Today, Nintendo released a new game for both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS systems. It’s called Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido. This action-puzzle game also has RPG elements, making it check a few of boxes that may make it appeal to a wider audience.
Nintendo’s Switch has been the recipient of many acclaimed games, and more are rumored to be announced at E3 in just about a week or so. One upcoming game that has everyone excited is Mario Tennis Aces. This weekend only, you’ll have a chance to try it out and participate in a pre-launch tournament.
It looks like two of the biggest things in gaming are about to come together if recent leaks hold any weight. Nintendo Switch has already absolutely destroyed sales numbers when comparing to both the Wii U and the Wii, not to mention Xbox One and PS4. Meanwhile, Fortnite has slowly taken the reigns in the battle royale space, seemingly leaving the originator, PUBG, in the dust. Well, now it looks Fortnite developer Epic Games may actually be bringing the most popular game out there to the most popular console.
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Update: Pre-orders are now live at Best Buy and Amazon, more details below.
Last night, The Pokémon Company International in partnership with Nintendo announced the three latest titles in the Pokémon franchise, all of which will be making their way to the Switch. While one is a more casual, mobile-friendly game, the two new standouts, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, pack everything we’ve come to love about Kanto, but with a few twists that make it shine as the series’ first title to debut on the Switch.
While industry analysts have suggested that Nintendo’s insanely popular hybrid Switch console has already started to cannibalize the company’s handheld sales, that hasn’t stopped it from dropping a few more special edition 2DS consoles. The Pikachu and Poké Ball Edition machines come to mind. While we just reported on the new, mobile-focused Nintendo Switch bundle releasing in Japan, a brand new Zelda inspired 2DS XL is also coming down the pipeline this summer.
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Nintendo Switch has been an absolute rampage since the day it launched. It has been crushing all kinds of sales records in the United States and Japan. In fact, Nintendo said it sold more Switch consoles in the first year of sales than Wii U across its entire shelf life. We all knew Wii U sales were weak, but that is pretty impressive. According to reports, it is the fastest selling console in both markets and that’s including the legendary PlayStation 2 and the revolutionary Nintendo Wii.
Needless to say, we shouldn’t be expecting any official price drops any time soon, but it does look like Nintendo is readying a more affordable, slimmed down Switch bundle.
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Nintendo’s Classic Edition consoles have kinda taken the world by storm lately. We’ve given them away, loved them, and these pieces of remastered iconic tech can still be nearly impossible to get at retail prices.
The rumor mill is now churning, and apparently, Nintendo has applied for a new Nintendo 64 trademark, which can hopefully only mean one thing, an N64 Classic Edition must be close.
Earlier this year, during one of its Direct presentations, Nintendo teased a series of remakes along with some DLC for its new Switch titles. After introducing us to Luigi in Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo announced the next main DLC pack for Mario + Rabbids featuring Donkey Kong. We caught a brief story trailer back in January, and today we are getting the first major gameplay footage for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure.
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After the release of Resident Evil 6 back in October of 2012, many gamers began to feel both a fatigue on the series and were just generally unpleased with the direction it had been taking over the course of the last couple games. RE4 is easily one of the best games in the series and was able to strike a fantastic balance between horror, exploration and action. In an attempt to return the series to its roots and what made 4 so good, Capcom took RE7 in a new direction focusing almost solely on exploration, scares and immersion.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard released early last year on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC to solid reviews. And now we are just days away from its first appearance on the Nintendo Switch, although the game doesn’t appear to be just your average port.
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If there is one thing that differentiates Nintendo from the competition, it is its focus on games that support local multiplayer. In a generation of consoles whose games typically offer online-only multiplayer, it is like a breath of fresh air to see Nintendo’s console keep local multiplayer alive. With the announcement of Go Vacation from Bandai Namco, we will have one more option to play with our friends on Nintendo Switch.
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E3 2018 is just around the corner now and game announcements, in most cases due to leaks, are already starting to hit. Just a few days ago Bethesda decided to pull back the curtain on Rage 2 likely due to the Walmart Canada leaks from a few weeks back. Well now, over the past few days new information has the Pokémon community stirring over what could be the next main-line monster-catching title for Nintendo’s latest hybrid hardware.
