News items tagged with switch
Shovel Knight Dev Talks Switch, Yooka-Laylee, and More
Selling over 1.5 million units and earning widespread critical acclaim, Shovel Knight is one of the most successful indie games of th...
By Dalton Cooper on 17 March 2017
Nintendo Switch Owners Get Refunds Over Joy-Con Problem
Nintendo Switch owners are reportedly getting partial refunds as a result of the Joy-Con problems that cause the controllers to randomly disconnect from the console.
By Jasmine Henry on 16 March 2017
Telltale Games Could Be Coming to the Switch
In 2016, Telltale Games took its first steps into the superhero genre with its adaptation of Batman, and later this year the studio w...
By Brad Jones on 16 March 2017
Snipperclips: Cut It Out Together! Review
This cutesy game creates some wonderful multiplayer scenarios through a number of unique puzzles and tasks, but could Snipperclips really be the Nintendo Switch’s sleeper hit?
By Riley Little on 15 March 2017
Bringing Overwatch To The Switch Would Be 'Very Challenging'
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan reveals that Blizzard is staying open-minded about bringing the game to the Nintendo Switch, but admits the process is very difficult for the company.
By John Jacques on 15 March 2017
Retailers Worried About Nintendo Switch Stock Shortages
Although gamers are likely already aware, the Nintendo Switch is hard to find. At first it seemed as though the stock shortages were...
By Anthony Taormina on 13 March 2017
Nintendo Teases Zelda: Breath of the Wild Documentary
Gamers will soon get a glimpse into the creation of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild thanks to a three-part documentary series...
By Boston Blake on 13 March 2017
Is This Why Nintendo Switch Games Are So Expensive?
New revelations about the manufacturing process have shed light on why Nintendo Switch games are so expensive. According to a new rep...
By Jasmine Henry on 13 March 2017
Nintendo: Switch Doesn't Have 'Widespread Problems'
The Nintendo Switch has now been out a week, and while it’s been well received overall, the console isn’t without issue. In fact, Nin...
By Boston Blake on 11 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has a Satoru Iwata Tribute?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild players think that they may have stumbled upon a tribute to late Nintendo president Satoru Iw...
By Jasmine Henry on 11 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guide Lists Interesting Stat
The official guide for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild reveals an interesting statistic about the game’s progression. The gui...
By Jasmine Henry on 11 March 2017
Nintendo Switch Skins Cancelled by Another Skin Maker
The Nintendo Switch loses the support of yet another skin maker. Skin maker Slickwraps says that the new console just isn’t “adhesive friendly,” coming to the conclusion after “high heat testing” a r...
By Jasmine Henry on 09 March 2017
What Are the Best Games to Play on the Nintendo Switch?
Now that the Nintendo Switch is finally in the hands of Nintendo fans worldwide, gamers may be wondering which of the 12 launch games...
By Dalton Cooper on 08 March 2017
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Has Easter Egg
The launch of the Nintendo Switch has got off to a flyer, with GameStop reporting that the console’s launch was one of the strongest...
By Rob Gordon on 07 March 2017
A Guide to the Best Nintendo Switch Accessories
Now that the Nintendo Switch has officially launched to gamers worldwide, fans who managed to receive a Switch console on day one are...
By Kyle Sledge on 07 March 2017
1-2-Switch Review
As one of the first-party launch games for the Nintendo Switch, 1-2-Switch has its high points but ultimately falls short of being anything but a mildly entertaining party game.
By Riley Little on 06 March 2017
Nintendo Switch Skins Causing Damage to Console
Eager gamers have been plying their trade on the Nintendo Switch this weekend, but those who have been considering applying some skin...
By John Jacques on 06 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - What to do with Korok Seeds
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is full of mysteries and puzzles for Link to unravel (like how to stay warm). The game does very little han...
By Denny Connolly on 06 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - How to Get the Master Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, without a shadow of a doubt, an early contender for 2017’s Game of the Year. Breath of th...
By Cody Gravelle on 06 March 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - How to Climb Faster
In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link has a number of new abilities at his disposal. One new ability that he uses quite a...
By Dalton Cooper on 06 March 2017
Wii U vs Switch: How Does New Zelda Compare
Much like Twilight Princess before it, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a multi-platform, Nintendo specific release, in thi...
