When Nintendo uploaded the Switch 2 reveal teaser, people were quick to note that the gameplay footage included had new character designs for The Big N’s mascots. Mario was looking a bit more rotund than usual and Donkey Kong seemingly reverted to its pre-Rare design philosophy. If you thought that…
The slow drip feed of classic games for Nintendo Switch Online continues today with the addition of three SNES titles to the Switch’s growing catalog of classic games. As announced by Nintendo on its official YouTube channel, subscribers to NSO can now play “Fatal Fury 2,” “Sutte Hakkun,” and “Super…
As reported by Automaton, Nintendo’s stock prices have reached an all-time high today following the slight drop it suffered from the Switch 2 reveal teaser. Just last week, we reported how Nintendo’s stocks fell around 5.9% following the unveiling of the Switch 2, which analysts believed was down to leaks…
The team leaders of Pokémon GO have been getting their own events in the Season of Rising Heroes. Now that we’ve entered the final month for this particular season, it’s finally time for Team Instinct Leader Spark and Team Valor Leader Candela to have their events. Spark will go first,…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
It’s official: Mario is a super hit! The Super Mario Bros. Movie has only been in theaters for 26 days, but it’s already set to cross the coveted $1 billion milestone at the worldwide box office on Sunday. (According to the Hollywood Reporter) This achievement puts Mario in the company…
With the imminent release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it’s only natural to be in a Zelda mood – and the next Game Trial for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers is definitely following that rhythm. Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer, the Zelda-themed Crypt of the…
Are you a subscriber to Nintendo Switch Online who wants to snag a super stylish Breath of the Wild-themed icon for your Switch profile? The icons – some of the first for the service – are back for a limited time: #NintendoSwitchOnline members – ICYMI, now's your 2nd chance…
Woomy! With one week to go until festivities officially kick off, the voting for teams for the upcoming Legend of Zelda themed Splatfest in Splatoon 3 has begun. Just head to the Pledge Box in the Splatlands and pick either Team Power, Team Wisdom, or Team Courage. In-game voting for…
Lego has finally pulled back the curtain on four, brand new LEGO Donkey Kong Expansion sets, coming to the expansive LEGO Super Mario line on August 1st. And, it’s not just the DK Crew that are getting in on the Lego fun. Even Rambi the Rhino is getting his very…
Ever since Capcom began bringing the Mega Man series to modern platforms under the Legacy Collection banner, fans of the blue bomber were crossing their fingers for the RPG spin-off series Battle Network to get the same treatment. It took a while, but earlier this month the massive collection hit…
Just a couple of days ago Nintendo and Lego revealed the next big additions to the Lego Super Mario family – the DK Crew! Joining the previously confirmed Donkey Kong are Diddy, Cranky, Dixie, and Funky, and naturally they’re all going to come with their own sets. While we’ve yet…
Pokémon GO’s long-running monthly event, Community Day, turned 4 years old in 2022. Four years means a plethora of Pokémon have been shown off with special, event-exclusive attacks and increased Shiny rates. (And now that we’re in 2023, it’s five years’ worth!) Yet, for newer Trainers, chances are they’ve missed…
EarthBound is a game infused with a very particular depiction of youth culture, being a 90’s Japanese game that pastiches 50’s Americana. And now some of that flavor bleeds into real life – for this year’s “Pleasure of Life” exhibition run by Hobonichi, the company will be revealing a lineup…
Cassette Beasts, one of the more intriguing monster taming games (AKA Pokémon-likes), has just hit PC, but there won’t be long to wait for Nintendo Switch owners to embark on a delightfully retro adventure. The game has a unique hook in that you don’t capture the monsters you battle, instead…
