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Real-Life Miraidon Create by Toyota Engineering Society
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Pokemon and Japanese Toyota Workers Collaborate to Build Crazy Real-World Miraidon

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

The Pokemon Legends: Z-A logo next to a shot of the wireframe version of Lumiose City from the trailer
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Announced During Today's Pokemon Presents

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

Pikachu looking happy in front of the Pokemon Presents logo
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New Pokemon Presents Showcase Scheduled for Next Week

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 Direct Partner Showcase Picture
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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Coming Later This Week

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

An artistic banner showing the Splatoon 3 Spring Fest logo, plus lots of drawings of characters and elements from Splatoon 3
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Splatoon 3 Spring Fest Announced for Fresh Season 2024, Tons of New Gear Coming

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

Princess Peach singing in her new Mermaid transformation in Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Princess Peach: Showtime! Gets Brand New Trailer Showing Off Four Fun Transformations

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

Zelda holding the Master Sword in a trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, music from which is included in the new Zelda concert
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You Can Watch a Full Zelda Concert, Including Iconic Series Tunes, For Free Right Now

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

Villager catching Mario in his net in the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U game Super Smash Bros.
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3DS and Wii U Online Service Shutdown Date Revealed

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

Princess Peach posing in her Kung-Fu Peach outfit in Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Princess Peach: Showtime! to Get Limited-Edition Pink Joy-Cons as New Trailer Released

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

A woman holding a Nintendo Switch on which The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is being played
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Nintendo Offers Free Repairs on Hardware Damaged by the Noto Earthquake

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

Artwork of the main characters in Golden Sun, which is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week
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Two Golden Sun Games Are Heading to Nintendo Switch Online Next Week

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

The player holding a hand aloft as crops grow around them in Harvest Moon 64, one of the new games on Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Three Retro N64 Gems Including Jet Force Gemini

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

The Pokemon Plush tree in London, 2023
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This Pokemon Holiday Tree Made With Hundreds of Plushies Looks Absolutely Magical

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

A character sitting in a chair with a mug in Jet Force Gemini, which is hitting Nintendo Switch Online in December
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Jet Force Gemini Launches Onto Nintendo Switch Online In December

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

Nemona in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Music Video
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Nemona Is The Star in Adorable Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Music Video Celebrating 1st Anniversary

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 banner showing the Nintendo Indie World logo, complete with the time and date it's showing
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New Nintendo Indie World Showcase Scheduled To Land Tomorrow

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

Amarys, a member of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC's Elite Four, clutching a Pokeball
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet DLC The Indigo Disk Gets Official December Release Date

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced the official release date for The Indigo Disk, the second part of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC. Per a post on the official Pokemon X account, …

November 2, 2023 | 09:51 EDT

Mario holding a mushroom aloft and grinning with Luigi in the background in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe key art
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Final Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave Revealed, And Yes, DK Mountain Is Back

Nintendo has announced the course and character lineup for the final wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC. Wave 6, which is due to arrive on November 9th, follows on from July's Wave 5, as well as…

November 1, 2023 | 09:21 EDT

A maze in the NES game Devil World, which has received a Nintendo Switch Online release
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Three More Spooky Retro Classics

Nintendo has announced three more retro games for the Nintendo Switch Online library, and they're perfect for spooky season. Last week saw the addition of Mario Party 3 to the service's Expansion…

October 31, 2023 | 04:46 EDT

Seven Toads lined up in front of a giant exclamation mark button in Mario Party 3, which is coming to Nintendo Switch Online this week
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Mario Party 3 Brings Classic Party Game Mayhem To Nintendo Switch Online This Week

Nintendo has revealed that classic party game Mario Party 3 is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online later this week. The game will join other N64 games like Excitebike 64, Pokemon Snap, and …

October 25, 2023 | 03:58 EDT

The three new Splatoon 3 amiibo included in the Deep Cut range
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New Splatoon 3 Deep Cut amiibo Range Revealed By Nintendo

Nintendo has announced a new range of Splatoon 3 amiibo, and they're modeled after everyone's favorite posse: Deep Cut. Launching on November 17th, the three amiibo (see what I did there?) are based…

October 18, 2023 | 10:09 EDT

Nintendo 64 controller
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Analogue 3D Announced and It's a 4K Nintendo 64

Today Analogue announced the Analogue 3D, a reimagination of the popular Nintendo 64, or N64, depending on the naming you prefer. The developer of the innovative Analogue Pocket, - a reimagination…

October 16, 2023 | 11:55 EDT

Creepy Inklings with spooky Halloween gear looking into the camera for the Splatoon 3 Splatoween event
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Splatoon 3 Splatoween Event Kicks Off Later This Month

