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UK Charts Mario Kart And Zelda: TOTK Hold Strong In A Week Of Tough Competition
Starfield launches to the top of the pile
This week's UK charts are here, and it's a strangely quiet one for Nintendo this time around as big offerings from Sony and Microsoft's consoles lead the pack. On the Nintendo front, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has managed to keep up with the newbies as it continues to hold onto third place (seriously, who doesn't...
Poll Hasn't Nintendo Always Been An 'Entertainment' Company?
Let Mii entertain you
The times are a-changin' for Nintendo, it seems. Nobody would doubt that the company has been video game-focused for the past few decades, but with theme parks, movies, and mobile apps popping up all over the place, it seems that the Big-N is moving in a slightly different direction. This was echoed by Nintendo of America...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Super Mario Shopping Bag (US)
A special exclusive item
The My Nintendo Store has been updated with an "exclusive" new "Super Mario Shopping Bag". This offer is available to My Nintendo members located in the US and will set you back 800 Platinum Points. If you do end up purchasing this reward, shipping fees apply. "Jump into your next adventure in style with this Super Mario...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Thanks Charles Martinet For Being The Voice Of Mario In Heartfelt Message
"We ask you all to honour Charles-san together with us"
Nintendo has shared that long-awaited video message from Charles Martinet — the former voice of Mario and the new Mario Ambassador — and Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario. The video message from the pair doesn't give us new information on who might be voicing the iconic plumber, or...
News Nintendo Reportedly Showed 'Switch 2' Demos To Developers At Gamescom
The plot thickens
While there is still no official word on the whereabouts of the 'Switch 2', sources for both Eurogamer and VGC have reported that demos for Nintendo's next console were shown at this year's Gamescom. The reports state that the Switch successor was shown to selected developers behind closed doors during the event, supposedly with...
News Nintendo Is "Evolving" Into An Entertainment Company, According To Doug Bowser
"With gaming as a nucleus of the overall business model"
Nintendo has mentioned on a number of occasions in recent years how it wants to go beyond video games and the company's American president Doug Bowser has now reiterated this during an interview with the Washington Post. Bowser mentioned how Nintendo is currently "evolving into being an...
News TOTK Director Is Extremely Vague On Game's Placement In Zelda Timeline
You mean to tell me this comes AFTER BOTW?!
There is a certain beauty to the chaotic ordering of the Zelda timeline. Ever since the 'official' rundown first appeared in the Hyrule Historia, theories have popped up all over the place to either prove or disprove its legitimacy. It's not surprising that Tears of the Kingdom would raise even more...
Random This Zelda: TOTK Glitch Lets Link Explore Fiery Caves Without Armour Or Elixirs
No sweat!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom provides so many outfit options that you'd be lying if you said that you didn't want Link to look his best at all times. You know what makes this difficult, though? The bulky Flamebreaker Armour set. For many of us, this was our main defence against the scorching fire caves for the majority of the...
News New Interview With Zelda Boss Suggests There Are No Plans For TOTK DLC
Wait and DLSee
It seems that any additional content for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might not be quite as set in stone as we initially thought after a recent Famitsu interview with series producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi seems to suggest that Nintendo currently has no plans for DLC. Right from the get-go, it is...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color, SNES & NES Library With Four More Games
Three "Japan-only" titles and a Warner Bros. licensed game
Nintendo has added four more games to the Switch Online library today but it's not the sort of lineup you might be expecting. Three of these games are "Japan only" and were never translated into English. Starting off with the NES lineup, there's the 1993 release Joy Mech Fight. This is a...
News Missed A Tricolor Turf War Stage In Splatoon 3? They're All Returning For The Next Splatfest
Marking one year of Splatoon 3
Somehow, it has been almost a whole year since Splatoon 3 was released and Nintendo is gearing up to mark the occasion in the most appropriate fashion — with a Splatfest, of course. To make the upcoming event that bit more special, the weekend's splatting will not take place in a unique location as usual, but will...
News Working On F-Zero GX Taught Producer Toshihiro Nagoshi How To "Satisfy A Fanbase"
"I wouldn't mind working on it again"
It has been over 20 years since F-Zero GX launched on the GameCube, and while the chances of a series reboot currently feel like they are waiting in the pit lane, title producer Toshihiro Nagoshi has recently shed some light on what it was like to work on the project, and his hopes for a future return. Speaking...
