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While Kanye West has made a lot of people “famous,” it still wasn’t enough to get Nintendo interested in his pitch. Former President of Nintendo America, Reggie Fils-Aime, revealed previously that he had to decline Kanye’s request “politely” to get out of the situation.

Even to this day, Kanye tries to show his love for gaming and tries to get noticed in the circle, but it has still failed. Elon Musk tried to do the same by playing Path of Exile on stream, and everyone knows how that turned out.

But this one’s about Kanye, and his quest to become a part of the gaming community. With many failed attempts in the past, maybe someday he’ll get his wish fulfilled.

Kanye, sorry to say, talking to famous people won’t cut it for Nintendo Kanye West had plans, but they weren’t good enough. | Image Credit:...

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal wasn’t without its fair share of controversy, as the programme was met with much criticism past its airing time, where netizens ripped into Nintendo for greedy practices.

One of the more common complaints was the lack of horsepower in the console itself, which could be somewhat justified given its portable nature. However, Nintendo’s decision to sell games at $80-$90 each is nothing short of baffling and has been heavily criticized.

The Switch 2 reveal has been controversial | Image Credits: Nintendo

Now, Nintendo has committed an even greater sin – by choosing not to include the Dlc for Breath of the Wild on the Switch 2’s ‘definitive’ version.

Would-be Switch 2 buyers peeved at Nintendo’s decision to sell Breath of the Wild without its Dlc Breath of the Wild releases for the Switch 2 | Image Credits: Nintendo

Fans have not taken to Nintendo’s deliberate attempt at paywalling...

Nintendo has been making headlines nonstop, but not all of them have been smooth sailing. From industry praise for its innovation to debates over pricing decisions, the company has found itself in the spotlight as it prepares for the launch of its much-anticipated Switch 2 this June.

While many players are reluctantly accepting the higher console cost of $449.99, given the overall tech improvements, what they aren’t accepting is the decision to make the console’s tutorial game: Welcome Tour, a separate purchase.

The fans are concerned about the price of the games. | Image Credit: Nintendo

Even former Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé chimed in on social media, hinting at the misstep by referencing the original Wii Sports pack.

Nintendo’s Wii Sports showed how to introduce a new console the right way

Back in 2006, Nintendo launched the Wii: a console that redefined how people thought about gaming. What made...

As the end of the year is approaching, the speculation surrounding Nintendo Switch 2 is at an all-time high. Adding fuel to the fire is the recent rumor suggesting that new details about the next-gen console could be revealed as soon as December, with the handheld potentially launching in the first quarter of 2025.

The recent rumors have certainly created a huge buzz within the gaming community. | Image Credit: Nintendo

The official statements from Nintendo’s President suggested that more details about the Switch successor might not be revealed until the end of the current fiscal year. However, the recent rumor (originating from a business email about an upcoming game) has certainly placed doubt in gamers’ minds on previous assumptions about the Switch 2’s launch timeline.

The Business Email That’s Fueling Switch 2 Rumors The rumors surrounding a business email suggest that new details about the upcoming console might be revealed in December.

The Xenoblade Chronicles franchise has been one of Nintendo's tent pole series, despite living in relative obscurity until recently. Despite successful sales with the original Xenoblade Chronicles, the series only really found great commercial success with the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 on the Nintendo Switch and the re-release of the first game under the name Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition.

However, while fans have been enjoying the Switch releases of all three games, there are many who haven't had the chance to play the all-important spin-off Xenoblade Chronicles X, one of the best open-world JRPGs. That's because, until recently, it was trapped on Nintendo's relatively unsuccessful Wii U. However, Nintendo surprisingly announced that Xbcx is coming to the Nintendo Switch. While it is seemingly not that big of a deal for the publisher - it didn't even get mentioned in a Direct - for fans, this is a huge deal.

Mother 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online, but only in Japan. The game has never been released outside of Japan, a long-standing sore point for fans. The reasons for a lack of global release remain unclear, although the initial decision was likely financial.

