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Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser Stepping Down in December

Nintendo of America president and COO Doug Bowser (yes, really) has announced he will step down from the company at the end of the year, and his replacement has already been appointed by the Japanese…

September 26, 2025 | 09:31 EDT

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Two Charming New GBA Classics Are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced it will add two more GBA classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you're a fan of cutesy platformers and puzzlers, you're in for a treat. Following on from the…

September 18, 2025 | 10:24 EDT

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Nintendo Direct September 2025 - All the News and Announcements

Today, Nintendo held a fully-fledged Nintendo Direct presentation that offered around an hour of information about upcoming Switch 2 and original Switch games. Here's everything that was announced…

September 12, 2025 | 11:31 EDT

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Ex-Nintendo Dev Says Nintendo Has "No Real Need" for New Franchises

If you're wondering why Nintendo hasn't come up with a brand new franchise in a little while, an ex-Nintendo developer may well have an answer for you: it doesn't really need to. Speaking to…

September 8, 2025 | 09:21 EDT

Artwork for Forsaken 64 (now on Nintendo Switch Online), which shows a woman with a heart tattoo on her cheek crying and the game's logo
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N64 Shooter Forsaken 64 Joins the Nintendo Switch Online Library This Week

Nintendo has revealed that another retro N64 game is coming to Nintendo Switch Online tomorrow, and if you're a fan of relatively obscure 90s shooters, you're in for a treat with this one. As…

September 3, 2025 | 08:32 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Online SNES Classics Catalog Gets Two Brand New Features

Nintendo has announced two brand new features for its SNES Classics catalog on the Nintendo Switch Online service, and if you're a connoisseur of strategy and puzzle games, this one's for you. First…

August 27, 2025 | 08:30 EDT

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Chibi-Robo! Joins Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Lineup

Nintendo has announced the next GameCube game to join its Switch Online library, and it's none other than much-loved mid-2000s 3D platformer Chibi-Robo!. As revealed in a new trailer, Skip Ltd and…

August 13, 2025 | 09:55 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Price Hike Coming This Weekend

Nintendo has announced that it will be raising the prices of all of the original Nintendo Switch models, plus certain accessories for the console, this weekend. According to an update on the…

August 1, 2025 | 10:44 EDT

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Switch 2 Sales Hit 6m Worldwide as Nintendo Revenue Soars

Nintendo has released its financial statement for the first quarter of the fiscal year, and shockingly enough, the company's revenue is up when compared to the previous year, while Switch 2 sales are…

August 1, 2025 | 08:28 EDT

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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025 - All the News and Announcements

Today, Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, which contained around 25 minutes of info pertaining to third-party Switch 2 and Switch games coming in the future. Here's everything that was…

July 31, 2025 | 09:43 EDT

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Mario Paint Comes to Nintendo Switch Online, Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls Supported

A brand new retro SNES gem is now available via Nintendo Switch Online in the form of Mario Paint, and if you happen to own a Switch 2, you're in luck. As revealed on social media, Mario Paint is…

July 29, 2025 | 07:04 EDT

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Drag x Drive Demo Set for August, but Only for Nintendo Switch Online Members

Nintendo has revealed that you'll get the chance to try out its upcoming wheelchair basketball game Drag x Drive next month, but you'll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member to do so. Drag x…

July 16, 2025 | 08:27 EDT

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No Plans for Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake Switch 2 Upgrade, Square Enix Says

Square Enix has revealed that it isn't planning to implement any kind of upgrade path for the Switch 2 version of the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake package. In a new FAQ on its…

July 15, 2025 | 10:01 EDT

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NIntendo Announces Frankly Unholy Animal Crossing Crocs Collab

Just in case you've been feeling like your shoe collection isn't cursed enough, Nintendo has announced a collaboration between Animal Crossing and Crocs. I'll let that sink in for a minute. Per a…

July 8, 2025 | 08:07 EDT

Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong riding rhinos in Donkey Kong Bananza
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Donkey Kong Bananza Was Developed by the Super Mario Odyssey Team

Nintendo has revealed the development team behind Donkey Kong Bananza in a rare moment of transparency, and one of the studio's biggest successes on the original Switch was created by the same team…

July 1, 2025 | 10:53 EDT

Mario about to take a special shot in Super Mario Strikers, which is coming to Switch 2
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Super Mario Strikers Is the Switch 2's First Post-Launch GameCube Game

