Tag: North America
News Pokémon Cards Return To U.S. McDonald's Happy Meals Today
Scalper no scalping
McDonald's and The Pokémon Company have today announced another crossover event that sees a limited range of Trading Cards appearing in Happy Meals across the United States until late February. Starting today, fans in the US can pick up a four-card Pokémon TCG booster and sticker activity sheet with every Happy Meal, and if...
Nintendo Download 16th January (North America)
Donkey Kong! Tales of Grace! Blade Chimera!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (actually it arrived yesterday, but we were a little distracted at the time) and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region — some great, others not-so-much. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down...
News Oops! EVO 2025's Lineup Has Accidentally Been Revealed
Update: Evo confirms lineup and extended roster
The world's biggest fighting game tournament EVO is scheduled to announce this year's US game line up next week on 14th January, but it seems it might have already been revealed. In other words, if you would rather find out in the official broadcast, navigate away from this page right now. Otherwise,...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Reward (US)
Fancy some sticky notes?
It's the start of a new year and if you've already got a Nintendo themed calendar, how about some sticky notes to go with it? To celebrate the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Nintendo's latest reward is themed sticky notes. Yes, if you need to remind yourself about anything in 2025, these notes are the perfect...
Nintendo Download 9th January (North America)
Freedom Wars! Chernobylite Premium Edition! Runny Bunny!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived! We're still early on in the year, so don't expect a ton of big new games, but the eShop is picking up a bit. So let's see what's coming! As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential...
Guide 161 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Hits For The Holidays' eShop Sale (North America)
Reminder: It wraps up on Sunday
Just a reminder that Nintendo of America's holiday eShop discounts finish this Sunday night, so if you were waiting for payday to come around before diving back into this monstrous sale, the clock's a-ticking. Well, until the next time 3,000+ games are discounted. Carry on! Nintendo of America has kicked off its...
Nintendo Download 2nd January (North America)
Ys Memoire! Rivenaar's Grove! Uh... That's it!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - New Releases: Ys Memoire: The Oath in...
Nintendo Download 27th December (North America)
It's a quiet one!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (a day later, as many of us at NL were enjoying our Boxing Day leftovers) and it's bringing a handful of new games to the eShop in your region. And, uhhh... it really is a handful. But hey! There's plenty of games on sale in both North America and Europe, so tuck...
News Nintendo Veteran Don James To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
"My career has truly been a wild and fun ride"
While it's common to associate Nintendo with big names such as Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto and Reggie Fils-Aimé, there are plenty of other important people who helped make the company and brand what it is today. As part of this legacy, Nintendo veteran and industry visionary Don James - who joined...
News No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 11 Free Switch Games This Month (North America)
Ho ho holy moly
Today is the grand finale of the No Gravity Games 'Switchmas Giveaway', with Creepy Tale 2 rounding out the freebies. You'll find all the information about the event and every free game included in the original post below. Christmas is upon us once again, which means that No Gravity Games is back with another generous offer of free...
Nintendo Download 19th December (North America)
Star Trek: Legends! Pine: A Story of Loss! Quilts and Cats of Calico!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. It's a pretty light week for new releases, but, as always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for...
Death end re;Quest: Code Z still on for PS5/4, though
Idea Factory International has released a statement saying that a quartet of previously announced titles won't be releasing for Switch in the West after all. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V...
News 2024 Has Been The Busiest Year Yet For Nintendo Switch Online In North America
More games have been added than previous years
If you're subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online, you might be feeling like this year has been pretty stacked for new games on both the regular tier and the Expansion Pack. Sure, not all of them have been all-timers — we don't expect many people were asking for Urban Champion or Alleyway — but the...
Nintendo Download 12th December (North America)
Chernobylite! Fairy Tail 2! Victory Heat Rally!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: ANTONBLAST (Summitsphere,...
News 'My Nintendo Rewards' Adds Two New 2025 Calendars, Available Now
One is for "Switch Online members only"
Ahead of next year, the My Nintendo Store is offering two new themed calendars. One is available to regular members and the other is a Switch Online exclusive. First up we have a Switch-themed calendar - available to everyone for 400 Platinum Points. As you can see, you've got all the latest Switch releases...
PSA Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
A limited-time offer
It's that time of year when there are all sorts of sales on games and if you haven't got around to playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown just yet, it's now available as part of Best Buy's deal of the day offerings. It's just $14.99 USD (instead of $39.99) - so act fast, as there are just hours remaining on this deal. Apart...
