Oh boy, I don’t know about you but ever since I was young I wanted a real-life Mario Kart race track to show off my sweet drifting skills. Now, as an old man, I can live that dream out by simply going to Japan’s Universal Studios, as they just broke ground on a large section of…
If you’re in the vicinity of New York City during E3 week you might just want to head on over to the Nintendo World Store. According to their Twitter account, they shall be holding a series on in-store events throughout the week, kicking off on June 13 with a live stream of Nintendo’s Spotlight Presentation. There’s…
The Nintendo Switch’s sales have been incredible since its release earlier this year. Some claim that the great line-up of games at launch and the success of Breath of the Wild has led to the high sales figures. Others feel that the uniqueness of the home console/handheld hybrid has intrigued many consumers because it offers a different way…
A new month brings new My Nintendo rewards, and while the service has yet to live up to the glory days of its predecessor the offerings have been consistent in quantity, if not quality. June’s offerings run the gamut from game discounts to Prima Guides, but the best out of the bunch may be the…
Ahead of E3 Nintendo has announced new details for the Switch’s paid online service, now delayed to 2018. Longtime Nintendo fans may be annoyed that they will soon have to pay for access to online gaming, but Nintendo is offering the service at an attractive price alongside plenty of exciting incentives to subscribe, including eShop discounts. Obviously the…
The Wii was one of the most successful consoles for Nintendo and targeted people outside of the typical demographic of gamers. The fantastic sales figures were put down to the revolutionary controls which made gaming much more accessible for many. Nintendo have constantly strived for innovation and they are hoping that the Switch can be just…
The mainstream trend that was Pokemon Go led to an incredible rise in Nintendo’s share price last summer. Since then, sadly the game has been forgotten by many (although it still does relatively well compared to other popular mobile games) and the Nintendo share value decreased due to this. But since the successful release of…
Over the last few years, gaming has become a mainstream passion and pastime that has embedded deeply into our culture. Most people first become fans of video games when they are younger. The chance to escape into a fantasy world, leaving reality behind, will always have a lasting appeal and impact on children. Twitter user kentarock1020 has a blind son, Hibiki,…
Will Overton, a former artist for various Nintendo magazines as well as game developer Rare, designed this awesome Breath of the Wild artwork based on the box art for the Game Boy classic, Super Mario Land. In the homage, the characters from Mario are replaced by the cast from Breath of the Wild while managing to keep the fun, artistic style of the…
Earlier this year Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime stated that Nintendo had big plans for E3 2017. Until now we knew few specifics, but new information released by the company indicates they’re looking to focus on engagement and interactivity. Alongside the new game announcements and previews will be a return of Nintendo Treehouse: Live, and…
Breath of the Wild was designed to be a breath of fresh air for the franchise. Many typical conventions were either changed or completely removed from the game. Perhaps the biggest change in the game was the inclusion of cooking to regain health. Despite this, it perfectly relates to the core adventuring and exploring elements found in…
Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing brand, held a t-shirt designing contest earlier this year with a theme based on Nintendo. Over 16,000 people from around the world entered this contest, and from them Shigeru Miyamoto and other members of the Nintendo team chose their favourite designs. Out of the designs chosen for printing, three “favorite” designs were…
The release of the Nintendo Switch caused a lot of speculation over the future for the 3DS XL and the 2DS. By designing a hybrid home/portable console, Nintendo seemed to indicate that they may be aiming to replace the solely handheld consoles. However the announcement of the 2DS XL quickly ended the speculation over the future of portable gaming from…
Worldwide, the NES Classic Mini sold 2.3 million units, but the console’s success has been plagued with availability issues. Sadly Nintendo announced recently that they would be stopping production for the console, despite there being many who still haven’t managed to get their hands on the system. It’s a controversial decision that has left many disappointed…
The Nintendo Switch has had a successful sales period since the release of the new console. However it still has some way to go to reach the incredible sales figures of the Wii. In Nintendo’s financial results briefing for the fiscal year ending March 2017, they commented that they’re aiming to mirror the Wii’s success with their newest…
