When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
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…
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but this might be taking it a bit too far. A Chinese mobile game developer has created a blatant ripoff of Splatoon called Sepia Go, which is available to download now. Keep in mind that this isn’t a mere clone…
Animal Crossing continues to make a splash this week with Pascal, Tortimer and Kapp’n briefly paying a visit to the Badge Arcade! Fancy yourself more of a foodie than a furry? A pear of repeat Tomodachi life food catchers also made the chopping block. Free play? No, I’m sorry. You…
If you’ve yet to redeem WarioWare: Touched! from your My Nintendo rewards page, be sure to do it soon: the game is scheduled to be retired this Friday. WarioWare: Touched! was first released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, bringing touch controls and other new gameplay styles to the franchise…
This evening, Nintendo is holding its 76th annual General Meeting of Shareholders in Japan. While there’s not a huge amount of information that we didn’t already know was shared, a few tidbits did come out. Special thanks to Cheesemeister3k and NStyles on Twitter for providing updates and translations. Nintendo on…
This July will feature the announcement of the next game in the Layton franchise, but those itching to solve some puzzles soon will be happy to hear that another sharply dressed gentleman is arriving on the scene next month too – Mr. Pumpkin. Mr. Pumpkin Adventure was originally released for…
The latest entry in the 7th Dragon series, and the first to make it outside of Japan, now has a demo available in the Nintendo eShop! If you aren’t sure about Sega’s dragon-fighting RPG, this demo will be the perfect way to get your feet wet before fully committing. Haven’t…
Several months after Nintendo launched Super Mario Maker, it devised a way to help users search for and find fun, imaginative levels to play – a tool, for whatever reason, that was missing in the actual game. While Super Mario Maker Bookmark was certainly handy, many felt there was a…
Hey, friends! A few more Animal Crossing badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Dr. Shrunk, K.K. Slider, and a wide range of emotions are waiting to be plastered across your 3DS home screen! Not interested in Animal Crossing? That’s fine: Pushmo badges are in stock, as well! Free…
E3 has come and gone with very little said about the Nintendo NX, other than Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Amie strongly suggesting it won’t be VR-enabled. As the system is planned to launch in March 2017, however, it’s only a matter of time before we hear more about it….
The Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Special Edition has landed in the Nintendo Wire offices today! Join us as we take a look at what’s included!
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles on history, characters, players and more, in the hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future…
A new launch trailer for Teddy Together dropped today showcasing all the many different ways you’ll be interacting with your newfound furry friend. Known as Kuma Tomo in Japan, Teddy Together is a unique simulation game that lets young children befriend a stuffed teddy bear come to life. Not unlike…
