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…
For some, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a daily ritual (or obsession) over the last six months, but if you haven’t set out on your Nook Island Getaway then Nintendo has some folks it’d like you to meet. In a new video, they take the time to explain the…
The latest Ninjala Developer Diary has arrived, and with it comes details on the game’s collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog. Soon players will be able to get costumes based on Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles along with other items and references to Sega’s blue blur. So while the characters themselves aren’t…
If you’ve been itching for another RPG adventure on Switch you might want to keep an eye on this latest indie title from the Kent, England based developer Team Woodsalt. Their eponymous game is inspired by JRPGs of the late ’90s, with a sci-fi narrative and multiple endings to discover….
Thanks to Toby Fox sharing some Undertale concert plans, we already knew the indie game that touched millions is set to celebrate its 5th Anniversary in a big way. That’s not limited to the west either, as Famitsu is giving the game a cover treatment for its milestone featuring both…
Last week’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct opened with the reveal of Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros., a system based on the classic Nintendo portable systems of the ‘80s and featuring some of Mario’s debut titles. While we’re already familiar with the software that runs on the device,…
About a week out from a 3D Mario celebration, today’s the day to remember a different kind of Mushroom Kingdom throwback. Five years ago today Super Mario Maker arrived on Wii U, giving players the power to craft their own courses and share them with the world. Though it’s been…
Nintendo has uploaded a few more glimpses at Super Mario 3D All-Stars, this time hailing from Super Mario 64’s Cool, Cool Mountain. Thanks to its music, the penguins, and the breakneck slide race it manages to stand out even among the other 14 courses. Don’t let Big Penguin look down…
The Switch has reached another milestone in its home country, as Famitsu is now reporting that total sales of the console in Japan have exceeded 15 million. It was able to reach this point in only three and a half years as of September 6th, with Famitsu providing a graph…
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons console brought together an exclusive Switch, Joy-Con set, and Dock to melt our hearts (and wallets) in an instant. It’s clear the first half of Nintendo’s year belongs to Animal Crossing, but with global pandemics and supply shortages it may’ve been difficult for fans to…
As 2020 enters its final third, fans have no doubt been wondering what the status is for any game tentatively scheduled for a release this year. Among those is No More Heroes 3, the return of Travis Touchdown from Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture. After a few appearances at various events…
Yet another limited edition Nintendo Switch has been announced, and this time it’s themed around Fortnite! Currently confirmed for just Europe, the Switch is being released to celebrate the fact Fortnite is the most-downloaded game in the region. The free-to-play game will be pre-installed on the new system, and owners…
As previously announced in the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct, a Super Mario Kart themed event is coming to Mario Kart Tour and it’s marking the return of Donkey Kong Jr. The above trailer not only shows off the forgotten Kong but also SNES Mario, a pixelated pipe-frame…