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After first detailing its impending return late last year, Nintendo has made good on its promise to bring back the much sought-after NES Classic Edition console. In a tweet shared tonight, the company announced that will be offering availability starting June 29th. It is expected to be available “through the end of the year.” More details below…
Today, Nintendo and Mojang announced that an upcoming update for Minecraft will finally unify just about all of the major platforms the game supports. While Sony is still not playing nice with cross-platform multiplayer, the definitive version of the game for Switch will allow players to slay monsters together no matter which platform they are on starting next month.
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One of the hottest devices to hit both digital and physical store shelves in the recent past has been Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic consoles. The vintage-inspired gaming machines bring all the charm from their original counterparts in a smaller, more bite-sized form-factor packed with a variety of hit games. Now, Nintendo is debuting another version of the NES Classic, this time sporting a fancy gold finish and an all-new roster of games.
When Nintendo Switch first arrived on the scene last year, one of the biggest complaints was the flimsy kickstand on the backside of the console. It offered little support, was easy to break, and quite simply didn’t do much in the way of offering additional value.
Nintendo is looking to remedy the situation with its new adjustable charging stand for Switch, that’s slated to arrive this summer. The $20 stand sits as an alternative to the higher-priced dock that’s been available since launch. The question is, are gamers ready to shell out even more money to fix something Nintendo could’ve remedied from the outset?
Since the launch of the Switch, everyone has been wondering where Nintendo’s paid online service has been. In the past year and a half since the console’s release, the service had been delayed a few times and Nintendo has said little about what it would entail. Back in February, Nintendo finally confirmed that its online service would be coming by year’s end, and now tonight they’ve unveiled the full scoop of what’s in store. Headlined by 20 NES titles including Mario Bros., Donkey Kong and the Legend of Zelda, Switch Online brings cloud data storage and more.
After what seemed like years of waiting, Nintendo has finally started putting some of its most iconic characters on iOS and Android devices. While the success of the Switch continues to cannibalize the company’s hand held 2DS/3DS market, Nintendo is ramping up development for Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems.
Super Mario Run has been successful for the company and we already know some of its other major IPs are getting the mobile treatment soon, but it now looks like Nintendo has some new, original titles on the way for iOS/Android.
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KORG has been slowly pushing its Gadget music making application and collection of instruments on to various platforms since it hit iOS back in 2015. The Mac version released early last year to solid reviews, but now KORG is looking to bring its all-in-one music making app to Nintendo’s hit gaming console.
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Cardboard. It keeps our purchases safe during their commutes from Amazon warehouses, and lets you turn your smartphone into an affordable VR headset, among other practical uses throughout day-to-day life. And now it lets anyone build new controllers and accessories for their gaming consoles; well, at least that’s the way Nintendo sees it. Last Friday, Nintendo finally launched its Labo cardboard construction kits, and after a weekend of building and putting them to the test, we’ll be seeing if the company’s latest is a flop or a look into the future of console accessories and STEM-oriented toys.
Nintendo has experienced almost nothing but major success over the last year or so. The release of the Switch has skyrocketed the company back to where it should be in the home console space and the NES/SNES Classic Edition hardware has been one of the hottest products (barely) on store shelves. While Nintendo’s legal team is constantly busy destroying the hopes and dreams of the home-brew modder community, it looks like the company might actually have a serious problem on its hands with a new Switch security flaw.
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When Nintendo announced Labo (a platform designed to get children interested in engineering) back in January, many fans were concerned that cardboard may not have been the best material choice. While cardboard is flexible, inexpensive, and easy-to-use, it can also be susceptible to spills, tearing, squishing, things that most children have been known do. When pairing this concern with cost to replace a kit, it seemed like a gamble if you and your family would get your money’s worth. Nintendo put many of these fears to bed today by announcing replacement parts can be purchased directly from manufacturer.
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After flying off the shelves during the Switch’s extremely successful first year, the portable system has gone on to win over the gaming market and become one of Nintendo’s most well-regarded systems. Looking to expedite the Switch’s development, Nintendo is now teaming up with Scrum Ventures to bolster the accessory lineup for its hit console.
Nintendo’s highly anticipated cardboard LABO kits for the Switch are slated to arrive at the end of the month. And with Switch owners having waited since January to build custom accessories for their beloved consoles, Youtuber vmln8r has crafted their own DIY controllers, steering wheel and more with the help of 3D-printed adapters and a tub full of LEGO bricks.
