The Nintendo 3DS will live on, even if the handheld console was entirely overshadowed by the Nintendo Switch at E3 2019. New Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser — who landed the top job in April, when beloved CEO Reggie Fils-Aime retired — reiterated that the company will continue to support the 3DS. In an […]
Dark Crystal fans have a lot to celebrate in 2019. In addition to the upcoming Netflix Original TV series Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, developers Bonus XP and Krafton are making a game based on the new show. En Masse Entertainment is the publisher. During the Nintendo Direct video at the 2019 Electronic Entertainment Expo, […]
Part of the Nintendo Switch‘s appeal is its versatility. You can play it at home on the TV and on the go in portable mode. This versatility also applies to multiplayer games, which can be played with single Joy-Con controllers, in tabletop mode, and wirelessly both online and locally. Nintendo created a console that encourages […]
The Nintendo Switch is unlike other current-generation consoles. With both docked and portable modes, it’s easy to play at home or on the move. Because of the platform’s unique design and high potential for damage, you will definitely want to get a case if you plan on taking it out and about frequently. We’re here […]
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The Nintendo Switch is one of the most versatile game consoles ever created, and a large part of that comes down to the system’s many available control schemes. Whether you want to use a single Joy-Con controller turned sideways, two Joy-Con controllers in a Grip, or something completely different, Nintendo and its third-party partners have […]
Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are being investigated in the UK for the way subscriptions to their online gaming services are renewed. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was “concerned” about whether the firms are acting legally. The CMA will also look at the firms’ terms and conditions, as well as how they handle […]
The Nintendo Switch has been on a tear since it launched last year. It started off strong with what ended up being 2017’s Game of the Year — The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — and kept up the momentum this year with a reign of addictively fun games such as Octopath Traveler and […]
Enlarge Rural Learning Center Two men were given suspended prison sentences in a London court yesterday after entering guilty pleas to hacking charges that saw both Microsoft and Nintendo breached (via the Verge, the Evening Standard). Zammis Clark, now 24, broke into a Microsoft server in early 2017 and for about three weeks had access […]
Enlarge Twitch Prime As Amazon Prime’s annual cost has grown over the years, so has its spread of perks, and that’s particularly true for video game fans who claim its attached “Twitch Prime” subscription bonus. Weirdly, paying Amazon’s subscription fee sometimes results in vouchers for other services’ subscription fees, primarily in the form of free-trial offers […]
While freebies through Amazon Prime’s Twitch Prime gaming service typically only include PC games, Nintendo Switch owners now have the chance to snag a pretty sweet perk. Twitch Prime members can get a year of Nintendo Switch Online for free. The process for redeeming the full year is a little strange. First, you have to […]
The new Nintendo Labo VR Kit is more Google Cardboard than Virtual Boy, and it’s loaded with potential. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. Nintendo has had a bad history with virtual reality. The Virtual Boy remains one of the most infamous […]
When it comes to gaming, you’re really only as good as the equipment you use. If you’ve ever played a co-op game with someone and ended up getting stuck with the “slightly broken” controller, then you know exactly what I mean. The struggle is real, and it can greatly affect the way you play. Which […]
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Enlarge / The many faces of Mario. Collage by Aurich Lawson Today is March 10, and for fans of video games and calendar-based puns, that means it’s time to celebrate gaming’s favorite plumber, golfer, race car driver, doctor, boxing referee, and typing instructor: Mario. Nintendo has declared this date “Mario Day” for the past few […]