Update October 10th, 11:21AM: Registration for the mysterious Nintendo Switch Online playtest is already full, just over ten minutes after Nintendo opened up the signup process. Original story…
October 10, 2024 | 11:22 EDT
Nintendo has announced Alarmo, a new interactive alarm clock full of Nintendo-themed sounds and visuals. It's due to land early next year, although you'll want to sign up for Nintendo Switch Online…
October 9, 2024 | 10:16 EDT
Nintendo has announced two brand new additions to the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance library, and if you're a fan of high-octane racing series F-Zero, you'll be pleased with this month's…
October 2, 2024 | 09:11 EDT
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is, of course, published by Nintendo, but the Japanese gaming giant has been characteristically quiet about who's developing it. Luckily, it looks like some …
September 20, 2024 | 10:03 EDT
Nintendo has announced that it is suing Palworld developer Pocketpair for "patent infringement", seeking an injunction against said infringement alongside "compensation for damages". In a notice for…
September 19, 2024 | 07:54 EDT
Four more SNES games have been added to Nintendo Switch Online, and unlike Game Boy Advance or N64 games, you're not going to need an Expansion Pack addon to enjoy these. The first game to be added…
September 18, 2024 | 10:21 EDT
Today, Nintendo held two Nintendo Direct presentations back-to-back: a Partner Showcase and an Indie World event. Here are all of the announcements and reveals from both events! Nintendo Direct…
August 27, 2024 | 11:04 EDT
Nintendo has announced two brand new Nintendo Direct presentations for tomorrow, so prepare to see some games from prominent Nintendo partners, as well as some smaller indie projects worth checking…
August 26, 2024 | 10:39 EDT
Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will shut down this November, but if you haven't had a chance to play it yet, it doesn't sound like you'll need to worry. In a message on X (…
August 22, 2024 | 09:52 EDT
An eagle-eyed observer has noted that of the 62 announcements and reveals featured during yesterday's Gamescom Opening Night Live show, just six are definitely coming to Nintendo Switch. As noted by…
August 21, 2024 | 10:36 EDT
Nintendo has announced a brand new Direct presentation, but before you get too excited, it's not the kind of show where you'll learn more about the Switch 2, a point about which Nintendo is being…
August 19, 2024 | 09:04 EDT
Nintendo has released a brand new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and it's showing off the game's version of the timeless land of Hyrule, as well as how you can get around it.…
August 5, 2024 | 09:55 EDT
Nintendo has announced that beloved dungeon-crawler Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online next week. Naturally, just like any other Game Boy Advance…
August 2, 2024 | 10:51 EDT
A super-rare Nintendo World Championships NES cartridge is about to be put up for auction at $10,000, and it's apparently the first of its kind to be publicly sold in ten years. If you know your…
July 22, 2024 | 11:21 EDT
Nintendo has announced the Splatoon 3 Grand Festival, a three-day event that's set to be the online shooter's "biggest Splatfest yet". It could also mark the final major event for Splatoon 3, if …
July 19, 2024 | 09:20 EDT
Nintendo has released the first three three Densetsu no Starfy games (known as The Legendary Starfy outside of Japan) in the West for the first time via its Nintendo Switch Online service. The three…
July 12, 2024 | 08:22 EDT
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has clarified the company's position on the use of generative AI, pointing out that the technology has IP rights issues and vowing to "deliver value that is…
July 3, 2024 | 10:54 EDT
During today's Nintendo Direct show, we finally got to see Metroid Prime 4 gameplay in all its glory, and not only that, but we got a new name and release window for the game as well. Metroid Prime…
June 18, 2024 | 11:58 EDT
During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed a brand new The Legend of Zelda game, and you won't be playing as Link in this one. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is coming on…
June 18, 2024 | 11:44 EDT
Today, Nintendo held a new Nintendo Direct presentation to round off the summer showcase season and show off some of the games coming to the Switch throughout the rest of the year. Here's everything…
June 18, 2024 | 11:24 EDT
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct presentation for tomorrow, and it'll offer information on Switch games coming to the console throughout the second half of 2024. According to a post on X (…
June 17, 2024 | 10:39 EDT
Nintendo has added five classic Mega Man games to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and they're available to enjoy right now if you're a subscriber. The first five numbered Mega Man games for the…
June 7, 2024 | 08:29 EDT
Nintendo has announced that it is to purchase Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 porting studio Shiver Entertainment from former owner Embracer Group. In a notice announcing the acquisition,…
May 21, 2024 | 08:25 EDT
Nintendo has released three new Game Boy titles for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, and they're all part of the console's original launch lineup from way back in 1989. Since Game Boy games first…
May 15, 2024 | 08:56 EDT
