Nintendo software engineer leaks developer info for Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch

Although Bandai Namco was deeply involved with the development of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Nintendo has yet to formally confirm whether the studio is also working on Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. However, according to a now-deleted tweet from Nintendo software engineer Tiago Sonobe, Bandai Namco is indeed developing … Continue reading Nintendo software engineer leaks developer info for Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Pokkén Tournament DX make comeback by reappearing on the latest Media Create Sales charts in Japan, April 30 to May 6

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the top of the latest software charts in Japan, despite failing to appear for the first time last week. Pokkén Tournament DX manages to make a comeback as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 18, 2018 (Apr 30 - May … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Pokkén Tournament DX make comeback by reappearing on the latest Media Create Sales charts in Japan, April 30 to May 6

Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 2

At least one Pokémon game has reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan, including the re-released classic Pokémon Crystal. The Japanese eShop charts for the period between April 26 and May 2 are as follows: Nintendo eShop – Nintendo 3DS 01./01. – The Battle Cats POP (Ponos) [31.5.2015] 02./02. – Pokémon Crystal Version (Nintendo) … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 2

Tatsumi Kimishima and Satoru Shibata step down as presidents of Nintendo

Tatsumi Kimishima is officially stepping down as the president of Nintendo, a position he filled after Satoru Iwata passed away nearly three years ago. Kimishima will be replaced by Shuntaro Furukawa on June 28, 2018. Meanwhile, Satoru Shibata is also retiring his role as the president of Nintendo of Europe. Shibata is instead moving to … Continue reading Tatsumi Kimishima and Satoru Shibata step down as presidents of Nintendo

Video: The evolution of Super Smash Bros. from Nintendo 64 to Nintendo Switch

During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo officially confirmed that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch is in development. The upcoming game has yet to be given an official title, but its first teaser confirms that characters from Splatoon known as Inklings will be joining the fray alongside Pikachu, Jigglypuff and other established fighters. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch … Continue reading Video: The evolution of Super Smash Bros. from Nintendo 64 to Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Ultra Sun appears atop the Germany April charts for 2018

Pokémon Ultra Sun is among the multiple Nintendo games that appear atop the Germany April sales charts for 2018. A list of the top 20 for the month is as follows: 1. (neu) God of War 2. (1.) Far Cry 5 3. (2.) Fifa 18 4. (3.) Mario Kart 8 5. (6.) GTA V 6. … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun appears atop the Germany April charts for 2018

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon fail to reappear on latest Media Create Sales charts for the first time since launch in Japan

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have failed to reappear near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for the first time since launch. Meanwhile, Detective Pikachu also didn't appear for another consecutive week. The games are still expected to appear somewhere in the top 50 for the foreseeable future. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon fail to reappear on latest Media Create Sales charts for the first time since launch in Japan

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending April 18

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the another consecutive week. The 11 most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Persona Q2 (3DS) - 329 OCTOPATH TRAVELER (Switch) - 292 Shin Megami Tensei V (Switch) - 272 Bayonetta 3 (Switch) - 228 Sekaiju no Meikyuu … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending April 18