The Nintendo Switch has been an exciting era for Nintendo exclusives, from new titles to the increasingly strong library of classics accessible through Nintendo Switch Online, but there's one gaping hole in availability that's been a source of EarthBound fan frustration for years. EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings, respectively the second and first entries in the Mother series, are both available through Nintendo Switch Online. Mother 3, however, has kept up its legacy of absence outside of Japan, leaving the trio painfully incomplete on the platform.

As noted by Nintendeal on X February 21, 2024 Mother 3 Is Only Coming To Nintendo Switch In Japan

Mother 3 has a long history behind it,...

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, once the biggest event in the video game calendar, has officially run out of lives, as organisers Esa pull the plug on the convention.

Once upon a time, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (widely referred to as E3) was the place to be for video game journalists, publishers and developers alike.

Founded in 1995, the trade show was first established as an industry-specific replacement for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. An invite-only affair which steadily developed an atmosphere closer to a convention than a suite of business announcements, the event has struggled in recent years to return to its former glory as developers and publishers have started their own gaming reveal events on their own terms.

“After more than two decades of hosting an event that has served as a central showcase for the U.S. and global video game industry, the Entertainment Software Association (Esa...

It's been almost a decade since players have seen a new Donkey Kong Country game, but with the opening of Super Nintendo World, now is the perfect time to release a new Dkc game. The last entry was 2014's Tropical Freeze (a slightly enhanced version was re-released for the Switch in 2018), which received rave reviews and between its Wii U and Switch sales, performed very well. The original Donkey Kong Country also spotlighted environmental themes, which would prove to be just as salient if a new entry were to release in the coming years.

Unfortunately, since then, the franchise has gone dark. Even on Donkey Kong's 40th anniversary in 2021, Nintendo remained oddly silent. But fan hopes for a new Donkey Kong game were raised later that summer, as Nintendo not only extended the Donkey Kong trademark, but also created new ones for the banana-loving hero. Now would be the perfect...

When you have the former head of Nintendo of America talking about your game on Twitter, you should take notice. That’s what Reggie Fils-Aimé did with developer Plot Twist’s upcoming Lovecraftian Metroidvania, The Last Case of Benedict Fox. The game was announced during the Summer Game Fest for the Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC […]

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At the end of the day, E3 is all about the big reveals. Nobody really cares all that much about what Dlc studios are releasing for their dwindling games as a service title or how big the after-party is going to be. These announcements come and go as fans wait for the big moments.

Everyone remembers an amazing surprise announcement, whether it be a brand new IP, a long-awaited sequel, or never-before-seen console. The history of E3 has been defined by these reveals, and they remain the reason so many people pay attention to the yearly event.

Here are some of the greatest E3 reveals of all-time:

20. Metroid Prime 4

While Nintendo’s recent Direct E3 presentations have featured quite a few surprises, few were as shocking as the Metroid Prime 4 reveal. Not only was the teaser not reserved for the end of the presentation (which typically contains the most surprising...

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé is joining GameStop’s board of directors. Fils-Aimé joins retail executive Bill Simon and PetSmart president and chief officer J.K. Symancyk as the board’s newest members.

“The board refreshment and governance enhancements announced today represent an important milestone in GameStop’s transformation as we continue to evolve the company’s business strategy for long-term success,” said GameStop CEO George Sherman in a statement. “They are each highly qualified and bring significant, relevant experience to our turnaround.”

Gamestop director Kathy Vrabeck notes that “the company has made important progress executing on our objective of becoming a leading omni-channel retailer with top market share in the gaming category.” To that end, she said she appreciates these new members’ “thoughtful leadership, guidance, and service.”

For his part, Fils-Aimé had the following to say via his Twitter account:

The gaming industry needs a healthy and vibrant @GameStop.

Rob Leane Jan 27, 2020

It turns out that Reggie Fils-Aime may have saved us from an awful Nintendo rebrand.

Reggie Fils-Aime, who formerly served as the president and CEO for Nintendo of America, has revealed an interesting inside secret about his time at the much-loved video game company. As it turns out, he may have saved us from a subpar rebrand of the Nintendo logo.

Fils-Aime, who stepped down from his role at Nintendo in April 2019, has recently appeared as a guest on the Present Value Podcast. And as VG247 was first to report to the wider internet, Fils-Aime opened up during the chat about some logo-based discussions that he had to shut down at Nintendo.

