As developers continue to innovate and gaming advances into a new era, it can often be easy to forget where a lot of the amazing things we have now first came from. For that reason, it’s a good idea to periodically look back at the greats of the past and…
New trademarks have been filed by Nintendo, but these latest entries don’t have anything to do with new games. Instead, 10 new trademarks were filed in Japan by Nintendo on October 11th, all falling under Class 43. So what is Class 43? It all has to do with food, drink,…
After the absolutely brutal news yesterday that Ubisoft had disbanded the team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, it seems that not everything is entirely gloom and doom for the publisher. According to a new report from Insider Gaming, the former Prince of Persia team has had most…
In a few short days, Kirby will be embarking on his second 3DS adventure, and to help you readers gear up for a ride along to Plant Robobot we’re taking a look back at the pink puffball’s first, and only, adventure on the N64. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was…
According to WayForward’s Twitter account, Shantae Half-Genie Hero will be dancing its way onto North American shores on September 27th! Both physical and digital copies will launch at the same time, with retail copies selling for $29.99. It’s unclear at the time of this writing whether the price of digital…
Hey everybody! There are even more Super Mario Bros. badges available in the Badge Arcade today, just alongside another new Splatoon catcher and some yummy fruit ones, too! Free play? No. Lame! Practice catcher: There are only two days left for a whole bunch of the catchers currently available, so…
The Nintendo Newscast is back with episode 7! This week we talk Monster Hunter amiibo, Vans shoes, and Pokémon Sun and Moon! Don’t forget about GOTY 2016, Paper Mario: Color Splash!
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
Loot Crate, a monthly direct-to-door box of nerdy collectibles, books, and clothing, has revealed the June theme for its “Loot Anime” crate: “Victory.” The box will have five exclusive items from sports and team-based competition series such as Free! and Yowamushi Pedal, but most interestingly will feature an item based…
A screenshot of the Alola Pokédex in one of the new trailers posted on Pokémon’s Japanese YouTube channel shows two different Pokédexes: Alola Pokédex and the MeleMele Pokédex. With three blank spots below those two, it can be assumed that the Alola Pokédex takes into account all Pokémon in the…
The ever-enthusiastic “DJ MasterSeal” is back to talk Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE! Last time he hyped us up for the game’s battle systems, but this time around things are more dungeon exploration focused. Take a look below, but be warned – multiple bosses are shown: The trailer takes us…
Hey, kids and squids! In celebration of Splatoon’s one-year anniversary, a bunch of new catchers have arrived in the Nintendo Badge Arcade these last two days. In addition to old favorites, never-before-seen badges based on Splatfest themes (even international ones!) and crossovers with other series are now available. Check out…
Say what?! As if all the newly released products from Vans weren’t enough today, we’ve also gotten word of three exclusive pairs of Vans Nintendo designs only available at Journeys. These extra awesome shoes include Nintendo and Vans Era Mario and Friends Skate Shoe, Nintendo and Vans Authentic Super Mario…
Yup, that’s right: The official line of Nintendo Vans are available now at Vans.com! There are various different styles available, including new styles that were not announced previously. Some of the new designs include the classic 8-bit mushrooms, Bob-omb shoes for toddlers and more variations on the NES design. There…
Today, a new line of Pokémon Kuttari Cutie plushes was announced for release in Japan! Just like the previously released Kuttari these are perfect for displaying on their own or stacking with others and feature a lying-down style unique to most Pokémon plushes. Coming June 18th to Pokémon Center stores,…
