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Gaming — Nintendo — April 2nd, 2024

Celebrate Final Fantasy 6's 30th anniversary with new official video
On April 2nd, 1994, Squaresoft released Final Fantasy 6 in Japan, marking the end of the series' mainline run on Nintendo hardware. The game is often considered to be one of the greatest RPGs of the era, with this sixth mainline entry taking familiar mechanics and iconography to craft a much more detailed world.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Content Warning Claimed by Over 6.2 Million Players at Launch
The developer is looking to deploy fixes for issues relating to connecting and hosting, camera footage not extracting and more.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Content Warning Crosses 200,000 Peak Concurrent Steam Players
The Lethal Company meets Phasmophobia co-op horror title was available for free in the first 24 hours of its launch.
April 2nd, 2024Source

First 4 Figures Introduces a stunning Venusaur light-up statue
If you're in the market for a new desk lamp and are a gigantic fan of Pokemon, look no further than today's newest item on the Pokemon Center website. In a collaboration with First 4 Figures, The Pokemon Company has commissioned a ludicrously cool-looking Venusaur rechargeable lamp.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Horizon Forbidden West Was One of the Top Ten Best Selling Games in the US in the Week of Its PC Launch
Horizon Forbidden West has had an extremely strong debut on PC, as the second entry in the series by Guerrilla Games sold quite well in the US during its release week.
April 2nd, 2024Source

How Many People Can Play Content Warning? Max Players Explained
Find fame and fortune with 3 other friends and/or strangers.
April 2nd, 2024Source

How to upgrade your Steam Deck's SSD for more storage and better performance
Putting in a 1TB or 2TB SSD is surprisingly easy.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Play any Game Boy cartridge on your Mac with this awesome gadget — backup saves, spot fakes, and more with the Epilogue GB Operator
Pure nostalgic joy.
April 2nd, 2024Source

ZPG A1 Unicorn handheld game console is coming soon
The ZPG A1 Unicorn is a handheld game console with an unusual design, thanks to its compact body built around a 4 inch, 720 x 720 pixel square display. Other features include a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and an Android-based operating system.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 29th, 2024

A second wave of Princess Peach: Showtime! Nintendo Switch icons are available now!
Another day, another batch of Nintendo Switch Online icons to cover! Last night, Nintendo dropped the second wave of Princess Peach: Showtime! icons! This second batch of icons will be available until April 18th at 5:59 p.m. PT, so act fast if you want to grab them. There will be a total of four waves, each running for a week and cycling out at the same time each Thursday. Each icon costs a measly 10 platinum coins, so grab as many as you can carry!
March 29th, 2024Source

City Builder 'Tropico' Comes to Quest, Letting You Become El Presidente of Your Own Banana Republic
Your banana republic awaits, as the popular single-player city builder Tropico is now available on Quest.
March 29th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Does Mario feel pain? It's complicated
An attempt to unravel an important Nintendo mystery.
March 29th, 2024Source

How Nintendo made Super Mario Bros. Wonder so weird
Director Shiro Mouri and producer Takashi Tezuka talk about the process behind one of the strangest Super Mario adventures yet.
March 29th, 2024Source

Pokemon GO's Season of World of Wonders' Shadow Mewtwo Returns! event guide
Trainers who have missed out on acquiring Shadow Mewtwo have another chance! This weekend, Shadow Mewtwo is back and can be found in Five-Star Shadow Raids.
March 29th, 2024Source

Sonic 3 director confirms filming has officially wrapped!
With Sonic the Hedgehog returning to the big screen this December, it was only a matter of time before filming wrapped on the project. On Twitter last night, director Jeff Fowler confirmed what everyone was hoping to hear: all filming for Sonic 3 is now finished. While it didn't come with any new footage of the movie (which is probably a couple of months away from being shown off), we did get some nice drawings of the characters on a giant clapboard.
March 29th, 2024Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder originally had over 2000 different effects
After going years without a new 2D Mario entry, last year saw the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Finally moving away from the New Super Mario Bros. series, Mario Wonder introduced a bunch of new mechanics -- including game altering 'Wonder' effects. Though the final game already has dozens of effects, at one point Nintendo had over 2000 different and unique ideas.
March 29th, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 10 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
March 29th, 2024Source

The wide-form Game Boy Color of your dreams is now a reality. Meet the Frog Boy Color!
If you're a child of the '90s, odds are you've probably had some experience with a Game Boy or Game Boy Color at some point or another. The groundbreaking handheld system took the world by storm, and it was as if everyone had one. That being said, it is certainly far from a perfect design. In the hands of a child, it may be more easily overlooked, but trying to revisit the system as an adult reveals how truly cumbersome and awkward the layout is to hold and use.
March 29th, 2024Source

What's April 2024's Pokemon GO Research Breakthrough?
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokemon for Pokemon GO's Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokeStops. When a task is completed and a reward is claimed, the Trainer will earn a stamp. After seven stamps are collected, Trainers will activate a Research Breakthrough. This bonus will let Trainers encounter a specific Pokemon to catch and will have a rating of 2- or 3-stars.
March 29th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 28th, 2024

Modder morphs NES cartridge into a working console that plays other NES games — and itself
Using a toolkit including a mini circular saw, YouTuber James Channel turns an NES Open Tournament Golf cartridge into an entire NES
March 28th, 2024Source

Pepper Grinder Review - Short And Spicy
Pepper Grinder is a brief but frenzied platformer that finds myriad ways to build around its inventive central hook.
March 28th, 2024Source

Princess Peach: Showtime! pocket folder set now available at My Nintendo
It's been nearly a week since Princess Peach set off for adventure at the Sparkle Theater. By now many people across the world have joined her along this journey and seen it through to the end. It can be easy to feel like something is missing after finishing a game, a desire for just a little bit more.
March 28th, 2024Source

SEGA of America workers ratify union contract, will receive annual raises and more
In a groundbreaking bit of news for the games industry, workers at Sega of America have ratified a new union contract that will provide them with not only a host of benefits, but protection against unjustified layoffs. While this is the second video game worker union in North America, it is the first at a major games company and sets a precedent for others to follow.
March 28th, 2024Source

Switch 2 Delay Fallout? Nintendo Confirms Testing Layoffs In Major Shakeup
The Nintendo Switch has been an extraordinarily popular gaming console that has stood the test of time. First released in 2017, it has gone mostly unchanged save for the OLED model upgrades in 2021 (and the release of a Lite model). Recent changes at Nintendo of America concerning contractors who do the testing has resulted in layoffs and restructuring, however.
March 28th, 2024Source

The Popular 8BitDo Pro 2 Switch Controller Hits Lowest Price Ever
The 8BitDo Pro 2 is a well-rounded controller that's a great, affordable alternative to the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
March 28th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 27th, 2024

Cassette Beasts' massive multiplayer update will bring crossplay and battle options to the game
Cassette Beasts was one of 2023's best indie titles for its unique take on the Pokemon formula. Evoking nostalgic feelings of the Game Boy days from its pixelated art style to featuring incredible songs with vocals, it was a breath of fresh air for those of us who have grown tired of Game Freak's rather formulaic series.
March 27th, 2024Source

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons' upcoming DLC adds online co-op, new characters, and more
Many may have forgotten about last year's Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons — and for good reason. The roguelike beat-em-up revival, which put a big emphasis on its cooperative team attacks, launched without online co-op. That sounds like a death sentence, but developer Secret Base will remedy this very soon.
March 27th, 2024Source or Watch Video

GameStop has begun cutting jobs in response to steep sales decline
If you're a longtime fan of video game culture or just enjoy casually perusing what's available, you probably have some experience with GameStop. For many, if you wanted to pick up a new title, GameStop was the place to go. Despite that, the modern video game market seems to be hitting the store very hard, and costs are supposedly having to be cut in response.
March 27th, 2024Source

F-Zero 99 Update Adds Mirror Grand Prix, Steer Assist on March 28th
There's also a new Classic Min Prix, new Mirror Tracks for Knight League, a Recommended Challenges feature, and much more.
March 27th, 2024Source

F-Zero Maximum Velocity coming to Nintendo Switch Online this week; F-Zero 99 adds new content
Nintendo fans are surely wondering what stroke of luck they've hit the last few years. Not only has Nintendo acknowledged that F-Zero still EXISTS, they've now brought three F-Zero games to the Nintendo Switch with a fourth incoming. That fourth game is none other than 2001's portable F-Zero title, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity on Game Boy Advance and it's arriving sooner than you think.
March 27th, 2024Source or Watch Video

F-Zero Maximum Velocity Races Onto Game Boy Advance -- Nintendo Switch Online Library
At top speed.
March 27th, 2024Source

Nintendo Confirms Testing Layoffs Amid First-Party 'Lull' and Reports of Switch 2 Delay
Nintendo of America acknowledges internal testing shakeup.
March 27th, 2024Source

Nintendo makes cuts to US QA contractors
Switch maker confirms layoffs, says "a significant number" of contractors are being converted to full-time roles
March 27th, 2024Source

Palia Cross-Play And Cross-Saves Explained
Whether you want to play Palia on the go or cozy up with it at home, cross-platform and cross-play allow you to experience the serene MMO however, wherever you want to.
March 27th, 2024Source

Pokemon GO's Season of World of Wonders' London Games Festival 2024 event guide
Niantic is hosting an informal collab event for Trainers attending the beginning of this year's London Games Festival. Trainers can visit the Battersea Power Station and get some in-game bonuses, Timed Research, and lure a PokeStop or two to see if Unown L appears!
March 27th, 2024Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Trailer Shows Off Remake's Stunning Graphics
Nintendo has been delighting audiences with a myriad of Mario games over the last few decades, and it continues to please. The upcoming Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door has been teased in a trailer, showing a delightfully remade title that is sure to visually impress.
March 27th, 2024Source

Princess Peach: Showtime! Review -- All the World's a Stage
Peach takes the stage in a bag of ideas and play styles.
March 27th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Star Ocean: The Second Story R Update is Live, Adds Chaos Mode, New Raid Enemies, and More
It also includes new weapons, illustrations for various NPCs, Assault Actions and a gallery for viewing unlocked endings.
March 27th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 25th, 2024

How to Get Wide Lens in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Through the looking-glass.
March 25th, 2024Source

Zelda Live-Action Movie Director Aims to Make 'Serious' Adaptation That Feels 'Real'
Wants to "give people an escape."
March 25th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 22nd, 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of The Year award at GDC
The 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced, recognising some of last year's best video games. Baldur's Gate 3 took home the coveted Game of the Year award and three other awards, including Best Narrative, Best Design, and the Audience Award.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Did You Know Nintendo Offered Vacuum Cleaners & Instant Rice Before Video Games?
Nintendo is one of the biggest names in gaming history. The company revolutionized the medium and the gaming industry time and time again, introducing not only some of the most iconic video games and characters, but also some of the most influential and innovative consoles.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Hori Split Pad Compact Attachment Set For Switch Drops To Lowest Price Yet
Both the lavender and gray models are seeing great discounts at Amazon, though one of the deals won't be available for long.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Nintendo's Pastel Pink Joy-Cons for Princess Peach: Showtime Are Out Today
A perfect pair with Princess Peach: Showtime.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Dev Kit Important Update Reportedly Allows Developers to Go "One Step Further"
The Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit reportedly received an important update, according to rumors circulating online.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Princess Peach Showtime Review, Contra: Operation Galuga Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we give our impressions of several recent releases. The headliner of this episode is Kyle Hilliard's review of Princess Peach: Showtime, but Brian also has impressions of Contra: Operation Galuga and qomp2. And, of course, we'll catch up on all the latest news out of the world of Nintendo.
March 22nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Princess Peach: Showtime -- Launch Trailer
Get ready for a grand spectacle! Princess Peach: Showtime! is finally here, and Nintendo has unveiled an all-new launch trailer to celebrate the game's launch..
March 22nd, 2024Source or Source or Watch Video

Princess Peach: Showtime! All Transformations & Costumes
It's finally here! Princess Peach: Showtime! has arrived, and, boy oh boy, is this game chock-full of amazing transformations!
March 22nd, 2024Source

Princess Peach: Showtime! Review Roundup
With the release of Princess Peach: Showtime! today, everyone's favorite ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom finally has a second chance at starring in her own title. It's been nearly 20 years since her last solo outing but with renewed enthusiasm thanks to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and fans are ready to let Mario sit one out.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Princess Peach: Showtime's Director, Developer Have Finally Been Revealed
Nintendo's secrecy about its developers continues to boggle the mind.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits reportedly receive important update, can go Super Saiyan 3 now
Known Spanish Nintendo leaker NashWeedle, responsible for leaks about Metroid Dread and other leaks about Switch 2 dev kits, has a fresh rumor for us on this fine Friday. NashWeedle claims that the Switch 2 dev kits have recently received an important update, allowing them to go "one step further."
March 22nd, 2024Source

Spider-Man 2's Popular Fast Travel System Was Almost Cut Because It 'Totally Broke Our Game'
Insomniac breaks down Spider-Man 2's fast travel challenges and how it solved them.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Suyu, Yuzu's Emulator Fork, Gets Taken Down Just Hours After the First Build Release
Following Nintendo's decision to sue Yuzu, the popular Switch emulator, and the consequent shutdown of the project (with a massive $2.4 million to be paid in damages), two main forks have appeared: Suyu and Nuzu. While the latter turned out to be vaporware, Suyu is a real project with many dedicated developers behind it.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Switch emulator Suyu hit by GitLab DMCA, project lives on through self-hosting
Developer says there's "no way to confirm" if Nintendo was involved in takedown.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Tchia Launches for Switch This Summer, Out Now for Steam with New Content
Awaceb's open world action-adventure title is currently available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC.
March 22nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

The first wave of Princess Peach: Showtime! icons is now available
It's finally time — Princess Peach: Showtime! has officially released! Given that this is the first time in almost 20 years that the princess has been the protagonist of a game, it's only natural to want to celebrate.
March 22nd, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 9 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
March 22nd, 2024Source

What does the goo in Super Mario Bros. Wonder taste like? An investigation
I tried to get the answer from director Shiro Mouri and producer Takashi Tezuka.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 20th, 2024

An interview with Shigesato Itoi about Mother 3 has been released
These past couple months have been very busy for the Mother community. Between EarthBound’s 30th anniversary and Mother 3 arriving on Nintendo Switch Online, there’s been a lot more to talk about than usual. That being said, a lot of what there is to talk about is the fact that yet again Mother 3 has not arrived in the West; both the Nintendo Switch Online version of the game and even the profile icons are still unavailable outside of Japan.
March 20th, 2024Source

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link figma up for pre-order
Just a few days ago, our first look at the SourceLink figma from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dropped via leaks on Reddit and YouTube. The figure itself is incredibly detailed and all the extras from the DX version really impressed us here at Nintendo Wire, though we were left wondering when an official announcement would come.
March 20th, 2024Source

Marvel Games announces Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra for 2025
In a bit of a surprise announcement today, Marvel Games and Skydance New Media have revealed Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra as part of their GDC 2024 presence. Set in 1943 at the height of World War 2, the title will see Captain America and Black Panther clashing amidst the uncertainty of their allegiances while battling Nazis and attempting to thwart the plans of Hitler.
March 20th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Reveals Tears of the Kingdom's Single Biggest Problem and How It Was Solved
Apparently giving players an unlimited amount of super glue in a physics-based world isn't easy.
March 20th, 2024Source

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s final Spirits come from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Princess Peach: Showtime!
So here we are at the end of the end of an era. The last hurrah no one expected for a game that’s consistently given Nintendo fans something to rally behind and lose themselves in the hype.
March 20th, 2024Source

Suyu Nintendo Switch Emulator First Build Is Now Available for Download; Packs UI Improvements, QOL Changes
The first build of the Suyu Nintendo Switch emulator is now available for download, packing multiple improvements over the latest build of the now-defunct Yuzu emulator.
March 20th, 2024Source

The NES game console has an unused expansion port, this NES Hub project could put it to use
Nintendo’s first home game console to launch in North America was an 8-bit system with support for up to two removable controllers and a 15-pin expansion port on the bottom. But Nintendo never actually released any accessories for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that use the expansion port.
March 20th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 18th, 2024

Inside the Multi-Year Quest to Finish Every Single Mario Maker Level Before the Servers Close for Good
Team 0% set out in 2017 to clear every level in Super Mario Maker. There's only one level to go.
March 18th, 2024Source

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon plushes getting rereleased for upcoming HD port
Japanese toy company Sanei has announced that it will be rereleasing a trio of plushes from Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon to coincide with the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. Originally released over ten years ago (!) when the 3DS original first made the rounds, these plushes include one of Luigi with the Poltergust 5000, one where Luigi is scared, and finally a plush of Polterpup.
March 18th, 2024Source

Monster Hunter Stories Collection is Up for Preorder, Out June 14
The physical version will be available for Switch on June 14.
March 18th, 2024Source

NES Hub is an accessory for the mysterious Nintendo expansion port
Nintendo never utilizes the NES expansion port, leading to tons of speculation about its purpose
March 18th, 2024Source

Newly uncovered Super Mario Bros. Movie concept art points to scrapped Daisy cameo
Last year’s Super Mario Bros. Movie was one of the biggest animated hits in a long time. With many industry pundits believing that moviegoing was becoming a thing of the past, in came Universal and Illumination’s tribute to Nintendo’s plumber to show everyone wrong.
March 18th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch: Everything You Should Know About Gold And Platinum Points
In terms of hardware, software, and ecosystem, Nintendo often has a penchant for operating very differently from the competition. As such, casual consumers may be surprised to learn that the gaming juggernaut has a decidedly robust rewards program not too dissimilar from the ones offered on platforms like Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox.
March 18th, 2024Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’s File Size is 5.1 GB
The upcoming remake has a smaller file size than Paper Mario: The Origami King and Super Mario RPG.
March 18th, 2024Source

PiBoy DMGx kit turns a Raspberry Pi 5 into a handheld game console
Experimental Pi sells several kits that let you transform a Raspberry Pi single-board computer into a handheld game console, including a PiBoy DMG kit that’s been available for around 4 years and has a design that takes heavy inspiration from Nintendo’s Game Boy.
March 18th, 2024Source

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: Link figma Revealed
Good Smile has consistently led the way in crafting some of the most stunning and intricately detailed Nintendo collectibles available. Over the past few years, I’ve been an avid collector of the figma line, and undoubtedly, they stand out as some of my all-time favorite pieces in my Nintendo collection.
March 18th, 2024Source

Where to Buy Nintendo Switch Consoles (March 2024)
Everything you need to know about buying a new Switch
March 18th, 2024Source

YouTuber Dunkey’s publishing company is releasing its first game on May 9
Animal Well is bringing Metroidvania goodness to the Switch, PC and PS5
March 18th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 15th, 2024

Far Cry 20th Anniversary Livestream Coming March 21st, Won’t Have New Game Announcements
The livestream will instead feature "fun anecdotes" and "great stories" on previous productions along with Twitch Drops.
March 15th, 2024Source

iPad magnetic accessories patent could pave the way for Nintendo Switch-style controllers
Future iPads could be even better for gaming.
March 15th, 2024Source

Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series video goes over history of the games
Released last fall to mixed reception, the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 was a great-on-paper compilation of the first three MGS games and a ton of bonus material. Alongside the MSX originals came “updated” versions of the PlayStation classics and a smattering of extras such as the Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel.
March 15th, 2024Source

Nintendo Seems To Have Changed Something About Its Game Releases
Clear your Thursdays if you're eager to play Nintendo's new Switch games.
March 15th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch Exclusive Endless Ocean: Luminous Is Up For Preorder
Endless Ocean: Luminous launches on May 2 exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
March 15th, 2024Source

Palia reaches over 3m players in six months thanks to "invaluable" Switch partnership
Singularity 6's Yu Sian Tan provides insight into how the studio reached this goal, and the biggest lessons it learned from Palia's launch
March 15th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 14th, 2024

2024 Video Game Hall Of Fame Finalists Include Metroid, Resident Evil, And Guitar Hero
12 games for the Strong Museum's Hall of Fame have been nominated, but only a few will be chosen.
March 14th, 2024Source

Former Pokémon Lawyer Shares Rare Insight Into Company's Cease and Desist Thinking: 'No One Likes Suing Fans'
"You don't send a takedown right away."
March 14th, 2024Source

Respawn Hit by 23 Layoffs Amid EA's Ongoing Cuts, With Apex Legends Among the Games Impacted
Around two dozen Respawn employees impacted by continued EA cuts.
March 14th, 2024Source

Crypt of the NecroDancer: Synchrony DLC is Out Now on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC
The paid DLC adds three new characters, online multiplayer for up to eight players, a Weekly Challenge mode and mod support.
March 14th, 2024Source

How Nintendo’s destruction of Yuzu is rocking the emulator world
The leading Nintendo Switch emulator is a smoking crater. Others are wary — but hopeful — for the future.
March 14th, 2024Source

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is Officially Up for Preorder, Out June 27
Get ready to go ghost hunting on June 27!
March 14th, 2024Source

Outcast – A New Beginning Review: Stuck in the Past
What is there to explore?
March 14th, 2024Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door keychain pre-order bonus is now available in France
It’s certainly fair to call Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door the most anticipated upcoming game we know of for this year.
March 14th, 2024Source

Turtle Beach is Purchasing Controller and Headset Manufacturer PDP
Turtle Beach is purchasing controller and headset manufacturer PDP for $118 million as part of major changes to its business, capital allocation, and leadership.
March 14th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 11th, 2024

Here’s how the makers of the “Suyu” Switch emulator plan to avoid getting sued
Dev says project is "in a legal gray area we are trying to work our way out of..."
March 11th, 2024Source

Lego Mario Kart Set Coming In 2025, Three Other New Mario Sets Landing This August
Plus, Lego announces three other Mario Lego sets coming this August.
March 11th, 2024Source

Nintendo Announces Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Release Dates
Nintendo made a series of announcements a few hours ago, starting with the release date of the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake. The game will be available via Nintendo Switch starting May 23, priced at $59.99.
March 11th, 2024Source

Nintendo officially announces new Mario movie for 2026
2023’s Super Mario Bros. Movie ended up being one of the biggest films of the year, raking in over 1.36 Billion and cementing itself as not only the most successful video game adaptation of all time, but also the highest grossing animated feature ever. It therefore comes as little surprise that Nintendo and Illumination are working together once again on another movie.
March 11th, 2024Source

Nintendo reveals box art for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Following the MAR10 Day announcements, we finally got the official release dates for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. That was the first news about these two titles since they were first announced all the way back in 2023.
March 11th, 2024Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, More Nintendo Games Get Switch Release Dates
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD gets a release date too.
March 11th, 2024Source or Source

Steam Deck mod makes it a gigantic Nintendo DS
A USB monitor and a little extra external hardware turns Valve's portable PC into a true dual screen gaming machine.
March 11th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 8th, 2024

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5: Myths and Mortals Introduces Flying Mechanics, Rippley as Poseidon, and More
Info on the Battle Pass and more as the battle for Olympus begins in Fortnite.
March 8th, 2024Source

Nintendo has obliterated the Yuzu emulator and everything surrounding it
Nintendo has been sending legal blows at the Yuzu emulator (a Nintendo Switch emulator) with the intention of putting an end to its existence. Opening a fight with its developer that surprisingly didn’t go as far as users were likely expecting. Ending with a complete obliteration of Yuza and everything surrounding it.
March 8th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch Online Plans, Explained: How Much Is a Subscription?
Breaking down the different Nintendo subscriptions in March 2024.
March 8th, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 7 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
March 8th, 2024Source

Unicorn Overlord Impressions, Show Update | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by giving an update about the podcast's future. Then, he's joined by Marcus Stewart to run down the news, including paying tribute to the late Akira Toriyama
March 8th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 6th, 2024

Game Over For Yuzu Switch Emulator After Nintendo Scores A $2.4M Kill Shot
One of the most popular Nintendo Switch emulators, Yuzu, will no longer be under active development, after the team working on the project settled their lawsuit with Nintendo for $2.4 million. As part of the settlement, the Yuzu team will also be handing over all code and assets related to the emulator to Nintendo.
March 6th, 2024Source

Get a golden Reptar figure with the Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Collector's Edition
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is set to release digitally sometime this month on several platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. This new Rugrats game is inspired by several retro platformers, and features Tommy, Chuckie, Lil, and Phil as they adventure around Tommy's house, which has magically changed into a video game world through their imaginations.
March 6th, 2024Source

Item spotlight: Add some cute Kirby flair to your life with these Kirby's Dream Land miniatures
You can never have too much Kirby in your life. That's certainly how Nintendo feels considering it continues to crank out Kirby games and even hosts a Kirby Cafe in Japan. We're not dining on delectable Kirby eateries, though, so we'll have to settle for these cute Kirby's Dream Land miniatures over on Play-Asia.
March 6th, 2024Source

Palworld Nintendo DS Demake Looks Like Something You Would be Playing in 2006
Ever wondered what Pocketpair's Pokemon with Guns game Palworld could have looked like in 2006? An impressive new Palworld Nintendo DS Demake video gives an impression.
March 6th, 2024Source

Two new TV spots are running for Princess Peach: Showtime!
The release of Princess Peach: Showtime! is just over two weeks away, and as the date grows ever nearer, more information is coming out. In particular, two new TV ads are now running for the game, featuring heaps of new gameplay footage.
March 6th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Yuzu Switch Emulator Development Shutdown, Nintendo Demands $2.4 Million in Damages
The open-source Yuzu Switch Emulator attracted immediate Nintendo attention, around The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's launch window. Last Monday, news reports put many spotlights on freshly-filed legal documentation—the Japanese multinational video game firm's North American office took Tropic Haze LLC to court in Rhode Island.
March 6th, 2024Source

Yuzu Telemetry Proved How It Was Used to Play Pirated Games; Nintendo Is Now in Possession of Users' Data
The Yuzu Switch emulator telemetry feature was used by Nintendo to prove how the emulator was used to play pirated games, often before their official release.
March 6th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 4th, 2024

Developers of Switch emulator Yuzu settle with Nintendo in court for $2.4 million less than a week after being sued
Tropic Haze LLC, devs of Switch "Yuzu" and 3DS "Citra" emulators, fold to lawsuit accusations and damages in a joint filing with Nintendo.
March 4th, 2024Source or Source

Nintendo and Yuzu developer settle lawsuit for $2.4m
Tropic Haze discontinues support for the emulator and hands over its site to the Mario Maker
March 4th, 2024Source

Nintendo eShop delisting of Octopath Traveler is temporary
Publisher says the 2018 Square Enix title will be "available to purchase again soon"
March 4th, 2024Source

Nintendo ordered to pay ¥200,000 in doctor harassment case
According to a new report from Mainichi, Nintendo has been ordered to pay ¥200,000 in damages in a court case involving an industrial doctor using “power harassment” against two temp nurses. The nurses in question sued after claiming “they were unfairly denied employment because their relationship with their boss had deteriorated.” They insisted they had been subjected to harassment by him.
March 4th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu to shut down, pay $2.4 million to settle lawsuit from Nintendo
Yuzu is a free and open source emulator that makes it possible to run Nintendo Switch games on Windows, Linux, and Android devices. First released in 2018, the software has been under constant development since then (the Android port was released less than a year ago).
March 4th, 2024Source

Yuzu emulator developer responds to Nintendo lawsuit
Tropic Haze has retained the services of a lawyer, has yet to release official statement
March 4th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 3rd, 2024

The History Of Nintendo Flash Carts And The Big Mystery Behind MIG-Switch
Around the turn of the new year, when 2023 became 2024, the video game community was blindsided by the release of the MIG-Switch, a flash cart for the Nintendo Switch that can run downloaded games on any iteration of the console, regardless of hardware or firmware changes. This raised all sorts of questions.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — March 1st, 2024

'Infinite' Super Mario 64 PC Mod Released; Adds Infinite Random Levels to Nintendo's 1996 Classic
Mario fans on PC unite as a modder has released a brand-new Super Mario 64 PC mod that adds a random level generator to the game.
March 1st, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 T239 Chip Would Hardly Match the Xbox Series S Performance Even if It Were a Desktop SoC
A lot has been said about the level of performance expected out of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, but it seems like the console will have a hard time matching the Xbox Series S performance, according to a notable leaker.
March 1st, 2024Source

Nintendo's Yuzu lawsuit puts emulation in the spotlight | Opinion
Few companies have been impacted by piracy as badly as Nintendo, so its litigiousness is understandable -- but there are no good possible outcomes from this new legal action
March 1st, 2024Source

Octopath Traveler has randomly been delisted from the eShop
In a bit of a surprise this morning, the well-regarded retro RPG Octopath Traveler has been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. Released by Square Enix six years ago as initially a Nintendo Switch exclusive, the game garnered praise for its beautiful visuals and throwback gameplay mechanics. Nintendo even published the title on the Switch, giving its full support to marketing.
March 1st, 2024Source

Pokemon Joins Game Developers and Players in Commemorating Viral Willy Wonka Experience
It's the gift that keeps on giving.
March 1st, 2024Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2024
You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.
March 1st, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 7 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
March 1st, 2024Source

Toys for Bob becomes an indie studio; Seeks partnership with Microsoft
The most recent round of layoffs at Microsoft from the Activision Blizzard merger had put the future of developer Toys for Bob in jeopardy. After successfully revitalizing Spyro and even working on Crash Bandicoot 4, it looked as if the company would be closed down as Microsoft enters its latest era.
March 1st, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 28th, 2024