“When I joined Nintendo, there was a sense of almost shame that Nintendo appealed to young consumers," Fils-Aime recalls, "and the marketing team at Nintendo of America started doing things with the logo - that...

Chip and Joanna Gaines are among the first set of speakers confirmed for the 2020 edition of South by Southwest.

The former Fixer Upper stars and soon-to-be heads of a cable network will travel about 100 miles south from their home in Waco, Texas, to Austin for the conference. SXSW has also named its first two keynote speakers in former Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aimé and musician and artist Kim Gordon.

"We're kicking off the 2020 season with a captivating group of speakers. From keynotes Reggie Fils-Aime, who oversaw Nintendo of America during its most successful era,...

Matthew Byrd Jun 6, 2019

E3 has always been about the surprises, but these are the reveals that truly stole the show.

At the end of the day, E3 is all about the big reveals. Nobody really cares all that much about what Dlc a studio is releasing for their dwindling games as a service title or what celebrity a company paid to shill their new title.

But everyone remembers an amazing surprise announce, whether it be a brand new IP, a long-awaited sequel, or never-before-seen console. The history of E3 has been defined by these reveals, and they remain the reason so many people pay attention to the yearly event.

Here are some of the greatest E3 reveals of all-time:

15. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Good Star Wars games weren’t unheard of when Knights of the Old Republic was revealed at E3 2001, but the disappointment in the wake...

Welcome back to another episode of the 2nd Opinion Podcast, we talk about Xbox at E3, Reggie leaving Nintendo, and more! Lets hop in...

Welcome to episode #250 of The 2nd Opinion Podcast! On this episode, s0leb and Boltz talk about Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime Retiring, New Games coming to Switch, Microsoft Bringing Game Pass And Published Titles To Switch, Devil May Cry 5 and the more. In our Real Talk segment, we talk about the Xbox Showcasing two consoles at E3, Fallout 76, and if Call of Duty is becoming outdated!

This is a great episode, but we wanna hear from you about the podcast! Comment or send us a voicemail on Anchor!  We want to take a moment to say thank you to all the new listeners and followers. Over this transition to Cinelinx and Anchor, there were a few tough times, but the support from you all has been amazing.

Nintendo fans all over the world were shocked to learn today that Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring as Nintendo of America president. However, while Fils-Aime retiring is big news, fans started to freak out when they learned that the new president's name is Doug Bowser. Yes, Bowser, the name of the supervillain, the king of the Koopas, in the Super Mario Bros. franchise, which is the highest grossing franchise in the gaming company's long history.

Reggie Fils-Aime started at Nintendo of America in 2003 as the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and later became its President and COO in May 2006. Fils-Aime has had a pretty incredible run with the video game company and he is satisfied with what he has achieved over the years, but feels that now is the perfect time to retire. Reggie Fils-Aime had this to say about stepping down this April.

"Nintendo owns a part of my heart forever.

Matthew Byrd Feb 21, 2019

Reggie Fils-Aime, beloved president of Nintendo of America, is stepping away from the company.

Nintendo Of America President Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring according to a press release sent by Nintendo. Information is still coming in on this shocking announcement, but Nintendo has confirmed that Fils-Aime will retire on April 15 and will be replaced by the aptly named Doug Bowser who currently serves as Nintendo's Head of Sales and Marketing.

This is a truly surprising turn of events. Reggie Fils-Aimé joined Nintendo in 2003 as the company's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In 2006, he had the honor of becoming the first American to hold the office of President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America.

However, most people probably remember him best from the time he took the stage at Nintendo's E3 2004 conference and said "My name is Reggie. I'm about kickin' ass, I'm about takin' names,...

Matthew Byrd Nov 15, 2018

Is Nintendo working on an N64 Classic? Will they make N64 games available for the Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime recently sat down with Kotaku to talk about a variety of topics. Among the many interesting things he shared is a temporary answer to the question: "Will we get a Nintendo 64 Classic?"

