The Wii U has now been offline since April of last year. However, this hasn’t stopped online gamers from seeking out unofficial means of still playing their favorite Wii U games online. Although this has been an ongoing situation since last spring, Nintendo has just now taken to social media…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is, once again, going through a bit of a collector’s boom at the moment. In the years since Pokémon card frenzy reached an all-time high in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, hype around new set releases had died down somewhat, meaning it wasn’t all…
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,…
Biannual speedrunning charity marathon Awesome Games Done Quick kicked off today, starting a week-long donation drive for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is currently being streamed, and many more Nintendo titles will follow throughout the week. You can check out the livestream at…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and…
Disclaimer: This information is not confirmed so please take it with a grain of salt. With just a handful of days until Nintendo’s Switch presentation, credible source Nikkei has released a report claiming that the Switch will be priced at ¥25,000 in Japan, which converts into roughly $213 USD. Now,…
A lone catcher of adorable Felyne launchers from the Monster Hunter series pounce into the Badge Arcade today. Don’t forget: A bunch of Nintendo Badge Arcade badges clawed their way into some of the catchers this week! Sets include new launchers featuring the entrepreneurial hare himself, as well as various…
A new Nintendo-themed Warriors game by Koei Tecmo could be on its way to the upcoming Nintendo Switch, if new rumors from Laura Kate Dale and YouTuber OBE1plays are to be believed. The rumor first emerged from a video posted by YouTuber OBE1plays, who claims the title will not be…
There’s no question that 2016 was an off-year for Nintendo. It seems that the majority of its development resources have made an early jump toward the upcoming Nintendo Switch, leaving both the Wii U and 3DS with a shorter list of game of the year contenders than usual. To say…
The Luigi’s Mansion Arcade isn’t just in Japan anymore. It’s now available at select Dave & Buster’s in North America! We went hands-on with the latest and greatest arcade at the Dave & Buster’s location in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Watch as Lauren and her sister Kat battle ghosts in the Old…
Cor blimey, it’s already almost time for Dragon Quest VIII to hit the 3DS in America! The PS2 remake is now up on the eShop for preloading, so those wishing to keep most of their property digital can get the waiting out of the way now before its January 20th…
Next week’s Nintendo Switch presentation will be roughly an hour in length, according to Japanese streaming service Niconico’s timetable. The site lists the event as beginning at 20:00 JST and ending at 21:00 JST. Because the presentation will be done by Nintendo President Kimishima and dubbed over in other languages,…
Japanese company San-ei Boeki has announced two new lines of “All-Star Collection” plushies, each featuring a handful of Mario and Kirby characters. The Mario characters announced are Magikoopa, Dry Bones, Blooper, Hammer Bro, and most interestingly Rosalina, along with a Red Shell and a 1-Up Mushroom. Meanwhile on the Kirby…
A brand new batch of Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys are starting to arrive at McDonald’s locations around the UK. They feature Mario, Peach, Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi, as well as other iconic Mario items and villains. @nintendolife picked up an early Mario Happy Meal toy today, here's what…
Another catcher of adorable Felynes from the Monster Hunter series pounces into the Badge Arcade today. Don’t forget, a bunch of Nintendo Badge Arcade badges clawed their way into some of the catchers this week! Sets include new launchers featuring the entrepreneurial hare himself, as well as various crane mechanisms,…
