Tag Archives: Nintendo

When My Time at Sandrock arrived on Switch in November 2023, it’s fair to say that it wasn’t in the best shape. Similar to a gamer, the farm sim fell short in terms of excitement, with lackluster graphics and performance problems, making it far from impressive. Thankfully, since its release, developer Pathea Games has rolled out several updates to improve ...

On March 29th, Nintendo is set to enhance the Switch Online + Expansion service by adding F-Zero Maximum Velocity to its lineup. This futuristic racing game was first released on the Game Boy Advance in 2001. When it makes its comeback later this week, you’ll have the thrill of zooming through 20 different courses, each with its own level of ...

Get ready for some exciting news, because Nintendo has just announced that the highly anticipated update for F-Zero 99 on the Switch Online will be released on March 28th! As part of this update, players will have the opportunity to join the exciting “Mirror Grand Prix.”. Try out the new Mirror Tracks for Knight League and give the Classic Mini ...

Nintendo has released new themed icons for Switch Online members. Featuring a collection of icons inspired by the classic Super Mario World and the beloved Animal Crossing: New Horizons,. Acquiring these icons has a unique twist this time around. In order to access the content, you will need a Switch Online membership and Platinum Points, and you must launch each ...

Just in time for Mario Day, Nintendo has introduced two new physical items to the My Nintendo Store in North America. Let’s start with the Mario Zipper Pouch, available for 800 Platinum Points. This vibrant faux leather pouch is perfect for storing your daily necessities. Store your everyday essentials with this colorful faux leather pouch that features Mario. Product Description: ...

Nintendo is known for its firm stance against video game piracy and is currently pursuing legal action against the developers of the Switch emulator Yuzu. According to Stephen Totilo of Game File, the Japanese video game company famous for popular titles such as Super Mario and Zelda has accused the Yuzu developers of “illegally” bypassing Nintendo software encryption and enabling ...

The 2006 Game Boy Advance title Mother 3 was recently re-released in Japan on the Switch Online service, sparking renewed conversation about the absence of a western localization. Shigesato Itoi, the series creator, has recently received a variety of feedback and has responded by emphasizing that the decisions ultimately lie with Nintendo. Presenting the machine translation from IGN: “I suggest ...

Mother 3 was unexpectedly announced for the Switch Online service yesterday, but unfortunately, it’s currently limited to Japan. Adding insult to injury, Nintendo has recently unveiled new Switch Online icons inspired by the Famicom game EarthBound Beginnings. Make sure to grab them before they expire on February 28, 2024, so you can redeem them using your Platinum Points. https://x.com/BruceElzey/status/1760478079779299394?s=20 EarthBound ...

Following a system update in December of last year that brought the Switch’s firmware to Version 17.0.1, Nintendo has now discreetly rolled out another update without requiring a reboot. Once again, dataminer ‘OatmealDome’ pointed out on social media that “rebootless updates” don’t necessitate restarting your console or any other action, usually just including “minor changes”. The most recent update includes ...

A new month brings a fresh Switch Online trial for members of Nintendo’s subscription service. The latest release is EA Sports FC 24, now available to subscribers in North America until February 26, 2024. The trial in Europe commenced last week and will continue until February 21, 2024, in this area. This trial demands a hefty download of “at least ...