By Anthony Taormina on 05 March 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild exceeds lofty expectations on the Nintendo Switch, cementing it as one of the best installments in the beloved series to-date.
By Riley Little on 04 March 2017
Nintendo Explains Cause of Switch Joy-Con Sync Problems
With the Nintendo Switch now officially available, many users were hoping that Nintendo would have fixed issues regarding Joy-Con con...
By Rob Gordon on 04 March 2017
GameStop: Switch is 'Strongest Console Launch in Years'
There’s little doubt that the Nintendo Switch is one of the most highly sought-after consoles in recent memory. In fact, according to...
By Boston Blake on 04 March 2017
Nintendo Switch Storage Cannot Transfer Consoles
Storage options for the Nintendo Switch were a topic of conversation long before the launch of the console, but it’s likely that talk...
By Rob Gordon on 04 March 2017
Zelda Breath of the Wild Guide: How To Get Epona
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch and for many Nintendo fans, this will be the f...
By Boston Blake on 04 March 2017
Nintendo Switch: Battery Packs Charge Console Poorly
The Nintendo Switch doesn’t charge well from mobile battery packs, according to field tests of the console. The Switch, which is curr...
By Jasmine Henry on 02 March 2017
Nintendo Switch Releases eShop Video
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing the “News” and “eShop” subsections of Nintendo Switch‘s Home Menu. With the Nintendo S...
By Rory Young on 01 March 2017
Not Every Nintendo Switch Game Supports TV Mode
Not every Nintendo Switch game will support TV mode, according to the latest game to be announced for the upcoming console. Voez, a r...
By Jasmine Henry on 27 February 2017
Zelda Producer Reveals His Top Three Zelda Games
Known for his extensive work on The Legend of Zelda series dating back to Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild pr...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 February 2017
Dragon Quest Heroes 2 Confirmed for PC
The Square Enix/Omega Force collaboration Dragon Quest Heroes 2 gets an official release date for the PC as well as a new overview tr...
By AJ Caulfield on 26 February 2017
Nintendo Fan Camps for 30 Days to Buy Switch Console
While some Nintendo fans are waiting for the Switch console to arrive at their door via one of many online retailers, one fan is taki...
By Anthony Taormina on 26 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Launch Lineup Adds Snipperclips
Nintendo had originally revealed Snipperclips back in January, with the company promising that the creative co-op puzzle game would b...
By John Jacques on 25 February 2017
Nintendo Releases Official Switch Unboxing Video
Nintendo releases an unboxing video for the Switch that shows off the console’s touchscreen, Joy-Cons, dock, and other hardware gamer...
By Boston Blake on 25 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers Have Sync Problems
The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers are suffering from major synchronization problems, according to several reports. Pre-release, unpatched versions of the console and its controllers are now in t...
By Jasmine Henry on 24 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Stock Shortages Not a Problem in the UK
Those planning to buy a Nintendo Switch in the United Kingdom need not fear from stock shortages at launch, says Nintendo. In an interview with MCV UK, Nintendo UK general manager Nicolas Wegnez says...
By Jasmine Henry on 24 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Day One Patch Adds Online Features
Nintendo announced this morning that a day one patch for the Nintendo Switch will add online features to the console. The patch will bring the Nintendo eShop, online multiplayer, sharing im...
By Boston Blake on 23 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Adds 2 More Games to Its Launch Lineup
Nintendo has confirmed that two more games will available as part of its launch line-up. Two indie games, Fast RMX and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove will both be available when the console...
By Jasmine Henry on 23 February 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Amiibo Functionality Revealed
The functionality for several of the amiibo figures for Nintendo’s forthcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild surfaces online in a new video. Several months ago, while announcing and detailin...
By Kyle Sledge on 21 February 2017
Nintendo Recruits John Cena To Promote The Switch
Nintendo calls upon World Wrestling Entertainment’s John Cena to help promote the launch of the Switch at an invite-only event scheduled for later this month. Despite the hype that Nintendo has amasse...
By Brad Jones on 21 February 2017
Leaked Nintendo Switch Consoles Were Stolen
Nintendo reveals that the early shipment of a Nintendo Switch console this week, which resulted in a user interface leak, was actually the result of theft from a distributor. Although Nintendo has man...
