It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
One of the companies that ruled the arcades back in the ’90s is set to release new hardware later this year. Following in the footsteps of the NES, SNES and Sega Genesis, SNK will be releasing a miniature system based on its classic Neo Geo MVS Arcade Machines. One thing…
Next month is already set to be quite big for Splatoon 2, with the game getting a two-day-long tournament as part of Nintendo’s E3 schedule. It sounds like the party will begin a little earlier than that, though, with the latest issue of Weekly Jump saying that Nintendo will share…
Simultaneously seemingly everywhere and nowhere, the hidden 8-bit Luigi has another clue pointing to his latest hiding place. You know the drill: figure it out, ground pound in the correct spot, and bask in that cash money. The latest Hint Art is in! Use the hint in this image…
Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Known for Dragon Ball, One Piece, and several dozens more it’s a staple of Japanese pop culture and with that legacy comes several video game tie ins. Nintendo is honoring those past titles with a new version…
We’ve seen several collaboration themed Splatfests in Splatoon 2’s past, with Transformers leading the way and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles following in recent weeks. With Team Raph claiming the first round and Team Mikey versus Team Donnie up next, we’re thinking it’s high time another collab takes center stage….
One of the hardest things about playing the Switch in Tabletop Mode is the fact that the charging port is on the bottom of the system, meaning it’s unable to be charged unless you change to Handheld Mode. Thankfully, Nintendo now has a solution for players who find themselves lamenting…
Nicalis is down to one mystery fighter for Blade Strangers, a crossover fighting game coming to the Nintendo Switch. With Gunvolt announced on Monday, Quote from Cave Story revealed yesterday, another unveiling has come today — and it’s all about Isaac. ISAAC Crawls out of the Basement!He's brought Mom's…
We’ve already made it through the first part of the TMNT Splatfest, where Raphael knocked out Leonardo. Now you can log in and pledge your support to one of the two other turtles, with Pearl and Marina leading the charge for Michelangelo and Donatello, respectively. Mikey is the wild…
Another month brings another update to Fire Emblem Heroes, which had its v2.5 patch dropped late yesterday (just before the new Genealogy focus lands tonight). It has a bevy of additions, including but not limited to the following: Arena restructuring: you can now chain only five consecutive victories instead of…
Are you ready to join the baddest of the bad? To wear some new clothes that look really rad? Check out this new line from the Pokémon Center, it’s got all the bling you need to look like a proper dissenter. There are t-shirts and beanies and bandanas too, all…
This E3 Nintendo is going all-in with Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo Switch. Before even showing a sliver of gameplay, the company has confirmed a tournament will be happening on June 12th, the first open day of E3. If you’ve been wondering who’ll be taking part, a video has…
Just the other day Gunvolt was revealed as a guest character in upcoming crossover fighter Blade Strangers, but Nicalis isn’t done yet. Another new face joined the roster, that being Cave Story’s main playable character Quote! Just like Curly Brace he’s getting the biggest visual overhaul of anyone in the…