Nintendo aims to shut down popular Switch emulator Yuzu through lawsuit
Nintendo says Yuzu is "facilitating piracy at a colossal scale"
February 28th, 2024Source

Nintendo files lawsuit against Yuzu emulator creators
Firm says the emulator was at fault for an early pirated release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
February 28th, 2024Source

Nintendo Lawsuit Accuses Switch Emulator Yuzu Of Piracy At A Colossal Scale
As the latest salvo in its seemingly never-ending war against emulation, the producer of the third-best-selling video game console of all time, Nintendo, has filed a lawsuit against the creators of the Yuzu emulator for Nintendo Switch.
February 28th, 2024Source

Nintendo of America Sues "Yuzu Switch Emulator" Development Company
Game File reporter, Stephen Totilo, has discovered a new Nintendo-filed legal document—the Japanese multinational video game company's North American office is ready to do battle (in court) with Tropic Haze. The latter's Yuzu Switch Emulator is the focus of Nintendo's legal case—initiated on February 26, at the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Totilo's social media summary of goings-on stated: "Nintendo is suing the creators of popular Switch emulator Yuzu, saying their tech illegally circumvents Nintendo's software encryption and facilitates piracy.
February 28th, 2024Source

Notoriously litigious Nintendo sues maker of Yuzu Switch emulator, alleges it facilitates 'piracy at a colossal scale'
Citing Patreon revenue and games being playable on Yuzu pre-release.
February 28th, 2024Source

Pokemon Fans Excited About Return of Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Huge news.
February 28th, 2024Source

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Won't Let Players Explore All of Kalos
Just the big city.
February 28th, 2024Source

Switch 2 Storage Speculation Sparked by Samsung's Newly-Revealed 800 MB/s microSD Cards
It's widely expected Nintendo will launch a successor to the Switch in the first quarter of next year and one of the biggest questions surrounding the new hardware is, what are they going to use for storage?
February 28th, 2024Source

The Latest Episode of the Simpsons Features a Mario Kart Rainbow Road Parody
Now do Elden Ring.
February 28th, 2024Source

Yuzu Switch Emulator Hit by Nintendo Lawsuit Seeking Damages and Total Shutdown of the Software
Yuzu, the original Nintendo Switch emulator created by the developers of Citra (an emulator for Nintendo 3DS), has been hit by a Nintendo lawsuit.
February 28th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 27th, 2024

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Is The Series' Next Big Entry, Will Still Launch On OG Switch In 2025
Today was Pokemon Day, marking the release of the original Game Boy titles in Japan. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company used the occasion to reveal what's coming next for the franchise.
February 27th, 2024Source

Pokemon Legends: Z-A teased for 2025 release
We don't have many details, but the new game will take place in Lumiose City — the setting of Pokemon X and Y — and is launching simultaneously worldwide next year.
February 27th, 2024Source

Pokemon Presents 2024: all the biggest news and trailers
It's Pokemon Day, which means, as is becoming an annual tradition, it's time for some pocket monster news. This year's edition of Pokemon Presents was relatively brief, but it did pack in some notable updates.
February 27th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Pokemon Go Adding New Paldean Pokemon With Horizons Event
The new Netflix series is wasting no time coming to Pokemon Go.
February 27th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 26th, 2024

A Virtual Boy emulator is now available for modded 3DS systems
When Nintendo was actively releasing virtual console titles for the 3DS, there was always one system people were dying to see: the Virtual Boy. The Virtual Boy may have been Nintendo's biggest failure and a potential black mark on the company's legacy, but it still is a piece of video game history that deserves to be preserved.
February 26th, 2024Source

Bravely Default Producer Teases "Developments" for the Series in 2024
A remaster of the first game could happen, based on producer Tomoya Asano saying it would be the "best possible thing" for fans in 2022.
February 26th, 2024Source

Game announcements and data deficiencies | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download or watch now
February 26th, 2024Source

Nintendo fans might be waiting at least a year for the next Switch console
Nintendo is reportedly targeting a March 2025 release date at the earliest to ensure there will be sufficient stock and games available at launch.
February 26th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Reportedly Set for a March 2025 Launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching sometime during March 2025, according to a new report shared online today.
February 26th, 2024Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Likely Delayed To 2025 And You Can Blame Scalpers
Another report has surfaced claiming that Nintendo's next-generation Switch console will not launch this year after all, and instead will make its anticipated debut in 2025. March 2025, to be more specific, which means that the Switch 2 is still more than a year away from replacing the current crop of Switch consoles.
February 26th, 2024Source

New report states Switch 2 will be launching around March 2025
Everyone is eagerly awaiting news about Nintendo's follow-up to the Switch hybrid console. The expectation was that Nintendo would be releasing a potential Switch 2 by the end of 2024, but now it seems likely that we won't have our hands on the new console until March 2025 at the earliest. In a report from the Japanese publication Nikkei, the outlet claims that Nintendo's latest device will be launching towards the end of Q1 2025.
February 26th, 2024Source

Switch 2 Specs -- What to Expect from Nintendo's Next-Gen Console
The Switch is inarguably in its final stages of its lifecycle. As such, we try to speculate what its successor would look like from a specs perspective.
February 26th, 2024Source

Switch Successor Targeting March 2025, According To New Report
Japanese outlet Nikkei is reporting that the Switch successor, or "Switch 2" as it's been dubbed colloquially within the games industry, is targeting a March 2025 launch, according to VideoGamesChronicle
February 26th, 2024Source

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Recreation in Far Cry 5 is Brilliant
Zelda fans unite! A crafty Far Cry 5 player has recreated a part of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening within Ubisoft's map editor.
February 26th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 25th, 2024

Nintendo's Biggest Fan May Well Be Brie Larson
Nintendo has been pretty much synonymous with console videogames for over forty years, thus securing a huge and extremely loyal fanbase that keeps loving and purchasing its consoles and games. Sometimes, you can find some of its most hardcore fans in the most unexpected places - such as Hollywood.
February 25th, 2024Source

The Nitro Deck+ promises new features for superior handheld play on the Switch
Last year's Nitro Deck from CRKD is probably one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories. It comes in several breathtaking colors and special editions, feels premium in your hands, and works with the original Switch models or the OLED Switch, taking the place of the Joy-Con attached to the sides of the console in handheld mode.
February 25th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 23rd, 2024

Mario versus Donkey Kong Review -- Captain Mario, Toy Tracker
The Gorilla and the Carpenter.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Mother 3's creator requests that fans ask Nintendo for localization, not him
In light of the recent announcement that the cult classic Mother 3 will yet again see a Japan only release, the outcry for action has reached new heights. The fanbase has been pleading for a localized version ever since the game's release all the way back in 2006; despite this, nothing has ever come of it.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Nintendo Direct Sicko Report -- February 2024
Folks, it's Nintendo Direct week! After another couple of weeks (which felt like years) of speculation, the latest Partner Showcase aired on February 21, 2024. As one of the newer additions to the Nintendo Wire crew and definitely the resident sicko of the group, I found myself hyped up over games that got crickets otherwise in the work chat.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Nitro Deck+ Makes One of the Best Switch Accessories Even Better | IGN Fan Fest 2024
All decked out.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Penny's Big Breakaway: Watch Someone Beat The First Level With A Single 2-Minute Combo
Penny's Big Breakaway, the momentum-based 3D platformer from developer Evening Star, surprise launched earlier this week after appearing in a Partner Showcase Nintendo Direct. During a livestream held by Evening Star on the game's February 21 launch, one designer completed the first level with a single, two-minute combo, and it's a feat to behold.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Promotional Ceruledge Pokemon TCG card now available at select retailers
Ceruledge is ready to rumble in the Pokemon TCG. Available now at select retailers across the nation and online at the Pokemon Center, a special promotional Ceruledge card can be yours to exact bladed vengeance on your friends. Commemorating Pokemon Day 2024, this card is part of the Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet -- Paldean Fates set and features two relatively high damage moves.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Splatoon 3 Side Order sticker sheet available at My Nintendo
Another day, another new physical reward from My Nintendo! This time around the service is offering up fans a cute little sticker sheet for fans of Splatoon that features Agent 8, Pearl Drone, and a little Octoling — just in time for the Side Order DLC's release.
February 23rd, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 6 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
February 23rd, 2024Source

The New Nitro Deck+ Switch Controller Doubles As A Portable Switch Dock
One of the best Nintendo Switch accessories is getting an upgrade.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 21st, 2024

5 Classic Rare Games Announced For Switch, Out Right Now
Nintendo announces not one but five Rare games for Switch, and they're all available right now.
February 21st, 2024Source

A Wonderful Solitaire Horse-Racing Game (Just Go With Us On This) Is Coming To Switch
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On, a remastered version of the 3DS cult classic, is finally back on a Nintendo platform.
February 21st, 2024Source

Dark Disney platforming adventure Epic Mickey returns with Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Switch this year
The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase was full of surprises and names we weren't expecting. One of those was Disney's Epic Mickey returning from its debut on the Wii! The Fantasia music heard at the start of the trailer was unmistakable.
February 21st, 2024Source

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024
THQ Nordic is releasing a remake of the 2010 Nintendo Wii platformer developed by Junction Point Studios and directed by Warren Spector.
February 21st, 2024Source

Everything Announced At Today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase
Today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase has come and gone, and the presentation revealed a number of third-party announcements and several release dates for previously known games coming to Switch. If you don't feel like sitting through the 25-minute presentation, here's a quick summary of the event's notable updates.
February 21st, 2024Source

Endless Ocean: Luminous Dives Onto Nintendo Switch In May
The new ocean adventure served as the final announcement for the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
February 21st, 2024Source

Epic Mickey Getting "Enhanced" Version For Nintendo Switch This Year
Epic Mickey Rebrushed is coming to Switch.
February 21st, 2024Source or Source or Source

Five new Rare titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online
With a new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase airing earlier today, many fans across the world checked in to find out what new games would be finding themselves on the Nintendo Switch's 2024 lineup. Of the many announcements comes the exciting reveal that five classic Rareware titles will be included on the Nintendo Switch Online emulation services.
February 21st, 2024Source

Four Fan-Favorite Xbox Games Heading to Nintendo Switch & Sony PlayStation Platforms
At Xbox, we strive to create games that inspire, entertain, and connect players from around the world. As a publisher and platform we are committed to meeting players where they are, by bringing more games, to more people, and on more devices. And at the heart of all we do are our players, and the vibrant communities that they build around the games they love.
February 21st, 2024Source

Grounded Announced for Nintendo Switch, Launches April 16
Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft's acclaimed survival game is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch.
February 21st, 2024Source or Source

GBA Classic Ninja Five-O Announced for PlayStation and Switch | IGN Fan Fest 2024
Another classic platformer returns courtesy of Limited Run Games.
February 21st, 2024Source

How To Play Mother 3 And Other Japan-Only Games With Nintendo Switch Online
Here's how you can play Mother 3 and other Japan-only games with your Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
February 21st, 2024Source

Microsoft will bring former exclusive Xbox games 'Grounded' and 'Pentiment' to Nintendo Switch
Grounded and Pentiment are coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year, as the first two former console exclusives that Xbox Game Studios plans to publish for competitors' platforms.
February 21st, 2024Source

Monster Hunter Stories Remaster Coming to Nintendo Switch
This summer.
February 21st, 2024Source

Mother 3 is coming to Switch Online in Japan, but not the US
Fans elsewhere continue to hope for an official localization.
February 21st, 2024Source or Source or Source or Source

Nintendo confirms Obsidian and Microsoft's Grounded and Pentiment are coming to the Switch
Earlier this month, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that four first-party Xbox and PC games would be coming to other platforms. Today, during its Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, the company confirmed that both Grounded and Pentiment, developed by Microsoft's Obsidian Entertainment, are coming to the Switch console.
February 21st, 2024Source

Nintendo Direct February 2024: Everything Announced
Sequels, remakes, and more games coming to Switch Online!
February 21st, 2024Source

Nintendo Stock Drops Significantly After Switch 2 Reportedly Delayed To 2025
Nintendo's stock has experienced the biggest drop in a year, apparently due to a report that the company's next console has been delayed.
February 21st, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch Online Is Getting A Number Of Classic Rare Games Today
It's not quite Rare Replay, but the Nintendo Switch is getting an influx of classic Rare games today.
February 21st, 2024Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Wii Game Endless Ocean Getting Switch Sequel
Making waves.
February 21st, 2024Source

Official Mother 3 plush set announced -- Coming soon
Mother fans in Japan are in for a treat! Following the announcement of Mother 3's arrival on Nintendo Switch Online in Japan (sigh), the Mother Project has unveiled an exciting lineup of all-new Mother 3 plushies to commemorate the occasion.
February 21st, 2024Source

Penny's Big Breakaway is now available on Nintendo Switch
Wow, we definitely weren't expecting this! In this morning's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Penny's Big Breakaway is not only featured, it's available to download from the Nintendo Switch eShop right now!
February 21st, 2024Source or Source

Pentiment Confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Launches February 22nd
The 16th-century side-scrolling adventure RPG from Josh Sawyer of Pillars of Eternity fame is finally coming to other platforms.
February 21st, 2024Source or Source

Pokemon GO Raid Hour for Friday, February 23rd, 2024
Raid Hour started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokemon GO Trainers to find 5-Star Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled to evenings.
February 21st, 2024Source

Sega Announces Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble For Switch
Sega has revealed an all-new entry in the Super Monkey Ball franchise. Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble has the highest player count in series history, allowing up to 16 players to compete in various online game modes.
February 21st, 2024Source

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance Announced, Launches June 21st
Atlus's acclaimed 2021 role-playing game returns with new content, characters and powers for Nintendo Switch this Summer.
February 21st, 2024Source

Stunning RPG Debuts In Japanese Nintendo Direct, Due Out in July
No localization announcement yet.
February 21st, 2024Source

Suika Game to get multiplayer DLC to help suck away even more free time
As if Suika Game wasn't engrossing enough, developer Aladdin X revealed during today's Nintendo Partner Direct that its hit fruit-matching puzzle title will be receiving multiplayer... today! That's right, you can currently jump on the Nintendo eShop and drop a measly $2.25 to experience the joys of building fruits larger until they disappear with a friend by your side. I
February 21st, 2024Source

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Announced for Nintendo Switch
This day is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
February 21st, 2024Source

Unicorn Overlord Demo is Available Now on Nintendo Switch
The demo, which isn't available on PlayStation and Xbox, will allow players to carry over their progress into the full game.
February 21st, 2024Source

World Of Goo 2 Release Date Revealed For May
The sequel will launch on Nintendo Switch and PC.
February 21st, 2024Source or Watch Video

Xbox Games Pentiment and Grounded Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation
Obsidian games get the new era started.
February 21st, 2024Source

Xbox's Grounded And Pentiment Are Coming To Nintendo Switch
Two titles from Obsidian are headed to Switch very soon.
February 21st, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 19th, 2024

Following reports indicating a Q1 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 release, Nintendo's JP stock drops by over 5 percent
The Switch 2, previously expected for Q4 2024, is now expected for a Q1 2025 release like its predecessor released in Q1 2017
February 19th, 2024Source

Switch successor is now set for early 2025
Nintendo's publishing partners were reportedly told of new plans last week.
February 19th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly not launching until 2025
Platform holder is said to be advising publishers that next console will not arrive until March at the earliest
February 19th, 2024Source

Nintendo's Switch 2 may not arrive until 2025
It was originally reported to be arriving in late 2024.
February 19th, 2024Source

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance Arrives as Complete Edition in June
Vengeance.
February 19th, 2024Source

TIME Magazine celebrates Pokémon’s 25th American anniversary with four covers
With how ubiquitous Pokémon has become over the years, it’s hard to remember a time when the brand wasn’t the biggest thing ever created. Back in late 1998, Pokémon Red and Blue was released in the United States and was initially met with skepticism.
February 19th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 16th, 2024

8BitDo's Nintendo-inspired Retro Mechanical Keyboard is cheaper than ever right now
The accessory taps into 8-bit nostalgia with NES and Famicom-influenced color schemes.
February 16th, 2024Source

Mario versus Donkey Kong Review, Xbox Games Coming To Switch? | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Kyle start the show by covering news surrounding Splatoon 3, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Sonic Superstars, Xbox's "business update," and more. Then, Charles joins the show to share his review of Mario versus Donkey Kong, while Kyle talks about his experience with the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection.
February 16th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Masahiro Sakurai Says His Work on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Now Done
Smashing.
February 16th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Might Now Release In 2025 - Report
It was previously rumored to launch later this year.
February 16th, 2024Source

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase rumored for next week -- For real this time...
As it happens with any February over the last few years, a Nintendo Direct has been heavily rumored over the least several weeks. Originally rumored by other leakers to be occurring this week on February 15th, there was no Nintendo Direct in sight as yesterday came and went.
February 16th, 2024Source

Where to Buy Nintendo Switch Consoles (February 2024)
Everything you need to know about buying a new Switch
February 16th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 14th, 2024

IGN announces new in-person fan event, IGN Live, for June 2024
With E3 having finally been canceled for good, it has fallen on other companies to provide some kind of E3-like experience for gamers. Being one of the largest gaming websites on the internet, it makes sense that IGN would step in to fill the void.
February 14th, 2024Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Stonjourner, Eiscue, Armarouge, and Ceruledge Tera Raid Battle guide
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokemon's Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokemon's type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokemon will receive boosted attack power, provided that the attack type and the Tera type match.
February 14th, 2024Source

Mario versus Donkey Kong Review
The Rivalry Lives On
February 14th, 2024Source

Mario versus Donkey Kong Review
Ape escape room.
February 14th, 2024Source

Mario versus Donkey Kong Review - Silly Gorilla, Mini-Marios Are For Kids
Mario versus Donkey Kong brings the puzzle-platformer spin-off back to its roots, with clever improvements and a beautifully toyetic facelift.
February 14th, 2024Source

New transformations revealed for Princess Peach ShowTime!
The curtain is about to rise on Princess Peach: Showtime! In just a few short weeks, Nintendo's theatrical adventure will take center stage, and today, a new trailer unveiled four all new- transformations our Peach to wear on her adventure!
February 14th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — February 12th, 2024

CitraVR Emulator Gets 'New 3DS' Performance Update On Quest
CitraVR adds a "New 3DS" performance toggle to the emulator on Quest.
February 12th, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible, Insiders Claim; Might Offer Enhancements
The Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo's rumored next hardware, will feature digital and physical backward compatibility.
February 12th, 2024Source

This Rumored Nintendo Switch 2 Feature Is Great News For Current-Gen Switch Gamers
Nintendo's family of Switch consoles is selling like gangbusters, currently ranking as the third-best selling game console of all time, with a legitimate shot of overtaking the Nintendo DS (No. 2) and PlayStation 2 (No. 1) by the end of the year.
February 12th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 9th, 2024

CRKD unveils NEO S Wireless Collectible Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, mobile devices, and Smart TVs
Today, CRKD unveils the NEO S Wireless Collectible Controller. The NEO S is designed for gamers who appreciate both the nostalgia of classic gaming and the demands of contemporary game mechanics. It works across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PC, mobile devices, and Smart TVs, thanks to its use of Bluetooth.
February 9th, 2024Source

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa gives quick statement on Palworld
Recent comments made by Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa have almost entirely laid to rest any heat that may have existed between Nintendo and Pocket Pair Inc. As part of an interview with Reuters Japan about Nintendo's recent quarterly financial results, Furukawa made a swift statement about how he views the Pokemon competitor/knock-off, Palworld.
February 9th, 2024Source

Princess Zelda joins a trio of stunning Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom statues in new video
Earlier this morning, Nintendo has released a new video showcasing three absolutely stunning statues of Zelda, Link, and Ganondorf from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These statues were originally scheduled to showcase at Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024 before it was sadly cancelled due to safety concerns.
February 9th, 2024Source

The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert 2024 is available to watch now!
Originally scheduled to be aired during Nintendo Live, The Legend of Zelda Orchestra concert at Tokyo 2024 has been uploaded to Nintendo's YouTube account for fans to enjoy. Running just under 30 minutes and containing songs mostly from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, the concert is a brisk watch that will likely bring tears to your eyes if you've yet to see Zelda music performed live.
February 9th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Watch The Legend Of Zelda Orchestral Concert For Free On Your Couch
The performance includes songs from Tears of the Kingdom, Link's Awakening, and Ocarina of Time.
February 9th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 7th, 2024

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Is High Likely Pre-GDC Next Month; Next Direct May Be a Partner Direct
Nintendo Switch 2 has yet to be revealed, but the wait is not going to be much longer, as a March reveal is very likely.
February 7th, 2024Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Spirits coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in new event
It's 2024 and the Spirit Board events are still rolling in for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Announced last December, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was set to get four new Spirit Board events in celebration of the game's fifth anniversary, and today the third new event has been announced.
February 7th, 2024Source

Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championship 2024 coming in April
Fans of the competitive Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe scenes can rejoice this morning as they wake up to good news, as the previously postponed Splatoon 3 World Championship and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championship have been rescheduled and will take place in Japan on April 13th and 14th.
February 7th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 5th, 2024

Best Nintendo Switch Battery Case 2024
Extend your play time
February 5th, 2024Source

Is The Pokemon Company really hinting at upcoming Unova content?
With no new Pokemon news on the horizon, fans across the world are left wondering about what might be coming next. While we'll certainly find out more on Pokemon Day later this month, many fans have been speculating about what may be in the forecast -- us included.
February 5th, 2024Source

Konami announces Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Nintendo Switch
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend, and during the celebration Konami made several announcements concerning the future of Yu-Gi-Oh! video games. The most exciting announcement by far was the announcement of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, a collection of the earliest video games in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise coming to Switch and Steam.
February 5th, 2024Source

Pokemon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokemon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates.
February 5th, 2024Source

Pokemon Reportedly Looking to Cut Out Scalpers Ahead of Infamous Van Gogh Pikachu Card Distribution
Pokemon Gogh.
February 5th, 2024Source

What You Need To Know Before Buying A Temu microSD Card For Your Nintendo Switch
The library of games for the Nintendo Switch is a varied blend of high-end AAA titles and fun indie exploits, making it difficult to choose just a small handful of titles to store on your console. Unfortunately, across all models of the Switch, from the classic to the Lite, the console only has 32GB of onboard storage.
February 5th, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 2nd, 2024

Amiibo Rewind -- Super Mario Cereal with Amiibo Support
Welcome to amiibo Rewind! Each week, we take a look back at an amiibo event or release from the past 10 years to celebrate 10 amazing years of amiibo. Today, we're taking a look back at the surprising Super Mario Cereal, with, you guessed it, an amiibo built into the box!
February 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Palworld Modder Steps Into The Ring Through a "Legally-Distinct" Mod, After DMCA Notice By Nintendo
The YouTuber and famous modder Toasted Shoes has decided to make a "unique" comeback into the realm of Palworld through a "legally distinct" mod.
February 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Pokemon once had an American newspaper comic strip
For today's piece of obscure Pokemon history, I would like to direct you to the YouTube channel "Did You Know Gaming" and its latest video on a part of the brand's past that Nintendo, The Pokemon Company, and Creatures have tried to bury: the Pokemon newspaper comic strip!
February 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Jim Carrey is returning for Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (the movie, not the game) has given three crucial teases of what's to come this December.
February 2nd, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 4 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — February 1st, 2024

Datamined files appear to confirm a Hi-Fi Rush Switch release
Tango Gameworks' critically acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush just celebrated its first anniversary with a brand new update that added some cool in-game shirts. Released across Xbox platforms and PC last year, the latest update has a specific shirt to represent the platform you're playing on. For Xbox, players will get a green shirt that says "SHADOW DROPPED," referencing how the game was announced during an Xbox presentation and released minutes later.
February 1st, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 31st, 2024

5 Most Exciting Remakes Coming in 2024
Could these remakes wind up being better than the originals?
January 31, 2024Source

A Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster sale is currently live on the Nintendo eShop
Anyone waiting to grab the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters at a discount will have had their patience paid off. Square Enix has quietly launched a sale for all six games on the Nintendo eShop, Steam, and the PlayStation Store. For just $60, you can get the first six Final Fantasy games in their remastered pixelated glory.
January 31, 2024Source

"Eastward: Octopia" Out Now on Steam & Nintendo Switch
Hey, everyone! We're excited to bring you some big (and heartwarming) news today! Today is the day! Get ready to trade in John's bang-bang gun for a watering can, and embark on a tranquil new life in Octopia.
January 31, 2024Source

Nintendo DS-like Windows gaming handheld from AYANEO has finally launched and could help with certain emulators if you know what I mean
There's the AYANEO Flip DS or the Flip KB to choose from.
January 31, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch Lite OLED Mod Promises to Improve Image Quality Greatly; Won't Be Expensive or Hard to Do
An official Nintendo Switch Lite OLED model is unlikely to get released, with Nintendo working on its next console, but soon enough, players may be able to install an OLED screen on the console.
January 31, 2024Source

The Ayaneo Flip DS could be the best DS / 3DS / Wii U emulator ever
Fans of Nintendo's dual screen handhelds will likely be elated to learn about the Ayaneo Flip DS. While that isn't some extreme collaboration with Nintendo to make a PC, it does bring up an interesting prospect. We can soon have a nearly form factor perfect way to emulate DS games on a PC.
January 31, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 29th, 2024

Final Fantasy VI director claims a full remake would take 20 years to develop
Fans holding out hope that Square Enix might repeat the magic of Final Fantasy 7 Remake with a potential Final Fantasy 6 Remake will need to temper their expectations. In an interview with French YouTuber Julien Chièze (Youtube), FF6 director Yoshinori Kitase stated that due to the depth of the SNES classic, a potential FF7R remake of FF6 would take roughly 20 years to develop.
January 29, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Could Ship Over 10 Million Units in Initial Fiscal Year -- Rumor
Display shipment data suggests that the console could be easier to find in stores, per Bloomberg reporter Takashi Mochizuki.
January 29, 2024Source

Rockstar Games Failed To Shift Gears With Its New Drag Races in GTA Online
A not so straight road ahead.
January 29, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 26th, 2024

Analyst says Nintendo Switch 2 will launch this year, feature 8-inch LCD
Is Nintendo saving OLED for a later model?
January 26, 2024Source

How To Install CitraVR Emulator To Play Nintendo 3DS Games On Quest
CitraVR is available now for Quest headsets and these instructions can help you get it installed via sideloading. Here's how to find, install, and configure the CitraVR Nintendo 3DS emulator for your Meta Quest 2, 3, or Pro.
January 26, 2024Source

Legendary composer Koji Kondo has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee at the 27th D.I.C.E. Awards
Just a few days ago, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that legendary composer Koji Kondo would be honored at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony this year. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame for his massive contributions to video game soundtracks, Kondo said in a press release:
January 26, 2024Source

Nintendo 'Switch 2' coming this year with 8-inch LCD screen, claims Omdia tech analyst
Japanese supply chain sources cited.
January 26, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Should Be Easy to Find in Stores, as 10M Units Should Be Produced in Launch Fiscal Year
Finding a Nintendo Switch 2 in stores should be easy, compared to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, as a huge amount of consoles should be produced during the first fiscal year of availability.
January 26, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Tipped For An 8-Inch Non-OLED Display And 2024 Launch
Omedia analyst Hiroshi Hayase says a proper followup to the Nintendo Switch handheld game console is coming sometime later this year, and it will arrive with an 8-inch liquid-crystal display (LCD) rather than an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen, Bloomberg reports. If true, the Switch 2 will debut with the biggest display yet for any Switch device.
January 26, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 will have an 8-inch LCD screen according to new report
Another day, another Switch 2 rumor. In a recent late-night report by Bloomberg, it has been suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for a release later this year, featuring an 8-inch LCD screen. The report cites Hiroshi Hayase, an Omdia analyst who specializes in research on small and medium-sized LCD panels.
January 26, 2024Source

Nintendo "Switch 2" with 8-inch LCD Screen Reportedly Prepped for 2024
Earlier today, Bloomberg published a report that covers expert analysis of the Nintendo Switch successor's alleged display credentials. The media outlet cites claims made by Hiroshi Hayase—Research Manager (of Small Medium Displays) at Omdia.
January 26, 2024Source

Switch 2 Launching This Year With 8-Inch LCD Screen - Report
Nintendo is staying tight-lipped on its next video game system.
January 26, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 24th, 2024

How To Update The Firmware On Your Nintendo Switch Dock
The Nintendo Switch is a pretty piece of gaming hardware, blending the lines between handheld and console gaming. However, besides being able to play in your home or on the road, the Switch boasts many features that change how you use consoles. And the most underappreciated may be its dock.
January 24, 2024Source

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Online Services Will Officially End on April 8, 2024
End of an era.
January 24, 2024Source

Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC Finally Gets Served Up in February
Wave 2 washes up more single-player content next month.
January 24, 2024Source

Splatoon 3: Side Order Expansion Launches February 22
Side Order will add a new single player campaign, where players will play as Agent 8 in an abandoned Inkopolis Square that has been mysteriously drained of all colour.
January 24, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 22nd, 2024

Ace Attorney producer says the series 'will not be stopping'
It's a good day for Ace Attorney fans. Not only has the embargo lifted for reviews of the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy collection, but a new interview with series producer Kenichi Hashimoto has confirmed some great news: Ace Attorney will not be stopping anytime soon.
January 22, 2024Source

Another Code Recollection Review - Full Of Mysteries
Another Code Recollection is a sweet, breezy mystery adventure that's enjoyable but doesn't leave a lasting impression.
January 22, 2024Source

