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Nintendo Announces New Range Of Pastel-Colored Joy-Cons, Coming This Month

Nintendo has announced a new range of pastel-colored Joy-Cons that you'll be able to buy later this month. The range includes four Joy-Con colors and lands on June 30th, so you should have some extra…

June 2, 2023 | 03:49 EDT

Link Wearing the Korok Mask in Tears of the Kingdom
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How to get the Korok Mask in Tears of the Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom is Link's latest adventure and there's a lot to collect. Armor sets, Shrines, and most of all... Korok Seeds. Unlike Breath of the Wild's 900 Korok Seeds there are 1000 Korok…

May 20, 2023 | 11:07 EDT

Link flying above the sky islands in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on a glider powered by a fan.
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Tears of the Kingdom Turns Glitches Into Gameplay

How do you follow up a game that is considered by many to be the greatest game ever made? How is it even possible, and how does Tears of the Kingdom do it so well? The answer is remarkably simple:…

May 22, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

Link Skydiving in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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How Fuse Solved Breath of the Wild’s Weapon Durability Problem

I always dreaded when my last reliable weapon started to flash red in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I knew the good times were almost over, and I prayed that Link’s bottomless pockets had…

May 21, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

The four playable characters in Super Mario Advance, one of the games coming to Switch Online this month, standing in a row
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Three Mario Titles Are Coming To Switch Online's Game Boy Advance Lineup This Month

If you're a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack member, you're in luck this month. Three new Mario titles are working their way to the service on May 26th, joining the already-available Super Mario…

May 19, 2023 | 09:29 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has big shoes to fill. The conversation around Breath of the Wild's open-format story, updated formula, and graphical fidelity quickly established it as an…

May 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Link standing before an altar and framed by light in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Sales Hit 10 Million In Just 3 Days

Have you picked up The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom yet? If you have, then you're far from alone. Nintendo has confirmed that the latest entry in the long-running Zelda series managed to…

May 17, 2023 | 09:28 EDT

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Splatoon 3 Sizzle Season 2023 Brings New Gear And More Next Month

Are you ready to head back into Splatoon 3 and start splatting your fellow Inklings again? Nintendo has announced Splatoon 3 Sizzle Season 2023, an event that will bring new gear, stages, challenges…

May 16, 2023 | 09:59 EDT

Link standing in front of a show in central hyrule needing more rupees
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Tears of the Kingdom Duplicate Items Glitch Guide

Update: As on May 26th Nintendo has released a patch to update Tears of the Kingdom to version 1.1.2 that has patches out the below glitch as well as all other known item duplication glitches Tears…

May 16, 2023 | 10:05 EDT

Link and the musicians standing in front of the Great Fairy
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How to Unlock all Tears of the Kingdom Fairy Fountains

Tears of the Kingdom puts a lot of challenges in front of a player. From the hidden secrets and challenging boss fights, to the natural phenomenon that are plaguing the denizens of the world Link…

May 15, 2023 | 04:09 EDT

The Statue of the Eighth Heroine in Tears of the Kingdom
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Tears of the Kingdom Statue of the Eighth Heroine Guide

Tears of the Kingdom has a big world and the only thing more impressive than it's size, is how it's jam-packed with all kinds of secrets to discover. If you're exploring the map, you might have come…

May 15, 2023 | 11:51 EDT

Link facing off against a construct in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Dominates UK Sales Chart

On Friday, a little-known indie game called The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released. Somehow, this tiny project has managed to dominate the UK's sales charts for the week ending May…

May 15, 2023 | 08:56 EDT

Link obtaining the Champion's Tunic in Tears of the Kingdom
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How to find the Champion's Tunic in Tears of the Kingdom

Link's outfit is a feature that he's most recognized for, through a long history of games a pointy-eared hero donning a tunic of green has been a way to indicate to anyone that what they're about to…

May 14, 2023 | 09:36 EDT

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Is Tears of the Kingdom Having Its Breath of the Wild Moment? | TechRaptor Podcast 85

In a week filled with financial reports from everyone in the industry it was Nintendo and EA that caught our eyes. Robert and Otton talked about EA’s claim to want to be an acquirer and not an…

May 15, 2023 | 07:10 EDT

Tears of the Kingdom South Lomei Labyrinth Entrance in Gerudo Valley
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Tears of the Kingdom South Lomei Labyrinth Guide

There's no better feeling in Tears of the Kingdom than seeing something interesting on the map and beelining straight to it to check out what it is. If you're near the South West of the map, just to…

