Welcome back to our deep dive into amiibo history! Today, we’re taking a look at what might just be the most chaotic year in amiibo history—complete with dozens of figures, long lines, retailer exclusives, and an explosion of scalping. So, without further ado, let’s dive into 2015, the second year…
Black Friday is almost upon us! Nintendo has announced its Black Friday sales and there are a couple of good offers this year. Let’s dive into what’s available! Starting November 24th, physical retailers will have deals on select Nintendo Switch games, including a rare sale on Tears of the Kingdom! …
Of all of Nintendo’s long-standing franchises, The Legend of Zelda is easily one of the most well-known. Despite how ubiquitous this series is, in the eyes of many there’s a subtle divide among the games. The classic Zelda gameplay was a top-down 2D formula, with a 3D style being adopted…
Nintendo’s first smartphone title, Miitomo, is still going strong, with thousands of Miis getting dressed up in all sorts of different outfits every day. Soon this clothing range will be expanding even further, with some fashionable squid kid gear straight from Splatoon. Next Tuesday will also bring some new Splatoon-themed…
UPDATE: The 15-minute short has aired and you can watch it in full below! There’s less than thirty minutes to go until Nintendo debuts its original Star Fox Zero animated short, “The Battle Begins”, live on YouTube and Twitch. You can catch it live in the embedded video below, and…
When Shigeru Miyamoto revealed Project Guard at E3 2014, I wasn’t impressed. The title seemed gimmicky and uninteresting, and while I trust the man behind it there are never guarantees when it comes to games. I forgot about it over time: another bad sign in terms of what it could…
UPDATE 4/20: Only two more hours remain until the Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins animated short begins. You can watch the livestream on Nintendo’s official site. If you’d like to watch the stream with a bunch of cool people, our friend AbdallahSmash026 will be hosting a livestream of his own….
When people ask what my favorite game is, my shorthanded answer is always EarthBound. The SNES classic has so much to love about it– and does so with a unique identity– that can only be matched by its predecessor and sequel. Today, that sequel is on my mind for a…
It’s been nearly 19 years since Star Fox 64 was released on the Nintendo 64. I can still remember the feeling of picking up the game for the first time, plugging in my Rumble Pack, and taking flight with Fox and friends on an adventure to save the galaxy. Now,…
The latest entry in the Zero Escape series, Zero Time Dilemma, will be releasing in just a few short months, and in anticipation the Japanese publishers over at Spike Chunsoft have released a huge batch of promotional materials for the game. First we have a look at the Japanese box…
You may recall that in the last Nintendo Direct it was announced that Metroid Prime: Federation Force would arrive this spring in the US. Now, just over a month later, this release date has been pushed back in all territories to a late August/early September launch window. Specifically, the game…
Nintendo looks to be attending PAX East in a big way this year with several playable titles and special events throughout the expo. Nintendo will be hosting a Bravely Second: End Layer developer panel on Sunday, April 24th from 1 to 2 p.m. ET in the Dragonfly Theater. Developers from…
The upcoming Wii U title Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is getting a special edition. Included in the bundle is an art book, CD soundtrack, DLC codes and a sticker sheet. The bundle will retail for $79.99 and will release in both North America and Europe. You can read the press release…
Yet again some Pokémon secrets may have been unveiled early via the filing of trademarks, with both “Solgaleo” and “Lunaala” being registered back in February. If these filings are connected to the franchise it’s probably a safe bet to say that they’re related to the upcoming 3DS games, given both…
Nintendo has released an all new video showcasing upcoming titles for the Wii U and 3DS. Here are a few noteworthy games mentioned: Axiom Verge TumbleStone Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Super Meat Boy Ectoplaza Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens We’re excited to see these titles make it onto our…