Nintendo has revealed the first post-launch GameCube game coming to the Switch 2 as part of the Nintendo Switch Online service, and it's none other than arcade sports classic Super Mario Strikers.…

June 27, 2025 | 07:34 EDT

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New Report Claims Switch 2 Third-Party Game Launch Numbers Are Pretty Bad

A new report claims that launch numbers for third-party games available on the newly-released Nintendo Switch 2 aren't great, and that customers seem to be favoring Nintendo's own games rather than…

June 19, 2025 | 11:21 EDT

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The Switch 2 Is Now Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Console Worldwide

Nintendo has revealed that the Switch 2 has become the gaming giant's fastest-selling console worldwide, having reached a major milestone in just four days. In a post on X, Nintendo says the Switch…

June 11, 2025 | 09:26 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Lineup Gets Four More Retro Classics

Nintendo has added four more retro Game Boy classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library, so if you like your cult classics, then you're in for a treat. Game Boy games, along with games from other…

May 23, 2025 | 10:40 EDT

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Mario Kart World Is a Switch 2 Game Because of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's DLC

Nintendo has revealed that Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World was originally in development for the first Switch, and that the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass DLC is the…

May 21, 2025 | 10:28 EDT

Sprigatito, Quaxly, and Fuecoco in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, a Switch 1 game that is getting a free Switch 2 upgrade
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Nintendo Details Switch Games Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades

Nintendo has released a list of the original Switch games that will be getting free Switch 2 upgrades when the console launches next month. The Switch 2 is due to arrive on June 5th, and a range of…

May 16, 2025 | 09:24 EDT

Fulgore in Killer Instinct Gold, which is now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Classic Rare Fighter Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced that Killer Instinct Gold, a classic fighting game from the Nintendo 64 days, is now available via Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack service. Rare's fighter is the…

May 16, 2025 | 08:29 EDT

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Nintendo Expects to Sell 15m Switch 2 Units in First Year

Nintendo has revealed the number of Switch 2 consoles it expects to sell within the machine's first year on sale, and it's safe to say the Japanese gaming giant isn't underselling its newest hardware…

May 8, 2025 | 10:54 EDT

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Yes, Palworld Is Changing Mechanics Because of the Nintendo Lawsuit

Palworld developer Pocketpair has revealed that recent changes to the game's mechanics are, indeed, due to the ongoing Nintendo lawsuit, and that more changes are incoming in the next update.…

May 8, 2025 | 09:05 EDT

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Nintendo Sues Accessory Maker Genki Over "Glitch 2" Switch 2 Range

Nintendo is suing accessory maker Genki over the latter's "Glitch 2" Switch 2 accessory range, alleging trademark infringement and false advertising under federal and California state law. According…

May 5, 2025 | 08:29 EDT

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Nintendo Issues Subpoena Request for Pokemon Teraleak Leaker's Identity

Nintendo has issued a subpoena request in order to discern the identity of the so-called Pokemon "Teraleak" user's identity, potentially with a view to pursuing a legal case against said user. As…

April 21, 2025 | 10:57 EDT

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Nintendo Switch 2 US and Canada Pre-orders Set for Next Week After Delay

Nintendo has announced that Switch 2 pre-orders in the US will open next week, and the price of the console won't be changing as a result of previously-announced tariffs, although accessories are a…

April 18, 2025 | 09:34 EDT

Link riding his horse in the Switch 2 Edition version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Switch 2 Edition Carts Will Contain Games and Upgrades, Nintendo Says

Nintendo has clarified that Switch 2 Edition cartridges will contain both the original Switch version of the game in question and the Switch 2 upgrade, meaning you won't have to download anything…

April 10, 2025 | 08:43 EDT

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Switch 2 China Release Uncertain Thanks to Government Regulations and Demand

Nintendo has reportedly postponed the Switch 2 in China, with stringent government restrictions and a continuing analysis of demand in the country being the main reasons for said delay. According to…

April 9, 2025 | 11:45 EDT

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US Switch 2 Pre-orders Delayed Due to Tariffs, Price Change Possible

Nintendo has delayed Switch 2 pre-orders in the US owing to President Donald Trump's impending economic tariffs, and the company hasn't yet announced a new date on which you'll be able to pre-order…

April 4, 2025 | 11:29 EDT

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Switch 2 Uses DLSS and Supports Ray Tracing, Nintendo Confirms