May 14, 2023 | 06:45 EDT

Tears of the Kingdom North Lomei Labyrinth Doorway Challenging Link
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Tears of the Kingdom North Lomei Labyrinth Guide

Tears of the Kingdom is out and it's a blast being back in Hyrule. One of the greatest joys in this game is seeing something peculiar off in the distance and needing to go and investigate. One of the…

May 14, 2023 | 06:27 EDT

Link in front of the Tears of the Kingdom Lomei Labyrinth
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Tears of the Kingdom Lomei Labyrinth Island Guide

The land, sea, and skies of Hyrule are filled to the brim with things to do and if you've managed to make it all the way to the far North-East of the map you'll have discovered Lomei Labyrinth. This…

May 13, 2023 | 10:36 EDT

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Tears of the Kingdom A Call From The Depths Quest Guide

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out and gives players a chance to revisit the world of Hyrule from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While a lot of the world is the same the…

May 12, 2023 | 03:19 EDT

Tears of the Kingdom Autobuild unlocking for Link
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Tears of the Kingdom Autobuild Unlock Guide

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has exploded the number of ways that players can interact with the world around them. With so many different Zonai tools such as the wing glider, different…

May 12, 2023 | 01:45 EDT

The inventory pop up box when you get the Tears of the Kingdom Master Sword
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How to get the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out and as all of the marketing has been pointing to the Master Sword is in a state of disrepair. There is a way to obtain a fully powered up Master Sword…

May 12, 2023 | 11:11 EDT

An image showing Link and Robbie with the Tears of the Kingdom Camera Unlock
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How To Unlock The Tears of the Kingdom Camera

Tears of the Kingdom starts Link on the Great Sky Islands, an airborn archipelago of islands where players can learn the ropes of a variety of Link's abilities. While in the sky you'll unlock…

May 12, 2023 | 08:35 EDT

Hestu performing his dance for Tears of the Kingdom Korok Seed
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Tears of the Kingdom Korok Seeds Guide

Tears of the Kingdom has finally released and as players are swarming to pick up the game there's plenty that fans of Breath of the Wild will be familiar with, as well as plenty that is new. One of…

May 12, 2023 | 07:42 EDT

Link from Tears of the Kingdom Accessing a memory
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Tears of the Kingdom All Memories Guide (In Order)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been released and with it, players are ready to explore Hyrule and learn the story of Zelda and Link as Gannondorf has returned to power. Much like…

May 12, 2023 | 07:31 EDT

The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
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Nintendo Celebrates The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Release with Gameplay & Famous Actors

It's already the morning of May 12 in Japan, which means that the country is already celebrating its Zelda Day with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.  While we don't know how…

May 11, 2023 | 10:17 EDT

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Nintendo President Discusses Next-Generation, Pricing of Switch & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Today Nintendo published the transcript of the Q&A hosted yesterday as part of its fiscal year results announcement, providing insight from President Shuntaro Furukawa. While the transcript is…

May 10, 2023 | 11:59 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Has Shipped 125.62 Million Units; 15 Million Units Predicted for this Fiscal Year

Today Nintendo announced its financial results for the fiscal year between April 2022 and March 2023 and published an update on the number of Switch units shipped worldwide since the console’s…

May 9, 2023 | 02:37 EDT

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Nintendo Live Dates And How To Register Revealed

Nintendo has announced the dates for its upcoming inaugural Nintendo Live event. The show will take place at the Seattle Convention Center between September 1st and September 4th, and Nintendo has…

May 8, 2023 | 09:25 EDT

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Get Ready for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Breath of the Wild Recap Video

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is right around the corner, and Nintendo shared a video to help fans and novices alike get ready for the new adventure. Since the game is the direct sequel…

May 5, 2023 | 12:30 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Challenges You to "Dive Into the Unknown"

Today Nintendo released a new trailer of the massively-anticipated game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The trailer, titled "Dive Into the Unknown," provides another minute-long look at…

April 28, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed DLC Gets Even More Screenshots, Gameplay, & Details, Ahead of Release

Following the reveal from a few days ago, Monolith Soft has revealed even more details, art, and clips of new footage and artwork of Xenoblade Chronicles 3's DLC titled Future Redeemed. This follows…

April 24, 2023 | 09:33 EDT

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New The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Is All About the Wacky Things You Can DO

Today Nintendo released a new trailer of the massively-anticipated game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and it's a rather special one.  The trailer is of the live-action flavor, albeit it…

April 24, 2023 | 06:19 EDT

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed DLC Reveals More Gameplay, Videos, Art, & Details

