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New Switch ports and video games announced in Nintendo Direct

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Nintendo announced at a new Nintendo Direct several cool video games coming to the Switch console. This includes a few new games as well as ports.
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Mario plus Rabbids Kingdom Battle: The X-com/Mario crossover no-one expected is here

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Mario unites with Rabbids in an unexpected tactical adventure for Switch, promising a fresh spin on the Mushroom Kingdom.
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It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games

Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.
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EB Expo 2017 heads to the gold Coast

Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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The EB Expo 2017 will shift from Sydney to the Gold Coast, offering gamers a sun-soaked celebration on 7-8 October at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.
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Nintendo's new frantic fighter lets players take up ARMS

Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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The latest fun-filled fight-fest from Nintendo features spring loaded arms and interchangeable fists. Sounds crazy and amazing to us.
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E3 2017: Nintendo unveils new Mario, Metroid and more

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Nintendo showcase brings you something old, something new and something borrowed and blue as Sonic joins crowd favourites in E3 announcements.
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The NX is now known as the Nintendo Switch console

Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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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.
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EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza

Sun, 9th Oct 2016
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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.
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Early lessons from Pokemon Go

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.
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Hands-on Review: Miitomo - Nintendo's first mobile hit

Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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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.
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Nintendo President Satoru Itawa sadly passes away

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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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.
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Nintendo bringing games to smartphones

Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Nintendo forays into mobile gaming, partnering with DeNA to launch original smartphone titles featuring beloved characters like Mario.
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EB Games releasing Pokemon X and Y Nintendo 2DS bundles

Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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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.
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Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units

Thu, 8th May 2014
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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.
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EA April fools joke lambasted

Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.
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Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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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.
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Yoshi's New Island on 3DS from March

Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Embark on a magical quest with Yoshi's New Island, hitting Nintendo 3DS on 15th March to reunite Baby Mario with his brother.
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Why has EA stopped supporting Nintendo?

Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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EA pulls support for Nintendo Wii U, claiming it's a “kids platform”. But with growing sales, will EA change its mind?.
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LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released

Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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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.
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Wii U – happy 1st birthday

Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Nintendo's Wii U marks its 1st year amid struggles, yet shows promise with a renewed focus on quality games. Will it rise with its new approach?.