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Hall of Fame

Reggie Fils-Aime Inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame

Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aime, has just been honoured for his achievements throughout his career by being inducted into the Video Game of Fame with a Walter Day Life Time Achievement Award. The International Video Game Hall of Fame also put together a video showcasing Reggie’s moments

News

Pokémon Sword and Shield Will Have 18 Gyms

Unlike the regular 8 gym system that Pokémon games are known for, it was announced today that Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will feature 18 gyms that are made up of major and minor leagues. Here is what series Director Shigeru Ohmori had to say: > “There are 18 different

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Pokémon Sword and Shield Will Have 18 Gyms

Unlike the regular 8 gym system that Pokémon games are known for, it was announced today that Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will feature 18 gyms that are made up of major and minor leagues. Here is what series Director Shigeru Ohmori had to say: > “There are 18 different

breath of the wild

Monolith Soft Celebrates its 20th Anniversary Today

First party development studio, Monolith Soft, has experienced great success as of late, with their work on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Nintendo Switch. Today, the company celebrates its 20th anniversary and has done so by launching a special website with unique

breath of the wild

Monolith Soft Celebrates its 20th Anniversary Today

First party development studio, Monolith Soft, has experienced great success as of late, with their work on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Nintendo Switch. Today, the company celebrates its 20th anniversary and has done so by launching a special website with unique

Brain Age

New Dr. Kawashima's Brain Age Game with Stylus Announced for Nintendo Switch in Japan

Back when the Nintendo DS launched in 2004, everyone and their grandmother was playing the Brain Age games. Well, The Japanese Nintendo YouTube channel just uploaded two videos announcing a brand new iteration for Nintendo Switch. The game has only been announced for a Japanese release at this stage and

Brain Age

New Dr. Kawashima's Brain Age Game with Stylus Announced for Nintendo Switch in Japan

Back when the Nintendo DS launched in 2004, everyone and their grandmother was playing the Brain Age games. Well, The Japanese Nintendo YouTube channel just uploaded two videos announcing a brand new iteration for Nintendo Switch. The game has only been announced for a Japanese release at this stage and

Bound by Blades

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Bound by Blades

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Bound by Blades. The game is slated to release in September 2022 on PC and mobile (with a Nintendo Switch port following closely after). Here’s the game’s overview: > In theAction RPGBound By

Bound by Blades

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Bound by Blades

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Bound by Blades. The game is slated to release in September 2022 on PC and mobile (with a Nintendo Switch port following closely after). Here’s the game’s overview: > In theAction RPGBound By

Limited Run Games

Wandersong Receiving a Physical Release

Wandersong launched exactly one year ago and now, the developers have announced a partnership with Limited Run Games [https://limitedrungames.com/blogs/news/journey-around-the-world-in-wandersong-this-october-the-11th] to release a temporary physical release on October 11th. > Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around

Limited Run Games

Wandersong Receiving a Physical Release

Wandersong launched exactly one year ago and now, the developers have announced a partnership with Limited Run Games [https://limitedrungames.com/blogs/news/journey-around-the-world-in-wandersong-this-october-the-11th] to release a temporary physical release on October 11th. > Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around

Accessories

HORI Announces Mario Kart Steering Wheel

I think that by now, we all know who HORI is. But in case you don’t, they’re infamous for making high quality licensed gaming accessories. Their latest reveal is the new Mario Kart Steering Wheel that will be released in two versions: Standard and DX. Here is the

Accessories

HORI Announces Mario Kart Steering Wheel

I think that by now, we all know who HORI is. But in case you don’t, they’re infamous for making high quality licensed gaming accessories. Their latest reveal is the new Mario Kart Steering Wheel that will be released in two versions: Standard and DX. Here is the

News

Today is Nintendo's 130th Birthday!

Back on September 23rd, 1889, Nintendo started off as a small Hanafuda Playing Card company. [https://switchaboo.com/2018/02/11/nintendo-before-the-nes/] It has since grown into a massive conglomerate in not only the video game world, but in the world of business. Happy birthday, Nintendo! Here’s to many

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Today is Nintendo's 130th Birthday!

Back on September 23rd, 1889, Nintendo started off as a small Hanafuda Playing Card company. [https://switchaboo.com/2018/02/11/nintendo-before-the-nes/] It has since grown into a massive conglomerate in not only the video game world, but in the world of business. Happy birthday, Nintendo! Here’s to many

Controller

Ultra 64 Prototype Controller Discovered

Before the Nintendo 64 released back in 1996, the console was known as the Ultra 64. The system’s controller is infamous for its analogue stick and the discomfort that came from long play sessions in addition to a select number of Mario Party mini-games. Well as most consoles try

Controller

Ultra 64 Prototype Controller Discovered

Before the Nintendo 64 released back in 1996, the console was known as the Ultra 64. The system’s controller is infamous for its analogue stick and the discomfort that came from long play sessions in addition to a select number of Mario Party mini-games. Well as most consoles try

Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 8 are Coming to Nintendo Switch in a Physical Twin Pack

Just recently, Final Fantasy 8 Remastered released on Nintendo Switch and if you’ve held off on buying it, you’ll be pleased to know that it, as well as Final Fantasy 7, are being released in one physical twin pack. At the time of this article however, it does

Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 8 are Coming to Nintendo Switch in a Physical Twin Pack

Just recently, Final Fantasy 8 Remastered released on Nintendo Switch and if you’ve held off on buying it, you’ll be pleased to know that it, as well as Final Fantasy 7, are being released in one physical twin pack. At the time of this article however, it does

Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi's Mansion 3 is Receiving Paid DLC

If you found yourself watching gameplay videos of Luigi’s Mansion 3 and were left wanting more, then you may be pleased (or not) that there will be some paid DLC in addition to the core game. However unfortunately, that is all we know. We simply know that there will

Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi's Mansion 3 is Receiving Paid DLC

If you found yourself watching gameplay videos of Luigi’s Mansion 3 and were left wanting more, then you may be pleased (or not) that there will be some paid DLC in addition to the core game. However unfortunately, that is all we know. We simply know that there will

Merge Games

Sparklite Receives a Release Date on Nintendo Switch

For those who have been keeping up to date with Sparklite, you’ll know how great this one looks. Well, the wait is nearly over as it will be coming to Nintendo Switch on November 14th. Here’s the rundown: > Having built up an impressive amount of momentum so

Merge Games

Sparklite Receives a Release Date on Nintendo Switch

For those who have been keeping up to date with Sparklite, you’ll know how great this one looks. Well, the wait is nearly over as it will be coming to Nintendo Switch on November 14th. Here’s the rundown: > Having built up an impressive amount of momentum so

Narcos

Narcos: Rise of the Cartels Coming to Nintendo Switch Later this Year

The hit Netflix series Narcos is getting a video game adaptation and is set to release on Nintendo Switch in Q4 2019. Here’s the rundown: > Curve Digital and Kuju are proud to announceNarcos: Rise of the Cartels,a brutal tactical turn-based strategy game based onNarcos, the multi-award-winning Netflix

Narcos

Narcos: Rise of the Cartels Coming to Nintendo Switch Later this Year

The hit Netflix series Narcos is getting a video game adaptation and is set to release on Nintendo Switch in Q4 2019. Here’s the rundown: > Curve Digital and Kuju are proud to announceNarcos: Rise of the Cartels,a brutal tactical turn-based strategy game based onNarcos, the multi-award-winning Netflix