Former Nintendo staffers explain why Nintendo ditched the “Nindies” name
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Do you remember the “Nindies” term that Nintendo used to bring up on a regular basis? It was very prominent in the Wii U / 3DS era, and even the very early Nintendo Switch days. You probably don’t need us to tell you what it was for, but essentially it was an easy way to label indie games on Nintendo platforms.
These days, “Nindies” is all but forgotten. So what happened to the name? During a recent podcast episode, former Nintendo of America employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang spoke about the situation.
My Nintendo adds 2026 calendar for Switch Online members, Yoshi holiday ornament
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A new physical reward just went live on My Nintendo, and this one is exclusive for Switch Online members. Starting today, subscribers can get their hands on a 2026 calendar.
The calendar features characters and artwork from retro titles such as Super Mario 64 , Metroid Fusion, F-Zero Maximum Velocity, and more. A stand is also included so that it can be displayed on a desk.
Yacht Club at a breaking point and needs Mina the Hollower to be a hit, 3D Shovel Knight has been in the works
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Bloomberg published a new report today delving into issues Yacht Club Games has faced in recent years, and also claims that the studio had been working on a 3D Shovel Knight which it still hopes to release at some point.
There’s a lot covered in the article, but Bloomberg says the company “is facing an existential struggle.” It notes that Yacht Club “has churned through most of its capital, forcing it to downsize and put a planned second project on hold so everyone can focus on Mina the Hollower.” Employees are burnt out and the game’s delay is further impacting finances.
“Sonic Universe Event Film” announced
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Paramount is planning a “Sonic Universe Event Film”, it’s been announced. It already has a release date of December 22, 2028.
Details about the movie are scarce at this point. However, to clarify, the project is in the pipeline alongside Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which is slated for March 19, 2027.
More: movie, Sonic the Hedgehog
Legend of Mana getting a special art book, pre-orders open
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A special Legend of Mana art book has been revealed, and pre-orders are now open.
Technically, the book isn’t new in the sense that it previously came to Japan. However, this is the very first time it’s being released in English. Square Enix is teaming up with Dark Horse to bring it over.
More: Dark Horse, Legend of Mana, Square Enix
Nintendo acquires shares of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, now Nintendo Studios Singapore
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Today, Nintendo announced that it has entered into a share transfer agreement with Bandai Namco Studios to acquire shares of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore. In doing so, the team will now be known as Nintendo Studios Singapore.
According to Nintendo, the move was done for strengthen its development structure. BNSS will become a subsidiary of Nintendo moving forward.
Dragon Quest creator on differences between Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy
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Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, has spoken about the differences between his series and Final Fantasy.
Both IPs are juggernauts when it comes to the JRPG space. They’re now owned by Square Enix, but way back in the day, they were with separate companies. Square had Final Fantasy why Dragon Quest was with Enix.
More: Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, interview, Square Enix, Yuji Horii
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, GameCube controller support added on Steam
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We have some crossover Nintendo and PC news, as Steam is now supporting the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and GameCube Controller.
The functionality has come about with the Steam Client Beta which released yesterday. Nintendo Switch 2 controllers now work when connected over USB on Windows. There’s also support for GameCube adapters in Wii U mode with rumble on Windows.
Tons of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games, amiibo now on sale for Black Friday 2025
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s not Black Friday yet, but there are already a ton of Nintendo-related deals available for both Switch 2 and Switch to tie in with the big shopping event.
Much of what’s happening at the moment can be found on Amazon and Best Buy. We previously mentioned that select first-party Nintendo games for Switch would be on sale, and those deals are now active here. Games like Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door are down to $30.
More: Amiibo, Black Friday 2025, sale
My Nintendo adds Kirby Air Riders keychain
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A new physical reward has landed on My Nintendo in celebration of Kirby Air Riders’ launch. Starting today, fans can obtain a keychain.
The keychain showcases Kirby on his Warp Star machine. Nintendo notes: “It’s presented on a stylish navy strap featuring the official Kirby Air Riders logo, making it the perfect way to carry your passion for the game.”
