Nintendo’s new pastel Joy-Con controller sets see first discounts starting at $68

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Earlier this summer, Nintendo launched a pair of new pastel-colored Joy-Con sets. Now we’re seeing the first chances to save. Live courtesy of Amazon, pricing now starts at $70.28 shipped for the pastel purple and green set. Down from $80, today’s offer lands at the first and only chance to save – marking a new all-time low in the process. You can also save on the pastel pink and yellow set at $67.99, too. While summer may be coming to a close, that doesn’t mean the vibes have to die, and Nintendo is making sure of that by bringing some adorable pastel action to your Switch – and for less cash! Dive into our hands-on feature from earlier in the year and then head below for more.

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Best Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses: FREE art prints, trading cards, more

Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses are now available in full force. While you can lock-in a copy at Amazon right now, it is the other retailers that are throwing in special bonus goodies to entice buyers elsewhere. Elephant Mario and the latest entry to the 2D side-scrolling Mushroom Kingdom games (this one actually takes place in the Flower Kingdom) is set for release next month and is just the start for what’s shaping up to be quite a notable holiday season for Switch gamers. The new Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Princess Peach Showtime! might not be slated to land until early 2024, but we will be getting some exciting new titles ahead of the holidays this year. Head below for a closer look at the best Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses to ensure you get the most bang for your buck ahead of release next month on October 20, 2023. 

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Activision briefed on next-gen Switch console, said to have PS4/Xbox One-like performance

The next-gen Nintendo Switch looks to indeed be a real thing now. Rumors of the next-generation Switch have been floating around the interwebs for years now, but it looks like some of the first real solid proof of it being in the works has surfaced. A recent report highlights that Activision was briefed on Nintendo’s next-generation machine late last year after internal emails came to light from the FTC Microsoft hearing. Head below for more details. 

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Watch today’s Nintendo Direct: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Paper Mario, Princess Peach Showtime, much more

After just getting a dedicated showcase for Super Mario Bros. Wonder a couple weeks ago alongside the debut of the Mario Red OLED console (pre-orders now live), Nintendo is now ready to stream the next Direct presentation loaded with upcoming Switch games. As we detailed yesterday, Nintendo is set to broadcast its usual pre-fall/end of summer Direct stream this morning and it all starts very soon. Head below to follow along and watch today’s show. 

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Next Nintendo Direct streams tomorrow with 40 mins. of upcoming titles! Mario RPG and more?

The next Nintendo Direct event has been officially scheduled for September 14 at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET. At the tail end of last month Nintendo broadcasted its dedicated Super Mario Wonder Direct showcase ahead of the game’s launch on October, 2023, but this time it is back to its usual and more mysterious ways promising 40 minutes of “games releasing this winter.” Head below for more details. 

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Nintendo just launched some previously Japan-only classics on Switch Online

Nintendo has now revealed the next additions to its Switch Online Game library and this time they are landing in the NES, SNES, and GameBoy Color collections. Last time around, we saw the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2, with Zelda Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons before that, but this time it’s all about some Kirby stacking action and previously Japan-only titles. Head below for a closer look. 

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Nintendo just unveiled this year’s Switch holiday bundles

Update: Reports also suggest Nintendo will be releasing a pair of Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing New Horizons bundles on October 6, 2023 that include a digital copy of the game. The Isabelle Aloha Edition and Timmy & Tommy Aloha Edition bundles will be Target and Walmart exclusives. 

After the exciting unveil of the brand new Mario Red OLED version Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo has now unveiled this year’s Switch holiday bundle and it appears to be the same old thing. For the last number of years, Nintendo has launched a limited edition Switch console bundle in celebration of the end-of-year holidays and it is always the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offering. This morning it took to its official Twitter feed to seemingly announce this year’s Switch holiday bundle and it will, at least as it appears right now, will be that same Mario Kart 8 offering. Head below for more details. 

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Brand new Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console now up for pre-order!

