up the N64 along with Super Mario 64, and has since developed a huge love for the Legend of Zelda franchise. The video...
News "He Is Amazing" - Mario Voice Actor Kevin Afghani Heaps Praise On Charles Martinet
As we all should
We've not seen a great deal of Kevin Afghani since the voice actor took over the envious role of Mario from veteran Charles Martinet. But this coming weekend, Afghani will meet his fans for the very first time when he attends Charlie's ComicCon in Estero, Florida. To mark the occasion, Afghani recently caught up with USA Today to...
News Nintendo's First Game Trial Of 2026 Is Exclusive To Switch 2 (North America)
Sorry, Switch fans
Nintendo has announced its first Switch Online game trial of 2026 for North America. It's also apparently the first time a trial has been exclusive to the Switch 2. It's EA Sports Madden NFL 26, which launched on the Switch 2 in August last year. This game trial is available between now and 21st January 2026, and gives players...
Here are the full details
As you've likely seen by now, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update has officially gone live. Alongside this new update, Nintendo has now shared the patch notes on its support page. This includes not only general updates (including "new content and features") for the Switch 2 and Switch versions, but also "Switch 2...
News Boom! The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Is Now Available
Get it downloaded!
Well, that's a nice surprise! In what is likely a move to align all regions with New Zealand (where it's now gone 1am on the 15th), Animal Crossing: New Horizons' 3.0 update is available for download. You might need to manually apply the update – in which case you simply press '+' on the game's icon and select 'Software Update'...
"Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, everybody's done something"
Electronic Arts has been in the headlines for all sorts of reasons over the years, but Hazelight Studios founder and director Josef Fares (who is known for expressing his honest opinion) can't help but feel the third-party video game giant is still "getting more s**t" than it deserves. His...
News Nintendo Switch 2025 'Year In Review' Is Available Now
How much Switch 1 & 2 have you played?
At last! Those of you wondering just how much time you've lost to your Nintendo Switch 2 (and your Switch), you needn't wait any longer. Nintendo's Year In Review is out right now. This now-annual tradition — which usually drops in December but was pushed back a month to January — is available for those in...
News Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
Down 33% in 5 months
Nintendo's share price has been on a downward turn over the last several months, currently sitting at 9,950 yen following an all-time high of 14,795 yen in August 2025. Fluctuations are inevitable in this business, but according to Kantan Games' CEO Dr. Serkan Toto, Nintendo's investors are "spooked" by the prospect of price...
Guide 45 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Supercharge Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
If it feels like a mere matter of days since Nintendo wrapped up its last massive eShop sale, that's because it is. But an insignificant little detail like time isn't going to get in the way of a good bargain, and Nintendo is here to prove it. The 'Supercharge Sale' is now underway on the...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first update of 2026 is also available for Switch
Nintendo has released its first update for the Switch and Switch 2 in 2026. Hopefully, much more exciting updates are on the way this year, but for now, it's getting things started with some system stability improvements. The same patch note applies to both the Switch and Switch 2 firmware...
UK Charts Here's Hoping Animal Crossing Spices Things Up This Week
It's another uneventful one
The latest UK Charts data is in, and it's another uneventful week in ol' Blighty as EA SPORTS FC 26 and Mario Kart World once again take the top two spots. We're kinda hoping Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition spices things up a bit when it launches this week on 15th January 2026. The Switch...
News Nintendo's President Remains Coy On Potential Price Increases
But current memory prices are not an immediate concern
The Switch 2 has been the subject of much debate since its launch last year, with many speculating that the current economy might necessitate a price increase for Nintendo's new console. In a new interview with Kyoto Shimbun, Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has remained coy on any...
News Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.0.0 Update Launches Later This Month
Here's what you can expect
Nintendo has announced that Splatoon 3's next update is expected to launch later this month, bringing a fresh dose of battle balances to the Splatlands. As revealed by the official @SplatoonJP Twitter account, the update is currently planned for a 29th January arrival, with "balance changes to battles and changes to some...
News 'Awesome Games Done Quick 2026' Raises $2.44 Million For Charity
Final stream was a speedrun of Pokémon Emerald
The Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 event has now closed with a total of $2.443.554 raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The week-long fundraiser ended with a speedrun for Pokémon Emerald by streamer adef, who managed to beat it in 3 hours and 13 minutes. Other highlights from the event include a...
