Category: Nintendo News

Nintendo has obtained their Christmas present earlier than expected, as their six-year-old Switch console is breaking yet another sales record, according to data obtained by analytics company Circana. Based on the November 2023 sales numbers, industry analyst Mat Piscatella confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the Nintendo Switch has surpassed the lifetime unit sales of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console in the United States. Circana November 2023 US Video Game Sales Fun Fact – Lifetime US unit sales of Nintendo Switch…

With the end of 2023 less than a few weeks away, media platforms and first-party game companies from all over have been sharing  demographic and activity data on how their users spent this year. Nintendo is no exception to this trend, as yesterday they announced on X (formerly Twitter) that their 2023 “Year in Review” website has gone live. Look back at all the fun you had with #NintendoSwitch games in 2023 with a personalized wrap-up! You can see what…

The Entertainment Software Association announced today via the official E3 account on X (formerly known as “Twitter”) that the nearly thirty-year history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo has come to an end. The post reads, “After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye. Thanks for the memories. GGWP.” GGWP is an abbreviation for, “good game, well played.” According to a report from The Washington Post, the reasons for…

Since the announcement of Tears of the Kingdom, there was often speculation on whether or not there would be a change in character perspective. Fans had already gotten to play as Link in this world, so why shouldn’t they be able to play as Zelda? In a recent interview with IGN, Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and producer Eiji Aonuma were asked about the role of Zelda, and they had a lot to say on the matter. When asked…

Hollywood superstar Timothée Chalamet took the stage last night at The Game Awards 2023 to present the ceremony’s most coveted prize, the Game of the Year award. But, in a “Keighleys” tradition, before the envelope was opened and the winner announced, the Game Awards orchestra, led by Scottish composer Lorne Balfe, performed a stirring medley of themes inspired by each Game of the Year nominee. The 2023 Game of the Year medley featured themes from The Legend of Zelda: Tears…

The big question on every Zelda fan’s mind going into The Game Awards 2023 was: could The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom match the success of its predecessor Breath of the Wild and secure the coveted Game of the Year award? Well, with the ceremony now concluded, we finally have our answer. Tears of the Kingdom unfortunately fell short of the big one this year, as frontrunner Baldur’s Gate 3 officially secured Game of the Year at the…

Update: Nintendo today announced the cancellation of Nintendo Live 2024, which was planned to take place in Tokyo, Japan on January 20th and 21st. The company cited persistent threats to employees, spectators, and staff as the reason for the cancellation, emphasizing that safety is its “top priority.” The Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals, which were to be held at Nintendo Live 2024, have thus been postponed. The Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Final Stage, and…

Japanese stuffed animal manufacturer San-ei Boeki recently announced two new officially licensed Zelda-themed plushies which are due to release February 29th, 2024. The collectible plushie line will release in Japan, and will include Traveling Koroks from Tears of the Kingdom, each carrying their own large backpack. Each item is priced at ¥2,400 (approx. $16.35 USD/$22.06 CAD/£12.86 GBP) and preorders are now available from Meccha-Japan, with shipping worldwide. These cute Korok plushies are both sized at 22 x 18.5 x 17cm, and…

The holiday season is upon us! It is also the season of giving and My Nintendo Store (UK and Europe) has the perfect Zelda-themed gift box in which you can stow a present for the loved one in your life. These fillable gift boxes are available for 150 Platinum Points, plus shipping. The designs for these boxes features imagery from Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Pikmin 4. My Nintendo’s website suggests that the boxes are large…

Nintendo announced Monday the latest batch of custom icon elements headed to Nintendo Switch Online. From now until December 25th, NSO members will be able to redeem their My Nintendo Platinum Points for a set of holiday-themed icons. You can now redeem your #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect holiday themed custom icons, available until 12/25 at 5pm PT. #NintendoSwitchOnline #MissionsAndRewards Learn more: https://t.co/Cs9xnIiW7V pic.twitter.com/YrolFc4nKt — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 28, 2023 Each of these icons represents a classic Nintendo…