Pre-order $350

Update: Pre-orders for the new Mario Red Edition Nintendo OLED console are now live on Amazon

The brand new Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console is now up for pre-order! This morning Nintendo broadcasted its latest Direct presentation, this time solely focused on the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder. But at the tail end of the stream, it also unveiled its next big iteration of the OLED SWitch console known as the Mario Red edition and pre-orders are now live on Best Buy at $349.99 shipped ahead of its official launch on October 6, 2023. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Watch the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct: New gameplay and more Elephant Mario

Today is the day folks as we are just minutes away from this morning’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct presentation. As promised, Nintendo is set to host a dedicated stream featuring its upcoming 2D side-scrolling Mario adventure, giving us our first look at the title beyond the debut trailer we saw back in June alongside the Super Mario RPG remake and Sonic Superstars trailers. Head below for more details on the game and to follow along with today’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct stream. 

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Get ready for 15 minutes of new gameplay for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Get ready for a dedicated Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation. It has been a long time since Nintendo released a 2D side-scrolling Mario adventure, but it won’t be long before the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder debuts in October. The new Mushroom Kingdom game was initially unveiled back in June during what could only be described as one of the more exciting 40-minute Direct presentations of the year alongside titles like the Super Mario RPG remake, Sonic Superstars, Detective Pikachu Returns, and the Pikmin 1 + 2 re-release, but we are now just 24 hours away from learning more about Mario’s next adventure. Head below for more details on tomorrow’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation. 

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Nintendo teams up with OREO once again for new special-edition Princess Peach cookies

The Nintendo OREO cookie campaign isn’t done just yet folks. A few weeks back, the two brands came together to launch special OREO cookies embossed with characters and items from the Mushroom Kingdom, and now they are back with the special-edition Princess Peach snacks. While the original Nintendo OREO cookies are still available for purchase on Amazon (currently on sale for $3.50 Prime shipped), it’s going to be much more difficult to land the Princess Peach packs. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 come to Switch Online today

New Pokémon Switch Online games are on the way – Pokémon Stadium 2 and Trading Card Game are headed to Switch Online starting today. As announced during today’s Pokémon presentation, some new pocket monster titles are headed to Nintendo’s Switch Online Game Boy and N64 libraries. While they might not be the Pokémon Game Boy titles most folks were hoping for, they are still notable addition to the offerings if you ask me. Both titles are scheduled to arrive on the platform starting today for Switch Online and Expansion Pack members. Head below for more details. 

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Rockstar finally set to bring Red Dead Redemption to Nintendo Switch later this month

Update: Pre-orders for the physical copy of Red Dead Redemption for Switch are now live on Amazon at $49.99

Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch is officially on the way now. It tends to take a while before Rockstar’s beloved and behemoth open world titles make their way on to Nintendo hardware, but we now know the epic Red Dead Redemption is arriving very soon. A new trailer posted on both the official Rockstar site and the Nintendo UK YouTube page confirms as much, stating that both the Undead Nightmare DLC and the game proper will land on Nintendo Switch later this month come August 17, 2023. Head below for more details and a closer look at today’s announcement trailer. 

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Reports suggest next-generation Nintendo console dev kits are out in the wild, could release in 2024

Reports suggest we might very well see the next-gen Nintendo console as early as next year. Now quickly approaching the seventh year since the introduction of the Nintendo Switch, rumors were bound to start surfacing on the next-gen Nintendo console. We having been teased with a Nintendo Switch Pro for years already that never came to fruition – although you could argue that was always going to be the OLED model that eventually did see the light of day – and now the rumor mill is turning its attention to the next-generation of Nintendo hardware. 

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Standard Switch Online members can now play Zelda Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are now playable on Switch Online. While you’re likely still exploring every nook and cranny of Nintendo’s latest version of Hyrule in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, two classic Zelda titles have now landed on Nintendo Switch Online. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are about as brilliant a Zelda experience as they are oddball entries in the series and now anyone with a standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription can enjoy them in all of their glory. Head below for more details. 

