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Nintendo Switch price and release date confirmed for Australia and NZ
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Nintendo Switch price and release date confirmed for Australia and NZ

Some release date and local pricing details have been revealed for the Nintendo Switch for gamers living in Australia and New Zealand.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Jan 2017
Pokémon Go is a reminder that online gaming infrastructure is hard to get right
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Pokémon Go is a reminder that online gaming infrastructure is hard to get right

Pokèmon Go's release has been epic, but it has highlighted the challenges of releasing games that are heavily reliant on online gaming infrastructure.

By Charlotte Palfrey • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Nintendo 3DS smashes sales with popular game
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Nintendo 3DS smashes sales with popular game

What Nintendo 3DS game has been sold more than 2.8 million times around the world in just a matter of days? None other than Super Smash Bros.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS
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Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS

Two iconic titans of puzzle and courtroom drama unite on 29th March in a unique crossover for Nintendo 3DS fans.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Make an appointment with Dr.Luigi on Nintendo Wii U...
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Make an appointment with Dr.Luigi on Nintendo Wii U...

This weekend, join Dr. Luigi for a viral battle on Wii U, alongside the launch of other hit titles on the eShop.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014

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The NX is now known as the Nintendo Switch console
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The NX is now known as the Nintendo Switch console

A brand new console has been revealed today in the form of Nintendo Switch. It will be a hybrid device as it's both a home and portable console.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza
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EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza

It's all over for EB Games Expo 2016 in Sydney, Netguide's Darren Price looks back at the highs and the lows of the three-day gaming extravaganza.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2016
Early lessons from Pokemon Go
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Early lessons from Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Hands-on Review: Miitomo - Nintendo's first mobile hit
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Hands-on Review: Miitomo - Nintendo's first mobile hit

Miitomo has only been released in Japan, but it is already a big hit. Nintendo's first successful smart-device app is well worth its hype.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Nintendo President Satoru Itawa sadly passes away
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Nintendo President Satoru Itawa sadly passes away

Nintendo mourns the passing of President Satoru Iwata, who died from a bile duct growth on July 11, 2015. Iwata served as president since 2002.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Nintendo bringing games to smartphones
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Nintendo bringing games to smartphones

Nintendo forays into mobile gaming, partnering with DeNA to launch original smartphone titles featuring beloved characters like Mario.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
EB Games releasing Pokemon X and Y Nintendo 2DS bundles
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EB Games releasing Pokemon X and Y Nintendo 2DS bundles

EB Games to release special Nintendo 2DS bundles with Pokemon X or Y pre-installed for $199.99, available from June 26th. Perfect for school holidays.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units
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Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units

Nintendo Wii U struggles to compete as sales stagnate at 6.17m units, lagging behind Sony's PS4 rapid 7m sales in just 5 months.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014
EA April fools joke lambasted
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EA April fools joke lambasted

EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013
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Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Yoshi's New Island on 3DS from March
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Yoshi's New Island on 3DS from March

Embark on a magical quest with Yoshi's New Island, hitting Nintendo 3DS on 15th March to reunite Baby Mario with his brother.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2014
Why has EA stopped supporting Nintendo?
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Why has EA stopped supporting Nintendo?

EA pulls support for Nintendo Wii U, claiming it's a “kids platform”. But with growing sales, will EA change its mind?.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released
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LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released

Players will utilise and combine the Dwarves' unique abilities – often with hilarious results – to solve the most diverse Quests of any LEGO videogame to date.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2013