We kicked 2025 off with some sad news for fans of one of Nintendo’s biggest nostalgic properties. According to a ResetEra post by Kinda Funny Games present Imran Khan, the developers over at Next Level Games had reportedly put the Punch-Out series on ice. While the true reason seems to…
2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Splatoon 2 keeps on throwing free updates our way with the latest making a splash later today. The Custom Jet Squelcher makes its return, giving fans of long-range shooting an alternative set of sub and special weapons. You’ll be able to toss Burst Bombs to soften up anyone trying to…
Exciting news for all your Pokémon GO players who are itching for new ‘mon to catch. It appears as though two additional Legendaries, along with a Shiny version, could be making their way to the ever-popular phone app in the near future, as full 3D models have been discovered for…
We had a feeling it was coming thanks to an earlier leak but now it’s official – Team Rocket is returning in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon as “Team Rainbow Rocket.” Not only that but villains from every mainline entry will be making an appearance, too, and intriguingly Maxie…
We already knew Super Mario Odyssey has been a smashing success out of the gate, selling over two million copies in just three days. It looks like it’s been even more successful since then, with both Nintendo UK and Nintendo of America confirming the latest 3D romp to be the…
One of the biggest complaints I’ve seen for My Nintendo has been how everything that is and has been available has been digital. Gone are the days of fun physical exclusives like 3DS pouches and game cart cases, and instead we have… a lot of wallpapers. It looks like things…
UPDATE: Nintendo Japan has confirmed that it will also be selling the Explorer’s Edition in the region. We get a look at the inside of the Explorer’s Guide, which shows off some beautiful artwork. Check it out! With Black Friday just a few weeks away, Nintendo has announced plans to…
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Less than 24 hours after it was announced the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition is now available on Amazon for pre-order. Make sure to head there soon if you want to secure this gorgeous edition for your ever-growing collection, as it’s sure to be a…
Good Smile has been absolutely killing it when it comes to adapting the Kirby series into its Nendoroid line of figures. The original Kirby, Meta Knight and the upcoming Blue Kirby all come with multiple accessories and a unique, spherical design with magnets keeping their not-so-standard limbs in place. They’re…
When I lived in Japan I kept an eye open for anything Fire Emblem that wasn’t an amiibo or trading card game. Other than some remnants from Fates’ release, there just didn’t seem to be much merch for the series, to the point I had better luck getting my hands…
October is past us, which means Halloween is over, the weather is turning, Christmas decorations are in stores and, most importantly, Super Mario Odyssey sits comfortably on our Switch home screens. October 27th has been circled on our calendars for months and, now that we’ve had a full weekend to…
Nicalis has been producing some great physical releases of games, with the company’s Cave Story+ being one of my favorite gets on the Nintendo Switch. The extra care and attention that goes into the packaging is top-notch, and it looks like that polish is coming to a little something from…
