Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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…
Another squad of Splatoon inkling and weaponry badges splash into the Arcade today. 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 favorite characters from the latest 3DS offering in the long…
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Nintendo Newscast! This week, we talk with Ricky Berg from the Nintendo Wire team about everything Fire Emblem. New amiibo, new games, and a whole lot of speculation! Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! …
Good news, fans of 3D platformers! Nearly two years after being announced, Yooka-Laylee has finally gone gold according to the official Playtonic Games webpage. Fans who supported Yooka-Laylee on Kickstarter will soon be able to select the Nintendo Switch as their console of choice as well. You can find more…
