Nintendo addresses major Switch hardware exploit that allows hacking and messing with online games

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For the past few months, fans have been addressing a hardware exploit that allows people to jailbreak the Nintendo Switch. These particular people are messing with online games, getting banned by Nintendo and even locking each other’s consoles over piracy. Here's Nintendo's official statement regarding this exploit: A very small number of consumers have been … Continue reading Nintendo addresses major Switch hardware exploit that allows hacking and messing with online games

Try Nintendo Switch, Pokkén Tournament DX and more at BRICKLIVE Glasgow from July 19 to 22

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BRICKLIVE Glasgow takes place at the SEC (Scottish Event Campus) between 19th and 22nd July 2018 and we’re pleased to say that we’ll be at the event, allowing attendees to try out Nintendo Switch! The Nintendo stand will feature plenty of games for you to get hands on with, including; Mario Tennis Aces, Donkey Kong … Continue reading Try Nintendo Switch, Pokkén Tournament DX and more at BRICKLIVE Glasgow from July 19 to 22

Nintendo applies for new GameCube, Game Boy, 3DS and more trademarks

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Nintendo Co., Ltd. has applied for three new Nintendo GameCube trademarks in Japan related to video gaming purposes, including video game program and video game machine. Other new trademark applications include 風花雪月 (related to the upcoming Fire Emblem game), 黄金の国イーラ (related to the upcoming Xenoblade 2 DLC), Sky Skipper (the old arcade game that releases … Continue reading Nintendo applies for new GameCube, Game Boy, 3DS and more trademarks

Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of May 2018, which includes Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. You can check out the full results below. 1. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – 164,150 (149,643 physical, 14,507 digital) 2. [PS4] Dark Souls: … Continue reading Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

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 teams up with Disney on a new show called Nintendo Switch Family Showdown for Disney Channel, Disney XD and DisneyNOW

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Calling all families! Apply to compete in Disney Channel?s Nintendo Switch Family Showdown contest Are you a family that loves Nintendo and wants to show off your skills in various Nintendo games? If so, you can enter for a chance to win the Disney Channel presents Nintendo Switch Family Showdown contest and be one of four families … Continue reading Nintendo teams up with Disney on a new show called Nintendo Switch Family Showdown for Disney Channel, Disney XD and DisneyNOW

New book called Pokémon: History and Evolution of a Phenomenon announced for Spain

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Pokémon and Nintendo fans in Spain can look forward to a brand-new book, titled Pokémon: History and Evolution of a Phenomenon. The official announcement for this upcoming product is as follows: With twenty-two years of history and more than three hundred million units sold globally, the Pokémon saga has been established as one of the … Continue reading New book called Pokémon: History and Evolution of a Phenomenon announced for Spain

Nintendo is now officially selling games again in Brazil

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It's been a few years, but Nintendo is now officially selling games again in Brazil. The publisher has opened a new Brazilian Nintendo eShop with Nintendo Switch titles, including Pokkén Tournament DX. You can check it its official website at http://store.nintendo.com.br. The following comes from a Nintendo fan who resides in Brazil: I know it … Continue reading Nintendo is now officially selling games again in Brazil