By Rob Gordon on 20 February 2017
Square Enix is Interested in Final Fantasy 14 on Switch
Square Enix producer Naoki Yoshida discusses the possibility of the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 coming to Nintendo’s upcoming Nintendo Switch console. Ever since the console’s reveal, Nintendo has...
By Dalton Cooper on 20 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Game File Sizes Revealed
As Nintendo’s forthcoming console inches closer to its March 3 release date, the company reveals data file sizes for a handful of the...
By AJ Caulfield on 19 February 2017
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Internal Hardware Photos Leaked
An assortment of images posted online might just be our very first look at the well-kept secrets that are the internal specs of the u...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 19 February 2017
5 Games Like Zelda To Tide You Over Until Breath of the Wild
The wait for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be a tough one, but fans can try out these five Zelda-like experiences to t...
By Dalton Cooper on 18 February 2017
Sony Patented Device That Looks Like Nintendo Switch
A new patent has been filed by Sony showing a handheld console that looks curiously similar in design to the Nintendo Switch coming in just a few weeks. The Nintendo Switch is just weeks aw...
By Weston Albert on 18 February 2017
10 Best Nintendo Launch Games Ever
With the launch of the innovative Nintendo Switch console right around the corner, Game Rant takes a look back at the best launch gam...
By Dalton Cooper on 18 February 2017
Nintendo More Interested in Bethesda Games After Switch
Todd Howard, executive producer and director at Bethesda, reveals that Nintendo was less interested in the company’s games prior to the Nintendo Switch system. The first look at the Nintend...
By Rob Gordon on 17 February 2017
Zelda Producer Talks Storytelling in Open World Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild producer reveals he has a trick for making the game’s story fun and compelling, while not diminishing the open-world experience. While the idea of p...
By Boston Blake on 16 February 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets a Japanese TV Trailer
Nintendo’s forthcoming open world role-playing game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, receives an official television trailer for the country of Japan. With The Legend of Zelda: Bre...
By Kyle Sledge on 16 February 2017
Miyamoto Talks Iwata's Influence on the Nintendo Switch
In a recent interview, legendary Nintendo developer, Shigeru Miyamoto, reveals the big impact that the late Satoru Iwata had on the upcoming Nintendo Switch console. After the huge Nintendo...
By Derek Nichols on 15 February 2017
Miyamoto Has Concerns about Virtual Reality Gaming
Nintendo may not be fully ready to leap into the world of virtual reality just yet and Miyamoto discusses some of his main concerns w...
By Denny Connolly on 15 February 2017
Here's the First Glimpse of FIFA Running on Nintendo Switch
A brand new and Japan-only commercial for the Nintendo Switch showcases the first-ever footage of EA Sports’ blockbuster FIFA franchise running on the home/portable console. It won’t be lon...
By Riley Little on 15 February 2017
Nintendo Teases GameCube Virtual Console on Switch
Nintendo’s deputy general manager, Yoshiaki Koizumi, teases that the rumors about GameCube games coming to the Switch could turn out to be true after all. The excitement surrounding the Nin...
By Cody Gravelle on 15 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Adding Stylus Accessory?
Shigeru Miyamoto mentions using a pen on the Switch’s tablet during an interview with TIME, leading to speculation that Nintendo might have a stylus accessory in development. While both the...
By Jason Gallagher on 15 February 2017
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Hardware Specs Leaked
Hardware specifications of the Nintendo Switch appear online, confirming many of the rumors that have been floating around concerning the new console. Seems like Reddit has done it again, a...
By Fergus O'Sullivan on 14 February 2017
Nintendo Switch: 10 Consoles Can Locally Connect
Nintendo confirms that 10 Nintendo Switch consoles can connect to each other with LAN Play, though two of those Switch users will only be able to spectate. When the Nintendo Switch launches next month...
By Jasmine Henry on 14 February 2017
An Hour of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay
A recent livestream event hosted by Nintendo Japan shows off nearly 100 minutes of gameplay from the beginning of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The long road to launch for The Le...
By Derek Nichols on 13 February 2017
Splatoon 2 Beta Coming to Nintendo Switch Next Month
Splatoon 2 will be getting an open beta that will take place in late March on the Nintendo Switch, a few months ahead of the game’s scheduled launch in the summer. The original Splatoon wa...