“We were clear when we did the first two Classic series that, for us, these were limited time opportunities that were a way for us as a business to bridge from the conclusion of Wii U as a hardware system to the launch of Nintendo Switch,” said Fils-Aime. "So while consumers may have been anticipating something, we view these as limited time opportunities. We’ve also now been very clear that as the consumer looks forward to engaging with our classic content that is going to happen more and more with the subscription service.

Reggie Fils-Aime is in hype mode. That is the main gear for the president of Nintendo of America the week before Black Friday as he sits in a 38th-floor Manhattan hotel suite full of Nintendo game and system boxes. “As we look forward to the next 45 days or so,” he says, “we’re excited that we have literally something…...

Nintendo has revealed three new bundles that all your hardcore gamers would love to own this upcoming holiday season! More within...

“We want to give people a variety of options and price points when shopping for themselves or the Nintendo fans in their lives,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “Whether looking for a portable system for a first-time gamer or a cool controller to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has great gifts for all ages this holiday season.”

If you're reading Reggie's quote and your first instinct was to check today's date, you're not alone. That's because Nintendo is getting a head start on the holidays by providing three new bundles for gamers of all ages to add to their Holiday Gift List. You know, the one no one is going to be thinking about until November. For some reason, though, out of all the other game companies,...

Nintendo will reveal more about “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” on Wednesday, according to a tweet from Nintendo Versus, which is owned by the official Nintendo America Twitter account.

The information will be revealed by Masahiro Sakurai, the game’s director. Sakurai is also the director behind “Super Smash Bros.” for the Nintendo Wii U and 3Ds and “Kid Icarus” for the 3Ds.

“Super Smash Bros.” fans can watch the Nintendo Direct stream on the official Nintendo website. The stream starts at 7 a.m. Pt on Aug. 8.

Tune in 8/8 at 7am Pt for a Super #SmashBrosUltimate Direct livestream, featuring new game information delivered by director Masahiro Sakurai! pic.twitter.com/Df3xxTCTGR

— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) August 5, 2018

The Nintendo Direct held during E3 2018 revealed the “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” title as well as the exciting reveal that all previous Smash characters will be in the upcoming Nintendo Switch version, which means the...

Nintendo has now confirmed that the Yoshi game for the Switch, slated to arrive this year, has been pushed back sometime into 2019...

Despite showing off at last year's E3, the upcoming Yoshi's World game for the Switch was conspicuously absent from Nintendo's presentation this year. Many expected to get another look at the game, which continues the Wooly World art style (a great game by the way) and a firm release date; but it never showed.

This sparked many to wonder what was up with the game and if it'd been delayed. Nintendo wasn't saying anything at first, but during an interview with Polygon, Reggie Fils-Aime confirmed the game had been delayed to 2019 and "continues to be in development making great progress.”

It's kind of a bummer, but considering the wealth of impressive games for the Switch on the horizon, coupled with Nintendo's track record of amazing games (after they've...

The new “Smash Bros.” game will include every single character to ever appear in the fighting series during its nearly two-decade run, Nintendo announced Tuesday during its E3 Direct. Dubbed “Smash Bros. Ultimate,” it comes to Nintendo Switch December 7.

In addition to old favorites, Nintendo is adding some new fighters to the roster, including Ridley from the “Metroid” franchise and “Splatoon’s” Inkling. The game will support a variety of controller options, Nintendo said, including Gamecube controllers (original or newly designed), Joy-Cons, or the Switch Pro controller. All current “Smash Bros.” amiibo figures are compatible with “Ultimate,” and fighter amiibos from other series will also be supported.

“At E3, we’re showing how Nintendo Switch continues to redefine play, with the broadest range of games people can enjoy together anytime, anywhere,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s President and COO, in a press release. “Fans who’ve debated which ‘Super Smash Bros.

Some believe that the dedicated game console is an increasing hindrance to the growth of the gaming population and the works created for them. And leading voices in the game industry are starting to acknowledge that in some way too, thanks in part to the sudden rocketing success of full-blown, major game releases on smartphones and tablets and innovations in streaming technology.

Microsoft recently told Variety that gaming is becoming increasingly about having your favorite games available on any device you own. Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot said he believes game consoles only have one more generation left in them before they fade away to be replaced completely by the ability to stream games to a multitude of platform-agnostic devices.

