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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Nintendo.- Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour on September 30Nintendo will be shutting down its mobile game Mario Kart Tour on September 30. The company has stated that there are no plans to release an offline version of the game.
Mario Kart Tour is shutting down after 7 years, but Nintendo isn't planning on a Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp-style…Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 29, 2026, after nearly seven years. Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, there are no plans for an offline version of Mario Kart Tour. Sales of in-game currency and the Gold Pass subscription have already ended.- Mario Kart Tour Will Be Unplayable After Nintendo Shuts It Down In SeptemberNintendo will shut down its mobile game Mario Kart Tour on September 29, ending its service after seven years. The company has suspended in-game purchases and will make subscription perks free for the remaining months. While Mario Kart Tour will become unplayable, other Nintendo mobile titles like Pikmin Bloom, Super Mario Run, and Fire Emblem Heroes remain active.
- Nintendo to continue selling original Switch in certain markets after European withdrawalNintendo plans to continue selling the original Nintendo Switch family of systems in markets like North America and Japan, despite Nintendo of Europe announcing a discontinuation from mid-February next year. This decision indicates a continued market presence for the original model in specific regions.
- Nintendo Switch Online July Additions Include a Wario ClassicNintendo has added Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 to its Nintendo Switch Online service for July. The update also includes other retro titles from the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance libraries.
- Nintendo Confirms Mario Kart Tour Shutdown After 7 Years, No Offline Version OfferedNintendo has announced that the mobile game Mario Kart Tour will be shut down in September, ending its seven-year run. The company will not offer an offline version of the game.
Nintendo announces that Mario Kart Tour is shutting downNintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 29, 2026, at 11 PM PT. The sale of in-game currency has already ended, and there are no plans for an offline version. Gold Pass benefits will be made available for free to all players until the service concludes.- New Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games added to Nintendo ClassicsNintendo has expanded its Nintendo Switch Online library with four new classic titles. Subscribers can now access Game Boy games Fortified Zone, The Sword of Hope II, and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Additionally, the Expansion Pack tier includes a new Game Boy Advance title.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Fortified Zone, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, The Sword of Hope 2, Dr. Mario & Puzzle LeagueNintendo Switch Online has added four classic games: Fortified Zone, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, and The Sword of Hope 2, all originally for Game Boy, and Dr. Mario & Puzzle League for Game Boy Advance. The latter requires the Expansion Pack tier. This follows the addition of Donkey Kong 64 in May.
ShackStream: Mario Kart World on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 724The Stevetendo Show will feature Mario Kart World, highlighting new Knockout Tour routes released by Nintendo. The stream will also discuss potential future content for the game and mention other Shacknews programs like Adventures of Elliot. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel.- Metal Gear Solid Composer's Studio Ghibli Jazz Album AnnouncedScarlet Moon Records announced Prescription for Sleep: Ghibli, a new jazz arrangement album featuring music from Studio Ghibli films. The album, performed by Norihiko Hibino and AYAKI as GENTLE LOVE, will be released on July 20, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Spirited Away. Three tracks are currently available for pre-order on Bandcamp.
Espeon and Umbreon seem to be all the rage, as a wild Hori Pokemon Switch 2 controller has appearedA new Hori Wireless HORIPAD Turbo controller featuring Espeon and Umbreon artwork for the Nintendo Switch has been spotted on Amazon US. While not officially announced, the listing suggests a potential upcoming release for the Pokemon-themed accessory. This controller is noted for its wireless capabilities and is expected to be priced around $64.99.- New tracks from various Mario titles added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo MusicNintendo has added new music tracks from various Mario titles to the Mario Kart Tour soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app. The newly included songs are from Super Mario World, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins, and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3.
A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer…Nintendo will release a new Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe with a user-replaceable battery to comply with new EU legislation, starting in summer 2026. The company also announced it will cease sales of all original Nintendo Switch hardware, including the standard, Lite, and OLED models, in mid-February 2027.
Nintendo ska börja sälja Switch 2 med utbytbart batteri i EuropaNintendo will begin selling the Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe with replaceable batteries starting this summer, complying with an EU law mandating accessible batteries by February 2027. The company will cease sales of all original Nintendo Switch models in Europe after this date, including the Lite and OLED versions.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Clu Clu Land, Kuru Kuru Kururin iconsNintendo Switch Online has added new retro icons for Clu Clu Land and Kuru Kuru Kururin to kick off August. Players can acquire these icons, featuring characters from the games, for 5 Platinum Points each via their respective system apps. Access to the Kuru Kuru Kururin icons requires the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. These icons will be available until September 3, 2026.
Games Inbox: Is the Xbox doomed to failure?Readers express concerns about the future of Xbox, citing recent studio closures and a reliance on aging franchises like Halo and Gears of War. The discussion also touches on the shift towards digital-only games, the impact on game preservation, and the potential for companies like Sony to influence Kickstarter campaigns.- Original Nintendo Switch Will Be Discontinued In EuropeNintendo will discontinue the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED models in Europe by mid-February 2027, citing a new EU regulation requiring user-replaceable batteries. The company will comply with the 'Right to Repair' directive for the upcoming Switch 2, which is expected to launch with replaceable batteries this summer. Nintendo has not yet announced a discontinuation date for North America.
- Evening MetaverseThe FCC is ending a Biden-era rule requiring Internet Service Providers to list all their fees. Separately, Mario Kart is now playable on YouTube, a surprising development for the popular Nintendo racing game.
Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED Will Be Discontinued in February 2027 for EuropeNintendo has announced plans to discontinue the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED models in European markets starting mid-February 2027. This decision is reportedly due to regional regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries for future devices. Production will continue through 2026, with the company aiming to provide a strong foundation for its successor.