Tag: North America
Nintendo Download 11th July (North America)
Princess Maker 2! Darkest Dungeon II! Let's School!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's a pretty quiet one! But don't worry, we've got a list of new games that have arrived on 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...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Was Nintendo's "Best-Selling" Switch Game In May 2024 (US)
But Switch showed "the most significant drop" in hardware sales YoY
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door topped the charts in the UK and Japan when it arrived on the Switch in May 2024, and some new data about its release in the US has now been shared. According to Circana (formerly NPD) via industry analyst Mat Piscatella, it debuted in second...
News Play Mario + Rabbids For Free In Nintendo Switch Online's New Free Game Trial
Sparking hope for our bank balance
Update: This Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial has now been announced for Europe too. Whether you have a North American or European NSO subscription, you can play Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope for free until 14th July. Hot off the back of Darkest Dungeon II, Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial...
Nintendo Download 4th July (North America)
SPYxANYA! Legend of Heroes! Cthulhu Tower!
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: Air Hockey: Casual Table...
Guide Every Game In The Switch eShop 'Recollection Collection' Sale (North America)
Turtles! Sonic! Red Dead!
Nintendo of America has unveiled its latest batch of discounts, with the 'Recollection Collection' sale bringing up to 80% off select titles with a certain throwback feeling. The sale kicked off on 3rd July and will run until 14th July, giving you plenty of time to make the most of the savings. Below, we have gathered...
News Nintendo Switch Online Free 7-Day Trial Now Available (US)
"Even if you've tried it before"
If you've been wanting to give the Switch Online service another shot, but don't necessarily want to fork out the monthly sub for it, Nintendo is now offering Switch users a free 7-day trial. This allows you to "retry the benefits" of this membership service, even if you've tried it out in the past. This will give...
News House Of The Dead 2: Remake Gets Rated For Switch By The ESRB
A PEGI rating appeared earlier this month
After a PEGI rating for House of the Dead 2: Remake was discovered earlier this month, it seems the game has now been rated for Switch by the ESRB. It's rated 'M' (mature 17+) and unsurprisingly contains blood, gore, and violence. Although there's still no formal update about the sequel, these ratings...
Nintendo Download 27th June (North America)
Luigi's Mansion 2! Beyond Good & Evil! Tsukihime!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's a quieter week on all fronts. How many of you will be sucking up ghosts with Luigi's Mansion 2? Or are you after a long-awaited VN localisation? As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your...
News New Switch Game Trial Now Available To Subscribers (North America)
Just in time for Darkest Dungeon II
Red Hook Studios this week confirmed Darkest Dungeon II would be making the journey across to the Switch this July, and if you've still not played the first game and happen to be an NSO subscriber, now is your chance. Nintendo is currently offering Switch Online members a free trial of the first Darkest Dungeon...
Nintendo Download 20th June (North America)
Moonstone Island! Super Monkey Ball! Times & Galaxy!
It's time for the latest Nintendo Download update for North America once again! It's been a busy week with a cracker of a Nintendo Direct, but with very few shadow-drops, the eShop is looking a little calmer. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential...
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Pre-Orders Are Now Being Cancelled (US)
Following Paper Mario pre-order cancellations
Ahead of the launch of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Nintendo Switch next week, Walmart in the US has reportedly been cancelling physical pre-orders. As highlighted by GoNintendo, the "exact same situation" that played out with pre-orders for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door last month is now...
Nintendo Download 13th June (North America)
Shin Megami Tensei! Monster Hunter! Sorcerian!
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: Shin Megami Tensei V:...
News Universal Orlando 'Epic Universe' Preview Event Shows Off Super Nintendo World
Scheduled to launch in 2025
In an update last month, it was confirmed Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World was still on track for its 2025 opening. It teased what fans could expect with some animated footage and now in an update courtesy of Theme Park Insider, we've got another look at the plans for this park thanks to a new model featured at a...
News Summer Game Fest Will Return To Los Angeles In June 2025
Geoff Keighley confirms
Summer Game Fest had all sorts of surprises this year and if you're wondering about the future of this event, Geoff Keighley has already confirmed it will return to Los Angeles in June 2025. In a brief post on social media, he mentions the event will continue to help "build what's next" alongside the games industry: In...
News The Animal Crossing Aquarium Experience Is Heading On Tour (US)
Kicking off this week
If you cast your mind back to last year, you might remember Nintendo and the Seattle Aquarium teaming up for an Animal Crossing: New Horizons event. Well, that very event is hitting the road as Nintendo has announced that the 'Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour' will be heading to seven different North American cities in the coming...
Guide Every Game In Nintendo's 'Mega Extreme Fun' eShop Sale (North America)
Animal Crossing! Red Dead! Advance Wars!
Nintendo of America's latest batch of discounts is here, with the 'Mega Extreme Fun' eShop sale bringing some sweet reductions to a wide range of first- and third-party titles. The sale kicked off on 6th June and will be running until 16th June, so you still have a bit of time to check out all of the...
