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News Nintendo Veteran Don James To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
"My career has truly been a wild and fun ride"
While it's common to associate Nintendo with big names such as Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto and Reggie Fils-Aimé, there are plenty of other important people who helped make the company and brand what it is today. As part of this legacy, Nintendo veteran and industry visionary Don James - who joined...
News Nintendo Switch Finally Surpasses PlayStation 2's Lifetime Sales In The US
Just the DS to beat
We thought this day might come, and here it is. According to the latest data from Circana (formerly NPD), the Nintendo Switch has finally surpassed the PlayStation 2's lifetime sales in the United States. The latest ranking shake-up comes from Circana executive director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella on BlueSky,...
News 'My Nintendo Rewards' Adds Two New 2025 Calendars, Available Now
One is for "Switch Online members only"
Ahead of next year, the My Nintendo Store is offering two new themed calendars. One is available to regular members and the other is a Switch Online exclusive. First up we have a Switch-themed calendar - available to everyone for 400 Platinum Points. As you can see, you've got all the latest Switch releases...
PSA Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
A limited-time offer
It's that time of year when there are all sorts of sales on games and if you haven't got around to playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown just yet, it's now available as part of Best Buy's deal of the day offerings. It's just $14.99 USD (instead of $39.99) - so act fast, as there are just hours remaining on this deal. Apart...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Switch Physical Pre-Orders Are Now Live (US)
Includes a special Capcom vs. SNK comic
Although we don't have a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2 just yet, the good news is physical pre-orders are already live in the US. This includes physical editions for both the Switch and PlayStation 4. There'll also be a 48-page Capcom vs. SNK comic (which we guess is similar to the one in...
News Nintendo Reportedly Seeking "New Targets" In Switch Piracy Investigation
Sailing the high seas
Following Nintendo's recent investigation into the Switch "pirate" James 'Archbox' Williams, the video game giant is now reportedly seeking "new targets". As highlighted by Stephen Totilo of Game File, the company doesn't appear to be done with the SwitchPirates subreddit just yet: "Nintendo of America (NOA) said its...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Tops The Switch Charts In Its Opening Month (US)
Zelda and Sonic also featured
Super Mario Party Jamboree got off to a strong last month in the UK and Japan, and we've now got an update from Circana's executive director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella about how it performed in the US. In terms of Nintendo releases, it debuted at the top of the Switch charts in October, with Sonic X...
News Nintendo's Black Friday Offerings Includes Discounts On Games, Joy-Con, And More
The final push..?
Nintendo has detailed some of its offerings for this year's Black Friday period in the US, discounting a variety of games and accessories for the Switch, as well as reiterating the console bundle deals currently available. First up, starting on 24th November 2024, several first-party Nintendo games will be discounted by $20 at...
News Amazon Appears To Be "Directly" Selling First-Party Switch Games Again (US)
Starting with Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo first-party Switch titles are reportedly being "directly" sold by Amazon in the US once again. According to a story by IGN, for "much of 2024" Nintendo's first-party titles have been absent "both physically and digitally, for pre-orders and after release". Up until now, major Nintendo games have been...
PSA Select Super Mario amiibo Have Been Restocked At GameStop (US)
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo has restock select amiibo in the Super Mario series and they're now available at GameStop in US. As highlighted by amiibo Alerts on social media, Super Mario fans can now get their hands on the 'glow-in the-dark' Boo, Goomba and Koopa Troopa for $15.99 USD each. These amiibo aren't always the easiest to find, so if...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Tops Switch 'Best-Sellers' In Opening Month (US)
And placed fourth in the 'top 20'
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom got off to a strong start in the UK and Japan, and now the charts are in for the US. As highlighted by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Echoes of Wisdom was unsurprisingly the best-selling Nintendo game of September in the US. Other new games for this period included Marvel vs...
News US Hurricanes Delay Wario Land-Inspired Platformer 'Antonblast'
A new 'One Blast Demo' will now be released
The explosive fast-paced action platformer Antonblast was meant to be arriving on the Switch eShop next month, but its release has now been delayed until 3rd December 2024 due to Hurricane Helene and Milton. According to Summitsphere studio head and Antonblast director Tony Grayson, the hurricanes have...
