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Counterfeit versions of some of Nintendo’s Amiibo figures have been found on sale in Brazil. NintendoLife reports that illicit versions of Mario, Link, Pikachu, and Samus have been pictured. There are quite a few ways in which the fake figures can be spotted. The boxes contain Chinese text and a …
Read More »‘No truth’ to Android-based Nintendo NX reports
Console giant firmly denies rumours
Read More »Nintendo says NX will not use Android OS
The upcoming NX console will not use Google’s Android operating system, the company has said. There is no truth to the report saying that we are planning to adopt Android for NX,” a spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal. A report from Japanese news source Nikkei said yesterday that the …
Read More »Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games races into view
Nintendo has announced a Wii U and 3DS release for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Confirmed events include the 100-metre sprint, football, table tennis, beach volleyball and rhythmic gymnastics. Some events will be exclusive to a particular version. On Wii U, for instance, players will be …
Read More »Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure hits 3DS eShop next week
Nintendo is readying a new Dr. Mario game for release on 3DS, according to the company’s latest Nintendo Direct event. Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure will launch exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS eShop on June 11th, with pre-orders for the digital release now available for those interested. The game will reflect …
Read More »No FIFA game for handheld or Nintendo this year
EA will not release this year’s FIFA 16 on handheld or Nintendo systems, it seems. "With regards to FIFA 16 there isn’t a Vita or 3DS version," EA told Pocket Gamer. "We don’t have any further detail on the mobile version but will be sure to share with you when …
Read More »Monster Hunter X out on 3DS this year in Japan
Capcom has announced the next instalment in the popular Monster Hunter series. Monster Hunter X (or Monster Hunter Cross, as it seems to also be referred to) is due out this winter in Japan and is a 3DS exclusive. A Western release has not yet been announced, but an arrival …
Read More »Report: Nintendo NX to use Android OS
Decision 'driven by Nintendo’s need to attract third-party developers'
Read More »Rumours suggest Nintendo NX will use Android OS
Google Android could be the operating system that Nintendo chooses to power its in-development NX console, reports from Japan suggest. Analyst Dr Serkan Toto said of a report in Nikkei: It says that this is not confirmed but that the source says it’s a possibility driven by Nintendo’s need to …
Read More »BBC iPlayer is now available on Wii U
Wii U owners can now stream and catch up with their favourite BBC shows on their console. Seemingly without warning, a listing for the BBC’s online service has appeared on the Nintendo eShop, and was spotted by Nintendo Life. BBC’s streaming service weighs in at 94MB, and allows for gamers …
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