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Netflix Rumored For The Nintendo Switch, Gets Mixed Fan Reception

Rumors suggest that Netflix might be coming to the Nintendo Switch’s eShop soon. New updates about the hybrid console are constantly being released, with no official word yet on whether or not the Switch will introduce streaming apps into its eShop for the device. Recently, however, GoNintendo reported that a customer service representative from Netflix […]

By Devina Belle | 6y ago

Nintendo Switch Getting More Wii-U Ports? Nintendo Of America President Talks Possibility

Fans and owners of the Nintendo Switch could be in for a treat that might have already been expected. The Nintendo brand has produced many classics in its time. While the Wii U could be considered a “hit or miss” console, there’s no denying that some of its titles were definitely the former. If you […]

By Bryan Star | 6y ago

Nintendo Switch Gets Another Wii U Game ‘Shantae: Half-Genie Hero’, ‘Pokemon Star’ Anticipated In E3 2017

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is heading to the Nintendo Switch this summer. The hit Wii U game has been confirmed to be ported to the console both in digital and physical formats. Game developer WayForward recently announced on Twitter that the popular indie platformer Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will be making its way to Nintendo Switch. The […]

By Van Bermudez | 6y ago

All Four Super Mario Titles Lined Up For Nintendo Switch, Including Crossover Rabbids Game

There are only three main reasons why Nintendo is still alive to date: Zelda, Pokemon, and Super Mario. And it will surely not come as a surprise that Nintendo will be milking these three franchises to make sure the Nintendo Switch stays the success that it currently is. To say that the Nintendo Switch is […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 6y ago

Nintendo Reportedly Sets High Expectations For The Switch As Ubisoft Teams Up

It was no secret that Nintendo desperately needed a strong hit with the Switch this year. Despite having quite a number of great games, including Super Mario Maker, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and Super Smash Bros., the objective fact of the matter is the Wii U was a failure. With the […]

By Red Stewart | 6y ago

New Switch Stock Hits Shelves As Nintendo Doubles Production For 2017

Good news for everyone who’s aching to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch: fresh stocks are hitting the shelves and Nintendo is producing 16 million units for 2017. It looks like Nintendo hit a home run with the Nintendo Switch, as demand and clamor for the handheld-console hybrid shot up the charts, forcing Nintendo […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 6y ago

‘Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Performance Tested – Worth Upgrading To Switch?

With the launch of the much anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Friday, many fans wondered the same question: Is the latest Zelda experience better on Nintendo’s new hardware, or should current Wii U owners stick to its original home? Well, the results are actually not as clear cut as one […]

By Joseph Bradford | 6y ago

Nintendo Switch: Understanding Save Data Backups, Upgrading Memory Card

Here’s what you need to know about maximizing the Nintendo Switch’s measly 32 GB local memory and what to do to upgrade it. Nintendo is back in the game. After the Wii U got dragged behind Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4, Nintendo hopes to put its name back on the race with the […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 6y ago

Nintendo Wii U: Death Of A Console As ‘Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Will Be Its Last Game

The Nintendo Wii U era was a time period that the gaming company would rather soon forget. It was the worst-performing console in its history and it indicated a dark time for the company as it tried to compete against its competitors. With the coming of the Nintendo Switch, the company hopes that they learned […]

By Jesse Zhang | 6y ago

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: Price, Release Date, And Everything We Know About Nintendo’s Alternative Switch Controller

Nintendo used an event last week to reveal everything about their upcoming Switch console. At the same time, the Japanese company provided a quick glimpse of their Switch Pro Controller, but details are still a little thin on the ground when it comes to that alternative controller. With that in mind, in this article, we’ll […]

By Josh Moorcroft | 6y ago

‘Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Gets Master Edition And Special Edition On Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting two limited, collectible versions in the form of a Master Edition and a Special Edition. The game is set to release on March 3 as one of several Nintendo Switch launch titles, and it comes to Wii U on the same date. However, Zelda fans […]

By Asma M | 6y ago

‘Yooka-Laylee’ Game Release Date: Toybox Pre-Order, Wii U Version Cancelled And Switch Version In Development

Sellout Kickstarter success story Yooka-Laylee will release on PC, PS4 and Xbox One on April 11 next year. The spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie from British studio Playtonic Games was overwhelmingly funded on Kickstarter last year, with the developers originally planning to release the game in late 2016. That release date was recently pushed into early […]

By Josh Moorcroft | 6y ago

Nintendo Switch Reportedly Launching Exclusive Third Version Of ‘Pokemon Sun’ And ‘Moon’

