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…
Ah yes, it’s taken a few months, but now Japan isn’t the only one getting a limited edition of Fire Emblem Warriors. Earlier today, Nintendo UK tweeted that a Limited Edition of Fire Emblem Warriors is coming to the region soon. While not as extensive as the some of the…
Earlier today, it was announced that PayPal would soon be an accepted form of payment on the Switch eShop, which is a huge step considering this payment method has been absent from Nintendo consoles for quite some time, though it has been available for players to utilize to purchase digital…
Nintendo announced on Twitter today that there will be another ARMS Global Testpunch demo this weekend, from August 25th at 8am PT to the 27th at 1pm PT. Battle it out this weekend in the #ARMS Global Testpunch demo from Aug. 25, 8am PT, through Aug. 27, 1pm PT. pic.twitter.com/dd9SwbBomB…
For decades Japanese development team HAL Laboratory has been closely linked with Nintendo, thanks to it being the developer of the Kirby franchise for many years and the original team behind Super Smash Bros. That said, it isn’t a Nintendo subsidiary, which is why the studio’s latest move into mobile…
Final Fantasy is a franchise with a history strongly tied to Nintendo, but the Japanese giant’s focus on cartridges as they entered the 3D era caused an infamous divide between companies. Ever since, we haven’t seen a single mainline game in the series hit a Nintendo home console. That may…
At Gamescom, Nintendo released a new game trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors mostly focusing on the characters from Fire Emblem Fates. Corrin, Xander and Ryoma were already confirmed for the roster and now more of Corrin’s siblings are entering the foray – specifically Leo, Takumi, Hinoka and Camilla. If you…
Just a few hours ago Nintendo of Japan showcased the Super Famicom Classic Edition’s feature set and game selection in a new video. Now, coinciding with the start of Nintendo’s Gamescom presence, Nintendo’s European and American branches have released their own takes. First up is Nintendo of America’s, which goes…
Last month we predicted that a big content update would hit Splatoon 2 on August 23rd thanks to some construction signs that are posted around in the game’s tutorial. Combined with a datamine of extremely fresh ink and that Gamescom would be occuring around this time, it seemed like a…
During Gamescom Nintendo has finally announced the next DLC fighter for ARMS – Lola Pop. A candy-themed clown of a bruiser, her aesthetic makes a lot of sense in light of last week’s unveiling of a sweet themed stage. Check out the announcement trailer: It looks like her unique…
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Ever since its announcement, there hasn’t been a lot of buzz from official sources about the SNES Classic. Thankfully, Nintendo of Japan knows what the people want and has provided a comprehensive video on the fully featured mini console I always dreamed of. The video goes over the entire game…
During this year’s Nindies Showcase, one of the games that really got my attention was Stardew Valley. I’d heard plenty about the farm sim before we learned it was coming to a Nintendo platform, but with it being the debut system for the game’s multiplayer, it makes sense that there’d…
