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Best-Selling NES Games of All Time
The NES best-seller list is a snapshot of Nintendo's console revival: bundled Mario and Duck Hunt, early Zelda, puzzle fever and the platformers that made 8-bit gaming feel essential.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Switch 2 Screen Revision Rumor Hints at Sharp LCD Panel
A reported replacement LCD panel listing suggests Nintendo may be preparing a Switch 2 screen revision using Sharp hardware. Nintendo has not announced a display change.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Jumps 17% in South Korea
Nintendo is raising the recommended retail price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in South Korea on September 1, taking the console from ₩648,000 to ₩758,000.
Super Mario
On This Day: Super Mario 64 Made 3D Feel Like Home 30 Years Ago
Super Mario 64 launched 30 years ago today, giving the Nintendo 64 its defining game and teaching a generation how 3D platformers could move.
The Legend of Zelda
Nintendo Pulls Ocarina of Time Remake Description From Store Page
Nintendo has changed the official store description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, removing wording that described it as a full remake with updated visuals and designs. The current page keeps the 2026 Switch 2 release window but says less about how far the remake goes.
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Leak Claims Fall 2027 Months for Pokémon and 3D Mario
A new leak claims Pokémon Winds and Waves is planned for September 2027, while Nintendo's next 3D Mario game may be targeting November 2027. Neither month has been confirmed by Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.
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Nintendo Adds Playtime Rule for Switch 2 Buyers in Japan
Nintendo has added a 50-hour Switch playtime requirement for buyers of the multilingual Switch 2 model in Japan. The rule follows a temporary sales pause after suspected hoarding orders.
Nintendo DS
On This Day: Nintendo DS Lite Made the DS Boom Feel Inevitable 20 Years Ago
Nintendo DS Lite launched 20 years ago today in the Americas, refining the original DS into a slimmer, brighter handheld that helped define Nintendo's mid-2000s boom.
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Updates the Hylian Shield
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake appears to update Link's Hylian Shield with the modern design used in later Zelda games. The change is small, but it gives the Switch 2 remake another visible break from the Nintendo 64 original.
Pokemon
Pokemon Winds and Waves Leak Teases Seed Pokemon and New Champion
A new Pokemon Winds and Waves leak claims the next mainline Pokemon story will involve a Seed Pokemon, a new battle mechanic and a Champion who initially opposes the player.
Yoshi
Nintendo Outlines Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’s Creature Mechanics
Nintendo has outlined Yoshi and the Mysterious Book's creature mechanics, including how Yoshi studies creatures, uses familiar moves and helps Mr. E recover his lost knowledge.
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda Movie Release Date Moves Up To April 2027
The live-action Legend of Zelda movie is now scheduled to hit theaters on April 30, 2027, one week earlier than its previous May 7 date.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 Gets $499 Choose Your Game Bundle This June
Nintendo's new Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle launches in early June for $499.99 at participating retailers. Buyers can redeem a download code for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokemon Pokopia.
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Nintendo Stock Falls as Switch 2 Forecast Tests Investor Confidence
Nintendo shares dropped after the company forecast 16.5 million Switch 2 hardware sales for the current fiscal year, below the console's launch-year total. The move follows planned Switch 2 price hikes in Japan, the U.S., Canada and Europe.
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Nintendo Says Switch 2 Needs Stronger Games After Price Hike
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company will lean on a stronger Switch 2 software lineup after the console's price increase. The US price rises from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1.
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Nintendo Veteran Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring in June
Takashi Tezuka, one of Nintendo's most important long-serving creators, is set to retire from his executive officer role on June 26. His career spans Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Pokemon
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Pass 4M Sales on Switch
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold more than 4 million copies globally in six weeks. The paid Switch releases cleared that mark despite pricing complaints and changes tied to modern Pokémon compatibility.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Expects Switch 2 Sales to Slow After 19.86M First Year
Nintendo Switch 2 has reached 19.86 million hardware sales after its first fiscal year on the market. Nintendo still expects strong adoption in FY27, but its forecast has the console falling to 16.50 million units.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Price Jumps to $500 in the US This September
Nintendo is raising the price of Switch 2 hardware across several major regions, including a US increase from $449.99 to $499.99. Japan will see the earliest change on May 25, with US, Canada and Europe prices moving on September 1.
The Legend of Zelda
Rumored 2D Zelda for 2027 Could Make Ganondorf Playable
A new Zelda rumor says Nintendo and Grezzo may be preparing another 2D entry for 2027, and this one could put Ganondorf in the spotlight. The claim is specific enough to get attention, but Nintendo has not announced the project.
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Best-Selling Nintendo 64 Games of All Time
The Nintendo 64's biggest sellers show exactly what carried the console: Mario's leap to 3D, Rare's golden run and Nintendo's strongest couch multiplayer hits.
Pokemon
Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Bundle Heads to Australia and New Zealand
Nintendo is launching a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Pokémon Pokopia in Australia and New Zealand on June 5. The regional package appears to include a download code rather than a special-edition console design.
Super Smash Bros
Next Super Smash Bros. Rumor Claims 2027 or 2028 Window
A new claim from Kiwi Talkz says another Super Smash Bros. project could arrive within the next two years. Nintendo has not announced a new Smash game, so the 2027 or 2028 window remains firmly in rumour territory.
Super Mario
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update Adds a New Rosalina Storybook Chapter
Super Mario Galaxy 2 has received a surprise Storybook addition in Ver. 1.4.0. The new chapter continues the twin Lumas story and is available after players clear any galaxy and earn a Power Star.
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake - Everything We Know So Far
Nintendo has officially revealed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2, moving years of remake rumors into confirmed territory. The remake is due in 2026, but the exact release date, developer and gameplay scope are still under wraps.
Kirby
On This Day: Kirby: Planet Robobot Landed 10 Years Ago
Kirby: Planet Robobot launched in Japan 10 years ago today, turning Popstar into a mechanized playground and giving the 3DS one of its brightest late-era platformers.
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Dinkum Switch 2 Launch Trailer Highlights Its Free Upgrade and Smoother Island Life
Dinkum is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, with Nintendo's launch trailer spotlighting the cozy survival life sim's move to the new hardware. Existing Switch owners can upgrade at no additional cost.
Star Fox
Star Fox's Original SNES Puppets Were Destroyed After Production
The original Star Fox puppets used in SNES-era marketing appear not to have survived. Shirogumi says the models were made with natural rubber that deteriorated in air, forcing the studio to destroy them after production.
Yoshi
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Trailer Shows Switch 2 Adventure Before May Launch
Nintendo has released an overview trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, the next Yoshi adventure for Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches May 21 with page-based habitats, strange creatures and Mr. E at the center of the story.
Splatoon
Splatoon Raiders Trailer Shows Treasure Hunting and Deep Cut on Switch 2
Nintendo has released a new Splatoon Raiders trailer showing more of the single-player-focused Switch 2 adventure. The game launches July 23 with Deep Cut, island salvage and Salmonid battles at the center of the setup.