Update 3/28: Nintendo recently released an update to its Switch OS, 5.0.1, which has “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” While Nintendo doesn’t specifically state that this update fixes the accessory compatibility issues, we’ve seen reports that some end users are no longer having issues with third-party accessories. Until Nintendo makes an official statement regarding third-party power accessories, we still hold to our position that you should only use first-party power accessories for the time being.
One of the best parts about Nintendo’s Switch console is its USB-C port. With this universal port, you can charge it, send the display to a TV, and more. It’s a data input, output, and power input port all in one. Because of this, many people own third-party accessories to use with their switch. Things like a third-party dock to avoid paying over $70 for the official one, or maybe using an external battery to extend gaming sessions while on the go.
I’ve even used external batteries with my own Switch when traveling and it’s a beautiful feature. But, it looks like after Nintendo released the 5.0 version of its Switch OS, some of these third-party accessories could be bricking units. Read on for more information on how you can keep your Switch from dying.
Back in February we got a hands-on look at Nintendo’s newest venture, its STEM-focused cardboard accessory kits, Labo. While just about all of the details surrounding the kits were unveiled, Nintendo was still secretive with one of Labo’s most anticipated features, Toy-Con Garage, so we were only able to get a peak at what it would offer. Today, Nintendo has finally showcased what will be possible with Toy-Con Garage.
Nintendo’s Super Mario Run for iOS/Android will soon be available for 50% off. In celebration of Mario Day on March 10th, Nintendo is expected to have a number of events and promotions running. One of which will be the full game unlock for Super Mario Run for 50% off.
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Last month we caught our first glimpse of the Dark Horse Super Mario Encyclopedia hardcover book. Spanning the entire history of the series (up until Odyssey that is), the 256-page encyclopedia is filled with information on the series, visuals, concept art, collectible guides and much more.
As we mentioned, Dark Horse has a habit of announcing the special edition version of its products a couple of weeks after the initial debut, much like what we saw with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides and the NES cartridge-style Deluxe edition. Well, as expected, the Limited Edition version of the upcoming Super Mario Encyclopedia book has now been unveiled. And this time, it has a literal trick up its sleeve.
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Colorware makes a wide selection of bespoke and custom-painted electronics gear for just about all of your favorite manufacturers, as any avid 9to5Toys reader would know by now. That includes everything from a custom Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboard to PlayStation 4 covers, Bose headphones and even Nintendo Switch gear. Needless to say, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.
Last summer, Colorware introduced a custom-painted set of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con in limited run. The vintage NES style paint job went over well with customers and now the company is tapping into that vintage aesthetic once again for the new Limited Edition 8-bit designs…
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Following early January’s unveil of the latest games DLC Nintendo would be bringing to its consoles, the company also launched a surprising new accessory to the Switch. Nintendo Labo — a series of cardboard add-ons meant to emphasize DIY creations — was debuted to a lot of skepticism, but after finally getting our hands on the unique new system, we can say it’s worth more than the cardboard it’s printed on.
(Update 2/22 2:00pm): Pre-orders for the Super Mario Encyclopedia Hardcover Book are now down 20% at $23.99 shipped.
Publisher Dark Horse and the folks over at Nintendo have been quite successful with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides. The Zelda Encyclopedia features hundreds of pages detailing the titular hero, the princess of time and Hyrule itself through the ages. Needless to say, it is a must-own for hardcore Legend of Zelda fans and now it looks like Super Mario and friends will be getting the same treatment.
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In today’s best console game deals, Best Buy is offering Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle on Nintendo Switch for $39.99 shipped. Meaning GCU members can grab it for just $31.99. That’s well under the best prices on Amazon and the best we can find.
ICYMI: Here is the Best Console Game Releases for February and Action-adventure game Monster Boy Cursed Kingdom gets physical release on Switch/PS4.
Down below you’ll find more console game deals and new products. Your daily iOS/Mac app sales are on the way!
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While Nintendo has thus far done a great job supporting Switch with excellent first party titles, we are always on the hunt for new and interesting experiences to fill out our libraries. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey have propelled the latest hybrid Nintendo console to new heights. However, it’s the smaller, sometimes indie titles that keep us occupied in between releases of Nintendo’s juggernaut franchises. So we were certainly excited when new details on the upcoming new Monster Boy game hit Twitter this morning.
