Now there's no restrictions on the hacking and slashing.

We have a new member of the Three System Club: Severed.

The first person RPG will launch on the North American and European eShops today for $14.99 / €14.99 / £13.49. Previously available on the 3DS and Wii U, Severed sees the main character Sasha hacking and slashing through dungeons in an attempt to save her family.

Falco has a massive wingspan, but Fox has the higher upside potential.

NBA 2K18 may have a unique Nintendo feature: Amiibo support.

The game's Japanese My Nintendo page listed Amiibo support for the game, though the listing has since been removed. It isn't confirmed that the feature will be added, nor what the nature of the support would be.

2K and Nintendo have not commented on the possibility of Amiibo support.

How will it strike a balance between its two existing forms?

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have their first new form announced.

The Pokénchi show in Japan first announced the new Lycanroc Dusk Form on Sunday morning, along with its appearance in the anime. There are differences between the version exclusive forms in the original Sun and Moon, and according... Read more...

A Japanese livestream drops several Nintendo-relevant bombs.

A Japanese livestream this past weekend featured four announcements of Dragon Quest games coming to Nintendo systems.

The more immediate releases are Dragon Quest I, II and III receiving releases on 3DS in Japan this month. The first two will release on August 10 in Japan for 600 yen (I) and 850... Read more...

Speaking personally, these toppings need less salt.

The first post-launch Splatoon 2 Splatfest recorded identical results, even if the path was slightly different.

All three of the regions (North America/Australia, Europe and Japan) recorded 2-1 scores for Mayonaise. Ketchup won the popularity poll in North America and Europe, while claiming the team battles in Japan. Scores were as follows:

Same aspect ratio, but the classic look is back.

One of the most requested features for Cave Story+ is now live.

The first major update for the June release adds new graphic options while maintaining the widescreen aspect ratio. The key options include the ability to toggle water effects and character animations, to either have the modern style or a look similar to the PC and WiiWare versions.

A beautiful adventure leads into the darkest season.

The haunting adventure RIME will arrive later in the fall.

Grey Box has locked in RIME's release for November 14 in North America, and 17 November for Europe. The same price structure as previously announced ($29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99 digital, $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99 physical with a bundled soundtrack) was also reconfirmed.

Oh hey look, Shantae's best friend.

Weeks in which the list is entirely or predominantly Switch based are becoming more common as the platform establishes itself, and this week is the latest example. We've got another (at least) five games this week for Switch, with the big ones being the Switch versions of previous console games Retro... Read more...

The rolling roguelike is now a fair bit easier.

One of the most difficult games on the Switch has received a major update to correct concerns about difficulty.

The "Four Peaks" update adds two more modes that use fixed levels; a fixed mountain mode and a weekly challenge with an option to take the challenge multiple times. The number of auras (passive abilities) has also been expanded to 12, and Adventure Mode has been modified to make it easier.

The Take Two results call brings some bad news for Switch owners

A couple of 2K Sports titles are coming to Switch this year, but with delays.

Take Two Interactive, the parent company of 2K Sports, provided a release schedule with their earnings call today. The schedule shows the Switch digital version of NBA 2k18 launching on September 19 with the other versions,... Read more...

May the localization be too fast for eyes.

Atlus will continue rocking 3DS games well into 2018.

Persona Q2 was revealed today at the Persona 5 Music Bomb concert in Japan. No details were given, as even the simply says "Please Wait For Next Information!", aside from confirmation of the game hitting 3DS and the use of imagery from Persona 5.

Frequent users of the eShop can get the feeding simulator on the cheap.

The monthly My Nintendo reward refresh for North America has picked a Wii obscurity for a sizable discount.

Among the new additions to the reward catalogue is a 40% discount on Pandora's Tower, the last of the three Operation Rainfall games for Wii. Released in North America in April 2013 - following the Wii U's launch - the Ganbarion-developed action RPG can be discounted for 60 My Nintendo Gold coins.

The widest release ever for a pinball game with this much bounce.

The first Senran Kagura game for the Switch was teased in April, but Marvelous released more details during a livestream last night.

Peach Ball: Senran Kagura was announced for Switch release during the stream. No release date was given for the title, which is a pinball game that uses HD Rumble to provide extra feel for the pinball objects and character body parts.

Pikachu are known for their support of the arts.

Last month we awarded TWO World of Nintendo Koopa Shell Footballs to two different winners, but this month our single prize is a Paired Pikachu 8" "Symphony" Plushie! So cute!

If you're backing us on Patreon (at any level) you're already automatically entered! We'll run the random drawing at the... Read more...

Hiiiiii~!

Nintendo is celebrating Kirby's 25th birthday with some 25% off sales.

A large number of KIrby titles are now on sale on the eShop in North America, and they will be on sale until August 8 (8:59 a.m. Pacific time). The games are as follows:

Wii U

Time to bust out the Scalper-B-Gon.

After a false start, Nintendo of America has confirmed preorders for the SNES Classic will begin before the end of August.

NoA made the statement on their Facebook page today, promising a "significant" number of systems for launch day and the balance of the year.

Walmart's online store listed preorders for the system on the evening of July 21, but these orders ended up being cancelled due to what the mega-retailer called a "site glitch".

Games being the key word.

Capcom is bringing two more titles from their back catalogue to Switch, and one will make its Nintendo platform debut.

The two Resident Evil Revelations games will both be making their way to Switch this fall. North America will receive a physical release with Revelations 1 on a card and a download... Read more...

The newest title from the makers of the DJ Max games is going back to the portable realm.

The Switch will be adding some more rhythm to its lineup this fall.

Superbeat Xonic will release for the Switch in October. First released in October 2015 for the PlayStation Vita, Xonic is developed by Nurijoy, who previously created the DJ Max series.

In addition to the over 60 tracks in the game by default, the Switch version will offer seven additional tracks for free as a download on release day.

Along with a couple of dates for 3DS RPGs

Nintendo of America has announced a refreshed bundle for the smaller 2DS, along with a couple of localization release dates.

The smaller, flatter 2DS will relaunch on August 25, for the same MSRP of US$79.99. This version will be red with a white front and will have a copy of New Super Mario Bros 2 preinstalled.

With thanks to the slimes.

Although no platforms were officially named, Dragon Quest XI will be releasing outside of Japan next year.

In a video message celebrating the game's launch in Japan, the Western subtitle ("Echoes of an Elusive Age") was announced along with the news that the game will release in the West in 2018. The screenshots appear to be from the console version of the game.