By John Jacques on 13 February 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Dungeon Details
Game Informer goes hands-on with a full dungeon from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and notices some key changes when compared with previous Zelda games. With The Legend of Zelda:...
By Jason Gallagher on 12 February 2017
New Yooka-Laylee Footage Shows Off Unseen World
The upcoming Playtonic Games-developed title Yooka-Laylee shows off footage from a never-before-seen world called Capital Cashino, and it looks like a ton of fun. On the surface, Yooka-Layl...
By AJ Caulfield on 07 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Super Bowl Commercial Was a Success
Ace Metrix, a company that analyzes video advertising, reveals that the Super Bowl 51 commercial for the Nintendo Switch was one of the most popular that aired. After the Wii U was a sales...
By Dalton Cooper on 07 February 2017
Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders Being Cancelled
Nintendo Switch pre-orders are being cancelled by GameStop and Target due to stock shortages, suggesting an unprecedented demand for the upcoming console. [UPDATE] – GameStop has issued a s...
By Jasmine Henry on 07 February 2017
FIFA 18 Will Be Custom-Built for Nintendo Switch
EA Sports Chief Competition Officer Peter Moore reveals that FIFA 18 for Nintendo Switch will be custom-built for Nintendo’s innovative new gaming console. One reason often cited when peopl...
By Dalton Cooper on 07 February 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Goes Gold
Nintendo’s forthcoming entry in its long-running role-playing game franchise, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, wraps up development and goes gold. At this point, it’s no major secre...
By Kyle Sledge on 07 February 2017
Nintendo 'Studying' Possible Switch VR Support
Nintendo President Kimishima says his company is interested in providing VR support for the Switch, granted that they can make the headsets more comfortable. In an interview with Nikkei, Ni...
By Fergus O'Sullivan on 05 February 2017
Nintendo Defends 'Weak' Switch Launch Line Up
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima defends the Nintendo Switch’s launch line-up, pledging that the system won’t experience the same software droughts that have plagued its predecessors. W...
By Brad Jones on 05 February 2017
Skyrim Mod Support Could Come to Nintendo Switch
UPDATE: Best Buy Canada has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Skyrim listing was posted in error. Original story below: A product listing on the Best Buy Canada website possibly leaks th...
By Dalton Cooper on 03 February 2017
Hands-On: Zelda Is Immense and Mobile on Switch
One Game Rant editor goes hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch, taking in the brief demo on both the television and the Switch console. I was on-han...
By Riley Little on 02 February 2017
1-2-Switch Hands-On Preview
Game Rant goes hands-on with a few of the party minigames from 1-2-Switch, one of the upcoming launch titles for the Nintendo Switch console. As the launch of the Nintendo Switch draws ever...
By John Jacques on 29 January 2017
Arms Hands-On Preview
One Game Rant writer goes hands-on with Arms, an upcoming Nintendo Switch title which features a colorful roster of wacky fighters with spring-loaded arms. The Nintendo Treehouse event from...
By John Jacques on 29 January 2017
Hands-On: Nintendo Switch Is Some Intriguing Tech
Cautious optimism takes center stage as one Game Rant editor goes hands-on with the brand new portable and home gaming console hybrid, the Nintendo Switch. There’s always something special...
By Riley Little on 28 January 2017
10 Characters We Want in Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch
Game Rant puts together a list of the 10 most desired newcomers for the next entry of the Mario Kart franchise on the Nintendo Switch, with one being a special guest. The arrival of Mario K...
By Riley Little on 26 January 2017
Resident Evil 7 is Not in Development for Switch
Capcom’s Masachika Kawata, the producer of Resident Evil 7, reveals that there are currently no plans to bring the game to the Nintendo Switch console. Over the years, Capcom has had a stro...
By Dalton Cooper on 23 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has an Alternate Ending
Veteran Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma reveals that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will feature an alternate ending that players will have to unlock. It is common for RPGs to have a...
By Weston Albert on 22 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Will Sell 40 Million Units in 4 Years
One analysis firm expects that the upcoming Nintendo Switch console will reach 40 million units sold within its first four years of release, putting it on PS4 and Xbox One pace. A report th...