Nintendo Download 6th June (North America)
Star Wars: Hunters! Sociable Soccer 24! Valis!
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: STAR WARS: Hunters (Zynga,...
News My Nintendo Store Adds 'Classic Games Postcard Set' (North America)
Inspired by Game Boy and Nintendo 64 box arts
Nintendo has updated the My Nintendo Store in North America with some new goodies and it's now offering a 'Classic Games Postcard Set', featuring eight themed designs. This pack will set you back 450 Platinum Points and includes a range of box art designs based on popular games from the Nintendo 64,...
News Shiver Entertainment Has Updated Its Website After Being Acquired By Nintendo
The studio will continue to port and develop games for "multiple platforms"
Last month, Nintendo announced it had "entered into an agreement with Embracer Group" to acquire the Miami, Florida-based team Shiver Entertainment. It seems no time has been wasted, with the Shiver Entertainment website already receiving a few updates to its home page...
News Ubisoft Toronto Joins Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time 'Remake' Project
"We're excited to rewind time"
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has bolstered its development with Ubisoft Toronto joining the project. Here's what this developer had to say in a brief message on social media: "We’re excited to rewind time and bring our studio’s creativity, expertise and updated tech to refresh this beloved classic...
News The Switch Is On The Road Again With The 'Play Nintendo Tour' (US)
Coming to a city near you!
Nintendo has announced that it will be touring the United States later this month with the 'Play Nintendo Tour', commencing on 13th June 2024. It essentially sounds like a pared-down form of Nintendo Live, in which fans can enjoy a variety of Switch games, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and...
Nintendo Download 30th May (North America)
Star Wars: Hunters! Capes! Umbraclaw!
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: STAR WARS: Hunters (Zynga, 4th Jun,...
Reminder Paper Mario TTYD Can Be Redeemed With A Switch Game Voucher
Save on two digital games
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has officially arrived on the Switch this week, and if you haven't already got your hands on it, there's one other way you can claim it. Nintendo has added this new release to its Switch game voucher service, where online members can get a pair of vouchers for the price of $99.98 USD (or...
Nintendo Download 23rd May (North America)
Wizardry! Paper Mario! Paper Trail!
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: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door...
News More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Have Been Restocked (US)
Including the Mii Fighters and Pokémon Trainer
Since the final update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this year, Nintendo has been restocking the game's amiibo. With this in mind, the my Nintendo Store in the US has apparently had another big restock, and this time you can even get your hands on the Mii Fighters and Pokémon Trainer. Up...
News Nintendo Celebrates Paper Mario: TTYD Release With "Retro" GameCube Cover
Get it while you can
Nintendo today revives the classic RPG Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Switch and as part of the celebrations it's prepared a "retro Nintendo GameCube cover". This item is available from the My Nintendo Store in the US for 30 Platinum Points, so you can "print it out and slip it in your Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year...
News Hyperdimension Neptunia: Re;Birth Trilogy Switch eShop Release "Postponed Until Further Notice"
It was meant to arrive on the eShop today
Update #2 [Tue 21st May, 2024 03:00 BST]: In a last-minute update, Idea Factory International has announced the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy will no longer arrive on the Switch eShop here in the West on 21st May 2024 (aka today). The game has been "postponed until further notice" and more...
News Nintendo Announces Acquisition Of Shiver Entertainment
The Embracer-owned studio has ported multiple titles to Switch
There have been all sorts of acquisitions in the video game industry recently and today it is Nintendo's turn. The Japanese company has "entered into an agreement with Embracer Group" to acquire the Miami, Florida-based team Shiver Entertainment. Shiver has previously worked under...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Celebrating Launch With Twitch Streams
Out on Switch next week
Nintendo of Canada has announced it will be celebrating the upcoming launch of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the Switch by partnering with a bunch of streamers for the launch of the game. According to an official post on the Nintendo website, the lineup of streamers includes TeaWithMandy, Le Jeu C'est Sérieux, and...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Online Pre-Orders Are Apparently Being Cancelled (US)
"Nintendo will only be offering this item in stores"
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is out on the Switch next week and there are new reports of online pre-orders being cancelled at Walmart in the US. It's not known how "widespread" this is, but according to multiple stories, customers have received emails mentioning how this particular Switch...
Nintendo Download 16th May (North America)
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes! Braid! PO'ed!
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: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Launch Party Announced (US)
"Join us at Nintendo New York"
We're fast approaching the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the Switch, and in the leadup to this release, Nintendo's New York store in America has announced a special launch event. Between 11 am and 2pm on May 25th, 2024, fans will be able to celebrate the game's launch. There'll even be a special...
