In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
Thirty years is a lot of Fire Emblem, something I can appreciate much more now that I’ve got the original on my Switch. There’ve been changes on changes in changes for the series, but for all of those there’s much that’s stayed the same. The above video discusses…
Monster Hunter Rise is continuing its weapon showcases with a pair that might not sound all too similar at first, but definitely have some common ground. Enter the Sword & Shield and the Hammer. Both weapons are quick, and offer blunt damage to stun monsters. Based on these…
Here we are in December and Nintendo has shared the presumably final showcase video for Kirby Fighters 2. These Copy Compendiums may’ve taken a while, but with so much Kirby to show off can’t exactly blame them. This time around there doesn’t seem to be a theme, bringing…
I imagine that for many, Hades on Switch was their first experience with the game. If you’d already been running through the Underworld on PC in early access for years, though, an awaited feature is here to bridge your experiences. Hermes is here with some good news: Our Cross-Saves…
Surprise! While Bravely Default II’s release date may have been pushed into 2021, that isn’t stopping Nintendo from shadow dropping a brand new demo. Announced tonight on Nintendo’s social media channels, you can play the first main chapter of the game and earn some My Nintendo Platinum Points too! …
In a recent interview with Polygon, Doug Bowser acknowledges rumors about a Switch Pro and discusses the Nintendo Switch’s life cycle. In the past, we have covered these speculations, which have ranged from a release at some point this year and have transitioned to rumors about a reveal in 2021….
Today, Senior Editor and co-found of Polygon, Russ Frushtick, published an interview with Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser. The interview covers a variety of topics – from Joy-Con drift to the fabled Nintendo Switch Pro rumors, why March 31st, 2021 is a mysterious cut off date for a variety…
In a lengthy, multi-topic interview with Polygon, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser answered a burning question for Nintendo fans — what’s the deal with March 31st? For whatever reason, multiple releases are either ending circulation or leaving the eShop on that date. These include Super Mario 3D All-Stars and,…
Joy-Con drift is possibly the scariest part about owning a Switch. Just when you’re about to set a track record in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, your Joy-Con takes the wheel and drives you straight into a wall. Never a good feeling! A record number of Nintendo Switch users have experienced…
While the last Wholesome Games Direct and Wholesome Snack included tons of Switch titles to spotlight, the bite-sized Holiday Edition presentation from the independent collaboration had less to show during its 18 minute event focusing on only a select few developers. Despite its seemingly long runtime, only three new games…
Have you enjoyed owning any adorable plushies of sitting Pokémon in the palm of your hand trainers? Last year, The Pokémon Company continued to expand upon their Sitting Cuties lineup of soft products by adding every Johto region entry to the collection. Now in 2021, some of generation three’s fan-favorite…
Yesterday marked the 15th anniversary of a JRPG classic, and one of Bandai Namco’s best. Tales of the Abyss endeared itself to fans (both in and out of Japan) with its characters and core story, and now Kotobukiya is calling back to one of that game’s most memorable moments. …
