Initially released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010 (followed by a Nintendo 3DS port in 2013 and a digital release for the Nintendo Wii U in 2015 and 2016), Donkey Kong Country Returns will now be getting a high-definition version for the Nintendo Switch. Launching on Thursday, January 16th, 2025,…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
When considering what is more important in a video game, often the biggest clash is between the gameplay and the story. While some prefer a thrilling narrative regardless of anything else, others would rather have a mediocre story if it meant incredibly engaging mechanics to utilize. Of course, these two…
The third installment in Fire Emblem Fates’s second round of DLC, Map Pack 2, is now available for purchase and download. Titled “II: Realms Collide,” the map sees the children of Nohr work together to help a wild dragon. Players who manage to complete the map will receive a Magictaker…
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is now available for purchase on the Wii U eShop in North America for $9.99! Link’s first adventure on the Nintendo DS picks up right where Wind Waker left off, featuring Link and Tetra sailing across the Great Sea after Ganon’s defeat. However, a…
Splatoon has been a hit even bigger than Nintendo must have anticipated. There has been an influx of new Splatoon merchandise recently, and now we have even more to throw on the pile. Nintendo of Japan announced today that they will be releasing sets of Splatoon themed playing cards. They…
Just a week to go until Medli and the Master Wind Waker DLC pack make their way to Japanese copies of Hyrule Warriors Legends. To celebrate the imminent launch, Koei Tecmo has released a new trailer highlighting all of the new features: On top of showing Medli at her most…
Earlier this week, Play Nintendo, the official Nintendo site for kids, posted a downloadable PDF featuring an Arwing that can be printed, cut out, and put together to make your very own (paper) Arwing model. We printed out our own Arwing and put it together, and you can find the…
Video games have the unique potential to serve as a sort of international language for those that enjoy them. With the exception of many text-heavy, narrative-driven games; this medium for interactive and visual storytelling is a perfect way to break down communication barriers. The best examples I can think of…
Hey, Tomodachi Life fans! Today’s sole new arrival in the Badge Arcade is just for you. Hope you like fruit! Free play? No. Practice catcher: It looks like the Arcade is clearing out its inventory of “thank you!” badges, as it’s the final day for all but one catcher. If…
Nintendo of America has announced that several DLC packs would be made available for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE on launch day. The packs include costume packs, access to dungeons that yield fast EXP, and the ability to collect rare materials to craft powerful weapons. There’s no word yet on what each…
Nintendo’s long history of catchy slogans– from “Now you’re playing with power” to “Wii would like to play”– continues today, as the company revealed a new catchphrase in a Nintendo 2DS price drop promotional video. “There’s no play like it,” reads the new slogan, which appears at the end of…
Capcom has finally given those of us in the west some details regarding the eagerly anticipated Ace Attorney 6! First up is the game’s full name – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. This ties in nicely to what we already know about a heavy emphasis on the…
The cheapest way for Nintendo fans to gain access to the large catalogue of 3DS titles is about to get a little cheaper. On May 20th, Nintendo is dropping the suggested price of the 2DS by a whopping 20%. This takes the already cheap system down from $99.99 to $79.99….
Earlier today Japanese mobile game developer DeNA held a press conference to discuss their ongoing plans. Naturally, the company’s collaboration with Nintendo was brought up and as a result we finally have a little bit of information on the next titles to come out of the partnership; Animal Crossing and…
