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22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Japanese Charts: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Brawls Its Way To The Top

Finding its groove. Famitsu is back with its latest look at the boxed games chart in Japan, and Cap...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Booster Pack Is All About Ultra Beasts

There's an Extradimensional Crisis coming. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Download – May 22, 2025 (North America) – Cookie Clicker, Onimusha 2 remaster, more

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of May 22, 2025.

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu sales (5/12/25 – 5/18/25) – first week sales revealed for Capcom Fighting Collection 2

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch OLED �" 14,460 Switch Lite �" 7,924 PS5 �" 3,497 PS5 Pro �" 2,259 Switch...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Download – May 22, 2025 (Europe)

The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of May 22, 2025 are as follows: Switch Download A Bibelot: Tiret sur Will Aery: Peace of Mind 3...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Want Even More USB Ports On Switch 2? Accessory Firm JSAUX Has Got You Covered

On second ports. A few weeks back, we took a look at a rather snazzy Switch 2 Joy-Con charging dock

22nd May, 2025 • timeextension.com

Hands On: This Super Mario World Vinyl Soundtrack Takes You Right Back To 1990

Spin those discs. In case you hadn't noticed, the release of Super Mario World's soun...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Embracer Group Renames Its Lord Of The Rings-Themed Gaming Division

No, it's not 'Sneaky Little Hobbitses'. Embracer Group has seemingly been scrambling to right the ship after a turbulent few years

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Covenant of Solitude coming to Nintendo Switch next month

Kemco is bringing another one of their RPGs to Nintendo Switch, this time Covenant of Solitude.

22nd May, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Video games' soaring prices have a cost beyond your wallet - the concept of ownership itself

Earlier this month, Microsoft bumped up the prices of its entire range of Xbox consoles

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Gearbox CEO comments on $80 price tag: “True fans will pay for games” [update: more comments]

May 20: With rising concerns about the increasing cost of video games, some players are wondering if future titles will start launching at $80, a p...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Random: Marilyn Before Mario? That Time Nintendo Went A Bit Playboy

Happy birthday, Mr Marioooooh. When we consider Nintendo as we know it today, and in the only way most people have ever known it, it's impossible...

22nd May, 2025 • timeextension.com

The Amazing Star Fox EX ROM Hack Just Got A Major Update

Prepare for launch. The fan-made Star Fox EX Exploration Showcase

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat requires a phone number to use

If you plan on using GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need a phone number.

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Randy Pitchford Defends Borderlands 4 Pricing Comment

"It's getting gnarly out there, you guys". Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford found himself in hot water recently after making a fairly tone deaf...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Shenmue III On Switch 2? Publisher's Latest Tease Suggests It Might Be Happening

Get IN(IN)! After securing the Shenmue III publishing rights

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Alarmo's Latest Update Adds Another Free Theme

Tom Nook is on the clock. Nintendo released its very own alarm clock last year

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.5, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Are we there yet? Following last week's update to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo updated to support Animal Crossing: New Horizons

If you own Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, you can now access new scenes for Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

SEGA Unveils New Sonic 'Racing Around The World' Campaign

"Sonic Team partners with Red Bull". : Sonic the Hedgehog is known for all sort...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 3.0.5 update out now, patch notes

Another Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update has just come through with version 3.0.5.

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Store Outlines Switch 2 Launch Events For New York And San Francisco

"First come, first served". We're getting closer to the Switch 2 and Nintendo has now revealed its plans for the launch events at its stores in th...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Rumour: New Datamine Suggests Nintendo Isn't Done With Mario Kart's Mobile Entry Just Yet

Could an update be timed in with Mario Kart World? Mario Kart World is due...

22nd May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Soccer Golf out on Nintendo Switch this week [update: trailer]

May 19: Ratalaika Games has announced that its latest title, Soccer Golf!, a quirky blend of soccer and golf, is heading to the Nintendo Switch thi...

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time launch trailer

Level-5 has prepared a final launch trailer for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Random: Mario Kart World's Devs Had To Double Check Mario Actually Eats Power-Up Mushrooms

What would the other option even be? We can't say that it's the kind of question that normally crops up in our everyday lives, but if someone put...