Nintendo Switch is the official name of Nintendo’s new home gaming system. Even though Nintendo expressed its intention to venture into the mobile gaming domain, the Japanese video game company has been busy developing a new hardware platform so that videogames can be played in homes as well as when traveling. Capcom Discusses Developing Games […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

‘Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Will Miss Nintendo Switch Release Date Because Of Development Delays

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is arguably the most anticipated title for the upcoming Nintendo Switch, will not be available when the console launches. Whilst the release of Nintendo’s upcoming console will go ahead for March, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will not be available to purchase. The […]

By Josh Moorcroft | 6y ago

Nintendo Switch Pre-Order At £999.99 Via GAME — Not a Good Idea

Pre-order for Nintendo Switch is currently priced at a crazy £999.99 over at GAME today but online store has an explanation. The launch of Nintendo Switch has left a lot of people very excited, especially those who have held on to their faith in Nintendo after the huge flop that is the Wii U. Nintendo […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Nintendo Switch Price, Release Date, Games, Specs: Everything We Know About Nintendo’s New Console

In October 2016, Nintendo officially unveiled the new video games console that they’ve been teasing — the Switch. Nintendo has already promised that the new console will bridge the gap between handheld and console gaming, largely helped by the device’s tablet form factor. However, the details around the Switch are still a little thin on […]

By Josh Moorcroft | 7y ago

Nintendo Switch: No Backward Support For Wii U And 3DS, Not As Powerful As Xbox One And PS4

We all thought the Nintendo Switch (then codenamed Nintendo NX) would transcend the Xbox One and PS4–it seems we were wrong. Nintendo has been keeping the Nintendo NX project hushed for so long but earlier this week, they finally pulled back the curtain and revealed the Nintendo Switch, the handheld-console hybrid that propelled the whole […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Labor Day Deals: Xbox One Gears Of War Edition At $100 Off And More

This coming labor day, expect some of the biggest and most exciting gaming deals and sale items from a $100 off special Xbox One to a Nintendo Wii U clearance sale. If you’re looking for things to do this coming September 5, maybe you can spend some hours (or the whole day) on a new […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

‘The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Videos Have Fun With Arrows, Melee Weapons

The Legend of Zelda series has always given Link a multitude of tools to utilize, and the upcoming Breath of the Wild for the Wii U and Nintendo NX is no different. Nintendo of America shared a video this weekend demonstrating the different types of arrows available to the latest iteration of the hero when […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

‘LEGO Dimensions’ Wave 7: Sonic, E.T., And Fantastic Beasts Coming In November

Six expansion packs for LEGO Dimensions have been unveiled at Comic-Con International in San Diego this weekend. The sets feature new characters from movies, TV shows, and even a popular video game franchise. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Gremlins, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Adventure Time, and Sonic the Hedgehog are all getting packs in […]

By Asma M | 7y ago

Darkrai Is Coming To ‘Pokkén Tournament’ — The Mythical Pokémon Shows How Dangerous It Is In Reveal Trailer [Video]

The popular Pokémon fighting game on the Wii U, Pokkén Tournament, is about to get a new mythical challenger. In a new reveal trailer, gamers got to see Darkrai in action, and he is frightfully brutal. According to an article written by Dual Shockers, Darkrai is a dark-type mythical Pokémon that uses ghoulish flames, teleportation […]

By Patrick Frye | 7y ago

Turns Out Wii U Sales Were Massively Overestimated By Nintendo

When Nintendo first launched the Wii U, the company thought it had another mega-hit on its hands. Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima recently shared just how big a hit the firm thought the Wii U was going to be. It turns out the company thought their current generation console would sell almost as well as the […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 7y ago

E3 2016 Interview: ‘Skylanders Imaginators’ Is The Biggest ‘Skylanders’ Game, Includes ‘SuperChargers’ Race Tracks

Taking a look at what’s to come in Activision’s Skylanders Imaginators at E3 2016, there’s a lot for fans to get excited about. Crash Bandicoot is joining in the fun. Popular villain characters are both playable and getting their own toys. Plus, for the first time, players can create and customize their own digital Skylander. […]

By Asma M | 7y ago

‘The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Official For Wii U And Nintendo NX Via E3 Trailer

The stylish new Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo NX and Wii U was showcased during Nintendo’s E3 livestream on Tuesday. The game is officially titled The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and a new gameplay trailer shows a completely different kind of Zelda game both in content and tone. The Legend […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

‘Skylanders Imaginators’ Lets Players Create Their Own Characters

Skylanders is returning with a new edition and a new hook for 2016, according to an Activision announcement Wednesday. PlayStation, Xbox, and Wii U console owners can look forward to creating their own characters in the latest release of the toys-to-life game Skylanders Imaginators this fall. Activision is back with Skylanders Imaginators, and Kaos is […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

‘LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Plot Spoilers Revealed, Did It Beat Gamers’ Expectations?

