Nintendo Switch Online global memberships now exceed 9.8 million accounts

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch Online: Half a year has passed since Nintendo Switch Online went live last September. Global memberships now exceed 9.8 million accounts, excluding free trial memberships. Note: This number includes family memberships. Tetris 99 has been available for free since February as … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Online global memberships now exceed 9.8 million accounts

Nintendo confirms major video presentation for E3 2019

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked briefly about plans for E3 2019, which include a brand-new video presentation: Finally, let me talk about the E3 video game trade show that will be held in Los Angeles this June. Once again, Nintendo will not be hosting a large-scale conference for institutional investors, … Continue reading Nintendo confirms major video presentation for E3 2019

Pokémon Sword and Shield are meant for Nintendo Switch handheld mode, unlike Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

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During Nintendo's latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa said that Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are being developed to emphasize the fun of playing Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. His comments in full are as follows: One pair of major titles being released this new fiscal year is Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield are meant for Nintendo Switch handheld mode, unlike Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update version 3.0.1 now live on Nintendo Switch, official patch notes revealed

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On April 25, 2019 a new software update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet. Version 3.0.1 Games & More A bug where winning with a Final Smash while on Joker's route in … Continue reading New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update version 3.0.1 now live on Nintendo Switch, official patch notes revealed

Nintendo confirms Pokémon Sword and Shield, Animal Crossing Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake will be released later this year

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During Nintendo's latest financial release, company president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed plans to release Pokémon Sword and Shield, Animal Crossing Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake later this year: In order to maintain this momentum, we will release Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kitin April, Super Mario Maker 2in June, and Fire Emblem: … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Pokémon Sword and Shield, Animal Crossing Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake will be released later this year

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms no plans to announce new hardware at E3 2019

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According to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, the company has no plans to announce new hardware at E3 2019: Nintendo: •EXPECTS TO SELL 18 MILLION SWITCH CONSOLES IN YEAR THROUGH MARCH 2020 VERSUS 16.95 MILLION IN JUST-ENDED FY EXPECTS TO SELL 125 MILLION COPIES OF SWITCH GAMES IN YEAR THROUGH MARCH 2020 VERSUS 118.55 MILLION IN … Continue reading Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms no plans to announce new hardware at E3 2019

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the Famitsu sales charts in Japan for the week ending April 21

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With Media Create no longer offering free data, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the top of the latest Famitsu sales charts in Japan. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 16, 2019 (Apr 15 - … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the Famitsu sales charts in Japan for the week ending April 21

Shiny Meltan now available in Pokémon GO Mystery Boxes until May 5 at 1 p.m. PDT

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Pokémon GO players have another chance to encounter Shiny Meltan when using the Mystery Box. For a limited time, you can open the Mystery Box every three days. Read on below for all the details: Meltan, a mysterious and rare Pokémon, only appears when the Mystery Box is opened in Pokémon GO. If you’re lucky, … Continue reading Shiny Meltan now available in Pokémon GO Mystery Boxes until May 5 at 1 p.m. PDT