Articles about Nintendo

Microsoft will bring former exclusive Xbox games ‘Grounded’ and ‘Pentiment’ to Nintendo Switch

Grounded and Pentiment are coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year, as the first two former console exclusives that… Read More

Life, luck, and ‘learning from the best’: Former Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé at PAX West

This year’s Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle (PAX West 23) started Friday with a well-attended keynote speech by Reggie Fils-Aimé,… Read More

Nintendo announces new ‘Super Mario Bros.’ & ‘Pikmin’ games for Switch

In its latest Nintendo Direct virtual presentation on Wednesday morning, Nintendo announced a number of upcoming video games, including the… Read More

Nintendo is bringing its ‘Nintendo Live’ gaming extravaganza to Seattle in September

Nintendo of America announced on Tuesday that it will bring its “Nintendo Live” stage show to Seattle in September. Billed… Read More

23 video games debuting this year with ties to the Pacific Northwest

After the production delays and supply disruptions of the last few years, 2023 is where the games industry is set… Read More

Gaming in 2023: What to expect from Microsoft, Sony, Amazon, Valve, Nintendo, and others

This year started slow in the video game industry, due to a combination of pandemic slowdowns and highly-anticipated titles such… Read More

Amazon and Bandai Namco announce online fantasy game ‘Blue Protocol’

Amazon Games has partnered with the Japanese developer Bandai Namco to publish its online fantasy game Blue Protocol outside of… Read More

Tech Moves: Twilio hires ex-Microsoft engineering leader as CTO; Nintendo adds exec; and more

— Mark Simms, a former longtime Microsoft engineering leader, has joined Twilio as chief technology officer. Simms spent 14 years… Read More

Nintendo goes after music-focused YouTube channel with more than 500 copyright strikes

The owner of a Canadian YouTube channel focused on video game soundtracks has reported that he received more than 500… Read More

Podcast

‘My name is Reggie …’ Former Nintendo leader on his new book, and what’s next for games

One of the most memorable lines of the past two decades in video games was delivered not by a character… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Podcast: Netflix ads, Amazon’s shipping business, and Paul Allen’s real legacy

Does it seem like activity is picking up out there in the tech world? Big fundings may be happening less… Read More

Nintendo worker files labor complaint, alleging coercive statements and actions

An anonymous worker at Nintendo of America has filed a complaint against the company and one of its staffing agencies… Read More

Switch hacker Gary W. Bowser given 40-month sentence, owes Nintendo $14.5M

Nintendo of America announced Thursday that one member of the Team Xecuter hacker group has been sentenced to 40 months… Read More

2021 Game Awards: Everything you need to know from the annual gaming showcase

This year’s Game Awards aired on Thursday night via livestreaming platforms, and as usual, it was primarily devoted to a… Read More

Nintendo is finally creating officially-licensed esports tournaments for ‘Super Smash Bros.’

After years of being indifferent at best to the Super Smash Bros. tournament scene, Nintendo of America has announced a… Read More

Nintendo reveals new animated ‘Mario’ movie with Chris Pratt and expansion for Switch Online

Nintendo took to major livestreaming platforms on Thursday afternoon for the first time since E3 to announce some of what… Read More

Nabisco and Nintendo team up to release limited-edition ‘Pokémon’ Oreo cookies

The Pokémon Company, which manages the international brand operations behind the Pokémon series, announced Wednesday that it’s teamed up with… Read More

Nintendo quarterly earnings show 89 million Switches shipped, as overall sales slow down

The Switch has hit a significant overall milestone, reaching 89.04 million units shipped worldwide, even as Nintendo’s overall sales have… Read More

Analysis: Nintendo is running its new Switch console business by an old set of rules

What isn’t in the new Nintendo Switch model is as interesting as what is, and it tells you a lot… Read More

Nintendo unveils Switch OLED model for $350, debuting Oct. 8

Nintendo’s new Switch: The gaming giant Tuesday showed off the Switch OLED model, the latest version of its popular handheld… Read More

Nintendo’s E3 press conference: New Smash character, Metroid game — but no Switch Pro news

One of the oldest characters in Tekken is joining the cast of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there’s a new game… Read More

Splatoon 3, Super Smash Bros., Zelda: Everything to know from Nintendo’s latest Direct broadcast

Nintendo has announced a new Splatoon game, a new character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a new entry in its… Read More

Analysis: Animal Crossing fuels record profits for Nintendo, even with Xbox X|S and PS5 launches

Any other video game company might have pulled out a big gun or two for November, when the PlayStation 5… Read More

Nintendo makes a rare acquisition, scoops up ‘Luigi’s Mansion 3’ maker Next Level Games

The Canadian developer behind 2019’s hit Switch game Luigi’s Mansion 3 has been acquired by Nintendo. Next Level Games, based… Read More

Game industry outlook 2021: Halo’s delayed launch, cloud wars, and a possible new Nintendo Switch

If any field of human endeavor on Earth can be said to have had a good 2020, it was the… Read More

Stacey Abrams takes to Nintendo’s Animal Crossing to promote voting in Georgia’s Senate runoffs

Another politician is hopping on Nintendo’s popular game Animal Crossing. On the eve of Tuesday’s runoff elections for the Senate… Read More

Suit targets Nintendo over Switch ‘Joy-Con drift,’ seeks damages for U.S. kids who bought console

A proposed class action lawsuit against Nintendo of America, filed on behalf of all Switch owners in the U.S. below… Read More

While no one was looking, the Nintendo Switch had its best October ever

It has been passing under everyone’s radar lately, as both Microsoft and Sony prepared to launch their next-generation consoles, but… Read More

Minecraft’s Steve and Alex coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in Nintendo-Microsoft crossover

The next downloadable character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be the protagonist from Microsoft’s Minecraft, Nintendo announced Thursday morning.… Read More

Nintendo 3DS, 2011-2020: Its strange life, quiet death, and the potential end of a mobile gaming dynasty

Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming… Read More