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Pikmin 4 review: Nintendo’s overlooked franchise is back and better than ever with Switch debut

Buy now $60

Pikmin 4 is finally here. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the past few days exploring what the miniaturized world filled with treasure and funky creatures has to offer. And if you haven’t been, then let this be my chance to convince you why Pikmin 4 is entirely worth all of the hype.

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Today’s best game deals: Kirby Return to Dream Land Deluxe beats Prime Day at $43, more

Reg. $60 $43

Woot is now offering physical copies of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe for $42.99 with free shipping for Prime members. A $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise. Regularly $60, this is 28% off the going rate, well under the best prices on Amazon, and the lowest we can find. This one has rarely seen any notable price drops since its release last fall. It dropped to $45 at Amazon for Prime Day and is now even lower. This is a remake of the original 2011 Wii game with enhancements across the board. It features 1- to 4-player collaborative action featuring everyone’s favorite pink blob, plenty of additional playable characters (King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee), and a host of mini games including Samurai Kirby, Magolor’s Tome Trackers, and Booming Blasters in the Merry Magoland amusement park. Head below for more of today’s best console game deals. 

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These amazing new Pikmin 4 terrarium collectibles are an absolute must-see [Deal]

Reg. $52+ $49

Well, here are some of the coolest Pikmin 4 collectibles yet. The adorable Pikmin 4 is on the way from Nintendo – I just can’t get enough of Oatchi – and we absolutely loved our early hands-on time with the game. The new HORI Switch case celebrating the upcoming release is one of the brand’s best, but we just spotted some amazing new Pikmin 4 terrarium collectibles that are just begging to find a place on your desktop or Nintendo shelf. The new lineup of Re-Ment collectibles immortalizes the beloved Pikmin, and Captain Olimar is what could only be described as the perfect way, pulling straight from the latest entry in the series and encapsulating our miniature heroes into small terrarium-like containers. Head below for a closer look and to check out a nice little pre-order deal too. 

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Switch Online members can now play the full version of MLB The Show 23 for FREE

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Switch Online members can now play MLB The Show 23 for FREE this weekend. Nintendo is back at it again with another one of its FREE play weekends. These events are always a good time, typically come along with a discount for folks looking to keep the game, and are a great way to try out a new title in its entirety without dropping a nickel. This time around it is the latest edition of the formerly PlayStation-only MLB The Show series so you can bring the hardcore baseball simulation to your portable Switch console to enjoy all until next week, or for good if you decide to purchase it at 50% off. Head below for more details. 

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Nintendo adds Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls ’n Ghosts to SEGA Switch Online, playable now

Some new SEGA Switch Online games are launching today. Nintendo has now taken to its official Twitter feed to unveil the next batch of SEGA Genesis titles landing in its Switch Online library. While most folks are still reeling of the announcement of the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder game, the upcoming remake of Super Mario RPG, and everything else it showcased in its latest Nintendo Direct presentation, the Genesis Switch Online library is being infused with some classics starting today. Head below for more details. 

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Everybody 1-2 Switch! first impressions: Nintendo doubles down on chaotically fun party games

After just taking a closer look at what’s new for Pikmin 4, I am back with some insight on the latest party game from Nintendo. Everybody 1-2 Switch! is slated to land on consoles at the end of the month, and ahead of time I got to experience just what will be arriving come June 30.

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Save the Princess with these new interactive Super Mario OREO cookies, pre-order now

Update: The new Super Mario Limited Edition OREO Cookies now available at Amazon for $3.27 Prime shipped after you clip the on-page coupon – Regularly closer to $5 at most retailers this is the lowest Amazon price yet. 

New Nintendo Super Mario OREO cookies featuring Mario, Luigi, Toad, Yoshi, and more are inbound. Well, it’s been a busy day so far in crossover gaming gear with the new Barbie Xbox consoles/add-ons and the LeBron James DualSense controller, but now it’s time for some Mushroom Kingdom OREO cookies. OREOs are no stranger to collaborating with the world of gaming – we saw the Xbox embossed take on the delicious sugary snacks at the top of the year – and now it’s teaming up with Mario and friends for its latest promotion. Head below for a closer look, more details, and the sweet little commercial for the new Nintendo OREO cookies. 

