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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, The “Untold Story” of Tears of the Kingdom, is Out Now

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, The “Untold Story” of Tears of the Kingdom, is Out Now

Sync Strikes, new playable characters and a compelling narrative await, but the Musou title is critically on par with previous offerings.

Nintendo Will Add to Its Game Development Strengths by Acquiring Other Studios as Subsidiaries

Nintendo Will Add to Its Game Development Strengths by Acquiring Other Studios as Subsidiaries

As Nintendo shifts its focus to the Switch 2, it's looking to third-party developers to augment its game development strengths.

Nintendo’s Palworld Dispute – USPTO Orders Re-Examination of “Summon-and-Battle” Patent

Nintendo’s Palworld Dispute – USPTO Orders Re-Examination of “Summon-and-Battle” Patent

USPTO director John A. Squires says "substantial new questions of patentability have arisen" that warrant re-examination.

Nintendo Switch 2 is Selling Faster Than Any Other Platform in Nintendo’s History, Says President

Nintendo Switch 2 is Selling Faster Than Any Other Platform in Nintendo’s History, Says President

Nintendo's Shuntaro Furukawa also reveals that 84 percent of current owners "smoothly transitioned" from the original Switch.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer Packs Beasts, Hazardous Levels, and Yes, Even “The Akira Slide”

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer Packs Beasts, Hazardous Levels, and Yes, Even “The Akira Slide”

Those with an appetite for survival will find Viewros more than willing to meet the challenge in Samus Aran's newest adventure.

Mario Kart World’s $80 Price Hasn’t Stopped it From Selling Nearly 10 Million Copies

Mario Kart World’s $80 Price Hasn’t Stopped it From Selling Nearly 10 Million Copies

Meanwhile, Donkey Kong Bananza, which launched in July to universal acclaim, has sold 3.49 million copies in the last quarter.

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Clear 10.36 Million in 4 Months, Prompting Higher Sales Forecast

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Clear 10.36 Million in 4 Months, Prompting Higher Sales Forecast

The excellent response to Nintendo's newest console has prompted a hike in its fiscal year 2026 outlook to 19 million sales.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is Getting an Update in November Two Address Bugs

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is Getting an Update in November Two Address Bugs

Both of the bugs addressed in the upcoming update can end up being progression-blocking, since side mission rewards get bugged.

Nintendo’s Patent Application Part of Lawsuit Against Palworld Creator Has Been Rejected

Nintendo’s Patent Application Part of Lawsuit Against Palworld Creator Has Been Rejected

The rejection by Japan Patent Office was done on a non-final basis, and Nintendo is expected to follow up with an amended application.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Officially Alive With Switch 2 Version, New Content Out in January

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Officially Alive With Switch 2 Version, New Content Out in January

Switch 1 owners can upgrade to the new version for $4.99 to receive 4K support, mouse controls, 12-player co-op, and microphone support.

Nintendo Celebrates Mario’s 40th Anniversary by Discussing if He’ll Still Exist in 100 Years

Nintendo Celebrates Mario’s 40th Anniversary by Discussing if He’ll Still Exist in 100 Years

In the Nintendo Museum Official Book, Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka and Koji Kondo discussed the legacy of Mario and its future.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Was the Biggest Physical Game Launch in the US Since Tears of the Kingdom

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Was the Biggest Physical Game Launch in the US Since Tears of the Kingdom

Game Freak's latest had a strong debut in the region, both in physical units sold and overall dollar sales, according to Circana.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Became the Best-Selling Title in Europe on Its Debut, But Fell Short of Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Became the Best-Selling Title in Europe on Its Debut, But Fell Short of Arceus

Physical sales in the region were down 28 percent compared to the 2022 title, and unit sales are the lowest since Pokémon: Let's Go.

Kirby Air Riders Global Playtest Announced for November 8th to 9th and November 15th to 16th

Kirby Air Riders Global Playtest Announced for November 8th to 9th and November 15th to 16th

Nintendo Switch 2 players can experience three tracks, while City Trial will accommodate up to 16 players for its chaotic action.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Trailer Showcases New Sync Strikes and Characters

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Trailer Showcases New Sync Strikes and Characters

The battle against the Demon King Ganondorf and his forces begins on November 6th, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Crosses 5.8 Million Sales in First Week

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Crosses 5.8 Million Sales in First Week

Launched on October 16th, the latest in Game Freak's series saw a significant drop in sales compared to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Kirby Air Riders Won’t Receive DLC: “Everything is Here,” Says Director

Kirby Air Riders Won’t Receive DLC: “Everything is Here,” Says Director

"I’ve thrown everything I have into this game from the start. So I hope you don’t miss this opportunity,” per Masahiro Sakurai.

Kirby Air Riders’ Story Mode Confirmed, Opening Movie Revealed

Kirby Air Riders’ Story Mode Confirmed, Opening Movie Revealed

A mysterious life-form calls out to the Air Ride Machines on Planet Popstar, and somehow, to the Fountain of Dreams and Nova as well.

Kirby Air Riders Includes Top Ride Mode, All Riders Playable

Kirby Air Riders Includes Top Ride Mode, All Riders Playable

Up to eight players can race from a top-down perspective in courses based on Air Ride mode with exclusive items and two control schemes.

Luigi’s Mansion is Out on October 30th for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers

Luigi’s Mansion is Out on October 30th for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers

The original 2001 GameCube classic will be playable for Expansion Pack subscribers on the Nintendo Switch 2 in time for Halloween.