As is tradition every quarter, Nintendo has released a new issue of its in-house magazine titled “Nintendo Magazine.” Shockingly original name aside, this Winter 2024 issue is now available digitally, and physical issues for the Japanese market will be shipping out soon. This newest release contains information about Nintendo’s games…
I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
This week marks the last time the Badge Arcade will be updating with brand new badges. Sad pandas all around, I know. After a year and a half of dishing out over 8,800 of the sticky little buggers, the pink fluffball is moving on to greener pastures. That’s not to…
The era of badge collecting is set to come to an end, as Nintendo of America has announced a death date for the continuous release of new badges for the North American Nintendo Badge Arcade. The news comes via Twitter, through an “important message” from the Arcade Bunny himself. Arcade…
Last month it was announced that no new badges would be heading to the Japanese Badge Arcade. As a result the writing was on the wall for the service in other countries, but it’s coming to an end sooner than most expected, at least in Europe. It turns out the…
The Badge Arcade is pulling out all the stops for their big E3 bash! Brand new Kirby: Canvas Curse and Animal Crossing badges headline the festivities, followed by a slew of repeat Rhythm Heaven, Zelda, Monster Hunter and Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam sets. Who knows, maybe next Thursday we’ll…
It’s a retro retread in this week’s Badge Arcade’s update! Glorious 8-bit pixel badges are set to trickle in all week long, starting with brand new sets of Sinnoh and Unova Pokémon. If collecting pocket pals isn’t your thing, Mega Man’s beaming in alongside arch nemesis Dr. Wily and his…
May is almost over and as we sadly reported earlier this month, Nintendo Badge Arcade’s counterpart in Japan won’t be updating. Thanks to Japanese Nintendo and Space Asylum’s translation work, new Ashley and pixel Pokémon badges will be the prizes in the final new catchers. Once the Arcade “closes” though,…
A whole bunch of new Animal Crossing badges move into the Arcade this week. Cranky Camofrog — the bane of my existence — is joined by the upbeat upholsterer Cyrus and cool koala Eugene, along with a host of other notable animal pals. There are also pieces of the gold…
Nikki and friends are back to both greet your home screens with a smile and raid your wallets of every last nickel and dime in this week’s Badge Arcade update! Collect all seven of her new, super adorable costumes, as well as a slew of returning seasonal sets you may…
Devastating news, Badge Arcade aficionados: the Collectible Badge Center (as it’s known in Japan) is set to receive its final update to its vast compilation of digital 3DS stickers later this month on May 26th. Details for the sudden drop in support are scarce, though word is 3DS storage issues…
The Badge Arcade Bunny is celebrating his nearly complete Pokédex with a swarm of 136 new pixel Pokémon badges! Pocket pals from Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl will be heavily featured all week long, providing some serious variety for die hard collectors. Those of you avidly against enslaving poor, defenseless…
It’s spring cleaning in the Badge Arcade today! While sifting through an old storage closet, the big eared bunny himself uncovered a slew of unreleased catchers just begging to be collected. For starters, Joan’s in town selling turnips at stalk market prices, joined by an entire township of new villagers…
Mario Kart 8 badges return for another lap through the Badge Arcade in celebration of the game’s deluxe debut on the Switch tomorrow! Collect your favorite racers and create your very own course with a special theme available this week only. Sadly, none of the badges are new, so those…