News Switch "Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed After Five Years
Five years of effort ended "with a whimper"
Throughout the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch, there has been all sorts of controversy surrounding Joy-Con controller drift. As the generation winds down, it looks like "5 years of efforts" to sue Nintendo over "Joy-Con drift" issues have now come to an end. As highlighted by Game File reporter Stephen...
Nintendo Download 9th May (North America)
Little Kitty, Big City! Animal Well! Biomutant!
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: Little Kitty, Big City...
Nintendo Download 2nd May (North America)
Endless Ocean! Pac-Man! Surmount!
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: Endless Ocean Luminous (Nintendo, 2nd...
News Princess Peach: Showtime! Was The Best-Selling Switch Game Of March 2024 (US)
Here are the top 10
The Switch might be in its twilight years, but it's still churning out new releases every month. Circana (formerly NPD) has now revealed its March 2024 sales data for the US market and it provides a look at how Nintendo is performing so far this year. As highlighted by Circana's executive director and video game industry analyst...
Nintendo Download 25th April (North America)
Another Crab's Treasure! SaGa Emerald Beyond! Wrath: Aeon of Ruin!
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: Another...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Animal Crossing: New Horizons Item (North America)
Available while supplies last
Although Nintendo has officially wrapped the development of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch, it hasn't completely forgotten about this particular entry. On the My Nintendo Store this week, it's added a New Horizons-themed 'Leaf Bandana'. This item will set you back 500 Platinum Points (shipping fees apply)...
Nintendo Download 18th April (North America)
Grounded! Eiyuden Chronicle! Tales of Kenzera!
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: Grounded (Microsoft Studios,...
News Hatsune Miku's Fitness Boxing Switch Game Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Get ready for a workout with the virtual idol
Last September, Imagineer announced superstar virtual idol Hatsune Miku would be getting her own Fitness Boxing game. It seems the same title has now been rated 'E' for everyone by the ESRB in North America - seemingly confirming a local release is on the way. Here's the official description: "This is...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Uniqlo Range Officially Announced
Update: USA release confirmed
Update [Thu, 11th Apr, 2024, 19:30 BST]: Uniqlo has confirmed that the previously announced Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom range will be launching in stores and online in North America on 25th April. Taking to social media to confirm the release, Uniqlo said that the clothing items — which can be wishlisted now — will...
Nintendo Download 11th April (North America)
Botany Manor! Grounded! Slave Zero X!
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: Botany Manor (Whitethorn Digital, 9th...
News Switch eShop Sale Knocks Up To 80% Off Select 'Metroidvanias'
'Fusion Festival' now live
If you're a fan of the 'Metroidvania' genre, then you might be interested in the 'Fusion Festival' sale now live on the Switch eShop. Curated by Anton Emelianov and Imad Khalil at third-party publisher Ravenage, the sale is available in both North America and Europe and will be live until 14th April at 7pm CEST / 6pm PT...
News Monster Hunter Stories Physical Collection Includes A Download Code (US)
The first game is on the card, the second game is digital
Update [Fri 5th Apr, 2024 00:30 BST]: Updated listings for the standalone physical version of the first Monster Hunter Stories game on Switch have now appeared on sites like Playasia. You can pre-order the Japan and Asia versions, with both including English language support. Here's a look...
Nintendo Download 4th April (North America)
Freedom Planet 2! Botany Manor! The Gap!
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: What They Don’t Sea...
News Sonic Superstars Exclusive Amy Rose Outfit Available In New Collaboration
Available until May 5th
Sega is still updating last year's side-scroller Sonic Superstars with all sorts of DLC, and the latest promotion is a new collaboration with the restaurant chain 'IHOP' to unlock an exclusive Amy outfit. According to the official PR, loyalty members can earn 'PanCoins' and redeem them for an exclusive Amy Rose outfit until...
Guide Every Game In Nintendo's 'Partner Spotlight' eShop Sale (North America)
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk! Pentiment! Bioshock!
After the announcement of the European eShop's 'Blockbuster Sale', we had a sneaky suspicion that North America would be treated to one of its own before long. Sure enough, the 'Partner Spotlight Sale' has kicked off on the US eShop today, bringing up to 80% off a selection of tasty third-party titles. The...
Nintendo Download 28th March (North America)
Pepper Grinder! Open Road! Otxo!
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: SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! (THQ Nordic, $29.99)...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Princess Peach: Showtime! Goodies (North America)
Get 'em while you can
To celebrate the recent arrival of Princess Peach: Showtime! on the Switch, Nintendo is offering a new batch of rewards on the My Nintendo Store in North America. There are also some other Peach-themed offers in certain other regions. There are five items up for grabs in total. Here's the rundown of each one (via GoNintendo):...
"Some" contractors will be cut, others will become full-time employees
It's been a difficult start for the video game industry this year and now according to Kotaku senior reporter Ethan Gach, Nintendo of America has massively downsized its "small army of contractors" responsible for testing games and hardware. In an official statement, a Nintendo...