News 'Team Solo' Takes Gold In Splatoon 3's 'Frosty Fest' Splatfest
Here's looking at you, Squid
Splatoon 3's Splatfests might not come as thick and fast as they used to these days, but it's still a wild ride when a new event rolls into town. At least, that's what we found this weekend, when the latest 'Frosty Fest' celebration arrived in the Splatlands and crowned yet another Splatfest champ. It was Team Solo...
Opinion Metroid Prime 4 Does This One Thing Better Than Any Other Nintendo Game
Remappy days
The long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally released in December, and well, not everyone is happy with it. The game’s focus on NPCs and a literal desert of an open world did not resonate with gamers as well as Retro Studios had hoped. I hate to admit it, but I agree with the loud people on the internet. None of the people...
News Tetris 99's First Maximus Cup Of 2026 Celebrates Animal Crossing, Unlock A Special Theme
Return to island life
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially launches next week, and ahead of this, Nintendo's Switch Online battle royale game Tetris 99 has announced it will be hosting a Maximus Cup to celebrate. This is the 51st Maximus Cup (also known as a Grand Prix) and will take place between 8th January 2026...
Opinion The Nintendo Console Nobody Wanted To Review Returns Soon, And I'm Here For It, Again
The crimson comeback
As someone who witnessed its initial release, I’m delightfully baffled that Nintendo is resurrecting the Virtual Boy. We aren't just getting a passing mention or a trophy in a Smash Bros. game; we’re getting a full-blown revival, including a dedicated NSO app, a $100 authentic replica peripheral, and a $25 cardboard cutout...
PSA Switch Game Vouchers Won't Be Sold After January 2026
Get 'em while you can
Last July, Nintendo announced it would be ending the sale of Switch Game Vouchers. It's now apparently sent out another reminder (and potentially the last major one) before the big date. So, as of 30th January 2026, game vouchers will no longer be available for purchase. Before then, Switch Online members can still buy a pair...
News Nintendo Denies Using AI Images In New 'My Mario' Marketing
Update: Nintendo responds after fans accuse company
Yesterday, Nintendo announced that it would be bringing its 'My Mario' collection to the West next month. It launched a cute new marketing campaign showing happy parents and young children putting the products to the test, but the images quickly set AI alarm bells ringing for many on social media...
News Disappointed In The Switch 2's Joy-Con Colours? Dbrand Has You Covered
Gimme some skin
When Nintendo announced the new alternative colour Joy-Con controllers for the Switch 2 this week, one thing became adamantly clear: it's quite possible that we'll never get any solid colour Joy-Con. Those little accents around the analogue sticks are likely all you'll see when the Joy-Con are attached to the console. And that's...
News Mario Tennis Fever Officially Reveals amiibo Functionality And Every amiibo Supported
Here's what they unlock
Yesterday, Nintendo released a new trailer for Mario Tennis Fever, and in case you missed it, it highlighted amiibo support. In a brief segment at the very end of the video, Nintendo detailed how exactly this new entry would be compatible with its line of NFC figures. When you tap one of the following amiibo listed below,...
News Nintendo Music Adds A Fire Emblem Soundtrack In First Update Of 2026
Here's every song included
Alongside the release of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on the Nintendo Classics - GameCube library this week, Nintendo Music has added the game's soundtrack. This is the first update for the music app in 2026 and it includes 64 songs, with a total run time of 3 hours and 18 minutes. It features tracks such as Ike's...
News Switch 2 Sales Reportedly Struggled Over The Christmas Period
Nintendo hits its first hurdle
A few weeks back, we covered news that the US suffered its worst November since 1995 in terms of console hardware sales. Well, as reported by The Game Business, the Switch 2 wasn't immune, with sales down by 35% in the US compared to what the original Switch delivered in the same period during 2017. Things are...
News Nintendo Is Bringing The 'My Mario' Line To The West In February
Hello, Mario!, amiibo, and merch incoming
Back in August, Nintendo announced a line of child-friendly products under the 'My Mario' banner, including a free Hello, Mario! app for Switch and mobile, cute sets of wooden block amiibo, and assorted merch aimed at babies and toddlers. It was only a matter of time before it all found its way out of Japan...
News Mario Tennis Fever Overview Trailer Serves Up A Host Of Fresh Features
New balls, please
Nintendo has served up a five-minute Mario Tennis Fever overview trailer, giving us our best look yet at the upcoming sports title. The big focus right from the jump is the titular Fever Rackets, which grant special power-ups to your shots or movement. The trailer gives us another look at the Flame Shot and Ice Racket, but there's...