“I think we will see another generation, but there is a good chance that step-by-step we will see less and less hardware,” Guillemot said. “With time, I think streaming...

For those who couldn't snag one of Nintendo's popular Nes Classic consoles when they were available between November 2016 and April 2017, you're in luck because the Nes Classic is coming back. Nintendo announced on Twitter last night that the Nes Classic will available for purchase once again starting on June 29, while also revealing that both the Nes Classic and the Snes Classic console will be available through the end of the year. That means both consoles will be available during the holiday shopping season, and both will likely be among the hottest items for consumers this year.

The Nes Classic was first released in November 2016, originally intended to be a "one-off item" available only for the holiday season, featuring 30 popular video games from the original Nes console. The demand was so high for these consoles that several retailers started selling out right away, with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime...

Hulu has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch, but Nintendo didn't announce it in the usual Nintendo way.

There was no Nintendo Direct. No press release. Not even a Hulu-themed amiibo to announce the release of Nintendo Switch's first streaming service in the Us, Hulu! However, if you hop into the Nintendo Shop app on your Switch, the familiar green hue of Hulu will be there, slapped with a big New sign on it.

Finally, all your favorite shows on Hulu are available on your mobile console to enjoy wherever you like! With this being such an auspicious occasion, why wouldn't Nintendo or Hulu want to announce this in their usual flare?

While we can't speculate, we can look to the words of Nintendo of America's COO Reggie Fils-Aime when he was asked about streaming services in March, around the time the Switch came out.

What I would say is...

According to Nintendo, the recent update enabled the GameCube controller to be supported on Switch, claiming it to be a happy accident rather than intentional.

The latest 4.0.0 update gave the Wii U GameCube adapter a full controller support for the Switch, however, Nintendo of America’s president, Reggie Fils-Aime explained in an interview with Kotaku that:

“In our latest system software update, it enables third-party peripherals to work on Nintendo Switch. As a result, the peripheral for Wii U that allows it to attach GameCube controllers also works [...] I think it’s fair to say [...] that that peripheral working was as much a surprise to us as it was to consumers.”

This “accident” as Nintendo claimed, led some people to believe that a GameCube virtual console is finally coming for the Switch, and when Fils-Aime was asked, he simply said that:

“Of course, there’s nothing to announce on this,...

Reggie Fils-Aime wasn't present for the Nintendo World Championships, but he did manage to make a video for the event to send a very special message to players and those watching. After wishing the players luck, Reggie closed by teasing that he was hard at work with Nintendo's best working on...well you'll see. Check it out in the video below and let us know how psyched you are!

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When it comes to the launch of the Nintendo Switch and the number of consoles that were available at launch, Reggie Fils-Aime believes Nintendo "Dramatically Over-Delievered" to consumers. Fils-Aime says that professional analysts in the field believed the console would sell under 2 million units in its first year, so the company responded appropriately and made 2.8 million consoles available at launch. 

As we all know how the story goes, those were gone by the end of the first month. 

So now Nintendo, whose last console sold 13.5 million units over its lifetime (the Nintendo Switch will have sold over half that number by the end of the first year according to analysts now), is being berated by consumers for underselling the console to increase demand. While I know its frustrating not to have the console you want right now, hopefully, these words from Reggie will offer people a bit of a reality check.

Matthew Byrd Sep 12, 2017

Nintendo's desire to manufacture more Switch units is compromised by supply issues, its boss reveals...

It's not easy to find a Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo wants you to know that they can't guarantee it's going to get any easier. 

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In an interview with the Financial Times, Reggie Fils-Aime addressed the issues preventing Nintendo from just making more Nintendo Switch units. According to Fils-Aime, the problem with manufacturing more consoles cannot be traced to a shortage of any single component. 

"There is not one choke point, there are multiple choke points," said Fils-Aime regarding the rumour that a company called Alps Electric can't generate enough parts needed to manufacture Joy-Con controllers. "I won't go into any more detail but it's not just one component. I'm going to make millions of these units to flow into the marketplace.

