Nintendo has announced its holiday hardware plans for 2023, which include the return of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle and the release of two new Nintendo Switch Lite bundles featuring Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now access four more retro games, including Quest for Camelot, Kirby's Star Stacker, Joy Mech Fight, and Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day!, across its Game Boy, SNES, and NES libraries.
Four classic Nintendo games, including Kirby's Star Stacker and Joy Mech Fight, have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, marking the first time these games have been released in the west.
Nintendo reportedly gave private demonstrations of the alleged Switch 2 hardware to developers, indicating that a refresh of the popular gaming console is imminent, potentially featuring advanced graphics options like ray tracing and Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling tech, although no official release date has been announced.
Three Nintendo Switch games that are typically $80 in total can now be purchased for only $6, providing significant savings until September 11 and 12.
The upcoming September 2023 Nintendo Direct event is expected to feature remakes of a DS game and a Wii game, as well as an update on the recently announced Princess Peach game, but fans should not expect the reveal of the Switch successor console.
A rating by the ESRB suggests that the action role-playing spin-off Gotham Knights might be coming to the Nintendo Switch, alongside the release of the Batman Arkham Trilogy next month.
NIS America is hosting a September 2023 Switch eShop sale with over two dozen discounted games, including The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure.
The latest rumors suggest that Nintendo may announce and release the Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2024, but details are still uncertain.
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct for September 14, which will focus on games arriving this winter but may also include tidbits about future titles such as a new version of Luigi's Mansion and a game starring Princess Peach scheduled for 2024, as well as the possibility of surprises like Metroid Prime 4 or a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date.
The first three Tomb Raider games are being remastered for Nintendo Switch with updated visuals, expansions, and secret levels, set to release on February 14, 2024.
Nintendo has announced that Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will be launching on Nintendo Switch in the summer of 2024 with new features such as four-player online multiplayer and a remastered version of the 2013 game Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.
Sony's State of Play event showcased upcoming titles for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including expansions for Resident Evil 4 and Tales of Arise, a funny walking simulator, and an epic trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launching on February 29, 2024.
Nintendo held its September 2023 Nintendo Direct, announcing several exciting games including a remastered Paper Mario, a Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake, F-Zero 99, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Tomb Raider remasters, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Splatoon 3's Side Order DLC, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Super Mario RPG Remake, Trombone Champ, Dave the Diver, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass Wave 6, Detective Pikachu Returns, Tears of the Kingdom, Smash Ultimate, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Amiibos, Horizon Chase 2, Another Code: Recollection, SaGa Emerald Beyond, Unicorn Overlord, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, WarioWare: Move It!, and the completion of the Nintendo Gallery Museum.
Pre-orders for Mario vs Donkey Kong are now available in the US and UK, with the game set to launch on February 16th, 2024.
Today's daily deals include preorder listings for upcoming games like Princess Peach: Showtime, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and the Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf amiibo, as well as sales on games like Resident Evil 4, Final Fantasy 16, Fire Emblem Engage, and more.
Nintendo Direct featured a range of exciting announcements, including the return of Paper Mario and a Tomb Raider trilogy remaster.
Activision executives were briefed on a next-generation Nintendo Switch in December 2022, with the document suggesting that the performance of the new console will be closer to that of the PS4 and Xbox One.
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct announced that Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be released on the Nintendo Switch, featuring updated visuals and new co-op play.
Outright Games has announced that Bluey: The Videogame, based on the popular TV series, will be released on the Nintendo Switch on November 17th, featuring multiplayer, minigames, a four-part storyline, and voice work from the TV show's cast.
Capcom will be hosting an online special program at the Tokyo Game Show 2023, featuring games like Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4.
The Xbox Digital Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2023 includes exciting announcements such as new games coming to Xbox Game Pass and the release of Octopath Traveler 2 in 2024.
Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy Advance library will include Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, a 2004 game known for its Metroidvania-style gameplay and co-op multiplayer, launching on September 29.
PlayStation Plus has announced the list of games that will be removed from the Extra and Premium tiers in October 2023, including titles like Far Cry 4, Far Cry 5, The Medium, and Yakuza 3-5 Remastered.
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered will launch for PS4, PS5, and Switch in Japan on February 1, 2024, with a worldwide release on PC planned for early 2024, featuring legendary storytelling and innovative combat mechanics.
The Fall 2023 season is seeing an abundance of highly-anticipated game releases for the Xbox Series X and S, reminiscent of the historic game releases of Fall 2007, with 15 big games being released within a span of 12-13 weeks, including titles such as Armored Core 6, Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
October is packed with a multitude of highly anticipated game releases, including Assassin's Creed Mirage, Detective Pikachu, Forza Motorsport, Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, and many more.
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The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide range of new games to the eShop, including EA SPORTS FC 24, COCOON, Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, and Silent Hope. There are also several other releases, including puzzle games, RPGs, and action-adventure titles.
Capcom is rumored to be working on a new Monster Hunter game for Nintendo's next console, Switch 2, which is expected to be released in the second half of 2024.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company will continue to release new games for the aging Switch console until at least the end of March 2025, despite plans to launch a next-generation console in 2024.
Warner Bros. Games has announced that the release of Batman Arkham Trilogy for Nintendo Switch has been delayed to December 1, 2023, in order to provide players with the best possible experience.
Nintendo has announced that online play and other online functionality for the 3DS and Wii U will end in early April 2024, although specific dates may be announced later or services could end earlier if necessary.
The Super Nintendo classic Super Mario RPG will be released on the Switch in November with updated graphics and the option to switch between the original 1996 soundtrack and newly-arranged music.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island, a new game in the Shiren the Wanderer franchise, will be released for the Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on February 27, 2024.
Nintendo has announced that it will end online play and other functionalities for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms in early April 2024.
In October, there are several cool games to play, including Yakuza 3's cabaret club side-quest, Mortal Kombat's Kameo fighters, Cyberpunk 2077's new Phantom Liberty expansion, horror game Soma, action game Duck Game, Detective Pikachu Returns, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and a revisit to Alan Wake before its sequel releases.
This week's video game deals, including Amazon's Prime Day Round 2 and competing retailer sales, offer significant discounts on Super Mario games for the Nintendo Switch.
Alien Hominid HD, an HD remaster of the 2002 Newgrounds game, and its sequel, Alien Hominid Invasion, will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on November 1, 2023, offering a co-op run 'n' gun experience with chaotic gameplay and customizable aliens.
This week's Japanese video game releases include Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5, Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch, Sonic Superstars for various platforms, and ENDLESS Dungeon for multiple consoles and PC.
Nintendo is rumored to be releasing an upgraded Switch device in 2024, but 2023 has been a strong year for the Switch with major releases like Zelda and Mario, indicating that Nintendo is not letting the current console go out quietly.
The Switch eShop is currently hosting a Screaming Deals sale, with discounted prices on games such as Alan Wake Remastered, Ghost Trick, Quake II, and more, available until October 31.