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First impressions: Pikmin 4 perfects my favorite Nintendo franchise with fresh gameplay and gorgeous graphics

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Pikmin 4 is set to release next month on July 21. Ahead of time, Nintendo invited me to come check out what the fourth installment of the franchise is all about. Last Thursday, I got to spend over an hour and a half playing Pikmin 4, exploring all there is to be excited about from the upcoming game. Here are my first impressions on the story mode, refreshed gameplay, and the new Dandori Battle versus mode, alongside nearly 10 minutes of new footage from the game.

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Today’s 40-minute Nintendo Direct show starts now! Pikmin 4, games releasing this year, more

Today’s mid-year Nintendo Direct is scheduled to go live at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET, as we detailed yesterday. After what can only be described as a more than exciting year for Nintendo Switch owners, mainly, if not entirely, because of the incredible new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, it’s time to see what else Nintendo has up its sleeve for the remainder of 2023 and potentially into 2024 – that’s where the most exciting stuff will likely land after all. Having said that, you never know what Nintendo might have in store for this year’s holiday season and we might very well get a surprise or two there. Head below to watch today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. 

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Nintendo announces 40-min. Direct presentation scheduled for tomorrow morning: Pikmin 4, more

The next Nintendo Direct has now been announced. Nintendo unleashed the epic beast that is Zelda Tears of the Kingdom already this year (it is now on sale at its best Amazon price yet), but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have more in store for us for the remainder of 2023. One might even suggest this upcoming presentation could cap off the summer gaming presentations in a major way after seeing PlayStation and Xbox take the stage alongside the Summer Game Fest show. Head below for more details on the next Nintendo direct presentation. 

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Today’s best game deals: Mario Sparks of Hope $25, PSN Double Discounts up to 50% off

Reg. $60 $25

Best Buy is now offering one of the best prices ever on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope at $24.99 with free shipping in orders over $35 or for My Best Buy members (details here). Regularly $60 and currently still marked down to $30 at Amazon, this is matching the lowest price we have ever tracked since release earlier this year. And, Best Buy is offering the Cosmic edition here that comes with some extra in-game goodies including Galactic Prestige Collection with 3 exclusive weapon skins for your team. We loved our time with the sequel to the original Mario + Rabbids crossover at review where we said it “invigorates turn-based tactics with open-world action.” It delivers improvements across the board alongside new gameplay mechanics, a fresh new story, boss bottles, and more as players attempt to “rescue the uncanny Sparks throughout the galaxy.” Head below for more big-time summer game deals.

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New official Nintendo Live merchandise goes up for pre-order: Shirts, pins, Switch case, more

Nintendo Live is now officially set to kick at the Seattle Convention Center from September 1 through to September 4, 2023. And to celebrate, Nintendo has now launched a new lineup of merchandise alongside giving gamers a chance to win free tickets to the event from now through later this month. Head below for a closer look at the new Nintendo merch (pre-orders are now live and you might want to jump in while you still can). 

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Nintendo officially announces Pikmin 4 release date alongside today’s new trailer

Update: Walmart is now offering Pikmin 4 pre-orders at the regular $59.99 shipped with an exclusive steel water bottle for FREE

We now have new details and the Pikmin 4 release date. After Nintendo launched the world premiere for the upcoming entry in the series during its massive Direct presentation back in February, it’s now time for some more details on the highly-anticipated Pikmin 4. While it might have never really achieved the kind of status Mario and Zelda have among gamers, folks who love the Pikmin series really love the Pikmin series and we now know the next entry in the franchise will be hitting store shelves starting next month! Head below for today’s Pikmin 4 — Rise to the Occasion trailer and more details on the game. 

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Nintendo unveils new summer-ready pastel Joy-Con set for release later this month

Update: Pre-orders now live at GameStop and Amazon: Pink/Yellow or Green/Purple.

