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On Thursday morning, Nintendo announced that a brand new Paper Mario game will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on July 17. The new action-adventure game is titled Paper Mario: The Origami King. According to the official Paper Mario website, the game will follow Mario and his new partner Olivia as they team up with unlikely […]

Nintendo has revealed that some 160,000 Switch accounts were affected by a recent hack that allowed those responsible to access user and password data for Nintendo Network IDs (NNID). The hackers were then able to log in to those accounts and make unauthorized purchases with them. The company confirmed the hacks via a statement on […]

While the Resident Evil 3 remake is about to land on the PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One, there might be a chance it eventually comes to the Nintendo Switch, too. Recent data mining of the just-released demo has reportedly found some interesting code. Rourke Keegan of Rely On Horror reported on a modder who […]

Brie Larson might be getting ready to kick some serious villain butt in Captain Marvel 2, but it appears she would also like to take on some lighter fare as well. The launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has the video gaming world quite excited. The Nintendo Switch exclusive hit the streets on Friday, and […]

While most of the world is shutting down and staying home because of the coronavirus outbreak, Animal Crossing fans in South Korea aren’t being scared away. Now that the special edition of Nintendo Switch is available for sale, there are reportedly lines around the block looking to purchase it. Analyst Daniel Ahmad posted on Twitter […]

The Pokemon series has always been about catching them all. In order to do that, especially now that there are so many Pokemon to collect, you’ll have to do your fair share of trading with friends and transferring from older games. In earlier iterations, you would be able to do this using either a cable […]

The Nintendo Switch’s ever-expanding collection of retro games is about to get bigger. According to an article published by Business Wire, the massively popular hybrid console will be receiving four new games — including two that have never seen an official release anywhere in North America — on February 19. The new games should help […]

The Nintendo Switch Pro will not be launching in 2020, despite recent rumors. Nintendo confirmed the Switch and the Switch Lite will be the only models out on the market until at least 2021, industry analyst Daniel Ahmad tweeted on Thursday. The analyst reported Nintendo is looking at the Switch Lite as their way to […]

There have been plenty of exciting announcements to come out of E3 2019. However, for fans of Zelda franchise, the news is very exciting indeed, with Nintendo surprising the audience with news that production is underway for a sequel to the game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As reported by Game Spot, […]

While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released over two years ago, that hasn’t stopped Nintendo from updating and retooling its magnum opus. Having come out on the same day as the Nintendo Switch, Breath of the Wild released to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising it for its strong open world design, tight […]

China will be opening the doors to sales of the Nintendo Switch, which will give the company greater access to one of the world’s biggest video game markets, CNN says. Currently, the console is not yet available via official channels in China. The report also says that since the announcement, Nintendo’s shares have risen 14 […]

The Wall Street Journal reports that Nintendo Co. is planning to launch two new Switch models in an effort to keep the console’s sales momentum going into the third year. Sources familiar with the matter claim that the console will release as soon as the summer. One model is going to be a cheaper option […]

Nintendo just announced that it’s producing a new Zelda spinoff for Switch called Cadence of Hyrule. But this time around development is being handled by Brace Yourself Games, the same team that made the musical dungeon crawler Crypt of the Necrodancer. As The Verge reports, the game has no fixed release date but will hit […]

Ryan Reynolds has done the impossible and brought to life on the big screen one of the most iconic fictional characters in entertainment. His perseverance and never-quit attitude made it possible for a beloved character to get their own live-action feature film, and this summer, he is all set to do it again. After the […]

When Nintendo of America named Doug Bowser as its new vice president of sales in 2015, the company pointed out the irony of having brought aboard an executive with the same name as the evil dragon who was the primary antagonist of the company’s Super Mario games. “Nintendo of America has hired a new Vice […]

In today’s Nintendo Direct, the publishing giant showcased over a dozen titles for the Nintendo Switch, via a live stream on YouTube. Here’s a quick recap of what was announced. Super Mario Maker 2 – Set to release in June 2019, the sequel to the much-beloved Wii U title allows players to craft their own […]

A student at East Clinton High School in Sabina, Ohio, had high anticipation for the release of a popular video game. Unfortunately, not everyone else was as excited as he was, and some mistook his enthusiasm as evidence that he was preparing to do something violent. The unnamed student drew a circle on a whiteboard […]

