Tag Archives: Nintendo

Best Nintendo 2DS XL bundle deals

With the Switch getting a battery-stretching upgrade, and a dockless Switch Lite on the horizon, things are looking good for fans of Nintendo handheld games. But what about the DS, home to some of the best games Nintendo has ever produced? Well, stick around, as right here you’ll find some …

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Which games console should I buy?

Choosing the right games console can be confusing, with buying advice often dense with jargon and assumed knowledge. You might think it’s obvious that Xbox One X is the most powerful console. Or that PS4 has the greatest diversity of titles. But this level of knowledge represents a fraction of …

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26 jobs that Mario is inexplicably qualified for

Mario’s been invading our television screens since way back in 1982 when he popped up in Donkey Kong and over those 35 years, he’s had quite a few careers. He might have started out as a plumber, but Nintendo has now confirmed he’s not in the business anymore.  “All around …

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Nintendos Iwata says layoffs make for worse games

Nintendo’s had better years. The 3DS was the best-selling console in the U.S. in May, but the Wii U is looking more and more like a touch-enabled albatross around its neck. Some wondered why Nintendo hasn’t cut staff to shore up its bottom line at its 73rd Annual General Meeting …

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Nintendo plans playable E3 Wii U demos at Best Buy locations

Just because Nintendo won’t try to dazzle fans and media at its own glitzy E3 press conference this year doesn’t mean there’s nothing to show. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announced in today’s Nintendo Direct that North American and Canadian gamers can try upcoming games themselves at their friendly …

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Mario & Luigi & More in 3DS Nintendo Direct round-up

The Nintendo Direct this morning had all kinds of good news for 3DS fans, and even a few surprises for Wii U players. Even better, the news didn’t end with returning classics like a new Legend of Zelda, Yoshi’s Island, and a release date for Pikmin 3. The Mario & …

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PS Vita and PS3 cross-play easily rival Wii U, Sony says

Sony says almost all PlayStation Vita owners also have PlayStation 3s, a combination it claims gives the Wii U a run for its money. Sony Computer Entertainment America VP of marketing, handhelds and home consoles John Koller told Engadget that Sony encourages players to make the comparison between what Wii …

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