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Nintendo pulls 'The Last of Us' clone from its eShop following copyright claim
'The Last Hope' had garnered very bad reviews during its short time on the market.
Nintendo drops two classic Zelda titles for Switch Online subscribers
Nintendo just dropped two classic Zelda titles onto its Nintendo Switch Online platform. These games include ‘The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons’ and ‘The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages’, both released for the Game Boy Color way back in 2001. These are the original versions, and not remakes of any kind.
Dolphin’s Wii and GameCube emulator isn’t coming to Steam after all
The Dolphin Emulator, the software that lets you play old Wii and GameCube games, isn’t coming to Steam after all. The developers published a blog post today explaining how the fumbled launch went down — and why they still believe they were in the right legally. In short, Nintendo’s lawyers didn’t want it on Steam, and Valve wasn’t about to take a stand in a potential showdown with a fellow gaming behemoth.
The NES at 40: Seven ways it changed the gaming world forever
Nintendo's 8-bit console casts an outsized shadow on the gaming world. As it turns 40, we look at the ways it imacted our gaming universe today.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is coming to Peacock on August 3rd
The Super Mario Bros Movie will be hitting a streaming service—Peacock—for the first time on August 3rd.
This nifty fan-made Game Boy camera is the size of a cartridge
The official Game Boy Camera is a treat for fans of lo-fi photography, but it’s also on the larger side, protruding from the retro console like a giant, creepy eyeball. That’s why engineer and mega-fan Christopher Graves made his own version, the Game Boy Mini Camera, as originally reported via Gizmodo. This thing is tiny, as Graves managed to shrink everything down to the size of a Game Boy cartridge, with no protrusion necessary.
Nintendo says it'll be easy to transfer over to its next console
Nintendo's President and CEO Shuntaro recently said that the company is exploring ways to make it easier to bring your current games to its next-generation console - whenever it comes out.
E3 2024 and 2025 aren't canceled (yet)
An LA commission said the in-person shows were done, but the ESA says otherwise.
Nintendo's new WarioWare game wants you to move your whole body
There are more than 200 microgames in WarioWare: Move It!. You'll need to hold your Joy-Cons and sync your movements with what you see on the screen to win.
'Vampire Survivors' is getting four-player couch co-op
'Vampire Survivors' is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 17th. A couch co-op mode will be available on all platforms on the same day.
Play as Elephant Mario in 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' on October 20th
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a new but classic adventure featuring Mario and friends, is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 20th, 2023.
A 'Super Mario RPG' remake is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 17th
'Super Mario RPG' is back with 'brand-new graphics' and it's coming to Nintendo Switch on November 11th. A 'Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon' remake is also on the way.
The next Nintendo Direct will take place on June 21st
Nintendo will host its second proper Direct of the year on June 21st. The stream will run for around 40 minutes and it will mostly focus on games coming to Switch this year.
Nintendo's '1-2 Switch' party game is getting a sequel
Nintendo is launching a sequel to 1-2 Switch, its party title that features a robust collection of mini-games, on June 30th.
Man allegedly used a Nintendo ‘Duck Hunt’ gun to rob convenience store
Police have arrested a South Carolina man after he allegedly robbed a convenience store armed with a Nintendo light gun primarily used in the 1980s to play ‘Duck Hunt.’ The 25-year-old suspect allegedly made away with $300 in cash after donning a mask, wig, hoodie sweatshirt and the aforementioned Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Zapper gun accessory.
Nintendo kicks off the summer with pastel-hued Joy-Con controllers
Nintendo is releasing new Switch Joy-Con controllers in pastel colors this summer.
Nintendo officially halts all eShop sales in Russia
Nintendo has officially announced that it will be halting all sales on its eShop in Russia. Existing customers will be able to continue to download previously purchased games and DLC for the foreseeable future.
Dolphin emulator Steam release delayed indefinitely following Nintendo DMCA notice
Valve has delisted Dolphin from Steam after receiving a DMCA takedown notice from Nintendo.
Engadget Podcast: Pixel Fold, Google I/O and 'Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
It’s a huge week for news: Google I/O happened, and we finally got a close look at the Pixel Fold and the company’s latest AI plans.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: A familiar but fresh adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel to one of the biggest hits Nintendo has ever had. The company didn't totally change the formula this time. Instead, Link has some significant new powers that make the game feel fresh and new despite its similarities to the last Zelda game.