By John Jacques on 22 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Online Service Will Be a Balancing Act
With Nintendo offering a paid-for online service with the release of the Switch, we look at what the company needs to do to be able to offer up a competitive service for users. With the Nin...
By Rob Gordon on 21 January 2017
Respawn Dev: Titanfall 2 Would Not Fit on Switch
Respawn Entertainment designer Mohammad Alavi shrugs off suggestions that Titanfall 2 could appear on the Nintendo Switch, stating that the game would not fit on the console. It felt like a...
By Rob Gordon on 20 January 2017
Breath of the Wild’s Backstory Translated By Fans
The Legend of Zelda fans band together to translate the fictional Hylian language from the map bundled in Breath of the Wild‘s Special Edition to decipher the game’s backstory. Remember wh...
By Weston Albert on 18 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Will Outperform Wii U, Says Fils-Aime
The president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aime, explains in an interview why the Switch will outperform the Wii U. As many Nintendo fans are well aware,...
By Kyle Sledge on 18 January 2017
Legend of Zelda - Every Difference Between Switch & Wii U
Despite claims that the experience would be the ‘same,’ Nintendo reveals every difference between the Switch and Wii U versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. When Nintendo fir...
By Anthony Taormina on 18 January 2017
Is Fire Emblem Fates Coming to Nintendo Switch?
Source code from Nintendo’s website seems to leak the news that Fire Emblem Fates is going to be announced for the Nintendo Switch at the next Nintendo Direct. On Wednesday, January 18th at...
By Dalton Cooper on 18 January 2017
More Zelda Games Could Come to Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma indicates that another Zelda game after Breath of the Wild could one day be developed for the Nintendo Switch. Fans have been waiting for Th...
By Dalton Cooper on 18 January 2017
Super Smash Bros. Could Be Coming to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo of America COO Reggie Fils-Aime drops a hint that Super Smash Bros. could be on its way to the Nintendo Switch in a new interview. Since the initial reveal of the Nintendo Switch l...
By Brad Jones on 18 January 2017
Super Mario Odyssey Meets GTA 4
One gaming fan creates a bizarre, yet hilarious video combining elements from Nintendo’s Super Mario Odyssey reveal trailer with Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 4. Earlier this week, Ninte...
By Kyle Sledge on 18 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wii U Version Requires 3GB
Nintendo officially confirms that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘s Wii U version requires fans to download 3 gigabytes of data in order to play the game. Not too long ago, Nintendo...
By Kyle Sledge on 18 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Launch Guide: What You Need to Know
Updated 1/23/2017 Here is everything you need to know about the launch of Nintendo’s upcoming Nintendo Switch console, including its price, release date, launch lineup of games, and more. On January...
By Dalton Cooper on 17 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Bundled Grip Doesn't Charge Joy-Cons
Online store descriptions reveal that the Nintendo Switch packed in Joy-Con grip accessory does not charge the Joy-Con controllers as fans need to purchase a separate accessory. It’s been a...
By Derek Nichols on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Doesn't Have Miiverse or StreetPass
Nintendo confirms that the Nintendo Switch will not feature Miiverse or StreetPass, though the upcoming console will still allow players to interact with their social media accounts. When t...
By Jasmine Henry on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Announces New Switch Games: 1-2-Switch & Arms
Nintendo announces two new games for the Nintendo Switch during its Treehouse event that make unique use of the Joy-Con controllers of the console, 1-2-Switch and Arms. Nintendo has given m...
By Weston Albert on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch May Not Have Netflix Support
After months of speculation following the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch, multitudes of details have poured out of Nintendo regarding its upcoming console. This includes games and s...
By Sarah Fields on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Can Support 2TB Micro SDXC Cards
Nintendo reveals in an official statement that the Nintendo Switch can support Micro SDXC cards, which can offer the system up to an extra 2TB of memory. The Nintendo Switch has been at the...
By Cody Gravelle on 16 January 2017
GameStop Has Sold Out of Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders
The Nintendo Switch launches on March 3 and GameStop confirms that the retailer is sold out of its initial allocation of pre-orders just a few days after the console’s price reveal. Any lon...
By Denny Connolly on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch is Not a 3DS Replacement
A new interview with Reggie Fils-Amie suggests that Nintendo sees the Switch as a home console first, and that support for the 3DS will continue for a long time. The Nintendo Switch has the...
