Report: Smaller Nintendo Switch model launching by the end of June, updated console later this year

According to a new report by Bloomberg, the heavily-rumored smaller Nintendo Switch model is launching by the end of June 2019, with another updated console set to release later in the year. Read on below for a few excerpts from the report: "Analysts estimate Nintendo shipped 17.4 million Switch units in the fiscal year that … Continue reading Report: Smaller Nintendo Switch model launching by the end of June, updated console later this year

New system update version 8.0.1 now available for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has dispatched a brand-new system update for Nintendo Switch, which is now available for download worldwide. Official patch notes for update version 8.0.1 from the development team are as follows: Information: Nintendo constantly aims to improve the functionality of its systems and services in order to provide the easiest, most user-friendly experience possible. As … Continue reading New system update version 8.0.1 now available for Nintendo Switch

20th Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is called Nintendo Labo Smash Kit featuring new spirits inspired by Nintendo Labo

Nintendo has announced the 20th Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The latest in-game event is called Nintendo Labo Smash Kit featuring new spirits inspired by Nintendo Labo. The official announcement from the development team is as follows: 【スピリッツイベント】 4/26(金)から5日間、スピリッツボードのイベント「Nintendo Labo SMASH KIT」を開催! 対象スピリッツとのバトルに勝利すると、いつもより多めに経験値を入手可能! さらに、今回のイベント期間限定のスピリットが出現! どうかお見逃しなく!#スマブラSP Source: 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 @SmashBrosJP

Video: Pokémon Let’s Go fact – Rapidash are so competitive, they’ll try to race anything that goes fast

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, The Pokémon Company has shared a fact regarding another iconic Kanto Pokémon: “Rapidash are so competitive, they’ll try to race anything that goes fast! Think you could outrun one?” Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are available now for … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Let’s Go fact – Rapidash are so competitive, they’ll try to race anything that goes fast

Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition bundle with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Poké Ball Plus back in stock at the Pokémon Center

Back in Stock. Grab this adorable Nintendo Switch bundle that includes Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! The Nintendo Switch bundle with Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Poké Ball Plus is back in stock at the official Pokémon Center. Read on below for all the details: Nintendo Switch: Pikachu & Eevee Edition with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition bundle with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Poké Ball Plus back in stock at the Pokémon Center

UK charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears in the top 10 for week ending April 13

Sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are continuing to flourish, even after it became the fastest-selling Super Smash Bros. game and the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game to date. The game has managed to reappear in the top 10 UK charts. Here is the UKIE/GfK Top Ten for the week ending April 13: Last Week This Week Title New entry 1 … Continue reading UK charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears in the top 10 for week ending April 13

Video: The Legendary Mewtwo stars in new official Chinese trailer for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have unveiled yet another trailer for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, which you can check out in the embedded video below. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are available now worldwide, exclusively for Nintendo Switch. 『精靈寶可夢 Let's Go!皮卡丘/Let's Go!伊布』CM Nintendo Switch™軟體『精靈寶可夢 Let's Go!皮卡丘』『精靈寶可夢 Let's Go!伊布』現正發售! … Continue reading Video: The Legendary Mewtwo stars in new official Chinese trailer for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Nick Chavez takes Doug Bowser’s role as Nintendo of America’s new senior vice president of sales and marketing

After more than 15 notable years at Nintendo of America, and nearly 13 as its President and COO, Reggie Fils-Aime has retired. His last day with Nintendo was on April 15, 2019. Doug Bowser, NOA’s current Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, has succeeded Reggie as President of Nintendo of America. To commemorate his … Continue reading Nick Chavez takes Doug Bowser’s role as Nintendo of America’s new senior vice president of sales and marketing