The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of leaks and speculation, with alleged images, specs, and rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 dominating the gaming news cycle. Until Nintendo officially announces something about the much-anticipated console, this flurry of speculation is likely to continue. With that said, let’s continue…
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…
Nippon Ichi Software America has been bringing titles old and new to the Nintendo Switch since the system launched, and it’s likely that trend won’t be stopping. If you want to see for yourself, they’ll be hosting a panel as part of PAX Online to detail their upcoming titles, their…
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp continues to destroy New Horizons in the furniture department. The latest evidence of that is its latest Fortune Cookie, Carrie’s Apple Cookie. Not only does it offer some simple comforts like a hot, out-of-the-oven pie or a basket of freshly picked apples… it’s offering up a…
Though we’re rightfully excited for Donkey Kong Country 2, once again Japan’s Nintendo Switch Online service has a little something western fans are missing out on. Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, the remake and expansion of the original Fire Emblem, is one of the more popular in Japan —…
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There was a time, years ago, when I was proud of the walking stickman animation I made in Flipnote Studio 3D. Once again, the internet has since brought me to great shame. Users of the Nintendo 3DS software have made some very impressive projects over the years, but I don’t…
While Nintendo is bringing some of Mario’s classics to new hardware with Super Mario 3D All-Stars hitting Nintendo Switch this week, one fan has been busy porting one of Mario’s older adventures to an even older system. In fact, “busy” is an understatement, as this fanmade MSX port of Super…
Nintendo is really pushing promotion for Super Mario 3D All-Stars this week, with all manner of trailers and gameplay clips being released in the leadup to the September 18th launch. The latest commercial shows the collection’s potential for bringing families together, with a parent reminiscing about his childhood days playing…
Projectile spamming. We’ve all been guilty of it in fighting games, and maybe even other genres. Why wouldn’t we be? You can’t get punched if someone’s on the other side of the screen taking fireball after fireball to the chin, after all. Well the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online…
Last night saw fans come together to revisit a game that has made more of an impact in five years than some will ever even dream of. Undertale, more specifically its music, has a way of getting stuck in your head. If you’re ever in the mood to revisit those…
Nintendo broke with tradition today and released a Corporate Management Policy Briefing. Its biggest announcement was possibly the next Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, but there are plenty of other intriguing tidbits to explore in the presentation materials. For instance, Nintendo reflects on its past, stating that “the time and energy…
Well, this is bright and early! Seemingly as part of its Corporate Management Policy Briefing, Nintendo has announced the next Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, and it’ll be airing at 7 a.m. PT tomorrow, September 17th. Tune in 9/17 at 7 a.m. PT for a livestreamed #NintendoDirectMini: Partner Showcase,…
The next batch of Super Nintendo titles for the Switch Online service have been revealed, and while Donkey Kong Country 2 is the real standout you can sign me up for Mario’s Super Picross. I’ve played plenty of these puzzling nonograms in the past, though. If you’re new and don’t…