By Cody Gravelle on 16 January 2017
Metroid Game Teased for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime teases that classic Nintendo franchises could return on the Nintendo Switch, including the Metroid series. For a decade now, fans have been cl...
By Dalton Cooper on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch User Interface Revealed
During the special Nintendo Switch Treehouse presentation, Nintendo offers fans a look at the possible user interface for its upcoming Switch console. Since the conclusion of the Nintendo S...
By Dalton Cooper on 16 January 2017
Rumor: Nintendo Switch FIFA is a PS3/Xbox 360 Port
Following the Nintendo Switch Presentation on January 12, rumors are circulating that FIFA for the Nintendo Switch will be a port of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Last night, the Japanese...
By AJ Caulfield on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Talks Switch Launch Supply
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime discusses launch plans for Nintendo’s Switch, stating the company feels confident about the supply available at launch. In recent years, the c...
By Cody Gravelle on 16 January 2017
Super Mario Odyssey Will Be at E3 2017
Nintendo officially confirms that its forthcoming video game for the Switch console, Super Mario Odyssey, is going to be present at E3 2017 this summer. Without a doubt, one of the most exc...
By Kyle Sledge on 16 January 2017
No New Race Tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch
Nintendo confirms that, outside of a handful of new characters, weapons, and battlegrounds, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will not feature any new tracks on Nintendo Switch. Despite already being ava...
By Riley Little on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Gets RPG From Bravely Default Team
The team behind Bravely Default and its sequel confirm that they are working on a brand new RPG for the Nintendo Switch, which is codenamed Project Octopath Traveler. While launch window ti...
By Brad Jones on 16 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Will Outsell the Wii U, Say Developers
Games developers express confidence that the Nintendo Switch will outsell the Wii U, though some are uncertain that the console’s portable tablet will be a hit with gamers. Since its releas...
By Jasmine Henry on 13 January 2017
LEGO City: Undercover Gets Trailer Before Switch Launch
Warner Bros. Interactive releases a brand new trailer for the open-world game LEGO City Undercover ahead of its launch on the Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. When Warner Bros. Inter...
By Jasmine Henry on 13 January 2017
Rumor: Walmart Has Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders For $400
Redditor claiming to be a Walmart employee shares sticker price online that reveals the big-box retailer is selling Nintendo Switch pre-orders for $400. With Nintendo’s big Nintento Switch...
By Boston Blake on 11 January 2017
Nvidia CEO says Nintendo Switch Will Blow You Away
In a recent interview, Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang spoke positively about the upcoming Nintendo Switch, singing its praises and claiming it will blow people away. Not a lot is known about the...
By Curt Hutson on 11 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Price May Be Less Than $250
With a full reveal scheduled in just a few days, Japanese newspaper Nikkei speculates that the Nintendo Switch launch price is likely to be much lower than expected. With the Wii U system n...
By Derek Nichols on 11 January 2017
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Listed at $300, 15 Launch Games
According to details from a leak on Twitter, the Nintendo Switch will be available for pre-order at Target for $300 and will release alongside 15 launch titles. As Nintendo prepares for its...
By Boston Blake on 11 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Will Have a Pokemon Game
A posting on GameStop teases that a new Pokemon game is in development for Nintendo Switch, possibly to be revealed during the console’s January 12th event. The big January 12th Nintendo Sw...
By Dalton Cooper on 09 January 2017
Shovel Knight Coming to Nintendo Switch
Yacht Club Games announces a Nintendo Switch version of Shovel Knight, while also revealing the company’s substantial plans for the game throughout 2017. Just one day before Nintendo is exp...
By Dalton Cooper on 09 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild March 2017 Release Leaked
Ahead of tonight’s Nintendo Switch event, box art leaked from the GAME retail store suggests that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is launching in March 2017 after all. As the releas...
By Denny Connolly on 09 January 2017
Nintendo: Eternal Darkness Trademark Re-Registered
Nintendo re-registers its trademark for Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, teasing that a port or sequel to the 2002 GameCube horror game is in development. Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requ...
By Dalton Cooper on 04 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Release Date Potentially Leaks
The release date for Nintendo’s forthcoming Switch console potentially leaks in an online listing for the system on a UK video game retailer’s website. Just a week ahead of Nintendo’s Treeh...
