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Switch 2 GameCube controller in development, fans believe

Tom Phillips — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:46:50 +0000

A fresh version of Nintendo's iconic GameCube controller looks to be in development for Switch 2, fans think.

Switch 2: analysts predict $400+ price and biggest console launch ever in June

Victoria Kennedy — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:03:42 +0000

While Nintendo itself is still keeping any firm Switch 2 details under wraps until its dedicated showcase next month, analysts believe the company is on course to deliver the biggest launch in game industry history.

Star Fox veteran's new on-rails shooter and everything else announced in the Humble Games Showcase

Matt Wales — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:32:17 +0000

If you're Star Fox fan then the latest Humble Games Showcase might just be for you, with its tease of a brand-new airborne on-rails shooter from Star Fox veteran Giles Goddard. But there's more where that came from, including weather-controlling corgis and the re-emergence of long-gestating heist sequel Monaco 2. Intrigued? Then read on for the full rundown.

Nintendo's Alarmo clock now has a general sale date in Japan

Ed Nightingale — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:46:16 +0000

UPDATE 2.30pm UK: Nintendo's Alarmo is on general sale now worldwide.

18+ Lego Mario Kart set leaks online

Victoria Kennedy — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:57:23 +0000

UPDATE 1.33pm: And, there it is. The Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart - Mario & Standard Kart set has been officially revealed by Nintendo.

Switch 2 features confirmed in new filing, it's Amiibo compatible

Ed Nightingale — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:05:47 +0000

A new filing from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has confirmed multiple Switch 2 features.

Samsung shows off foldable handheld that's basically a Switch you can bend in half

Tom Phillips — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:29:45 +0000

Technology giant Samsung has shown off a working concept for a foldable gaming handheld - and it's essentially a Nintendo Switch that you can bend in half.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 finally gets a release date

Vikki Blake — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:34:25 +0000

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is scheduled to be released in North America and Europe on 5th August, 2025.

IGN Live returns for second year, as part of June announcement season

Tom Phillips — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:45:00 +0000

IGN Live will return this June for a second year, with plans for an even bigger physical event in Los Angeles during the summer's annual game announcement season.

Watch today's Pokémon Presents broadcast here

Tom Phillips — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:06:33 +0000

The Pokémon Company's annual Pokémon Presents broadcast is set for today, at 2pm UK time - and you can watch it right here on Eurogamer just below.

Switch 2 coming in June at $400, former Nintendo employee predicts

Ed Nightingale — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:16:53 +0000

A former Nintendo employee has predicted the Switch 2 will launch in June, with a release date announcement due in the forthcoming Direct in April.

Pokémon Presents broadcast announced for next week

Tom Phillips — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:52:20 +0000

The Pokémon Company's annual Pokémon Presents broadcast has now been confirmed to air next week, on Thursday 27th February at 2pm UK time. That's 6am Pacific Time, or 9am Eastern.

Don't worry, Donkey Kong wasn't harmed in the making of these Nike trainers

Victoria Kennedy — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:08:38 +0000

Nike is stepping out with some 'low poly' Donkey Kong Country-inspired trainers.

Nintendo discontinuing Gold Points on the Switch eShop, ahead of Switch 2 release

Ed Nightingale — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:45:31 +0000

Nintendo has announced it will discontinue its Gold Points scheme across the Switch eShop and official Nintendo website.

Switch 2 patent seemingly confirms previously rumoured Joy-Con functionality

Matt Wales — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:28:13 +0000

Switch 2 might have been officially revealed, but there's still a whole lot we don't know about it. And while Nintendo is staying stubbornly tightlipped until April, a newly surfaced patent appears to confirm at least a few previously reported details the company has so far only teased.

Nintendo announces timing of its dedicated Switch 2 Direct

Victoria Kennedy — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:48:20 +0000

We knew it was coming, but Nintendo has now confirmed an exact time for its dedicated Switch 2 Direct.

Nintendo boss says Switch 2 anticipation not to blame for falling Switch 1 sales

Tom Phillips — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:50:03 +0000

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has said that fan expectation around Switch 2 isn't the primary cause of Switch 1's plummeting sales.

Nintendo admits sales "below expectations", as wait for Switch 2 continues

Tom Phillips — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:02:54 +0000

Nintendo has reported a huge drop in sales of its hardware and software, with Switch 1 console sales down 30.6 percent year-on-year for the nine months ending 31st December.

Summer Game Fest dates confirmed

Tom Phillips — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Summer Game Fest, the Geoff Keighley-front heir apparent to E3, will return once again this year from Friday 6th to Monday 9th June.

