Nintendo news flowed freely last week after an earnings call with investors. Along with plenty of sales information, Nintendo shared plans for upcoming projects including a Mario Kart mobile title by the end of the next fiscal year, the launch timing for the Nintendo Switch Online paid service, and also plans to create a Super Mario-animated…
It won’t be much longer until Bayonetta makes her first appearance on Nintendo Switch. To celebrate, a short trailer for Bayonetta 2 has released, showcasing some of what to expect from the two-pack of titles. With fast-paced, Angel-smashing action these games put the witch in Switch, amounting to a team-up of titles that are an absolute must-play.…
Thanks to Nintendo’s recent financial reports detailing their sales activity for the third quarter of their current fiscal year, we now have new information regarding global sales for Breath of the Wild. With Nintendo Switch copies of the game totaling 6.7 million units sold, combined with the previously reported Wii U version sales of 1.08 million…
Eiji Aonuma has worked on many Zelda titles since his initial role as the director of Ocarina of Time, becoming almost synonymous with the series itself. In the nearly 20 years since beginning work with the franchise, Mr. Aonuma has rarely spoken about his favorite title to work on, although he has previously said that Phantom Hourglass is…
In a recent issue of Famitsu magazine in Japan, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition producer Yosuke Hayashi gave a brief update on the game’s status. Not much new information was shared, but Mr. Hayashi did confirm that the game, which is due to arrive on Nintendo Switch at some point this spring, is already 95 percent complete. Famitsu also featured…
If you’re hoping to pick up some shiny new Joy-Cons, but you’re unsure what color scheme might best suit your tastes, worry not! Nintendo has a website with some new features which will allow you to test out various Joy-Con configurations to see what your potential pairing might look like! While the site has been…
Japanese publication Asahi has published new comments from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima. In his remarks, Kimishima says the Switch is priced to allow families to purchase multiple Switch consoles and suggests that Nintendo 3DS units could be reserved for young children. The idea that Nintendo wants families to buy multiple Switch consoles is no surprise;…
A recent press release from Nintendo reveals NPD sales data for the United States market in December, showcasing a tremendously successful holiday season for the company. Over the five-week period, Nintendo managed to sell through 1.5 million Nintendo Switch consoles in the region. This comes only weeks after it was announced that the Nintendo Switch…
While it was only just revealed during the recent Nintendo Direct Mini, new information regarding the contents of Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition have already surfaced. During the presentation, it was said that the new release, coming to Nintendo Switch, would combine elements of both previous iterations, but we now have confirmation of some interesting new…
Teased as “a new way to play” with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has introduced an unexpected new line of products called Nintendo Labo in a trailer posted on their YouTube channel. A marriage of DIY cardboard crafts and interactive Nintendo Switch software, Nintendo Labo is an inspiring approach to bringing gaming experiences into a physical space.…
Nintendo recently provided an update on what the 20 most played Switch games have been since launch. Unsurprisingly to most, Breath of the Wild ranks as the most played. Here’s the full list: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Splatoon 2 Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Stardew Valley Mario…
During today’s surprise Nintendo Direct Mini, it was announced that there will be a new version of Hyrule Warriors heading to the Nintendo Switch in Spring of 2018. This new Definitive Edition brings every map, character, and mission from both Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U and 3DS systems. Plus it will bring together all…
If recent reports are anything to go by, A Link Between Worlds, the best-selling 3DS entry in the Zelda series may be resurfacing soon in some form. According to ComicBook.com, outlets such as EGM and Pixelpar have reported that Nintendo of America PR representatives have been “reaching out to journalists, asking for permission to re-quote…
In the ten months since launch, the Nintendo Switch has quickly become an indispensable part of the gaming landscape. From seemingly constant media attention to ever-increasing sales figures and a stellar lineup of games being released regularly, the Switch overcame all doubts and has now become the all-time fastest-selling home video console in the United States, with…
UPDATE: The winners have been announced! Here are the winning entries. To celebrate Breath of the Wild winning Game of the Year and the release of DLC Pack 2, we’re giving away three copies of Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch signed by Eiji Aonuma himself, courtesy of Nintendo Australia. To enter, tell us in 25…
