As the novel coronavirus continues to bottleneck global supply chains, finding a Nintendo Switch at a reasonable price has become a nearly-impossible task. Quarantine induced boredom has people searching for new ways to keep themselves entertained. Some people are baking bread and some are sewing masks. But an increasingly large group of people are “panic-buying” […]
Nintendo isn’t being secretive, they just haven’t got any games – Reader’s Feature
A reader offers his theory on why Nintendo hasn’t had any new game announcements for so long, and what to expect for 2020. I see that Microsoft has their first proper Xbox Series X reveal event planned for next week and the inevitable lists of hopes and guesses, as to what they’ll show off, have […]
June's Nintendo Direct Reportedly Delayed
Nintendo will reportedly not broadcast a Nintendo Direct this June. According to Venturebeat, the company will have to delay its annual summer presentation due to development complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eurogamer says its sources have corroborated the report, and the Direct is now expected to air “late in the summer.” If true, this […]
The Nintendo Switch Is Still Sold Out And Hard To Find
The Nintendo Switch has been sold out almost everywhere for weeks. With global supply chains reacting to the rapid spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, stock shortages of numerous goods are expected, and the problem could be worse because of automated buying programs. If you’ve been tempted by the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, […]
No Nintendo Direct planned for June due to work-from-home hurdles
Nintendo is telling partner developers it’s not going to hold one of its Nintendo Direct video events in June. The publisher has had a June Direct to correspond with E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) every year since 2013. And before that, it held annual stage presentations. But complications brought about from Japan’s work-from-home order as part […]
The Nintendo Switch Finally Gets A Wireless Headset That Works Out Of The Box
When it comes to headsets, a comfortable fit is just as important as sound quality, and in my experience, Steelseries’ Arctis line of headsets are some of the most enjoyable to wear. For the Nintendo Switch, however, your choices have been limited. The Switch doesn’t allow Bluetooth headphones to be used with the system, so […]
Nintendo Direct Leaker Predicts Upcoming Date For PS5 Reveal
According to a new rumor floating around on ResetEra – we may be getting the PlayStation 5 reveal as early as June. Sony has yet to officially confirm anything about a reveal date, but Jeffrey Grubb of VentureBeat just claimed that June 4 is their current target. Considering that he accurately foretold both dates for Nintendo Direct and Indie World […]
Nintendo Switch First-Party Games Now On Sale
It is very rare to find first-party Nintendo Switch games on sale. However, some of the Nintendo Switch’s best first-party games can now be bought on sale via Google Shopping. This includes The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which can also be purchased via Target’s website at a discounted price of $49.49. RELATED: […]
The Nintendo Switch's Best Pro Controller Alternative Gets A Great Discount
When it comes to Nintendo Switch controllers, there are two manufacturers that stand above the rest: Nintendo and 8BitDo. Nintendo is naturally the leader with the Joy-Con and excellent Pro controller, but 8BitDo has a variety of well-made Switch controllers–a whopping five of them are featured on our best Nintendo Switch controllers roundup. One of […]
Nintendo Switch Shortages Reportedly Exacerbated By Automated Buyers
In the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic began and much of the world has been confined to their separate houses, Nintendo Switch hardware has been notoriously difficult to find. This has been chalked up to increased demand as people look for ways to occupy their time from home, but another factor appears to be playing […]