News Alarmo Has "Sold Out" At Nintendo's New York Store
Nintendo also hit snooze on sales in Japan
If you're wondering just how popular Nintendo's clock 'Alarmo' might be, well it seems it's now sold out in another location. The Nintendo New York Store (which has been stocking the clock since its announcement) has taken to social media to confirm it's officially "sold out" of Alarmo. It's now asking...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree's Pre-Order Gifts Have Been Revealed (US)
Available "while supplies last"
Nintendo is stocking up on supplies ahead of the launch of Super Mario Party Jamboree and as part of this it's now revealed the gifts you'll receive if you pre-order the game in the US. This time you can get your hands on a Canvas Tote, Dice Block Keychain or a Party Tin. Here's the full rundown: Canvas Tote at Best...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree In-Store Demo Added To Nintendo Kiosks (US)
Try before you party
Ahead of the launch of Super Mario Party Jamboree later this month on 17th October 2024, it's been revealed a demo of the game has been added to in-store Nintendo kiosks across the US. This demo is available at select GameStop, Best Buy and Target, and allows you to party for 10 minutes in total. As highlighted by Nintendo...
News New Pokémon Build-A-Bear Now Available
It's Cubone!
The Pokémon Build-A-Bear line is continually expanding with all sorts of creatures from the long-running franchise, and the latest one to join the range is a soft plush version of Cubone. Yes, another 'mon from the original Pokédex can now be purchased! As mentioned by Build-A-Bear, this particular version of Cubone won't be any...
News Nintendo Submits "Mysterious New Wireless Device" To FCC
It appears to be something "entirely new"
Ahead of the Switch "successor" announcement, it seems Nintendo has submitted a "mysterious new wireless device" to the Federal Communications Commission last weekend. As reported by The Verge, the "CLO-001 model number" doesn't actually reveal what it is, but it is believed to be an "entirely new product"...
Random Limited Run CEO Visits Nintendo, Acknowledges "Great" Partnership
He also met up with Howard Lincoln
Limited Run Games has published multiple high-profile titles during the Switch's lifecycle, and while we don't know what the future holds for the physical distributor ahead of the current generation, interestingly the company's CEO Josh Fairhurst recently visited Nintendo's American headquarters, located in...
Anniversary Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Turn 20 Years Old In The US
Fans would love to see them return
Try not to get too excited, but the official Pokémon social media account has this week acknowledged North America's 20th anniversary of Pokémon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version. These Game Boy Advance titles originally released in September 2004 in this region, and were remakes of the original Pokémon...
News More Super Mario Party Jamboree Pre-Order Goodies Have Been Revealed
Launching next month on Switch
Ahead of next month's release of Super Mario Party Jamboree, Nintendo has revealed some of the goodies fans will be able to receive if they pre-order the game from select stores in the US. This includes a themed tote bag from Best Buy, a party tin from Target and a dice block keychain from GameStop. Here's a look,...
News Two Zelda amiibo Restocked Ahead Of Echoes Of Wisdom Launch (US)
Secure yours today
Update [Sun 1st Sep, 2024 00:30 BST]: Nintendo has now issued a formal reminder about US restocks of select amiibo ahead of the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Once again, this includes the Link's Awakening amiibo and the Wind Waker Zelda amiibo. Original article [Thu 15th Aug, 2024 01:45 BST]:
News Guilty Gear Strive Confirmed For Switch In 2025, Includes Rollback Netcode
Update: Arc System Works shares announcement trailer
Update [Fri 30th Aug, 2024 17:30 BST]: It's official — Guilty Gear Strive is coming to Switch on 23rd January 2025. It will also be getting a physical release, Arc System Works has confirmed on its website. The game will launch with all 28 currently
News Cocoon And The Stanley Parable 'iam8bit' Physical Switch Releases Delayed (US)
"We apologize for the inconvenience"
We've got some unfortunate news if you happen to be located in the US and were looking forward to the 'iam8bit' versions of COCOON and The Stanley Parable. Due to an "unforeseen shipping delay", Cocoon will now arrive on 24th September and Stanley Parable will launch on 15th October. This delay also applies to...
News Aspyr Publisher Switch Sale, Up To 95% Off - Star Wars, Tomb Raider & More (US)
"Sale ends soon"
Aspyr - the developer behind re-releases on the Switch such as Star Wars: Bounty Hunter and the Tomb Raider trilogy remaster, is currently hosting a sale on the Switch eShop in the US. This sale ends on 27th August 2024 in the US, with some of these games also on sale in other locations, such as the UK. "Race across the galaxy as...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Exclusive Splatoon 3 'Grand Festival Wristband' (US)
Get the "authentic festival vibe" for this big occasion
Splatoon 3's Grand Festival is on the horizon, and ahead of the big event, Nintendo is promoting it with all sorts of things. The latest is a new exclusive on the My Nintendo Store in the form of a Grand Festival Wristband. It'll set you back 300 Platinum Points, and is described as a lovely...
