Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa discusses exploring new technology and AR

In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about new technology and augmented reality (AR): Nikkie: On companies like Apple entering the market with a focus on AR, and American companies’ aggressive application of new technologies. Furukawa: Something I do not want the public to misunderstand is that we are … Continue reading Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa discusses exploring new technology and AR

Nintendo repair service centers shut down “until further notice” due to COVID-19

Nintendo has shut down its repair service centers for the time being due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Read on below to learn more: Important Information About Repair Service Center Closures Applies to:  Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo DSi, Wii mini, Wii, Wii U Basic, Wii U Deluxe, Super NES Classic Edition, NES … Continue reading Nintendo repair service centers shut down “until further notice” due to COVID-19

Masahiro Sakurai now developing Fighters Pass Vol. 2 and updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remotely due to COVID-19

If you’re interested in adding more content to your roster, you may want to check out the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass. This Fighters Pass gives you access to five Challenger Packs, each containing a fighter, stage, and additional music tracks. In addition, Fighters Pass Vol. 2 is now available for pre-purchase. According to … Continue reading Masahiro Sakurai now developing Fighters Pass Vol. 2 and updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remotely due to COVID-19

Dragon Quest XI S team talks Hero and how he throws a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Hero from the DRAGON QUEST series entered the battle as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more about this decision: "The latest issue of Nintendo Dream magazine features an interview with Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition producer Hokuto … Continue reading Dragon Quest XI S team talks Hero and how he throws a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Video: Nintendo Power Podcast episode 26 shares Animal Crossing New Horizons tales and tips

On the latest episode of the Nintendo Power Podcast, the hosts discuss a number of popular topics: Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Tales & Tips from Our First Two Weeks! Like anyone coming back from a trip to an island paradise, this episode’s guests can’t wait to talk about it. After sharing their vacation plans last … Continue reading Video: Nintendo Power Podcast episode 26 shares Animal Crossing New Horizons tales and tips

Pokémon GO deemed as one of the 10 best video games of the 2010s

Pokémon GO has been named as one of the 10 best video games of the 2010s by the folks at TIME. Read on below to learn more about this decision: Pokémon Go (2016) For a few months there in 2016, it felt like the whole planet was playing Niantic’s mobile augmented reality game Pokémon Go. … Continue reading Pokémon GO deemed as one of the 10 best video games of the 2010s

Video: The Cat Mario Show episode 154 features Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, Pokémon Sword and Shield

In a new episode of The Cat Mario Show, Pokémon Sword and Shield are among the featured games. You can check out the embedded video below to see one of the latest installments in its entirety. ニャニャニャ! ネコマリオタイム 第154回(「ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド」ほか) 「ニャニャニャ! ネコマリオタイム」は、ネコマリオとネコピーチがいろんなゲームのいろんな情報をお届けする番組です。 【今回の放送で紹介したゲーム】 「ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド」 http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shi... 「スーパーマリオメーカー 2」 http://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/baaqa/ 「テラリア」 http://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/7... 【ニャニャニャ! ネコマリオタイムの動画一覧】 http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... 動画に含まれる情報は公開日時点のものです。

TIME lists Nintendo Switch as one of the 10 best gadgets of the last decade

The Nintendo Switch has been deemed as one of the 10 best gadgets of the 2010s by TIME. Read on below to learn why: Nintendo Switch (2017) When it comes to gaming on the go, no one can top Nintendo’s track record, beginning with the humble Game Boy in 1989. But the introduction of its … Continue reading TIME lists Nintendo Switch as one of the 10 best gadgets of the last decade