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The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild released in March of 2017 as a launch game for Nintendo Switch. It quickly became one of the highest rated games of all time and is widely considered to be one the best games Nintendo (or anyone for that matter) has ever made.
Players are still searching every corner of the map to find new secrets, max-out their character builds and more. While it can be hard to say goodbye to these experiences once we have completely exhausted the content within, one Zelda player has thought of a very interesting way to immortalize their time in Hyrule…
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It has been a big week for Nintendo and the Switch. Kicking off with an astounding sales report and details about its Switch Online service, now Nintendo has closed out the week by showing off some more details on one of its latest ventures. Back in January, Labo launched to a surprising reception. And with what may very well turn out to be one of the more creative uses, the newly teased Toy-Con Garage lets you create your very own cardboard accessories and more.
If you somehow haven’t heard, the Nintendo Switch has launched to be one of the fastest selling and acclaimed consoles in recent years. But for all its feats, the Switch has lacked something that just about every other recent console shipped with, a robust online gaming network. While we’ve known one for the Nintendo’s latest was on the way, last night the company finally announced that its highly anticipated online service would finally be launching later this year in September.
Well we don’t see very many Nintendo Switch console deals, and we aren’t expecting to start any time soon. However, we do have a rare bundle discount today courtesy of trusted game dealer AntOnline via eBay Daily Deals. You can grab the Nintendo Switch with Super Mario Odyssey and a Switch Pro Controller for $399.99 shipped.
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The Nintendo Switch is a modern marvel. If you’re looking for a fantastic gaming console that has both portability and fun at its forefront, then the Switch should be your first choice. This isn’t a review of the Switch, however. Today we’re going to be talking about one of its shortcomings and how to fix it: storage.
Pre-orderUpdate: The Robot and Variety kits are now available for pre-order at Amazon.
Nintendo Switch was arguably the hottest release of 2017, with gamers new and old flocking to the beloved manufacturer’s latest console. Fast forward to today, and Nintendo is tapping into a whole new way of enjoying its handheld system.
Today’s fresh approach is called Nintendo Labo, and it features a DIY system of cardboard accessories that can transform Switch into a wide range of neat projects. That includes everything from a robot suit, to piano, fishing rod and more. Combining Switch’s Joy-Con controllers with these cardboard builds opens up a whole new range of mini-games. Nintendo is hoping to tap into the ever-expanding ‘maker’ culture while also bringing a tactile, real-life experience to kids.
(Update 2/13 1:05pm): The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition is now available for $159.99 shipped at Amazon, GameStop, Target and more.
Nintendo had a record-breaking 2017 with major new hardware releases and some of the highest rated first-party titles in history. The hybrid Switch console was apparently the highest selling home video game console in U.S. history in its first 10 months on the market, and we all know how fast the SNES Classic Edition flew off store shelves. But the company’s best-in-class handheld division has been pretty busy as well. We saw the new Zelda 2DS for Black Friday, the Poké Ball Edition 2DS XL and the Super Nintendo-themed 3DS handheld, just to name a few. To sum it up, Nintendo has been on fire lately.
After some major new game announcements during yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Mini, including Super Mario Odyssey DLC, Donkey Kong on Switch and Dark Souls Remastered, we now know the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition is coming later this month…
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The Japanese gaming giant released a new Nintendo Direct today via YouTube. With a shorter run-time than its usual events, today’s broadcast is referred to as a Nintendo Direct Mini. But don’t be fooled by the naming scheme, we got some major new Switch announcements including new Super Mario Odyssey and Pokemon Tournament DX content, Dark Souls: Remastered, Hyrule Warriors, Donkey Kong for Switch and more…
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Last year was a big one for the folks at Nintendo. The massively successful launch of the Switch along with the SNES Classic Edition and some of the best first party titles in history helped propel the company to new heights after the somewhat disappointing Wii U era. Today, Nintendo announced that its latest hardware is now the fastest selling console in U.S. history.
