Splatoon tournament has Nintendo’s employees splatting each other for dominance
December is a time to goof off — even if you make games. Nintendo of America just started livestreaming a special tournament for its...
Xenoblade Chronicles X impressions: Size matters
With Starfox Zero being delayed into 2016, Nintendo’s biggest holiday release – both figuratively and literally – is Xenoblade Chronicles X, the followup to...
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is fun, but it’s just a blip in a crowded season
While this Wii U does manage to make improvements to the core gameplay and is much more fun than the series’ last outing — Mario Tennis Open on the 3DS — there’s just not a lot to the game.
Animal Crossing: Amiibo festival is a boring, random mess
Before you buy Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival, grab a dice and roll it. If it lands on an even number, you win. If it...
October 2015 NPD: Halo 5 leads gaming to $805M month
American consumers spent $805.9 million on new game-related software and hardware at retailers last month, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. That was up 2 percent compared to $788.7 million in October 2014. Hardware and software were down, but it was accessories that ensured the industry saw what little growth it did.
Nintendo Direct trailer roundup: Zelda HD, Cloud in Smash, and more
Nintendo just had one of its big Direct livestreaming events, and it had a lot of cool announcements. If you missed anything, we’re going...
Super Mario Maker is making it easier to find levels
Nintendo knows that it’s hard to find Super Mario Maker levels you love unless you want auto-playing stages. So, it’s making a big change...
Zelda Wii U is still coming in 2016 — for real
Nintendo promises that the Wii U is not the first console to go without an original Zelda game. Zelda Wii U will come to...
Nintendo’s new online service is called Nintendo Account
It sounds like Nintendo is saving its creative juices for something other than naming its new online service. The new Nintendo More Wii U...
Nintendo delays the launch of Miitomo, its first smartphone game
The House of Mario is laying out its plans for making the leap to iPhone and Android, but it’s going to need more time....