Nintendo’s E3 2016 report card

Categories: News, 3DS, Switch, Wii U

Another E3 has come and gone, and once again Nintendo decided to shake up its approach to the show. We had some serious concerns going in about the heavy focus on a single title, but Nintendo inarguably pulled it off. Just for fun, let’s break down Nintendo’s presentation and decide…

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Badge Arcade News: 6/29/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Animal Crossing continues to make a splash this week with Pascal, Tortimer and Kapp’n briefly paying a visit to the Badge Arcade! Fancy yourself more of a foodie than a furry? A pear of repeat Tomodachi life food catchers also made the chopping block. Free play? No, I’m sorry. You…

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7th Dragon III Code: VFD demo available now!

Author: Jaxson Tapp
Categories: 3DS, News

The latest entry in the 7th Dragon series, and the first to make it outside of Japan, now has a demo available in the Nintendo eShop! If you aren’t sure about Sega’s dragon-fighting RPG, this demo will be the perfect way to get your feet wet before fully committing. Haven’t…

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Badge Arcade News: 6/28/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Hey, friends! A few more Animal Crossing badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Dr. Shrunk, K.K. Slider, and a wide range of emotions are waiting to be plastered across your 3DS home screen! Not interested in Animal Crossing? That’s fine: Pushmo badges are in stock, as well! Free…

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Teddy Together receives a new launch trailer

Categories: News, 3DS

A new launch trailer for Teddy Together dropped today showcasing all the many different ways you’ll be interacting with your newfound furry friend. Known as Kuma Tomo in Japan, Teddy Together is a unique simulation game that lets young children befriend a stuffed teddy bear come to life. Not unlike…

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Badge Arcade News: 6/27/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Shake those bell trees and sell some perfect fruit: Animal Crossing badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade, including eight brand spanking new Isabelle launchers! Be sure to grab ‘em before they’re gone. After all, it’s the least you can do to repay that adorably loyal Shih Tzu for…

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Badge Arcade News: 6/26/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Heyya! Good to see you again! Plenty of Mario badges – including launcher badges – are in at the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Now you, too, can add the mustached glory that is Waluigi to your 3DS home screen. Act fast, though: these badges are here for one day and…

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Badge Arcade News: 6/25/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Grab some overalls and slip on your best Goomba stomping shoes: Six 8-bit Mario Bros. catchers are returning to the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Free play? Nothing. Nada. Nichts. Practice catcher: Zelda badges continue to drop like Keeses in a slingshot factory, as five more catchers in the legendary series…

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Character Column: Fire Emblem’s Hector changed the way the series characterized its main lords

Categories: 3DS, Features, Retro

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…

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