Guide Pokémon 2024 World Championships - Announcements, Schedule, Digital Rewards & More
Get the full rundown of everything happening
The 2024 Pokémon World Championships are taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii this weekend, with trainers from across the globe battling each other in Scarlet and Violet, the Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO and Pokémon Unite. There are all sorts of announcements and distribution events taking place, so...
News Switch On Track To Surpass PS2's Lifetime Sales In The US
It's almost there
The Switch has been a huge success for Nintendo and it looks like the hybrid system is currently on track to surpass the sales of Sony's PlayStation 2 in the US. According to an update from Circana's executive director and industry advisor Mat Piscatella, as of June 2024, Switch life-to-date US unit sales are now only 1.1 million...
News Get 3 Months Of Nintendo Switch Online When You Buy Super Mario Party Jamboree (US)
An online party
Nintendo of America is offering a 3-month download code for Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership to those who purchase or pre-order Super Mario Party Jamboree. From now until 31st March 2025 (or while supplies last), purchasing the upcoming Mario party title from Nintendo of America will net you the download code. Given that...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom GameStop Pre-Order Revealed (North America)
Receive an exclusive fabric poster
Ahead of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launch on the Nintendo Switch this September, GameStop has revealed the pre-order bonus it will be offering customers. This time it's an exclusive fabric poster (18" x 24") featuring an image of Princess Zelda, her new mysterious fairy friend Tri and the Tri Rod...
PSA Receive 1,000 Gold Points With This Switch Online Family Membership Offer (North America)
A "limited time" offer
Nintendo is currently running a "limited time" promotion where you can earn 1,000 My Nintendo Gold Points when you purchase or renew a 12 month family membership for NSO or the Expansion Pack service. This offer is currently open to residents located in North America and will be available until 11th August 2024. These Gold...
Round Up EVO 2024 - Every Switch Announcement And Much More
That's a wrap
The biggest fighting game tournament EVO 2024 took place on the weekend and if you're curious to know what went down, read on... We've put together this guide filled with all the announcements and news related to games on the Switch, games announced for Switch as well as some other highlights you may or may not have seen throughout...
News Circana Reveals Top 10 'Best-Selling Star Wars Games' In The US
An updated list as of May 2024
Star Wars games have evolved over time and if you're wondering what the most popular games are based on this galaxy far, far away, read on... Circana has released an "updated list" of the "best-selling Star Wars games" in the US according to lifetime dollar sales. This list dates back to January 1995 and runs up until...
Reminder Zelda Switch Lite 'Hyrule Edition' Pre-Orders Are Now Live, Will You Be Getting It?
Update: Now available at GameStop
Update [Wed 17th Jul, 2024 00:30 BST]: Pre-orders for the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite console have now gone live at GameStop in the US, joining those at Best Buy as we had previously reported below. Once again, it will set you back $209.99. Check out our Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition pre-order guide for more details
News Link Will Be Playable In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, According To New ESRB Rating
It's dangerous to go alone, Zelda
The ESRB has just released a new rating for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and while classifications sometimes offer a little bit of insight, this particular one seems to provide more than usual by confirming the hero of Hyrule will be a playable character. Yes, although the famous swordsman has apparently...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Was Nintendo's "Best-Selling" Switch Game In May 2024 (US)
But Switch showed "the most significant drop" in hardware sales YoY
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door topped the charts in the UK and Japan when it arrived on the Switch in May 2024, and some new data about its release in the US has now been shared. According to Circana (formerly NPD) via industry analyst Mat Piscatella, it debuted in second...
Random Nintendo ROM Hacks At Walmart Catch Doug Bowser's Attention
"Appreciate the visibility"
If you're familiar with Walmart, then you might know that the company hosts a third-party marketplace online on which qualified sellers can flog their wares; kind of like eBay or Amazon. This means that some, shall we say, unsavoury products might slip through the cracks here and there, and it seems as though one seller...
News Nintendo Switch Online Free 7-Day Trial Now Available (US)
"Even if you've tried it before"
If you've been wanting to give the Switch Online service another shot, but don't necessarily want to fork out the monthly sub for it, Nintendo is now offering Switch users a free 7-day trial. This allows you to "retry the benefits" of this membership service, even if you've tried it out in the past. This will give...