Nintendo announces bad news if you use Japanese eShop with a foreign card or Paypal

Tom Phillips — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:13:53 +0000

The Japanese Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store will stop accepting card payments and Paypal from foreign accounts next month.

Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on invites sent out to lucky few

Tom Phillips — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:02:00 +0000

Invitations for Nintendo's Switch 2 hands-on events have been sent out to fans who previously applied to try the hotly-anticipated upcoming hardware.

Banjo-Kazooie composer has "zero hope" for new game, says fans would "slag it off no matter how good it was"

Tom Phillips — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:01:26 +0000

Legendary video game composer Grant Kirkhope has said he has "zero hope" of seeing a new Banjo-Kazooie game.

Nintendo toyed with magnetic Joy-Con for original Switch, but they quite literally didn't stick

Victoria Kennedy — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:04:03 +0000

We got our first look at Nintendo Switch 2 last week, after an avalanche of leaks and reports about the console's final design and functionality. And, as we expected, it was confirmed the Switch 2 will boast magnetic Joy-Cons, a change from its predecessor's mechanical rail locking system.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie gets a release date, but it's still a few years out

Matt Wales — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:17:40 +0000

We already knew roughly when it was coming, thanks to Paramount's announcement at the end of last year, but the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie now has a proper release date. It is, however, still a fair way out - with Sonic's next big screen undertaking not due until March 2027.

GDC's State of the Games Industry survey report says one in 10 respondents laid off in 2024

Matt Wales — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:52:38 +0000

Game Developer Conference organisers have shared the results of this year's State of the Game Industry survey - intended to provide a snapshot of current trends and sentiments among developers - revealing, among other things, that one in ten respondents lost their jobs in 2024, following the devastating wave of layoffs seen across the industry.

Donkey Kong's new look in Switch 2 Mario Kart approved by former Rare artist

Ed Nightingale — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:51:47 +0000

Former Rare artist Kevin Bayliss has responded to Donkey Kong's redesign seen in the Mario Kart segment of the Switch 2 announcement.

Nintendo's average salary dropped in 2024 - but it's still the second-highest-paying in Japanese regional ranking

Vikki Blake — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:01:25 +0000

Nintendo's average annual salary may have dropped by 2.3 percent in 2024, but it's still the second-highest-paying company in western Japan.

Nintendo reveals what it thinks is "the best direction" for Switch 2

Vikki Blake — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:03:24 +0000

Nintendo believes that "the best direction" for Switch 2 is to ensure players are "able to play their already purchased Nintendo Switch software on the successor".

Switch 2 hands-on registration now open in Europe, and you'll get up to four hours play time

Matt Wales — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:35:55 +0000

Following yesterday's long-awaited Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo has started opening up registrations for its previously announced public hands-on play sessions, confirming that attendees will have up to four hours play tie with the new console.

Switch 2's reveal: what have we learned about its next-gen potential?

Richard Leadbetter — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:44:26 +0000

DF Direct Weekly arrives early - but with good cause. With Nintendo finally revealing the Switch 2, the Digital Foundry team spends a good hour discussing what we've learned from the two minute teaser and, equally, what is still to be revealed. The key question I've been thinking about is this: did we see a proper generational leap from the Mario Kart demo we saw compared to the existing Switch's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? In fact, did we see any hint of the advanced Nvidia technologies that have commanded so much of the Switch 2 discourse? I'd argue not.

Silksong fans believe creator's Switch 2 tease points to April game announcement - and it's all thanks to a slice of cake

Tom Phillips — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:42:43 +0000

Desperate Silksong fans believe a new ARG hinting at the long-awaited game's release date has begun, involving the Nintendo Switch 2 and a slice of cake.

Mario Kart 9 fan speculation points to fuel tank gameplay

Tom Phillips — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:18:56 +0000

Mario Kart fans are pouring over yesterday's reveal of a new entry in Nintendo's racing series for Switch 2 - and have come up with a few more clues on how the game might play.

Nintendo share value plummets as Switch 2 reveal leaves some wanting more

Vikki Blake — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:18:24 +0000

Nintendo's share price has dropped in the wake of the Switch 2's "safe" debut.

Everyone from Ubisoft to the sausage roll-loving Greggs has shared their Nintendo Switch 2 thoughts

Victoria Kennedy — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:02:59 +0000

After eons of waiting, Nintendo has finally debuted its next console. Yes, the Switch 2 - as we can now call it officially - was revealed yesterday, with a brief teaser video full of magnetic Joy-Cons and some really rather yummy noises.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart 9 revealed - but questions remain

Tom Phillips — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:07:56 +0000

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, there's only one story in town: Nintendo's long-awaited unveiling of Switch 2.

