Those of you wanting to get into the Nintendo Switch Online playtest program will be pleased to hear that it now open and accepting applicants. You will need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership to participate in the scheme. The playtest is seemingly for the same software as before and is set to take place on 28th July …
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Image: Nintendo A brand new survey of 180,000 players aged 15-69 years old in Japan has been conducted by GEM Partners, and there are some interesting stats on gender and age splits across multiple Nintendo franchises. Posted by Nikkei (via Nintendo Patents Watch and MyNintendoNews), the huge survey reveals that, compared to other game IPs, Nintendo’s have more female fans,. …
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Amazon has quietly become one of the best places to pick up Pokémon TCG products this week, with a surprise restock that brings several popular Elite Trainer Boxes closer to MSRP than we’ve seen in months. The best deal right now is the Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box at just $78.75. Throw in the Paradox Rift ETB for under $78 …
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A new survey from GEM Partners has revealed more about the gender split and average ages of Nintendo fans in The Land of the Rising Sun. The GEM partners survey surveyed 180,000 Japanese gamers to get a better understanding of the different age ranges and genders playing certain popular Nintendo franchises. Noticeably the Kirby and Animal Crossing series have more …
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It has been discovered via a 3D character modeller’s LinkedIn account that they are working on a Nintendo strategy RPG sequel which is exclusive to the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2. It sounds likely that this is could be a new Fire Emblem game, though we obviously don’t have official confirmation on that. Taksehi Maruyama, the individual concerned, has worked …
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We’re more than halfway through 2025, and it’s already been quite an eventful year for gaming. The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has grabbed most of the headlines, but across all platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X and PC gaming, there have been great games to play in almost every genre. From the cinematic highs of Clair Obscur: Expedition …
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A new batch of employee data records has been shared by Nintendo, giving us some insights into the makeup of their workforce. This data covers the period from April 2024 to March 2025, and it’s broken down by region, covering Nintendo of Japan, America, Europe, and Australia. You can check out a section of that date below. The first thing …
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As work continues on backwards compatibility improvements for Nintendo Switch games on Switch 2, over twenty games have now been fixed. There are some heavy hitters on the list, including Crypt of the NecroDancer, Harvestella, Portal 2, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and even Nintendo’s own Endless Ocean Luminous. Previously, these titles had issues on the new console. But after …
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The Switch 2 versus the Steam Deck is a compelling match-up: Nintendo’s brand new portable hybrid paired up against Valve’s handheld PC. Conceptually, these devices diverge in some crucial aspects, but they do align in form factor and usage patterns. Which portable powerhouse takes the performance crown? And how do they compare in day-to-day use – in terms of their …
Read More »Nintendo has posted a call for participants for another Playtest Program, and this time, it’s looking for 40,000 testers and not just 10,000 like in the first one. If you’ll recall, Nintendo looked for 10,000 participants for the first Playtest event last year to test an unnamed, mysterious Switch Online feature. The new program still only welcomes active Nintendo Switch …
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