Super Smash Bros. for Wii U apparently alluded to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate several years ago

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It looks like the recently-announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have been teased several years ago via Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. This stems from an in-game mission called The Ultimate Battle, which is attached to the following description: They're all here! Every single fighter! If this battle's not "ultimate", then what is? As … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. for Wii U apparently alluded to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate several years ago

Nintendo had the third most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 373 million impressions

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Compared to its competitors, Nintendo had the third most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 373 million impressions. Read on below to learn more: In third place is Nintendo with 18 spots that aired over 3,300 times, racking up 373 million impressions. The spot with the most impressions (133.3 million) was “Best … Continue reading Nintendo had the third most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 373 million impressions

Video: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate hands-on preview

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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 hands-on preview

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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