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Nintendo and Illumination to release a third movie in 2028

After the success of two Super Mario movie installments, a third unnamed collaboration between Nintendo and Illumination is currently scheduled for 2028.  The untitled animated film was discovered in an official Universal Pictures Spain release schedule document and is currently dated for April 12, 2028. Here’s an excerpt from the document:  Nintendo and Illumination have…

Tunic to get a Nintendo Switch 2 update

Indie developer Finji has announced that the Legend of Zelda-inspired game Tunic will receive an update for the Nintendo Switch 2 system sometime in the future.  “TUNIC is 4 years old today,” wrote Finji in their public announcement on the game’s anniversary. “The perfect day to let you know that a Switch 2 update is…

Veteran Zelda producer to retire from Nintendo

After 40 years working at Nintendo, producer Kensuke Tanabe is retiring from the company.  Tanabe, who was essential to the development of the Zelda and Metroid franchises, confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be his final title with Nintendo. This marks the end of an impactful career for one of Nintendo’s most influential producers. …

Time Magazine lists Nintendo Switch 2 as top invention of 2025

Lots of brilliant inventions were released in 2025, and Nintendo’s latest hardware is one of the best.  Since its launch in April, the Nintendo Switch 2 has found its way into the homes of millions across the globe. It boasts brand new features in console gaming, including magnetic Joy-Cons and portable mouse controls. Its ingenuity…

YouTube application is in the works for Switch 2 

Google is working with Nintendo to bring the highly anticipated application to the newest generation of Nintendo hardware.  Despite having seamless backwards compatibility with the majority of Nintendo Switch titles, many games and apps are still incompatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system, even seven months post console launch. YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform owned…

Nintendo Switch 2 ranked bestselling console in the U.S.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console passed 2 million units sold in the United States this July, signaling early success for Nintendo in the newest generation.  After record breaking launch sales, the Nintendo Switch 2 continued to generate demand in the console’s first full month on the market. According to the latest Circana gaming sales report,…

Nintendo files patents for Joy-Con 2 accessories

Two Joy-Con 2 attachable accessories were discovered in a July Nintendo patent filing: a crank and a clickable wheel.  First discovered by Nintendo Patents Watch, the crank attachment “features a rotary disc which is tracked by the mouse sensor through a window.” This attachment appears to connect to the Joy-Con 2 with magnets similar to…

Nintendo announces 2025 company director election results and approval ratings

Investors voted to re-elect and provide approval ratings for key company directors, including Shuntaro Furukawa and Shigeru Miyamoto, during Nintendo’s 85th annual shareholders’ meeting.  As stated in Nintendo’s articles of incorporation, investors must vote annually on the re-election of Nintendo’s board of directors and submit approval ratings, which are made available to the public. Again…

Nintendo Considering Shorter Development Periods on Some Games as Costs Rise

At Nintendo’s June 27, 2025 shareholders’ meeting, company president Shuntaro Furukawa pointed to shorter game development cycles as a key strategy in combating rising development costs.  It’s no secret that video games are becoming more expensive and time-consuming to produce. Industry analysts cite factors such as increased graphical fidelity, complex mechanics, expansive in-game worlds, and…

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