Tag: North America
News Switch eShop's Massive QuakeCon Sale Includes DOOM & More For "Lowest Prices Ever"
Get 'em while you can
Ahead of QuakeCon 2023 next week, a sale has gone live on the Switch eShop in the US - with all of id Software's classic first-person shooters on sale. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is also available for a reduced price. This sale apparently has the "lowest prices ever" on titles such as DOOM and Quake in this...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Has Been Announced For Online Subscribers
Join Goku in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Nintendo has officially announced its next free Switch Online trial in North America is Bandai Namco and Arc System Works' 2018 fighter, Dragon Ball FighterZ. It's available from 4th August until 10th August - with the whole game available to download and play as long as you're a Switch Online member. As part of...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (North America)
WrestleQuest! Tiny Thor! Legend Bowl!
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 - Highlights: Brotato (Seaven Studio, 3rd Aug,...
News Pikmin 4 "Limited-Time" Bubble Tea Announced In New Kung Fu Tea X Nintendo Partnership
Update: Available now
Update [Thu 3rd Aug, 2023 01:30 BST]: The special Kung Fu Tea x Pikmin drinks are now available. Here's a look at the "Pikmin Tropical Punch & Slush" flavours: Original [Tue 11th Jul, 2023 01:30 BST]: The American bubble tea company Kung Fu Tea has today announced a special partnership with Nintendo ahead of the...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Arriving this October
Nintendo went out with a bang in the previous Direct with the reveal of its new platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It's due out on the Switch this October, and ahead of release, North America's classification board the ESRB has recently rated this upcoming release. Unsurprisingly, it's 'E' for everyone and contains some...
Nintendo Download 27th July (North America)
Disney Illusion Island! Venba! Yggdra Union!
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 - Highlights: Disney Illusion Island (Disney...
News EVO 2023 Reveals Full Schedule - Featuring Tournaments, Panels & Surprises
"A surprise developer takes the spotlight"
Ahead of the Evolution Championship fighter series (EVO 2023) next month, the full schedule of announcements has now been revealed. There will be a panel for a number of games, including one "exciting announcement from a surprise developer". "A surprise developer takes the spotlight for an exciting...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Pikmin 4 Physical Rewards (US)
Get them while you can
Update [Fri 21st Jul, 2023 01:55 BST]: To celebrate the launch of Pikmin 4 on Switch, Nintendo as now added another two items to its My Nintendo Store. Kitchen Towel (600 points) "Add a touch of Pikmin decor to your home with this microfiber kitchen towel! Decorated with a pattern of Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin,...
Nintendo Download 20th July (North America)
Pikmin 4! Ghosty! Mr. Run and Jump!
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 - Highlights: Pikmin 4 (Nintendo, 21st Jul) - Meet...
News Sonic Superstars Has Been Rated For Switch By The ESRB
Game scheduled to arrive "this Fall"
Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a brand new multiplayer platformer this Fall titled Sonic Superstars. Sega hasn't actually locked in a specific release date just yet, but it seems the game is on track, with the ESRB in North America now rating the title for Switch and multiple other platforms. Unsurprisingly, it's...
Reminder Pokémon GO Plus + Is Now Available In Stores
It comes with a Pikachu inside of it
The Pokémon Company this week gave select regions a test try of its new app Pokémon Sleep, and now it's also released the new device Pokémon GO Plus + in a number of regions. In case you missed the initial announcement, this device can be used in Pokémon Sleep to record your sleep patterns. It even includes...
Nintendo Download 13th July (North America)
Manic Mechanics! Atelier Marie Remake! Paint Ball!
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 - Highlights: Manic Mechanics (4J...
News M2's 'Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Collection' For Switch Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Update: Limited Run confirms western release
Update [Thu 13th Jul, 2023 00:25 BST]: Limited Run Games has now confirmed a western physical release of Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Collection for the Nintendo Switch. More details will be shared soon. Original article [Sun 9th Jul, 2023 04:45 BST]: Back in October 2021, the emulation specialist M2...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Streaming On Peacock This August (US)
"1 month until the bros power-up!"
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a major hit when it arrived in cinemas earlier this year, and now it's been confirmed it will be "streaming exclusively" on Peacock in the US, starting August 3. Peacock subscribers will also be able to access all of the bonus features of the movie including cast and crew...
Nintendo Download 6th July (North America)
Oxenfree II! Trails into Reverie! Gimmick!
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 - Highlights: OXENFREE II: Lost Signals (MWM...
News Nintendo Has Apparently Retired Its Gulf War Game Boy
It's going back to Redmond
Nintendo was known in its earlier years of video game development for its durable and long-lasting hardware, but one system that trumped all was the legendary Game Boy. In fact, there's one famous Game Boy as you might recall that was damaged in a bombing during the Gulf War and still works! In an update, the Game Boy has...
News Nintendo Of America Announced As A Sponsor Of Dream Con 2023 (US)
Mario Kart and Smash Bros. tournaments will feature
If you happen to be located in the US and can set aside a few days in late July, you might be interested in checking out the anime and gaming experience 'Dream Con 2023' taking place in Austin, Texas. Nintendo of America will be a sponsor of the 2023 event. Nintendo games have "played a major part...