Creating the ULTIMATE Nintendo GameCube for modern TVs
Over the past several years, the Nintendo GameCube has quickly become one of the most beloved consoles for game collectors and Nintendo fans. I personally started collecting GameCube games back in 2010, and over the past ten years, I've accumulated quite the collection. While I don't play these games as often as I would like, from time to time I still pop in Super Mario Sunshine or Pikmin 2 and get a little dose of nostalgia.
January 22, 2024Source or Watch Video

Here's Why The Nintendo Switch Only Has 4GB Of RAM
Ask the average Nintendo Switch owner if they're satisfied with its performance, and the answer will likely be a resounding yes. The hybrid handheld gaming console captured the world's imagination when it was released in 2017 and, by the end of 2022, had become the third best-selling video game console of all time. Even with all its success, many have questioned the Switch's 4GB of random access memory (RAM), wondering if it's enough for smooth gameplay and efficient multitasking.
January 22, 2024Source

Mario versus Donkey Kong Remake -- Everything You Need to Know
The remake of Nintendo's classic Game Boy Advance puzzle platformer is out on February 16th for Nintendo Switch. Here's what you should know.
January 22, 2024Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Switch Flash Cart MIG-Switch First Review Highlights Some Critical Issues
The Nintendo Switch flash cart MIG-Switch has yet to hit the market, but if it does in its current condition, it could have a significant impact on the second-hand market due to how it tricks the console into identifying backups as legit cartridges.
January 22, 2024Source

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown designer would love to make a Zelda II-inspired spinoff
Released last week, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has greatly impressed many Metroidvania fans, including myself. And just days ago, two of the developers from Ubisoft Montpellier took to the r/metroidvania subreddit for an AMA, answering questions from fans about The Lost Crown. T
January 22, 2024Source

Review -- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
The original Ace Attorney series was foundational for establishing the appeal of visual novels in western markets. Phoenix Wright's over-the-top lawyer adventures, full of melodrama, hilarious character animations, and the dopest chiptunes ever produced for the Game Boy Advance, made for a fruitful, new chapter in Capcom's history book.
January 22, 2024Source

The era of Nintendo Switch Flash Carts has arrived, potentially opening a new door for piracy
YouTuber Taki Udon reviews the MIG-Switch and outlines potential for legitimate owners of used games to get bans
January 22, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 19th, 2024

5 3DS Games Switch 2 Needs as Ports to Hit the Ground Running
What 3DS games should make it to the Nintendo Switch 2?
January 19, 2024Source

A PlayStation Console Critical Vulnerability Was Recently Fixed; Full PS5 Testkit Access Could Lead to Interesting Developments
A most critical PlayStation console vulnerability was recently fixed, according to a new report shared online this week.
January 19, 2024Source

Another Code: Recollection Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Marcus Stewart, who gives his hands-on impressions of Another Code: Recollection, Nintendo's first published release of 2024. The series got its start on the DS before receiving a Japan and Europe-only sequel on the Wii. Now, both titles are available on Switch. The two also run through the latest news, give an eShop Gem of the Week, and discuss which Zelda game they'd like to see remade.
January 19, 2024Source or Watch Video

Genshin Impact version 4.4 brings new friends and visual enhancements Jan 31
Join new playable characters Xianyun and Gaming for Lantern Rite and set out to Chenyu Vale at the northwestern Liyue.
January 19, 2024Source

Is Palworld available on Xbox and PC Game Pass?
Palworld has been described as Pokemon with guns meets Rust, but you may not have to buy it to try it.
January 19, 2024Source or Watch Video

Jailbroken Wiis gain access to a revived digital storefront
Service could eventually offer every digital Wii game for free
January 19, 2024Source

Pokemon Fans Are Coming for Palworld With a Vengeance
Monster mash.
January 19, 2024Source

'Pokemon with guns' satire Palworld sells over a million copies in eight hours
The massive number of concurrent players has even strained the servers.
January 19, 2024Source

People Are Discovering This GameCube Easter Egg 23 Years Late
The surprisingly well-hidden secret was demonstrated by an employee of a local gaming shop in Kentucky.
January 19, 2024Source

The Evolution of Tekken and PlayStation
See how the franchise and console intertwined over the years.
January 19, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 3 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
January 19, 2024Source

This PlayStation RPG is the game the GDQ tech team hates the most
I asked which game gave the speedrunning event's tech crew the biggest headaches, and the answer surprised me.
January 19, 2024Source

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 patched in new amiibo support -- Here's how to access all amiibo gear
Despite first releasing all the way back in July of 2022, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has managed to continue to get new content all the way into 2024. The final wave of the Expansion Pass has long been available, but thanks to the Noah & Mio amiibo, it took until now to finally tie the ribbon on the gift that is Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
January 19, 2024Source

Xenoblade Chronicles Amiibo 2-Pack Is Back In Stock
Xenoblade Chronicles fans can pick up the Noah and Mio Amiibo set for $40 at multiple retailers.
January 19, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 15th, 2024

4 Of The Best Nintendo DS Emulators For Android
Long before the fancy foldable smartphones we see today, there was the clunky yet charming dual-screen Nintendo DS. Released in late 2004, the rather unique form factor of the DS opened the doors for intuitive controls and gameplay styles. Selling over 150 million units in the fiscal years of the decade between 2005 and 2015, the DS climbed to be one of the most popular and recognizable handheld consoles to date.
January 15, 2024Source

'Don't Be Mad at Valve Here,' Says Creator of Cancelled Portal 64
Now you're playing with fire.
January 15, 2024Source

CitraVR Brings The Nintendo 3DS Emulator To Quest Today
CitraVR delivers native Nintendo 3DS emulation on Quest, arriving today from Air Link creator Amanda Watson.
January 15, 2024Source

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Has Sold Nearly 3 Million Units -- Rumour
Though initially deemed a commercial failure, the tactics game is now reportedly performing in line with its predecessor.
January 15, 2024Source

Monster Hunter World vs Rise: Which Game Is Better?
Turf war!
January 15, 2024Source

New trailers for the Mythical Pokemon Pecharunt have been released
Coinciding with the release of the Teal Mask expansion for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet came many theories and rumors about the mysterious peach Pokemon.
January 15, 2024Source or Watch Video

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl: Where To Get Defog
The forecast calls for Pokemon.
January 15, 2024Source

Pokemon Reveals the Newest Legendary: Meet Pecharunt
Pokemon introduces Pecharunt, a Kitakami legendary with a dark past.
January 15, 2024Source

Team Solo won Splatoon 3's latest Frosty Fest
To kick off 2024, Nintendo held another Frosty Fest in Splatoon 3 that asked the most important question of all time: Who do you spend the holidays with? Friends, Family, or Solo? While it was pretty obvious that Team Solo would take the victory as nobody has friends anymore, the final results show just how lonely we all are in the modern day. Pour one out for your friends that you don't have.
January 15, 2024Source

Wccftech's Most Anticipated Platform Games of 2024 -- Always Moving Right
Nintendo Switch owners have gotten not one but three Kirby titles within the past couple of years, as well as the first original 2D Mario platform game to hold a 90+ Metacritic score since Super Mario World. It's fair game to say that Nintendo fans have been eating well, but will their appetite be satisfied going into 2024?
January 15, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 12th, 2024

Capcom Quickly Rolls Back Resident Evil Revelations DRM Update After Steam Review Bombing
Jump scare.
January 12, 2024Source

EX Raid Tickets Die a Quiet Death in Pokemon GO
One Ticket for Mewtwo, please.
January 12, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch Online: Every NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Sega Genesis, And GBA Game
Nintendo has been slowly beefing up its library of games available to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.
January 12, 2024Source

Nintendo's Switch 2 Game Console Release Date Has Been Accidentally Revealed
In all likelihood, and barring any delays, Nintendo will launch its much-anticipated Switch 2 game console this September. No, Nintendo has not made an official announcement yet. However, Altec Lansing spilled the beans in a press release announcing it is the inaugural licensee of Ai Shark's gaming software that will launch at the same time as Nintendo's next major console.
January 12, 2024Source

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Review, 2024 Predictions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, the first major game release of 2024 is here, so Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc back on the show to deliver his review of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The two also share their big predictions for this year in the world of Nintendo.
January 12, 2024Source

Pokémon GO’s Season of Timeless Travels’ Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day event guide
The next Hisuian Pokémon joining Pokémon GO is Hisuian Typhlosion! Just like with Hisuian Samurott debuting in December 2023, Hisuian Typhlosion will be available during a dedicated Raid Day event. For three hours, Trainers can battle and catch their very own Hisuian Typhlosion.
January 12, 2024Source

The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 3 | Super Replay
After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reinvented the series in 3D and became its new gold standard, Nintendo followed up with a surreal sequel in Majora's Mask. Set two months after the events of Ocarina, Link finds himself transported to an alternate version of Hyrule called Termina and must prevent a very angry moon from crashing into the Earth over the course of three constantly repeating days.
January 12, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 11th, 2024

Gameshark may have accidentally leaked the Nintendo Switch 2's launch window
In an incredibly bizarre turn of events, the long-dead Gameshark company may have accidentally leaked the release window for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console. In a press release by Altec Lansing (which is another old-school brand that I thought was gone), the company announced a new partnership with Ai Shark, formerly known as Gameshark.
January 11, 2024Source or Source

Hitman: Blood Money -- Reprisal Launches January 25th for Nintendo Switch
The updated title is available to pre-order on the Nintendo eShop and features Instinct Mode, a new mini-map and alerts.
January 11, 2024Source

Mario versus Donkey Kong Gets New Local Co-Op And Casual Modes
There also will be two new worlds in the Nintendo Switch remake that arrives next month.
January 11, 2024Source

Professor Oak's Lab is the next Pokemon Funko Pop! set we all need
While Funko Pops may have lost some of their allure over the last 13 years, the occasional set can still recapture the magic of those original vinyl figures. One such set is the upcoming Pokemon Starter Set, featuring mini Pop figures of Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—all in an amazing recreation of Professor Oak's Lab!
January 11, 2024Source

Review -- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Over the past several years I've made a pretty big discovery about myself in relation to video games: I absolutely love Metroidvanias. I tried and tried when I was younger to love Metroid, but something about it just didn't click with me.
January 11, 2024Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Takes Top Spot in Japan's Final Software Sales Charts of 2023
The acclaimed 2D platformer sold over 221,000 units over the course of the two-week period ending on December 31.
January 11, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Coming In Fall 2024, According To AI Hint Software Company [Update]
We don't think this is the type of hint the company was intending to share.
January 11, 2024Source

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know
Nintendo is probably gearing up to announce its next console--here's what we know so far.
January 11, 2024Source

Switch 2 Allegedly Launches This September, According To An AI Company's Press Release
There are few things the internet is hungrier for than news about the Switch successor. With relative silence from Nintendo, folks have been left to grasp at straws and theorize what it will look like, how it will be played, and when it will be released. Today, thanks to Digital Trends, we might have an answer to that last question, and it came from a rather odd place.
January 11, 2024Source

Valve squashes Team Fortress 2 and Portal fan projects after years of leniency
The TF2 takedown suggests a more protective IP infringement strategy.
January 11, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 10th, 2024

A fan made Super Smash Bros. 64 mod adds Banjo & Kazooie and a lot more -- All on original hardware
Fans of the N64 and Super Smash Bros. are in for a treat. The creators behind the fabulous mod "Smash Remix" have recently released version 1.5.0, updating the game with new features, items, and a host of new characters. A very brilliantly put-together trailer that mimics some of the official Super Smash Bros. directs lays out the new features well. But before we go into what's new, let's chat a bit about what Smash Remix is.
January 10, 2024Source or Watch Video

Are Nintendo Selects about to be revived for Switch?
Call it an inevitability or preparation for what's next. Nintendo has a habit of stopping the printing of their first party titles towards the end of a console's life cycle. Don't worry though, the games in question don't go away entirely!
January 10, 2024Source

From besting Tetris AI to epic speedruns—inside gaming's most thrilling feats
After 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first human to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris, he dedicated his special win to his father, who passed away in December 2023.
January 10, 2024Source

IGN x Nintendo: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Retweet Competition -- Terms & Conditions
 
January 10, 2024Source

Into The Unown -- Where Will Pokemon Go Next?
In just a few short days, the final part of the Scarlet & Violet DLC will be released, marking the end of updates for the games. This epilogue will focus on the land of Kitakami and is not expected to feature any new areas like The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk. With the release of the Epilogue, this brings us to an interesting time in terms of Pokemon news.
January 10, 2024Source

Nintendo continues to talk with more studios about its IP
In a new Op/Ed over on GamesIndustry.biz, writer Christopher Dring postulates that Nintendo is starting to look into letting other developers play around with some of its IP. While Dring is privy to some insider knowledge that he can't share, many are taking his words as merely a rumor. Why would Nintendo allow outside developers a chance to create new games with its various franchises? The thing is, Nintendo has quite a long history of doing just this.
January 10, 2024Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Unrivaled Blaziken Tera Raid Battle guide
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokemon's Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokemon's type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokemon will receive boosted attack power, provided that the attack type and the Tera type match.
January 10, 2024Source

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Adding New Spirits on January 11
Available for five days, the new Spirits will bring characters from Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
January 10, 2024Source

Switch 2 Rumors Swirl As Major Nintendo Games Go Out Of Stock
Super Mario Odyssey and more first-party games are disappearing from online stores
January 10, 2024Source

Team Fortress: Source 2 and Portal 64 Fan Projects Shut Down by Valve Takedowns
Anticipated fan projects are no more after Valve steps in.
January 10, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 9th, 2024

Fortnite Is Still My Go-To Game Because It Avoids This Annoying Problem
I've only played one game in 2024 so far, and it's Epic's digital tornado of IP
January 9, 2024Source

Hyperkin Reveals A Sega Nomad Imitation Called Mega 95
The console can play Genesis games on the go, though no release date has been announced.
January 9, 2024Source

Hyperkin to release portable Sega Genesis console with a Switch-like dock
The nostalgia is strong with this one. Hyperkin, the company behind a massive heap of gaming accessories and hardware clones has just announced that it will be releasing an all-new handheld with support for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive cartridges.
January 9, 2024Source

Hyperkin's Latest Handheld Plays Sega Genesis and Mega Drive Cartridges
No price and release date, yet.
January 9, 2024Source

Microsoft Snaps Up 'Pokemon-With-Guns' Game Palworld for Game Pass, Release Date Confirmed
Monster hit.
January 9, 2024Source

'Pokemon with guns' satire Palworld launches in Early Access on January 19
The game blends familiar mechanics with darker themes of labor exploitation.
January 9, 2024Source

Preorders For A New Nintendo Switch-Exclusive Dungeon Crawler Are Live
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island releases February 27.
January 9, 2024Source

Sony Hypes Up Nintendo And The Legend Of Zelda Movie
Sony Pictures is producing the Zelda movie.
January 9, 2024Source

Super Smash Bros. Chief Masahiro Sakurai Quitting YouTube in 2024
Adventure began in 2022.
January 9, 2024Source

Pokemon Go: Everything to Know About Chansey Community Day
Pokemon Go is going to be all Chansey, all the time.
January 9, 2024Source

Pokemon TV will no longer be available starting this March
For nearly the entire history of the Pokemon franchise, the anime series has followed along on the journey. The first episode aired a little more than a year after the release of Pokemon Red/Green in Japan, and has been a continuous part ever since.
January 9, 2024Source

Smash series director Masahiro Sakurai to end YouTube series this year
Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai has announced that he's planning on wrapping up his YouTube series, "Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games," at some point in 2024. Having launched the series in August of 2022 as a way to provide development tips and insights to potential game devs, it seems Sakurai has run the course for what he feels he needs to say.
January 9, 2024Source

Sony CEO provides update on Legend of Zelda movie
The Consumer Electronics Show 2024, aka CES 24, kicked off this week and a slew of announcements for all of the latest technology have been hitting the internet. While there isn't a tremendous amount of gaming news to be learned, we did get some updates from Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida about the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie. No, that's not a typo.
January 9, 2024Source

The Legend of Zelda Movie Will "Deliver an Amazing Tale of Adventure and Discovery" -- Sony CEO
Nintendo announced in November that it was working with Sony Pictures on a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
January 9, 2024Source

Ubisoft and MiHoYo Among Publishers Signing Up for Nvidia's AI-Generated Video Character Tool
Nvidia demos its generative AI tech for game devs.
January 9, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 8th, 2024

Get Ready to Say Goodbye to the Pokemon TV App Soon
Get ready to say goodbye to the Pokemon TV app this spring.
January 8, 2024Source

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
Two worlds collide in Mario + Rabbids® Kingdom Battle!
January 8, 2024Source

Pokémon TV App Removed From Digital Stores, Will End Permanently in March
Decade-old streaming service showing classic episodes is coming to an end.
January 8, 2024Source

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ray-Traced Global Illumination Mod Makes the Game Look Next-Gen in New 8K Video
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released almost seven years ago, but the advancement in PC emulation and modding has made it so that the previous entry in the Nintendo series can look as good as more recent titles, if not even better.
January 8, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 6th, 2024

Pokemon Concierge Is Perfect for a Specific Type of Fan
Some of us just love these little guys.
January 6, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — January 5th, 2024

The Weirdest Pokemon Evolution Methods in the Scarlet and Violet DLC
How are we supposed to know?
January 5, 2024Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 29th, 2023

Best Of 2023: Super Mario RPG's Level-Up Screen Proves ArtePiazza Understood The Assignment
Any worries about the game's personality getting lost in translation went away when we leveled up.
December 29, 2023Source

End your year with new Pokemon icons for Nintendo Switch Online and Netflix
As the year comes to a close, don't forget to get a fresh start on your 2024 gaming with a brand-new Pokemon profile icon! There are plenty of options available not only on Nintendo Switch Online, but also some new profile icons on Netflix featuring characters and Pokemon from Pokemon Concierge.
December 29, 2023Source

Grand Theft Auto V May Be Getting Ported to Nintendo Switch, Leaked Source Code Suggests
Grand Theft Auto V may be getting a late port on Nintendo, judging from information discovered recently.
December 29, 2023Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's ESRB rating includes flirtatious dialogue
It's not every day that a Nintendo game receives an ESRB rating that includes the description "flirtatious dialogue." While it will be no surprise to fans of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake just received its ESRB rating and the description is golden. Princess Peach is going to be angry with Mario next year.
December 29, 2023Source

Trombone Champ
Do you have what it takes to become the Trombone Champ?
December 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — December 28th, 2023

A strategy guide for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been released
It has become fairly well known that The Super Mario Bros. Movie is chock-full of easter eggs and references to the classic video gaming era. That being said, a lot of these small details can be difficult to notice, often only appearing briefly in the background. Fortunately for all but the most keen-eyed of us, Nintendo has released a guide booklet that details these easter eggs one by one.
December 28, 2023Source

Pokemon's 2023 Showed The Darker Side Of The Pikachu Machine
Making frustrating decisions in the face of myriad challenges, 2023 saw The Pokemon Company's image falter
December 28, 2023Source

Pokemon Concierge Delivers a Chill, Feel-Good Hour of Cuteness
The new series starring The Boys' Karen Fukuhara is now streaming on Netflix.
December 28, 2023Source

Pokemon Concierge is a beautiful reminder to take some time off
Netflix's new stop-motion Pokemon series from Dwarf Animation Studio is on the shorter side of things, but each episode is a gorgeous testament to the power of relaxation.
December 28, 2023Source

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Koltin Locations
You've got Bubbul Gems to spend, and Koltin's got gifties to trade.
December 28, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 26th, 2023, 2023

8 great games for your Switch from 2023
It's been a great year for new Switch games.
December 26, 2023Source

A new study shows that playing Super Mario Odyssey can help combat depression
When it comes to understanding the complexities of mental health, it can be extremely nuanced. It's no surprise then that effectively treating people struggling with mental health issues is an ongoing subject of research. Conventional methods aren't everything though, a study in Germany recently made a connection between playing Super Mario Odyssey and reduced depression symptoms.
December 26, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Online icons from seven games are returning for a limited time
One of the many perks for those with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription is access to special profile icons bought with Platinum Points. However, they're usually available for a limited time only, so if you missed out on getting a couple icons from your favorite games you're generally out of luck. Fear not however! Avatars from past installments are making a return until January 9th.
December 26, 2023Source

Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair
They must run, jump and roll their way through a series of challenging 2D levels, face a puzzling Overworld and rally the Royal Bee-tallion to take down Capital B and his Impossible Lair!
December 26, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — December 22nd, 2023

A Super Smash Bros. style movie is rumored to be in discussion
No matter who you ask, it’s fair to say that The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive success. Grossing $1.36 billion, it had the biggest worldwide opening weekend for an animated film ever, and currently stands as Illumination’s highest-grossing movie they have ever produced.
December 22, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Emulator Yuzu Gets A Huge FPS Performance Boost On Android
If you know anything about hardware emulation, you'll expect that emulating the Nintendo Switch is a pretty tall task, and as far as it goes for "all hardware," you'd be right. However it's now possible to play a lot of Switch games on ARM64-based Android devices with better-than-real-hardware performance thanks to a new feature, the name of which will surely give away why it's such a big deal: Native Code Execution (NCE).
December 22, 2023Source

Smash Bros. amiibo restock confirmed
It’s official! Multiple hard to get Super Smash Bros. amiibo are now confirmed for a re-stock in North America. So far, we have confirmation of Terry, Joker, Banjo & Kazooie, and Shulk. All of these amiibo are live now for pre-order at various retailers.
December 22, 2023Source

Splatoon 3’s Frosty Fest asks who you like to spend the holidays with
The latest festive Splatfest is almost here! Splatoon 3’s Frosty Fest was announced late last month, and today we finally have some more details on the event.
December 22, 2023Source

Splatoon 3's Newest Weapon Is Actively Hurting the Disabled Community
Splattercolor Screen effects are causing disabled players to abandon the game until it's redesigned.
December 22, 2023Source

Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country expansion gets new commercials
On the official Universal Studios Japan YouTube account, the company has uploaded two brief commercials for the upcoming Donkey Kong Country Park expansion of Super Nintendo World. Planned to open in Spring 2024, we know that there will be a brand-new rollercoaster and some new buildings to explore. This commercial doesn’t show anything that could be considered real, but it highlights the Kong coaster in all its zany glory.
December 22, 2023Source or Watch Video or Watch Video

The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2024
You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.
December 22, 2023Source

The Best Of 2023 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Kyle look back at 2023. The two talk about the good and bad the year had to bring the games industry before transitioning into an awards show format for the remainder of the episode.
December 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — December 21st, 2023

'90s Konami arcade gem Mystic Warriors finally gets a home release
The early 90s Konami beat-em-up classic Mystic Warriors is finally getting a home release thanks to the Arcade Archives line of downloadable titles. As reported by Famitsu, the once-arcade exclusive will be hitting Switch and PS4 on December 21st, 2023 (aka today!) Now you and some friends can ninja your way through hordes of enemies in the way only '90s Konami knew how to deliver.
December 21, 2023Source

ESRB rates Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, signaling a nearby release
Just a few days ago on the ESRB website, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD received an "E -- For Everyone" rating. While that isn't noteworthy by itself -- the original Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon was also rated E on 3DS -- it does signal one thing: this new Switch port is very close to releasing.
December 21, 2023Source

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection for Switch getting an update in January 2024
While the first volume of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection brought a trilogy of classic stealth games and their 8-bit predecessors to modern hardware, it did come with a few caveats, with fans noting various technical issues in the weeks since launch. Thankfully a variety of those issues have been addressed with a new update on PC, which has also brought with it a couple of new options.
December 21, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch games in Southeast Asia will no longer display the ESRB rating on the front cover
Collectors can tell you how frustrating it can be when the wonderful box art of a game is covered up by intrusive text and labels. If that doesn't seem annoying, see the Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition box art as a particularly egregious example. Fortunately for Nintendo Switch games, a better option exists -- but only in Southeast Asia.
December 21, 2023Source

Overwatch 2 Left A Trail Of Broken Promises In 2023
From pricey cosmetics to major hero reworks and confusing competitive ranks, Overwatch 2's first full year was a doozy
December 21, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 19th, 2023

Bandai Namco lines up Kirby Crane Game series of merchandise
Kirby has had various minigames over the years attached to his standard adventures and one of the first was the crane game that made its debut in Kirby's Adventure for the NES. Now things are coming full circle with Bandai Namco releasing a fresh wave of merchandise celebrating "Kirby's Toki-Meki Crane Fever".
December 19, 2023Source

Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. For the first time, experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the unwritten.
December 19, 2023Source

Kemco is a hidden gem fountain for retro RPG fans
As a publisher and developer, Kemco has been around forever. Depending on who you're talking to, the name may evoke memories of classic, licensed retro series like Crazy Castle, licensed oddities like Mickey Mouse: Magic Wands, or licensed tragedies like Batman: Dark Tomorrow. Or, you might think of a deluge of seemingly low budget, RPG Maker-developed, bizarrely-titled RPGs featuring spiky-haired prettyboys and generic, cute women. Of course a weirdo like me thinks of all the above.
December 19, 2023Source

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet's Legacy Is Squandered Potential
Post-DLC, we look back at the best and worst parts of Pokemon Generation IX
December 19, 2023Source

The Mario Party series just celebrated its 25th anniversary
A little over a year before the turn of the century, Nintendo created a franchise that would end up changing thousands of people's childhoods (and friendships) forever. You know it, you might hate it sometimes, but really we all love it — it's Mario Party! On December 18th the Mario Party franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary, with the first game coming out all the way back in 1998.
December 19, 2023Source

World of Warcraft Unveils 2024 Roadmap Up to Start of the Worldsoul Saga
Here's what to expect as Blizzard's popular MMO prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
December 19, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 18th, 2023

A New Gaming Handheld With Rage Mode Is Coming To Battle The ROG Ally
Give credit to Valve for popularizing handheld gaming in the PC space, a realm that was mostly concentrated on Nintendo's various portable consoles (Switch, Game Boy, etc) before the Steam Deck arrived. Almost overnight, PC gaming handhelds became a viable category. It's still early, with the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally being the primary options, but competition is heating up. To that end, meet the Terrans Force Handle 5.
December 18, 2023Source

Jack Black would love for The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 to be a Bowser-centric musical
As part of the latest Variety Awards Circuit podcast, actor and comedian Jack Black revealed some ideas he would love to see for a potential Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel. It should come as no surprise to fans of the film, but Black would love to see Universal Pictures and Illumination pivot to a full-on musical so that Bowser can get his dues.
December 18, 2023Source

Terra Nil is Available Now on Nintendo Switch
The reverse city builder involves restoring the environment in a wasteland, using various machines to cleanse it and bring back wildlife.
December 18, 2023Source

There won’t be a Zelda Mario Maker style game anytime soon, according to developers
If only one word could be used to summarize The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it would definitely be “creation.” On day one of the game’s release, social media was flooded with clips of players utilizing the game’s new rune, Ultrahand, to create almost anything one could possibly imagine. Given how much of a hit this new mechanic was, a lot of people may find themselves wondering if there could ever be a Zelda game focused entirely around building in a similar vein to the Super Mario Maker series.
December 18, 2023Source

You Can Finally Watch Luigi In Action In Super Mario 64, Sort Of
A resurfaced VHS tape seems to show off-screen footage of Luigi's SM64 appearance.
December 18, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 15th, 2023

OnePlus Sets January 23 as OnePlus 12 US Launch, OnePlus 12R to Join It
The OnePlus 12 has already launched in China, with specs and design elements revealed. The phone is no longer any sort of mystery, but that still doesn’t mean we aren’t curious when the new flagship-level phone will hit our shores and our hands. OnePlus gave us that date today, plus we know of a surprise device launch that’ll come with it.
December 15, 2023Source

Playlist: IGN Staff Members Share Their Personal Picks for the Top 10 Games of 2023
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won IGN's Game of the Year award, but it was far from unanimous.
December 15, 2023Source

Zelda Boss Is Excited About Next Nintendo Console And What "New" Things It Can Do
"It's a feeling of excitement. It's about what will be the new things that we'll be able to do."
December 15, 2023Source

Zelda Interview Recap, The Game Awards, E3 Memories | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is back in the office, so as promised, he spends much of the episode catching up on the biggest news items from the world of Nintendo. After that, he and Wesley LeBlanc share E3 memories, recap Brian's recent interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and chat about Brian's recent trips to The Game Awards and Tokyo.
December 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — December 14th, 2023

Don’t forget to claim these Mystery Gifts in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
It’s finally here! With today marking the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, players of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are traveling to the Blueberry Academy for the first time and experiencing what it has in store for them. Though it’s easy to get wrapped up in the hype, make sure not to forget about the Mystery Gifts that are now able to be claimed.
December 14, 2023Source

Switch 2 May Not Be Able To Run GTA 6, Experts Say
GTA 6 is too powerful, they estimate.
December 14, 2023Source

The Crew Delisted on Steam and PlayStation Store; Servers Shutting Down After March 31st, 2024
Though current owners can still access the game, its always-online requirement means they'll lose access after servers go down.
December 14, 2023Source

The Crew Is Delisted, Servers Shutting Down At The End of March 2024
After March 2024, the game will be completely inaccessible.
December 14, 2023Source

Yuzu Switch Emulator New Builds Reduce Boot Times In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Fix Slowdowns In All Games
The Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator was recently improved with some new features that improve the experience in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and several other titles.
December 14, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 12th, 2023

