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News Sonic And Tails Crossover With Cartoon Network's OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Episode airs on 4th August
Sega is always happy to experiment with Sonic the Hedgehog, and early next month on 4th August, Sonic and Miles "Tails" Prower will be appearing in Cartoon Network's animated series, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. The news was revealed at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. Below is the official Twitter announcement: As you can...
News Class Action Lawsuit Officially Filed Against Nintendo For Switch Joy-Con "Drifting" Issues
"Filed on behalf of purchasers"
Yesterday, we found out a law firm located in the United States was preparing to file a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, based on reports the Joy-Con controllers for the Switch can experience "drift" issues. Now, in the latest development, the lawsuit against Nintendo of America has been officially filed by the...
News US Law Firm Opens "Switch Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Investigation
Calling on users experiencing issues
Anger over Joy-Con drifting issues appears to have finally boiled over, with a US law firm reportedly preparing to file a class action lawsuit against Nintendo. Details about this come straight from Chimicles, Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith – the firm currently looking into the possibility of a such a...
Nintendo Download 18th July (North America)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Etherborn and erm Tarot Readings
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Marvel Ultimate Alliance...
Random Everyone On This Southwest Flight Got A Nintendo Switch For Free
Lucky sods
A Nintendo Switch can easily be your best friend if you have to hop on one of those aeroplanes people use to travel long distances through the air, as we're no doubt so many of you reading already know first-hand. But what if you don't own one? How are you supposed to enjoy the benefits of playing DOOM at 33,000 feet on a 7W beast of a...
News Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete Launches On 30th July
And it includes all of the DLC
In May, it was discovered Natsume would be releasing a complete version of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition. This game was originally released last year and outperformed Natsume's expectations. Now, the worldwide publisher and developer, has announced Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete...
News My Nintendo Adds Dr. Mario World Wallpapers For PC And Smartphone (North America)
Just what the doctor ordered
To celebrate the release of Dr. Mario World, My Nintendo in North America is offering special themed wallpapers for your PC and mobile device. You can select Wallpaper A or Wallpaper B and each one will set you back 50 silver coins. Both are available in multiple sizes and can only be redeemed once. This offer will...
News You Can Now Get 90% Off All Atooi Games On Nintendo Switch (North America)
Download all four games for one cheap price!
Jools Watsham, the owner and founder of Atooi, has announced all of the company's existing Switch eShop games are currently on sale on the North American Switch eShop. Each game is 90% off, meaning you can grab Mutant Mudds Collection, Xeodrifter, Totes the Goat and Soccer Slammers for a total of $3.96...
Nintendo Download 11th July (North America)
Dragon Quest Builders 2, God Eater 3, Dr. Mario World!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Dragon Quest Builders 2...
News Here Are The Top 30 Best-Selling eShop Games Of June 2019 (North America)
Mario Maker's in there twice!
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games on the Nintendo eShop for June 2019. Plenty of the obvious big names and recent releases are there, but we also have a few slightly older indie favourites still performing nicely. Nintendo says that the ranking is "based on Nintendo eShop unit sales", which...
News NPD Reveals The Best-Selling Third-Party Nintendo Games In The United States
And the best-selling portable games of all-time
Last week, NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella shared the top ten best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch in North America. Apart from Ubisoft's title Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, there were no other third-party games featured. To make up for this, he's now revealed Nor
News Nike Is Releasing Air Max Inspired By The Nintendo 64 Generation
Get some fresh kicks
According to House of Heat, Nike is releasing Air Max 97 inspired by Nintendo's beloved 64-bit system. Both the shoes and the system were released months apart back in 1996/97, so it's fitting to see these generational icons honoring the era together. The grey on the shoe symbolises the system's controller and the splash of...
News Samantha Robertson Moves Into A New Role At Nintendo
Working with the whole family
Nintendo of America's Samantha Robertson has moved into a new role. Robertson made the belated announcement herself over on her Twitter page. There's no need to be upset though, as she's simply moved into a new role at the company. She's now the Manager of Product Marketing for the Publisher and Developer Relations...
News NPD Reveals The Top 10 Best-Selling Switch Games In The United States
Mario Kart 8 is still in first place
NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella has shared the top 10 best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch in North America since the system was launched in 2017. This includes physical game sales as well as digital sales for publishers who are members of the digital leader panel. Nintendo is responsible for...
News Catch A Physical Version Of Fishing Star: World Tour Later This Year
The one you've been waiting for
At the start of this year, Fishing Star: World Tour was released on the Switch eShop across all-regions. If you've been holding out for a physical release, you're in luck. Aksys Games will be releasing a hard copy later this year in both North America and Europe. The game will be priced at $29.99 in the US. This...
