We’re now just about a week away from the launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and while two of the three Prime 4 amiibo are already in stores as I type this, we still haven’t known much about what these figures actually do in-game… until now! Nintendo of Japan has…
In a rather unexpected update, Valve has just updated Steam to include semi-official Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller support in its beta branch. In patch notes released by the company, it states that users can plug in their Switch 2 Pro Controllers via USB and use them via Steam input…
Alongside the addition of some games last night, Nintendo has quietly updated both the NES Classics and Game Boy Classics apps for NSO subscribers with a long-requested feature: in-app controller remapping. Surprisingly, NES games have not had the ability to remap button layouts on the app level, requiring players to…
A professional Super Mario 64 player has managed to finish the Wii Virtual Console version of the game without once pressing the jump button. The impressive feat, achieved by Twitch streamer Marbler from May 17th to May 21st, took 86 hours of game play to complete. YouTuber Bismuth has an…
A new set of awesome-looking postcards are available for My Nintendo members and they really tickle the nostalgic part of my brain. Dubbed the “Classic Games Postcard Set,” this latest addition to Nintendo’s rewards program is fashioned after old-school game boxes from the N64, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance…
Four Sonic the Hedgehog characters will be playable via DLC in the upcoming Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, releasing later this month. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy will be available through the “Sega Pass,” which is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game at $69.99/£59.99 or can be…
The first event Pokémon (or Costumed Pokémon) for Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies is here. Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking are donning visors for the summer and beachy vibes. Yet, since these Pokémon are fond of nodding off and chilling, they aren’t the only debut. Shiny Komala is finally here…
It’s time for the final stretch. If you’ve been following along so far, you’ll have found a total of 91 out of 100 Star Pieces by now. The last nine in the entire game are all found within this chapter, so by the time you finish this guide you’ll be…
The next story arc of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door takes Mario on a journey on the Excess Express. Unlike most other chapters, Chapter 6 primarily takes place in just this one location. Despite that, there are still plenty of Star Pieces to be found, both on the Excess Express…
The story of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door continues with our mustachioed protagonist heading to Keelhaul Key in search of treasure. While the main goal is of course the Crystal Star, there are also plenty of Star Pieces to be found along the way! There are no Star Pieces to…
The next leg of Mario’s journey in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door sees him head towards the gloomy settlement of Twilight Town. Of course, even an area as dark as this still has an assortment of Star Pieces to be found, so it’s time to get collecting! Chapter 4 Star…
Back in April, Apple reversed course on its longstanding refusal to allow emulators of any kind to be available on their iOS App Store. This lead to a slew of apps getting approved, with some getting delisted fairly quickly, while others have enjoyed great success. Apps like Delta and Retroarch…
The hunt for more and more Star Pieces in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door continues as Mario makes his way to Glitzville. While Chapter 3 is regarded by some to be tedious, thankfully that isn’t due to its Star Pieces. There are a total of 13 found during this saga…
As Mario’s adventure takes him into Boggly Woods, the total Star Piece count skyrockets. If you’ve collected every Star Piece in the Prologue and Chapter 1, you will have 21 total. Chapter 2 alone will more than double that number, with there being 25 new Star Pieces available in this…
With the Prologue wrapped up, Mario’s adventure can truly begin. Chapter 1 of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the first full-length story arc of the game, and as is to be expected, features significantly more Star Pieces as a result. While the Prologue only had six, Chapter 1 has…
