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Nintendo Switch: what do reviewers think?

The Nintendo Switch finally launches tomorrow, promising a hybrid portable/home console experience after months of hype. Between Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,…

Watch: these indie games are coming to Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is just a few days away from release, but what about eShop content for the console? Well, the Japanese gaming firm…

Nintendo Switch: we go hands-on with the upcoming console

I recently had a bit of hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch before its 3 March international launch. While I only got to spend…

Take a gander at the Nintendo Switch’s UI

Ever since the reveal of the Nintendo Switch, the company has been strangely secretive about the interface. Now we finally have a proper look…

Nintendo Switch: VR being studied, online service is cheap

How much can you expect to pay for the Nintendo Switch online service? Well, it’ll actually be cheaper than console rivals, it’s been reported….

Official Nintendo Switch pricing revealed for SA

Following Takealot’s announcement earlier this morning, Core Group has officially revealed pricing for the Nintendo Switch in South Africa. “Core Gaming Systems announced today…

Nintendo Switch gets price on Takealot

The Nintendo Switch is hitting South Africa at the same time as the rest of the word, but pricing has been a mystery for…

How and where to find retro games & consoles in South Africa

When it comes to modern video games and consoles, we’ve got it pretty good in South Africa. Old-school gaming though? Well, that’s a different…

Nintendo’s Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing will be free on Android, iOS

There was a time when Satoru Iwata sternly resisted the idea of Nintendo’s games running on mobile phones, but that era is clearly passed….

Nintendo 3DS receives stability firmware update 11.0.0-33

It’s time for another Nintendo 3DS firmware update, bringing the operating system up to version 11.0.0-33. Don’t get too excited as it only brings…

Xenoblade Chronicles to hit North American Nintendo eStore

The incredibly hard-to-find JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles is making its way to the North American Nintendo eShop. It will be playable on the Wii U. Xenoblade…

Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem to hit mobile, NX gets launch date

Pokemon Go and Miitomo aren’t the only Nintendo properties on mobile. The Kyoto gaming company has announced that Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem will…

Latest Humble Bundle includes excellent selection of Nintendo Wii U, 3DS games

The latest Humble Bundle package includes a range of games for the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS consoles. To answer the inevitable question: Yes, these will…

Yo-Kai Watch review: a charming, gorgeous delight

Japanese developer Level-5 has been creating exceptional JRPG titles since the PlayStation 2 era. Its range of games always carries a distinct charm to…

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games 3DS review: as forgettable as the Olympics

For a fifth time, Mario and Sonic are heading off to the Olympic Games to see who’s the best at running, jumping, and wearing…

Nintendo closing down the DSi Shop in 2017

Do you still own a Nintendo DSi console? It may be time to start thinking about upgrading before you lose access to the store….

Miitomo app, My Nintendo launched – but what about SA?

Nintendo’s first smartphone app was launched in Japan last month, but it’s now available outside Nintendo’s home country too. Before you get your hopes…

Is Nintendo killing Wii U production before year end?

Here’s a big gaming industry rumour: the less-than-impressive Nintendo Wii U could find itself dead and buried by year-end, according to Japanese site Nikkei….

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games preview: an Olympic grind

It’s that time again when we look forward to the opening ceremonies of the next Olympic games and then forget about the rest of it…

Nintendo 3DS receives incremental firmware update 10.6.0-31

Japanese video game company Nintendo has released another firmware update for its line of 2DS/3DS handheld consoles. Named 10.6.0-31, it doesn’t seem to bring much…

Nintendo Direct: Kirby gets badass, Splatoon and Super Mario Maker get updates

More news on upcoming games and big announcements were made on Nintendo‘s latest Nintendo Direct broadcast. Aired at midnight this morning in South Africa,…

Weekend News Recap – 22 February: Smite, Team Fortress 2 and Nintendo NYC

It’s Monday, in case you didn’t know. And while that six-letter noun might strike fear into the hearts of even the toughest CEOs of…

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam review: once upon another mushroom

The pitch at Nintendo HQ for this title probably went a little something like this: “Goodness, we barely have any Mario titles anymore, apart…

MTN Clinches SA’s Best Network Title Again – Backed by Data and R14bn Infrastructure Push

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves