The Nintendo games launching in the first part of the year are going to include some fun amiibo functionality. Games like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for the Wii U console and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, both launching in March, use a wide variety of different …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda and Pikmin Headline Entertaining New Shows for Nintendo Video
Nintendo Video is ready to launch a fresh lineup of great new shows for the fall. The free video application for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems will debut new short-form videos starting Nov. 1 that will continue into 2014. Five new series have been slated, including two featuring The Legend of Zelda: The …
Read More »Nintendo Charges Into Comic-Con With a Super-Powered Collection of Fun Games
Walking into Comic-Con, it’s not uncommon to be surrounded by people dressed as Mario, Link and other Nintendo video game legends. These iconic characters, and the games they star in, are beloved by generations of video game fans. This year, Nintendo is giving Comic-Con visitors and Southern California residents the …
Read More »Nintendo Systems Will Offer Wide Array of Exclusive Games
Nintendo unleashed a strong list of powerhouse games that will be available for Wii U this year, and provided first looks at key titles coming in 2014. These include some of the video game industry’s most beloved franchises and characters, from Mario and Donkey Kong to Luigi, Pikmin and Pokémon to The Legend …
Read More »Game On: JAKKS Pacific to Bring Iconic Nintendo Characters to Life
JAKKS Pacific announced that it has been granted rights in major toy categories by Nintendo of America Inc. to manufacture, market and distribute a line of toys and related consumer products based on a robust library of iconic Nintendo characters that generations have come to love. In addition, JAKKS’ Halloween …
Read More »Two Zelda Games, Mario, Mario Kart and Other Fan-Favorite Franchises Planned for Wii U
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata unleashed Wii U news in an installment of Nintendo Direct today as he outlined Nintendo’s future plans for the console. Iwata revealed how the Wii U launch lineup will be bolstered by a long list of top game franchises headed for the new console. These are games that longtime players …
Read More »Nintendo 3DS Crosses 4 Million Mark
Whether they were on the go or at home, whether they played in 2D on the TV or in glasses-free 3D in their hands, gamers of all ages celebrated the holidays with Mario and Zelda. Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS system not only …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Arrives Nov. 20
The most epic game Nintendo has ever produced is set to soar into stores. On Nov. 20, Nintendo introduces The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword exclusively for the Wii home console. It’s a sweeping adventure that all players, regardless of the type of video games they play, will want to …
Read More »Nintendo Showcases Holiday Lineup at NYCC
When gaming and pop culture fans gather for the annual New York Comic Con – taking place Oct. 13-16 at the Javits Center in Manhattan – they’ll get a firsthand look at the wealth of exceptional video games and systems offered by Nintendo this holiday season. Show attendees will get …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Bundle Highlights a Golden Autumn
Leaves won’t be the only things turning gold this fall as Nintendo prepares to launch an extraordinary lineup of games for its Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS game systems. At a recent meeting of GameStop retail store managers from across the United States, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president …
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