Grab a Super Mario Bros. Wonder theme in the Latest Tetris 99 MAXIMUS CUP
Tetris 99’s 38th Maximus Cup is almost upon us, and the theme introduced by this cup will be Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Featuring music from Mario’s latest outing and blocks inspired by Warp Pipes, ? Blocks, and more, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder theme will be available to any and all players who manage to rack up 100 points during the duration of the Maximus Cup.
December 12, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 11th, 2023

CryZENx’s Ocarina of Time Remake In Unreal Engine 5 Will Have DLSS 3 Frame Generation
CryZENx the person behind the upcoming fan remake of Ocarina of Time that he has been building in Unreal Engine 5 for about the past 7 years has just released a new demo for to celebrate Ocarinas of times’ 25-year anniversary. The demo shows off the new cool makeover of the Lost Woods and some new extra gameplay that has been added and I have to say it looks amazing.
December 11, 2023Source or Watch Video

Eiji Aonuma doesn’t put too much stock in the chronology of The Legend of Zelda
One of the internet’s favorite discussion points when it comes to The Legend of Zelda series is the timeline that each game falls onto. Fans speculated about the timeline for years before it was finally officially revealed in Hyrule Historia in 2011, placing each of The Legend of Zelda games that had been released up to that point on a timeline that started with Skyward Sword and eventually split into three different timelines.
December 11, 2023Source

Epic Games Still Wants Nintendo Characters in Fortnite
"We hope at some point [to use their characters]. Our players would love it."
December 11, 2023Source

Fortnite Adding Nintendo Characters "Makes No Sense," Former Employee Says
Epic's Fortnite platform has welcomed crossover characters from Sony and Microsoft already through Kratos, Aloy, and Master Chief, but no Nintendo characters have appeared in the game as of yet. That's not for a lack of trying, though. Epic ecosystem boss Saxs Persson told a href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-gaming" target="new" class="RM1">Axios that Fortnite players "would love it" if Nintendo characters came to Fortnite. A former Nintendo employee, however, believes this will never happen and that the idea "makes no sense."
December 11, 2023Source

Future Zelda Games Won’t Bring Back Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultrahand Ability, Developers Say
Series producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi aren't in favour of bringing back the ability in future games.
December 11, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 8th, 2023

Check out this new Tears of the Kingdom art celebrating its Game Awards win
During The Game Awards last night, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom took home the award for Best Action/Adventure Game amidst a slew of other Nintendo wins, and in a celebratory post, Nintendo has shown off some new Tears of the Kingdom art.
December 08, 2023Source

Monster In My Pocket TV Show In The Works For Your '90s Nostalgia Needs — Report
Westbrook Studios and Altar Rock Pictures join forces for a nostalgia-driven TV adaptation.
December 08, 2023Source

Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats to workers and customers
Nintendo canceled its upcoming video game showcase and postponed several other events because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and players.
December 08, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch OLED versus Steam Deck OLED: Which handheld is better?
How does Nintendo's long-in-the-tooth handheld stack up to Valve's PC powerhouse?
December 08, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Online adds Hidden Treasure of Area Zero icons
As we move ever closer to the release of the second part of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Indigo Disk, the special events and other offerings keep popping up. One such offering is a smattering of new Nintendo Switch profile icons featuring characters from both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk.
December 08, 2023Source

Playable Zelda may be possible in the future, according to Tears of the Kingdom devs
In a recent interview conducted by IGN just before The Game Awards last night, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi left the door open for a playable Zelda in the future.
December 08, 2023Source

The eShop Gems Of The Year: 2023 Edition | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Indie Informer's Jill Grodt run down the best indie games that came to Switch over the last calendar year. Brian and Jill chat about their favorite indies and hidden gems of the year, giving you plenty of ideas of games you may have missed and want to check out now that the game release schedule is slowing down.
December 08, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — December 6th, 2023

Batman: Arkham Trilogy on Nintendo Switch Includes Tribute to Voice Actor Kevin Conroy
Conroy passed away in November 2022.
December 06, 2023Source

Director reveals The Legend of Zelda movie will be influenced by Studio Ghibli
Many Nintendo fans are still reeling from the announcement of a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie last month but it's still some ways away. Thankfully we're getting a trickle of news regarding the project, with the latest coming from the slated director, Wes Ball.
December 06, 2023Source

Twitch to cease operations in South Korea over 'prohibitively expensive' network fees
The country is one of the world's largest esports markets.
December 06, 2023Source

Worst Version Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy Pays Tribute To Beloved Actor
Kevin Conroy may have passed away in 2022, but he'll forever be The Caped Crusader
December 06, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 5th, 2023

New Donkey Kong merch swings into Universal Studios Japan
Hot off the heels of the announcement that Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Country expansion at Universal Studios Japan will be opening up its gates in Spring 2024, there's a new batch of Kong-themed merchandise available at the park!
December 5, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Could Feature Samsung OLED Display, Release Ahead of Schedule
Nintendo has reportedly reached out to Samsung Display in search of OLEDs.
December 5, 2023Source

Super Nintendo World Theme Park Gets Its First DLC And It's Donkey Kong Country
Universal Japan's Super Nintendo World will be getting its first new area, based on the Donkey Kong Country franchise. This new area will come to the Osaka, Japan based theme park in the Spring of 2024. It will be a space with a lot of greenery, pulling inspiration from the jungle themes found throughout the popular game series.
December 5, 2023Source

The Legend Of Zelda Movie Director Swinging For Live-Action Miyazaki Aesthetics
Wes Ball on what he wants from his upcoming adaptation of the beloved video game.
December 5, 2023Source

Universal Studios Donkey Kong Country adds DK and Diddy Power-Up amiibo Bands
For all you amiibo collectors and theme park fans, Universal Studios Japan has unveiled something just for you! Alongside the confirmation of USJ opening its Donkey Kong Country addition to Super Nintendo World in Spring 2024, a new pair of Power-Up Bands have been revealed.
December 5, 2023Source

Universal Studios' Mario Land Is Getting a Bananas Donkey Kong Expansion
Super Nintendo World's expansion continues in spring 2024 with the opening of the attraction in Osaka, Japan.
December 5, 2023Source or Watch Video

Zelda Movie Director Wants It To Be More Miyazaki Than Lord Of The Rings
The Maze Runner director promises 'it's going to be awesome'
December 5, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 4th, 2023

10 Years Ago, An Underrated Zelda Game Paved The Way For Tears Of The Kingdom
Breath of the Wild and its sequel didn't come out of nowhere, y'know?
December 4, 2023Source

Contra: Operation Galuga gears up for early 2024 release in new gameplay trailer
2024 is gearing up to be a novel year for 2D side-scrolling action adventures. With Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown arriving in January, fans of the genre won't have to wait too long for another nostalgic heavy-hitter: Contra.
December 4, 2023Source or Watch Video

DNF Duel — Battle Mage Arrives on December 18th
The Mage's second awakening utilizes speed, magical Chasers and a spear to fight opponents at close range. A new stage is also coming.
December 4, 2023Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Switch 2 May Feature an OLED Display by Samsung; Could Release Earlier Than Expected
The Nintendo Switch 2 may feature an OLED display produced by Samsung, according to a new online report from Korea.
December 4, 2023Source

Peter Griffin, Solid Snake, Lego, more head to Fortnite
In case you're somehow unaware, this past weekend saw Fortnite saw its latest big revamp bringing the game into its fifth Chapter. At this point, though, it might be best to call it a plaform.
December 4, 2023Source or Watch Video

Phil Spencer clarifies that there are 'no plans to bring Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo'
Just last week, we covered comments that Xbox CFO Tim Stuart made regarding Xbox's goals for Game Pass going forward. In those comments, Stuart had stated that Xbox wanted Game Pass on "every screen that can play games" including PlayStation and Nintendo. Now, speaking to Windows Central, Xbox head Phil Spencer is stating that they have "no plans to bring Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo.
December 4, 2023Source

Reminder: You can get Gold Points for purchasing or renewing a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership
If you're looking to sign up for, or renew, a Nintendo Switch Online membership, now is the time to do it!
December 4, 2023Source

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now available on Netflix
One of the biggest box office hits of the year is finally available to stream on Netflix! The Super Mario Bros. Movie made waves earlier this year with its fresh take on the mustachioed plumber, gorgeous animation, and the smash hit song from Bowser, "Peaches."
December 4, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — December 1st, 2023

Batman Arkham Knight Embarassing Nintendo Switch Port Runs at a Staggering 0 FPS in Certain Scenarios
Batman Arkham Knight and embarrassing ports are terms that seem to go hand in hand, as those who played the PC version of the game at launch know well, but it seems like the final entry in the series by Rocksteady reached a new low with the recently released Nintendo Switch port.
December 1, 2023Source

Check out a new launch trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Dragon Quest Monster: The Dark Prince releases today on Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo of America has offered a brand-new look at the game with a launch trailer. The trailer showcases a wide variety of the monsters you'll be able to tame and battle with, as well as gameplay mechanics like monster fusion and battling!
December 1, 2023Source

Fortnite Chapter 5 Leak Reveals Peter Griffin And Solid Snake Skins
Epic's battle royale gets a little weirder and more crowded when Season 5: Chapter 1 launches
December 1, 2023Source

Impressions: Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
I happened to be young at the time when the "big three" shounen manga/anime were making waves in the world of young boys in the West, which means that Naruto has been a pretty big part of my life. Always a fan of an anime-inspired fighting game, several of the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja games crossed my path over the years, though I haven't had a chance to check out some of the more recent titles in the series.
December 1, 2023Source

Sea of Stars soundtrack now available to stream
Indie RPG darling Sea of Stars made a big splash when it was released this summer, and one of the reasons it made such a great impression was its stellar soundtrack. Composed by Eric W. Brown, who also worked on Sabotage Studio's The Messenger, the soundtrack also features guest compositions by the legendary Chrono Trigger composer, Yasunori Mitsuda.
December 1, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Spoilercast | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by YouTube and Twitch personality Fadel AKA GamesCage to nerd out about all the little surprises and delights found in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Both Brian and Fadel have 100%'d the game, so be warned that this episode contains full spoilers for any and all portions of the latest 2D Mario platformer.
December 1, 2023Source or Watch Video

Tears Of The Kingdom's Furniture Is Surprisingly Well-Made, Expert Says
A furniture builder weighs in on Hyrule's woodworking prowess
December 1, 2023Source

Waluigi Creator Reveals Scrapped Design for 'Walpeach' in Mario Power Tennis
Put Walpeach in a game you cowards.
December 1, 2023Source

Yuji Horii confirms that playtests of Dragon Quest III HD-2D are in progress
Announced way back in 2021, the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III has been quietly coming along at Square Enix. With only one scant update back in September of this year where series creator Yuji Horii noted that development was coming along "swimmingly," there hasn't been much news on the Dragon Quest III remake front until today.
December 1, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 30th, 2023

10 Rarest Super Nintendo Games That Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
Rare is an understatement for these treasures!
November 30, 2023Source

Check out this gorgeous Three Musketeers-inspired Super Mario RPG concept art
Last week, Jiro Mifune, a developer who worked on the original Live A Live and later Chrono Trigger, shared that he had a hand in brainstorming ideas for the original Super Mario RPG. Mifune was uncomfortable with the idea of Mario wielding a sword and armor, so he drew up what the characters could look like if Super Mario RPG had a Three Musketeers motif.
November 30, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Post-Cyber Monday Deals: Games, Consoles, and Switch Accessories
Save on Switch OLED, Switch Online, and more
November 30, 2023Source

Pokemon GO Adds Haptics, Annoys Most Players But Me
Earlier in the week, I fired up Pokemon GO because I'm trying to complete a task that requires 30 days in a row of catching a Pokemon. As I tossed the Poke ball and it landed, I thought I noticed subtle haptics with the hit and then shake of the ball as the little guy tried to escape. To confirm, I caught a few more, tried to convince myself this was new (because I hadn't seen an announcement), and then had my son try to get his confirmation as well.
November 30, 2023Source

Shigesato Itoi finally speaks regarding the localization of Mother 3
Just a few days ago, the documentary EarthBound USA was released via Fangamer, and contained within the documentary is an interview with Shigesato Itoi, the creator of the EarthBound/Mother series, where he touched on the localization — or lack thereof — of Mother 3.
November 30, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 29th, 2023

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition revealed
Surprise! Well, sort of. Earlier this week, a Microsoft Store page prematurely revealed a 20th Anniversary Edition of the GameCube classic, Beyond Good & Evil. This is on top of an additional leak that happened back in August thanks to an ESRB ratings page. Although the page was swiftly removed after being listed, a plethora of details were uncovered, including the following:
November 29, 2023Source

F-ZERO 99 receives new "CLASSIC" mode via update
F-ZERO 99 took the world by storm when it was revealed. A 99 player battle royale that revived the beloved racing series after decades in the dark, F-ZERO 99 has provided me, and countless others, with hours of fun up to now. Having previously received updates that added new Grand Prix selections with multiple new tracks, F-ZERO 99 received a different kind of update last night, with a new mode entering the fray this time around.
November 29, 2023Source

Frosty Fest is coming to Splatoon 3, featuring swanky gifts and more
The Splatfest Research Team has a special report for squid kids everywhere, Splatoon 3's Frosty Fest is coming soon! Frosty Fest will see both Splatsville and Inkopolis covered in snow and decked out for the winter season. Players will also see both Deep Cut and the Squid Sister's dressed for the occasion, with both groups sporting elegant winter gala attire.
November 29, 2023Source

Monster Hunter Rise is losing some of its collaboration content
One of the staples of the Monster Hunter series in recent years has been its wacky collaborations. While Monster Hunter Rise hasn't had as many collaborations as other Monster Hunter titles, it did still have some, though the number is about to get a little smaller.
November 29, 2023Source

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam announced — New trailer
Professor Layton is back, baby! At the Level-5 Vision 2023 event earlier today, it was officially announced that a new installment in the Professor Layton series, titled Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, is set to arrive sometime in 2025.
November 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Gets 2025 Release Window And New Trailer
The rest of Level 5's upcoming releases have been delayed too.
November 29, 2023Source

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 teases Shadow in latest movie promo
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to hit theaters on December 20th, 2024. If you're still catching up on the second film, consider this your spoiler alert: Shadow made a brief appearance during a mid-credits scene where he's seen waking up in some sort of medical chamber.
November 29, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 28th, 2023

Batman: Arkham Trilogy on Nintendo Switch Receives New Gameplay Ahead of Launch
Developed by Turn Me Up Games, the Switch port launches on December 1st and includes Robert Pattinson's suit from The Batman.
November 28, 2023Source

Check out this new Sizzlepede chair from Cellutane and The Pokemon Company
The world of Pokemon-themed furniture just got a little hotter! The Pokemon Company has once again partnered with the Japanese furniture company Cellutane, who have previously worked on a Ditto sofa chair, a Gengar sofa chair, PokeBall ottomans, and more. This time around, Cellutane has created a Sizzlepede-themed reclining chair, and it looks impressive!
November 28, 2023Source

EarthBound USA documentary is out now
EarthBound has a rather interesting place in Nintendo history, with a rabid fanbase that is still not completely satisfied with how the series has been treated over the years. This fanbase is the subject of EarthBound USA, a documentary ten years in the making that details the story of starman.net and its excitable and passionate collective of EarthBound fans.
November 28, 2023Source or Watch Video

EarthBound's Porky gets his own event in Japan featuring an all-new plushie!
As we approach the end of 2023, fans of the Mother/Earthbound series have an amazing tradition to look forward to — the annual Mother pop-up shop at the PARCO shopping center in Shibuya City. This year's festivities promise to be extra special, as the spotlight falls on one of the series' most iconic and fiendish characters — Porky.
November 28, 2023Source

Fashion Dreamer's free Winter Update is coming December 4th
The Nintendo Switch exclusive Fashion Dreamer is getting a free Winter Update on December 4th, and or XSEED Games has detailed exactly what's coming with the update. The Winter Update will include new photo frames, new Muse parts, new patterns, and new showroom furniture, giving players even more ways to show off their unique outfits and styles.
November 28, 2023Source

The Batman's Robert Pattinson Suit Will Come With Arkham Trilogy On Switch
Last month, something odd happened in the streets of Gotham. With no prior announcement or fanfare, people booting up Batman: Arkham Knight were greeted with or a skin from 2022's The Batman starring Robert Pattinson

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November 28, 2023Source or Watch Video

Zelda Devs Reveal Why They Made Ganon 'Robust And Sexy' In TOTK
The Dark Lord hit the gym in the BotW sequel because Nintendo wanted him to be 'handsome'
November 28, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 27th, 2023

Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-op Local Multiplayer Games
These are the best Switch games to play at home with friends.
November 27, 2023Source

Can Your Nintendo Switch Actually Get A Virus?
The idea of a game console getting some kind of virus seems inherently far-fetched. It's just a game console, right? It's not like there's anything valuable on there, like the sort of personal information you could get off a mobile phone or PC. But it pays to remember that, as consoles have incorporated more internet connectivity over the years, they, too, have become more susceptible to bad actors around the internet.
November 27, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 24th, 2023

Massive Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf statue makes his debut in Japan
If you've been to a Nintendo themed event sometime in the last 12 months, you may have encountered a larger than life statue of Link from the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Not only is this statue massive, but it was probably the most detailed statue Nintendo had made up until that point. Now, it seems Link has found some company, as a companion statue of Ganondorf has been officially unveiled by Nintendo Japan this week.
November 24, 2023Source

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 25th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, the episode is devoted to celebrating the anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Not only is it one of the most important and influential video games ever made, but it happens to be in both Brian and Kyle's top two games of all time.
November 24, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — November 23rd, 2023

Pokemon GO: All Furfrou Forms and How to Get Them
Which form of Furfrou will you choose?
November 23, 2023Source

UE5 project reimagines Zelda: Ocarina of Time in the style of Studio Ghibli
It's gorgeous and pays homage to the game's 25th birthday.
November 23, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 22nd, 2023

Actually, The Legend Of Zelda Movie Shouldn't Include Link At All
Do you want Chris Pratt playing Link? Because this is how you get Chris Pratt playing Link.
November 22, 2023Source

Can The Upcoming Zelda Movie Be Like This Ghibli-Style Ocarina Of Time Animation?
A live-action Zelda movie is coming, but we can still dream of an animated one
November 22, 2023Source

Fan creates Ghibli-inspired take on The Legend of Zelda in Unreal Engine
A couple of weeks ago we saw the official announcement of a movie based on The Legend of Zelda, though some fans were quickly disappointed to learn it would be a live-action adaptation. For many the ideal Zelda movie would be animated, with many even citing Studio Ghibli as a great choice. After all, Twilight Princess and Breath of the Wild both were clearly inspired by the likes of Princess Mononoke.
November 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

Five Things We Want To See From The Nintendo Switch 2
With more than 130 million units sold, the hybrid console is a tough act to follow
November 22, 2023Source

Japan getting an 18+ Nintendo Switch Online app for 'spicier' titles
I never thought I'd see the day when games like GoldenEye and Jet Force Gemini would be considered 18+, but here we are!
November 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Adds Adults-Only N64 App For Switch In Japan
The new 18+ Switch Online app will house GoldenEye 007 and Jet Force Gemini for now
November 22, 2023Source

Nintendo offers workaround for progress bug in Super Mario RPG
It's been less than a week since Super Mario RPG hit store shelves, and in that time, some players have experienced a progress-blocking bug where Paratroopas do not appear in Land's End after the Paratroopa event in Monstro Town. Luckily, however, the bug has a workaround, and Nintendo has officially detailed it on their support website, with reassurance that a full fix is coming in a software patch in December.
November 22, 2023Source

Suika Game has surpassed 4 million downloads on Nintendo Switch
Suika Game, the eShop exclusive fruit-stacking game that took the world by storm earlier this fall, has now surpassed more than 4 million downloads from the Nintendo eShop!
November 22, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 21st, 2023

A University of Maryland professor is teaching an engineering course using The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom took the world by storm earlier this year, in part due to Link's newfound abilities to construct just about anything you can think of. From explosive security systems, to Beyblades, to musical instruments, players were letting their imaginations run wild with all of the engineering possibilities in the game.
November 21, 2023Source or Watch Video

Mario Kart 8’s Booster Course Pass is a Great Value, But Leaves You Wanting a True Sequel
Nintendo has certain got plenty of mileage of Mario Kart 8. The gravity-defying racer was originally released back in 2014 on the humble Wii U, then got a “Deluxe” Switch re-release in 2017, ultimately selling a slightly ridiculous 65 million copies (and counting) in its near-decade on the market.
November 21, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder updates to version 1.0.1
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has received its very first update today, bringing the game to version 1.0.1. The actual details of the update are scant in the official patch notes, but you can rest assured that gameplay has been improved by addressing several issues.
November 21, 2023Source

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is still phenomenal 25 years on from its release
One of the greatest, genre defining video games of all time has now been around for a whole quarter century, with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time marking 25 years since it hit Japanese store shelves on November 21, 1998, arriving on North American shores just two days later.
November 21, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 20th, 2023

HORI reveals adorable Dragon Quest Slime controllers for Switch
If you're looking to change up your Switch controller Japanese manufacturer Hori has plenty of solid options, but those with a penchant for classic RPGs might want to wait a couple of weeks until these a
November 20, 2023Source

Mario's Accessibility is Simply Wonder-Ful
The newest Super Mario Bros. game gets Nintendo closer towards accessibility.
November 20, 2023Source

Overwatch 2 Patch Buffs HP Recovery, Damage Reduction for Roadhog's Take a Breather
The ability's "initial landing spot" was "slightly conservative", but it should now offer faster healing and increased survival.
November 20, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 17th, 2023

Check out a new launch trailer for Super Mario RPG
The remake that no one was expecting is finally here! Super Mario RPG is available today for Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo has put out a launch trailer to celebrate.
November 17, 2023Source or Watch Video

Guide — How to fight secret boss Culex in Super Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG is full of secrets and easter eggs (including some from other Nintendo games!) but none are as fabled as Culex. This secret boss is unique in a lot of ways, taking full advantage of the game's role as a partnership between Nintendo and Square Enix.
November 17, 2023Source

Ranking the Best Mario Kart Cars: A Comprehensive Guide
Remember the first time you hopped into a Mario Kart race without knowing which Mario Kart cars to use or which character to choose? We've all been there, haven't we? You're in the first place, the finish line in sight, when suddenly a blue shell crashes into you, shattering your dreams into a million tiny, pixelated fragments.
November 17, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG alternate reverse cover artwork printable reward available at My Nintendo
My Nintendo is back with yet another physical reward, and this time it's all about the newly released Super Mario RPG! If you're looking to change up that rather simplistic design on your new copy of RPG, you're in luck — for just 30 Platinum Points, you can get this printable of Super Mario RPG alternate reverse cover artwork, and wow, is it ever gorgeous.
November 17, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG is Available Now on Nintendo Switch
The remake of the iconic SNES role-playing game offers new combat mechanics, like the Triple Move, an orchestral soundtrack and more.
November 17, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Wave 1 icons now available for Switch Online members
Now that Mario and his friends have made their way back to the hearts (and consoles) of fans in his adventure fighting Smithy and gang in Super Mario RPG, we can finally celebrate! And there's really no better way to do that than by showing off our love for the game, both old and new, than by donning new icons courtesy of Nintendo Switch Online.
November 17, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 16th, 2023

Fortnite Community Slams 'Worst Update' Over New Age Restrictions on Cosmetics
An unFORTunate day for item collectors.
November 16, 2023Source

Nintendo of America offers a first look at Splatoon 3's Chill Season 2023
With Splatoon 3's Drizzle Season 2023 winding down, Nintendo of America has offered a first look at the upcoming Chill Season 2023, launching on December 1st. The preview comes in the form of a brand-new Chirpy Chirps music video, and features some of the upcoming content from the season.
November 16, 2023Source

SEGA has not stopped union-busting, despite winning their union vote in July
Despite the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS) winning their union vote back in July to officially unionize and begin bargaining with Sega to improve conditions for employees at the company, the union is stating that Sega has not been bargaining in good faith.
November 16, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Review Roundup
We are just a day away from the release of the highly-anticipated Super Mario RPG remake, and reviews for the game are pouring in after Nintendo lifted the review embargo. How did the game hold up in the process of being remade almost 30 years later?
November 16, 2023Source

Tamashii Nations is bringing the The Legend of Zelda's Master Sword to its Proplica line
Popular figure and replica brand Tamashii Nations has announced the newest addition to its Proplica line, The Legend of Zelda's Master Sword. The Proplica line is a collection of high-quality replicas of weapons and other equipment from popular franchises, and in the past has featured items from Demon Slayer, Sailor Moon, and more.
November 16, 2023Source

The Sims Devs 'Talk About Animal Crossing All the Time' While Crafting Multiplayer for Project Rene
And it won't be an MMO.
November 16, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 15th, 2023

Pokemon Go: Fashion Week Research Tasks & Rewards
It's time for style.
November 15, 2023Source

Review: Switch's Super Mario RPG remake updates one of the SNES's weird gems
Beginner-friendly RPG is true to the original, but with new graphics and sound.
November 15, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Review
Toady Nostalgia
November 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

Super Mario RPG Review — An Authentic Ode To A Classic
Super Mario RPG is an overtly faithful recreation of the Super Nintendo hit, and this charming adventure has aged quite well.
November 15, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Review Roundup
Here's how the remake 27 years in the making is shaping up with reviewers.
November 15, 2023Source

The Super Mario RPG Remake Sounds Like A Faithful Nostalgia Trip
Nintendo delivers a streamlined remake of a beloved SNES classic
November 15, 2023Source

Thirsty Suitors Review — "I'm Jala Goddamn Jayaratne!"
Thirsty Suitors elevates the turn-based RPG genre to the modern day with skateboarding, South Asian diversity, accessibility options, and cooking.
November 15, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 14th, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 lead the 2023 Game Awards nominees
The ceremony takes place on December 7.
November 14, 2023Source

Core Keeper is Coming to Nintendo Switch in Summer 2024
The survival crafting title sees players exploring a procedurally generated cavern, mining ore and crafting gear to battle monsters.
November 14, 2023Source

Hogwarts Legacy is finally available for the Switch
After multiple delays, the long-awaited Switch version is out and costs $60.
November 14, 2023Source

Hogwarts Legacy on Switch Looks and Performs Well by the System's Standards with Caveats
Since Hogwarts Legacy launched earlier this year, one of the biggest outstanding questions has been the upcoming Switch port. Hogwarts Legacy is a fairly ambitious, visually polished open-world game — it seemed near impossible it could work on the humble Switch. Well, Hogwarts finally lands on Nintendo's handheld console today, and the results... aren't terrible.
November 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Indie World Showcase brings lost GBA Shantae game, sleuthing detectives, furry beasts
Today's Indie World presentation was not as people demand (filled with big ticket shellshock announcements from known developers), but perhaps as they should be — a showcase of smaller titles no one would know about otherwise. Isn't that the point?
November 14, 2023Source

Netflix's New Pokemon Show Looks Absolutely Gorgeous
Pokemon Concierge is the streamer's first original Pokemon series, and the vibes are immaculate.
November 14, 2023Source

November's Indie World Showcase features two games with demos that you can try out right now
Another Indie World Showcase has come and gone, giving us a look at upcoming indies headed to Nintendo Switch. This newest Showcase featured plenty of quirky indie titles to look forward to, but also featured a few games you can try out today!
November 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Persona 5 Tactica Review — Vive La Persona
Though Persona 5 Tactica might lack the spectacle of its predecessor, its depth and extraordinary storytelling make it well worth playing.
November 14, 2023Source

Pokemon Concierge's first trailer has perfect stats
Netflix's new stop-motion Pokemon series from Dwarf Animation Studio looks adorable and relaxing as hell.
November 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution And The Rest From Nintendo's Latest Indie Showcase
Nintendo shared its latest Indie World showcase this morning and has become typical with these showcases, we learned about a number of new exciting indie games coming to Switch and Switch first, as well as some hit already-released games that will be making their way to Nintendo's platform.
November 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Announced for Nintendo Switch
Initially incomplete, the 2D platformer is finally launching in 2024. It's also coming to Game Boy Advance with a compatible cartridge.
November 14, 2023Source

The Hogwarts Legacy Switch Port Is Missing One Of The Game's Biggest Selling Points
The enormous open-world RPG feels a lot smaller for Switch users.
November 14, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 13th, 2023

3 Top Rated Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Docks
While you only need one set of Joy-Con controllers to enjoy your Nintendo Switch games alone or with a friend, they've become a bit of a collectible item. A lot of us have an extra pair for playing with multiple friends at once, and then maybe a special pair or two like the "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" edition Joy-Cons from 2021 or the pretty new pastel-color Joy-Con sets that were released in June 2023.
November 13, 2023Source

Fall 2023: A call for gaming journalists, the Nintendo Wire team is expanding again!
If you're 18 or older and you're looking to break into gaming journalism, look no further! The Nintendo Wire team is looking to expand and we'd love to hear from you. Read all of the requirements stated on this page to get the full scope of what you need to apply.
November 13, 2023Source

Legend of Zelda Co-Creator Says Making A Good Live-Action Movie Adaptation Won't Be Easy
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto understands that expectations from longtime fans will be high.
November 13, 2023Source

Nintendo's next Indie World showcase takes place on November 14
Expect around 20 minutes of Switch game announcements and updates.
November 13, 2023Source

Risk of Rain Returns — Patch 1.02 Changes Certain Stage Variants, Adds Save Backup System
A future patch is also in the works to address specific challenges not unlocking, a loud sound when restarting some scenarios and more.
November 13, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG ROM leaks a week ahead of release
It has become almost customary that Nintendo games leak before release these days. With that in mind it's perhaps not surprising that copies of Super Mario RPG made their way around the internet over the weekend. We here at Nintendo Wire will, of course, not be providing any details on how to acquire the leaked ROM or how to use it.
November 13, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 10th, 2023

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Vinyl Sticker Sheet No. 2 now available at My Nintendo
My Nintendo is back with yet another physical reward for loyal fans who love collecting, and this time it's all about Mario and his friends on the racing track! It's time to hit Rainbow Road with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Vinyl Sticker Sheet No. 2 that offers up 11 stickers for anyone who wants to shell out 300 Platinum Points.
November 10, 2023Source

Pokemon Go: How to Catch Galarian Articuno
Gotta catch em all.
November 10, 2023Source

The Legend of Zelda Movie Has Been in Discussion for "About 10 Years," Miyamoto Says
"I know we face an extremely high hurdle in producing a film that will not disappoint the global fan base," says Shigeru Miyamoto.
November 10, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 9th, 2023

Get an overview of Super Mario RPG's Switch remake in new trailer
There's just a week to go until Switch owners can re-experience Mario's first stat-based adventure with the remake of Super Mario RPG.
November 9, 2023Source or Watch Video

How To Get Ship Fragments in Palia
Evidence of a recent shipwreck.
November 9, 2023Source

How To Unlock the Miner in Risk of Rain Returns
Flame on!
November 9, 2023Source

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Booster Course Pass Wave 6 also includes a small amount of amiibo support updates
The sixth and final wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Booster Course Pass is finally out in the world. Booster Course Pass — Wave 6 includes 8 tracks new to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as well as four new racers and 17 new Mii Racing Suits. What hasn't received a lot of attention, however, is the fact that the update that came along with Wave 6 added a scant amount of new amiibo functionality.
November 9, 2023Source

Mario Kart 8 update nerfs controversial "sandbagging" strategy
Nine years after launch, racers can't intentionally hang back for the best items anymore.
November 9, 2023Source

Nintendo's new Kyoto building delayed to 2028 to make it bigger
Last spring we brought you the news that Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters would be getting expanded with a new building tentatively named "Development Center No. 2" situated right next to their current headquarters and Development Center.
November 9, 2023Source

Risk of Rain Returns is Out Now
Hopoo Games' remaster of the 2013 roguelike is available for Nintendo Switch and PC with revamped visuals and new content.
November 9, 2023Source

Say Goodbye To Your Favorite Mario Kart 8 Trick
Nintendo's latest patch nerfed everyone's favorite 'bagging' exploit
November 9, 2023Source

Star Wars: Hunters PvP Game Delayed Again
The Nintendo Switch-console exclusive was originally slated to release in 2021.
November 9, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 7th, 2023

20 Years Ago, Double Dash Transformed Mario Kart
This underrated GameCube classic proves two heads are better than one
November 7, 2023Source

Nintendo announces live-action The Legend of Zelda movie
Nintendo has announced that it's moving forward with plans for a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. In a press release from Nintendo Japan, Nintendo revealed that the film will be produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad and directed by Wes Ball.
November 7, 2023Source

Nintendo Announces Live-Action Zelda Movie
Nintendo and Arad Productions Inc. have announced the start of development on a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. The movie will see Nintendo legend and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto return to the role of producer following The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released earlier this year.
November 7, 2023Source or Source

SNES-style instruction manual for Super Mario RPG to be available in Japan
Instruction booklets being included with physical game releases are a thing of the distant past these days, but it appears that Nintendo of Japan is going all-out for the release of the Super Mario RPG remake. Game retailers and department stores in Japan will have a physical instruction manual for Super Mario RPG, created to mimic the original manual released with the SNES version Super Mario RPG released in 1996.
November 7, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 6th, 2023

Phil Spencer considers Nintendo and PlayStation players "part of the Xbox community"
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Xbox head Phil Spencer remarked that Microsoft's recent historical acquisition of Activision Blizzard allows Microsoft to put more of their games — such as Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 — on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Consequently, he considers people who play these "Xbox" games on other consoles to be "part of the Xbox community."
November 6, 2023Source

Possible Nintendo Switch 2 Details Continue To Emerge
Digital Foundry sifted through leaks and hacks to bring this information.
November 6, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — November 3rd, 2023

LEGO Piranha Plant comes home on November 6th!
Lego has been busy with the Super Mario license as of late. Just a few months ago, we got a wider variety of Donkey Kong sets to add to the unique Super Mario Bros. interactive sets already available, and now it looks like they're adding another set to their vast library with the introduction of the LEGO Piranha Plant.
November 3, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Should Be Able to Comfortably Deliver Smooth 1080p With Ray Tracing, New Analysis Suggests
Very little is currently known about the Nintendo Switch 2, but leaks revealed the name and some of the features of the processor that will power the console, the Tegra T239, a custom version of the T234 processor. Thanks to this, it is possible to get a rough idea of how games will actually run on the console.
November 3, 2023Source

Nintendo's New WarioWare Shows the Next Switch Should Keep Innovating
This fun, family-friendly motion game for the Switch could have been even better with improved Joy-Con sensitivity.
November 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe pop-up heads to Chino Hills
A representative has reached out to let us know that, due to unforeseen construction delays beyond the control of the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe pop-up, the opening that was scheduled for November 10th has been postponed indefinitely.
November 3, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Preview Roundup: Faithful And Fresh
Previewers are saying the remake maintains the original's weird energy and sweetens its gameplay
November 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

WarioWare: Move It! Review, Super Mario RPG Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian delivers his review of WarioWare: Move It, the latest game in Nintendo and Intelligent Systems' zany microgame compilation series. After that, Kyle gives his early impressions of Super Mario RPG. The show wraps with some more impressions, this time from Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1.
November 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — November 2nd, 2023

A Classic Meta Joke is Set to Make a Return in Nintendo's Super Mario RPG Remake
Nintendo's commitment to the bit is admirable.
November 2, 2023Source

Luxury Ball now available at The Pokemon Center
Pokemon collectors can rejoice, for their die-cast collections will be closer to completion with the release of The Wand Company's latest reveal of the Luxury Ball die-cast metal and plastic replica. The super sleek premium-quality replica (measuring 3.7 x 3.7 x 3.5 inches) seriously looks like it could provide a real Pokemon a cozy place to relax — in style.
November 2, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1's official 1 Omni-Man trailer shows off accurate, brutal depiction of character
Mortal Kombat 1's been around for a few months now, but fans have been clamoring for more — and they're about to get what they're asking for come November 9th. The first of several rollouts of DLC will release soon, with the first including fan-favorite Omni-Man.
November 2, 2023Source or Watch Video

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet — The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk Out on December 14
Players will venture to Blueberry Academy outside of Paldea, exploring its Terrarium and ultimately challenging the Elite Four.
November 2, 2023Source

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Indigo Disk DLC Out Next Month
Back in August, a Pokemon Presents revealed that the first part of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, collectively known as The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, would hit the game in September. That has since come and gone, with players eagerly awaiting the second part of this expansion.
November 2, 2023Source or Watch Video

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Unrivaled Hisuian Typhlosion Tera Raid Battle guide
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokemon's Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokemon's type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game.
November 2, 2023Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk Expansion Release Date Announced
The second part of The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero arrives this December.
November 2, 2023Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's second DLC, The Indigo Disk, launches December 14th
Get ready to take another field trip out of the Paldea region, trainers, as the second Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC has gotten a release date!
November 2, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG
Do Link And Donkey Kong Still Cameo In Super Mario RPG Remake?
November 2, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Trailer Highlights Glowing Praise from Critics
Available now on Nintendo Switch, the side-scrolling platformer is a critical hit and one of the highest-rated games of the year.
November 2, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Hands-On Impressions — Exploring a Leveled-Up Classic
Over the past decade or so, Nintendo has seemingly been dead set against mixing Mario with RPG elements, much to the dismay of the many fans of that mashup. RPG mechanics have been largely scrubbed from the Paper Mario games and the Mario & Luigi series has been put out to pasture.
November 2, 2023Source

Twitch pulling its Nintendo Switch app
The Nintendo Switch has never been pitched as a media playback device but nevertheless various apps have been released on the platform letting you enjoy things besides video games. One of the biggest will soon be leaving, however.
November 2, 2023Source

Wholesome Nintendo Initiative Puts Switches in Senior Centres to Get People of All Ages Gaming
Joy.
November 2, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 31st, 2023

Atari To Acquire Retro Game Restorer Digital Eclipse
Atari has announced an agreement to acquire Digital Eclipse. The studio is known for its expertise in digitally restoring and preserving retro titles such as Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.
October 31, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Online adds Demon World, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, Castlevania Legends
It's Halloween and fittingly Nintendo has added a trio of games featuring the likes of aliens, demons, and vampires to the standard Nintendo Switch Online selection!
October 31, 2023Source

Toby Fox announces tweaks to Deltarune release plan, will release Chapters 3 and 4 without 5
After releasing Deltarune chapters 1 and 2 for free in 2018 and 2021, savant and annoying dog Toby Fox proclaimed that the next three chapters — 3, 4, and 5 — would all release at once, and this would be the moment you paid for the whole package. Well, in a new newsletter, Toby is tweaking that plan a bit: with Chapter 5 so far from completion, he'll release 3 and 4 together once the latter is finished.
October 31, 2023Source

Twitch ditches Switch
Twitch is 'ending support' for its Nintendo Switch app.
October 31, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 30th, 2023

Nintendo Patent Application Shows A Dual-Screen System That Can Be Split In Two
Is this the first look at the successor to the Switch console?
October 30, 2023Source or Source

The latest Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series trailer brings back David Hayter
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has officially been released, and the folks at Konami are far from finished celebrating the Metal Gear series.
October 30, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — October 27th, 2023

2023 Marks the Turning Point for Nintendo as a Full-Blown Entertainment Brand
Nintendo goes to Hollywood.
October 27, 2023Source

Insomniac Confirms Wolverine Game Is Set in the Same Universe as Spider-Man 2
It's 1048 all the way down.
October 27, 2023Source

Mario Wonder Proves Nintendo Has Perfected Weird Little Guys
Nobody does unique and memorable baddies quite like Nintendo
October 27, 2023Source

Marvel's Daredevil Lands Netflix's Punisher Producer as Showrunner
Loki's Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are also onboard for Daredevil: Born Again.
October 27, 2023Source

Splatoween Splatfest kicks off tonight — prep with some celebratory art
Get ready, spooky squids! The frightastic Splatoween Splatfest starts tonight at 5pm PT, and Nintendo is getting us hyped with some gnarly artwork:
October 27, 2023Source

The Mario And Sonic Rivalry | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Marcus dive into the history of Mario, Sonic, and the rivalry that emerged between the two franchises and their companies. After running down the history of the longstanding rivalry, Brian shares some stories of talking with Nintendo and Sega luminaries about the '90s console wars and how the franchises continued moving forward. The show wraps up with a new ATN Draft.
October 27, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — October 26th, 2023

Mario Party 3 Comes To Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
This title marks Waluigi's introduction as a playable character for the minigame series.
October 26, 2023Source

Nintendo's updated social media guidelines target modified games, leaks from data mining
Nintendo constantly finds new ways to annoy people
October 26, 2023Source

Super Smash Bros. Got YouTuber Ludwig In Trouble With Nintendo
The popular content creator shared a story about how
October 26, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: The Kotaku Review
Mario's latest platforming adventure may not be his hardest, but it is certainly his weirdest
October 26, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 24th, 2023

Can You Replace The Nintendo Switch Battery At Home?
As a hybrid home and handheld game console, the Nintendo Switch is designed to be easily used in just about any setting — and for a decently long time at that. By Nintendo's own estimates, a fully-charged Switch battery can last anywhere from 4.5 to 9 hours of continuous gameplay, depending on the graphical and processor intensity of the specific games you're playing. Of course, as with any handheld device, that battery doesn't last forever.
October 24, 2023Source

Metal Gear Solid gets its own cologne in Europe
Today Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has hit physical and digital storefronts across multiple platforms, including the Switch, meaning the long-running Konami series has finally returned to a Nintendo console over a decade after the port of Metal Gear Solid 3 to the 3DS.
October 24, 2023Source or Source or Source or Watch Video

New Lego Sonic minifigures of Knuckles, Rouge, and Shadow teased
The launch of Lego Sonic the Hedgehog was apparently successful, because more is on the way. A new Twitter snippet teases minifigures for Knuckles, Rouge, and Shadow via a "Breaking News" style mockup while suggesting that they haven't shown up yet because of Dr. Eggman's nefarious interference.
October 24, 2023Source

New Nintendo Rules Cause Massive Smash Bros. Fan Freakout
Draconian restrictions could spell disaster for the competitive Smash scene
October 24, 2023Source

Palia: How To Find and Catch Midnight Paddlefish
This fish is easy to mistake for the starry sky.
October 24, 2023Source

Pokemon's Dragonite becomes an ambassador for Japan's Fukui prefecture
For a while now The Pokemon Company has been partnering with prefectures across Japan to give them their own Pokemon ambassadors, from Vulpix in Hokkaido to Sandshrew representing the Tottori region. The latest announcement comes for the Fukui region, right in the middle of Japan's main island, Honshu, which will be getting the original psuedo-legendary, Dragonite.
October 24, 2023Source

The Best-Selling, Most Expensive Cards In Pokemon TCG Set 151
The most recent special Pokemon set is fetching the year's biggest prices
October 24, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 23rd, 2023

10 Best Badges To Try In Super Mario Bros Wonder
Find your Badge of Honor.
October 23, 2023Source

AGDQ 2024 Schedule Revealed, Includes Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Run
It's almost time to once again raise money for charity through the magic of speedrunning.
October 23, 2023Source

It's Weird That Mario Wonder Doesn't Have Amiibo Figures, Right?
Does Super Mario Bros. Wonder mark the beginning of the end of Amiibo?
October 23, 2023Source

Lego shares first images of Knuckles, Shadow, Rouge minifigs from Sonic the Hedgehog theme
The Sonic the Hedgehog Lego theme was a long-time coming on the heels of the blue blur’s Lego Dimensions debut and the Lego Ideas Green Hill Zone set, but it launched to happy fans earlier this year.
October 23, 2023Source

Mario Wonder Has A Wild Musical Secret Hidden In Plain Sight
The Switch Pro Controller doesn’t have a speaker, but it can still produce music
October 23, 2023Source

Splatoon 3’s Splatoween 2023 costumes, banner now obtainable for free
Things are getting spooky in Splatoon 3 this week with a monster-themed Splatfest this weekend that’s set to see the Squid Sisters and Deep Cut get dressed up for the occasion.
October 23, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder icon parts available for NSO subscribers
Another major Nintendo release has arrived and like clockwork we’ve got a bunch of new icon parts to customize our Switch profiles with!
October 23, 2023Source

The best Nintendo Switch controllers for every player
You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.
October 23, 2023Source

These Mario Wonder Infinite 1-Up Cheats Will Make You Immortal
You can stockpile 1-Ups using these enemy jump exploits as Mario and friends
October 23, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 20th, 2023

Even Super Mario Bros. Wonder's approach to difficulty is playful
Instead of choosing a binary difficulty setting, the Nintendo Switch game gives you a number of different options to tailor your experience.
October 20, 2023Source

Jump into wonderland with the Super Mario Bros. Wonder launch trailer
2D Mario is back! After over a decade without a proper new entry, the side-scrolling spectacle returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which releases today. And we've got a launch trailer to celebrate:
October 20, 2023Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Accounts Will 'Ease' Transition To Next Console, Exec Says
Nintendo of America boss Doug Bowser says the online profiles will be key
October 20, 2023Source

Nintendo confirms Mario and Luigi's new voice actor
It's a-me! No, it's a-different me!
October 20, 2023Source

Nintendo of America Doesn't Have Unions Partly Because of High Employee Satisfaction, President Says
Despite contrarian reports in 2022.
October 20, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Possibly Hinted at by Nintendo of America President
Rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 console have been circulating for at least a couple of years now, but they have intensified in the last few months after credible sources revealed that the new Nintendo console has been shown behind closed doors at Gamescom.
October 20, 2023Source

One Setting You Should Change In Super Mario Bros. Wonder ASAP
Wonder's Talking Flowers can shut the heck up (or chat with you in Dutch if you want)
October 20, 2023Source

Pokemon TCG's Paradox Rift Contains The Best Cards Ever, If You Can Find Them
With more beautiful special art cards than any set before it, it's galling that they'll be so hard to pull
October 20, 2023Source

RoboCop: Rogue City Nintendo Switch Version Cancelled
Dead or alive, you're coming with me.
October 20, 2023Source

Salt and Sacrifice Launches November 7th for Nintendo Switch and Steam
The 2D Souls-like action RPG is available for PS4 and PS5, while the PC version has been exclusive to the Epic Games Store since 2022.
October 20, 2023Source or Watch Video

Super Mario Bros. Wonder — How to Unlock the Petal Isles Special Course
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is here, and fans who have been waiting for a new 2D platformer from the plumber have a lot to be excited about. As I lay out in my review, Mario Wonder is one of Nintendo's best 2D platformers since their heyday in the 8- and 16-bit eras. Of course, as with all Mario platformers, the game is packed with secrets, collectibles, and daunting late-game challenges.
October 20, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is Out Now on Nintendo Switch
Mario's latest 2D side-scrolling platformer takes place in the Flower Kingdom and offers Badges, new power-ups and much more.
October 20, 2023Source or Watch Video

Top 10 Best 2D Super Mario Games, Ranked
These are the best and worst 2D Super Mario games.
October 20, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 19th, 2023

Gallery — PowerA's Kirby Power Nintendo Switch Travel Pro Slim Case
We're no stranger to the beauty of PowerA accessories for Nintendo Switch, that's for sure. From their wide variety of controllers to cases and Joy-Con grips, their attention to detail for players' love of characters from beloved series knows no end.
October 19, 2023Source

[lock-on] Vol. 006 gaming journal to feature Zelda, Final Fantasy, new Amano artwork, much more
For a while now Lost in Cult's [lock-on] series of gaming journals has been giving video game fans a one-stop shop for in-depth interviews, editorials, artwork, and more. The next volume is set to be their biggest yet, and it'll also feature some very familiar faces.
October 19, 2023Source

Magic: The Gathering Fallout Cards and Release Date Revealed, From Dogmeat to Deathclaws
Latest themed set will be available in March 2024.
October 19, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, And Sonic Superstars | GI Show
This year has been incredible for video games, October is a particularly good month, and this week alone is impressively stacked. Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Sonic Superstars all release this week — and we've played them.
October 19, 2023Source or Watch Video

World's Coolest Dog Set To Speedrun Unbeloved Nintendo Game
Peanut Butter, a Shiba Inu gamer, will be the first dog to speedrun Gyromite at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024
October 19, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 18th, 2023

Deep Cut amiibo costumes revealed in latest Splatoon 3 Trailer
In just a matter of weeks, Splatoon fans are in for another exciting amiibo launch! This time around, the spotlight shines on the characters from Deep Cut, Big Man, Frye, and Shiver! As with previous amiibo releases in the Splatoon series, these new additions promise to bring fresh gear and in-game rewards to Splatoon 3 players.
October 18, 2023Source

Fresh merchandise brings a boatload of Pikmin to Nintendo's Japanese stores
Japan loves its Pikmin and that means the country is filled with adorable merchandise of the critters and their assorted adversaries.
October 18, 2023Source

Here we go: all the news about Super Mario Bros. Wonder
It's been a long time since the last side-scrolling Super Mario game, but it was worth the wait. Super Mario Bros. Wonder — the first mainline entry in the series since 2017's Super Mario Odyssey — builds on the classic NES and SNES games with a hefty dose of strange new ideas that dramatically change up the experience.
October 18, 2023Source

Hogwarts Legacy Screenshots Offer First Look at Upcoming Switch Port
WB Games and Avalanche Software's Harry Potter action RPG is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on November 14.
October 18, 2023Source

Review Roundup For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
In case you're wondering what reviewers thought of Mario's next adventure.
October 18, 2023Source

'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' review: It brings back the element of surprise
It's about time.
October 18, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs on How it Took Inspiration from 3D Mario Games
Wonder's development team decided to "use 3D Mario platformers as a reference point, since their gameplay is designed for players to reach the end."
October 18, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the most inventive 2D Mario in decades
Inspired "Wonder Flower" effects add to great sound and animation.
October 18, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Mod Turns Talking Flowers Foul-Mouthed, Nintendo Quickly Takes Action
Not so super.
October 18, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review — A Scintillating Switch Swansong
With over a decade since the last core 2D entry in the fabled franchise, fans have been left to wonder what might be next for traditional side-scrolling Mario games for some time. The New Super Mario Bros. games never quite measured up to the creativity of the plumber's 3D outings, and frankly, Super Mario Maker largely made that series obsolete.
October 18, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Round-up — One of 2023's Highest-Rated Games
Reviews have gone live for the 2D platformer ahead of its imminent launch, and paint a glowing picture of Nintendo's newest release
October 18, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Roundup: Wondrous Acclaim
The latest Mario game is winning over critics with its solid 2D action and inventive new mechanics
October 18, 2023Source

Switch 2 Hype Grows After Nintendo Mysteriously Pulls Old Reveal Trailer
The world's first look at Nintendo's comeback console is gone
October 18, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 17th, 2023

A 4K Nintendo 64 Console Is Coming To Relive Your Retro N64 Games In High Resolution
We're big fans of retro gaming here in these parts. Whether it's 8-bit and 16-bit classic recreations of our childhood favorites in the Sega Genesis 2 Mini or playing on original retro consoles with fancy upscalers, we just can't go wrong with revisiting the classics. In recent years, the cutting edge of retro emulation has been found in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), where Analogue has made its name.
October 17, 2023Source

Diablo 4 Season 2 Delayed at Last Second, Then Struggles With Broken Passes and Progression
Blizzard is encountering technical issues with Season of Blood's launch.
October 17, 2023Source

Gallery: First images of Hogwarts Legacy running on Nintendo Switch are here!
It's been almost eight months since the release of Hogwarts Legacy on the Xbox and PlayStation 5. Initially, it appeared that the promised Switch release might have been too ambitious for the Warner Bros. Games team to tackle. However, to our surprise, it looks like the game is actually happening! Last night, Nintendo Japan unveiled new images showcasing the game running on Switch hardware, which you can check out for yourself below.
October 17, 2023Source

Koji Kondo's Mario Wonder Pitch Was a Super Tall Live Action Mario That Said 'Boing'
Kondo's Mario hums his own musical tracks, too.
October 17, 2023Source

Nintendo Swears Super Mario Bros. Wonder Wasn't Influenced by the Movie
Pratt not found.
October 17, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Developers talk about how its wild ideas came to life
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is only a few days away, and it's easy to see that this isn't your run-of-the-mill 2D Mario game. To celebrate the title's upcoming launch, Nintendo UK sat down with Producer Takashi Tezuka, Designer Koichi Hayashidia Composer, the legendary Koji Kondo, and Director Shiro Mouri to discuss how Wonder came to be.
October 17, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had an "Ample Budget" and No Development Deadline
"Since we knew we had ample budget to develop the game, we didn't have to worry about the amount of resources we'd spend to craft even small details," says art director Masanobu Sato.
October 17, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Visuals Took No Inspiration from the Mario Movie
"We're often asked about the film's influence on the game, but we didn't hear anything about the film's content during development," says art director Masanobu Sato.
October 17, 2023Source

The Boy and the Heron English Voice Cast Revealed, and It's Absolutely Stacked
Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Mark Hamill are involved, and that's just to start.
October 17, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 16th, 2023

Analogue 3D Revealed, Brings Your N64 Games Into The 4K Era
You might want to dust off your N64 cartridges when the Analogue 3D arrives in 2024.
October 16, 2023Source

The Best Retro Console Creators Are Making A Nintendo 64
Analogue announces the Analogue 3D, a new way to play your old N64 games
October 16, 2023Source

Pokemon Go Party Play Lets You Team Up With Pals To Catch Pokemon
We'll finally be able to catch 'em all with friends in-game while hanging out in the real world.
October 16, 2023Source

Analogue 3D is an Nintendo 64 Imagining, Supporting 4K Output With Original Display Modes & 100% Compatability
Retrogaming fans unite — Analogue Inc. has announced the Analogue 3D; an upcoming Nintendo 64 imagining supporting 4K resolution with original display modes.
October 16, 2023Source

Analogue's Next FPGA Console Will Bring Nintendo 64 Into The Modern Era
Hardware developer Analogue is back with another console to add to its line of products. The company has just announced the Analogue 3D, a new system for experiencing Nintendo 64 games. However, it is not a one-to-one copy of the original console and instead brings modern upgrades such as 4K resolution support. It will also feature wireless Bluetooth and 2.4g internet connectivity.
October 16, 2023Source

Analogue's next project is an accurate, hardware-emulated Nintendo 64 replica
New console will be FPGA-based but won't support other openFPGA cores.
October 16, 2023Source

Animal Crossing New Horizons: Villager Tier List (October 2023)
Animal Crossing villagers go head-to-head.
October 16, 2023Source

Best Nintendo Switch Multiplayer Family Games for 2023
Looking to play games with family and friends in the same room? We've collected the best Kirby, Mario and other multiplayer games you can play on a single Nintendo Switch.
October 16, 2023Source

It's not the N64 Classic, but Analogue is making a 4K-enabled Nintendo 64
Launches in 2024
October 16, 2023Source

Nintendo Patent Offers Potential Switch 2 Sneak Peek
The console appears to swap most inputs around in favor of top and bottom buttons.
October 16, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder buses spotted around London — snap a pic for a chance to win a prize pack
Red buses are one of those famously London landmarks, like Elizabeth Tower or those guys in funny hats. And now they're not just giving guests tours: they've been emblazoned with Mario and friends!
October 16, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is already playable on PC thanks to Switch emulation
"Onward and upward" in 4K, ahead of the official Switch release
October 16, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leaks Online, Raise Your Spoiler Shields
This is the latest of Nintendo's first-party titles to reach emulators before paying customers
October 16, 2023Source

Super Mario Wonder is Already Playable in 4K/60 on PC Emulators
Well, there was plenty of talk about how Nintendo was going to introduce copy protection to prevent PC emulation, and they've either done that or done about as good a job as any other copy protection on gaming these days. Not only is the game already playable on PC with graphics settings far surpassing that of the Nintendo Switch, but the game isn't even bloody out yet on the Nintendo Switch... seriously, I'm pretty impressed that this has been done so fast!
October 16, 2023Source

The 4K Analogue 3D is a FPGA-driven Nintendo 64 powerhouse
If you've been following the retro gaming scene for the past decade, chances are you're familiar with Analogue, a company known for creating remarkable hardware that lets you enjoy original game cartridges on modern hardware. This isn't your typical emulation setup — Analogue leverages FPGA processing to faithfully replicate the experience of the original hardware.
October 16, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 13th, 2023

Adorable Tandemaus merch makes its way to Japan Pokemon Center this November
If you're already finished with all this Halloween business (sorry, speak for yourself!), the Japanese Pokemon Center has got your back. The undeniably cute Tandemaus 'mon is in the spotlight come November 11th and it's receiving the full treatment with merch through WAKKA de IKKA goods.
October 13, 2023Source

AYA Neo Flip handheld gaming PC with clamshell design and thumb keyboard is coming this year
The AYA Neo Flip KB is a handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch, 120 Hz LCD display and a clamshell-style design that makes it look like a tiny laptop or Nintendo DS when closed, and like... nothing else, really when open.
October 13, 2023Source

Here's Mario's new voice actor
Kevin Afghani announced he's taken over the plunger from Mario's voice actor for over 25 years, Charles Martinet.
October 13, 2023Source

In The Year 2023, One New Wii U Was Sold
Somewhere out there a warehouse has one less dust-covered Nintendo cardboard box
October 13, 2023Source

Mario and Luigi's new voice actor is Kevin Afghani
We finally have confirmation, after months of speculation! In a statement to GameInformer, Nintendo has confirmed that Mario and Luigi's new voice actor is Kevin Afghani.
October 13, 2023Source

Nintendo confirms Mario and Luigi's new voice actor
It's a-me! No, it's a-different me!
October 13, 2023Source

Nintendo Has Revealed Mario's New Voice Actor
Nintendo revealed in August that longtime Mario voice actor Charles Martinet would no longer be voicing Mario. Amongst speculation of a different voice actor for Mario in Super Mario Bros. Wonder trailers, Nintendo also announced Martinet was not jumpman's voice in the game, leaving fans to wonder who the new voice is.
October 13, 2023Source

Ocarina of Time UE5 Project Receives New Version That Connects Kakariko to Deathmountain Trail and Goron City
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time UE5 project has received a new version that connects Kakariko Village to Deathmountain Trail and Goron City.
October 13, 2023Source

Sonic Superstars Review, The Revival Of Sonic Interview With Ivo Gerscovich | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, it's a slow news week, so we just jump right into Marcus Stewart's Sonic Superstars review. Following an in-depth discussion, we throw to an interview recorded this past summer with Sonic Team's chief brand and business officer, Ivo Gerscovich.
October 13, 2023Source or Watch Video

Splatoon 3's Splatoween 2023 is almost upon us, kicks off on October 27th
Splatoon 3's Splatoween event is almost here! After being absent during last year's Halloween season, Splatoween is back in 2023. This year's Splatoween asks residents of Splatsville to choose which spooky creature would be the best friend: a zombie, a skeleton, or a ghost?
October 13, 2023Source

