The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
Just one week ago, Famitsu featured an article announcing the release of Puyo Puyo Chronicle, a puzzle RPG for the 3DS in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary. With the game’s Japanese launch day, December 8th, coming up rather quickly, we’re starting to get more information about what to expect…
A single BOXBOY! catcher has returned to the Badge Arcade today! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: Yes, and every day until August 25th! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for today’s returning BOXBOY! catcher! Don’t have those badges yet? Now’s your chance to collect ’em! Also, don’t even…
The Legend of Zelda and Kirby’s Dream Land badges continue this week’s retropalooza extravaganza! There’s also a repeat BOXBOY! catcher for today only, so be sure to nab Qbby in all his quadratic glory before it’s too late. Free play? Yes! In fact, the great fairy has been so kind…
PAX West 2016 starts in just over a week on September 2nd, and Nintendo has finally revealed its plans for the event, where the company will have two booths. The first of these booths will be devoted to upcoming major titles, with playable demos of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of…
Pokémon games have always had ways to get rich a little quicker, be it the Amulet Coin item across the series or working at the Hotel Richissime in X and Y. For Sun and Moon it looks like avaricious trainers can earn a little extra cash by tossing Pyukumuku back…
More retro badges have arrived at the Nintendo Badge Arcade in the form of Pit, Eggplant Wizard and more! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: Yes, and every day until August 25th! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for all the Pokémon badges currently in the Arcade, so if…
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Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
Continuing the Badge Arcade’s retropalooza is another Zelda II catcher from the NES Remix series. Free play?: Yes! Seeing as it’s dangerous to go alone, there’s a free play every day until August 25th! Practice catcher: It’s your last day for the last repeat pixel Super Mario Bros. catcher. As…
Today, Metroid Prime: Federation Force has finally landed on Nintendo 3DS systems, and, while it’s undeniably a massive departure from the Prime entries that came before it, the future of the series may be alluded to at the end of the game. Naturally, we’ll be discussing spoilers, so if you…
Ready your boomerangs, ’cause you’re gonna need ’em! Two retro Legend of Zelda badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Check out the new goods below. Free play?: Yes, and every day until August 25th! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for some of yesterday’s retro Super Mario Bros….
With the North American launch of Metroid Prime: Federation Force today, Nintendo has released a new trailer for the game highlighting its multiplayer aspects and Metroid Prime: Blast Ball. Check it out: Metroid Prime: Federation Force is available in North America in stores and on the Nintendo eShop starting today….