Nintendo has revealed that the Switch 2 uses some form of Nvidia's DLSS upscaling technology, and that the console will also support ray tracing, although the Japanese gaming giant is being a little…

April 3, 2025 | 10:59 EDT

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Lineup Revealed

Thanks to today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we now know what the Switch 2 launch lineup will look like, and it looks as though you'll have plenty of games to keep you occupied when the console…

April 2, 2025 | 11:02 EDT

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Nintendo GameCube Games Coming to Switch 2 Via Switch Online

Nintendo has revealed that GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online as part of the Expansion Pack addon, but only if you've got a Switch 2. The service, which already allows you to play…

April 2, 2025 | 10:01 EDT

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Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Price Announced

Nintendo has announced the Nintendo Switch 2 release date, and the console is coming in summer, just as many people predicted prior to today's Nintendo Direct show. As revealed during the…

April 2, 2025 | 09:48 EDT

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Nintendo Switch 2 Specs Revealed During Today's Direct

Nintendo revealed the specs for the Switch 2 during today's Nintendo Direct presentation, and it looks like the machine will bear many improvements over its predecessor. First, Nintendo unveiled …

April 2, 2025 | 09:34 EDT

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Mario Kart World Announced During Today's Switch 2 Direct

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is officially underway, and its first major announcement is Mario Kart World, a brand new game in the Mario Kart series. Revealed as the first trailer during today's…

April 2, 2025 | 09:11 EDT

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Switch 2 Direct Will Run for an Hour, Hands-On Gameplay to Follow

Nintendo has announced that its upcoming Switch 2 Direct show will run for around an hour, and that you can expect to see hands-on gameplay footage of some Switch 2 games in the days to follow. In a…

April 1, 2025 | 09:32 EDT

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Nintendo Direct March 2025 - All the News and Announcements

Today, Nintendo held a Direct showcase based on upcoming Switch games, and we've got all the news and announcements from that showcase right here. As a reminder, this Direct doesn't have anything…

March 27, 2025 | 11:12 EDT

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Switch-Focused Nintendo Direct Show Revealed for Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced a brand new Nintendo Direct presentation that's set to bring some more information about upcoming Switch titles tomorrow, but you should temper your expectations. Per a new…

March 26, 2025 | 10:16 EDT

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Nintendo San Francisco Store to Open in May

Nintendo has announced that its planned San Francisco store will be opening on May 15th, thus becoming the company's second major US outlet alongside the flagship store in New York. Revealing the…

March 13, 2025 | 12:08 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Two More Game Boy Classics

Nintendo has added two more Game Boy classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you're a fan of classic puzzlers or old-school retro delights, then these games are very much for you. As…

March 7, 2025 | 08:21 EST

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Nintendo Gold Points Reward Scheme to End in March

Nintendo has announced that its Gold Points reward scheme will be coming to an end in March, but you'll still be able to spend the points you've accrued after the closing date. In an official…

February 18, 2025 | 08:46 EST

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Nintendo Profits Plummet as Switch Crosses 150m Sales

Nintendo has released its financial statement for the nine-month period between April and December 2024, and although the Switch has hit a new sales milestone, profits and sales are down overall. In…

February 4, 2025 | 09:38 EST

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N64 Classic Ridge Racer 64 Comes to Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced another N64 classic for Nintendo Switch Online, and this one's perfect if you're a fan of retro racing games. Today's new Switch Online addition is Ridge Racer 64, and just…

January 31, 2025 | 08:08 EST

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Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop Payment Crackdown Bans Overseas Cards and PayPal

Nintendo has announced that starting later this year, you'll no longer be able to use overseas-issued payment cards or PayPal accounts in order to pay for content from the Japanese Switch eShop. In…

January 30, 2025 | 08:39 EST

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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Three More Retro SNES Gems

Nintendo has added three more SNES games to its Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you like your gaming experiences a little bit more obscure, you'll almost certainly get a kick out of these.…

January 24, 2025 | 10:47 EST

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Nintendo Reportedly Preparing to Ship 20m Switch 2 Units in First Year

Nintendo is reportedly preparing a massive amount of Switch 2 shipments for the console's first year on sale, with the figure apparently dwarfing that of the original Switch. According to a…

January 16, 2025 | 11:22 EST

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Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Announced, Direct Coming in April

Nintendo has finally officially announced the Switch 2, putting an end to months and months of speculation. What's more, a Direct presentation is coming with more information in April. In a new…

January 16, 2025 | 08:15 EST