The Analogue Pocket Glow Captures The Cool Looks Of The Game Boy Era
Take a look at the Analogue Pocket Glow's (not actually) radioactive shell.
October 13, 2023Source

Who Is Mario's New Voice Actor? Answered
It's a me, Mario!
October 13, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 12th, 2023

Mario's New Voice Actor Revealed, Not Who Dataminers Guessed
A datamine of a Super Mario Bros. Wonder kiosk demo revealed a list of possible candidates.
October 12, 2023Source

Massive 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray set of original Super Mario Bros. movie announced
Earlier this year we got The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a fairly faithful representation of the games in animated form. Of course long time Nintendo fans will know it wasn't the IP's first foray on the big screen, with 1993's Super Mario Bros. being a very unique take on the series.
October 12, 2023Source or Watch Video

Mortal Kombat 1 On Switch Gets Missing Mode, But All Is Not Well
The first big patch for the fighting game on Nintendo's system addresses performance, visuals, and more.
October 12, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Patch Attempts To Fix The Disastrous Port
You're still far better off playing the fighting game on any other console
October 12, 2023Source

New Mortal Kombat 1 Massive Patch Brings Visual and Performance Improvements on Nintendo Switch
A massive Mortal Kombat 1 patch is now live for the Nintendo Switch version of the game, packing some critical improvements such as visual and performance improvements.
October 12, 2023Source or Watch Video

Nintendo quietly makes Peach pissed off in updated key art
In a move straight out of the old American Kirby playbook, Nintendo has updated the key art for Princess Peach: Showtime! in all territories to change Peach's expression to be just a bit fiercer. It's called serving, ladies and gentlemen.
October 12, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch ver. 17.0.0 offers staggering update of unimaginable importance
There are very few dates in human history that we remember for update patches, but this is one of those days. This is a moment we'll be telling our children, our grandchildren, our very descendants about for generations to come — a moment of profound and monumental weight far heavier than the sky that Atlus bore.
October 12, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 11th, 2023

EA Sports FC Tactical Is a Turn-Based Strategy Game Coming to Mobile
Coming early 2024.
October 11, 2023Source

Japan patent office shows new trademark filing for Tomodachi Life
In news that will excite the avid fans of one of Nintendo's most humble yet storied titles, a recent filing with Japan's patent office shows that at the end of September Nintendo filed a trademark for "Tomodachi Life," which is of course the name of a cult classic 2013/2014 3DS title.
October 11, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Update Blocks Slang Words For Testicles In Japanese
The Switch should now be more stable and less filled with Japanese testicle slang.
October 11, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 10th, 2023

10 Lego and Nintendo Crossovers We'd Love to See
Nintendo delves deeper into the world of Lego.
October 10, 2023Source

All of the LEGO Animal Crossing sets releasing in March 2024
Last week saw the surprise reveal of Lego Animal Crossing as a theme with a short teaser. Now, we finally have a look at what's coming!
October 10, 2023Source

Animal Crossing Lego Sets And Pricing Revealed
Nintendo revealed last week that it was teaming up with Lego to create Animal Crossing sets, in line with its previous Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong sets. Now, the company has released a new trailer for the Animal Crossing x Lego collaboration, alongside the official reveal of five Lego sets, their prices, and the release date.
October 10, 2023Source or Watch Video

Another game controller maker is embracing drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks
GameSir's T4 Cyclone and Cyclone Pro controllers offer Hall effect joysticks and shoulder buttons that should resist annoying drift over time.
October 10, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns: The Kotaku Review
Despite simplistic gameplay, this adventure sequel offers one of the Pokemon world's best depictions yet
October 10, 2023Source

Eiji Aonuma reiterates that Tears of the Kingdom won't have DLC, this Hyrule won't appear again
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to mesmerize players months after release with its rich Hyrule full of creativity and thoughtful design... so thoughtful, in fact, that the creators are adamant they can't add or iterate on it in any way. Speaking to Telegraph about the world design of the game, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and producer Eiji Aonuma capped off the interview by affirming that the game wouldn't have DLC, and that we wouldn't see this iteration of Hyrule again in any capacity.
October 10, 2023Source

LEGO Animal Crossing fully unveiled! Five sets arriving in March of 2024
Just a few days ago, Nintendo confirmed that the world of Animal Crossing would be joining the likes of Super Mario and Sonic by receiving its very own Lego treatment. Unlike Mario, it appears Animal Crossing is much more traditionally in nature, with mini figs, galore.
October 10, 2023Source

Nintendo Removes Popular Game From Switch Store
A major game was just removed from the Switch e-Shop.
October 10, 2023Source

SPY x ANYA: Operation Memories Reveals Its First Trailer
A spy... an assassin... this is so exciting! Waku Waku!
October 10, 2023Read Source Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — October 9th, 2023

Enter the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Favorites Sweepstakes for a chance to win a special prize pack
With the now ongoing collaboration with the Seattle Aquarium and the newly released Switch Lite ACNH bundles, Nintendo is in a mood to celebrate Animal Crossing. With the arrival of autumn comes the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Favorites Sweepstakes, bringing five prize packets up for grabs.
October 9, 2023Source

Gallery | Van Gogh Pikachu Plush and TCG Promo Card
You may have heard that just a few weeks ago, the Van Gogh Museum announced an exciting collaboration with none other than Pokémon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this Amsterdam-based gallery.
October 9, 2023Source

How Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Developers Created The Game's Unique Power-Ups
The June 2023 reveal of Super Mario Bros. Wonder was met with many excited reactions; the art direction, the music, and the new enemies all looked like fun evolutions of what fans had grown accustomed to in the New Super Mario Bros. series. However, it was the final shot of the trailer that garnered the biggest reaction, as Mario grabbed an odd-looking fruit and turned into a massive elephant version of himself.
October 9, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Hands-On Impressions — Leaping Out of the Comfort Zone
While Nintendo has never given up on the 2D Mario games, there’s long been a sense they’re not the plucky plumber’s top-of-the-line products. The New Super Mario Bros. games are good, polished fun, but they’re a little simple, a little bland, compared to inventive 3D classics like Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Odyssey.
October 9, 2023Source

The Trick That'll Make Voice Chat Easier On The Nintendo Switch
There are a lot of reasons why so many people enjoy the Nintendo Switch despite the hardware being a little bit behind the curve compared to its competitors. However, the console's comparably limited online functionality isn't usually one of them. Sure, you can play Switch games over the internet and stream older console games if you subscribe to the Switch Online service, but voice chat is another matter entirely.
October 9, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 6th, 2023

Detective Pikachu Returns Has A Fun Joke About The 2019 Movie
‘Movies usually do their own thing, don’t they?’ — Tim Goodman
October 6, 2023Source

Fate/Samurai Remnant Crosses 300,000 Units Shipped in First Week
Available for PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch, the action RPG sees Miyamoto Iori and Saber battling in the Waxing Moon Ritual.
October 6, 2023Source

How Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pays Homage To The Past As It Expands In New Directions
Following the last entry in the New Super Mario Bros. series, which was based on the idea of recreating the experience of the original Super Mario Bros. game from 1985 in a modern way, Nintendo went back to the drawing board.
October 6, 2023Source

Is Detective Pikachu A Cop? Kotaku Investigates
With Detective Pikachu Returns out on Switch, we try to solve a real mystery
October 6, 2023Source

Japanese 7-Elevens to sell special Super Mario Bros. Wonder products in collab campaign
7-Elevens in Japan are a step up from the convenience store you may be used to, selling a variety of knickknacks and helpful items in addition to quick bites and warm food. And now Japanese 7-Eleven stores are getting products for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
October 6, 2023Source

Nintendo to End Online Support for 3DS and Wii U Next Year. Here's What to Know
Fans of the older Nintendo consoles can expect to lose online support in April 2024.
October 6, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Cover Story, Detective Pikachu Returns Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian talks with Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc about his experience visiting Nintendo and getting extended hands-on sessions with Super Mario Bros. Wonder as part of the latest Game Informer cover story. After that, MinnMax contributor and former Game Informer editor Bryan Vore joins the show to share his review of Detective Pikachu Returns.
October 6, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — October 3rd, 2023

Amazing Elephant Mario mod arrives for Super Mario 64
Since his introduction a few months ago, Elephant Mario appears to have captured the internet's heart. What's not to love? His big, he's cute, he says "Wowwie Zowwie". He does it all. Just yesterday, we featured an impressive 8-Bit reimagining of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which included NES-ified versions of Elephant Mario and Luigi.
October 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

Batman: Arkham Trilogy Delayed to December 1st for Nintendo Switch
Previously set for October 13th, the port by Turn Me Up Games is delayed to ensure "the best possible experience on Nintendo Switch."
October 3, 2023Source

Batman: Arkham Trilogy Switch Release Delayed To December
Earlier this year, developer Rocksteady Studios and Warner Bros. Games revealed that it was bringing its Batman: Arkham trilogy to the Switch this fall. This collection does not include Batman: Arkham Origins (a great game), which was developed by Gotham Knights studio Warner Bros. Games Montreal.
October 3, 2023Source

Boomerang X Developer Dang! Is Shutting Down: 'We Are Out of Money'
Boomerang X will still remain on sale.
October 3, 2023Source

Cover Reveal — Super Mario Bros. Wonder
In June, Nintendo revealed Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the first all-new 2D Mario platformer on consoles since the launch of the Wii U. In the 11 years since the last 2D game launched, we've received multiple re-releases, two Super Mario Maker titles, two mainline 3D titles, and even a mobile auto-runner.
October 3, 2023Source

GameStop Pro Is the Membership You Need to Save While Checking Off Your Gamer's Holiday Checklist
It may be hard to believe, but the holiday season is upon us. Alongside pumpkin spice lattes, Christmas trees, and delicious feasts, it's also the time to make sure you've got your gifts ready for the loved ones in your life. If any of those loved ones happen to be fans of games, collectibles, or anything else in the tech world, GameStop Pro is the membership you've been waiting for.
October 3, 2023Source

How To Get Around Region Locked Games On A Nintendo Switch
Region locking is something that has plagued physical media for years. Buying a region-locked console means you're locked into specific games from your region. For example, Nintendo consoles were only able to play region-specific games all the way through the Wii U and 3DS eras. Nintendo ditched this restriction with the Switch, and you can play games from all over the world on the same console.
October 3, 2023Source

Jelly Key Introduces 8-Bit Series: Pipeline Battle Artisan Keycaps Group Buy
For those unfamiliar with Jelly Key, I highly encourage going through our previous coverage of the Vietnamese artisan's works wherein we've seen several different examples of highly detailed themes which get put to life on your keyboard courtesy artisan keycaps that use a resin pour over a layer-by-layer assembly incorporating individually molded tiny pieces.
October 3, 2023Source

Nintendo Will Support Switch Until March 2025
Nikkei recently conducted an interview with Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo's current president--to commemorate a special occasion. The Japanese multinational video game company is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its "Family Computer" (aka Famicom/NES) home gaming system. A lot of the conversation revolved around the significant legacy (and sales: 61.91 million units) of their first home games console, but subsequent media attention focused on Furukawa-san discussing plans for the popular Switch model and beyond. Dr. Serkan Toto (of industry consultancy Kantan Games Inc.) kindly pulled out and translated the key takeaways from Nikkei's paywalled article.
October 3, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
An Exclusive Look At Three New Courses
October 3, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Elephant Mario graces the cover of Game Informer next month
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is just around the corner, and while Nintendo Power has been dead and buried for some time now, other physical gaming magazines are still alive and well to cover the launch.
October 3, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Remake Video Compares Original and Rearranged Music
Check out composer Yoko Shimomura's rearranged versions of Bandit's Way and Forest Maze before the remake's launch on November 17th.
October 3, 2023Source

WarioWare: Move It Shifts Its Focus To Pure Microgames, Now With Waggle--And A Lot Of Butts
WarioWare's next Switch entry looks like a nostalgic trip back to 2007.
October 3, 2023Source

Will Nintendo ever make a Nintendo 64 Mini?
A few years ago, Nintendo fans would be forgiven for thinking mini consoles were here to stay, with both the NES Mini and SNES Mini releasing to critical and commercial acclaim. Naturally the expectation was for more consoles to come, but since the SNES Mini's release in 2017 we've only seen limited edition Mario and Zelda Game & Watch systems.
October 3, 2023Source

Wind-up walking Pikmin toys teased by Nintendo Tokyo
Nintendo Tokyo is known for having a lot of interesting, unique merchandise, but this latest tease for the Pikmin section is certainly retro.
October 3, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — October 2nd, 2023

Best Gaming Gifts for 2023
From consoles like the Nintendo Switch OLED and PS5 to accessories and services, there's something here to spark your gaming gear gifting.
October 2, 2023Source

Here's all the transformations we've seen in Super Mario Bros. Wonder so far
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is less than a month away, and there are a ton of new Power-Ups and characters to dig into this time around. To recount what forms we've seen so far, here are all the new transformations we've witnessed so far:
October 2, 2023Source

Here's what's available right now for physical My Nintendo Rewards
If you've been diligently logging into Nintendo Switch Online, linking your accounts, and so on, you've probably accrued some My Nintendo Platinum Points for use. And if they're burning a hole in your pocket, then look no further than physical My Nintendo Rewards you can spend them on.
October 2, 2023Source

Pikmin 4's Creators On Why Development Isn't Only About Making Miyamoto Happy
The Pikmin series has always been well liked, but even with its solid track record, Pikmin 4 surprised us with its quality and fun. To get some insight into how the game came together and learn about working with Shigeru Miyamoto, we spoke with chief and programming director Yuji Kando and planning director Yutaka Hiramuki over e-mail.
October 2, 2023Source

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can crash during final boss battle with ver. 2.0.1 update. Here's how to avoid it
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet aren't exactly known for being polished, glitch-free games, but this is a new one — the just-released ver. 2.0.1 update can crash your game during the final boss battle.
October 2, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the NES is so good, we wish it were real
Wowie, Zowie! Super Mario Wonder is only a few short weeks away, and I can't tell you how excited I am. As the resident Nintendo Wire "Old Dude" I got my first taste of Super Mario back in the '80s with the original Mario Bros. trilogy on the NES, and even 35 years later, those games hold up!
October 2, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — September 29th, 2023

After Sora — What’s next for Super Smash Bros. amiibo?
For those of you who have been part of the Amiibo News family on Twitter over the past nine years, you know just how much amiibo mean to me. I’ve been putting out amiibo in-stock alerts day and night for the better half of a decade, and the idea that the series that started it all, Super Smash Bros., is only one amiibo away from sailing off into the sunset gives me all the sad feelings you can imagine.
September 29, 2023Source

Check out the first Super Mario Bros. Wonder Commercial — World of Wonder
We’re only a few short weeks away from the launch of Super Mario Wonder, and Nintendo of America is fueling up the hype train with a brand new trailer.
September 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Detective Pikachu Returns icon parts drop for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers
October is shaping up to be a fairly big month for Switch owners and one of the first big releases is the long-awaited follow-up Detective Pikachu Returns.
September 29, 2023Source

Hatsune Miku’s “Volt Tackle” Pokémon collab music video released
As promised, following a month’s worth of artwork that redesigned Hatsune Miku as Pokémon trainers, the first music video in Project Voltage has been released.
September 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

How to preorder the PlayStation Portal
Sony's upcoming remote player has already sold out at a few stores ahead of its Nov. 15 launch.
September 29, 2023Source

How To Use Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons To Control Your Phone's Camera
It's always convenient when the many portable devices we use on a daily basis interact with and complement each other. Fitness apps on a smartphone and a smart watch, for instance, are just one very logical and natural pairing.
September 29, 2023Source

In wake of Epic layoffs, Hatoful Boyfriend creator reveals she hasn’t gotten royalties from company
Hatoful Boyfriend, a visual novel about romancing pigeons, is undisputedly one of the greatest games of all-time. Unfortunately the folks of Epic apparently don’t recognize the genius of the work or its creator Moa: after Epic bought out Hatoful publisher Mediatonic two years ago, the company hasn’t sent her a single payment.
September 29, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Will Fix Player 1 Advantage Issue
The patch for the fighter goes live on September 29th and includes other fixes for issues like missing inputs on Kameo Fighters.
September 29, 2023Source

October’s video game release calendar is a little too stacked
Remember the summer of back-to-back video game blockbusters? This is worse.
September 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Splatoon Base site adds History page with English translation
Nintendo has created a helpful site for Splatoon fans called the Splatoon Base, a super handy port for all things inky and fresh. Even better, while it’s a Japanese site, it’s still available to read in English!
September 29, 2023Source

Squading Up In Counter-Strike 2 | Game Informer Live
After being announced earlier this year, Valve unexpectedly launched Counter-Strike 2 this week! In this archived Twitch stream, watch editors Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard team up to chase victory in several matches of this revamped sequel of the popular team-based shooter.
September 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

This amazing new Sprigatito toy from Takara Tomy blinks and talks
Your typical plushie is a stationary object, maybe with the ability to squeak — but what about one that’s almost an animatronic? From Takara Tomy comes a new Sprigatito Pokémon plush that not only makes noise but blinks like an actual, real life cat would.
September 29, 2023Source

What Nintendo Series Should Get the '99' Treatment Next?
There's a whole lot of cool ways Nintendo could use its classic IP for more battle-royale goodness.
September 29, 2023Source

What’s October 2023’s Pokémon GO Research Breakthrough?
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system.
September 29, 2023Source

Xbox's Interest In Nintendo, Pokémon Expansion Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wes catch up on all the news, including an extended discussion on the leaked emails from Xbox regarding Phil Spencer's interest in acquiring Nintendo. After covering a lot of topics, Brian delivers his thoughts after spending a few hours with the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet expansion, The Teal Mask.
September 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — September 28th, 2023

Epic Games lays off 16% of its workforce, or 870 employees
Epic Games, developer of one of the world's most popular video games in Fortnite and one of the most popular game engines in Unreal Engine, is apparently not making enough money. With CEO Tim Sweeney stating they're spending much more money than they earn, he announced in a memo to employees that large swaths of employees would be getting laid off, as reported by Jason Schrier of Bloomberg.
September 28, 2023Source

Pokemon Artwork Comes To Iconic Van Gogh Museum, But There Is Bad News Too
The museum is giving away special promo cards, and apparent scalpers are doing what they do.
September 28, 2023Source

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update gets more details
Stardew Valley is the game that just keeps on growing, apparently. Developer Eric "Concerned Ape" Barone has revealed even more content coming to the game as part of the version 1.6 update, and it's looking like you might want to start a new farm when it drops!
September 28, 2023Source

Take up the sword with Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai's launch trailer
Today a new Dragon Quest game has hit consoles and PC, though it's not a usual entry in the turn-based RPG series!
September 28, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — September 27th, 2023

An Ode to (what would have been) Dragalia Lost's 5th anniversary
With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I've been dwelling on memories of the demise of another of Nintendo's mobile offerings, Dragalia Lost, which would be celebrating its 5th anniversary today if it were still running.
September 27, 2023Source

Check out this look at Nintendo logos throughout history
Most corporations haven't been around as long as Nintendo. Founded in 1889, the company made cards and other toys for nearly a century before shifting to video game development around the late '70s. And now you can charter its evolution via various logo redesigns over the years, compiled by Twitter user @Yamafuda:
September 27, 2023Source

How To Secure Your Nintendo Account With A Passkey (And Keep Your Games Safe)
Slowly but surely, better digital security practices are being drilled into the heads of the average person. Whether it's using strong, non-duplicative passwords or turning on two-factor authentication, it's become mainstream, as it should be.
September 27, 2023Source

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe getting Booster Course Pass Set physical release with all included DLC (and extra goodies)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch, but there's always the possibility that you don't have it yet. And if you don't, and you're in Europe, then you can pick up the game and its extensive Booster Course Pass DLC in one convenient package: the wordy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Booster Course Pass Set.
September 27, 2023Source

New Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS trailers cover the game systems, story
This November CyberConnect 2 will be returning to the Naruto universe with a fresh arena fighter that'll bring more characters to the Ninja Storm fray from across the series' expansive timeline. If you've been wondering what's in store, Bandai Namco has you covered with two new trailers.
September 27, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch 2 HDR Support Hinted at by New Job Listings
The Nintendo Switch 2 console may support HDR, as some recent job listings from Nintendo suggest.
September 27, 2023Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Switch Sports looks to tap the immense popularity of Wii Sports
Because it was a pack-in game for a hugely successful console, "Wii Sports" is one of the most popular titles of all time. Even if you never owned a Wii, you probably played "Wii Sports" at one point or another, and now Nintendo is going to revisit the popular game in "Nintendo Switch Sports."
September 27, 2023Source or Watch Video

Red Dead Redemption 2 Somehow Coming To Switch, According To Ratings Board Leak
Rumors of Red Dead Redemption 2's port comes a month after Rockstar Games released the first game to the Switch
September 27, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 26th, 2023

Fan Who Waited For Star Wars DLC Sues Over Broken Promises
A class-action lawsuit was filed over the KotOR 2 remaster's missing content
September 26, 2023Source

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are getting physical rerelease bundled with Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC
Miss out on Pokémon Scarlet & Violet when it released last year? You can pick up the game and its DLC in one convenient package soon — starting November 3rd, you’ll be able to pick up a bundle of the game and its DLC in a physical rerelease.
September 26, 2023Source

Star Wars fans file class action class lawsuit over cancelled KOTOR II DLC
Last year, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II released on Nintendo Switch with a promise: the game’s Restored Content Mod would be available as DLC, viewed by many as the best way to experience the game. Well that DLC got canned, and now fans are filing a class-action lawsuit against developer Aspyr Media and publisher Saber Interactive, arguing they bought KOTOR II on Switch and would not have done so without the DLC announcement.
September 26, 2023Source

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 theme finally arrives in Tetris 99 this weekend
Tetris 99’s Maximus Cups usually reference the latest big Nintendo releases, but this weekend’s event is a case of “better late than never!”
September 26, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 25th, 2023

Analogue's limited-edition transparent Pocket handhelds come in seven colors
They will be available on September 29 for $250.
September 25, 2023Source or Source

Capcom states they would “gracefully decline” being acquired by Microsoft
Capcom has had a pretty successful few years, putting out great new titles in flagship franchises like Monster Hunter and Resident Evil. And nobody loves success (and buying it) than Microsoft, who is currently trying to acquire Activision Blizzard in a long, tangled web of corporate legal proceedings.
September 25, 2023Source

Hideki Kamiya leaving PlatinumGames in October 2023
In many ways Hideki Kamiya and PlatinumGames are inseparable. While plenty of other developers have contributed to the studio’s output over the years (Kamiya wasn’t involved in Astral Chain at all outside of a supervising role, for example), the vice-president and his very unique presence on social media have led to him becoming a face for the company in the eyes of many.
September 25, 2023Source

Sega to release Sonic Superstars prequel comic over coming weeks
Need more excitement in the lead-up to Sonic Superstars than the excellent animation? Sega is set to release a prequel comic for the game called “Fang’s Big Break,” detailing how the eponymous hunter came to the North Star Islands and making trouble in the first place.
September 25, 2023Source

The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered Announced
NIS America has just announced that the beloved 3DS RPG, The Legend of Legacy is getting an HD Remaster sometime in early 2024.
September 25, 2023Source or Watch Video

This AMD Ryzen-powered handheld concept with two OLED displays is like a modern Nintendo 3DS
Most of the handheld gaming PCs with x86 processors that have shown up in the past few years are designed to play PC games. But Japanese gaming hardware company Tassei Denki brought something a little different to the Tokyo Game Show last week.
September 25, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 22nd, 2023

Classic Kirby GBA Game Coming To Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
The pink puffball gets some help from red, yellow, and green Kirby in this cooperative adventure.
September 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes gets release date, new trailer
The time to bring the masses together is nearly upon us — Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, the spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, has gotten a release date and an epic new trailer that chronicles the quest ahead.
September 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

Final wave of Splatoon 3 icons out on NSO
Wanna splat away? Now your last chance (for now) to get Splatoon 3 icons on Nintendo Switch Online, as the final wave has been released.
September 22, 2023Source

Seattle Aquarium teaming up with Nintendo for Animal Crossing: New Horizons experience
Going to the aquarium is fun and all, but where are the fish you can catch and then donate to a museum? The Seattle Aquarium (only a few miles from where I'm typing these words) is hosting a collaboration with Nintendo of America to bring an Animal Crossing: New Horizons experience to the nautical natureland.
September 22, 2023Source

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wins Excellence Award at Tokyo Game Show
One of the Nintendo Switch's best games in a packed 2022 was the epic Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and people have noticed: Xenoblade 3 won the Excellence Award at Tokyo Game Show 2023, with Tetsuya Takahashi himself accepting the honor.
September 22, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 21st, 2023

A Pair Of Fire Emblem Switch Games Are Super Cheap Right Now
Fire Emblem Engage and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes for Nintendo Switch are on sale for low prices.
September 21, 2023Source

Fantastical adventure Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi announced for Switch
Tokyo Game Show is currently well underway in Japan, bringing with it plenty of playable demos and announcements. One of these came during Xbox's showcase, though it was later confirmed for other platforms including the Nintendo Switch — Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi.
September 21, 2023Source or Watch Video

Final Fantasy 14 gets the tabletop experience in FFXIV TTRPG
You've heard of massive multiplayer online games, now get ready for a modest multiplayer offline game — Final Fantasy 14 is getting a tabletop roleplaying game.
September 21, 2023Source

LEGO expands Super Mario universe with new Piranha Plant
Lego has been busy with the Super Mario license as of late. Just about a month ago, we got a wider variety of Donkey Kong sets to add to the unique Super Mario Bros. interactive sets already available, and now it looks like they're adding another set to their vast library with the introduction of the LEGO Piranha Plant.
September 21, 2023Source

My Hero Ultra Rumble releases for free on September 28
While Fortnite players can currently run about as the likes of Deku and Todoroki, Bandai Namco's own My Hero Academia-focused spin on the Battle Royale genre is just around the corner.
September 21, 2023Source or Watch Video

Nintendo now supports passwordless sign-ins
Now you can use passkeys to sign in to your Nintendo account.
September 21, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 20th, 2023

Ed Boon promises fixes to Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch after disastrous launch
Mortal Kombat 1 just released, and it's gotten some very good reviews... on most consoles. While lacking in coverage compared to the PS5 and Xbox Seris X|S, the Nintendo Switch version has received huge pushback for its performance issues, with a 4/10 Nintendo Life review citing "frame rate issues, big resolution dips, input and timing problems related to performance drops, missing content, game-breaking bugs in Invasion mode, long loading times, and unresponsive menus."
September 20, 2023Source

Fans Upset After Spotting Steam Pop-Up In Mortal Kombat 1's Switch Trailer
The Nintendo port of Mortal Kombat's latest entry has come under fire for its poor performance and ugly graphics
September 20, 2023Source

Nintendo Takes Proactive Step With New Passkey Support For Accounts
Sign in with a fingerprint or facial recognition instead of some long password about Waluigi.
September 20, 2023Source

Not groovy: Nintendo Switch version of Evil Dead: The Game is now dead and buried
Saber Interactive has announced that it will no longer be releasing a Nintendo Switch version of the online multiplayer title Evil Dead: The Game.
September 20, 2023Source

The Orion Video System app turns your iPad into an HDMI monitor with retro vibes
The free Orion app by the makers of the Halide camera app connects HDMI devices like game consoles to the iPad for viewing using a video capture card connected via USB-C.
September 20, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 19th, 2023

Check out the ghostly glow-up in Luigi's Mansion 2 graphical comparison
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon released on the 3DS, a system with a 240p resolution. The Nintendo Switch is a system with a resolution of 720p in handheld mode, 1080p while docked. You can imagine, then, that the graphical upgrade for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a sizable one, as GameXplain shows:
September 19, 2023Source or Watch Video

From the forums: Do you want to see Microsoft purchase Nintendo?
While it seems unlikely, it's interesting to think about what Nintendo would look like as part of Microsoft.
September 19, 2023Source

Microsoft Casually Discussed Buying Nintendo Or Valve In Leaked Email
Xbox head Phil Spencer said buying Nintendo would be 'a career moment'
September 19, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1 Is Missing A Huge Chunk Of A Key Mode On Switch At Launch
The missing content is coming "in a matter of weeks."
September 19, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch Only Features the Intro for Invasion Mode
The "full breadth" of Season 1 will release in the coming weeks, with the developer "working to make this update as quickly as possible."
September 19, 2023Source

Yuji Horii: Progress for the Dragon Quest III remake is steady, can't say much about Dragon Quest XII
Square Enix announced in May 2021 that they were remaking the all-time classic Dragon Quest III with HD-2D graphics, the high fidelity sprite work and lighting style found in games like Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy (and their own remake of Live A Live). Now over two years later, how's development going? Pretty swimmingly, says creator Yuji Horii.
September 19, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — September 18th, 2023

Activision was briefed on the Next-Gen Switch console in December last year
According to Activision's internal emails that were made public thanks to the ongoing FTC versus Microsoft case, the company was briefed on the next-generation console from Nintendo.
September 18, 2023Source

Crkd Nitro Deck Review
Switch Decked Out
September 18, 2023Source

Electrical engineer YveltalGriffin trims down Wii U to run entirely in the GamePad
It's not hard these days to find a portable game console, between Nintendo's own Switch, the SteamDeck (among many others like it), and Sony's abandoned PS Vita (RIP), gaming on the go has never been easier, but that hasn't stopped dedicated individuals from exploring other ways to game while out and about.
September 18, 2023Source

