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We played through the demo that dropped for upcoming new IP Daemon X Machina. Check out what we thought, including what it does well, and which areas need some work.

Vishaal recounts his history with the Super Smash Bros. franchise, and gives his initial impressions about the latest entry for Nintendo Switch.

We’ve already had the likes of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Mario Kart 8, and new Super Mario Bros. U is getting a new lease of life on Switch soon too. But what other gems from the ill-fated Wii U should make the move to Nintendo’s hybrid system?

Hopes of an N64 Classic Mini seem to have all but disappeared this year. Vishaal takes a look at why Nintendo’s first 3D console didn’t get the miniature treatment this year, and speculates as to whether or not it will show up in 2019.

EGX, the UK’s biggest gaming convention, is back for 2018 and Nintendo have brought a whole slew of games for everyone to try out. Naturally we’re making an appearance to report on all that gaming goodness for you all, so check out our erstwhile editor’s diary from day two.

EGX, the UK’s biggest gaming convention, is back for 2018 and Nintendo have brought a whole slew of games for everyone to try out. Naturally we’re making an appearance to report on all that gaming goodness for you all. So sit back and enjoy our erstwhile Editor’s diary from day one.

With a whole host of Final Fantasy games recently announced for Switch, Antonio sets about letting you know which ones you should pick up, and which ones you should maybe steer clear of.

Vishaal takes a look at three different directions that the Donkey Kong franchise could take as it moves forward after Tropical Freeze.

We got to go hands on with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and it may be the game that finally topples Melee from the top spot.

Nintendo's E3 presentation has finally been delivered, and we got a fairly in depth look at Smash Bros for Switch - now called Super Smash Bros Ultimate - as well as a bunch of other games that are coming to Switch. Some games though, were conspicuous in their absence. Nintendo Village writers give their immediate impressions from this years' Nintendo E3 Direct.

The two new Pokémon games are designed with newcomers in mind, but there are plenty of reasons to keep these games on your radar even if you’re a longtime fan. Here’s why Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee might be for you.

As we head into E3 2018, the big focus for Nintendo's presentation is the upcoming Super Smash Bros title for Switch. Nintendo's brawler and the LA Convention Centre go together as well as Final Destination and No Items. We here at Nintendo Village thought it would be interesting to take a look at the history of the franchise at the event, and what it could mean for this year’s expo.

Switch’s first year was absolutely stellar, but year 2 so far hasn’t been quite as mind blowing, with only middle tier releases and a bunch of ports of questionable value. Nintendo needs new stuff at E3 to pick up Switch’s momentum throughout 2018.

We take a punt at what Nintendo are likely to show at this year’s E3, as well as indulge a few fantasies about what we’d like to see come to Switch.

To mark the end of Mental Health Awareness month, Antonio talks openly and candidly about anxiety, depression, video games and the creative gaming community.

Nintendo has just announced the “Nintendo Switch 2nd set” for Japan, that comes without a dock, HDMI cable or power supply.

We’re back to continue our ranking of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s huge roster of courses! In celebration of the game's one year anniversary we're ranking all 48 tracks. If you’ve just caught up, or have been eager to see the best of the best, let’s crack on.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a smashing game, with 48 incredible tracks, the most of any Mario Kart title! To mark the anniversary of what is probably the best Mario Kart experience, we’re ranking every single one.

Lets say the inevitable happens and your three-year-old steps on your fragile mini grand piano. Or what if you get too aggressive reeling in a big catch and snap your prized Joy-Con fishing pole? What can you do to fix it? Here's your answer!

Based on console direction, it appears that the Nintendo 64 (N64) is primed to get the Classic Mini treatment, notwithstanding the possibility of a GameBoy version. Either would make retro Nintendo fans lose their minds but let’s assume it is the N64 this year, and speculate as to what games are likely to make the cut.

There's a few articles out there that have listed their suggestions for new fighters in the upcoming Smash Bros. for Switch, and Vishaal Bedi wanted to share his perspective on characters that could have a positive impact in the Smash Bros. universe. Be warned, he might go a bit off the board here and there...

It's now been one year since Nintendo dropped the Switch on us and we started playing Zelda on the toilet. Needless to say, with an impressive 14 million units sold so far it's been somewhat of a success. So we thought it would be a good idea to look back at just what Nintendo did right in the system's first 12 months, as well as casting a critical eye over some of the not-so-hot aspects.

For the last year, every time Nintendo has any sort of announcement in the offing (even if it's just a rumoured one) there's an outcry from fans for information on Virtual Console for Switch...

There’s been a lot of innovation for the series over the last two generations, but what would make Pokémon on the Switch truly amazing?

When Nintendo first unveiled Labo back in January, it initially made me a little uneasy. Fast forward a month and I’ve now had a chance to go hands on with the most raved about cardboard since, well, Google Cardboard. I got to make, play and discover Labo – to borrow a phrase - in real life. So does it work, or is it a bit of a flat pack?

It’s no secret that Pokémon is back and bigger than ever lately. Between the never-ending throng of Poké-tubers, and Pokémon Go changing the way people walk their dogs, it’s easy to see why. But what if I told you that’s all a lie? What if I told you that the true secret behind Pokémon’s second coming arrived 3 years before Niantic had us all swiping for Snorlax?

To celebrate the launch of Nintendo Village, we're giving away $20 in eShop credit.

Hearing news of older games coming to a new console can be hit or miss. Whereas, by-and-large, I constantly crave “New”, every once in a while an old game gets re-released, and I get more excited for that than the next 'big' title. They're usually games that I’ve either loved previously, or games that I just don’t feel got the attention they deserve first time around. 

Atooi’s back catalogue of games hits both of these marks for me, having played most of them on my 3DS, I love having the ability to play on my TV too.