By Kyle Sledge on 04 January 2017
Third Party Switch and NES Classic Accessories Coming
Third party consumer electronics company Snakebyte announces that it will be debuting a line of Nintendo Switch and NES Classic accessories, due out this spring. While Nintendo remains one...
By Cody Gravelle on 04 January 2017
Nintendo Switch Treehouse Event Will Focus on Upcoming Games
Nintendo announces a Treehouse Live event for next Friday, January 13, where the Big N will provide fans with a more in-depth look at the Switch’s launch lineup. In less than one week, Nint...
By Jason Gallagher on 04 January 2017
Rumor: Zelda for Nintendo Switch to Launch In March?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is reportedly scheduled for a March 2017 release in North America and Japan, and will be launched alongside the Nintendo Switch. Now that the new ye...
By Alexander Pan on 04 January 2017
Conan's Clueless Gamer Becoming TV Show
TBS president Kevin Reilly announces plans to convert Conan’s popular Clueless Gamer segments into its own cable television series, complete with celebrity guests. Five years ago, Conan O’B...
By Dalton Cooper on 04 January 2017
Breath of the Wild to Have Beedle the Merchant Return?
Nintendo’s most recent post on its The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Facebook page may hint at the return of a familiar merchant from the series. The official Facebook page for The Le...
By Curt Hutson on 04 January 2017
Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Everything We Know So Far
Updated 1/14/2017 Here’s everything we know so far about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the open world Zelda game for Wii U and Nintendo Switch set to release in 2017. The Legend of Zelda:...
By Dalton Cooper on 04 January 2017
Many Nintendo Switch Games Use Unreal Engine
Epic Games Japan territory manager confirms that many Nintendo Switch games are being developed with Unreal Engine 4, including major titles and brand new games. Not long after the console...
By Jasmine Henry on 02 January 2017
Nintendo Switch: 10 Games We Want to See Revealed
With the special January 12th Nintendo Switch event right around the corner, we name 10 games we would like to see Nintendo reveal, including Metroid and Super Mario. While the Nintendo Swi...
By Dalton Cooper on 02 January 2017
Nintendo Switch May Not Get Current Gen Ports
Former Ubisoft rendering lead reveals the Nintendo Switch may not have the processing power to handle current generation game ports, which may hurt the console’s success. One of the most ex...
By Boston Blake on 01 January 2017
Mass Effect: Andromeda Producer Talks Switch Port
Mass Effect series producer Michael Gamble talks about the potential of a Nintendo Switch port for the upcoming science-fiction RPG Mass Effect: Andromeda. With Nintendo Switch set to laun...
By Dalton Cooper on 31 December 2016
Rumor: Red Dead Redemption 2, Mass Effect Not On Switch
Respected leaker and rumormonger Laura Dale is reporting that both Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mass Effect: Andromeda will not be made available on the Nintendo Switch. Speculation regarding...
By Rory Young on 31 December 2016
Dragon Quest 11 Trailer Shows Dragon Riding Gameplay
Excerpt from feature story about series’ history reveals that Dragon Quest 11 will feature new mechanics, including the ability to mount and ride dragons Fans who have been waiting for Drag...
By Fergus O'Sullivan on 30 December 2016
Next Assassin's Creed Releasing on Nintendo Switch?
According to rumors, Ubisoft plans to release the next Assassin’s Creed game on the Nintendo Switch and that it will launch at the same time as the PS4 and Xbox One versions. According to r...
By Jasmine Henry on 30 December 2016
Nintendo Switch Release Date, Price Reveal Details
The Nintendo Switch has a reveal stream set for January 12 where gamers will finally find out the upcoming console’s release date and price – here’s when to tune in. A couple of weeks ago N...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 25 December 2016
Dragon Quest 11 Opening Cinematic and Gameplay Revealed
Square Enix debuts Dragon Quest XI‘s opening cinematic, as well as gameplay from both the PS4 and 3DS versions of the game, at the Jump Festa 2017 convention. Jump Festa is one of Japan’s m...
By Rory Young on 19 December 2016
10 Games That Deserve Nintendo Switch Ports
Nintendo’s new console could offer new ways to experience the biggest video games in a brand new way and so Game Rant has put together a Nintendo Switch port wishlist.
