Tetris 99 was first released back in February 2019 for Nintendo Switch Online as a new version of the classic puzzle game, pitting you against 98 other players with one goal: be the last player remaining. Six years later, it remains extremely popular, and that’s in part to special themed…
Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger’s original Japanese release and to celebrate, Square Enix announced that it has plans to launch various projects to commemorate the game. In a tweet from the official Japanese SE account, the company wrote, “As we mark the 30th anniversary, we will be…
A recent patent filed by Nintendo of America has suggested that the upcoming Switch 2 will include OS-integrated voice chat and even proximity voice chat in certain games. While you can no longer view the patent (which was likely scrubbed from the internet because of stories such as this), WCCFTech…
Back in April DrinkBox Studios, the creators of Guacamelee, released Severed for the PlayStation Vita. By using the touch screen players could slash away at enemies and puzzles to progress through a highly stylized world. Naturally it’s a perfect fit for the touch-screen enabled Wii U and 3DS, and now…
Two years ago when Kirby Triple Deluxe came out it was a return to form on the handheld front for this classic Nintendo hero. Taking several stylistic cues from the Wii’s Kirby Return to Dream Land, Triple Deluxe was fun, fully-featured and managed to look spectacular the whole way through….
Kirby’s first, original outing on the 3DS came along to me at a time where it was sorely needed. It was right in the middle of my college years, and I needed something to keep me going on those days that just seemed to go on forever. Between classes and…
When it comes to his copy abilities, Kirby’s done it all and there’s seldom an ability I’ve seen that I haven’t liked. From hatless beginnings, to animal buddies, to mixing abilities; it’s been a long journey for Kirby’s trademark skill. This week marks the release of Kirby Planet Robobot, and…
A video from the 2016 Taiwan National Championships has been posted online and shows all new battle footage featuring Complete Form Zygarde in Pokémon Sun and Moon! The clip depicts a Zygarde 10% form transforming in battle into its Complete Form. You can check it out below!
Hey, Pokémon trainers! Remember a few weeks back when we got that fantastic clip of more Pokémon Sun and Moon footage, and the internet was smart enough to point out a few pixels that looked like a new Pokémon? Come on, you remember! Well, the internet was right, and we…
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…
Earlier this year, the 2DS was brought to Japan for the first time in the form of four special edition 2DS consoles. These special editions focused on the four original games in the first generation of Pokémon, and were released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the series. Today, it…
Welcome to Collectors Corner! Each week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the special editions of consoles and other Nintendo merchandise that I love. Ever since I was a kid Nintendo’s special editions have stood out to me, and I’m excited to share that passion with you all….
The final installment in Fire Emblem Fates’s Map Pack 2 is now available to purchase and download. “End: Lost in the Waves” pits the children of Hoshido and Nohr against their “ultimate foe.” Players who complete this map will receive the Point Blank Scroll, which allows units to learn the…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Kirby kicks some serious bot on the 3DS, Iola rises from the Underworld on the Wii U, and Wario plunders the Wii U Virtual Console. For those of you who still believe Genesis does what Nintendon’t, you’ll be happy to know that select Sega…
In celebration of tomorrow’s international release of Kirby: Planet Robobot, the Badge Arcade has released a fair number of Kirby catchers! If his adorable pinkness doesn’t do it for you, though, there are also some Mario badges waiting to be snatched up. Check out what’s new below! Free play? Yes!…