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time gets a new trailer
Earlier this year Level 5 had quite the surprise for fans of Fantasy Life on the Nintendo 3DS with an all-new follow-up announced for the Nintendo Switch.
September 18, 2023Source or Watch Video

Investigate Decapolice with two new trailers
There are plenty of intriguing games heading to the Nintendo Switch over the coming months but one that begs closer inspection is Level 5's crime-ridden RPG, Decapolice.
September 18, 2023Source or Watch Video

My Nintendo launches Fire Emblem Heroes 1,000 Heroes Sweepstakes
Fire Emblem Heroes just hit a huge milestone with the release of its latest banner — there are now 1,000 Heroes that players can summon in the game. To celebrate, My Nintendo has started a sweepstakes to give away ten sets of acrylic standees featuring various Heroes from Fire Emblem Heroes.
September 18, 2023Source

Nintendo reportedly told Activision that Switch 2 will match Xbox One/PS4 performance
In early September, a report claimed that Nintendo showed off tech demos of the Switch 2 to developers behind closed doors at August's Gamescom 2023 show. Today, new emails obtained by The Verge reveal that Activision-Blizzard was one of the third-party developers briefed on Switch's upcoming successor last year.
September 18, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1 On Switch Seems To Look Worse Than MK11, And Fans Aren't Happy
The internet has wasted no time roasting the Nintendo Switch version of NetherRealm's latest fighter.
September 18, 2023Source

New Mortal Kombat Is A $70 Mess On Switch
The latest entry in the popular fighting game series looks and plays poorly on Nintendo's aging console
September 18, 2023Source

Unity unleashes firestorm of backlash by announcing install fee before apologizing
Last Tuesday, Unity — one of the most ubiquitous and well known engines for making games out there — announced a new pricing model that would take effect on January 1st of 2024. The pricing model would have been based on a per-install system — basically, every time a game got installed on a device past a certain threshold (both $200,000 in revenue and 200,000 in installs) developers would have to pay Unity a flat fee.
September 18, 2023Source

Video compares Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remaster's graphics with GameCube original
Mario and his pals may be paper-thin, but there's nothing flimsy about the graphical overhaul in the Nintendo Switch remaster of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
September 18, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — September 15th, 2023

Hey Young People, The OG Tomb Raider Games Are Getting Remastered
The first three Lara Croft outings will be made all pretty for modern consoles, out early next year
September 15, 2023Source

I Hope Princess Peach: Showtime! Doesn't Have a Whiff of Mario in it
Frankly, our queen deserves it.
September 15, 2023Source

Mario Kart Tour is closing out new content with final event: Anniversary Tour
It was only a few days ago that we learned Mario Kart Tour would be making its final lap when Nintendo announced that its successful mobile app would be receiving its last new content in a few weeks. How fitting is it then that we'll be saying farewell to our longtime racer friends through the Anniversary Tour this September 19th.
September 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

Moon developer Onion Games announces new RPG Stray Children for Switch
The Japanese versions of Nintendo Directs usually have some neat surprises and yesterday's was no different. Onion Games, the studio known for consisting of the developers behind some of the weirdest-yet-charming games out there, announced an all-new title — Stray Children.
September 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

New Direct titles added to Nintendo Game Voucher program
You may or may not be familiar with Nintendo's Game Voucher program. If you're a Nintendo Switch Online member, for $100, you can buy two Game Vouchers that can be redeemed for a variety of first party Nintendo titles.
September 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Will Seemingly Run at 30 FPS
Though the original GameCube release ran at 60 FPS, it seems like the upcoming remaster will be locked at 30 FPS.
September 15, 2023Source

The first-ever party-based RPG is getting a serious facelift
Wizardry inspired franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
September 15, 2023Source

Toby Fox gives small update on Deltarune Chapter 3 for Undertale anniversary
It's the 8th anniversary of Undertale's release, and besides the usual slew of fanart and fond memories, Toby Fox has descended from his mountaintop to give a small development update on Deltarune Chapter 3.
September 15, 2023Source

You Probably Missed One of the Coolest Games in the Nintendo Direct
It's called Stray Children, and if you like Undertale, you should pay attention.
September 15, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 14th, 2023

Another Code remakes are coming to the Nintendo Switch in January
Another Code: Trace Memory and its sequel that was never released in North America are coming to the Nintendo Switch.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Another Code: Recollection Announced for Nintendo Switch, Launches in January
The collection includes full remakes of both Another Code: Two Memories and Another Code: R — A Journey into Lost Memories.
September 14, 2023Source

Another Code: Recollection brings little known DS/Wii duology to Switch
Another Code: Two Memories (known as Trace Memory in North America) was a 2005 DS title and point and click adventure that utilized the budding DS's touchscreen technology to tell an evocative narrative. While little known outside of minute cameos in Super Smash Bros., the title and its even more obscure sequel Another Code: R — A Journey into Lost Memories are being fully remade for the Switch in Another Code: Recollection.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Another Code: Two Memories DS Game Getting Full 3D Remake on Nintendo Switch
Another Code Recollection will include the previously-unreleased sequel.
September 14, 2023Source

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a New Game with a Focus on Exploration and Crafting
Bandle Tale will have players focus on exploring the world around them and crafting new items.
September 14, 2023Source

Classic Nintendo Racer F-Zero Returns As A...Battle Royale
Like Pac-Man 99 and Tetris 99 before it, F-Zero 99 will be available through the Nintendo Switch Online service
September 14, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns Trailer Reveals Luxray
Luxray can see through walls and also serves as a mount for Detective Pikachu when the investigative title launches on October 6th.
September 14, 2023Source

DS Classic Another Code Is Being Remastered For Switch...But How?
The uniquely Nintendo DS puzzles couldn't possibly translate to Nintendo's latest handheld
September 14, 2023Source

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Release Date Finally Announced During Nintendo Direct
Spiritual sequel to Suikoden will be out in April.
September 14, 2023Source

Everything We Saw At Nintendo's Mario-Stuffed September Direct
Sorry, everyone waiting for the Switch 2--it still wasn't your day
September 14, 2023Source

F-Zero 99 Announced for Nintendo Switch, and It's Out Today
This new battle-royale racing game is free for all Nintendo Switch Online members.
September 14, 2023Source or Source

F-Zero 99 blends the classic Nintendo racer with utter chaos
The Switch Online title launches today.
September 14, 2023Source

F-Zero 99 Is A Battle Royale Version Of Nintendo's Classic Racer
It's been 30 years since the release of the original F-Zero, and as a tribute, Nintendo is creating a new version of the beloved racer. F-Zero 99 is a battle royale version of the game, similar to other recent Switch experiments like Tetris 99 and Mario 35. Check out the reveal trailer below.
September 14, 2023Source

F-Zero 99 is a New Retro Battle Royale Coming Exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online
There's perhaps no Nintendo community quite as hard done by as F-Zero fans. The last major entry in the series (a couple of minor GBA titles aside) was F-Zero GX all the way in 2003. Since then, fan demands for a new F-Zero have largely fallen on deaf ears, and a lot of the series' trademark antigrav gameplay was unceremoniously lifted for Mario Kart 8.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

F-Zero returns to the Switch in F-Zero 99
After 20 years, you can play F-Zero again, this time with 98 of your friends.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Here's A Look At The Super Mario RPG Remake Gameplay
Today, during Nintendo's most recent Direct livestream, we got a first look at "new and returning gameplay features" from the upcoming Super Mario RPG remake.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

How Is Solar Ash On Switch? | New Gameplay Today
Solar Ash — from Heart Machine, the creators of Hyper Light Drifter and the upcoming Hyper Light Breaker — released in 2021 for PlayStation 4 and 5 and PC. Today, the game comes to Xbox Series X/S (via Game Pass) and more curiously, Nintendo Switch. T
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Japan's upcoming Nintendo Museum will be complete by March 2024
Construction of the previously announced public gallery of Nintendo's history, now officially named the Nintendo Museum, will be completed by March 2024.
September 14, 2023Source

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Due Out on Nintendo Switch Summer 2024
Spooky!
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Mario versus Donkey Kong GBA Remake Revealed During Nintendo Direct
It's coming in in February 2024.
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Mario versus Donkey Kong Making A Return On Switch
The Mario versus Donkey Kong puzzle series that debuted on Game Boy Advance is returning to Switch. The new entry in the series has 3D visuals and uses contemporary Mario and Donkey Kong visuals. Like the previous titles, Mario must collect mini Mario robots and defeat Donkey Kong. The game will also feature local co-op.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

New Peach Game Gives Her Barbie-Like Transformations
In Princess Peach: Showtime! you can become Detective Peach, Patisserie Peach, Kung-Fu Peach, and more
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New WarioWare: Move It Trailer Showcases Some Of Its 200-Plus Microgames
Earlier this summer, Nintendo revealed WarioWare: Move It, a new game set in the long-running "microgame" series. Ahead of its release later this year in November, Nintendo released a new trailer for WarioWare: Move It during today's Nintendo Direct. In it, we learned more about its various microgames and what a "Form" is.
September 14, 2023Source or Source or Source

Nintendo Direct — September 2023
The tradition of getting a Nintendo Direct during the first few weeks of September continues!
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Nintendo is bringing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door to the Switch in 2024
The company is giving the 2004 RPG a fresh look with 'updated graphics.'
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Nintendo Shows New Battle Mechanics For Super Mario RPG Remake
There's a Triple Move available after filling an action gauge.
September 14, 2023Source

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
The Nintendo GameCube game returns with updated graphics. Turn the page and join Mario and friends in an RPG adventure to discover the legendary treasure behind the ancient Thousand-Year Door. Will Mario complete his papery quest, or will he crumple under the pressure?
September 14, 2023Source

SaGa Emerald Beyond Is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024
Today, we got a look at six playable characters.
September 14, 2023Source

Side Order, The Next Wave Of The Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass, Is Out Spring 2024
Splatoon 3 entered the Switch's library with a splash last year, but Nintendo isn't done supporting the squid-based shooter just yet. Today, we got a new look at wave 2 of the game's expansion pack, titled Side Order.
September 14, 2023Source

Sora amiibo confirmed! Coming in 2024
It's official: Everyone is here! Nintendo has confirmed that the last Super Smash Bros. amiibo, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, will be arriving sometime in 2024.
September 14, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Remake Gets a New Gameplay Trailer at September's Nintendo Direct
Triple Moves, boss rematches, and more.
September 14, 2023Source or Source

Super Mario RPG Remake Has Some Fun New Features
Super Mario RPG Remake is coming fast and has a bevy of interesting new gameplay features for fans to explore. Among the cherished classics of the past, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars stands out as not only a great Mario game but one of the best RPGs out there.
September 14, 2023Source or Source

The Long-Awaited Sora amiibo Is Finally Coming Next Year
We also got release dates for the Tears of the Kingdom and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo figures.
September 14, 2023Source

The Nintendo Museum will be finished by March
Nintendo's old plant in Kyoto, Japan, is being converted into a gallery to showcase products from throughout its long history in gaming.
September 14, 2023Source or Source

The very memeable 'Trombone Champ' is coming to Nintendo Switch
When Trombone Champ came out on Steam last September, it was met with immediate internet hooplah. It's a rhythm game like Guitar Hero, only you're playing an unforgiving, brassy trombone. If you can't get the hang of the game, you will be met with a comically awful trombone rendition of classic songs like "Auld Lang Syne" or a Beethoven symphony.
September 14, 2023Source

Three classic Tomb Raider games are launching on the Switch
Lara Croft returns to the Switch with a remaster of her first three games.
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Trace Memory And Its Wii Sequel That Never Hit The States Come To Switch In Another Code: Recollection
Another Code: Two Memories, or Trace Memory as it's known in North America, is a Nintendo DS game that launched on the handheld device way back in 2005. Its sequel, Another Code: R — Journey Into Lost Memories, launched on the Wii in 2009, but it never came to North America. Now, players can experience both games when Another Code: Recollection hits Switch in January.
September 14, 2023Source or Source

Unicorn Overlord is the next gorgeous Vanillaware adventure
As soon as gameplay from Unicorn Overlord showed up on screen during today's Nintendo Direct a certain subset of players will have immediately pegged it as a Vanillaware game, with its gorgeous animation and environments repping their signature style.
September 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Vanillaware and Atlus Team Up For Unicorn Overlord
Vanillaware, the renowned Japanese video game developer behind titles like Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown, but most recently 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, has a new RPG brewing called Unicorn Overlord that looks to be a mix of classic strategy RPG combat with its signature storytelling that makes their games such a joy to play through.
September 14, 2023Source

Vanillaware's Latest Is a Gorgeous Tactics RPG Called Unicorn Overlord
Developer behind 13 Sentinels and Odin's Sphere reveals their newest game at Nintendo Direct.
September 14, 2023Source

Wargroove 2 Gets October 5 Release Date with New Trailer
Wargroove 2 will be coming to PC, as well as the Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive. The trailer also shows off gameplay and the campaign creator.
September 14, 2023Source

You Can Thank The Super Mario Movie For All These New Mario Games
The latest Nintendo Direct was very Mario heavy, with seven games featured and/or announced during it
September 14, 2023Source

Zelda, Ganondorf Amiibo Out This November, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 And Sora Amiibo Out Next Year
During today's Nintendo Direct, the company announced release dates and windows for some highly anticipated Amiibo figures, namely, the Zelda and Ganondorf Amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Noah and Mio Amiibo for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and the Kingdom Hearts Sora Amiibo for his inclusion on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster.
September 14, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 13th, 2023

Among Us: Temporary Delisting 'On the Table' as Developer Weighs Engine Swap Amid Unity Scandal
Developer Innersloth is among the studios impacted by Unity's controversial installation fees.
September 13, 2023Source

Demon Slayer Is Going All 'Mario Party' On Switch
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Sweep the Board! will come to the U.S. in 2024
September 13, 2023Source or Source

New Nintendo patent suggests company is attempting to quash Joy-Con drift once and for all
After over six years of Joy-Con drift quashing the fun and wallets of many a humble Switch player, Nintendo may have finally found a solution. A patent for a new Nintendo controller recently published by the US Patent Office proposes "a resistance section using a magnetorheological fluid whose viscosity changes with a magnetic-field intensity and which becomes resistance when the operation element is displaced."
September 13, 2023Source

Nintendo Direct and and PlayStation State of Play streaming events are happening Sept. 14
Video game fans are getting not one but two big streaming events from two of the three major console companies on Thursday, September 14. Both Nintendo and Sony will be showing off some titles during new editions of their Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play events, respectively.
September 13, 2023Source

PAX West: Hands-on with Silent Hope, Fashion Dreamer, and Rune Factory 3 Special
While the upcoming list of Nintendo Switch releases is a little lean, one publisher that's more than pulling its weight in terms of upcoming titles is XSeed (subsidiary of Marvelous). The company had a sizable presence at PAX West 2023, demoing a handful of hot upcoming games — and was gracious enough to give me some hands-on time with their upcoming Switch titles. Here's how their upcoming catalogue's stacking up:
September 13, 2023Source

Prepare for Sonic Frontier's Final Horizon update with a story teaser trailer
There's just a few short weeks until Sonic fans can experience the Final Horizon update for Sonic Frontiers which is set to bring in three more playable characters and even more story content, all for free.
September 13, 2023Source or Watch Video

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Director Stig Asmussen Is Leaving Electronic Arts
God of War veteran helmed Respawn's popular Star Wars action-adventure series.
September 13, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs On Breaking The Rules Of Mario To Inspire New Ideas
Director Shiro Mouri and producer Takashi Tezuka talk about the new and unusual approach to developing its upcoming Super Mario Bros. title, and how it has paved the way for a different kind of entry in the franchise.
September 13, 2023Source

Teal Mask Pokedex: All Pokemon in Kitakami Dex (Scarlet & Violet)
The new Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet adds a number of new Pokemon, as well as bringing back some that were previously unavailable in Gen 9.
September 13, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 12th, 2023

All nine 3DS Picross e games coming to Switch as packs in Picross S+
Do you love Picross? Who doesn't? And if you missed any of the 3DS' extensive catalog of Picross e titles, you're in luck — the just-announced Picross S+ compiles all nine of them on the Switch! Sorta. The base game contains the puzzles from Picross e for $4.99, and the other eight games are DLC packs at the same cost. So that's $45 total if you want all of them.
September 12, 2023Source

Entire Picross E Series Will Be Revived On Switch After Nintendo 3DS eShop Closure
Developer Jupiter has reportedly revealed Picross S+.
September 12, 2023Source or Source or Watch Video

Pokemon collabs with Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum later this month
The Pokemon franchise pops up in plenty of real-world places — after all there are literally hundreds of Pokemon-themed manhole covers across Japan — but even still, this latest collaboration might come across as a little odd.
September 12, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 11th, 2023

Attack on Titan Finale's Release Date Seemingly Revealed in Leak
And it's less than two months away.
September 11, 2023Source

Demon Slayer Is Going All 'Mario Party' On Switch
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Sweep the Board! will come to the U.S. in 2024
September 11, 2023Source

Hatsune Miku's Pokemon cross-over continues with a Normal-Type design
Last week saw the Hatsune Miku/Pokemon cross-over, Project Voltage, kick into gear with the virtual idol being given five Pokemon trainer designs — Psychic, Grass, Fire, Water, and Electric. There was a brief break for the weekend but now we're back in action with a new design based on the Normal type!
September 11, 2023Source

Mario Kart Tour has crossed the finish line
Nintendo will stop adding new content to the mobile game Mario Kart Tour starting October 4th.
September 11, 2023Source

Mario Kart Tour takes its final lap: End of new content revealed
Since its debut in September 2019, Mario Kart Tour has been a mobile gaming favorite, offering players fast-paced races and a massive roster of characters from the beloved Super Mario universe (significantly more than even Mario Kart 8 offered).
September 11, 2023Source or Source or Source

New Nintendo Controller Patent Shows Possible Joy-Con Drift Fix
Your future Legend of Zelda sessions could soon become less annoying
September 11, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Could Leave Joy-Con Drift Behind, Patent Application Hints
The Kids in the Hall Effect.
September 11, 2023Source

Sonic McOrigins Plus fan project recreates classic LCD games
If you were picking up Happy Meals in the 2000's you might remember the occasional LCD game buried beneath the burger, perhaps with Sonic the Hedgehog's grinning face adorning the bezel. Well, you can recreate those memories as Sonic fan Difegue has recreated a bunch of the devices in a playable form for PC, Android, MacOS, and Linux.
September 11, 2023Source or Watch Video

You Can Still Create A Nintendo Switch Mii If You Know Where To Look
Alongside the release of the Nintendo Wii in 2006, Nintendo introduced a new form of custom avatar to go with the Wii's burgeoning ecosystem, Miis. Miis were cute little people you could create in the image of yourself, your friends, and your family, or rough approximations of your favorite cartoon characters. Besides denoting accounts, Miis could be used as playable characters in many Wii games, with the most prominent example being "Wii Sports."
September 11, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 8th, 2023

E3 2024 won't be at Los Angeles Convention Center, ReedPop splits from ESA
The past few years have been rocky for the ESA and E3, to say the least, with partners dropping out and entire shows being cancelled multiple times over. Now it appears that even if the show does go ahead next year, it won't be in the usual place.
September 8, 2023Source

Improve your Nintendo Switch Online profile's drip with Wave 2 of Splatoon 3 icons
Another new week means a fresh batch of profile icons and other elements are available for Nintendo Switch Online members. Head on over to the Switch Online tab of your system's home screen to check out brand-new icons from Splatoon 3. This second wave of the collection features the Squid Sisters, Captain Cuttlefish, and the members of Deep Cut.
September 8, 2023Source

My experience at Nintendo Live 2023
Having attended many a Sakura-Con and PAX West in my day, I'm well versed in the layout of the Seattle Convention Center's Arch building (which, until recently, was the only building in the Con Center). The largest part of the building's southern portion, adjacent to the atrium and courtyard, is usually the place of main stages or large expo halls, spacious and dark.
September 8, 2023Source

Report: Nintendo Switch 2 could have more RAM than Xbox Series S
Nintendo Switch 2 might launch earlier than expected, with rumors swirling that Nintendo showed off a prototype console to developers attending the recent Gamescom event. While there's no official confirmation, leaks continue to reveal details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor.
September 8, 2023Source

Sea Of Stars Review — Playing With Power
Sabotage Studio unearths a time capsule in this incredible retro-style RPG.
September 8, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 7th, 2023

Charles Martinet finally explains what the hell a Mario ambassador is
His job is Mario.
September 7, 2023Source

Charles Martinet, Shigeru Miyamoto deliver a heartfelt message on Mario voice acting shift
Last week saw the surprising news that many fans dreaded — Charles Martinet would be stepping down as the voice of Mario after over two decades of performing the role. All we knew is that he would be stepping into a new role, the rather confusing "Mario Ambassador", and a new voice actor would be stepping in for Mario and Luigi with Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
September 7, 2023Source

Collectible Kingdom Hearts pin heads to Disney for upcoming Video Games Day
Disney pin collecting is an entire subculture unto itself and now it's getting a Kingdom Hearts injection. To celebrate Video Games Day 2023, which is apparently scheduled for September 12th, a special pin featuring Sora, Donald, and Goofy has arrived at Disneyland and Disney World.
September 7, 2023Source

Cup Noodles Unleashing Caffeinated 'Gamer-Friendly' Version of Its Famous Noodles on Japan
Gamer Cup Noodle is like an energy drink, but in noodle form.
September 7, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns
Another Case To Crack
September 7, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns Interview: How the Pokemon Spin-Off Is a Mystery Novel in Video Game Form
Plus, why the sequel took so long to come out after its announcement in 2019.
September 7, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns Looks To Be A Much Bigger Pokemon Adventure
A Pawniard at play
September 7, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns: The First Hands-On Preview
The caffeine-addled Pokemon makes his Nintendo Switch debut.
September 7, 2023Source

Disney's Genesis classic Gargoyles gets modern upgrade in Gargoyles Remastered
DuckTales isn't the only classic Disney side-scroller seeing a modern iteration. Gargoyles, the Sega Genesis side scroller based on the cult classic Gargoyles cartoon, is getting a rerelease with Gargoyles Remastered.
September 7, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gargoyles Remastered Brings A Classic 2D Side-Scroller To Modern Consoles In October
The former Sega Genesis exclusive is receiving a few modern bells and whistles.
September 7, 2023Source

My Nintendo's offering up this cute Super Mario shopping bag
Super Jump on over to North America's My Nintendo for its latest offering: a colorful Super Mario shopping bag featuring some fan-favorite characters! Decked out with familiar faces like Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, Luigi, Toad, Bowser, Yoshi, and yes, Mario himself, on the front, you won't go unnoticed in a crowded room.
September 7, 2023Source

Nintendo Reportedly Demoed Switch 2 at Gamescom
Only trusted partners were allowed to see the new hybrid console, which could launch late next year.
September 7, 2023Source

Nintendo Showed Switch Successor To Developers At Gamescom — Report
It might be coming sooner rather than later.
September 7, 2023Source

Secret Nintendo Switch 2 Demos Are Reportedly Already Happening
It's been over six years since the Nintendo Switch launched, so it was only a matter of time before the Japanese-based games company revealed a next-generation console to compete with Sony and Microsoft. According to Eurogamer, Nintendo showcased the Switch 2 during a developer presentation at Gamescom last month.
September 7, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is Currently on Top of Amazon US' Gaming Best Sellers Charts
The 2D sidescrolling platformer is set to release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in a few weeks' time, on October 20.
September 7, 2023Source

The Nintendo Switch 2 was reportedly demoed behind closed doors at GamesCom to developers
Rumors about Nintendo developing a successor to its hit Switch game console have been coming in fast and furious. One leaker recently claimed that the Switch 2 dev kits could run the PS5 exclusive game Final Fantasy VII Remake and that it looks as good as the PS5 version.
September 7, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 6th, 2023

Best indie games of PAX West 2023
PAX West took place in Seattle this past Labor Day weekend, and while Nintendo was sequestered off in their own little special event in a corner of the convention center, the usual wave of cool little indie titles and third party games descended upon the main expo floor.
September 6, 2023Source

Extended Pikachu family heads to the park with next Re-Ment collection
Re-Ment’s expansive selection of collectible Pokémon dioramas are some of the cutest pieces of merchandise for the franchise, which is really saying something, and this new announcement knocks it out of the park… Or playground.
September 6, 2023Source

Joy Mech Fight, Kirby Star Stacker, more join Nintendo Switch Online
The Nintendo Switch Online libraries of retro games continue to expand with four more games joining the service, and this time around there’s a heavy emphasis on Japanese imports!
September 6, 2023Source or Watch Video

Kirby’s Star Stacker, Joy Mech Fight, and Quest for Camelot Available Now on Nintendo Switch Online
Four classic titles from the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy Color are playable on Nintendo Switch for base subscribers today.
September 6, 2023Source

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Producer Confirms No DLC
A recent interview with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi confirmed that there is no DLC coming for the hit Nintendo Switch title. The Breath of the Wild sequel launched earlier this year, and many had assumed it would receive DLC like its predecessor, but that doesn’t appear to be the case.
September 6, 2023Source

Nintendo has no plans for a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom expansion
The developers already shoved all of their big gameplay ideas into the base game.
September 6, 2023Source

Nintendo isn’t going to announce Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s new Mario voice ahead of release
With the recent shifting of Charles Martinet’s role as “Mario Ambassador,” many Nintendo fans have wondered who would be donning the red cap and blue overalls next. IGN’s Logan Plant (a Nintendo Wire alum) caught up with Nintendo president Doug Bowser at Nintendo Live 2023, and among his questions was a query about who’d be voicing the plumber in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
September 6, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Online Brings Three Games To US For First Time Ever
The fourth addition is the Game Boy Color title Quest for Camelot, based on the 1998 animated film.
September 6, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Online Gets Kirby’s Star Stacker and 3 Other Classics
Two have come to the west for the first time.
September 6, 2023Source

Nintendo Won't Release Any Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom DLC
The development team say they're ready to move on from Breath of the Wild's version of Hyrule
September 6, 2023Source

Sea of Stars sells 250,000 copies in its first week
Sabotage Studio’s Sea of Stars has been out in the world for a week now, and the studio has revealed that the excellent RPG has already sold 250,000 copies, reaching the projection they set for themselves for the first year of release.
September 6, 2023Source

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won’t have DLC
Ever since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched, fans have been wondering if the game would get DLC — after all, Breath of the Wild had quite a bit, but it was announced before the games release.
September 6, 2023Source

The Next Zelda Will Offer A "New Experience," Nintendo Has No Tears Of The Kingdom DLC Plans
"Whether it's another sequel or an entirely new title, I believe the next game will offer a completely new experience."
September 6, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 5th, 2023

An Ode To Pokemon's Ash Ketchum
With the character's final episodes coming to Netflix, we look back at the impact of Pokemon's original hero
September 5, 2023Source

Charles Martinet Has No Idea What A Mario Ambassador Does
The former voice of Mario is ready to start his new job...as soon as he finds out what it is.
September 5, 2023Source

Live A Live, One Of The Switch's Most Distinct RPGs, Receives A Rare Discount
You can save 10 bucks on the remake of the cult classic that almost always sells for full price.
September 5, 2023Source

Man travels the world to visit all 43 pieces of art found in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
One of my favorite recurring aspects of the Animal Crossing series has always been the artwork collecting mechanic. The juxtaposition seeing real-world masterpieces alongside the world of cartoon animals always put a smile on my face no matter what version of the game I was playing.
September 5, 2023Source

New Mario Kart Switch Bundle Revealed Alongside Two Animal Crossing Switch Lites
Nintendo has revealed three new Switch bundles releasing next month. One is a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle that includes a standard Switch model and the other two are special Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch Lite consoles that include the game. All three bundles will be released on October 6.
September 5, 2023Source

Nintendo announces a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holiday Bundle for this October
If there's one constant in this world, it's the fact that when the holidays roll around, Nintendo will release a Mario Kart 8 bundle. This year's offering features a digital copy of the world's favorite racing game, a three-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, and a standard Switch model with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con.
September 5, 2023Source or Source

Nintendo Direct is Coming Between September 11th and 15th — Rumor
Rumors continue to mount about Nintendo hosting a new Direct presentation in September, though what kind is unknown
September 5, 2023Source

Nintendo Live 2023: Super Mario Wonder hands-on impressions
"Well, it looks like you know what you're doing."
September 5, 2023Source

Nintendo Reveals New Animal Crossing Bundles and Switch Lite Colors
And, Nintendo's reliable Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle is returning for another holiday season.
September 5, 2023Source or Source

No, Charles Martinet doesn't know what a Mario Ambassador is yet either
Recently, we all received the heartbreaking news that longtime voice of Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and more beloved characters Charles Martinet would no longer be stepping into the shoes of Mushroom Kingdom plumbers, and that in lieu of his voice acting duties he would take on the new role of "Mario Ambassador."
September 5, 2023Source or Watch Video

Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay announced for Japanese Switch release
The Japanese television series GameCenter CX was somewhat ahead of its time when it first started airing back in late 2003, with its wacky video game playthroughs by Shinya Arino predating the Let's Play craze that took video sharing websites by storm just a few years later.
September 5, 2023Source or Watch Video

Square Enix runs down the mechanics of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Dragon Quest Monsters will be getting a long-awaited new entry this winter with a new adventure starring Dragon Quest IV's Psaro and if you're curious how it'll play, Square Enix has you covered.
September 5, 2023Source

