Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are celebrating their seventh anniversary, with Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori marking the occasion with artwork of Marnie and Gloria. Ohmori said Dynamax was conceived from the idea of making Pokémon appear larger when playing on a television, sharing the feature’s origin alongside his anniversary tribute. https://twitter.com/Shigeru_Ohmori/status/2121641857998553294 Source: Game Freak
Nintendo will discontinue Google and Apple account sign-ins for Nintendo Accounts on Jan. 26, 2027, with the exact end time subject to change. Afterward, users also won’t be able to create Nintendo Accounts through Google or Apple, and the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission for linking a Google account will end. Nintendo Account holders should … Continue reading Nintendo will end Google and Apple sign-ins on Jan. 26, 2027
Nintendo’s 2026 Black Friday offers include a Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle for $499.99, a $50 savings, available Nov. 22-Dec. 5 while supplies last. A second bundle with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will sell for $529.99, a $27.98 savings. From Nov. 22-29, select physical games will be $20 off, including Donkey Kong … Continue reading Nintendo announces 2026 Black Friday deals on Switch 2 bundles and games
Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch system update 23.5.0, adding support for an upcoming feature that will let users gift Nintendo eShop products to members of their Nintendo Account family group. The gifting option is scheduled to become available after a Nintendo eShop update on Nov. 17, 2026. The system update also includes general adjustments and … Continue reading Nintendo Switch update 23.5.0 prepares consoles for eShop gifting feature
Version 2.6.1 of the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is now available for iOS and Android, with general improvements and bug fixes. On Apple devices, the update changes the minimum supported operating system to iOS 17.0. The release is 63.9 MB. Source: Nintendo
Nintendo’s Screaming Deals sale ends Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering limited-time discounts on select digital games and downloadable content for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The deals are available through Nintendo.com and the Nintendo eShop; DLC requires the full game, sold separately. Source: Nintendo.com
Nintendo Switch Online members can now play three new Game Boy titles: Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania and Revenge of the ’Gator. The Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics library also adds Monster Rancher Advance, Metal Slug Advance and Kururin Paradise, available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. The games can be played on … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Online adds six classic games, including Metal Slug Advance
Nintendo’s October 2026 Game Boy – Nintendo Classics update features Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania and Revenge of the ’Gator. Avenging Spirit lets players possess and control other characters, Mole Mania challenges players to solve underground puzzles as Muddy Mole, and Revenge of the ’Gator offers pinball action with solo and multiplayer modes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaCwCoEFzbk Source: Nintendo.com
