Even at 71, Shigeru Miyamoto’s a force to reckon with in gaming. He joined Nintendo back in ’77 and has since given us iconic games and characters, thinks “Super Mario Bros.” and “The Legend of Zelda”. Talk about video game royalty; his name’s right up there with the classics. Miyamoto’s Stance on Retirement Miyamoto might … Read more
Big changes are coming for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U fans. Nintendo has chosen to end online services for these consoles sooner than expected, a major move affecting players everywhere. This piece digs into what this update means and why it matters. Unexpected Early Shutdown The shutdown, part of a “slow rollout” of Nintendo’s future … Read more
Nintendo, the renowned Japanese game manufacturer, has taken the unprecedented step of canceling its highly anticipated Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo event and postponing several major gaming contests due to serious threats. These threats, aimed at the company, its employees, and players, have raised significant safety concerns. Event Cancellation and Postponements Details of the Threats While … Read more
Nintendo Switch Online, a service that has been evolving since its inception, recently announced significant updates to its Expansion Pack tier. Introduced in 2021, this tier offers subscribers access to an expanding library of classic Nintendo 64 (N64), Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis games, complete with online functionality. As of now, the service features … Read more
Recent data reveals a significant shift in the European gaming console market, with Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S experiencing a dramatic drop in sales, starkly contrasting with the rise of Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the steady performance of Nintendo’s Switch. Xbox’s Decline in European Sales Monthly Sales Comparison Factors Behind Xbox’s European Struggles Several reasons contribute … Read more
In the gaming world, the anticipation of new hardware can stir a flurry of excitement and speculation. For Nintendo, this has meant addressing a series of reports about its next-generation console, often referred to as the “Switch 2.” With rumors heating up, Nintendo’s President, Shuntaro Furukawa, has stepped forward to provide clarity—or at least to … Read more