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AVICII

AVICII Invector Encore Edition Out Now on Switch

The wait has been long but the video game to acknowledge the late AVICII is out now on Nintendo Switch. In AVICII Invector Encore Edition, this track-based rhythm game allows players to experience AVICII’s music on the go. Here’s the full press release: > Video games publisher Wired

Console

The Nintendo Switch is Getting a Fortnite Special Edition Console in Europe, Australia & New Zealand

Weirder things have happened, but Nintendo has just announced something quite unexpected. On November 6th, a Fortnite special edition Nintendo Switch console will be made available in retail and online stores. Here’s the press release: > It’s time to board the Battle Bus and dive into a 100-player

Console

The Nintendo Switch is Getting a Fortnite Special Edition Console in Europe, Australia & New Zealand

Weirder things have happened, but Nintendo has just announced something quite unexpected. On November 6th, a Fortnite special edition Nintendo Switch console will be made available in retail and online stores. Here’s the press release: > It’s time to board the Battle Bus and dive into a 100-player

Age of Calamity

Hyrule Warriors Sequel Age of Calamity Coming in November

In true Nintendo 2020 fashion, they’ve just dropped another bombshell. This time, Hyrule Warriors is getting a sequel called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Here’s the announcement and a trailer: > A century before the events ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [https://www.nintendo.com.

Age of Calamity

Hyrule Warriors Sequel Age of Calamity Coming in November

In true Nintendo 2020 fashion, they’ve just dropped another bombshell. This time, Hyrule Warriors is getting a sequel called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Here’s the announcement and a trailer: > A century before the events ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [https://www.nintendo.com.

Direct

Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct Recap

Well, that came out of nowhere! I’ve been hyperventilating and since Nintendo Australia have provided a full Super Mario Direct recap, let’s hear it from them: > Mario has come a long way since jumping on that first Goomba in World 1-1 of the original Super Mario Bros.

Direct

Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct Recap

Well, that came out of nowhere! I’ve been hyperventilating and since Nintendo Australia have provided a full Super Mario Direct recap, let’s hear it from them: > Mario has come a long way since jumping on that first Goomba in World 1-1 of the original Super Mario Bros.

Indie

Nexomon: Extinction - Switch Review

Pokémon is a franchise I’ve indulged in for as long as I can remember, from my first with Platinum to the classic that has left a hook sunk into many hearts with Red, Green and Blue. However, despite loving the pocket monster extravaganza, I’ve never looked particularly far

Indie

Nexomon: Extinction - Switch Review

Pokémon is a franchise I’ve indulged in for as long as I can remember, from my first with Platinum to the classic that has left a hook sunk into many hearts with Red, Green and Blue. However, despite loving the pocket monster extravaganza, I’ve never looked particularly far

Indie

Indie World Presentation Recap (August 18, 2020)

Another Indie World Presentation has been showcased and there are a lot of great announcements that we need to go over if you weren’t able to watch it. So instead of watching the whole thing and trying to skip over what doesn’t appeal to you, we’ve listed

Indie

Indie World Presentation Recap (August 18, 2020)

Another Indie World Presentation has been showcased and there are a lot of great announcements that we need to go over if you weren’t able to watch it. So instead of watching the whole thing and trying to skip over what doesn’t appeal to you, we’ve listed

Amazon

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Switch) Listed on Amazon UK

The wait to Breath of the Wild 2 has been long and the rumblings about a Skyward Sword Switch port have been consistent. Today, we may have just received the clincher fans have been waiting for as Amazon UK just put up a listing for Skyward Switch Switch. Don’t

Amazon

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Switch) Listed on Amazon UK

The wait to Breath of the Wild 2 has been long and the rumblings about a Skyward Sword Switch port have been consistent. Today, we may have just received the clincher fans have been waiting for as Amazon UK just put up a listing for Skyward Switch Switch. Don’t

Animal Crossing

Nintendo Switch has Sold 61.44 Million Units; New Horizons is Second Best Selling Switch Game