After seeing some new designs on Nintendo hardware for the launch of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom last month, including the new OLED console and Pro Controller, Nintendo has now unveiled some new pastel Joy-Con for the summer. It has been a long while since we last saw some kind of refreshed colorways for Nintendo’s official miniature Switch controllers, but it is channeling some summer fun today with the launch of its new soft pastel treatments. Head below for a closer look. 

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Nintendo now set to bring Super Mario Advance 1 and 2 plus Yoshi’s Island to Switch Online

Some new Mario Switch Online games are on the way. While Switch gamers everywhere all still sky high in the latest Zelda release, Nintendo has now announced some new additions to its Game Boy Advance Switch Online library. After a series of more obscure and let’s call it, cult classic-status additions to its growing online library of retro games, it’s time for everyone’s favorite plumber to get in on the action. After the launch of its Game Boy titles back in February that already featured quite a notable catalogue of games, Nintendo is now set to add three new Mario adventures to the list. Head below for more details. 

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Play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo’s open-box Switch at $247 (Orig. $300)

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Tears of the Kingdom hit the world by storm starting on Friday, taking over the likes of Twitter, TikTok, and the rest of the web with wild clips of all the wacky and intense action from Hyrule. If you’re looking to dive into the fun yourself, Woot today is now offering an open-box Nintendo Switch for $246.99. Shipping is free for Prime members, with a flat rate $6 fee applying otherwise. Normally fetching $300, you’re looking at a rare chance to save on Nintendo’s hybrid console. It’s a perfectly-timed discount to get in on the action, with nearly enough savings to bring home the device and latest Zelda game for just about retail.

While not the all-new OLED version that offers some quality of life improvements over the original, this is the first Switch that Nintendo released. It still offers the same graphic performance as the newer counterpart, alongside all of the same hybrid action that lets you fight Ganondorf up on the big screen and then take Link on-the-go to explore Hyrule while away from home. The open-box status comes backed by a 30-day warranty, but otherwise are like-new. Head below for more.

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Official Nintendo Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch features epic engraved earthenware mug, apparel, and more

You might want to take a quick second to drop a Travel Medallion down and check out the official Nintendo Zelda Tears of the Kingdom collectible apparel and merch. In between creating makeshift planes, hot air balloons, and rail carts, you might want to glide over to the official Nintendo store and scoop up some of the official new Tears of the Kingdom tees, hoodies, and more. While there is what appears to be some official apparel for the game over on Amazon, the Nintendo-exclusive collection looks to be the nicest to me, and there’s no telling how long some of it might last. Check it out below.

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Nintendo set to show off new spoiler-free Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay tonight!

Now just a few hours away from the official release of the year’s most highly-anticipated release, The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is taking gamers sky high one last time before launch tonight. After a series of teasers and a brief trailer in the first Nintendo Direct of the year, series producer Eiji Aonuma finally demonstrated actual gameplay back in late March before the game’s final (and incredibly epic) pre-release trailer launched last month. And now Nintendo is ready to show off some brand new, never-before-seen gameplay of Tears of the Kingdom as part of this evening’s live launch stream. 

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Official Zelda Tears of the Kingdom guide arrives with Atlas of Hyrule, more from $18.50

New lows From $18.50

Update: The deluxe hardcover version of the The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The Complete Official Guide: Collector’s Edition has now dropped to $26.99 shipped, down from the regular $45 and now at its best price yet. The paperback version has also dropped to its best price yet at $19.66 $18.71 Prime shipped, down from the regular $30. And don’t worry if you already paid full price, with the Amazon pre-order guarantee you’ll be charged the lowest price it hits before launch anyway. Details below. 