In the boldest statement he's made since the Snes Classic was announced, Reggie Fils-Aime says the console will be stocked so frequently that consumers should not buy from third party scalpers. Fils Aime's exact words can be found below:

“I would strongly urge you not to over-bid on an Snes Classic on any of the auction sites,”

Fils-Aime continued in saying that production of the console has been increased dramatically, and indicated that this situation would not be similar to the launch of the Nes Classic. The difference, he said, was that Nintendo based their numbers for the Nes Classic on how poorly past retro consoles have sold in the international market. That mistake, presumably, won't be made again and many more people will be able to get an Snes Classic.

Does that mean everyone will get a Snes Classic? That's likely a bit of a stretch, but that's just...

Nintendo of America's leading man Reggie Fils-Aime is always one to share the big N's opinion on modern trends of gaming, and it sounds like they won't be getting into Vr anytime soon. Fils-Aime spoke recently at  Variety's Entertainment & Technology Summit, and mentioned that the platform's current problem is that it doesn't have a lot of "fun experiences." 

That's not too surprising of a stance to take, as the current Vr market is pretty sparse in terms of gaming options, and not too many gaming companies (outside of Bethesda) are putting in work on developing for it. Basically one shouldn't be expecting anything Vr from Nintendo anytime soon because they don't seem to be interested. 

On the subject of Nintendo Switch, Fils-Aime seems confident the company is going to hit their goal of 10 million units before the end of the fiscal year and says they've prepared to ramp up...

As we may recall, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé affirmed his company’s support for the Nintendo 3Ds family will continue into 2018. However, fans of Nintendo’s handhelds won’t have to wait until next year for something new to play because two big titles are about to grace the platform! Nintendo Eshop Releases – June 22, […]

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At Nintendo’s E3 2017 presentation, the Japanese giant showed a brief clip announcing Metroid Prime 4 (Tbc) is in development for the Nintendo Switch. As to be expected, Nintendo fans rejoiced worldwide.

Previously, Nintendo had been quiet on the Metroid front, refusing to give away even the slightest of detail. With the E3 reveal, Nintendo of America President, Reggie Fils-Aime, told Polygon that, “we wanted to make it clear that Metroid is an important franchise for us.”

Fils-Aime went on to add: “As we think about how to satisfy the needs to the Metroid fans, we needed to make sure they understood there was a great console experience coming, in addition to Metroid: Samus Returns (2017) coming on Nintendo 3Ds.”

At the Nintendo Treehouse after the presentation, Nintendo went on to announce that the Nintendo 3Ds will receive a side-scrolling platformer, Metroid: Samus Returns. The decision not to talk about Metroid: Samus...

Once again Nintendo won't have a physical press conference, but that won't stop them from making an impact at E3 2017!  Come inside to learn about their plans for the 3-day expo!

It has become a tradition for Nintendo to forego the traditional E3 press conference, in favor of using their Direct way of releasing new information.  2017 won't be any different as the long-standing video game company will once again be releasing their Nintendo Spotlight video, before the doors open, on June 13 at 9am Pt/12pm Et.  You'll likely see our favorite President and COO, Reggie Fils-Aime on the E3 floor, during the presentation, but trust me when I say it'll most be pre-recorded.

Last year was all about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, as it should've been.  This year, Nintendo plans to expand their dossier to a wide variety of games.  Featured at E3 2017 will be Super Mario: Odyssey,...

Reggie Fils-Aimé, one of Nintendo’s most prolific public faces, recently discussed the discontinuation of one of his company’s products. Conversely, he also discussed the future of the Nintendo 3Ds family. Reggie Fils-AIMÉ On The Nintendo 3Ds’S Future In a correspondence with IGN, Nintendo of America’s president acknowledged how the Nintendo 3Ds line of handhelds will […]

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Nintendo of America’s president Reggie Fils-Aimé recently spoke with Time about the Nes Classic Edition. Points addressed in the interview include the 8-bit throwback’s performance at retail as well as a more elaborate explanation for its discontinuation. Reggie Fils-AIMÉ On The Nes Classic Edition The Nintendo Entertainment System: Nes Classic Edition launched last November, and it was […]

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In what can only be described as a totally spontaneous announcement, Nintendo has revealed that a new batch of hardware is due to join the DS family this summer. The New Nintendo 2Ds Xl will arrive July 28 in both Europe and North America for the suggested retail price of $149.99 Usd/$199.99 Cad. Assuming conversion rates don’t get out of control in other regions, that makes this newest iteration of the handheld console universally cheaper than its existing 3Ds counterpart.

