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Nintendo Accounts Will “Help Ease the Transition” to Switch 2, Says Nintendo Exec

Nintendo Accounts Will “Help Ease the Transition” to Switch 2, Says Nintendo Exec

"Our goal is to minimize the dip you typically see in the last year of one cycle and the beginning of another," says Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is Out Now on Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is Out Now on Nintendo Switch

Mario's latest 2D side-scrolling platformer takes place in the Flower Kingdom and offers Badges, new power-ups and much more.

Nintendo Switch 2 Utilizes Ray Reconstruction and DLSS 3.5 – Rumor

Nintendo Switch 2 Utilizes Ray Reconstruction and DLSS 3.5 – Rumor

The Switch 2's version of Nvidia DLSS 3.5 may not be as "feature complete" and reportedly lacks frame generation, per insider NateTheHate.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs on How it Took Inspiration from 3D Mario Games

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs on How it Took Inspiration from 3D Mario Games

Wonder's development team decided to "use 3D Mario platformers as a reference point, since their gameplay is designed for players to reach the end."

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Round-up – One of 2023’s Highest-Rated Games

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Round-up – One of 2023’s Highest-Rated Games

Reviews have gone live for the 2D platformer ahead of its imminent launch, and paint a glowing picture of Nintendo's newest release.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had an “Ample Budget” and No Development Deadline

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had an “Ample Budget” and No Development Deadline

"Since we knew we had ample budget to develop the game, we didn't have to worry about the amount of resources we'd spend to craft even small details," says art director Masanobu Sato.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Visuals Took No Inspiration from the Mario Movie

Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Visuals Took No Inspiration from the Mario Movie

"We're often asked about the film's influence on the game, but we didn't hear anything about the film's content during development," says art director Masanobu Sato.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Kevin Afghani Voicing Mario and Luigi

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Kevin Afghani Voicing Mario and Luigi

Afghani replaces the legendary Charles Martinet, who stepped down from the role last August to become a "Mario Ambassador."

First Wii U Since May 2022 Was Sold in September

First Wii U Since May 2022 Was Sold in September

Someone out there managed to get their hands on what could quite possibly be one of the last Wii U SKUs in the US.

Super Mario-Themed Nintendo Switch Has Resulted in a Sudden Spike in Japan Sales – Report

Super Mario-Themed Nintendo Switch Has Resulted in a Sudden Spike in Japan Sales – Report

The report also highlights that similar sales surges were seen during the launch of Tears of the Kingdom and Splatoon 3 themed editions of the console.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Producer Has “No Idea What the Next Game Style Will be”

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Producer Has “No Idea What the Next Game Style Will be”

However, producer Takashi Tezuka feels the team has transitioned from "the New Super Mario Bros. series into a new phase."

Detective Pikachu Returns Review – It’s Pretty Effective

Detective Pikachu Returns Review – It’s Pretty Effective

A wholesome tale, with some bite.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Launch with 2 SKUs Priced at $399/$449 – Rumour

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Launch with 2 SKUs Priced at $399/$449 – Rumour

It's been claimed that the next-gen Nintendo console will have a standard model that will retail at $449, and a digital model that will retail at $399.

Detective Pikachu Returns is Now Available

Detective Pikachu Returns is Now Available

Detective Pikachu teams up with Tim Goodman to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the latter's father on Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Wii U and 3DS Online Services Will End in April 2024

Nintendo Wii U and 3DS Online Services Will End in April 2024

Co-op, internet rankings and data distribution will cease to work, but players can still download updates and digital content.

Super Mario RPG Remake Video Compares Original and Rearranged Music

Super Mario RPG Remake Video Compares Original and Rearranged Music

Check out composer Yoko Shimomura's rearranged versions of Bandit's Way and Forest Maze before the remake's launch on November 17th.

Nintendo Says it’s Still Working on Switch Games for FY 2024/25

Nintendo Says it’s Still Working on Switch Games for FY 2024/25

"We will maximize not only new demand for the hardware, but also for those buying second consoles and replacements," says Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Everything You Need to Know

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Everything You Need to Know

Here's what you should know about the beginning of a new era of 2D Mario.

“A Lot” of Major Multiplatform Games Will Launch for Switch 2, Insider Claims

“A Lot” of Major Multiplatform Games Will Launch for Switch 2, Insider Claims

In the next 12-18 months, you can expect to see "a heck of a lot of" announcements for multiplatform games coming to Switch 2 alongside PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, according to insider Tom Henderson...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Commercials Showcase Elephant Form, Power-ups, and Returning Boss

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Commercials Showcase Elephant Form, Power-ups, and Returning Boss

From transforming into Goombas to giant forms and bubbles, Mario's next platforming adventure could be his trippiest yet.