First 4 Figures has revealed its latest addition to its Banjo-Kazooie series, showcasing the Tooty figure! According to F4F, Tooty’s statue is inspired by the Grunty’s Furnace Fun minigame, and “faithfully reproduces Tooty’s appearance.” Tooty is seen wearing her signature red star shirt and purple pants, standing atop a Star…
When it comes to Nintendo, ambition is the name of the game, and not just regarding video games. This can be seen in no better way than with the outstanding Super Nintendo World. This amazing theme park was originally only found in Japan, but has continued to expand to other…
In a rather bizarre turn of events, it appears that older SNES consoles are actually getting faster with age rather than degrading completely. As spotted by Time Extension earlier this week, SNES consoles are seemingly getting faster at audio processing as they get older, at least according to some tests…
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…
Capcom divulged a lot of Monster Hunter Stories information earlier today, and while we’ve already covered the biggest piece of news, namely that the game will be receiving a series of amiibo, there were plenty of other tidbits that are worth covering. First up is a selection of costumes for…
The official Pokémon website has announced that the Mythical Pokémon Mew will be redistributed in June’s Trainer Club Newsletter for anyone that wasn’t able to receive it back in February. I suspect this is because there were multiple cases of GameStop running out of codes before everyone got their chance…
Polish those Rathalos saddles and sharpen your switch axes: Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Stories is set to release later this year on October 8th in Japan! Three new amiibo are also set to launch alongside the game with even more to be released sometime during the winter. The…
GameStop has revealed a new pre-order incentive for the upcoming 3DS exclusive Kirby: Planet Robobot: an exclusive pack of trading cards. The pack contains six cards, and, according to GameStop, “some packs contain the special Jet Mode transformation card”. It should be noted, however, that these are not amiibo cards…
Hey, everyone! Unfortunately, there’s nothin’ new in the Badge Arcade and, to pour salt in the wound, it’s the final day for a number of catchers. Be sure to get your hands on the Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, NES Remix and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival badges before they’re gone!…
The Pokémon 20th Anniversary celebrations have made their way to GameCenter CX, with the Kachō firing up the 3DS Virtual Console release of Pokémon Green Version. Shinya Arino’s patented enthusiasm and humor shine through as he makes his way from Pallet Town at the start of his journey in this…
Get into the Zelda spirit today, because there are even more Zelda badges added to the Arcade. Specifically, badges from the 3DS’ very own Link Between Worlds! Or, if you’d prefer a little Animal Crossing action, there are a couple amiibo Festival badges up for grabs, too. Free Play?: No….
We have been speculating about the Nintendo NX for over a year now and yet we’re still very unclear on the details, but one of the most prevalent rumors making its way around the internet was that it would be a hybrid of console and handheld in some form. Now…
Nintendo U.K. has announced that a brand new title, Teddy Together, will be launching on the 3DS in July. The game centers around a teddy bear that is granted the gift of life and interacts with the player by asking it questions. Unlike the Hollywood movie Ted, however, Teddy Together…
There are plenty of video game franchises hitting significant milestones this year, but one of the most noteworthy is Dragon Quest’s 30th anniversary. While the series has only seen moderate success in the West over the years, its Japanese reputation is through the roof, with over 50 million combined sales…
Hey, everyone! There are tons of new badges in the Badge Arcade today fresh for the picking, so get your little hands ready! First off, there are a bunch of new and returning Majora’s Mask badges, featuring some beautiful artwork and cool masks. If that’s not your style, go 8-bit!…
