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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Nintendo.- UK: Star Fox is No.1 and sold double the sales of Star Fox Zero on Wii UThe enhanced remake of Star Fox 64 has topped the UK physical video game sales chart, selling double the units of Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. This indicates a strong performance for the classic title in the European market.
YouTuber builds pocket-sized Game Boy emulator using an ereader, demonstrates an 'actually playable' refresh…A hardware creator has developed a pocket-sized Game Boy emulator using an ESP32 SoC and an M5Stack PaperS3 e-reader with an e-paper display. This device achieves an 'actually playable' refresh rate, suitable for games like Pokémon Blue and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, by using more memory and advanced greyscaling and dithering techniques.
In your face Nintendo – Palworld’s huge free 1.0 update lands just before Pokémon Pokopia’s paid DLCPocketpair's monster-taming survival game Palworld is set to leave Early Access and launch version 1.0 on July 10, featuring new Pals, regions, and a revamped story. This major free update arrives shortly before the paid DLC for Nintendo's Pokémon Pokopia in August, intensifying comparisons between the two titles. Despite a past patent infringement lawsuit, both games are releasing significant content updates close to each other.
SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron sued over allegations of "concerted anticompetitive behaviour" in DRAM marketChip manufacturers SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron are facing a class action lawsuit alleging concerted anticompetitive behavior in the DRAM market. Lawyers claim the companies coordinated to cut consumer DRAM supply and pivot to high-bandwidth memory for data centers, leading to significant price increases. This alleged behavior follows a history of DRAM price-fixing conspiracies between the same companies.
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South KoreaNintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea by approximately 15 percent, raising the suggested retail price to 758,000 won starting September 1, 2026. The company cited changes in market conditions, including a memory crisis and rising oil prices, as reasons for the adjustment. This follows similar price hikes implemented earlier in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Our fave Nintendo 64 memories! Pure Nintendo Podcast E168The Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma, Trev, and Kirk reminisce about their favorite memories of the Nintendo 64 in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The episode also touches on the anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, discusses new demos available on the Nintendo Switch, and covers various games the hosts have been playing, including Dave the Diver and Untitled Goose Game.
PS6 will cost Sony £750 just for the raw materials says insiderAn insider estimates the raw materials for the PlayStation 6 could cost around $960 (£730), significantly increasing the potential retail price. This surge is attributed to rising memory and hard drive costs, driven by demand for AI data centers, impacting all hardware manufacturers. Sony and Microsoft may face difficult decisions regarding console pricing and profitability.- Some stores are seemingly selling out of copies of Star FoxCopies of the recently released Star Fox, a recreation of Star Fox 64, are reportedly selling out at some retail stores. The game features the iconic character Fox McCloud and his team. This news follows the release of a review for the title.
- US: Amazon best-seller list littered with Switch & Switch 2 games after Prime DayFollowing Prime Day sales, numerous Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games have entered Amazon's top ten best-selling list. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 was a prominent title during the sale, alongside other discounted games.
Nintendo is Raising Employee Salaries by 10% in JapanNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa announced a 10% increase in base salaries for employees in Japan during the company's annual shareholder meeting. This decision aligns with the Japanese Prime Minister's call for wage growth and is intended to support Nintendo's long-term expansion. Furukawa also addressed concerns about RAM supply, the use of AI in game development, and expanding the company's intellectual property across various media.
Pikmin 4 sound design lead talks about working on the game’s sound effectsPikmin 4 sound design lead Taiyo Furukawa discussed the challenges of creating sound effects for the game, particularly in expressing the smallness of the Pikmin and protagonist while maintaining responsive gameplay. He emphasized the importance of observing the real world for sound inspiration and collaborating with colleagues to refine audio design. The article also touches on the general significance of sound effects in enhancing player immersion and memory.
Nintendo’s newer games from Good-Feel are missing this important thingThis article analyzes the music in recent games developed by Good-Feel for Nintendo, arguing that titles like Kirby's Epic Yarn and Yoshi's Woolly World excelled due to unique and atmospheric soundtracks. In contrast, newer games like Yoshi's Crafted World and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book are criticized for relying too heavily on remixes of the main theme, resulting in less memorable and less atmospheric experiences. The composer Tomoya Tomita's departure after Yoshi's Woolly World is highlighted as a significant factor in this perceived decline in musical quality.
Nintendo Switch Online is what Game Pass wanted to be - Reader’s FeatureA reader argues that Nintendo Switch Online is a more successful subscription service than Microsoft's Game Pass. The author highlights Nintendo's lower price point, retro game focus, and less aggressive marketing as key factors in its quiet success, contrasting it with Game Pass's perceived issues with rising prices and overwhelming choice.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 26: Nintendo Summer SaleNintendo has launched its largest summer sale of the year, featuring discounts on numerous first-party titles for the Nintendo Switch, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. PlayStation and Xbox platforms also have various ongoing digital sales with significant price reductions on a wide range of games.- Nintendo president comments on Gen AINintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed shareholder questions regarding generative AI, highlighting concerns about environmental and copyright issues. The company is evaluating the technology and its potential implications.
Rockstar's decision to make GTA 6 fully digital is a terrible, anti-consumer move that makes me worry about the…The author criticizes Rockstar's decision to make Grand Theft Auto 6 a digital-only release, arguing it's an anti-consumer practice that eliminates the benefits of physical media like reselling and lending. This move, despite the game's physical edition containing only a code, raises concerns about long-term game preservation and control, especially given Rockstar's history with microtransactions in GTA Online.
PlayStation hardware sales fall to their lowest May total since 2000 | US Monthly ChartsPlayStation 5 unit sales in the US saw a significant 58% year-on-year drop in May, reaching their lowest point since 2000, following a price increase. Xbox unit sales also hit a record low for May. Despite this, overall US hardware spending rose 38% due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance, and total US video game spending increased by 3%.
New report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, as Xbox and…A new report indicates the Nintendo Switch 2 has become the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, selling 5.9 million units in its first year. Meanwhile, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series console sales have declined significantly due to price hikes, with PlayStation hardware unit sales reaching their lowest May total since 2000.
Both PS5 and Xbox Series X sales were down in MaySales for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X experienced significant drops in May, with Sony seeing a 58 percent decrease in units sold and Xbox Series X units falling 12 percent. Despite overall hardware spending growing seven percent year-over-year due to price increases, the Nintendo Switch continued to perform well, offsetting the declines of the other consoles.
PlayStation and Xbox console sales hit record lows in US amid price hikesUS console sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have reached record lows in May, attributed to significant price increases. While overall hardware spending grew due to the Nintendo Switch's strong performance, the average price paid for consoles has risen substantially. This trend is expected to continue until major releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November.