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Amazon now looks to have finalized its list for the best-sellers in gaming for 2017. Nintendo has a number of products in the top 20 alongside hardware from both Sony and Microsoft. On top of that it looks like extra controllers and and PS Plus membership extensions were popular gifts this season…
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New Super Mario Bros. was released back in 2006 for the Nintendo DS. While being somewhat criticized for its overall simplicity and similarities to previous titles, the game went on to sell nearly 31 million copies, firmly placing it on the best-selling games of all-time list. Like with most Mario titles, fans just couldn’t get enough of the original DS action and have taken it upon themselves to create a bunch of new levels and worlds for the game…
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PDP makes its fair share of officially licensed Nintendo devices and gear from Wii U fight Pads to charging systems and even amiibo accessories. Its Mario Pipe amiibo stand is certainly one of the coolest ways to display your iconic plastic figures, and now the company has teamed up with Nintendo once again to launch 3 more options:
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As usual, Nintendo’s E3 2016 presence came by way of a special Treehouse Live event today. After massive showcases from Microsoft and Sony yesterday, it’s all about Zelda now. Maybe one the of most anticipated titles in recent memory, Nintendo showed all sorts of new Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild footage in glorious HD, along with more on Pokemon Sun/Moon.
Head below for more:
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In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering the New Nintendo 3DS XL in black or red for $174.99 shipped. That’s about 14% off the original $200 price tag it still fetches at most retailers. This is matching the Amazon all-time low. It has the C-stick controls, a faster processor and plays all of the Nintendo 3DS games.
Other notables include Guitar Hero Live on Wii U for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40+), Sniper Elite III on Xbox One is down below $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+) and we still have Fallout 4 down at $29.99 Prime shipped on Amazon (Reg. $35+, within a dollar or so of the Amazon all-time low, current lowest we can find).
As we told you yesterday, we’ll be covering all the best announcements and reveals from this year’s show in our E3 2016 hub including Bethesda, EA, Ubisoft, Xbox, and PlayStation 4, with Nintendo set to show its cards this afternoon. We are seeing a large number of the new announcements up for pre-order at 20% off for Prime members over at Amazon right now.
Down below you’ll find today’s best iOS/Mac deals including Insta Reposter, FLASHOUT 3D, Inspire Pro, Slow Shutter Cam, PDF Reader Pro Edition and more:
Update (6/7 11:48pm): The official Newegg eBay Store is offering a PlayStation 4 console with Uncharted 4 and Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection for $359 shipped ($410 value).
In today’s best game/app deals, Newegg is offering 12 month Xbox Live Gold Memberships for just $32.99 shipped using code EMCEKEL84 at checkout (w/ digital delivery). While Amazon is currently charging $40 for these, they regularly sell for between $45 and $60. Today’s deal is the current best price available.
PlayStation gamers can also grab a 12 month PS Plus membership right now for just $39.99 shipped via Best Buy. That’s matching our deal price and the best we can find. In both cases, you get access to free games, deals, online play and much more.
Other notables include, Final Fantasy XIV Online on PS4 for $29.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $60, Amazon all-time low, current best), Until Dawn on PS4 from $19.99 with free in-tore pickup at Best Buy’s eBay Store, and the same thing applies for Bloodborne. Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of the Day on Homefront: The Revolution for $34.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $60) is the lowest we have tracked on the game.
Bad Piggies is still at its lowest price in years and we still have $100 iTunes Gift Cards with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off). Down below you’ll find today’s best iOS deals including MarginNote Pro, Live Interior 3D, Wishboard and many more:
In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering Just Cause 3 on PS4 for $29.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. However, Best Buy is also offering this same deal on both PS4 and Xbox One right now with additional discounts for GCU members. Today’s deal is matching the lowest we have seen.
Also a part of Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale, we spotted Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on PS4 and Xbox One for just $24.99 (Reg. $33+), Street Fighter V for $40 shipped (Reg. $50+), Dark Souls II – Scholar of the First Sin for $14.99 (Reg. $20 and many more. As always, GCU members will get even deeper deals on these titles.
Before you head below for today’s iOS deals, Amazon’s 20% off promotion on new releases and pre-orders is now bringing the upcoming Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands down to just $47.99 shipped for Prime members (Reg. $60, discount shows in the cart). You’ll also find Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan at special Prime pricing right now, after releasing earlier this week.
The newest sequel in the Lifeline text-adventure series is out now, Goat Simulator heads to outer space, and we have a host of LEGO Games for Android on sale for $1 (Reg. $5). Down below we have iOS deals on AmpKit+, Hitman: Sniper, BADLAND 2, Stackables and more:
