Rumors have been swirling about a forthcoming new console from Nintendo, possibly called the Switch Pro. It is said to be a bit larger and more powerful, but now, we’re hearing about a possible feature that could be a changer for Nintendo’s handheld/console hybrid. While Nintendo’s console contemporaries — like the Xbox Series X, PlayStation […]
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The best upcoming Nintendo Switch games
The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular consoles Nintendo has ever produced, with a wide variety of games to choose from and plenty of unique features. We’ve already gotten to play new entries across the Zelda, Super Mario, and Pokémon series on Nintendo Switch, but there are still plenty of great games on […]
Nintendo fuels rebound in game industry TV ad spend in February
GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. Hosted Online April 28-29, 2021 Register Now Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. After a relatively quiet January, video game brands upped their TV ad budgets in February by 34%, […]
Nintendo knocks Sony off its TV ad impressions perch
GamesBeat x Oculus Venues Join Dean Takahashi, Ramez Naam, and Tim Chang online for “Science Fiction, Tech, and Games.” Hosted in VR and 2D February 17th, 10:00am PT Learn More Thanks in part to an ad that aired during the Super Bowl Kickoff Show on CBS, Nintendo led gaming industry TV ad impressions during a […]
Latest Nintendo Direct event led by Zelda: Skyward Sword HD remaster
Coming July 16 to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Excuuuuse me, princess. Nintendo Swipe with your hands in real life… Nintendo … or use the right analog stick to emulate that kind of motion. Nintendo Putting the “skyward” in Skyward Sword. Nintendo Gosh, we’d almost forgotten about this weirdo. Nintendo Depending on the angle shown, the game […]
Nintendo uses copyright claims to take down Game & Watch hacking videos
While two videos have been taken down, this stacksmashing video on loading Doom onto the Game & Watch unit remains up. Nintendo is using copyright strikes to take down YouTube videos that detail how to hack the recently released Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. color handheld. A hacker going by the handle stacksmashing managed […]
The best Nintendo Switch hidden gems
Most people buy Nintendo consoles primarily for their first-party games. With the Switch, Super Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild alone were more than enough reason to pick up the versatile console alone. Since then, Nintendo has supported the system with plenty of high-quality titles, but there are way more games worth your time that […]
Hitman 3 is fun, what’s coming from Nintendo, and more | GB Decides 178
It’s 2021 now, and the government still hasn’t outlawed video games. But even if it did, GamesBeat Decides would continue because editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti are a couple of badasses — you can tell by looking at their gamer chairs. On this week’s episode, Mike and Jeff discuss some small bits of news. […]
PlayStation and Nintendo spent 2020 vying for TV game ad crown
PlayStation and Nintendo are consistently two of the biggest gaming-industry spenders on TV advertising, and as such are often the gaming brands with the most ad impressions. That stayed true in 2020 and, remarkably, the two brands were nearly tied for impressions from January 1 through December 15: PlayStation had 4.22 billion impressions while Nintendo […]
The best Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals for 2020
Cyber Monday is almost here, but Cyber Monday deals have already started with offers for video games, consoles, and accessories. These deals include the popular Nintendo Switch, which has been out of stock frequently throughout 2020. To help you get your hands on one, as well as games and accessories for the console, we’ve compiled […]
Best Black Friday Gaming Deals 2020: Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox
Black Friday deals arrived early this year, and now that it is Black Friday week, gamers looking for bargains can already start their shopping. Various retailers are offering Black Friday gaming deals, which includes discounts for consoles, accessories, subscriptions, and games, so whether you are sticking with the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or […]
October 2020 NPD: Nintendo and FIFA power gaming’s growth
Get the most out of your game’s subscription plans Best practices for designing and managing your subscription strategy Access guide here Gaming fans in the United States didn’t shy away from spending on their hobby in the month before the launch of next-gen consoles. Instead, consumers opened their wallets for big sports games and Nintendo […]
Reports: “4K” Nintendo Switch revision slated for 2021 launch
Enlarge / What exactly can we expect from a “4K”-grade Nintendo Switch? We doubt its built-in display will reach 3840×2160 resolution, but will it still maintain the system’s popular “hybrid” nature of portability and TV compatibility? And will it get exclusive games? We’re still left with questions after today’s reports. Nintendo / Sam Machkovech An […]
GamesBeat Decides 160: When’s the next Nintendo Direct?
GamesBeat Summit Watch every session from the annual event On Demand Watch Now GamesBeat Decides hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti are flying the friendly skies on this week’s episode. The pair are getting a surprising amount of enjoyment out of Microsoft Flight Simulator. They both also really like the Xbox beat-’em-up Battletoads from developers […]
The Best Gaming Deals for May 2020: Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One
With everyone spending so much time at home these days, it has become necessary for many people to find gaming deals. The boredom of staying home, whether you have kids, pets, a spouse, or live alone, can be overwhelming, which has led people to seek out ways to entertain themselves. If you are already a gamer, […]