It was not long when the silver screens were packed with Star Wars fanatics. Now, the gaming world is clamoring on the all-new LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens game. What’s even more exciting is the fact that the LEGO Star Wars game might have some answers on the pending questions left on The Force […]

By Don Torres | 7y ago

Nintendo NX: AAA Titles And Failed Expectations

Nintendo has been building up Nintendo NX since forever. And with its tight-lipped course of action regarding its newest-generation console that’s supposed to outshine even the the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One, we are left wondering if its even worth waiting around for it. To give the Nintendo NX the benefit of the doubt, […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Weird U-Shaped Controller Patented Possibly For Nintendo NX, Dated To Release In 2017

A new controller patent was recently filed by Nintendo. Is this another weird contraption for the Wii U, or is this the first real step into the Nintendo NX? Some people, believe it or not, spend their free time digging around the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). And thanks to these people, we found a […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Nintendo Coming March 2017, New ‘Zelda’ Confirmed For Nintendo ‘NX’

For Nintendo fans, the wait is finally over. Nintendo has officially announced that their new console, codenamed “NX,” will officially launch in March 2017. This announcement was initially made during an earnings call according to GamesBeat. This ends months on end of speculation that the next Nintendo console could hit store shelves in late 2016. […]

By Joseph Bradford | 7y ago

Forget The PlayStation 4, Let’s Travel Back In Time, PS One Style

Tired of all the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One drama? Why not turn back to our good ol’ PS One, for old times sake? The past few months have been very riveting and crazy for the whole gaming community, thanks to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One coming out will kinds of gimmicks to bring the […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

‘Disney Infinity 3.0:’ Kylo Ren Gets Light FX Figure

Crossguard lightsaber wielder Kylo Ren now has a new, Light FX Disney Infinity 3.0 figure. Timed perfectly to coincide with Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray and digital video release, Disney Infinity fans can upgrade their toys-to-life experience with the newest addition to the Star Wars Light FX figure collection. https://www.instagram.com/p/BDbY29RiGfA/ Unlike other Light FX […]

By Asma M | 7y ago

Nintendo NX Details Leaked, Rumors Say It’s More Powerful Than The PS4

Not much is known about Nintendo’s next generation console, which has been code named the Nintendo NX. Reports claim it will be a cross between a home console and a portable pocket-console, but not much has been revealed outside of that until today. According to Game Rant, a post on Reddit claims to contain “leaked” […]

By Benjamin Simon | 7y ago

Nintendo Wii U Reportedly To End Production And Likely To Signal The NX System

This year, Nintendo has reportedly announced that they will discontinue production of their Wii U game system. The unit was first brought into the world in 2012 in troubled waters lacking in “graphical capability, online functionality, and third-party software support of its competitors”, according to The Verge via the online Japanese publication, Nikkei. That being […]

By Tony Smejek | 7y ago

‘Zelda’ Wii U Like ‘Going From Japanese Food To Western Food’, Says Nintendo

While Nintendo has held The Legend of Zelda Wii U close to the vest and not shown much of the title in action, the company does occasionally drop morsels of information for fans to chew on. Producer Eiji Aounuma gave an update on the status of the game in an interview where he made an […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

Wii U Game Upgrades: Which Two Huge Nintendo Games Are Getting Upgrades?

It seems the Wii and Wii U platform has been changing rapidly lately, and Wii U games are no exception to this rule, either. With downloadable content becoming such a popular form of upgrading and adding to game features, it’s no big surprise that the Wii U is offering changes to two of its most […]

By Kevin Carneglia | 7y ago

‘Zootopia’ Goes Wild In ‘Disney Infinity 3.0’ Toy Box

Zootopia‘s Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde enter the Disney Infinity 3.0 toy box just in time for the film’s theatrical debut. Continuing in the footsteps of other Disney Animation Studios films like Big Hero 6 and Frozen, Zootopia is bringing its Disney magic to the Disney Infinity 3.0 toy box in the form of two […]

By Asma M | 7y ago

Nintendo Direct: Everything You Need To Know From The March 2016 Video

On March 3, Nintendo shared their spring and summer lineup, via a Nintendo Direct. Bill Trinen hosted the live event with special appearances from Shigeru Miyamoto and Kensuke Tanabe. In addition to putting out new games like Star Fox Zero and Bravely Second: End Layer, Nintendo shared they are also set to serve up quite […]

