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News Top Nintendo Switch Games Are Now Up To 50% Off To Celebrate The Game Awards (North America)
Discounts aplenty!
The Game Awards 2019 is just hours away from kicking off at the time of writing - you'll be able to watch it live right here on our very site - and to celebrate, Nintendo is offering discounts on several critically acclaimed Switch games. From now until 18th December at 11:59pm PT, you can save money on the following games:...
Nintendo Download 12th December (North America)
Dauntless! The Talos Principle! Dead End Job!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Dauntless (Phoenix Labs, Tue 10th...
Delivering happiness and smiles
For 27 years now, Nintendo of America has been helping the Starlight Children's Foundation bring seriously ill children joy, through the power of play. Today, the newest addition in the Starlight Gaming program was revealed: the Nintendo Switch Gaming station. It was officially unveiled at the Mary Bridge Children's...
News Nintendo's Taking Ring Fit Adventure On A Tour Of The US
Try before you buy
If you still haven't had the chance to check out Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo's latest fitness game that blends exercise with RPG gameplay, you might want to consider getting yourself to one of these upcoming events. Nintendo is taking a 'Ring Fit Adventure Play Experience' on a tour of the US, running from 13th to 29th December...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 30 Switch eShop Games Of November 2019 (North America)
Number one's a familiar sight
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 30 most-downloaded games on the Nintendo eShop for November 2019. As you can see, Fortnite has once again taken top spot thanks to its free price point and huge popularity, followed by a list of Nintendo first-party favourites. It's interesting to see that the two Pokémon games...
News You Can Now Redeem A Seven Day Switch Online Trial From My Nintendo (North America)
Available until the end of January
Nintendo's online service for the Switch has been up and running for more than a year now. In that time, modern titles like Tetris 99 have been made available as well as plenty of old-school games from the NES and SNES era. Although the service has already got more than 10 million subscribers, Nintendo is always...
News My Nintendo Holiday Sweepstakes Announced, 10 Days Of Prizes Up For Grabs (North America)
Take home some amazing gifts
Nintendo is putting its rewards program My Nintendo to use this Christmas, with a special holiday sweepstakes event. From now until 14th December, you'll be able to enter once a day, and go in the draw to win a daily prize pack. You'll also be entered into a grand prize draw, and the more you enter, the more chances you...
News Nintendo Switch Had Its Best-Ever Sales Week Over Thanksgiving In The US
Black Friday deals lead to success
The Switch success stories just keep on coming, as Nintendo reveals that the console enjoyed its best-ever sales week in the US over the Thanksgiving period. The company's internal data shows that combined sales of both the flagship Nintendo Switch console and the Nintendo Switch Lite reached a total of more than...
Nintendo Download 5th December (North America)
Assassin's Creed! Shovel Knight! Neverwinter Nights!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Assassin's Creed: The Rebel...
News Nintendo's Mario Kart 8 Switch Bundle Dominated This Year's Black Friday Sales
And Switch was a top Google Trend
As Microsoft and Sony gear up for the next generation of console gaming, Nintendo is focused on maintaining the sales momentum of its current hardware. The holiday period is obviously an important time for these sales, and according to some "early analysis" from Wedbush Securities, the standard Switch featuring a...
Deals Buy A Switch This Cyber Monday, Get A Free 128GB Micro SD Card (North America)
More storage from the start
Nintendo of America is offering a free 128GB Sandisk Micro SD card if you buy a Nintendo Switch this Cyber Monday. This special one-day offer runs until 11:59 p.m. PT today (December 2nd) and applies to Nintendo Switch consoles with Grey or Neon Blue / Neon Red Joy-Con purchased on participating retailer websites. Nick...
News Get Resident Evil, Mega Man And More In Capcom's Black Friday eShop Sale (North America)
Great savings on Switch and 3DS games
Capcom, much like Sega, Atlus and even Devolver Digital, is hosting its very own Black Friday 2019 sale on the Switch and 3DS in America. There are savings on a variety of games across both digital storefronts, so now is the perfect time to check out series like
News NPD Reveals The Top-Selling Fighting Games On Switch In America
First place goes to Smash Bros. Ultimate, of course
NPD video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella, who regularly provides data about US gaming habits, has this week been taking questions from his followers on Twitter. Earlier on in the week, he revealed the best-selling third-party games on Nintendo platforms in the US and now he's been asked by...
News iam8bit's Black Friday Sale Is Now Live, Super Savings On Vinyl Soundtracks (North America)
Each one includes a digital download
If you love video game music, it might be worth checking out the iam8bit Black Friday sale, which is now live on the company's official website. There are discounts on a number of vinyl soundtracks. If you don't have a record player though, there's no need to worry as each soundtrack comes with a digital...
News Save On Sonic, Persona And More In The Sega / Atlus Black Friday eShop Sale (North America)
Discounts for Switch and 3DS
Just like Devolver Digital, the Japanese publishers Sega and Atlus have their entire eShop collections discounted across the Switch and 3DS digital libraries for Black Friday 2019. If you're a fan of Sega's offerings, this is a great opportunity to pick up recent releases like Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games...
