Nintendo says Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda overperform in the Canadian market

In a recent interview with The Star, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé said that two of Nintendo's franchises in particular - Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda - are known to overperform in the Canadian market. “There are certain franchises that overperform in the Canadian market. Legend of Zelda is one," Fils-Aimé said. "I … Continue reading Nintendo says Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda overperform in the Canadian market

Nintendo is creating amiibo for all veteran fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, including Pichu and Pokémon Trainer

All current Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures are compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and any fighter’s amiibo figure from other series will also be supported. There are several characters that don't have an amiibo yet, such as Pichu and Pokémon Trainer, but you can rest assured that Nintendo will be releasing amiibo for … Continue reading Nintendo is creating amiibo for all veteran fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, including Pichu and Pokémon Trainer

Nintendo spent $8.6 million on TV advertising and generated 427.3 million impressions in May 2018

Nintendo spent about $8.6 million on TV advertising in May 2018, managing to generate 427.3 million impressions during the month. Read on below to learn more: With a total estimated budget of about $8.6 million, Nintendo overtook long-time chart topper PlayStation this time around. The company aired 10 commercials over 4,000 times, generating 427.3 million … Continue reading Nintendo spent $8.6 million on TV advertising and generated 427.3 million impressions in May 2018

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate stage comparison between Nintendo Switch and 3DS

Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Ice Climbers and Pokémon Trainer, as well as newly announced fighters like Ridley from … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate stage comparison between Nintendo Switch and 3DS

New Nintendo GameCube controller will be released alongside Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on December 7

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate supports a variety of controller options, including Nintendo GameCube controllers (original or newly designed), Joy-Con controllers or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. With Nintendo Switch, players can throw down whenever and wherever they like in Handheld or Tabletop mode while enjoying online play. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the newly-designed GameCube … Continue reading New Nintendo GameCube controller will be released alongside Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on December 7

Video: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Link trailer also features Pikachu, Cuccos and Ganondorf on the new Great Plateau Tower stage

Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Ice Climbers and Pokémon Trainer, as well as newly announced fighters like … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Link trailer also features Pikachu, Cuccos and Ganondorf on the new Great Plateau Tower stage

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character gameplay demo footage from Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2018

Nintendo opened its activities for the annual E3 2018 video game trade show with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, the upcoming fighting game lets up to eight players square off in action-packed battles that are all about smashing beloved video game characters off the screen. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter … Continue reading Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character gameplay demo footage from Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2018

New Nintendo Power Podcast features E3 2018, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Reggie Fils-Aimé, ZeRo and more

The latest installment of the Nintendo Power Podcast is now available for your listening pleasure, feautring topics that focus on E3 2018, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Reggie Fils-Aimé, ZeRo and more. You can check it out via the embedded video below: Host Chris Slate is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute … Continue reading New Nintendo Power Podcast features E3 2018, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Reggie Fils-Aimé, ZeRo and more