As time marches ever forward, I’m beginning to have this bizarre sensation of writing retrospectives for films, games, and consoles that I was alive for the launch of. Released on November 18th, 2001, in the US, the Nintendo GameCube came at an exciting time for the games industry. Even to…
Here we go! Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn’t have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite…
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…
Despite the Badge Arcade celebrating Super Mario Maker’s one-year anniversary, a slew of Twilight Princess badges snuck their way in this morning! Free play?: Not today. Zant is none too happy about that, either. Practice catcher: For those of you who haven’t mastered the Song of Time, a couple…
At this year’s E3, we finally got to see a solid chunk of gameplay from the long-awaited upcoming entry in The Legend of Zelda series; Breath of the Wild. In the hours and hours of Treehouse footage shown we were treated to countless combat scenarios, details on environmental and crafting…
UPDATE: Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games has updated its own blog to talk about the upcoming Yooka-Laylee cameo, providing a few new details. For starters, the blue burrower’s voice in the game is provided by Sean Velasco, who founded the studio and directed Shovel Knight itself. Yacht Club also…
Yesterday, a number of Amazon users who pre-ordered the upcoming physical release of indie title Runbow were greeted by a cancellation e-mail in their inboxes and, possibly, uncertainty about the future of the game. Any attempts to re-order the title through Amazon were thwarted by a “Currently Unavailable” message. In…
When it comes to dealing with unique clients, Phoenix Wright is no stranger. Over the years he’s defended monks, astronauts and, well, an orca, but rarely does he defend anyone actively involved in perpetrating crimes. That almost changed in the original design draft for the recent Spirit of Justice, however….
With the release of Mario Party Star Rush a little over a month away, Nintendo has launched a teaser site for the game with the promise of a full site “coming soon.” Along with some brief copy describing gameplay, the site includes bulleted points mentioning additional features and a section…
In today’s episode of the Nintendo Quick Cast, Amiibo Jason asks, “What the heck happened to the Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta amiibo?” We share our theories.
Nintendo has announced a special, Yo-kai Watch-themed National StreetPass Weekend to celebrate the North American release of Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. Players who stop by Nintendo Zone locations during the event will be able to collect StreetPass tags from people across North America and receive “a…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
Nintendo’s NX, which is still completely shrouded in mystery to the general public, is fast approaching its release date. With only half a year left, you’d have expected Nintendo to tell us something about the upcoming console. At this time, however, we’re still waiting for official information about it. In…
As any Legend of Zelda fan will tell you, one of the best parts about the franchise is the music that supports it. Engaging, powerful and dynamic, the soundtrack for each and every game in the series is a marvel in its own right. And as many (if not all…
It’s finally here! Pokémon Generations Episode 3 is available for viewing. This week, we look at the boy we all love to hate: Gary flippin’ Oak! Edit: Yes, YES. I know his name is technically Blue. Did you miss out on Episodes 1 and 2? You can watch both episodes…