The official collectible Zelda Tears of the Kingdom guide are now available for purchase. We are now less than 4-days away from what can only be described as the most anticipated console game launch of the year with Nintendo’s latest Zelda adventure set to hit store shelves starting this Friday. Alongside the new OLED Switch Zelda console, the themed case, and the Pro Controller, the official Piggyback Guides for the game have now arrived with pre-orders live on Amazon for both the standard edition and the more collector-worthy Deluxe variant. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is on the way ahead of the game’s launch next week

New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is on the way. The official launch of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is now under one week away and excitement is at all time high. It won’t be long until you’re Ultrahanding together flying ships, Fusing weird and wacky weapons together, and rewinding time with the new Recall ability. But on the eve of the game’s launch next Friday, Nintendo has now announced some new gameplay segments that will be shown as part of a series of  Nintendo Treehouse: Live segments. You’ll want to lock-in your pre-order (here’s how to score a deal), secure your Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model console (it’s still available for shipping at $359 via Amazon), and then head below for more details on the upcoming new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay. 

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Today’s Nintendo Indie World game showcase starts now! 20-mins. of reveals, updates, and more

Nintendo’s next Direct showcase is taking the form of its usual indie showcase and it starts right now. After delivering what could only be described as a very exciting and illuminating gameplay demo for the highly-anticipated The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom followed by an absolutely epic final trailer that gave up a lot more details than its relatively short runtime had any business being capable of, its indie time. Head below to watch the Indie World Direct showcase. 

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Street Fighter II Champion, Kid Chameleon, Pulseman, and more are now playable on Switch Online

Joining today’s reveal of the upcoming Sonic LEGO sets, Nintendo has now added some new titles to its SEGA Switch Online library. While Nintendo has been most recently focused on delivering some new titles to its Game Boy and Game Boy Advanced libraries with games like Kirby’s Dream Land 2 and BurgerTime Deluxe alongside Side Pocket for SNES, this time it is reaching into the Capcom library to expand its SEGA offerings alongside some classic platformers and more arcade-style titles. Head below for a closer look at the now available new SEGA Switch Online games. 

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You have to see this epic new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Master Sword replica

This Tears of the Kingdom Master Sword replica is a must-see. Soon to be the envy of Zelda collectors the world over, an epic new Master Sword replica pulled straight from the mysterious busted-down design seen on the Tears of the Kingdom trailers has surfaced on the Japanese Nintendo site just under a month away from the release of the biggest Switch game of the year. The light-up mounted Hylian artifact of your dreams is going to be very hard to get to say the least, but you’ll definitely want to scope it out down below anyway.

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Watch the final pre-launch trailer for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom right here!

As promised by Nintendo yesterday, we are just hours away from our next look at The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. As per an official tweet yesterday morning, Nintendo has scheduled what appears to be the final pre-launch look at the game as part of what it is calling the “Third Trailer Livestream.” Now, just under one month out from the official release of what many would consider to be the most anticipated Nintendo Switch title of all-time, this might very well be our last chance to gleam any details from the experience ahead of launch. Head below for more details. 

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Final pre-launch footage for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has now officially been announced!

It might not be the second major Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Direct you were hoping for, but a new trailer is on the way. In fact, it will be the last before release judging by today’s official announcement. While Nintendo might have been taking its time with new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom details and footage ahead of next month’s release, we did get a wonderful gameplay demonstration at the tail end of last month (you can check that out in full right here if you haven’t yet for some reason) and now, the next good look is scheduled for tomorrow! Head below for more details. 

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Super Mario Bros. movie generates over $370M in biggest opening weekend of the year

The Mario Bros. are breaking records again, and this time it’s not for their appearance in Nintendo’s beloved home console games. Opening weekend is behind us, and the numbers are in – the new Super Mario Bros. Movie just had the biggest opening weekend of the year. Universal and Illumination – the studio responsible for the beloved Minions – teamed up with Nintendo on Mario’s first real animated feature and absolutely crushed it in theaters across the globe. Despite some folks I spoke to walking out of the relatively tight 1 hour and 32-minute runtime being mildly underwhelmed, I, for one, had an absolute blast with the perfectly paper-thin plot, and it looks like plenty of others did as well after the film generated $204.6 million in the US alone. Head below for more details.

