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Ubisoft Shuts Down Online Functionality For A Bunch Of Older Games

Are you still playing any of these? Publisher Ubisoft has announced that it has shut down online multiplayer functionality for a bunch of its older games, many of which can be found on the Wii and Wii U. You can view Ubisoft’s full announcement here. Naturally, this means that you’ll no longer be able to […]

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Pikmin Bloom Is Adding Weekly Challenges With Step Goals

Time to get walking. Pikmin Bloom may not have the same userbase and profile as Pokémon Go, but Niantic’s take on the franchise is nevertheless a rather pleasant AR experience. In our Pikmin Bloom review we praised its laidback approach and its healthy, feelgood vibe. It seems that Niantic is eager to keep the app […]

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Capcom Slashes Prices Of Games On 3DS & Switch eShop For Golden Week (North America)

Up to 70% off on Switch, and 90% on 3DS! We love a good sale, and this week, it’s Capcom delivering the goods. As Golden Week — a week in Japan where four national holidays occur between 29th April and 3rd May — approaches, many Japanese developers reduce the prices of their games in order […]

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Here Are The Winners Of The 2022 Pokémon Europe International Championships

On the way to becoming real life Pokémon Masters. The 2022 Pokémon Europe International Championships took place this weekend. The tournament brought many Pokémon fans to Frankfurt, Germany for the very first International Championships of the 2022 season. If you’re not in the know, the Championships pit players against each other in various different aspects […]

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Feature: ‘AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative’ Director Talks New Gameplay Features

We delve into the Somnium of Akira Okada. As we approach the summer release of AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative, we’ve been introduced to a new protagonist, new gameplay elements, and a brand new mystery. The blend of character interaction and unusual detective elements from the predecessor look like they’ll be amped up […]

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Pokémon Developer Game Freak Introduces Optional Four Day Working Week

Primarily catered to those dealing with childcare / nursing care. Game Freak is a development studio extremely well known to Nintendo fans, with Pocket Card Jockey on 3DS being a particular standout. Yes, ok, there’s also all of those hugely successful Pokémon games, too. It’s a company with an important place in the industry, then, […]

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Splatoon 3’s New Weapon Lets You Suck Up Paint And Fire It Back At Enemies

The Ink Vac ensures that you won’t suck. Splatoon 3 is in the process of being primed for its 9th September release date, and Nintendo has finally started shedding more light on what we can expect from the upcoming paint-based shooter. Nintendo UK, specifically, gave us a glimpse at a brand new weapon being introduced […]

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Dandy & Randy DX Promises Retro Adventure Puzzling, Out This Week

Lots of collectibles, not many Bits. Ratalaika Games keeps busy with budget releases on the Switch eShop, and the next on the way is from Brazilian developer Asterstic Game Studio. Dandy & Randy DX arrives this week on 29th April priced at $6.99USD / €6,99, and promises top-down adventure puzzling with a retro vibe. As […]

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Rumour: 18+ Super Mario LEGO Set Looks To Be The Biggest Yet

Set to contain over 2800 pieces. The Super Mario range for LEGO has been coming on leaps and bounds over the past couple of years, with sets bringing in characters and items from classic Super Mario titles and Luigi’s Mansion, alongside a brand new Peach’s Castle expansion set to launch in August 2022. If an […]

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Guide: Where To Buy Nintendo Switch eShop Credit, Gift Cards And Online Membership

Update: Discounted credit available from Amazon. Update (26th April, 2022): At the time of writing, Amazon US has cut the price of its $50 eShop vouchers to $44.99, essentially giving you $5 of free money to spend on Nintendo’s store. You can stock up using the link below. Read the full article on nintendolife.com