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

"This Is It!" - Nintendo On Why It Added 'Cow' Into Mario Kart World

What an udder surprise. If you watched any of the reactions to the Mario Kart World

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance confirms Nintendo Switch physical release [update: full details]

March 26: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, which was previously announced for Nintendo Switch, today confirmed that a physical release will be available.

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mini Review: Duck Detective: The Ghost Of Glamping (Switch) - A Quacking Little Mystery

I suspect fowl play. A duck stands in a fedora and a trench coat, delivering a noir-style monologue about how his recent divorce has fueled his br...

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Miyamoto says he’s been wanting to grow the Pikmin IP, not ruling out a movie

According to Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto, he’s been wanting to grow the franchise over the past few years.  Pikmin has been around since the...

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Random: Miyamoto Can't Talk About Switch 2, Talks About Switch 2 Anyway

I do what I want, bruv! Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and Pikmin, recently sat down with IGN

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Castle of Heart: Retold announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2

Castle of Heart: Retold is in development for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, 7Levels announced today.

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Shuten Order announced for Nintendo Switch, coming from Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka [update: release date, first details, trailer]

March 16: Today, DMM Games and Too Kyo Games announced Shuten Order for Nintendo Switch.

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Explains Why Mario Kart World Isn't Called 'Mario Kart 9'

"We wanted to take the series to the next level". Nintendo has released a surprise 'Ask the Developer

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Riot Control Simulator announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Polish indie studio Corpix Games, together with publishers Wildlands Interactive and Ultimate Games SA, has confirmed that Riot Control Simulator i...

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Random: Do You Recognise This Obscure Nintendo Console From The Switch Online Icons?

Deep Fami-cuts. The Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards program

21st May, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto explains Donkey Kong's recent makeover

Donkey Kong - Nintendo's mighty monkey with a penchant for bananas - received a bit of a makeover recently, and now we know why. Read more

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Bubble Ghost Remake 2.0.0 update out now, patch notes

Bubble Ghost Remake, developed by Nakama Game Studio, puts players in the role of a ghost guiding a delicate bubble through charming puzzles and my...

21st May, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Mario Kart World was first developed for the original Switch, but 60fps only possible on Switch 2

Mario Kart World was originally in development for the original Switch, but Switch 2

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mario Kart World Was Originally In Development For Switch 1

"it was difficult for us to incorporate everything we wanted". Nintendo has released a new Ask the Developer

21st May, 2025 • timeextension.com

Hands On: GameBook Advance, A Heartfelt Tribute To Nintendo's GBA

Advanced reading. Ninty Media has already given us the GameBook

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Best-selling games of April 2025 in the U.S. on Nintendo Switch – The Hundred Line makes the top five

New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of April 2025 specifically on Nintendo Switch.

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Best-selling games in the U.S. for April 2025 – Minecraft carries things for Nintendo Switch

Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S.

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo shares Mario Kart World concept art, talks about adding NPC drivers

Coming from today’s Mario Kart World interview, Nintendo has shared concept art for the game and has spoken about including NPC drivers.

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Scalpers Are Ignoring Tornado Warnings Just To Nab Latest Card Collection

Nobody was hurt in their confusion. Pokémon scalpers going to insane lengths just to secure a new card collection isn't anything new, but this st...

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Mario Kart World was originally planned for Nintendo Switch 1

Mario Kart World was originally planned as a game for the current Switch, Nintendo has revealed.

21st May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Why Donkey Kong Has Been Redesigned

You want expressive? You got it. Donkey Kong's recent redesign has been a huge point of discussion in recent weeks, and it seems that most fans ar...

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo explains why Mario Kart World isn’t called Mario Kart 9

In a new interview issued today, Nintendo commented on why Mario Kart World isn’t called Mario Kart 9.

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo on how Mario Kart World came to be, development started in 2017

Nintendo has spoken about the origins of Mario Kart World, revealing that the project started developing in 2017.

21st May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Troubles Witches Final Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam coming to Nintendo Switch worldwide

ININ Games, in partnership with Studio Siesta, today announced Troubles Witches Final Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam is getting a release on Nint...