News House Of The Dead 2: Remake Gets Rated For Switch By The ESRB
A PEGI rating appeared earlier this month
After a PEGI rating for House of the Dead 2: Remake was discovered earlier this month, it seems the game has now been rated for Switch by the ESRB. It's rated 'M' (mature 17+) and unsurprisingly contains blood, gore, and violence. Although there's still no formal update about the sequel, these ratings...
News New Switch Game Trial Now Available To Subscribers (North America)
Just in time for Darkest Dungeon II
Red Hook Studios this week confirmed Darkest Dungeon II would be making the journey across to the Switch this July, and if you've still not played the first game and happen to be an NSO subscriber, now is your chance. Nintendo is currently offering Switch Online members a free trial of the first Darkest Dungeon...
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Pre-Orders Are Now Being Cancelled (US)
Following Paper Mario pre-order cancellations
Ahead of the launch of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Nintendo Switch next week, Walmart in the US has reportedly been cancelling physical pre-orders. As highlighted by GoNintendo, the "exact same situation" that played out with pre-orders for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door last month is now...
News Universal Orlando 'Epic Universe' Preview Event Shows Off Super Nintendo World
Scheduled to launch in 2025
In an update last month, it was confirmed Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World was still on track for its 2025 opening. It teased what fans could expect with some animated footage and now in an update courtesy of Theme Park Insider, we've got another look at the plans for this park thanks to a new model featured at a...
News Summer Game Fest Will Return To Los Angeles In June 2025
Geoff Keighley confirms
Summer Game Fest had all sorts of surprises this year and if you're wondering about the future of this event, Geoff Keighley has already confirmed it will return to Los Angeles in June 2025. In a brief post on social media, he mentions the event will continue to help "build what's next" alongside the games industry: In...
News Shiver Entertainment Has Updated Its Website After Being Acquired By Nintendo
The studio will continue to port and develop games for "multiple platforms"
Last month, Nintendo announced it had "entered into an agreement with Embracer Group" to acquire the Miami, Florida-based team Shiver Entertainment. It seems no time has been wasted, with the Shiver Entertainment website already receiving a few updates to its home page...
News Nintendo Announces Second US Store, Opening 2025
We're off to 'Frisco
Nintendo has announced plans to open a second Official Store in the USA. The company will be opening a brick-and-mortar shop in San Francisco, specifically in the iconic Union Square, deemed the "teeming commercial hub of the city". Currently, the store is scheduled to open in 2025, with more details to be revealed in the...
Reminder Paper Mario TTYD Can Be Redeemed With A Switch Game Voucher
Save on two digital games
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has officially arrived on the Switch this week, and if you haven't already got your hands on it, there's one other way you can claim it. Nintendo has added this new release to its Switch game voucher service, where online members can get a pair of vouchers for the price of $99.98 USD (or...
News More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Have Been Restocked (US)
Including the Mii Fighters and Pokémon Trainer
Since the final update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this year, Nintendo has been restocking the game's amiibo. With this in mind, the my Nintendo Store in the US has apparently had another big restock, and this time you can even get your hands on the Mii Fighters and Pokémon Trainer. Up...
News Nintendo Celebrates Paper Mario: TTYD Release With "Retro" GameCube Cover
Get it while you can
Nintendo today revives the classic RPG Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Switch and as part of the celebrations it's prepared a "retro Nintendo GameCube cover". This item is available from the My Nintendo Store in the US for 30 Platinum Points, so you can "print it out and slip it in your Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year...
News Nintendo Announces Acquisition Of Shiver Entertainment
The Embracer-owned studio has ported multiple titles to Switch
There have been all sorts of acquisitions in the video game industry recently and today it is Nintendo's turn. The Japanese company has "entered into an agreement with Embracer Group" to acquire the Miami, Florida-based team Shiver Entertainment. Shiver has previously worked under...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Online Pre-Orders Are Apparently Being Cancelled (US)
"Nintendo will only be offering this item in stores"
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is out on the Switch next week and there are new reports of online pre-orders being cancelled at Walmart in the US. It's not known how "widespread" this is, but according to multiple stories, customers have received emails mentioning how this particular Switch...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Launch Party Announced (US)
"Join us at Nintendo New York"
We're fast approaching the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the Switch, and in the leadup to this release, Nintendo's New York store in America has announced a special launch event. Between 11 am and 2pm on May 25th, 2024, fans will be able to celebrate the game's launch. There'll even be a special...
