Nintendo has acquired Canadian developer Next Level Games, which is expected to officially close on 1 March 2021. Next Level Games has developed several Nintendo titles in the past, including: Super Mario Strikers for Nintendo GameCube.Mario Strikers Charged and Punch-Out!! for Nintendo Wii.Luigiââ‚

After a long battle since 2017, big video game company Nintendo has won a lawsuit against Japanese street go-karting company MariCar for using Super Mario costumes and their name. We're guessing it's the Mario Kart brand that Nintendo owns (via SoraNews24). MariCar paid 50 million yen in damages (US$476,000) after t

Update: Super Nintendo World's debut in Japan is delayed indefinitely due to a state of emergency declaration in Osaka Prefecture concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Nintendo launched a special Nintendo Direct video showcasing the ins and outs of Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World. Mario creator Shigeru Mi

The last Nintendo live stream took place in September 2020, but now we’ve finally received a new one. The presentation showcased a lot of exciting new indie games for Nintendo Switch owners to look forward to. Check out my full recap and roundup of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase December 2020 below:

Aksys Games has announced that they will be bringing three new Otome titles from Idea Factory to English-speaking regions. An otome game is a story-based video game that is targeted towards women. In addition to Code: Realize ~Wintertide Miracles~ (which is slated for release in February 2021), the publisher plans

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has announced that they will open their US$580 million Super Nintendo World theme park on 4 February 2021. Super Nintendo World will be built on the existing Universal Studios Japan site, featuring Nintendo's most popular games with rides, shops and walk-through activities.

Earlier this year, we reported that Nintendo was looking to increase the production of its Nintendo Switch consoles due to an increase in demand from the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of Animal Crossing New Horizons. It turns out that one of those new supply manufacturing chains is in Malaysia, besides locations

Nintendo and Puma have announced a new collaboration to celebrate Super Mario‘s 35th anniversary, with four pairs of themed trainers set for release on 27 November 2020. The three main shoes are based on the three games in this year’s Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection. The ‘Future R

Tencent has launched its streaming app, Tencent Video, on Nintendo Switch in China. Tencent Video is a video streaming app like that of Netflix or Disney Plus, offering a wide variety of local and international streaming content. https://twitter.com/ZhugeEX/status/1323916212548620289 This move by the conglomer

Nintendo sure loves dishing out some decent game announcements without following any rhyme or reason whatsoever. That's what we love about the Big N sometimes, because this random Nintendo Direct video houses some special reveals. Here are the games that were elaborated further upon. Bravely Default 2 This Square En

Good news, advocates of legit Nintendo Switch products. Two members from a piracy organization called Team Xecuter, renowned for hacking and pirating Nintendo Switch consoles, have arrested two of its members. One of them is named Gary Bowser, the other Max Louarn. Both were arrested and charged with fraud, and alle

It's been a while since we've heard of more Nintendo takedown news; the hentai-inspired game Peach's Untold Tale has recently drawn the ire of the Big N this year. According to TorrentFreak, the erotic fan game made by Ivan Aedler that's been around since 2012, the game was recently hit with a copyright takedown fro

On Nintendo Direct Mini showcase this 17th September, we get to see more of Capcom's latest Monster Hunter games, Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, for the Nintendo Switch. Let's tackle them one by one. Monster Hunter Rise -Capcom director Yasunori Ichinose will be in charge of the game

The last Nintendo Direct Mini took place just last month, but now we’ve finally received a new one. The presentation showcased a lot of exciting stuff for Nintendo Switch owners to look forward to. Check out my full recap and roundup of the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase September 2020 below: Monst

The Nintendo Switch received a new firmware update yesterday. It didn't do anything major. Unless you happen to like using offensive phrases as nicknames. The 1.2 firmware update extends the system's list of banned phrases which include the following: "KKK" "slave" "Nazi" "acab" "Covid" Words lik

Nintendo recently unleashed a Nintendo Direct stream that highlights the birthday of its Italian plumber mascot, Mario. Here's a recap of what went on during the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct. Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch This special Game & Watch liquid colour display device features Super

Nintendo decided to punk us all and release a surprise Nintendo Direct Mini presentation earlier today. It's certainly impressive, considering that this comes only one week after the Nintendo Indie World Showcase 2020 earlier this month and a month after July 2020's Nintendo Direct Mini. Check out my full recap and ro

Today, 2K has released the NBA 2K21 current-generation demo for the PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. This year’s demo includes four playable teams. These includeL Kobe Bryant and the All-Time Lakers.Bill Russell and the All-Time Celtics.Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.Kawhi Leonard and

Nintendo will allegedly launch a new version of the Nintendo Switch console in early 2021. According to a report from Economic Daily News (via VGC), the new version of the Switch will enter production later this year and feature improved "interactivity" and a better quality display. It's unclear at this point w

Nintendo just livestreamed an indie gaming showcase recently, so here's a recap of its highlights. The best part? Half these titles are out for your Nintendo Switch right now. And Nintendo is hosting an indie games sale. We'll be updating this feature with game prices later today. For now, here are the games: Hades h