The recent Version 3.0.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has introduced a plethora of exciting features that enhance the overall gameplay experience, far exceeding initial expectations. This free update, separate from the paid Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, includes a Resort Hotel for player creativity, an island reset service, and a Slumber Island for designing new landscapes without disrupting your main island. In addition to these major features, the update also brings numerous quality of life improvements.

Bloober Team, the studio behind acclaimed titles like Silent Hill 2 remake and Layers of Fear, has set the gaming community abuzz with its upcoming Nintendo exclusive, Project M. CEO Piotr Babieno has hinted that this mysterious title will resonate deeply with fans of iconic horror games such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Eternal Darkness. He promises a unique gameplay experience that can only be realized on Nintendo hardware, suggesting a fresh twist on the horror genre that players have yet to encounter.

In a bold move to reshape the gaming landscape, Nex Playground’s CEO David Lee draws inspiration from the Nintendo Wii while aiming to rectify its predecessor’s missteps. The Nex Playground console, priced at an accessible $250, has already made waves by capturing a 14% share of console sales during Black Friday week in the U.S., outperforming established competitors like the Xbox Series X/S. At the heart of Nex’s strategy is a subscription model reminiscent of Xbox Game Pass, dubbed the ‘Play Pass.

Nintendo has just announced that the beloved GameCube launch title, Luigis Mansion, will be available on the Switch 2s Nintendo Classics service starting October 30, perfectly timed for Halloween. This classic game, originally released in 2001, has players guiding Luigi through a haunted mansion in search of his brother Mario, armed with the quirky Poltergust 3000 vacuum. With this addition, all three Luigis Mansion games will be playable on a single console for the first time, offering fans a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has publicly denied claims made by a Japanese politician regarding its stance on generative AI. Satoshi Asano, a member of Japans House of Representatives, alleged that Nintendo was lobbying against the technology to protect its intellectual property. This prompted Nintendo to issue a formal denial, clarifying that it has had no contact with the Japanese government on this matter. Nintendo emphasized its commitment to protecting its intellectual property rights, stating, “Whether generative AI is involved or not, we will continue to take necessary actions against infringement of our intellectual property rights.

A recent domain registration has sparked renewed interest in the potential title for the upcoming Super Mario Bros Movie 2, suggesting it may be called The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This speculation stems from a photo shared on Reddit two months ago, featuring limited edition Old Spice deodorant cans adorned with characters like Luigi and Yoshi, and a logo that hinted at the movie’s title. While some initially dismissed the image as a hoax, the recent registration of domain names by NBCUniversal has lent credibility to the claim.

Nintendo has made waves in the gaming industry with the launch of the Switch 2, selling over 6 million units in just seven weeks. This remarkable achievement not only highlights the demand for new gaming hardware but also sets a new record for console launches, surpassing the PlayStation 5’s initial sales figures. With a strong launch title like Mario Kart World, which sold nearly as many copies as the console itself, it’s clear that Nintendo has struck a chord with fans eager for fresh gaming experiences.

LEGO Japan has officially announced the release of the “LEGO Game Boy,” a meticulously crafted LEGO set that brings back the nostalgia of Nintendo’s iconic portable console. Set to launch on October 1, 2025, this adult-oriented set features 421 pieces that replicate the Game Boy in stunning detail, from the D-pad to the A and B buttons. With pre-orders already available since July 25, 2025, fans of retro gaming and LEGO enthusiasts alike are eager to get their hands on this unique collectible.

Nintendo has taken a significant step by blocking the recording of video content on its newly launched Nintendo Today app. This move, which has left many users frustrated, appears to be a deliberate attempt to control how its content is shared and consumed. Users attempting to record gameplay trailers from the app are met with a frustrating black screen, while audio continues to play, signaling a clear restriction on video capture.