In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
In recent years Nintendo has shown that they are all in on indie games, with titles like Shovel Knight, Gunman Clive 2, OlliOlli and Shantae being some of the best indie games the eShop has to offer, with positive reviews and promising sales figures. Continuing with the trend, developer Brainseed…
Through a reliable source on Reddit, it looks like we finally have confirmation on the Chibi-Robo amiibo being released singularly, outside of the $39.99 game + amiibo bundle that we saw last month. The Chibi-Robo amiibo will be an Amazon exclusive, available for preorder at 2:00 p.m. PST tomorrow, Thursday,…
The Nendoroid craze is still relatively new in popularity, but it’s already taking the world of gaming and anime by storm. Adjustable both in expression and pose, these adorable figures are, at the very least, something to be admired. Nintendo is not new to this craze, putting out a number…
On this day 14 years ago, Nintendo released its fourth home console in North America. The lunch box shaped console still holds a place in many Nintendo fans hearts and has library of some of the most unforgettable games. Many might not remember that the Nintendo GameCube had one of…
A new product listing has been spotted on Play-Asia for the yet-to-be announced NTSC Pearl White model of the New Nintendo 3DS XL. Currently exclusive to Japan, the new model looks poised to be launched in North America sometime in December. More color options are always a good thing, and…
With Hyrule Warriors Legends just a few months away Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are ramping up their marketing for the game, at least in Japan. A few weeks ago we saw a trailer focusing on the abilities of Wind Waker’s very own pirate captain Tetra, and now it’s finally time…
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, finding the perfect gift for that special someone in your life is essential. If that special someone happens to be a Nintendo fan, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a quick gift guide of stocking stuffers we thought were worth sharing! Decorations These…
A taste of the Omegathon, PAX Prime’s gruelling, unpredictable, and sometimes humiliating yearly tournament, is coming to Super Mario Maker tonight. The final round at this year’s convention was a custom Mario level, developed internally at Nintendo, specifically for the competition. The level will be added to Super Mario Maker’s…
UPDATE (11/17): It looks like Minecraft for Wii U might have been a false alarm. After last week’s no-showing at the latest Nintendo Direct many were wondering about its absence, and we might finally have our answer with PEGI removing the game from their database earlier today. Was it always…
Black Friday is a gamer’s dream holiday. With the gaming industry being a fairly expensive lifestyle to get into, Black Friday serves as a nice reprieve from the stress of having to pick what games you want to spend your money on. And now that Nintendo has released its plans…
The nominees have been announced for The Game Awards 2015. Debuting just last December, The Game Awards– hosted by games media all-star Geoff Keighley– have already become a year-end fixture for gamers. The games nominated have been selected by a panel of 32 judges from media publications around the world….
When you watch a Super Smash Bros. trailer it’s always very clear the developers of the game know their video game history. Almost every newcomer is showcased in some fashion, and every time the team throws in little references for hardcore fans, whether they be the almost frame-by-frame recreation of…
