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Get nostalgic with this GameCube Anthology

Just like how the GameCube had to follow the high expectations set by the Nintendo 64, the new GameCube Anthology — The Ultimate Book will have to aim to live up to its predecessor, The Nintendo 64 Anthology. Luckily the writer of the Nintendo 64 Anthology, Math Manent, is also writing this new book, which is currently looking for supporters on its Kickstarter…

New Champions’ Ballad-themed rewards from My Nintendo

The Champions’ Ballad has brought lots of great new features to Breath of the Wild. Perhaps none is more exciting than the Master Cycle Zero included within the DLC. To celebrate, My Nintendo is offering some awesome new Zelda-related rewards too! For just 50 Platinum Points each you can get wallpaper featuring the Master Cycle Zero or a group shot…

Let your imagination go wild before you snap up a Switch

In the unlikely event that you require further persuasion to nab yourself a Switch prior to the festivities, Nintendo have released a really cool advertisement showing off their hybrid platform in all its glory. Featured in the advertisement is of course Breath of the Wild followed by Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, ARMS, FIFA 18, Splatoon…

The hole truth: The mystery of Famicom cartridge holes uncovered

Released in 1983, the Family Computer, or Famicom, was Nintendo’s first successful foray into the home video game market. While it was later released in the West as the Nintendo Entertainment System, the Famicom in no way resembles its western counterpart. Not only was the system’s appearance quite different, but even the cartridges housing the games…

Wii Shop Channel to close worldwide on January 2019

Nintendo has announced the time has come for the Wii Shop Channel, as it will permanently shut down in January 2019 worldwide. The last day you can add Wii Points to your balance is Monday March 26, 2018, while January 31, 2019 marks its final day before the shutdown. After the shop is gone forever, you…

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