AI might be all the rage in the tech sector, but Nintendo doesn’t appear to be embracing it anytime soon. In an interview with CNBC, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser was questioned about AI, and he made a pretty clear statement about how the company views it. “We…
Last week, Nintendo announced that it would be delaying the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the United States “in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” While the company stressed the console would still be releasing on June 5th, 2025, the recent tariffs…
In a move that has shocked nobody, Nintendo Switch 2 will not have a console-wide achievements system like the PlayStation or Xbox. Polygon was able to speak to VP of Player/Product Experience Bill Trinen and he confirmed that achievements would not be included on the upcoming console. Switch 2 will…
As if the Switch’s library of Metroidvania’s couldn’t get any stronger, the muscle-bound Guacamelee has dropped onto the system out of nowhere. Developers Drinkbox Studios have confirmed that Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition will be available on the Nintendo Switch eShop starting today, for $14.99. The sequel, which launched on…
To say Pokémon is no stranger to merchandising is an understatement, but some of the nicest figures to be based on the franchise’s characters in recent years have come from the japanese company Kotobuyika. So far we’ve seen high-detail, static models of various Pokémon trainers, with many of the female…
Halloween decorations are already up and stores are well stocked with candy, and that means it’s high time for another set of seasonal characters to come to Fire Emblem Heroes. For its second round of trick or treating, a different quartet of heroes have decided to step up and show…
Squishies are the hit toy worldwide as of late, and franchises of all kinds are getting transformed into the fun and soft products to the delight of collectors (and people who simply enjoy squishing things). Most recently, our very own pink puffball Kirby has received the squish treatment —…
After the announcement that Telltale Games would be closing up shop and ceasing production on nearly all of its projects, fans of the episodic game series The Walking Dead were left wondering if their years-long journey would end with no conclusion. Luckily, we now have confirmation that the final season…
Update: Well folks, it’s official. Toys”R”Us Inc. has announced that it is officially selling all of its assets to a group of investors who plan to revive the brand. According to a press release issued on the official Toys”R”Us webpage, the new owners intend to develop new plans and…
The decorations might not be up yet, but it’s time to start getting in the holiday spirit for Inkopolis Square’s upcoming fright-filled makeover. Splatoween is coming to Splatoon 2 and you can already choose your side. Are you all about a spooky costume and the occasional bit of vandalism? Or…
It’s been a few years, but Mario’s next party has begun! Available now on Switch is Super Mario Party, ready to bring its batch of brand new minigames, modes, and the return of the beloved board game style. Have a look at all its party favors with its launch trailer:…
Next month, the Nintendo Switch will be getting its first Pokémon RPG with the cute Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! Naturally, being the merchandising juggernaut that it is, plenty of toys and accessories have already been announced for the games, and now Hori is getting in on the…
If you thought Capcom’s was done with film announcements this week, you’d be wrong. Hot off the heels of their Mega Man film adaptation, they’ve also re-announced one for Monster Hunter as well. Previously mentioned back in 2016, and murmured about since 2012, the film will be spearheaded by Paul…
The latest featured Poké Ball summon for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is easily one of the most loved Gen VII Pokémon there is. The irony of it all lies in just how much that has to do with how lonely and unloved it feels, but thankfully its popularity is ever…
At this point 2018 has become the “year of the Metroidvania”, despite having neither a new Metroid nor Castlevania. Indie developers have been picking up the slack in their place, and the Switch in particular has been getting a lot of love, with a library of explore-a-thons that’s about to…
