The Nintendo Labo, a build-it-yourself cardboard accessory that works with company’s Switch console, is a whole lot of fun in a lot of ways – but might not be for everyone

The gaming giant’s latest accessory is its most lo-tech: cardboard cut-outs that the user folds into holders for the console and controllers. At US$70, some say it’s expensive and unlikely to last in the hands of children; others say it’s innovative

Title also picked up the prizes for best direction and best action or adventure at the annual Game Awards held in Los Angeles

One of the most famous characters in gaming, Nintendo’s mustachioed mascot has been in hundreds of titles over the last 35 years. But which of his ‘core’ games are the best and what if you want to play them right now? Read on...

Combining the thrills and spills of Nintendo’s famous racing game with the high calorie burn of a RealRyder spinning bike, Pure Fitness’ hybrid workout is a fun and exhausting way to work your core, legs and abdominals

Nintendo’s Mario has been enthralling gamers since 1985’s 2D side-scroller, and this latest edition is a 3D open-world platform game in which Mario has a few new moves and the ability to throw his cap to attack enemies

Plans remain unclear for the future availability of Nintendo’s hard-to-find miniature retro game machines, including the new SNES Classic Edition, leaving potential customers frustrated and confused

The smaller rebooted system has 21 titles including the previously unseen Star Fox 2 and old favourites such as Donkey Kong Country, Super Metroid and Street Fighter II Turbo

Zelda players will never have experienced the degree of freedom the new title offers as they explore an enormous world filled with challenges

The worldwide triumph of Pokemon game has spurred the Japanese consumer electronics giant to aim for a steady roll-out of mobile games in the next couple of years

A combination of home console and portable device you can play on the go, the Switch has prompted lots of questions: How much will it cost? What games will it have at launch? How powerful will it be compared to current Xbox and PlayStation rigs?

The Japanese gaming giant set older gamers’ hearts racing earlier this year with the announcement of the NES Classic Edition, prompting some misty-eyed reminiscing. Do you remember all these devices? How many did you play?

The video gaming stalwart has revived its old tech and franchises with some success – most notably the incredible global phenomenon that is augmented-reality smartphone game Pokemon Go

Nintendo is apologising and pledging to be more inclusive after being criticised for not recognising same-sex relationships in English editions of a life-simulator video game.