Those picking up the sleek new device will, of course, be forfeiting the ability to play games in 3D, but if you’re not interested in a feature that arguably borders on gimmicky, this newest bit of kit is likely to be the definitive version. Unlike the existing 2Ds range, which has traditionally been marketed as an entry-level budget option for those not willing to fork out $200+ for a 3Ds Xl,...

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé is well-known amongst fans of the company; he’s one of its biggest spokesmen, and he recently discussed their plans for this year’s E3 in an interview with Fox News. Nintendo’S Reggie Fils-AIMÉ Expects A “Big E3” Nintendo Everything has a clip of the interview. Therein, Fils-Aimé discusses various Nintendo-related topics, including […]

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As we edge ever closer to summer once more, talk of the year’s biggest annual gaming exhibition has once again started to crop up, and although Nintendo has opted not to hold big pressers like Microsoft and Sony over the last couple of years, that doesn’t mean it won’t be out in full force to promote the latest titles headed to its hardware in the future. Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime recently told Fox News in an interview that the Big N is going to have a “big E3 this year,” adding that it’s going to be “showcasing a variety of games” across the three-day period.

Sadly, Fils-Aime doesn’t drop any specific names or make any announcements during the interview, but does refer to there being various “little secrets” in line to be revealed during the event, which, he said, will focus on giving...

At long last the Nintendo Switch is finally out in the wild and in the hands of gamers lucky enough to snag one. We’ve been playing around with ours since launch day and feel comfortable with it enough to bring in our verdict on it. Come inside to find out if we think it lived up to certain promises and is worth the purchase.

A Console That Embodies Nintendo

When the Nintendo Switch (previously titled Nx) was hinted at Nintendo’s annual shareholders meeting a few years ago, people had no idea what to expect. The only hints they gave were that it would be revolutionary and different.

Then, in January of 2017, Nintendo took the stage to unveil what would be known as the Nintendo Switch. The video previewed a console unlike anything we had ever seen before. A tablet that could seamlessly connect to your television, just by docking,...

Matthew Byrd Mar 13, 2017

Smash Bros. will be making its way to the Switch, but which other classic franchises will Nintendo be revisiting?

Reggie Fils-Aimé, President and COO of Nintendo of America, spoke to Katie Linendoll during a Facebook live stream interview and addressed the chances of certain Nintendo franchises getting Switch sequels. Fils-Aimé's statements were particularly encouraging as it relates to the potential for a new Super Smash Bros game hitting the Switch sooner or later. 

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"Smash is obviously one of our best-selling franchises," says Fils-Aimé. "What we say is that the philosophy that Nintendo has from a development standpoint is that for every platform, we want to have at least one (each) of our classic franchises."

That last line is a bit of tease given that...

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Despite concerns regarding Nintendo Switch‘s relatively sparse launch line-up and its lack of power in comparison to its contemporaries having been raised numerous times prior to launch, it appears as if neither potential roadblock has sullied its chances at success, as the Big N’s latest hardware has gotten off to an excellent start in the Us.

As part of an interview with New York Times reporter Nick Wingfield, Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime revealed that the first 2-day sales of the Switch in the Americas eclipsed any other system Nintendo has ever released, meaning that it even outpaced the Wii, one of the most successful systems ever made.

2. Fri-Sat sales for Nintendo Switch exceeded first 2-day sales in Americas for any system in Nintendo history. Next biggest was Wii.

Ryan Lambie Mar 7, 2017

How has the Nintendo Switch fared in the Us, UK and Japan so far? Sales data from its first three days in the wild have emerged...

Understandably, the games industry has taken a keen interest in the progress of Nintendo's brand new system, the Switch. The console represents a new era for the Japanese firm, not only because the Switch fuses what were previously two separate revenue streams for Nintendo - the handheld and home console sectors - but also because it's replacing the ailing Wii U.