Remember when Black Friday was just a day — the Friday after Thanksgiving? That was during a time when we used to pretend that the Christmas season started after Thanksgiving. Of course, Monday go jealous and needed its own special day. So we invented Cyber Monday. That is the Monday following Black Friday. It came […]

Nintendo is preparing for the release of its upcoming fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch, and it seemed like everyone was happy with the way the game was shaping up. Upon closer look, however, fans noticed that one of the characters features an animation that could be considered offensive to Native […]

Each year video game developer Blizzard holds a massive event called BlizzCon where it announces new games and lets fans come together for the love of all things Blizzard. This year, fans were eagerly anticipating the announcement of Diablo 4, a sequel to the beloved action-RPG. Instead, the company announced Diablo Immortal, a mobile game […]

For many gaming fans, the original Legend of Zelda game is a classic. So, too, are many of the games based on the original. So, with the latest update by Nintendo to its NES emulator app, it seems likely that some hours will be chewed up checking out the latest Zelda installment from Nintendo. Nintendo […]

Gaming fans will have something new to look forward to in 2019, but it’s also going to be one that has a familiar feel to it if they love Nintendo. In order to keep sales up and remain competitive in the video game console market, Nintendo is planning on releasing a second version of their […]

After a long time, Sony has finally relented. It appears that the Playstation 4 will begin to allow cross-platform play with its rival consoles the Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch, as previously reported by the Inquisitr. Cross-play on the Playstation 4 will begin today as a cross-platform beta for Fortnite is released, making the […]

The Nintendo Switch has beefed up it gaming roster recently with 30 new titles including the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC and two Sega titles. The release of so many different titles reveals how popular the Nintendo’s hybrid console still is and its ever-growing popularity with game developers. The DLC for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 named, Torna: […]

For many gamers, their first video game console was the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Chances are that if you owned a Nintendo, you or your parents also purchased the NES Zapper, an electronic light gun. The Nintendo Zapper usually came with Duck Hunt, or you may have received Duck Hunt as a pack-in game, paired […]

Recently, reports emerged that Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu and Let’s Go, Eevee will introduce new moves to each featured pokemon. The Switch port of the Pokemon game is only a couple months away, and retail stores are coming up with some fun preorder bonuses for fans interested in purchasing the game. According to Serebii, Junichi […]

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido early Thursday morning, prompting Nintendo corporation to postpone a planned Nintendo Direct live streaming event related to the Switch and 3DS products. Nintendo released the following image and statement on Twitter. Due to the powerful earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan, we have decided to delay […]

Nindies or Nintendo Switch indie games seem to be just as popular as the Japanese gaming company’s AAA titles. Just recently, Nintendo announced the Nindie Showcast livestream, and that it’s preparing to reveal and discuss even more nindies. While waiting for the new indie games to hit the market, it might be worth looking at […]

Recently, the Japanese gaming company responsible for the Switch announced a Nindies Showcase Summer 2018 livestream which will focus on upcoming “nindie”– shorthand for independent games for Nintendo platforms — release titles. The announcement came as a surprise to fans of smaller games, and of the Switch, as Nintendo UK discussed nindies in its Indie […]

Nintendo Switch Online will be released very soon. The online service promises to introduce exclusive features to subscribers and increase the fun that comes with the portable console. Opinions on the Nintendo Switch online vary, but the Asian gaming company seems to believe that the new service will bring their console to new heights. The […]

Everyone knew that Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was going to be one of the biggest games of the year, but things were just kicked up a number of notches. On Wednesday afternoon, three new characters were revealed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch game and they brought back some old-school nostalgia. In time, gamers will […]

The retro game Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse will be released on the Nintendo Switch this September 21, 2018. The developers of the point-and-click game have included a new feature and user interface for the version that will be released for Nintendo’s best-selling hybrid gaming console. According to VG247, the Nintendo Switch version of […]

Former Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima and senior executive officer Susumu Tanaka, while at the 78th Annual General Meeting for Shareholders, revealed that the Japanese gaming company is open to including more crossplay games to the Switch roster in the future. Recently, Kimishima and Tanaka shared their thoughts on crossplay games for the Switch. “Crossplay basically […]

Nintendo Switch owners who would like to get the best gaming deals this month could consider today their lucky day. FriskyTanuki, a gaming fan and an active member of the CheapAssGamer forums, has provided a list of Nintendo Switch games that can be purchased this month at a discount. Needless to say, some of them […]

