PixArt Imaging supposedly supplying chips for the Nintendo NX

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

According to a recent report from DigiTimes, PixArt Imaging, a company that specializes in computer interfaces and sensor technology with offices across the globe, will be providing chips that “will support next-generation Nintendo NX gaming machines.” The news comes via an article in Chinese newspaper Commercial Times, which has a…

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New Nintendo patent shows off more portable ideas

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

It’s time yet again to look at another mysterious Nintendo patent, this time one that was filed back on December 3rd 2015 and only just published on June 30th. Its main focus is on a new sort of rumble feature, but digging a little deeper uncovers some intriguing ideas. First…

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Nintendo to attend Gamescom 2016

Author: Bryan Finch
Categories: News, 3DS, Switch, Wii U

Nintendo announced today that it will be attending Gamescom 2016 in Cologne, Germany from August 17th to August 21st. The convention has been taking place since 2009, with Nintendo attending annually since 2010. The show has gone on to become the biggest video game trade show in the world. Last…

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Bill Trinen says the Wolf Link amiibo will “probably” be sold separately before Breath of the Wild releases

Author: Logan Plant
Categories: Switch, Amiibo News, Wii U

At E3 this year Nintendo revealed the Wolf Link amiibo functionality in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Released back in March, the Wolf Link amiibo is currently exclusively bundled with the HD release of Twilight Princess, with players unlocking an exclusive dungeon by tapping their wolf to…

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Nintendo’s E3 2016 report card

Categories: News, 3DS, Switch, Wii U

Another E3 has come and gone, and once again Nintendo decided to shake up its approach to the show. We had some serious concerns going in about the heavy focus on a single title, but Nintendo inarguably pulled it off. Just for fun, let’s break down Nintendo’s presentation and decide…

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