Nintendo Download 29th June (North America)
Ghost Trick! Rain Code! Everybody 1-2-Switch!
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! Note: Sonic Origins Plus, which launched on 23rd June...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Collector's Edition Restocked On Nintendo Store (US)
Get it while you can
Nintendo's limited edition physical releases aren't always the easiest to get hold of, but it seems to be making an effort to restock the latest one for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as regularly as it possibly can. With this in mind, the Zelda creator has restocked Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition on the...
News Mario's Face Is Officially On A Cookie With Limited Edition Super Mario Bros. Oreos
Cookie Land would approve
Mario is following in the footsteps of Pokémon, as Nintendo has teamed up with snack company Mondelez International to create some official Super Mario Bros. Oreos. Launching in North America on 10th July, these limited edition packs of cookies (or biscuits, depending on where you're from in the world) can contain 16...
News The FTC Doesn't Seem To Think Switch Is A Serious PlayStation & Xbox Competitor
Microsoft's Phil Spencer says it's "incorrect"
Microsoft is currently locked in a courtroom battle with the Federal Trade Commission over its proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and although the focus is mostly on Xbox, on day two of the proceedings, the Nintendo Switch has already been dragged into the fight. According to The...
Guide Best Switch Games In Nintendo's Hyper Max eShop Sale (North America)
Update: Sale ends this weekend
Update: The Hyper Max eShop Sale ends on 25th June, so make sure you check out our favourite games that have been discounted. We're on the cusp of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it's time for summer sales! Nintendo is running Switch eShop sales around the globe, but that doesn't mean the same games...
News E3 2024 And 2025 Have Supposedly Been Cancelled
The ESA claims "no final decisions" have been made
E3 2023 was cancelled earlier this year in March, and now in an update, it seems the events for 2024 and 2025 have also been axed. This information was featured in a slide during a Los Angeles City Tourism Board meeting. The Entertainment Software Association has come out with a statement,...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (North America)
Pikmin 1 & 2! Story of Seasons! The Last Hero of Nostalgia!
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 - Highlights: Pikmin 1 and...
News Nintendo Adds Multiple New Games To Its Switch Voucher Program (North America)
"Save on two digital games"
Nintendo's latest Direct broadcast was packed with quite a lot of major first-party announcements. If you plan on getting them all but want to save some coin, you can always make use of the Switch Online voucher program, which was relaunched in North America earlier this year. For the price of $99.98 / $132.99 CAD,...
News Nintendo's New York Store Announces Nintendo Direct Livestream
"First-come, first-served"
As part of the Nintendo Direct celebrations, Nintendo's New York store has announced it will be airing the livestream on-site. It will be on a "first-come, first-served basis" so if you happen to be located in this area or can make the trip in - be mindful of this. The broadcast will get underway on 21st June 2023 at 10AM...
News Nintendo Confirms Legend Of Zelda amiibo Restock In The US
Skyward Sword Link & Bokoblin are back
There has been talk of a Legend of Zelda amiibo restock taking place soon, and yesterday in North America a few retailers actually had some listings. Now, in a minor update, Nintendo has made it official via social media - announcing a few "previously available" Legend of Zelda amiibo have returned. You can...
News Legend Of Zelda amiibo Reprints Now Available (North America)
But they are selling out fast
Update [Tue 20th Jun, 2023 06:18 BST]: We've got some good news and some bad news - Legend of Zelda amiibo are back in stock in North America. They seem to be getting restocked in waves on websites like Best Buy and Amazon, so you might be in luck depending on your location. The ones up for grabs include the new Link...
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience"
Later this month, Spike Chunsoft is releasing Master Detective Archives: Rain Code on the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, if you ended up ordering a copy of the "Mysteriful Limited Edition" and are located in North America, there's been a slight delay. Instead of releasing alongside the standard and...
Nintendo Download 15th June (North America)
Tails of Trainspot! Nova Lands! Jack Jeanne!
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 - New Releases: Alchemic Cutie (CIRCLE...
News Nintendo May Be Heading To A City Near You In The 'Summer Of Play' Tour (US)
Games and goodies galore
If you're unable to attend the Nintendo Live 2023 event in Seattle this coming September, then worry not, because Nintendo might well be heading to a city near you when it kicks off the 'Summer of Play' tour this week. Lasting from June 15th to August 28th, Nintendo will be touring the US from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in...
News Two Switch Games Will "No Longer Be Available" On The eShop
Say goodbye to 'The Lost Child' & 'God Wars' by NIS America
We've already seen the 3DS eShop closure wipe out a lot of digital titles earlier this year, and now game publisher NIS America has announced two of its games from the Switch eShop will be disappearing in the coming weeks and months. The first one is the RPG The Lost Child, originally...
Nintendo Download 8th June (North America)
Harmony! Dordogne! Katamari!
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 - Highlights: Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (DON'T NOD, 8th...
