Nintendo's 'Super Mario Run' vanishes from iOS App Store [u]

Nintendo's Super Mario Run, the Japanese gaming giant's first official foray into mobile content, inexplicably disappeared from the iOS App Store on Monday, leaving the Google Play Store as the title's sole point of distribution.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 10

Nintendo's mobile sales surge 450% on strength of 'Super Mario Run,' 'Fire Emblem Heroes' for iPhone

Though the real standout was its hot selling hybrid Switch console and assorted software, mobile games were a very strong performer for Nintendo last quarter, with income surging a whopping 450 percent year over year.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7

Nintendo Switch Online app for iOS now available on App Store

Nintendo on Tuesday launched a hotly anticipated companion iOS app for the Switch console, offering owners access to online game services, social media integration, in-game voice chat and more.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 4

Nintendo Switch online services include iPhone-based in-game chat, costs $20 per year

Owners of the Nintendo Switch will have to pay a fee for online services in 2018, with subscribers to the currently-free service receiving access to a selection of classic Nintendo games and smartphone-based voice chat with others as part of the deal, a service which will cost $20 per year.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 9

Apple, other smartphone builders taking NAND that Nintendo needs for Switch production

Reports from the supply chain claim that Nintendo is suffering a component shortage for its popular Switch console, induced by Apple's need for the iPhone and other smartphone manufacturers.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 31

Rumors point to Nintendo shipping iOS 'The Legend of Zelda' title later this year

Nintendo is reportedly planning to expand its mobile gaming efforts following the success of 'Super Mario Run' and 'Fire Emblem: Heroes' on iOS, with the Kyoto firm said to be bringing 'The Legend of Zelda' to the platform in the future, along with rumors of another 'Pokemon' title for smartphones also apparently on the way.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 10

Nintendo Switch exploit discovered, leverages old iOS WebKit jailbreak method

Hackers have worked out a way to "jailbreak" the Nintendo Switch by attacking the game console's web browser, a technique that reused a vulnerability discovered in early 2016 commonly used to jailbreak iPhones running iOS 9.3.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 4

How to play Mac games with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro controllers

If you're among the first to buy the new Nintendo Switch game console, there's an added benefit you can easily take advantage of: The system's wireless controllers are fully supported by Apple's macOS.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 6

First look: Nintendo's iPad-like Switch hybrid game console launches, with iOS support on the way

Taking a cue from the touchscreen tablet market kickstarted by Apple's iPad, Nintendo on Friday launched a hybrid home and portable game console. It's set to feature integration with an official Nintendo app for iOS, though it is not yet available at launch.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 32

Review: Nintendo's Fire Emblem Heroes for iPhone is short on plot, long on tactics

The 27-year-old "Fire Emblem" series' latest entry was released earlier in February on iOS — AppleInsider fights the forces of evil in "Fire Emblem Heroes."

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 5

Nintendo president gaining confidence in iPhone gaming following big 'Mario,' 'Fire Emblem' launches

Nintendo has latest mobile game, 'Fire Emblem: Heroes', has so far earned the game company $5 million dollars since its launch on February 2, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima advised in an interview, with the Japanese firm increasing its confidence in producing apps for iOS and other platforms.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 18

Nintendo's 'Fire Emblem: Heroes' grosses $2.9M in first-day sales

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo's second mobile effort, Fire Emblem Heroes, raked in $2.9 million in worldwide gross revenue after just 24 hours on sale, according to statistics released on Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 7

Nintendo's free-to-play 'Fire Emblem: Heroes' arrives on Apple's iPhone and iPad

As promised, Nintendo on Thursday released "Fire Emblem: Heroes," the first game in the "Fire Emblem" series to make the leap from dedicated consoles and handhelds to the iPhone and iPad.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Following Mario's mobile success, Nintendo plans to release 2-3 new iPhone games each year

Fresh off announcing results for "Super Mario Run"— which for now remains an exclusive to Apple's iPhone — Nintendo will reportedly be sticking to a schedule of just two or three mobile games per year.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Nintendo reveals high unlock rate for 'Super Mario Run,' delays 'Animal Crossing' for iPhone

Nintendo's mobile efforts are paying off, after the gaming company confirmed better than expected revenue from "Super Mario Run" on iOS, but advised gamers will have to wait a few months before they can play "Animal Crossing" on an iPhone or iPad.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 3

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