Nintendo UK marketing manager Chandra Nair has stated that Splatoon's marketing campaign will be on the same level as the one for Mario Kart 8. "We have a substantial campaign planned for Splatoon. To give you an idea of the scale, we’re matching Mario...

Nintendo has released updated sales figures for four of its key Wii U games in its earnings report. Most notably, Mario Kart 8 is the first game for the Wii U to ship more than five million units. That figure includes shipments to retail and digital sales. Here's...

With the last eight tracks for Mario Kart 8 finally available for download, it seems like the perfect opportunity to rank the game's ten best courses. With a total of 48 tracks, ranging from underwater coral reefs to futuristic cities to an imposing stone-and-iron...

Nintendo's eighth generation home console, the Wii U, has hit a new milestone in the US. The console has surpassed the four million mark in the region, according to VGChartz's latest sales data. The Wii U hit the milestone for the week ending March 21,...

Nintendo of Japan's YouTube channel yesterday released a number of trailers showcasing the second DLC Pack for Mario Kart 8. The DLC will boast three new courses (Big Blue from F-Zero, Nature Road, and Lingling Metro), four returning courses (Baby Park...

Music is one of the most important aspects of a game's presentation. Music can incite excitement, fear, and a sense of determination; a good soundtrack has the ability to make a title immediately more enjoyable. Music is also one of the most underrated...

Nothing beats the non-stop thrills of a racing game. That last minute overtake to beat your friend to the line, that cheeky green shell to pull off the most unlikely of wins, or just the joys of driving down a highway at 230mph. 2014 saw a flurry of high-quality...

Nintendo is considering extending Amiibo support to third party developers. Nintendo licensing manager Damon Baker said the following to IGN during a press event: "We’re excited to see how that pans out but there’s a ton of interest from our third-party...

The first of Mario Kart 8's two DLC packs is expected to land next month. We already knew that it would include the following: Three new characters (Cat Suit Peach, Tanooki Mario and Link) Four new vehicles 8 new tracks (including one from...

Hyrule Warriors, the Zelda-infused Dynasty Warriors-inspired hack 'n slash title developed by Team Ninja will be getting Amiibo support, Nintendo have announced. Thus far only the Link figurine is confirmed to work with Hyrule Warriors, and Nintendo...