Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
Here we go again, folks. As 2024 finally comes to a close, the Switch 2 rumor mill is running at full speed as we all anxiously await any official announcement from Nintendo about their next console. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped, more information continues to trickle out from unofficial sources, such…
Mama Mia! It’s a holiday miracle. Last night, Nintendo surprised fans with the release of the entire Super Mario 64 soundtrack on Nintendo Music! 36 tracks from the Super Mario 64 soundtrack are now on Nintendo Music! Featuring beloved classics like: “It’s-a Me, Mario!” and “Stage Boss”https://t.co/t5QsdKKxbW pic.twitter.com/gnOdVLJITR —…
First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
Just last September, Splatoon 3 celebrated its two-year anniversary in a spectacular sendoff with the Grand Festival. This celebration also marked the effective ending of the game, with new monthly Splatfest themes coming to a close. While the new content has slowed down, it hasn’t stopped entirely, as the seasonal…
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company’s history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000…
Across Nintendo’s vast reach, Mario has quite a few unique games under his belt. While most people tend to focus on the main series entries, there’s many games that fly under the radar for one reason or another. One such oft-forgotten title is Super Mario Run. This mobile-exclusive platformer doesn’t…
The ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ movies have been a runaway success for Sega and Paramount. With Sonic 3 preparing to rush into theaters this weekend, it’s projected to be the highest grossing entry so far. Today, Variety has confirmed that Sonic 4 is happening thanks to Paramount Pictures and is targeting…
With certain accessory manufacturers blowing the lid on their upcoming Switch 2 merchandise, the rumor mill for Nintendo’s hotly anticipated followup console is growing stronger by the day. Following some “leaks” from Reddit that showed another mockup of the device, a new set of rumors coming from The Verge suggests…
This past weekend in the UK, the trading card grading company Ace Grading was broken into, and its inventory worth thousands of pounds of cards was stolen. On the evening of December 13th, 2024, thieves broke into Ace’s headquarters in Banbury, England, UK in what the owner believes was a…
No matter where one finds themselves on the wide spectrum that is console gaming, it’s impossible to deny the sheer success the Nintendo Switch has had. As the system ages and the time for a successor draws ever nearer, it feels like the entire industry is waiting with bated breath…
