In the middle of the Nintendo Direct, development manager Shinya Takahashi introduced plans for the online service dubbed Nintendo Switch Online. The upcoming subscription will feature online play, cloud saves, and access to a rotating catalog of NES titles for an annual payment of $20/£18. However, if you’re planning on subscribing to Nintendo Switch Online, you…
Following a recent announcement from Nintendo, you can now change up your Joy-Cons for NES controllers that snap onto your Switch and charge up. The preorders will be just in time for the arrival of Nintendo Switch Online and 20 NES titles, which include The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros. 3 and Donkey Kong. Three…
The Nintendo Direct was shown today, and one of the more notable bits to come out of it came in the form of Diablo III information. While showing off gameplay footage, including some that included the Ganondorf costume set in action, they announced that the game will come out on November 2nd. Coming with all…
It has not been uncommon to see Nintendo sprawled across TV, and that is simply because they have pushed hard with their marketing ever since the Switch launched — a stark contrast when compared to the launch of its predecessor, the Wii U. With the Switch flying high, Nintendo has not been resting on its…
UPDATE: Due to this morning’s earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan, the Nintendo Direct has been postponed for a later time. We will post an update when available. Nintendo must be revving up the PR machine right now. The third Direct (fourth, if you count the Nindie Showcase) in less than 30 days is going to beam…
Get your wrapping paper ready, as Nintendo is releasing a bunch of new bundles for 3DS systems and Switch games this holiday season. On the 3DS front, September 28 will see the New Nintendo 2DS XL get a new color scheme. This new purple and silver system will come with Mario Kart 7 pre-installed. Both of…
Out of all of the Zelda-like games on the market, Okami is my favorite. A wonderful blend of traditional Japanese mythology with very solid gameplay and a unique brush mechanic, Okami is an exceptional experience. The soundtrack for the game is no slouch either; I’ve spent many a day listening to it just to relax…
Diablo III is a natural fit for the Switch, and upon its recent announcement, Blizzard has updated the official website to show everyone what’s new for the game’s next release. By scrolling down the page, you’ll learn the Switch version comes with a couple of Zelda-themed goodies. However, there’s more to that section than meets the eye. I won’t…
Shortly after the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo UK announced that fans of the series will be able to get their hands on a stunning steelbook for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As you can see below, the steelbook is all black with the flaming Super Smash Bros. logo on the front. The inside displays the playable…
The highly acclaimed action-adventure title featuring a magical paintbrush-wielding wolf launched digitally on the Nintendo Switch August 9, once again bringing the sprawling, painting-like world of Nippon to life. Players take control of Okami Amaterasu, the sun goddess-turned wolf and titular character. Using ancient Celestial Brush techniques, she and her traveling artist pal Issun must…
In addition to their GameCube-Inspired Pro Controllers for Nintendo Switch, Hori has announced Mario- and Zelda-themed versions of their left D-Pad Joy-Cons. Each left Joy-Con comes with a traditional Nintendo D-Pad in lieu of the separated arrow buttons and one of two designs, a gorgeous black-and-gold Zelda Joy-Con or a vibrant red Mario Joy-Con. However,…
Although we still don’t have a definitive date as to when the Nintendo Switch Online service will officially launch, we do know most of the details and that it will debut in September. With that release window drawing closer, retailers are now offering preorder codes for Nintendo Switch Online memberships. Both GameStop and Amazon are already selling preorder codes for three-month…
Some of you may remember that HORI had announced that it was releasing a left Joy-Con controller with a traditional D-pad some months ago. The controller, which can only be used in handheld mode due to it not having wireless functionality, has finally been released in Japan. But, there is an unfortunate problem with this…
Two new HORI Nintendo Switch Alumi cases are now available to preorder on Amazon. These new cases feature designs based on two popular Nintendo franchises, Mario and Zelda. The Mario case is red and emblazoned with his iconic “M”, while the Zelda case is black and has the Breath of the Wild “Z” symbol in gold, as well as a gold trim and…
In preparation for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate‘s release, HORI will be releasing three controllers for Nintendo Switch in Japan, all in that familiar GameCube style. The three wired controllers, which connect via USB, include a choice of Super Mario, Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda designs. The pricing will be around $29/£22, though as a…