By Asma M | 7y ago

Nintendo NX Is Xbox One Crossed With Android And 2DS

Nintendo has been crazy secretive about their newest console, the Nintendo NX. From what we know, Nintendo will be releasing information, finally, about the Nintendo NX this coming E3 2016, or some big gaming conference sometime this year. But for a huge console like the Nintendo NX to stay mum about the device this close […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

‪Nintendo‬ Cuts ‪Financial Year Profit Estimate In Half, Nintendo NX Coming Later This Year

Nintendo hasn’t released a new console in a while, and while the die-hard loyal Nintendo fans await for the next console announcement, the gaming company has seen a decline in their hardware sales. Nintendo 3DS sales have taken a dive as well, which has resulted in the Japanese company cutting its financial year profit estimate […]

By Stephen Jordan | 7y ago

Nintendo Unveils Brand New Pokémon, Magearna — And It’s A Weird One

Fans of Nintendo are familiar with the ever-growing list of pocket monsters from their popular game franchise Pokémon. But usually new Pokémon get added in large groups every time Nintendo releases a new official Pokémon game. But this week has brought a bit of unusual news, because Nintendo has revealed a brand new mythical Pokémon […]

By Benjamin Simon | 7y ago

Xbox One: Cross-Buy And Cross-Save Feature Coming To Microsoft

Microsoft has announced its plans to make cross functionality between its Xbox One gaming system and Windows 10 PC operating system a standard practice within its gaming ventures. First announced for the game Quantum Break, developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft, cross buy and cross save features would allow gamers to diversify how […]

By Essel Pratt | 7y ago

‘Zelda: Twilight Princess’ Wii U Upgrades Detailed With New Trailer

With The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is less than a month away from release, Nintendo shared details Thursday about new features added to the classic game. The Wii U re-release will go beyond a resolution upgrade to add a new item, a challenging new mode, plus support for the GamePad controller. “A new item […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

Nintendo Details Amiibo Features For ‘Zelda: Twilight Princess’ And More

Nintendo shared details Thursday on upcoming amiibo features and how they will interact with games such as The Legend Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for the Wii U. There is even the re-release of some Pokémon amiibo figures on the way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise that encourage fans to catch ’em all. […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

Teen Spends $8,000 On ‘FIFA’ For Xbox One, How To Prevent This From Happening To You

Another story of a kid racking up thousands of dollars in charges while playing a game hit once again on Monday. This time it involved a Canadian teenager, an Xbox One, and around $8,000 in charges for EA Sports’ FIFA. You what you can do to prevent your draining your bank or credit card being […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

Leaked ‘Legend Of Zelda’ For Wii U Video Reveals More Mysteries

Nintendo is being very secretive about their projects recently, as little is currently known about the Legend of Zelda title coming to Wii U and the upcoming Nintendo NX platform. Could the silence about their upcoming projects mean that Nintendo is planning something huge and beautiful for its loyal patrons? One of the biggest secrets […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Nintendo NX To Release In 2016, Cannibalize Wii U And 3DS Sales Per Analyst

Will the Nintendo NX ship in 2016 or won’t it? That appears to be the question as even analysts are in disagreement over whether Nintendo’s rumored console-handheld hybrid will launch before the end of the year. According to a Nomura Securities analyst, it will arrive later this year and could cannibalize sales of the Wii […]

By Scott Grill | 7y ago

‘Super Mario Maker’: New Character Costumes And Level Elements [Video]

When Nintendo first put out Super Mario Maker, some game bloggers were skeptical of how the game would be received. Lucky for Nintendo and their fans, the game had more appeal than anyone could imagine. For gamers, the idea of being able to not only play their favorite nostalgic game, but to change and create […]

By Selina Leavitt | 7y ago

Nintendo NX: With Probable Delay, Here’s What The New Console Needs To Succeed

The Nintendo NX has been one of the most highly anticipated (and mysterious) console units on the rumor block for some time. Following murmurs in early 2015 about its development, fans of the company and of video gaming in general have been wondering what the House of Mario has up its sleeve. Unfortunately, they may […]

By Aric Mitchell | 7y ago

Xbox One, PS4, Wii U—Why Choose If You Can Have Them All

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U fans have been involved in an endless debate for years: which console is the fairest of them all? Sony’s PlayStation 4 has had a solid following throughout the years, with an overwhelming history behind its latest-gen console; Microsoft’s Xbox One hasn’t been too bad either, spewing innovation after […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Wii U Flop ‘Devil’s Third’ Is New Rare, Selling For $250 On Ebay

When Wii U came out with Devil’s Third in August of this year (and in December for U.S.), it became one of the worst-rated titles for 2015. There is no other words for Devil’s Third other than it is a flop, rating a highest 3.5/10 from IGN. It was such a failure that Attack of […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

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