It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
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…
Those who pre-ordered Zero Time Dilemma will have to wait a little longer for some bonus goodies, as the special watches that came with pre-orders of the game have had their deliveries delayed. As part of a promotional campaign for the upcoming game (the third title in the Zero Escape…
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…
Yesterday’s Monster Hunter Generations badge extravaganza continues today with… Pikmin? That’s right: three Pikmin catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Get your ultra-spicy spray ready, ‘cause you’re gonna need to be at the top of your game! Free play? No. Practice catcher: A few retro and The Legend…
The Japanese Pokémon Twitter account has confirmed that the next update on Pokémon Sun and Moon will be arriving on Friday, July 1st. 次回『ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン』の新情報は、7月1日（金）、夜10時ころに公開予定！ お楽しみに！ #ポケモン_サン・ムーン #ポケモン_サン・ムーン pic.twitter.com/22HWfuuEZe — ポケモン公式ツイッター (@Pokemon_cojp) June 24, 2016 No official time was given in the tweet, but news has been generally provided at 6:00 a.m….
The Nintendo Badge Arcade’s week-long Zelda celebration may have sadly come to an end, but turn that frown upside down as there are brand new, never before seen catchers entering the fray! Today marks the first batch of catchers from a two-part Monster Hunter Generations extravaganza, with more new catchers…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Headliners Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem perform a duet, the Zero Escape trilogy comes to its thrilling conclusion, and the Wii U Virtual Console catches a horde of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games. It’s a rather light week in the discount aisle now that…
Yet another cameo costume is confirmed for Monster Hunter Generations and, much like the Amaterasu costume announced back in April, it’s a Capcom character: Strider Hiryu. The Strider franchise started as a manga way back in 1988, which was quickly adapted into both an arcade and NES game. There are…
Get ready to do the Monster Mash: Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts has arrived in the North American New 3DS Virtual Console during today’s eShop update. The third game in the devilishly difficult Ghosts ‘n Goblins series, Super Ghouls ‘N Ghosts is a side scrolling run and gun platformer hell-bent on…
UPDATE: Both Nintendo of America and Nintendo UK have confirmed the next Hyrule Warriors DLC pack, themed around Link’s Awakening, will hit the eShop this Thursday, June 30th. Check out the trailer below: For those who have been patiently waiting for the latest batch of DLC for Hyrule Warriors Legends,…
If you’re looking to add a bit of flair to your New Nintendo 3DS XL, this news might be right up your alley: two brand new Pikachu-themed accessories are now up for pre-order. The first of the two is an officially-licensed HORI New 3DS XL protector made from hard plastic…
While Kirby: Planet Robobot has been out for almost two weeks at this point, that doesn’t mean everybody’s picked it up quite yet. Thus, Nintendo has released a new video on their kid-oriented Play Nintendo YouTube channel detailing some of the game’s plot and game mechanics. The trailer shows a…
