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Rumor: Nintendo finally returning to India with Switch 1 launchA report suggests Nintendo is planning to officially launch the original Nintendo Switch in India early next year for approximately 20,000 rupees, with Redington reportedly handling distribution. This would mark Nintendo's return to the Indian market after a significant absence, though details regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 remain unconfirmed.
Get The Lego Legend Of Zelda Deku Tree Model Before It RetiresThe Lego Group has announced that its popular Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree set, which launched in January 2025, is being retired later this year. The 2-in-1 set allows builders to construct either the Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time version of the Great Deku Tree and includes multiple minifigures and brick-built characters. This set is part of Lego's Nintendo-themed display models, with other sets based on Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Pokemon also available.
EDGE #424 review scores – Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Mixtape, moreThe July 2026 issue of EDGE magazine, issue #424, features review scores for several games including Mixtape, Pragmata, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Other titles reviewed include Aphelion, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, and Vampire Crawlers.
Nintendo hiring for a new role titled Movie Project Promotion ManagerNintendo is hiring for a new Movie Project Promotion Manager to oversee marketing and promotional activities for film projects based on its intellectual property. The role requires business-level English proficiency and a deep understanding of Nintendo's games and IP.- Why Madden 27 Coming to Switch 2 is the Biggest Sports Gaming News of the YearMadden NFL 27 has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, with an estimated release date of August 14, 2026. This marks the first time in over a decade that a mainline Madden title will see back-to-back yearly releases on a Nintendo home console, following Madden NFL 26's launch on the platform. The game will feature HDR support, touchscreen controls, and online multiplayer.
Switch 2 price increase isn't because of one reason, explains NintendoNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained that the price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 is due to various market conditions, including surges in memory and component prices, foreign exchange rates, and oil prices. Despite the price hike, Furukawa hopes the console's engaging experiences will justify the cost, and Nintendo plans to release more titles to expand its installed base. The Switch 2 has been Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware to date, though production has reportedly been cut back.
Politicians accuse Rockstar of obstructing legal process, eBay rebuffs GameStop, and video game hardware screams now - Patch Notes #52This week's Patch Notes covers several key industry events, including politicians accusing Rockstar Games of obstructing legal processes related to union-busting allegations for Grand Theft Auto 6. eBay rejected a takeover bid from GameStop, while Nintendo cited geopolitical and technological factors for its Switch 2 price increases. Additionally, Subnautica 2 achieved over a million sales in its first hour, and Valve's new Steam Controller features an audible alert when dropped.
Nintendo Is Beating EA At Its Own (Cozy) GameTomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a surprisingly deep and engaging life simulation experience, surpassing The Sims 4 in its ability to make Mii characters feel alive through extensive customization and external personality displays. While simpler than The Sims 4, its polished features, seamless autonomous behavior, and charming world provide a refreshing alternative in the life-sim genre. The game's success highlights a potential learning opportunity for Electronic Arts, as players express dissatisfaction with The Sims 4's monetization and bugs.- Nintendo Is Beating EA At Its Own (Cozy) GameTomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a surprisingly deep and engaging life simulation experience, surpassing The Sims 4 in its ability to make Mii characters feel alive through extensive customization and external personality displays. While simpler than The Sims 4, its polished features, seamless autonomous behavior, and charming world provide a refreshing alternative in the life-sim genre. The game's success highlights a potential learning opportunity for Electronic Arts, as players express dissatisfaction with The Sims 4's monetization and bugs.
Nintendo eShop Continues Its War Against Quality With This Dead Space And Gears Of War KnockoffThe Nintendo eShop is criticized for being oversaturated with low-quality games and clones, exemplified by the upcoming release 'Dead Gears: Space of War.' Despite Nintendo's efforts to curb shovelware, the marketplace remains infested with asset flips and misleading promotions, impacting the visibility of legitimate titles. This issue is not unique to the Switch, though other platforms like PlayStation and Steam have shown more initiative in policing their digital storefronts.- Nintendo eShop Continues Its War Against Quality With This Dead Space And Gears Of War KnockoffThe Nintendo eShop is criticized for being oversaturated with low-quality games and clones, exemplified by the upcoming 'Dead Gears: Space of War.' Despite Nintendo's efforts to curb shovelware, the marketplace remains flooded with asset flips and misleading promotions, a problem also present on other platforms like PlayStation and Steam, though Sony has recently taken steps to address it.
Yoshi NES & Game Boy Soundtracks Join Nintendo Music This WeekNintendo Music is adding the soundtracks from the NES and Game Boy versions of Yoshi to its service this week. The composer for these soundtracks is Junichi Masuda, who is also known for his work on Pokémon. An active Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to listen.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Updated To Version 1.0.2, Here Are The Full Patch NotesNintendo has released update version 1.0.2 for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream on Nintendo Switch. This patch addresses numerous issues, including save data corruption, progression blockers, and incorrect in-game imagery. The update aims to improve the overall gameplay experience without adding new features.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.2 (patch notes)Nintendo has released version 1.0.2 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch, addressing various bugs and gameplay issues. The update includes critical fixes to prevent save data corruption, resolve progression blockers, and correct graphical errors, aiming to improve the overall player experience.- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.2 (patch notes)Nintendo has released version 1.0.2 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. This update primarily addresses various bugs and gameplay issues, including critical fixes to prevent save data corruption. The patch notes detail numerous improvements to game progression, Mii character interactions, and item management.
New Virtual Boy reviews on Switch: Jack Bros., Vertical Force, V-Tetris and moreNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack has added a third wave of Virtual Boy games, including Jack Bros., Vertical Force, and V-Tetris. While some titles like Vertical Force show promise, many, like Virtual Bowling and Space Invaders Virtual Collection, are considered uninteresting or flawed. The reviews highlight the unique but limited red-and-black stereoscopic 3D of the Virtual Boy console.
Yoshi (1991) added to Nintendo MusicNintendo has added 40 minutes of music from the 1991 Game Freak puzzle game Yoshi to its Nintendo Music app. The service, available to Nintendo Switch Online members, now includes soundtracks from the Game Boy and NES versions of Yoshi. The Nintendo Music app is available on iOS and Android devices.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.2 update out now, patch notesNintendo has released version 1.0.2 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch, focusing on extensive bug fixes. The update addresses numerous issues, including save data corruption, progression blockers, and problems with Mii characters' emotions and relationships. It also corrects an in-game image of a sugar glider.
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Game Engine Seemingly RevealedInformation surfaced suggesting that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a Nintendo Switch exclusive, is powered by Unreal Engine 5. This detail was reportedly found within the game's preload licenses, with previous title Yoshi's Crafted World using Unreal Engine 4.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hiked Since Current Market Conditions Don’t Seem TemporaryNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained that the recent price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 was due to persistent rises in manufacturing costs, including memory prices, foreign exchange rates, and oil prices. He stated that the company would have kept the original price if these cost increases were temporary. The price hike, which varies by region, aims to maintain the hardware's profitability and support the company's long-term strategy of expanding the installed base and driving software sales.