Following the reveal from a few days ago, Monolith Soft is continuing to release details, art, and clips of new footage and artwork of Xenoblade Chronicles 3's upcoming DLC titled Future Redeemed.…

April 22, 2023 | 02:10 EDT

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed Reveals New Gameplay, Videos, Art, & Details Aplenty

Following the reveal from a few days ago, Monolith Soft released quite a few details, art, and clips of new footage and artwork of Xenoblade Chronicles 3's upcoming DLC titled Future Redeemed. While…

April 20, 2023 | 06:09 EDT

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All the News & Trailers from the April 2023 Nintendo Indie World; Oxenfree 2 Release Date & More

Nintendo just broadcasted its Indie World Showcase, providing news and reveals for indie fans.  The broadcast, which was teased yesterday, included a look at plenty of independent games coming to…

April 19, 2023 | 12:45 EDT

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Grown-up Shulk & Rex Look Super-Cool in Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed DLC Trailer

Today Nintendo surprise-dropped the trailer of the new story DLC coming for Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3, titled "Future Redeemed" The DLC launches much earlier than many may have…

April 19, 2023 | 12:23 EDT

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Nintendo Announces New Official Store in Kyoto

Nintendo has announced that it will open another official store in Japan. Nintendo Kyoto will indeed be located in the company's hometown. According to the announcement, the store will open on…

April 16, 2023 | 05:02 EDT

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Splatoon 3 Zelda Splatfest Ink-coming Ahead Of Tears Of The Kingdom Launch

Nintendo has announced a Splatoon 3 Zelda Splatfest to mark the launch of the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom. The Splatfest will begin in early May and will task players with choosing one of three…

April 14, 2023 | 10:38 EDT

Zelda clutching what appears to be the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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New The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Unveiled Ahead Of Launch

Nintendo has released a final trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ahead of its release next month. The trailer sets up the game's story (albeit in typically oblique Nintendo fashion…

April 13, 2023 | 10:33 EDT

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Final The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Coming Tomorrow

Today Nintendo announced that it's going to reveal the "final" trailer of its upcoming blockbuster The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom tomorrow.  According to the announcement, the trailer…

April 12, 2023 | 10:29 EDT

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Nintendo Live 2023 Is A New Nintendo Event Heading To Seattle In September

Nintendo has announced Nintendo Live 2023, a brand new in-person event that's taking place in Seattle later this year. It'll be an "all-ages celebration of Nintendo fun", according to the Big N…

April 11, 2023 | 09:16 EDT

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Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Gets Extensive Overview Trailer Showing Features & Gameplay

Today Nintendo released a new trailer of the upcoming turn-based tactics game Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. The trailer provides an overview of the gameplay and the features that you can expect…

April 8, 2023 | 11:13 EDT

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N64 Favorite Pokemon Stadium Comes to Nintendo Switch Online

One of the Pokemon series' most coveted titles -- as well as a Nintendo 64 staple -- is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service very soon. Get ready to conquer gyms and other…

April 3, 2023 | 09:42 EDT

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Nintendo And DeNA Launch New Joint Venture Nintendo Systems

NIntendo has officially launched its new joint venture with mobile studio DeNA. Nintendo Systems, described as a "joint venture with DeNA Corporation" on its new official website (via machine…

April 3, 2023 | 09:08 EDT

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The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Showcase Delves Deep Into Link's New Adventure

It's finally time to learn more about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Today, Nintendo released a new gameplay showcase revealing more about the gameplay mechanics of Link's upcoming…

March 28, 2023 | 10:17 EDT

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Wii And GameCube Emulator Dolphin Headed To Steam In Q2 2023

Popular Wii and GameCube emulator Dolphin is finally heading to Steam this year, and the creators have chosen some pretty amusing words to describe the emulator on its new Steam page. Naturally,…

March 28, 2023 | 03:02 EDT

Eiji Aonuma sitting next to a logo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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10-Minute The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Showcase Airing Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced that a 10-minute The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay showcase will air tomorrow. The presentation will delve deeper into the systems and mechanics that will make…

March 27, 2023 | 10:14 EDT

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Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass Wave 4 Release Date Revealed

Nintendo has revealed the Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass Wave 4 release date, so it won't be long until more strategy RPG goodness arrives on your Switch. The fourth wave of DLC for the game will…

March 22, 2023 | 09:19 EDT

Cereza and Cheshire in the new trailer for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And The Lost Demon Overview Trailer Sets The Stage

Nintendo and Platinum Games have released a new overview trailer for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, which is out for Nintendo Switch today. The trailer gives you an idea of what you…

March 17, 2023 | 11:07 EDT