There are more rumors surrounding the Switch 2 than any other console I can remember in recent memory. People are dying to know what Nintendo has planned for the successor to its most successful gaming device ever. In the first few weeks of 2025, we’ve heard so many claims about…
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…
It’s already quite clear that the Nintendo Switch is a powerful little machine, easily surpassing the Wii U. That said we’ve yet to see some of the most graphically challenging games powered by Unreal Engine 4, though we have a lot to look forward to, if a recent interview is…
By far, the most stylish of the new amiibo revealed during the recent Direct were the Splatoon 2 figures. Even if it’s the same overall trio of Inkling Girl, Boy and Squid again the fact they all look so much more distinctive from the last two batches says a lot….
Breath of the Wild has brought out some really inspired thinking from players. Thanks to the game offering multiple ways to handle its main quest and plenty of room to test the limits of the world itself, players have come up with some pretty impressive stuff. Quite literally, the sky’s…
As last year was Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, Nintendo and parent company the Pokémon Company went all-out. Not only did we see the massively successful Pokémon GO in July, but massive waves of merchandising, a new anime season and of course the two main attractions: Pokémon Sun & Moon for the…
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Nintendo must be feeling pretty good about ARMS now, what with the positive reception it’s developed since its debut. After the recent Direct I’ve been eager for any and all information regarding the upcoming fighter, and now that the official ARMS website is live in Japan I’ve got a whole…
We learned yesterday that the NES Classic Edition has ceased production, with final shipments hitting stores later this month. Anyone after its overseas counterpart will be hit with a second helping of unfortunate news. According to a statement on its official website, it is no longer being made. That said…
Nintendo of America has announced that the Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling video game system in its history. With over 900,000 units sold since its debut in March, the Nintendo Switch has really made a splash in the video game world. It wasn’t only the Switch that did well…
According to a Nintendo rep close to IGN, the NES Classic Edition is being discontinued later this month. The source said the last shipments are being sent to stores throughout April. You can read the full statement below. “Throughout April, NOA territories will receive the last shipments of Nintendo Entertainment…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Wonder Boy III gets reanimated, Qbby says goodbye and Kirby’s 25th kicks off with a freebie. It’s another dismal week in the Nintendo sales department. Psycho Pigs on 3DS (think Bomberman with a little bit of bacon grease drizzled on top) is a mere…
UPDATE: Famitsu’s raving review of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia has been fully translated, courtesy of Kantopia. With the four-person rating system Famitsu uses, a 9, 9, 10 and 9, the grand total of 37/40 was given. You can now get a more detailed look at why the renowned…
You’ve got mail! Swapdoodle returns to the Badge Arcade today, featuring a hefty package of Nikki & Friends badges shipped right to your 3DS’ doorstep. WarioWare’s wicked wiccan Ashley also swoops in with a trio of her own ghoulish catchers. Take your time because these sets will be sticking around…