Nintendo has announced the return of the Splatoween event for Splatoon 3, and there's a spooky question waiting for your answer. In a post on the official Nintendo X account, the Splatoon 3 team…

October 13, 2023 | 09:37 EDT

Four Animal Crossing characters rendered in Lego form in the new Animal Crossing Lego collab
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Nintendo Officially Announces Lego Animal Crossing Collaboration

Nintendo has announced an Animal Crossing Lego collaboration, so prepare to get even further in debt to Tom Nook. The collaboration was announced earlier today with a rather barebones video on the…

October 5, 2023 | 08:34 EDT

An Inkling looking at the camera confidently in Splatoon, a Wii U game, meant to mark the passing of the Wii U and 3DS online services
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Nintendo Announces Wii U And 3DS Online Service Shutdown For April

Nintendo has announced that Wii U and 3DS online services are to shut down in the coming months. Per an official announcement, from April next year, you won't be able to play Wii U and 3DS games,…

October 4, 2023 | 03:39 EDT

Four Kirbys posing next to a defeated tree boss in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, the new Nintendo Switch Online game
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced that another Kirby game is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online in the form of Kirby & the Amazing Mirror next week. The Game Boy Advance platformer will arrive for…

September 22, 2023 | 03:40 EDT

Lara standing on a platform in the Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered collection
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Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered Announced During Nintendo Direct

During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, remasters of the first three Tomb Raider games were revealed in the form of Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered. Tomb Raider I, II, and III are launching on…

September 14, 2023 | 10:31 EDT

The Nintendo Direct logo for tomorrow against a red background
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New Nintendo Direct Showcase Revealed For Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced that a new Nintendo Direct presentation is set to air tomorrow. The Japanese gaming giant is promising X minutes of new information regarding "Nintendo Switch games releasing…

September 13, 2023 | 10:11 EDT

The title screen of Kirby's Star Stacker, one of the games being added in the Nintendo Switch Online September update
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Nintendo Switch Online September Update Brings More Obscure Games

Nintendo has announced four more games for the Nintendo Switch Online service, three of which were never released outside of Japan. Previous Switch Online drops have seen obscure gems like Crusader…

September 6, 2023 | 08:36 EDT

Key art for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, showing Yoshis, Daisy, Luigi, Peach, and Mario, as well as a curved pipe
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct Reveals Tons Of New Information

During today's Super Mario Bros. Wonder showcase, we got to learn a ton of new information about the iconic plumber's latest adventure. The presentation was announced just a couple of days ago, and…

August 31, 2023 | 10:28 EDT

The Nintendo 64 box art for Excitebike 64 against a dirt backdrop, representing the game coming to Nintendo Switch Online
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Excitebike 64 Revs Up For Nintendo Switch Online Next Week

Nintendo has announced another beloved N64 classic for Nintendo Switch Online in the form of racer Excitebike 64. The game is coming to the service's Expansion Pack addon next week, joining other…

August 25, 2023 | 03:35 EDT

A close-up of the mischievous new Pokemon Poltchageist, complete with its matcha brush
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New Pokemon Poltchageist Introduced In Hauntingly Adorable New Video

The Pokemon Company has introduced a brand new Pokemon in the form of Poltchageist. The Grass/Ghost-type, which will make its debut in the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, is seemingly…

August 22, 2023 | 09:25 EDT

Three Inklings wielding cool weapons as part of the Splatoon 3 Drizzle Season artwork
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Splatoon 3 Drizzle Season Makes It Rain Next Month

Nintendo has announced the commencement date for the Splatoon 3 Drizzle Season. It's all kicking off on September 1st. New Splatoon seasons begin every few months; the game's inaugural Chill Season…

August 17, 2023 | 09:51 EDT

A Sprigatito in close-up in the Pokemon Horizons anime, meant to represent the debut of Paldea Pokemon in Pokemon Go
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Pokemon Go Is Getting Paldea Pokemon Starting Next Month

Niantic and The Pokemon Company have revealed that Paldean Pokemon are finally on their way to Pokemon Go. The news was revealed during today's Pokemon Presents showcase, where we also got to learn…

August 8, 2023 | 10:27 EDT

Xatu using some kind of devastating psychic attack against Porygn
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Pokemon Stadium 2 And Pokemon TCG Join Nintendo Switch Online Roster

Two retro Pokemon classics have been added to the roster of Nintendo Switch Online, as announced during today's Pokemon Presents showcase. Pokemon Trading Card Game has made its way to the service's…

