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…
While the western release date for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice was confirmed just a few short weeks ago, we were still in the dark about one aspect of the game – DLC. Now, thanks to one 3DS owner seemingly getting the game early, we have our…
A lone BOXBOY! catcher featuring Ninja Qbby sneaks into the Badge Arcade today, though only for a limited time! Free play? Yes! Though who needs a free play when you can have one more box? Practice catcher: Sadly, this week’s retropalooza is slowly coming to an end. All the NES…
Capcom has teamed up with JR East Japan Planning (yes, the railway company) to create a new type of gaming experience for the 3DS. Players tap their IC cards (train fare card) on 3DS’ NFC readers to communicate with in-game characters and unlock special items based on the players’ train riding…
While it might still a bit early to call Pokémon GO a flash in the pan or a flavor of the week, it’s probably safe to say that it has already crested popularity peak. Recent data from app tracking services Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey and Apptopia shows a precipitous decline in…
Take a look at the all new Leam Leader appraisal system in Pokémon GO. Your Team Leader can now give you detailed analysis on your Pokémon! Check it out in our latest video:
Have you ever wanted to create your very own JRPG? Complete with a convoluted story, over-the-top characters, and emotionally damaged antagonists? Well, you’re in luck! The latest issue of Famistu has leaked online today, and in its pages is a new installment in the RPG Maker series is detailed –…
New Zelda Books Amazon is now taking pre-orders for a hardcover edition of the beautiful Ocarina of Time manga series. It releases in November for $17.99. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Vol. 1 ($9.99 on Amazon) The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. 400 page hardcover Zelda art…
TIME has just published what they believe to be the 50 best video games of all time. Just like all other lists of this nature, Nintendo has a strong presence up and down TIME’s top 50. Here are all of the games from the Japanese giant that made the cut:…
Nintendo’s fun new trailer miniseries, Rescue V, advertising Paper Mario: Color Splash, is continuing with Episode 2 today! If you checked out Episode 1 last week, you may remember that the chief and his squad of adorable Toads made a point of stating that Mario is not, in fact, the…
Just one week ago, Famitsu featured an article announcing the release of Puyo Puyo Chronicle, a puzzle RPG for the 3DS in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary. With the game’s Japanese launch day, December 8th, coming up rather quickly, we’re starting to get more information about what to expect…
A single BOXBOY! catcher has returned to the Badge Arcade today! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: Yes, and every day until August 25th! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for today’s returning BOXBOY! catcher! Don’t have those badges yet? Now’s your chance to collect ’em! Also, don’t even…
While there aren’t too many big budget games releasing for Wii U in the months to come, the upcoming indie line-up for the system is undeniably impressive. It turns out another indie developer is hoping to release their game in time for the holidays too – Snowcastle Games, the team…