By Jasmine Henry on 18 December 2016
Nintendo Switch Tour Includes 6 North American Cities
Nintendo plans a kick-off tour for the Nintendo Switch to follow its reveal stream, with a plan to take the console to six cities across the U.S. and Canada for gamers to try it out. Plenty...
By Sarah Fields on 16 December 2016
Nintendo Switch May Include VR Headset Add-On
A Nintendo patent suggests that the company is working on a virtual reality headset for the Switch that uses the console’s portable tablet as a display. When the Nintendo Switch was announc...
By Jasmine Henry on 16 December 2016
The Switch's Late Night Debut Reveals More About It
Gamers carefully analyze footage of Jimmy Fallon and Reggie Fils-Aime trying out the Nintendo Switch, and determine that the console is definitely worth the hype. The official reveal traile...
By Sarah Fields on 07 December 2016
Jimmy Fallon Played New Zelda On Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch debuts on The Tonight Show, as Jimmy Fallon gets his hands on Nintendo’s upcoming console and the newest Zelda game, Breath of the Wild. It’s official: Nintendo Switch h...
By Weston Albert on 06 December 2016
Nintendo Switch Getting LEGO CITY Undercover
Warner Bros. announces that previous Wii U-exclusive and open-world LEGO game, LEGO CITY Undercover will be released on Nintendo Switch, PC,PS4 and Xbox One. After announcing its new consol...
By Jasmine Henry on 23 November 2016
Todd Howard Talks Nintendo Switch
The head of Bethesda Game Studios, Todd Howard, discusses the upcoming Nintendo Switch console, offering glowing praise for Nintendo’s innovative new system. In the Nintendo Switch reveal t...
By Dalton Cooper on 22 November 2016
Nintendo Switch Mario/Raving Rabbids Launch Title
According to a new report, Ubisoft and Nintendo are currently developing a Mario/Raving Rabbids turn-based RPG that will be a Nintendo Switch launch title. Nintendo’s upcoming console, the...
By Jasmine Henry on 18 November 2016
Rumor Patrol: Nintendo Switch Prices Leak?
A new report from UK based retailer GAME reveals the price points for the Nintendo Switch, while also confirming two different models at launch for the upcoming console. Though production i...
By Derek Nichols on 14 November 2016
Nintendo Switch Event Planned for January 12
Nintendo is announcing a January 12 presentation where the Nintendo Switch will be further unveiled, including price, release date and a look at several games. Speculation regarding the Nin...
By Rory Young on 25 October 2016
Nintendo Switch's Success Falls To Price And Battery
While gamers take in the recent unveiling of Nintendo’s latest console, one editor believes the platform’s success will ultimately come down to its battery life and price point. Before gett...
By Riley Little on 25 October 2016
Nintendo: Wii U and Amiibo Sales Dropping
In Nintendo’s latest financial earnings report, the company reveals that the Wii U continues to struggle in sales, but 3DS is enjoying a sales bump thanks to Pokemon GO. It’s no secret that...
By Dalton Cooper on 25 October 2016
Nintendo Plans To Ship 2 Million Switch Units In March
During a financial briefing, Nintendo reveals that it expects to ship 2 million Nintendo Switch units by March 2017, though analysts express concern about the figure. Following the announce...
By Jasmine Henry on 25 October 2016
Nintendo Switch is a Single Screen Console
Nintendo confirms that the Nintendo Switch is a solo screen experience, marking a significant difference between it and its predecessor, the Nintendo Wii U. Nintendo premiered the Nintendo...
By John Jacques on 23 October 2016
Nintendo Switch Supports Unreal Engine 4
In a new tweet, Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 announces a new partnership with Nintendo to help developers bring games to the newly-revealed Switch using its engine. After many months of teas...
By Alexander Pan on 22 October 2016
Nintendo Stocks Drop after Nintendo Switch Reveal
Gaming industry analysts comment as to why Nintendo’s stock price drops after the Nintendo Switch reveal, saying the console may struggle in the current market. As Nintendo prepared to anno...
By Boston Blake on 22 October 2016
The 10 Best Video Game Trailers of 2016
This year has been full of amazing video game announcement, gameplay, and cinematic trailers. Here is Game Rant’s Top 10 Best Video Game Trailers of 2016.
By Boston Blake on 20 July 2016