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Pokémon takes on 'Mobile Legends' with new MOBA 'Pokémon Unite'
The game is being co-created by Tencent and Timi Studios, which developed another mobile MOBA, 'Arena of Valor,' and 'Call of Duty: Mobile'
Nintendo says 300,000 accounts breached after hack
Nintendo says an initial hack in April compromised 160,000 accounts and a further 140,000 breaches have been discovered since then
Game on: Japan group offers retro consoles to cooped-up kids
The Japan Retro Game Association is offering 100 Super Famicom consoles, complete with adaptors, cables, controllers and two masterpiece games – Super Donkey Kong and Final Fantasy VI
Digital video game spending hits record high under virus lockdown
The closing of real-world stores due to the pandemic is cited as a factor in gamers purchasing more titles as digital downloads
Nintendo online gaming network back after major outage
(UPDATED) Nintendo's network outage, which affected its online games but also its e-shop, is over
IN PHOTOS: Inside Tokyo's dedicated Nintendo, Pokemon, and Capcom stores
Planning a visit to Japan soon? You may want to check out the new Nintendo store
Tencent, Nintendo to launch Switch console in China
The console will be sold in China from December 10 for 2,099 yuan ($297), the companies announce at a launch event in Shanghai
Mario mugs, Zelda tote bags as Nintendo opens first Tokyo store
Nintendo's outlet is the game giant's first directly operated in Japan, and only its second worldwide following a similar New York shop
Nintendo first-half sales leap on strong demand for Switch games
The sales gain is partially due to the launch of Nintendo Switch Lite, a scaled back, cheaper version of the popular console, in September
Nintendo's Q1 net profit drops 46% on forex losses
Net profit for the April-June period falls 45.7% from a year earlier to 16.6 billion yen
The original Nintendo Switch may be getting an upgrade – report
Legal filings point to upcoming Switch component upgrades
LOOK: The Nintendo Switch Lite Pokémon edition
It features illustrations of two new Legendary Pokémon at the back
The top announcements from Nintendo’s Direct E3 2019 conference
Among its many announcements, Nintendo says two new 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' fighters are in the roster and confirms a sequel to 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' is in the works
'Dragon Quest’s' Hero and Banjo-Kazooie joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster
The Hero is coming to the 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' sometime in summer while Banjo-Kazooie is expected for fall.
'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' sequel now in development
Nintendo teases a potential new enemy for Link to face as development is confirmed on a sequel to the hit game
Nintendo says it's working with Tencent to release the Switch in China
The announcement comes a day after Nintendo unveiled strong full-year profit numbers lifted by strong sales of blockbuster game titles for the Switch console
Nintendo Game Boy turns 30: Here’s how people celebrated
Happy birthday, Game Boy!
Nintendo to release 2 new Switch models in 2019 – report
One version is reportedly more powerful than the base Switch, while the other variant is said to be the next in line to the 3DS throne
'Pokemon Sword' and 'Pokemon Shield' set for late 2019 on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch-based Pokemon trainers will finally have a mainline game in the series to enjoy!
Mint condition 'Super Mario Bros.' nets $100,150 in auction
The game is from Nintendo's 1985 to 1986 test run of the NES in New York and Los Angeles
Duterte officially endorses 11 candidates for May 2019 | Midday wRap
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Nintendo bringing battle royale-style puzzle action with 'Tetris 99'
Tetris 99 pits you against 98 others in the ultimate multiplayer puzzle challenge
'The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening' getting Nintendo Switch remake
This game, which originally came out in 1993, will get a 'modern re-imagining'
Nintendo says 9-month profit up nearly 25%, lifted by strong titles
'During the holiday season, software was a great driver of hardware sales,' Nintendo says in a statement
SNES games may be coming to Switch, dataminer claims
Having SNES games on the Switch adds nostalgic appeal to an already popular console
Nintendo Creators Program ending in December 2018
The Nintendo Creators Program will discontinue operations at the end of December, with the site to close on March 2019
Nintendo first-half profit up 25% on Switch console sales
'Nintendo Switch hardware continued to be quite popular, reaching 5.07 million units sold' in the April-September period, the company says
Nintendo to make new version of Switch console for 2019 – report
The new hardware is reportedly slated for a Summer 2019 outing
'NBA 2K19' review roundup: The gold standard but pay-to-win system mars game
'NBA 2K19' continues to excel but microtransactions also continue to rule the day in online career modes
How close are we to the end of the gaming console?
With the technology to beam console-quality games to any device, consumers would not have to spend the money for a $600 or $800 box, one analyst observes
Nintendo first-quarter profits up 44% to $275 million on Switch sales
'For Nintendo Switch, hardware sales in every region have been trending upwards since the video game expo, E3, was held in the US in June,' the company says in a statement
WATCH: E3 2018's West Hall featuring Sony, Sega, and Nintendo
It's Spider-man versus Super Mario and the gang at E3 2018!
'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' expansion Torna – The Golden Country announced
The story content pack, called Torna – The Golden Country, tells a story 500 years in the past, setting the events of 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' in motion
'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' will have every character from the series' history
From Mario and Luigi, to Cloud Strife and Megaman, 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' will have all of the characters ever presented in the series' history, with tweaks to how each of these characters perform
Nintendo reveals 'Super Mario Party,' 'Fire Emblem,' 'Fortnite' for the Switch
Of the 3 games, Fortnite will be available the soonest, at 10:00 AM Pacific time (1:00 am, Manila time)
Square Enix's E3 2018 showcase is short and sweet
Here's a roundup of the major things from the Square Enix E3 2018 Showcase
20 games we’re excited to see at E3 2018
E3 is here and we’re listing the 20 titles we’re most excited to see at the premiere gaming event of the year
This is the E3 2018 press conference schedule
Here's a full schedule of press conference times for this year's E3 at Los Angeles, along with a shareable Manila timezone graphic
New Pokémon game coming to Nintendo Switch in November 2018
'Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!' and 'Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!' will retell the classic Kanto region storyline, and will have interoperability between the Switch game and Pokémon Go
Nintendo annual profits soar 36% to $1.27 billion on Switch sales
Nintendo has been on a winning streak, with its Switch console flying off the shelves since its launch last year
5 video games to watch out for this summer
Looking to beat the summer heat with some cool new games to play? Here's a quick list of our video gaming picks for the summer months!
Nintendo announces new Mario Kart game for smartphones
Nintendo also confirms that the Switch will be getting its online subscription service by September of this year
Nintendo raises profit forecast on strong Switch sales
The Kyoto-based video game giant says it now expects an annual net profit of 120 billion yen ($1.1 billion), a 41.2% rise from a forecast last October when it nearly doubled its previous net profit projection
Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu, in development for PC
While the playing of copyrighted material on emulation software has legal implications, those looking for a way to play Switch games they own, on a PC, may want to keep a close eye on this
Rappler Game Night: 'Super Mario Odyssey'
We return to the land of goombas and koopas in the latest adventure of gaming's favorite plumber
[OPINION] Why the Nintendo Switch is winning hearts
A steady stream of good games packed into a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use gaming machine makes Nintendo's Switch a winner
Nintendo nearly doubles net profit forecast on Switch console
The company now says it expects to sell around 14 million Switch consoles in the current business year, up from an earlier 10 million forecast
Nintendo's 'Animal Crossing' comes to iOS and Android
'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp' is slated for release in November
'Shin Megami Tensei V' coming to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's Switch console appears to be the new home for the fan-favorite demon recruiting role-playing game
Shin Megami Tensei V