Lots of savings!
Publisher Devolver Digital has slashed the prices of its entire catalogue on Nintendo Switch for Black Friday 2019 on the North American eShop. Yep, every single game. You may have spotted some of these when searching through Nintendo's very own Cyber Deals sale, but if you're a fan of games like GRIS, Ape Out, and
News Nintendo's Huge Cyber Deals Sale Hits North America, Up To 50% Off Top Switch And 3DS Games
Zelda! Mario! Sonic! More!
Last week, we shared a mighty Nintendo Cyber Deals sale for Europe which saw plenty of great Nintendo Switch games reduced for a limited time. Now, North America has been treated to a very similar sale, and some of the savings look particularly lovely. Expect to find holiday favourites like Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
Nintendo Download 27th November (North America)
Farming Simulator 2020! EarthNight! Five Nights at Freddy's!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (early this week!), and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch:...
News These Are The Best-Selling Third-Party Games On Nintendo Platforms In America
Some you might not expect
NPD video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella, who regularly provides data about US gaming habits, was recently asked by a follower to name the best-selling third-party game on each Nintendo platform in terms of dollar sales rankings. The list started out with the Nintendo 64 generation and ran right through to the...
News Walmart Selling Ubisoft Family Bundle For Switch, Contains Mario + Rabbids And Starlink
Two games for one price
There are two games on the Nintendo Switch that Ubisoft went above and beyond with – the system exclusive Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Starlink: Battle for Atlas featuring special Star Fox content. If you never got around to playing either of these games and you happen to live in America, you now have the opportunity...
News Race Into Your Nearest Arby's Restaurant This Winter And Grab A Sonic-Themed Kids Meal
Featuring an exclusive disc toy
Sega of America has teamed up with Arby's Restaurants across the United States to offer an exclusive toy line based on its iconic video game series, Sonic the Hedgehog. These collectible disc toys include Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Dr. Eggman, Shadow, and Super Sonic, and will be offered in kids meals from 1st...
Nintendo Download 21st November (North America)
The Touryst! Narcos! Black Future '88!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Narcos: Rise of the Cartels (Curve Digital,...
News Pikachu Brings Miles Of Smiles To This Year's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Bigger than its Gigantamax form?
This year, for the 19th consecutive year in a row – no, we can't believe it either – Pikachu will be taking part in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Perhaps this gigantic Pikachu is more appropriate than ever, now that Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon exist. Here's the announcement via...
News The PM Studios Black Friday Sale Starts Now, Save Up To 55% On Physical Switch Games
Don't miss out!
PM Studios has announced its Triple Black Friday sale is now officially underway on its online store. In total, there are three physical Nintendo Switch games to select from. These titles include boxed copies of DEEMO, MUSYNX and Opus Collection: The Day
News Nintendo Switch Was The Best-Selling Video Game Hardware In The United States Last Month
And it remains the best-selling platform of 2019
In addition to Luigi's Mansion 3 reaching third place on the US software charts in October, Nintendo also experienced another strong month in terms of hardware sales. While no sales figures were provided, NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella revealed the Switch was the best-selling hardware...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Sets A New Launch Month Sales Record In The United States
It's outdone the original game
Luigi's Mansion 3 was unable to top the Japanese and UK charts, being outperformed by Persona 5 Royal, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Death Stranding and FIFA 20. Despite this, it still managed to become the fastest-selling physical Switch game of 2019 in the UK, surpassing The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Over...
Nintendo Download 14th November (North America)
Pokémon Sword & Shield, Children of Morta, Sparklite!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Pokémon Sword and Shield...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 30 Switch eShop Games Of October 2019 (North America)
The most-downloaded digital games
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 30 most-downloaded games on the Nintendo eShop for October 2019. As you can see for yourself below, top spot has been taken by the world-dominating Fortnite, with its very low price point of free enticing a mighty number of Switch owners once again this month. Second place has...
Can you survive the night?
New listings on Nintendo of America's website have revealed the first three Five Nights at Freddy's games will receive individual releases on the Switch eShop on 29th November. Each game will be priced at $7.99. This release takes place roughly a year after the creator Scott Cawthon announced his point-and-click-survival...
Nintendo Download 7th November (North America)
Layton's Mystery Journey, New Super Lucky’s Tale and Disney TSUM TSUM!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Layton's...
News All XSEED Games On Switch And 3DS Are Now On Sale, Up To 50% Off (North America)
Celebrating 15 years of localisation
XSEED Games has slashed the prices of its games on the Switch and 3DS eShop in North America to celebrate 15 years of localising and publishing titles within this region. There are plenty of options across both systems, and "most" games are up to 50 percent off, according to the official press release. This sale...
Nintendo Download 31st October (North America)
Luigi's Mansion 3, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Just Dance 2020!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Luigi's...
