The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
It’s Christmas in October! Nintendo of America has launched its 2015 Happy Holiday Gift Guide. Featured on the newly launched site is a comprehensive guide to games, amiibo and accessories. Also included is a wish list where you can add items from several different categories and view them in one…
Many would agree that last year’s Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric was a new low for the turbulent franchise. The game’s frequent glitches, strange pacing and poorly structured world lost much of the respect the franchise had regained following the relatively great Sonic Colors and Generations. Ultimately the Wii U…
Nintendo of America has released an all new ad featuring The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, Super Smash Bros. for the 3DS, and Pokémon: Super Mystery Dungeon. All three titles are shown off on a New 3DS XL console with a rock ‘n’ roll rendition of Jingle Bells playing…
UPDATE (10/26): Nintendo of Europe has announced on Twitter that Monster Hunter’s Felyne will be coming to towns in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer via SpotPass this next Monday, November 2nd. After the guest appearances of Isabelle and Mr. Resetti in Monster Hunter 4, it seems Nintendo is returning the…
UPDATE (10/26): Nintendo of America has announced via Twitter that Green Yarn Yoshi will now be released as a standalone figure on November 13th. It was originally only available to U.S. collectors through the bundle priced at $59.99, but will now be sold separately for the suggested retail price of…
Data miners over at The Cutting Room Floor have discovered a series of unused dialog in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes that indicates DLC is incoming for the multiplayer adventure. Several pieces of text spoken by The Great Tripini discusses going to the eShop and uncovering new lands….
You’ll get more than one chance to play dress up next weekend. You can ramp up for your spooky parties, tricks and treats by heading to Inkopolis this week and casting your vote for your favorite romanticized historical rogues: Pirates or Ninjas. The Splatfest starts on Friday, October 30th at…
UPDATE (10/22): Nintendo has scheduled another round of maintenance for most of its online services this Monday, October 26th. This session, scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PST, will unplug online play, rankings and eShop services for both the 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo has yet to officially comment…
During a discussion with Nintendo developers about the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, Famitsu took the opportunity to touch base with Eiji Aonuma about Zelda U. The media outlet mentioned that next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the Zelda franchise, and Aonuma responded with the…
Update: Nintendo has released the official list of amiibo supported in Ultra Smash. See the press release below for details: amiibo Compatibility: Players can choose supported amiibo figures to be partners in online doubles matches, or players can enlist them to battle strong computer-controlled opponents in the offline Knockout Challenge…
Nintendo of Japan has introduced an all new cover plate set based on the amiibo costumes found in Super Mario Maker. The 30th anniversary Super Mario Bros. plates feature pixel art of some of Nintendo’s biggest icons, including Mario, Link, Fox, and a wide variety of Animal Crossing characters. The…
Not that the 3DS has any shortage of great RPGs to pick from, but if you’re looking for a meaty, unique role-playing experience that won’t break the bank, have I got a recommendation for you. Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (3DS) $9.99 in 3DS eShop The Etrian Odyssey…