News Nintendo Doesn't Plan To Announce Mario's New Voice Actor Ahead Of Wonder's Release
Doug Bowser reconfirms the reveal will "be within the credits"
Nintendo has reconfirmed Mario's new voice actor will be revealed in the credits of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and there won't be any special announcements happening ahead of this release. Speaking to IGN at Nintendo Live 2023, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser reiterated how...
News Charles Martinet On His New Role As Mario Ambassador: "I Don't Know What That Is Yet"
"I will learn, we'll all learn"
The legendary voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, has admitted during a recent GalaxyCon Austin panel in the US that he doesn't actually know what exactly his new role as "Mario ambassador" involves. And although he's entering a new chapter, he's apparently "not retired" yet. After Nintendo announced this "brand-new"...
News Nintendo Launches Mobile Browser Game 'Pikmin Finder'
Harmless fun
Nintendo and Niantic have quietly launched a browser-based AR game titled Pikmin Finder to coincide with the Nintendo Live event in Seattle. Accessible via any mobile browser application, Pikmin Finder needs to be played via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet to be fully appreciated (which we imagine is to give folks waiting in...
Random Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Had A Blast' Playing Super Mario Bros. Wonder
High praise
With Nintendo Live now taking place in Seattle, many folks are getting hands-on sessions with the highly anticipated Super Mario Bros. Wonder, launching next month on October 20th, 2023. One particularly notable attendee just so happens to be the Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, and he had some high praise for Nintendo's latest flagship...
Random Animal Crossing Fan Completes His Mission Of Visiting All New Horizons Artwork IRL
Redd Dead Redemption
There's nothing like a bit of wholesome content to start the week, huh? Well, that's exactly what @mayplaystv has brought us today as he has revealed his completed mission to visit every piece of Animal Crossing: New Horizons artwork in real life. We have been following this task for a while and last reported on it when the...
UK Charts Nintendo Remains Strong As Starfield Warps Into View
Xbox might be onto a winner
The UK charts are here and it's overall a relatively uneventful week for Nintendo this time around, with both Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom maintaining their strong presence in the top ten. The biggest surprise this week belongs to Xbox, with the Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade...
Feature Is 8BitDo’s N64 Controller Mod Kit A Better Buy Than Nintendo's Switch Online Pad?
Can’t find a wireless N64 controller? 8BitDo has the answer
Nintendo’s official Switch-compatible wireless controller Nintendo 64 was announced nearly two years ago but has been elusive to many. Supply seems to have finally caught up with demand, with the pad currently still available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers via Nintendo's website...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had No Deadline During Its Prototype Phase
It resulted in some wonderful ideas
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has already been praised in early hands-on previews for being one of the most refreshing takes on the 2D series in a very long time and it seems part of the reason behind this is tied to the fact there was no deadline in the early phases of its design. Speaking to Wired, the game's...
News Nintendo Looks To Be Updating Its Smash Bros. amiibo Packaging
There's supposedly "no mention" of Switch
Nintendo's amiibo line might not be quite as busy as it once was, but there are still new figurines arriving on a regular basis. With this in mind, there are reports of updated packaging for Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo series. A recent post from a Famiboards forum member shared some photos...
News Nintendo's New Employee Retention Rate Is 98.8% In Japan
That's well above the average of other companies
Being able to work with some of the biggest IPs in the world like Mario and Zelda is probably a dream for many aspiring game developers, but how many people actually stick with a career at the video game giant Nintendo? According to new data from Biz Journal (via a translation by Tokyo Game Life),...
Guide Nintendo Live 2023: Dates, Everything You Need To Know
Get the lowdown on Nintendo's event
In-person gaming events have gone through a bit of a rough patch over the last few years. E3 is seemingly dead and buried, and although Geoff Keighley is making hay with Summer Game Fest, some publishers are increasingly forgoing physical events for more focused, curated digital showcases. Nintendo in particular...
Video Here's 20 Minutes Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gameplay From Nintendo Treehouse
Playable at Nintendo Live 2023
In case you missed the initial announcement, Nintendo Live 2023 is currently taking place this weekend in Seattle. The event is packed with all sorts of entertainment and as part of this Nintendo is also showcasing its upcoming Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Nintendo's Treehouse held a live hands-on gameplay...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The first impressions are here
It's been another massive week in the world of Nintendo with the company hosting a special Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct. Ahead of the game's October release, Nintendo has also given a number of outlets the chance to go hands-on with the game. And now there's a bunch of previews up, so we've decided to round them up...