News The Mario Movie Physical Release Is Already Available (North America)
Official announcement says it's out next week
Update [Wed 7th Jun, 2023 05:30 BST]: There were reports last week about fans securing physical copies of the Mario Movie early, and although an official release date of 13th June 2023 was announced today, it seems even more people have managed to secure a copy. In other words, you might already be able...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Steelbook Already Being Shipped Out (US)
It's happening!
The Super Mario Movie made its digital debut last month, so when can we expect to see the physical version arrive? Following a supposed leak that suggested the Steelbook release would be arriving on 6th June 2023, it seems some Mario fans in the US have already secured their copy. According to reports, a weekly ad by the retailer...
Nintendo Download 1st June (North America)
Etrian Odyssey! Decarnation! Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX!
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 - Highlights: Etrian Odyssey...
News My Nintendo Celebrates Super Mario GBA Coming To Switch Online
Grab these wallpapers while you can
Following last week's release of three Super Mario games for the Switch Online GBA service, Nintendo has now released some brand new wallpapers for desktop and mobile devices. This item is available on My Nintendo in the US and will set you back 50 Platinum Points. As you can see, it's got a picture of the...
Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)
Cassette Beasts! Bat Boy! Skye Tales!
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 - Highlights: MAQUETTE (Annapurna Interactive, 25th...
News Mario Kart Tour Lawsuit Calls Out "Immoral" Lootbox Gacha System
The pipe has backfired
At the end of last year, Nintendo removed the gacha elements from its mobile racing game, Mario Kart Tour. It replaced this system where players would "fire" a pipe to receive a random item with a 'Spotlight Shop'. Although the item system has already been updated, Axios reports a young gamer (with approval from his father)...
News Surprise! The Mario Movie's Digital Release Is Out Now (US)
Update: It appears to be arriving in the UK next week
Update #2 [Fri 19th May, 2023 01:25 BST]: Following the US release earlier this week, it seems the Mario Movie will now be arriving in the UK next week. As highlighted by Eurogamer, iTunes has the film listed for a 22nd May release in this location. Elsewhere on sites like YouTube and Amazon...
Nintendo Download 18th May (North America)
Lego 2K Drive! Warhammer! Farming Simulator 23!
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 - Highlights: LEGO 2K Drive (2K Games,...
News Zelda Switch OLED Launch Boosts Nintendo Hardware Sales In April (US)
"Zelda OLED had a huge impact"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has already surpassed 10 million sales in just three days around the globe, and while its success isn't fully reflected in software sales data just yet, on the hardware front in the US, it's already lifted Nintendo's system sales. In the latest update for the month of April,...
News The Super Mario Bros. Movie Breaks More Box Office Records Around The World
Update: Now the highest-grossing movie ever in Mexico
Update [Tue 16th May, 2023 05:05 BST]: We've got an update about the Mario Movie's sales success in Mexico with the film now officially the country's highest-grossing film ever in the country's history. It follows on from the movie surpassing the $1 billion mark globally in cinemas, in just 26...
News Nintendo's Official Podcast Just Aired Its "Last Episode"
Nintendo Power may return for "special episodes" in the future
The Nintendo Power Podcast has just aired its Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom special and it turns out it's actually the final episode. At the start of episode #57, host and Nintendo of America employee Chris Slate announced this sad news - revealing this Zelda-themed show was the "last...
News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Item Up For Grabs On My Nintendo (North America)
Available while supplies last
Nintendo has launched all sorts of goodies to celebrate the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and now it's added one more item to the My Nintendo store in North America. It's a "glow-in-the-dark keychain"! This item will set you back 550 Platinum Points (shipping fees apply) and is available while...
Nintendo Download 11th May (North America)
Zelda! Minit Fun Racer! Super Dungeon Maker!
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 - Highlights: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of...
News Save Big On Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom With This GameStop Trade-In Offer (US)
Reducing the price to just $20
If you haven't actually pre-ordered The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just yet, or are planning on simply walking into a store to purchase a copy, this offer might be worth a look. GameStop is giving Zelda fans in the US the chance to pick up Link's new adventure for $20 instead of $70. Of course, there's a...
Random Zelda Super Fans Are Already Queuing Outside Nintendo's Store For Tears Of The Kingdom
Playing the waiting game
Believe it or not, but we're now less than 72 hours out from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch. Nintendo New York is hosting a special midnight launch event and although there's a reservation system in place, some people are already lining up outside the store. Legend of Zelda and...
News Nintendo Live 2023 To Run "Alongside" PAX West, Registration Opens May 31st
Event runs from September 1st - 4th
Nintendo Live 2023 will run from 1st to 4th September at the Seattle Convention Center alongside PAX West, Nintendo has announced. It will be a ticketed event, and tickets are free — although you'll need to register and be selected. Registration for tickets starts on May 31 at 9am PT and runs until June 22 at...
News The Mario Movie Might Be Appearing On Streaming Services Very Soon
An "on demand" release has been announced
There have been rumours about the Mario Movie launching on streaming services this month and now we've got some developments. Optimum TV in the US has revealed on Instagram that its customers will be able to "catch the Super Mario Bros. Movie" on demand on May 16th. Here's the post (via Instagram):...