Guide Mario Tennis Fever Full Character List: Every Playable Character
Court is now in session
Mario Tennis Fever has its fair share of new shots up its sleeve, with slick new skills, powered-up 'Fever Rackets', and additional game modes. It also has a huge character roster to get to grips with — the biggest in series history, no less. To clue you in on all of the familiar faces you can expect to see stepping onto...
News Nintendo Switch's Hulu App Will Be Discontinued Next Month
Nintendo confirms
If you've ever used the video streaming app Hulu on the Switch, just so you know - support for it is ending next month. In a notice on Nintendo's American support page, it's been confirmed the app will "no longer be available" on the eShop, and support officially ends on 5th February 2026. Discontinuation of Hulu App on Nintendo...
News Mario Tennis On Switch 2 Has 38 Playable Characters – "The Most In Series History"
Including Daisy, Peach and 36 others...
Last year, Nintendo lifted the lid on a brand new Mario Tennis game for the Switch 2. It's called Mario Tennis Fever and will be launching next month on 12th February 2026. We've not really seen or heard much about it since then, but now that the new year is officially underway (and the tennis pro tour is...
News Pokémon Pokopia Pre-Orders Come With A Free Gift From Pokémon Center
Plushies for all
If you're keen to bag a physical copy of Pokémon Pokopia (despite its Game-Key Card status), then you might want to head to the official Pokémon Center site. All pre-orders via Pokémon Center will come with a Ditto Sitting Cuties Plush which, as indicated on a separate store page, is worth $9.99 and comes in at 4¾ In. The game...
News Nintendo Renews Trademarks For 3DS And Wii U Games
Back to business
Nintendo is regularly renewing its video game trademarks, and with this in mind, some trademarks have apparently been spotted for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash. The multiplayer Zelda title originally made its debut on the 3DS in 2015. We found it to be a "mixed bag" compared to its illustrious...
News Lego Is Launching An Evolutionary 2x4 Smart Brick Featuring A Tiny Computer
Rumours suggest it could power new Pokémon sets
Lego has officially announced a new 2x4 "smart brick" at CES 2026 this week. It's apparently the "most significant evolution" in the Lego system since the release of the Minifigure in 1978 and is part of the company's "smart play" initiatives. This brick, which will be featured in new Star Wars sets...
Random Lego Fans Have Apparently Forgotten What Game Boy Cartridges Look Like
Including us..?
The Lego Game Boy has, to be expected, proven to be a smash hit with Nintendo fans, and has no doubt been a blisteringly hot product over the Christmas period. But it seems as though many folks have forgotten what a Game Boy cartridge actually looks like, as photos cropping up online showcase the Lego cartridges with the top panel...
Ball's in your court
After The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it seemed almost inevitable that we'd see a new Hyrule Warriors title. According to a new interview with 4Gamer (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the folks over at both Nintendo and Koei Tecmo thought the same thing, and so it didn't take long for
UK Charts Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Clings To The Top 40
An unremarkable start to 2026
The latest UK Charts data is in, and truth be told, it's a pretty predictable, unremarkable start to the year. EA SPORTS FC 26 has once again taken the lead, with the majority of sales on the PS5. Mario Kart World maintains the silver medal, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still manages to keep itself in the top ten, despite...
Poll So, Now The Dust Has Settled, How Did You Find Myles MacKenzie?
Myles-age may vary
When Metroid Prime 4 previews dropped back in November, series fans were rightly worried that the biggest killer in the game may not be scourge of the Space Pirates and bounty hunter extraordinaire Samus Aran, but a geeky sidekick apparently out to murder the series' pensive, lonesome tone with his inane geekery and unwanted...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 5 "Coming Soon", Includes Another Mega Stone Reward
Get a Sceptilite Stone
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has announced Season 5 Ranked Battles are "coming soon". This time round, when you reach Rank S, you'll be able to claim a Sceptilite stone. This event will take place between 8th January 2026 and 29th January 2026. Players will also be able to earn a Baxcalibrite at Rank V, Chesnaughtite at Rank W,...
Guide 65 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's Holiday eShop Sale (Europe)
Update: Some fresh titles have been added for 2026
Update: As of 31st December 2025, a bunch of games previously included in this guide have now returned to their usual price. To compensate for this, newly-discounted games have been added and will remain on sale until 11th January. The full list has decreased from 100 to 65, but there's still plenty...
