The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
After E3 last year Nintendo of America broke a personal record, with its first major Breath of the Wild trailer rocketing up in views to become the most watched video on the company’s YouTube channel. Now, over half a year later, that crown has been usurped and replaced with a…
The classic Rare send-up Yooka-Laylee made a bit of a splash back in December when the developers at Playtonic announced the cancellation of the Wii U version in favor of a Switch port. At the time they promised Kickstarter backers who specifically backed for a Wii U version would be…
When it comes to having a good time with friends and letting our own creativity shine, the Jackbox Party Pack games have been a go-to for me. The first two installments have brought some hilarious times to our game nights, though unfortunately they’ve not made their way to Nintendo platforms….
Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima has announced to Japanese financial newspaper The Nikkei that the Switch’s online services will cost between 2,000 and 3,000 yen a year. That’s approximately $17.50-$26.50, or roughly $1.50-$2.20 a month. 1) Just in: Nintendo president Kimishima tells the Nikkei Switch's online service will be priced…
The official Splatoon Twitter account has revealed a number of details about how player communication will work in the upcoming Splatoon 2. Splatoon 2 will support both online lobbies and voice chat for multiplayer games right out the gate, albeit via a smartphone application. Players can use the smartphone application…
Update: Nintendo of America has released its Super Bowl ad online today featuring the music of Imagine Dragons. Check it out below. Nintendo UK has released another new video showcasing the Switch in action. This time, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, 1,2 Switch,…
During a corporate strategy meeting this evening in Japan, Nintendo has reconfirmed its position on the fate of the Nintendo 3DS platform in wake of the Nintendo Switch launch. In the meeting, Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima stated that the 3DS will not compete against the Nintendo Switch, and followed the…
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…
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…
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!!…