If Switch 2 is the end of innovative Nintendo, there's much to be sad about

Robert Purchese — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

For as long as I can remember, Nintendo has done its own thing. This was never more apparent than in 2005, when I started working for Eurogamer and when Nintendo was prepping the announcement of a new console codenamed Revolution. As far as we were concerned, this was going to be a competitor for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Except, it wasn't. The console, unveiled as the Wii, was something else.

Games Done Quick unveils full charity speedrunning schedule for this year's Frost Fatales event

Matt Wales — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:45:39 +0000

With this year's Awesome Games Done Quick (and its impressive Elden Ring sax attacks) officially over, preparations are well underway for Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales charity speedrunning event - and organisers have now revealed its full schedule in the run up to March.

Microsoft reportedly makes "small" number of further layoffs across divisions including gaming

Matt Wales — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:12:14 +0000

Microsoft has reportedly made another round of layoffs, this time affecting a "small" number of employees spanning its security, experiences and devices, sales, and gaming divisions.

Hideki Kamiya calls out "sh**ty leakers" in wake of Switch 2 reveal

Ed Nightingale — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:55:56 +0000

Hideki Kamiya has called out "shitty leakers" in the wake of Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal, stating they "should be cursed".

Nintendo hopes to beat Switch, sell 20m Switch 2 consoles in first year, analysts say

Victoria Kennedy — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:44:00 +0000

Nintendo has reportedly set itself up with a supply chain network which will ultimately allow the company to sell in excess of 20m Switch 2 units during the console's first year on the market.

If the Switch 2 is safe, then I'm Jason Statham and I want to star in it

Christian Donlan — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:38:20 +0000

My first thought on seeing Switch 2 was probably a lot like yours. Mumble mumble, continuity, familiarity mumble mumble. You were probably a lot more coherent than me, and my apologies for that.

In pictures: Nintendo Switch 2 from every angle

Tom Phillips — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:16:56 +0000

Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on Switch 2 and... well, it looks an awful lot like the Switch. But there are subtle differences, a few obvious new additions, and still some intriguing questions about the new hardware to be answered.

Nintendo Switch 2 trailer appears to confirm Joy-Con mouse functionality

Victoria Kennedy — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:02:33 +0000

Guys, it is here. After what feels like days and days (and daaaaays) of page refreshes and thumb twiddling, Nintendo has finally lifted the lid perhaps not fully but some way off its much anticipated Switch successor.

Switch 2 Direct confirmed for April with more info following today's brief reveal

Matt Wales — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:36:57 +0000

As part of its highly anticipated (and heavily leaked) first look at Switch 2, Nintendo has shared another date for the calendar; the company has confirmed it'll be sharing more information on its new console on 2nd April this year.

Nintendo announces Switch 2 public hands-on tour

Tom Phillips — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:29:26 +0000

Nintendo's just-announced Switch 2 will be available to play in London on April 11th to 13th.

Nintendo Direct date and where to watch

Lottie Lynn — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:18:56 +0000

The next Nintendo Direct is just around the corner and the Switch 2 has just been officially revealed, alongside the announcement showing a new Mario Kart Game.

Switch 2 announcement reveals new Mario Kart game

Ed Nightingale — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:11:02 +0000

Nintendo has finally revealed its forthcoming Switch 2 console with gameplay of a new Mario Kart game.

It's official: Nintendo Switch 2 revealed after months of waiting

Victoria Kennedy — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:05:25 +0000

After months of waiting and numerous social media posts about Donkey Kong, Nintendo has finally unveiled its highly-anticipated Switch successor, now officially known as Switch 2. Let's-a-go!

Switch 2 eShop needs improvements - though these fans have built a better storefront already

Tom Phillips — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:07:58 +0000

The Switch eShop is slow, outdated, stuffed with shovelware and needs a drastic overhaul in time for Switch 2. But if you don't want to wait, there's good news today!

Nintendo "very, very, upset" by Switch 2 leaks, former staff suggest

Tom Phillips — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:38:50 +0000

The recent deluge of Switch 2 details will have left Nintendo "really mad" and prompted time-consuming investigations into where information has leaked from.

Nintendo Switch 2 reveal imminent, reports suggest

Tom Phillips — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:18:47 +0000

Nintendo is expected to finally unveil Switch 2 in just a matter of days.

