General Gaming
Mario and Luigi Barbershop Spotted in Tokyo's Harajuku
A barbershop in Tokyo's Harajuku district features signage playing on the Super Mario Bros. franchise, drawing attention from gaming enthusiasts.
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Nintendo Download Update for North America Brings New eShop Releases and Sales
The latest North American Nintendo Download update arrives on the eShop with new game releases, highlighted by EA SPORTS FC 27.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Nintendo Rejected Ubisoft's Ganondorf-Starring Zelda Spin-off, Ending Partnership
Ubisoft Milan pitched a Zelda spin-off called Goliath that would have let players control Ganondorf. Nintendo rejected the prototype in late 2023, leading the game's creative director and team to leave and form their own studio.
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Armed Fantasia, Wild Arms Spiritual Successor, Cancelled After Four Years in Development
Publisher 505 Games has cancelled Armed Fantasia, the Kickstarter-funded JRPG spiritual successor to the classic Wild Arms series. The project, led by former Wild Arms developers, was pulled after multiple failed attempts to revise gameplay.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Receive Heavy Discounts at UK Retailers
UK retailers Argos and Smyths have slashed the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to £354.99, offering a significant saving following earlier price increases.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Nintendo Celebrates 137 Years, Predating Sliced Bread and the Wright Brothers
The gaming giant, which began as a playing card maker in 1889, is older than commercial sliced bread, the Eiffel Tower's opening, and countless modern inventions.
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Mobile Gaming
Mario Kart Tour launches Anniversary Tour as mobile racer heads toward September 2026 shutdown
Nintendo is wrapping up Mario Kart Tour with a final Anniversary Tour and series of statistics reports. The free-to-play mobile racing game will close on September 30th, 2026, following the halt of ruby sales and gold pass renewals in July.
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General Gaming
The Stevetendo Show Returns to Ocarina of Time for Episode 750
The Stevetendo Show resumes its Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time playthrough this week, heading into Gerudo Valley and the Spirit Temple after clearing the Shadow Temple.
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Nintendo Life Staff Debate the Appeal of Series-Branded Consoles Ahead of Zelda Switch 2
With Nintendo releasing a Zelda-themed Switch 2 for the franchise's 40th anniversary, Nintendo Life editors share contrasting views on whether series-branded consoles are worth buying or unnecessary purchases.
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Village in the Shade tops Japan's Switch 2 sales in August, beating Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 14
Nintendo released its August 2026 best-seller rankings for Japan, showing Village in the Shade climbing from second place to claim the top spot on Switch 2, while Rhythm Heaven Fever leads the original Switch.
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Splatoon Raiders won't receive DLC or balance updates, Nintendo confirms
Nintendo has confirmed that Splatoon Raiders will not receive DLC or balance updates after launch, marking a shift from the ongoing support model of previous Splatoon titles.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Satoru Iwata rejected endless sequels to protect Nintendo's identity
The late Nintendo president explained in 2006 why the company prioritizes innovation over churning out Mario and Zelda follow-ups, a philosophy still visible in games like Breath of the Wild today.
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