In the long history of gaming, the exploration of different genres has been one of the key ways that franchises have evolved. One of the earliest genres to take hold was the beloved RPG format, with turn-based gameplay and a focus on story. With how long this formula has existed,…
I’ve made no secret of my fondness for Bandai Namco’s Tales of series. Like many Nintendo fans of the time, that came courtesy of the Gamecube’s Tales of Symphonia. Its cast of characters, subversive story, and active combat system endeared the franchise to fans in the West for the first…
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…
More Splatoon badges ink their way into the Badge Arcade today, as well as a couple Twilight Princess and Tri Force Heroes catchers. In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series are stopping by the Arcade…
One of the key features of the Nintendo Switch is the ability to seamlessly swap between playing games on either your portable or television screens. Today, however, we learned that doesn’t necessarily mean all Switch titles need adhere to this standard, courtesy of the fledgling console’s very first off TV-only…
Plenty of games in the Legend of Zelda series are divisive, but none seem more-so than 2011’s Skyward Sword. It brought motion controls to the forefront, focused on narrative more than ever, and detailed the beginnings of the Zelda timeline as we know it. Now, despite five years having passed,…
Nintendo’s been pulling out all the stops for the Switch’s grand release, and it sounds like the party will be bigger and better than ever on the release day itself. This Friday, March 3rd, Nintendo will be hosting a fun and pretty unique event in New York’s Madison Square Park….
We are only four short days away from the launch of the Switch and Nintendo is doing its best to get us all prepared. Just a few moments ago, Nintendo released a new video showcasing the setup process of the Nintendo Switch. Check it out!
A tweet sent out by the Japanese Splatoon account early this morning introduced a new feature to a previously released weapon that should come in handy for those of you players looking forward to the new title on the Switch. When translated, it looks like the speed at which your…
With the ending of one rotation of summons in Fire Emblem Heroes comes another with a similarly familial theme. A set of characters and maps have been added as a part of the new “Sibling Bonds” theme. This focus is notable for featuring not four, but six characters as a…
Nintendo Switch producer Yoshiaki Koizumi recently made an appearance in a new video in which he discusses the console, its controllers and information regarding their development. The video, titled “5 Things You May Not Know About Nintendo Switch,” features Nintendo Minute personalities Kit and Krysta as they ask Koizumi about…
The Party Hat Pikachu event is now live in Pokémon GO, allowing players to capture a special version of the series mascot. Look who’s ready for #PokemonDay! Don’t miss out on catching this special Pikachu in #PokemonGO from now until 3/6: https://t.co/D4spCmmfAM pic.twitter.com/fGoztrZc8U — Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 26, 2017 The…
It may seem incredibly early to start thinking about E3, but with it being such a huge event you can bet major exhibitors like Nintendo have started planning booth spaces. Now, thanks to a surprisingly early upload of show floor plans (via NeoGaf) we have an idea of how much…
We know news about the Breath of the Wild Master Edition is still a little bittersweet at the moment for many Zelda fans since the Amazon pre-order cancellation fiasco, however, thanks to the official Nintendo of Norway page we get our first good look at the upcoming Master Sword statue…
Square Enix has announced it will be hosting a Dragon Quest I & II livestream in Japan on Wednesday, March 1st. The event will showcase the game running on the Switch hardware. While it might be tempting to tune into the Japanese exclusive stream, you’ll have to set…