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Adorable Club Mocchi Mocchi Nintendo plushies now 30% off: Mario, Zelda, Kirby, more from $11

30% off From $11

After seeing a solid series of price drops for Mario Day 2023 and in celebration of today’s launch of the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, the adorable Club Mocchi Mocchi plushy deals are back. As part of the Best Buy gaming spring sale and now matched over at Amazon with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25, we are now tracking some notable deals on the Nintendo collectibles. Mario, Kirby, Zelda, and Animal Crossing characters are all on tap here, from little Kirby Easter basket stuffers at $11 to even deeper deals than we saw last month on some of the larger 15-inch variants, you’ll find our top picks down below.

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Get ready for the launch of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch console: Pricing, where to pre-order, and more

Update: The new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED Model console is now up for pre-order at Amazon.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch console pre-orders will begin soon. Not to take anything away from the particular amazing looking Fuse system and crafting Nintendo highlighted in this morning’s gameplay video, but the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch was easily one of the highlights of today’s official Nintendo presentation. While the price isn’t exactly anything to write home about, it’s not all that much more than the standard OLED model console (unless you buy it on sale anyway) and comes covered in a gorgeous Tears of the Kingdom-inspired paint job with golden Joy-Con. Head below for more details on when and where to pre-order the new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch console as well as a closer look at the new Pro Controller and Switch carrying case. 

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Official Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay showcase starts now!!

Long have we waited, but The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay Direct showcase has arrived. Considering how close we are to release in mid-May now, this might very well be the final good look at the game we get before hand. There’s no way to know for sure, but with how long Nintendo has waited to actually show off a proper gameplay demo, this could be it. Head below to follow along with today’s Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay event and more. 

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Nintendo officially announces new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Direct showcase!

New Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay is now officially on the way. Cutting it about as close as you could imagine, Nintendo has finally announced the long-awaited and expected Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Direct! The game is, as of right now, still expected to release on May 12, 2023 and Nintendo has now finally announced we will be getting a solid chunk of new gameplay tomorrow morning. Head below for more details on tomorrow’s new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay presentation. 

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Wii U and 3DS eShops are about to close forever – Go download Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, more at up to 92% off

92% off FREE+

As we reported just over a year ago, Nintendo will sadly be shutting down the Wii U and 3DS eShop for good very soon. This will leave a massive collection of games in limbo for folks that don’t scoop them up before Monday – a sad and inevitable eventuality for some digital media. You’d better grab the titles you want soon because the clock is ticking, and there’s no telling if some of these titles will ever be seen again in an official (or legal) manner. 

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Official Super Mario Bros. Movie action figure and collectible deals arrive from $14, more

New lows From $13

The Super Mario Bros. Movie toy deals have arrived! Nintendo’s Mario movie releases next month and the playsets that launched in mid-February are now seeing some solid price drops. Alongside some of the actual action figures below, Amazon is now offering the The Super Mario Bros. Movie Van Playset with 1.25-inch Mini Mario Figure for $13.99 $14.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This one is also matched at Target with additional shipping fees, but RedCard holders can score it for $13.29 shipped. Regularly $20, this is at least 30% off the going rate, delivering both the first price drop and a new all-time low. This is the Mario Bros. plumbing van straight from the movie with spinning wheels, but there’s more to it than that. You can essentially unfold the van itself to reveal a 1.25-inch Mario figure and some small scale elements from the film including an “underground sewer pipe, Mushroom Kingdom details, and the Dark lands.” Head below for more Super Mario Bros. Movie toy deals. 

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Nintendo adds Kirby’s Dream Land 2, BurgerTime, more to base tier Switch Online library

New Game Boy Switch Online titles have arrived. After finally introducing the Game Boy and Game Boy Advanced libraries to its Switch Online membership during the last full-on Nintendo Direct event (not the Super Mario Bros. movie event from last week), Nintendo has now already added some new titles to the mix. Earlier this month it brought 2002’s Metroid Fusion to the Game Boy Advanced lineup, and now it’s time for some upgrades to the base Game Boy library, alongside a couple new titles for the Super NES and NES collections. Head below for more details on the new Game Boy Switch Online titles and more. 

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