Nintendo Download 5th December (North America)
Fitness Boxing 3! Power Rangers! Mythwrecked!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Fitness Boxing 3: Your...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Switch Physical Pre-Orders Are Now Live (US)
Includes a special Capcom vs. SNK comic
Although we don't have a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2 just yet, the good news is physical pre-orders are already live in the US. This includes physical editions for both the Switch and PlayStation 4. There'll also be a 48-page Capcom vs. SNK comic (which we guess is similar to the one in...
Guide 133 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Cyber Deals' Switch eShop Sale (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
The Black Friday sales are here. The European eShop got its wave of tasty discounts last week and now it's North America's turn. The 'Cyber Deals' eShop sale is now live, with a boatload of titles getting a price cut until 2nd December at 11
Nintendo Download 28th November (North America)
Diesel Legacy! Mission in Snowdriftland! Antonblast!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - New Releases: 2weistein in Asban...
News Nintendo Reportedly Seeking "New Targets" In Switch Piracy Investigation
Sailing the high seas
Following Nintendo's recent investigation into the Switch "pirate" James 'Archbox' Williams, the video game giant is now reportedly seeking "new targets". As highlighted by Stephen Totilo of Game File, the company doesn't appear to be done with the SwitchPirates subreddit just yet: "Nintendo of America (NOA) said its...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Tops The Switch Charts In Its Opening Month (US)
Zelda and Sonic also featured
Super Mario Party Jamboree got off to a strong last month in the UK and Japan, and we've now got an update from Circana's executive director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella about how it performed in the US. In terms of Nintendo releases, it debuted at the top of the Switch charts in October, with Sonic X...
Nintendo Download 21st November (North America)
Divine Dynamo Flamefrit! Loco Motive! Nine Sols!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Note that two of the biggest releases this week —...
Nintendo Download 14th November (North America)
MySims! Dragon Quest III! LEGO Horizon!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: MySims: Cozy Bundle (Electronic...
News Amazon Appears To Be "Directly" Selling First-Party Switch Games Again (US)
Starting with Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo first-party Switch titles are reportedly being "directly" sold by Amazon in the US once again. According to a story by IGN, for "much of 2024" Nintendo's first-party titles have been absent "both physically and digitally, for pre-orders and after release". Up until now, major Nintendo games have been...
Nintendo Download 7th November (North America)
Mario & Luigi! Tetris Forever! Angel at Dusk!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Mario & Luigi:...
Nintendo Download 1st November (North America)
Clock Tower! STALKER! Metal Slug Tactics!
Happy November! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived — we're a little later than usual, but it's busy here in Nintendo Land, what with the Big N dropping playtests and music apps and Xenoblade Chronicles X out of nowhere, sorry! — and it's bringing new games galore to the...
PSA Select Super Mario amiibo Have Been Restocked At GameStop (US)
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo has restock select amiibo in the Super Mario series and they're now available at GameStop in US. As highlighted by amiibo Alerts on social media, Super Mario fans can now get their hands on the 'glow-in the-dark' Boo, Goomba and Koopa Troopa for $15.99 USD each. These amiibo aren't always the easiest to find, so if...
Nintendo Download 24th October (North America)
Sonic X Shadow Generations! Yakuza Kiwami! Shin chan!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: SONIC X SHADOW...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Tops Switch 'Best-Sellers' In Opening Month (US)
And placed fourth in the 'top 20'
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom got off to a strong start in the UK and Japan, and now the charts are in for the US. As highlighted by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Echoes of Wisdom was unsurprisingly the best-selling Nintendo game of September in the US. Other new games for this period included Marvel vs...
ICYMI My Nintendo Store Adds New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Merch
Get a new tote bag
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes arrived on the Switch at the end of last month, some new themed items were added to the My Nintendo Store. In Japan, Zelda fans were able to use their Platinum Points on a Zelda-themed "Wanted Poster Tote Bag" and in case you missed it, that same item is now available in more locations around the...
Nintendo Download 17th October (North America)
Super Mario Party Jamboree! Neva! Just Dance 2025!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Super Mario Party...
News Nintendo's Latest Job Listing Is On The Hunt For An Intellectual Property Lawyer
Objection!
Nintendo of America is on the lookout for a new intellectual property lawyer to join its legal department (thanks, My Nintendo News). The new job listing shared on Nintendo's career site states that the role will include managing Nintendo's "patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios," advising the business team on IP issues and working...
News US Hurricanes Delay Wario Land-Inspired Platformer 'Antonblast'
A new 'One Blast Demo' will now be released
The explosive fast-paced action platformer Antonblast was meant to be arriving on the Switch eShop next month, but its release has now been delayed until 3rd December 2024 due to Hurricane Helene and Milton. According to Summitsphere studio head and Antonblast director Tony Grayson, the hurricanes have...