Nintendo lawyers visited Genki to discuss those Switch 2 leaks, reporter claims

Tom Phillips — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:28:53 +0000

Nintendo lawyers reportedly visited accessories manufacturer Genki on the CES trade show floor last week, a reporter has claimed, after videos of its dummy Switch 2 console went viral.

Switch 2 reportedly getting Halo and another big Xbox game, with Microsoft set to be a "very big supporter"

Matt Wales — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:35:23 +0000

While the gaming world waits for Nintendo to finally reveal Switch 2, the rumours continue to swirl. And a reliable leaker has now claimed Microsoft will be a "very big supporter" of the console, bringing two major Xbox series to Switch 2 this year, including Halo.

Everything we learned this week about Switch 2

Tom Phillips — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:38:47 +0000

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we round up the current deluge of leaks surrounding Nintendo's under-wraps Switch 2.

Nintendo breaks silence on this week's Switch 2 leaks, as Genki reveals it hasn't actually seen the hardware

Victoria Kennedy — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:55 +0000

There has been a flurry of Switch 2-related news in recent days, but not from Nintendo itself. Now, the Mario maker has broken its silence on the week's reports.

Fresh Switch 2 leaks suggest MicroSD Express support, lack of Switch 1 dock compatibility

Tom Phillips — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:45:58 +0000

The ongoing deluge of Switch 2 leaks continues today with purported retail listings for Switch 2 MicroSD Express cards, a report that Nintendo's new console won't be compatible with the Switch 1 dock, and speculation over the new handheld's mysterious optical sensor.

Switch 2 leaks turn into deluge as dummy units shown at CES

Tom Phillips — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:03:22 +0000

Accurate models of Nintendo's under-wraps Switch 2 have been shown off at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas by accessories manufacturer Genki.

New Switch 2 leak appears to show off improved Joy-Con design

Vikki Blake — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:58:03 +0000

Another day, another Nintendo Switch 2 leak - this time pertaining to images that purport to be of a Joy-Con for Nintendo's Switch successor.

Nintendo upscaling patent spotted, as more Switch 2 component photos appear to leak

Tom Phillips — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:07:51 +0000

New year, new Switch 2 leaks. While Nintendo's plans for its Switch successor remain officially under wraps, a patent from the company has surfaced detailing plans to use upscaling technology to cram games with up to 4K textures onto physical game cartridges.

Eurogamer News Quiz of the Year 2024

Tom Phillips — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Ho-ho-hello! And welcome to our annual Newscast quiz for the festive season: Eurogamer's big News Quiz of the Year 2024.

After Switch 2 design leaks, Nintendo keen to announce console as soon as possible - analyst

Tom Phillips — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:57:11 +0000

Nintendo will have been watching the recent stream of Switch 2 design leaks and is likely now keen to unveil its under-wraps new console as soon as possible, an analyst has said.

Latest Switch 2 leaks appear legitimate, according to new report

Ed Nightingale — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:15:06 +0000

Nintendo's next console will be called Switch 2, feature magnetic Joy-Con controllers, and could be announced in January.

Nintendo battling rising development costs with creativity, says Shigeru Miyamoto

Ed Nightingale — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:01:48 +0000

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has stated the company's belief that unique creativity is more important than development costs.

Overcooked developer unveils spooky "escape room style" co-op adventure Stage Fright

Matt Wales — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:57:27 +0000

It's been six years since developer Ghost Town Games gave the world a sequel to its smash-hit culinary caper Overcooked, so you might very well be wondering what it's been up in the time since. Well, all is now revealed, with Ghost Town having unveiled its brand-new co-op adventure Stage Fright - which is being published by No Man's Sky studio Hello Games.

Nintendo's Alarmo now has a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe theme so you can wake up to Rainbow Road

Ed Nightingale — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:51:18 +0000

Nintendo's Alarmo clock now has a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe theme in a free update.

Switch 2 accessory maker pulls trailer showing blurry mockup of Nintendo's next console design

Tom Phillips — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:30:01 +0000

A maker of gaming hardware accessories has removed a trailer that showed the blurry outline of what was clearly intended to be Nintendo's under-wraps Switch 2.

Upcoming video games and 2025 releases

Marie Pritchard — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:09:49 +0000

It's a brand new year and you know what that means, it's time to whip out our (pause for effect) 2025 video game release schedule!

