Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Nintendo of America

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto spent an entire New Super Mario Bros. Wii test demo just sliding around with the Penguin power-up, former Nintendo marketing leads recall: "That's all he was doing"

"He definitely experiences games in a much different way"

GamesRadar

I can't believe we nearly got a NSFW Pikachu design

I'm glad Nintendo didn't get its way.

Creative Bloq

'I won't show those illustrations to anyone as long as I live': Nintendo of America suggested giving Pikachu 'huge breasts' when Pokémon first came to the US, and no, it wasn't a mistranslation

I have an idea to redesign Pikachu! Well, actually, two ideas. Big ones.

PC Gamer

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

As Switch price increases go live, former Nintendo marketing manager says it could be "really good news" for the Switch 2 and that Nintendo "found a way to stay winning, no matter how much it stinks for all of us"

"A new customer today buying a Nintendo Switch 2 is a lot more valuable than a new customer buying an old Nintendo Switch"

GamesRadar

Nintendo of America suggested giving Pikachu "huge breasts" during localization according to The Pokemon Company's CEO, who "won't show those illustrations to anyone as long as I live"

"Pikachu was changed into a character shaped like a kind of a tabby cat"

GamesRadar

Two down, plenty more to go – Microsoft backtracks on $80 game prices, once again proving voting with your wallet matters

Yet again, voting with your wallet showcases its importance, as Microsoft has made the decision to reverse its $80 game price decision.

TechRadar

Former Nintendo marketing lead says rumors of a Direct later this month "make a lot of sense" due to the lack of a Metroid Prime 4 release date

A Nintendo Direct is rumored to take place after Donkey Kong Bananza launches

GamesRadar

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

$1.4 million worth of Switch 2 consoles stolen from semi-truck — 2,800 consoles were en route from Nintendo of America HQ to a GameStop store in Texas

A $1.4-million Nintendo Switch 2 shipment has been stolen off the back of a semi-truck.

Tom’s Hardware

Nintendo and Nvidia bosses say Switch 2 is the ultimate realization of late president Satoru Iwata's dream: "It is wonderful to see Mr. Iwata's vision come full circle"

"I still remember the day Iwata-san shared his dream with us"

GamesRadar

Nintendo "won't know" if the Switch 2 eShop will crash on launch day as everyone rushes to download Mario Kart World, former marketing leads warn, but "they're prepared"

Nintendo will be ready to fix any issues if they happen, say Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang

GamesRadar

Pokemon logo designer speaks up after 27 years, shares unused designs and says Nintendo gave him a month to draft one of the most iconic logos in history before Red and Blue reveal

It's amazing what artists can do so quickly

GamesRadar

Nintendo of America might turn your Switch into an expensive paperweight if you mod your console or install any "unauthorized" games, new policy warns

Breaking certain restrictions could result in your Switch being "permanently unusable in whole or in part"

GamesRadar

Nintendo Boss Shares Tone-Deaf Statement to Broke Fans: 'Can't Afford Switch 2? Stick With the Old One'

Nintendo fans are furious after Doug Bowser told those who can't afford the Switch 2 should buy the Switch 1 instead. It's an instant PR attraction after all.

Player One

Nintendo's President has some ominous news about the Switch 2 price

Nintendo President of America Doug Bowser has spoken to several outlets about the pre-order delay, tariffs, and game prices, and it could point to an even more expensive future for the console.

Laptop

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Hardware

Nintendo VP confirms Switch 2 Joy-Cons won't feature Hall effect sticks

A recent interview with Nintendo's Nate Bihldorff confirms that the new console will not utilize Hall effect sensors in its Switch 2 controllers, a sore spot for Switch's stick-drift sufferers.

GamesRadar

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser says FromSoftware's The Duskbloods is evidence of Hidetaka Miyazaki's faith in the Switch 2 hardware

The Switch 2-exclusive Duskbloods is Miyazaki's next game

TechRadar

Nintendo of America president says 'tariffs were not factored into the price' of the Switch 2 and weighs in on the price of games

Nintendo of America president claims that 'tariffs were not factored into the price' of the Switch 2.

GamesRadar

Amid Switch 2 price backlash, Nintendo exec says Mario Kart World justifies its shock $80 price because it's "probably the richest Mario Kart experience" fans will have ever had

Not every Switch 2 game will cost $80

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Player One

Nintendo Switch 2's Welcome Tour Demo Is Sold Separately, Now Facing Massive Backlash From Fans

Nintendo wants you to try out the Switch 2's Welcome Tour demo of the new console, but you need to pay for it.

Player One

Nintendo Direct March 2025: 2 Sony PlayStation Games Are Coming to the Switch—Are They AAA Titles?

Nintendo's surprise March Direct event announces its partnership with Sony to bring PlayStation games to the Switch.

TechRadar

The Nintendo Switch 2 logo will be featured on the Seattle Mariners' baseball jerseys this season

Nintendo announces an expanded partnership with the Seattle Mariners that will feature the Switch 2 logo on the team's jerseys this season.

GamesRadar

Nintendo history comes full circle as it puts the Switch 2 logo on the baseball team its late president Hiroshi Yamauchi bought 33 years ago

Nintendo played a crucial role in baseball history for the Seattle Mariners

TechRadar

Former Nintendo CEO Reggie Fils-Aimé had high praise for Astro Bot, saying it 'almost outdid Nintendo at its own game'

Former Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé had some kind words for Astro Bot at the New York Game Awards.

GamesRadar

Why have Nintendo trailers been flooded with water buffalo memes? Thank these Switch 2 leak enthusiasts, who I fear are losing it at this point

No trailer can escape the buffalo

GamesRadar

Owner of Nintendo Switch 2 forum forced to deny conspiracy theory that they're a secret Nintendo of America marketing plant

"Did you know that I work for Nintendo? Because I didn't."

1 2 3

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Major League Baseball

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.