News Mario Kart Tour Gets Chilly In The Upcoming 'Sundae Tour' Update
Dry Cones
We are approaching the final corner of the Madrid Drive-centric chapter of Mario Kart Tour and we have now had a sneak peek at what is coming next. The 'Sundae Tour' is next on the menu, with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC track, Sky-High Sundae, taking the spotlight. This one is set to kick off on 9th September so you still have a few days...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes, fixes & much more
Update [Thu 31st Aug, 2023 03:00 BST]: Here's your reminder that this update has now been officially released for Splatoon 3. If your own copy doesn't automatically update, follow these steps: press + on the Splatoon 3 icon > select software update > and select update via the internet. Original article [Wed 30th...
Review Excitebike 64 - An Underrated Racer That Deserves To Ride With Its N64 Stablemates
Hold onto your handlebars
This review originally went live in 2016, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival on Switch as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Of the sports games in the N64 era, Excitebike 64 feels left out of conversation more often than siblings such as Wave Race 64 and 1080° Snowboarding...
Poll Mario & Sonic Face Off On Switch This October - Whose Corner Are You In?
Jump up, Superstars?
In October 2023, two of video gaming's biggest rivals will go head-to-head in a historic showdown pitting the platforming heroes and erstwhile rival mascots against each other in a manner that hasn't been this on-the-nose since the infamous console wars of the early '90s. In the blue corner, Sonic Superstars launches on Switch...
Guide Splatoon 3: Drizzle Season 2023 - Every New Weapon, Stage, And Feature
Fo' Drizzle
Shooting into the Splatlands on 1st September, Splatoon 3's Drizzle Season 2023 brought a whole new wave of weapons, stages and features our way. This is the fourth named chapter to ink itself into Nintendo's most colourful shooter, and while it might not have quite the same game-mode-adding pull that we previously saw with Sizzle...
Rumour A Red 'Super Mario' Switch OLED May Be Launching Soon
The limited OLEDs just keep on coming
With the announcement of a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation taking place later this week, many (including us) are naturally curious as to what new information the broadcast will bestow upon us. Well, according to reputable leaker billbil-kun (thank
News Nintendo Live 2024 Is Heading To Tokyo In January
Featuring live Zelda and Splatoon music
Right before Nintendo Live's North American debut kicks off this weekend, Nintendo has announced its first event listing for 2024, which will see Live head back to Tokyo. The event is set to run for two days from 20th-21st January and will be held in the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition centre. As we have come to...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct Announced For August 31st
Wahoo!
Nintendo has announced that it will be broadcasting a special Nintendo Direct presentation focusing on the upcoming launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Clocking in at roughly 15 minutes in length, the Direct will air on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 3pm BST / 7am PT / 10am ET / 12am AET. Nintendo is promising an "in-depth look" at the...
UK Charts FromSoftware's Armored Core VI Fends Off Mario Kart And Zelda
Mech uprising
In the UK Charts for this week, FromSoftware's Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon has debuted at number one, beating out the likes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It marks a strong start for the company's return to its mecha-based combat franchise, signaling that FromSoftware has not become the...
News Nintendo Switch Has Surpassed The Wii's Lifetime Sales In The US
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom played a huge part
Nintendo's Switch has just achieved another sales milestone. Although worldwide hardware sales of the hybrid system surpassed Wii sales some time ago, there's been an update in the US. According to new data from Circana (previously the NPD), US lifetime sales of Switch hardware have "finally" overtaken...
Random Fan-Made 'The Legend Of Zelda' Movie Trailer Shows What Will Never Be
It's pretty neat, though
Since The Super Mario Bros. Movie launched earlier this year, talk among Nintendo fans has inevitably shifted towards the plausibility of a Legend of Zelda movie. Nintendo itself has been pretty forthcoming about its intentions to make further movies based on its IP, and the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie has even...
News Pokémon Fans Beg TPC For Pokémon Pinball Revival As Sequel Turns 20
"Put it on the Switch!"
It's been a busy month for the Pokémon series with a bunch of broadcast announcements and even a release date locked in for the first part of the Scarlet and Violet DLC. To top it off, The Pokémon Company is now also celebrating the Game Boy Advance title Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. Believe it or not, the...
