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…
Europe’s next Splatoon 2 Splatfest kicks off in under 24 hours and it’s quite unusual, with inklings battling it out over which type of breakfast they prefer – warm or cold? As always, Nintendo has released a new piece of official artwork for the event featuring Pearl and Marina chowing…
It’s been a good year for the Switch, and Nintendo is looking to propel the console’s sales even higher this holiday season. To that end it’s released a new, almost-2-minute-long ad showing the console’s sizable library of games brought to life, in increasingly strange and arguably dangerous ways. …
As a longtime, die hard fan of Secret of Mana, hearing for the first time that the game would be — in a sense — revived through both PlayStation 4 and the Vita made me a bit emotional. Secret of Mana was the first RPG to ever grace my childhood,…
Splatoon 2 keeps on throwing free updates our way with the latest making a splash later today. The Custom Jet Squelcher makes its return, giving fans of long-range shooting an alternative set of sub and special weapons. You’ll be able to toss Burst Bombs to soften up anyone trying to…
Exciting news for all your Pokémon GO players who are itching for new ‘mon to catch. It appears as though two additional Legendaries, along with a Shiny version, could be making their way to the ever-popular phone app in the near future, as full 3D models have been discovered for…
We had a feeling it was coming thanks to an earlier leak but now it’s official – Team Rocket is returning in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon as “Team Rainbow Rocket.” Not only that but villains from every mainline entry will be making an appearance, too, and intriguingly Maxie…
We already knew Super Mario Odyssey has been a smashing success out of the gate, selling over two million copies in just three days. It looks like it’s been even more successful since then, with both Nintendo UK and Nintendo of America confirming the latest 3D romp to be the…
One of the biggest complaints I’ve seen for My Nintendo has been how everything that is and has been available has been digital. Gone are the days of fun physical exclusives like 3DS pouches and game cart cases, and instead we have… a lot of wallpapers. It looks like things…
UPDATE: Nintendo Japan has confirmed that it will also be selling the Explorer’s Edition in the region. We get a look at the inside of the Explorer’s Guide, which shows off some beautiful artwork. Check it out! With Black Friday just a few weeks away, Nintendo has announced plans to…
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Good Smile has been absolutely killing it when it comes to adapting the Kirby series into its Nendoroid line of figures. The original Kirby, Meta Knight and the upcoming Blue Kirby all come with multiple accessories and a unique, spherical design with magnets keeping their not-so-standard limbs in place. They’re…
Nicalis has been producing some great physical releases of games, with the company’s Cave Story+ being one of my favorite gets on the Nintendo Switch. The extra care and attention that goes into the packaging is top-notch, and it looks like that polish is coming to a little something from…