Nintendo no longer publicly launching £99 Alarmo clock in Japan this January

Tom Phillips — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:31:03 +0000

Nintendo will no longer launch its Alarmo alarm clock to the general public this January within Japan, the company has said, blaming its "production and inventory situation".

Switch 2 cases, screen protectors already for sale via Chinese sellers

Tom Phillips — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:27:34 +0000

Nintendo now seems unlikely to unveil Switch 2 this year, but you can already buy carry cases and screen protectors for the company's unannounced console.

Nintendo Switch eShop closing 2026 in China

Ed Nightingale — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:51:57 +0000

Nintendo will close its Switch eShop and all network services in China in 2026.

Nintendo Alarmo review - Mario's charm can't justify alarm clock's £90 price tag

Tom Phillips — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:45:10 +0000

Every morning over the past few weeks I've woken up to the soft wahoos of the Super Mario brothers, the chirping of Pikmin, or snippets from Zelda: Breath of the Wild's beautiful orchestral score. Nintendo's rich library of sounds - most of which are recognisable before you've even opened your eyes - has gently stirred me from slumber and commanded me to sit up and get out of bed. Because until you do, Alarmo doesn't want to stop.

Nintendo keen to continue Switch's hybrid handheld and home console focus to keep down development costs

Tom Phillips — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:47:53 +0000

Nintendo is keen to keep the Switch's dual focus of being both a gaming handheld and home console "to carry over the experience we have already built" and reduce development costs in future, it's said.

Nintendo not ruling out future acquisitions but still favours organic expansion to maintain "creative culture"

Victoria Kennedy — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:59:17 +0000

Nintendo has shed further insight on its approach to mergers and acquisitions.

Nintendo confirms backwards compatibility for its technically yet-to-be-announced Switch 2 console

Victoria Kennedy — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:59:58 +0000

Nintendo has confirmed its Switch successor will be backward compatible with Switch games.

Nintendo Switch 2 reveal now "very unlikely" before 2025, analyst says

Tom Phillips — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:46:41 +0000

Nintendo is now "very unlikely" to reveal its hotly-anticipated Switch 2 hardware this year, a games industry analyst has told Eurogamer.

Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast as the wait for new hardware continues

Tom Phillips — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:52:37 +0000

Nintendo has lowered its sales projections for Switch hardware and software, as the company faces one final Christmas focused on its current, aging platform.

Nintendo says Switch 2 still on course for announcement before end of fiscal year

Victoria Kennedy — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:49:28 +0000

If you were expecting to hear more about Nintendo's next console, which has been dubbed 'Switch 2', during today's latest financial report from the company, I am sorry I am going to have to disappoint you. The company has made no new announcements regarding its Switch successor.

Of course someone has Doom running on Nintendo Alarmo now

Vikki Blake — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:12:54 +0000

Earlier this week, Tom told us Nintendo Alarmo couldn't yet run Doom, but did confirm it could display a picture of a cat.

Nintendo Alarmo hack can't yet run Doom, but can display picture of a cat

Tom Phillips — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:56:37 +0000

Nintendo's leftfield launch this month of Alarmo, an interactive alarm clock, was something of a surprise.

Nintendo Music app sees Mario maker take on Spotify and YouTube playlists

Tom Phillips — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:32:39 +0000

Nintendo has launched Nintendo Music, a new music download and streaming app for your smartphone with access to a library of the company's top video game tunes.

Now people are streaming Nintendo's mysterious Switch Online playtest

Victoria Kennedy — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:49:44 +0000

Not content with just leaking details prior to the event, people are now streaming Nintendo's mysterious Switch Online playtest on the likes of YouTube and Twitch.

Nintendo announced new hardware, but it's not Switch 2

Tom Phillips — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:49:31 +0000

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Nintendo's big new hardware announcement - and no, it's not Switch 2.

Pokémon developer Game Freak reels from unprecedented "gigaleak" of "significant internal data"

Vikki Blake — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:36:58 +0000

UPDATE 11.44am UK: Game Freak has acknowledged it was hacked in August, in a Japanese-language statement posted to its website, dated 10th October.

Nintendo Alarmo clock costs £90, now available to Switch Online subscribers

Tom Phillips — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:22 +0000

Alarmo, Nintendo's new interactive alarm clock, is available now in the UK if you're a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber.

Nintendo playtesting mystery new Switch Online feature this month with up to 10K people

Matt Wales — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:14:39 +0000

In a moment of enigmatic revery, Nintendo has announced it'll be playtesting a mysterious new Switch Online feature later this month, and it's inviting up to 10,000 people to get involved.