News Alarmo Has "Sold Out" At Nintendo's New York Store
Nintendo also hit snooze on sales in Japan
If you're wondering just how popular Nintendo's clock 'Alarmo' might be, well it seems it's now sold out in another location. The Nintendo New York Store (which has been stocking the clock since its announcement) has taken to social media to confirm it's officially "sold out" of Alarmo. It's now asking...
Nintendo Download 10th October (North America)
Europa! Crow Country! Nikoderiko!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Europa (Novadust Entertainment, 11th Oct,...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree's Pre-Order Gifts Have Been Revealed (US)
Available "while supplies last"
Nintendo is stocking up on supplies ahead of the launch of Super Mario Party Jamboree and as part of this it's now revealed the gifts you'll receive if you pre-order the game in the US. This time you can get your hands on a Canvas Tote, Dice Block Keychain or a Party Tin. Here's the full rundown: Canvas Tote at Best...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree In-Store Demo Added To Nintendo Kiosks (US)
Try before you party
Ahead of the launch of Super Mario Party Jamboree later this month on 17th October 2024, it's been revealed a demo of the game has been added to in-store Nintendo kiosks across the US. This demo is available at select GameStop, Best Buy and Target, and allows you to party for 10 minutes in total. As highlighted by Nintendo...
Nintendo Download 3rd October (North America)
The Patrick Star Game! Mark of the Deep! Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights:...
PSA Buy A Select Digital Game And Get A Switch Online "14-Day Free Trial" (Canada)
"That's twice as long as usual"
Nintendo Canada is currently offering a "14-day free trial membership" to the Switch Online service when you purchase select digital titles. As you might already know, that's twice as long as the usual trial! If you purchase any of the following titles digitally from the eShop between now and the end of October,...
Nintendo Download 27th September (North America)
EDF! Go Mecha Ball! Not-FIFA!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (actually it came in late yesterday but we've been busy getting wise with Zelda — apologies!), and it's bringing AI-generated and low-effort pap new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Free Slipcover Pre-Order Bonus Revealed
A GameStop "exclusive" in Canada
Mario & Luigi: Brothership isn't out until November, but many pre-order deals have already gone live. Following a steelbook pre-order bonus for Europe earlier this month, GameStop Canada has now revealed its latest offer. Residents of Canada who pre-order the game early from GameStop will get an "exclusive"...
News Nintendo Submits "Mysterious New Wireless Device" To FCC
It appears to be something "entirely new"
Ahead of the Switch "successor" announcement, it seems Nintendo has submitted a "mysterious new wireless device" to the Federal Communications Commission last weekend. As reported by The Verge, the "CLO-001 model number" doesn't actually reveal what it is, but it is believed to be an "entirely new product"...
News Nintendo Announces Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom In-Store Switch Demo
Playable at Game Stop locations in Canada
To celebrate the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Switch next week, Nintendo of Canada has announced the game will be playable at select Game Stop stores around the country. You'll be able to try out this brand-new entry starring Princess Zelda from 28th September 2024 onwards. Here...
Nintendo Download 19th September (North America)
Epic Mickey! The Plucky Squire! Beyond Galaxyland!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Disney Epic Mickey:...
News Two New Mario Kart 8: Deluxe Switch Bundles Announced (North America)
Yep, even more
Update: These bundles are now available to buy: <related ids="172201"> Original Article: Hot on the heels of last week's Super Mario Bros. Wonder bundle in Australia, Nintendo has announced two new Switch bundles which include Mario Kart 8: Deluxe and 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership. Due out early
Nintendo Download 12th September (North America)
Marvel vs. Capcom! Grapple Dogs! Fabledom!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting...
Anniversary Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Turn 20 Years Old In The US
Fans would love to see them return
Try not to get too excited, but the official Pokémon social media account has this week acknowledged North America's 20th anniversary of Pokémon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version. These Game Boy Advance titles originally released in September 2004 in this region, and were remakes of the original Pokémon...
News More Super Mario Party Jamboree Pre-Order Goodies Have Been Revealed
Launching next month on Switch
Ahead of next month's release of Super Mario Party Jamboree, Nintendo has revealed some of the goodies fans will be able to receive if they pre-order the game from select stores in the US. This includes a themed tote bag from Best Buy, a party tin from Target and a dice block keychain from GameStop. Here's a look,...
Nintendo Download 5th September (North America)
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection! Shogun Showdown! Yars Rising!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: NBA...