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The good news for Nintendo is that, so far, the Switch has fared well both in Japan and overseas. Over the past 24 hours, sales data from both Japan and two other key markets - the Us and UK - have begun to seep out,...

Matthew Byrd Feb 1, 2017

In an effort to increase production of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo formally moves away from the Wii U.

Nintendo has finally confirmed that they are ending production of the Wii U within Japan, bringing its troubled story to a close, at least in the Far East.

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A previous update to Nintendo of Japan's store page suggested that consumers had until sometime in February to purchase a Wii U. It turns out they had even less time than that, as Nintendo has now updated that same page with a message that informs prospective buyers that the console is no longer available for purchase. 

If this seems like an odd way to announce the end of a console's production in its home country, that's because it is. Such...

Nintendo‘s prominence in the gaming industry over the past decade has been a roller coaster ride; rising to the highest of peaks and dipping to an abysmal trough. Yet through it all, Nintendo has prided itself on being a separate facet – far removed from the Microsoft/Sony console war, once described as a “red ocean” by its CEO, Reggie Fils-Aime. Seeking its own corner of the market, brand power has allowed Nintendo free reign to engage and disengage with the video game industry at its choosing. They just don’t play ball in the same way that Sony and Microsoft do – where other companies pander to suitability, Nintendo typically ignores the mainstream.

The Wii’s success arguably founded this strategy, convincing Nintendo it had found its feet among an all-new slice of the gaming industry. And they’ve never quite let go of that, even after Wii U’s...

Ryan Lambie Jan 24, 2017

As the Wii U makes way for Nintendo Switch, we celebrate the system's underappreciated exclusive games...

The news wasn't necessarily a surprise, but it was a little sad nevertheless: on the 19th January 2017, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime announced that The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild would be the last first-party game for the Wii U.

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From a software standpoint, this brings the struggling console's life to a quiet end, less than six years after its launch in November 2012. The Wii U, it seemed, had the odds stacked against it from the very beginning; with that awkward-sounding name and chunky-looking controller, it lacked the immediately understandable simplicity of its predecessor.

The system offered the HD resolution sorely missing from the Wii, yet the much more powerful PlayStation 4 and Xbox...

Matthew Byrd Jan 20, 2017

Unsurprising, but sad news nevertheless: Nintendo has announced that its latest Zelda game, Breath Of The Wild, will be the Wii U's last...

Nintendo has now confirmed what many people already suspected: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild will be the last game they make for the Wii U.

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In an interview with Polygon, Reggie Fils-Aime spoke of Nintendo's plans for the Wii U moving forward.

“From a first-party standpoint, there's no new development coming after the launch of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild,” said Fils-Aime. "We really are at the end of life for Wii U.”

While Fils-Aime rightly believes that Nintendo's move away from developing new games for the...

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As if the very existence of the Nintendo Switch wasn’t confirmation enough that the Wii U was living on borrowed time, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be the last first-party title to be released for the ill-fated console. Speaking to Polygon following the conclusion of last week’s Switch event, Fils-Aime confirmed what many had already assumed to be the case.

From a first-party standpoint, there’s no new development coming after the launch of the legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We really are at the end of life for Wii U.

Expected, but no less disappointing to hear. With third-party developers having all but abandoned the Wii U not long after...

If October’s Switch reveal sent excitement through the roof, last week’s Nintendo Switch presentation had many gamers tempering their expectations ahead of the hardware’s release in early March.

Tethered with a $299.99 ($399.99 Cad) price tag, the Big N’s console/handheld hybrid comes packing a 6.2-inch, multi-touch capacitive screen, 32Gb of internal storage – along with the option to expand through microSD cards – and a custom Nvidia Tegra processor. However, the Switch’s launch library has proven to be the main point of contention. As things stand, there are currently five brand new games locked in for day one – with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being the closest thing to a system seller – leaving many to lament the lack of software.

Addressing that criticism head-on, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime spoke to GameSpot about the company’s plans for the Nintendo Switch, and why...