Start a new fantasy farming life with Rune Factory 3 Special today — Check out the launch trailer!
Are you ready to begin anew in a town where you can farm surrounded by adventure, eligible bachelorettes, and... monsters? XSEED is here to bring you the remastered version of a beloved classic through Rune Factory 3 Special where you can become the shape-shifting protagonist Micah. Navigate him through his life on the farm and in town while enjoying all the new HD graphics and redesigned 3D character models from the original game! Additionally, you'll be able to enjoy the Newlywed Mode, a Hell difficulty level, standalone adventures, and more.
September 5, 2023Source

The Super Mario Bros. Movie's Success Had A "Halo Effect" On Switch Games
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser mentions they saw a lot of re-engagement on titles, too.
September 5, 2023Source

Two Animal Crossing-themed Switch Lite bundles arriving in October
Nintendo of America has announced that two brand-new special edition Nintendo Switch Lite models are arriving in North America on October 6th. Each console features Animal Crossing leaf designs on the back and a small leaf badge on the front. T
September 5, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 4th, 2023

5 Of The Best Cases For Your Nintendo Switch And Accessories
Getting a Nintendo Switch is exciting, as it allows you to take many of your favorite games on the go. If you aren't exactly the most careful person in the world, though, you might be worried about dropping your Switch and turning it into a $300 paperweight. It's a fair concern to have when hard floors and glass screens don't make for the best combination.
September 4, 2023Source

Get your sweet fix with the Sundae Tour in Mario Kart Tour on September 6th
It'll be time to chill and get your sweet fix this September 6th when Mario Kart Tour's Sundae Tour begins! Bringing the Sky-High Sundae course to the table, we're slurping up every second of delicious sugary track decked out in sprinkles and fudge! Get the scoop(s) for yourself:
September 4, 2023Source

How To Use Amiibo With Your Nintendo Switch
The concept of "toys-to-life" video games that made use of NFC-enabled toys or statuettes was originally popularized with 2011's "Skylanders," a remarkably successful series of toys with their own video game tie-in.
September 4, 2023Source

Lenovo Legion Go Gaming Handheld Coming in October for $699
It's like a huge Nintendo Switch that runs Windows 11.
September 4, 2023Source

Yuzu Nintendo Switch Emulator New Build Further Improves Bayonetta 3 Emulation and Stability on RDNA 3 GPUs
A new Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator mainline build is now live, introducing emulation improvements for PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3, which include better and more accurate visuals as well as better stability for select GPUs.
September 4, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — September 1st, 2023

Fresh Splatoon 3 icons arrive for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers
Today marks the debut of Splatoon 3's Drizzle Season and that means it's time to get back to splatting with new weapons for fresh catalog rewards. To get you pumped up you might want to swing around the Nintendo Switch Online tab because a selection of new icon parts are available!
September 1, 2023Source

Grab Disney Illusion Island For Switch At A Nice Discount From Amazon
Disney's charming metroidvania is a great pick for the whole family.
September 1, 2023Source

How Super Mario Bros. Wonder Director's Daughters Fighting Helped Make Daisy Playable
Shiro Mouri says his kids have fought over selecting Peach in previous Mario games.
September 1, 2023Source

Nintendo Treehouse Pax Livestream Day 1: Super Mario Wonder
PAX West is in full swing, and Nintendo is live showcasing the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder on stream!
September 1, 2023Source or Watch Video

'Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland' is a throwback to the NES era
It's coming out for PC and consoles in 2024.
September 1, 2023Source or Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 31st, 2023

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch, Launches October 6th
It includes the base game, four DLC packs, the Designer's Cut and Director's Cut, and more than 30 cosmetics for $59.99.
August 31, 2023Source

DNA Playlist: Tell Us About the Games Most Important to You
What's in your Game DNA?
August 31, 2023Source

Everything We Learned From Today's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is right around the corner, but outside of the initial reveal trailer, we didn't know much about Nintendo's latest 2D platformer. However, today's showcase was packed to the brim with gameplay reveals and new details, and now we've got a much clearer picture of what this game will look like.
August 31, 2023Source or Watch Video

G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra Is a Retro-Style Beat 'Em Up Set for PC and Nintendo Switch
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, in the works at Monster Harvest developer Maple Powered Games and published by Freedom Games, is due out during the first quarter of 2024 on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Nintendo Switch.
August 31, 2023Source

Hands-on with Mario Wonder, which freshens up one of Nintendo's oldest formulas
Not using the New Super Mario Bros. name is a subtle statement of intent.
August 31, 2023Source

Hatsune Miku collaborates with Pokemon in Project Voltage, an 18-song series
Today, August 31st, is Hatsune Miku's birthday — her sweet 16, no less (though given that she was 16 years old when she was born, does that make her 32?) And as part of an absolute deluge of Miku songs, art, and projects celebrating her, Pokemon is collabing with the twintailed idol for an 18-song series based on which Pokemon of each type Miku would have (Normal, Grass, Fire, etc.)
August 31, 2023Source

Mario Red Nintendo Switch OLED Announced
Today's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct spilled a lot of tea on the upcoming game and concluded with the reveal of a new Switch OLED model. If you love the color red, then Nintendo has a console for you.
August 31, 2023Source

New live action Japanese drama details a young woman reconnecting with Pokemon
Pokemon is no stranger to TV — if anything, it's a mainstay, with its anime airing consistently for about 25 years at this point. But what about live-action dramas? This new ground is pioneered in Pocket ni Bōken wo Tsumekonde, or Poketsume for short. Translated as "Cram Adventures in a Pocket," it follows a young woman reconnecting with her old copy of Pokemon Red.
August 31, 2023Source

Nintendo Reveals 'Mario Red' Switch OLED For Super Mario Wonder
Over the course of the Nintendo Switch's lifespan, Nintendo has released multiple limited edition reprints of the console, usually to coincide with the release of one of its major first-party games like "The Legend of Zelda" or "Splatoon."
August 31, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch — OLED Model Mario Red Edition Releases October 6th
Retailing for $349.99, the limited edition Switch includes red Joy-Coins and a Dock with a Mario silhouette and coins inside the back.
August 31, 2023Source or Source

See 64 Beautiful Screenshots From Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Here's a fresh batch of [Nintendo] 64 screenshots from the Switch's new platformer.
August 31, 2023Source

Shigeru Miyamoto Didn't Like Elephant Mario's Original Design in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
What's it like getting notes from the most famous game designer ever?
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Feeling Out The Flower Kingdom
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct — August 2023
Get ready for some weird wonders as the next Nintendo Direct is imminent!
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Director: Online Multiplayer Had to Be 'Stress-Free' for Players
You won't bump into other players, but you can leave power-ups for them.
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gets Its Very Own, Very Plain Nintendo Switch OLED
The bright red handheld launches before the upcoming Mario side-scroller, and is mostly devoid of Mario branding
August 31, 2023Source

'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' is about being nice to people on the internet
Mario goes online.
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is A Whole New Approach To 2D Mario Games
The Nintendo Switch side-scroller will include asynchronous online co-op, brand-new enemies, hilarious abilities, and more
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder May Be The Biggest 2D Mario Rethink Since The Super NES
From wild Wonder effects to a light equipment system, Super Mario Bros. Wonder looks to refresh the classic platformer.
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder to feature 12 playable characters
Since the reveal of Super Mario Bros. Wonder we already knew it was going to have quite the sizeable selection of playable characters, including the first mainline playable appearance of Daisy. Now, thanks to today's Direct, we have a list of every playable character!
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: The First Preview
Everything about Nintendo's new flagship 2D Mario game feels worthy of Super Mario's original legacy
August 31, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: This Switch Game Feels Like a Magic Reboot
Nintendo aims to rethink mystery — and online play — with its next big Mario game. A chat with the game's creators and some hands-on gameplay revealed some surprises.
August 31, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 30th, 2023

Front Mission 2: Remake Heads West For The First Time In Early October
In a February 2022 Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the first three mainline Front Mission games would get modern remakes exclusively for Switch. Front Mission 1st: Remake hit last November, and now, nearly a year later, we finally know when Front Mission 2 will arrive.
August 30, 2023Source

Nintendo Direct to be held Thursday — get ready for Mario's new voice
Mario is back, but he'll sound a little different this time around.
August 30, 2023Source

Nintendo Is Pulling Its Own Switch Game From The eShop, At Least In Europe
Fitness Boxing is going away in Europe.
August 30, 2023Source

Second Five Nights at Freddy's Trailer Offers Our Best Look Yet at Its Creepy Animatronic Monsters
Blumhouse's vision for the upcoming movie adaptation is coming into focus.
August 30, 2023Source

Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka: pixel art won't be a viable art style for hedgehog far into the future
Sonic Superstars is the Blue Blur's next foray into sidescrolling, but the art is notably in 3D: and that's no mistake. Speaking to Games Radar at Gamescom, Sonic Team lead Takashi Iizuka explained that while there's a need to have both 2D and 3D Sonic games, pixel art won't be viable far down the line.
August 30, 2023Source

Splatoon 3 Ver. 5.0.0 arrives ahead of Drizzle Season update
It's almost time for a new season in Splatoon 3, and you know what that means — the new Ver. 5.0.0 patch has dropped ahead of Drizzle Season 2023, which begins on Friday September 1st. Additions include:
August 30, 2023Source

The mechanical keyboard that runs on Game Boy cartridge shells
Cartridge-based microcontroller is easy to move from keyboard to keyboard.
August 30, 2023Source

The Renewed Premium Nintendo Switch OLED Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Console Is $319.99
These units are no more than 4 months old and come with full 1 year warranty
August 30, 2023Source

Turn based indie action title Arco coming to Steam — Other Consoles later
There's a new indie title in town. From developers Max Cahill, Franek, Bibiki, and Antonio Uribe comes Arco, a unique turn based action game following four heroes seeking retribution against the Red Company gang.
August 30, 2023Source

You Should Give This Armored Core-Like Switch Game Another Look
Now's a good time to jump back into Daemon X Machina if you're done with Armored Core 6
August 30, 2023Source

Yuzu Switch Emulator New Build Introduces Massive Performance Improvements for Bayonetta 3
A new Yuzu Early Access build that was released online this week introduces massive performance improvements for one of the best Nintendo Switch exclusives ever released.
August 30, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 29th, 2023

A Tiny Sticker Tale bringing cozy puzzles to Switch this October
There's nothing quite like solving some cozy puzzles during the fall months and it turns out Nintendo Switch owners have a new adventure to fill that niche this October!
August 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Classic mobile phone game Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen getting ported to Switch in Japan
Before the advent of touch screen smartphones gaming was much different in the mobile space, with number pads and rudimentary directional buttons making for some rather unique experiences, especially in Japan. Unfortunately many of these games have been lost to time, but publisher G-MODE has been going above and beyond in Japan lately when it comes to game preservation, giving many classic titles another shot at life.
August 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Front Mission 2: Remake Launches October 5th for Nintendo Switch
The remake of the classic PlayStation One tactical RPG retails for $34.99 on the Nintendo eShop and features enhanced visuals.
August 29, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct: How To Watch And Start Time
Get ready for 15 minutes of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
August 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Review — Samba de Amigo: Party Central
If I had a nickel for every time Sega made an arcade game focused on monkeys and a strange controller I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.
August 29, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct Set for August 31
Nintendo will be revealing new gameplay details on the 2D sidescrolling platformer in a new 15-minute presentation.
August 29, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting a Nintendo Direct Showcase Soon
In a Twitter post, Nintendo of America has shared that a new Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct will showcase the game. Although the Super Mario Bros Wonder release date approaches, still, little information is known about Mario's next jump to 2D.
August 29, 2023Source

The seven heroes of Silent Hope alight in a new trailer
Marvelous' upcoming isometric dungeon crawler set in the Rune Factory universe Silent Hope releases in just over a month's time, and publisher XSeed has been gracious enough to give us a peek at the game's protagonists in a new trailer:
August 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 28th, 2023

Alien Hominid HD headed to Nintendo Switch
Alien Hominid was the very first title by indie studio The Behemoth back in the ancient year of 2004, before they went on to make Castle Crashers, Battleblock Theater, and more. Now almost twenty years later, the sidescrolling classic is coming to HD on modern platforms, including the Switch.
August 28, 2023Source or Watch Video

GuliKit's all-in-one handheld dock looks like a Super Nintendo
A versatile docking station for retro gaming fans
August 28, 2023Source

How To Use An iPad As A Nintendo Switch Screen
Handheld gaming devices have been around for decades. However nowadays, consoles like the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck have bridged the gap between games designed for handheld consoles, and the kind of AAA video games associated with beefy consoles and PCs.
August 28, 2023Source

New Double Dragon Collection trailer gives us an overview
This November beat-'em-up fans will be able to experience some of the titles that defined the genre with the Double Dragon Collection on Switch.
August 28, 2023Source or Watch Video

Nintendo Reveals Release Date In New A Tiny Sticker Tale Trailer
The relaxing and adorable A Tiny Sticker Tale has received a new trailer revealing some important info about the game. In a video posted by Nintendo of America, the company has confirmed a release date for the charming indie game
August 28, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Hits Major Sales Milestone In The US
Nintendo's handheld Switch series of consoles has touched yet another remarkable sales milestone, cementing its legacy as one of the most successful hardware offerings in the Japanese company's history. According to data compiled by Games Industry Biz, the lifetime sales tally of the Switch family in the United States has eclipsed the figures clocked by the Nintendo Wii as of July 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Review — Sea of Stars
Sabotage Studio is on a mission to modernize some of the oldest genres known to gaming and their take on the turn-based RPG, Sea of Stars, is a delightfully modern interpretation of the genre that manages to keep things fresh even when it's clearly been inspired by many of the great RPGs of the past several decades.
August 28, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 25th, 2023

Excitebike 64 Races To Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack This Month
Excitebike 64 is the latest classic game heading to the Nintendo 64 library of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Originally released in 2000, it arrives on the premium tier on August 30.
August 25, 2023Source or Source or Watch Video

Exclusive: See 13 Minutes of Path of Exile 2 Druid Gameplay and a Ton of New Screenshots
We got to check out Path of Exile 2 at gamescom 2023. Here's what we found!
August 25, 2023Source

Fire Emblem Engage manga's first volume releases in Japan in early September
Back shortly after the game's release in late January, a manga adaptation of Fire Emblem Engage began monthly serialization in Shonen Jump+. Now enough chapters have been published that the first tankobon volume of the manga has been compiled, releasing on September 4th.
August 25, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Online is Adding Excitebike 64 on August 30
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers will be able to play the classic dirt bike racing game later this month.
August 25, 2023Source or Watch Video

Persona 5 Tactica, Charles Martinet's Career, Vampire Survivors | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Brian Shea and Wesley LeBlanc catch up on all the news in and out of Gamescom, then deliver hands-on impressions for several new and upcoming Switch games. Then, the two wrap up the show by celebrating the career of longtime voice actor of Mario, Luigi, and plenty of others, Charles Martinet.
August 25, 2023Source or Watch Video

Sonic Superstars gets super rad Limited Edition in Asian territories
It's a common tale — someone somewhere makes a special edition for a certain region that is just extremely cool and rad, leaving every other place in the world seething with jealousy. The lucky ones this time are Asian territories, where Sega Asia is releasing a really nice Limited Edition of Sonic Superstars.
August 25, 2023Source

Splatoon 3's Deep Cut releases new track about Big infighting
The entertainment industry is a cutthroat place. Everybody's looking to come out on top, and if you don't watch your back, then you may be betrayed by the very people you trusted. Such is the topic of Big Betrayal, a new song from Splatoon 3's Deep Cut wherein Shiver and Frye find out that their DJ Big Man has been palling around with the Squid Sisters behind their backs.
August 25, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 24th, 2023

Broken Sword: Parzival's Stone announced, Shadow of the Templars getting a remaster
While the series may not be as well-known as the likes of Monkey Island or King's Quest, the Broken Sword series of point-and-click adventures have had a devoted fanbase for years, and they were in for a treat yesterday.
August 24, 2023Source or Watch Video

CEDEC Pokemon presentation discusses new visual techniques used in Scarlet and Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet may have been widely lambasted for their visual glitchiness, but that wasn't for lack of effort. A recent talk at CEDEC (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference) 2023 had Keiichi Maezawa, the director of CG technology at Game Freak, present what visual tricks and bits the team used to bump the visuals of the ninth generation.
August 24, 2023Source

Explore Bloomtown: A Different Story on Switch in Q2 2024
The Switch has no shortage of JRPG-style games but you might still want to keep an eye on this one! Bloomtown: A Different Story from developers Different Sense Games and Lazy Bear Games is set to meld turn-based combat, monster taming, and social RPG mechanics into one rather pretty pixel-art adventure, all against the backdrop of a '60s Americana world.
August 24, 2023Source or Watch Video

Final Fantasy XVI Star Shares His Mario Voice And It's Perfect
Clive voice actor Ben Starr performs a gritty reboot of Nintendo's heroic plumber
August 24, 2023Source

GuliKit Announces All-in-One Dock for Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and More
I do not want this, I need this.
August 24, 2023Source

Mimikyu is the latest Pokemon heading to Build-A-Bear
Mimikyu, the mysterious, ghost-type Pokemon, is finally coming to Build-A-Bear Workshop. This unique creation comes with a signature 5-in-1 sound chip, which, if I'm being honest, kind of sounds like someone is sneezing. (You can hear it on Build-A-Bear's Webpage)
August 24, 2023Source

Nintendo Live "amiibo + me" Smash tournament will be livestreamed
Do you have a Smash Bros. amiibo that you've been training up like a prized dog? Nintendo Live in Seattle takes place during Labor Day Weekend, where on September 3rd players ages 10 through 16 will take place in a special Super Super Smash Bros. Ultimate "amiibo + me" exhibition.
August 24, 2023Source

No Man's Sky ECHOES Adds New Robotic Race, Overhauls Space Combat with Freighter vs Freighter Battles Today
Mere days after teasing No Man's Sky ECHOES as part of the game's seventh anniversary, Hello Games has now released the update, which is a really big one.
August 24, 2023Source or Source

Psychedelic visual novel Dome-King Cabbage coming to Switch
Job hunting sucks. Sometimes it feels like you get so desperate that you'd take any position offered — but how about "Dome-King"? Such is the case of protagonist Mush, who ventures to a job interview for such a title in Dome-King Cabbage, a surreal Visual Novel from Cobysoft Joe.
August 24, 2023Source or Watch Video

SteamWorld Build setting up on Switch this December 1st
So far the SteamWorld franchise has had Metroidvania mining, strategic space piracy, and turn-based RPG combat, but who would have guessed the next port of call would be city building?
August 24, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 23rd, 2023

Final Fantasy 16 Star Shares His Mario Voice And It's Perfect
Clive voice actor Ben Starr performs a gritty reboot of Nintendo's heroic plumber
August 23, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch now supports Denuvo DRM, including the ability to block PC emulation
The controversial DRM comes to the Switch
August 23, 2023Source

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster announced for Switch
The Star Wars franchise has had plenty of iconic games over the years but one of the most revolutionary of its day was Star Wars: Dark Forces, released in 1995. Players were put in the shoes fan favorite Kyle Katarn in a first-person shooter not unlike Doom and could blast their way through iconic Star Wars locations and meet many familiar faces.
August 23, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 15th, 2023

Blaziken, Mimikyu, Meowscarada heading to Pokemon Unite
As part of the closing ceremonies for this year's Pokemon World Championships we got a few trailers for the many games featured. Naturally this includes the MOBA, Pokemon Unite, which is set to get three more characters across the coming months.
August 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

Paradox Pokemon shaking things up in the Trading Card Game this fall
One of the most intriguing aspects of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was the introduction of Paradox Pokemon, creatures from another age that resemble familiar faces but with a unique twist. Now it's time for them to take to the Trading Card Game and it looks to be quite the debut.
August 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 14th, 2023

Catch the NHK Symphony Orchestra's special Pokemon concert
For the Pokemon World Championships, the NHK Symphony Orchestra put on a special performance of tracks from the games and some classical tunes for good measure. Now, it's available to watch for free online!
August 14, 2023Source

Check out this intricate IRL recreation of the Tears of the Kingdom hoverbike
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a game that encourages creativity throughout its design, so it only makes sense that it would inspire such activity in real life as well. In this new video from the Youtube channel "Qin Sang and Yao Jiang" (a hobby modelist channel that has built some really impressive Gundams), the simple hoverbike design from Tears of the Kingdom — two fans and a steering wheel — is recreated in stunning detail.
August 14, 2023Source or Watch Video

Classic starters to return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC
This weekend saw the Pokemon World Championships take over Yokohama, Japan, and as part of the closing ceremony The Pokemon Company shared a trailer of what's to come in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC.
August 14, 2023Source

Creative Fan Builds Hoverbike With Laser Barrier in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
While interest in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has dwindled a bit lately, its loyal fanbase continues pushing their imaginations' limits by building exciting creations. So far, folks have undertaken numerous projects, such as an amusement park, the HIMARS rocket launch system, the Batmobile, and the Resort House for Link.
August 14, 2023Source

Pokemon COO says "more conversations" about game quality are occurring, but release schedule is "operating in the same way"
Last year's Pokemon Scarlet & Violet had an almost contradictory release — breaking sales records for the series and generally regarded as good if not great games while also being raked across the coals for a litany of bugs and technical failures.
August 14, 2023Source

Pokemon Games Release Schedule May Be Adjusted in the Future to Ensure Quality, Hints COO
Pokemon games have long been a force to be reckoned with when it comes to sales potential. However, their quality hasn't always been top-notch. The latest installment on Nintendo Switch, Scarlet and Violet, received harsh criticism for its technical presentation.
August 14, 2023Source

Super Mario Bros. movie (the live action one) gets 4k anniversary screening in Japan
The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Illumination broke records out the wazoo earlier this year when it debuted, but the most impressive thing it did was completely wipe Super Mario Bros. (1993) from people's minds when thinking about Mario on the big screen.
August 14, 2023Source

Team Money takes the gold in Splatoon 3's latest Splatfest
Over the weekend Splatoon 3 players were battling it out in perhaps the most existential Splatfest so far — which is most important: money, fame, or love?
August 14, 2023Source

The Pokemon Company Having 'Conversations' About Its 'Constant' Release Schedule
After Nintendo apologised for Scarlet and Violet's technical issues.
August 14, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 11th, 2023

Disney Illusion Island Won't Let You Choose Violence, Only Cute Vibes
If you're looking for hidden Mickeys and energy-boosting hugs, this Nintendo Switch game is for you.
August 11, 2023Source

Moving Out 2 Review
When carry met silly.
August 11, 2023Source

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC icons come to Nintendo Switch Online
Want a Paldean Pokemon, Gym Leader, or Trainer as your Nintendo Switch Online icon? Now's the time to strike, as Pokemon Scarlet & Violet icons based on The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are now available.
August 11, 2023Source

Pokemon: Path to the Peak animated web series debuts on Youtube
Most Pokemon animated series take place in the universe established by the video games, following trainers and stories throughout the universe the eponymous critters live in. But what about one that takes place in the real world, chronicling one young'un's path to TCG dominance?
August 11, 2023Source or Watch Video

Quake 2 remaster now available on Switch
Another classic ID Software shooter hits the Switch today — 1997's Quake II is now available on modern platforms, including the portable console. The game is remastered and includes features like the original's mission packs, an all new expansion, Quake II 64, motion controls, and local/online multiplayer (including crossplay!).
August 11, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Nintendo — August 9th, 2023

Behold: Moogles and Chocobos in cube form, available now
Yes, Final Fantasy Moogles and Chocobos are now available in cube plush form, courtesy of the Square Enix Japan estore. They come in three variant sizes each — the littlest (1,100 yen/~$7.70) come with a little strap you can attach to bags or electronics, while the medium (2,200 yen/~$15.40) and large (3,300 yen/~$23) work best as small cushions or decorations.
August 9, 2023Source

Cozy up around the fire with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 camping coasters from My Nintendo
We've all been there — we're making camp, chatting with our fellow outcasts about our run from the military forces that govern the world, when we realize that there's no convenient place to put our drinks. But you no longer have to suffer from this extremely common scenario — My Nintendo has Xenoblade Chronicles 3 camping coasters as a new physical reward.
August 9, 2023Source

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Dev is "Confident" Sales Will Grow "Over a Number of Years"
"It's just a matter of giving it time, with word of mouth etc," says series producer Cristina Nava.
August 9, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch 2 Should Have Backward Compatibility Because Consumers Want It, Take-Two CEO Says
The Nintendo Switch 2 backward compatibility is still up in the air, but the new console should be compatible with the games released for its predecessor simply because it is what consumers want, according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick.
August 9, 2023Source

Samba de Amigo: Party Central details its early DLC roadmap
Later this month Samba de Amigo: Party Central will be closing out the summer with some maraca-shaking fun. The party won't stop there, though, as Sega plans to support the game with eight DLC packs over the next few months.
August 9, 2023Source

Sega launches Fast Friends Forever initiative to celebrate Sonic fans
As a grand and full-chested "thank you," Sega has announced Fast Friends Forever: a new initiative of special events that celebrates the Sonic fan community and the values the blue blur brings to our lives. The project was announced alongside a "lifestyle" brand trailer:
August 9, 2023Source or Watch Video

Take-Two insists $50 price tag for Red Dead Redemption PS4/Switch port is "commercially accurate"
Even though it's cheaper and better on the Xbox Store
August 9, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 8th, 2023

Check out some screenshots from the infamously cancelled Sonic X-Treme for the Sega Saturn
In the arc of Sega console history, it's sometimes easy (at least in this part of the world) to forget there was a whole console between the Genesis and Dreamcast. While the Sega Saturn was ill-fated stateside for several reasons, including one of the most botched console launches of all time, a big reason was the lack of a big Sonic game for the platform.
August 8, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns gets a new trailer
Today's Pokemon Presents gave us a fresh look at Detective Pikachu's long-awaited return and it was pretty detailed!
August 8, 2023Source

Detective Pikachu Returns Trailer Details Story, Investigations, and More
The titular detective and his human partner Tim Goodman are set to return for the sophomore adventure this October.
August 8, 2023Source

Dipplin, Archaludon, Raging Bolt, Iron Crown revealed for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC
Today's lengthy Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC trailer had a fairly detailed tour of the new locations we'll be visiting but sprinkled throughout were some new Pokemon faces!
August 8, 2023Source

Four-episode web series Pokemon: Paldean Winds coming from WIT Studio
The recent Pokemon Horizons anime isn't the only animated journey through Paldea in store! During today's Pokemon Presents, a brand new four episode web series titled Pokemon: Paldean Winds was announced, following the adventures of a new trio of trainers on their Treasure Hunt in Paldea.
August 8, 2023Source

Two old-school Pokemon games just came to the Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Stadium 2 and Pokemon Trading Card Game are available today on Nintendo Switch Online.
August 8, 2023Source

Pokemon Fans Horrified by New Version of Classic Gold and Silver Legendary
I don't choose you.
August 8, 2023Source

Pokemon found in the Paldea Region are coming to Pokemon GO in September
It's official! Pokemon originally found in the Paldea Region are coming to Pokemon GO this September according to the Pokemon Company.
August 8, 2023Source

Pokemon Presents — August 2023
The Pokemon Company is back with another Pokemon Presents, set to bring us around 35 minutes of news and updates on the monster catching franchise!
August 8, 2023Source or Watch Video

Pokemon Stadium 2 and Pokemon Trading Card Game Are Available Now on Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now play both games, depending on which tier of the service you're subscribed to.
August 8, 2023Source

The Old-School Pokemon Trading Card Game Comes To Switch Online
Pokemon Stadium 2 is also joining Nintendo Switch Online
August 8, 2023Source

Two Classic Pokemon Games Have Been Added To Switch Online
Surprise, Pokemon Trading Card Game and Pokemon Stadium 2 are now on Nintendo Switch Online.
August 8, 2023Source

Gaming — Nintendo — August 7th, 2023

Adorable Sonic & Friends animations head to Sega's TikTok channel
Ready for a quick dose of cuteness to start your day? Sega has you covered, starting up a new short animation series titled Sonic & Friends on its official TikTok channel.
August 7, 2023Source

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Arrives November 10
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 will be released on November 10, and we got the briefest of teases in a new trailer today. Activision confirmed today's reveal last week after the game leaked online.
August 7, 2023Source

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gets its first teaser trailer
Last August, SNK announced that its Fatal Fury series of fighting games would be making its long-awaited return with a new entry. Now we have not only the game's first teaser trailer but also a title — Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
August 7, 2023Source or Watch Video

How 'Yeah, You Want Those Games, Right?' Briefly Became a Viral Sensation
Finally, absurd mobile game ads made real.
August 7, 2023Source

Nintendo Switch Not Charging: Why It Happens And What You Can Do To Fix It
While many use the Nintendo Switch as a TV-connected console the majority of the time, there are also plenty who take advantage of the system's ability to be used as a handheld device. Or in the case of the Switch Lite, it's used exclusively as a handheld.
August 7, 2023Source

Red Dead Redemption coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch — but not Windows PC
A "conversion" of the original game.
August 7, 2023Source or Watch Video

Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] announced for Switch and other consoles
EVO 2023 was held this past weekend, which brought with it a whole cavalcade of fighting game updates and announcements. While most were for existing games' DLC, we did get one piece of exciting brand new news — a new entry in French Bread's Under Night In-Birth series, Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes].
August 7, 2023Source or Watch Video

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