The Latest Breaking News from Nintendo

I'm already dreaming about the Steam Deck 2, and the upgrade at the top of my wishlist is a sleeker, lighter form factor

Please Valve, make a handheld that's not as fatiguing to hold.

PC Gamer · Sep 9, 2025

This $28 Switch 2 headset is selling out fast, and I'm not surprised in the slightest

The Turtle Beach Airlite Fit is my new personal contender for the best budget Switch 2 headset so far.

GamesRadar · Sep 9, 2025

Star Wars Outlaws developer explains that Nintendo Switch 2 game cards are too slow for a physical game release — Snowdrop game engine uses disk data streaming to render the game world

Ubisoft wasn’t being ‘cheap’ by opting to deliver Star Wars Outlaws for Nintendo Switch 2 via Game-Key Card, according to a developer who worked on the title.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 9, 2025

40 Years Of 'Mario' Games That Have Grown Up With Fans

Surrounded by thousands of objects bearing the likeness of Nintendo's moustachioed plumber, 40-year-old Kikai reflects that his "life would be totally different without Mario" who also marks four decades this week.

International Business Times · Sep 9, 2025

Nintendo legend Satoru Iwata "burst out in laughter" when he heard Animal Crossing would be translated to English: "I don't know how you're going to do this"

Former Nintendo of America localization manager Leslie Swan admits, "it's true, just everything in that game was so specific to Japan"

GamesRadar · Sep 8, 2025

'Call of Duty Black Ops 7': Release Date, Times, How To Play, And What We Know So Far

Our official launch guide for 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.'

Inverse · Sep 8, 2025

Nintendo secures $2 million settlement against Switch modder — Modded Hardware creator agreed to stop selling backup devices, but continued to, prompting lawsuit

Permanent injunction bans modder Ryan Daly from selling or possessing devices that defeat Switch protection mechanisms.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 8, 2025

Nintendo veteran says an "ad agency" created the alternate Princess Peach name that confused US fans for years, and it was only fixed for Super Mario 64 because Miyamoto liked "Peach" so much

Yours truly, Princess Toadstool

GamesRadar · Sep 8, 2025

Legendary former F-Zero and Star Fox dev says Nintendo focuses on small mechanical details that feel "good to play" because "it's all about that direct connection between you and the game"

Which explains why the stories about Miyamoto's playtests are so bizarre

GamesRadar · Sep 8, 2025

Pokemon Legends Z-A pre-orders have the best free gifts I've seen in years, and here's where to get them

I've gathered all the best Pokemon Legends Z-A pre-order bonuses in one place, so you can grab your copy before October 16 and get a cute free gift in the process.

GamesRadar · Sep 8, 2025