The Wii U has now been offline since April of last year. However, this hasn’t stopped online gamers from seeking out unofficial means of still playing their favorite Wii U games online. Although this has been an ongoing situation since last spring, Nintendo has just now taken to social media…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is, once again, going through a bit of a collector’s boom at the moment. In the years since Pokémon card frenzy reached an all-time high in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, hype around new set releases had died down somewhat, meaning it wasn’t all…
In the long history of gaming, the exploration of different genres has been one of the key ways that franchises have evolved. One of the earliest genres to take hold was the beloved RPG format, with turn-based gameplay and a focus on story. With how long this formula has existed,…
Super Mario Run has been downloaded 78 million times, with about 5% of those downloads converting into purchases of the full game. That translates into about 4 million people paying for the full version. The game dealt with some criticism due to the $9.99 paywall, so it will be interesting…
Wii U production has officially come to a halt in its home country of Japan according to the the official Nintendo Japan website. A notice saying “End of Production (in Japan)” was found listed in the Wii U section of the website earlier today, and it’s now displayed under each…
Fire Emblem blazes strong in today’s update, exorcising the vast majority of Yo-Kai Watch 2 badges haunting the Badge Arcade all week long. In celebration of the franchise’s first mobile release next week, Fire Emblem: Fates badges awaken in the Badge Arcade, giving players another chance to recruit all their…
Nintendo of Europe has revealed a list of pre-order bonuses offered to fans who reside in the region. From a t-shirt to a keyring, there are plenty of options to choose from! Here’s what you get when you place a pre-order: Sheikah t-shirt — Pre-order BOTW for Nintendo Switch or…
The Nintendo Newscast team discusses the upcoming Fire Emblem Heroes and how the franchise will transition to the mobile market. Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! Want to see more? Watch the full version of Episode 15 of the Nintendo…
Super Mario Run has been updated to version 1.1.0, which includes several new features – most notably, an Easy Mode that allows players unlimited run time and unlimited bubbles. This mode is perfect for younger players who have a difficult time grasping the game’s mechanics or for anyone who would…
During last night’s financial report, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima announced that the company plans to ramp up Switch production thanks to strong global pre-orders. Initially, Nintendo announced that 2 million units would be shipped worldwide during the first 30 days of the Switch’s lifespan; however, pre-orders went incredibly fast in…
Nintendo’s Nine Month Earnings report has arrived, providing all of the typical financial data and forecasts. An interesting announcement was made via the documents, however – the upcoming Animal Crossing mobile game has been delayed out of this fiscal year, meaning it will release in April or later. Nintendo cites…
We’ve known for a while now that Monolith Soft, the creators of Xenoblade, would be helping out with the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s development, but we didn’t quite know in what capacity. The studio has helped out with the franchise before with Skyward Sword, but according to…
This weekend marked the ten year anniversary of Bplus as a licensed Nintendo developer, and Bernd Geiblinger released a special video on YouTube to celebrate. What’s most interesting about this video, though, is the (potentially unintentional) hint at two new Switch games that were previously unannounced: Bit Boy!!…
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 20 years since Harvest Moon was introduced to the world. Originally launched on the Super Nintendo back in June of 1997, the Harvest Moon series has now graced consoles ranging from the original Game Boy to smart devices like the iPhone. To celebrate…
Nintendo’s recent release of Super Mario Maker for the 3DS has given people all over the world the chance to play fun and challenging courses while also allowing them to create their own, unique courses. The Big N wanted to take its awesome factor a step further and joined up…
