When Nintendo uploaded the Switch 2 reveal teaser, people were quick to note that the gameplay footage included had new character designs for The Big N’s mascots. Mario was looking a bit more rotund than usual and Donkey Kong seemingly reverted to its pre-Rare design philosophy. If you thought that…
The slow drip feed of classic games for Nintendo Switch Online continues today with the addition of three SNES titles to the Switch’s growing catalog of classic games. As announced by Nintendo on its official YouTube channel, subscribers to NSO can now play “Fatal Fury 2,” “Sutte Hakkun,” and “Super…
As reported by Automaton, Nintendo’s stock prices have reached an all-time high today following the slight drop it suffered from the Switch 2 reveal teaser. Just last week, we reported how Nintendo’s stocks fell around 5.9% following the unveiling of the Switch 2, which analysts believed was down to leaks…
Tolkein’s Legendarium has had its ups and downs in the video game realm. Success has been found in the action-adventure space, bringing oliphant-sized battles to life with familiar heroes under your control. On the other end of the spectrum, there’s Gollum, and the less we say about that the better….
Editor’s Note: Today, September 27th, would have marked the 6th anniversary of Dragalia Lost. To celebrate, we are re-publishing a piece we created for its 5th anniversary. Enjoy, and thank you, Mr. Lost! With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I’ve been…
Back in the ’90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony were locked in what is now commonly referred to as “The Console Wars”—a fierce rivalry between gaming giants that played out through advertisements, lawsuits, and even, in one instance, a public feud in front of Congress over video game violence. While Nintendo,…
I absolutely adored last year’s Nitro Deck from CRKD. After purchasing one late last year, it’s become one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories. I didn’t get the chance to review it when it first launched, but with CRKD’s reveal and release of the updated model, the Nitro Deck+, I…
When it comes to Nintendo, a handful of specific franchises are often regarded as core pillars of their brand. From Super Mario, to The Legend of Zelda, to Pokémon – when one thinks about a Nintendo game, it will often be one of these. That being said, there’s a certain…
It has been about two months since Palia launched on Nintendo Switch (and six months since its PC release). Now that new players have had some time to get the lay of Kilima Valley and Bahari Bay, the Fairgrounds tucked in the southeast corner of Kilima is open for another…
17 years ago today, Level-5 released Professor Layton and the Curious Village on the Nintendo DS in Japan. While North American players wouldn’t get to wrack their minds with Layton’s puzzles for another year, the game quickly became a hit overseas. When the time did come for Layton to cross…
It’s that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re searching for the perfect gift for a loved one or simply want to treat yourself, we’ve curated a collection of our favorite Valentine’s Day gifts with a delightful Nintendo twist! Note – Nintendo Wire…
Welcome to amiibo Rewind! Each week, we take a look back at an amiibo event or release from the past 10 years to celebrate 10 amazing years of amiibo. Today, we’re taking a look back at the surprising Super Mario Cereal, with, you guessed it, an amiibo built into the…
January 25th, 2024, marks six years since Celeste first launched for the Nintendo Switch and many other platforms. If you weren’t following the development it may have seemed like many of its pixel-platforming contemporaries, but there was something to it that has seen it endure in the hearts and minds…
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is just over a month away from launching on PlayStation 5. While, yes, we’re a Nintendo-centric site, I still have to admit I have a soft spot for everything Final Fantasy. And while, yes, Rebirth isn’t coming to the Switch (yet…), the game’s main character, Cloud…
Tekken, an elaborate and fluid 3D fighting game series, has been going steadily since its 1994 arcade launch. As Namco’s premier fighting franchise, it’s quite impressive that 30 years later we are just days away from Tekken 8, at least if you’re playing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series or PC….
