Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
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…
Might and Magic is one of the oldest RPG series around, finding its origins as a 1986 computer game, pioneering many genre staples and setting the stage for many sequels and spin-offs. One of the most unique off-shoots headed to the Nintendo DS courtesy of Capybara Games – Might &…
As a Nintendo fan for over 30 years, the story of Kirby has become one of my all-time favorite Nintendo tales. The little pink puffball has been on countless adventures over several decades, from his debut on the Game Boy classic Kirby’s Dream Land to more unconventional titles like Tilt…
We are inching closer to the launch of Tears of the Kingdom, and excitement is palpable! Recently, various outlets got an opportunity to attend a hands-on preview event for the game, giving fans a glimpse of its massive world. The good folks at GameXplain have uploaded a 15-minute gameplay session,…
Sonic Origins Plus, the highly-anticipated expanded version of the critically acclaimed Sonic Origins, is set to launch in just a few months, and Sega is already firing up the hype-train with the reveal of some breathtaking alternate cover art that will be included with the game. Depending on your region,…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Well this is interesting – it’s been announced that select movie theaters across North America (primarily in the US) will show the Super Mario Bros. Movie in Japanese. The movie will not feature subtitles, so unless you know Japanese you won’t be able to understand the dialogue. The announcement tweet…
We’re only a few weeks out from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and some lucky media outlets (I’m totally not jealous) have gotten their hands on a preview build of the game. IGN specifically has done some fantastic reporting on what we can expect…
It’s time to shake it – Samba de Amigo: Party Central marks the return of the rhythm game franchise after a long period of dormancy, and its talent is truly A-List. Of the 40 tracks included in the game, a ton come from prominent artists like the Jonas Brothers or…
Break out the streamers and party hats – Kirby is now 31! The pink puffball debuted in monochrome back on the Game Boy on April 27th, 1992, meaning he’s now at the age where he contemplates buying a house and starting a retirement account for the future. And his friends…
