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…
While it’s more common to see them sold as sets of two, Nintendo has announced a price drop on single Joy-Con controllers in Japan. According to Japanese Nintendo, this change will be going into effect in just a few weeks. Anyone who orders a Joy-Con from Nintendo directly overseas, perhaps…
If you’ve enjoyed the likes of Puyo Puyo, Yoshi’s Cookie, or Panel de Pon as much as I have then the Nintendo eShop has something new just for you. Petal Crash, a labor of love that aims to emulate these and others in the genre, has just been released for…
Nintendo has been pushing (and plucking) Pikmin 3 Deluxe all month, and with good reason. Pikmin 3 was one of the Wii U’s best and while it’ll be interesting to see the GamePad go, there’s no denying the charm and spirit of the series when watching these new commercials for…
Update: Nintendo has confirmed that this Fortnite-themed Nintendo Switch Unit will be available in Japan. Releasing on Friday, November 6th (and accepting pre-orders starting on Saturday, October 31st), Fortnite fans in Japan can add this special Fortnite bundle to their collection, and reap the benefits of the digital in-game bonuses….
Last month Mario’s main 3D adventures were spotlighted plenty with the launch of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, including some new, celebratory 3D All-Stars swag from the Nintendo TOKYO store. Now those Mario goods have expanded to feature even more of the plumber’s history, particularly his earliest console adventures. As previously…
The six previous One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 DLC characters have all been foes or faces from across the New World, important or notable in their own ways but not anyone who’s been given a great deal of plot-related significance. That changes with its next addition, bringing “Foxfire” Kin’emon to…
The Science-Adventure series of visual novels, developed by Mages, is one of the most critically acclaimed in the genre, and it’s not hard to see why if you’ve played its most well-regarded entry, 2009’s Steins;Gate. The series generally combines stellar character development with genuinely tense plot progression that’s handily offset…
In a surprising series of announcements, PUMA is back at it again with more Super Mario-themed footwear. For those who were hoping for an update about the Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy RS-Dreamers (a story that we initially broke), sadly PUMA is keeping mum about the stylish kicks….
Back in May, Maze Studio announced that it was working on three Doctor Who video game experiences, with at least one being slated for a Switch release. Now we’ve gotten some updates on these projects. The first of these is Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, a follow-up to the…
On October 12, 2012, the throwback JRPG Bravely Default hit the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. It pretty quickly became a sales success in the region, managing an impressive 141,529 units sold in its first week, and hitting the million units sold mark by 2014. That success led to a direct…
Update 2: Nintendo of Japan has just released our first look at the Banjo, Terry, and Byleth box art! Update: Today, Nintendo of America posted the following information on their various social media channels – the amiibo of Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Blyeth will be releasing in Fall 2021….
Later this month we’ll be trekking to Galar’s Crown Tundra. The second half of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass is nearly here, and a new Japanese commercial has debuted to offer a few quick glimpses. While there doesn’t appear to be anything new compared to previous footage, it’s…
