The Latest Breaking News from Nintendo

Watch out! Nintendo is cracking down on using secondhand cartridges with the Switch 2

Nintendo is tackling piracy with a crackdown, but it's ever-so confusing – don't get caught out.

Creative Bloq · Jul 14, 2025

Look out! Donkey Kong Bananza is leaking online!

Go get 'em DK!

Destructoid · Jul 14, 2025

A Donkey Kong movie may be in the works according to new documents, and it's official: 2025 is the year of DK

Super Mario Bros. Movie was just the beginning, as a Donkey Kong project is on the way

Total Film · Jul 14, 2025

Nintendo Switch pirates sunk by the FBI as they seize the site for hosting pirated games — American and Dutch authorities take down NSW2U.com

This seizure will definitely make it harder to find pirated ROMs for the average user, but one can expect a few more to appear in the coming days.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 12, 2025

Nintendo bans Switch 2 owner after they played used Switch 1 games — decision eventually reversed after 'proving innocence’

Used Nintendo Switch games that have been copied and are being sold online might get your Switch 2 banned for life.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 12, 2025

35 Years Ago, A Struggling Creator Invented Final Fantasy, And Changed Everything

One of the most influential RPGs of all time hit the NES in North America 35 years ago, kicking off a series that's still innovating today.

Inverse · Jul 12, 2025

FBI Seize Nintendo Switch Game Piracy Website, Take Down Its Free Illegal ROMs

The FBI, along with other government agencies, took down Nsw2u, the website which offers pirated Nintendo Switch games.

Player One · Jul 12, 2025

Nintendo legend says Shigeru Miyamoto's industrial design education caused him to view his games as "products" instead of "works of art", and that's why they're "more closely aligned" with players

Not the 'games as art' discourse

GamesRadar · Jul 11, 2025

Fork Over $1 Million For Nintendo Switch 2 Console-Killing Stapler, Score Lunch With GameStop's Meme King

Fans of video game retailer GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME), a once popular meme stock, have the opportunity to bid on a unique piece of gaming memorabilia and potentially win a dinner with CEO Ryan Cohen.

Benzinga · Jul 11, 2025

10 Years Ago, One Pokémon Clone Actually Gave Nintendo’s Series A Challenge

While Yo-Kai Watch followed in the footsteps of Pokemon, it set itself apart with a wonderfully quirky world and a few ideas from adventure games.

Inverse · Jul 11, 2025