News PM Studios Celebrates 4th Of July With A Special Switch Game Bundle
Includes four great titles
PM Studios is celebrating America's Independence Day with a special limited-time bundle sale. The "PM Ultimate Bundle" includes MUSYNX, Deemo, Opus Collection and Mercenaries Saga Chronicles. It's available r
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Will Be A GameStop Exclusive In The United States
There's only one place to call...
Following on from last week's listing, it has now been officially confirmed the physical copy of Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will be exclusive to GameStop in the United States. It is priced at $29.99 and pre-orders are now open on the GameStop website. This remastered version is based on the 2009 game,...
Nintendo Download 3rd July (North America)
Stranger Things 3! What Remains of Edith Finch! SolSeraph!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Senran Kagura: Peach Ball...
Reminder Now Is Your Last Chance To Register For The Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open
Fight your way to EVO 2019
Earlier this month, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players located in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be able to keep on smashing following the World Championship, in the Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open. Registration is closing soon, so if you would like to...
Nintendo Download 27th June (North America)
Super Mario Maker 2, Virtua Racing and erm, Dream Daddy!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Super Mario Maker 2...
News Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft Band Together To Fight Tariffs On Video Game Consoles
United as one
If you keep up with global politics or happen to live in North America, you might have heard about recently proposed tariffs on Chinese goods by the Trump administration. In a rare display – Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have joined forces (in a seven-page letter) to warn the American government about the impacts this could...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Is On Sale For $14.99 On The North American Switch eShop
And the DLC is half-price
The North American Switch eShop has hosted a number of sales over the past few weeks, including some insane discounts on standalone games. The latest one up for grabs is Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. If you already own it, it might still be worth taking a look at the DLC currently on-sale. Right now, the game...
Reminder Get Up To 80% Off In This Switch eShop Sale Celebrating Indie Devs Down Under
That's a ripper of a sale, mate
There's a rather large amount of Australian and New Zealand developers releasing games on the Switch eShop on a regular basis. To celebrate, all of the studios down under and across the ditch have joined together to offer Switch owners "twenty of the best" games from the region at great prices. The sale covers a wide...
Nintendo Download 20th June (North America)
Bloodstained, Crash Team Racing, My Friend Pedro!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night...
News Pokémon Was The Second Most Pre-Ordered Title At GameStop During E3
Call of Duty takes out the top spot
Video game retail giant GameStop has revealed the most pre-ordered upcoming releases shown during E3 2019. Three Nintendo titles made the cut and one third-party release also coming to the Switch was featured. Activision's next entry in the Call of Duty series took out the top spot and Pokémon Sword and Shield...
News Puzzle & Dragons Gold For Switch Releases In North America Later This Year
A competitive take on the series
In 2013, GungHo Online Entertainment released Puzzle & Dragons Z on the 3DS. It followed this up in 2015 with a local release of the game and also added in a special Nintendo-themed bonus title: Puzzle & Dragons Z: Super Mario Bros. Edtion. Now, GungHo has announced it will release Puzzle & Dragons Gold...
News The Sonic Anniversary Nintendo eShop Sale Is Now Live (North America)
Discounts on Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShop games
Sega is running a Sonic anniversary sale in North America from now until June 24th. For owners of Nintendo platforms, this sale includes discounted Sonic games on the Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. Take a look at the 12 games on sale in the list below which includes Sonic's latest racing game:...
News Level-5 Is Appearing At Anime Expo For The First Time Ever
"Stay tuned for more details"
Level-5, the Japanese developer and publisher best known for Yo-Kai Watch, Professor Layton and the Inazuma Eleven series has announced it will be appearing at next month's Anime Expo in Los Angeles. It revealed this information over on the Layton series Twitter account and informed followers to "stay tuned for more...
Reminder Nintendo's E3 Sale Ends Tomorrow, Save Up To 50% On Switch Games (North America)
Discounts on Cuphead, Mario Kart, Final Fantasy and more until 18th June
Update: As a reminder, Nintendo's E3 sale ends tomorrow, 18th June. If you're wanting to grab any of the deals listed below, now's your last chance! Nintendo has launched its week-long E3 2019 eShop sale and there's a nice mix of quality first and third-party games...
Nintendo Download 13th June (North America)
Cadence of Hyrule, Collection of Mana, Contra Anniversary Collection!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Cricket 19 (Big...
News North America's Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open Starts Later This Month
Smash your way into EVO 2019
During the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship, Nintendo of America's newly-appointed President Doug Bowser announced players located in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be able to keep on smashing in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open. The event starts in June (aka. this month) and...
Nintendo Download 6th June (North America)
Battle Worlds: Kronos, Slay the Spire and Super Skelemania!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Battle Worlds: Kronos...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, EarthBound And More With My Nintendo Rewards (North America)
And physical Super Mario Maker 2 stuff, too
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for North America has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices and some additional extras to celebrate Father's Day. Let's kick things off with the games, shall we? There are eight on offer in total - some...