News Call Of Juarez: Gunslinger Is Riding Onto The Nintendo Switch This December
Update: Physical version appears to be a code-in-a-box
Update 3 Fri 25th Oct, 2019 10:45 BST: As spotted by Magician on the Nintendo Life forums, an Amazon.com listing appears to show that the game will be digital-only, with the 'physical' version being a code-in-a-box. It's up on Amazon for $19.99. Update 2 - Fri 25th Oct, 2019 06:10 BST:...
Nintendo Download 24th October (North America)
Super Monkey Ball, Resident Evil 5 & 6 and Disgaea 4 Complete!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Disgaea 4 Complete+...
News Story-Driven Puzzler WILL: A Wonderful World Scores A "Limited Edition" Physical Release
450 copies available
PM Studios and acttil have teamed up with WMY Studios to release a limited edition of WILL: A Wonderful World for Switch. This release is limited to 450 copies and is priced at US$79.99. It includes a reversible cover, a huge 180-page full colour artbook, an original soundtrack and a plushie of Willy the dog. Here's a bit about...
News The Switch Has Now Sold More Than 15 Million Units In North America
Switch Lite boosted the overall sales
Nintendo has revealed the recent release of the Switch Lite helped increase overall system sales in North America. Combined, the original Switch model and Lite model have now sold over 15 million units in this region. Through September, Switch sales in the US were up by more than 20% year to date. The Switch...
News Nintendo Reveals Last Month's Top 30 Best-Selling Switch eShop Games (North America)
September 2019's most popular titles
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games on the Nintendo eShop for September 2019. There's no stopping the mighty Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which tops the list this time around, but some of September's biggest releases also made it to the top few positions. This list comes from the Nintendo...
Nintendo Download 17th October (North America)
Digimon! Return of the Obra Dinn! A Hat in Time!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete...
News This Limited Run Switch eShop Game Is Currently On Sale For Just 9 Cents
98% off!
If you've got some leftover credit from a previous Switch eShop transaction and aren't sure how to spend it, the retro-inspired "action/platformer/RPG-lite" Revenge of the Bird King might be worth checking out. It's developed by M7 Games, published by Limited Run Games, and is currently 98% off its regular price of $4.99 on the North...
News Get Up To 75% Off Bandai Namco Games In This Super Switch eShop Sale (North America)
Powerful savings
Bandai Namco is currently holding a huge sale on the Switch eShop in North America and has cut some games by 75%. In addition to the below games on sale, there is plenty of DLC available for half price. This covers games like Dragon Ball and Taiko no Tatsujin: Drun 'n' Fun! The sale ends on October 21st, so be sure to take...
News The Physical Version Of Assassin's Creed Rebel Collection Might Be Different In North America
Ubisoft support rep says "both games" will be on one card
Yesterday, a listing over on Amazon Spain seemingly revealed the European physical version of Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection (comprised of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and
Nintendo Download 10th October (North America)
The Witcher 3! Overwatch! Baldur's Gate!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Complete...
News You Can Now Design Your Own Pokémon Shirt In The US, All 151 Original 'Mon Included
But it's super-pricey
Back in January, a new line of Pokémon shirts was revealed for Japan. Featuring all of the original 151 Pokémon, the designs can be fully mixed and matched to suit your style, and it was soon confirmed that they'd be headed to the west, too. Now, that magical day has arrived. You can go ahead and
News Walmart Breaks Street Date For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
Get a headstart
Oh no, it's happened again! Following on from Walmart selling The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo ahead of schedule, the US retail giant has now reportedly broken the street date for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. The Sw
News Reggie Inducted Into Video Game Hall Of Fame With Life Time Achievement Award
A living legend
The former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé – who was replaced by Doug Bowser earlier this year – has received the prestigious "Walter Day Life Time Achievement Award" from the International Video Game Hall of Fame. Triforce, who "was always first in line" at Nintendo's launch events, put forward the nomination...
Nintendo Download 3rd October (North America)
Yooka-Laylee, Neo Cab and Alliance Alive HD Remastered!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Yooka-Laylee and the...
News Switch Lite Added To Joy-Con Drift Class Action Lawsuit
Users report issues not long after release
The Switch Lite might have only been released last week, but already there have been reported cases of drift issues. It has now resulted in the same law firm in America – Chimicles, Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith – adding Nintendo's latest version of the hybrid system to its class action lawsuit...
News Nintendo Is Taking The Switch On A Tour Of US Colleges This Fall
Go hands-on with top games
We're sure plenty of you have memories of bringing your favourite games to college to play with your friends, but now Nintendo is taking this weirdly traditional pairing to the next level. Yep, Nintendo's going on tour! That's right, the house of Mario has revealed that it'll be rocking up to college campuses this fall...
Nintendo Download 26th September (North America)
Dragon Quest XI S, Ori and the Blind Forest and FIFA 20!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of...
Nintendo Download 19th September (North America)
Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dead By Daylight and Untitled Goose Game!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: The Legend of...