When Ubisoft released Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Nattle on the Switch, the well-known game developer created a unique game for the portable console. Due to its limited capabilities when compared to more powerful consoles — like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One — the Nintendo Switch challenged Ubisoft to create a unique game specifically tailored […]

Gaming developer and publisher Nintendo has cultivated a reputation of being a family-friendly company, with most of their flagship titles carrying ratings suitable for all ages. In the past, they’ve banned controversial games from releasing on their platforms, and their system’s online capabilities are always designed with younger ones in mind. Much to the ire […]

The release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is still more than five months away for Nintendo Switch, but the excitement is already over the top. Fans have loved seeing screenshots and gameplay video that has come from E3, but they’re always ready for more. Many are beginning to wonder who will be in the starting […]

Earlier today, Nintendo released a brand new trailer for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, which showcases the game’s new cross-play capabilities. A new update has just been released for the ever-popular open-world game, which grants players the ability to play, craft, and explore with their friends across Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Windows 10, or mobile platforms. […]

Nintendo hit gold when it introduced the Nintendo Switch to the world last year. Since its release in March 2017, the Switch has added a decent amount of games to its arsenal and that number just keeps growing. More and more game developers are jumping to the Nintendo Switch-bandwagon, making the hybrid console even more […]

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was one of the more graphically impressive games from Capcom to hit the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2017. Surprisingly, it is now getting a Nintendo Switch release, but it is how the developer is making the game possible on the hybrid console that is gaining attention. Capcom announced […]

Blizzard recently posted a video on social media that has now apparently put Diablo and Nintendo Switch fans into a frenzy. While the post itself does not outright confirm the release of a game from the highly popular hack-and-slash franchise for Nintendo’s latest gaming system, it does hint at its possibility. Blizzard’s posts on social […]

Super Mario Odyssey can now be updated to add Luigi to the game. Mario’s brother is not a playable character or sidekick, but rather the host of a new minigame called “Luigi’s Balloon World.” The update is free for everyone with a copy of the best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch. The only requirements are […]

Nintendo’s rewards program is getting an update featuring new incentives, including the option to redeem Gold Points toward the purchase of some digital Switch games. The Nintendo rewards update is expected to debut in early March. Nintendo is clearly offering greater incentives to those consumers who have upgraded to their latest console and those who […]

Nintendo surprised fans and consumers yesterday with the announcement of their new Labo project, which seeks to introduce cardboard craft projects to their Nintendo Switch console. Traditionally a producer of video game hardware and software, the famous Japanese company appears to be taking a step in a new direction with this recent announcement. Though apparently […]

The Pokemon series of video games is, if nothing else, consistent. Despite a few spin-off titles, the main series of games based on the Japanese card game has put players in the shoes of an aspiring Pokemon trainer since the late 1990s. The recently announced Detective Pikachu, however, appears to be taking things in a […]

Ever since its botched 1993 live-action Super Mario Bros. movie, Nintendo has been very reluctant in letting Hollywood use any of its properties. However, new reports have now confirmed that a brand new animated Super Mario movie may indeed be coming and that it could hit theaters sometime in 2020. Late last year, Nintendo was […]

Recently a Reddit user named, DasVergeben, leaked information on the social media site claiming that there is a possibility of GTA 5 coming to the Nintendo Switch. Since the Redditor’s bold announcement, many Grand Theft Auto fans and a few news sites have blasted DasVergeben’s credibility. Rumors of a Nintendo Direct scheduled for later this […]

Walmart recently announced via Twitter that the retail store would start selling the SNES Classic Mini on November 15, 16, and 17. Retroseekers who are eager to score the retrospective console can head over to Walmart’s website and hope to get their hands on the $80 console. Today, GameStop secretly made the SNES Mini Classic […]

In the context of classic gaming, Nintendo broke the barriers between the current generation gaming and retro-styled consoles. Big N proved that these classics always have a place in every gamer’s heart through the success of the NES Classic Mini and the SNES Classic Mini consoles. These retrospective consoles not only introduced nostalgic feelings but […]

Since Nintendo Switch‘s release last March, Nintendo has been putting all the pieces together to make the Switch the best gaming console ever. Various game titles graced every Nintendo fan’s Switch screen, bringing the best and chart-topping titles to be enjoyed. Apparently, the gaming company is not yet done, and they are spicing things up […]