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Nintendo wins EU court case letting it continue its no-refunds eShop pre-order policy

By Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2020
in :  Gaming
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The world of digital rights on video game purchases is still a bit murky. We’re still seemingly leagues away from being able to resell or even gift away the digital licences for the games we buy. Hell, up until relatively recently it was hard enough getting refunds for games. Steam was one of the first major platforms to offer refunds, through a straight forward and consumer-centric process. Microsoft’s refund process is now pretty similar to Steam’s. It’s a little tougher to get refunds on PlayStation consoles, but at the very least Sony will let you cancel a pre-order and get a refund. Good luck trying that with Nintendo.

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Nintendo wants 30 indie games on Switch a week, which means the eShop needs a rework

By Alessandro Barbosa
July 10, 2018
in :  Gaming
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Nintendo has high ambitions for the future of indies and the Nintendo Switch. But to truly support that vision, it needs to rework the eShop entirely.

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Grab some amazing deals on Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U this weekend

By Alessandro Barbosa
March 23, 2018
in :  Gaming
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Start the string of long weekends right with a bunch of new games for your Nintendo Switch or 3DS, as Nintendo kicks off a massive eShop sale for some stellar titles on offer.

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The Switch’s eShop finally allows you to store credit card information

By Alessandro Barbosa
May 9, 2017
in :  Gaming
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The most glaring omission of the Switch's eShop has now been fixed, with the console allowing you to store credit card information to your account.

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Review: Mario Party: Island Tour (3DS)

By stephens
December 10, 2013
in :  Gaming, Reviews
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Mario Party makes its debut on the 3DS. Is it a good time, or a gathering you'd best not go to?

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Mighty Switch Force 2 review – Switching things up

By Zoe Hawkins
November 21, 2013
in :  Gaming, Reviews
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Mighty Switch Force 2 has been ported to the Wii U and is bringing the firwa

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No Wii U eShop for South Africa

By Geoffrey Tim
December 3, 2012
in :  Gaming
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You won't be able to download Wii U DLC from South Africa without jumping through a hoop or two.

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Local 3DS price cut by a third

By Geoffrey Tim
August 1, 2011
in :  Gaming
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Nintendo South Africa has confirmed a local 3DS price cut - roughly one third off.

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