News Nintendo's US Road Trip Will Let You Go Hands On With The Biggest Switch Games
Photo ops and activities aplenty
Nintendo has revealed plans to kickstart a US road trip next month which will see some of the biggest Switch games be ready and waiting for you to try out. Running from 26th June through to October, visitors can expect to enjoy hands-on time with some top games, photo opportunities, and other activities, too...
News John Vignocchi Leaves Gearbox And Joins Nintendo Of America
Welcome to the club
There have been a number of changes to the staff at Nintendo of America in recent times. At the end of last year, Nindie advocate Damon Baker announced he was leaving the company after 12 years. This followed with the retirement of Reggie in April, who was then repla
Nintendo Download 30th May (North America)
Gato Roboto, Ages of Mages and Timespinner!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa...
Nintendo Download 23rd May (North America)
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Sword Art Online and Wonder Boy!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Sword Art Online:...
News Square Enix's Oninaki Might Not Receive A Physical Release Here In The West
Digital only?
During a Nintendo Direct presentation in February, Square Enix revealed it would publish the action role-playing game Oninaki on the Switch in the summer. The game has been developed by the team at Tokyo RPG factory and was previously responsible for I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear. If you were thinking about a physical purchase of...
News Pre-Order Fire Emblem: Three Houses From GameStop And Receive This Exclusive Pin Set
Limited supplies
In July, Switch owners can look forward to the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses – the latest entry in Nintendo's long-running tactical RPG line, set within a kingdom divided into three states. In celebration of this upcoming title, GameStop is offering a special deal in North America. If you pre-order and purchase the game...
News Switch Was The Best-Selling Console In April In The US, Mortal Kombat 11 Tops Software Charts
Top ten Switch and 3DS games revealed
We're getting pretty used to sharing Switch success stories these days, but here's another for you: Nintendo's hybrid machine was the best-selling console of April in the US and remains the best-selling system of 2019 so far. The news comes from US games industry analyst Mat Piscatella, who has shared a thread...
Nintendo Download 16th May (North America)
Resident Evil trio, Team Sonic Racing and Assassin’s Creed III!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Team Sonic Racing...
Random Man Steals Nintendo Switch On Camera In His Work Uniform
A "completely stupid" idea
A man located in the American state of Florida has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after he was caught at the end of 2018 stealing a Nintendo Switch from another man's property in his work uniform. Kyle Sullivan stole a Switch console from the garage of Robert Love and then sped off in his getaway...
News Get Pokémon And Detective Pikachu Discounts And Wallpapers With My Nintendo (North America)
30% off games, free wallpapers
The latest batch of My Nintendo rewards for North America has now gone live, and things are a little different this time around as it celebrates the world of Pokémon. The rewards show some love to both the Detective Pikachu movie, which hit cinemas this weekend just gone, and also the upcoming Pokémon Sword and...
News Fight For Time Travel Or Teleportation In Next Weekend's Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Choose your superpower
Alongside the Tetris 99 competition next weekend (giving you a chance to unlock an exclusive Tetris Game Boy theme), Splatoon 2 will be holding another Splatfest in both North America and Europe. The big question this time around is would you prefer to be able to time travel or
Nintendo Download 9th May (North America)
Saints Row: The Third, Sniper Elite V2 and Redout!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Saints Row: The Third - The Full...
News Here Are The Top 30 Best-Selling eShop Games Of April 2019 (North America)
Full of AAA and indies alike
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games on the Nintendo eShop for April. Alongside the big names you'd expect to see, we also have a fair number of indies and third-party releases. The list has been posted on the Nintendo Switch news channel, distributed specifically to users in North America. It...
Nintendo Download 2nd May (North America)
Shakedown: Hawaii, Puyo Puyo Champions and Meow Motors!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Shakedown: Hawaii (Vblank...
Deals Get A Free Game Of Your Choice When Buying A Nintendo Switch At Best Buy
A great time to buy
American retailer Best Buy is currently hosting a not-to-be-missed deal on its website, allowing customers to pick up a free Switch game of their choosing when buying a console. It's all pretty straightforward; simply choose any Switch bundle you like - there are the standard Neon and Grey $299.99 systems and also the lovely...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Metroid And More With My Nintendo Rewards (North America)
Xenoblade! Pikmin! Fire Emblem!
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for North America has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are nine games up for grabs this time around, all for the 3DS and Wii U as usual and all at 30% off. As always, you can take advantage of these...
News OPUS Collection For Nintendo Switch Arrives In North America On 28th May
Two-in-one
Towards the end of last year, PM Studios revealed OPUS Collection: The Day We Found Earth + Rocket of Whispers would arrive in physical form on the Switch. It's now been confirmed the two-in-one collection will be released in North America on 28th May. This is