August 8, 2023 | 10:12 EDT

A Terastallized version of the titular Teal Mask in the first part of the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet DLC Part 1 Gets Release Date, Lots Of New DLC Info Revealed

Nintendo has revealed the release date for Part 1 of the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC during today's Pokemon Presents showcase. The Teal Mask, which will take you to the land of Kitakami…

August 8, 2023 | 09:59 EDT

Mario pointing to Nintendo Switch labeled NINTENDO SWITCH 2. Text Reads Best case scenario.
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Perfecting the Next Gen Nintendo Switch 2 Launch...in 2024? - Low Poly 008

Whenever the Nintendo Switch successor finds its way to store shelves, it has a lot to live up to. In the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch it has been the first home console in a while that's ever…

August 5, 2023 | 08:29 EDT

Several Pokemon, including Lapras, Magikarp, and Palafin, lined up against a psychedelic background in an image representing the new Pokemon Presents
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Pokemon Presents Showcase Coming Next Week

A new Pokemon Presents showcase has been revealed for next week. The presentation will be the first of its kind since February this year, where we learned about upcoming projects like Pokemon…

August 4, 2023 | 09:48 EDT

Old 3D Mario render from NEW series next to Mario Wonder render. Text reads "Soulless"
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Is Super Mario Bros. Wonder Enough? - Low Poly 003

At Nintendo's latest Direct they answered many questions the fandom held about what to expect from the future of the Nintendo Switch, including what's in store for the future of Super Mario. After…

June 30, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Link riding his horse across an open plain in the Zelda Oracle games, which are now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Zelda Oracle Games To Game Boy Lineup

Two classic Game Boy Zelda games have been added to Nintendo Switch Online. The Zelda Oracle titles, which comprise Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, are now available to check out if you're a…

July 27, 2023 | 02:43 EDT

Sisters enjoying the fireworks in Nintendo Switch summer commercials
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Nintendo Switch Japanese Summer Trailers Are Nostalgic & Heartwarming

One of the cutest traditions Japanese Nintendo fans can enjoy is the company's seasonal trailers, and the batch for summer 2023 has just been released. All three trailers have high production values…

July 22, 2023 | 11:54 EDT

A Yellow Pikmin, a Red Pikmin, and a Blue Pikmin lining up and looking at the camera in the new Pikmin 4 trailer
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New Pikmin 4 Trailer Teaches You The Ins And Outs Of Pikmin Expeditions

Are you getting hyped for Pikmin 4 yet? The fourth installment in the Pikmin series is almost upon us, and Nintendo has released another trailer teaching you all about the basics of exploring your…

July 7, 2023 | 08:40 EDT

Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad racing across artwork of some of the new courses in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 Release Date Revs Engines For Next Week

Nintendo has announced the release date for the upcoming Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5, which will once again add new tracks and characters to the game. The DLC lands on July 12th,…

July 6, 2023 | 09:34 EDT

Key art for Pikmin 4, which depicts several Pikmin, the dog Oatchi, and some of the creatures you'll meet in the game
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Pikmin 4 Overview Trailer Shows Off Story, Strategy, And Much More

Nintendo has unveiled a new Pikmin 4 trailer, intended to give you an overview of the adorable-looking real-time strategy game. Appropriately named the "Overview Trailer", the new trailer covers…

June 29, 2023 | 03:52 EDT

The four games that are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online Genesis lineup in June 2023
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Switch Online June 2023 Genesis Lineup Includes Ghouls 'n Ghosts And More

Nintendo has announced four new Genesis games for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack service. You're getting two classic sidescrolling platformers and two Zelda-inspired action RPGs, and…

June 28, 2023 | 03:24 EDT

Lyn choosing where to go from a grid of squares in Fire Emblem, now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Fire Emblem Hits Nintendo Switch Online GBA Lineup

If more recent Fire Emblem games haven't been scratching that pure strategy itch, Nintendo has some good news for you. 2003's Fire Emblem is now available as part of Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy…

June 23, 2023 | 10:49 EDT

An old man standing beside two monsters in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Unveiled For December

Square Enix and Nintendo have announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, a new game in the Dragon Quest Monsters sub-series of monster-rearing RPGs. The game is due to land on December 1st…

June 21, 2023 | 11:10 EDT

Nintendo Direct June 2023 Heade
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June 2023 Nintendo Direct - Find All the News & Announcements Here

Nintendo has finally broadcasted its second Direct presentation of 2023, focusing on news and announcement about games releasing this year, on top of Pikmin 4.  If you didn't have the chance to…

June 21, 2023 | 10:07 EDT