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…
Last night, pre-loads of Paper Mario: Color Splash started for those who pre-ordered the upcoming Wii U title. But when the downloads stopped, players quickly began to realize that the full game was ready to play immediately, a full two weeks before the title was set to launch in North…
With the release of Paper Mario: Color Splash just around the corner, players are now able to pre-load the game in preparation for its launch. Those who wish to pre-load the game can do so through the Wii U eShop, allowing them to immediately play on release day following a…
The latest update for Pokémon GO is now live for iOS and Android devices, according to Serebii.net. While Serebii.net promises more thorough patch notes soon, the ability to capture Pokémon through Incense with Pokémon GO Plus and the return of the feature that allows players to check where Pokémon were…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Sasha slices up some monster limbs, Sonic makes another boom boom, and rumbles return to River City. Activision is this week’s golden child in the sales department, offering steep discounts up to 66% off on titles like Skylanders SuperChargers, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and…
It might seem a little crazy to think that Nintendo has existed for 127 years, but it’s completely true. Believe it or not though, our favorite company wasn’t always producing colorful screens filled with the red hatted, high jumping plumber and the likes of Link – and that’s probably why…
If earlier statements by Nintendo still stand true, we are less than seven months away from an all new generation of Nintendo hardware – and we still know next to nothing about it other than a handful of leaks, patent applications and developer commentary. Well, it’s another week without an…
It’s time to settle it in Smash again. We’re back with Fight 14 in Season 2 of Mii V Mii! Watch the Golden Gunners, the Silver Swordsmen and the Bronze Brawlers duke it out in the latest battle. Check out the fight below! Help support Mii V Mii on the…
The Toad Squad is back in action with two all new Rescue V episodes that wrap up the cute little series. Keep in mind that both of these trailers were released earlier than planned on Nintendo Australia’s YouTube channel. Episode 6 Episode 6 is titled “Grand Voyage! The Foggy Purple…
Flex those pecs and polish your fisticuffs: Mike Haggar is supplexing through New 3DS Virtual Consoles tomorrow! The Mad Gear Gang strikes back! Originally released on the SNES back in 1993, Final Fight 2 is a classic side-scrolling brawler that does little to deviate much from the original in terms…
2016 has been one heck of a year for fans of Pokémon and chronic childhood nostalgia. With Pokémon’s 20th anniversary still moving at full speed, we’ve been greeted with more plushes, figures and games that you can shake a stick at. If the aforementioned items aren’t enough to feed your…
Pikmin continue to march into the Badge Arcade today. There’s also a stray pixel cat catcher prowling around for feline fans. Free play?: No such luck. I blame the black cat in today’s update. Just look at those evil eyes! Practice catcher: With the exception of some Vivillon Pokémon…
Previously available exclusively as a reward for My Nintendo members, Retro Studios’ 2010 reimagining of Donkey Kong’s beloved, 16-bit platformers will be available for purchase on Wii U’s Virtual Console tomorrow. Donkey Kong Country Returns saw DK’s triumphant return to 2D platforming after a nearly 15-year hiatus since his escapades…
