If you’ve ever made the pilgrimage to visit the spiritual home of video games in Japan, then you’ve doubtless encountered Taiko no Tatsujin. A rhythm action series that feels like it’s been around forever, Taiko no Tatsujin is one of those quintessentially Japanese properties that’s adored by fans of the country’s culture. And it’s not […]
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Nintendo recommits to “keep the business going” for 3DS
Enlarge / Can’t afford a Switch? Mario has a suggestion for you… (credit: Nintendo of America) In the age of the Nintendo Switch, the company’s older 3DS handheld tends to get the short end of the stick in terms of press and player attention. But Nintendo has maintained that it’s not going to abandon the […]
Nintendo Switch passes the GameCube in lifetime sales
The Nintendo Switch has overtaken another console in lifetime sales: the GameCube. The Japanese console maker sold 3.19 million units in the last quarter, brining the Switch’s total install base to 22.86 million. The beloved GameCube, by comparison, managed 21.74 million in its six-year run. For Nintendo, these are healthy numbers. The company sold 2.93 […]
‘Yooka-Laylee’ in-game filter revives the Nintendo 64 era
There are many, many games that recreate the look of 8-bit and 16-bit games, but there isn’t a lot for people who grew up with the first generation of 3D-oriented consoles. Where’s their nostalgia hit? Playtonic Games is taking care of it. The studio is releasing a “64-bit Tonic” for Yooka-Laylee that gives the game […]
25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (Holiday 2018): Controllers, Screen Protectors, Etc
Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. We list the best chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a94bf7e1781756588507498/master/pass/SW_PlayStand_1__25146.1488586958.jpg
Pokemon Switch news: Good news for Nintendo 2019 RPG release and fans
Fans have had to wait quite some time for the next major Pokemon franchise release on Nintendo Switch. While Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu is bound to prove popular with fans, it’s still a watered-down version of the usual Pocket Monster format. It will certainly help to build hype for the next Pokemon Switch release, which […]
Fortnite in-game tournament UPDATE: Patch notes REVEALED for PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Fortnite fans can download another new update, just days after the last one. The latest patch is available on all platforms except iOS, which means you’ll need to download to continue playing on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Android. There’s not much in the way of patch notes, but Epic has confirmed that […]
Nintendo Switch Update Rumors, and the Rest of the Week in Games
A lot of rumors and magic this week—here’s hoping some of it comes true. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bb7ddf02ba3661093860c9c/master/pass/NintendoSwitch.jpg
A new Nintendo patent shows how a smartphone case could turn your phone into a working Game Boy
Nintendo Nintendo filed a US patent for a Game Boy-style phone case in March 2018. The case is designed to turn a smartphone’s touchscreen into a functioning Game Boy with a working control pad and buttons. Nintendo does not currently have any Game Boy software available for Android or iOS devices, but the case design […]
WSJ: New Nintendo Switch planned for 2019
Nintendo has been on an excellent run between the release of the Switch and its mini retro consoles, and the Wall Street Journal reports that next year its new hardware launch could be a revised version of the Switch. Pitched as a way to “maintain sales momentum” it’s unclear exactly what might change in a […]