News Splatoon 3 Releases A Brand New, Utterly Ridiculous Song Called 'Big Betrayal'
Oh, Big Man...
Nintendo knows how much you've been craving a new song from Splatoon 3's Deep Cut, so naturally, it's gifted us with a new track for this cosiest of Fridays. 'Big Betrayal' clocks in at just under 2 minutes in length and tells the story of how Big Man conducted a secret solo project as Ian BGM, and the fallout after fellow Deep Cut...
Random Someone Created A Zonai Dragon In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Because of course they did
We've seen some pretty weird and wonderful builds in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but this one is most certainly one of the wildest out there. Much like Breath of the Wild, the latest Zelda entry features dragons, all of which gently glide around the land of Hyrule, occasionally shooting down int
News GameDriver Is Now An "Official Nintendo Middleware Tools Provider"
Enhancing game development on Switch
California software developer GameDriver has announced it's now an official Nintendo middleware tools provider. Developers working on Switch games will now be able to utilise GameDriver's automated testing solutions to optimise game development and the quality assurance process. This also gives Switch developers...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Concept Art Reveals Game Freak's Visual Approach
It looks very pretty, too
During a CEDEC Awards panel in Japan, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet developer Game Freak has revealed an early piece of concept art from the latest mainline entries, showcasing the team's initial approach in regards to the project's visuals. As relayed by Serebii's Joe Merrick, Game Freak had conceptualised an idea called...
UK Charts The King Returns As Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes The Top Spot
Must've had a blue shell handy
Blimey, we honestly didn't see this coming. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been climbing the UK charts in recent weeks, but in rather surprising turn of events, it's now actually taken the top spot, more than six years after its initial launch on Switch. The game does admittedly enjoy consistent sales thanks to its ongoing...
Random Someone Has Digitally Preserved The Super Mario Oreo Cookies
Because, why not?
Earlier this year, Nintendo entered into a collaboration with the confectionary brand Oreo to create a batch of Super Mario-themed Oreo cookies. There were 16 designs released including the likes of Mario himself, Bowser, Princess Peach, Boo, Fire Flower, and many more. The thing about cookies, however, is that they will either...
News Mario VA Charles Martinet Also "Not Involved" With WarioWare: Move It!
But his voice will be in the Luigi's Mansion 2 re-release
In case you missed it, Nintendo has announced Charles Martinet - the legendary voice of Mario - is "stepping back from recording" and will instead take up the new role of Mario Ambassador. Following this news, it was confirmed Martinet would not be voicing the iconic video game mascot in...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 16.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ultra stable
Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch, bumping the firmware up to Version 16.1.0. This is the fifth update of 2023 and the first one we've had since May. According to the official support page, this update comes with more stability improvements to enhance the "overall experience" for Switch players. Here's the full...
Guide Best First-Party N64 Games
Nintendo's N64 games, as ranked by you
Nintendo 64 hosts a bunch of absolute, all-time classic games — archetypal entries in classic series which set the template for their respective genres from that point onwards, not to mention 3D gaming in general. Sony might have stolen mindshare in the gaming space in the mid-'90s, but the seminal games...
Guide Best First-Party Switch Games
Nintendo's Switch games, as ranked by you
Nintendo Switch has a huge catalogue of incredible games that have come from all sorts of developers, big and small. Third-party publishers and indie outfits have flocked to the system and there's no end to the award-winning software available on Switch eShop — including Switch console exclusives — so...
Guide Best First-Party GameCube Games
Nintendo's GameCube games, as ranked by you
The GameCube marked Nintendo's switch to disc-based media form the work of cartridges and some of the company's finest output ever came on a cute little disc that you put into a cute little cube. The GameCube library features classics from Nintendo itself and a bunch of third-party companies, but in this...
Guide Best First-Party Wii Games
Nintendo's Wii games, as ranked by you
Nintendo's Wii opened up the door to millions of people who had never tried a video game before, and its software library boasts some of the most varied and approachable gaming experiences of any of Nintendo's consoles, including many stone-cold classics in both the 'casual' and 'hardcore' categories from both...
Guide Best First-Party Wii U Games
Nintendo's Wii U games, as ranked by you
Nintendo's Wii U might not have been the commercial hit many Nintendo fans — and Nintendo itself — hoped for, but it had a winning catalogue of first-party software, as evidenced by the fact that many of its games went on to find new life on Switch in 'Deluxe' and upgraded forms where they got the...