Despite not knowing much about the rest of Nintendo’s 2020 (aside from Pikmin 3 Deluxe [https://switchaboo.com/2020/08/06/pikmin-3-deluxe-announced-launching-switch-october/] being announced for October), Nintendo’s fiscal briefing reveals that the hybrid console is still selling gangbusters. The Switch has sold a total of 61.44 million

Animal Crossing

Nintendo Switch has Sold 61.44 Million Units; New Horizons is Second Best Selling Switch Game

Despite not knowing much about the rest of Nintendo’s 2020 (aside from Pikmin 3 Deluxe [https://switchaboo.com/2020/08/06/pikmin-3-deluxe-announced-launching-switch-october/] being announced for October), Nintendo’s fiscal briefing reveals that the hybrid console is still selling gangbusters. The Switch has sold a total of 61.44 million

News

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Announced, Launching on Switch in October

Nintendo are really getting into the habit of announcing big games on a whim. Despite fans being desperate for a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo have gone ahead and announced Pikmin 3 Deluxe, a touched up version of the Wii U entry that also features the ability to play through the Story

News

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Announced, Launching on Switch in October

Nintendo are really getting into the habit of announcing big games on a whim. Despite fans being desperate for a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo have gone ahead and announced Pikmin 3 Deluxe, a touched up version of the Wii U entry that also features the ability to play through the Story

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Paper Mario: The Origami King - Switch Review

Our favourite 2D plumber is in a brand new adventure and this time, The Origami King threatens the paper Mushroom Kingdom with a new folded dimension. With Sticker Star and Color Splash being met with discontent from traditional Paper Mario enthusiasts, The Origami King aims to recapture the magic that

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Paper Mario: The Origami King - Switch Review

Our favourite 2D plumber is in a brand new adventure and this time, The Origami King threatens the paper Mushroom Kingdom with a new folded dimension. With Sticker Star and Color Splash being met with discontent from traditional Paper Mario enthusiasts, The Origami King aims to recapture the magic that

Lego

LEGO NES Officially Announced

There had been rumblings about a LEGO NES that recreated the classic 8 bit sensation that Nintendo released in the 1980s, single-handedly revitalising the series. The LEGO NES will launch on August 1st from LEGO retail stores and LEGO.com. After this, the kit will be available for purchase at

Lego

LEGO NES Officially Announced

There had been rumblings about a LEGO NES that recreated the classic 8 bit sensation that Nintendo released in the 1980s, single-handedly revitalising the series. The LEGO NES will launch on August 1st from LEGO retail stores and LEGO.com. After this, the kit will be available for purchase at

Game Freak

Game Freak was Proposed to Redesign Pikachu to "Something Like a Tiger With Huge Breasts" During Localisation of Red/Blue

Yep, you read that right. During the localisation of Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue, American staff gave proposed redesigns for Pikachu in the west as “something like a tiger with huge breasts”. This was at a time in the 90s where Japanese developers were unsure whether Pokemon would be received

Game Freak

Game Freak was Proposed to Redesign Pikachu to "Something Like a Tiger With Huge Breasts" During Localisation of Red/Blue

Yep, you read that right. During the localisation of Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue, American staff gave proposed redesigns for Pikachu in the west as “something like a tiger with huge breasts”. This was at a time in the 90s where Japanese developers were unsure whether Pokemon would be received

Indie

Nintendo Treehouse Live Showing Off Paper Mario: The Origami King Gameplay and New WayForward Game

We may not have a Nintendo Direct to look forward to, but Nintendo has revealed that there will be a Nintendo Treehouse Live to show off new gameplay footage of Paper Mario: The Origami King, as well as a brand new game from WayForward. There was some confusion about the

Indie

Nintendo Treehouse Live Showing Off Paper Mario: The Origami King Gameplay and New WayForward Game

We may not have a Nintendo Direct to look forward to, but Nintendo has revealed that there will be a Nintendo Treehouse Live to show off new gameplay footage of Paper Mario: The Origami King, as well as a brand new game from WayForward. There was some confusion about the