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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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Nintendo "Shadowdrops" New Mobile Title Fire Emblem Shadows

Nintendo's acting a bit sus, because this new announcement came out of nowhere. A social deduction game, set within the Fire Emblem universe? It's called Fire Emblem Shadows, and it's out literally…

September 24, 2025 | 07:35 EDT

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Mega Malamar Revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The Pokemon Company has announced another Mega Evolution form for the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and this time, it's the turn of topsy-turvy squid Malamar. Over the last few weeks, the publisher…

September 10, 2025 | 10:15 EDT

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New Nintendo Direct Presentation Announced for Friday

Nintendo has announced a brand new Nintendo Direct show for this month, and it's set to deliver a significant amount of info about upcoming Switch 2 and Switch games. In a message on social media,…

September 10, 2025 | 09:40 EDT

Donkey Kong with Pauline on his back in Donkey Kong Bananza, a Nintendo game
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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

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Mega Hawlucha Officially Revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The Pokemon Company has announced a brand new Mega Evolution for the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and unlike the last two reveals, this one is a bona fide Generation VI native. Pokemon Legends: Z-…

August 28, 2025 | 09:18 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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Mega Victreebel Revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The Pokemon Company has revealed a brand new Mega Evolution for Pokemon Legends: Z-A in the form of Mega Victreebel, and if you've ever felt like Pokemon could stand a little more horror in its diet…

August 21, 2025 | 09:39 EDT

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Kirby Air Riders Release Date Set for November, Tons of New Info Revealed

Nintendo has revealed a ton of new information about upcoming racing sequel Kirby Air Riders, including when you can expect to play the game. In a new Nintendo Direct presentation aired earlier…

August 19, 2025 | 10:37 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 Direct Indie World Showcase Announced for Thursday

Nintendo has announced that a new Nintendo Direct Indie World show will be airing later this week, bringing new information about indie games heading to both of the Japanese gaming giant's currently-…

August 5, 2025 | 09:26 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 Announced for Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced a brand new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for tomorrow, so while we won't be getting info on first-party Nintendo titles, we will get to learn what third-party publishers…

July 30, 2025 | 09:54 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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Donkey Kong Bananza Review - Oohh, Banana!

During the Switch era, Nintendo managed to capture lightning in the bottle twice as Breath of the Wild was iterated upon to become Tears of the Kingdom. After playing hundreds of hours of Super Mario…

July 20, 2025 | 07:27 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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Zelda Live-Action Movie Casts Link and Zelda Ahead of 2027 Release

Nintendo has announced who's going to be playing the two main roles of Link and Zelda in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which is currently set for release in 2027. As revealed…

July 16, 2025 | 08:13 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

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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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Nintendo's Drag x Drive Set for August Release Date

Nintendo has announced the release date for its upcoming wheelchair basketball sports game Drag x Drive, with the Switch 2-exclusive title set to launch later this summer. Per the Nintendo Today…

June 24, 2025 | 09:35 EDT

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Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct Scheduled for This Week

Nintendo has announced that it will be airing a Donkey Kong Bananza-themed Direct presentation later this week, so we'll finally get to learn more about the iconic ape's upcoming platformer. As…

June 16, 2025 | 08:47 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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Splatoon Spinoff Splatoon Raiders and Splatoon 3 Switch 2 Update Announced

The first ever Splatoon spinoff, Splatoon Raiders, has been revealed for Switch 2, and what's more, Splatoon 3 will also be getting an update for the new machine in the next couple of days. Over on…

June 10, 2025 | 09:08 EDT

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Zelda Movie Delayed to May 2027, Shigeru Miyamoto Announces

Nintendo has announced that its upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie will be releasing later than initially anticipated, although since the movie is such a long way off anyway, the delay…

June 9, 2025 | 10:54 EDT

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Release Date and Summer Pokemon Presents Announced

The Pokemon Company has announced the Pokemon Legends: Z-A release date, and we also now know when the next Pokemon Presents showcase is set to air. Per a press release, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which…

May 28, 2025 | 09:27 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

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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

Eirika saying "I won't stop until I'm reunited with my father and brother." in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones on Nintendo Switch Online
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Classic GBA Strategy RPG Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Joins Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has added another classic strategy RPG to Nintendo Switch Online in the form of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, and it's available to play as part of the service's Expansion Pack addon right…

April 22, 2025 | 09:03 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

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New Mario Kart World Gameplay Details Revealed Ahead of June Launch

Today, Nintendo held a new Nintendo Direct presentation in which the Japanese gaming giant showed off more gameplay details for the upcoming racer Mario Kart World. Set to debut alongside the Switch…

April 17, 2025 | 09:40 EDT

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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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Switch 2 Pre-Orders Delayed in Canada Following US Delay Last Week

Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada have been delayed, following on from the company's decision last week to push back the pre-order window for the console in the US. On Friday…

April 8, 2025 | 11:42 EDT

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Nintendo’s Ego Is Likely Why Switch 2 Welcome Tour Isn’t Free

It goes without saying that the Switch 2 showcase and its announcements will be the biggest news of the year, but it was soured somewhat by an egotistical and elitist decision by Nintendo. They…

April 7, 2025 | 02:57 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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Donkey Kong Bananza Is DK's First 3D Platformer in 26 Years

Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand new game in the Donkey Kong series and the beloved ape's first 3D platformer since 1999's Donkey Kong 64. As revealed during today's Switch 2…

April 2, 2025 | 11:48 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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Live-Action Zelda Movie Gets March 2027 Release Date

Nintendo has announced the release date for the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, but don't get too excited; its release is a couple of years away yet. Per an announcement on the new…

March 28, 2025 | 10:07 EDT