December 31st, 2018 0
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The Super Mario 64 Soundtrack is now available on Nintendo Music
Mama Mia! It’s a holiday miracle. Last night, Nintendo surprised fans with the release of the entire Super Mario 64 soundtrack on Nintendo Music! 36 tracks from the Super Mario 64 soundtrack are now on Nintendo Music! Featuring beloved classics like: “It’s-a Me, Mario!” and “Stage Boss”https://t.co/t5QsdKKxbW pic.twitter.com/gnOdVLJITR —…
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First 4 Figures reveals ‘We <3 Kirby’ statue with special gold and silver variants
First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
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Miyamoto wondered if his own son ‘[had] any brains’ during playtesting of Super Mario 64
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
December 26th, 2018 0
2018 year in review: Sailing into placid waters
To state that 2017 was a pivotal year for Nintendo would be an understatement. After almost a half decade of struggling with the Wii U, the Big N was putting all their chips into a new console — and to help sell the masses on said console, they needed a…
December 26th, 2018 0
Watch the story trailer for Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey
Now’s your chance to get a closer look at the upcoming 3DS title Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey! Nintendo released a story trailer for the game today, showcasing the comical adventure from different perspectives: watch as the player searches for a cure using Bowser and…
December 18th, 2018 0
Nintendo of Europe under court scrutiny for its eShop pre-order policies
In case you haven’t heard, there are some interesting court proceedings surrounding Nintendo and the German Consumer Protection Authority (also known as VZBV) as of late. Technically, this whole debacle actually started at the beginning of 2018 in Norway, and during its ongoings has been passed off and taken into…
December 14th, 2018 0
Character Column: Bandana Waddle Dee, “goombas with hats,” and minion identity
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Character Column, where we run down all manner of royal, ruffian, and rough-around-the-edges rube in a weekly analysis of various characters. Last week we ran down the nuances of Inklings and avatars in Splatoon. This week, I’d like to begin by demanding that…
December 13th, 2018 0
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey shows plenty of gameplay and its amiibo support
A new Japanese trailer has been released for the 3DS remake of Bowser’s Inside Story, and besides teaching me just how punctuation heavy its full title is compared to Japan’s, it puts both of its halves under the microscope. Just like Superstar Saga on 3DS, we’re getting a…
December 4th, 2018 0
An unreleased Kid Icarus: Uprising AR card has been revealed in the countdown to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
How’s this for a nice surprise? As the countdown for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s release dwindles and official Twitter accounts continue to spread the word and share in the fun, the account for an older Masahiro Sakurai game has been dusted off to join in. And I don’t mean an…
November 30th, 2018 0
Check out the My Nintendo December rewards
Another month, another slate of My Nintendo rewards. This December, in celebration of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s release, there’s a special Smash Ultimate calendar that you can get for 50 Platinum Points, and two different 3DS home themes you can get with Gold Points. You can also receive double the…
November 21st, 2018 0
Nintendo Black Friday 2018 Guide
The time has come once again, Nintendo fans! Black Friday deals are upon us, which means you’ll have a whole plethora of opportunities to nab and grab Nintendo related products for incredible prices. Check out our guide below, and make sure to come back throughout the week, as we’ll be…
November 13th, 2018 0
New Black Friday bundles added to Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide
Should you be one of the indomitable souls who charges into the capitalist throng of consumers on Black Friday in search of saving some cash on a towel rack or toaster oven, or merely one of the all too frail and all too human civilians who orders from the safety…
November 9th, 2018 0
New Pikachu distribution in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Need more Pikachu? If the answer is yes (and it’s always yes), then you’re in luck, because there are five separate Pikachu distributions live now through December 1st! If you’ve got a copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon, you’re eligible to redeem five separate serial codes, in order…
November 7th, 2018 0
Feast your eyes on this snazzy, Super Mario Maker-themed Nintendo 2DS
Do you like the color combo of yellow and red and/or level creation based around a staple 2D platformer? If your answer to either of those is “yes,” then consider this neat Nintendo 2DS model based off Super Mario Maker. The $80 machine comes pre-installed with the Nintendo…
