BIZ BUZZ: Nintendo eShop coming to town

Filipino gamers, it’s time to press “start” on a whole new gaming era!

After years of being left out in the cold, Nintendo has finally decided to let the Philippines join the game, officially launching the Nintendo eShop alongside the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console between July and September this year.

Nintendo made the long-awaited announcement through its official Southeast Asia Facebook page on Tuesday night, confirming that Filipino gamers will soon have official access to the Nintendo eShop.

For years, Filipino Nintendo fans were unable to fully enjoy the ecosystem without sneaky workarounds.

But that’s about to hit the game-over screen—no more will gamers be forced to create US or Japan accounts just to access Nintendo’s digital store.

Local gamers can also expect local pricing and easier payments without surprise foreign currency charges.

Nintendo hasn’t dropped all the details yet: pricing, payment methods and exact launch dates are still under wraps.

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But with this long-overdue update, it’s safe to say that Nintendo has finally unlocked the Philippines as an official player.

After years of waiting, Filipino gamers can finally say, “It’s-a me,” officially!

Still, while the eShop launch is a win, local gamers might have to shell out extra coins for their favorite games given the government’s new 12-percent tax on digital services.