Nintendo has officially announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a NES Remix-style collection of challenges based on games from the NES library. The game was first spotted via the ESRB…
May 8, 2024 | 10:54 EDT
Nintendo has confirmed that it will make an announcement regarding the Switch 2 (name not official) sometime before the end of this fiscal year. Speaking on the official Nintendo X (formerly Twitter…
May 7, 2024 | 08:21 EDT
Nintendo has issued takedown notices against Valve and Facepunch Studios' sandbox game Garry's Mod, requesting that the game removes all of the user-generated content pertaining to Nintendo's IP from…
April 25, 2024 | 08:45 EDT
Two more Nintendo 64 games have been released for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack members, and they're perfect if you're a fan of overlooked cult classics. Of course, the Switch Online N64…
April 24, 2024 | 08:51 EDT
Today, Nintendo held a brand new Indie World showcase, where we got to see some new information about upcoming Switch indie games for 2024. Here's everything that was announced during said showcase…
April 17, 2024 | 10:47 EDT
Nintendo has announced a new Indie World showcase for this month, promising new info about indie games heading to the Switch this year. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nintendo says the…
April 16, 2024 | 09:37 EDT
Nintendo has released three more SNES and Super Famicom games for the Nintendo Switch Online library, and two of them have never been released outside of Japan before. Your first game is the quirky…
April 12, 2024 | 08:45 EDT
Yesterday, Nintendo shut down its Wii U and 3DS online services, ensuring that you can't play games like Splatoon or Mario Kart 8 online anymore. However, thanks to the good folks at Pretendo, it's…
April 9, 2024 | 08:05 EDT
Today the Toyota Engineering Society revealed a collaboration with The Pokemon Company that resulted in the creation of a real-world model of Miraidon. The cover Pokemon of Pokemon Violet will be…
March 14, 2024 | 12:52 EDT
During today's Pokemon Presents showcase, The Pokemon Company and Game Freak unveiled a second game in what is now the Pokemon Legends series. It's called Pokemon Legends: Z-A and it's heading to…
February 27, 2024 | 09:39 EST
The Pokemon Company has announced a new Pokemon Presents showcase just in time for this year's Pokemon Day. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the company invites fans to tune into the…
February 20, 2024 | 09:33 EST
Nintendo announced that a new Nintendo Direct will be aired later this week, showcasing what players can expect from the Switch in the short term. Specifically, this will be a "Partner Showcase,"…
February 19, 2024 | 09:19 EST
As if Fresh Season 2024 wasn't enough, Nintendo has also announced a brand new Splatoon 3 Spring Fest event heading your way in April. Last week, Nintendo revealed that Splatoon 3's Fresh Season…
February 19, 2024 | 10:26 EST
Nintendo has revealed four new transformations making their way to the upcoming action-adventure title Princess Peach: Showtime! next month. Last month, we got an in-depth look at some of the…
February 14, 2024 | 09:24 EST
Nintendo has uploaded a full The Legend of Zelda concert to its YouTube channel, and it features some of the series' most iconic pieces rendered in an orchestral format. The concert was originally…
February 9, 2024 | 10:32 EST
Nintendo has officially revealed the date on which 3DS and Wii U online services will cease. In a post on its official website, the Japanese gaming giant reveals that online play and other online…
January 24, 2024 | 04:16 EST
Nintendo has announced a new limited-edition set of pink Joy-Cons to coincide with the upcoming launch of Princess Peach: Showtime!. The pastel pink controllers will be made available across…
January 23, 2024 | 09:28 EST
Nintendo has announced that it will repair hardware damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake free of charge. In an announcement on the official Nintendo website (which is in Japanese; we're using a…
January 18, 2024 | 04:15 EST
Nintendo has announced that Golden Sun and its sequel, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, are heading to Nintendo Switch Online next week. Golden Sun was first revealed to be heading to Switch Online when…
January 12, 2024 | 04:15 EST
Nintendo has announced three new games for the Nintendo Switch Online N64 lineup. Technically, today's announcement only contains two new titles, since we already knew that Jet Force Gemini was…
December 8, 2023 | 10:00 EST
If you love Pokemon, you have come to the right place, as the Pokemon Plush Holiday Tree you're going to see is simply a thing of beauty. Announced on November 22 via press release and put on…
November 25, 2023 | 09:27 EST
Nintendo has announced that Rare shooter Jet Force Gemini is heading to Nintendo Switch Online soon. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Nintendo announces that the game will be coming to…
November 22, 2023 | 08:20 EST
Today is the first anniversary of the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and The Pokemon Company is celebrating with music via a collaboration with Yoasobi. The popular Japanese music duo formed…
November 18, 2023 | 07:18 EST
A new Nintendo Indie World showcase has been announced, and it's airing tomorrow, so we'll soon get more info about upcoming Switch indie games. In a post on the official Nintendo X (formerly known…
November 13, 2023 | 09:22 EST