Nintendo would "rather go in a different direction" than follow AI trend, says Miyamoto

Ed Nightingale — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:39:57 +0000

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has stated the company would "rather go in a different direction" when it comes to using AI.

Inside the Nintendo Museum: a joyful celebration of machines, magic and the art of play

Katharine Castle — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

To visit the Nintendo Museum in the leafy suburbs of Uji City's Oguracho district, about a half hour train ride from their headquarters in Kyoto, is to journey back to simpler and happier times. Most museums, of course, strive to dig up the past and present it in such a way that contemporary audiences can easily digest it, but it's rare to feel this transformation take place quite so literally. As you leave the bustling modernity of Kyoto Station behind, concrete gives way to fields, mountains and farms, transporting you to the kind of rural idyll you might remember from games like Attack of the Friday Monsters or Famicom Detective Club.

Nintendo Switch 2 designs posted by 3D model enthusiast, setting internet's tongues wagging

Tom Phillips — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:09:06 +0000

Nintendo fans are frothing over freshly-posted images purporting to show the under-wraps Switch 2. The pictures include apparent 3D models of the console and its Joy-Con, as well as photos of the console's shell - including its circuit board.

Australia tightens in-game gambling rules, casino mini-games mean automatic 18+ rating

Tom Phillips — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:52:27 +0000

Poker in New Super Mario Bros. Slots in Pokémon Red and Blue. Roulette in Super Mario 64 DS. The Witcher's Gwent. Knights of the Old Republic's Pazaak.

Switch 2 gets first confirmed release in My Time At Portia sequel

Ed Nightingale — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

UPDATE 24/09/24: The Kickstarter campaign for My Time At Evershine launched earlier today and reached its goal of $200,000 in 35 minutes.

EA says next Battlefield is modern day, has classes and more focused maps

Matt Wales — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:55:01 +0000

EA has shared early first details for the next instalment in its Battlefield series, confirming the multiplayer shooter will be returning to the modern era for its next outing, and that the unpopular Specialists system has been jettisoned for good in favour of more traditional classes.

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review - an engaging mystery with 35-year-old mechanics

Lottie Lynn — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Let's lay out the facts of the case: Eisuke Saski, a high schooler, has been found strangled by a pumping station outside of the city. The object used to kill him is missing, but the true oddity is the paper bag with a grinning face drawn upon it placed over his head. A regular high schooler no more, this bag connects Eisuke to an uncaught serial killer from 18 years ago, who did the same thing to their victims. The twist? All three of those original victims were teenage girls. (Here's where the 'dun dun' would go if this was a Law and Order episode.)

Level 5's Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time delayed to unspecified date

Victoria Kennedy — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:41:29 +0000

Nintendo and Level-5 have announced a delay for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which was originally due to launch for Switch on 10th October.

Today's Nintendo Museum Direct will not feature announcements or even "mention" the Nintendo Switch successor

Vikki Blake — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:00:35 +0000

Yes, Nintendo is opening up its Japanese Nintendo Museum for a tour later today. No, it will not be taking questions about anything else at this time.

Try Nintendo's Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club for free next week

Vikki Blake — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:39:14 +0000

Nintendo is dropping a free three-part demo for its upcoming horror, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club from next week.

Hopes fade for Switch 2 launch in early 2025

Tom Phillips — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:59:21 +0000

Nintendo Switch 2 won't launch before April 2025, per a report online that Eurogamer understands to be correct.

Nintendo offering extra two months on Switch Online membership renewals

Tom Phillips — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:22:41 +0000

You can currently re-subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online and get an extra two months' worth of membership time for free.

Nintendo death threats suspect has been sentenced

Victoria Kennedy — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:59:57 +0000

UPDATE 26/07/24: A Eurogamer reader has reached out to clarify some of the wording from yesterday's report, regarding the man who threatened Nintendo staff and his sentancing. Our reader kindly explained the Kyoto District Court has sentenced Kenshin Kazama to a year's prison sentence, suspended for four years.

Seven years after Switch's launch, Nintendo unveils Joy-Con Charging Stand

Tom Phillips — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:36:54 +0000

While the world waits for news on Switch 2, there's still life in Nintendo's current aging console yet - and money to be made - as evidenced by the reveal of a Joy-Con Charging Stand.

Nintendo's mysterious, creepy horror game revealed

Tom Phillips — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:28:37 +0000

Nintendo's mysterious horror game - glimpsed last week via a brief and bizarre teaser trailer - is in fact a new entry in the Famicom Detective Club series.